alcohol,category,country,description,designation,price,rating,region,subregion,subsubregion,title,url,varietal,vintage,winery
14,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Primitivo, this is aged in large oak casks for 24 months to produce a cherry aroma that is in balance with the notes of toasted almond and spice. The mouthfeel is chewy, rich and bold.",Mater,27,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Miali 2008 Mater Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2008-mater-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2008,Miali
14.7,Red,US,"A high-toned whiff of Band-Aid opens into a broadly flavored wine, with notes of black fruits, baking spices and dark threads of charcoal and roasted coffee. Best for drinking over the next 2–3 years.",,30,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pondera 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pondera-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pondera
14,Red,France,"This black-fruited effort is laced with a spicy wood note. It's surprisingly delicious now, considering the firm tannins that compose its core, but the wine also promises some aging. Drink now for fruit, and age for more complexity.",Château Baffort,15,88,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Bernard Magrez 2011 Château Baffort  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2011-chateau-baffort-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Bernard Magrez
15.2,Red,US,"Here's a soft, high-alcohol effort with Petite Sirah's big tannins and plenty of ripe, briary blackberry and mocha flavors. It's a robust sipper whose sweet glycerine note will provide a good foil for grilled meats.",Petasera Reserve,55,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2008 Petasera Reserve Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2008-petasera-reserve-petite-sirah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Mounts
13.5,Red,Italy,"Perfect for grilled or roasted meat dishes, this is a well-priced and approachable Aglianico-based wine, with soft tones of ripe fruit and tobacco. The finish is clean and tight, with medium intensity.",Vignali,15,87,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Cantina di Venosa 2008 Vignali  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-venosa-2008-vignali-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2008,Cantina di Venosa
,White,France,"Bright crisp, and light, this is a fruity, perfumed wine, with strong touches of grapefruit and gooseberry. It's a straightforward wine—all fruit and freshness.",,9,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Montet 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montet-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Montet
14,Red,France,"Soft, ripe and fruity, this is an attractive, ready-to-drink wine. Its juicy red fruits are balanced with tannins, offering a dry contrast. The finish is dark, structured and suggestive of the wine's potential for aging.",,12,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Lézin 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lezin-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Lézin
13.5,Rose,France,"This medium-bodied, silky-textured rosé features modestly confected aromas of bubble gum and cotton candy, which give way on the palate to vinous notes of cherry and wet stone. Drink up.",Cuvée Tradition,12,87,Rhône Valley,Costières de Nîmes,,Mas des Bressades 2011 Cuvée Tradition Rosé (Costières de Nîmes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-bressades-2011-cuvee-tradition-rose-costieres-nimes/,Rosé,2011,Mas des Bressades
14.6,Red,US,"This Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre blend has a tart and tangy appeal. The mixed plum and berry fruit flavors are matched with strongly herbal streaks. Tannins are earthy and astringent.",Hattrup Farms Marvell,32,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Maryhill 2010 Hattrup Farms Marvell Red (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-hattrup-farms-marvell-red-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Maryhill
13,Rose,Italy,"An easy-drinking rosato, this has dusty aromas of dried rose petal, stone fruit and citrus. The mouthfeel is clean, lean and crisp.",Le Pitre,29,86,Southern Italy,Salento,,Villa Mottura 2011 Le Pitre Rosato (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-mottura-2011-le-pitre-rose-rosato-salento/,Rosato,2011,Villa Mottura
13,Red,Italy,This showcases the easy characteristics of Puglia's Negroamaro grape. It opens with sweet spice and jammy aromas of cherry preserves and blackberry.,Norie,13,86,Southern Italy,Salento,,Vigneti Reale 2010 Norie Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-reale-2010-norie-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2010,Vigneti Reale
14.5,Red,US,"This Proprietor's Reserve Grenache is one of a handful of Maryhill's 2010 reds that improves upon the previous vintage. Sappy and relatively substantial, this has a core of Bing cherry, along with chewy tannins and an earthy finish.",Proprietor's Reserve,20,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-grenache-columbia-valley-wa/,Grenache,2010,Maryhill
12.5,Red,Italy,"An easy red blend from Sardinia, this shows aromas of strawberry, cherry and cola. There's a metallic nuance somewhere at the back, capped by hints of black pepper and sweet-tasting fruit.",Silenzi,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Pala 2010 Silenzi Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2010-silenzi-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2010,Pala
14,Red,US,"Made using 50% Barbera and 50% Alicante Bouschet, this wine is fragrant and full-bodied, with notes of toasty oak and leather. The blend spent more than a year in new French oak, and it shows, both in terms of taste and structure. Should be an interesting wine over time.",Private Stock,80,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Fiddletown Cellars 2010 Private Stock Red (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fiddletown-cellars-2010-private-stock-red-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Red Blend,2010,Fiddletown Cellars
13.5,Red,Germany,"Abundant layers of char and smoke threaten to overtake the bright black-cherry and green herb flavors on this premium wine. Aeration brings the fruit to the forefront, but hints of toasted wood and dill linger on the finish.",Bombacher Sommerhalde R GG Trocken,111,86,Baden,,,Huber 2009 Bombacher Sommerhalde R GG Trocken Spätburgunder (Baden),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huber-2009-bombacher-sommerhalde-r-gg-trocken-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-baden/,Spätburgunder,2009,Huber
13.5,Red,Germany,"Sweet-tart red cherry and pastry notes are enticing, but the big char and smoke make it hard to focus on the palate's abundance of juicy red-fruit flavors. Fine-grained yet persistent tannins extend the finish. It ends with a delicate spray of violet perfume.",Alte Reben,77,86,Baden,,,Huber 2009 Alte Reben Spätburgunder (Baden),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huber-2009-alte-reben-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-baden/,Spätburgunder,2009,Huber
13,Red,France,"This heavily wood-dominated wine features a dry and tannic texture. It seems lean for the vintage, giving the impression of severity. The fruit shows only in the acidity at the end.",,8,86,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château Noblet 2009  Côtes de Bourg,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-noblet-2009-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Noblet
13.5,Red,France,"This fruity, ready-to-drink selection is packed with black currant and berry flavors that are ripe and structured. The wine has some firm tannins, though its perfumed character makes it ready to drink now.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Exem 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/exem-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Exem
13,White,US,"This has a creamy texture, with flavors of buttered toast, yeasty lees, pineapple, orange and honey, which are followed by brisk acids.",,8,86,California,California Other,California,Foodies 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foodies-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Foodies
13,White,US,"With no oak, this features straightforward lime, orange, nectarine and white pepper flavors. The acidity is bright and zesty, making it a versatile table wine.",Derbyshire Vineyard,20,86,California,Central Coast,San Luis Obispo County,Derby 2010 Derbyshire Vineyard Pinot Gris (San Luis Obispo County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/derby-2010-derbyshire-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-san-luis-obispo-county/,Pinot Gris,2010,Derby
13.5,Red,France,"This is initially a serious and structured wine, which subsequently rounds out but always keeps the firm structure of its vintage. It hints at wood aging, plus black currant freshness and tight acidity on the finish.",,15,86,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Barton & Guestier 2010  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
12.4,Red,Argentina,"This is a honest Pinot, featuring tea, dry raspberry and herb aromas. It offers a light mouthfeel in support of mildly leafy, rooty flavors of raspberry and plum. Earthy and nicely oaked, with a rooty finish.",Maula Oak,17,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Margot 2010 Maula Oak Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-margot-2010-maula-oak-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bodega Margot
14,Red,France,"This is a big, weighty tannin- and wood-dominated wine, with a structure that is firm, dry and concentrated. It shows the firm structure of the year, and the juicy black fruits are still waiting to show. Give it 2–3 years.",,17,86,Bordeaux,Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château des Demoiselles 2010  Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-demoiselles-2010-red-castillon-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château des Demoiselles
,Red,France,"This shows the problems of overripe fruit that plagued many 2009s. It is soft, giving the impression of sweetness, with the structure vastly understated. Juicy and fruity, this is ready to drink now.",,,86,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Clos de Sarpe 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clos-sarpe-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Clos de Sarpe
12.5,White,France,"In this soft wine, a herbaceous character evolves into ripe yellow- and white-fruit flavors. It's crisp and clean, yet it has a soft texture that's full and rich. It is not for aging and will be ready in six months. Screwcap.",,20,86,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château l'Avocat 2011  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lavocat-2011-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château l'Avocat
13.7,Red,US,"This is rich and extracted to the point of tasting candied, with black cherry, fig, roasted almond, brown sugar and cinnamon spice flavors—like a granola bar from a health food store. An easy-drinking blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise.",Patelin de Tablas,20,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Tablas Creek 2011 Patelin de Tablas Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tablas-creek-2011-patelin-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2011,Tablas Creek
13.5,White,Italy,"Previously known as Feudo Arancio, Stemmari is a beautiful estate in Sicily owned by the Mezzacorona Group in northern Italy. This sun-drenched expression of Pinot Grigio offers aromas of ripe melon, dried grass and stone fruit.",,9,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Stemmari 2011 Pinot Grigio (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stemmari-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-sicilia/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Stemmari
13.5,Red,Italy,"Primo Rosso is an easy, informal Carignano-based wine, with sharp aromas of berry, bitter almond and cherry cola. The zesty freshness would pair with baked scamorza cheese.",Primo Rosso,18,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Carignano del Sulcis,,Mesa 2011 Primo Rosso  (Carignano del Sulcis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mesa-2011-primo-rosso-carignan-carignano-carignano-sulcis/,Carignano,2011,Mesa
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is herbal and clipped smelling, with a scattering of berry and plum notes. It feels saturated and chewy, with roasted berry, pepper and spice flavors that lead to a lightly herbal finish, with a rubbery accent and a baked fruit note.",,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tilia 2011 Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tilia-2011-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2011,Tilia
13.5,Red,US,"A dark, jammy explosion of baked red fruit and blackberry, this is marked by its toasty oak and its subtle hint of bacon, benefitting from breathing for 10–20 minutes before drinking. Full in body and tannin, it has a vanilla-infused finish.",,18,86,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,The Crusher 2011 Petite Sirah (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crusher-2011-petite-sirah-central-valley-clarksburg/,Petite Sirah,2011,The Crusher
13,White,Spain,"An apple cider aroma comes across dusty, slightly maderized and heavy. This is a plump, wide Albariño with pithy citrus and white nectarine flavors. The finish features pithy, fleshy accents. Drink now.",Zios,18,86,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Lusco 2011 Zios Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lusco-2011-zios-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Lusco
13.5,White,US,"This earns its Best Buy designation for the rich, creamy orange, peach and tropical fruit flavors and the note of caramel-tinged vanilla from oak aging. It tastes sweet, but it provides what many consumers love about Chardonnay.",,9,86,California,California Other,California,Lucky Star 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucky-star-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Lucky Star
14.5,White,Argentina,"This is heady but flat on the nose, with soft, oak-driven aromas of baked apple and toffee. It feels plump yet alive due to good acidity, while the flavor profile is steered by the barrel, leaving notes of toasty apple and walnut. A good wine but one that really piles on the oak and resin.",Golden Reserve,21,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trivento 2010 Golden Reserve Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2010-golden-reserve-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Trivento
15.8,Red,US,"A classically bombastic Lodi Zin, this is sweet and soft, direct in its embrace of American oak. A note of vanilla marks the finish, plus a healthy dollop of alcohol.",Old Vine,19,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Klinker Brick 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/klinker-brick-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Klinker Brick
14.5,Red,US,"This is a medium-bodied Merlot, with dark fruit flavors that are cloaked in chewy, chalky, earthy and herbal tannins.",Proprietor's Reserve,25,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2010,Maryhill
14.8,Red,US,"The excellent Les Collines Vineyard usually delivers more depth of flavor than this, but a cool vintage may be the culprit. Very light berry flavors, a wash of cement-like mineral and earthy tannins with an herbal edge sum up the flavor profile.",Les Collines Vineyard,32,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-collines-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Maryhill
13.2,Red,US,"A Cinsault-Counoise blend, this is grapey, tasting of just-ripe berries. The flavors turn a little slender on the midpalate, but it's a pleasant quaffer with balanced tannins.",Elephant Mountain Vineyards Indira,36,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Maryhill 2010 Elephant Mountain Vineyards Indira Red (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-elephant-mountain-indira-red-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Maryhill
11.5,White,US,"Regrettably, this has no sweetness scale on the back label, but the 11.5% alcohol suggests that it is off-dry, as it certainly tastes. It's a heavy, honey-soaked style, perhaps due to grapes that were affected by botrytis. Apple juice and honey flavors are right in the heart of this wine, which would pair well with a simple dessert of fresh fruit.",,10,86,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,14 Hands 2010 Riesling (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/14-hands-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,14 Hands
14.3,Red,US,"This mix of 62% Pepper Bridge Vineyard Syrah and 38% Klipsun Vineyard Malbec has not entirely come together. The grapey fruit flavors and slightly stemmy tannins may ultimately complement each other, but that will require more bottle age. For the moment, give it a good decanting, or wait a couple more years before opening.",Cutthroat Red,35,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Flying Trout 2010 Cutthroat Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flying-trout-2010-cutthroat-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Flying Trout
13.5,Red,France,"Dry and firm, this is smothered with hard-edged tannins that give the wine a tough character. It will soften a little bit, but not completely.",Château Grand Martinet,75,86,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Horeau-Beylot 2009 Château Grand Martinet  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2009-chateau-grand-martinet-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Horeau-Beylot
14,Red,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel, this is a food-friendly offering that shows a bright ruby color, bearing sweet aromas of cherry and raspberry candy. The mouthfeel is clean, crisp and easy.",,21,86,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2009  Primitivo di Manduria,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2009-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2009,Feudi di San Gregorio
,Red,France,"With its strong tannins, the dark and dry side of this wine dominates. But the weight of the blackberry fruit follows behind, promising a richer, rounder future after 2–3 years of aging.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château les Vergnes 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vergnes-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château les Vergnes
15.1,Red,US,"This is made in a dark, rich style, with the lush vanilla and tobacco flavors that can be found throughout this winery's red wine lineup. Here, the plummy fruit has the density to match the oak treatment.",,17,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Barbera (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-barbera-columbia-valley-wa/,Barbera,2010,Maryhill
15,Red,US,"Planted in the 1970s, the Frank Herbert Vineyard is owned by winemaker Marco Cappelli. Newsome-Harlow winemaker Scott Klann made a great Zin from this vineyard in 2009, but the 2010 seems sweeter, dialed up on a lot of levels, with more intensity of fruit and alcohol and less of the savory spice that was so attractive last vintage. Still, it's worth tasting for the sake of understanding the vicissitudes of vineyard, vintage and vintner.",Frank Herbert Vineyard,36,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado County,Newsome-Harlow 2010 Frank Herbert Vineyard Zinfandel (El Dorado County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newsome-harlow-2010-frank-herbert-vineyard-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-el-dorado-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Newsome-Harlow
13,White,Italy,"This bright Falanghina offers citrus, green apple, honey and melon aromas, with a fresh, zesty finish. Pair this with spaghetti alle vongole.",,16,87,Southern Italy,Sannio,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2011 Falanghina (Sannio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2011-italian-white-falanghina-sannio/,Falanghina,2011,Feudi di San Gregorio
,Red,France,"In this warm and ripe effort, the flavors of red currants and plums work with the underlying tannins and acidity. This has just the right weight, making for a wine that has attractive fruitiness and light tannins.",,20,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Roquefort 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-roquefort-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Roquefort
14.9,Red,US,"A blend of two-thirds Grenache, the rest a mix of Mourvèdre and Syrah, this demonstrates the spicy cherry appeal of the main grape. Apple and plum flavors come into play as well, keeping the wine fruity, forward, spicy and flavorful.",Mistral Red,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Convergence Zone 2010 Mistral Red Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convergence-zone-2010-mistral-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Convergence Zone
12.5,White,France,"Crisp, clean and fruity, this refreshing wine has an herb note that's restrained by ripe orange and green apple flavors. Bright and ready to drink.",,14,87,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Château de Fontenille 2011  Entre-Deux-Mers,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fontenille-2011-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Fontenille
,Red,France,"This is a dark, concentrated effort that shows its wood strongly. The tannins are firm and almost heavy, producing a wine that is intensely dry and will need many years to age.",,,87,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Cissac 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cissac-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Cissac
,Red,France,"Dark and brooding, this is characterized by a plum skin note, plus firm tannins and a solid structure. It's concentrated and dense, a wine that is serious and needs to age for 4–5 years. The finish has a firm feel.",Cuvée Prestige,20,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Montet 2009 Cuvée Prestige  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montet-2009-cuvee-prestige-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Montet
,Red,France,"Big, rich and powerful, this extracted wine shows density, sweet tannins and dark fruits. It is ripe and strong, the structure perhaps overshadowing the rest of the wine.",Grande Tradition,,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Marac 2010 Grande Tradition  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-marac-2010-grande-tradition-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Marac
,White,France,"This mineral-driven and white-currant-flavored wine shows as much texture as fruitiness. In the future, it will show ripe yellow and pear notes, so age for a year.",,11,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Lamothe-Vincent 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamothe-vincent-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Lamothe-Vincent
13.5,Red,France,"Packed with spicy wood flavors, this is a rich, black-fruited wine. It has a sense of structure that comes as much from the wood as from tannins. On the finish, the black-currant-like acidity kicks in.",,,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Lagarère 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lagarere-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Lagarère
,Red,France,"Powerful and rich, this wine tastes of black and red berries. The ripeness of the vintage is evident, with a dense character that lends weight and concentration, while adding fresh black-currant-like acidity.",,15,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château La Maroutine 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maroutine-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château La Maroutine
,Red,France,"Ripe and juicy, this shows red fruits and soft, broad tannins. The fruity concentration gives it a generous feel. Keep for 2–3 years, or drink sooner.",,12,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Lamothe-Vincent 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamothe-vincent-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Lamothe-Vincent
12.5,White,France,"Deliciously crisp, this wine expresses herbaceous fruit, with weight and richness. Full of lime, gooseberry and grapefruit flavors, this is a taut wine that's likely to soften.",Cuvée la Chapelle,,87,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Château la Grande Métaire 2011 Cuvée la Chapelle  (Entre-Deux-Mers),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grande-metaire-2011-cuvee-chapelle-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château la Grande Métaire
13.5,Dessert,France,"This is an attractive, relatively light Sauternes. It has a fine botrytis character that's already well integrated with the orange peel and honey flavors. Not for aging; ready to drink.",,37,87,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Gravas 2010  Sauternes,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gravas-2010-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Gravas
,Red,France,"This big and fruity wine is immediately approachable, showing tannins that are already well integrated into the red berry flavors. With such accessibility, this is meant for short- to medium-term aging.",,,87,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château du Taillan 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-taillan-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château du Taillan
13.5,Red,Spain,"Friendly aromas of blueberry, boysenberry, pastry and vanilla are clean and welcoming. This is pure, racy and fresh in style, with a bright plum flavor. An honest wine with quality fruit and balance.",Roble,10,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Vilano 2011 Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-vilano-2011-roble-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2011,Viña Vilano
13.5,Red,Italy,"This informal expression of Aglianico opens with zesty, slightly green aromas of curry leaf and dried herb, with subtle hints of wild berry and cassis. The finish is strongly reminiscent of crushed white peppercorn.",,26,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Villa Raiano 2010 Aglianico (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-raiano-2010-italian-red-aglianico-campania/,Aglianico,2010,Villa Raiano
12.5,Rose,Italy,"Bright and crisp, this Aglianico-based rosato shows the soft, feminine side of this hearty red grape. Notes of wild berry and raspberry are followed by touches of almond skin and pink grapefruit.",Rocca dei Leoni Terre Cerase,16,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Villa Matilde 2011 Rocca dei Leoni Terre Cerase Aglianico (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-matilde-2011-rocca-leoni-terre-cerase-italian-red-aglianico-campania/,Aglianico,2011,Villa Matilde
10,White,US,"This is a perfect example of why Moscato is so popular. What's not to like, with the crisp, clean mouthfeel and seemingly sweet flavors of honey, orange and vanilla? So zesty, it's impossible not to drink a few glasses, and the alcohol is refreshingly low.",,10,87,California,California Other,California,Fat Cat 2011 Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fat-cat-2011-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Fat Cat
13,Red,Italy,"Hearty Aglianico is blended with a small percentage of Sangiovese to produce a tight and straightforward red wine, with sassy spice and dark fruit aromas. Pair this value wine with pizza or grilled sausage.",Guaglione,13,87,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,I Capitani 2010 Guaglione Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-capitani-2010-guaglione-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2010,I Capitani
13,Red,Italy,"Jumara is a very oaky expression of Aglianico, with spicy background tones of cinnamon and chocolate, backed by roasted nut and cigar. There are dark fruit aromas here that will help this hearty wine evolve over the next 1–2 years.",Jumara,17,87,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,I Capitani 2007 Jumara Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-capitani-2007-jumara-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2007,I Capitani
13.5,Red,Germany,"Burnt caramel, vanilla and herbaceous dill notes lend an oaky feel to the dainty red-plum and violet flavors. The tannins are finely grained but persistent, extending the long, sour-cherry-flavored finish.",Wildenstein R Trocken,181,87,Baden,,,Huber 2009 Wildenstein R Trocken Spätburgunder (Baden),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huber-2009-wildenstein-r-trocken-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-baden/,Spätburgunder,2009,Huber
13.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This small-production Cava from Muga in Rioja is elegant, lemony and tight as a drum. Aromas of apple, lime and yeast set up an acidic palate with modest lemon and apple flavors and a linear, focused feel. Finishes with zest and kick.",Conde de Haro Brut,25,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Muga NV Conde de Haro Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muga-nv-conde-de-haro-brut-sparkling-cava-161488/,Sparkling Blend,,Muga
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"An awkward geranium aroma mars this firm and concentrated wine. It's dry and tannic, with a solid edge akin to black currant skin. The fruit is well hidden at this stage.",Vintage,70,87,Port,,,Quevedo 2010 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quevedo-2010-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2010,Quevedo
12,Red,Italy,"Aglianico Isso delivers leather and spice, surrounded by soft contours of cherry and blackberry. The dusty tannins that characterize this grape variety appear on the finish.",Isso,21,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Di Meo 2010 Isso Aglianico (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meo-2010-isso-italian-red-aglianico-campania/,Aglianico,2010,Di Meo
,Red,France,"Juicy fruit is present in this wine, with firm, extracted tannins. It needs time to show its potential black-currant and berry notes. Give it 3–4 years.",Cuvée Majeure,18,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Turcaud 2010 Cuvée Majeure  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-turcaud-2010-cuvee-majeure-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Turcaud
12,White,France,"Aromatic and herbaceous, this is a fresh red-currant- and citrus-flavored wine. With textured acidity and a bright, crisp character, it is developing well and it should be ready to drink in a few months.",La Grande Cuvée,12,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Dourthe 2011 La Grande Cuvée  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dourthe-2011-grande-cuvee-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Dourthe
13.5,Red,Germany,"Initial waves of charred oak and smoke impose against a delicate backdrop of black cherry and bramble, but fruity and herbaceous green flavors come through nicely on the midpalate, layered with hints of earthy mushrooms and dusty minerals.",Hecklinger Schlossberg R GG Trocken,138,87,Baden,,,Huber 2009 Hecklinger Schlossberg R GG Trocken Spätburgunder (Baden),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huber-2009-hecklinger-schlossberg-r-gg-trocken-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-baden/,Spätburgunder,2009,Huber
13,Red,US,"Blended from Mendocino, Clarksburg (Delta) and Pope Valley fruit, this easy-drinking Cab is very ripe in blackberries and cherries, but also shows a good structure of tannins and acids. The alcohol is refreshingly low. A good price for a wine so satisfying.",,14,87,California,California Other,California,Heron 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Heron
13,Red,Italy,"A red blend from Salento, this bright red offers jammy notes of blackberry preserves, black cherry and prune. There's an impression of sweetness on the finish, followed by a rich, chewy mouthfeel.",,12,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Feudi di San Marzano 2009 Red (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-marzano-2009-red-salento/,Red Blend,2009,Feudi di San Marzano
13.5,Red,Italy,"Instantly recognizable for the eye-catching purple dot on its label, this offers a slightly austere expression of Aglianico that would pair with almost any grilled meat dish. The soft mouthfeel is characterized by notes of cherry, tobacco and spice.",Dal Re,,87,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2010 Dal Re Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2010-dal-re-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2010,Feudi di San Gregorio
13,Red,France,"A ripe, juicy and forward wine, this is all fruit—but it's delicious fruit. The tannins are restrained behind the exuberant fruitiness. It may not be classic Bordeaux, but it is likely to be very drinkable in 2–3 years.",,35,87,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Mongravey 2010  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mongravey-2010-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Mongravey
,Red,France,"Initially, the acidity cuts through this structured effort. Then the ripe fruits surface, creating a wine that is both rich and firmly textured. It is full in the mouth, rich and age worthy.",,15,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Malbec 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malbec-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Malbec
,Red,France,"This is a generous, full-bodied wine that shows the ripe fruit of the vintage. The fruit appears upfront, offering a warm mouthfeel, and the tannic structure is likely to allow it to age.",,25,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Laronde Désormes 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-laronde-desormes-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Laronde Désormes
13,Red,France,"Rich and dense, ripe and juicy, this is full of black fruits. It is smooth on the surface while solidly tannic underneath. This is an opulent wine, with a dry, wood-driven finish. Keep it for at least six years.",,26,87,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Lamothe-Cissac 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamothe-cissac-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lamothe-Cissac
,Red,France,"Overripe, this seems like an oddly structured wine. The fruit is buried under the wood influence and tannins, which introduce a licorice character.",,,87,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Clos de Sarpe 2008  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clos-sarpe-2008-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Clos de Sarpe
,White,France,"Soft and rich, this is a fruity and textured wine. It has strong pear and spice flavors that complement the edge of lemon zest. This combination results in a wine that is bright and fruity. Screwcap.",,15,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Bel Air Perponcher 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bel-air-perponcher-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Bel Air Perponcher
,White,France,"This round wine features flavors of tropical fruit and apricot, combined with a mineral-driven texture. It is rich yet it retains a good touch of brightness. Ready to drink, but worth aging for a few months.",,,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château La Maroutine 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maroutine-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château La Maroutine
,Red,France,"In this toasty, wood-dominated wine, the fruit is buried beneath dark, dry tannins. It has enough weight to promise a future when the elements fall into balance, so give it 4–5 years.",,15,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Joinin 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-joinin-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Joinin
13.5,Red,France,"Full and fruity, this wine shows a dominance of Merlot, with a rich dried fruit flavor and sweet tannins. It has an attractive, juicy character on the finish.",,27,87,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château Grand-Maison 2010  Côtes de Bourg,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-maison-2010-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Grand-Maison
13,Red,France,"Much of the sweet-tasting fruit of 2009 is present in this wine, while it simultaneously features a firm core of tannins. The bright acidity is reminiscent of fresh black currants. Juicy, fruity and likely to age quickly.",,16,87,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Fonsèche 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fonseche-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Fonsèche
,Red,France,"The wood, with its heavy toast and licorice flavors, is dominant. That element makes for a wine that has weight but loses its fruit amid the firm extraction.",,34,87,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Fombrauge 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fombrauge-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Fombrauge
,Red,France,"Dry tannins from the old wood give this wine a hard edge at first. Fresh, juicy red fruits offer an enticing character. On the finish, the tannins are tough and will need several years to soften",,80,87,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château du Domaine de l'Eglise 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-domaine-leglise-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château du Domaine de l'Eglise
14.7,Red,US,"The 2009 Devotion credits the exact same blend of grapes and vineyards as the 2008—41% Syrah (Morrison Lane Vineyard), 30% Mourvèdre (Heart of the Hill Vineyard), and 29% Grenache (Destiny Ridge Vineyard). Yet it does not quite measure up to that superior vintage. It may be a passing stage, but the engaging, tart, wild-berry flavors on entry quickly drop off on the midpalate, finishing somewhat diffuse. Two bottles tasted with similar results.",Devotion,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dowsett Family 2009 Devotion Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dowsett-family-2009-devotion-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Dowsett Family
14,Red,Argentina,"Despite showing a grassy component on the bouquet, this is a sturdy, generous Malbec with a mix of dark, juicy aromas and flavors. Touches of blackberry and dark plum carry an herb streak, while the finish is minty, toasted and chunky, with a final volley of menthol and herb notes.",Single Vineyard Reserva,19,88,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2010 Single Vineyard Reserva Malbec (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2010-single-vineyard-reserva-malbec-agrelo/,Malbec,2010,Lamadrid
,Red,France,"This fragrant, juicy wine is packed with red berry notes. Soft, fruity and developing well, it has attractive acidity that comes through strongly and cuts through the core of firm tannins.",La Fleur de Plince,,88,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Plince 2009 La Fleur de Plince  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-plince-2009-fleur-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Plince
,Red,France,"This firm, fruity effort shows red berry flavors as well as an underlay of tannins. It is full and fruity at this stage, and it will likely show more toast and structured complexity as it ages.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Mirefleurs 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mirefleurs-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Mirefleurs
13.5,Red,France,"This wine hovers between being lightweight and dense. It's certainly mature, with tar and rose aromas, followed by spice and cigar box notes, and layered with acidity. Drink now.",Réserve de Famille,45,88,Bordeaux,Sainte-Foy Bordeaux,,Château Martet 2007 Réserve de Famille  (Sainte-Foy Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-martet-2007-reserve-famille-red-sainte-foy/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Martet
,Red,France,"Ripe fruits blend well with dark tannins in this firm, concentrated wine. It feels rich, with power coming both from the juicy fruit and the ripe tannic structure. Age for 3–4 years.",,18,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Lestrille Capmartin 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lestrille-capmartin-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lestrille Capmartin
,Red,France,"This balanced, ripe wine shows the richness of the year while offering enough structure for aging. It has weight and concentration, its black fruits an integral part of this dense wine.",,14,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Lescalle 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lescalle-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lescalle
13,Red,France,"This densely structured wine is heavy on the oak aging, though it maintains layers of black currant and red plum flavors. It's currently ripe, with the potential to soften into a warm, rich character.",,13,88,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château le Piat 2009  Côtes de Bourg,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-piat-2009-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château le Piat
,White,France,"This finely balanced wine has richness and a crisp citrusy character. It has a fine bite of lemon zest, plus concentrated herbaceousness. Screwcap.",Intense,13,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Lamothe-Vincent 2011 Intense  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamothe-vincent-2011-intense-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Château Lamothe-Vincent
,Red,France,"This wine takes a while to show its stuff, but when it opens, it reveals a warm and richly structured character. Flavors of wood and sweet-tasting fruits combine on the generous finish.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château La Rose du Pin 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rose-pin-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château La Rose du Pin
13.5,White,Italy,"This lovely expression of Fiano would match well with grilled ahi tuna or sushi. It shows impressive depth, with loads of pear, citrus and Golden Delicious.",Nembo,24,88,Southern Italy,Sannio,,Capolino Perlingieri 2011 Nembo Fiano (Sannio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capolino-perlingieri-2011-nembo-italian-white-fiano-sannio/,Fiano,2011,Capolino Perlingieri
14,Red,Italy,"L'Atto delivers delicate notes of bright berry, spice, sweet cherry and cassis. It shows a fine, delicate quality, backed by generous fullness and power.",L'Atto,20,88,Southern Italy,Basilicata,,Cantine del Notaio 2010 L'Atto Red (Basilicata),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-notaio-2010-latto-red-basilicata/,Red Blend,2010,Cantine del Notaio
,Red,France,"Sweet-tasting flavors of black plums and wild strawberries give this wine its initial charm. The tannins provide a firm structure under the attractive surface. It's rich, ripe and already a pleasure.",,,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Haut Bessac 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bessac-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut Bessac
13,Red,France,"New wood, mint and eucalyptus aromas lead to a palate that is dominated by wood. With the rich fruit underneath, the wine will come into balance, becoming warm and generous, typical of the vintage.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Glorit 2009  Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-glorit-2009-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Glorit
13,Red,France,"Already deliciously fruity, this is a big, ripe, black-fruit-dominated wine. To balance the black currant flavor, there is a fine sense of structure, which offers a dry edge along with final acidity.",Diane de Belgrave,23,88,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Belgrave 2009 Diane de Belgrave  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belgrave-2009-diane-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Belgrave
,Red,France,"Ripe, rich and generous, this has tannins that show the basic structure of the wine, with chocolate and licorice flavors highlighting the wood infuence. At the same time, it has a delicious fruitiness.",,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Barde Haut 2008  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-barde-haut-2008-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Barde Haut
12,White,Spain,"Minerally as well as lemony and zesty on the nose, this is nevertheless neither pushy nor intense. The palate offers good acidity and razor-sharp clarity, along with flavors of pineapple and apple. Alert on the finish, this is a firm refresher.",,12,88,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Pazo Serantellos 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pazo-serantellos-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Pazo Serantellos
13.8,Red,US,This is perhaps the most interesting of a vast lineup of red wines at Maryhill. A wild huckleberry note is underscored with a pleasant minerality. The vanilla streak that seems to accompany all these Maryhill wines is moderated enough to be a minor flavor.,Sugarloaf Vineyards,30,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Maryhill 2010 Sugarloaf Vineyards Mourvèdre (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-sugarloaf-mourvedre-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Mourvèdre,2010,Maryhill
14.5,Red,Australia,"Plantagenet's entry-level Shiraz is a medium-bodied, supple wine with attractive aromas of grilled meat and berry. The flavors build on that base, adding hints of coffee and asphalt before finishing long, warm and chocolaty. Drink it over the next few years.",Hazard Hill,13,88,Western Australia,Western Australia,,Plantagenet 2008 Hazard Hill Shiraz (Western Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plantagenet-2008-hazard-hill-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-western/,Shiraz,2008,Plantagenet
13.5,White,US,"There is a strong underpinning of mineral in this wine, supporting crisply defined flavors of melon, pineapple and citrus peel. A medium-ripe, medium-weight, supremely well-crafted and balanced Roussanne.",Stillwater Creek Vineyard,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Novelty Hill 2011 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Roussanne (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novelty-hill-2011-stillwater-creek-vineyard-roussanne-columbia-valley-wa/,Roussanne,2011,Novelty Hill
14.5,Red,Italy,"Bold and delicious, this shows a dark, inky color, with ripe notes of blackberry, rum cake, cinnamon and nutmeg. The palate is sweet, plush and jammy.",Pazzia,40,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Luccarelli 2009 Pazzia  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luccarelli-2009-pazzia-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2009,Luccarelli
14,Red,Argentina,"Gritty in scent up front, this features beet and candied black-fruit aromas along with a dry spice note. It feels chunky, with powerful tannins. Flavors of black plum, berry, coffee and chocolate finish with a sweet vanilla taste and another helping of ripe black fruit.",Single Vineyard,15,88,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2011 Single Vineyard Bonarda (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2011-single-vineyard-other-red-bonarda-agrelo/,Bonarda,2011,Lamadrid
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A ripe wine from the Real Companhia Velha, this shows a rich character, its tannins ripe and generous. It's not a huge wine, but it does show a fine, full-bodied flavor of sweet plum. The final feeling is smooth and opulent.",Vintage,60,88,Port,,,Royal Oporto 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-oporto-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Royal Oporto
13.5,Red,Spain,"Soft and fleshy smelling, with a raisiny aroma, this feels wide, grabby and choppy, with rich, sweet flavors of molasses, raisin, licorice and tobacco. It finishes forward, with some heat, and overall the wine is lusty but seems a touch  overripe. Drink now.",Reserva,19,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Taron 2004 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taron-2004-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Taron
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is a pure expression of Primitivo that shows superbold and rich aromas of blackberry and blueberry, folded within a plump, chewy texture. The finish is round and soft.",Ghenos,,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Torrevento 2009 Ghenos  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torrevento-2009-ghenos-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2009,Torrevento
,Red,France,"Smooth and rich, this has tannins that are already well integrated into the ripe red-berry note. With power and concentration, this is likely to age well, and the tannins will soften into a rich, full-bodied, fruity wine.",,,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Tour de Gilet 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-gilet-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Tour de Gilet
13,Red,France,"Although it carries the structure of the vintage, this wine brings some warmth and a rich blackberry flavor. It has a fine texture and a firm, upright feel. Ready for drinking in a year.",,,88,Bordeaux,Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Roquevieille 2009  Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-roquevieille-2009-red-castillon-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Roquevieille
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This wine is smoky, with leather, berry and barbecue aromas that lurk below a veneer of oak. It has a good mouthfeel, with berry, plum and oak flavors. It finishes bold, with a scratchy feel and loads of leftover barrel spice. A blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah.",Chairman's Blend Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cruz Alta 2009 Chairman's Blend Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cruz-alta-2009-chairmans-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2009,Cruz Alta
13,White,Italy,"This beautiful Greco opens with clean and polished aromas of citrus, pear, peach and talc powder. It shows impressive structure and length in the mouth.",,18,88,Southern Italy,Greco di Tufo,,Donnachiara 2011  Greco di Tufo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnachiara-2011-italian-white-greco-greco-tufo/,Greco,2011,Donnachiara
13,Red,Italy,This pretty Aglianico from the up-and-coming Irpinia subzone of southern Italy delivers tightly etched tannins that are backed by soft layers of black fruit and leather. It successfully highlights the grape's natural characteristics.,,20,88,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Donnachiara 2009 Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnachiara-2009-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2009,Donnachiara
14,Red,Spain,"Roasted and bullish, this has a rustic, smoky bouquet of earthy plum and savory berry. It is both plump and racy on the palate, with thick berry flavors that are touched up by bacon, spice and cocoa. It has a youthful mouthfeel that may calm down in a year or two. Drink now–2015.",Torremilanos Crianza,30,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Finca Torremilanos 2009 Torremilanos Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-torremilanos-2009-torremilanos-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Finca Torremilanos
14.8,Red,US,"This is a dense, chewy Zin with lush berry flavors. It has notes of blackberry juice and tar, with hints of tobacco and vanilla on the back palate. Made from old vines and blended with 6% Barbera and 4% Alicante Bouschet.",Old Vine,19,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Fiddletown Cellars 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fiddletown-cellars-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Fiddletown Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"The is dry and well balanced, with red licorice, red currant and cola flavors that are enhanced by smoky oak influence. The alcohol shows through with some peppery heat. Drink now.",Reserve,35,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cerro Prieto 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cerro-prieto-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-paso-robles/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cerro Prieto
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is an exotic and unusual wine, with mint, dry spice and mild red-fruit aromas. Light in body, it has snappy, juicy acids pushing raspberry and red plum flavors. For Old World fans, this is the ticket; it's lean and tangy, with leather and vanilla notes on the finish.",Ramón Roqueta Reserva,15,88,Catalonia,Catalunya,,Bodegas 1898 2007 Ramón Roqueta Reserva Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon (Catalunya),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-1898-2007-ramon-roqueta-reserva-red-blend-tempranillo-cabernet-sauvignon-catalunya/,Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon,1898,Bodegas 1898
13,Red,Italy,"Don't underestimate this wine. An Aglianico from Irpinia, it opens with pristine notes of black fruit, tobacco and crushed granite. The aromas are measured in intensity, but the wine's natural tannic backbone gives it importance and staying power.",,22,88,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Cantine di Marzo 2009 Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-marzo-2009-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2009,Cantine di Marzo
13.5,Red,Italy,"Terre di Orazio offers a compact, subtle expression of Aglianico that seems to be holding back. The aromas are subtle, with just  the right intensity of fruit and spice.",Terre di Orazio,22,88,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Cantina di Venosa 2008 Terre di Orazio  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-venosa-2008-terre-orazio-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2008,Cantina di Venosa
13,Red,France,"This hand-harvested wine is a blend of Merlot and Malbec, with firm tannins and ripe berry and cassis flavors. Solid and chunky, this has aging potential.",Valades,15,88,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château Grand-Maison 2010 Valades  (Côtes de Bourg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-maison-2010-valades-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Grand-Maison
,Red,France,"The home of the Bordeaux agricultural school could be expected to produce an exemplary wine. That's the case with this vintage of Château Dillon, a textbook exposé of the structure of the vintage, with acidity and an intense black-currant flavor.",,,88,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Dillon 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dillon-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Dillon
,White,France,"Catty and herbaceous, this wine is as crisp and fresh as can be. Bright and lively, it is close to resembling the New Zealand style.",Blanc de Lynch Bages,41,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Lynch-Bages 2011 Blanc de Lynch Bages  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lynch-bages-2011-blanc-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Lynch-Bages
14,Red,France,"Dense and solid, this has dusty tannins that contrast firmly with the juicy blackberry note and the rich texture. The acidity laces through, providing freshness. This could well age for several years, but with its big fruit flavors, it is also ready to drink now.",Cuvée Prestige,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château les Arromans 2010 Cuvée Prestige  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-arromans-2010-cuvee-prestige-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château les Arromans
12,White,France,"Rich and round, this wine shows the natural herbaceous character of the Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blend. Tamed by a warm, fat, generous feel, this has the density and structure to make it a great match for food.",,13,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Larroque 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larroque-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Larroque
13.5,Rose,France,"This deep-colored blend of Grenache and Syrah seems more like a light red than a true rosé. Cherry and crushed stone notes dominate, and there's a welcome hint of texture on the palate that would work well with burgers or steak. Drink up.",,10,88,Rhône Valley,Costières de Nîmes,,Château Guiot 2011 Rosé (Costières de Nîmes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-guiot-2011-rose-costieres-nimes/,Rosé,2011,Château Guiot
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows a cheerful, fruity side, with ripe cherry and blackberry notes, backed by cinnamon and nutmeg. The mouthfeel is smooth and soft.",Le Pitre,35,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Villa Mottura 2010 Le Pitre Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-mottura-2010-le-pitre-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2010,Villa Mottura
,Red,France,"Good structure, acidity and a black currant note give this wine a balanced feel. It shows a fresh character that's very fruity and attractive. Not very deep, but pleasant now.",Château Auguste,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Vignobles Meijer 2010 Château Auguste  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-meijer-2010-chateau-auguste-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Vignobles Meijer
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is a perfumed wine, showing the Touriga Nacional in the blend. Swathes of ripe, sweet fruit result in a generous wine, only hinting at a firm structure. Probably for drinking young.",Vista Alegre Vintage,,88,Port,,,Vallegre 2009 Vista Alegre Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vallegre-2009-vista-alegre-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Vallegre
14.8,White,US,"Strong in citrus and tropical fruit flavors, powerful in oak, with a blast of acidity, this is an ambitious Chardonnay, but it's a bit aggressive. It may calm down in a year or two. Meanwhile, decant it and enjoy with lobster or scallop dishes.",Semper Ulises,65,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Tuck Beckstoffer 2010 Semper Ulises Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tuck-beckstoffer-2010-semper-ulises-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Tuck Beckstoffer
14.2,Red,US,"The oak is a little too strong on this Pinot. Impressive as the underlying wine is in concentrated raspberry and cherry flavors, the barrel influence is dominant, with sweet buttered toast and caramel. Drink it now, after a brief decanting.",Silver Eagle Vineyard Semper,85,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Tuck Beckstoffer 2009 Silver Eagle Vineyard Semper Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tuck-beckstoffer-2009-silver-eagle-vineyard-semper-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Tuck Beckstoffer
14.5,Red,US,"A little one-dimensional but still delicious, this has wave after wave of ripe cherry-pie flavor. Smoky, sweet oak brings an alluring vanilla note, and the mouthfeel is soft and silky. Try pairing this with beef tartare.",Estate Grown and Bottled,35,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Zaca Mesa 2010 Estate Grown and Bottled Grenache (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zaca-mesa-2010-estate-grown-bottled-grenache-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache,2010,Zaca Mesa
14,White,US,"Deep, ripe fruit is the focus, brimming with lemon-lime flavor. There's a touch of vanilla cookie also—thoroughly delicious, if a bit blocky. The finish has just a hint of alcohol warmth.",,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodinville Wine Cellars 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodinville-wine-cellars-2011-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Woodinville Wine Cellars
13.9,White,US,"Crisp and bright, this fruit-driven, estate-grown Pinot Gris is still showing some youthful yeastiness, but the fresh flavors of apple and pear shine through. A fine example of an emerging Washington style for this variety.",,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Kestrel 2011 Pinot Gris (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kestrel-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-yakima/,Pinot Gris,2011,Kestrel
13,Red,Germany,"A spray of sour cherry acidity and clean, gravelly minerality lend a tonic feel to this crisp, unabashedly cool-climate Pinot Noir. On the palate, delicate black-cherry and plum flavors are bolstered by layers of smoke and caramel that linger on the finish.",Trocken,38,88,Baden,,,Huber 2009 Trocken Pinot Noir (Baden),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huber-2009-trocken-pinot-noir-baden/,Pinot Noir,2009,Huber
13,Red,Germany,"This Pinot Noir stands out in a flight of German reds for its slightly fleshy, concentrated fruit quality. Bristling with acidity and a delicate layer of tannins, it's delicately structured but elegantly fruity, with hints of dried cherry and plum accented by rose and potpourri notes.",Neipperger Schlossberg,55,88,Württemberg,,,Grafen Neipperg 2007 Neipperger Schlossberg Spätburgunder (Württemberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grafen-neipperg-2007-neipperger-schlossberg-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-wurttemberg/,Spätburgunder,2007,Grafen Neipperg
13.5,Red,France,"For such a young wine, this is surprisingly mature. Its tannins have softened and rounded, becoming well integrated with the black currant flavor and bright acidity. It's an attractive choice to drink now or over the next few years, but not for long-term aging.",Cuvée Evidence,25,87,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Bel Enclos 2010 Cuvée Evidence  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bel-enclos-2010-cuvee-evidence-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bel Enclos
13.8,Red,US,"This Pinot comes from a small block in the estate vineyard, on the Napa side of Carneros. Right out of the bottle, it's very dry and acidic, marked by fresh, jammy raspberry and cherry flavors. All indications point to the cellar, except for a funkiness that may become more pronounced with age. It's risky, but try holding through 2016.",Clonal Series Block 405,55,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Domaine Carneros 2010 Clonal Series Block 405 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-carneros-2010-clonal-series-block-405-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Carneros
13.5,White,US,"This is dry, crisp and clean. But if you're looking for richness, you won't find it. With its savory lemon, mineral and white pepper flavors, this is an elegant sipper.",,15,87,California,California Other,California,One Hope 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,One Hope
14,White,Italy,"Stellato is the quintessential seafood wine that opens with yellow flower, citrus, pear and apple aromas. There's a grassy accent of dried hay at the back, and the wine is crisp and bright in the mouth.",Stellato,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Pala 2011 Stellato  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2011-stellato-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2011,Pala
14.5,Red,France,"A rich but well balanced wine, this features ripe flavors and integrated tannins. A juicy black-currant note sits with the dusty structure, with fragrant acidity on the finish. The Château Sainte-Barbe is at the end of the promontory that lies between the Dordogne and Garonne Rivers just before they meet.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Sainte-Barbe 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-barbe-2010-bordeaux/,Merlot,2010,Château Sainte-Barbe
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Curiously perfumed and soft in character, this seems already drinkable. It has a geranium fragrance, followed by a strawberry flavor, creating the impression of a light wine.",Quinta de São Luiz Vintage,70,86,Port,,,Kopke 2010 Quinta de São Luiz Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kopke-2010-quinta-de-sao-luiz-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2010,Kopke
13.5,Red,Spain,"Ripe and stocky upfront, this features raisin, jammy berry and spice aromas. It feels blocky, full and rubbery on the palate, with plum, blackberry and herb flavors that lose steam and turn more raisiny toward the finish.",Marques de Valparaiso Roble,12,86,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Federico Paternina 2009 Marques de Valparaiso Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2009-marques-valparaiso-roble-tempranillo-blend-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Federico Paternina
13,White,Italy,"Bright and citrus-driven, this no-fuss wine would pair with grilled shrimp or freshwater fish. The wine is zesty and fresh overall.",,16,86,Southern Italy,Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2011 White (Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2011-white-lacryma-christi-vesuvio/,White Blend,2011,Feudi di San Gregorio
13,Red,Germany,"Firm tannins and notes of fresh dill and toasted coconut brood against the delicate backdrop of the crisp notes of black-plums and violets. It's an elegant wine, but slight and understated in structure.",1479N Ruber,28,86,Ahr,,,Nelles 2009 1479N Ruber Spätburgunder (Ahr),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nelles-2009-1479n-ruber-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-ahr/,Spätburgunder,2009,Nelles
12.5,White,Spain,"Wobbly aromas of vanilla wafer and tropical fruit aren't fully convincing. The palate, however, crackles with a tangy lemon flavor, a vanilla infusion and a chalky- textured finish. Drink this blend of 70% Albariño and 15% each Treixadura and Loureira right away.",Señor da Folla Verde Albariño-Treixadura-Loureira,30,86,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Marqués de Vizhoja 2011 Señor da Folla Verde Albariño-Treixadura-Loureira White (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-vizhoja-2011-senor-folla-verde-albarino-treixadura-loureira-white-rias-baixas/,White Blend,2011,Marqués de Vizhoja
15,Red,Argentina,"This smells rubbery and horsey at first, then earthy and ripe. It feels grabby and tannic, with rustic, leathery flavors of baked berry and cheese. Narrow and a bit dried out, this may already be past its prime in terms of vitality.",Pasionado,50,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Andeluna 2006 Pasionado Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2006-pasionado-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Andeluna
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Spice, mint, herb, raspberry and currant aromas form a good nose. Things run a bit choppy and rough on the palate, but overall it works, bearing roasted berry and herb influences, with grabby tannins. This is a full, stocky, spicy and mildly green-leaning Cabernet.",1300,15,87,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Andeluna 2010 1300 Cabernet Sauvignon (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2010-1300-cabernet-sauvignon-uco-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Andeluna
13,Red,Italy,"Although they are made by the same company, this offers slightly different characteristics than the Aglianico del Vulture produced by Feudi di San Gregorio. This is a balanced and linear wine, with wild berry and spice aromas that render a sensation of brightness.",Teodosio,20,88,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Basilisco 2009 Teodosio  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basilisco-2009-teodosio-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2009,Basilisco
15,Red,Argentina,"Sound and full on the nose, this features plum and berry aromas. This is a full-bodied, round Malbec that's neither overextracted nor excessively heavy. The flavors of baked berry, chocolate and herb are nice, as is the spicy finish of mint and tobacco.",La Bienvenida,26,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bernard Magrez 2010 La Bienvenida Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2010-bienvenida-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Bernard Magrez
,Red,France,"Bitter tannins and heavy toast influence suggest a wine that has been heavily extracted. Rich and sweet-tasting, it has power and a solid, tannic presence.",,,87,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Barde Haut 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-barde-haut-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Barde Haut
,Red,France,"Rich and fruity, this wine is balanced, with tannins and red fruits in harmony. It has weight and richness without being overpowerful. Ready to drink in six months.",,17,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Montlau 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montlau-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Montlau
13,Rose,Spain,"Although this is mild on the nose, almost to the point of neutrality, there's a speck of red fruit to be found with airing. It feels lively and a bit acidic, with juicy, jumpy flavors of red plum and cherry.",Vetiver Rosado,13,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Ontañón 2011 Vetiver Rosado Tempranillo (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ontanon-2011-vetiver-rosado-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2011,Bodegas Ontañón
,Red,France,"Here's a solid, dark wine, with an old wood character. It has weight, a black plum flavor and dark tannins. This feels old and hard.",,,86,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château de Ferrand 2008  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ferrand-2008-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château de Ferrand
12.5,Rose,France,"An attractively fragrant rosé, this is very crisp and clean. It has lively raspberry and red currant flavors that are lightly touched by a herb note. A bright finish completes this refreshing wine.",,14,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Rosé,,Chateau le Grand Verdus 2011 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-grand-verdus-2011-rose-rose/,Rosé,2011,Chateau le Grand Verdus
13.5,Rose,Italy,"This Aglianico-based rosato opens with a dark raspberry color, followed by aromas of forest berry, chopped mint, candied fruit and pink grapefruit. Smooth and velvety on the finish.",Il Rogito,20,87,Southern Italy,Basilicata,,Cantine del Notaio 2010 Il Rogito Aglianico (Basilicata),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-notaio-2010-il-rogito-italian-red-aglianico-basilicata/,Aglianico,2010,Cantine del Notaio
13.5,Red,Italy,"This wine from southern Italy shows notes of ripe cherry, prune, cinnamon and leather. The mouthfeel is soft and seemingly sweet, making this an excellent pairing partner to tomato-based pasta sauces.",,12,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Matané 2011 Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matane-2011-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2011,Matané
11,Sparkling,US,"This tastes a little sweet and a little scouring, but it's a nice everyday bubbly. With a creamy, yeasty flavor, it offers pleasant pear, orange and vanilla notes.",Brut,15,87,California,California Other,California,One Hope NV Brut Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-nv-brut-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,,One Hope
13.5,White,Italy,"A fragrant Falanghina, this opens with a bright flower aroma, followed by honey and peach notes. There are touches of citrus and spice on the finish.",,24,87,Southern Italy,Falanghina del Beneventano,,Villa Raiano 2011  Falanghina del Beneventano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-raiano-2011-italian-white-falanghina-falanghina-beneventano/,Falanghina,2011,Villa Raiano
13.5,Red,France,"An ancient staging post for the coaches that plied the Médoc, Patache d'Aux is now producing some fine rich wines with a sense of structure as well as fruit. This 2010 has full, sweet-tasting red fruit flavors, with firm tannins that promise to age over the next 3–4 years.",,20,87,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Patache d'Aux 2010  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-patache-daux-2010-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Patache d'Aux
14.5,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux-style blend, with a grainy mouthfeel that carries impressions of sugary fruit and rough, earthy tannins. At this point, the wine needs more time in bottle to pull its flavors together.",Proprietor's Reserve Serendipity Red Wine,30,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Serendipity Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-serendipity-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Maryhill
13.5,Rose,Italy,"This opens with a bright pink color and easy aromas of spring flower, peach, cranberry and grapefruit. It has a subtle impression of sweetness on the finish, followed by bright fruit flavors.",Silenzi,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Pala 2011 Silenzi Rosato (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2011-silenzi-rose-rosato-isola-nuraghi/,Rosato,2011,Pala
13,White,France,"Chapoutier's main cuvée of white Crozes is a pleasant, medium-bodied wine, built around a core of melon and pear flavors. An herbal note reminiscent of fennel makes an appearance before the wine thins out a bit on the finish.",Petite Ruche,27,86,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,M. Chapoutier 2010 Petite Ruche Marsanne (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/m-chapoutier-2010-petite-ruche-marsanne-crozes-hermitage/,Marsanne,2010,M. Chapoutier
15.5,Red,US,"This lists its alcohol at a hefty 15.5%, but the soft, light red-fruit flavor doesn't reflect the abv. It opens with dusty, toasty barrel scents, then quickly fades.",Pheasant Run Vineyard Estate,28,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2009 Pheasant Run Vineyard Estate Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2009-pheasant-run-vineyard-estate-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2009,Basel Cellars
13.5,Red,France,"This Margaux is full of firm tannins that parallel the fragrant blackberry and black plum touches. It has a dense structure, very much in line with the year, while the finish is juicy and fruity.",,30,87,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Barton & Guestier 2010  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
13,White,Italy,"Citrus, honey and cantaloupe notes open the bouquet of this food-friendly white wine. The mouthfeel shows acidity without being sharp or sour.",,16,87,Southern Italy,Beneventano,,Donnachiara 2011 Falanghina (Beneventano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnachiara-2011-italian-white-falanghina-beneventano/,Falanghina,2011,Donnachiara
14.5,Red,France,"Here's a big, smooth, round wine, with tannins that are packed into the superripe fruit flavors. It is powerful and concentrated, and the wood influence is still prominent along with a touch of bitterness from overextraction. It needs time to fully integrate.",,35,87,Bordeaux,Listrac-Médoc,,Château Reverdi 2009  Listrac-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-reverdi-2009-red-listrac-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Reverdi
13.5,Red,France,"This rich and dense wine is packed with dark tannins. Its wood and juicy fruit show signs of firm extraction, giving it a bitter edge. At the same time, its dense structure promises medium-term aging.",,32,87,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Peyredon Lagravette 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-peyredon-lagravette-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Peyredon Lagravette
14.5,Red,US,"Not really distinguishable from the winery's regular bottling of Sangiovese, this too has just a hint of sour cherry, with leafy, earthy, drying tannins.",Proprietor's Reserve,20,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2010,Maryhill
15,Red,Spain,"This wine starts with baked fruit and mustard aromas. The mouthfeel is pinched in the middle but syrupy and sticky as a whole, while the flavor profile deals notes of cured meat, bacon, resiny oak, ripe berry and baked cassis.",Tanto Monta Old Vine,15,85,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Lo Nuevo 2009 Tanto Monta Old Vine Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lo-nuevo-2009-tanto-monta-old-vine-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tempranillo,2009,Lo Nuevo
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is ripe and raisiny on the nose, with marmalade, spice cake and ripe berry aromas. Oddly, this feels raw and abrasive, given the dark-leaning aromas. While it shows baked black-fruit flavors, it's tannic, sassy and snappy.",Roble,15,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Montevannos 2009 Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montevannos-2009-roble-tempranillo-blend-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Montevannos
13.5,White,Argentina,"Talcum powder and apple aromas accompany a big whiff of resinous oak. On the palate, it's tropical in both feel and flavors, with plenty of weight and aggressive tastes of pineapple and mango. Feels a bit sticky and not quite precise, with a chunky finish.",Reserva,19,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Agostino 2010 Reserva Chardonnay-Viognier (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-agostino-2010-reserva-white-blend-chardonnay-viognier-mendoza/,Chardonnay-Viognier,2010,Finca Agostino
13.5,White,US,"Rich, ripe and oaky, this shows fruit-forward apricot, orange and pineapple flavors. The mouthfeel is creamy and tastes buttery-sweet. Simple, but appealing in the modern Chardonnay way.",,18,85,California,Napa,Napa County,Chime 2011 Chardonnay (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chime-2011-chardonnay-napa-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Chime
,Red,France,"New wood dominates this wine, which is full of rich tannins, and notes of smoky wood, licorice and black coffee. The fruit feels extracted, hard-edged and too strong for its own good.",,,85,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Péby Faugères 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-peby-faugeres-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Péby Faugères
14.5,Red,US,"This red wine has brisk tannins that frame blackberry and currant flavors, with a meat note and lots of peppery spice. It's bone dry, and while it's a little rustic, it's easy to drink with lamb and beef dishes.",,18,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Elements by Artesa 2009 Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elements-by-artesa-2009-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Elements by Artesa
14.7,White,Argentina,"Butter and coconut aromas announce the liberal use of oak, which the palate echoes with its round, resiny feel and flavors of vanilla, wood and baked pear. This is soft, flat and sugary tasting, with an oaky finish.",,17,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casarena 2011 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casarena-2011-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Casarena
14.5,Red,US,"Dry and tart in Carneros acidity, this has ripe, forward flavors of raspberry jam, cola and spice. It's pretty strong in mushroom and barnyard funkiness, which may turn some people off.",La Terre Promise,48,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Domaine Carneros 2009 La Terre Promise Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-carneros-2009-terre-promise-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Carneros
15.1,Red,US,"Merriment is a Bordeaux-style blend with a simple mix of black cherry and chocolate flavors. It has a somewhat flat mouthfeel, with peppery, earthy undertones and a bitterness to the finish.",Estate Pheasant Run Vineyard Merriment Red Wine,40,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2009 Estate Pheasant Run Vineyard Merriment Red Wine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2009-estate-pheasant-run-vineyard-merriment-red-wine-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Basel Cellars
13.5,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this features flavors of Meyer lemon, orange, grass, vanilla and white pepper. Although it's sugary-tasting, it's brightened by acidity. Nice to drink with slightly sweet Asian fare or popcorn shrimp.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Donovan-Parke
13.5,White,Italy,"This dry white wine opens with aromas of acacia flower, honey and stone fruit. The lack of sweetness holds back some of the aromatic intensity, and the wine is easy, fresh and zesty on the finish. Pair it with fried cocktail shrimp.",Terra di Vulcano Dry,15,85,Southern Italy,Basilicata,,Bisceglia 2011 Terra di Vulcano Dry Moscato (Basilicata),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bisceglia-2011-terra-vulcano-dry-muscat-moscato-basilicata/,Moscato,2011,Bisceglia
13.5,White,US,This is an ordinary Riesling made in a dry style. Peach pit and citrus rind scents lead into similar flavors.,Diversion,15,85,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Copper River Estate NV Diversion Riesling (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/copper-river-estate-nv-diversion-riesling-other/,Riesling,,Copper River Estate
,Red,France,"Ripe and fruity, this bears its red berry flavor right up front. It has richness and concentration, and the tannins give a core of dryness to this otherwise fruit-forward wine.",,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Gamage 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gamage-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Gamage
12,White,France,"Herbaceous in character, this also shows a creamy edge. Notes of ripe apples blend with touches of citrus fruits. A yeasty note spoils the purity of the fruit, but it's likely to disappear as the wine ages for a few months.",,13,85,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château des Perligues 2011  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-perligues-2011-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château des Perligues
,Red,France,"An attractive, caramel- and red-fruit-flavored wine, this has soft tannins and ripe berry notes that are lined with acidity. Not for long aging, it's ready to drink now.",,17,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Parenchère 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-parenchere-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Parenchère
13.5,Red,US,"Soft and gently sweet-tasting, this has red cherry, vanilla, spice and sandalwood flavors. There's a note of green pea that's pleasantly earthy. Drink now.",,30,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Conn Creek 2010 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conn-creek-2010-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Conn Creek
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"The first vintage under Delaforce's new owners, Real Companhia Velha, this has a sweet surface, with a perfumed blackberry flavor. There is a touch of spice and a final geranium accent.",Vintage,,87,Port,,,Delaforce 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delaforce-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Delaforce
14,White,Italy,"This dry expression of Moscato from southern Italy opens with fragrant tones of white flower, peach and honey. It shows some roundness on the palate, capped by fresh acidity.",Terre di Orazio Dry,18,87,Southern Italy,Basilicata,,Cantina di Venosa 2011 Terre di Orazio Dry Moscato (Basilicata),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-venosa-2011-terre-orazio-dry-muscat-moscato-basilicata/,Moscato,2011,Cantina di Venosa
14.5,Red,US,"This is aged in 100% new American oak, putting tight berry and cassis flavors behind plenty of dried herb notes and astringent tannins. Fine for drinking with a thick steak, but not so much for sipping on its own.",,45,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Barons V 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barons-v-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Barons V
,White,France,"Full bodied and rich, this has flavors of apple and lemon, with a warm and ripe feel that is balanced by a final mineral character. It needs several months to come together.",Mouton Cadet,10,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Baron Philippe de Rothschild 2011 Mouton Cadet  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-philippe-rothschild-2011-mouton-cadet-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Baron Philippe de Rothschild
14,Red,Spain,"Spunky and mildly abrasive on the nose, this has some punch and character. It feels fresh, lean and narrow, with a traditional Rioja mix of herb-influenced red-fruit and dry spice notes. The mild finish offers tobacco and raspberry flavors.",Reserva,23,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Castillo Labastida 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-labastida-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Castillo Labastida
14.8,Red,US,"A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, this is a forward, fruity, almost sweet-tasting wine, considerably fruitier and less compelling than the previous vintage. Broad and accessible, with a pretty milk-chocolate finish, it's an easy sipper to enjoy while it's still in the bloom of youth.",Indomitable,45,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodinville Wine Cellars 2009 Indomitable Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodinville-wine-cellars-2009-indomitable-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Woodinville Wine Cellars
13.5,White,Italy,"The white variety of Pallagrello is a rare native grape, which is found in only a handful of spots in southern Italy. This wine shows very nice structure and creaminess, with a touch of fresh acidity on the finish.",Fontanavigna,31,88,Southern Italy,Terre del Volturno,,Terre del Principe 2011 Fontanavigna Pallagrello (Terre del Volturno),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-principe-2011-fontanavigna-italian-white-pallagrello-terre-volturno/,Pallagrello,2011,Terre del Principe
13,Red,Italy,"Negroamaro is one of the great red wine varieties of Puglia. This expression delivers aromas of black fruit, cherry and crushed white pepper. It's an easy, fresh wine with a touch of sour fruit on the close.",Miraglio,18,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Tenute Rubino 2009 Miraglio Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-rubino-2009-miraglio-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2009,Tenute Rubino
,Red,France,"Big and powerful tannins give this wine a dry, dense and extracted feel. Black fruits power through the structure, offering a rich experience. No shy violet, this is a wine with considerable concentration and aging potential.",Château Ballan-Larquette,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Vignobles Chaigne et Fils 2010 Château Ballan-Larquette  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-chaigne-fils-2010-chateau-ballan-larquette-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Vignobles Chaigne et Fils
13,White,Italy,"A beautifully fragrant Grillo, this has a flower aroma and an evident touch of zesty spice on the finish. The mouthfeel is lean and fresh.",Kheirè,24,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Gorghi Tondi 2011 Kheirè Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-gorghi-tondi-2011-kheire-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2011,Tenuta Gorghi Tondi
15,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Primitivo, this shows slightly muddled aromas at first that slowly open to show clear portraits of Indian spice, cherry, ripe blackberry, prune and candied fruit. The finish is round, soft and chewy.",,50,87,Southern Italy,Gioia del Colle,,Terra Jovia 2007 Primitivo (Gioia del Colle),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-jovia-2007-zinfandel-primitivo-gioia-colle/,Primitivo,2007,Terra Jovia
14.2,Red,US,"This lovely Cabernet is marked by a strong scent and taste of mint that's tremendously pleasing if you like that flavor, but it's a bit surprising if you are not used to it in your wine.",Home Ranch Vineyard,65,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2009 Home Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2009-home-ranch-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Steven Kent
13.9,Red,US,"A great value Cabernet that's earthy and direct, this has just enough flavors of red and black cherry and tobacco, with soft tannins that keep the wine interesting through the long, slightly spicy finish. There are handfuls of estate-grown Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Merlot and Malbec in the mix. Pair it with hamburgers.",,15,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,James Mitchell 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/james-mitchell-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,James Mitchell
13,Red,Spain,"La Mano smells dry and spicy, with modest but present oak aromas and vanilla-tinged plum and berry scents. It's angular in feel, but the flavors of oak-based black fruit and raspberry work. It finishes mild, with some oaky residue.",Roble,8,87,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,La Mano 2010 Roble Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mano-2010-roble-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2010,La Mano
14,Red,Italy,"This has an edgy, sharp note that's followed by small berry, wet earth, cola and dried ginger flavors. It offers a friendly disposition that will be a pleasure to drink with meatloafs or grilled franks.",Buio,26,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Carignano del Sulcis,,Mesa 2011 Buio  (Carignano del Sulcis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mesa-2011-buio-carignan-carignano-carignano-sulcis/,Carignano,2011,Mesa
14.9,Red,US,"Cranberry, Bing cherry and red plum flavors dominate the fruit profile, enlivened by a bright spice note. The tannins turn quite chalky and drying, which lessens the pleasure of the finish.",,19,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2010 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2010-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2010,Three Rivers
14,Red,US,"This is a pleasing blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with tiny additions of Malbec and Syrah. It has a toasty flavor like coffee cake—think breakfast pastries, dusted with a mix of cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss in a cup of espresso and a splash of cassis, and you have a handle on the wine.",,11,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Thorny Rose 2009 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorny-rose-2009-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Thorny Rose
13,Red,Italy,This Primitivo is packed with dark fruit aromas—like prune and plum—backed by light spice and almond tones. The finish seems to show a cheerful spot of sweetness.  Pair this with oven-roasted pasta or grilled meat.,,13,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Vinosia 2011 Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinosia-2011-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2011,Vinosia
13,Red,Italy,"Spelled with a backward “P,” Pipoli delivers dark fruit nuances of blackberry and prune, with light touches of cherry soda and raspberry at the back. There's a subtle impression of sweetness that helps soften the grape's tight tannins.",Pipoli,16,87,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Vigneti del Vulture 2009 Pipoli  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-vulture-2009-pipoli-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2009,Vigneti del Vulture
14,Red,Italy,"Extremely ripe, chewy and soft, this lush Primitivo offers aromas of sweet tobacco, rum cake, cinnamon and blackberry preserves. There are touches of sweet-tasting fruit and raisin in the mouth.",Ampelo,16,87,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Luccarelli 2010 Ampelo  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luccarelli-2010-ampelo-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2010,Luccarelli
14.8,Red,US,"A concentrated Pinot with layers of lavender, violet and strawberry compote, the medium weight of this wine has a ripe cherry note throughout. It might mellow with age, and it's a good representation of Anderson Valley's fine 2009 vintage.",Akins Family Vineyard,38,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Krutz 2009 Akins Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krutz-2009-akins-family-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Krutz
14.6,Red,US,"Here's a big, ripe, sweet-tasting wine for drinking now. It's full bodied and tannic, with powerful blackberry, cherry, plum and chocolate flavors that finish in a swirl of baking spices.",Adome,34,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Shai 2009 Adome Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shai-2009-adome-red-blend-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Shai
14.8,Red,US,"Though the vineyard sources—Stillwater and Conner Lee—are first-rate, this wine seems a bit disjointed at the moment. Sweet, juicy fruit opens up into a midpalate that seems to have a hole, and then the aggressive flavors of vanilla surface. The vanilla-tinged finish feels tacked on, though perhaps some further bottle age will help to smooth it.",Reserve,50,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodinville Wine Cellars 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodinville-wine-cellars-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Woodinville Wine Cellars
12,White,Spain,"Simple, mild aromas of pear and apple form a good opening. This feels plump and nice in the mouth, with applesauce and pithy orange flavors. Zesty, alert and fresh on the finish. A nice, quaffable white made from Xarel-lo, a grape most often used for sparkling wines.",Old Vines Made with Organically Grown Grapes,12,87,Catalonia,Penedès,,Marqués de Gelida 2011 Old Vines Made with Organically Grown Grapes Xarel-lo (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-gelida-2011-old-vines-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-spanish-white-xarel-lo-penedes/,Xarel-lo,2011,Marqués de Gelida
13.5,Red,France,"This wood-laden wine has a black currant note and a fragrant, spice-driven character. These elements accompany fine structure and intense acidity. Drink this fruity wine now, or age it for one year.",,10,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Barton & Guestier 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
13.9,Red,US,"This Cabernet Sauvingon includes 6% each Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. It's herbal and austere, though not at all tricked up with vanilla flavor. Short and to the point, it's a good every day red for heartier meals.",,15,85,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boomtown 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boomtown-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Boomtown
13,White,Spain,"Vanilla, popcorn and baked apple aromas create a good but one-dimensional nose. In the mouth, things run tight and acidic, with a puckering, lemony feel and austere flavors of dry apple and spice. Finishes tangy and lemony.",Vetiver,12,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Ontañón 2009 Vetiver Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ontanon-2009-vetiver-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2009,Bodegas Ontañón
15,Red,US,"Here's a big, overripe Zinfandel, with raisin, prune and molasses flavors. The alcohol is very high, and the finish is bone dry and tannic. Really captures this outsized Sonoma Zin style. Drink now with barbecue.",Three Valleys,40,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,St. Francis 2010 Three Valleys Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2010-three-valleys-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2010,St. Francis
13.5,White,Italy,"This shows a dry and dusty personality, with subdued fruit tones of pear and Golden Delicious. In the mouth, the wine holds its own thanks to its naturally creamy consistency.",,24,86,Southern Italy,Fiano di Avellino,,Villa Raiano 2011  Fiano di Avellino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-raiano-2011-italian-white-fiano-fiano-avellino/,Fiano,2011,Villa Raiano
14.4,Red,US,"Sharp and spicy, this blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault leaves a slightly yeasty finish. The three grapes seem a bit at odds, not entirely comfortable in the same bottle. A second bottle was tasted, and the fruit flavors—especially from the Grenache—proved to be more focused and pure.",Par la Mer Red,38,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Robert Ramsay 2010 Par la Mer Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-ramsay-2010-par-mer-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Robert Ramsay
14.6,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Merlot, this is loaded with flavors of vanilla, licorice and baking spice. The four-grape blend seems heavily influenced by ginger snaps, rather than classified growths.",Prima Donna Red,42,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pondera 2009 Prima Donna Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pondera-2009-prima-donna-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Pondera
,White,France,"Lightly herbaceous aromas lead to an attractive, creamy wine. It has grapefruit-like acidity as well as a ripe apple character. Fresh and fruity. Screwcap.",,12,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Schröder & Schÿler 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schroder-schyler-2011-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Schröder & Schÿler
14,Red,Italy,"This exhibits perfumed notes of violet and dried lavender, followed by touches of cherry, rum cake and exotic spice. Southern Italy's sun shines through the wine's sweet, chewy finish.",Terre dei Trulli Pinnacoli,16,86,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Vigne & Vini 2008 Terre dei Trulli Pinnacoli  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigne-vini-2008-terre-trulli-pinnacoli-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2008,Vigne & Vini
14.6,Red,US,"At first there is a whiff of something slightly sweaty, but it blows off to reveal a compact, unyielding wine, with wild berry flavors and a strongly earthy, tannic finish.",Les Collines Vineyard,32,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-collines-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2010,Maryhill
13.5,Red,France,"Firm wood and mint flavors push through the ripe black-currant note, producing a wine that has both structure and fruit. It's ready to drink, although it could age a year.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Dourthe 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dourthe-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Dourthe
,Red,France,"This is a full-bodied wine, with tannins that have melded into the ripe character. Red and black fruits push through the warm, open structure. This is meant for drinking soon.",,14,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Brondeau 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brondeau-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Brondeau
,White,France,This soft wine feels fat and misses its fruitiness. It balances a food-friendly texture that brings out richness and weightiness. A wine that shows the sun.,,10,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Coustaut la Grangeotte 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-coustaut-grangeotte-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Coustaut la Grangeotte
12,Red,France,"Fruity and lightweight, this is softly tannic, with red fruit flavors. It's open and juicy, confirming that this is not a wine for more than medium-term aging.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Briot 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-briot-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Briot
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is a very floral wine, all fragrance and perfume. As a consequence, the fruit and structure are lost. There is a touch of bitterness on the finish.",Alves de Sousa Vintage,,85,Port,,,Domingos Alves de Sousa 2009 Alves de Sousa Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domingos-alves-sousa-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Domingos Alves de Sousa
,Red,France,"This is a structured wine, with dry tannins and notes of berry and red cherry. The fruit comes through the smoky character, bringing sweet-tasting acidity. Give this wine 3–4 years to age.",,15,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château le Moulin de la Jaumarde 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-moulin-jaumarde-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château le Moulin de la Jaumarde
12.5,Rose,France,"Warm and rounded, this is a soft, ripe rosé. The flavors of plums and red berries roll easily around the mouth, producing a wine that is full, rich and soft.",,13,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Rosé,,Château Briot 2011 Red (Bordeaux Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-briot-2011-red-rose/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Briot
14.1,Red,US,"This is a useful red wine for everyday drinking. Full-bodied and spicy, it offers plenty of berry, plum sauce and toasted wood flavors.",Showtime,14,85,California,California Other,California,Bowtie 2010 Showtime Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bowtie-2010-showtime-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Bowtie
13.8,Red,Argentina,"A foxy berry aroma and a jammy character define the nose on this jumpy, juicy Bonarda. Although it tastes fresh, it doesn't offer a whole lot of structure or seriousness. It tastes candied and full of berry and buttery oak flavors. There's a vanilla note on the finish.",Sustainably Farmed,11,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2011 Sustainably Farmed Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2011-sustainably-farmed-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2011,Zolo
14.5,Red,US,"A showcase of Lodi's ability to grow an array of grapes, particularly red varieties, Incognito is an amalgam of Syrah, Carignane, Mourvèdre, Souzão, Tannat, Cinsault, Petite Sirah and Merlot, with flavors ranging from cranberry to chocolate. It's smooth, with medium body and tannic structure.",,18,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Incognito 2010 Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/incognito-2010-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2010,Incognito
13,Red,Italy,"Lacryma Christi is a rustic and savory red wine, with bright tones of dried currant, spice, tobacco and leather. It includes touches of cured meat and bresaola, and the finish is sour and fresh.",,16,85,Southern Italy,Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2010 Red (Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2010-red-lacryma-christi-vesuvio/,Red Blend,2010,Feudi di San Gregorio
12.5,White,Argentina,"This is a perfectly solid, fresh Torrontés, with lime, pineapple and banana aromas and similar flavors. Add in some acid-based agility and lift, and this ranks as an everyday quaffer of the first order. Drink immediately.",,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Fat Gaucho 2011 Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fat-gaucho-2011-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Fat Gaucho
15.2,Red,US,"Soft, hot and somewhat simple, this Petite Sirah has blackberry, espresso, black pepper and dark chocolate flavors. It's a good wine for drinking now with barbecue slathered in rich sauce.",Estate,28,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2009-estate-petite-sirah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Mounts
12,White,Italy,"This blend of Verdesca, Bianco d'Alessano and Fiano Minutolo (three white grapes indigenous to southern Italy) shows a slightly oxidized style, with aromas of caramel, peach and exotic fruit. A touch of peach cobbler appears on the finish.",Dolcimèlo,12,85,Southern Italy,Martina,,Miali 2011 Dolcimèlo White (Martina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2011-dolcimelo-white-martina/,White Blend,2011,Miali
12,White,Italy,"A perfect wine to pair with salad, grilled tuna or chicken salad, this is fresh and crisp, with bright tones of green melon and apple. The finish is zesty and clean feeling.",,10,85,Southern Italy,Salento,,Matané 2011 White (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matane-2011-white-salento/,White Blend,2011,Matané
12.5,Red,France,"This is a solidly structured wine, with dry tannins that power through the acidity and black currant flavor. There is a sense of concentration, and the juicy acidity layers over the dark, dense character.",,11,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château les Ancres 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ancres-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château les Ancres
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Foresty, rubbery and brash, this has toasty, woody, cheesy and berry-driven aromas. It feels creamy and heavy, with herbal and salty flavors that finish with a roasted, meaty taste. Warm, heavy and ponderous.",Finca Pedernal,40,85,Other,San Juan,,Finca Las Moras 2007 Finca Pedernal Malbec (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/las-moras-2007-finca-pedernal-malbec-san-juan/,Malbec,2007,Finca Las Moras
14.5,Red,US,"A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Tavola Rosso is a wine that seems to be in search of a distinct identity. Tannic, drying and vanilla soaked, it has a red fruit flavor that vanishes all too quickly.",Proprietor's Reserve Tavola Rosso,32,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Tavola Rosso Sangiovese Cabernet (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-tavola-rosso-red-blend-sangiovese-cabernet-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese Cabernet,2010,Maryhill
15.2,Red,US,"A sound, everyday Zinfandel, this may be a little green and underripe, but it does show some berry-cherry flavor. The alcohol is very high.",Estate,18,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2009 Estate Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2009-estate-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Mounts
13,White,Spain,"Peach and citrus aromas are light, mellow and clean. This is fresh, lifted and slightly spritzy in feel, with citrus, lime, green melon and apple flavors that finish crisp and clean.",XA Vinyes Velles Made with Organic Grapes,13,85,Catalonia,Penedès,,Albet I Noya 2011 XA Vinyes Velles Made with Organic Grapes Xarel-lo (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albet-i-noya-2011-xa-vinyes-velles-made-with-organic-grapes-spanish-white-xarel-lo-penedes/,Xarel-lo,2011,Albet I Noya
13.5,White,Argentina,"This wine smells a bit soapy, with citrusy aromas. It feels level, solid and soft, with melon, sweet pear and candied papaya flavors. It finishes sweet, as if a teaspoon of powdered sugar were part of the equation. A friendly but simple white wine made of 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling.",Esperanza por un Milagro Torrontés-Riesling,11,85,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Amalaya 2011 Esperanza por un Milagro Torrontés-Riesling White (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amalaya-2011-esperanza-por-un-milagro-torrontes-riesling-white-calchaqui-valley/,White Blend,2011,Amalaya
,Red,France,"This wine is on the lean side, with a black currant flavor, tight tannins and intense acidity. Although it shows fruitiness, the main thrust is severe.",,10,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Montet 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montet-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Montet
,Red,France,"Ripe and juicy, this wine has good acidity that accompanies the attractive, seemingly sweet tannins. Concentrated, it needs several years to broaden out.",Classic,16,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Lauduc 2010 Classic  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lauduc-2010-classic-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Lauduc
,White,France,"This is a bright, fruity, rounded wine with a soft texture. It's full and ripe, with melon and green plum notes, plus a touch of bitterness on the finish.",La Dame Blanche,20,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château du Taillan 2011 La Dame Blanche  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-taillan-2011-dame-blanche-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Château du Taillan
,Red,France,"Ripe and spicy, this is an attractive package of warm tannins and red berries. This wine has a solid, dry core, but it will develop fast—delicious within a year.",,14,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château de Fontenille 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fontenille-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Fontenille
12.5,White,France,"An earthy, full-bodied wine, this has ripe peach and lime flavors. Sulfur unattractively makes a strong appearance; as the wine was just bottled, this feature may disappear in a few months.",,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Tanesse 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tanesse-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Tanesse
,Red,France,"This is tight and closed, with bitter tannins. It takes a while for the red berry flavor to surface, offering a wine that has potential for richness in 3–4 years time. It will always have a final, mineral-driven tautness.",,12,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Roc de Ségur 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-roc-segur-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Roc de Ségur
,Red,France,"Fruity and rather soft, this already shows maturity. It's an attractive, red-fruited wine that's light and fragrant. Not for aging.",,13,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Pey la Tour 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pey-tour-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Pey la Tour
13.95,Red,Argentina,"This is minty, crusty and frankly a bit harsh on the bouquet, where aromas turn charred and burnt. It feels roasted and chunky, with hickory-smoked flavors of clove and berry. The finish vacillates between being oaky and herbal.",Maula Oak,17,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Margot 2009 Maula Oak Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-margot-2009-maula-oak-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Margot
13,Red,France,"Soft, juicy, sweet-tasting fruit produce a ripe and rounded character. This blended Bordeaux, from Bernard Magrez, is rich, offering a blackberry note and gentle tannins that are surrounded by a generous texture.",Réserve de la Famille,15,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Bernard Magrez 2009 Réserve de la Famille  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2009-reserve-famille-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Bernard Magrez
13.5,White,Argentina,"This is a frisky type of Chardonnay with little to no oak character. The nose is purely tropical, with melon and lychee aromas. The palate is zesty but a bit hollow, with flavors of green apple, peach and lychee.",Clara Benegas,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2011 Clara Benegas Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2011-clara-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Benegas
14,White,Argentina,"Apple, pear and oak aromas blend well. The palate on this tropical-leaning Chardonnay tastes citrusy but soft, with more flesh than acid. Flavors of nectarine, citrus and melon are good but not overly refined. Feels wide on the finish.",Reserve,10,86,Other,San Juan,,Finca Las Moras 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/las-moras-2011-reserve-chardonnay-san-juan/,Chardonnay,2011,Finca Las Moras
13.8,Red,Argentina,"A bit fiery and piercing upfront, this wine features fresh berry aromas but not much complexity. The palate is medium in weight and clean, with lightly herb-influenced flavors of plum, berry and tomato. It finishes herbal, peppery and spicy. A blend of 50% each Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.",Yauquen,12,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ruca Malen 2011 Yauquen Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2011-yauquen-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Ruca Malen
13.8,Red,US,"This is a Christmas cake of a wine, loaded—perhaps overloaded—with baking spice flavors. It's forward and pastry-like, but there's no stuffing nothing behind it; the wine just stops.",,34,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Raised By Wolves 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raised-by-wolves-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Raised By Wolves
13,Red,Spain,"Fresh berry aromas are simple and attractive. This wine is pretty good in feel and structure, with roundness and tannic bite. Flavors of wild berry, plum and cherry turn dark on the back palate, with tightness and dark flavors defining the finish.",,10,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Sonsierra 2011  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonsierra-2011-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2011,Sonsierra
13,White,Italy,"This has a bright and informal quality that would make this fresh white wine a perfect partner for light seafood. Easy, informal and beautifully crisp.",,16,86,Southern Italy,Beneventano,,Vesevo 2011 Falanghina (Beneventano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vesevo-2011-italian-white-falanghina-beneventano/,Falanghina,2011,Vesevo
13,Red,France,"A soft and ripe wine, this is dominated by round, juicy Merlot. It's a fruity selection, with soft tannins that add just enough structure to the open and drinkable character. Ready now.",Réserve,15,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Cheval Quancard 2009 Réserve  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cheval-quancard-2009-reserve-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cheval Quancard
,Red,France,"In this soft, ripe wine, the structure is comfortably buried in the rich black fruits. It's warm, ripe and spicy, with a line of acidity coming through on the finish.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Tour Chapoux 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-chapoux-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Tour Chapoux
13,Rose,France,"This fits the stereotype of pale rosé precisely, with a certain lean quality to the palate, citrusy fruit and a crisp, clean finish. Drink up.",,10,86,Rhône Valley,Costières de Nîmes,,Domaine de la Petite Cassagne 2011 Rosé (Costières de Nîmes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-petite-cassagne-2011-rose-costieres-nimes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de la Petite Cassagne
13.5,White,Italy,"This bright Grillo opens with a light golden color, with fresh aromas of cut grass, citrus and stone fruit. The mouthfeel is simple, crisp and sharp.",,13,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Colosi 2011 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colosi-2011-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2011,Colosi
15,Red,Spain,"Wild berry, cola, raisin and spice aromas are good, but the palate is only average in feel for a Priorat, with a lean fruit content, snappy acidity and little cushion for the wine's plum, berry, tomato and herb flavors. This finishes long, minty and mildly herbal.",Poboleda,46,86,Catalonia,Priorat,,Genium Celler 2008 Poboleda Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/genium-celler-2008-poboleda-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Genium Celler
13.5,Red,Italy,"Baglio del Sole offers simple berry aromas, with light touches of almond and spice. It shows lean, compact qualities on the palate that would pair with pasta or pizza.",Baglio del Sole,10,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2010 Baglio del Sole Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2010-baglio-sole-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Feudi del Pisciotto
,Red,France,"Ripe and fruity, this features red fruits that are layered with firm tannins. It has both weight and attractive fruit acidity, which provide structure and freshness. It's a wine that is drinkable now and also has aging potential.",Haut de Fontaneau,,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Cave de Rauzan 2009 Haut de Fontaneau  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-rauzan-2009-haut-fontaneau-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cave de Rauzan
14,Red,Argentina,"Very black in color, this blend is soft and fleshy on the nose. The palate is blocky, big and jammy, while the flavors are leathery and herbal, delivering notes of blackberry and plum. It finishes full, stewed and meaty, with a soupy accent. Good for a wide-bodied wine.",Serie A,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2010 Serie A Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2010-serie-a-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec,2010,Zuccardi
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is ripe and soft, though there are tannins at the back of the palate. The wine shows pepper, black currant and bitter cherry notes. Not for long-term aging.",Vintage,,86,Port,,,Quinta Seara d'Ordens 2010 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-seara-dordens-2010-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2010,Quinta Seara d'Ordens
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This sweet, smooth and approachable wine shows a rounded, ripe fruit character. It tastes sweet, with a note of black plum jelly and hints of treacle and sultana. For mid-term aging.",Vintage,,86,Port,,,Quinta Dona Matilde 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-dona-matilde-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Quinta Dona Matilde
13,Red,Italy,"This is a bold and masculine expression of Primitivo, with aromas of earth, tobacco, ripe fruit and leather. The wine seems to show some age and offers a slightly gritty texture on the palate.",Tarabuso,18,86,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Torre Quarto 2009 Tarabuso Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-quarto-2009-tarabuso-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2009,Torre Quarto
,White,France,"A rich and ripe wine, this is full of herb and gooseberry flavors. The feel is cool, crisp, lightly perfumed and bright.",,,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château la Verrière 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-verriere-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château la Verrière
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Baked raspberry, leather and stalky herb aromas create an earthy nose. It feels good but a touch flat, with creamy, chewy plum and berry flavors that finish with sweetness. Good in a regular, everyday sense.",Lujuria,10,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Suter 2010 Lujuria Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suter-2010-lujuria-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Suter
,Red,France,"Big, ripe and fruity, this has tannins that are well integrated into the complex, dense fruit texture. Wood flavors offer a counterpoint to the berry notes and final acidity.",,22,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Haut Mallet 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-mallet-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut Mallet
,White,France,"This attractive, crisp wine is full of apple and lime flavors and laced with a soft pear character. It's very fruity and bright, showing some minerality in its texture. Clean and crisp on the finish.",,20,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Timberlay 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-timberlay-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Timberlay
13.5,Red,Italy,"It can't be easy to turn a hearty red grape like Aglianico into an informal, easy-drinking red. Despite the grape's famously unyielding tannins, Terra di Vulcano has an easy approach, with notes of bright berry, dried herb and a touch of green pepper at the back.",Terra di Vulcano,15,86,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Bisceglia 2010 Terra di Vulcano  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bisceglia-2010-terra-vulcano-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2010,Bisceglia
13,Red,France,"This rich, fruity wine has tannins that are well submerged by the ripe, juicy black-plum flavor and acidity. It's delicious now and is not for long-term aging.",Cuvée Lucie,28,86,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Les Hauts de Tousquiron 2010 Cuvée Lucie  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hauts-tousquiron-2010-cuvee-lucie-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Les Hauts de Tousquiron
,Red,France,"This fruity wine is attractive, soft and ready to drink. It has lifted acidity, a black currant flavor, and a fine spicy character. Ready to drink.",,14,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Portillon 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-portillon-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Portillon
12.5,Red,France,"Dry and firm, this has tannins and an austere structure. It will remain severe, though as the tannins soften, the wine will become more round and develop into a true, food-friendly selection.",,19,86,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château Perthus 2009  Côtes de Bourg,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-perthus-2009-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Perthus
,Red,France,"This has ripe red fruits, with a fine line of acidity cutting through its rich texture. It is full and fruity, and the tannins act as good support for the forward fruit flavors.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Nicot 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-nicot-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Nicot
13.3,Red,Argentina,"Scratchy berry aromas settle down with airing, revealing a medium-plus-sized palate, with good freshness and a dark fruit flavor, like black plum, along with fiery spice. It turns dry and peppery on the finish.",Granata,10,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Carmine Granata 2010 Granata Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-carmine-granata-2010-granata-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Bodega Carmine Granata
13.6,Red,Argentina,"This wine starts with rough aromas of black fruit and horseradish before turning earthy and leathery. The mouthfeel is mostly good, with rubbery tannins, and the palate bears flavors of baked red berry and herb. This is not run of the mill; it's unusual, fruity, hot and wild.",,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Carmine Granata 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-carmine-granata-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Carmine Granata
12.5,Rose,France,"This is fruity, fresh and crisp. Its red fruit and citrus touches are lively and bright, providing just the right amount of texture on the finish. This is the perfect apéritif rosé.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Rosé,,Château Larroque 2011 Red (Bordeaux Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larroque-2011-red-rose/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Larroque
12,Red,France,"Fragrant and fruity, this has red berry notes that bond easily with the soft tannins. A mere touch of wood spice gives the wine an extra edge. Fruity and ripe, ready to drink soon.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château La Rose du Pin 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rose-pin-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château La Rose du Pin
13,Red,Italy,"This approachable Aglianico del Vulture is easy and bright, with a dark fruit aroma and a mineral note at the back. Pair this structured red wine with pork chops or grilled lamb.",Sasso,14,86,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Cantine Sasso 2009 Sasso  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-sasso-2009-sasso-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2009,Cantine Sasso
14.1,Red,US,"This is firm and reasonably substantial, with strong streaks of vanilla and licorice. The oak treatment masks the rather light red-fruit flavor, and may seem overdone to some tasters.",,15,86,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boomtown 2010 Merlot (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boomtown-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Boomtown
13.5,Red,France,"A finely tannic and structured wine, this brings out the firm edge of 2010 while also offering a generous black-currant note. It is well balanced, and the vibrant acidity on the finish lends lift.",Le Bordeaux de Bernard Magrez,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Bernard Magrez 2010 Le Bordeaux de Bernard Magrez  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2010-le-bordeaux-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Bernard Magrez
14,Red,France,"The tendency for some wines produced by Bernard Magrez to show too much hard wood is very pronounced here. After four years, this should be softening, but it still has a hard edge of smoky tannins. The red fruit flavor is chafing to come out, so try waiting for a few more years.",Château Tour Blanche,19,86,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Bernard Magrez 2008 Château Tour Blanche  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2008-chateau-tour-blanche-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Bernard Magrez
14.3,Red,US,"This is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. The fruit is submerged among chalky tannins, and despite its Bordeaux-like structure, the light, grapey flavors are best enjoyed while young.",Petit Barone,30,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Barons V 2009 Petit Barone Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barons-v-2009-petit-barone-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Barons V
,White,France,"This is a bright, citrus-laden wine, with a light texture that balances the tangy, nervy, minerally edge. This needs a few months to bring out the full fruit character.",,16,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Chateau Couronneau 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-couronneau-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Chateau Couronneau
,Red,France,"High acidity combines with ripe fruit to produce a tense, full-bodied wine. At this stage, the fruit has not yet integrated with the tannins.",,,86,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Caronne Ste Gemme 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-caronne-ste-gemme-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Caronne Ste Gemme
,Red,France,"A perfumed new-wood influence gives this wine a smooth, polished, mint-flavored character. Its fruits and tannins come firmly to a sharply etched point. It needs time to soften.",Excellence,,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Belle Garde 2010 Excellence  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belle-garde-2010-excellence-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Belle Garde
13.5,White,France,"Made with 80% Grenache Blanc, this is a wine intended for early drinking. It's already beginning to show some evolution toward increased breadth on the palate and almondy nuttiness but retains enough honeydew and citrus intensity to remain very enjoyable over the next few months.",Sensation,14,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Domaine de la Berthète 2010 Sensation White (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-berthete-2010-sensation-white-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Domaine de la Berthète
14.5,Red,France,"Firm, tannic and dominated by dense black fruits, this has a serious layer of wood that shows through in a smoky, burnt character which needs time to soften. Solid, foursquare and showing the great ripeness of Merlot in 2009.",Château Pérenne,19,87,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Bernard Magrez 2009 Château Pérenne  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2009-chateau-perenne-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Bernard Magrez
14,White,Argentina,"An oily white-fruit aroma is overrun by a heavy oak scent, leaving notes of resin and toast on the bouquet. The wine feels fleshy, and the palate keeps that theme going with baked flavors of apple and peach. This is about as oaky as a wine can be and still be very good.",Grande Reserve,25,87,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Domaine Jean Bousquet 2010 Grande Reserve Chardonnay (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-bousquet-2010-grande-reserve-chardonnay-tupungato/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean Bousquet
13.5,White,US,"Sweet cream, butterscotch and vanilla flavors give this wine immediate appeal. Fortunately, it also has a good core of lemons, limes and tropical fruits. The richness is balanced with crisp acidity.",,15,87,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Donovan-Parke
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This wine's red berry flavor and soft structure suggest that it will age quickly. However, for now it offers a ripe texture and a juicy character.",Quinta de Arnozelo Vintage,75,87,Port,,,Burmester 2009 Quinta de Arnozelo Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-2009-quinta-arnozelo-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Burmester
13.5,Dessert,France,"Yellow fruit and honey aromas give this wine a fine, perfumed start. The palate is sweet, with an edge of boytrytis. Fragrant honey and peach flavors come with a line of acidity.",,20,87,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Barton & Guestier 2010  Sauternes,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
13,Red,France,"Smooth, wood-aged, polished and juicy, this is an attractive, fruity Bordeaux, with red berry notes and a light tannic structure. It has some of the richness of the vintage and is ready to drink.",Vieilles Vignes,14,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Baron la Rose 2009 Vieilles Vignes  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-rose-2009-vieilles-vignes-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Baron la Rose
14,Red,Spain,"From the Sardon de Duero region that borders Ribera del Duero, this wine is big, minty and raisiny on the nose, with chocolate and leather aromas. It feels grabby and saturated, with prune, raisin and licorice notes that end in a bowl of prune purée. Very chunky and full bodied, this is a blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet and Syrah.",Selección Especial,30,87,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Abadia Retuerta 2009 Selección Especial Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abadia-retuerta-2009-seleccion-especial-tempranillo-blend-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Abadia Retuerta
13,Red,Germany,"A note of crushed granite lends a shimmering minerality to the crisp black-plum and berry flavors on this light-footed Pinot Noir. Fresh with a green herb note and bright, brisk acidity, this would pair with delicate fish and fowl dishes.",Trocken,25,87,Pfalz,,,A. Christmann 2009 Trocken Spätburgunder (Pfalz),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-christmann-2009-trocken-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-pfalz/,Spätburgunder,2009,A. Christmann
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Wheat, lemon-lime and grass aromas accompany touches of yeast and scrambled egg. This is a citrusy Cava, with acidic crispness and scour in support of green apple and orange flavors. Juicy and citric, with just enough weight to register this as being better than most.",Brut Reserva,22,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Sumarroca 2010 Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sumarroca-2010-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2010,Sumarroca
15,Red,US,"This is soft, sweetly fruity and hot in alcohol. It has a rich, tart cherry flavor, with a toasty, buttery layer. Good, but a bit one-dimensional.",Estate,30,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2009 Estate Grenache (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2009-estate-grenache-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Grenache,2009,Mounts
12,White,Spain,"This Rioja-based winery's first effort with Albariño is perfectly good, with aromas of peach and fleshy melon. The palate is tangy and linear in feel, with citrus and green fruit flavors. Turns sharp and citric on the finish.",Deusa Nai,16,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Marqués de Cáceres 2011 Deusa Nai Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2011-deusa-nai-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Marqués de Cáceres
14,Red,Italy,"Plump and round with ripe cherry and blackberry aromas, I Fiori is an easy wine to pair with honey-roasted ham or chicken in mushroom cream sauce. It shows balance and a mildly creamy texture.",I Fiori,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Cannonau di Sardegna,,Pala 2011 I Fiori  (Cannonau di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2011-i-fiori-grenache-cannonau-cannonau-sardegna/,Cannonau,2011,Pala
14.5,Red,US,"This is dark in color and heavy for Pinot Noir. In fact, it is almost like Syrah, with deep, rich flavors of black cherry jam, brown sugar, chocolate and toast. Good and delicious, but atypical for the variety.",Smith Vineyard,50,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Lucienne 2010 Smith Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucienne-2010-smith-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lucienne
14.4,Red,US,"The blend includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec. A scent of egg and an herbal edge diminish the fruit somewhat. A peppery berry note and stiff tannins come with a green tea edge, suggesting that this is just on the edge of ripeness. Perfectly fine for a steak dinner.",Stillwater Creek Vineyard,22,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Novelty Hill 2009 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novelty-hill-2009-stillwater-creek-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Novelty Hill
15.8,Red,US,"Dark as Petite Sirah, this is a huge, dark old-vine Zinfandel that's dominated by berry and oak flavors. It's smooth and soft, finishing with rivers of milk chocolate and caramel.",Marisa Vineyard,30,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Klinker Brick 2010 Marisa Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/klinker-brick-2010-marisa-vineyard-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Klinker Brick
13.5,Red,France,"New wood influence and extraction give the wine a bitter edge, and a dark chocolate flavor dominates. It has a core of ripe black fruit that will round out as it develops. Solid, chunky, firm and dense.",,149,87,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Horeau-Beylot 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Horeau-Beylot
,White,France,"Bright and crisp, this is a fruity wine that's full of citrus and red currant flavors. It has a fine tangy texture that brings out the freshness. Ready to drink as a fine apéritif.",Chai de Bordes,12,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Cheval Quancard 2011 Chai de Bordes  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cheval-quancard-2011-chai-bordes-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Cheval Quancard
14.1,Red,US,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this Bordeaux blend is dry, with smooth tannins. It has complex blackberry, currant, raisin and smoky oak flavors, and is at its best now and for the next two years.",Reserve,30,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Estancia 2009 Reserve Meritage (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estancia-2009-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-central-coast-paso-robles/,Meritage,2009,Estancia
14.2,White,US,"With sweet flavors of honey, pineapple, mango and pear, followed by an oak-driven buttered toast note, this delivers more for the price than many Americans will expect. Zippy acidity keeps everything clean and balanced.",,14,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa County-Sonoma County,Elements by Artesa 2010 Chardonnay (Napa County-Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elements-by-artesa-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-county-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Elements by Artesa
14.5,Red,US,"Big, toasty and brooding at first, this calms down and becomes a glass of pleasing dark fruits and soft tannins, with a lilt of spice. A fine midweek wine that will pair with a range of meats and taste perfectly good on its own.",,18,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Graziano 2009 Syrah (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graziano-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Syrah,2009,Graziano
14.3,Red,US,"This is a concentrated, leathery Petite Sirah, with gobs of milk chocolate, mellowed tannins and decent depth. With a back layer of peppery spice, it's ready to drink now. An everyday wine that'll pair well with meaty dishes covered in sauce.",,25,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Artezin 2010 Petite Sirah (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artezin-2010-petite-sirah-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Petite Sirah,2010,Artezin
13,White,Italy,"This pretty wine opens with fresh aromas of melon, stone fruit and fragrant honeysuckle. This expression offers more richness and intensity than many of the Falanghinas available today.",,14,87,Southern Italy,Beneventano,,Vinosia 2011 Falanghina (Beneventano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinosia-2011-italian-white-falanghina-beneventano/,Falanghina,2011,Vinosia
10,Sparkling,US,"With sweet-tasting flavors of ripe summer peach and vanilla, this is made crisp and clean with slight carbonation.",Bubbly Peach,15,87,California,California Other,California,Allure NV Bubbly Peach Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allure-nv-bubbly-peach-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Allure
13,Red,Germany,"Herbaceous and green, with sprays of brambly wood and flower, this is a delicately structured but vivacious red wine, with an enticing rose-petal aroma.",Trocken,23,87,Pfalz,,,Fitz-Ritter 2009 Trocken Pinot Noir (Pfalz),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitz-ritter-2009-trocken-pinot-noir-pfalz/,Pinot Noir,2009,Fitz-Ritter
14.9,Red,US,"A Syrah for all the California Zin lovers out there, this is heavy and brimming with dark cherry flavor amid a wall of tannins, leather and earth.",Farrah,20,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Klinker Brick 2010 Farrah Syrah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/klinker-brick-2010-farrah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-valley-lodi/,Syrah,2010,Klinker Brick
,Red,US,"This is a nice, smooth Merlot, perfect for everyday drinking. It's dry and rich in tannins, with blackberry, currant, smoked meat and oak flavors.",,20,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Magness 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magness-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Magness
13.5,Red,Italy,"Aged in large oak casks, this wine shows bold spice and dried berry aromas, with lingering accents of leather and pipe tobacco. The tight tannins give the wine structure and staying power.",Gricos,11,87,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Lucania 2010 Gricos  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucania-2010-gricos-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2010,Lucania
14.7,Red,US,"This pure Mourvèdre begins well, offering a full palate of varietal flavors that are built upon a mix of citrus and ripe tree fruits, along with accents of leaf and forest. It turns soft and seems a bit overripe, running into a rather short finish.",McKinley Springs Vineyard,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Robert Ramsay 2010 McKinley Springs Vineyard Mourvèdre (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-ramsay-2010-mckinley-springs-vineyard-mourvedre-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Mourvèdre,2010,Robert Ramsay
14.5,Red,US,"This is a little rustic in tannins, but it has plenty of charm. It offers pleasure with its cherry, berry, tobacco and spice flavors, plus a jacket of smoky oak. Nice as an everyday sipper.",Richard McDowell Vineyard,13,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Toad Hollow 2009 Richard McDowell Vineyard Merlot (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toad-hollow-2009-richard-mcdowell-vineyard-merlot-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Merlot,2009,Toad Hollow
13,Red,Italy,"You could easily imagine this wine paired with creamy foods like oven-roasted lasagna with crusty cheese. That's because this Aglianico has both the acidity and the structure to cut though such a dish, keeping the palate clean.",,18,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Donnachiara 2008 Aglianico (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnachiara-2008-italian-red-aglianico-campania/,Aglianico,2008,Donnachiara
15,Red,US,"This is a dark, tarry wine, with a black cherry and cassis core that's accented by licorice and asphalt highlights. It's big but well built, a powerful red blend of Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot. It seems to be trending into a somewhat pruny finish, and not likely to improve with further bottle age, so drink up.",Untitled,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Des Voigne Cellars 2009 Untitled Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/voigne-cellars-2009-untitled-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Des Voigne Cellars
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Fresh, clean nectarine and cantaloupe aromas provide an inviting entrance, which is followed by a vital palate that has mild orange and nectarine flavors which are slightly sweet and friendly. Smooth, light and not at all aggressive on the finish.",Aria Brut,14,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Segura Viudas NV Aria Brut Pinot Noir (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segura-viudas-nv-aria-brut-pinot-noir-cava-156134/,Pinot Noir,,Segura Viudas
15.5,Red,US,"Renwood is slowly coming back to life in Amador after having been bought by a group of international investors with interests in Argentina and Uruguay. Premier is a good first step, undoubtedly a powerhouse, bearing smoky, tannic mountain fruit and layers of toffee, blackberry and dark raspberry, with a bass line of spice.",Premier Old Vine,20,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Renwood 2010 Premier Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renwood-2010-premier-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Renwood
7.5,Dessert,Germany,"Intensely minerally, with shades of crushed stone and wet gravel, this is a dainty, sweet Riesling, with loads of white peach, honey and sweet tangerine flavors. A hint of dried herb on the midpalate finishes on a slightly craggy, bitter note.",Johannisberger Hölle Auslese,59,87,Rheingau,,,Johannishof 2010 Johannisberger Hölle Auslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johannishof-2010-johannisberger-holle-auslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2010,Johannishof
13.5,Red,Italy,"Negroamaro Maru is characterized by simple, sweet-tasting fruit aromas of blackberry jelly and raspberry. Those pretty fruit flavors are backed by soft tannins and a chewy texture.",Maru,15,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Castello Monaci 2010 Maru Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-monaci-2010-maru-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2010,Castello Monaci
13,Red,Italy,"Negroamaro is a signature grape of the Salento in Italy's deep south. The variety's natural fruitiness and freshness can stand up to the strong sunshine and heat of the region. This expression offers an especially bold and fleshy interpretation with lingering flavors of cherry, spice and mild tobacco.",Maru,15,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Castello Monaci 2009 Maru Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-monaci-2009-maru-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2009,Castello Monaci
14.6,Red,US,"Designed as a forward, easy-drinking blend, this youthful and spicy wine offers plenty of tart, brambly fruit and a peppery herb note in the background. Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are all in the mix, and the once-used French and American oak barrels add some further flavor interest.",The Groove Red,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Des Voigne Cellars 2010 The Groove Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/voigne-cellars-2010-groove-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Des Voigne Cellars
14.1,Red,US,"The Boomtown Syrah offers plenty of clear, varietally correct fruit flavor. Citrus highlights underscore deep boysenberry fruit. The wine is forward and just right for drinking while young.",,15,87,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boomtown 2010 Syrah (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boomtown-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2010,Boomtown
15.9,Red,US,"This is called Old Ghost because the fruit used to make the wine is sourced from old vines. It's big, thick and dense, with layers of ripe blackberry, tar and smoky oak. A cigar smoker's kind of wine, this is a grand old Lodi Zin.",Old Ghost Old Vine,37,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Klinker Brick 2010 Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/klinker-brick-2010-old-ghost-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Klinker Brick
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Cherry, cassis and spice aromas are mild and comported. The wine feels chewy and just dense enough, with baked cassis, berry and herb flavors that finish toasty and hot, with a rubbery note. Clean aromas and full fruit flavors are this wine's best attributes.",Zagal,14,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Hacienda del Plata 2010 Zagal Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hacienda-plata-2010-zagal-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Hacienda del Plata
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells big but flat, with rich, jammy scents of berry and cherry. The palate comes across heavy and grabby. Flavors of pastry, lactic plum, berry and cassis are heavily influenced with oak, while the finish is full in feel but short in flavor. A blend of 62% Malbec, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Syrah.",Arriero Reserve Blend,24,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Hacienda del Plata 2009 Arriero Reserve Blend Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hacienda-plata-2009-arriero-reserve-blend-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2009,Hacienda del Plata
13,Red,Germany,"While lithe on the nose, with understated red-fruit aromas, this shows a palate that's nicely concentrated with crisp red-cherry and plum flavors, laced with an invigorating shower of minerality and acidity.",,78,87,Ahr,,,Jean Stodden 2010 Pinot Noir (Ahr),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-stodden-2010-pinot-noir-ahr/,Pinot Noir,2010,Jean Stodden
14.4,Red,US,"This is a luscious, young Cabernet that's filled with blackberry and cherry jam flavors, with a touch of overripe prune. It doesn't seem like an ager, but it's dry, and shows classically rich, smooth Napa tannins.",,52,87,California,Napa,Calistoga,Zahtila 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zahtila-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Zahtila
,Red,France,"Smoky, ripe and juicy, this wine's weight and tannins are secondary to the plum note and balancing acidity. The wine is open, generous and delicious already.",Réserve du Château,17,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Pey la Tour 2009 Réserve du Château  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pey-tour-2009-reserve-du-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Pey la Tour
,Red,France,"With its forward acidity, this shows its fresh side before revealing its ripe red-berry flavors. Tannins form a firm, solid base that dominates the finish.",,12,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Moulin de Mallet 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moulin-mallet-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Moulin de Mallet
12.5,Red,France,"A blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is already a well-balanced, ready-to-drink wine. It has dusty tannins suspended easily in the black currant flavor, while the dry core brings weight. Drink now or age for two years.",L de Laffitte Laujac,15,87,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Laffitte Laujac 2009 L de Laffitte Laujac  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-laffitte-laujac-2009-l-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Laffitte Laujac
12.5,White,France,"Very herbaceous and fruity, this has gooseberry, lime and pink grapefruit flavors. It's a light, bright and attractive, and it will be ready to drink in a few months.",,15,87,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Château La Mothe du Barry 2011  Entre-Deux-Mers,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mothe-barry-2011-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château La Mothe du Barry
13.5,Red,Spain,"Wild berry, cherry and mint notes are what you'll find on this wine's open, likable bouquet. The feel is clean and crisp, with snappy wild-berry and plum flavors that crackle with finishing acidity and controlled tannins.",,10,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2011  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2011-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2011,Bodegas Valdemar
15,Red,Argentina,"This wine is herbal, prickly and roasted, singing the Salta tune of oddness and earthiness. It feels medium to full in the mouth, with a roasted dark-berry flavor and plenty of herb and pimiento tones. Finishes deep but salty, with notes of roasted red pepper and stew. A blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.",RD,45,87,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Bodega Tacuil 2010 RD Red (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-tacuil-2010-rd-red-calchaqui-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Bodega Tacuil
,Red,France,"Ripe red fruits give this wine a juicy feel. The fruit is balanced, with new wood and caramel flavors offering a smooth contrast to each other. The smoky aftertaste is warm and ripe.",Cuvée Isabelle,25,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Haut-Mongeat 2009 Cuvée Isabelle  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-mongeat-2009-cuvee-isabelle-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut-Mongeat
13.5,Red,France,Both the aromas and the flavors show considerable wood-aging notes that need time to integrate. The wine will begin to show its fruity black-currant and red plum flavors in a year. It has the richness and ripeness for aging over several years.,,,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Macard 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-macard-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Macard
,Red,France,"This is a fruity wine, and its black currant flavor emerging right away. Next comes the bright acidity, while the tannins form a solid, dark and dry contrast. The wine needs at least two years to soften into something rich.",,10,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château de la Bouyère 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouyere-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de la Bouyère
,White,France,"Tight, crisp and mineral driven, this wine has citrus fruits and a steely texture, demonstrating that it needs to age for a year.",,15,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château de Bonhoste 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bonhoste-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Bonhoste
,Red,France,"Rich and structured, this features tannins that pack the same weight as its ripe black fruits. A wood element shows in the background. The balance is likely to come together in the next year.",Réserve,12,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Darzac 2010 Réserve  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-darzac-2010-reserve-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Darzac
,Red,France,"This big, bold wine is full of ripe fruit. It has a dense structure, with wood-aged flavors and firm tannins. The black fruits are showy and likely to develop quickly.",,25,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Chateau Couronneau 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-couronneau-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Chateau Couronneau
13.5,Red,France,"This very dry wine has tough tannins at this stage. Under its firm exterior, this has textured black currant fruit, which is cut through with acidity. This will likely continue to maintain firm tannins along with its severe fruit.",,,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château le Gardera 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-gardera-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château le Gardera
,Red,France,"New wood dominates this soft wine. The fruit is round and smoky, featuring notes of black cherries and red plums that fall behind a toasty caramel sweetness. It needs several months for the wood influence to integrate.",,,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Bois Noir 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bois-noir-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bois Noir
,Red,France,"A very closed wine, this buries its ripe fruits beneath a solid structure of tannins. There is weight, so the wine is likely to develop well, developing richness and firmness.",Costes du Château Feret Lambert,15,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Feret Lambert 2010 Costes du Château Feret Lambert  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-feret-lambert-2010-costes-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Feret Lambert
13.5,Red,France,"Spicy, creamy new-wood aromas introduce a wine that is heavily dominated by woody tannins. The wine is very dry, its fruit a mere whisper in the background. Give this five years and the fruit may come forward, though that's not a guarantee.",,,86,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château du Moulin Rouge 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moulin-rouge-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château du Moulin Rouge
12,White,France,"Spicy wood aromas make this an attractive wine. It has nutmeg and pear flavors, livened by crisp acidity and a touch of herbaceousness.",Cuvée Clémence,13,86,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Cheval Quancard 2011 Cuvée Clémence  (Entre-Deux-Mers),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cheval-quancard-2011-cuvee-clemence-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Cheval Quancard
14,Red,US,"Strong in black currant, raisin, blackberry pie and oaky flavors, this full-bodied effort has thick tannins. It's pleasant for drinking now with barbecue and roasts.",,30,86,California,California Other,California,Dark Hundred 2011 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dark-hundred-2011-red-other/,Red Blend,2011,Dark Hundred
13.5,White,Italy,"This is a lean, compact expression of Falanghina, opening with bright citrus, pear and kiwi aromas. It delivers fresh acidity and a bright, easygoing personality.",Preta,19,86,Southern Italy,Sannio,,Capolino Perlingieri 2011 Preta Falanghina (Sannio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capolino-perlingieri-2011-preta-italian-white-falanghina-sannio/,Falanghina,2011,Capolino Perlingieri
13,White,Italy,"Zibibbo is usually presented as a passito dessert wine, but this is dry. The natural floral fragrance of the variety emerges on the nose, while the mouthfeel and the honey and peach flavors are detailed with acids.",,35,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Barraco 2010 Zibibbo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barraco-2010-muscat-zibibbo-sicilia/,Zibibbo,2010,Barraco
14.5,Red,Australia,"Medium to full bodied, with nicely supple tannins, Wirra Wirra's Church Block is an attractive wine for near-term consumption. Flavors in this blend of 48% Cabernet, 37% Shiraz and 15% Merlot range from broiled tomato to tart berry, then pick up some dried fruit character with air, finishing with an unusually tart edge.",Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz,20,87,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Wirra Wirra 2008 Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz Red (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wirra-wirra-2008-church-block-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-shiraz-red-mclaren-vale/,Red Blend,2008,Wirra Wirra
13.5,Red,US,"Once past the whiff of tack-room leather, this young wine opens to reveal broad, sappy plummy fruit. It's not only unique but a whole lot of fun.",Estate,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Wilridge 2010 Estate Zweigelt (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wilridge-2010-estate-other-red-zweigelt-columbia-valley-yakima/,Zweigelt,2010,Wilridge
13.5,White,US,"This marks a change in style from Three Rivers's 2010, with noticeably less new oak influence and a much smaller production. The green apple and pineapple flavors have some sharpness, and the barrel fermentation (just 15% new oak) adds a biscuit-like note of vanilla wafer.",,18,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2011 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2011-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2011,Three Rivers
14.5,Red,US,"This tight and compact Cabernet has an earthy base, with leafy forest-floor flavors and very astringent tannins. That said, there is good fruit at the core, especially the note of spicy plum.",,21,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Three Rivers
13,Red,Italy,"This bright Aglianico delivers a dark fruit aroma, with touches of rum cake and dusty mineral at the back. The brightness of the acidity will refresh your tastebuds.",,13,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Terredora 2010 Aglianico (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terredora-2010-italian-red-aglianico-campania/,Aglianico,2010,Terredora
14,Red,Italy,"Corona Majore is a meaty and intense red wine, with slightly cooked notes of cherry syrup and blackberry pie, followed by tangy layers of spice and leather. The finish shows sour fruit and generous texture.",Corona Majore,33,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Cannonau di Sardegna,,Tenute Soletta 2009 Corona Majore  (Cannonau di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-soletta-2009-corona-majore-grenache-cannonau-cannonau-sardegna/,Cannonau,2009,Tenute Soletta
13,White,Spain,"Dusty apple and white peach aromas are basic and clean. The palate offers bright acids, citrus-driven fruit and whacks of oak-based cinnamon and resin, along with laser-like lemon notes. Mild on the finish, with flavors of vanilla and oak spice.",Organza,28,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Sierra Cantabria 2010 Organza White (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-cantabria-2010-organza-white-rioja/,White Blend,2010,Sierra Cantabria
13,Red,Italy,"Villa Matilde delivers well-made expressions of Aglianico year after year. This wine shows modern flair, with background tones of spice and bitter chocolate that are layered behind bold cherry and blackberry notes.",Tenuta Rocca dei Leoni,17,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Villa Matilde 2010 Tenuta Rocca dei Leoni Aglianico (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-matilde-2010-tenuta-rocca-leoni-italian-red-aglianico-campania/,Aglianico,2010,Villa Matilde
13.9,Red,US,"This new release of Riot changes the grapes around, with Sangiovese now comprising half of the wine and Mourvèdre and Grenache filling in the rest of the mix. It's a fun blend, fruity and broad, with a tart raspberry kick and a plummy, spicy finish.",Riot Red Table Wine,18,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Trio Vintners 2010 Riot Red Table Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trio-vintners-2010-riot-red-table-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Trio Vintners
12.5,Red,Italy,"From the Castel del Monte wine zone in northern Puglia, Bolonero is a blend of 70% Nero di Troia and 30% Aglianico aged in stainless steel. The first grape renders bright fruit tones of cherry and blackberry, and the second delivers power and structure.",Bolonero,,87,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Torrevento 2009 Bolonero Red (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torrevento-2009-bolonero-red-castel-monte/,Red Blend,2009,Torrevento
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"The bouquet on this Cava is a bit gaseous, with mild lime and apple aromas. In the mouth, it's foamy but fresh and lifted. Flavors of candied apple and mango finish in sweet fashion. Nice for Cava but with limits.",Brut Exclusive Gran Reserva,16,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Marqués de Gelida 2008 Brut Exclusive Gran Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-gelida-2008-brut-exclusive-gran-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Marqués de Gelida
14.5,Red,Spain,"This Navarran Garnacha is more interesting, offering lemony, floral aromas that are red in nature and not very stout. The palate sizzles with racy acidity, while the flavor profile is pure and tangy, with cranberry and red plum notes. A zesty style of Grenache.",Santa Cruz de Artazu,47,86,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Bodegas Artazu 2008 Santa Cruz de Artazu Garnacha (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-artazu-2008-santa-cruz-grenache-garnacha-navarra/,Garnacha,2008,Bodegas Artazu
13,White,Spain,"This is fresh and clean upfront, but mild, with saline, mineral and melon aromas. It feels round and mellow, with tame acidity and waxy flavors of peach, melon and citrus. Dry on the finish.",Alta Plata,17,86,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Bodegas Antaño 2011 Alta Plata Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-antano-2011-alta-plata-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Bodegas Antaño
13.5,Red,Spain,"This Rioja opens with a jumpy, lively, candied red-fruit aroma. It feels solid, rubbery and stout, with dark fruit flavors that are accented by mild resin and butter notes. Feels a little sticky on the finish, with firm tannins.",Tinto,10,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Burgo Viejo 2011 Tinto  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burgo-viejo-2011-tinto-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2011,Burgo Viejo
13.5,Rose,Spain,"Dusty cherry and raspberry aromas taste candied and friendly. The palate on this reddish-colored wine is round and plump, with good texture. It tastes sweet but clean, with flavors of strawberry, cherry and pepper on the finish. 80% Garnacha and 20% Graciano.",Rosado,10,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ilurce 2011 Rosado Rosé (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ilurce-2011-rosado-rose-rioja/,Rosé,2011,Ilurce
15.5,Red,US,"A gigantic mouthful of sinewy tannins, Earthquake Petite is big and generously loaded with dark plum and raspberry flavors. A highway of bittersweet chocolate and tar circle through the sizeable finish. Drink it with rich, hearty food.",,26,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Earthquake 2010 Petite Sirah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/earthquake-2010-petite-sirah-central-valley-lodi/,Petite Sirah,2010,Earthquake
14.4,White,US,"Heavy oak and lees were applied to this wine's rich, ripe flavors of tropical fruit, Meyer lemon, orange and lime. It's delicious, but it lacks nuance and complexity.",,35,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frank Family 2011 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2011-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Frank Family
14.5,Red,US,"It's hard to get around the tannins that battle in this wine, which is savory and dark with a smoky aura. Lay it down another couple of years or let it air out a bit before pouring.",,23,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Penumbra 2010 Petite Sirah (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penumbra-2010-petite-sirah-north-coast/,Petite Sirah,2010,Penumbra
13.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Negroamaro and Primitivo opens with savory aromas of cured ham, pipe tobacco, jammy fruit and prune. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety. This wine will appeal to those who enjoy a ripe, raisiny style.",Ìchore,16,86,Southern Italy,Salento,,Miali 2009 Ìchore Red (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2009-ichore-red-salento/,Red Blend,2009,Miali
14,Red,Italy,"Campirossi opens with slightly muddled aromas of candied fruit, leather and almond. It shows a touch of bitterness on the finish, with lingering notes of crushed white pepper.",Campirossi,17,86,Southern Italy,Salento,,Miali 2009 Campirossi Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2009-campirossi-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2009,Miali
13.5,White,Italy,"Made from the little-known Nuragus grape, which is indigenous to the island of Sardinia, this is a terrific seafood wine for a warm summer afternoon. It showcases notes of citrus, peach and white flower.",I Fiori,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Nuragus di Cagliari,,Pala 2011 I Fiori  (Nuragus di Cagliari),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2011-i-fiori-italian-white-nuragus-nuragus-cagliari/,Nuragus,2011,Pala
15.5,Red,US,"This has very dark fruit swirling around in serious concentrations. Dense and brooding, it's dominated by leather and tobacco flavors, finishing with sticky, dusty tannins.",Timberline,40,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Renwood 2010 Timberline Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renwood-2010-timberline-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Renwood
14,Red,France,"A wine from the Entre-deux-Mers region of Bordeaux, this is light, fruity and fresh in character. Its red berry flavors dominate, with acidity providing a fine counter-balance to the ripe fruitiness.",,10,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Vieux Manoir 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vieux-manoir-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Vieux Manoir
13.5,Red,Italy,"“Sangue Blu,” which translates to “blue blood,” offers sun-drenched aromas of ripe fruit and rum cake that are backed by tobacco and sweet Indian spice notes. The mouthfeel is textured, gritty and rich.",Sangue Blu,18,86,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Torre Quarto 2009 Sangue Blu Negroamaro (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-quarto-2009-sangue-blu-italian-red-negroamaro-puglia/,Negroamaro,2009,Torre Quarto
14.5,Red,US,"A fairly lean Pinot, this lacks voluptuousness, but it's dry and crisp, with fine cherry, cranberry, tobacco and pepper flavors. Give it some airing and drink now.",Goldie's Vineyard,17,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Toad Hollow 2010 Goldie's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toad-hollow-2010-goldies-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Toad Hollow
13,White,Italy,"Using fruit that was sourced from the vineyards of Feudo Arancio near the town of Sambuca in southern Sicily, this pretty white wine offers bright aromas of lemon, green apple and cut grass. A long list of seafood menu items would pair with this Grillo.",,9,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Stemmari 2011 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stemmari-2011-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2011,Stemmari
8.5,White,Germany,"Aromatically subdued, with just a whiff of steely minerality, this easygoing Riesling boasts ripe peach and apricot flavors, accented by hints of spice and crushed stone. The finish is brisk, with vivid lemon-lime acidity.",Spätlese,11,86,Mosel,,,St. Gabriel 2010 Spätlese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-gabriel-2010-spatlese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,St. Gabriel
12.5,White,Spain,"This is a textbook example of a mineral-driven wine, with lemon and apple aromas along with touches of hay and corn. It feels fresh, citrusy and tight, with citrus flavors leading to a pithy, tangy finish. Crisp and cleansing.",,16,86,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,ValdoCea 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdocea-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,ValdoCea
14,Red,US,"This shares some of the same coffee cake flavors as its companion, the Thorny Rose Red Blend, but here the flavors of stems and earth are a bit more evident. It also comes with a nice lick of black cherry flavor.",,11,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Thorny Rose 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorny-rose-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Thorny Rose
13.5,Red,Italy,"Salenzio is the ancient word for Salento, the area of southern Italy where the native Negroamaro grape thrives. This expression tastes slightly sweet and heavy, with background tones of jammy fruit and sour spice. Pair it with sausage pizza.",Salenzio,15,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Casalbaio 2009 Salenzio Negroamaro (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casalbaio-2009-salenzio-italian-red-negroamaro-puglia/,Negroamaro,2009,Casalbaio
15.5,Red,US,"The best of a trio of Maryhill designates that are made from Les Collines Vineyard fruit, this reflects genuine Syrah-varietal specificity. Pure flavors of blue and purple fruit carry a strong streak of vanilla, but the density of flavor stands out.",Les Collines Vineyard,36,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-collines-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Maryhill
13.8,White,Argentina,"The nose is toasty and properly oaked, with mineral and apple aromas. It's a touch resiny in feel, while flavors of honeyed apple and cinnamon lead to a finish that shows notes of vanilla, toasted hazelnut and wood-spice flavors. Oaky for sure, and ready to drink.",Famiglia Bianchi,18,87,Mendoza Province,,,Valentín Bianchi 2011 Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentin-bianchi-2011-famiglia-bianchi-chardonnay-san-rafael/,Chardonnay,2011,Valentín Bianchi
13.5,White,Italy,"This is a bright Greco, with subdued aromas of stone fruit, melon and honey. It shows very nice richness and consistency overall.",L'Ariella,19,87,Southern Italy,Greco di Tufo,,Vinosia 2011 L'Ariella  (Greco di Tufo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinosia-2011-lariella-italian-white-greco-greco-tufo/,Greco,2011,Vinosia
15.8,Red,US,"Sweet and jammy fruit flavors suggest canned cherry and plum. That sweetness is offset by the drying, earthy tannins and flavor of dried herb.",Proprietor's Reserve,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-zinfandel-columbia-valley-wa/,Zinfandel,2010,Maryhill
14.5,Red,US,"This is rich and spicy in briary, brambly flavors, with notes of wild cherry and blackberry, plus a wonderful summer-herb quality of nettle and fresh anise. Despite the big tannins, it's velvety smooth. This barbecue wine contains a few drops of Petite Sirah and Tannat for complexity.",Old Vine,18,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Plungerhead 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plungerhead-2011-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2011,Plungerhead
13,Red,Italy,"Here's a bold, ripe and chewy expression of Aglianico, with loads of plump cherry and blackberry followed by notes of dark spice and moist pipe tobacco. The wine would pair with lamb chops or roast pork.",,13,88,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Vinosia 2011 Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinosia-2011-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2011,Vinosia
13.5,Red,Italy,"Youthful and bright, Oltremé gives a new perspective to the Susumaniello grape. This demonstrates an informal style, which emphasizes the integrity of the fresh fruit flavors—cherry, blackberry and plum—which are surrounded by a soft, velvety texture.",Oltremé,18,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Tenute Rubino 2011 Oltremé Susumaniello (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-rubino-2011-oltreme-italian-red-susumaniello-salento/,Susumaniello,2011,Tenute Rubino
14.9,Red,US,"Chalky tannins override the deep, black-cherry flavor. Cassis and licorice streaks are also present, and there is no quibble with the concentration. Perhaps more bottle age will smooth out the chalky finish.",Champoux Vineyard,39,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Three Rivers 2009 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2009-champoux-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Three Rivers
13.5,Red,France,"This tough, tannic wine is all structure and wood flavor, which results in a firm, solid feel, with a black-currant-driven fruit character. The toast adds a burnt edge.",,18,87,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Barton & Guestier 2010  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
12.5,White,France,"This fine, oily-textured wine strikes a good balance between an herbaceous character and a firm, mineral texture. A touch of spice adds further interest on the finish.",,12,87,Bordeaux,Graves,,Barton & Guestier 2011  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2011-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Barton & Guestier
15,Red,Spain,"This wine smells baked and rasiny, and the bouquet brings charcoal and toast notes into play. It feels mature and ready, with raisin, molasses, chocolate and rooty berry flavors. Ripe and ready on the finish. The blend is Garnacha, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now.",Bonfill,45,87,Northern Spain,Empordà,,Celler Arché Pagès 2007 Bonfill Red (Empordà),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celler-arche-pages-2007-bonfill-red-emporda/,Red Blend,2007,Celler Arché Pagès
13,Red,Spain,"This basic Tempranillo is violet in color and shows rubbery aromas of black fruit and wild berry. It feels skittish on the palate, with grapey flavors of plum and berry. Juicy, candied and a little warm on the finish.",,11,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Condado de Oriza 2011  Ribera del Duero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/condado-oriza-2011-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2011,Condado de Oriza
13.5,Red,US,"This shows simple, candied raspberry and cherry flavors, with a nice spiciness. The mouthfeel is creamy and silky.",,12,85,California,California Other,California,Pennywise 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pennywise-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Pennywise
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Initially, there are plenty of hay, barnyard, horsehide and other old-style aromas. The palate feels chunky and a touch flat, with beet, root beer and molasses flavors. It finishes with flabby definition and ripe, sweet heat.",,23,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Weinert 2006 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weinert-2006-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Weinert
11.5,White,France,"This fruity wine is produced by négociant Solvex Woltner. It has a fine herbaceous touch that accompanies a creamy pear flavor and bright, tangy acidity. The texture is soft, finishing on a crisp note.",,14,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Baron la Rose 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-rose-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Baron la Rose
13.5,Red,US,"This no-frills Merlot follows the general 14 Hands style of laying off the oak influence. It's a solid wine, though not particularly fruity, and it puts the emphasis on balanced notes of earth, herb and licorice.",,12,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),14 Hands 2010 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/14-hands-2010-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2010,14 Hands
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a straight-shooting, cheerful expression of Primitivo that would pair with simple pasta or meat dishes. It opens with a bright ruby color and lively berry aromas of cherry and blackberry.",,,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,A Mano 2009 Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-mano-2009-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2009,A Mano
,Red,France,"Perfumed and fragrant, this shows wood and fruity perfumes in harmony. It's attractive, forward and ready to drink.",Cuvée Eden,19,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château l'Escart 2010 Cuvée Eden  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lescart-2010-cuvee-eden-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château l'Escart
14,Red,Spain,"This wine is messy on the nose, where compost, gas and animal aromas blend with jammy berry scents. It feels tannic and clampy, with baked and rooty berry flavors. The wine remains roasted in style and rooty on the finish.",Sàtirs Negre,19,85,Northern Spain,Empordà,,Celler Arché Pagès 2006 Sàtirs Negre Red (Empordà),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celler-arche-pages-2006-satirs-negre-red-emporda/,Red Blend,2006,Celler Arché Pagès
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This wine is characteristic of Salta in its initial hit of patented leafy, earthy, roasted aromas and subsequent entrance of brash, grabby tannins. Nutty, roasted flavors of baked berry, toffee, coffee and earth come next.",Amauta I Malbec-Cabernet-Syrah,25,85,Other,Cafayate,,Bodegas El Porvenir De Los Andes 2011 Amauta I Malbec-Cabernet-Syrah Red (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-el-porvenir-los-andes-2011-amauta-i-malbec-cabernet-syrah-red-cafayate/,Red Blend,2011,Bodegas El Porvenir De Los Andes
15.5,Red,US,"This opens with a smack of bright red fruit, dark plum and leathery pouch overtones, with a slight hint of licorice on the finish. Pair with big, bold foods.",,20,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Bray 2008 Petite Sirah (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bray-2008-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Petite Sirah,2008,Bray
13,White,US,"A blend of Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marasanne and Roussanne, this is very generous, offering orange, pear, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors. However, the oak seems a little heavy-handed.",Côtes de Tablas Blanc,27,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Tablas Creek 2011 Côtes de Tablas Blanc White (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tablas-creek-2011-cotes-blanc-white-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style White Blend,2011,Tablas Creek
13,Red,Germany,"Notes of sweet baking spices and ripe, red cherries and plums seem luxurious against the subtly herbaceous green-leaf and dusty mineral notes. The finish is fairly short, but it ends sweetly with a kiss of ripe red fruit.",Trocken,28,85,Württemberg,,,Grafen Neipperg 2009 Trocken Spätburgunder (Württemberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grafen-neipperg-2009-trocken-pinot-noir-spatburgunder-wurttemberg/,Spätburgunder,2009,Grafen Neipperg
12.5,White,Spain,"A bit stalky and corny smelling, this lacks the overall purity that can make Albariño great. It's fresh enough, but standard in feel, with simple melon and peach flavors. The finish lacks oomph, and combined with the nose, there are indicators that it's beginning to slip.",,22,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Orballo 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/orballo-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Orballo
15.5,Red,US,"According to its bottle, this has 15.5% alcohol, and yet the raspberry flavor lacks weight and depth. Instead, flavors of stem and earth seem to dominate.",,17,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-zinfandel-columbia-valley-wa/,Zinfandel,2010,Maryhill
14.5,Red,US,"This full-bodied, tannic Cabernet features a simple delivery of ripe blackberries, cherries and sweet red currants. Pair it with everyday fare.",,17,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Maddalena 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maddalena-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Maddalena
15.8,Red,US,"High alcohol gives this wine distinct heat, as well as a sweet, glycerine-driven edge. The wild blackberry, prune and pepper flavors are characteristic of ripe Zinfandel.",Old Vines,20,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,St. Francis 2010 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2010-old-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2010,St. Francis
13.5,Red,France,"Here's a wine that, while expressing the structure of the vintage, brings warmth and a rich blackberry flavor as well. It has a fine texture and a firm, upright feel. Ready for drinking in a year.",,7,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Kirkland Signature 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Kirkland Signature
13.5,Red,France,"This is a fruity effort, with a blackberry note that is laced with attractive tannins and acids. With its smooth, ripe texture and full mouthfeel, this is already approachable.",Chai de Bordes,10,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Cheval Quancard 2009 Chai de Bordes  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cheval-quancard-2009-chai-bordes-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cheval Quancard
14,Red,US,"Both wines from this new producer show significant bottle variation. This Cabernet remains stubbornly stiff and compact, despite hours of breathing time. Some tightly wound berry and pomegranate flavors poke through, with notes of thistle and herb.",,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Coach House 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coach-house-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Coach House
13.7,Red,Argentina,"This extracted, full-bodied Malbec opens with smashed berry, prune and minty oak aromas. It's thick but limited on the palate, with beefy tannins but not a lot of depth. It tastes like blackberry and fudge—more big and burly than complex.",Reserva,12,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Los Maza 2009 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-los-maza-2009-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Finca Los Maza
14,Red,Italy,"This shows a note of bright fruit, followed by leather, tobacco, rum cake, crushed black pepper and cured meat. The wine is simple, clean and driven by ripe fruit flavors.",Ormus,19,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Mineo Family Vineyards 2008 Ormus Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mineo-family-2008-ormus-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2008,Mineo Family Vineyards
12,White,Italy,"Lunalba is a slightly effervescent white wine, with just enough bubbly perkiness to awaken your taste buds. It shows bright citrus and exotic fruits, with a pleasant degree of softness on the palate.",Lunalba,13,85,Southern Italy,Salento,,Miali 2011 Lunalba Chardonnay (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2011-lunalba-chardonnay-salento/,Chardonnay,2011,Miali
14,Red,Italy,"Natural characteristics of the Primitivo grape include bold fruit tones of blackberry and blueberry, backed by plush sweetness and dark richness. Rudiae offers all of those qualities with added spice notes from oak aging in large wooden casks.",Rudiae,15,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Vigneti Reale 2010 Rudiae Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-reale-2010-rudiae-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2010,Vigneti Reale
13.5,Red,Italy,"Santa Croce (80% Negroamaro, 20% Primitivo) offers sassy, savory aromas of sandalwood, cinnamon, nutmeg and bold cherry. On the palate, it shows medium density and an impression of fruity sweetness.",Santa Croce,20,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Vigneti Reale 2009 Santa Croce Red (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-reale-2009-santa-croce-red-salento/,Red Blend,2009,Vigneti Reale
13,Red,Argentina,"This smells candied and oddly citrusy, with unusual blueberry and exotic spice aromas. The mouthfeel is fresh and grabby, while the flavors of raspberry and vanilla are generally appealing and alert. Short on the finish.",,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Mountain Door 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mountain-door-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Mountain Door
13,Red,Italy,"Made from Puglia's celebrated Negroamaro grape, this opens with a ripe fruit aroma of blackberry jam and a savory cured-meat tone. The mouthfeel is chewy, soft and slightly bitter on the finish.",,13,85,Southern Italy,Salento,,Miali 2008 Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2008-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2008,Miali
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Spiced apple and dried cheese aromas are simultaneously honest and slightly crude. This Cava feels fluffy, foamy and average in composition, with lime, pickled melon and brine flavors. It maintains the pickled character on the finish, which tastes slightly bitter.",Mercat Brut,12,84,Catalonia,Cava,,El Xamfrà NV Mercat Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-xamfra-nv-mercat-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,El Xamfrà
13,White,Argentina,"An oily popcorn aroma mixes with a tropical fruit note on this midlevel Torrontés. It feels round and chunky on the palate, with flavors of pineapple and citrus. The finish deals both sweet banana and lemon notes.",Premium Series,18,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Solo Contigo 2011 Premium Series Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solo-contigo-2011-premium-series-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Solo Contigo
,Red,France,"This big, powerful and tannic wine shows a dry character that dominates the black currant and berry notes. The old wood flavors seem out of sync with the rest of the palate.",,,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Lugagnac 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lugagnac-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Lugagnac
,Red,France,"With a blackberry flavor and a juicy character, this is a wine that has a bright, fresh feel and soft tannins.",,12,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Chaubinet 2011  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chaubinet-2011-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Chaubinet
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells leathery at first, and then it turns foresty and raw. It has a blocky, concentrated mouthfeel and herb-tinged plum and red berry flavors. It remains herbal without much fruit on the finish.",,13,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Argento 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argento-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Argento
13.5,White,US,"This will satisfy your Chardonnay sweet tooth with its flavors of orange and apricot jam, pineapple and vanilla-cream. It's pretty basic, but benefits from crisp acidity.",,17,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Shiloh Road 2011 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-road-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Shiloh Road
13.7,Red,US,Excessive vanilla flavors from some sort of oak treatment cannot mask the overtly herbal and earthy flavors of this almost fruitless wine.,,17,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Maryhill
13,White,Italy,"This Fiano is strangely redolent of pine cone. Fruit tones of citrus and apricot are found in the wine, but they are slightly buried.",Fírr,17,82,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Miali 2011 Fírr Fiano (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2011-firr-italian-white-fiano-puglia/,Fiano,2011,Miali
14.5,White,Italy,"This is a very oxidized expression of Grillo from Sicily (the varietal is naturally prone to oxidation) that shows a deep golden color, opening with aromas of butterscotch and caramel. The producer follows the organic winemaking philosophy of “vino naturale.”",,35,82,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Barraco 2010 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barraco-2010-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Barraco
13,Red,US,"Acidity, heat and green, stalky flavors mark this Pinot Noir. It does offer some decent cherry and cola flavors, and is properly silky and dry.",,14,82,California,California Other,California,Heron 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Heron
13.5,Red,US,"Sharp and rough in the mouth, this features tobacco, green bell pepper and modest berry flavors.",,15,81,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Clos La Chance
,Red,France,"Meat and bacon aromas introduce a wine that is taut, structured and high on the acidity. It has a lean, slightly dirty taste, which is not attractive.",,16,81,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Tire Pé 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tire-pe-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Tire Pé
12.5,Sparkling,US,"The opulence of this sparkling wine has to be tasted to be believed. It's far softer and silkier than the winery's companion new release, the 2005 J. Schram, but then the blend is the complete opposite. This one's mainly Pinot Noir, with the balance from Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir brings a warm, raspberry- and cherry-sauce richness to Chardonnay's limes and pears, while an extraordinarily delicious toastiness pervades the whole, as if it had been gently smoked. So enticing now, it's hard to keep from drinking the whole bottle, and you certainly can, but this is a wine that will age for 10–15 years.",Reserve,110,98,California,North Coast,Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin,Schramsberg 2004 Reserve Sparkling (Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2004-reserve-sparkling-north-coast-napa-mendocino-sonoma-marin/,Sparkling Blend,2004,Schramsberg
15,Red,US,"This beautifully reflects the vintage as well as the place. There is astonishing density, length and detail—as much as any Syrah in the country. The deep, compact and impossibly complex flavors mix notes of black fruit, cassis, licorice, coffee, baking spice, smoke and Bourbon barrel.",Royal City,140,98,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Charles Smith 2009 Royal City Syrah (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-smith-2009-royal-city-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2009,Charles Smith
13.5,Red,Spain,"Mulchy and gaseous on the nose, this subsequently turns scouring and acidic on the palate, with a leafy, dry red-plum flavor. Herbal, dry and not very fruity overall.",Royal,10,80,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2010 Royal  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-franco-espanolas-2010-royal-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Franco-Españolas
13,Red,Spain,"Raisin and funky leather are the prime aromas on this marginal Tempranillo. Expect a dried-out, tart and herbal wine, with a raisiny sweetness.",Valdemoreda,8,80,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas del Mundo 2010 Valdemoreda  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-mundo-2010-valdemoreda-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas del Mundo
13.8,Red,US,"This is tannic and tastes artificially sweet, like cherry cough medicine.",,9,80,California,California Other,California,Kumbaya 2011 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kumbaya-2011-red-other/,Red Blend,2011,Kumbaya
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is lean, crisp, acidic and downright shrill at points. Flavors of tart raspberry and plum skin end in a whirl of citrusy acids.",,10,80,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Casa de la Reina 2010  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-reina-2010-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Casa de la Reina
13.4,Red,Argentina,"This is dark, amorphous and shows almost nothing in the way of Pinot Noir character. It feels globular, tasting of beets and leather. Pruny and bitter on the finish.",,15,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Carmine Granata NV Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-carmine-granata-nv-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,,Bodega Carmine Granata
,Red,France,This very ripe wine tastes of supermature grapes; it' s soft and formless.,,20,80,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Timberlay 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-timberlay-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Timberlay
14.8,Red,US,"This is just barely drinkable, with modest blackberry fruit. It's hot and Port-like, right through the raisiny finish.",,36,80,California,Central Coast,York Mountain,Calcareous 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (York Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcareous-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-york-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Calcareous
12.5,White,US,"This tastes soft, sweet and simple. The blend is Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Columbard and Gewurztraminer.",,10,80,California,California Other,California,Immersion 2011 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/immersion-2011-white-other/,White Blend,2011,Immersion
12.5,Red,US,"This has medicinal, sweet-tasting flavors of chocolate and cherry.",,10,80,California,California Other,California,Fat Cat 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fat-cat-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Fat Cat
,Red,France,"Lean and rather dry, this has old wood and lean fruit flavors.",Hyppos,25,80,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Majoureau 2009 Hyppos  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-majoureau-2009-hyppos-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Majoureau
13,Red,Argentina,"Rusty in color, this wine features aromas of compost, juniper and a touch of floral red fruit. It comes on strong in the mouth, with a leafy, rustic dried-cherry flavor, before feeling hard and tannic.",,8,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Region 1 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/region-1-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Region 1
13.3,White,Argentina,"Torrontés is not known for aging well in the bottle, and this one is almost past its prime. There's some tropicality left on the nose, but it mostly smells sweaty. Flabby on the palate, with an oily, bitter peach-pit flavor.",Tonada Torrontés-Chardonnay,15,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca La Anita 2011 Tonada Torrontés-Chardonnay White (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-anita-2011-tonada-torrontes-chardonnay-white-mendoza/,White Blend,2011,Finca La Anita
,Red,France,"This wine's fruit is overripe, which spoils the structure that has been built around it.",,15,81,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Bellevue 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellevue-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bellevue
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This opens with a blast of diesel along with tarry asphalt. The mouthfeel isn't bad, but there isn't much life to the wine. It tastes bitter and oceanic, like horseradish and sea shell. Foamy and coarse on the finish.",Marqués de Badajoz Brut Reserva,10,81,Catalonia,Cava,,Bodegas Medina NV Marqués de Badajoz Brut Reserva Macabeo (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-medina-nv-marques-badajoz-brut-reserva-spanish-white-macabeo-cava/,Macabeo,,Bodegas Medina
,White,France,An unattractive green-herb aroma is followed by a green-pepper- and dill-flavored palate.,Sirius,12,81,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Maison Sichel 2010 Sirius  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-sichel-2010-sirius-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Maison Sichel
14,Red,US,"Dry and clean, this has modest cherry-berry flavors. It's rustic and raw in texture, with a harsh finish.",,18,81,California,California Other,California,Main & Geary 2011 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-geary-2011-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2011,Main & Geary
14.8,Red,US,"This is soft, heavy and dull, with berry, herb and cocoa flavors. It's O.K. for easy drinking.",,18,81,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sned 2009 Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sned-2009-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Sned
13.8,Red,US,"This Lodi Cabernet is priced to sell, but it has a sweltering swath of green pepper.",Heritage Collection,12,81,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peirano 2010 Heritage Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peirano-2010-heritage-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Peirano
12.5,Red,Argentina,"This is stalky smelling, with modest fruit and a burnt field aroma. It looks and tastes weak and transparent, with sourness rising up on the palate along with notes of citrus, cranberry and cherry pie.",Bonarda-Merlot,10,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Aconga 2011 Bonarda-Merlot Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aconga-2011-bonarda-merlot-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2011,Aconga
,Red,France,"This has loads of wood that seems to hide the fruit. It has a bitter wood flavor of burnt toast, plus extracted tannins.",,,81,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de la Cour d'Argent 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cour-dargent-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de la Cour d'Argent
,Red,France,"Round and lacking form, this shows only tannins. It features some attractive acidity, but it is finally spoiled by a rustic character.",,,81,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Mazeyres 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mazeyres-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Mazeyres
,Red,France,"This wine is all wood, with no promise of fruit.",,20,81,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château la Verrière 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-verriere-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château la Verrière
14.5,Red,US,"This Pinot Noir tastes vegetal and harsh, with weirdly sweet oak flavors.",Stonewall Vineyard Reserve,30,81,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Estancia 2009 Stonewall Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estancia-2009-stonewall-vineyard-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Estancia
14,Red,Argentina,"Chunky cherry and earthy tea aromas lead to a supremely tannic and overbearing body, leaving a residue as it transitions to the finish. Flavors along the way include oak, vanilla, syrupy berry, plastic and creamy chocolate.",,17,81,Other,Patagonia,,Manos Negras 2011 Pinot Noir (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manos-negras-2011-pinot-noir-patagonia/,Pinot Noir,2011,Manos Negras
14.8,Red,US,"At first, this smells unexpectedly of almonds. But overall, this is a viscous bottle of raisin, blackberry and tar flavors.",The Immortal Zin,12,81,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peirano 2011 The Immortal Zin Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peirano-2011-immortal-zin-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2011,Peirano
13.5,Red,US,"This is a small, pinched blend made from Pinot Noir, Syrah and other varieties. It has flavors of herb, vegetable, sweet wood and sour cherry candy.",,15,81,California,California Other,California,Acronym 2011 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acronym-2011-red-other/,Red Blend,2011,Acronym
12.5,White,Spain,"Almond candy and lacquer aromas create a corny scent on the nose. This wine feels flabby and soggy, with buttery oak and little to no fruit flavor. Finishes woody, with vanilla and spice. A blend of 60% Viura and 40% Chardonnay.",Becquer,18,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Escudero 2009 Becquer White (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-escudero-2009-becquer-white-rioja/,White Blend,2009,Bodegas Escudero
13.5,White,US,"This is a simple Sauvignon Blanc, with sugary-tasting apricot, orange and vanilla flavors, plus some vegetal notes.",,15,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sea Mist 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sea-mist-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Sea Mist
,Red,France,"There is an awkwardness to this wine, coming from the overripe fruit and juicy character. It lacks structure and will likely age quickly.",,13,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Trocard 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trocard-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Trocard
13.5,Red,US,"This is drinkable but not overly interesting, with a good berry flavor. It's marked with an off-putting aroma of cigarette ash, and it feels raw.",,9,82,California,California Other,California,Lucky Star 2011 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucky-star-2011-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2011,Lucky Star
13.5,Red,US,"This is a rustic Pinot Noir, harsh in the mouth, with some green, mint-like flavors. It offers enough raspberry and cherry notes to satisfy at a party.",,15,82,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Donovan-Parke
13.5,Red,US,"This is virtually indistinguishable from its companion Cabernet Sauvignon, also a nonvintage, unripe, generic red.",Diversion,15,82,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Copper River Estate NV Diversion Merlot (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/copper-river-estate-nv-diversion-merlot-other/,Merlot,,Copper River Estate
,Red,France,"A flavor of black currant drop gives this wine a sweet-tasting, overripe sensation. There is little structure and no great aging potential.",,,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château l'Isle Fort 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lisle-fort-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château l'Isle Fort
,Red,France,"This firm, dry wine is all tannins and bitter extraction. It has a hard side to it that the juicy fruit cannot balance.",,20,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Lafont Fourcat 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafont-fourcat-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Lafont Fourcat
,White,France,"A bitter yeast flavor doesn't do this 100% Sémillon wine any favors. It is heavy and fat, and the citrus fruits are lost along the way.",,20,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Fonchereau 2010  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fonchereau-2010-semillon-blanc/,Sémillon,2010,Château Fonchereau
,Red,France,This smells and tastes like cherry Powerade—soft and merely fruity. Not for aging.,,,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château du Pin 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pin-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château du Pin
13,Rose,Spain,"Fishy on the nose, this wine has flabby red-fruit aromas that come across rustic and raw. It feels light, but also oily and greasy, with very little fruit character to get excited about.",Faustino VII  Rosé,10,82,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Faustino 2011 Faustino VII  Rosé Tempranillo (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-faustino-2011-vii-rose-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2011,Bodegas Faustino
,Red,France,"A meat-flavored wine without much charm, this has tannins and red berry notes, along with a strong whiff of sulfur.",,7,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Monrecueil 2011  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-monrecueil-2011-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château de Monrecueil
14.8,White,US,"This tastes simple and sweet, with orange soda and tropical fruit flavors that turn watery on the finish.",,24,82,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2010 Viognier (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2010-viognier-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Viognier,2010,Mounts
13.9,White,US,"This is a simple Chardonnay: It tastes sweet, soft and creamy, with butter, caramel, orange and mango flavors.",,15,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Olema 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olema-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Olema
14.9,Red,US,"This tastes sweet, sharp and minty, like toothpaste mixed with cherry pie filling. It also features Zinfandel's characteristic warmth due to its high alcohol, spice and bramble qualities. It's a decent example of a simple, warm-climate Zin.",,17,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Maddalena 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maddalena-2010-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Maddalena
13,White,Spain,"This is about as strange and individual as Albariño gets. The nose oozes odd cinnamon and resin aromas, which are abnormal for the variety and the Rías Baixas region. A flavor of spiced apple finishes with the same spice character. Funky is probably the best word to describe this wine.",,20,82,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Veiga da Princesa 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veiga-princesa-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Veiga da Princesa
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Dry red fruit and tomato notes define the nose on this light-colored Pinot. Flavors of earthy cherry and spice get buried under buttery oak, which carries through onto the finish.",Reserve,13,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cruz Alta 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cruz-alta-2011-reserve-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2011,Cruz Alta
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells heavily charred, like a blend of burnt leaf, charcoal-grilled hamburger and funky, roasted berry. The palate feels rough and bumpy, while the flavor profile is herbal to an extreme. Finishes green and soupy.",Grand Reserve,15,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cruz Alta 2010 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cruz-alta-2010-grand-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cruz Alta
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is dry, herbal and leathery on the nose. On the palate, this feels snappy and crisp, with flavors of peppery red fruits that are leafy, herbal and almost green. Turns hotter and sharper the longer it breathes.",Old Vine,17,82,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Castillo de Monséran 2008 Old Vine Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-monseran-2008-old-vine-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2008,Castillo de Monséran
,Red,France,"In this herbaceous wine, the aromas are less attractive than the smooth, wood-aged fruit flavors. There is, however, an edge of green bell pepper that suggests underripe fruit.",,,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,L'Esprit du Couvent 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lesprit-couvent-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,L'Esprit du Couvent
14.5,Red,US,"This feels scouring and rough, and the raisin and currant flavors finish green and sharp.",,15,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2009 Merlot (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2009-merlot-central-coast/,Merlot,2009,Clos La Chance
15,Red,US,"A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, this is volatile, short, bitter and tannic.",Inspired Red,40,82,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2009 Inspired Red Merlot-Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2009-inspired-red-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot-Cabernet Franc,2009,Basel Cellars
12.5,Red,Spain,"Briny, funky and light on the nose, this has a hint of cranberry. It feels crisp and juicy, but tastes sour, with acid-driven red-fruit flavors that are mixed with herbal, peppery accents. Very tight and modest on the finish. Prieto Picudo is the grape.",Valdeleña Tinto Joven,15,82,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Bodega Melgarajo 2010 Valdeleña Tinto Joven Prieto Picudo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-melgarajo-2010-valdelena-tinto-joven-spanish-red-prieto-picudo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Prieto Picudo,2010,Bodega Melgarajo
13.5,White,Argentina,"A waxy aroma contains a spot of citrus, turning stalky with airing. It feels oily and heavy, with stalky flavors of white fruit and orange peel. Finishes bitter and pithy.",,9,82,Other,San Juan,,Arge & Tina 2011 Chardonnay (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arge-tina-2011-chardonnay-san-juan/,Chardonnay,2011,Arge & Tina
14,Red,Argentina,"This has an unconvincing bouquet of grass, leather and citrusy red fruit aromas. The wiry palate has soupy, rustic flavors of roasted, leathery berry. Dry and scratchy on the finish.",Pietro Marini,17,82,Other,Cafayate,,Bodega El Transito 2009 Pietro Marini Malbec (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-el-transito-2009-pietro-marini-malbec-cafayate/,Malbec,2009,Bodega El Transito
,White,France,"This yeasty wine has a flat character that misses out on fruitiness. Clean, but dull.",,13,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Belle Garde 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belle-garde-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Belle Garde
12.5,Red,US,"Light as a feather in body and alcohol, this has a faint raspberry note within, as well as a microscopic inkling of mushroom, but it lacks depth and character.",,10,82,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Harlow Ridge 2011 Pinot Noir (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/harlow-ridge-2011-pinot-noir-central-valley-lodi/,Pinot Noir,2011,Harlow Ridge
13.5,Red,US,"This unidentified red blend looks a bit tired and tastes rather flat. It's an everyday wine, a decent pairing for pizza.",Diversion Majestic,15,82,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Copper River Estate NV Diversion Majestic Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/copper-river-estate-nv-diversion-majestic-red-other/,Red Blend,,Copper River Estate
14.5,White,Argentina,"This thick, resiny Chardonnay smells like lemon pudding and air freshener. It's flat in feel, with low acidity, pushing creamy banana and vanilla flavors in front of a resiny finish that shows even more vanilla influence. It tastes candied and soft overall.",de Uco,20,82,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,DiamAndes 2011 de Uco Chardonnay (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diamandes-2011-uco-chardonnay-uco-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,DiamAndes
,Red,France,"Very dry, tannic and hard, this is unlikely to soften with time.",,,82,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Taillefer 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-taillefer-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Taillefer
,Red,France,"This is bizarrely perfumed: It tastes like a candy shop smells, with a note of fruit jelly. The tannins are taut, but the wine doesn't hang together.",,19,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Recougne 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-recougne-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Recougne
13.5,Red,US,"This tastes candy-sweet on the palate, with a raspberry Lifesaver flavor.",,9,82,California,California Other,California,Lucky Star 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucky-star-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Lucky Star
14,Red,Spain,"Mulchy-smelling and short on freshness, with leather and compost aromas, this feels edgy and gritty, with baked, earthy berry flavors that fail the freshness test. The wine remains leathery and turns bitter on the finish.",Melior,15,82,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Matarromera 2011 Melior  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matarromera-2011-melior-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2011,Matarromera
13.5,White,Argentina,"Prickly aromas of saline and citrus precede an acidic, spritzy palate that's home to modest mango and melon flavors. Turns rather bitter and oily on the finish.",Portillo Estate Bottled,11,82,Mendoza Province,Valle de Uco,,Salentein 2011 Portillo Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc (Valle de Uco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salentein-2011-portillo-estate-bottled-sauvignon-blanc-valle-uco/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Salentein
13.5,Red,US,"This wine is simple, with a sweet taste of raspberry-flavored bubblegum candy.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Leese-Fitch 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leese-fitch-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Leese-Fitch
,White,France,"This tastes herbal and light on fruit, textured with tight mineral qualities. Acidity comes through on the finish.",Yvecourt,10,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Yvon Mau 2011 Yvecourt  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yvon-mau-2011-yvecourt-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Yvon Mau
13.5,Red,Spain,"Berry aromas accompany horse and leather notes. This wine smacks down hard on the palate, showing spunky flavors of red fruit and spice. Peppery, dry and wiry as a whole.",Pago Malarina,12,82,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Vallobera 2010 Pago Malarina  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vallobera-2010-pago-malarina-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Vallobera
13.5,Red,US,"Soft and simple, this has notes of raspberry Pop Tart, vanilla, buttered cinnamon toast and brown sugar.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Pennywise 2011 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pennywise-2011-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2011,Pennywise
13.5,Red,US,"This is a nonvintage wine, with green, stemmy flavors that finish on the bitter side.",Diversion,15,82,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Copper River Estate NV Diversion Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/copper-river-estate-nv-diversion-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,,Copper River Estate
,Red,France,"On the lean side, this wine has an intense black-currant flavor and acidity, producing a wine that tastes mean and is not likely to age.",Tradition,12,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Lisennes 2009 Tradition  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lisennes-2009-tradition-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Lisennes
,Red,France,"The fruit seems overripe, with a juicy character. A core of tannins balances the palate, and a meaty flavor creeps in on the finish.",,16,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Roc Meynard 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-roc-meynard-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Roc Meynard
14.2,Red,Argentina,"This grassy, candied specimen smells and feels scratchy, with green, fiery flavors of cherry and strawberry.",Roble Gran Reserva,23,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Carmine Granata 2007 Roble Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-carmine-granata-2007-roble-gran-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2007,Bodega Carmine Granata
14.6,Red,US,"This Sierra Foothills Syrah from the very promising area of Fair Play. It tastes of stewed raspberry and feels slightly syrupy, possibly due to overripe fruit.",,36,82,California,Sierra Foothills,Fair Play,Cedar Creek 2008 Syrah (Fair Play),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedar-creek-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-fair-play/,Syrah,2008,Cedar Creek
,Red,France,"Dry and tannic initially, the wine opens up to reveal a soft, fruity character. It is still compact, with some bitterness from overextraction.",Tellus Vinea,15,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Vignobles Pueyo 2009 Tellus Vinea  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-pueyo-2009-tellus-vinea-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Vignobles Pueyo
13.9,Red,US,"Thin to the verge of being empty of fruit and flavor, this shows no varietal character whatsoever. Green, leafy, herbal and earthy flavors abound.",,17,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Maryhill
14,White,Argentina,"Teetering aromas of apple, oak and mineral don't hold much sway, while the palate is both chunky and oversized, sizzling with acid. A muddled flavor of white fruit leads to a finish where nothing sticks out.",,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pantago 2010 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pantago-2010-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Pantago
12.5,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this tastes like an apricot, mango and orange juice drink. It's an easy sipper to drink alongside Chinese food.",,10,83,California,California Other,California,Fat Cat 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fat-cat-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Fat Cat
14.3,Red,US,"It's a little bitter and harsh in profile, with some overripeness. But if you can get past that, you'll find a dry, fruity and spicy Zin.",,15,83,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2011 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2011-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2011,Donovan-Parke
13.8,Red,US,"A straightforward Cabernet, with tastes of brick, tar, tobacco and cranberry, this is a blend of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake County fruit.",,20,83,California,North Coast,North Coast,Edge 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edge-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Edge
13.5,Red,Spain,"This boasts a Christmas spice note on top of an earthy, baked berry aroma. It feels grabby, flat and gummy, with syrupy berry flavors along with a load of odd spices. As a whole, this is strangely oaked and doesn't show Garnacha in its best light.",Fagus Selección Especial,21,83,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Coto de Hayas 2009 Fagus Selección Especial Garnacha (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coto-hayas-2009-fagus-seleccion-especial-grenache-garnacha-campo-borja/,Garnacha,2009,Coto de Hayas
13.5,White,US,"A suitable quaffer, this nonvintage bottling could be mistaken for almost any white varietal. Thin flavors of apple and pear fall flat in the mouth.",Diversion,15,83,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Copper River Estate NV Diversion Chardonnay (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/copper-river-estate-nv-diversion-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,,Copper River Estate
13.5,White,Argentina,"This smells stalky and oily, with a peach pit aroma. It feels citrusy, tangy and a touch bitter, with flavors of white grapefruit, white peach and grass. It shows a tangerine note and a sticky feel on the finish.",Maula,17,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Margot 2011 Maula Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-margot-2011-maula-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bodega Margot
7,Sparkling,Spain,"Off-pink in color, this has floral, perfumed aromas that suggest soap or bath gel. It feels like liquid candy on the palate and tastes sugary, like cotton candy.",Opera Prima Pink,8,83,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,J. Garcia Carrion NV Opera Prima Pink Moscato (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-nv-opera-prima-pink-muscat-moscato-vino-tierra-castilla/,Moscato,,J. Garcia Carrion
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Bell pepper and tomato aromas, combined with hot and burnt notes, don't make for a very inviting nose. The palate is acidic, leaving tart plum and cranberry flavors in front of an oaky, citrusy finish. Rough and basic.",,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gran Altura 2007 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gran-altura-2007-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2007,Gran Altura
13,Red,US,"This features cherry, cola and red currant flavors, but they seem thin, allowing the alcohol to shine through. Even though it's a modestly low 13% by volume, the wine feels hot.",,19,83,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Heron 2011 Pinot Noir (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-2011-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey-county/,Pinot Noir,2011,Heron
13.5,White,US,"This tastes sweet, with vanilla, honey and orange jam flavors. It's clean and brisk in acidity. Pair it with everyday fare.",,9,83,California,California Other,California,Kumbaya 2011 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kumbaya-2011-white-other/,White Blend,2011,Kumbaya
,Red,France,"This is all fruit and no structure. The fruit shows a superripe character, which suggests this is a wine for short-term aging.",,20,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Cluzan 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cluzan-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Cluzan
13.2,Red,Argentina,"This opens with a heavy black-cherry aroma that's topped with a hint of leaf and a whiff of plastic. It feels medicinal and tastes like a mix of cherry cough syrup, oak and mint.",,13,83,Mendoza Province,,,Ombu 2010 Pinot Noir,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ombu-2010-pinot-noir-san-rafael/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ombu
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells of raw oak, cinnamon and clove, with its fruit essence entirely in the background. It's creamy, chewy and tannic on the palate, with herbal, oaky, resiny flavors of baking spice and modest raspberry.",Roble,13,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Telteca 2010 Roble Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telteca-2010-roble-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Telteca
14.5,Red,Argentina,"One whiff reveals a roasted peanut aroma that's ultimately leathery and not very fresh. The wine feels tannic and hard, with a short berry flavor and a roasted bitterness that carries the finish.",Paso de Piedra,20,83,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Viña Alicia 2010 Paso de Piedra Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-alicia-2010-paso-piedra-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Alicia
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Rubbery, stalky and dark smelling for Pinot Noir, this is heavy, ripe and thick across the palate as well. Flavors of creamy berries accompany minty, sticky oak.",,20,83,Other,Alto Valle del Río Negro,,Verum 2011 Pinot Noir (Alto Valle del Río Negro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verum-2011-pinot-noir-alto-valle-rio-negro/,Pinot Noir,2011,Verum
,White,France,"This is a yeasty wine, with a definite bread character that covers the perfumed fruit. The acidity hints at a bright, crisp underlay. Unbalanced.",,17,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Domaine des Maréchaux 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-marechaux-2011-other-white-sauvignon-gris-blanc/,Sauvignon Gris,2011,Domaine des Maréchaux
14,White,Argentina,"Light and powdery in scent, this has a distinct note of air freshener. It's fairly creamy on the palate, with lychee and orange flavors that settle into a lime note on the finish.",Reserva,17,83,Other,Cafayate,,Quara 2011 Reserva Torrontés (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quara-2011-reserva-torrontes-cafayate/,Torrontés,2011,Quara
14,Red,Argentina,"This Cabernet-Malbec blend starts out with herbal, piquant aromas, with a twinge of volatility and a funky masa scent. It's pretty good on the palate, which is by far the wine's best point, but the flavors are earthy, nutty and herbal, rather than bright and focused. Tasted twice, this note reflects the better bottle.",Nina,30,83,Other,Aminga Valley,,San Huberto 2009 Nina Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Aminga Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-huberto-2009-nina-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-aminga-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec,2009,San Huberto
13.5,Red,US,"This is a robust, rustic, everyday wine that's dry and fruity. If you're throwing a big party, everybody will happily drink it.",,10,83,California,California Other,California,Immersion 2010 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/immersion-2010-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Immersion
,Red,France,"This warm wine is reminiscent of vintage Port. It is sweet, with dominating nut and superripe fruit flavors. It's soft and gently flabby.",,25,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Beau Rivage 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beau-rivage-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Beau Rivage
12.5,Red,Spain,"Cherry and plum aromas are basic and candied, while the palate on this Prieto Picudo-based wine is perky and acidic. The flavors run dilute and herbal, with cherry pie and tart raspberry notes. Lingering acidity makes the finish both fresh and sharp.",Valdeleña Tinto Roble,20,83,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Bodega Melgarajo 2010 Valdeleña Tinto Roble Prieto Picudo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-melgarajo-2010-valdelena-tinto-roble-spanish-red-prieto-picudo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Prieto Picudo,2010,Bodega Melgarajo
13.5,Red,France,"This lightweight wine is dominated by juicy red fruit. Fresh in character, it has bright acids and soft tannins. Not a wine for aging.",,13,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château des Combes 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-combes-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château des Combes
,White,France,"Soft and somewhat dilute, this wine is attractively crisp but does not show great character. It's a fine apéritif wine, light and gently fruity.",,14,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château de Parenchère 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-parenchere-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Parenchère
,Red,France,"This perfumed wine is tough on the palate. It has a firm, dry core, surrounded by red-currant-driven acidity. The finish is out of balance.",,10,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château le Bergey 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-bergey-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château le Bergey
14,White,Argentina,"Aromas of mealy fruit are offset by scents of air freshener and barrel-derived cinnamon. This feels regular and round, with simple apple and wood-spice flavors. The finish tastes wheaty, with a plump feel.",Altitud,25,83,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Andeluna 2011 Altitud Chardonnay (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2011-altitud-chardonnay-tupungato/,Chardonnay,2011,Andeluna
,Red,France,"Juicy and fruity, this has ripeness without much structure. This is for early drinking.",,15,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Bel 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bel-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Bel
13.2,White,Argentina,"Notes of vanilla, melon and oily bitterness define the nose. The wine feels both creamy and grabby, with pithy, sweet-tasting flavors of melon and peach. A persistent, mild bitterness downgrades the finish.",Estate Bottled,15,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casarena 2011 Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casarena-2011-estate-bottled-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Casarena
13,Red,Italy,"This offers bright cherry and forest berry aromas, with a tangy touch of sourness that would work with cheesy pasta dishes.",,14,83,Southern Italy,Salento,,Miali 2010 Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2010-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2010,Miali
14.8,Red,US,"You'll find solid blackberry, black currant, herb and oak flavors in this Cabernet, but the texture is rough and hot, with weird acidity.",Estate Grown,40,83,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mounts
13.5,White,Argentina,"Oily, nutty aromas fold in hints of field greens and onions. Apple and citrus flavors are adequate, while the wine feels acidic, with little supporting texture. Tangy, basic stuff with a rough edge.",Los Cardos,11,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Doña Paula 2011 Los Cardos Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dona-paula-2011-los-cardos-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Doña Paula
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This is light on the nose, with white fruit and citrus aromas. It feels lean, tangy and wayward, with tart flavors of tangerine and vanilla. Finishes bitter and pithy.",Proyecto Cu4tro Bubbles Brut,17,83,Catalonia,Cava,,Clos Mont-Blanc NV Proyecto Cu4tro Bubbles Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-mont-blanc-nv-proyecto-cu4tro-bubbles-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Clos Mont-Blanc
14.5,Red,US,"This is dry and pretty tannic, and there's some heat from the alcohol, with signs of overripeness by way of raisin and prune notes. It's made in an old style, and though it's not ageable, it does have its charms.",Cask 520,30,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,San Antonio 2008 Cask 520 Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-antonio-2008-cask-520-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,San Antonio
14,Red,US,"Here's a sweet, simple Cabernet, offering black cherry, chocolate and spice flavors. Drink now.",,17,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Shiloh Road 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-road-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Shiloh Road
14,Red,Spain,"This Cabernet-Syrah blend has ripeness issues. It's fairly green and ashy in scent, and on the palate the tannins seem rather hard and underdeveloped. Flavors run toward herb-tinged black fruit and carob, while the finish is scratchy and a bit green in flavor.",,37,83,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Secua 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/secua-2008-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-vino-tierra-castilla/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2008,Secua
14.2,Red,US,"The red fruit flavors are tannic, stemmy and barely ripe, making this a rather charmless Cabernet Franc. A thick streak of vanilla is the only other lasting impression.",,17,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Maryhill
13,White,Spain,"This wine is gold in color, which indicates the heft and softness that follow. The nose is honeyed and sweaty, while the palate feels chunky and flat, with dusty, maderized flavors of papaya, passion fruit and banana. Pudgy- feeling and tropical on the finish.",,10,83,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Emina 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emina-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Emina
13,Red,Spain,"This is sharp on the nose, which indicates an unpromising future. The palate is tight and high in acidity, with sour plum and tart berry flavors. Short on the finish.",,9,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,El Circulo 2011  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-circulo-2011-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2011,El Circulo
13,Red,France,"This is a lightweight wine with fruit that tastes overripe. It has a soft, fruity texture, and its gentle tannins are touched by acidity.",,14,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Chateau le Grand Verdus 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-grand-verdus-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Chateau le Grand Verdus
,Red,France,"This is a dense, wood- and tannin-laden wine. It's hard, with a dry and unyielding structure. In one year, it should be more generous.",,13,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Grands Bois 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grands-bois-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Grands Bois
15.2,Red,US,"Merriment is a Bordeaux-style blend with a simple mix of black cherry and chocolate flavors. It has a flat mouthfeel, with peppery, earthy undertones and some bitterness on the finish.",Claret,20,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2009 Claret Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2009-claret-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Basel Cellars
15,Red,US,"An overripe, high-alcohol wine, this shows bold flavors of raisin, plum, prune, dark chocolate and spice. It almost tastes like Port, although it's dry.",Mayo Family Vineyards Old Vine,35,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Zahtila 2008 Mayo Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zahtila-2008-mayo-family-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Zahtila
14.8,Red,US,"Almost entirely Syrah, this is a completely different wine from the previous vintage of River's Red. Light watermelon and cranberry flavors seem dilute and quickly fade. There's not much going on here.",River's Red,14,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2010 River's Red Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2010-red-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Three Rivers
,Red,Argentina,"Big and smoky on the nose, this is hard to peg as Pinot Noir. The mouth is grabby and leaves the feeling of extract and residue as it progresses to the finish. Flavors include candied berry and baked plum.",,15,84,Other,Neuquén,,Quimay 2011 Pinot Noir (Neuquén),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quimay-2011-pinot-noir-neuquen/,Pinot Noir,2011,Quimay
14.5,Red,US,"At more than four years of age, this Cabernet is as good as it will ever be. It's sharp in acids and a little green, but offers satisfying berry, cherry and oak flavors.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,San Simeon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simeon-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,San Simeon
12.5,Red,Italy,This expression of the indigenous Monica grape opens with flavors of sour fruit and cherry cola. Its easy informality is perfect for cocktail hour.,I Fiori,,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Monica di Sardegna,,Pala 2010 I Fiori  (Monica di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2010-i-fiori-italian-red-monica-monica-sardegna/,Monica,2010,Pala
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Dry and raw on the nose, this Pinot includes hints of tomato and citrus. It feels creamy and oaky, with vanilla-infused flavors of plum and berry.",Saurus Select,19,84,Other,Patagonia,,Familia Schroeder 2010 Saurus Select Pinot Noir (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-schroeder-2010-saurus-select-pinot-noir-patagonia/,Pinot Noir,2010,Familia Schroeder
14,Red,Argentina,"Stalky in scent, this is underwhelming on the nose. It feels adequate and solid, with basic raspberry, strawberry and spice flavors. Scratchy on the finish, with mild red-fruit flavors.",Raleo Estate Bottled,14,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Enrique Foster 2009 Raleo Estate Bottled Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrique-foster-2009-raleo-estate-bottled-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Enrique Foster
,White,France,"This soft, gentle, lightly juicy wine has a red currant flavor. It's perfumed and full on the palate, but it's missing great definition.",Aux Plantes,15,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château de Bel 2011 Aux Plantes  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bel-2011-aux-plantes-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Bel
,White,France,"Clean and fruity, this wine is full of ripe pineapple and pear flavors. It is laced with crisp citrusy acidity, which produces a light, forward, fresh feel.",Grande Tradition,17,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Marac 2011 Grande Tradition  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-marac-2011-grande-tradition-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Marac
14.9,Red,US,"This has some tart, peppery berry flavors that are buried in notes of stem, bark and green tannins.",Pheasant Run,28,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2009 Pheasant Run Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2009-pheasant-run-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Basel Cellars
12,White,France,"Dominated by notes of tropical fruits and apricots rather than herb flavors, this is a soft and round wine. It is full on the palate and is ready to drink now.",,10,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Barton & Guestier 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Barton & Guestier
13.5,Red,US,"While this is thin and reedy, it has a good mouthfeel, with elegantly sculpted tannins and nice dryness. Its flavors veer toward sour cherry candy and herb.",Barney's Heritage Cuvée,29,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hawkstone 2011 Barney's Heritage Cuvée Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawkstone-2011-barneys-heritage-cuvee-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2011,Hawkstone
13.5,Red,Spain,"Rough black-cherry and plum aromas are full and fruity. The palate is choppy, with prickly acidity leading to dry, hollow black-plum flavors. The wine shows color and size, with citrusy acid and astringency.",Secreto Vendimia Seleccionada,,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Mayor 2009 Secreto Vendimia Seleccionada  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-mayor-2009-secreto-vendimia-seleccionada-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Viña Mayor
14.4,Red,US,"Herbal and earthy, this dry and tannic wine shows almost no hint of ripe fruit. It might be best with a burger or skirt steak to absorb the tannins.",,17,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2010,Maryhill
,White,France,"This is a simple, fruity wine that's herbaceous in character. A yeasty edge produces some bitterness.",,13,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château du Cros 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cros-2011-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Château du Cros
14.5,Red,Spain,"Spearmint chewing gum, cassis and raisin aromas are friendly. However, on the palate this wine rings hollow, with little structure and hardly any midpalate. The flavors of candied red fruits are basic, while the finish shows residual raspberry flavor and no complexity.",Clos del Mas,30,84,Catalonia,Priorat,,Pinord 2008 Clos del Mas Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pinord-2008-clos-mas-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Pinord
13.5,Red,US,Whiffs of soft leather and fresh herb set up this dry Cabernet. The scents and flavors of earth and stem are accompanied by a finishing accent of vanilla.,,12,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),14 Hands 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/14-hands-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,14 Hands
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"If this Cava weren't so pickled in smell and taste, it would rate better. As is, it opens with white fruit, vanilla and brine aromas. Flavors of apple and pear maintain a prevalent, pickled edge, while the finish falls off in feel and clarity.",Amor Special Cuvée,15,84,Catalonia,Cava,,Louis Drescher NV Amor Special Cuvée Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-drescher-nv-amor-special-cuvee-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Louis Drescher
13.5,White,Argentina,"Perfumed aromas of lemon verbena and wild flower are reminiscent of air freshener. The palate is a bit heavy, but solid acidity provides necessary cut. Flavors of vanilla and spice are a little funky, while the finish is also oaky.",Reserva,13,84,Other,Argentina,,San Huberto 2010 Reserva Chardonnay (Argentina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-huberto-2010-reserva-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,San Huberto
,Red,France,"There is a minerally texture to this structured, severe wine. It has some weight, but it shows a stalky black-currant flavor and dry tannins. The finishis lean.",,,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Sirius 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sirius-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Sirius
14,Red,US,"Simple and candied, this features cherry Lifesaver and mint flavors. It expresses the basic Merlot profile in a soft, appealing way.",,17,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Shiloh Road 2011 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-road-2011-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2011,Shiloh Road
13,Red,Italy,"Packaged in a fun screwcap bottle, this easy Primitivo opens with bitter almond and cherry flavors, followed by crisp fruit and citrus freshness. It would pair with grilled pork chops.",,10,84,Southern Italy,Salento,,Cortenova 2010 Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortenova-2010-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2010,Cortenova
14.5,Red,US,"A somewhat volatile nose introduces a wine that has a powerfully oaky flavor, perhaps from the 30 months it spent in 50% new American barrels. It seems a bit overdone, and the fruit heads into dry, pruny flavors. It is seemingly already past its prime.",Montreux,30,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Des Voigne Cellars 2008 Montreux Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/voigne-cellars-2008-montreux-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Des Voigne Cellars
13.7,Red,US,"Made from Syrah, Lagrein and Petite Sirah, this is a rustic red. It has lots of rich raspberry, cherry and cola flavors, but feels rough in texture. Drink now with everyday fare.",RED,26,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Deep Sea 2009 RED Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2009-red-central-coast/,Red Blend,2009,Deep Sea
14.1,Red,US,"With sugary, jellied flavors of cherry and berry, along with abundant oak-derived notes of sweet buttered toast and vanilla-cream, this is easy to drink.",,32,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Deep Sea 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Deep Sea
13.8,Red,Argentina,"A cool cherry aroma and a mild, creamy paste note open the nose. The feel is fiery and untamed, while full flavors of cherry and plum seem raw. A cocoa flavor and juicy feel define the finish.",Colección,10,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Los Maza 2010 Colección Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-los-maza-2010-coleccion-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Finca Los Maza
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, this is a hot, heavy, full-bodied wine. It shows berry, cherry, raisin, currant and spice flavors that finish sweet and spicy.",Heritage,30,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,San Antonio 2008 Heritage Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-antonio-2008-heritage-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,San Antonio
14.4,Red,US,"This is a basic Malbec, dark in color, dry and tannic. It has blackberry, currant and leather flavors that lack some intensity.",Lockwood Oaks Vineyard,18,84,California,Central Coast,San Antonio Valley,Swirl 2010 Lockwood Oaks Vineyard Malbec (San Antonio Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swirl-2010-lockwood-oaks-vineyard-malbec-central-coast-san-antonio-valley/,Malbec,2010,Swirl
12.6,White,Argentina,"This smells bland but clean, with a hint of citrus. It feels spritzy but simple, with papaya, green melon and mild citrus flavors. Good in a very basic way, but drink now before it fades.",Malma Finca la Papay,11,84,Other,Patagonia,,Bodega NQN 2010 Malma Finca la Papay Sauvignon Blanc (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-nqn-2010-malma-finca-papay-sauvignon-blanc-patagonia/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Bodega NQN
12,White,France,"This is a soft, rather unfocused, open-textured wine that shows apple and citrus flavors. It's ready to drink now.",,13,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Briot 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-briot-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Briot
13,White,Spain,"Pungent on the nose, this offers blasts of nettle, sweat, mineral and stone along with citrus. It feels fresh and forward, but the flavors of white fruit, jalapeño and bitter pith don't impress. Holds onto its bitterness on the finish.",,22,84,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Blanco Nieva 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blanco-nieva-2011-sauvignon-blanc-rueda/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Blanco Nieva
,Red,France,"An herbal wine, with a light in texture, this Bordeaux has smoke and tobacco aromas that make it bright and ready to drink. Screwcap.",,,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Gabaron 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gabaron-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Gabaron
13,Red,France,"Lean, soft and soapy in character, this has a dry core and soft tannins, with a lightweight red-berry note. Not for aging.",Cuvée Legta,50,84,Bordeaux,Lalande de Pomerol,,Château Vieux Ferrand 2011 Cuvée Legta  (Lalande de Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vieux-ferrand-2011-cuvee-legta-red-lalande-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Vieux Ferrand
,White,France,This light and fruity effort has some crisp acidity and simple apple and pear flavors. Drink now.,,10,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Thieuley 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thieuley-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Thieuley
14,White,Spain,"White fruit and flower aromas are friendly and simple. The palate feels soft and syrupy, and thus it's not surprising that the wine's flavors of sweet apple and pear taste honeyed and candied. Creamy on the finish, lacking the zest and cut that Verdejo should have.",Lunares Old Vines,10,84,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Lo Nuevo 2011 Lunares Old Vines Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lo-nuevo-2011-lunares-old-vines-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Lo Nuevo
13.5,White,Spain,"This small-production (200 cases), barrel-aged Xarel-lo is well made but fails to strike a chord. It's yellow in color, with oily aromas of petrol, orange peel and wood resin. It feels sticky despite its supporting acids, and it tastes primarily of wood and white pepper, with a lasting bitterness.",Clot de Roure,30,84,Catalonia,Penedès,,Marqués de Gelida 2010 Clot de Roure Xarel-lo (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-gelida-2010-clot-roure-spanish-white-xarel-lo-penedes/,Xarel-lo,2010,Marqués de Gelida
13,White,Spain,"This smells stalky and past its prime, but it's not stinky or maderized. The palate is fleshy in feel and oily in sensation, with bitter citrus flavors and pithy notes. Neither vital nor fresh on the finish.",,18,84,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Don Olegario 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/don-olegario-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Don Olegario
13.5,Red,France,"This is a toasty, black-currant-fruited wine. Its structural tannins give a dry character. A touch of green herb and a hard edge of toast indicate that the wine needs another year to soften.",Mouton Cadet,10,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Baron Philippe de Rothschild 2010 Mouton Cadet  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-philippe-rothschild-2010-mouton-cadet-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Baron Philippe de Rothschild
14.1,White,US,"This tastes honey-sweet, with apricot, lime and vanilla flavors, brightened by crisp acidity. The blend is Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Viognier.",Showtime,14,84,California,California Other,California,Bowtie 2010 Showtime White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bowtie-2010-showtime-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Bowtie
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is mildly herbal and dilute on the nose, but not unappealing. It feels medium in body, with a timid structure and simple red-berry flavors that taste slightly sweet. Fresh and mild as a whole.",Finca Constancia,10,84,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Altozano 2010 Finca Constancia Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altozano-2010-finca-constancia-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Altozano
,Red,France,"Young and fruity, this wine can be enjoyed now for its fruitiness or aged over 2–3 years. The attractive black-currant flavor is pleasant now.",,,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Augey 2011  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/augey-2011-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Augey
12,White,Spain,"This blend of 60% Xarel-lo and 40% Chardonnay deals notes of petrol, yeast and powdered sugar on the bouquet. It's acidic and citric in feel, with lime, tart apple and other green-leaning flavors. Feels watery and tangy on the finish.",Petit Albet Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay-Xarel-lo,12,84,Catalonia,Penedès,,Albet I Noya 2011 Petit Albet Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay-Xarel-lo White (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albet-i-noya-2011-petit-made-with-organic-grapes-chardonnay-xarel-lo-white-penedes/,White Blend,2011,Albet I Noya
12.5,White,France,"A very herbaceous character makes this wine seem rather thin. It's soft and lightweight, and the lemon zest character is mildly attractive. Ready to drink.",,20,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château de Virecourt 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-virecourt-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Virecourt
,Red,France,"Dark and structured, dense and tannic this has considerable structure, but it's unlikely to age.",,,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Bel Air Moulard 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bel-air-moulard-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bel Air Moulard
14,Red,Spain,"Raisiny and jammy on the bouquet, this wine becomes vital in the mouth, with fresh acidity supporting the raspberry and red plum flavors. The raisiny resurfaces on the finish, with acidic bite.",Crianza,14,84,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Campos de Luz 2008 Crianza Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campos-luz-2008-crianza-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2008,Campos de Luz
12.5,Red,Italy,"Very informal and light, this shows fresh fruit aromas that are backed by notes of green grass and dried herb. It feels sharp and lean on the close.",Pizzo del Vento,12,84,Southern Italy,Salento,,Miali 2009 Pizzo del Vento Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miali-2009-pizzo-vento-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2009,Miali
14.5,Red,US,"This feels rough on the palate, with sandpaper-like tannins and briary flavors of sour cherry candy and white pepper, plus vanilla and toast notes from the oak barrels. The texture is the main culprit.",Assembly,35,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2009 Assembly Red (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2009-assembly-red-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Mounts
14.5,Red,Spain,"This has a jumpy and piquant bouquet, with notes of plum and raspberry. It feels pinched and narrow but lively, with mild berry, cherry and leather flavors. Holds onto that leathery characteristic on what amounts to a slightly bitter tasting finish.",Tinto Joven,10,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2011 Tinto Joven  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2011-tinto-joven-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2011,Pradorey
14,Red,France,"A textured wine, this has ripe fruit that still shows a green, herbal character. It has weight and a ripe black-currant flavor, plus juicy acidity and soft tannins. Ready to drink.",Maison Magrez,10,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Bernard Magrez 2010 Maison Magrez  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2010-maison-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Bernard Magrez
14.5,Red,US,"This is a decent wine to serve with barbecued fare like hamburger, chicken and sausage. It's dry, tart and tannic, with notes of sweet-and-sour cherry-flavored Lifesaver and blackberry candy.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,San Simeon 2008 Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simeon-2008-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2008,San Simeon
13,White,Argentina,"Light, uncommitted aromas of pear and lemon lead to a modest palate that offers fleshy melon and pear flavors. Everything about this wine is mild, including the finish, which offers little besides vanilla and cream flavors.",,9,84,Other,Argentina,,San Huberto 2011 Chardonnay (Argentina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-huberto-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,San Huberto
15.8,Red,US,"High alcohol makes this wine seem hot. It's also very dry, and rich, oily foods will coax out its sweet berry essence.",Rowe Vineyard,45,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,St. Francis 2010 Rowe Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2010-rowe-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,St. Francis
14.5,Red,US,"There is very little to distinguish any of the 2010 Maryhill Cabernets from each other. This shows a dash of cassis, with a big streak of vanilla and just a hint of orange peel.",Proprietor's Reserve,25,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Maryhill
13.5,Red,US,"Tart to the point of being flat-out sour, this might appeal to lovers of rhubarb pie. Rhubarb and sour plum flavors are matched with sharp acidity. The fruit seems underripe.",Northridge Vineyard,28,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Maryhill 2010 Northridge Vineyard Primitivo (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-northridge-vineyard-zinfandel-primitivo-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Primitivo,2010,Maryhill
7,Sparkling,Spain,"Lychee, honeydew and cotton candy aromas precede the easy, not-too-serious- palate, which offers candied citrus, melon, pineapple and powdered sugar flavors. Clean on the finish and crafted for those who like sweet-tasting, simple wines.",Opera Prima Sparkling,8,84,Spain Other,Spain,,J. Garcia Carrion NV Opera Prima Sparkling Moscato (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-nv-opera-prima-sparkling-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,,J. Garcia Carrion
,Red,France,"This exhibits stalky fruit, with some weight behind it. A black currant flavor dominates, with a ripe, jammy feel. For short-term aging.",,13,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Les Hauts de Lagarde 2011  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hauts-lagarde-2011-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Les Hauts de Lagarde
13,White,US,"Off-dry in honey, orange and peach flavors, but balanced by crisp acidity, this is a pleasant, everyday sipper.",,14,84,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Heron 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Heron
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells wild, with a jumpy cherry aroma. The palate is huge and tannic in the mouth, and it's blasting with minty oak, marshmallow and black fruit flavors.",Reserva,13,84,Other,Argentina,,San Huberto 2010 Reserva Malbec (Argentina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-huberto-2010-reserva-malbec-other/,Malbec,2010,San Huberto
13,Red,Spain,"Hard berry and plum aromas turn minty and grassy with airing. It feels tough and tannic, but fresh, with mild herb-tinged flavors of red berry and red plum. Finishes lively but rough, with a mint note and grabby tannins.",Spanish Demon,10,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Vallobera 2011 Spanish Demon  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vallobera-2011-spanish-demon-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2011,Vallobera
13.5,White,US,"Standard and proper, this is made in the popular style. It tastes sweet, with buttercream, buttered popcorn, pineapple and peach flavors, followed by a smoky, oaky tone and good balancing acidity.",,15,84,California,California Other,California,Main & Geary 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-geary-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Main & Geary
14.5,Red,US,"This is an everyday Cabernet, dry, tannic and somewhat green, with tobacco and cherry flavors. It lacks generosity, which no amount of decanting or aging will help.",,29,84,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Roth 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roth-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Roth
14,Red,US,"This is underwhelming, given its old-vine status and excellent vineyard source. The nose has a sweaty quality, which carries over onto the palate. Flavors suggest that the fruit was well ripened and in good shape, but something may have gone a bit awry in the barrel room. Two bottles tasted with the same results.",Upland Vineyards,30,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Robert Ramsay 2009 Upland Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-ramsay-2009-upland-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Robert Ramsay
13,White,Argentina,"Tropical in scent, almost to the point of air freshener, this also has an oily, bitter hint to the bouquet. It feels choppy and citric, with a nuttiness to the core of tangerine, lemon and melon flavors. Good but fading.",Verano,13,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Solsticio 2011 Verano Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solsticio-2011-verano-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Solsticio
13,Rose,Spain,"This wine looks clear, with aromas of chewing gum, watermelon and cherry. The palate is regular and nebulous in feel, while flavors of melon and peach are slightly oxidized and pithy. A blend of 50% Tempranillo with 30% Garnacha and 20% Viura.",,12,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Sierra Cantabria 2011 Rosé (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-cantabria-2011-rose-rioja/,Rosé,2011,Sierra Cantabria
14.5,White,US,"Very rich, but a little heavy, this features orange, pineapple and mango flavors that are reminiscent of a juice drink. The sweet-tasting finish gives it a candied edge.",,20,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Treana 2010 Marsanne-Viognier (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/treana-2010-rhone-style-white-blend-marsanne-viognier-central-coast/,Marsanne-Viognier,2010,Treana
13.5,Red,US,"Newman ventures beyond producing spaghetti sauce and salad dressing with this berry-scented Cabernet. It's dry, tannic and good for everyday consumption.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Newman's Own 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newmans-own-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Newman's Own
,Red,France,"This dry, darkly tannic wine is all about structure and firmness. It has weight, but the fruit is submerged under the wood and the solid tannins.",,18,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Maréchaux 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-marechaux-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Maréchaux
12.5,Rose,France,"Bright and fresh, with a red fruit flavor and a touch of caramel, this is dry, fragrant and very fruity, leaving a fine swathe of acidity on the finish.",,13,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Rosé,,Château Beauregard-Ducourt 2011 Red (Bordeaux Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beauregard-ducourt-2011-red-rose/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Beauregard-Ducourt
,Red,France,"This attractive, fruity wine has soft tannins and a texture that is dominated by spice and fruit notes and acidity. It has a juicy red-cherry finish.",,13,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Garrineau 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-garrineau-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Garrineau
,Red,France,"With new wood aromas, this is a toast-dominated wine. The burnt character dominates fruit, leaving a bitter taste. It's likely to remain oaky and dry.",,19,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Vergnes Beaulieu 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vergnes-beaulieu-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Vergnes Beaulieu
15,Red,France,"No Bordeaux should clock in at 15% alcohol, and this wine shows its power in extracted tannins and licorice flavor. Its acidity helps to mitigate the heat, but the flavor of black plum juice is heavier than the structure.",,18,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Sainte Barbe 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-barbe-2010-bordeaux-superieur-163882/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Sainte Barbe
,Red,France,"In this toasty wine, the wood smothers the fruit and adds a burnt character. It feels austere, not one to easily reveal its treasures.",,16,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Pasquet 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pasquet-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Pasquet
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells of rubber, plastic, creamy milk chocolate and berry. The wine has good body, but the oak element has a greasy, buttery taste. Core flavors of herbal plum and berry end with a leathery finish.",La Pilar Reserva,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Xavier Flouret 2010 La Pilar Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xavier-flouret-2010-pilar-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Xavier Flouret
14.5,Red,US,"Classic warm-climate Petite Sirah, this is inky-black, with bone-dry, hard tannins, yet it shows some softness. It bears blackberry, dark chocolate, black pepper and cured meat flavors. A little rustic and one-dimensional, but fine for barbecue.",,25,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,San Simeon 2008 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simeon-2008-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2008,San Simeon
14.7,Red,US,"This opens with bright, spicy, front-loaded fruit flavors, but those notes quickly fade, allowing the green tannins and chalky astringency to dominate.",,29,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2009 Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2009-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-wa/,Petit Verdot,2009,Three Rivers
13.7,White,US,"Quite soft and open, this easy-drinking Chardonnay tastes like vanilla cookie and lemon custard. It's easy to like, though it feels more like a snack than a wine to drink with dinner.",,11,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Thorny Rose 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorny-rose-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Thorny Rose
12.5,White,Spain,"The nose on this Albariño deals tropical fruit and vanilla scents. It feels citrusy, with modest flavors of papaya, peach and white melon. After showing moderate vitality on the palate, the finish softens up and slips into the netherworld. Seems as though it's beginning to fade.",Torre la Moreira,18,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Marqués de Vizhoja 2011 Torre la Moreira Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-vizhoja-2011-torre-moreira-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Marqués de Vizhoja
14.5,Red,US,"This simple Cabernet Sauvignon is lightly fruity and forward, with berry flavors that seem to fade on the midpalate. It resolves in a wash of drying, herbal tannins.",Proprietor's Reserve,30,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Maryhill
14.9,Red,US,"Light raspberry, sweet cracker and barrel flavors are all present. It's a Cabernet with more charm than muscle.",Clifton Hills Vineyard,36,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Maryhill 2010 Clifton Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-clifton-hills-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Maryhill
11.1,Red,US,"While this Zin is pretty standard fare, it features plenty of ripe, upfront raspberry and cherry notes, with the spiciness that makes Zinfandel so savory. The apparent sweetness is nicely balanced by acidity.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,One Hope 2011 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2011-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2011,One Hope
13.5,White,US,"This has strong, pyrazine-like aromas that strike some people as skunky, but if you like that New Zealand-style scent, it's for you. It's dry and crisp, with citrus and vanilla flavors.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,One Hope 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,One Hope
13.5,White,US,"This offers flavors of lemon, lime and vanilla, with clean, refreshing acidity. It's a zesty wine, and it could make for an alternative sipper to basic Chardonnay.",,13,85,California,California Other,California,Main & Geary 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-geary-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Main & Geary
,White,France,"Here's a soft, round wine with a caramel character. It feels heavy, expressing hints of apricot and mango. Screwcap.",,12,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Recougne 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-recougne-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Recougne
12.5,White,France,"This is definitely herbaceous, with gooseberry and citrus flavors and a crisp, cool feel. It dances lightly on the palate with vibrant acidity.",Sauvignon de Seguin,10,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château de Seguin 2011 Sauvignon de Seguin  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-seguin-2011-sauvignon-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Château de Seguin
13.5,Red,US,"This isn't particularly Merlot-like. But it is a likeable, easy-drinking wine, with lots of savory spices and layers of cola, cherry and tobacco notes. A juicy burger will be the perfect pairing.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,One Hope 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,One Hope
13.5,Red,US,"A stunning 580,000 cases were made of this blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet and Mourvèdre. It's fruity and fresh, but lacks muscle, with light, California-style flavors of strawberry and raspberry, finishing with an herbal edge.",Hot To Trot,10,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),14 Hands 2010 Hot To Trot Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/14-hands-2010-hot-to-trot-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,14 Hands
14,White,Argentina,"An apple aroma comes with a tinge of mild oak, turning fleshy and less fresh with airing. The palate includes flavors of melon, apple and green herb, while the finish is pithy and citrusy, revealing a touch of green onion.",1300,15,85,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Andeluna 2011 1300 Chardonnay (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2011-1300-chardonnay-uco-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Andeluna
13.5,Red,Spain,"The opening aromas of reedy berries are gritty and crusty, while the palate is lively but feels snappy and raw. Flavors of cherry and plum are light, while the finish is straightforward, with a citrusy kick. Not as full and generous as past vintages.",,17,85,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Luna Beberide 2010 Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luna-beberide-2010-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2010,Luna Beberide
12.5,White,Italy,"Informal and light, this fresh wine made from the Verdeca grape opens with easy aromas of citrus, honey and peach. It shows a bitter almond flavor in the mouth.",Ampelo,15,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Luccarelli 2011 Ampelo Verdeca (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luccarelli-2011-ampelo-italian-white-verdeca-puglia/,Verdeca,2011,Luccarelli
14.1,White,US,"This is straightforward and easy, with sweet Meyer lemon, grass, honey and vanilla flavors. Oak-free, it tastes like it might have a little residual sugar.",,16,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Lola Kay 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lola-kay-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Lola Kay
15,Red,Italy,This pure expression of Primitivo is partially aged in oak for added extra structure and concentration. The bouquet here is characterized by jammy strawberry and bitter almond notes.,Òtre,18,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Teanum 2009 Òtre Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teanum-2009-otre-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2009,Teanum
13,Red,Italy,"Here's an easy, racy and fun bottle of red wine to pack away in a picnic basket or to enjoy with friends at an outdoor barbecue. This is Sangiovese from southern Italy, showing ripe notes of cherry and raspberry, backed by a touch of sweet almond.",,10,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Rapido Red 2011 Sangiovese (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rapido-red-2011-sangiovese-puglia/,Sangiovese,2011,Rapido Red
13,Rose,Italy,"There are sweet-tasting notes of wild berry and raspberry at the front of this wine, followed by fresh touches of white flower and lemon blossom. Those feminine aromas are enhanced by an impression of soft sweetness.",Pipoli,12,85,Southern Italy,Basilicata,,Vigneti del Vulture 2011 Pipoli Rosato (Basilicata),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-vulture-2011-pipoli-rose-rosato-basilicata/,Rosato,2011,Vigneti del Vulture
12.5,White,Spain,"Flowery and easygoing on the bouquet, this is taught, lemony and wiry on the palate. Flavors of gooseberry, lime and apple feature cleansing acids and a persistent, citrusy tang. A blend of 80% Xarel-lo and 20% Riesling.",Massís del Garraf,16,85,Catalonia,Penedès,,Terraprima 2011 Massís del Garraf White (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terraprima-2011-massis-garraf-white-penedes/,White Blend,2011,Terraprima
13.5,Red,Italy,"A certified organic wine, this offers easy berry aromas of cherry and raspberry that would pair with informal foods like pizza. The mouthfeel is lean and bright.",Primi Soli,,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Cielo e Terra 2011 Primi Soli Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-e-terra-2011-primi-soli-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2011,Cielo e Terra
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This appears light and rusty in the glass, with a distant aroma of floral cherry and not much more. It feels sheer and fresh, with fiery red-fruit flavors of cranberry and plum. Fades away with acidity and a juicy strawberry note.",Grand Reserve,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cruz Alta 2010 Grand Reserve Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cruz-alta-2010-grand-reserve-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cruz Alta
,Red,France,"Big and fruity, this shows its red fruits immediately. It is perfumed, juicy and fragrant, and the tannins offer structure, though the fruit trumps it somewhat. It's likely to develop quickly over the next year.",,24,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Cru Monplaisir 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cru-monplaisir-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Cru Monplaisir
14.9,Red,US,"A blend of roughly equal parts Mourvèdre and Syrah, this does not offer much in the way of fruit; there's an emptiness to the midpalate. It's a difficult wine to get a handle on, even after breathing time. Perhaps more bottle age will open it up.",Virga Red,28,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Convergence Zone 2010 Virga Red Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convergence-zone-2010-virga-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Convergence Zone
,White,France,"In this lightly fruity wine, apples and citrus flavors come with a bright, crisp character. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Eclat,10,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Despagne 2011 Eclat  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/despagne-2011-eclat-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Despagne
14.8,Red,US,"Thick and aromatically muted, this is a Cabernet Sauvignon that's walled with big tannins and is heavily laden with coconut and nut flavors.",,39,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Mia Nipote Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mia-nipote-winery-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mia Nipote Winery
,Red,France,"The headquarters of Bordeaux négociant Barton & Guestier has produced a soft, ready-to-drink wine. It's attractive, ripe and rich, and it's full of juicy blackberry fruit. Drink now.",,25,85,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Magnol 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-magnol-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Magnol
12.5,White,France,"This herbaceous wine has a steely edge to its citrus and apple flavors. Exuberant and fragrant, this has a crisp texture that jumps out of the glass.",,14,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Chateau le Grand Verdus 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-grand-verdus-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Chateau le Grand Verdus
,Red,France,"This very ripe wine is structured with considerable new-wood flavors. It's hard, tannic and extracted, missing a sense of fruitiness.",Magrez Fombrauge,150,85,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Fombrauge 2009 Magrez Fombrauge  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fombrauge-2009-magrez-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Fombrauge
14.8,Red,Argentina,"This is an easy type of wine made from Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It opens with simple, familiar aromas of jammy berry and milk chocolate, followed by a creamy-textured palate, with thickness and oaky flavors of hickory, raspberry jam and vanilla. Beyond that, it doesn't offer much complexity or nuance.",Esencia,12,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casarena 2011 Esencia Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casarena-2011-esencia-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2011,Casarena
13,White,Italy,Here's a fresh and bright Vermentino that drinks easily and shows subdued aromas of peach and honey. The mouthfeel is informal and light.,Dolia,14,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Cantine di Dolianova 2011 Dolia  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-dolianova-2011-dolia-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2011,Cantine di Dolianova
14.6,Red,US,"Dried out and tannic, this five-grape Bordeaux-style blend tastes more of vanilla and coffee than of fruit, and the finish turns bitter. Drink up.",Solea Red,30,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Des Voigne Cellars 2007 Solea Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/voigne-cellars-2007-solea-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Des Voigne Cellars
15.5,Red,US,"This is full of sweet-tasting blackberry, raspberry and vanilla flavors, with a backbeat of dusty tannins. It's medium bodied with decent structure, and the finish features with notes of smoke and tar.",,18,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Chacewater 2010 Zinfandel (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chacewater-2010-zinfandel-sierra-foothills/,Zinfandel,2010,Chacewater
,Red,France,"Dominated by new wood aromas, this is an oaky wine that is all structure. It is very dry, with chocolate and burnt toast flavors providing a hard finish.",Virginie de Valandraud,,85,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Valandraud 2008 Virginie de Valandraud  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-valandraud-2008-virginie-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Valandraud
12.5,White,France,"Once you get past the sulfur aroma, this wine shows some richness, offering a melon note that's cut through with lemony acidity. It's now ready to drink.",,13,85,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Toumilon 2009  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-toumilon-2009-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Toumilon
13,Red,Spain,"The nose deals rhubarb and green bean notes, and the palate is mildly astringent. The flavor profile offers a mix of sweet berry flavors like blueberry, and then mint and green herb notes surface. Licorice and heat can be found on the finish.",Reserva Tempranillo Graciano,23,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Ontañón 2004 Reserva Tempranillo Graciano  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ontanon-2004-reserva-tempranillo-graciano-red-rioja/,Red Blend,2004,Bodegas Ontañón
13,White,US,"This has lots of ripe orange, lime, apricot and tropical fruit flavors, as well as hints of buttered toast and vanilla from oak aging. It's made in the simple but appealing popular style.",,13,85,California,California Other,California,Heron 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Heron
13,White,US,"Apple, pear and melon flavors taste like they're soaked in rose water. It's an all-purpose, rather nondescript effort, with just the slightest hint of toast on the finish.",,12,85,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,14 Hands 2011 Chardonnay (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/14-hands-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,14 Hands
13.5,Red,Spain,"Grapey and citrusy on the nose, this has an herbal twinge. It feels bouncy and simple, with juicy boysenberry and blueberry flavors that set up a grapey, standard-feeling finish. Fresh, juicy and best for simple sipping.",Tinto,9,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Vilano 2011 Tinto  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-vilano-2011-tinto-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2011,Viña Vilano
15,Red,US,"This shows plenty of grip as soon as it hits the tongue, with chewy tannins surrounding flavors of tobacco, earth and herb. The fruit is reminiscent of light plum, but it's the earthy, stemmy flavors that dominate, lending bitterness to the finish.",Pheasant Run Vineyard Estate,32,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2009 Pheasant Run Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2009-pheasant-run-vineyard-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Basel Cellars
,White,France,"A crisp, bright and fruity wine, this has a perfumed character that highlights the edgy fruit texture and attractive acidity. Ready to drink now.",,15,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château de la Vieille Tour 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vieille-tour-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de la Vieille Tour
,Red,France,"Soft and ripe, this wine is all fruit and sweet acidity. There is a light yet generous mouthfeel, with its tannins following its open fruitiness.",,15,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Brague 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brague-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Brague
,Red,France,"On the lean side, this is a tense, severe wine that offers few flavors at this stage. It's hard, and the wood and tannins dominate the fruit. It's always likely to be firm, although an attractive smokiness will become pleasant in 2–3 years.",,16,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Cinc-Hilhs 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cinc-hilhs-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Cinc-Hilhs
14.5,Red,US,"There is an unusual sensation of spritz in the mouth, though no hint of any CO2 can be seen in the glass. This is bone dry, stemmy and earthy, with the most prominent flavor.",Proprietor's Reserve,25,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-proprietors-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Maryhill
13.8,Red,US,"Aromas of peppery spice and herb lead into a wine that quickly thins out. It simply flatlines, with a dry, herbal finish.",Alder Ridge Vineyard,36,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Maryhill 2010 Alder Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-alder-ridge-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Maryhill
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is big, ripe and fruity, with noticeable black- and red-cherry notes. It has balanced tannins and, though relatively dry in character, is likely to develop quickly.",Vintage,,88,Port,,,Rozes 2010 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rozes-2010-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2010,Rozes
,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This has dominating dark tannins, laying over sweet, perfumed fruit. It is ripe and full bodied, likely to develop over the next few years. It's not yet showing its delicious side, so it does need aging.",Vintage,,88,Port,,,Quinta do Estanho 2010 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-estanho-2010-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2010,Quinta do Estanho
14,Red,US,"The Flash Point is a new name for the familiar Trio Reserve, which uses grapes that are sourced entirely from the Boushey Vineyard. Here the toasty oak barrel flavors dominate, while the fruit tends toward a light strawberry flavor, with more mocha than grape flavor.",Flash Point Reserve,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Trio Vintners 2010 Flash Point Reserve Sangiovese (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trio-vintners-2010-flash-point-reserve-sangiovese-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sangiovese,2010,Trio Vintners
13.9,Red,US,"This is sweet-tasting, with ripe fruit that combines with a toasty oak note, producing a rich, opulent bottling. It's dramatic and appealing, if a little direct in its charms. Drink now–2015.",Vista Montone Vineyard Daybreak Block,50,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Trinchero 2009 Vista Montone Vineyard Daybreak Block Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trinchero-2009-vista-montone-vineyard-daybreak-block-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Trinchero
14,Red,Spain,"This Tempranillo plays outside its price league, with spicy, compact aromas of prune and char. The mouthfeel is full and ripe, while flavors of blackberry, baking spice and pepper set up a generous, solid finish.",Manon Roble,8,88,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Mano A Mano 2010 Manon Roble Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mano-a-mano-2010-manon-roble-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Mano A Mano
14.6,Red,US,"One's first impression is of a minty wine, with a cranberry flavor and plenty of acidity. Spicy and tart, it seems a little stiff. But retasted a full day later, the wine had retained its structure, adding some depth to the fruit and pretty baking spice to the finish.",Stillwater Creek Vineyard,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Novelty Hill 2009 Stillwater Creek Vineyard Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novelty-hill-2009-stillwater-creek-vineyard-grenache-columbia-valley-wa/,Grenache,2009,Novelty Hill
15,Red,Argentina,"Cadus starts with big aromas of berry, cola and cool earth, but it drops off on the palate. By the time it finishes, the wine has lost steam and seems a little flat. Along the way, it's plump and easy, with mossy, earthy flavors of herbs and black fruits. Could be fresher.",Cadus Single Vineyard,52,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Nieto Senetiner 2008 Cadus Single Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nieto-senetiner-2008-cadus-single-vineyard-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Nieto Senetiner
14.8,Red,US,"A two-vintage blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, the Deep River Red has a roasted character that's dark and flavorful, with notes of cassis, coffee and cacao. It's full bodied and dense, with notes of graphite and pepper.",Deep River Red,29,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Flying Trout 2009 Deep River Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flying-trout-2009-2010-deep-river-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Flying Trout
13.5,Red,Italy,"Rubrato is a midlevel Aglianico that offers an easy, approachable interpretation of one of Italy's most powerful grape varieties. This shows pretty accents of spice and dark fruit.",Rubrato,19,88,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2011 Rubrato Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2011-rubrato-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2011,Feudi di San Gregorio
,White,France,"This full-bodied wine is richly endowed with flavors of red currants and green plums, with an orange-zest-like texture. It's all fruit, with a zingy feel. This would make for a great bright apéritif or food pairing wine.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Roquefort 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-roquefort-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Roquefort
13.5,Red,France,"Lean and rather austere, this is a classically severe wine. Its tannins dominate, which indicates that it needs to age, and only slowly do the tight black-currant flavor and acidity show. This is a wine from the old school, needing several years to mature.",,,88,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Reynats 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-reynats-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Reynats
,Red,France,"Prestige here seems to mean “pile on the wood,” because this is an oak-laden wine. It's heavy on the toast note, making it taste almost burnt. The tannins are still bitter, and they need time to soften. However, the fruit is there, with the promise of becoming dense.",Cuvée Prestige,,88,Bordeaux,Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château de Lestiac 2010 Cuvée Prestige  (Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lestiac-2010-cuvee-prestige-red-cadillac-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Lestiac
12,White,France,"This is a youthful, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc, with gooseberry and herb notes. The texture is still young and tight, and it needs a few more months to open generously, yet it's already showing an attractive, refreshing fruitiness.",,13,88,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Château Beauregard-Ducourt 2011  Entre-Deux-Mers,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beauregard-ducourt-2011-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Beauregard-Ducourt
12.5,White,France,"This rich, ripe and fruity wine features white fruits, a soft texture and balanced acidity. With the rounded texture, it feels warm, though the Sauvignon Blanc also provides the essential herbaceous edge. Age for a few months.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Château les Arromans 2011  Entre-Deux-Mers,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-arromans-2011-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château les Arromans
,Red,France,"This is a round wine, with ripe tannins and a sweet-tasting blackberry flavor. It shows a definite sense of power, and the freshness of the year is also apparent. Big and chunky, this finishes with a crisp black-currant note.",,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Lassègue 2008  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lassegue-2008-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Lassègue
,Red,France,"This smooth, rich wine brings a delicious red-fruit flavor right to the fore, piling on the structure of sweet tannins. There is a smoky character and fragrant acidity. It will be ready to drink in six months.",Grande Réserve,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Haut Mondain 2010 Grande Réserve  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-mondain-2010-grande-reserve-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Haut Mondain
13.5,Red,Italy,"From one of the best producers in the little-traveled region of Molise on Italy's Adriatic flank, this wine shows the far reaches of the Aglianico grape in southern Italy. This expression shows bright fruit tones of blackberry and cherry, backed by velvety tannins.",Contado Riserva,17,88,Southern Italy,Molise,,Di Majo Norante 2010 Contado Riserva Aglianico (Molise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/majo-norante-2010-contado-riserva-italian-red-aglianico-molise/,Aglianico,2010,Di Majo Norante
13.5,White,France,"Winemaker Jacques Grange produces relatively small quantities of this blend of 70% Grenache and 10% each of Bourboulenc, Clairette and Viognier. It's moderately weighty, but also refreshing, with bright notes of pineapple, star anise and balsam fir. Drink it over the next six months.",Saint-Esprit,12,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Delas Frères 2010 Saint-Esprit White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delas-freres-2010-saint-esprit-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Delas Frères
13,Red,France,"This is a light, fresh and fruity wine, with an attractive red-berry flavor, plus acidity and a soft structure.",Petit Toumilon,24,84,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Toumilon 2009 Petit Toumilon  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-toumilon-2009-petit-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Toumilon
13.8,White,US,"Off-dry to sweetish, this has honey, orange, apricot, lime and vanilla flavors. It shows Sauvignon's clean, brisk acidity, but that taste of sweetness limits its appeal.",,17,84,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Roth 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roth-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Roth
16.1,Red,US,"This tastes almost like a fortified wine, with strong alcohol heat boosting very dry wild-blackberry, pepper and prune flavors.",Amann Vineyard Old Vines,45,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,St. Francis 2010 Amann Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2010-amann-vineyard-old-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,St. Francis
14.9,Red,US,"This is a simple Lodi Zinfandel made using fruit from old vines. It tastes of juicy, brambly blackberry.",Old Vine,18,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Bargetto 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bargetto-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Bargetto
13.5,Red,France,"In this hard-edged wine, structure precludes the fruit from surfacing. There is a black currant element, but the tannins are likely to always dominate this firm, austere selection.",,13,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Beauregard-Ducourt 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beauregard-ducourt-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Beauregard-Ducourt
13,Red,France,"This wine veers between firm tannins from old wood and red fruit acidity, without finding balance. It's very dry, with a hard edge.",,15,83,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Toumilon 2009  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-toumilon-2009-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Toumilon
14.8,Red,US,"Hot in alcohol and seemingly sweet in black currant and chocolate flavors, this is big and powerful, but rustic. Drink it with a cheeseburger.",Estate Grown,30,83,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mounts 2009 Estate Grown Malbec (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mounts-2009-estate-grown-malbec-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Malbec,2009,Mounts
,Red,France,"Fruity and without structure, this wine is soft and feels rather dilute. The red fruits dominate and will age quickly. Screwcap.",,14,82,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château la Freynelle 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-freynelle-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Freynelle
14.7,Red,US,"Massive in chocolate, blackberry, blueberry and cherry jam intensity, this is a brilliant wine. It's so delicious that you'll want to drink the whole bottle. The inclusion of Cabernet Franc in the blend may be partly responsible for its accessibility. It's wonderful to drink now, despite having fine, firm tannins. Give it some decanting, and then watch as it changes in the glass with every sip.",Estate Grown,75,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Signorello 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/signorello-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Signorello
14.6,Red,US,"This is one of the best Alexander Valley Cabs of the vintage. It shows tightly controlled tannins framing luxurious black cherry, currant, dark chocolate and oak flavors that are dramatically rich and balanced. So delicious now, it's hard to keep from popping the cork, but it should develop in the bottle over the next eight years.",Single Vineyard Selection Yoeman Vineyard,75,94,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Goldschmidt 2009 Single Vineyard Selection Yoeman Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldschmidt-2009-single-vineyard-selection-yoeman-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Goldschmidt
12.5,White,US,"Complex and compelling, this has a luscious mix of fruits that run the Riesling gamut. It's creamy and textural, fresh and primary, with exceptional aging potential and fine, juicy, natural acidity.",Eroica,20,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen 2011 Eroica Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-dr-loosen-2011-eroica-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen
14.1,White,US,"For the Winemaker's Select, a small block of Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Roussanne was cropped down to two tons per acre and fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel. The results are impressive—a sensationally lively, leesy, creamy wine, with flavors of lime, melon and a hint of honey. It offers superb minerality, length and compression.",Winemaker's Select,40,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Doyenne 2011 Winemaker's Select Roussanne (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2011-winemakers-select-roussanne-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Roussanne,2011,Doyenne
13.5,Red,US,"This shows the power and purity of the winery's coastal Pastorale and Quarter Moon vineyards, in this cool vintage that allowed for long hang time. Although some coastal Pinots were plagued by rot, this one was not, resulting in a wine with delicious raspberry and cherry notes, accented by new French oak. It's very fine, complex and enjoyable now.",Freestone Vineyards Estate Grown,55,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Joseph Phelps 2010 Freestone Vineyards Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2010-freestone-estate-grown-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Phelps
14.2,Red,US,"A hint of mint can be detected in the opening aromas of this Merlot, which includes a splash of Cabernet Franc in the blend. Licorice, smoke and deep cassis flavors all contribute to an intense, seductive wine, with velvety tannins enrobing a lingering finish.",,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Forgeron 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Forgeron
14,Red,Italy,"This shows bright Sangiovese tones of crisp berry and forest floor, followed by subtle touches of spice, leather, black licorice, dried ginger and rosemary. The true character and freshness of the Sangiovese fruit comes through loud and clear.",Riserva,85,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Caparzo 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caparzo-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Caparzo
13.5,White,US,"A single-vineyard wine (though not labeled as such), this was barrel-fermented in neutral French oak and bottled after about four months. Honey and toast are delicate nuances; the minerality and pure expressions of lime and kiwi fruit are at the core. This has excellent grip and medium-term aging potential.",,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),K Vintners 2011 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2011-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2011,K Vintners
15,Red,US,"This opens with beautiful dark fruit that's thick and voluptuous, tasting of black cherry and cassis, with excellent depth and intensity. It's sleek and supple, yet at the same time deep and polished, with impressive minerality and a note of granite-like rock.",Pheasant Vineyard,35,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,K Vintners 2009 Pheasant Vineyard Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-pheasant-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,K Vintners
15.4,Red,US,"This is rich and dense in blackberry and cherry jam, currant, mocha, anise and smoky cedar flavors. The mountain tannins are strong but refined, and the finish is long and spicy. It's a Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, but be forewarned: It's high in alcohol.",Stagecoach Vineyard Synchrony,90,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2009 Stagecoach Vineyard Synchrony Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2009-stagecoach-vineyard-synchrony-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Krupp Brothers
12.5,Red,Argentina,"A gorgeous 100% Malbec with freshness, depth and complexity, this smells like graphite, cola, bacon and blackberry, then feels strapping—like granite. Smooth, deep berry flavors are matched by spice and leather, while the finish is oak driven, with coffee, coconut and chocolate notes. Drink now–2018.",Aluvional,80,93,Mendoza Province,La Consulta,,Zuccardi 2008 Aluvional Malbec (La Consulta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2008-aluvional-malbec-consulta/,Malbec,2008,Zuccardi
14.1,Red,US,"Although this is tight, acidic and tannic, the core is so rich, it should easily negotiate the next 5–6 years in a good cellar. The texture is of pure silk, and the flavors are rich in cherry, pomegranate and spice.",Don Miguel Vineyard La Masía,39,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2009 Don Miguel Vineyard La Masía Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2009-don-miguel-vineyard-masia-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Marimar Estate
15.1,White,US,"Cabernet specialist Krupp turns to Chardonnay with excellent results. Some might say it's too ripe, hot and oaky in the California style. But it is a superior example of its genre. Rich and creamy, it bears flavors of tangerine, tropical fruit, buttered toast and cinnamon spice.",,50,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2009-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Krupp Brothers
14.9,Red,US,"From the winery's estate vineyard, on the eastern side of the Oakville appellation, this Cab is incredibly lush and delicious. It dazzles with rich blackberry, cherry pie, currant and cassis liqueur flavors, perfectly accented by sweet, smoky oak. It's soft in tannins, yet ageworthy. Drink now–2020.",Reserve,125,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Groth 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/groth-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Groth
14.5,Red,US,"Broad and earthy, with a dash of funk and a peppery lift, this grips the tongue with authority and power. It's poised and tense, as if balanced on the edge of a precipice, with the fruit, herb, roasted earth and coffee notes all tumbling around in glorious profusion.",Cougar Hills,45,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 Cougar Hills Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-cougar-hills-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,K Vintners
14.5,White,US,"Another success for Talley from this vineyard, especially given the challenges of the chilly vintage. It shows ripe tropical fruit, spice and vanilla flavors, with a creamy texture. At its best now, it will pair nicely with lobsters, scallops or crabs.",Rosemary's Vineyard,46,93,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Talley 2010 Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2010-rosemarys-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Talley
14.4,Red,US,"It's hard to imagine a Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine richer or more decadently appealing than this. It dazzles with blackberry jam, black cherry pie, milk chocolate and anise flavors that are framed in soft, smooth, dynamic tannins. It defines the modern cult style.",Claret,105,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa-Sonoma,Constant 2009 Claret Red (Napa-Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/constant-2009-claret-red-north-coast-napa-sonoma/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Constant
13.7,Red,US,"This is made from the winery's estate vineyard, but from lots not included in the main blend, which costs twice as much. You'll find plenty of tannins in this darkly colored, impressively concentrated 100% Cabernet. It's fresh, soft and juicy in blackberry and cherry jam flavors, with a rich earthiness. Just delightful for drinking over the next four years, and a great value.",Counterpoint,30,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Laurel Glen 2009 Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurel-glen-2009-counterpoint-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Laurel Glen
13.5,White,France,"This ripe, full, almost toasty wine tastes of tropical fruit and spice, giving it an exotic feel. At the same time, the right amount of acidity acts as a fine balance. This concentrated wine, medium-sweet in style, should be aged for 2–3 years.",Furstentum Grand Cru,33,92,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean-Marc Bernhard 2010 Furstentum Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-marc-bernhard-2010-furstentum-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Jean-Marc Bernhard
13,White,France,"Showing as much freshness and acidity as the hallmark spice of a Gewürztraminer, this is a white-fruit-dominant wine, poised and elegant, with a touch of minerality. Keep for 2–3 years.",Schlossberg Grand Cru,,92,Alsace,Alsace,,André Blanck et ses Fils 2010 Schlossberg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-blanck-ses-fils-2010-schlossberg-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,André Blanck et ses Fils
14.3,Red,US,"This is pure single-vineyard Syrah, dark and tasting of cassis and blackberry, with a slightly briny, oyster-shell undercurrent. As it breathes, it displays a cured meat flavor, with a lively, citrusy finish accented by espresso.",Les Collines Vineyard,34,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Amavi 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amavi-2010-collines-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2010,Amavi
13.5,White,Austria,"The chalk soil of the Rabenstein Vineyard has 50-year-old vines, which produce a dense, concentrated wine. Spice and mineral characters combine with creamed apple in a rich display. The wine could certainly age over the next 3–4 years. Screwcap.",Rabenstein,29,92,Weinviertel,,,Dürnberg 2011 Rabenstein Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-rabenstein-gruner-veltliner-weinviertel/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dürnberg
14.7,Red,US,"This lovely wine has a sweet, grapey nose that rolls into a mouthful of flower and juicy red-fruit flavors. The acidity is balanced, and there's a blood orange flavor and a hint of mineral.",,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gramercy 2010 Mourvèdre (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2010-mourvedre-columbia-valley-wa/,Mourvèdre,2010,Gramercy
14.4,Red,US,"Beautifully aromatic, this purple-hued wine offers generous plum and black cherry flavors that are cloaked in mocha, with muscular, earthy tannins. It spent over two years in barrel (half new oak), and will benefit from a bit more bottle age for all of its rich flavors to fully integrate.",,33,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Forgeron 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Forgeron
14.9,Red,US,"A blend of 58% Syrah, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Mourvèdre, this combinins power with a big yum factor. Potent and rich, with woody, spicy highlights, the juicy fruit flavors favor blackberry and black cherry. A whiff of smoke runs through the finish.",Aix,37,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Doyenne 2009 Aix Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2009-aix-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Red Blend,2009,Doyenne
13.1,White,US,"Styled after the great white wines of Bordeaux, this is fresh and clean, with luscious mixed fruit flavors that emphasize apple and melon. A cooler vintage has produced a wine of low alcohol and real finesse, with a light dusting of toasty oak. Given its impeccable balance, it could be cellared for another 6–8 years.",Chaleur Estate Blanc,37,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DeLille 2011 Chaleur Estate Blanc Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2011-chaleur-estate-blanc-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2011,DeLille
12,Sparkling,France,"This retains so much freshness, with just a hint of toast showing at the back of a wine that otherwise projects minerality, a tight structure and intense citrus acidity. It should be aged for several more years.",Millésime Brut,55,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Charles Ellner 2002 Millésime Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-ellner-2002-millesime-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Charles Ellner
14.5,Red,US,"Cabernets from this famous vineyard have varied in quality over the years, across multiple brands, but this new release is a winner, continuing Brion's streak of success. It's soft, luscious and instantly drinkable now for its gentle tannins. The flavors are of milk chocolate, blackberry essence, black currant and smoky cedar.",Monte Rosso,75,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Brion 2009 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brion-2009-monte-rosso-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Brion
13.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with impressive intensity, with notes of bold cherry, crushed black pepper, clove, dried currant and tobacco. The mouthfeel is velvety and rich, with a touch of bright acidity on the finish.",Il Querciolaia,60,92,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Castello di Querceto 2008 Il Querciolaia Red (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-querceto-2008-il-querciolaia-red-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Red Blend,2008,Castello di Querceto
13.3,White,US,"Woodward Canyon makes one of Washington's most interesting Chardonnays, blending fruit from the old vines at Celilo in the Columbia Gorge, with estate-grown grapes from the western end of the Walla Walla Valley. In this cooler vintage, the wine remains beautifully proportionate, round and fruity, with pretty apple, pear and peach highlights. There is a light dusting of spice, and a lick of caramel on the finish.",,44,93,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Woodward Canyon 2011 Chardonnay (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Woodward Canyon
16,Red,US,"Made only in optimal vintages, this is drawn from chosen lots of estate-grown Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. As 2009 was a warm year, the wine is thick as a brick, dark and seemingly soaked in oak. It's rich, with superconcentrated black-cherry and cassis flavors. The acidity and minerality offered by this sustainably farmed site prop up the wine, but even so, it's not for the faint of palate.",Estate Reserve Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon,79,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Woodward Canyon 2009 Estate Reserve Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2009-estate-reserve-merlot-cabernet-franc-petit-verdot-cabernet-sauvignon-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Woodward Canyon
15.1,Red,US,"Just beautiful, this is the best Sterling Reserve Cabernet in years, and a huge improvement over the 2008. It shows ripe, lush flavors of blackberry and black cherry pie, anise, cola and smoky sandalwood, wrapped into sweetly gentle, complex tannins. Drink this beauty over the next six years.",Reserve,75,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sterling 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sterling
14,Red,Austria,"The top wine from Weninger, this is a hugely rich, wood-aged wine that has smooth toast, licorice and herb flavors, which sustain the complex structure of tannins and the juicy, black-currant-like acidity. This needs to age for 4–5 years and more.",Dürrau Cuvée,60,93,Burgenland,,,Weninger 2009 Dürrau Cuvée Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weninger-2009-durrau-cuvee-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Weninger
14.1,Red,US,"A rich mix of red, blue and black fruit opens into a sappy, spicy midpalate. The lush fruits are highlighted by a wash of milk chocolate. At first tightly wound, the wine seems to show more oak flavors with air, hinting at licorice and Bourbon barrel.",,55,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Pepper Bridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pepper-bridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pepper Bridge
14.9,Red,US,"Pamplin's admirable focus on its pair of Bordeaux-style blends is rather rare. This is the more expensive of the two, and a fine, fat, forward bottling in this warm vintage. It's three-quarters Cabernet Sauvignon, with lovely fruit that's compact upon opening, fleshing out with air time. Clean, dense and focused, it is bright with berry and cassis flavors, plus subtle barrel notes.",Proprietary Red,55,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pamplin 2009 Proprietary Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pamplin-2009-proprietary-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Pamplin
15.6,Fortified,France,"This is a lush and satisfying Rivesaltes Ambré, made from 100% White Grenache and aged in oak for seven years. There's a gorgeous rancio quality to the wine with notes of almond and orange rind throughout, framed by aromas and flavors of quince paste, wood-grilled peach, fruit cake and carmelized date. The long finish shows good evolution, transitioning from notes of stone fruit to peach pit and finally ending on a sweet spice accent.",Ambré,36,93,Languedoc-Roussillon,Rivesaltes,,Domaine Cazes 1996 Ambré Grenache Blanc (Rivesaltes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cazes-1996-ambre-other-white-grenache-blanc-rivesaltes/,Grenache Blanc,1996,Domaine Cazes
15.3,Red,US,"This is one of the best Tempranillo-based wines in California history. The other varieties blended in are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Bone dry and tannic, though a little warm in alcohol, it shows its mountain origins—from the southeast corner of the Vacas—with its immaculate core of blackberry and cassis. Compellingly delicious now and over the next 5–6 years.",The Doctor,70,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2009 The Doctor Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2009-doctor-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Krupp Brothers
14.4,White,US,"This exudes classic Chardonnay richness. Pure and heady, it explodes with tropical fruit and orange essences, with buttered toast and vanilla flavors from oak barrels and lees contact. Zesty Russian River acidity kicks in to provide perfect balance. The creaminess is delicious, suggesting shellfish in a buttery sauce.",Durell Vineyards,74,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Ram's Gate 2010 Durell Vineyards Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rams-gate-2010-durell-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Ram's Gate
14.5,Red,Italy,"Sangiovese, Syrah and Merlot are blended to form a rich and supple red, with black cherry, chocolate, cinnamon and blackberry nuances. The mouthfeel is characterized by richness, softness and a touch of bright crispness.",,75,93,Tuscany,Colline Lucchesi,,Tenuta di Valgiano 2009 Red (Colline Lucchesi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-valgiano-2009-red-colline-lucchesi/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta di Valgiano
14.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with inky, dark concentration and offers many of the beautiful aromas associated with the Cabernet family of grapes: Dark berry, prune, dried spice and chocolate. It delivers impressive intensity and persistency, with well-formed tannins and mocha softness on the finish.",Il Pino di Biserno,80,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta di Biserno 2008 Il Pino di Biserno Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-biserno-2008-il-pino-di-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta di Biserno
13.5,Red,Austria,"A brooding wine, this shows all the aging potential of Blaufränkisch. Using grapes sourced from the Kirschgarten Vineyard, this has tar and violet aromas, plus firm, dry tannins and a dense yet juicy black-fruit character. It could still age over 4–5 years. Glass stopper.",Joiser Kirschgarten,70,93,Burgenland,,,Umathum 2008 Joiser Kirschgarten Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umathum-2008-joiser-kirschgarten-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2008,Umathum
14.9,Red,US,"The Grand Ciel Vineyard seems to be coming into maturity, and this shows impressive depth and complexity. Infused with flavors of rock and light herb,with hints of stem, anise, coffee and cocoa, it nonetheless remains firmly anchored in ripe black cherry and cassis. This could easily be cellared for 10–15 years.",Grand Ciel,140,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,DeLille 2008 Grand Ciel Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2008-grand-ciel-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,DeLille
14.5,Red,US,"Darms Lane is one of those wineries that travels under the radar, but it really is worthy of your attention. With this superb 2009 Cab from their Oak Knoll vineyard, they're continuing a string of successful bottlings with prices that have held steady for many years. The wine is rich, smooth and tannic, with a deep core of blackberry and currant. Dramatic now, it should continue to evolve in the bottle for many years.",Bon Passe Vineyard,60,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Darms Lane 2009 Bon Passe Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darms-lane-2009-bon-passe-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Darms Lane
14.4,Red,US,"Once again, this cuvée blends grapes drawn equally from the Ciel du Cheval and Ranch at the End of the Road vineyards on Red Mountain. Imposing minerality underscores a tight, raspberry-flavored wine that seems like it's soaked in liquid rock. A teasing barrel note adds threads of coffee liqueur and dark chocolate to the finish.",La Côte Rousse,55,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Betz Family 2010 La Côte Rousse Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2010-cote-rousse-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2010,Betz Family
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with elegant and finely tuned aromas of wild berry, dried ginger, smoked bacon and dried herb. It is still toasty and young at this point and will benefit from another 5–10 years of cellar aging. The tannins are smooth and polished.",Vigna La Casa,94,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Caparzo 2006 Vigna La Casa  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caparzo-2006-vigna-casa-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Caparzo
14.2,White,US,"A California Chardonnay for Montrachet fans, this is the color of Golden Delicious apple, and it fully shows its time spent in barrel. Rich and unctuous, this is a heady wine, with lingering tastes of butterscotch, crème brûlée and vanilla, that is still laced with minerality. It is extremely well made, fitting for special occasions.",Alder Springs Vineyard,65,93,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Knights Bridge 2010 Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knights-bridge-2010-alder-springs-vineyard-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Knights Bridge
14.5,White,Italy,"Extremely creamy and beautiful, this shows how easily this international grape can adapt to various regions. This all-Italian expression shows notes of stone fruit and citrus, with hints of vanilla custard, exotic fruit and papaya.",Marina Cvetić,60,93,Central Italy,Colline Teatine,,Masciarelli 2008 Marina Cvetić Chardonnay (Colline Teatine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2008-marina-cvetic-chardonnay-colline-teatine/,Chardonnay,2008,Masciarelli
13,Red,Austria,"Showing new wood aromas that are minty and herbal, this is a ripe, rich wine. The wood flavors are balanced by juicy black fruits that burst out of the glass. This has considerable potential, and should be aged for at least four years. Glass stopper",Ried Hallebühl,70,93,Burgenland,,,Umathum 2009 Ried Hallebühl Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umathum-2009-ried-hallebuhl-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Umathum
15,Red,US,"This is a new bottling from Justin, and it's one of its best wines in years. Blended mostly from Syrah, with a splash of Mourvèdre and Grenache, it's rich, ripe and velvety smooth. The wine shows a warm-climate touch of overripeness in the chocolate-covered raisin flavor, which gives it a Port-like warmth. Otherwise, the flavors veer toward blackberry and cassis liqueur.",Focus,95,93,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Justin 2010 Focus Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/justin-2010-focus-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Justin
14.7,Red,US,"This is right up there with previous vintages of Krutz's Malbec, which have been among the best in California. It's certainly not a shy wine, showing Malbec's power to dazzle with its sheer volume. Offering endless waves of blackberry and black pepper, with thick tannins and vibrant acidity, this is the perfect wine to drink now with charbroiled beef.",Krupp Vineyard,60,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krutz 2009 Krupp Vineyard Malbec (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krutz-2009-krupp-vineyard-malbec-napa-valley/,Malbec,2009,Krutz
13.5,Red,Austria,"This has rich fruits that are solid and firmly structured. Its wood aging shows strongly, balanced by the richness of the ripe blackberry fruit. Age for 4–5 years.",Matthias Peck,37,93,Burgenland,,,Scheiblhofer 2009 Matthias Peck Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scheiblhofer-2009-matthias-peck-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Scheiblhofer
14.8,Red,US,"This great Napa Cabernet can stand beside far more expensive Cabs from the valley. Notable for its dry, tannic, rich structure and complex blackberry, black currant, blueberry and oak-inspired smokiness, it's absolutely delicious now, and will develop in the bottle over many years.",Alexis,75,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Swanson 2008 Alexis Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swanson-2008-alexis-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Swanson
14,Red,Italy,"An upscale Chianti, this offers modern touches of cherry, chocolate and spice, backed by a rich, velvety mouthfeel. Crisp acidity keeps the palate refreshed.",Vigna delle Conchiglie Riserva,79,93,Tuscany,Chianti,,Poggiotondo 2008 Vigna delle Conchiglie Riserva  (Chianti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggiotondo-2008-vigna-delle-conchiglie-riserva-sangiovese-chianti/,Sangiovese,2008,Poggiotondo
15.8,Red,US,"This is rich and complex, with the balanced elegance of a big Napa Cabernet, but retaining Zin's briary, brambly character. With its softly tannic texture, the flavors shine, ranging from ripe summer blackberry and blueberry to plum sauce, licorice and mocha. Brightened by zesty acidity, this has a dry, spicy finish. It easily handles its high alcohol level.",Tofanelli Vineyard,34,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Turley 2010 Tofanelli Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-tofanelli-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
15.8,Red,US,"Few wineries can make Zinfandel with nearly 16% alcohol by volume and get away with it, but Turley can, as evidenced by this gorgeous wine. Even though there is an overripe raisin flavor, this becomes an integral part of the wine's profile. It's dry and balanced, softly complex and layered in textures and flavors. Pair this with almost anything off the grill.",Hayne Vineyard,75,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Turley 2010 Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-hayne-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
14.9,White,US,"Powerful and intense, this is rich in flavors of tropical fruit, orange, nectarine and sweet peach. Oak is evident in the vanilla and buttered toast notes, but they're in keeping with the underlying wine's volume. Exotic and appealing, it's a wine that will present a pairing challenge; try something complex, like Asian fusion.",Black Bart's Bride,40,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2008 Black Bart's Bride Marsanne-Viognier (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2008-black-barts-bride-rhone-style-white-blend-marsanne-viognier-napa-valley/,Marsanne-Viognier,2008,Krupp Brothers
14.9,Red,US,"Michel Rolland's Long Shadows wine is 83% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Bay leaf and pretty herb scents introduce a wine that remains tightly wound. Black cherry and cassis flavors are set in a frame of smoky espresso. The tannins are polished, and the finish is deliciously long.",,55,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pedestal 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedestal-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Pedestal
15.5,Red,US,"Based on Merlot, like the 2008, this low-production wine is high in alcohol and warm in the mouth, with dry, smooth tannins and rich flavors of blackberry jam, cassis, anise, cocoa and pepper. Really flashy and opulent, it's not a long-term ager, but it will provide pleasant drinking now and over the next six years or so.",Hillside Blend,85,93,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Moone-Tsai 2009 Hillside Blend Red (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moone-tsai-2009-hillside-blend-red-napa-howell-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Moone-Tsai
13.5,Red,US,"A huge wine, bright and bold in raspberry and cherry flavors, this has a jammy directness that makes it drinkable now, but such is the acid and tannin structure that it should develop bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years. The alcohol is a refreshingly low 13.5% by volume, a testament to the coolness of the 2010 vintage.",Quarter Moon Vineyard,75,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Joseph Phelps 2010 Quarter Moon Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2010-quarter-moon-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Phelps
14.5,Red,Spain,"Toasty and black as midnight on the nose, this has mineral-driven, tight-grained oak, with a blackberry aroma that won't quit. It feels deep, dense and saturated on multiple levels, with black fruit flavors leading the charge, followed by clove and hickory accents. Warm, long and driving on the finish. Drink 2014–2020. Just over 100 cases and magnums made.",Figuero Tinus,599,93,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,García Figuero 2009 Figuero Tinus  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garcia-figuero-2009-figuero-tinus-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,García Figuero
13.5,White,France,"This impressively rich wine, with impeccable balance, has acidity and ripe, spicy fruit in great accord. It's dry, with its acidity cutting through the complex texture. It should certainly age over several years.",Clos Saint-Landelin Vorbourg Grand Cru,,94,Alsace,Alsace,,René Muré 2010 Clos Saint-Landelin Vorbourg Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-mure-2010-clos-saint-landelin-vorbourg-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,René Muré
14.6,Red,US,"There's a smoky edge to the dark chocolate, licorice, blackberry and bacon flavors that make this especially savory. It tastes like jam, but finishes dry, with superb tannins and fine, mouthwatering acidity. It's one of the best Petite Sirahs out there. This will age for decades, but enjoy it over the next several years for its fruity freshness.",Hayne Vineyard,75,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Turley 2010 Hayne Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-hayne-vineyard-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Turley
15.7,Red,US,"A soft, voluptuous quality immediately identifies this wine as pedigreed and delicious. The tannins are evident in the astringency, but they're so finely ground that you could drink this wine now. Made mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a drop of Syrah, giving it rich, elaborate flavors of black currant, bacon and sweet cedar. The alcohol level is high, giving the wine some heat on the finish. Drink now–2019.",Georges de Latour Private Reserve,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Beaulieu Vineyard 2009 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2009-georges-latour-private-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Beaulieu Vineyard
14.7,Red,US,"Comprised of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, this is sharp upon entry, with snap and sizzle. It's powered with tangy berry, pomegranate and sour cherry flavors, plus dashes of pepper and rock. It's a complex, compelling and potentially age worthy.",The Third Man,50,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gramercy 2010 The Third Man Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2010-third-man-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Gramercy
14.5,Red,US,"A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Syrah, this has strong Cabernet character, with firm tannins and a precisely defined herbal note. Some good funk is present and proportionate, but ultimately it is the wild, brambly cherry flavor that shines through to a compelling finish.",En Chamberlin Roma,65,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 En Chamberlin Roma Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-en-chamberlin-roma-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,K Vintners
13.5,Red,Austria,"A wood-aged wine, this is fully ripe and has aging potential. From old vines, the wine has a dense texture, concentrated black fruits and tannins that combine in a dark, brooding structure. This is a wine for long-term aging; the new wood and forward fruits both promise that. Keep for six years.",Alte Reben,40,94,Mittelburgenland,,,Weninger 2009 Alte Reben Blaufränkisch (Mittelburgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weninger-2009-alte-reben-other-red-blaufrankisch-mittelburgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Weninger
14.2,Red,US,"The winery delayed the release of this block-designated Pinot later than its other 2008s, but even at four years old, it's still tight and acidic, a wine you really shouldn't open right now. Bone dry, it has a nice, balanced mouthfeel, with complex flavors of cherry, pomegranate, persimmon, tamari-splashed mushroom and oak. Hold at least until 2014.",Doña Margarita Vineyard Mas Cavalls Unfiltered,44,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Marimar Estate 2008 Doña Margarita Vineyard Mas Cavalls Unfiltered Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2008-dona-margarita-vineyard-mas-cavalls-unfiltered-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Marimar Estate
13,Red,Austria,"The Altenberg Vineyard is on the slopes to the north of Lake Neusiedlersee. With its great exposure, it can produce a rich, structured wine like this that offers aging potential. Even at this stage, it feels complete, offering a balanced mix of tannins, black plum and peppered blackberry notes. Age for 3–4 years.",Altenberg,55,94,Burgenland,,,Judith Beck 2009 Altenberg Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/judith-beck-2009-altenberg-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Judith Beck
13.5,Red,US,"This is a very big Pinot Noir, proudly showing off its muscles. Few Pinots anywhere achieve this depth of fruit. It floods the palate with the essence of raspberry and cherry, while plenty of new French oak brings even richer notes of toast and butterscotch. Despite the richness, it has a keen, silky vibrance. Although it is fine and impressive, it needs 5–6 years to knit together, settle down and get a little earthy.",Pastorale Vineyard,75,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Joseph Phelps 2010 Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2010-pastorale-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Phelps
14.3,Red,US,"Very tannic, in the Laurel Glen way, this young wine's toughness is due to the estate vineyard's mountain terroir. In years past, Laurel Glen was a cult Cabernet. They perhaps dropped the ball for a while, but this wine stages a big comeback. It's rich and vital in black currant and mineral, with just the right touch of new oak, and it shows a sophistication not seen from the winery in years. And at this price, it's a bargain. Drink now–2021, as it gradually softens and sweetens.",,60,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Laurel Glen 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurel-glen-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Laurel Glen
14.8,Red,US,"Marvelous scents of violet and crushed rock set this wine apart from the rest of the DeLille releases. Intensely fruity, with flavors of ripe cherry and cherry pit, it layers toasted coconut and barrel spice notes on the powerful finish.",Harrison Hill Red Wine,75,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,DeLille 2009 Harrison Hill Red Wine Red (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2009-harrison-hill-red-wine-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,DeLille
14.9,Red,US,"Perfect balance is evident in this tightly wound, refined and smooth-drinking Bordeaux-style blend. Made using two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, this is fragrant, stylish and polished, with dark fruit flavors that are dotted with notes of spring herb and black olive.",Chaleur Estate Red Wine,75,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,DeLille 2009 Chaleur Estate Red Wine Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2009-chaleur-estate-red-wine-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,DeLille
15.1,Red,US,"Just gorgeous, this soft, plush, velvety wine is dry and smooth in tannins. Its dramatic tiers of flavors range from ripe summer blackberry to rich black currant, with a sweet, spicy jacket of smoky, buttery oak. Really beautiful for drinking now and over the next six years.",Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard TK2,95,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Provenance Vineyards 2009 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard TK2 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2009-beckstoffer-to-kalon-vineyard-tk2-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Provenance Vineyards
14.7,Red,US,"Lush, plush and absolutely delicious, this shows a range of softly approachable flavors, including blackberry, cherry, currant, anise, cocoa, mineral, buttery oak and spice. The tannins are thick but finely ground. It's firmly set in the modern cult style and may not be an ager, but it sure impresses now.",,130,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Constant 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/constant-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Constant
14.9,Red,US,"A dramatic wine, rich and full bodied, this has flavors that change with every taste. The structure is complex in tannins and acid, framing kaleidoscopic notes of blackberry, black currant, spicy smoked bacon, violet, white pepper and sandalwood. Drink this outstanding Syrah over the next six years.",Stagecoach Vineyard,38,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krutz 2009 Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krutz-2009-stagecoach-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Krutz
14.8,Red,US,"Quietly, Hewitt flies below the radar, often producing Cabernets that, while not cheap, rival their pricier competition. Consider their '09 a deal. It's dry, smoothly tannic and complex, offering waves of black cherry jam, mocha, licorice and smoky oak. You can drink this lovely wine now, but it should develop in the bottle over the next 10 years.",,85,94,California,Napa,Rutherford,Hewitt 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hewitt-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hewitt
13.2,White,US,"Nefarious just keeps going from strength to strength. This marvelous, off-dry Riesling, from an estate vineyard just outside the Lake Chelan AVA, is built upon delicately-woven threads of lemon, orange, apricot and cantaloupe, with a smattering of spun sugar. The flavors keep piling on, with caramel and honey coating the finish.",Stone's Throw Vineyard Estate Grown,18,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nefarious 2011 Stone's Throw Vineyard Estate Grown Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2011-stones-throw-vineyard-estate-grown-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Nefarious
14.7,Red,US,"This 100% Cabernet is soft, rich, fruity and almost sweet in ripe, jammy blackberry and cherry flavors, and that impression of sweetness is heightened by caramelized oak. Without structure, this would be a candy bar, but structure it has, and plenty of it. The acidity is firm and mouthwatering, and the tannins are wonderful. You'd think they'd be tough as nails, given the Spring Mountain origin, but they're easily negotiable. Drink now–2015.",,95,94,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Amici 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amici-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Amici
14.6,Red,US,"Goldschmidt has held this single-vineyard Cabernet back for more than five years, an expensive proposition. And it needs even more time. Although it's magnificent, the parts haven't yet come together. It's massive in blackberry and cassis liqueur flavors, and the tannins are pure Alexander Valley—soft and herbal—but the oak sticks out like a sore thumb. Put it in the cellar until at least 2018, and it could go far beyond that.",Plus Single Vineyard Selection Vyborny Vineyard,150,94,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Goldschmidt 2007 Plus Single Vineyard Selection Vyborny Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldschmidt-2007-plus-single-vineyard-selection-vyborny-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Goldschmidt
13.9,Red,US,"This classy Syrah opens with a note of pretty funkiness, wrapped around stiff, tight, rather herbal flavors. The berry flavor is ripe but in no way jammy. Here the emphasis is on nuance, earthiness and herbal details.",,55,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Gramercy 2010 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2010,Gramercy
15.3,Red,US,"Concentrated and wonderfully aromatic, this ages for 32 months in 75% new French oak, plus another 28 months in bottle prior to its release. Smooth as silk, it mixes berry, cherry and plum notes, with whiffs of smoke, green tea, and chocolate. Just past the stage of primary fruit flavors, it drinks beautifully, but can certainly be cellared for another decade at least.",,75,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Corliss Estates 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corliss-estates-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Corliss Estates
14.2,Red,US,"There aren't very many Cabernets from the small Chalk Hill appellation in eastern Sonoma County. This one is excellent, a worthy follow-up to the winery's 2007, offering smooth and rich tannins, with elaborate blackberry, cherry, cassis and mocha flavors. New oak plays a dominant role, but it should recede as the wine integrates over time. Give it 6–8 years in the cellar.",,75,94,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Creō 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/creo-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Creō
15.5,Red,US,"Another great Hillside Select from selected blocks in Shafer's vineyard. It's a perfect illustration of the “iron fist in a velvet glove” description of Stags Leap Cabernet, with perhaps more emphasis this year on the velvet than the iron. With smooth tannins and luxurious, oak-influenced blackberry and black cherry jam flavors, it's delicious now and will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 8–10 years.",Hillside Select,230,94,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Shafer 2008 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shafer-2008-hillside-select-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Shafer
14.5,Red,US,"This is pure Cabernet—tight, tannic and terroir-driven. It has a dense mix of fruit, rock, earth and herb flavors that are nicely integrated, with a full palate and fine complexity and density. A little more barrel toast would put the icing on the cake.",Stoneridge Vineyard,45,94,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,K Vintners 2009 Stoneridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-stoneridge-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,K Vintners
15.4,Red,US,"The vineyard straddles Atlas Peak and the Pritchard Hill region, and this beautiful Cabernet shows its terroir in the firm tannins and ripe, complex flavors. It's high in alcohol, which gives it some heat, and it is rich in flavors of blackberry and cherry jam and cassis liqueur. Give it an hour or two in the decanter and drink now.",Stagecoach Vineyard,75,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2008 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2008-stagecoach-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Krupp Brothers
14.2,White,US,"There's a lot of lees influence on this wine, which gives it a sourdough taste and creamy mouthfeel. It's dense in tropical fruit, citrus, green apple and honey notes, with a touch of sweet, smoky oak. A dry, complex, multilayered wine, this will gain traction with 2–4 years in the cellar.",Don Miguel Vineyard La Masía,35,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2010 Don Miguel Vineyard La Masía Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2010-don-miguel-vineyard-masia-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Marimar Estate
14,Red,US,"This delicious 100% Cabernet is supple and generous. The tannins are gentle, the acidity soft yet supportive of the structure, and as for the flavors, they go beyond satisfaction into sheer delight. They include blackberry, cherry, blueberry, currant, mocha and red licorice, but the wine has an earthiness and minerality that give it true complexity. This is Stag's Leap's most accessible 2009 Cabernet, easily earning its high score for sheer delight. Drink now–2015.",FAY Estate,95,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2009 FAY Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2009-fay-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"A big, vital wine, mouth-filling and dense, with plenty of weight and volume, and deep flavors of earth, chocolate, blackberry and sweet currant. The cool '09 vintage has resulted in this version of Cask 23 being lighter in alcohol and tighter than others like the 2008. It's not quite as fat or immediately accessible as those vintages, but it is very fine, and should reward at least 10 years in the cellar, although you can certainly drink it now after a few hours in the decanter.",Cask 23 Estate,210,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2009 Cask 23 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2009-cask-23-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"This is a 100% Cabernet, and its tannins are so strong that it's virtually undrinkable now. It displays class in every way, with an intense concentration of cassis liqueur and blackberry that's especially deep in the middle palate, but it also persists into a long, spicy finish. It would be a pity to open it before 2018, and it has the structure to go the long haul.",Padrone,145,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Signorello 2009 Padrone Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/signorello-2009-padrone-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Signorello
14.8,Red,US,"Tannic and closed now, this wine has a tough-as-nails astringency that brings to mind an older style of Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, one that required many years of aging. However, this wine is considerably riper and fruitier than anything the mountain used to yield, testimony to modern growing and extractive measures. It is, in a word, delicious, with deep, long blackberry, black currant, crème de cassis and smoke flavors. But, like the 2007, it needs serious time in the cellar. Try after 2018.",Vintage VI,100,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Lamborn Family Vineyards 2008 Vintage VI Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamborn-family-2008-vintage-vi-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lamborn Family Vineyards
14.5,Red,US,"Co-fermented with 3% Viognier, this has a nice peppery lift. The fruit flavors seem less forward, with the herbal components much more front and center. It's made from a clone specific to the Cougar Hill Vineyard, showing cool climate flavors with subtle grace. Given a full 24 hours of breathing time, it opens further into a dazzling, rich mix of cherry and cassis that's soaked in an herbal broth.",The Beautiful,60,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 The Beautiful Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-beautiful-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,K Vintners
15,Red,US,"Always a classic Walla Walla Syrah, this is made from fruit sourced from the oldest Syrah vineyard in the valley. It's a supple, sexy, smoky, sappy wine, both rich and expressive in this very ripe vintage. It's done in an open-and-enjoy-now style, but it can age as well, and it will develop more and more nuances as it does.",Morrison Lane,45,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 Morrison Lane Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-morrison-lane-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,K Vintners
14.5,Red,US,"This will be the last Ovide from En Cerise grapes. It's an explosion of cherry and milk chocolate flavors, remaining firm with expressive highlights of olive, earth and herb. It is two-thirds Cabernet and one-third Syrah, a perfect melding of the two grapes. Arguably, one gets better aromatics than Charles Smith, and the wine flavors deliver on their initial promise.",En Cerise Ovide,65,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 En Cerise Ovide Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-en-cerise-ovide-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,K Vintners
14.4,Red,US,"One of the best Napa Cabernet Francs in memory, this shows lush, concentrated flavors of cherry pie, red currant, mocha, anise and smoky, spicy sandalwood that are wrapped into firm but exceptionally refined tannins. Drink now to experience the youthful beauty.",,130,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Constant 2009 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/constant-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Constant
14.4,Red,US,"This is made from fruit sourced from the oldest block of Syrah in Washington, which was planted in 1986. The nose expresses complex varietal character, with a mix of blue and purple berry, a dusting of earth and accents of cinnamon and incense. Subtle and expressive, this is the best vintage to date for the Patriarche.",La Côte Patriarche,55,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Betz Family 2010 La Côte Patriarche Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2010-cote-patriarche-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2010,Betz Family
14.5,Red,US,"This is an absolutely beautiful wine from a winery that's quietly been doing a great job with their Cabs. Made from grapes grown high up on Mount Veeder, which insiders know as one of Napa's premier mountain appellations, it's rich and softly refined in blackberry, blueberry, currant and chocolate flavors, with lovely minerality. It will age for a while, but there's no reason not to drink it now.",,55,95,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Yates Family Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yates-family-vineyard-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Yates Family Vineyard
11.8,White,US,"Truly stunning, the Lewis Estate Riesling from Dunham explodes with fragrant fruits—citrus, melon and tropical. A symphony of subtle accents, such as powdered sugar, candied citrus peel and breakfast tea, this gorgeous bottle belongs with the short list of the very best of Washington's many Rieslings.",Lewis Estate Vineyard,20,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2010 Lewis Estate Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2010-lewis-estate-vineyard-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Dunham
14.3,Red,US,"A wonderful 100% Cabernet, this is Prime's first wine to bear the new Coombsville appellation. It's smooth, elegant and complex, with layers of blackberry and crème de cassis. It's beautiful now and over the next eight years.",,59,95,California,Napa,Coombsville,Prime 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coombsville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prime-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-coombsville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Prime
14.6,Red,US,"A four-grape, Bordeaux-style blend, this packs 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Refined and elegant, it is precisely structured, with a firm herbal attack and a perfect blend of berry and cassis flavors. It's dense, deep and compact, suggesting long aging ahead.",,50,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pirouette 2009 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pirouette-2009-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Pirouette
14.6,Red,US,"Once again, the Syrah from the Rocky Mother Vineyard proves its mettle, with a young, juicy, jammy, joyful expression of pure berry flavor. Compelling structure, amazing purity and a well-modulated hint of chocolate from aging in 20% new French oak complete the picture.",Rocky Mother Vineyard Estate,45,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nefarious 2010 Rocky Mother Vineyard Estate Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-rocky-mother-vineyard-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Nefarious
14.7,Red,US,"Another successful Cabernet from Amici, who turns to this esteemed vineyard for sourcing. It shows real pedigree and finesse, and it's instantly appealing for its soft tannins and complex cherry, red currant, cocoa and spice flavors. Yes, it's expensive, but it's Amici's best Cabernet of the vintage, and this is as upscale as Napa Cabernet gets.",Morisoli Vineyard,125,95,California,Napa,Rutherford,Amici 2009 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amici-2009-morisoli-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Amici
13.5,Red,US,"It's hard to believe that this fabulous Pinot is Failla's least expensive selection; what a great indication of his 2011s yet to come and of the vintage in general. It's bone dry and rich in raspberry flavor, with brisk acidity, firm minerality and a perfectly applied jacket of smoky oak. Elegant, pure and savory, it's just beautiful to drink now.",,34,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Failla 2011 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2011-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2011,Failla
13.9,Red,US,"Failla is so well known for Pinot Noir that we sometimes forget how good their estate Syrah can be. Given the vineyard's terroir, its red wines show better in cooler vintages—like 2010—while its above-the-fogline elevation encourages ripeness. This is dry, tannic and peppery, with a succulent blackberry flavor. Among the best Syrahs of the year, it's gorgeous now, and should develop over the next six years.",Estate,62,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Failla 2010 Estate Syrah (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-coast/,Syrah,2010,Failla
14.5,Red,Spain,"One of Spain's great full-force, modern-style wines, this excels despite the marginal 2008 vintage. It's open-knit and soft on the nose, with ladels of spice, graphite and black fruit aromas. It feels fresh, balanced and not overly tannic, with strapping blackberry, coffee, chocolate, spice and tobacco flavors all rolled into a fabulous whole. Licorice, espresso and amaro notes grace the padded finish. Drink now–2018.",San Román,70,95,Northern Spain,Toro,,Maurodos 2008 San Román  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurodos-2008-san-roman-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2008,Maurodos
14.5,Red,US,"This is co-fermented Old Stones Vineyard and Cailloux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Syrah (40%), showing the funk of the terroir and less of the varietal character of the fruit. It's flavorful and textural, with earth, anise and smoke notes, plus a mineral-driven wet-stone base and exceptional length.",The Creator,55,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 The Creator Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-creator-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,K Vintners
15.3,Red,US,"This wine is entirely Cabernet, using grapes from the southerly Coombsville area and warmer St. Helena. As such, it's wonderfully balanced, with a sprightly burst of acidity brightening succulent flavors of black cherry and dark chocolate. The use of 100% new French oak sounds excessive on paper, but it's perfectly integrated, providing a jacket of sweet buttered toast that in no way overshadows the fruit. Enjoy it now and over the next 10 years as it ages.",Cor Leonis,175,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Moone-Tsai 2009 Cor Leonis Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moone-tsai-2009-cor-leonis-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Moone-Tsai
15,Red,US,"King Coal is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah from the Stoneridge Vineyard. Silky and seamless on entry, it pushes into a wine of power and punch. The fruit is complex and complicated, a mix of berry and cherry, with tart, tangy acid. While the wine is still primary, it has superb concentration and length, and it's beautifully structured for aging.",King Coal,100,95,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Charles Smith 2009 King Coal Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-smith-2009-king-coal-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,Charles Smith
14.9,Red,US,"This is rich and appealing, vast in flavor and luxurious in texture. It shows Oakville character in its smooth, velvety tannins and overall balance, with ripe blackberry, currant and dark chocolate flavors. If you can keep from drinking it now, it should hold in the cellar for 10–15 years.",Single Vineyard Selection Game Ranch,75,96,California,Napa,Oakville,Goldschmidt 2008 Single Vineyard Selection Game Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldschmidt-2008-single-vineyard-selection-game-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Goldschmidt
15.4,Red,US,"A quintessential, cult-style Napa Cabernet, this has a soft creaminess that's reminiscent of milk chocolate. The fruit is terrifically ripe in blackberry jam and cassis liqueur, with a strong but balanced application of sweet oak. Really complex, it's a Cabernet that will stand against the best of Napa Valley.",Veraison Stagecoach Vineyard,80,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2008 Veraison Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2008-veraison-stagecoach-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Krupp Brothers
14,Red,Italy,"Sassicaia has been showing amazing results in recent years, and the 2009 vintage opens with all the intensity and beauty you should expect of Italy's flagship super Tuscan. Notes of blackberry, soft spice, chocolate, espresso and a touch of rosemary oil make for a beautiful bouquet. The mouthfeel is long, supple and rich. Drink after 2020.",Sassicaia,227,96,Tuscany,Bolgheri Sassicaia,,Tenuta San Guido 2009 Sassicaia  (Bolgheri Sassicaia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-guido-2009-sassicaia-red-bolgheri-sassicaia/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta San Guido
14.2,Red,US,"You want soft, cult-style, wildly delicious Napa Cabernet? Here it is. The personal vision of Jeremy Nickel, of the Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel dynasty, this is rich and delicious in blackberry compote, black currant, chocolate, anise and sweet oak flavors. Blended with a few drops of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this bottling now establishes itself at the forefront of Napa's most important Cabernets.",,200,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,The Vineyard House 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vineyard-house-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,The Vineyard House
13.8,Red,US,"This pure Cabernet from a lush vintage comes together in a wonderfully supple, dense and complex mix of red and black fruit, coffee, mocha and toast flavors. There is no part of this wine that is not thoroughly delicious. It's very satisfying, long and luscious, with plenty of life ahead—but why wait?",XV,45,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2009 XV Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2009-xv-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Dunham
14.5,Red,US,"This wine continues a long-standing tradition, showing a mastery of the art of blending. It's made using grapes that are sourced from at least six vineyards scattered from Yountville to St. Helena. Right out of the bottle, it's a soft, smoothly tannic wine that's rich in blackberry jam, black currant, blueberry, raspberry, dark chocolate and spice flavors. The wine, which contains small amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec, is so powerful, it easily carries the 100% new French oak. Just gorgeous now, and it should develop bottle complexity for at least the next 10 years.",Insignia Estate Grown,200,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Joseph Phelps 2009 Insignia Estate Grown Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2009-insignia-estate-grown-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Joseph Phelps
15.5,Red,US,"From Northridge Vineyard grapes, this mix of four clones spent more than two years in barrel. Tremendous depth and complexity are apparent on the nose, and there is no let-down on the palate. It's a seriously powerful wine, with muscle and magic. It opens generously into beautifully integrated layers of ripe fruit, confection, candied rind, cacao and a finishing touch of minerality.",The Hidden,70,97,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,K Vintners 2009 The Hidden Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-hidden-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,K Vintners
12,Sparkling,France,"The iconic Roederer Champagne, Cristal's latest release, brings a perfect balance of richness and age worthiness. It is full of apple flavor, and the mousse is very fine and almost imperceptible. As so often with a beautifully blended wine like this, a few minutes breathing brings out extra complex flavors. It certainly should age over five years and more.",Cristal Brut,249,97,Champagne,Champagne,,Louis Roederer 2005 Cristal Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-roederer-2005-cristal-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2005,Louis Roederer
13.9,Red,US,"This is an astonishingly good Pinot Noir that immediately shows the Sonoma Coast virtues of dryness, acidity, firm minerality, complexity and age worthiness. Flavors abound, with dominating notes of sour cherry, persimmon, cinnamon spice and sweet oak. It's rich and refined, pure, and a great expression of the cool 2010 vintage. Drink now–2020.",Occidental Ridge Vineyard,60,97,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Failla 2010 Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-occidental-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Failla
13.5,Red,Austria,"An impressive blend of Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this powerful, tannic effort is packed with ultraripe fruit. It shows strong signs of wood aging, plus a juicy damson flavor, intense acidity and a firm, dry core. This is for aging over at least five years.",Veratina,40,93,Burgenland,,,Weninger 2009 Veratina Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weninger-2009-veratina-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Weninger
13,Red,Italy,"A beautiful expression of Sangiovese, this shows delicate and elegant characteristics of wild berry and light spice. The finish is silky and crisp, and the wine would stand up nicely to breaded veal or roast chicken.",Riserva,40,92,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Capannelle 2007 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capannelle-2007-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Capannelle
12,Sparkling,France,"From the family-owned J. Dumangin, this is a full, fruity, ripe wine that's full of sweet apple and lime flavors, with a bright orange-zest texture. It's also more serious than this fruitiness suggests, with dense flavor and concentration that promises to age.",Grande Réserve Premier Cru Brut,53,92,Champagne,Champagne,,J. Dumangin Fils NV Grande Réserve Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-dumangin-fils-nv-grande-reserve-premier-cru-brut-champagne-162281/,Champagne Blend,,J. Dumangin Fils
13.5,Red,Italy,"This expression of Cabernet Sauvignon shows Tuscan characteristics of maraschino and dried Mediterranean herb. This is enhanced by tones of chocolate, espresso bean and cinnamon. The tannins are silky and long.",Il Sole di Alessandro,70,92,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Castello di Querceto 2008 Il Sole di Alessandro Cabernet Sauvignon (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-querceto-2008-il-sole-alessandro-cabernet-sauvignon-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Castello di Querceto
14.6,Red,US,"Bésoleil gains complexity with each new vintage. Grenache makes up the bulk of the blend, plus 18% Mourvèdre, 11% Cinsault and 6% Syrah. Deliciously spicy with cranberry, raspberry and other red fruit flavors, this tightly wound wine will reward decanting. The minerality and supple tannins suggest that it may be cellared as well.",Bésoleil,45,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Betz Family 2010 Bésoleil Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2010-besoleil-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Betz Family
14,Red,Spain,"Expansive and generous on the nose, this has all the bold berry aromas for which Ribera del Duero is known. It feels tight as a drum, with staunch acidity. Flavors of dark fruit and chocolate are typical for a small-production—150 cases—modern wine. It's tight, spicy and integrated on the finish, with a lasting note of lemony oak. Best 2014–2018.",Collection,55,91,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Loess 2009 Collection  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loess-2009-collection-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Loess
14.1,Red,US,"This is one of those wines that's a little soft and heavy by itself, but when paired with the right food, it will explode. Made from Syrah, Malbec and Petite Sirah, it's bone dry, with blackberry, red currant, bacon and white pepper flavors that are wrapped into firm tannins and finished with a touch of smoky oak. It begs for a simple, sweet, charcoal-grilled steak.",Renegade Margarita Vineyard,23,91,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2010 Renegade Margarita Vineyard Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2010-renegade-margarita-vineyard-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2010,Ancient Peaks
13.5,White,France,"This is a really fragrant wine, with white hedgerow flowers that introduce its rich, full body. It has just a touch of sweetness from the ripe pear and quince flavors, although the texture also has a fine edge of minerality. Age for another 1–2 years.",Eichberg Grand Cru,35,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Zinck 2009 Eichberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zinck-2009-eichberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Zinck
13.9,White,US,"This Sémillon is made from all Walla Walla Valley fruit, with 11% Sauvignon Blanc in the blend. It was barrel-fermented and -aged, and the time in barrel and on the lees has given the wine an extra dimension of texture. The fruit flavors mix white peach and ripe apple, with a streak of chamomile tea.",,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Amavi 2011 Sémillon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amavi-2011-semillon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sémillon,2011,Amavi
13,White,France,"Full and ripe, this has a pure, fragrant fruitiness. Its structure and freshness add a delicious drinkability to this rich wine. Age for another year.",Kritt,30,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Gresser 2010 Kritt Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gresser-2010-kritt-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Domaine Gresser
13.1,White,US,"Just a hint of sweetness can be found in a bouquet of honey-dusted flower. Pretty in on the palate, with citrus and apricot notes, this shows floral accents that are somewhat reminiscent of Gewürztraminer.",No 9,18,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Swiftwater Cellars 2011 No 9 Riesling (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swiftwater-cellars-2011-no-9-riesling-columbia-valley-yakima/,Riesling,2011,Swiftwater Cellars
15,Fortified,France,"For a wine without a reputation for aging, this is surprisingly good. It's very lush and honeyed, with a viscous texture and a long, sweet finish. Try it with desserts rather than as an apéritif.",Balma Venitia,19,90,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignobles La Coterie 2006 Balma Venitia  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-coterie-2006-balma-venitia-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,2006,Vignobles La Coterie
15.5,Red,US,"There's a fleshy mouthfeel and a taste of green olive that make this Zinfandel atypical, but which add to its appeal. The varietal flavors show up in the form of ripe, robust blackberry, cola, tobacco and spice, while Napa's lovely tannins give it an elegant framework. Drink it over the next few years for maximum freshness.",Block 28,35,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hendry 2009 Block 28 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hendry-2009-block-28-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Hendry
14.5,Red,US,"Dense and complex, the winery's Walla Walla Cabernet offers a beguiling nose of toast, coffee and baking spice, combining to create a scent of a liquid coffee cake. Vineyard sources are scattered throughout the Walla Walla Valley and play together well, with a mineral base under the tart, focused black fruit.",,37,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,L'Ecole No. 41
13,White,Italy,"A gorgeous blend of Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, this dense and rich white would pair with crab or lobster. It opens with creamy tones of stone fruit and citrus mousse, followed by slight touches of spice and vanilla.",Sacrisassi Bianco,44,90,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Le Due Terre 2009 Sacrisassi Bianco White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-due-terre-2009-sacrisassi-bianco-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2009,Le Due Terre
13.9,Red,US,"Sourced from the Dineen Vineyard in the Rattlesnake Hills, this pure Cabernet sports generous plum and berry flavors that are lushly coated in dark notes of espresso, cacao and licorice. There is an underpinning of rock, adding structure and suggesting that this wine could be cellared for another decade.",Red Satin,39,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Palouse 2009 Red Satin Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palouse-2009-red-satin-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Palouse
13.5,White,US,"Sweet tangerine, tropical fruit and honey flavors mark this Chardonnay. It was wise on the winemaker's part to avoid the malolactic fermentation, because the fresh apple acidity livens up the richness. With a touch of buttered toast from new oak barrels, it's a savory wine to drink now.",,30,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Freemark Abbey 2011 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-2011-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Freemark Abbey
14.5,Red,Italy,"Primo Volo is a blend produced by three winemakers (Andrea Faccio, Giordano Emo Capodilista and Sergio Zingarelli) of three grape varieties (Barbera, Merlot and Sangiovese) from three estates spread across Italy. It opens with a plush, dark color and delivers aromas of black fruit and sweet, oak-driven spice. The texture is rich and penetrating.",,,90,Italy Other,Italy,,Primo Volo 2007 Red (Italy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/primo-volo-2007-red-other/,Red Blend,2007,Primo Volo
14.5,White,Italy,"This fragrant Gewürztraminer from one of the best producers in northern Italy offers aromas of jasmine and honeysuckle, with background tones of apricot and candied exotic fruit. It's creamy and rich on the finish.",Atisis Cornell,38,90,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Atisis Cornell Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-atisis-cornell-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Colterenzio
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Dusty and smooth upfront, this has attractive orange, nectarine and cream aromas. It feels layered and balanced, with cantaloupe, orange and milk chocolate flavors vying for attention. Mild but composed on the finish, this is made entirely from Trepat.",Brut Reserva Rosat,25,90,Catalonia,Cava,,Agustí Torelló Mata 2008 Brut Reserva Rosat Trepat (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agusti-torello-mata-2008-brut-reserva-rosat-spanish-red-trepat-cava/,Trepat,2008,Agustí Torelló Mata
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Like the barrica (barrel) in its name implies, this is a toasty wine, with vanilla, yeast and elegant white-fruit aromas. Full bodied, it has citrus and apple notes, with mild oxidation in front of the toasty finish. A classy Cava to drink now.",Gran Reserva Brut Nature Barrica,53,90,Catalonia,Cava,,Agustí Torelló Mata 2007 Gran Reserva Brut Nature Barrica Macabeo (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agusti-torello-mata-2007-gran-reserva-brut-nature-barrica-spanish-white-macabeo-cava/,Macabeo,2007,Agustí Torelló Mata
14.9,Red,US,"This two-vineyard blend of two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-balanced mix of brambly berry flavors, with details of leaf and clean earth. Both vineyards are well established and are located in prime Cabernet country on Red Mountain.",Artz and Shaw Red Mountain,39,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Adams Bench 2009 Artz and Shaw Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adams-bench-2009-artz-shaw-red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Adams Bench
14.5,Red,US,"Though the wine saw less than 10% new oak, it carries a rich, smoky note of espresso from first whiff to last swallow. It's dusty and dense, with fragrances of baking spice and incense. The flavors bring accents of citrus rind, orange peel and white pepper, showing lovely balance and varietal strength throughout.",,29,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Amavi 2010 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amavi-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2010,Amavi
14.7,Red,US,"A very nice wine that shows the smooth, complex tannin structure, ripe fruit and dry balance you'd want from a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. You'll like the blackberry, cherry and cedar flavors, enhanced by touches of dried herb and cocoa. Drink now–2015 for fruity freshness.",Claret,45,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bell 2009 Claret Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bell-2009-claret-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bell
14,White,France,"Despite its richness, this is an elegant, balanced wine. The acidity is a fine partner to the ripe white fruits and spice-driven edge. It is dry and full bodied, with the possibility of aging for a couple of years.",,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2010 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2010-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Hugel
14.5,Red,US,"A really nice evocation of this variety, this is made in a soft style, with a Merlot-like velvety texture. But there's nothing shy about the flavors: It bursts with ripe, jammy cherry, grilled pancetta, crushed pepper and sandalwood, and has a long, spicy finish.",Artisan Collection,15,90,California,California Other,California,HandCraft 2010 Artisan Collection Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handcraft-2010-artisan-collection-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2010,HandCraft
14.5,Red,US,"This is a lovely Cabernet to drink now and over the next few years. It shows its Oakville pedigree with smooth tannins and dry, complex flavors of blackberry, black currant and cherry, with a fine earthiness.",,55,90,California,Napa,Oakville,Groth 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/groth-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Groth
14.5,Red,US,"This is a very firm, tight and focused effort, with a clean cherry flavor. It is not at all like most Washington Merlots, which are often heavily influenced by new oak aging. Here is a concise, pure expression that may come across as a little monochromatic, perhaps because it seems to be somewhat shut down at the moment. Made using grapes from 10-year-old vines, it shows great promise.",Stoneridge Vineyard,45,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,K Vintners 2009 Stoneridge Vineyard Merlot (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-stoneridge-vineyard-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,K Vintners
13,Red,Austria,"The partner to Beck's Zweigelt, this is every bit as complex and structured. It has a solid, firm feel, with darkly tannic fruit, a broad texture and a hint of toast. This is for aging for at least a year. Screwcap.",,20,90,Burgenland,,,Judith Beck 2011 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/judith-beck-2011-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2011,Judith Beck
14.5,Red,US,"This soft, lush Cabernet features lots of richness. At four years old, it's drinking well now, with mocha-infused black cherry, cassis and cedar flavors.",,42,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Joanne Weir 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joanne-weir-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Joanne Weir
13.7,White,US,"This is a gorgeous Viognier that opens with gentle aromatics of subtle notes of flower and stone fruit—mostly apricot and golden plum. Clear and focused, with a crisp backbone, this contains enough weight to pair with a range of foods, especially anything roasted with apples.",,20,90,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Holly's Hill 2011 Viognier (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hollys-hill-2011-viognier-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Viognier,2011,Holly's Hill
13,White,France,"The name Trois Chateaux  (three castles) refers to the three ruined towers that lurk over the Kuentz-Bas village of Husseren. The wine, produced from biodynamic grapes, is deliciously fruity, with a crisp apple character. Concentrated and stylish at the same time.",Trois Chateaux,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Kuentz-Bas 2010 Trois Chateaux Sylvaner (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuentz-bas-2010-trois-chateaux-other-white-sylvaner-alsace/,Sylvaner,2010,Kuentz-Bas
13,Red,Austria,"Firm and rich, this is both structured and fruity, showing a touch of wood along with the spiced blackberry flavor. Now ready to drink, it will also age over several years.",Saybritz,30,90,Eisenberg,,,Weninger 2009 Saybritz Blaufränkisch (Eisenberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weninger-2009-saybritz-other-red-blaufrankisch-eisenberg/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Weninger
14,Red,Argentina,"Thick and chewy, this Cabernet is all Argentine in its weight and character. It feels full, with candied, creamy dark-fruit flavors that are backed by caramel and spice notes. The wine is hugely flavorful and expansive on the finish, showing brown-sugar sweetness and toasty warmth. Drink now–2017.",Catena Alta,55,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Catena Zapata 2009 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-catena-zapata-2009-alta-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bodega Catena Zapata
12.8,White,US,"Irresistible on the nose and palate with loads of sweet cream butter, ripe honeydew and delicate white flower, this is a luxurious yet elegantly structured single-vineyard Chardonnay. Lemony, bright acidity and shades of crushed stone highlight the palate that bursts with pristine, ripe fruit.",Block 97,22,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2010 Block 97 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2010-block-97-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2010,Bloomer Creek
13.9,White,US,"Fresh and dry, this unusual blend includes 13% Roussanne and 7% Orange Muscat. The Muscat brings a gentle kiss of orange to a lightly toasty wine, plus pretty fruit flavors of tangy grapefruit and sweet melon.",,18,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Blacksmith 2011 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blacksmith-2011-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2011,Blacksmith
14,White,Italy,"This opens with stone fruit, citrus, honey and yellow rose notes. The mouthfeel is thick and rich, and the wine moves with silky grace across the palate.",Sanct Valentin,38,90,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2010 Sanct Valentin Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2010-sanct-valentin-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
12,White,Spain,"Focused and salinic, offering mild white-flower and peach aromas, this feels full, round, fleshy and balanced, with pithy citrus, peach and almond flavors that lead nicely to a smooth, melony finish. This is about as complex as Albariño gets.",,24,90,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Pazo de Señorans 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pazo-senorans-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Pazo de Señorans
14.5,White,Italy,"Elegant and sophisticated, this has soft aromas of apricot, honey, citrus and pear. Fresh acidity is followed by a touch of savory spice.",Söll,25,90,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2011 Söll Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2011-soll-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
13.5,White,US,"Easy to drink, this has enough sophistication to pair with rich scallop, tuna and lobster dishes. It's dry, although there's a lot of sweetly ripe orange, apricot and buttercream flavors, as well as caramelized oak. Brisk acidity fortunately brings a crisp, balanced edge.",,29,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Jordan 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jordan-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Jordan
11.5,Dessert,France,"This is rich, but never too rich, allowing some acidity to shine. It is ready to drink now, though it will age for several more years.",Vendange Tardive,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2005 Vendange Tardive Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2005-vendange-tardive-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2005,Hugel
14.1,White,US,"The chilly vintage has produced a very dry, young wine whose flavors veer toward acid-inspired mineral, citrus peel and apricots, rather than the riper flavors of a warmer year, such as 2008. The result is a tight Chardonnay, one more geared for revealing complexities than for opulence.",Ruxton Vineyard,35,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lost Canyon 2010 Ruxton Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-canyon-2010-ruxton-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lost Canyon
14.5,Red,Spain,"Graham cracker, raisin, earth and leather aromas announce a level of richness. It feels prune-like and saturated but not flat, with blackberry and exotic spice flavors. It qualifies as a lush, ripe specimen with a long finish that stays the course. Syrah, Cabernet and Tempranillo are the components.",,52,90,Central Spain,Vinos de Madrid,,Licinia 2008 Red (Vinos de Madrid),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/licinia-2008-red-vinos-madrid/,Red Blend,2008,Licinia
13.5,White,US,"L'Ecole consistently makes the best Chenin Blanc in the Northwest, if not the entire country. Done in an almost-dry Vouvray style, this engages the full range of varietal flavors. This has a scent of white flower and flavors of stone and citrus fruit, with overriding freshness and vitality that are heightened by the snappy, juicy acidity.",,15,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2011 Chenin Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2011-chenin-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Chenin Blanc,2011,L'Ecole No. 41
14.8,Red,US,"Smooth, sleek and dry, this sophisticated Rhône-style blend is made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre It's fruity and spicy, yet has meat and earth notes that make it complex.",Cuvee Christie,30,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Tercero 2008 Cuvee Christie Red (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tercero-2008-cuvee-christie-red-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Tercero
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of 60% Cabernet and 40% Merlot, this is a soft and lush red wine, with pretty aromas of cherry, blackberry, dried herb, spice and bitter chocolate. It has a smooth texture that's backed by firm, enduring structure.",Palestina,31,90,,Alto Adige,,Tenuta H.Lentsch 2004 Palestina Red (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-hlentsch-2004-palestina-red-alto-adige/,Red Blend,2004,Tenuta H.Lentsch
15,Fortified,France,"Pale copper in color, this wine boasts classic Muscat floral notes and citrus-driven aromas. On the palate, it's plump and mouthfilling but not heavy, with melon, peach and tangerine flavors anticipating a long finish.",Tradition Rosé,24,90,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia NV Tradition Rosé  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-balma-venitia-nv-tradition-rose-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia
13.5,White,Italy,"Using fruit sourced from old vines, Umani Ronchi flexes its creative muscle with this beautiful white wine. It is fermented in stainless steel and cement for 10 months, an elaborate process that adds softness and creaminess to the finish. It also renders enduring aromas of apricot and vanilla custard.",Casal di Serra Vecchie Vigne,25,90,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Umani Ronchi 2009 Casal di Serra Vecchie Vigne  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2009-casal-serra-vecchie-vigne-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2009,Umani Ronchi
,Red,France,"This is a perfumed wine with violet aromas and a fragrant character. It has soft plum and cherry flavors, its acidity shaped by ripe fruits. There is a touch of structure that provides a fine finish.",Réserve Louis Leyre-Loup,,90,Beaujolais,Fleurie,,Domaine de Leyre-Loup 2010 Réserve Louis Leyre-Loup  (Fleurie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leyre-loup-2010-reserve-louis-gamay-fleurie/,Gamay,2010,Domaine de Leyre-Loup
12.5,White,Austria,"This intensely aromatic wine has perfumes of peach, apricot and ripe plum. These fruits dominate the warm, ripe palate, with just a hint of minerality.",Rosenberg Select,18,90,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 Rosenberg Select Riesling (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-rosenberg-select-riesling-niederosterreich/,Riesling,2011,Dürnberg
14.1,Rose,US,"Vibrant, coppery salmon in color, this lively and delightful rosé is two-thirds Grenache and one-third Mourvèdre, all stainless steel-fermented. Pretty watermelon and strawberry flavors are accented by streaks of cracker and mineral.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Doyenne 2011 Rosé (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2011-rose-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rosé,2011,Doyenne
13.5,White,France,"This dry, spicy wine has its white fruit flavor layered over attractive acidity. It feels firm, and its flavors of almond and lychee are balanced with an austere structure. Give this wine at least three years.",Hengst Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar 2009 Hengst Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-viticole-ville-colmar-2009-hengst-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar
13.5,White,France,"A rich concentration of honey and botrytis gives this wine balanced sweetness. Full bodied and ripe, this has a spice character that is well contained with serious flavors of mineral and almond.",Les Eléments,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bott-Geyl 2010 Les Eléments Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bott-geyl-2010-elements-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Domaine Bott-Geyl
15,Red,Hungary,"Luscious, ripe black-fruit and sweet spice notes are gorgeous on the nose and palate of this penetrating, yet impeccably structured wine. Rippling minerality and bright acidity balance out the bold flavors, hefty alcohol and big, chunky tannins. This is intense from start to finish.",Kopar Cuvée,60,90,Villány,,,Gere Attila 2007 Kopar Cuvée Red (Villány),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gere-attila-2007-kopar-cuvee-red-villany/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Gere Attila
,Red,France,"Firm tannins and its dark plum and blackberry fruits all point to a structured wine that has aging potential. It is ripe, with black cherry and spice notes that are balanced with acidity. Keep for one year.",Domaine Chaponne,,90,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Domaine Chaponne  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-domaine-chaponne-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
,Red,France,"This is a solid, structured, mineral-driven wine from a famous vineyard. It is firm and dense, its big plum and berry flavors are supported by dry tannins and an herbal spice character. With its firm style, it needs to age for at least two years.",Côte de Py,,90,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Côte de Py  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-cote-de-py-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
15,White,US,"Very rich in tropical fruit, orange, apricot, lime, Asian pear and honey flavors, this tastes like an orchard in a glass. It's so powerful in fruity essence that it tastes sweet until the finish, which turns nicely dry and crisp in acidity. It defines Viogner's exotic, unctuous side. Nice now with today's modern Asian fusion fare.",,32,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Freemark Abbey 2011 Viognier (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-2011-viognier-napa-valley/,Viognier,2011,Freemark Abbey
14,Red,Italy,"Fay's expression of Nebbiolo (locally known as Chiavennasca) offers distinctive aromas of lead pencil, chopped mint, rosemary, forest floor and leafy bramble. The mineral backbone is impressive and lends a sensation of purity and elegance. Age this beauty for 10 years or more.",Cà Moréi,40,90,Lombardy,Valtellina Superiore,,Fay 2007 Cà Moréi  (Valtellina Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fay-2007-ca-morei-nebbiolo-valtellina-superiore/,Nebbiolo,2007,Fay
14.2,Red,US,"This delicious wine shows Paso ripeness in the form of blackberry, cherry, anise and chocolate, with soft tannins and just enough acidity to balance the richness. The cool vintage played a part here, giving the wine long hangtime flavors while keeping the alcohol level low.",,35,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Falcone 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falcone-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Falcone
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Chapuy is a négociant based in Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Chardonnay vineyards of the Côte des Blancs. This wine, made from grapes sourced exclusively from grand cru vineyards, is all citrus, mineral and apple skin flavors. It's a tight, taut effort with a crisp texture and a note of grapefruit on the finish. Worth aging for a few months.",Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Réserve Brut,39,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Chapuy NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Réserve Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapuy-nv-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-reserve-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Chapuy
13.5,Red,Italy,"Vintner Alessandro François has crafted a dark and penetrating riserva, with savory aromas of black cherry, cured meat, moist earth and tobacco. Despite its bold style, the elegance of Sangiovese comes through nicely.",Riserva,24,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castello di Querceto 2009 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-querceto-2009-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2009,Castello di Querceto
13.5,Red,Italy,"This sees long months of oak aging that help to shape the dark, savory aromas of cured meat, spice and worn leather. The tannins are textured, exhibiting a dusty, polished feel.",Riserva,,90,Tuscany,Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,,Valdipiatta 2005 Riserva  (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-valdipiatta-2005-riserva-sangiovese-prugnolo-gentile-vino-nobile-montepulciano/,Prugnolo Gentile,2005,Valdipiatta
14,Red,Spain,"This is extremely fruity, with an exotic bouquet of blueberry, cardamom, nutmeg and earth aromas. It feels smooth, collected and fairly rich, with savory, lightly baked flavors of black fruit. The finish remains savory, where graham cracker sweetness and roasted qualities dominate.",Xipella,15,90,Catalonia,Catalunya,,Clos Mont-Blanc 2009 Xipella Red (Catalunya),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-mont-blanc-2009-xipella-red-catalunya/,Red Blend,2009,Clos Mont-Blanc
14.9,Red,Argentina,"Like the winery's Gran Reserva '08, this is a saturated bomber that rides along the edge of overripeness. Aromas of baked berry, cassis, vanilla and coconut are rich and oaky. It feels tannic, with a beam of shrill acidity that props up flavors that otherwise might seem raisiny or pruney. Chocolate and wood resin tones pile up on the finish.",Matilde Single Vineyard,80,90,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2008 Matilde Single Vineyard Malbec (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2008-matilde-single-vineyard-malbec-agrelo/,Malbec,2008,Lamadrid
13,White,France,"Right in the middle of the sweetness scale, this is a smooth, ripe, and fruity wine. It shows both spice and tropical fruit character, balanced with an attractive, lemony acidity. It could age for another 2–3 years.",Hatschbourg Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Joseph Cattin 2010 Hatschbourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-2010-hatschbourg-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Joseph Cattin
13,White,France,"The Adam family has been producing wine since 1674, a legacy that is distilled into this delicate, ripe, and fruity wine. It has an elegant balance between its acidity and its dried apricot flavor. Give this attractive wine a few months more in bottle.",Réserve,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean-Baptiste Adam 2011 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-baptiste-adam-2011-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2011,Jean-Baptiste Adam
17,Fortified,France,"The 2009 vintage was a warm, dry one in the southern Rhône, lending itself to the production of rich dessert wines like this one. Plum and chocolate notes dominate, but there's also complexity in the form of cinnamon and clove. It's full bodied and softly tannic, with lingering notes of cocoa powder and dried spice on the finish.",Signature,28,90,Rhône Valley,Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau,,Cave de Rasteau 2009 Signature Grenache (Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-rasteau-2009-signature-grenache-vin-doux-naturel-rasteau/,Grenache,2009,Cave de Rasteau
14.5,Red,US,"This is nice and soft, with ripe red-cherry and spice flavors. There's an herbal, earthy dustiness that's appealing. The fruit has a delicious sweetness that makes it ideal for pairing with charred meats.",Jones Vineyard,45,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Merriam 2008 Jones Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merriam-2008-jones-vineyard-cabernet-franc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Merriam
13.5,Red,Italy,"Packed tight with oak-driven aromas of chocolate, leather and spice, this shows a bold and modern personality. Dark berry tones of maraschino and blackberry jam appear on the chewy, rich finish.",,17,90,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Suberli 2010  Morellino di Scansano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suberli-2010-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2010,Suberli
14.2,Red,US,"This huge Petite Sirah shows such powerful blackberry, raspberry and Kahlua flavors. It's deliriously rich, so don't look for subtlety.",Ne Cede Malis,80,90,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Stags' Leap Winery 2009 Ne Cede Malis Petite Sirah (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-winery-2009-ne-cede-malis-petite-sirah-napa-stags-leap-district/,Petite Sirah,2009,Stags' Leap Winery
13.5,Red,Argentina,"There's plenty of size, sweetness and fruit on the nose. It feels rich and ripe, with an exemplary weight-to-acid ratio, and it tastes juicy, fruity and friendly, with notes of black licorice and dark chocolate on the finish. A wine that properly blends Malbec's sweet and sultry sides.",High Mountain Vines,24,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Catena Zapata 2010 High Mountain Vines Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-catena-zapata-2010-high-mountain-vines-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Bodega Catena Zapata
13.7,White,US,"As good as last year, this vintage has a subtle lemon taste that's layered with dashes of lilting lychee and fresh cantaloupe. Well integrated and pleasant, it will pair with spicy and seafood-infused foods, or go down easy on its own.",,14,90,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Husch 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/husch-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Husch
14.4,Red,US,"Tarry and potent, with inky tannins, this single-vineyard Petit Verdot has an array of Amarone-like, superripe, spice-laced fruit. There is a whiff of leather as well. Drink up soon.",Champoux Vineyard,48,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sineann 2010 Champoux Vineyard Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2010-champoux-vineyard-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-wa/,Petit Verdot,2010,Sineann
14.7,Red,US,"Fruity, spicy and brightly acidic, the Sol Duc represents the estate's best barrels. It's a generous wine, full bodied and lush, with cherry and cassis flavors. Light touches of leaf and herb come through as well.",Sol Duc Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard,50,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2008 Sol Duc Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard Meritage (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2008-sol-duc-estate-vineyard-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-columbia-valley-wa/,Meritage,2008,Goose Ridge
14.5,Red,US,"Roughly three-fifths Merlot and two-fifths Cabernet, this well-made red has thick, supple, generous fruit. It seems to have been aged in a hefty amount of new oak, but it balances the fruit and and spice well. Look for plum, black cherry, smoke and toast notes on the full, round palate.",Estate Red,29,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Golden Ridge 2009 Estate Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golden-ridge-2009-estate-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Golden Ridge
13.5,White,US,"The wine is refreshing and unoaked, allowing pure fruit flavors to star, and the brisk acidity is just about perfect. A splash of Muscat Canelli brings a rich orange-honey note to Sauvignon's typical lemon and lime flavors.",Wow Oui,27,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Imagery 2011 Wow Oui Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/imagery-2011-wow-oui-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Imagery
13.9,Red,US,"Very dark in both color and flavor, this single-vineyard Syrah is loaded with smoke, earth, licorice, espresso and cacao notes. There is enough tight, tangy black fruit to create balance in the focused midpalate. A lick of citrus adds lift to the finish.",Aah,36,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Palouse 2009 Aah Syrah (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palouse-2009-aah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2009,Palouse
14.1,White,US,"Fermented and aged in neutral oak, this mixes the richness of Chardonnay with the herbaceous tang of Sauvignon Blanc—but flavors notwithstanding, it's in fact pure Viognier. Excellent mouthfeel and structure carry the light and pretty fruit onto the finish that shows just a hint of barrel toast.",,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Lullaby 2010 Viognier (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lullaby-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Viognier,2010,Lullaby
14.1,Red,US,"Tangy cranberry and wild strawberry fruit, and spice and grip, highlights this clean, pure and fruit-driven Malbec. The addition of 20% Merlot may account for a sense of near-raisiny ripeness. The tannins carry a hint of dried leaf.",Defiance Vineyard,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Nefarious 2010 Defiance Vineyard Malbec (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-defiance-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Malbec,2010,Nefarious
14.2,Red,US,"Smooth and almost buttery, this new Cabernet from Randy Dunn has plenty of blackberry and black cherry flavors, along with silky tannins. The midpalate fades a bit, though perhaps the wine is just in need of a bit more bottle age.",,55,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Feather 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feather-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Feather
13,Red,France,"This is a structured wine, showing the firm tannins of a 2010 Beaujolais. Under the dry surface, the rich, juicy fruit is there, balanced with acidity, red fruit and a dense texture. Age for at least another year.",La Chapelle des Bois,39,90,Beaujolais,Fleurie,,Domaine Chasselay 2010 La Chapelle des Bois  (Fleurie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2010-chapelle-bois-gamay-fleurie/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Chasselay
14.5,White,France,"This is an exceptionally rich wine, its fruit exploding from the glass. The richness gives a spicy, peppery edge to the ripe white fruit, and its acidity is almost an afterthought in this mélange of full-bodied fruit and texture.",Rosenberg,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2010 Rosenberg Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-barmes-buecher-2010-rosenberg-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine Barmès-Buecher
14.4,Red,US,"This is a difficult wine to analyze: Even after some hours of breathing time, it seems resolutely shuttered, tart and actually a bit on the thin side. Given the track record of both the producer and the vineyard, it was unexpected. Another taste on the second day showed promise. With time, the score could improve.",La Serenne,55,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Betz Family 2010 La Serenne Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2010-serenne-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2010,Betz Family
13.5,White,France,"A blend of 13 different grape varieties, some rare, this is a delicious, honeyed wine, with rich baked apple flavor and crisp acidity, topped with a creamed spice note. Its pure line of citrus provides a lively finish.",,20,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Marcel Deiss 2010 White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-marcel-deiss-2010-white-alsace/,White Blend,2010,Domaine Marcel Deiss
16.5,Fortified,France,"This is a brooding selection, with layers of dark fruits (think blackberry, plum and cherry), chewing tobacco and bay leaf alongside a hint of vanilla bean. The palate is rich and dense, with a texture like crushed satin. Tight and flavorful now, this would benefit from a bit more time in the cellar; try after 2015.",,24,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Maury,,Domaine de la Coume du Roy 2008 Grenache (Maury),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-coume-roy-2008-grenache-maury/,Grenache,2008,Domaine de la Coume du Roy
13.5,Red,Slovenia,"Intoxicating on the nose with aromas of raspberry, cherry and violet, this is a powerfully structured, Pinot Noir that balances brawn with delicate mineral and herb notes. Bright and juicy, this has a red cherry flavor that lingers long on the finish.",Burja Noir,,90,Vipavska Dolina,,,Burja 2009 Burja Noir Pinot Noir (Vipavska Dolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burja-2009-noir-pinot-noir-vipavska-dolina/,Pinot Noir,2009,Burja
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is perfectly welcoming and complex upfront, with dried raspberry, leather and light herb aromas. It feels stylish and layered, with flavors of berry, earth and integrated oak. Classy and smooth on the finish, drink this now–2020.",Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva,35,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2004 Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2004-conde-gran-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Bodegas Valdemar
13.5,Red,Italy,"A brooding, masculine expression, this offers savory aromas of cured meat and smoked bacon, with bright fruit aromas of blackberry and soft cherry. The wine is thick, inky and structured on the close, with a point of bright acidity that gives it balance.",Riserva,28,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Carpineto 2007 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2007-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Carpineto
12,Sparkling,US,"This sparkling wine, a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, is dry, creamy and rich in flavors of citrus, yeast and vanilla. It feels refined and silky on the palate, with a honeyed finish.",Brut Cuvée,52,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Caraccioli 2007 Brut Cuvée Sparkling (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caraccioli-2007-brut-cuvee-sparkling-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Caraccioli
14.5,Red,US,"The translucent color and light body warn against aging this wine, but why would you want to? It's delicious right out of the bottle. Rich in black currant, cherry, violet and cedar, it's a blend of all five of the classic Bordeaux varieties.",,24,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Waterstone 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterstone-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Waterstone
13,Red,Hungary,"Shades of crushed stone and granite add a penetrating minerality to the ripe, rich raspberry and cherry flavors of this nervy wine. A hint of dried herb and velvety tannins round out the finish that's long and lingering.",,25,90,Villány,,,Vylyan 2008 Pinot Noir (Villány),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vylyan-2008-pinot-noir-villany/,Pinot Noir,2008,Vylyan
14.1,Red,US,"There's a robust heartiness to this Rhône-style blend that makes it perfect for drinking on cold nights with spicy barbecue or stew. Mainly Syrah and Petite Sirah, it's rich in blackberry, bacon and black pepper flavors. Bone dry and moderate in alcohol, it represents great quality for the price, and it should be relatively easy to find, with nearly 12,000 cases produced.",Red4,17,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Vina Robles 2010 Red4 Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2010-red4-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2010,Vina Robles
12,Sparkling,France,"Here's a wine that is fine and fresh as well as structured. Apple skin and citrus juice flavors are cut through with mature toast flavors. The result is rich, its mouthfeel full and its aftertaste tight and tangy.",Dessus le Mont Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut,89,90,Champagne,Champagne,,J. Dumangin Fils NV Dessus le Mont Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-dumangin-fils-nv-dessus-le-mont-blanc-blancs-premier-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,J. Dumangin Fils
14,Red,Italy,"This beautiful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc opens with a dark color and velvety aromas of red fruit and spice, plus savory layers of leather and dried tobacco at the back. Those mountain vineyards also render a lasting sensation of freshness and elegance.",Castel San Michele,,90,,Trentino,,Fondazione Edmund Mach 2009 Castel San Michele Red (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondazione-edmund-mach-2009-castel-san-michele-red-trentino/,Red Blend,2009,Fondazione Edmund Mach
13.7,Red,US,"Blended with a little Cabernet Franc, this is an incredibly rich wine, drinkable now for its approachability. It pleases with blackberry and black cherry jam and spice flavors, wrapped into smooth, creamy tannins.",,75,90,California,Napa,Rutherford,Frog's Leap 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Frog's Leap
15.9,Red,US,"Easy and gentle in mouthfeel, this has soft, velvety tannins, but the flavors are big and complex. It offers waves of blackberry and blueberry jam, anisette liqueur, milk chocolate, bacon and white pepper as well as a smoky, creamy touch that melts into a long, spicy finish. It's high in alcohol, but wears it well.",Block 28,35,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hendry 2010 Block 28 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hendry-2010-block-28-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Hendry
14.5,Red,US,"This is a beautiful wine to drink now. It's dry, smoothly tannic and softly delicious, with sour cherry candy, licorice, cocoa and sandalwood flavors that swirl into a spicy finish.",,45,90,California,Napa,Rutherford,Provenance Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Provenance Vineyards
14.5,White,France,"This dense and spicy wine is powerful, with a dry core that tends toward sweetness. It features pepper as well as lychee flavors, followed by a light touch of acidity and a firmly structured finish.",Les Terres Blanches,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Mittnacht Frères 2010 Les Terres Blanches Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mittnacht-freres-2010-terres-blanches-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Mittnacht Frères
12,Sparkling,France,"A blend of the two Pinots used in Champagne—Noir and Meunier—this rich yet soft wine from a lesser vintage is rounded, smooth and ripe. It is well balanced, crisp, rich and full of attractive red-currant and orange zest fruitiness.",Cuvée Louis Eugène Vintage Blanc de Noirs Brut,,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Pannier 2006 Cuvée Louis Eugène Vintage Blanc de Noirs Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pannier-2006-cuvee-louis-eugene-vintage-blanc-noirs-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,Pannier
14.5,Red,Spain,"Minty and on the nose, this has notes of licorice, black fruit and a funky kick. It feels big, tannic, powerful and warm, with wild berry and boysenberry notes, plus a ton of dark spice, chocolate and mild heat. Toasty and extremely dark on the finish.",6 Meses,17,90,Northern Spain,Toro,,Pictor 2010 6 Meses  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pictor-2010-6-meses-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2010,Pictor
13,White,US,"Quite tart and bone dry, this is made from fruit sourced from the Wallula Benches Vineyard—a site also prominently featured in Pacific Rim's Riesling lineup. Racy and gin-like in its flavor profile, it emphasizes botanical and citrus notes, with good penetration and length.",Wallula Benches,12,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,North by Northwest 2011 Wallula Benches Riesling (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2011-wallula-benches-riesling-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Riesling,2011,North by Northwest
14.5,Red,US,"Sourced entirely from Walla Walla's Les Collines Vineyard, this lovely Syrah features pretty strawberry and cherry flavors that are broadly displayed with a rich vein of chocolate. It's forward and flavorful, drinking quite nicely already, but with the stuffing to cellar for a few more years.",Les Collines Block 12,40,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),North by Northwest 2009 Les Collines Block 12 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2009-collines-block-12-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,North by Northwest
13.5,Red,Austria,"A blend of Zweigelt, Syrah and Blaufränkisch, this is rounded and ripe, with a dark plum flavor, rich tannins and a smooth texture. It's solid and impressive, though not for aging. Screwcap.",Ungerberg Plus,32,90,Burgenland,,,Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2009 Ungerberg Plus Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nittnaus-hans-und-christine-2009-ungerberg-plus-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Nittnaus Hans und Christine
12.5,White,Italy,"Very creamy and rich, this is a truly beautiful rendition of Chardonnay. It shows intense layers of apricot, vanilla, lemon zest, honeysuckle and exotic fruit. It lingers long on the palate and imparts dense fruit flavors that are followed by fresh acidity.",Vigna Bosco Alto,26,90,Lombardy,Curtefranca,,Ricci Curbastro 2009 Vigna Bosco Alto Chardonnay (Curtefranca),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-2009-vigna-bosco-alto-chardonnay-curtefranca/,Chardonnay,2009,Ricci Curbastro
14.7,Red,US,"Always the last of the Long Shadows lineup to be released, this spent 20 months in barrel and another two years in bottle. The blend remains weighed toward Cabernet Sauvignon (61%) and Syrah (29%), with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Oaky, smoky, smooth and mouthfilling, it's bursting with rich cassis fruit and annotated with a dash of pepper.",,50,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chester Kidder 2008 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chester-kidder-2008-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Chester Kidder
14.5,Red,US,"This low-production Zin gets extra credit for sheer power. It's explosive, with briary, brambly flavors of wild raspberry, cherry and blackberry, complete with spice notes of anise, cinnamon and pepper, all wrapped in soft tannins. This would be great now with spicy beef and poultry dishes or pizza.",Jack's Cabin Vineyard,34,90,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Bella Vetta 2008 Jack's Cabin Vineyard Zinfandel (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-vetta-2008-jacks-cabin-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-rockpile/,Zinfandel,2008,Bella Vetta
14.5,Red,US,"There's a tough, peppery leatheriness to this wine that's by no means undistinguished. Bone dry, with firm tannins, it's more European than Californian in style, with hints of dried berry, charred meat bone, earth, herb and spice. It shows real control and nerve. The blend is Syrah and Petite Sirah.",The Climb,30,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Tercero 2008 The Climb Red (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tercero-2008-climb-red-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Red Blend,2008,Tercero
15,Red,US,"The Frederick bottling is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot, with other Bordeaux grapes filling in the rest. Chewy and tannic, it seems to have a green edge to its fruit and tannins. Nonetheless, there are plenty of flavors of berry, spice and black pepper, with highlights of coffee and cacao. This has lots to chew on, plus good length.",Frederick Estate Grown Red Wine,50,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Spring Valley Vineyard 2009 Frederick Estate Grown Red Wine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-valley-vineyard-2009-frederick-estate-grown-red-wine-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Spring Valley Vineyard
13.5,Red,Austria,"This wood-aged effort shows its wood flavors strongly. In the future, the rich blackberry flavor will take over, yielding a complex, ripe wine that will always have tannins, but it will also have a concentrated structure. Age for at least four years.",Jois,39,90,Burgenland,,,Scheiblhofer 2010 Jois Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scheiblhofer-2010-jois-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2010,Scheiblhofer
12.5,Red,Slovenia,"A noble tribute to his Bordeaux training, winemaker Jean Michel Morel's namesake blend is beautifully concentrated with rich, sweet black fruit, with hints of violet, savory mushroom, cured meat and clay. A textured and powerful wine with vibrant acidity, it finishes long, with a swathe of velvety tannins.",Cuvée Morel,40,90,Goriska Brda,,,Kabaj 2006 Cuvée Morel Red (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kabaj-2006-cuvee-morel-red-goriska-brda/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Kabaj
15.6,Red,US,"This is one of the bigger Syrahs out there, generously proportioned and calling out for equally rich fare. Try beef short ribs or coq au vin, using the same wine for the dish. It's tannic and enormous, with flavors of ripe black cherry and teriyaki sauce.",Black Bart Stagecoach Vineyard,60,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2008 Black Bart Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2008-black-bart-stagecoach-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2008,Krupp Brothers
14.9,Red,US,"Fierce in tannins, with a sandpapery astringency, this wine has oak that sticks out with sweet, smoky toast. The blackberry and cassis flavors are ripe and pleasing. All the parts haven't come together, so your best bet is to stick it in the cellar and see what happens.",Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard,75,90,California,Napa,Oakville,Provenance Vineyards 2009 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2009-beckstoffer-to-kalon-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Provenance Vineyards
14,Red,Spain,"Briary berry, leather and animal aromas comprise the bouquet on this full-forced effort. Astringent and jumpy in feel, it has piercing acidity, propelling the tangy flavors of berry, currant and plum. It's toasty, offering a pinch of tobacco on the finish. Drink 2013–2017.",Elite,40,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2009 Elite  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2009-elite-tempranillo-tinta-fina-ribera-duero/,Tinta Fina,2009,Pradorey
13.8,Red,Argentina,"This firm and dark Cabernet features notes of charcoal, smoke and plenty of berry on the bouquet. Clampy tannins and staunch acidity make for a lively, structured palate, with a saturated berry flavor and a vanilla shading. It is ripe and modern, providing proof that Argentina can make excellent Cabernet in addition to Malbec.",,25,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Siesta Wines 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siesta-wines-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Siesta Wines
14,Red,Spain,"Jammy berry, licorice, herb and leather aromas set up a lively, fresh palate that boasts tomato, raspberry, plum and herb flavors. It shows good energy and balance throughout, with a forward attitude and a spicy, solid finish.",Crianza,45,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pago de Sangara 2008 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pago-sangara-2008-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2008,Pago de Sangara
14.5,Red,US,"Technically proficient and showing a certain amount of style, this is a focused Cabernet with tart, tangy cassis and berry flavors. The barrel regimen adds bits of toast and mocha to the finish.",,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),North by Northwest 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,North by Northwest
13,Red,Italy,"This Italian Pinot Nero from the far north of the country shows an Old World style with smooth elegance, a garnet-amber color and rustic aromas of savory spice and cured meat. There's a pretty blast of freshness, with forest berry and fresh currant notes on the finish.",Precios,30,90,,Alto Adige,,Niedermayr Josef 2008 Precios Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niedermayr-josef-2008-precios-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2008,Niedermayr Josef
14.7,Red,US,"Laetitia for years has been separately bottling blocks of their large estate vineyard, looking for sections that can stand on their own. La Coupelle is its latest experiment. It's certainly a huge, concentrated wine, vast in cherry pie, cola and new oak flavors, with the weight of Grenache. Good as it is, it's a little heavy-handed; sometimes less is more.",La Coupelle,60,90,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2009 La Coupelle Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2009-coupelle-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Laetitia
13.5,Red,Italy,"A joint project by winemakers Vittorio Fiore and Barbara Tamburini, this is a rich and compelling blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Petit Verdot and Teroldego. The bouquet is bold and immediate, with tones of chocolate, red cherry, clove, prune and tobacco.",Aghiloro,21,90,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,La Corsa 2010 Aghiloro  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corsa-2010-aghiloro-red-maremma-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,La Corsa
14.5,Red,US,"Smooth and spicy, this has lots of raspberry, cherry and smoky wood flavors that taste sweet and savory, but turn nicely dry and complex on the finish. It shows real class. Best over the next few years.",Jack London Vineyard,22,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Kenwood 2010 Jack London Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2010-jack-london-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-mountain/,Zinfandel,2010,Kenwood
12.7,White,Slovenia,"This is a delightfully curious, multifaceted wine that's penetrating with flavors of dried fig, black tea, honey and smoke. A savory wet clay note is interspersed with a note of sweet spice, plus tea-leaf tannins that linger long on the finish.",Amfora,90,90,Goriska Brda,,,Kabaj 2006 Amfora White (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kabaj-2006-amfora-white-goriska-brda/,White Blend,2006,Kabaj
14.7,White,US,"Made using grapes grown high in the Mayacamas Mountains, this is extremely concentrated in pineapple essence, peach custard and tropical fruit flavors. It's extravagant, with 50% new French oak playing a strong role in contributing notes of buttered toast, crème brûlée and butterscotch to the flavor profile.",,55,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Moone-Tsai 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moone-tsai-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Moone-Tsai
13,White,France,"A ripe melon aroma follows through to a wine that is rich, open and generous. While it misses some freshness and acidity, its ripe, rounded fruit flavors are an enjoyable compensation. For short-term aging.",Hatschbourg Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Joseph Cattin 2010 Hatschbourg Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-2010-hatschbourg-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Joseph Cattin
13,Red,Austria,"Serious spice, black currant and herb flavors combine with firm tannins to produce a wine that is both structured and age worthy. Made from grapes sourced from the Deutschkreutz region of central Burgenland, this should be kept for another year. Screwcap.",,,90,Burgenland,,,Johann Heinrich 2011 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johann-heinrich-2011-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2011,Johann Heinrich
13,Dessert,France,"With no indication on the label, it would be hard to know that this is a sweet wine. That is a shame, because the wine itself is ripe and opulent, layering honey and sweet lychee flavors. There's even room for an attractive edge of acidity.",Mambourg Grand Cru,33,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean-Marc Bernhard 2010 Mambourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-marc-bernhard-2010-mambourg-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Jean-Marc Bernhard
13.5,White,Austria,"The Burggarten Vineyard is below the Falkenstein Castle, producing a Pinot Blanc that is rich and creamy, with a slight hint of wood aging. Fullbodied with pear and white peach flavors, it will mature for 3–4 years. Screwcap.",Burggarten,25,90,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 Burggarten Weissburgunder (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-burggarten-pinot-blanc-weissburgunder-niederosterreich/,Weissburgunder,2011,Dürnberg
14.5,Red,US,"There are lots of lush flavors in this soft, mellow Syrah. It shows ripe blackberry jam, bacon, anise, cocoa and pepper notes, wrapped into smooth, complex tannins. Ready to drink now.",,30,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Falcone 2010 Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falcone-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2010,Falcone
13.9,Red,US,"A lovely Pinot Noir for drinking now, this shows Gainey's deft hand, with soft, gentle tannins and fine acidity that frame delicious raspberry, cherry, red licorice and buttered toast flavors.",,30,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Gainey 2010 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gainey-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Gainey
13.5,White,US,"This is a fun, easy drinker, showing zippy acidity and lots of mouthwatering clove and vanilla notes that frame flavors of Asian pear, orange and honeysuckle. It tastes just a bit off-dry, but it's refreshing and will pair well with Vietnamese and Ethiopian poultry-based dishes.",,16,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Courtney Benham 2011 Gewurztraminer (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtney-benham-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Courtney Benham
13,White,France,"There is a great balance between the natural floral and perfumed character of this Gewürztraminer and its lively acidity. These elements combine to form a wine that is complex and immediately attractive. It's ready to drink, but it can also age for a year.",,29,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Marcel Deiss 2008 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-marcel-deiss-2008-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2008,Domaine Marcel Deiss
,White,US,"You'll find good concentration in this single-vineyard Riesling, with strong scents of lemon custard and sweet cream. There are floral highlights and a dash of grapefruit, but it is the sweet lemon note that dominates and makes it memorable.",Cold Creek Vineyard,15,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Cold Creek Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2011-cold-creek-vineyard-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13,Red,Italy,"This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot shows dark chocolate aromas, with notes of blackberry, cherry, spice, leather, chocolate and crushed clove. It is smooth and rich on the finish, with a blast of creamy mocha.",Borgonero,24,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Borgo Scopeto 2009 Borgonero Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgo-scopeto-2009-borgonero-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Borgo Scopeto
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a bold, rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Barbera and Nebbiolo. It shows notes of ripe blackberry, espresso, chocolate and spice. It also delivers structure and freshness.",Cordelio,55,90,Lombardy,Curtefranca,,Castello Bonomi 2008 Cordelio Red (Curtefranca),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bonomi-2008-cordelio-red-curtefranca/,Red Blend,2008,Castello Bonomi
14.5,Red,US,This will divide the Zinfandel community. Some will find its earthiness and herbaceousness an attractive complication to the briary berry and spice notes. Others will think it's not quite ripe enough and lacking richness. The score reflects the wine's complexity and adaptability to a wide range of foods.,Ponzo,28,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ridge 2010 Ponzo Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2010-ponzo-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Ridge
13.5,Red,Austria,"A big wine in every sense—including its heavy bottle—this is as dense as Zweigelt gets. It retains some of the great bitter-cherry flavor characteristic of the grape, adding spice and wood notes, plus a dense, firm texture. As it develops, this will show impressive depth of flavor.",,60,91,Neusiedlersee,,,Schwarz Wein 2010 Zweigelt (Neusiedlersee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schwarz-wein-2010-other-red-zweigelt-neusiedlersee/,Zweigelt,2010,Schwarz Wein
13.5,Red,Spain,"Only 400 cases of this top-level crianza were made, and it smells rich and good, with notes of ripe berry and plum and a mild syrupy note. Although it feels big, it's also fresh and layered, with pure berry, herb, spice and oak flavors. Toasty, smooth and elegant as a whole. Drink now–2015.",Crianza,19,91,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Vecordia 2008 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vecordia-2008-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2008,Vecordia
13.7,Red,US,"Made with a drop of Cabernet Franc, this Merlot is rich, smooth and bone dry. With modest alcohol, it brims with flavors of black and red currant, licorice, anise and white pepper, as well as a subtle touch of sweet, smoky new oak. The grapes come from the cool Soda Canyon area of Napa Valley, at the base of Atlas Peak.",,50,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Twomey 2008 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twomey-2008-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Twomey
,White,France,"This wine develops slowly in the mouth, providing a finely structured, rich and elegant character. There's a round white-fruit flavor that's shot through with taut acidity. With its tight finish, it could age a few more months.",Kritt,16,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Marc Kreydenweiss 2010 Kritt Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marc-kreydenweiss-2010-kritt-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Marc Kreydenweiss
14.5,Red,US,"NxNW makes much less of its Walla Walla Cabernet than of its Columbia Valley bottling, though both wear the same price tag. This is the one to find—a deep, dark wine rife with smoke and espresso. Black cherry and cassis fruit—equally dark and quite thrilling—carries the center into a rich, ripe finish.",,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),North by Northwest 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,North by Northwest
14.2,Red,US,"Wonderful purity is on display in this mineral-driven, tart, racy and expressive Syrah from the estate vineyard. The bright and tangy berry flavors may strike some palates as a bit on the sour side, but there is more than enough ripeness here for most. This is succulent and classy.",Defiance Vineyard,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Nefarious 2010 Defiance Vineyard Syrah (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-defiance-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Syrah,2010,Nefarious
13,Dessert,France,"This is sweet and rich, featuring ripe, spicy fruit, a hint of honey and an opulent texture. Now mature, this is rounded and delicious.",Sonnenglanz Grand Cru,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bott-Geyl 2008 Sonnenglanz Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bott-geyl-2008-sonnenglanz-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2008,Domaine Bott-Geyl
14.2,White,US,"This shows the impressive acidity and spice flavor that this cool part of Santa Barbara County coaxes out of its wines. With a touch of new oak, it provides balanced flavors of pineapple, lime, green apple, buttered toast, vanilla, crème brûlée and honeysuckle.",,30,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Falcone 2011 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falcone-2011-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Falcone
13,White,Austria,"The Riesling perfumes shine, and its light, almost dancing character is blended with a more complex set of yellow fruits and mineral texture. The result is a serious wine that demands to be aged for at least four years. Screwcap.",Terrassen  Smaragd,30,91,Wachau,,,Domäne Wachau 2011 Terrassen  Smaragd Riesling (Wachau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domane-wachau-2011-terrassen-smaragd-riesling-wachau/,Riesling,2011,Domäne Wachau
,Red,France,"A rich and rounded wine from a top Beaujolais vintage, this is ripe and full, packed with black cherry flavor and tannins that have now fully integrated into this warm wine. Drink now, although it could age longer.",Cuvée Prestige,,91,Beaujolais,Juliénas,,Georges Duboeuf 2009 Cuvée Prestige  (Juliénas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2009-cuvee-prestige-gamay-julienas/,Gamay,2009,Georges Duboeuf
14.9,Red,US,"Earth and olive streaks wrap around tight, compact fruit flavors of berry and plum. The aging in French oak—60% new—adds a light touch of spice without dominating. The tannins are clean, crisp and gently powdery.",,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Elevation Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elevation-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Elevation Cellars
14.85,Red,Argentina,"This is a rich, plush Cabernet, with a sense of elegance. It smells like prune, blackberry, coffee and toast. The concentrated palate boasts prune, olive, coffee and dark berry flavors. Drink or hold for a few years.",Reserva,20,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casarena 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casarena-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Casarena
14,White,France,"An aroma of pure lychee announces a wine that is attractively balanced. It wears its richness easily; it's ripe and fruity, with a good level of acidity. With a medium-sweet character, it is a great wine for Asian cuisine.",Furstentum Grand Cru,40,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Albert Mann 2010 Furstentum Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-albert-mann-2010-furstentum-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Domaine Albert Mann
14.7,Red,US,"Highlighted by forward, pretty, cherry-candy flavor, this is an appealing vintage for D2—DeLille's second-label Bordeaux-style blend. Accented with integrated notes of herb, nougat and milk chocolate, this finishes with a streak of minerality that provides a bit of gravitas.",D2,40,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DeLille 2009 D2 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2009-d2-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,DeLille
14.3,Red,US,"This is really one of the best values in Cabernet- on the market. It's so deliciously rich in blackberry, currant and chocolate, you'll want to drink the whole bottle right now. Kudos to winemaker Nick Goldschmidt for producing a wine this good at such a good price.",Crazy Creek,21,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Katherine Goldschmidt 2010 Crazy Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/katherine-goldschmidt-2010-crazy-creek-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Katherine Goldschmidt
12.5,Red,Austria,"From the Heideboden Vineyard, this rich and fruity effort combines an intense black-plum flavor with solid tannins. It has a dark character that shows the severe side of Zweigelt. Age for 2–3 years. Glass stopper.",,22,91,Burgenland,,,Johann Heinrich 2009 Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johann-heinrich-2009-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Johann Heinrich
12.5,Red,Austria,"This wine is produced from fruit that was sourced from Leithaberg vineyards in the northwestern corner of Lake Neusiedlersee. It's powerful with dense tannins that accompany the bright red-fruit flavors. Acidity cuts right through the solid structure, giving it a fresh finish. Glass stopper.",,22,91,Burgenland,,,Johann Heinrich 2009 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johann-heinrich-2009-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Johann Heinrich
14.4,Red,US,"A big, firm 100% Cab, rich in blackberry jam and black currant flavors, enriched with lots of sweet, smoky oak. It's made in the modern cult style of soft approachability. It might age, but seems best now for sheer luxury.",Seventy Four - Forty One,65,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jean Edwards 2009 Seventy Four - Forty One Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-edwards-2009-seventy-four-forty-one-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Jean Edwards
14.9,Red,US,"Smooth in tannins with a nice bite of acidity, this shows rich flavors of blackberry, cherry and spice, with a touch of mocha that gives it an apparent sweetness. It's a Bordeaux blend with some Syrah, grown in the famed Stagecoach Vineyard.",Veraison,50,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krupp Brothers 2008 Veraison Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krupp-brothers-2008-veraison-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Krupp Brothers
14.1,White,US,"This is an interesting wine that pushes the boundaries beyond the usual offerings in California. Blended from Viognier, Vermentino, Verdelho and Sauvignon Blanc, it's dry, tart and complex, with a broad range of citrus, white peach, dried apricot and white pepper flavors. Don't serve it too cold.",White4,16,91,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Vina Robles 2011 White4 White (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2011-white4-central-coast-paso-robles/,White Blend,2011,Vina Robles
16.5,Fortified,France,"Aged in glass demijohns for one year and oak tuns for nine, this is a mature selection that's ready to drink now, though it can certainly keep for many more years to come. A beautiful rancio characteristic leads, with aromas of walnut shell, orange oil and earthy spice fill the bouquet. Skin-driven fruit flavors of cherry and plum dominate the gripping palate, while the complex finish reveals accents of black tea, licorice root and baking spice.",Cuvée Spéciale 10 Ans d'Âge,30,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Maury,,Mas Amiel NV Cuvée Spéciale 10 Ans d'Âge Grenache (Maury),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-amiel-nv-cuvee-speciale-10-ans-dage-grenache-maury/,Grenache,,Mas Amiel
14,Red,Spain,"This is supersmooth and attractive, with earth, cola, tobacco, balsam and solid berry aromas. The palate rings with vitality, while the flavor profile consists of an ideal mix of vanilla, herb, tomato and berry. Dry on the finish, with a leathery note. Drink now–2018.",Ángel,55,91,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Arrocal 2006 Ángel  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrocal-2006-angel-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2006,Arrocal
14,Red,Spain,"Roasted and rubbery, this features potent leather and compost aromas that settle with airing. Angular, aggressive and full of power and lemony oak, it also has raw wood and heavily toasted black-fruit flavors. Long, peppery and choppy, it's powerful and stomping. Best to hold this for 3–5 years before drinking, when it should emerge as a better, more approachable wine.",Expresión,70,91,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alidis 2009 Expresión  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alidis-2009-expresion-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Alidis
14.2,Red,US,"A Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault blend, L'idiot is similar to Gramercy's The Third Man, though somewhat greener and more assertively tannic. It benefits from decanting, showing good muscle and length. Given the cool vintage, expect stronger-than-average stem and herb notes.",L'idiot du Village,42,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gramercy 2010 L'idiot du Village Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2010-lidiot-village-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Gramercy
14.5,White,Italy,"This is a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc that has the aromatic intensity and crispness expected from the best expressions of the variety. Background tones of citrus, herb and spicy ginger add personality and overall momentum.",Giovanelli,44,91,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2009 Giovanelli Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2009-giovanelli-sauvignon-blanc-alto-adige/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
13.8,Red,US,"A blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah from the Armada Vineyard, this expresses its characteristic mix of superripe fruit and organic funk. Cracker, berry, spice and earth components all seem to compete a bit in the mouth and need more bottle time to fully meld together.",The Boy,50,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 The Boy Grenache (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-boy-grenache-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Grenache,2009,K Vintners
13.5,Red,Austria,"This is a tight, mineral-textured wine that shows the potential of its rich black fruit, while keeping a close rein on its exuberance. The result is a wood-aged wine that offers considerable aging potential, so it keep for at least three years.",Chevalier Reserve,45,91,Burgenland,,,Iby 2009 Chevalier Reserve Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iby-2009-chevalier-reserve-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Iby
14.2,Red,US,"The Cabernet includes 9% Petit Verdot in the blend—a happy addition that seems to add some tannic oomph as well as a light touch of herb to the mix. Cherry, cassis, tobacco and clean earth roll through the palate, with substantial mass and length.",,35,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hightower 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hightower-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hightower
14.2,Red,US,"This offers big bursts of ripe cherry and raspberry jam, but that richness is complicated by minerality, earthiness and firm tannins, giving it true complexity. It's not very subtle, and you might think it's a Grenache if you didn't know what you were tasting, but it's certainly delicious. Drink over the next few years.",Les Galets,60,91,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2009 Les Galets Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2009-galets-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Laetitia
14.6,Red,US,"More Sangiovese (62%) is in the blend this year, with Cabernet and Syrah filling out the rest. It's dark and smoky, featuring an intriguing flavor mix of spun sugar and black cherry. It seems to hit a firm wall of toast and char that rounds out with some hours of breathing time. Certainly one of the best Saggi offerings to date.",,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Saggi 2009 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saggi-2009-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Saggi
13.5,White,France,"A rich, sweet, honeyed wine, this is full and ripe. It has a style to it, its sweetness and acidity in balance. There is just a hint of dry spice complementing the apricot and lemon flavors. Ready to drink.",Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Rieflé 2009 Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riefle-2009-zinnkoepfle-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Rieflé
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This is a brut-style bubbly, made from roughly equal parts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It has fine acidity, with some sweetness to the strawberry and lime notes. There's a toasty, yeasty creaminess that makes it delightful.",Isabelle,45,91,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Scheid 2008 Isabelle Sparkling (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scheid-2008-isabelle-sparkling-central-coast-monterey/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Scheid
14,White,US,"Sourced exclusively from the Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, this pure Roussanne is fragrant with bright scents of apple and citrus. The fruit is set in an elegant frame of mineral-infused acids, and it stretches out on the palate into a lengthy, polished, refreshing finish.",,34,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Doyenne 2011 Roussanne (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2011-roussanne-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Roussanne,2011,Doyenne
15,Fortified,France,"This biodynamic Muscat is direct and focused, with a ripe core of stone fruit, melon rind and sweet citrus notes, framed by touches of waxy honeycomb, white flower and soft baking spice. A hint of toast lingers on the long finish, and the mouthfeel is full and lush without feeling viscious, thanks to the vibrant acidity.",Vin Doux Naturel Biodynamie,45,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Muscat de Rivesaltes,,Domaine Cazes 2008 Vin Doux Naturel Biodynamie  (Muscat de Rivesaltes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cazes-2008-vin-doux-naturel-biodynamie-muscat-muscat-rivesaltes/,Muscat,2008,Domaine Cazes
14,White,Italy,"This is a gorgeous expression of Sauvignon that boasts enormous focus and precision in terms of its aromatic delivery. It has notes of citrus, almond, tomato leaf, dried basil and exotic fruit. The mouthfeel is solid in structure and refreshingly crisp on the finish.",Lafòa,42,91,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Lafòa Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-lafoa-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2010,Colterenzio
,Red,France,"This big, burly effort is structured and solidly textured. It has weight accompanying the blackberry flavor, with a firm character that demands aging over at least 18 months. The finish is still firm and concentrated.",Domaine Mont Chavy,,91,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Domaine Mont Chavy  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-domaine-mont-chavy-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
12.7,Sparkling,US,"Made from 100% Chardonnay, this bubbly shows Schramsberg's ease of producing rich, clean and elegant sparkling wines. It's delicious now in vanilla, yeast, lime and Asian pear flavors, with some sweetness from the dosage, but try giving it 5–6 years in the cellar.",Blanc de Blancs Brut,37,91,California,North Coast,Napa-Sonoma-Marin,Schramsberg 2009 Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma-Marin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2009-blanc-blancs-brut-sparkling-north-coast-napa-sonoma-marin/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Schramsberg
15.5,Red,US,"Here the aromas carry not only sweet, ripe fruit, but also a suggestion of earth and a bit of meaty funk. The flavors are front-loaded, open and complex, holding through the lingering finish. It seems a little closed at first, but it just needs a bit of extra breathing time.",Sundance Vineyard The Deal,35,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,K Vintners 2009 Sundance Vineyard The Deal Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-sundance-vineyard-deal-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,K Vintners
13,White,France,"There is plenty of character in this attractive wine. It has a fine balance between the rich natural spice of the Gewürztraminer and a fresh, citrus-driven edge, giving it a fine, textured character, worth aging a year.",Réserve,22,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean-Baptiste Adam 2011 Réserve Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-baptiste-adam-2011-reserve-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Jean-Baptiste Adam
12,Sparkling,France,"This has a touch of toast and a rich character. A creamed pear note mingles with lime-driven acidity and a delicious, warm tropical-fruit aftertaste.",Séduction Brut,60,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Charles Ellner 2002 Séduction Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-ellner-2002-seduction-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Charles Ellner
13,Dessert,France,"Though not indicated as such on its label, this is a sweet wine. It has spiced, ripe fruit flavors, notably pear, which are deliciously laced with honey and cinnamon notes. There is also a fine streak of lively acidity that keeps this very fresh.",Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru,23,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Château d'Orschwihr 2008 Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dorschwihr-2008-zinnkoepfle-grand-cru-pinot-gris-alsace-161349/,Pinot Gris,2008,Château d'Orschwihr
16.1,Red,US,"This huge, rich Zinfandel is ripe—nearly overripe—with dry raisin, blackberry and currant flavors. There's a curious bitterness to the finish that must come from the shriveled grape skins, which add to the wine's complexity. The vineyard is on the cooler, hillier western side of Paso Robles. Not a Zin for everyone, it's nevertheless a classic example of its genre.",Pesenti Vineyard,35,91,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Turley 2010 Pesenti Vineyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-pesenti-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
15.3,Red,US,"While this Zin is high in alcohol, which gives it some peppery heat, it's dry and complex. The flavors range from ripe blackberry, blueberry and currant to dark chocolate, licorice and warm-climate Zin spice. The vineyard contains 80-year-old vines, grown in the mountains above the valley floor, which explains the wine's unique concentration.",Fredericks Vineyard,42,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Turley 2010 Fredericks Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-fredericks-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
13,Red,Austria,"Wood aging has rounded out this wine's tannins and integrated its fruity character into something complex. It's big, rich and smooth, and with its tannins it will age several years.",Luckenwald,30,91,Burgenland,,,Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2009 Luckenwald Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nittnaus-hans-und-christine-2009-luckenwald-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Nittnaus Hans und Christine
14.4,Red,US,"This is just delicious, showing all the fine attributes you'd want from a California Cabernet, except ageability. But who cares, when it's this rich in blackberry and cherry jam, cassis and chocolate, and so balanced? Winemaker John Falcone has brought his years of thoughtful winemaking to this Cab, and of course the favorable 2009 vintage helped.",Mia's Vineyard,50,91,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Falcone 2009 Mia's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falcone-2009-mias-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Falcone
13.3,White,US,"This is a juicy, buttery, nicely defined bottle with caramel and butterscotch flavors that run through its heart. Thoroughly delicious fruit notes of key lime and apple pie complete the picture.",Shirley Mays Lewis Estate Vineyard,24,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2011 Shirley Mays Lewis Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2011-shirley-mays-lewis-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2011,Dunham
,Red,France,"This is a dense and rich wine, showing the power of a Morgon and the ripeness of the vintage. It is full bodied, dense and firmly tannic, with red plum and sweet cherry flavors. Keep this fine wine for another 2–3 years.",Réserve Louis Leyre-Loup Cuvée d'Exception,,91,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Domaine de Leyre-Loup 2009 Réserve Louis Leyre-Loup Cuvée d'Exception  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leyre-loup-2009-reserve-louis-cuvee-dexception-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2009,Domaine de Leyre-Loup
14,White,France,"A beautifully balanced wine, expressing a certain sweetness, this has a great line of acidity. It's full bodied, ripe and packed with spice and fruit, while remaining elegant and impressive.",Cuvée Théo,35,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Weinbach 2010 Cuvée Théo Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-weinbach-2010-cuvee-theo-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Domaine Weinbach
14.6,Red,US,"This is a big, fleshy wine, with evident tannins and acidity that give it bite and structure. The flavors are ripe and pure, suggesting red and black cherry pie filling, with lots of dusty spice and a hint of sweet oak. It will be very nice now and over the next 4–5 years. And with more than 22,000 cases produced, it should be relatively easy to find.",Julia's Vineyard,25,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Cambria 2010 Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cambria-2010-julias-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cambria
13.5,White,Austria,"Smooth and rich, this shows notes of apricot, intense pepper and spice, with a dry, firm structure. There is a tangy orange zest character that gives some tightness, suggesting it can age.",Kremser Wachtberg Reserve,23,91,Kremstal,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Kremser Wachtberg Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-kremser-wachtberg-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Winzer Krems
14.5,Red,US,"Consulting winemaker Matthew Loso knows his way around a blend, and this fine Cabernet-Merlot mix shines with focused, dark fruit flavors. It's threaded with streaks of clove, black olive and anise, with real muscle and tannic heft.",Jammin' Red,19,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Elevation Cellars 2009 Jammin' Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elevation-cellars-2009-jammin-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Elevation Cellars
13.9,White,US,"This shows an evident layer of oak in the form of buttered toast and vanilla notes, but the underlying wine is strong in pineapple and golden mango flavors. Fine coastal acidity and a hint of mineral provide structural balance.",,23,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Gainey 2010 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gainey-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Gainey
14.5,Red,US,"Merriam is concentrating on Cabernet Franc from various appellations, with excellent results. This Russian River bottling is terrific for drinking now. It's spicy and rich in red cherry jam, cherry liqueur and smoky sandalwood flavors that finish long and sweet. It would be great with Chinese-style roast pork.",Windacre Vineyard Estate,40,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merriam 2008 Windacre Vineyard Estate Cabernet Franc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merriam-2008-windacre-vineyard-estate-cabernet-franc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Merriam
14.5,Red,US,"This is initially tight and closed, needing to be decanted to reveal its generous black cherry and persimmon flavors, plus lots of peppery spice. The texture is silky, yet there are some hefty tannins, suggesting the wine might improve over the next 5–6 years, even though it's drinkable now.",Bush Crispo Vineyards,70,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ram's Gate 2010 Bush Crispo Vineyards Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rams-gate-2010-bush-crispo-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ram's Gate
14,Red,Italy,"With glittering diamonds encrusted in the glass of the bottle, Diadema would make a beautiful presentation at an elegant dinner. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this opens with modern tones of black fruit, chocolate and spice. The mouthfeel is smooth, long and rich.",Diadema,150,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Diadema 2010 Diadema Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diadema-2010-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Diadema
,Red,US,"A deep, dense blackberry flavor suggests that this is cellar worthy. Notes of ground coffee, cacao and clean earth abound. The finish is long and compact, with nicely polished tannins.",Ethos Reserve,31,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Ethos Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-ethos-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
14.8,Red,US,"This blend consists of 40% Mourvèdre, 40% Grenache and 20% Syrah, creating a strong base that's loaded with steely mineral and graphite notes, plus tart fruit flavors of cranberry and strawberry. A hint of strawberry leaf brings in an herbal accent.",Métier,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Doyenne 2010 Métier Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2010-metier-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Doyenne
14,White,Austria,"Opulent and rich, this is a fine expression of the dense mineral side of the Achleiten Vineyard. It has weight, and is packed with ripe peach and peppered pineapple flavors. It is obviously capable of aging for at least three years. Screwcap.",Achleiten  Smaragd,46,91,Wachau,,,Domäne Wachau 2011 Achleiten  Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domane-wachau-2011-achleiten-smaragd-gruner-veltliner-wachau/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Domäne Wachau
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Minty and toasty upfront, this is layered with blackberry, licorice, leather and toast aromas. It feels raring and ready to go, courtesy of firm acidity and good overall framing. Flavors of wild berry are bright, with herb and oak accents. Long, toasty and solid on the finish.",Broquel,15,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2010 Broquel Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2010-broquel-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Trapiche
14.8,Red,US,"A perfect illustration of why Napa Valley Cabernet is so popular. Blended with a little Merlot and Petit Verdot, it's dry, softly tannic and balanced in acidity, with ripe blackberry, cherry, currant, cocoa and cedar flavors. Just gorgeous for drinking now and over the next few years.",Instant Napa,60,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Swanson 2009 Instant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swanson-2009-instant-napa-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Swanson
14,Red,Italy,"Compelling, rich and darkly extracted, this would pair with succulent red meat, roasted pork or lamb. The wine shows blackberry, plum and prune, with leather, tobacco and bitter chocolate. The mouthfeel is soft, plush and velvety.",Riserva,32,91,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Suberli 2009 Riserva  (Morellino di Scansano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suberli-2009-riserva-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2009,Suberli
13.5,Red,Austria,"This wood-laden effort is polished and initially herbal. Beneath the wood, there is the weight of black fruit, spice and dark tannins. The result is a wine that's full and dense, powered by structure as well as acidity, and needing to age for several years. Screwcap.",Goldberg,,91,Mittelburgenland,,,Johann Heinrich 2010 Goldberg Blaufränkisch (Mittelburgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johann-heinrich-2010-goldberg-other-red-blaufrankisch-mittelburgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2010,Johann Heinrich
14.5,Red,US,"In this vintage, the blend is 66% Tempranillo and 34% Cabernet Sauvignon. The earthy funk is well integrated with black cherry and hints of stem and bark. Still tight and herbal, this is a well-balanced, well-crafted wine, with medium body and length.",En Chamberlin El Jefe,65,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),K Vintners 2009 En Chamberlin El Jefe Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-en-chamberlin-el-jefe-red-blend-tempranillo-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,K Vintners
14.9,White,US,"This is clearly an elegant Chardonnay, well grown and made to impress. It's rich, dry and creamy, with a good hit of acidity accompanying oak-influenced flavors of tropical fruit, pear and peach.",Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyards,64,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ram's Gate 2010 Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyards Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rams-gate-2010-ulises-valdez-diablo-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Ram's Gate
12,Sparkling,France,"This balances crisp citrus and apple flavors with a touch of toast to make for a dry, full-bodied wine.",Blanc de Blancs Brut,,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Pannier 2004 Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pannier-2004-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2004,Pannier
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Here is a smooth, supple sparkling wine, with bright aromas of citrus, stone fruit, apricot, baked bread and even a touch of piquant white peppercorn. The mouthfeel is full and generous, with fine, tonic perlage on the finish.",Brut Millesimato,,91,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,La Montina 2007 Brut Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montina-2007-brut-millesimato-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2007,La Montina
10.5,Dessert,Austria,"With a color more red than gold, this is an intensely rich wine, with flavors of jellied plum, honey and bottled cherry. The tannins give the wine structure as well as sweetness and richness. In the end, acidity offers a pleasant counterbalance.",Beerenauslese,32,91,Burgenland,,,Kracher 2011 Beerenauslese Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kracher-2011-beerenauslese-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2011,Kracher
14,Red,Austria,"This is the top wine from Kirnbauer, produced from vines in the Mittelburgenland region—one of the best areas for Blaufränkisch. This serious, wood-aged and complex wine has both intense bitter-cherry acidity and a firm, dense and tannic texture that shows aging potential.",Goldberg Reserve,,91,Mittelburgenland,,,Kirnbauer 2009 Goldberg Reserve Blaufränkisch (Mittelburgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirnbauer-2009-goldberg-reserve-other-red-blaufrankisch-mittelburgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Kirnbauer
14.8,Red,US,This excellent estate-grown Merlot is a standout in the current Goose Ridge lineup. A scent of violet introduces a dark and potent wine. Plum and black cherry are enhanced by streaks of rock and tar. The tannins are supple and substantial.,,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2008 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Goose Ridge
13.5,White,Austria,"Made from fruit that's sourced from over 50-year-old vines, this is a rich, concentrated single-vineyard wine. It shows notes of tropical fruit and pear, with just the right amount of crisp acidity. A dash of pepper gives spice to the wine. Showing its origins in the cool region of Weinviertel, the wine ends with a crisp bite of lemon.",Rabenstein Reserve,27,91,Weinviertel,,,Dürnberg 2011 Rabenstein Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-rabenstein-reserve-gruner-veltliner-weinviertel/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dürnberg
,Red,France,"Firmly tannic, this is a solid, chunky wine. It's full of dark plum, black currant and cherry flavors that fill out the firm, dry structure. Concentrated while also fruity, it's worth aging for a year.",Domaine Moulin à Vent,14,91,Beaujolais,Moulin-à-Vent,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Domaine Moulin à Vent  (Moulin-à-Vent),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-domaine-moulin-a-vent-gamay-moulin-a-vent/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
13.8,Red,US,"This flashy, complex Zinfandel wants to be paired with a burger. It's just luscious in blackberry jam and teriyaki beef flavors, with tart acidity that can't wait to bite into greasy protein and fat.",,27,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frog's Leap 2010 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2010-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Frog's Leap
14.5,Red,Spain,"Roasted meat, leather, animal and stout berry aromas make for an inviting bouquet. Like most serious Toro wines, this is hard but fresh and layered, with lively black-fruit flavors that darken under the control of oaky spice. Tobacco, menthol and mint ring loudly on the finish. Drink now–2018; 200 cases made.",2V Premium,143,91,Northern Spain,Toro,,Dos Victorias 2008 2V Premium  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/victorias-2008-2v-premium-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2008,Dos Victorias
15,Red,Spain,"Emphatically toasty and charred on the nose, this offers chocolate and hickory aromas. It feels smooth, plush, layered and not at all simple, with baked black-fruit flavors that are draped over savory barbecue and spice accents. The toast is present but not overpowering on the finish.",Atteca Old Vines,16,91,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Bodegas Ateca 2010 Atteca Old Vines Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ateca-2010-atteca-old-vines-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2010,Bodegas Ateca
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is a mature, rich wine from an excellent vintage in Champagne. The wine has toast as well as lemon and grapefruit flavors, giving weight and complexity. Although this is ready to drink, it could probably age a few more years.",Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Réserve Brut,48,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Chapuy 2004 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Réserve Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapuy-2004-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-reserve-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2004,Chapuy
14.5,Red,US,"Lush and ripe in fruit, this Cab is a real bargain. It's rich in black cherry jam, plum, dark chocolate, sweet dried herb and sandalwood flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. This is one of the best Rutherford Cabernets at this price range currently available.",,35,91,California,Napa,Rutherford,Beaulieu Vineyard 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Beaulieu Vineyard
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is richly concentrated and dense, showing an inky dark color with blackberry, leather and cured meat notes. A soft chocolate tone appears on the close.",Riserva,28,91,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Carpineto 2008 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2008-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Carpineto
14.5,Red,Italy,"This super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot is showing so beautifully now. It opens with rich, lovely intensity and bright aromas of black fruit, cassis, spice, leather, mocha and tobacco. Drink it now or let it age 10 years or more.",Re di Renieri,30,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Renieri 2009 Re di Renieri Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renieri-2009-re-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Renieri
14.2,Red,US,"This shows real Sonoma Coast character in its silky texture, strong acidity and transparency of its raspberry and cherry notes, which allow for a mineral-driven taste of the soil to shine. The wine improves in the glass as it airs, picking up extra layers of complexity.",,30,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Reata 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reata-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Reata
12.3,White,US,"This shows lively acidity, with ripe but tart fruit and an alcohol level just slightly above 12%. The grapes used were sourced from the Benches (German clones) and old vine plantings at Dionysus. It's a lush Poet's Leap, lightly tasting of honey, and loaded with pretty flavors of Meyer lemon, ripe orange, and candied pineapple.",,20,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Poet's Leap 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poets-leap-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Poet's Leap
15.2,Red,US,"This introduces itself with sweet scents of plum and cherry, the sort found in young vines. It moves into a thick, well-structured midpalate, with big splashes of coffee, earth and roasted nut.",Derby Estate Grown,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Spring Valley Vineyard 2009 Derby Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-valley-vineyard-2009-derby-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Spring Valley Vineyard
14.5,White,US,"Extravagantly rich in tropical fruit, orange, honey and sweet oak flavors, this is balanced, with crisp acidity and a dry finish. It's a good example of the popular style, at the upper tier.",Lee's Secret Vineyard,64,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Ram's Gate 2010 Lee's Secret Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rams-gate-2010-lees-secret-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Ram's Gate
14.4,Red,US,"Still tasting like a very young wine, this opens with pretty fruit flavors that range from raspberry candy to dark layers of black cherry and cassis. The concentration and depth are apparent, though quite compact. The blend includes 14% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot.",,89,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Doubleback 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doubleback-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Doubleback
13.5,White,Austria,"This steely, mineral-driven wine is crisp with an austere edge. The fruit is ripe, while taut and tense at the same time. As it ages, the wine will show rich peach and apricot flavors to round it out. Age for four years and more. Screwcap.",Achleiten  Smaragd,50,92,Wachau,,,Domäne Wachau 2011 Achleiten  Smaragd Riesling (Wachau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domane-wachau-2011-achleiten-smaragd-riesling-wachau/,Riesling,2011,Domäne Wachau
12.3,White,US,"Big for a Riesling, this has concentrated, sappy, rich tropical-fruit flavors. The grapes used were sourced from the Lawrence Vineyard on the Royal Slope. It has a fair amount of residual sugar, adding extra richness. Succulent peach, apricot and papaya notes sends lip-licking flavors deep into the finish.",Imperium,17,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Elevation Cellars 2011 Imperium Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elevation-cellars-2011-imperium-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Elevation Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"Monolith is a Bordeaux-style blend—mostly Cabernet Sauvignon—that's dark, smooth and smoky. Citrus scents adorn the deep fruit, which resolves in earthy, substantial tannins. The wine spent 22 months in 100% new French oak, yet the barrel notes seem muted, and the intense fruit is certainly up to the challenge.",Monolith,34,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Elevation Cellars 2008 Monolith Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elevation-cellars-2008-monolith-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Elevation Cellars
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Always one of Spain's best bubblies, this is precise and dry, with a dusty apple aroma and only a bit of yeast on the bouquet. It feels expansive and rich, with cutting acidity that's offset by yeasty cream, toast and butterscotch flavors. Juicy and generous at the same time.",Kripta Gran Reserva Brut Nature,116,92,Catalonia,Cava,,Agustí Torelló 2006 Kripta Gran Reserva Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agusti-torello-2006-kripta-gran-reserva-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2006,Agustí Torelló
15,Red,US,"This pretty wine is rich, dry and softly tannic. Although it's a little high in alcohol, it feels smooth and round, showing Cab's riper side of blackberry jam, cassis liqueur and chocolate, generously oaked. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it's great to drink now and over the next four years.",Maestro Collection Ranch No. 2,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Beaulieu Vineyard 2009 Maestro Collection Ranch No. 2 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2009-maestro-collection-ranch-no-2-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Beaulieu Vineyard
15,Red,US,"This is wonderfully aromatic and forward, with lush fruit-pie flavors of blackberry and black cherry. There are graceful notes sprinkled generously throughout, hinting at peppery herb and anise. At once smooth and supple, long and generous, this is drinking exceptionally well.",Milbrandt,30,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,K Vintners 2009 Milbrandt Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/k-vintners-2009-milbrandt-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,K Vintners
,Red,Italy,"This is opulent and rich, with a thick, velvety texture and pretty aromas of blackberry, chocolate, leather and freshly milled white pepper. Cortona is the wine area of Italy that's most closely associated with this grape.",Bramasole,39,92,Tuscany,Cortona,,La Braccesca 2008 Bramasole Syrah (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/braccesca-2008-bramasole-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cortona/,Syrah,2008,La Braccesca
15.5,Red,Spain,"The Gil family understands how to make fully loaded reds that are balanced and highly enjoyable. Look for a saturated, rich nose with brandied plum, blackberry pastry and toasty oak notes. The palate is both lush and racy, with dark berry and chocolate flavors. It finishes huge and masculine, almost like fudge. Drink now–2015.",Atteca Armas Old Vines,45,92,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Bodegas Ateca 2009 Atteca Armas Old Vines Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ateca-2009-atteca-armas-old-vines-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2009,Bodegas Ateca
12,Sparkling,France,"This certainly has maturity, giving it toasty flavors and a touch of oxidation. But it balances that with ripe yellow fruit, ripe acidity and a firm texture. It's rich and complex, balancing ripe fruit and more a rounded finish. Don't age it, though—enjoy it with food now.",Egérie Extra Brut,,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Pannier 2002 Egérie Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pannier-2002-egerie-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Pannier
13.1,White,US,"This is a juicy, perfect melding of citrus and light tropical fruit flavors. With impeccable balance and poise, this thrilling, entirely stainless-steel-fermented Viognier persists well onto the graceful finish.",Defiance Vineyard,19,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Nefarious 2011 Defiance Vineyard Viognier (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2011-defiance-vineyard-viognier-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Viognier,2011,Nefarious
14.1,White,US,"Thoroughly delicious, this clever blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne is a joyride of green and yellow fruit, citrus and pear, honeydew melon and sweet orange peel. It's complex and distinctive.",Ambiance Roussanne-Grenache Blanc-Marsanne-Viognier,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Forgeron 2011 Ambiance Roussanne-Grenache Blanc-Marsanne-Viognier White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2011-ambiance-roussanne-grenache-blanc-marsanne-viognier-white-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style White Blend,2011,Forgeron
13.9,Red,US,"This is a serious and substantial Cabernet, using grapes sourced primarily from the Phinney Hill Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills. Muscular and loaded with purple fruits and cassis, it is thickly woven into a bed of earth and herb. The wine is graceful and balanced, with exceptional depth and detail; however, it leans heavily on the herbal side of the grape.",,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gramercy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gramercy
12,Sparkling,France,"Ripe yet crisp, this is a fine reflection of the excellent 2004 vintage in Champagne. It has a rich texture with concentrated apple, pineapple and toast notes, along with a tangy orange-zest character. Ready to drink now, but it will certainly age.",Vintage Premier Cru Brut,79,92,Champagne,Champagne,,J. Dumangin Fils 2004 Vintage Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-dumangin-fils-2004-vintage-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,J. Dumangin Fils
14.5,Red,US,"Give this dramatic young wine a little time in the decanter or the glass to gain its stride. Right out of the bottle, it's tough as nails, but a bit of breathing softens it, bringing out a vast core of sweet black currant. Lots of new oak adds to the sweetness in the form of buttered toast. Should age well, if you're in the mood to cellar it, through 2017 or so.",,80,92,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,J. Davies 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-davies-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,J. Davies
14.5,Red,Austria,"This has a fine, dense texture, with wood influence that's carefully balanced by the solid tannins. It offers big, bold fruit flavors, with the structure for long-term aging. The finish is smooth and rich.",Terra O.,,92,Burgenland,,,Johann Heinrich 2009 Terra O. Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johann-heinrich-2009-terra-o-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Johann Heinrich
14.2,Red,US,"This is a three-grape Bordeaux-style blend that is three-fifths Cabernet Sauvignon and one-fifth each Merlot and Petit Verdot. It has tremendous flavor appeal, featuring a lush mix of red and black fruit—both berry and plum—with generous barrel flavors of mocha and espresso. It gains mass and breadth as it breathes.",Red,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Hightower 2008 Red Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hightower-2008-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Hightower
14.8,Red,US,"This shows the sun-ripened black cherry, red currant, anise and herb flavors you'd expect in a great Oakville Merlot, coupled with hard, complex tannins. The wine lifts Merlot to true elegance, with flavors that finish dry and spicy. Drink over the next six years.",,38,92,California,Napa,Oakville,Swanson 2008 Merlot (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swanson-2008-merlot-napa-oakville/,Merlot,2008,Swanson
14.5,Red,US,"This low-production Pinot Noir is dry, silky and enormously complex, with cherry pie, Dr. Pepper, bacon, anise and white pepper flavors, plus a woodsy suggestion of pine needle. Oak aging adds the perfect touch of smoke. Good as it is, it should improve in the bottle over the next 4–5 years.",Sangiacomo Vineyards Roberts Road,68,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Ram's Gate 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyards Roberts Road Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rams-gate-2010-sangiacomo-roberts-road-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ram's Gate
12.7,Sparkling,US,"Golden pale in color—this is so light and delicate on the palate, you'd never guess it was made almost entirely from Pinot Noir, with just 9% Chardonnay added. It tastes of lime and yeast, with a suggestion of strawberry, and has a soft, creamy mousse. Drink now.",Blanc de Noirs Brut,39,92,California,North Coast,Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin,Schramsberg 2008 Blanc de Noirs Brut Sparkling (Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2008-blanc-noirs-brut-sparkling-north-coast-napa-mendocino-sonoma-marin/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Schramsberg
14.1,Red,US,"This tastes far more expensive than the price would suggest. Sourced from both Red Mountain and Royal Slope vineyards, it's a smoke-, coffee- and licorice-laden wine, with expressive cassis and black cherry flavors at its core. It finishes with lovely, fine-grained tannins.",,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Elevation Cellars 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elevation-cellars-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Elevation Cellars
15.3,Red,US,"Smooth and textured, this is a supple, lightly earthy and aromatic Bordeaux-style blend. The principal components are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot. One gets the feeling that the winery was still finding its way during production; this was made by a winemaker no longer at Corliss. Berry, plum, fig, dried herb and cedar are all in the mix—it's more genteel than generous.",Red Blend,65,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Corliss Estates 2007 Red Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corliss-estates-2007-red-blend-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Corliss Estates
13.8,White,US,"This is firm in acidity, bracing in minerals and bone dry. That makes it sound austere, but you'll find delicious apricot, lime and citron flavors, enhanced by sweet oak. Drink now.",,34,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Failla 2011 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2011,Failla
14.1,White,US,"Young, vibrant and fresh, this wine's crisp acidity frames pineapple and tropical fruit flavors, with a slight hint of botrytis in the form of golden apricot and honey. There's lots of evident oak, creating a buttered toast note, while its minerality makes it complex. Vastly rich, if a little lacking in subtlety. Drink now.",Keefer Ranch,42,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Failla 2010 Keefer Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-keefer-ranch-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Failla
14.8,Red,US,"Rich, dark, dense and smoky, this is a fruit-driven Syrah that has a splendid bouquet of ripe black fruit. Some herbal accents and a streak of bark runs through the tannins.",,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sequel 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequel-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Sequel
13.5,White,US,"Very rich and refined, this features sleek acidity and a racy tang of minerality. It really shows how well Sauvignon Blanc grows in a good Santa Ynez Valley vineyard. The tropical fruit, pear and green apple flavors have tantalizing hints of gooseberry and smoky oak.",Limited Selection,19,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Gainey 2010 Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gainey-2010-limited-selection-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Gainey
,Red,US,"This flashy Cabernet is one of Coppola's best Sonoma County Cabernets ever, a fine followup to the great 2007. It immediately impresses with richness, smoothness of texture and complexity, offering waves of ripe summer blackberry, blueberry and smoke. The tannins are firm, dusty and soft, making the wine drinkable now and over the next six years with steak.",Archimedes,52,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Francis Ford Coppola 2009 Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2009-archimedes-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Francis Ford Coppola
14.2,Red,US,"There's a mushroom note to this Pinot that gives it an earthy richness, helping to ground the ripe, jammy raspberry and cherry flavors. This is Kynsi's best '09 Pinot Noir, but you should give it 1–3 years in the bottle to let everything integrate.",Precious Stone Stone Corral Vineyard,62,92,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Kynsi 2009 Precious Stone Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2009-precious-stone-stone-corral-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kynsi
13,White,France,"A medium-sweet wine, this balances a ripe lychee flavor with touches of botrytis and spice. The acidity contributes the essential element to this concentrated and impressive wine. There is a crisp, refreshing finish. Age for 2–3 years.",Clos Saint-Landelin Vorbourg Grand Cru,,92,Alsace,Alsace,,René Muré 2010 Clos Saint-Landelin Vorbourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-mure-2010-clos-saint-landelin-vorbourg-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,René Muré
14.5,Red,US,"A fascinating nose that's threaded with mint, earth, cassis and coffee, leads into a dense and saturated palate, with complex layers of herb and fruit. This wine dances across the tongue. It's not too big, but complex and complicated, ending on a blood-orange-tinged finish.",Broncho Stoneridge Vineyard,70,92,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Charles Smith 2009 Broncho Stoneridge Vineyard Malbec (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-smith-2009-broncho-stoneridge-vineyard-malbec-other/,Malbec,2009,Charles Smith
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Opaque purple and thick in the glass, this wine has inky, supercharged aromas of ripe blackberry and spice. It feels amped up but balanced, with more intensity and clarity than what most other $18 reds offer. The flavors of wild berry, mild herb and chocolate finish in a rich, toasty wrapping.",Reserva,18,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2010 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2010-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Bodega Norton
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This high-class blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc is both elegant and powerful. The bouquet deals classic Malbec aromas of cola, licorice and blackberry, while the palate features typical Cabernet Franc spice, along with a ripe, healthy blackberry flavor. Expansive and buttery smooth on the finish, this should be opened now–2016.",Iscay,50,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2008 Iscay Malbec-Cabernet Franc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2008-iscay-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-franc-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Franc,2008,Trapiche
14.2,Red,US,"What a beautiful wine this is for drinking now and over the next few years. It's lush and approachable, but it also has plenty of complexity, offering waves of blackberry, cherry, red currant, mocha and delicately toasted oak. Easy to find, with 8,950 cases produced.",,40,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Whitehall Lane 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whitehall-lane-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Whitehall Lane
13.5,Red,US,"Twomey has turned to various coastal sources for Pinot Noir for years, with mixed results. Finally, with this Bien Nacido bottling, they've found something worth repeating. It shows that vineyard's balanced structure, with fine acidity and tannins framing cherry, red currant and cola flavors laced with minerality.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,54,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Twomey 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twomey-2010-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Twomey
13.8,White,US,"Every intervention available to the winemaker for creating richness has been applied here, including 75% new French oak. California Chardonnay hardly gets more extravagant in buttercream, smoky toast, lemon drop, apple butter and pear flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. Grown in one of the coolest areas of the appellation, yet it's so rich and full bodied, it almost has the body of a red wine. Don't let it get too cold, and pay attention as it warms and evolves in the glass.",Charles Heintz Vineyard,65,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Moone-Tsai 2010 Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moone-tsai-2010-charles-heintz-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Moone-Tsai
14,Red,Spain,"Despite the less-than-stellar vintage, this is excellent, with dark berry aromas, earthy grit and complexities that rise to the occasion. It feels big, fresh and fruity, with racy black-cherry, chocolate and pepper flavors. Elegant, correct and complete; drink now–2016.",Cyclo,58,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Finca Torremilanos 2008 Cyclo  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-torremilanos-2008-cyclo-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2008,Finca Torremilanos
15.2,Red,US,"This opens with deep, dense dark-fruit goodness. It's a massive wine that bursts with blackberry, black cherry and cassis. After that opening explosion of ripe fruit, it seems to float through the mouth, like riding in a big-finned Cadillac from the 1950s. Consume this one within 2–5 years.",Signature,40,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Doyenne 2009 Signature Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2009-signature-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Doyenne
15,Red,Spain,"This is deep and attractive, with complex aromas of balsam wood, ripe black fruit and bacon. It feels really good and dense, with pastry, roasted berry, chocolate and molasses flavors. The finish is long, flavorful and rewarding. A modern wine to drink now–2016.",Mas de Can Blau,45,92,Catalonia,Montsant,,Can Blau 2009 Mas de Can Blau Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/can-blau-2009-mas-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2009,Can Blau
15,Red,Spain,"Cola, coconut and ripe blackberry aromas are draped all over the wine's bouquet. On the palate, it's a bit choppy and acidic, with pounding flavors of black cherry, blackberry and leather. Juicy, zesty and jagged feeling at the moment, this should be consumed no earlier than 2014 and may be at its best around 2018.",VS,100,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alidis 2009 VS  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alidis-2009-vs-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Alidis
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is elegant and layered, with notes of savory smoked meat, spice, dark fruit, blackberry and leather. It shows a very dark, brooding and masculine personality with polished tannins and impressive length.",Farnito,40,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Carpineto 2007 Farnito Cabernet Sauvignon (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2007-farnito-cabernet-sauvignon-toscana/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Carpineto
13.2,White,US,"The alcohol has dropped almost a full percentage point in 2011, but the wine has plenty of ripe, round fruit, with the emphasis on Meyer lemon, orange blossom, and pineapple. Forward and fruity, with mouth-filling sappiness, this is a wine to enjoy in the splendor of its youth.",Estate,26,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Woodward Canyon 2011 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2011-estate-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Woodward Canyon
13.5,White,Austria,"The steep Pfaffenberg vineyard, sloping straight down to the Danube River, is one of the top vineyards in Krems. This rich and complex wine has a fine perfumed character, laced with lemon and pear flavors. It has a touch of minerality in its texture, making a wine that should age over several years.",Kremser Pfaffenberg Reserve,25,92,Kremstal,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Kremser Pfaffenberg Reserve  Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-kremser-pfaffenberg-reserve-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2011,Winzer Krems
14.5,Red,US,"Very opulent and jammy in blackberry, cherry and mocha flavors, this has a strong oak presence in the form of caramelized wood. It defines Napa richness, but it is too tannic and immature to properly enjoy now. Give it a snooze for 6–8 years.",Reserve,75,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Whitehall Lane 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whitehall-lane-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Whitehall Lane
14.3,Red,US,"This has been a very successful second label from Goldschmidt, and with this 2009, they again hit gold. The wine is smoothly tannic and dry in black cherry- pie and red currant flavors, with all kinds of interesting herb, carob bean, spice and oak complications. It's elegant and complex to drink now and over the next 5–6 years.",Lone Tree Vineyard,50,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Forefathers 2009 Lone Tree Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forefathers-2009-lone-tree-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Forefathers
14,Red,Spain,"Rich and voluptuous on the bouquet, this has coconut, ripe blackberry and leather aromas. It feels huge, grabby, tannic and supercharged, with ultradark and chocolaty berry flavors that last long on the finish, where pepper, spice and chocolate flavors sneak into the frame. Drink 2014–2021.",Figuero Noble,132,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,García Figuero 2009 Figuero Noble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garcia-figuero-2009-figuero-noble-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,García Figuero
13,Red,Austria,"This is impressive and firmly tannic, showing mint and herb flavors, new wood toast and bitter black-cherry fruit. It's complex, dense and age worthy.",,32,92,Leithaberg,,,Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2009 Blaufränkisch (Leithaberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nittnaus-hans-und-christine-2009-other-red-blaufrankisch-leithaberg/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Nittnaus Hans und Christine
13.5,Red,US,"This is tough in tannins and somewhat rustic now, in the way of young Monte Bellos. There's not much to recommend opening it anytime soon, especially if you're a fan of the modern style of accessible lusciousness. But it is rich and minerally, with a fine core of black fruit. Monte Bello Estate (not to be confused with Ridge's similarly-named Estate Monte Bello, which costs far less) is a wine that historically ages very well, and 2009 was a pretty good vintage, so you're safe cellaring it for at least 10 years.",Monte Bello Estate,150,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Ridge 2009 Monte Bello Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2009-monte-bello-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ridge
14.5,Red,US,"The winery's Kit's Killer is a dependably good Cabernet, almost always showing lots of richness and complexity. They raised the price by $2 since last vintage, but it's still a very fine wine, with delicious blackberry, currant and licorice flavors, wrapped into smooth tannins. Drink over the next few years.",Kit's Killer Cab,40,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clif Family 2009 Kit's Killer Cab Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clif-family-2009-kits-killer-cab-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Clif Family
14.9,Red,US,"This is classically proportioned in the warm-climate style. It provides a textbook example of the variety's inky black and purple color, rich, thick tannins and elaborate flavors. These flavors include profoundly ripe summer blackberry and mulberry, smoky, umami-rich bacon and sweet sandalwood. Full-bodied and dry, this is a wine to warm the blood on cold winter nights.",Pesenti Vineyard,35,92,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Turley 2010 Pesenti Vineyard Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-pesenti-vineyard-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2010,Turley
14.9,Red,US,"This is so chocolaty and rich, it's impossible to resist a second or third glass. Although it's heady in alcohol, there's an excellent burst of acidity, and the texture is pure velvet. The blackberry tart, orange zest, spice and sandalwood flavors change continuously as the wine warms in the glass.",Library Vineyard,38,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Turley 2010 Library Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-library-vineyard-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Turley
15.6,Red,US,"This is made from grapes that are sourced from the hills overlooking the warm, inland Chiles Valley subsection of Napa Valley. It's concentrated in black currant and dark chocolate flavors, with a pleasant warmth from the alcohol. But it's dry, with fine acidity—a great representation of its style.",Heminway Vineyard,30,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Turley 2010 Heminway Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-heminway-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
15.8,Red,US,"Relentless is Shafer's Syrah-based red wine. It's always rich, ripe and bold, and the 2009 is no exception. The alcohol is very high, making the wine heady and warm. If you can get past that, you'll find a huge wine, massive in blackberry, plump raisin and chocolate flavors, with soft tannins and a long, sweet finish. The blend contains 18% Petite Sirah.",Relentless,63,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Shafer 2009 Relentless Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shafer-2009-relentless-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Shafer
12,Sparkling,France,"Roederer takes the natural elegance of a blanc de blancs to an extra level. This is so stylish, its white fruit and lemon flavors are touched with the minerality, and the acidity is nearly absorbed into the texture of the wine. Like many Roederer vintages on release, this should be aged, so give it 4–5 years.",Blanc de Blancs Brut,78,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Louis Roederer 2006 Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-roederer-2006-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2006,Louis Roederer
15,Red,Argentina,"This is opaque, offering a lush collection of black fruit aromas on what amounts to a deep, dense bouquet. Layered and displaying excellent size and texture, it has saturated, meaty black-fruit flavors along with toasty, integrated oak. A powerhouse Malbec and maybe the best Ultra to date.",Ultra,20,92,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Kaiken 2010 Ultra Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaiken-2010-ultra-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2010,Kaiken
13.3,Red,US,"Laetitia's La Colline bottling is always a big, vital wine, unusually rich for Pinot Noir but nonetheless compelling. The 2009 vintage has been kind to it, resulting in fantastically concentrated flavors of cherry pie, pomegranate, persimmon, cola and mushroom, liberally enhanced by sweet new oak. It's a potent wine, one that Pinot purists might say is too extracted. But there's no denying its delicious beauty. Drink now–2015.",La Colline,60,92,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2009 La Colline Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2009-colline-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Laetitia
14.5,Red,Spain,"Tight, dark and oaky on the nose, this has woody power, cedary complexity and lots of staunch berry character. It is full, grabby and tannic, showing a firm spine to support toasty, oaky, clove-influenced flavors. Dark, tight and toasty on the finish; drink now–2019.",Reserva,52,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Matarromera 2006 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matarromera-2006-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Matarromera
13.5,Red,Austria,"This is a powerful, wood-aged wine. It's still showing its toast at the moment, but expect the wine to round out, yielding solid tannins and a concentrated black-plum flavor. With a rich yet firm finish, this should age well over several years.",Andau,13,92,Burgenland,,,Scheiblhofer 2010 Andau Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scheiblhofer-2010-andau-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2010,Scheiblhofer
14,Red,US,"Fans of ripe, sweet fruit will love this Pinot. It's huge in juicy raspberry and cherry, with spicy hints of Dr. Pepper and red licorice. It will be fun to see how the wine evolves over the next 6–8 years.",Gap's Crown,49,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2010 Gap's Crown Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-gaps-crown-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
14.5,Red,US,"This Merlot-dominated blend features juicy berry flavors and tart, citrusy acids. It has gentle details of pepper, herb, lemon verbena and orange peel. It's a pleasure to see more elegant complexity in these latest Spring Valley reds.",Uriah Estate Grown Red Wine,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Spring Valley Vineyard 2009 Uriah Estate Grown Red Wine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-valley-vineyard-2009-uriah-estate-grown-red-wine-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Spring Valley Vineyard
14.5,Red,Spain,"Deeply layered and pure on the nose, with tar, cola and toasty oak aromas, this feels deep, full and choppy, with tough tannins and seriously dark flavors of blackened spice, berry and bitter chocolate. It's very long on the finish, which has a tough feel but is generous and loaded with power. Drink 2013–2018; 275 cases made.",,90,92,Northern Spain,Toro,,Pictor 2008  Toro,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pictor-2008-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2008,Pictor
14.4,Red,US,"“Rhône times three” seems to be the code name for this classy blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. It takes the best from each grape, creating a rich, pure, high-acid wine with a zingy berry flavor, plus a mineral underpinning and earthy, coffee-soaked tannins.",Rx-3 Red Wine,30,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nefarious 2010 Rx-3 Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-rx-3-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Nefarious
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is a drink-or-hold wine, with grip, snap, barging tannins and all sorts of character. Licorice and black cherry aromas set up strong berry and chocolate flavors. There's a mild, herbal twinge and a grilled element to the wine as well. Drink now–2020.",Reserva,41,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Peña Roble 2004 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pena-roble-2004-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2004,Peña Roble
14.9,Red,US,"Here's a full-bodied Pinot Noir that's a little high in alcohol, but that's the cost of all the richness. The flavors of raspberry jam, cherry pie, sweet date and smoky, buttery vanilla are frankly addictive. Lovely pairings would be grilled salmon steaks with a fruity salsa or lamb chops in a wine reduction sauce.",Wildcat Vineyard,49,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2010 Wildcat Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-wildcat-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
11,White,US,"A marvelous effort in a difficult year, this textbook Washington Riesling is bursting with apricot and peach goodness. Round and polished, it's long and textured, with an excellent wash of minerality.",,9,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Chateau Ste. Michelle
,Red,France,"A solid and chunky wine, this balances a rich structure with ripe, rounded fruit. Acidity cuts through the complex texture to give a juicy, fragrant feel. It's worth aging another year.",Cuvée Prestige,,91,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Georges Duboeuf 2009 Cuvée Prestige  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2009-cuvee-prestige-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2009,Georges Duboeuf
14.9,Red,US,"Made from three-quarters Merlot and one-eighth each Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, this new version of The Spinner seems to be surfing a wave of spicy berry that's about to smash into a wall of chocolate. But it never crashes, instead it just sails on through a gorgeous midpalate into a lingering finish that features caramel and mocha highlights.",The Spinner,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nefarious 2010 The Spinner Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-spinner-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Nefarious
13,Red,France,"With some earthy aromas, this is a rich wine. It has weight, layers of wood and attractive strawberry flavor. The fruitiness is contained within a firm tannin shell that suggests the wine could age.",Clos de la Faille,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Albert Mann 2009 Clos de la Faille Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-albert-mann-2009-clos-faille-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Albert Mann
16.5,Fortified,France,"Still in its infancy, this should be cellared for at least another few years to fully integrate and better express the nuances of spice root, black tea and cocoa nib. The black cherry and plum flavors are plentiful and vibrant, and the gripping tannins linger long into the close.",Rimage,27,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Banyuls,,M. Chapoutier 2009 Rimage  (Banyuls),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/m-chapoutier-2009-rimage-red-banyuls/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,M. Chapoutier
13.5,Red,Spain,"Solid cherry and berry aromas are smooth and appealing, while a spot of pinched leather adds character to the nose. This feels tight and good, with racy acidity leading a red plum flavor to a dry, tight finish. Nice in a no-nonsense way.",Crianza,,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Mayor 2008 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-mayor-2008-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2008,Viña Mayor
14.5,Red,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino opens with an inky, dark color and savory aromas of ripe fruit, prune, plum, leather, tobacco and exotic spice. It's firm and well structured, with a velvety feel to the tannins.",Murtas,35,89,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Fattoria San Michele a Torri 2008 Murtas Red (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-san-michele-a-torri-2008-murtas-red-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Red Blend,2008,Fattoria San Michele a Torri
14,Red,Argentina,"Familar aromas of cherry, plum and berry are on the money. This is tight as nails on the palate, this and nevertheless thrusts with boysenberry, blackberry and a hint of amaro. A wall of finishing tannin carries flavors of chocolate and black spice. Big, ripe and serious.",Reserve Barrancas Vineyards,20,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2009 Reserve Barrancas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2009-reserve-barrancas-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pascual Toso
13.9,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend includes all five of the region's classic grapes, and the resulting wine has a bit more body and complexity than the single-variety offerings from the winery. Leafy and tart, it shows cranberry and rhubarb flavors, typical of this cool climate site.",Cuvée du Soleil Red,48,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2009 Cuvée du Soleil Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2009-cuvee-soleil-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cave B
13,Red,Austria,"A bitter cherry flavor is balanced by the firm, tannic structure. With its appropriate weight and juicy, spicy acidity, it's attractive now but also has aging potential. Screwcap.",Heideboden,19,88,Burgenland,,,Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2010 Heideboden Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nittnaus-hans-und-christine-2010-heideboden-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2010,Nittnaus Hans und Christine
14.5,White,US,"This is a very pretty, polished wine for drinking now. It has rich, creamy flavors of tropical fruit and sweet, smoky oak that are brightened by crisp acidity.",Reserve,26,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Simi 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/simi-2010-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Simi
12.5,White,Spain,"Apart from its note of fresh apple and hint of juniper, the nose is fairly neutral. It feels clean, crisp and cleansing, with pear and nectarine flavors that finish light, with medium intensity and length. Drink right away for maximum freshness and expression.",,18,88,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,V&N Cellars 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-n-cellars-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,V&N Cellars
13.6,White,US,"Deep gold and richly scented with buttered toasted-nut aromas, this 100% barrel-fermented Chardonnay is a bit old-fashioned, but deliciously delectable. Superripe fruit and decent acidity elevate it above mere oak-bomb status.",,24,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Goose Ridge
13.5,White,France,"Rich, soft and spicy, here is a warm, now-mature style of Pinot Gris. Its ripe melon and peach flavors complement the lychee note. There is a touch of pepper that gives an edge to this rounded wine.",Tradition,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2008 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2008-tradition-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2008,Hugel
13.5,Sparkling,US,"A blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, this is a rich, slightly sweet bubbly. It has ripe, delicious flavors of raspberry jam, cherry pie, vanilla, yeasty sourdough and buttercream. It's a little rough in texture, but a nice wine for drinking now.",Blanc de Noirs,30,88,California,North Coast,Sonoma-Napa-Mendocino,PLR Legacy NV Blanc de Noirs Sparkling (Sonoma-Napa-Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plr-legacy-nv-blanc-noirs-sparkling-north-coast-sonoma-napa-mendocino/,Sparkling Blend,,PLR Legacy
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Refosco that's aged in French oak, this opens with bold, black intensity, bearing notes of dark fruit, ripe blackberry and sweet spice. The mouthfeel is chewy and soft, with a touch of pulpy sweetness on the close.",Soffumbergo,20,88,,Delle Venezie,,Comelli 2008 Soffumbergo Red (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/comelli-2008-soffumbergo-red-delle-venezie/,Red Blend,2008,Comelli
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is toasty, earthy and full on the nose, with bacon and floral blackberry aromas. It feels structured and firm, with baked, chewy flavors of roasted berry, smoked meat and coffee, and it maintains its core flavors on the finish.",Tinto Figuero 4,20,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,García Figuero 2010 Tinto Figuero 4  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garcia-figuero-2010-tinto-4-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,García Figuero
13,White,France,"It's intriguing to taste an aged Gewürztraminer like this. It has weight, richness and still plenty of spice. The fruit has been changed into a smooth, ripe texture that brings out sweetness, rather than freshness.",Cuvée Saint-Jacques,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Frédéric Mallo 2008 Cuvée Saint-Jacques Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frederic-mallo-2008-cuvee-saint-jacques-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2008,Frédéric Mallo
12,Red,US,"Vibrant with acidity and a core of crisp red-plum and cherry flavors, this bright, brambly Blaufränkisch is testament to the potential of red wine in the Finger Lakes. The palate is gorgeously fruity, but focused with a vein of crushed granite that lingers on the finish.",Obscure Red Varietal Series Martini Family Vineyards,23,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Tail Ridge 2010 Obscure Red Varietal Series Martini Family Vineyards Blaufränkisch (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-tail-ridge-2010-obscure-varietal-series-martini-family-other-red-blaufrankisch-finger-lakes/,Blaufränkisch,2010,Red Tail Ridge
14.7,Red,US,"Not very Oakville-like, this Cabernet is bone dry and strong in tannins, giving it an astringent mouthfeel. It's light in body for a Cabernet, with lots of acidity. However, it does have pretty flavors of blackberry and sour cherry candy.",Villa Mille Rose Vineyard,50,88,California,Napa,Oakville,Veedercrest 2008 Villa Mille Rose Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veedercrest-2008-villa-mille-rose-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Veedercrest
,Red,Spain,"Bold berry aromas charge forth in a clean, pointed fashion. This feels firm and solid, with no obvious flaws and a dark flavor of blackberry that's offset by notes of rooty licorice and sweet brown sugar. Lengthy and fresh on the finish.",Roble,14,88,Northern Spain,Toro,,Toriles 2010 Roble  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toriles-2010-roble-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2010,Toriles
,Red,Argentina,"This brand has done well in the past few years with its value-priced Cabernet. This one performs in upstanding fashion, with clean plum, berry and cassis aromas, turning to blackberry and toast flavors on the firm palate. Dark, spicy and a touch warm on the finish.",Sustainably Farmed,10,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tilia 2011 Sustainably Farmed Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tilia-2011-sustainably-farmed-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Tilia
12,Sparkling,US,"This is like a sparking Shiraz from Australia. It's pretty much as dark in color as a red wine, with a full body and a raspberry pie flavor. The palate is a little bit scouring and sweet, along with the classic yeastiness of a sparkling wine.",Rouge de Noirs,30,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Schug 2009 Rouge de Noirs Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2009-rouge-noirs-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Schug
,Red,US,"A new addition to the popular Indian Wells line, this consists of 60% Merlot, 28% Syrah and splashes of five other grapes. The Merlot, not surprisingly, dominates. Pretty and round, it has a soft, almost pillowy texture, with an easy, accessible mouthfeel.",Indian Wells,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Indian Wells Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2010-indian-wells-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Chateau Ste. Michelle
15.5,Red,Argentina,"Exotic aromas of wild berries, cumin and other Middle Eastern spices are interesting and inviting. This feels thick and chewy, bordering on syrupy, with stewed plum and brown sugar flavors. It hits with some burn and heat on the bullish finish.",Grande Reserve,25,88,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Domaine Jean Bousquet 2010 Grande Reserve Malbec (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-bousquet-2010-grande-reserve-malbec-tupungato/,Malbec,2010,Domaine Jean Bousquet
,White,US,"A fine bottle at a great price, this fresh and clean-tasting Sauvignon Blanc offers a bracing mix of tree fruit, with just a touch of sweet herb. It's clearly varietal: no frills, just straightforward and very nicely made.",Two Vines,8,88,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Columbia Crest 2010 Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-two-vines-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Columbia Crest
13.5,White,US,"A fine, vivid, crystal-clear Pinot Gris, this offers cool cucumber and melon flavors first and foremost. It's a refreshing addition to the white wine lineup at H3.",H3,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Pinot Gris (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-h3-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Pinot Gris,2010,Columbia Crest
13.9,Red,US,"This is a new brand from veteran Don Sebastiani & Sons, and it's a a bottle of easy-drinking deliciousness. Mellow and smooth, it shows cherry pie, sandalwood and white pepper flavors.",Sonoma Signature,20,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Don & Sons 2010 Sonoma Signature Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/don-sons-2010-sonoma-signature-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Don & Sons
13,Red,France,"This rich, juicy wine is bursting with red fruits that are ready to drink. This is a ripe, full-bodied, friendly wine with just an edge of tannin and acidity to hold it all together.",L'Héronde,37,88,Beaujolais,Côte de Brouilly,,Domaine Chasselay 2010 L'Héronde  (Côte de Brouilly),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2010-lheronde-gamay-cote-brouilly/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Chasselay
,Red,France,"This taut, structured wine achieves a balance between red berry flavors and dry, firm tannins. It has a herbal edge and a solid, dense texture. It powers through with intense acidity on the finish.",La Madone,,88,Beaujolais,Fleurie,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 La Madone  (Fleurie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-madone-gamay-fleurie/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
,Red,France,"This is a firmly structured wine, but its black cherry flavor is marred by banana sweetness. Otherwise the wine is solid and tannic, with light acidity on the finish. Age for a year.",Domaine Javernière,,88,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Domaine Javernière  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-domaine-javerniere-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
14.6,Red,US,"Rich in layers of raspberry and bright cherry, this full-bodied Grenache surprises in its depth of structure. The finish dives deep into caramel and oak, rounding it out pleasantly.",,25,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2009 Grenache (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2009-grenache-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Grenache,2009,Fenestra
13.9,Red,US,"Another Fenestra-Silvaspoons collaboration, Tourvanillo is a proprietary blend of Iberian grapes, predominantly Touriga, and is marked mostly by its aromatic highlights of spicy cinnamon and vibrant currant. Dense, it is interesting and intense with rounded edges and a leathery, long finish.",Tourvanillo Silvaspoons Vineyard Reserve,28,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fenestra 2007 Tourvanillo Silvaspoons Vineyard Reserve Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2007-tourvanillo-silvaspoons-vineyard-reserve-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2007,Fenestra
14.1,Red,US,"Opening with a mouthful of dusty raspberry and cherry flavors, this Bordeaux blend of a little more than half Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot offers much in the way of inviting fruit and spice notes. Its pleasing acidity lasts through the finish.",Conjugation,40,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2007 Conjugation Red (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2007-conjugation-red-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Fenestra
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a bright, food-friendly bottling that offers raspberry, cherry and light spice aromas. The mouthful is lean and compact, and the wine shows a zesty vein of fresh acidity on the close.",,20,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Fanti 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fanti-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Fanti
12.5,White,Italy,"From the cool-climate north of Italy, this fresh Riesling offers fragrant tones of lemon zest, kiwi, exotic fruit and a touch of dried basil. The mouth is silky, smooth and crisp on the finish.",Rifall,21,88,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2011 Rifall Riesling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2011-rifall-riesling-alto-adige/,Riesling,2011,Erste Neue
13.5,White,Italy,"This expression is rich and smooth, with silky tones of melon, Golden Delicious apple and honeysuckle.",Prunar,19,88,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2011 Prunar Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2011-prunar-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2011,Erste Neue
14.5,White,US,"This is a strongly flavored Chardonnay, with powerful notes of ripe mango, pineapple, papaya and oak. Its intensity of fruit is impressive. What it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in sheer power.",Sangiacomo Vineyards,62,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Ram's Gate 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyards Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rams-gate-2010-sangiacomo-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Ram's Gate
12.5,Sparkling,US,"The main difference between this and Schramsberg's more expensive, vintage-dated brut is the texture. This feels a little more scouring, lacking the silky finesse. Made from equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.",Mirabelle Brut,25,88,California,North Coast,Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin,Schramsberg NV Mirabelle Brut Sparkling (Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-nv-mirabelle-brut-sparkling-north-coast-napa-mendocino-sonoma-marin/,Sparkling Blend,,Schramsberg
14.8,Red,US,"This is big, rich, thick wine, dripping with gooey cherry and chocolate flavors. Blended from equal parts Grenache and Syrah, it features some notable tannins, although it's voluptuous enough to drink now. Pair it with barbecue.",Larner Vineyard Cuvée Loco,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Tercero 2008 Larner Vineyard Cuvée Loco Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tercero-2008-larner-vineyard-cuvee-loco-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Tercero
11.1,White,US,"Gorgeously aromatic with scents of honeysuckle, yellow stone fruit and waxy lanolin, this balances serious fruit flavor with a layer of stony minerality and a dainty, almost lacy, layer of sugar that lingers on the palate.",,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Swedish Hill 2011 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swedish-hill-2011-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Swedish Hill
13.8,White,US,"Though listed at a rather potent 13.8% alcohol, this can only be called delicate, with flavors reminiscent of Pinot Blanc as much as Pinot Gris. Pleasing apple and pear flavors show excellent concentration and balance, with just a faint tinge of finishing heat.",,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Wapato Point Cellars 2011 Pinot Grigio (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wapato-point-cellars-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Wapato Point Cellars
13.5,White,France,"In the dry Léon Beyer style, this is a dense, spice and lychee-flavored wine. It has richness, elegance and a deliciously pure acidity that cuts the ripeness.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Leon Beyer 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leon-beyer-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Leon Beyer
13,Red,Austria,"This is relatively light in color, as befits a grape supposedly related to Pinot Noir. It has a red fruit flavor and a juicy character, balanced by almond and bitter cherry-stone flavors. It's not a wine for aging. Screwcap.",,22,88,Burgenland,,,Höpler 2008 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hopler-2008-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2008,Höpler
,Red,US,"Toasty and firm, this substantial Merlot is based in powerful cassis flavor, with muscular tannins and a solid foundation of earth and extract.",Indian Wells,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Indian Wells Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2010-indian-wells-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2010,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13.7,Red,US,"Decidely savory on the nose, aromas of bacon, brûléed sugar, grilled herb and toast highlight the black fruit core. The palate is meaty and currently locked tight with superfirm, grippy tannins. Bone dry on the finish, this should be enjoyed with a chunk of rare beef to help tame the tannic blow.",Vintner's Reserve,35,88,Virginia,Monticello,,Veritas 2010 Vintner's Reserve Red (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veritas-2010-vintners-reserve-red-monticello/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Veritas
15,Fortified,France,"Honeyed and rich without being heavy, this is one of the sweeter versions of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, yet it maintains a sense of poise throughout. Pineapple, nectarine and citrus linger on the finish.",,17,88,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Domaine de Beaumalric 2010  Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-beaumalric-2010-muscat-blanc-a-petit-grain-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains,2010,Domaine de Beaumalric
14.6,Red,US,"Tannic and brooding in its big-boned structure, this high-elevation-grown Syrah will please Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers in its upfront oak and herb overtones. But it remains true to its varietal roots, offering bright Bing cherry, black plum and licorice, complete with loads of earthiness and ground pepper.",Canterbury Vineyard,36,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Bell 2008 Canterbury Vineyard Syrah (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bell-2008-canterbury-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills/,Syrah,2008,Bell
12.5,White,France,"This smooth, vanilla- and apricot-flavored wine is round and fruity. It is generous and full bodied, with ripe fruit that's balanced by rich acidity. Fine, warm and opulent.",Réserve,12,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Fernand Engel 2010 Réserve Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fernand-engel-2010-reserve-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine Fernand Engel
,Red,France,"Just bottled, this wine is young, fruity and full of black cherry and red plum flavors. Combined with this is a firm character and a structure of tannins that demand aging over at least 2–3 years.",,,88,Beaujolais,Fleurie,,Domaine de Leyre-Loup 2011  Fleurie,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leyre-loup-2011-gamay-fleurie/,Gamay,2011,Domaine de Leyre-Loup
13,White,France,"There is some steeliness here, with a great burst of white currant, fragrant apple and a twist of lemon. This is crisp and fruity. Screwcap.",,16,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Zinck 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zinck-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Domaine Zinck
11.3,Sparkling,US,"This is a bit sweeter than the blanc de blancs, with the addition of 12% Pinot Noir to the cuvée. Nice focus, density and length.",Brut,12,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Brut Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ste-michelle-nv-brut-sparkling-columbia-valley-wa-161315/,Sparkling Blend,,Domaine Ste. Michelle
13.5,White,France,"This dry Pinot Gris is lightly smoky, with fine acidity and rich, spicy fruit. It has a dense texture and full mouthfeel, with a concentrated finish that's marked by passion fruit and lychee notes.",Tradition,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Schoffit 2009 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-schoffit-2009-tradition-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Domaine Schoffit
14.2,Red,US,"Power marks this gigantic Syrah. What it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for with its sheer size. Syrah doesn't get much riper in blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors. With its thick, rich tannins, drink it soon with beef and game dishes.",Vivio Vineyard,40,88,California,Sonoma,Bennett Valley,Bodega Rancho 2009 Vivio Vineyard Syrah (Bennett Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-rancho-2009-vivio-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-bennett-valley/,Syrah,2009,Bodega Rancho
14.3,Red,US,"This Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux-style blend is concisely constructed, offering an array of dark fruits. Threads of smoke, licorice and roasted espresso bean contribute to the firm, dark finish.",Cuvée Red,19,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Corvus 2009 Cuvée Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvus-2009-cuvee-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Corvus
14,White,Croatia,"This is voluptuous and floral on the nose and palate, with loads of sweet, ripe peach and melon flavors. Bright lemon-lime acidity and a shimmer of salinity help to keep this full-bodied wine from becoming overbearing.",Gran,32,88,Istria,,,Coronica 2009 Gran Malvasia (Istria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coronica-2009-gran-italian-white-malvasia-istria/,Malvasia,2009,Coronica
13,White,France,"This intense, dry, and fruity wine is packed with citrus flavor and laced with a lime zest texture. The wine is crisp, tangy and flavorful.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,André Kientzler 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-kientzler-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,André Kientzler
14.8,White,France,"This full-bodied wine, as its alcohol indicates, has intense flavors of white fruit, spice and pepper.",Bollenberg,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Château d'Orschwihr 2010 Bollenberg Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dorschwihr-2010-bollenberg-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Château d'Orschwihr
12,Sparkling,France,"The wine is made in a celebratory style: it's fruity and dry, packed with apple and citrus flavors. It has a creamy mousse, and its finish is tangy and zesty.",Réserve Brut,44,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Charles Ellner NV Réserve Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-ellner-nv-reserve-brut-champagne-162956/,Champagne Blend,,Charles Ellner
13,Red,France,"A full-bodied, ripe Pinot Noir that has gained concentration from the vintage, this has red plum and raspberry flavors, with smooth tannins and a dense texture. There is a smoky note from the wood.",Grande Cuvée,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Ribeauvillé 2009 Grande Cuvée Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-ribeauville-2009-grande-cuvee-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cave de Ribeauvillé
14,Red,Spain,"A medicinal cherry aroma is solid despite its suggestion of plastic or latex. The mouthfeel is lively and edgy, offering raw tannins. Flavors of strawberry, plum and spice end in swirls of vanilla and cream. For a fresh, traditional Rioja, this is pretty good.",Viña Pomal Crianza,15,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Bilbainas 2009 Viña Pomal Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-bilbainas-2009-vina-pomal-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Bodegas Bilbainas
12,White,France,"Here's a spicy, dry style of Pinot Blanc that shows considerable intensity of fruit, with its pear and apple complementing its dense texture. It has a full, rich character that's structured and needing to age for a year.",Réserve,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Willm 2011 Réserve Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willm-2011-reserve-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Willm
14.5,Red,US,"Here's a soft, luscious Merlot, filled with juicy black cherry, red currant, licorice and sandalwood flavors. It shows the fine structure associated with the 2010 vintage.",,16,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Irony 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/irony-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Irony
14.6,Red,US,"Mostly made of Cabernet and Syrah, this has strong coffee-liqueur and vanilla syrup flavors, along with a concentrated raspberry note. It has a slightly sweet impression, and there is plenty of power to the flavors.",Vireo,35,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2008 Vireo Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2008-vireo-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Goose Ridge
13.5,White,US,"With hints of dried hay, white pepper, lemon, Asian pear and mineral that are brightened by searing acidity, this elegant, bone-dry wine will complement food—not dominate it.",Estate Bottled,18,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Foppiano 2011 Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foppiano-2011-estate-bottled-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Foppiano
13.8,White,US,"Easton blends the Musque clone with Clone One for a Sauvignon Blanc that's not overly herbaceous nor overly rich and creamy. The wine has a crisp minerality and tastes of ripe golden apple and lemon, with just the right amount of richness and a sliver of nuttiness in the background.",Monarch Mine Vineyard,18,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Easton 2011 Monarch Mine Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2011-monarch-mine-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-sierra-foothills/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Easton
14.2,White,US,"Clean and leesy, this estate-grown Pinot Gris has a crisp mineral underpinning. Light celery and green melon flavors are balanced, showing good length and some finishing complexity.",Lawrence Vineyards,17,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2011 Lawrence Vineyards Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2011-lawrence-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2011,Gård
12.5,White,France,"This dry Gewürztraminer brings its spice character to the fore. It has ripe white fruit notes, with touches of almond and pepper. With its dense, firm texture, it is a strong candidate for Asian food.",Vieilles Vignes,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Frey-Sohler 2010 Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frey-sohler-2010-vieilles-vignes-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Frey-Sohler
13,Red,Austria,"As fruity as Zweigelt can get, this is packed with ripe blackberry and plum flavors, deliciously cut with acidity. It has a dense, juicy character, with soft tannins. Screwcap.",Classic,15,88,Neusiedlersee,,,Muenzenrieder 2011 Classic Zweigelt (Neusiedlersee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muenzenrieder-2011-classic-other-red-zweigelt-neusiedlersee/,Zweigelt,2011,Muenzenrieder
13.7,Red,US,"Most Palouse wines are purebreds, butthis is an exception. It's a blend of 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% each Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Somehow the Syrah dominates, bringing forward jammy berry and dark licorice flavors, which lead into the smooth finish that has a generous coating of mocha from having aged in one-third new French oak.",Eclipse,35,88,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Palouse 2009 Eclipse Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palouse-2009-eclipse-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Palouse
14.8,Red,US,"This Merlot-based blend also contains Cabernet Franc and a drop of Cabernet Sauvignon. It's user friendly, with soft, easy tannins framing ripe flavors of blackberry, raspberry, red licorice, mocha and spice. Ready to drink now.",,65,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Palazzo Wine 2008 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palazzo-wine-2008-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Palazzo Wine
14,Red,Spain,"This is dense yet fresh, with dark berry and mild earth aromas. It feels lively, forceful and solidly built, with blackberry, creamy chocolate, toast and spice flavors that are all in equal, balanced portions. Long and warm on the finish.",Aldeya,10,88,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Pago Aylés 2010 Aldeya Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pago-ayles-2010-aldeya-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Pago Aylés
13.5,White,France,"Dry, spicy and rich, this is a pepper- and nutmeg-flavored wine. The ripe pear and melon flavors are concentrated and dense; the structure taut and minerally in character. It's a wine to age for 1–2 years.",Rosenberg,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2009 Rosenberg Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-barmes-buecher-2009-rosenberg-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Domaine Barmès-Buecher
13,White,France,"This takes a while to open up and fully convey its rich, sweet fruit. Then the honey and rosewater flavors emerge, along with a note of peppered spice. It is rich and relatively dry—very much a food wine.",Im Berg,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ehrhart 2010 Im Berg Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ehrhart-2010-im-berg-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Domaine Ehrhart
13.5,White,France,"This dry Pinot Gris relies on its richness for power and concentration. From the steep, hillside Schlumberger Vineyards, this is dense and spicy; its acidity and minerality are essential to its character. Age for a year, or drink now.",Les Princes Abbés,20,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2009 Les Princes Abbés Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2009-les-princes-abbes-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Domaines Schlumberger
12,White,France,"A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, this is a delicious, apple-flavored wine. It's fruity, very crisp and fresh, with an orange zest edge and lively mousse. It's a fine apéritif sparkler.",Brut,22,88,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Domaine Zinck NV Brut Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zinck-nv-brut-sparkling-cremant-dalsace/,Sparkling Blend,,Domaine Zinck
11,Sparkling,US,"This sparkler is 100% Chardonnay and is clearly the star of the Domaine Ste. Michelle lineup. Generously toasty, with the sort of finesse found in Champagne. The fruit is not as ostentatious as in most California bubblies, which gives it a more European mouthfeel.",Luxe,23,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Domaine Ste. Michelle 2006 Luxe Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ste-michelle-2006-luxe-sparkling-columbia-valley-wa/,Sparkling Blend,2006,Domaine Ste. Michelle
15.3,Red,US,"Bialla has held back this 2008 for release nearly a year after the lovely 2009. The wine is soft, complex and drinkable now, with blackberry jam and oak flavors, but it's definitely high in alcohol, which gives it a cellar-limiting heat.",Vita,125,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bialla 2008 Vita Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bialla-2008-vita-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bialla
14.5,Red,US,"This shows the intense mountain flavors of previous releases, with dense flavors of blackberry, cherry and currant, and plenty of smoky oak. The tannins are dense but negotiable. There's a sharpness throughout that may its limit ageability.",Ami's Vineyard,45,88,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Bella Vetta 2008 Ami's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-vetta-2008-amis-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bella Vetta
12.4,White,Croatia,"Abundant lavender and jasmine touches meld with lemon peel and waxy lanolin notes on this richly textured, slightly viscous white wine. Lemony and fresh on the palate, with brisk acidity, it finishes with a long, delicate touch of hazelnut oil.",Dry White,17,88,Krk,,,Sipun 2011 Dry White Zlahtina (Krk),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sipun-2011-dry-white-other-white-zlahtina-krk/,Zlahtina,2011,Sipun
13.5,Red,Italy,"From the excellent 2010 vintage, this really shines with the characteristics that make the Sangiovese grape so wonderful. The crisp finish shows nuances of red berry, blue flower and forest floor.",,25,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,San Polo 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polo-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,San Polo
13.9,White,US,"This full-bodied blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon doesn't try to hide its Sémillon's boldness. Tasting of lemon, vanilla and ripe peach, this is a combinaton of feminine aromatics and masculine textures, making it exotically intriguing.",Lola Ghielmetti Vineyard,24,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2011 Lola Ghielmetti Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2011-lola-ghielmetti-vineyard-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2011,Steven Kent
15.1,Red,US,"This is a lush Syrah, smooth and rich in blackberry jam, milk chocolate and sandalwood flavors, with sprinkles of pepper and anise. So fruity, it's almost sweet, but the finish is clean and dry. Drink now.",Rodney's Vineyard La Rouge,28,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Standing Sun 2010 Rodney's Vineyard La Rouge Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-sun-2010-rodneys-vineyard-rouge-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2010,Standing Sun
14.1,Red,US,"Two things mark this Cabernet: exceptionally ripe fruit and hard tannins. The flavors of blackberry, cherry and currant are buried under a blanket of dry astringency. The question is whether the fruit will outlive the tannins. Try holding it until 2017.",The Leap,80,88,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Stags' Leap Winery 2009 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-winery-2009-the-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stags' Leap Winery
13.9,Red,US,"This tastes and feels a little gritty, with dry tannins. There's something old-fashioned about it, in an era of lush, sweet Cabernetss that appeal in their youth. A rich core of blackberry and black currant suggests that time in the cellar will be rewarded. Hold until 2017 or so.",,52,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stags' Leap Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-winery-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stags' Leap Winery
15,Red,Spain,"Firm, gritty aromas of minerally black cherry and plum precede a palate that sizzles with bold, scouring acidity. It tastes woody, resiny and reasonably fruity, with forceful acids creating a tangy, zesty finish. Drink 2013–2017.",FA 206 Vinyes de Coster,38,88,Catalonia,Priorat,,Mas Igneus 2010 FA 206 Vinyes de Coster Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-igneus-2010-fa-206-vinyes-coster-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2010,Mas Igneus
15,Red,US,"Solid and varietally correct, this includes 19% Grenache in the blend. Berry and bright spice are further accented by streaks of coffee and mocha. The style is smooth, accessible and seamless.",,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,L'Ecole No. 41
14.5,Red,US,"“Whole cluster” refers to the fermentation practice of using intact clusters of grapes, rather than grapes that have been destemmed and crushed. This often results in an earthier, more tannic, spicier wine. This is big, rich and ripe, vast in cherry flavor, yet a little heavy.",Whole Cluster,40,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2010 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2010-whole-cluster-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Laetitia
15.5,Fortified,France,"Metaphorically speaking, Chapoutier has put this wine right down the center of the fairway. An orange blossom aroma marks the nose, while melon and tangerine flavors take over on the palate. It's all remarkably balanced and pure, remaining long and refreshing on the palate. Try it as an apéritif.",,,88,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,M. Chapoutier 2009  Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/m-chapoutier-2009-muscat-blanc-a-petit-grain-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains,2009,M. Chapoutier
12,White,France,"A delicious aroma of creamed apple wafts from this wine, which has notes of tropical fruit, mango and ripe pear. It is opulent and rounded, with just the right amount of balancing acidity. Screwcap.",Signature,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,René Muré 2010 Signature Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-mure-2010-signature-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,René Muré
12,White,US,"Aromas of smoke and sweet apple introduce an intensely flavored palate that's full of ripe yellow peach, waxy flower and fresh fennel. Off-dry and bold in structure, it finishes with a hint of lanolin and a lingering minerality.",RTR Vineyard Semi-Dry,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Tail Ridge 2011 RTR Vineyard Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-tail-ridge-2011-rtr-vineyard-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Red Tail Ridge
14,Red,Italy,"Notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, tobacco and blackberry characterize the nose of this darkly extracted, Sangiovese-based wine. The mouthfeel is smooth and supple, and thanks to its generous chocolate and cherry endnotes, it proves very easy to drink.",I Piaggioni,18,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Mocali 2010 I Piaggioni Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocali-2010-i-piaggioni-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2010,Mocali
13.6,Red,US,"This pure Merlot has the grip and muscle often found in Washington fruit; in fact, it's a bit tight at first. Notes of red plum, strawberry and stiff tannins carry the medium finish, with a nice hint of dried herb.",Fahrenheit 100,26,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Thomas O'Neil Cellars 2009 Fahrenheit 100 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-oneil-cellars-2009-fahrenheit-100-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Thomas O'Neil Cellars
13.5,White,US,"This has that distinctive diesel-fuel aroma often associated with Riesling; while that aroma is atypical of Grenache Blanc, this remains a successful wine. Bone dry, bright in acidity and mineral-driven, it shows a citrus flavor, in addition to that petrol note.",Camp 4 Vineyard,20,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Tercero 2010 Camp 4 Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tercero-2010-camp-4-vineyard-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Tercero
15.5,White,US,"An enticing, heavy-duty blend of 40% Viognier, 40% Petit Manseng and 20% Roussanne, this is rich, round and unctuous, with bold notes of golden stone fruit, orange Creamsicle, lemon tartlet and caramelized nut. The acidity is soft across the midpalate, but it brightens on the warm, medium-length finish. To appreciate the full spectrum of aromas and flavors, don't drink this too cold.",Honah Lee White,30,88,Virginia,Virginia,,Tarara 2010 Honah Lee White White (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tarara-2010-honah-lee-white-virginia/,White Blend,2010,Tarara
14.5,Red,US,"This pure, Columbia Valley Cabernet is blended from a variety of widely separated vineyards. The fruit is forward, pushing black cherry and cola notes to the front of the palate, layering in a streak of milk chocolate, and finishing with smooth, supple tannins.",,32,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,L'Ecole No. 41
14,Red,Italy,"Hearty and masculine, this has dark fruit aromas of blackberry and prune that are backed by notes of cured meat, leather and Indian spice. Those dark flavors add sensations of sweetness and richness to the overall mouthfeel.",L'Artista,25,88,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Paniole 2010 L'Artista  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paniole-2010-lartista-red-maremma-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Paniole
14.5,Red,Spain,"Active on the bouquet, this features mint, baking spice, clove and ripe berry aromas. It feels plump and round, with a mildly candied flavor profile that includes blackberry, herb, and nutmeg. It turns a little rooty on the finish, suggesting licorice nibs. A blend of 65% Garnacha and 35% Tempranillo.",La Vendimia,15,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Palacios Remondo 2010 La Vendimia  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palacios-remondo-2010-vendimia-red-rioja/,Red Blend,2010,Palacios Remondo
14.9,Red,US,"This starts with a startling but tangy lemon-tea flavor. Cinnamon and plum notes enter the palate, which are underscored by rather chalky acidity, and finished with a coffee highlight.",,40,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Northstar 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/northstar-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Northstar
12.5,White,France,"This is a dry and elegant style of Muscat, maintaining the grape's natural fragrance along with its acidity and refreshing green fruit flavor. That puts it in the food-friendly category, a wine to pair with difficult vegetables, such as asparagus or artichoke.",Sélection,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Kuentz-Bas 2010 Sélection Muscat (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuentz-bas-2010-selection-muscat-alsace/,Muscat,2010,Kuentz-Bas
13,White,France,"Made in a rich yet dry style, this is densely packed with full, ripe yellow fruit and pear flavors. It is full bodied, generous and round.",Vieilles Vignes,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Martin Schaetzel 2010 Vieilles Vignes Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-schaetzel-2010-vieilles-vignes-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Martin Schaetzel
14,White,France,"This is a hugely rich wine, very concentrated, yet with a light touch of acidity that gives it some crispness. It is on the dry side, though with some sweetness that comes through on the soft, rounded finish.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,André Kientzler 2010 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-kientzler-2010-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,André Kientzler
13.5,White,France,"Finely balanced, this has attractively honeyed aromas that lead to apricot, honey, lemon and light spice flavors. The wine is warm, yet with just the right acidity to keep it fresh.",Clos Schwendi,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,André Blanck et ses Fils 2010 Clos Schwendi Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-blanck-ses-fils-2010-clos-schwendi-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,André Blanck et ses Fils
13,White,Austria,"Warm and creamy, this fills the palate with apple and pink grapefruit flavors. A touch of spice adds interest to this ripe, fruity effort that is ready to drink. Screwcap.",Falkensteiner Tradition,18,88,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 Falkensteiner Tradition Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-falkensteiner-tradition-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dürnberg
14.5,Red,US,"Lovely scents of violet and black fruit open this dark, sappy Syrah. The mouthfeel is sleek and citrusy, with sharp acidity and a finish amplified by barrel-influenced flavors of coffee and licorice. Give this some extra decanting time and it will open up further.",,30,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Forgeron 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Forgeron
14,Red,Spain,"Chunky, jammy and full of blackberry and boysenberry aromas, this is lively but limited in mouthfeel, with wild berry and savory flavors. It feels pointed and short on the finish, but overall it's dark, full and well made.",Tinto Figuero 12 Crianza,29,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,García Figuero 2009 Tinto Figuero 12 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garcia-figuero-2009-tinto-12-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,García Figuero
13.6,Red,US,"Hugely extracted in cherry pie flavors, this Merlot makes up for the absence of subtlety with its sheer deliciousness. The tannins are soft, making it ideal for drinking now with steak.",,38,88,California,Napa,Rutherford,Frog's Leap 2010 Merlot (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2010-merlot-napa-rutherford/,Merlot,2010,Frog's Leap
14,Red,Italy,"This pure expression of Cabernet Franc is packed with black fruit, prune, sweet spice, leather and dark chocolate. There's a subtle sweetness to the mouthfeel that is fueled by those ripe fruit flavors.",Dragone,25,88,Tuscany,Sant'Antimo,,Domus Vitae 2009 Dragone Cabernet Franc (Sant'Antimo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domus-vitae-2009-dragone-cabernet-franc-santantimo/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Domus Vitae
14,Red,Spain,"Roasted and fiery on the nose, this wine has red fruit aromas mixed with green, herbal notes. It feels racy and pumped up with acidity, which drives the wine's core flavors of red plum, herb and vanilla. It's fresh but slightly abrasive and herbal throughout. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Tempranillo, in descending order.",Aldonza Navamarín,59,88,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Dehesas y Viñedos de Navamarín 2007 Aldonza Navamarín Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dehesas-vinedos-navamarin-2007-aldonza-red-vino-tierra-castilla/,Red Blend,2007,Dehesas y Viñedos de Navamarín
13.6,White,US,"This showcases Viognier's rich, exotic side, with flavors of tropical fruit, orange, vanilla-cream, honeysuckle and spice. It's a big, flamboyant wine, but dry, and nicely balanced with crisp acidity and a touch of mineral.",,25,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bodega Rancho 2011 Viognier (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-rancho-2011-viognier-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Viognier,2011,Bodega Rancho
13.5,Red,Italy,"More savory and spicy than fruity, this Sangiovese-Merlot-Sagrantino blend shows cured meat, tobacco, leather and black currant aromas. The finish is polished and firm.",Rojano,25,88,Central Italy,Umbria,,Cantina Tudernum 2006 Rojano Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tudernum-2006-rojano-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2006,Cantina Tudernum
12.3,Red,US,"Hints of cedar and spice accent ripe red-fruit and flower notes on this distinctly Old World-style Pinot Noir. A fresh green-herb flavor, brisk acidity and penetrating tannins drive through the long finish.",Unfined and Unfiltered,20,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2008 Unfined and Unfiltered Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2008-unfined-unfiltered-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2008,Bloomer Creek
13.8,White,US,"This Chardonnay emphasizes structural elegance and mineral-driven acidity, rather than opulence, although you'll find good citrus and tropical fruit flavors. With a dry finish, it's a fine Chardonnay to drink with chicken, ham, salmon or pork, or a nice dish of buttery pasta with peas and Parmesan.",,15,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Bargetto 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bargetto-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Bargetto
13.5,White,Slovenia,"This fascinating blend of biodynamically farmed Malvasia, Ribolla and Welschriesling balances savory smoke and toasted wood notes with sweet elements of apple, lemon and cream. Fermented with indigenous yeast, it's a richly textured wine with deep complexity.",Burja Bela,,88,Vipavska Dolina,,,Burja 2009 Burja Bela White (Vipavska Dolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burja-2009-bela-white-vipavska-dolina/,White Blend,2009,Burja
12.5,White,Austria,"Despite its maturity, this still has fresh pear and grapefruit flavors, which combine with almond, cream and currant notes, producing a round, smooth wine.",Kamptaler Terrassen,,88,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2006 Kamptaler Terrassen Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2006-kamptaler-terrassen-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2006,Bründlmayer
16.4,Red,US,"It's striking that this bottling packs a whopping 16.4% alcohol and is capable of managing it as well as it does. The palate is rich and hefty, with plenty of burly tannins that are deeply set into the wine's flesh. It tastes chocolaty and toasty, with an enticing maduro note that sings across the midpalate and onto the finish.",Reserve,32,88,Virginia,Virginia,,Breaux 2007 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/breaux-2007-reserve-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2007,Breaux
13.5,Red,Italy,"Le Redini is predominantly Merlot, with a small component of Alicante. It opens with notes of bright cherry, leather, tobacco and spice. It shows bold roundness and soft berry nuances on the finish. It's a well-made and elegant wine with an easygoing personality.",Le Redini,25,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Cavalli Tenuta degli Dei 2010 Le Redini Merlot (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavalli-tenuta-degli-2010-le-redini-merlot-toscana/,Merlot,2010,Cavalli Tenuta degli Dei
13.5,Red,Italy,"Guidalberto is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with soft tannins and a lingering spice flavor on the finish. The bouquet is marked by cherry, blackberry, leather and tobacco notes. The intensity is present but not overdone.",Guidalberto,55,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta San Guido 2010 Guidalberto Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-guido-2010-guidalberto-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Tenuta San Guido
14.1,White,US,"A gorgeously perfumed, dry and lean white, this is light, crisp and bright, with just the right level of viscosity to pair with cheese, charcuterie or spicy chicken. Like those foods, it has a jolt of spice between its layers of lychee and clove flavors.",,25,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Clif Family 2011 Gewurztraminer (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clif-family-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Clif Family
14,Red,US,"A similar but bigger version of the Whistle Stop Red, this is made of all Cabernet, bearing rather hard tannins and flavors of coffee and clean earth. It's a good choice to pair with grilled cuts of beef.",Reserve,20,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Snoqualmie 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snoqualmie-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Snoqualmie
12,White,US,"Scents of waxy lemon peel, lanolin, fresh herb and fennel entice on this wonderfully dry Riesling, with penetrating lemon and white peach flavors. Brisk and vibrant, it has a refreshing crushed-stone minerality.",RTR Vineyard Dry,19,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Tail Ridge 2011 RTR Vineyard Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-tail-ridge-2011-rtr-vineyard-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Red Tail Ridge
14,Red,Spain,"Aromas of cedar cigar box, subtle flower, spice and dry berry form a good bouquet. Searing acidity creates some sharpness, while the primary flavors of berry and plum are offset by red tomato and dry spice. Roasted, dry, spicy and slightly bitter on the finish.",Reserva,24,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Valdubón 2006 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdubon-2006-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Valdubón
,Sparkling,Spain,"The green fruit and subtle, yeasty hay aromas are inviting. It feels nice and not abrasive, with notes of dried apple, citrus and rich, toasty yeast. It perks up on the finish, with dryness, zest and complexity. Very nice for $15.",Cuvée Henri Reserva Limited Production,15,89,Catalonia,Cava,,Loxarel NV Cuvée Henri Reserva Limited Production Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loxarel-nv-cuvee-henri-reserva-limited-production-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Loxarel
14.5,Red,US,"Black and thick, this Petite Sirah delivers on all the variety's attributes in warm-climate California. It's blisteringly gregarious yet rounded, with smoky dark-fruit flavors that are initially hard to capture and tannins that verge on puckering. But time rewards—this wine hits its stride after being allowed to open and swirled around a few times. Enjoy it with a rich risotto or rack of ribs.",King Vineyard,38,89,California,North Coast,Suisun Valley,Olabisi 2007 King Vineyard Petite Sirah (Suisun Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olabisi-2007-king-vineyard-petite-sirah-north-coast-suisun-valley/,Petite Sirah,2007,Olabisi
13.5,White,France,"This medium-dry wine is rich and rounded. It has concentrated flavors of spice, mango, crisp lime and ripe apple. Full-bodied and rounded, it has a good shot of acidity.",Réserve,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Meyer-Fonné 2011 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meyer-fonne-2011-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2011,Meyer-Fonné
14.8,Red,US,"Zinfandel has been a Forgeron specialty for the past decade. Done in a ripe, though not too Porty style, it's more like a Dry Creek wine. Flavors of red and blue berries are annotated with a note of sweet grain, giving it a California twist, with Washington verve and acidity.",,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Forgeron 2010 Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2010-zinfandel-columbia-valley-wa/,Zinfandel,2010,Forgeron
13.5,White,France,"Here's a wine that is rich and full bodied, tending toward dryness while still retaining all the ripe, spicy Pinot Gris character. It has apple, lychee and mango flavors, nicely mingling together, leaving a fresh, crisp finish.",L'Hostellerie,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Emile Beyer 2010 L'Hostellerie Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emile-beyer-2010-lhostellerie-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Emile Beyer
13,White,Italy,"Trebbiano grapes are aged in oak barrels for up to 30 months to create this thick, creamy white that's accented by notes of stone fruit, pineapple, custard cream and a touch of vanilla. The smoothness and intensity are its most beautiful qualities.",Traibo,,89,Central Italy,Umbria,,Cantina Novelli 2008 Traibo Trebbiano (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-novelli-2008-traibo-italian-white-trebbiano-umbria/,Trebbiano,2008,Cantina Novelli
13,Red,Italy,"This has aged for 20 months in oak and presents tones of cherry fruit, blackberry, blue flower, spice and toasted almond. There's a slightly pungent note of bruised apple or plum that gives the wine sharp brightness.",Riserva,28,89,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castello d'Albola 2007 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-dalbola-2007-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Castello d'Albola
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This has a scent of baked apple, and in the mouth, it seems just as much a still white wine as a Cava, with a soft bead that indicates that it's starting to lose steam. Flavors of melon, citrus and pineapple finish with vanilla and chunky weight.",Gran Reserva Brut Nature,39,89,Catalonia,Cava,,Agustí Torelló Mata 2007 Gran Reserva Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agusti-torello-mata-2007-gran-reserva-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Agustí Torelló Mata
13.5,Red,Italy,"Villa Antinori offers the elegance and excellence of a great Tuscan producer, with the informality of a family dinner wine. Notes of cherry, blackberry, spice and leather give it softness and persistence.",Villa Antinori,24,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Antinori 2008 Villa Antinori Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antinori-2008-villa-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Antinori
13.5,White,France,"This is a ripe and spicy wine, with great touches of lemon and acidity that partner with the rich quince and mango flavors. The wine is ripe and full bodied, a fine expression of a more complex side of Pinot Blanc.",Rosenburg,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,André Blanck et ses Fils 2011 Rosenburg Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-blanck-ses-fils-2011-rosenburg-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,André Blanck et ses Fils
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Among Cavas, this is one of the more yeasty, full-bodied and creamy wines you'll find; it's also cidery, dusty and heavy on the nose. Round, it offers plenty of depth to frame the flavors of candied peach, melon, pear, tarragon and thyme. Although it's a bit foamy and coarse, overall this is a flavorful, complex, demanding Cava to drink now–2015.",Imperial Gran Reserva Brut,30,89,Catalonia,Cava,,Gramona 2006 Imperial Gran Reserva Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramona-2006-imperial-gran-reserva-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2006,Gramona
15.5,Fortified,France,"Notes of burnt caramel, dried date, mocha and fresh savory herb like thyme and bay leaf complement the umami and rancio accents of mushroom and nut, creating a fantastic complexity to the nose and mouth of this aged Rivesaltes. Thick and viscous, it has a heavy character that's marked by prune, caramel sauce and roasted spice on the close.",Héritage du Temps,35,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Rivesaltes,,Laurent de Bescombes Singla 2003 Héritage du Temps White (Rivesaltes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurent-bescombes-singla-2003-heritage-temps-white-rivesaltes/,White Blend,2003,Laurent de Bescombes Singla
13.5,Red,Spain,"Ripe berry, mild raisin and overall clarity define the bouquet. This offers a full, complete mouthfeel, with structure and layers of roasted berry, spice and integrated herb. It's sturdy and long on the satisfying finish.",Crianza,13,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Burgo Viejo 2009 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burgo-viejo-2009-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Burgo Viejo
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a mature and toasty vintage, showing notes of yeast, croissant and toast flavors. The fruit is still there, with notes of quince, pear and green plum partnered with acidity. It is balanced, ripe and ready to drink now.",Vintage Brut,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Pannier 2005 Vintage Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pannier-2005-vintage-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2005,Pannier
13.9,White,US,"Showing sweet toasty oak, brisk acidity and pure flavors of citrus fruit and apricot, this is a very rich, dry Chardonnay, although all of its parts haven't quite come together. While it's not an ager, it will benefit from holding until mid-2013, but not any longer.",Horseshoe Bend Vineyard,25,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2010 Horseshoe Bend Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2010-horseshoe-bend-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Occidental Road Cellars
13.5,White,France,"Showing dryness in its pepper and spice characters, this is a full-bodied, weighty wine. Dried fruit and lychee combine with a toasty, almond-flavored edge. Worth aging a year.",,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,André Kientzler 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-kientzler-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,André Kientzler
12.5,White,Spain,"Apple and other white fruit aromas come with hints of sea foam and clam shell. The palate is tight, mineral-driven and citric, with some spritz. Flavors of apple and pithy citrus lead to a long, speedy finish, with generous acidity.",Esencia Diviña,23,89,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Adegas Gran Vinum 2011 Esencia Diviña Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adegas-gran-vinum-2011-esencia-divina-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Adegas Gran Vinum
12.5,White,Italy,"Livio Felluga produces an excellent Sauvignon that shows beautiful characteristics of the variety. Creamy, rich and intensely aromatic, this opens with citrus, green fruit and tomato leaf notes. The density of the mouthfeel gives the wine momentum and persistence.",,30,89,,Collio,,Livio Felluga 2010 Sauvignon (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-collio/,Sauvignon,2010,Livio Felluga
13.5,Red,Austria,"This Zweigelt is soft and fruity, showing the delicious cherry flavor of the grape along with perfectly textured tannins. It is full, fruity and delicious now.",,25,89,Burgenland,,,Kracher 2009 Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kracher-2009-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Kracher
16,Fortified,France,"Dark fruits like blackberry, raspberry and black plum lead the bouquet, with supporting aromas of milk chocolate and purple flower. Balanced and approachable, it has a crushed velvet texture that's complemented by the skin-driven fruit and dusty cocoa flavors on the palate.",Rimage,29,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Banyuls,,M. Chapoutier 2010 Rimage  (Banyuls),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/m-chapoutier-2010-rimage-red-banyuls/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,M. Chapoutier
12,Sparkling,France,"Despite its description as “extra dry,” this is in fact sweeter than a brut. This is fresh and fruity, with an attractive apple-purée flavor, balanced by crisp acidity and a light, bright finish.",Carte Blanche Extra Dry,52,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Louis Roederer NV Carte Blanche Extra Dry  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-roederer-nv-carte-blanche-extra-dry-champagne-162955/,Champagne Blend,,Louis Roederer
13.5,White,Austria,"Ripe and creamy, this is an apple- and pear-flavored wine that's rounded and rich. It's fresh and full bodied, while preserving attractive acidity. The finish has a touch of spice. Screwcap.",Charming,30,89,Kamptal,,,Laurenz V. 2011 Charming Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2011-charming-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Laurenz V.
14.9,Red,US,"A mix of Cabernet and Merlot, with small amounts of four other grapes, this is a soft red, with red and black fruit flavors. It's smooth and accessible, offering plenty of cocoa and sweet baking spice notes.",Proprietary Red,50,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Swiftwater Cellars 2008 Proprietary Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swiftwater-cellars-2008-proprietary-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Swiftwater Cellars
13.5,Red,Slovenia,"Bramble, smoke and charred wood notes add rusticity to the subtle red-cherry and plum flavors. The full-bodied palate is earthy, with tones of dried mushroom and leaf that are marked by big, chunky tannins. It finishes surprisingly sweetly, with a bright red-raspberry note.",,,89,Vipavska Dolina,,,Sutor 2008 Pinot Noir (Vipavska Dolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sutor-2008-pinot-noir-vipavska-dolina/,Pinot Noir,2008,Sutor
14.5,Red,US,"Well balanced and 100% varietal, this is a mix of berry, plum and cassis flavors that are annotated with notes of licorice, tar and coffee. Moderate in length and clean, this has polished tannins to keep it all in balance.",Mule Skinner Estate Grown,50,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Spring Valley Vineyard 2009 Mule Skinner Estate Grown Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-valley-vineyard-2009-mule-skinner-estate-grown-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2009,Spring Valley Vineyard
15,Fortified,France,"A lush, decadent style of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, this is ripe and viscous, filled with honeyed apricot and tangerine flavors. The merest hint of bitterness on the lengthy finish helps to balance the considerable sweetness.",,,89,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise NV  Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-beaumes-venise-nv-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,,Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise
13.5,White,Austria,"This is a ripe, spicy and pepper-flavored wine. It has pear and green plum notes that give a crisp edge to the rich texture. There is a mineral touch that brings out the acidity to balance the opulence. Age for 2–3 years. Screwcap.",Terrassen  Smaragd,30,89,Wachau,,,Domäne Wachau 2011 Terrassen  Smaragd Grüner Veltliner (Wachau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domane-wachau-2011-terrassen-smaragd-gruner-veltliner-wachau/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Domäne Wachau
13,White,France,"Even though this is a dry wine, it has such richness that it almost tastes sweet. The balance comes from the hint of acidity and the intense spice and pepper flavors. It's ready to drink, yet could age for another year.",Tradition,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Sipp-Mack 2009 Tradition Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sipp-mack-2009-tradition-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Domaine Sipp-Mack
,Red,France,"This big, ripe, fruity wine balances its fruit with a core of firm tannins. It's dense, with a dusty texture, a sweet blackberry-jam flavor and final acidity.",Domaine Jean Descombes,,89,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Domaine Jean Descombes  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-domaine-jean-descombes-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
12.7,White,US,"Rich and full bodied, despite the relatively low alcohol, this supertart and luscious Riesling is loaded with sour candy flavors of lemon and lime. Quite refreshing, pure and dry.",Lawrence Vineyards,17,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2011 Lawrence Vineyards Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2011-lawrence-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Gård
13,White,US,"This is the winery's stainless-steel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc. Dry and racy in acidity, it shows lemon and lime flavors, with a rich hint of tart kiwi.",,14,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Gainey 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gainey-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Gainey
12.5,Red,France,"This tight wine has intense acidity, smoky tannins, a light texture and an attractive strawberry-jelly-flavored finish.",Fleur de Granit,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Frey-Sohler 2009 Fleur de Granit Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frey-sohler-2009-fleur-granit-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2009,Frey-Sohler
12,Sparkling,France,"Initially fruity, this attractive, pink-colored rosé subsequently shows a definite texture. There is a bite of lemon juice and a sharp, edgy acidity that give the wine an mouthwatering freshness. Age this for a few months.",Rosé Brut,45,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Charles Ellner NV Rosé Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-ellner-nv-rose-brut-champagne-162963/,Champagne Blend,,Charles Ellner
13.7,White,US,"Young and yeasty, this seemingly off-dry Viognier rounds out in the mouth with appealing scents and flavors of lemon, lime, jasmine and honey.",Estate,20,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2011 Estate Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2011-estate-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2011,Cave B
14.5,Red,US,"The sweet fruitiness and citrus-driven acidity of raspberry and cherry jam mark this savory, young wine. Its pedigree is impressive, ranging from the winery's historic Bosché Vineyard to Atlas Peak and Mount Veeder. It's insanely rich, if a little obvious in its appeal, so drink over the next few years.",,44,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Freemark Abbey 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Freemark Abbey
13.5,Red,Slovenia,"Garrigue and savory dried-herb hints accent the ripe, rich black-cherry and plum notes on the nose and palate of this brawny, yet lusciously concentrated, Merlot. Big, chunky tannins are piercing on the palate, but these should smooth considerably over the course of an evening.",,35,89,Goriska Brda,,,Kabaj 2007 Merlot (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kabaj-2007-merlot-goriska-brda/,Merlot,2007,Kabaj
13,Red,US,"While sultry and rich with ripe black-fruit flavors, this concentrated Pinot Noir is surprisingly multidimensional on the nose and palate. Green herb and brisk acidity add freshness. Hints of mushroom and wet soil, along with penetrating, chewy tannins, add depth and balance.",Proprietor's Special Reserve,30,89,New York,New York Other,New York,Millbrook 2010 Proprietor's Special Reserve Pinot Noir (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/millbrook-2010-proprietors-special-reserve-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Millbrook
14.6,Red,US,"Cassis and black-cherry flavors are at the core of this pure Cabernet. It's tight and tannic, with accents of earth and ground coffee. It's definitely a wine that should be decanted well ahead of consuming.",Elerding Vineyard,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Stottle 2009 Elerding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2009-elerding-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stottle
13.5,Red,Spain,"This opens with big aromas of black fruit compote, molasses and maple. It feels tannic and grabby, with notes of black cherry, dark plum and vanilla controlling the flavor profile. It finishes big, tight and chalky, due to tannic residue. Powerful and composed, drink now–2016.",Finca Vallobera,29,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Vallobera 2009 Finca Vallobera  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vallobera-2009-finca-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Vallobera
13.2,White,US,"Grown on the east side of the Salinas Valley, opposite the Santa Lucia Highlands, this Chardonnay shows excellent Monterey acidity and dryness. The pineapple, green apple and peach fruit flavors are nice and streamlined, making the wine elegant and food friendly.",West Pinnacles Vineyard,15,89,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2011 West Pinnacles Vineyard Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2011-west-pinnacles-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2011,Darcie Kent Vineyards
13.4,Red,US,"The name is a clever pun on the two vineyard sources—Dineen and Meek. Smooth and supple, this varietal wine has a round, pleasing, full-flavored and full-bodied quality that keeps the fruit front and center, while bringing in plenty of coffee and chocolate highlights.",Dynamique,29,89,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Palouse 2009 Dynamique Cabernet Franc (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palouse-2009-dynamique-cabernet-franc-other/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Palouse
14.9,Red,US,"Although this Zin has a touch of overripeness in the form of raisins covered in chocolate, followed by a lot of blackberry and foxy mulberry. The wine is dry, smooth and balanced, with plenty of complexity.",,34,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2009 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Occidental Road Cellars
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Pencil lead and rubbery, mature berry aromas open this wine. The palate is driven by energetic, pounding tannins and flavors of black cherry and tomato, which become more prominent as the tannins and acid rebound. This is an indication of how Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon ages.",FLM Gran Reserva,60,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Los Maza 2004 FLM Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-los-maza-2004-flm-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2004,Finca Los Maza
13,Red,Spain,"Rusty and light in color, this has earth, compost and root notes, with dry leather aromas. It feels good, with an easy, mature flow and light flavors of dried fruit, spice, pepper and vanilla. Lengthy, it features tobacco and toast flavors on the finish. Drink now.",Conde de los Andes Gran Reserva,33,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Federico Paternina 2005 Conde de los Andes Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2005-conde-los-andes-gran-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2005,Federico Paternina
13,White,France,"There's a touch of spice in this rounded, ripe wine. It's dry, with flavors of baked apple and cinnamon. Full, rich and flavorsome.",,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ernest Burn 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ernest-burn-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine Ernest Burn
14.8,Red,US,"This ripe Cabernet has an expressive roasted aroma, and the sweet black-cherry and kirsch liqueur flavors are wrapped in thick, toasty tannins. Earthy and smoky through the finish, and tannins ultimately turn a bit rough and drying.",Mays Discovery Vineyard,52,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Adams Bench 2009 Mays Discovery Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adams-bench-2009-mays-discovery-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Adams Bench
13,Red,Spain,"Tobacco and clove aromas ride high on the mildly leafy bouquet. It feels round, juicy, tannic and tight, with mature berry, spice, earth and leather flavors. It remains earthy and mature on the finish, which fades to a blackened, spicy expression with notes of tomato and spice.",Gran Reserva Tempranillo-Graciano,36,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Ontañón 2001 Gran Reserva Tempranillo-Graciano  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ontanon-2001-gran-reserva-tempranillo-graciano-red-rioja/,Red Blend,2001,Bodegas Ontañón
14.6,Red,US,"For many years, Red Willow Cabernet was exclusively produced at Columbia Winery in a style that emphasized rather green, stemmy flavors. This is the polar opposite. It's roasted, earthy and tannic, with a mix of prune, fig and compote, along with a highlight of cinnamon spice. The finish turns lighter, with a leafy component typical of fruit from this vineyard.",Red Willow Vineyard,60,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Adams Bench 2009 Red Willow Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adams-bench-2009-red-willow-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Adams Bench
13.5,Red,Spain,"Big, smoky and charred, with a rubbery blackberry note lurking in the background, it feels chewy, thick and dense, with a roasted black-fruit flavor, a baking spice note and a toasted, rooty aftertaste that suggests root beer.",Cosme Palacio Vendimia Seleccionada,,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Palacio 2009 Cosme Palacio Vendimia Seleccionada  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-palacio-2009-cosme-vendimia-seleccionada-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Bodegas Palacio
14,Red,Italy,"The region of Lazio is making promising inroads into quality wine production. The Cesanese d'Affile grape is a protagonist of this new promise, offering unique aromas of raspberry, dried herb, oregano and Christmas spice.",Tenuta della Ioria Superiore,21,89,Central Italy,Cesanese del Piglio,,Casale della Ioria 2009 Tenuta della Ioria Superiore  (Cesanese del Piglio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casale-della-ioria-2009-tenuta-superiore-italian-red-cesanese-daffile-cesanese-piglio/,Cesanese d'Affile,2009,Casale della Ioria
13.5,Red,Italy,"Caparzo delivers a killer Rosso di Montalcino from one of the most anticipated vintages of the past 10 years. It is intense and clean, with polished berry aromas of black cherry and red currant that are backed by savory spice and leather.",,23,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Caparzo 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caparzo-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Caparzo
15,Fortified,France,"It's deep garnet in color, made solely from Muscat à Petits Grains Noir, with unique aromas reminscent of pomegranate and cherry, and a slightly peppery note. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, it has a long finish that hints at leather, earth and cocoa.",Rouge Venise,30,89,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia NV Rouge Venise  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-balma-venitia-nv-rouge-venise-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia
15,Fortified,France,"This wine's aromas are strongly citrusy, with a squeeze of lime zest that gives it a lively sensation, but the flavors are more sedate and ripe, veering gently into apricots and melons. The texture is plush and luxurious, while the finish is undeniably sweet and decadent.",Château Baroncelli,29,89,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia 2009 Château Baroncelli  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-balma-venitia-2009-chateau-baroncelli-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,2009,Vignobles de Balma Venitia
13.5,White,France,"A mature Gewürztraminer like this shows the richness of the grape and how the spice mellows as it ages. This is intense and rounded, with a streak of acidity adding freshness. Ready to drink now.",Jubilée Hugel,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2007 Jubilée Hugel Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2007-jubilee-hugel-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2007,Hugel
14.2,Red,US,"Firm and compact, this is a blend of 83% Merlot and 17% Malbec, offering a broad red-fruit flavor, finishing streak of mocha. As with all Hightower reds, it is immediately accessible and drinks with smooth power.",,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hightower 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hightower-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Hightower
12,White,France,"Coming from the valley that leads to the city of Munster, of cheese fame, this rich, mineral-driven Pinot Blanc has both weight and balanced fruitiness. Its concentrated is apple flavor is threaded with taut acidity.",Val Saint-Gregoire,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Henri Schoenheitz 2010 Val Saint-Gregoire Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-schoenheitz-2010-val-saint-gregoire-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Henri Schoenheitz
14.5,Red,US,"Blended with the classic Bordeaux varieties, this is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon's blackberry and cassis liqueur flavors. Lots of sweet oak gives a buttery, toasty richness. Drink now.",Winemaker's Reserve Blend,50,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Provenance Vineyards 2009 Winemaker's Reserve Blend Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2009-winemakers-reserve-blend-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Provenance Vineyards
14,Red,Italy,"Part of the natural wine movement, this blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon comes from organically farmed fruit. There's a touch of heat on the palate, with aromas of cherry liqueur, jammy blackberry and exotic spice that drive the bold and masculine mouthfeel.",Emineo,40,89,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Paniole 2008 Emineo  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paniole-2008-emineo-red-maremma-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Paniole
13,White,Spain,"Buttercup and fresh pear aromas are friendly and inviting. It feels full and correct, with good acids and minerality. Flavors of pears, melons and lees are very nice, while the finish is simultaneously flowery, crisp and salinic.",Peitán,15,89,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Nora 2011 Peitán Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nora-2011-peitan-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Nora
12,White,France,"This is a delicate Pinot Gris, medium-sweet in style, taking its cue from the baked apple flavor and fragrant acidity. A touch of spice gives a counterpoint to the refreshing aftertaste.",Marckrain Grand Cru,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Michel Fonne 2008 Marckrain Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-michel-fonne-2008-marckrain-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2008,Domaine Michel Fonne
13,White,France,"This is rich and concentrated, spice as well as pear and melon flavors. It is complex, with almond and nutmeg notes, balanced by the taut acidity that completes a full, ripe wine.",,24,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2011 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zind-humbrecht-2011-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
13.5,White,France,"This is a richly sweet wine that's honeyed and ripe. Featuring notes of apricot, spice and an opulent texture, this is full and round in the mouth. It's a wine to pair with spicy foods or blue cheese.",Cuvée Alexandre,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Schoffit 2010 Cuvée Alexandre Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-schoffit-2010-cuvee-alexandre-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Domaine Schoffit
12.7,Red,US,"Gorgeous violet and spiced red-cherry notes are fragrant on this harmonious Pinot Noir. Elegant and brisk, this has tart, sour fruit flavors that are accented by loads of fresh green herb and a crushed-stone minerality.",Vintner's Select Unfined & Unfiltered,20,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2009 Vintner's Select Unfined & Unfiltered Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2009-vintners-select-unfined-unfiltered-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bloomer Creek
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Another good bubbly from Sonim, this red-colored sparkler is dry on the nose, with cherry and cassis aromas. It feels round and full as it shows off bright raspberry and plum flavors in front of a healthy, smooth finish. Much darker in color than most rosé Cavas.",Brut Rosé,14,89,Catalonia,Cava,,Sonim NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonim-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Sonim
14.5,Red,US,"This is the second label for Col Solare, the Ste. Michelle-Antinori collaboration on Red Mountain. Except for a splash of Syrah, it's a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and three other Bordeaux grapes, mostly sourced from the recently planted estate vineyard on Red Mountain. Mixed black-fruit flavors come dusted with baking spice, plus notes of olive, cedar and coffee.",Red Wine,45,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Shining Hill 2009 Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shining-hill-2009-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Shining Hill
13,White,France,"This medium-dry wine layers attractive spice and lychee notes with a soft, warm texture. There's a spring in the stride of this fragrant wine, its acidity adding just the right sharp edge.",Nature'S,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Louis Sipp 2010 Nature'S Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-sipp-2010-natures-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Louis Sipp
14.4,Red,US,"A veneer of spicy oak overlays the nose, accenting aromas of mocha, chocolate and dark fruit. The palate tastes like a tar pit, with a subtle flavor of grilled meat that gives this wine a savory edge. The muscular tannins are well manicured, creating footing for the expressive and commanding finish.",,35,89,Virginia,Monticello,,King Family 2010 Petit Verdot (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-family-2010-petit-verdot-monticello/,Petit Verdot,2010,King Family
12.5,Red,Austria,"For a wine labeled merely Zweigelt, this is anything but simple. It has plenty of fruit, which is counterbalanced by complex tannins and dark texture. A spice note and acidity add to this wine, which should be aged for another year. Screwcap.",,20,89,Burgenland,,,Judith Beck 2011 Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/judith-beck-2011-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2011,Judith Beck
14,Red,Argentina,"Fiery at first, this also has mint and toast notes to the otherwise black-fruit-scented nose. It feels tannic and drawing, but strong boned. Flavors of roasted black fruit are bolstered by olive, chocolate and spicy toast accents. Finishes savory and firm.",Single Vineyard Reserva,19,89,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2010 Single Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2010-single-vineyard-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-agrelo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Lamadrid
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is punchy and full of potent black-fruit aromas that turn jammy upon airing. It feels lush, thick and chewy, with ripe, dense berry flavors that come with plenty of young oak. Creamy in feel, it features vanilla and resin flavors on the finish. Modern and chunky in style.",Halo de Secreto,,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Mayor 2009 Halo de Secreto  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-mayor-2009-halo-secreto-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Viña Mayor
12.5,White,France,"Lively and crisp, fruity and bright, this has green apple and lime flavors that offer a taut, textured and very dry character. Fruity and concentrated, it is worth keeping an extra year.",Nature 5,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Louis Sipp 2010 Nature 5 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-sipp-2010-nature-5-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Louis Sipp
13.5,White,Slovenia,"Hints of smoke and roasted nut add a savory tone to the zesty lemon and pear flavors on this structured Chardonnay. Lusciously textured, with a touch of lemon curd and zingy tangerine acidity, it's a powerful wine with a long finish.",,,89,Vipavska Dolina,,,Sutor 2008 Chardonnay (Vipavska Dolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sutor-2008-chardonnay-vipavska-dolina/,Chardonnay,2008,Sutor
14,White,Slovenia,"This is a blend of Malvasia, Ribolla and Welschriesling that balances flavors of fennel, smoked nut and black tea with delicate orange blossom and apple notes. Luscious, with a slightly waxy texture, it finishes on a sweet cream note.",Burja,,89,Vipavska Dolina,,,Sutor 2008 Burja White (Vipavska Dolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sutor-2008-burja-white-vipavska-dolina/,White Blend,2008,Sutor
15,Red,US,A significant expansion in the case production of this wine suggests that fruit from newly planted vineyards is now in the mix. This is a pure expression of pretty boysenberry with a red licorice highlight. A firm foundation of juicy acidity keeps it lively and fresh.,Nina Lee,50,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Spring Valley Vineyard 2009 Nina Lee Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-valley-vineyard-2009-nina-lee-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Spring Valley Vineyard
14,Red,Argentina,"Intense on the nose, this has spice, leather and ripe berry aromas. It feels clean, plummy, juicy and bright, with lifted red and black fruit flavors. Showing chewy tannins and additional juiciness on the finish, it's very nice and delivers the goods.",Reserve Barrancas Vineyards,20,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2010 Reserve Barrancas Vineyards Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2010-reserve-barrancas-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Pascual Toso
13.9,Red,US,"The vineyard is on the Napa side of Carneros, and the wine shows ripe flavors of blackberry and black currant, with sweet vanilla and toast from new oak barrels. It's a dry wine that gives the impression of sweetness, and might benefit from a few years in the cellar.",,38,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Truchard
14.9,Red,US,"This is a very rich Syrah, dramatically layered in blackberry, bitter cherry skin, dark chocolate, grilled prosciutto and pepper flavors. Despite the richness, it's bone dry, with refined tannins and fine acidity. It's somewhat light in body, like a Pinot Noir, which makes it especially drinkable.",,34,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2009 Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Occidental Road Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"Sourced from Les Collines Vineyard in Walla Walla and Wallula Benches Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills, this engaging Syrah features firm, ripe fruit, brown spice and a strong streak of cola. It's drinking quite well and is fully integrated, so enjoy it soon rather than cellaring it for later.",,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),North by Northwest 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,North by Northwest
13,Red,Austria,"With its flavors of spice, dark fruit and a hint of herb, plus its touch of rusticity and tense acidity, this is classic Blaufränkisch. Its juicy berry flavors emerge through the tannic texture, revealing a final flavor that is elegant while also rich. Screwcap.",Edelgrund,19,89,Burgenland,,,Nittnaus Hans und Christine 2010 Edelgrund Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nittnaus-hans-und-christine-2010-edelgrund-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2010,Nittnaus Hans und Christine
14,Red,Austria,"This smooth, wood-aged wine demonstrates the acid of Zweigelt, plus complex toast, red cherry and dark chocolate flavors. The wine is rich, ripe and full-bodied, finishing with fresh juicy acidity.",Edition Chremisa Sandgrube 13 Barrique,35,89,Niederösterreich,,,Winzer Krems 2009 Edition Chremisa Sandgrube 13 Barrique Zweigelt (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2009-edition-chremisa-sandgrube-13-barrique-other-red-zweigelt-niederosterreich/,Zweigelt,2009,Winzer Krems
15.4,Red,US,"Give this wine some time in a decanter, because right out of the bottle it smells a little dusty. After a while, that recedes into the background, and the flavors are very nice, suggesting ripe cherry and cola. Fine tannins and classic coastal acidity provide good balance.",Jenkins Ranch,55,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Patz & Hall 2010 Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2010-jenkins-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Patz & Hall
13.5,Red,Italy,"Aged for one year in French oak, this is a proud member of a new generation of wines from the up-and-coming Cesanese del Piglio appellation. It offers notes of savory spice, dried herb, tobacco, rosemary and black fruit, with tight tannins on the close.",Dives,35,89,Central Italy,Cesanese del Piglio,,Marcella Giuliani 2006 Dives  (Cesanese del Piglio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marcella-giuliani-2006-dives-italian-red-cesanese-daffile-cesanese-piglio/,Cesanese d'Affile,2006,Marcella Giuliani
14.5,Red,US,"Bold, dark and compelling, the nose offers scents of tar, resiny herb, dark fruit and pastry spice. The chewy tannins are woven into this heavy hitter's full body, while uplifting acids keep the palate feeling steady and toned. Structured plum and tobacco notes drive the long, balanced finish.",,23,89,Virginia,Monticello,,King Family 2010 Merlot (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-family-2010-merlot-monticello/,Merlot,2010,King Family
15,Red,US,"Ripe to the point of smelling like Port, this is a wine for those who relish sweet flavors of raisin, cooked fig, and ultraripe tree fruit in their Cabernets. This has so much fruit it almost seems to have some sweetness. Drink this soon, while some youthful freshness remains.",the V,49,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Adams Bench 2009 the V Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adams-bench-2009-v-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Adams Bench
15,Red,US,"This Grenache from Rhône-specialist Murray is tremendous in cherry jam, licorice and chocolate flavors. It's saved from being a mere fruit bomb by its good acid-tannin structure, which gives the sweetness some bite. Drink now.",Terra Bella Vineyard,30,89,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Andrew Murray 2010 Terra Bella Vineyard Grenache (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2010-terra-bella-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache,2010,Andrew Murray
14.3,Red,US,"This pure estate-grown Cabernet shines. It's tight and somewhat earthy, with nuanced notes of bark and stem. The fruit is medium bodied, firm and clean, showing good balance.",,35,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Goose Ridge
13,Red,Austria,"This is dry and firm—its tannins immediately noticeable. There are hints of juicy acidity in the background, but this solid, dense and serious wine is unlikely to soften much more. Pair with winter stews and rich meat dishes.",Chevalier Reserve,45,89,Burgenland,,,Iby 2008 Chevalier Reserve Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iby-2008-chevalier-reserve-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2008,Iby
13,Rose,US,"Packaged in a lovely, Champagne-like bottle (but without a cage), this is very pretty, with a hint of cherry candy. The palate is round, full and forward. This is a wine to set on the table for a special occasion—but don't wait too long.",Lawrence Vineyards Grand Klasse,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2011 Lawrence Vineyards Grand Klasse Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2011-lawrence-grand-klasse-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Rosé,2011,Gård
14.8,Red,US,"The best wine in the current Corvus lineup, this opens with a fresh boysenberry scent and flavor, leading to a darker core of cassis and black cherry. Whiffs of smoke and a streak of graphite create added interest through the midpalate.",,29,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Corvus 2009 Syrah-Petite Sirah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvus-2009-red-blend-syrah-petite-sirah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah-Petite Sirah,2009,Corvus
12,White,France,"As its name indicates, “barriques” (barrels), this is that rare Pinot Blanc that is aged in wood. There's a mere hint of toast, the main thrust of this delicious wine being its pear and honeyed apple flavors, with acidity cutting through at the end.",Barriques,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ostertag 2010 Barriques Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ostertag-2010-barriques-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine Ostertag
13.5,White,France,"This is a rich, intense wine, its spice and pepper characters mingling with ripe tangerine and peach notes. It is full, round and concentrated. The pure fruit character is delicious, though it could age a year.",Réserve,17,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Fernand Engel 2010 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fernand-engel-2010-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Domaine Fernand Engel
13.5,White,France,"Rounded and honeyed, this is a wine that shows a sweeter side of Pinot Blanc, buoyed by fresh, juicy white-peach flavor. Full, rich and dense, this is fruity, yet it has a complex structure.",,24,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zind-humbrecht-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
13,White,France,"There is little of the Chasselas grape left in Alsace today, which is a shame when you taste the wine from these 60-year-old vines. It has a crisp apple flavor, with pepper and spice adding complexity to the character. The finish leaves a warm glow of ripe, lightly sweet fruit.",Vieilles Vignes,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Schoffit 2010 Vieilles Vignes Chasselas (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-schoffit-2010-vieilles-vignes-other-white-chasselas-alsace/,Chasselas,2010,Domaine Schoffit
14.5,Red,Spain,"Berry and dark plum aromas accompany tobacco, spice and baking spice notes. This feels mostly fresh and vital, with drying tannins and a firm build. It tastes deep and earthy, with berry and herb notes and flavors of coffee and black tea. It turns peppery and chocolaty on the finish.",Crianza Selected Harvest,24,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,de Restia 2006 Crianza Selected Harvest  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/restia-2006-crianza-selected-harvest-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,de Restia
14.1,Red,US,"Big, upfront flavors mark this Cabernet, providing big blackberry, black cherry, mocha, vanilla and toast notes. It's very dry, tannic and a little aggressive at this time. It could develop bottle complexity over the years.",,65,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bell 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bell-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bell
14.8,Red,US,"This shows the Rockpile personality with its intensely jammy raspberry, cherry and chocolate flavors that are accented by a bit of Port-like heat and set off by good acidity. The pleasure is in the power.",Rocky Ridge Vineyard,35,89,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Bruliam 2010 Rocky Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bruliam-2010-rocky-ridge-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-rockpile/,Zinfandel,2010,Bruliam
14,Red,Spain,"This opens with balsamic, briary aromas that include herb, olive and greenness. It wine feels big, full and generally well balanced, with roasted flavors of earth and herbal berry that reflect the bouquet. Tobacco, coffee and leather components drive the finish.",Inspiración Valdemar Edición Limitada,40,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2004 Inspiración Valdemar Edición Limitada  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2004-inspiracion-valdemar-edicion-limitada-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Bodegas Valdemar
14.1,White,US,"There's a lot to like about this Viognier. It's dry and zesty in acidity, with complex flavors of citrus, peach, kumquat, white pepper, chamomile and honey.",White Hawk Vineyard,20,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Tercero 2010 White Hawk Vineyard Viognier (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tercero-2010-white-hawk-vineyard-viognier-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Viognier,2010,Tercero
14,Red,Argentina,"Opening with subtle berry aromas and hints of herb, rubber and leather, this is sturdy as a rock, with dry, spicy plum and cassis flavors. Powerful but restrained, it's neither overextracted nor too grapy.",Q,23,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2010 Q Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2010-q-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Zuccardi
14.4,White,US,"While this is not Talley's best Rincon ever, it is rich and elegant. You'll find tropical fruit, orange and toasty oak flavors, with a burst of citrusy acidity. Drink now.",Rincon Vineyard,42,90,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Talley 2010 Rincon Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2010-rincon-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Talley
14.5,White,US,"Food friendly and delicious, this offers tiers of lemon, lime, pineapple, green apple and vanilla flavors, with a touch of smokiness, and a long, spicy, slightly sweet finish. Crisp acidity provides the perfect balance of zestiness.",,24,90,California,Napa,Rutherford,Round Pond 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/round-pond-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Round Pond
14,Red,Spain,"This is cool on the nose, with tree bark and tobacco aromas that come together well. Tannic and stout, it's not punishing, with a roasted black-fruit flavor and a backing of espresso bitterness. This shows a syrupy side and also raw power. Drink now–2018.",Reserva,44,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Torrederos 2004 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torrederos-2004-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2004,Torrederos
14,Red,Italy,"Plush and velvety, this has loads of red fruit, leather, tobacco and overall intensity. The finish is smooth and soft, with a touch of black pepper.",Pieve dei Monaci,18,90,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Pieve Vecchia 2010 Pieve dei Monaci  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2010-monaci-shiraz-syrah-syrah-maremma-toscana/,Syrah,2010,Pieve Vecchia
15,Fortified,France,"This wine is made using both white and red versions of Muscat, which accounts for its pale copper color. The bouquet is floral and rose-like, with a bit of nasturtium-like pepperiness as well. It's weighty and slightly warm, decadently rich in peach, white chocolate and honey flavors that linger on the persistent finish.",,31,90,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Domaine des Bernardins 2010  Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bernardins-2010-muscat-blanc-a-petit-grain-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains,2010,Domaine des Bernardins
,Red,France,"Firm, complex and full of dark tannins, this has a dry element due to its blackberry juice flavor and line of brightness. With its structure and acidity, it is likely to age for at least another two years.",Cuvée Prestige,,90,Beaujolais,Moulin-à-Vent,,Georges Duboeuf 2009 Cuvée Prestige  (Moulin-à-Vent),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2009-cuvee-prestige-gamay-moulin-a-vent/,Gamay,2009,Georges Duboeuf
13.5,White,France,"In 2007, this was produced as a late-harvest wine. In 2010, by contrast, it is a crisp, apple- and pear-flavored wine. It has bright fruit, lively acidity and just an edge of sweetness.",Lieu dit Hohrain,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Emile Beyer 2010 Lieu dit Hohrain Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emile-beyer-2010-lieu-dit-hohrain-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Emile Beyer
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cesanese del Piglio is at the center of Lazio's wine renaissance, which is currently only in its initial stirrings. This is perfumed, bright and loaded with dried herb, ginger, forest fruit and spice flavors. The close is velvety and soft.",Torre del Piano Superiore Riserva,35,90,Central Italy,Cesanese del Piglio,,Casale della Ioria 2009 Torre del Piano Superiore Riserva  (Cesanese del Piglio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casale-della-ioria-2009-torre-piano-superiore-riserva-italian-red-cesanese-daffile-cesanese-piglio/,Cesanese d'Affile,2009,Casale della Ioria
13.5,Dessert,France,"This rich, sweet wine is honeyed, with a crisp, balancing lemon character. It is full and rich, touched by spice as well as mango and yellow peach. A delicious dessert wine, this is now ready to drink.",Gloeckelberg Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Ribeauvillé 2007 Gloeckelberg Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-ribeauville-2007-gloeckelberg-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2007,Cave de Ribeauvillé
14.5,Red,US,"This blend of 43% Merlot, 27% Petit Verdot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec continues King Family's spate of solid releases. The aromas are rich but restrained, showing layers of curry powder and dried basil, with notes of spiced blueberry compote and blackberry. The full-bodied palate kicks into overdrive, with intense flavors of black fruit and dried rose that fill in the soft core, but the tannic framework keeps them from seeming effusive.",Meritage Unfiltered Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec,28,88,Virginia,Monticello,,King Family 2010 Meritage Unfiltered Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec Red (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-family-2010-meritage-unfiltered-merlot-petit-verdot-cabernet-franc-malbec-monticello/,Red Blend,2010,King Family
15,Fortified,France,"Although slightly unctuous, this decadent selection is hard to turn down thanks to its enticing aromas and flavors of honeyed apricot, preserved peach and quince paste. A soft accent of crushed rose petal adds depth to the nose, while a lingering gingery spice flavor freshens up the finish.",Les Petits Grains,14,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Muscat de Saint-Jean de Minervois,,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée NV Les Petits Grains  (Muscat de Saint-Jean de Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-mediterranee-nv-petits-grains-muscat-muscat-saint-jean-minervois/,Muscat,,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée
18,Port/Sherry,US,"A compelling Port-like wine made from Petite Sirah, ZInfandel and Syrah grapes aged more than 10 years to form this mix of almonds and sweet apple pie laced with caramel, smooth and easy to drink and pleasant in its Armagnac-like aromas. The almonds come back, laced in maple syrup, on the finish.",Tawny Port,35,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fenestra NV Tawny Port Port (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-nv-tawny-port-port-blend-port-central-valley-lodi/,Port,,Fenestra
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is aged carefully in large oak casks to give the wine softness, without taking away from its red fruit intensity. Wild blueberry, raspberry, licorice and dried ginger notes appear on the bouquet.",,17,88,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2009 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2009-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2009,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
14,Red,US,"A well-made, earthy Carignane, this tastes of cinnamon and plum cobbler, with subtle layers of bacon and smoke on the finish. Full-bodied, but also softly round, this is just right for hearty dishes like braised lamb or roasted pork.",Thérèse Vineyards,29,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Martin Ranch 2009 Thérèse Vineyards Carignane (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2009-therese-carignan-carignane-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Carignane,2009,Martin Ranch
12.5,White,Croatia,"Aromas of nut and marzipan are enticing on this lemony-fresh white wine. Brisk tangerine and tropical fruit flavors bristle with acidity, and a white-tea astringency lingers on the finish.",,18,87,North Dalmatia,,,Bibich 2011 Debit (North Dalmatia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibich-2011-other-white-debit-north-dalmatia/,Debit,2011,Bibich
14,Red,Spain,"This is mellow upfront, but it also has solid plum and berry aromas. On the palate it's grabby but good, with tough tannins that support dark plum and savory notes. Chewy and chocolaty on the finish, it has a mossy accent and firm leftover tannins.",Tinto 6 Meses en Barrica,20,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alidis 2010 Tinto 6 Meses en Barrica  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alidis-2010-tinto-6-meses-en-barrica-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Alidis
14,White,Italy,"This offers breezy aromas of lemon, citrus mousse, cut grass and sweet basil. It is bright, lively and crisp, with the kind of fresh acidity that pairs with seafood and vegetable dishes.",Vento,18,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Terre di Talamo 2011 Vento Vermentino (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2011-vento-italian-white-vermentino-toscana/,Vermentino,2011,Terre di Talamo
13.5,White,France,"Toward the dry end of the spectrum, this is a wine that contrasts rich, spicy fruit with lively acidity. Ripe and crisp, very fruity, it is ready to drink now.",Réserve,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Sipp-Mack 2009 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sipp-mack-2009-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Domaine Sipp-Mack
14.8,Red,US,"Sweet and gentle, with cherry and raspberry jam flavors that are enhanced by hints of vanilla, spice and sandalwood, this is essentially a Bordeaux-style blend with a touch of Syrah. Easy to drink with ham, bacon, sausage and other salty, umami-rich meats.",Wisdom,24,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,B Wise 2009 Wisdom Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/b-wise-2009-wisdom-red-sonoma-valley/,Red Blend,2009,B Wise
13,White,France,"This is an attractive, ripe, spicy and fruity wine. Its acidity is just right, producing a clean balance in its rich, full Gewürztraminer character. This is delicious to drink now, even better in a year.",Signature,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Wolfberger 2011 Signature Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolfberger-2011-signature-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Wolfberger
13.5,Red,Spain,"Brambly, leathery and roasted on the nose, this features raspberry and plum aromas in the backdrop. It feels fresh, clampy and forward, with a mix of leather, herb, plum, tomato and spice flavors. A solid wine with traditional Rioja character.",Javier San Pedro Crianza,21,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Vallobera 2009 Javier San Pedro Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vallobera-2009-javier-san-pedro-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Vallobera
13.5,Red,US,"This is a rich, jammy wine, with ripe raspberry, cherry and spice flavors. Blended with a little Merlot and Petit Verdot, it's made in the popular style, featuring sweet fruit with a touch of oak. The tannins are pretty thick, and the wine might improve with a few years in the cellar.",,45,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Fleuron 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleuron-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fleuron
13,Red,Italy,"This opens with immediate aromas of red apple and raspberry, followed by bright acidity and wild berry endnotes. Pair this with cheese-filled ravioli.",Villa di Vetrice Riserva,21,87,Tuscany,Chianti Rufina,,Grati 2009 Villa di Vetrice Riserva  (Chianti Rufina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grati-2009-villa-vetrice-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-rufina/,Sangiovese,2009,Grati
12.5,White,Croatia,"This is an unusual blend of Croatian and international white grapes that's floral and spiced with orange peel and clove note. It's also smoky and savory with tones of dried apple, toast and herb. This is medium bodied, with a slightly viscous richness on the palate.",Riserva R5,19,87,North Dalmatia,,,Bibich 2010 Riserva R5 White (North Dalmatia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibich-2010-riserva-r5-white-north-dalmatia/,White Blend,2010,Bibich
12.5,Red,Austria,"This is certainly classic Blaufränkisch, showing an herbal character, plus notes of ripe red plum and beetroot, with a firmly tannic edge. The wine is already in balance and can be consumed now. Screwcap.",Classic,16,87,Burgenland,,,Iby 2011 Classic Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iby-2011-classic-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2011,Iby
14.5,Red,Spain,"A tight-grained oak aroma mixes with notes of red berry, herb, leather and aged cheese. It feels rubbery but solid, with roasted flavors of berry and sweet plum. A bit warm and rubbery on the finish. This is a blend of equal parts Carignan and Garnacha.",,30,87,Catalonia,Priorat,,Humilitat 2009 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/humilitat-2009-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2009,Humilitat
14,Red,US,"Deep aromas of fruitcake, dark cherry, minty chocolate and brown spice are almost as opaque in smell as the wine is in appearance. Full bodied and lush upon entrance, it has a velvety core that's bolstered by firm, muscular tannins and illuminating acids. Notes of dark berry preserves and cedar shavings dot the finish.",Estate Reserve,50,87,Virginia,Monticello,,Keswick Vineyards 2010 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keswick-2010-estate-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-monticello/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Keswick Vineyards
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"For fresh, basic Cava with a juicy profile and clarity, you can't go wrong with this. Apple and lime aromas are straightforward and clean, while the palate is tight and tastes of spiced apple, lime and orange. It's crisp, focused and easy to enjoy.",Cristalino Brut,10,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Jaume Serra NV Cristalino Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaume-serra-nv-cristalino-brut-sparkling-cava-157991/,Sparkling Blend,,Jaume Serra
14.5,Red,US,"This low-production Syrah actually comes from Alexander Valley, though it doesn't say so on the label. It's a nice wine, dry and smooth, with dusty tannins. There's an herbaceousness to the blackberry and plum flavors. Drink now.",,25,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Bluenose 2010 Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bluenose-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2010,Bluenose
14.1,White,US,"This will appeal to lots of people. It's made in the popular style, bearing y ripe citrus, tropical fruit and honey flavors that are set into a creamy texture. It finishes with a touch of smoky, buttery oak.",,24,87,California,California Other,California,Fleuron 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleuron-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Fleuron
14.1,Red,US,"Livermore-based Fenestra always does well by Silvaspoons VIneyard in Lodi, a site devoted to Iberian and other unusual varieties, and its Tempranillo is bright and full-bodied, a glass of chewy dark cherries and coffee and caramel. Black in color, the finish is toasty with cloves. Pair it with hamburgers.",Silvaspoons Vineyard,23,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fenestra 2009 Silvaspoons Vineyard Tempranillo (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2009-silvaspoons-vineyard-tempranillo-central-valley-lodi/,Tempranillo,2009,Fenestra
11.3,Sparkling,US,"Yeasty and lemony, this has the snap and tang of citrus—notably grapefruit. This dry and bracing bubbly shows a touch of minerality as well. A nice choice to accompany fresh oysters.",Blanc de Blancs,12,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ste-michelle-nv-blanc-de-blancs-sparkling-columbia-valley-wa-160986/,Sparkling Blend,,Domaine Ste. Michelle
,Red,France,"Structured and dense, this has a solid feel to it that still preserves its attractive, fragrant character. Black plum notes provide a twist of acidity as well as a perfumed finish.",Sélection,,87,Beaujolais,Juliénas,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Sélection  (Juliénas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-selection-gamay-julienas/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of rich, sweet flavors of raspberry, cherry and mocha appear in this vigorous, young Merlot. Blended from vineyards around the valley, it emphasizes fruit. Drink now with beef-based Mexican food.",,34,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Freemark Abbey 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Freemark Abbey
14.6,Red,US,"This pure Cabernet from the estate vineyard has a sweetly fruity entry. Notes of brown sugar, bacon bits and candied cherries coalesce on the midpalate, which feels round and open. Full and fruity, it offers immediate enjoyment.",Corbeau Sauvage,39,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Corvus 2009 Corbeau Sauvage Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvus-2009-corbeau-sauvage-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Corvus
13.5,Red,Spain,"Bits of grass and green tobacco infiltrate the otherwise sturdy and solid nose on this Tempranillo-based blend that includes Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah. It feels medium bodied and fresh, with red plum, raspberry, herb and coffee flavors. The finish turns leafy, chocolaty and herbal.",Aldonza Pisces,30,87,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Dehesas y Viñedos de Navamarín 2007 Aldonza Pisces Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dehesas-vinedos-navamarin-2007-aldonza-pisces-red-vino-tierra-castilla/,Red Blend,2007,Dehesas y Viñedos de Navamarín
15,Red,US,"Dry and sophisticated, this has flavors of Life Saver, black raspberry, cola and Tabasco that are a little slender. It shows an elegant structure, with plenty of mouthwatering Central Coast acidity Drink now.",Rava Blackjack Vineyard,15,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2010 Rava Blackjack Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2010-rava-blackjack-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Darcie Kent Vineyards
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Chapuy's nonvintage blend is soft and creamy. It is full in the mouth, with almond, pear and orange peel flavors. The acidity of this relatively sweet wine is late to arrive but balanced once it emerges. Ready to drink.",Tradition Brut,32,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Chapuy NV Tradition Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapuy-nv-tradition-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Chapuy
13.4,Red,US,"Fruit forward aromas of blueberry compote, blackberry and boysenberry blend notably well with a savory note of feral raw meat. On the palate, juicy acids make the berry flavors pop, while the chewy but integrated tannins set up the structured finish.",Estate Bottled,19,87,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Cedar Creek 2009 Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedar-creek-2009-estate-bottled-cabernet-franc-shenandoah-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Cedar Creek
16,Fortified,France,"A rare rosé style of VDN Rasteau, this nonvintage cuvée is pale copper in color, with aromas and flavors of peach and toasted almond. It's nicely silky in texture, with a mouthwatering finish.",Doré,20,87,Rhône Valley,Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau,,Cave de Rasteau NV Doré Grenache (Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-rasteau-nv-dore-grenache-vin-doux-naturel-rasteau/,Grenache,,Cave de Rasteau
14.3,Red,US,"This muscular, dark and oaky wine includes 9% each Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the blend. Cassis, licorice and ground espresso notes contribute still darker notes, leading into a finish that's marked by astringent, drying tannins.",Estate,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2009 Estate Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2009-estate-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Cave B
13.5,White,US,"A Rhône-style white blend, this offers mixed stone fruit notes, with cool flavors of celery and melon. It's clean and pleasant, though pretty light relative to similar wines from Washington.",Reserve White Blend,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2010 Reserve White Blend White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-reserve-white-blend-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Columbia Crest
13.3,Red,US,"This is a big, extracted wine. It brims with cherry jam, chocolate and anise flavors, and it finishes very rich and sweet. It feels thick, soft and weighty on the palate, and it's fully ready to drink now.",Theriot Vineyard,35,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Bodega Rancho 2009 Theriot Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-rancho-2009-theriot-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-coast/,Syrah,2009,Bodega Rancho
13.5,Red,Spain,"From an off vintage, this hits with piercing cherry and black olive aromas. It's powerful, almost astringent, with grating tannins that intensify as the wine unwinds. Brandied cherry, coffee and chocolate flavors set up a rowdy finish.",Lot 264 Gran Reserva,24,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Cameron Hughes 2002 Lot 264 Gran Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2002-lot-264-gran-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2002,Cameron Hughes
14,Red,Spain,"Leather and berry aromas are welcoming and veer toward mint. It feels solid and textured, with lightly oaked, earthy flavors of meaty berry and vanilla. It tastes roasted and shows medium intensity on the finish. A good crianza from a marginal vintage.",Torre de Golbán Crianza,17,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Atalayas de Golbán 2007 Torre de Golbán Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atalayas-golban-2007-torre-crianza-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2007,Atalayas de Golbán
13.5,Rose,Italy,"Brightly pink and lively, this is made from the indigenous Lagrein grape, traditionally farmed in Alto Adige. It delivers soft tones of citrus, grapefruit, raspberry and a touch of sweet basil.",,16,87,,Alto Adige,,Andriano 2011 Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andriano-2011-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2011,Andriano
14,Red,Spain,"This is dark, roasted and rubbery on the nose, with staunch aromas of dark chocolate, char and tire. It feels full, layered and tannic, with deep plum, berry and chocolate flavors, leading to a chewy finish full of vanilla and fudge.",Crianza,18,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Altino 2009 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altino-2009-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Altino
15.2,Red,US,"Earthy and dark smelling, the nose is thick with delineated aromas of dark cherry and plum, long-cut tobacco, underbrush and brown spice. It's full bodied, with plenty of tannic muscle. Pair this brawny effort with a slab of grilled beef or venison.",,32,87,Virginia,Virginia,,Breaux 2007 Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/breaux-2007-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2007,Breaux
13.5,Red,Austria,"This is full and fruity, with a wood-influenced caramel edge and soft tannins. It has a spicy black-fruit flavor, and its bitter edge provides piquancy to its fruitiness. Not for aging. Screwcap.",,22,87,Burgenland,,,Höpler 2008 Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hopler-2008-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2008,Höpler
13.5,White,US,"A soft, food-friendly wine, this has layers of vanilla and caramel apple, featuing a pronounced, lemony finish. With deeper, darker tones than an unoaked or neutral barrel-aged Chardonnay, Hoopla also retains plenty of acidity and a lurking sweetness.",,16,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,Hoopla 2011 Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hoopla-2011-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2011,Hoopla
13.3,White,US,"Winemaker Greg Graziano's Saint Gregory wines are intended to represent the cool regions of the spread-out Mendocino County, and this Pinot Blanc does it well. With aromatics of honeysuckle and honey, this is medium bodied and balanced, with lingering tastes of pear and mango. Pair it with something spicy.",,15,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Saint Gregory 2011 Pinot Blanc (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-gregory-2011-pinot-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Saint Gregory
14.3,Red,US,"This is a subtle red wine whose tannins gingerly coat the midpalate and linger. Full of red fruit flavors and balanced by an herb note, this is softly textured and round.",,25,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Paul Dolan 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-dolan-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Paul Dolan
13.8,Red,US,"This is a strong wine, dark and oaky, with rich flavors of licorice, toffee and espresso. The fruit is washed in Bourbon barrel flavor. It's impressively rich, but a bit overpowering.",Cougar Ridge Reserve,36,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Wapato Point Cellars 2008 Cougar Ridge Reserve Syrah (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wapato-point-cellars-2008-cougar-ridge-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Syrah,2008,Wapato Point Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"Packaged in a screwcap bottle, Tuscan blend (85% Sangiovese with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Alicante) opens with notes of plush dark fruit, soft cherry jam and a pleasing point of savory spice. It is slightly sweet and very velvety on the finish.",,13,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Caparzo 2010 Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caparzo-2010-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2010,Caparzo
,Red,Argentina,"This is floral and candied upfront, with a red licorice note. It feels full and fleshy, with hints of red berry and cassis, with not too much oak on the palate. Ripe, basic, clean and sweet as a whole.",Estate Bottled,12,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2011 Estate Bottled Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2011-estate-bottled-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Pascual Toso
13.5,Red,Spain,"Likable from the start, with black fruit, baking spice and exotic sandalwood notes, this is firm and drying in feel, with a blend of dark berry, toast and peppery spice flavors. It remains dry on the finish, with a pinch of heat that food should tame.",Sustainably Produced,12,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Terán 2010 Sustainably Produced  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-teran-2010-sustainably-produced-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Marqués de Terán
14.5,Red,Spain,"This smells stalky and leafy, with a baked element. It shows tomato-driven acidity and red-leaning flavors of cranberry, tomato and raspberry that are touched up by notes of oak-based vanilla and dill. Tomato and tobacco flavors are key to the finish.",Crianza,26,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Peña Roble 2006 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pena-roble-2006-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Peña Roble
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, this opens with a dark ruby color and offers pretty aromas of dark fruit, prune, plum, leather, spice and toasted nut. It also shows power and a touch of heat.",Rivus,18,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Poggio Nardone 2010 Rivus Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-nardone-2010-rivus-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Poggio Nardone
12,White,France,"This lively, raspberry- and red-currant-flavored wine has just the right tang of acidity to create its crisp feel. Fruity and fragrant, it features a touch of minerality to add further texture.",Brut Rosé,20,87,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Pierre Sparr NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-cremant-dalsace-161219/,Sparkling Blend,,Pierre Sparr
13,Red,Spain,"This opens with a bouquet that's packed with bold berry fruit aromas, plus a mineral accent. It feels zesty, solid and slightly clampy, with plum and cherry flavors that lead to a tight, juicy finish, with modest length and power",,12,87,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Ochoa 2010 Tempranillo-Garnacha (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ochoa-2010-red-blend-tempranillo-garnacha-navarra/,Tempranillo-Garnacha,2010,Ochoa
13,White,Spain,"This is as basic as Albariño gets, with aromas of sweet apple and pear. It feels round and a bit soft, with fleshy peach and dry melon flavors. The finish is pithy, with a white pepper note and an indication that the wine is starting to fade. Drink immediately.",,13,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Nora 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nora-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Nora
12.8,White,US,"A tasty, sweet and sour blend of Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier and Pinot Gris, this has bountiful fruit flavors of peach and pear. It's a big, forward, generous, though ultimately simple, white wine, with more than a touch of sweetness.",g3,16,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2011 g3 White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2011-g3-white-columbia-valley-wa/,White Blend,2011,Goose Ridge
15.2,Red,US,"American and Hungarian oak barrels were used, adding a rustic, powerful base to this pure Primitivo. Think Zinfandel crossed with Lemberger and you're in the ballpark of its style. Its raw, big-boned flavors of fruit and barrel are ready for a juicy steak.",Stonetree Vineyards,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Forgeron 2009 Stonetree Vineyards Primitivo (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2009-stonetree-zinfandel-primitivo-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Primitivo,2009,Forgeron
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe 
blackberry and black cherry flavors are prominent in this bottling, which is rich in sweet, smoky oak. But it's a little soft and one dimensional. It's unlikely to improve with age, so drink up.",Artist Series,60,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kenwood 2008 Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2008-artist-series-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Kenwood
12.3,White,US,"A blend of grapes from three vineyard sites, this is an interesting contrast to its single-vineyard siblings. It's dry in style yet rich on the palate, with a distinctly creamy texture, offsetting a juicy fruit flavor with savory tones of herb, fennel and lanolin.",Dry,23,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Heart & Hands
13.4,Red,US,"Beautifully fragrant of sweet black cherry and violet, this intensely fruity yet earthy wine is a standout within the Heart & Hands collection. Richly textured, it finishes with hints of spice, dried leaf and lingering, gentle tannins.",Elaine's Vineyard,30,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2010 Elaine's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2010-elaines-vineyard-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2010,Heart & Hands
13,White,Spain,"Varietally correct on the nose, this has green apple, grapefruit and floral aromas. It feels basic, tangy and linear, with notes of melon, citrus and a dry, crisp finish that's mildly briny and a touch bitter.",,13,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Legaris 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/legaris-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Legaris
14.5,Red,US,"This blend of five Bordeaux grapes has the style and lightly herbal character of a cru Bordeaux. Notes of brambly red fruit and peppery herb combine in a well-balanced wine of medium length, with restrained, lightly earthy tannins.",,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,L'Ecole No. 41
12,White,US,"Aromatic of sweet cream, ripe apple and buttered popcorn, this luxurious Chardonnay counters richness of flavor with brisk acidity and impeccably balanced alcohol. It's irresistibly luscious but elegant.",Barrel Fermented RTR Vineyard,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Tail Ridge 2011 Barrel Fermented RTR Vineyard Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-tail-ridge-2011-barrel-fermented-rtr-vineyard-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2011,Red Tail Ridge
15,Fortified,France,"Textbook floral aromas take on both ripe tropical notes and a sharp citrusy-herbal character. This moderately sweet Muscat displays a supple, round feel in the mouth, with melon and orange-lime flavors and a slightly bitter finish.",Carte Or,28,87,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia 2011 Carte Or  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-balma-venitia-2011-carte-or-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,2011,Vignobles de Balma Venitia
13.1,White,US,"This is Riesling done in a forward and fruity style, showing a mix of peach, apple and pear flavors. Broad and accessible, it finishes with a sweet dusting of powdered sugar.",Fahrenheit 100,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Thomas O'Neil Cellars 2010 Fahrenheit 100 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-oneil-cellars-2010-fahrenheit-100-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Thomas O'Neil Cellars
13.9,White,US,"Textural and leesy, this refreshing Chardonnay also has a pretty, toasty nose. The mouthfeel and barrel notes compensate for the rather light, generic fruit.",Fahrenheit 100,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Thomas O'Neil Cellars 2010 Fahrenheit 100 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-oneil-cellars-2010-fahrenheit-100-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Thomas O'Neil Cellars
14,Red,Spain,"Rubbery dark-berry aromas yield to earth, leather and chocolate scents upon airing. This feels healthy and standard, with full-force flavors of medicinal berry. It's tight, fresh and slightly resiny on the finish, despite having spent only three months in oak. A blend of 80% Garnacha and 20% Carignan.",,13,87,Catalonia,Montsant,,El Raval 2010 Grenache-Carignan (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-raval-2010-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-carignan-montsant/,Grenache-Carignan,2010,El Raval
13,White,Spain,"With dusty apple and mineral aromas, this feels healthy and plump, with apple, pear and lime flavors that sit in front of a citric and mildly green finish. Good and normal as Rueda wines go.",,13,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Egeo 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/egeo-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Egeo
,White,US,"The Horse Heaven Vineyard adds a welcome touch of minerality to the plain apple fruit flavor of the wine. It is this minerality that elevates it a notch, giving it a textural and refreshing mouthfeel.",Horse Heaven Vineyard,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Horse Heaven Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2011-horse-heaven-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Chateau Ste. Michelle
11,White,US,"With just 11% alcohol and an impressive production of 20,000 cases, this will have wide appeal. It's a flurry of pleasant, quaffable flower and peach notes. There is just enough residual sugar to give the finish a pulled taffy quality.",Two Vines,8,87,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Columbia Crest 2011 Two Vines Gewurztraminer (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2011-two-vines-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-other/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Columbia Crest
13.5,Red,US,"This is a blend of Merlot and Syrah, with a splash of Cabernet Franc. Some aging in 25% new French and American oak provides a backdrop of dark espresso, plus soft and pretty red fruit flavors.",Grand Estates Amitage,12,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2009 Grand Estates Amitage Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-grand-estates-amitage-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Columbia Crest
,Red,France,"This is soft and ripe, with red cherry and strawberry notes. It has a light tannic texture, with acidity and a broad, rich finish.",Cuvée Prestige,,87,Beaujolais,Côte de Brouilly,,Georges Duboeuf 2009 Cuvée Prestige  (Côte de Brouilly),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2009-cuvee-prestige-gamay-cote-brouilly/,Gamay,2009,Georges Duboeuf
12.5,White,France,"Dry, crisp and fruity, this has a light texture, with flavors of crisp grapefruit and green apple. It's intense, bright and fragrant, with its acidity and fruitiness pushing forward.",Vendanges Manuelles Collection,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Ribeauvillé 2010 Vendanges Manuelles Collection Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-ribeauville-2010-vendanges-manuelles-collection-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Cave de Ribeauvillé
13.5,White,US,"Sharply defined with fruit flavors of melon and green berry, this has real cut and drives through the palate with confidence. It's a great food wine, neither wimpy nor too assertive, and it's made to be chilled and set out with any white-wine-friendly food.",,10,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Snoqualmie 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snoqualmie-2010-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Snoqualmie
14,Red,Spain,"Tame black-fruit aromas are leathery, darkened by asphalt and tar notes. This wine feels good and round, with plum and berry flavors that accompany resiny oak. Fruity, nice and pleasant, it doesn't announce itself as special or elevated.",Reserva,30,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ysios 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ysios-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Ysios
13,White,France,This off-dry wine is aromatic and honeyed. It has enough richness to pair with sushi and soy sauce. Screwcap.,Cuvée Gyotaku,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Mittnacht Frères 2011 Cuvée Gyotaku White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mittnacht-freres-2011-cuvee-gyotaku-white-alsace/,White Blend,2011,Mittnacht Frères
14.4,White,US,This Chardonnay seems a bit overmanipulated; the oak sticks out in the form of vanilla and butterscotch flavors. But you'll also find plenty of tropical fruit and tangerine notes that are brightened by brisk acidity. Drink now.,Oliver's Vineyard,32,87,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Talley 2010 Oliver's Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2010-olivers-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Talley
14,Red,Italy,"Il Probiolo is a pretty expression of bright berry aromas and subtle background tones of spice, leather and cured meat. It is smooth and silky, with a touch of zesty clove and black pepper on the finish.",Il Probiolo,20,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Poggio Nardone 2010 Il Probiolo Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-nardone-2010-il-probiolo-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2010,Poggio Nardone
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of Sangiovese and Alicante, this plush wine shows simple tones of black fruit, worn leather and cherry. The nose is a bit muddled, and there's a subtle touch of sweet soda on the close.",Albatrello,18,87,Tuscany,Montecucco,,Pieve Vecchia 2010 Albatrello  (Montecucco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2010-albatrello-red-montecucco/,Red Blend,2010,Pieve Vecchia
13,White,France,"This Pinot Gris is on the dry side, but it still retains a spice note and a rich, fruity texture. It has weight and concentrated white fruit, needing a few months to develop and round out further. Screwcap.",,17,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2011 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2011,Pierre Sparr
13.5,White,France,"There's pure lychee fragrance on this rich, smooth and oily-textured wine. It is ripe and off-dry, with honey and white fruit flavors that are offset by spice. Screwcap.",,17,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2011 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Pierre Sparr
13.5,White,France,"Medium dry in style, this is rich in spice flavor. Lychee and peppered pear notes dominate the flavor profile, producing a wine that is hugely rich and very rounded. Ready to drink.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Clément Klur 2009 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clement-klur-2009-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Clément Klur
13.8,Rose,US,"Rhubarb and peach pie flavors are at work in this pleasant rosé. It's clean and refreshing, with just the right profile for that leftover holiday turkey or ham.",Lawrence Vineyards,17,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2011 Lawrence Vineyards Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2011-lawrence-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Rosé,2011,Gård
14.5,Red,US,"Michael David's Freakshow is predictably freaky, big in oak and concentrated fruit. But its juicy and robust nature is hard to dislike. The dark cherry and savory baking-spice flavors meld into the soft tannins, creating a crowd-pleasing example of California's agricultural generosity.",,20,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Freakshow 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freakshow-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Freakshow
13.7,White,US,"New oak and ripe fruit combine to produce a user-friendly Chardonnay that's made in the popular style. It's enormous in pineapple, orange, mango and vanilla flavors that are brightened by crisp Carneros acidity.",Big Bend,24,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,R2 2010 Big Bend Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r2-2010-big-bend-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,R2
13,White,France,"Notes of honey and yellow fruit give this wine both sweetness and softness. It has weight and a rich mouthfeel, powered by a warm and rounded texture. There is just a touch of dryness at the heart of what is otherwise a medium-sweet wine.",Réserve,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Willm 2011 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willm-2011-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2011,Willm
14,Red,US,"This has a savory nose of worn leather, herb and leaf litter that's offset by decadent notes of wild berry doused with pastry batter. Medium to full bodied, it has a soft core that's outlined by well-built tannins. It finishes with traction and touches of chai spice and licorice.",,75,87,Virginia,Monticello,,King Family 2008 Meritage (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-family-2008-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-monticello/,Meritage,2008,King Family
13.8,White,US,"Better known for red wines, Hendry often produces a very good Chardonnay. This 2010 shows fine acidity and sweet flavors of tropical fruit, vanilla and buttered toast.",Barrel Fermented,30,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hendry 2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hendry-2010-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Hendry
12.4,White,US,"Fleshy stone fruit and waxy orange rind aromas introduce a dry, intensely minerally palate that rippples with lemon-lime acidity. Flavors of tart pineapple, citrus and fennel frond linger on the finish.",Patrician Verona Vineyard,27,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2011 Patrician Verona Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2011-patrician-verona-vineyard-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Heart & Hands
12.7,Red,US,"Concentrated and ruddy, this has ripe red-fruit flavors that are accented by savory spice and earthy tones of mushroom and autumn leaf. Soft and gentle on the palate, this has just a murmur of tannins.",Barrel Reserve,41,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2009 Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2009-barrel-reserve-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2009,Heart & Hands
15,Red,Spain,"This is heavy and raisiny, with ripe earth and mineral aromas that are suggestive of Port. It feels loaded and scratchy, with licorice, prune and pepper flavors that finish short and with some heat. A bullish style to drink now.",8 Meses,15,87,Northern Spain,Toro,,Cyan 2010 8 Meses  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cyan-2010-8-meses-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2010,Cyan
16,Fortified,France,"Officially launched in 2011, this is a fresh and fruity style of the classic fortified wine. Lively notes of strawberry and cream, white cherry and fresh bay leaf dance on the nose, while the palate boasts flavors of small red berry and vanilla spice.",,20,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Rivesaltes Rosé,,Croix Milhas 2011 Grenache (Rivesaltes Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croix-milhas-2011-grenache-rivesaltes-rose/,Grenache,2011,Croix Milhas
14.5,Red,US,"Martin Ranch makes a consistently good Merlot, this one marked by sweet red fruit and licorice, with layers of cinnamon spice. Full-bodied and meaty, its layers are concentrated enough to stand up to steak or hamburgers.",J.D. Hurley,23,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Martin Ranch 2009 J.D. Hurley Merlot (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2009-jd-hurley-merlot-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Merlot,2009,Martin Ranch
12,White,Spain,"Satinela has been on the upswing in recent years as it has become more complex. This vintage smells of lime, mineral and dusty apple. It feels fresh and right for the style, with Bartlett pear, lime and dry spice flavors.",Satinela Medium-Sweet,9,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Cáceres 2011 Satinela Medium-Sweet White (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2011-satinela-medium-sweet-white-rioja/,White Blend,2011,Marqués de Cáceres
12,White,Austria,"This fresh, crisp bottling features a green apple note with a touch of citrus. Made by Laurenz Moser V and his daughter Sophie, this is the epitome of light, fruity Grüner, a wine that dances easily across the palate. Screwcap.",Laurenz and Sophie Singing,17,87,Kamptal,,,Laurenz V. 2011 Laurenz and Sophie Singing Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2011-sophie-singing-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Laurenz V.
13.8,Red,US,"Some opening spice and a rich coating of milk chocolate are the main pleasures is this bottling. The strawberry flavor is light and peppery, the wine solidly made but sliding into a generic style.",Mystique,29,87,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Palouse 2009 Mystique Merlot (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palouse-2009-mystique-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Palouse
12.5,White,France,"This seductively fragrant Muscat features bergamot and white fruit flavors. The floral character of the wine is balanced by dry, crisp acidity, which provides freshness as well as ripeness.",Muscat d'Alsace,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Sipp-Mack 2010 Muscat d'Alsace Muscat (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sipp-mack-2010-muscat-dalsace-alsace/,Muscat,2010,Domaine Sipp-Mack
13,White,US,"Year after year, Barefoot does a great job with Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is dry, mouthwateringly crisp in acidity, and appealing in citrus, tropical fruit and gooseberry flavors.",,7,87,California,California Other,California,Barefoot NV Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barefoot-nv-sauvignon-blanc-california-161389/,Sauvignon Blanc,,Barefoot
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a wonderful, easy-drinking Orvieto that would pair with seafood, vegetables or spicy Asian foods. It shows pristine aromas of citrus, stone fruit and freshly picked garden herb.",Castagnolo,18,87,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico Superiore,,Barberani 2010 Castagnolo  (Orvieto Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2010-castagnolo-white-orvieto-classico-superiore/,White Blend,2010,Barberani
13,Red,Italy,"Bright berry fruit and a thin, crisp finish characterize this easy-drinking Chianti Classico. It delivers bright aromas of violet, raspberry and forest bramble.",,13,87,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Banfi 2010  Chianti Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/banfi-2010-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2010,Banfi
14.2,White,US,"Tart, clean and juicy, this has ripe flavors of apricot, citrus, tropical fruit and spice. With zesty acidity, it feels basically dry, despite the honeyed finish. A touch of oak lends vanilla and smoke notes.",,20,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Amici 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amici-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Amici
13.4,White,US,"Made from certified biodynamic grapes and the Musqué clone, this is crisp with a creamy texture and a long finish. Tasting of brioche, lemon chiffon and wood, it screams out for seafood.",Musqué Clone,29,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Jeriko 2011 Musqué Clone Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jeriko-2011-musque-clone-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Jeriko
13,White,France,"This is a medium-sweet style of Pinot Gris from the Beblenheim cooperative. It is fruity, with a touch of spice complementing the creamed pear and lychee flavors. On the finish, acidity mingles with a honey note. Screwcap.",Baron de Hoen,14,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Beblenheim 2010 Baron de Hoen Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-beblenheim-2010-baron-hoen-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Cave de Beblenheim
13.5,Red,Spain,"Cedar cigar box and berry aromas become significantly more charred and toasted upon airing. It feels good, with plum, berry and plenty of burnt toast in the flavor package. It finishes dark and spicy, with a leftover burnt note.",Glorioso Crianza,13,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Palacio 2008 Glorioso Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-palacio-2008-glorioso-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Palacio
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Barbera and Nebbiolo (in decreasing amounts), this opens with green aromas of dried herb and olive, followed by hints of black fruit and tobacco. It also shows bright acidity and good structure on the finish.",Conte Foscari,18,87,Lombardy,Curtefranca,,Castello Bonomi 2008 Conte Foscari Red (Curtefranca),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bonomi-2008-conte-foscari-red-curtefranca/,Red Blend,2008,Castello Bonomi
13,Red,Austria,"Zantho is a joint venture between winemakers Josef Umathum and Wolfgang Peck. This Blaufränkisch sums up the goal of the winery: to make wines that are accessible and fruity. There is a lightly herbal, medicinal quality accompanying the red fruit flavors. Not for aging. Glass stopper.",,13,87,Burgenland,,,Zantho 2011 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zantho-2011-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2011,Zantho
12.1,White,US,"Pure Sauvignon Blanc, this is a light and fresh wine, with notes of lime, melon and a hint of bell pepper. It's nicely rounded off with a touch of residual sugar—a perfect thirst-quencher.",Savvy! Blanc,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Vin du Lac 2011 Savvy! Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vin-lac-2011-savvy-blanc-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Vin du Lac
13,White,Spain,"Yellow in color, with buttercup, wild flower and leesy white-fruit aromas, this feels spritzy, with melon, papaya and white peach flavors. It's mildly minerally and dry in flavor on the finish. Drink as soon as possible.",,20,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Fillaboa 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fillaboa-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Fillaboa
14.5,Red,US,"Although this is very good, it's something of a letdown after the superb 2009 vintage. The wine shows an earthiness that reflects the cool vintage, with cherry, cola and mushroom flavors.",Estate Paul Family Vineyard,50,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Graton Ridge 2010 Estate Paul Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graton-ridge-2010-estate-paul-family-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Graton Ridge
,Red,France,"This dark-colored wine is firm and marked by sweet fruit flavors. It has a hint of banana that accompanies its red fruit flavors, which sit awkwardly with the dense texture. Already mature, the wine has a ripe, soft finish.",Sélection,,87,Beaujolais,Moulin-à-Vent,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Sélection  (Moulin-à-Vent),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-selection-gamay-moulin-a-vent/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
14.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with a meaty aroma of cured beef and shows a ripe, dark and almost gritty quality of fruit. Ripe berry notes continue on the palate, proving to be both extracted and a touch on the sweet side.",San Giovanni Novantasette Riserva,23,87,Tuscany,Chianti Colli Fiorentini,,Fattoria San Michele a Torri 2008 San Giovanni Novantasette Riserva  (Chianti Colli Fiorentini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-san-michele-a-torri-2008-giovanni-novantasette-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-colli-fiorentini/,Sangiovese,2008,Fattoria San Michele a Torri
12.5,White,France,"This crisp, fresh wine is perfumed and fragrant, tasting of apples. It is light and already accessible, with a bright lemon-zest flavor, followed by a white fruit note and a delicious citrus character on the finish.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Hugel
14,White,France,"Here is a master class in the flavors of Gewürztraminer. It is spicy, ripe and rich, with lychee and mango flavors. Perfumed, rounded and touched by notes of spice and ginger, this is lacking in acidity and will likely be drinkable soon.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2011 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Hugel
12.2,White,US,"Fresh wildflower and pear aromas, with just a hint of yeastiness, introduce a bold, textured palate that's full of flower and stone fruit flavors. Striking acidity drives the long, penetrating finish.",,18,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2011 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2011-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Heart & Hands
12.5,White,US,"An initial yeastiness on the nose blows off to reveal aromas of sweet, ripe apple, white blossom and savory smoke. Lushly concentrated, with sweet tangerine and apple flavors, it finishes with hints of lime zest and fennel.",Nutt Road Vineyard,27,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2011 Nutt Road Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2011-nutt-road-vineyard-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Heart & Hands
12.5,White,France,"A bright, apple-flavored wine, this is smooth and fragrant. The palate is clear, clean and fresh, with its light blend of citrus and green fruit. Age for a year, but also drink now.",Vieilles Vignes,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Meyer-Fonné 2011 Vieilles Vignes Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meyer-fonne-2011-vieilles-vignes-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Meyer-Fonné
12,White,France,"This is a softly floral wine, with citrus and fresh pear notes that accompany green apple. It is ripe and fruity, with a light tang of orange on the finish. Screwcap.",,15,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Pierre Sparr
14,Red,Italy,"True to the Sangiovese grape, this opens with aromas of crisp berry, wet earth, leather, pressed violet and spice. There's a zesty touch of acidity on the close to keep the palate refreshed.",,30,87,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Piazzano 2008 Sangiovese (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzano-2008-sangiovese-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Sangiovese,2008,Piazzano
12.5,White,Spain,"Peach, melon and pithy aromas work the opening, followed by a leesy palate of mild peach, nectarine and melon flavors. It offers good flow to the finish, which features notes of sea foam, white fruit and mineral, as well as a spot of bitterness. Drink now.",,17,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Nessa 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nessa-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Nessa
,White,US,"Not one of the better Ethos reserves, this is a mix of buttered nut and light green-apple flavors. It feels just a little flat in the mouth, with a suggestion of beer yeast. Drink soon.",Ethos Reserve,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Ethos Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-ethos-reserve-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13.5,White,France,"Here's a sweet Gewürztraminer, honeyed and spicy. That classic lychee flavor dominates this rounded, ripe wine that has a full mouthfeel. There is a mere hint of acidity at the end.",Herrenweg,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ehrhart 2010 Herrenweg Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ehrhart-2010-herrenweg-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Domaine Ehrhart
14.5,Red,US,"This pure Cabernet starts well, with ripe, tart blackberry and cassis flavors. It fills the mouth quickly, then turns a bit chalky when the finishing acids hit. Nonetheless, an easy-drinking red for near-term consumption.",Reserve Wautoma Springs Vineyard,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2009 Reserve Wautoma Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-reserve-wautoma-springs-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Columbia Crest
13.5,Red,Spain,"This ripe-leaning wine has raisin and licorice aromas, with firm leather and saddle notes. It feels full and tannic, then tastes a bit woody and resiny, with berry and cassis flavors. The wine finds a needed dose of freshness on the finish.",Made with Organic Grapes,22,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Colina Verde 2010 Made with Organic Grapes  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colina-verde-2010-made-with-organic-grapes-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Colina Verde
14.2,Red,US,"This Pinot is soft and mellow, with flavors of ripe cherry pie, cola and plum sauce. It finishes dry and spicy. Drink now with a sizzling steak.",Silacci Vineyard,28,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,De Tierra 2008 Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-tierra-2008-silacci-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2008,De Tierra
13.7,White,US,"For such a luscious, powerfully built wine, there's a surprising delicacy to this Chardonnay, exhibiting dainty hints of tropical fruit and butter cream on the nose and palate. It is nicely balanced, with bright, lemony acidity and a hint of saline that lingers on the finish.",,18,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Damiani 2010 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damiani-2010-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2010,Damiani
13,Red,Italy,"Italo Riserva harkens back to those old-style Chiantis that once graced the checkered tabletops of your childhood Italian restaurant. That's the inspiration for this wine, perhaps, but the style is modern and bold, with loads of oak spice, cinnamon and dark berry.",Italo Riserva,19,87,Tuscany,Chianti,,Tamburini 2009 Italo Riserva  (Chianti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamburini-2009-italo-riserva-sangiovese-chianti/,Sangiovese,2009,Tamburini
14.2,Red,US,"Sweet in raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with a touch of smoky oak, this ready to drink now, but it needs a good decanting or at least an hour in the glass to develop.",,30,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2009 Merlot (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2009-merlot-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Merlot,2009,Truchard
13.5,Red,Italy,"Aged two years in large oak casks, this opens with dark, ripe, almost jammy notes of cherry and blackberry preserves. There's a touch of sweetness on the finish, and the wine offers an easygoing approach overall.",Terre di Rubinoro,17,87,Tuscany,Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,,Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano 2009 Terre di Rubinoro  (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vecchia-cantina-montepulciano-2009-terre-rubinoro-sangiovese-prugnolo-gentile-vino-nobile-montepulciano/,Prugnolo Gentile,2009,Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano
14,Red,US,"The smooth-smelling bouquet is an amalgam of dried dill, exotic spice and black fruit notes, with hints of sweet pipe tobacco and potpourri. The wine feels easy and relaxed on entrance, with flavors of blackberry and chocolate that seem to melt into the manicured tannins.",,18,87,Virginia,Virginia,,Rosemont 2010 Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosemont-2010-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2010,Rosemont
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Mossy and inky in smell, this has a firm palate. Flavors of berry, herb and chocolate set up a dry finish, with structure and background complexities. Spicy and herbal, it has a Chilean sort of character.",Reserva,18,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ruca Malen 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ruca Malen
12.5,Red,Italy,"Fresh, clean and bright, this is a simple but compelling expression of Pinot Nero that invites glass after delicious glass. Notes of red berries, wild herbs and violets characterize the cheerful bouquet. This would pair with white meat or pasta topped with veal ragù.",,13,87,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Tolloy 2010 Pinot Nero (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tolloy-2010-pinot-noir-nero-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Pinot Nero,2010,Tolloy
13.5,White,Croatia,"Grassy and herbaceous on the nose and palate, this is a beautifully textured, full-bodied wine that shows an abundance of white flower and orange peel notes. It's structurally satisfying, with brisk acidity giving it a crisp, refreshing feel.",,15,87,Istria,,,Terzolo 2011 Malvasia (Istria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terzolo-2011-italian-white-malvasia-istria/,Malvasia,2011,Terzolo
14.7,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a nose that erupts with scents of ripe, macerated strawberries, red currant preserves and briny black olives. Medium to full bodied, it feels loose and agile upon entrance before the tannic structure gains footing on the midpalate. Hints of graphite and cedar shade in the finish.",Meritage Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon,29,87,Virginia,Virginia,,Stinson 2010 Meritage Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stinson-2010-meritage-cabernet-franc-merlot-petit-verdot-cabernet-sauvignon-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Stinson
14.6,Red,US,"Structure, rather than richness, stars in this wine that is based on Cabernet but contains other classic Bordeaux varieties, plus a splash of Syrah. The tannins provide the architecture, and the acidity gives zest to the flavors, which could use more concentration.",,25,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sterling 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sterling
14.1,Red,US,"Seemingly sweet and light bodied, this features raspberry, vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon flavors. It's a delicious wine in the way of a granola candy bar. Drink now.",,38,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sequana 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequana-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sequana
13,Red,Austria,"This is a very soft wine, with a smooth wood-aged character that has buried some of its juicy fruit. It has a red berry flavor and acidity, rounded out by spice and toast notes. For short-term aging.",Girmer,,87,Burgenland,,,Kirnbauer 2009 Girmer Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirnbauer-2009-girmer-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Kirnbauer
13,White,Spain,"Crackling aromas of grapefruit, scallion, mineral and green herb are initially pungent. It feels tangy and offers plenty of zap in front of the lime, green apple and nettle flavors. It's solid on the finish, but nothing too serious or complex.",Vega de la Reina Hacienda Zorita,14,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Marqués de la Concordia 2011 Vega de la Reina Hacienda Zorita Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-concordia-2011-vega-reina-hacienda-zorita-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Marqués de la Concordia
13.5,White,France,"As with all Léon Beyer wines, this is dry, which means that it has a fine structure as well as a dense character. It's very much a food wine, perfect for spicy fare.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Leon Beyer 2010 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leon-beyer-2010-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Leon Beyer
13.2,White,US,"Squeaky clean and bright, with an abundance of fresh apple and citrus notes on the nose and palate, this unoaked wine is rich with fruit and a luscious body, but balanced with brisk tangerine acidity. It is pristine and easy drinking.",Estate Bottled Unoaked,13,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lamoreaux Landing 2010 Estate Bottled Unoaked Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamoreaux-landing-2010-estate-bottled-unoaked-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2010,Lamoreaux Landing
13.5,Red,US,"An aromatic core of dark cherry flesh and blackberry is strung together with threads of char, cocoa and spice. Chewy, meaty tannins build the palate, with vibrant acids that make the fruit quite succulent. This calls for pairing with hearty fare, like grilled skirt steak served with a porcini polenta cake.",Paul Shaffer 4th Edition,,87,Virginia,Monticello,,Veritas 2010 Paul Shaffer 4th Edition Petit Verdot (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veritas-2010-paul-shaffer-4th-edition-petit-verdot-monticello/,Petit Verdot,2010,Veritas
14.8,Red,US,"Very dry and tannic, this has interesting suggestions of cherry, rose petal, red currant and mineral, all kissed by oak. It's light in body, like a Pinot Noir, but with some real complexity. Drink now.",Villa Mille Rose Vineyard,40,87,California,Napa,Oakville,Veedercrest 2008 Villa Mille Rose Vineyard Merlot (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veedercrest-2008-villa-mille-rose-vineyard-merlot-napa-oakville/,Merlot,2008,Veedercrest
11.5,White,US,"Pretty floral aromas accent notes of fennel and savory apple on this dry, crisp Riesling. Bright and bold on the palate, this has lemony acidity and an abundance of fresh apple flavor.",Dry,16,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Swedish Hill 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swedish-hill-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Swedish Hill
14,Red,US,"Acidity and tannins give this dry Cabernet a fine structure, providing the architecture for proper varietal flavors of blackberry and tobacco. It's a nice wine for drinking now.",,28,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Proverbial 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/proverbial-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Proverbial
14.2,Red,US,"With succulent cherry, red currant, herb and oak flavors, this is a tasty Cabernet. It's softly tannic and dry, with some real complexity. It might develop bottle complexity over the next six years.",,28,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Proverbial 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/proverbial-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Proverbial
12.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, easy and bright, this opens with layers of citrus, stone fruit, green melon and pear. The mouthfeel is sharp and informal with a touch of zesty acidity.",Campo del Noce,,87,Tuscany,Montecucco,,Pieve Vecchia 2010 Campo del Noce Vermentino (Montecucco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2010-campo-noce-italian-white-vermentino-montecucco/,Vermentino,2010,Pieve Vecchia
12.5,White,Italy,"This organically farmed wine by Barone Pizzini shows bright aromas of citrus, cut grass, kiwi and white flower. Verdicchio is one of the promising white grapes that puts central Italy on the world wine map.",Dominé,22,87,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Pievalta 2011 Dominé  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pievalta-2011-domine-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2011,Pievalta
16,Fortified,France,"Notes of dried dark berry, leathery spice, sweet tobacco and chocolate-covered cherry fill the nose of this wine. The satiny texture pairs well with the dusty tannins, and additional flavors of prune, sweet smoke and fresh caramel linger through the medium-length finish.",Rimage,24,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Banyuls,,Les Clos de Paulilles 2009 Rimage  (Banyuls),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-paulilles-2009-rimage-grenache-banyuls/,Grenache,2009,Les Clos de Paulilles
14.1,Red,Argentina,"This has fresh berry and flower aromas that lead to a healthy-feeling palate, which is full of cherry, boysenberry and blackberry flavors. Mildly toasty and chocolaty on the finish.",Elsa,10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Valentín Bianchi 2011 Elsa Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentin-bianchi-2011-elsa-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Valentín Bianchi
13,White,Spain,"Citrusy aromas suggest orange juice and grapefruit pith. This feels balanced, with apple, papaya, melon and banana flavors that feed into a sweet-tasting finish that's slightly mealy in feel and flavor. Good and tasty, but drink immediately.",,14,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Naia 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naia-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Naia
12.5,White,France,"Fine, soft and round, this is a simple Pinot Blanc that's fruity and creamy. Apples and pears dominate the fruit flavors, with a texture that is open and ready to drink.",Tradition,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Kuentz-Bas 2010 Tradition Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuentz-bas-2010-tradition-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Kuentz-Bas
13,White,US,"This wine seems sweet and refreshing, with juicy flavors of orange, apricot and peach, leading to a spicy finish. It's polished and drinks well now; try it with Asian fare.",,18,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Whitehall Lane 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whitehall-lane-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Whitehall Lane
12.7,White,US,"Intoxicating aromas of lychee, rose petal, white cherry and caramelized sugar are offset by a modicum of fresh dill. It tastes full and slightly oily, typical of the varietal, with soft acids and a touch of bitterness. The finish tapers off with notes of flower and citrus Creamsicle.",,20,87,Virginia,Virginia,,White Hall 2010 Gewurztraminer (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-hall-2010-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-virginia/,Gewürztraminer,2010,White Hall
13.6,White,US,"Tart and tasty, this is a vibrant, clean and fresh Viognier, loaded with flavors of citrus fruit and rind. Some tangerine and candied orange-peel highlights add zest to the midpalate.",Alder Ridge Vineyard,13,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Martinez & Martinez 2011 Alder Ridge Vineyard Viognier (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martinez-martinez-2011-alder-ridge-vineyard-viognier-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Viognier,2011,Martinez & Martinez
15,Fortified,France,"Lush, ripe and a touch heady, this is a rich selection that's brimming with notes of white peach, quince, melon and red apple. Thankfully, hints of ginger, nectarine pit and citrus rind add lift to the palate and remain through the medium-length finish.",Resplandy,12,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Muscat de Saint-Jean de Minervois,,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée NV Resplandy  (Muscat de Saint-Jean de Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-mediterranee-nv-resplandy-muscat-blanc-a-petit-grain-muscat-saint-jean-minervois/,Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains,,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée
14.5,Red,Spain,"Dense and dark, this has earthy, crusty berry aromas and a sprinkle of herb on the nose. It hits with aggression but settles down nicely to offer raspberry, plum and savory herb flavors. Lively acidity allows for a long finish.",Selección Especial,15,87,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Marqués de Montañana 2010 Selección Especial Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-montanana-2010-seleccion-especial-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2010,Marqués de Montañana
13.5,Red,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this opens with dark aromas of licorice, plum, coffee and blackberry. It shows tight tannins and some astringency on the finish.",Alagna Superiore,18,87,Central Italy,Cesanese del Piglio,,Marcella Giuliani 2010 Alagna Superiore  (Cesanese del Piglio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marcella-giuliani-2010-alagna-superiore-italian-red-cesanese-daffile-cesanese-piglio/,Cesanese d'Affile,2010,Marcella Giuliani
14,White,France,"This overtly spicy wine is very intense, with a slight burn on the palate from the pepper flavor. Exotic white fruit and a hint of pomegranate are the flavors. It has a hard, final edge from its alcohol.",Sonnenglanz Grand Cru,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean Becker 2010 Sonnenglanz Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-becker-2010-sonnenglanz-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Jean Becker
12.5,White,France,"The light, elegant style of this Pinot Blanc brings out its apple character and fresh acidity. It has an attractive tang of fruitiness as well as some sweetness on the finish.",Réserve,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean-Baptiste Adam 2011 Réserve Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-baptiste-adam-2011-reserve-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Jean-Baptiste Adam
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a spicy, peppery wine initially, opening with a fragrant, fresh and citrus character. It's bright and crisp, showing some intensity from low-yield vines. Full, ripe and fresh on the finish. Screwcap.",Alte Reben,17,87,Weinviertel,,,Dürnberg 2011 Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-alte-reben-gruner-veltliner-weinviertel/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dürnberg
13,White,France,"While the wine is on the sweet side of Gewürztraminer, it has an attractive level of acidity. The result is rich, but it has poise and elegance. Ready to drink.",Tradition,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Emile Beyer 2010 Tradition Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emile-beyer-2010-tradition-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Emile Beyer
12.5,White,France,"This is an attractive, fruity wine, expressing the spice and ripe fruit character of Pinot Gris. It is rich and full bodied, its white fruit mingles with notes of mango and ginger.",Classic,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2009 Classic Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2009-classic-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Hugel
15.2,Red,US,"This is brawny, briary and a little high in alcohol, like some of Hendry's Zinfandels. While it lacks the elegance of a great Napa Valley Cabernet, it's certainly rich and creamy, with brambly spice, nettle and blackberry jam flavors. Drink now–2015.",,55,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hendry 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hendry-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hendry
12.7,Red,US,"A spray of floral perfume lingers gorgeously on the nose and palate of this elegantly fruity, yet slightly rustic Pinot Noir. Soft sour-cherry and plum flavors are anchored by hints of toast, wet soil and a ripple of granite-like minerality.",Patrician Verona Vineyard,30,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2010 Patrician Verona Vineyard Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2010-patrician-verona-vineyard-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2010,Heart & Hands
12.5,White,Italy,"This opens with thick aromas of apricot, exotic fruit, papaya and mango. The structure is also bold, making this wine a good partner to seafood or white meat.",Lailum Riserva,30,87,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico,,Fattoria Laila 2009 Lailum Riserva  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-laila-2009-lailum-riserva-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico/,Verdicchio,2009,Fattoria Laila
13.1,White,US,"Notes of melon and citrus rind are annotated with a fresh green-herb scent. Decant this tight, compressed white wine.",Lawrence Vineyards,22,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2011 Lawrence Vineyards Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2011-lawrence-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2011,Gård
13.6,White,US,"A blend of half Viognier, plus Roussanne and Pinot Gris, this workman-like white wine is firm and tart. A mix of yellow fruit and plenty of fresh acidity make it a versatile pick for a variety of white meats and pastas.",Lawrence Vineyards Freyja White,16,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2011 Lawrence Vineyards Freyja White White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2011-lawrence-freyja-white-columbia-valley-wa/,White Blend,2011,Gård
15.4,Red,US,"Estate-grown and varietal, this has a youthful freshness and a pretty cherry flavor. The tannins are smooth and supple, and the wine is balanced and lightly citrusy. It falls off rather quickly and leaves a hint of herb on the finish.",,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Corvus 2009 Petit Verdot (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvus-2009-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Petit Verdot,2009,Corvus
13,White,France,"With some sweetness, this red-currant-flavored wine gets its ripe feel from a hint of honey. The wine is rich, its acidity lying easily with the warm, open fruit.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ernest Burn 2010 Sylvaner (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ernest-burn-2010-other-white-sylvaner-alsace/,Sylvaner,2010,Domaine Ernest Burn
13,White,France,"This lightly perfumed wine is full bodied and packed with ripe quince and mango flavors. There is just a touch of pepper, which is balanced by the acidity and edgy texture. Give the wine a year to age further, or drink now. Screwcap.",,18,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Zinck 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zinck-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Domaine Zinck
13.5,White,France,"There's classic lychee fruit on this rich, full-in-the-mouth Gewürztraminer. It's ripe, opulent and generous, offering a great burst of spicy flavors that have just a touch of sweetness to them. Screwcap.",,19,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Zinck 2010 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zinck-2010-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Domaine Zinck
13.5,White,France,"The Barr Vineyards of Vincent Stoeffler produce a relatively soft, rounded Gewürztraminer. The result is an attractive, fruity, dry wine that has its spice in balance with lemon- and honey-driven acidity.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2011 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
14.3,Red,US,"This Syrah shows the massively extracted flavors that mark Constant's Napa Valley Cabernets. Such an approach works for Cabernet, but on this Syrah, it seems clumsy. It's extraordinarily powerful in blackberry jam, milk chocolate and spice flavors, but it's a little heavy.",The Queen of Diamonds Estate,80,87,California,Sonoma,Northern Sonoma,Constant 2009 The Queen of Diamonds Estate Syrah (Northern Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/constant-2009-queen-diamonds-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-northern/,Syrah,2009,Constant
13.5,White,US,"The latest release of the H3 Chardonnay shows plenty of fruit upfront (20% was fermented in stainless steel). Firm, crisp apple and a buttery finish set this clearly in the mainstream Columbia Crest style.",H3,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-h3-chardonnay-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Columbia Crest
13.2,Red,US,"A seemingly oxidative edge defines the bold nose, with aromas of spiced fruitcake, toasted walnut, leaf litter and chocolate. Full bodied and opulent, the palate features deeply integrated but firm tannins that lend a velvet-like texture. This is a blend of 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now.",,35,87,Virginia,Monticello,,Delfosse 2007 Meritage (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delfosse-2007-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-monticello/,Meritage,2007,Delfosse
14,Red,Spain,"Red plum and cherry aromas accompany a hint of lemony oak. The palate feels fresh, suggesting tomato, with ample body. It tastes of red fruit, accented by nutmeg and candied berry, and it feels tough on the finish, with flavors of vanilla and plastic. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Tempranillo in descending order.",Aldonza Selección Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Syrah-Tempranillo,40,87,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Dehesas y Viñedos de Navamarín 2008 Aldonza Selección Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Syrah-Tempranillo Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dehesas-vinedos-navamarin-2008-aldonza-seleccion-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-syrah-tempranillo-red-vino-tierra-castilla/,Red Blend,2008,Dehesas y Viñedos de Navamarín
12.1,White,US,"Pretty on the nose with whiffs of ripe honeydew and orange blossom, this is a dry, elegantly structured Chardonnay that balances sharp, angular acidity with a rich note of sweet vanilla cream.",,16,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2009 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2009-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2009,Bloomer Creek
14.6,Red,US,"This is very rich and forward in raspberry jam and red currant notes, and its fruit is brightened by crisp acidity—like a squirt of lime. It's silky and smoky in oak, if a little direct. Drink now.",Regan Vineyards Reserve,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Bargetto 2010 Regan Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bargetto-2010-regan-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bargetto
14.8,Red,US,"This is a blend of the major Bordeaux varieties. It's dry, tannic and flavorful in blackberry, cherry and sweet oak, although it is a little rough around the edges. Drink now.",Tapestry,60,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Beaulieu Vineyard 2009 Tapestry Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2009-tapestry-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Beaulieu Vineyard
15.2,Red,US,"This smells dark and bold, offering Port-like aromas of chocolate ganache, buttercream frosting, brown spice and sun-baked fruit. Hearty and toasty, the palate packs plenty of muscle in the form of strapping tannins and supporting acids. Pair this with seared flank steak with a coffee-soy rub to accent the wine's decadence.",Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc,32,87,Virginia,Virginia,,Breaux 2007 Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/breaux-2007-meritage-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-malbec-petit-verdot-cabernet-franc-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Breaux
12.5,White,France,"Warm and ripe, this is a soft, green-plum- and quince-flavored wine. It is fruity, with some concentration providing a rich tang of orange zest on the finish.",Mittelbergheim Vieilles Vignes,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Boeckel 2011 Mittelbergheim Vieilles Vignes Sylvaner (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boeckel-2011-mittelbergheim-vieilles-vignes-other-white-sylvaner-alsace/,Sylvaner,2011,Boeckel
13,Red,Italy,"This follows very traditional lines, with bright berry nuances that are followed by earthy aromas of forest floor and pressed violet. It shows the character of Sangiovese in a light, food-friendly and informal manner.",,14,87,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castello di Querceto 2010  Chianti Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-querceto-2010-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2010,Castello di Querceto
13,Red,Austria,"Red fruit dominant, this has fine tannins and a juicy berry flavor. It's ripe, soft and open, with a touch of dark chocolate and an herbal finish. Glass stopper.",,13,88,Burgenland,,,Zantho 2011 Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zantho-2011-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2011,Zantho
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of Sangiovese, Syrah and Merlot, this shows black cherry, blackberry, ripe fruit, spice and tobacco. There's a note of fruity sweetness that's followed by a soft, chewy structure.",Palistorti di Valgiano,33,88,Tuscany,Colline Lucchesi,,Tenuta di Valgiano 2009 Palistorti di Valgiano Red (Colline Lucchesi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-valgiano-2009-palistorti-red-colline-lucchesi/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta di Valgiano
14.9,Red,US,"The 2009 Syrah, like its companion reds, needs plenty of breathing time to shed its hard shell of tannins and barrel flavors. Coffee and smoke are the aromas and flavors first noticed. Slowly the fruit emerges, offering pretty boysenberry that has a tangy snap.",Elerding Vineyard,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Stottle 2009 Elerding Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2009-elerding-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Syrah,2009,Stottle
13.5,Red,US,"This 100% Cabernet is a good wine, rich in blackberry, black currant and new oak flavors, and the tannins show that famous Stags Leap “iron fist in a velvet glove” quality. It seems a little hollow in the midpalate, reminiscent of the 2006 and 2007 vintages. Drink now–2017.",S.L.V.,125,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2009 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2009-slv-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"Fine and dry, this has varietal flavors of blackberry, black currant, cocoa and toasty oak. The texture is a bit uneven, and the wine is unlikely to age away its wrinkles, but it's still a pretty fancy Napa Valley Cabernet.",Estate,30,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,St. Supéry
14,Red,Spain,"Berry, plum and pastry aromas carry a bit of stalky sweetness. It feels juicy, textured and mildly tannic, with lightly herbal berry and resin flavors. Oaky on the finish, it has a good set of outgoing flavors and length.",Ibéricos Crianza,21,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Soto de Torres 2009 Ibéricos Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/soto-torres-2009-ibericos-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Soto de Torres
13,White,Slovenia,"Delicate on the attack, with gentle orange blossom and honeyed lemon flavors, this mineral-driven Pinot Grigio builds in intensity and tangerine fruitiness on the palate. It finishes crisp, with tonic lime pith and herb notes.",Pinot Populus,,88,Vipavska Dolina,,,Sivi 2011 Pinot Populus Pinot Grigio (Vipavska Dolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sivi-2011-pinot-populus-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-vipavska-dolina/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Sivi
13.5,Red,Spain,"Crusty on the nose, this has toast, mineral, leather, berry and cherry aromas. It's concentrated, balanced and firmly tannic on the palate, which carries flavors of blackberry, vanilla and tobacco. Resiny vanilla, herb and peppery spice touches grace the finish.",Reserva,,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Mayor 2007 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-mayor-2007-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2007,Viña Mayor
14,White,France,"Intense, complex and full-bodied, this is a powerful Pinot Gris. It has weight and richness, providing both fruitiness and a ripe texture. Ready to drink, with the acidity lifting the finish.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Rieflé 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riefle-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Rieflé
12.5,Red,US,"Whispers of charred wood, ripe bramble and earth add an elegant rusticity to this Pinot Noir's subtle black-cherry flavor. This is delicately structured, with bright, brisk acidity and a hint of dried mushroom that linger on the palate.",,23,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Ravines 2009 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravines-2009-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ravines
13.1,Sparkling,US,"This has the pretty color of pink copper, a delicately yeasty aroma; and rich, sweet flavors of strawberry, lime and toast. It's a little scouring on the palate. The blend is nearly equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.",Mirabelle Brut Rosé,27,88,California,North Coast,Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin,Schramsberg NV Mirabelle Brut Rosé Sparkling (Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-nv-mirabelle-brut-rose-sparkling-north-coast-napa-mendocino-sonoma-marin/,Sparkling Blend,,Schramsberg
13,Red,Italy,"This Tuscan Sangiovese opens with flavors of cherry, blackberry and bold modern spice. It delivers bright acidity, balance and crispness, with a food-friendly personality.",Rubio,15,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,San Polo 2010 Rubio Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polo-2010-rubio-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2010,San Polo
14.8,Red,US,"There's lots to admire about this Cabernet. For one, it's dry and controlled, with blackberry, cassis and chocolate flavors that are balanced with earthiness. It's also very tannic, although the soft acidity makes it drinkable now.",,50,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Veedercrest 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veedercrest-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Veedercrest
13.5,Red,Italy,"Il Moraccio (Sangiovese with 10% Merlot) shows determined oak influences of spice and tobacco, followed by black fruit and plum cake notes. It's a thick, well-made expression, with a bold, chewy finish.",Il Moraccio,35,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tamburini 2008 Il Moraccio Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamburini-2008-il-moraccio-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2008,Tamburini
14,Red,Italy,"This shows a soft, velvety personality, with loads of ripe fruit, blackberry and cherry liqueur. Leather, exotic spice and dark chocolate notes complete the picture, giving the wine a rich, generous personality.",,28,88,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Piazzano 2009 Syrah (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzano-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Syrah,2009,Piazzano
13.5,Red,Spain,"Earth, cola, berry, toast and leather aromas share the bouquet. The palate is narrow and pinched by firm tannins, while the flavor profile deals a mix of herb, toast and plum. Warm, earthy and oaky on the finish, the wine carries a lemony accent and satisfying length.",Gaubança,28,88,Catalonia,Priorat,,Pahí Poboleda 2009 Gaubança Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pahi-poboleda-2009-gaubanca-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2009,Pahí Poboleda
13.3,White,US,"Named for winemaker Virginie Bourgue, this entirely stainless-fermented Sauvignon Blanc has a grassy, spicy edge reminiscent of Loire Valley whites. It's also tongue-twistingly tart, a reflection of the vintage, like a lemon explosion in the mouth. In other words, this is a perfect seafood wine.",Blanc de Virginie,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lullaby 2011 Blanc de Virginie Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lullaby-2011-blanc-virginie-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Lullaby
14,Red,Italy,"A super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Alicante, this shows some of the cheerful, funky and lively characteristics that identify this wine with Maremma, Tuscany. This velvety effort offers notes of chocolate, blackberry, chewy cherry and tobacco.",Mirus,30,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Mocali 2009 Mirus  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocali-2009-mirus-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2009,Mocali
12.5,White,Spain,"Clean and fresh, this features largely neutral, mineral-driven aromas that hint at white fruit and melon. Citrus, particularly white grapefruit, is the lead flavor, while background notes of pith, melon and green banana make appearances. Fresh, crisp and nice on the finish.",Single Vineyard,20,88,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Finca de Arantei 2011 Single Vineyard Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-de-arantei-2011-single-vineyard-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Finca de Arantei
,Red,France,"This is a structured wine with firm tannins, showing a good balance of red berry and cherry juice flavors. It is rich and likely to soften over the next year into something warm and fruity.",Clos des Garands,,88,Beaujolais,Fleurie,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Clos des Garands  (Fleurie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-clos-garands-gamay-fleurie/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
13.8,White,Croatia,"White peach and flower petal notes on the nose gain rich honeydew and fresh herb flavors on the palate of this refreshing, concentrated Malvasia. Bright acidity and a lovely saline touch keep the finish brisk and balanced.",,20,88,Istria,,,Coronica 2011 Malvasia (Istria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coronica-2011-italian-white-malvasia-istria/,Malvasia,2011,Coronica
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a simple and genuine expression of Cesanese d'Affile that offers floral aromas of red rose and violet, with background notes of dried herb and anise seed. Pair this with grilled sausage stuffed with fennel seed.",Campo Novo,16,88,Central Italy,Cesanese del Piglio,,Casale della Ioria 2010 Campo Novo  (Cesanese del Piglio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casale-della-ioria-2010-campo-novo-italian-red-cesanese-daffile-cesanese-piglio/,Cesanese d'Affile,2010,Casale della Ioria
,White,US,"A new effort from Long Shadows, Dance spent 15 months in French oak and shows it. Broad and smoky, it's a rich, generous, ready-to-drink wine, with just a tiny bit of unoaked 2011 wine in the blend for added lift and freshness.",,,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dance 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dance-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Dance
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is full of ripe raspberry flavor that is cut with lively acidity. It is a delicious, fruity, apéritif-style rosé with just a touch of zesty texture to tighten it up.",Tradition Rosé Brut,39,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Chapuy NV Tradition Rosé Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapuy-nv-tradition-rose-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Chapuy
13,White,France,"Soft and ripe, smooth and creamy, this has a spicy element here the Pinot Gris in the blend, giving a piquancy to the white fruit flavor. It is warm, rounded and fragrant. Screwcap.",Gentil de Katz,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Clément Klur 2011 Gentil de Katz White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clement-klur-2011-gentil-katz-white-alsace/,White Blend,2011,Clément Klur
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is initially dark and earthy, with brandied cherry, leather and tobacco aromas. It feels complete and offers core acids to keep it feeling fresh. Flavors of black fruit and spice lead to a lasting finish with cola and cherry notes.",Glorioso Gran Reserva,35,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Palacio 2005 Glorioso Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-palacio-2005-glorioso-gran-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Bodegas Palacio
14.5,Red,Spain,"Mineral-driven and hard on the nose, this features toasty, smoky, chocolaty notes in addition to medicinal berry aromas. It feels juicy but also resiny and creamy, with plum and wood flavors that finish long. This is a ripe, fruity wine with plenty of oak, size and body.",Vinyes Velles Nobles Garnatxa-Carinyena,20,88,Catalonia,Montsant,,Acústic 2010 Vinyes Velles Nobles Garnatxa-Carinyena Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acustic-2010-vinyes-velles-nobles-garnatxa-carinyena-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2010,Acústic
12,Sparkling,US,"This is a special bottling with a fancy new label that commemorates Korbel's 130th anniversary. It's slightly sweet and easy to drink, with rich, creamy flavors of honey, orange and vanilla. The blend is Chenin Blanc, French Colombard and Chardonnay.",Sec California Champagne,13,88,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Sec California Champagne Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-sec-california-champagne-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
12.5,Red,France,"Hugel has always made a benchmark Pinot Noir. This has weight and richness. It does have a strong wood content that provides some bitterness, though it is rounded out by the note of ripe red plum, lifted by final acidity.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2009 Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2009-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hugel
14.5,Rose,US,"Made with 100% Grenache, this is fermented in neutral oak before being transferred to tank. It has substantial weight and spiced cherry flavor. Full bodied for a rosé, it can stand up to a variety of cured meats, pasta dishes and even salmon.",Alder Ridge Vineyard  Rosé,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,L'Ecole No. 41 2011 Alder Ridge Vineyard  Rosé Grenache (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2011-alder-ridge-vineyard-rose-grenache-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Grenache,2011,L'Ecole No. 41
12.5,White,France,"This is a deliciously balanced, elegant wine. Its ample spice character is matched by the crisp white-fruit note and acidity. It is floral, perfumed and stylish.",Holder,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Henri Schoenheitz 2009 Holder Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-schoenheitz-2009-holder-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Henri Schoenheitz
12.5,White,France,"This is a soft, rounded wine that has ripe tropical fruit, lychee and mango notes, accompanied by just enough acidity. While it is fruity, a more mature character is beginning to show.",Steinklotz Grand Cru,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Helfrich 2008 Steinklotz Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/helfrich-2008-steinklotz-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2008,Helfrich
13.5,White,US,"This is a fun, creamy and rich wine made from a white grape native to Piedmont, Italy. This has intriguing tastes of sweet, tart fresh-squeezed lemonade, with a nutty, apple-driven acidity that lingers through the finish. Barrel-fermented, it would pair nicely with scallops.",,15,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Enotria 2010 Arneis (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enotria-2010-italian-white-arneis-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Arneis,2010,Enotria
13.2,Red,Croatia,"Fermented with indigenous yeast and then aged in French oak, this has rose and raspberry perfumes, with deep black-plum and berry flavors. Striking acidity and bold, angular tannins soften on the palate, revealing a smooth, luscious finish.",G6,19,88,Croatia,,,Bibich 2009 G6 Grenache (Croatia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibich-2009-g6-grenache/,Grenache,2009,Bibich
14.4,Red,US,"This wine displays the aggressive acidity typical of Central Coast Merlots. While it's rich and dry in raspberry, cherry and red currant flavors, with a fine note of smoky oak, the tartness is central. Pairing this with ham will help tame the acids.",Regan Vineyards Reserve,40,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Bargetto 2009 Regan Vineyards Reserve Merlot (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bargetto-2009-regan-reserve-merlot-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Merlot,2009,Bargetto
12.5,White,Slovenia,Honey and orange rind notes meld with a hint of waxy lanolin on this richly textured white wine. Savory hints of smoke and black tea are balanced with a touch of bright citrus rind and a delicate salinity that lingers on the finish.,Petite Burja,,88,Vipavska Dolina,,,Burja 2011 Petite Burja Zelen (Vipavska Dolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burja-2011-petite-other-white-zelen-vipavska-dolina/,Zelen,2011,Burja
14,White,Italy,"A blend of Trebbiano and Pecorino, Tenutarossa offers impressive thickness and staying power, backed by bright aromas of apricot and honey. Pair this cheese and ham quiche or fried artichokes.",Tenutarossa,50,88,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Pasetti 2009 Tenutarossa White (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasetti-2009-tenutarossa-white-colline-pescaresi/,White Blend,2009,Pasetti
12,Sparkling,France,"Dark pink in color, this off-dry wine is as soft as the velvet in its name. Strawberry dominates the flavor, along with attractive acidity and a smooth, round texture. A wine for apéritifs.",Rosé Velours Sec,,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Pannier NV Rosé Velours Sec  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pannier-nv-rose-velours-sec-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Pannier
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Applesauce, lime and mineral aromas comprise the shy bouquet on this Cava. It feels round yet alive, with crisp apple and peach flavors. Citrus-driven acidity comes out on the finish.",Brut Reserva Made with Organic Grapes,19,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Marqués de Gelida 2009 Brut Reserva Made with Organic Grapes Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-gelida-2009-brut-reserva-made-with-organic-grapes-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Marqués de Gelida
14,Red,Spain,"Dense and concentrated on the nose, this features blackberry and black cherry aromas, with hardly any perceptible oak. It feels fresh but choppy and tannic, with roasted plum, berry and savory spice flavors. It's baked in flavor and gritty in feel as it finishes.",,17,88,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Picos Pardos 2010 Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/picos-pardos-2010-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2010,Picos Pardos
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows a bold and modern personality, with spicy oak tones behind bright notes of cherry, chocolate and chewy raspberry. It shows savory endnotes of pipe tobacco, leather and prune.",,17,88,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Poggio Nardone 2010  Morellino di Scansano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-nardone-2010-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2010,Poggio Nardone
12.5,White,France,"This medium-sweet wine has an attractively honeyed character and fragrant, spicy fruit. There's also a fine lift of acidity, giving some brightness to an otherwise rich wine.",Réserve,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Meyer-Fonné 2011 Réserve Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meyer-fonne-2011-reserve-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Meyer-Fonné
14.5,Red,US,"With just 2% Syrah, this is a Bordeaux-style blend, feauturing mostly Cabernet and Merlot. The rich entry features berry, chocolate and espresso, with a round midpalate and polished tannins. A hint of tar runs through the finish.",Stella Maris Red,29,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Northstar 2008 Stella Maris Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/northstar-2008-stella-maris-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Northstar
14.8,Red,US,"High on the deliciousness-factor, this shows soft, seemingly sweet flavors of raspberry, cinnamon, smoky butter, sugar cookie and vanilla. It's a little one-dimensional, but that dimension is a nice one. Drink now.",,25,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Artezin 2010 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artezin-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Artezin
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a creamy and very well-executed blend of Chardonnay and Ribolla Gialla that opens with exciting aromas of stone fruit, citrus and honey, plus tiny touches of candy and butterscotch (a common aromatic characteristic of Ribolla Gialla).",Vertigo,23,88,,Delle Venezie,,Livio Felluga 2011 Vertigo White (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2011-vertigo-white-delle-venezie/,White Blend,2011,Livio Felluga
10.5,Dessert,Austria,"While it is certainly sweet, this also shows a fine, delicate texture, with red currant, plum and honey flavors. This is a wine to drink by itself after a meal.",Auslese,,88,Burgenland,,,Kracher 2009 Auslese Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kracher-2009-auslese-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Kracher
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a salmon-pink-colored wine. On the dry side, it has a raspberry flavor and tight acidity. It has a fine, crisp character, and is fruity and lively. A wine to drink as an apéritif or with food.",Brut Premier Cru Premium Rosé,59,88,Champagne,Champagne,,J. Dumangin Fils NV Brut Premier Cru Premium Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-dumangin-fils-nv-brut-premier-cru-premium-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,J. Dumangin Fils
13.5,Red,US,"With its dry earthiness, this is classic Jordan. It shows blackberry and black cherry flavors, with an herb note. The tannins are gentle. It will age for years, softening and gaining earthy complexities.",,52,88,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Jordan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jordan-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Jordan
13,Red,Italy,"A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot and Barbera, this simple, bright red blend offers simple layers of cherry and blackberry, with background tones of black olive and cheese rind.",Vigna Santella del Gröm,26,88,Lombardy,Curtefranca,,Ricci Curbastro 2008 Vigna Santella del Gröm Red (Curtefranca),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-2008-vigna-santella-grom-red-curtefranca/,Red Blend,2008,Ricci Curbastro
14.8,Red,US,"A witch's brew of five grapes, the Abondante is a fine wine to pair with pizza, offering interesting flavors of berry and stone fruit. What it lacks in focus, it makes up for with plenty of fruit and some unusual complexity.",Abondante,24,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sineann 2010 Abondante Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2010-abondante-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Sineann
,Red,France,"Very perfumed in character, the wine has a bright red cherry flavor, with some weight and structure. There are good tannins and a warm, soft finish. The wine could age for another year.",Château la Tour de Bief Claude de la Tour,,88,Beaujolais,Moulin-à-Vent,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Château la Tour de Bief Claude de la Tour  (Moulin-à-Vent),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-chateau-tour-bief-claude-tour-gamay-moulin-a-vent/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
12.5,White,France,"Soft, tangy and fruity, this is a ripe wine that shows both freshness and richness. It's approachable now, and full of creamed apple flavor. Delicious to drink as an apéritif. Screwcap.",,15,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Zinck 2011 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zinck-2011-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Domaine Zinck
13.3,Red,Croatia,"Tart sour-cherry and preserved plum flavors add freshness to this bold, spicy blend of three Croatian grape varieties. Ruddy hints of chocolate, hay and leather combine with bold tannins on the midpalate, driving the finish that's surprisingly delicate and chalky.",R6 Riserva,19,87,North Dalmatia,,,Bibich 2009 R6 Riserva Red (North Dalmatia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibich-2009-r6-riserva-red-north-dalmatia/,Red Blend,2009,Bibich
10.5,White,Spain,"Dusty apple and mineral aromas are clean, but that's about it. The palate is lifted by blazing acids and spritz, while the flavor profile is all tangy lemon, tangerine and freshly picked green bean. Cleansing on the finish.",Getaria,25,87,Northern Spain,Getariako Txakolina,,Txomín Etxaníz 2011 Getaria White (Getariako Txakolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/txomin-etxaniz-2011-getaria-white-getariako-txakolina/,White Blend,2011,Txomín Etxaníz
14.5,Red,US,"This is a pretty nice Merlot, soft, smooth and rich in oak-accented cherry pie flavor. It finishes a little sweet; try pairing it with teriyaki chicken or pork.",Director's Cut,21,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Francis Ford Coppola 2010 Director's Cut Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2010-directors-cut-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Francis Ford Coppola
13.5,Red,Argentina,"The citrusy red-fruit aromas have a sharp note of brine. It feels broad and full, with sweet berry and plum flavors, while snappy raspberry flavors and scratchy tannins work the finish.",Alta Max,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viña Maipu 2011 Alta Max Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-maipu-2011-alta-max-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Viña Maipu
14,Red,Spain,"At first this is lactic and heavy, but later it becomes charred and toasty. Its feel is full, round and fairly smooth, with baked plum, berry, vanilla and chocolate flavors. The finish is toasty and solid. Good for a 50,000-case production.",Crianza,13,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Raiza 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raiza-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Raiza
13,Red,Italy,"This is made from 85% Sangiovese and smaller percentages of Merlot and Alicante. It delivers easy and compact aromas of cherry, leather and tobacco, and the mouthfeel is bright and light.",Doga delle Clavule,19,86,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Caparzo 2010 Doga delle Clavule  (Morellino di Scansano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caparzo-2010-doga-delle-clavule-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2010,Caparzo
12.8,Red,Croatia,"Striking acidity adds verve to the ripe blackberry and sour cherry flavors. The medium-bodied palate is tangy, but hints of rose petal and green herb give it softness.",,19,86,Istria,,,Terzolo 2009 Teran (Istria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terzolo-2009-other-red-teran-istria/,Teran,2009,Terzolo
13.9,Red,US,"A solid Cabernet for everyday drinking, this shows real Napa style in its soft tannins, smooth mouthfeel and flavors of blackberry and dark chocolate that are savory, though not especially complex.",,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Uppercut 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uppercut-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Uppercut
13.5,Red,US,"Sourced mostly from Lodi, Spellbound's Cabernet has most of what you want from an inexpensive red wine: a pretty nose, a good balance of tannin, with dark fruit and a big, juicy finish. Cedar and tobacco notes are found too, for those who prefer their wines on the savory side.",,15,86,California,California Other,California,Spellbound 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spellbound-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Spellbound
12.5,White,US,"A little sweet and honeyed, but with crisp acidity and a clean mouthfeel, this would make for a pretty good cocktail sipper, or it would pair with slightly sweet Vietnamese or Chinese fare. It tastes of tangerine, white pepper and vanilla.",,8,86,California,California Other,California,Redtree 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redtree-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Redtree
13.5,Red,Italy,"Packaged in an easy screwcap bottle, this is a simple expression of Sangiovese that would pair with pasta or pizza. Cheerful and bright, it delivers cherry, raspberry and almond aromas.",Il Morino,11,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Villa Vignamaggio 2010 Il Morino Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-vignamaggio-2010-il-morino-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2010,Villa Vignamaggio
12.3,White,US,"Delicate floral notes brighten the savory apple and herb flavors on this dry, minerally Riesling. Vibrant acidity carries the medium-long finish that's marked by a hint of white spice.",Reserve,29,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2011 Reserve Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2011-reserve-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Heart & Hands
13.5,White,US,"This is an intensely creamy white that's full, bright and delightfully clear in its grapefruit zest flavor. The finish features touches of lemon and lemongrass.",,18,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Paul Dolan 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-dolan-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Paul Dolan
13.5,White,US,"A medium-bodied, middle-of-the-road Pinot Grigio, this has lemon-tinged acidity and a bit of barrel weight in its texture. It's floral, with almond and pear notes on the palate. This is a simple, worthy alternative to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.",,15,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Monte Volpe 2011 Pinot Grigio (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-volpe-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Monte Volpe
14.9,Red,US,"Roasted-smelling, this has leading aromas of coffee bean, char and smoky wood, with background scents of boysenberries and blackberry preserves vying for attention. It's medium to full bodied, with well-managed tannins that lend the palate some traction. The toasted-barrel influence weaves in and out during the entire tasting experience.",,30,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Bluestone 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bluestone-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-virginia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Bluestone
13.4,Red,US,"The cool vintage in this southerly part of Napa Valley has produced a wine that's dry, acidic and lacking in richness, especially for Merlot, a variety that's supposed to be voluptuous. There's a green-olive vegetativeness alongside the cherry note that even 100% new oak barrel aging can't mask.",,50,86,California,Napa,Yountville,Bell 2009 Merlot (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bell-2009-merlot-napa-yountville/,Merlot,2009,Bell
13.5,Red,Spain,"Earth and leather notes combine with woodsy, perfumed aromas to form a good nose. This has racy acidity and raspberry flavor, enhanced by dry spice. It finishes with light resin but maintains brightness.",Reserva,15,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Campo Viejo 2007 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-viejo-2007-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2007,Campo Viejo
13.5,White,Italy,"This vino naturale (the wine is not filtered and has no added sulfites) opens with intense aromas of butterscotch, candied fruit, apricot and honey. The blend is Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Malvasia, and it tastes slightly oxidized overall.",Ponka,22,86,,Venezia Giulia,,Paraschos 2009 Ponka White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paraschos-2009-ponka-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2009,Paraschos
13.9,Red,US,"This is packed with delicious raspberry, cherry and vanilla flavors. But it seems a little soft and flat, like soda left out overnight. Drink now.",Sangiacomo Vineyard,49,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-sangiacomo-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
13.6,Red,US,"A scent of stewed legumes weaves through the aromas of tobacco, cassis, leather and caramelized sugar. It's medium bodied, with palate-clenching tannins, but the wild strawberry note on the finish outlasts the tannic structure.",,20,86,Virginia,Virginia,,North Gate 2010 Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-gate-2010-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,North Gate
13,Red,US,"Zippy acidity balances soft sour-cherry and rustic earth tones on Millbrook's standard-label Pinot Noir. It's an elegantly subdued wine, with soft, gentle tannins and a hint of green herb that linger on the finish.",,18,86,New York,New York Other,New York,Millbrook 2011 Pinot Noir (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/millbrook-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Millbrook
14,White,France,"This gold-colored, mature wine shows deliciously rich spice as well as a dense texture. It's full bodied and definitely ready to drink.",Herrenweg,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2008 Herrenweg Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-barmes-buecher-2008-herrenweg-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2008,Domaine Barmès-Buecher
13.5,White,US,"Abundant flower notes meld with hints of toast and pear on this dry, easy-drinking Chardonnay. The palate is creamy in texture, with flavors of sweet cream and fresh apple that linger richly on the finish.",Barrel Fermented,16,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2011 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2011-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2011,Glenora
14.5,Red,US,"This is nice and dry, with a silky texture, firm acidity and classic cherry, cola and pomegranate flavors. But it finishes on the slender side.",,30,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Foppiano 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foppiano-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Foppiano
12.5,White,France,"This ripe, honeyed wine is very rich and smooth. Apricot and mango flavors dominate. Balance comes with the final tang of lemon zest acidity.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine François Schmitt 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-francois-schmitt-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine François Schmitt
14.1,Red,US,"A juicy blackberry jam flavor shows in this robust Cabernet. It's dry, tannic and a little rough. Drink it soon with rich beef dishes.",Estate,40,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Fernwood 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fernwood-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fernwood
12.5,White,France,"Crisp, attractive fruit flavors produce a wine that is bright, light, open. There's a good tang of lemon zest accompanying the acidity that comes from the green fruit flavor. Ready to drink.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff Au Moulin 2011 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-au-moulin-2011-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Dopff Au Moulin
12.5,White,France,"There is a touch of minerality from the textured apple-skin flavor. The wine has a bright, lively feel to it, with green plum and grapefruit notes providing a fruity finish.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Sipp-Mack 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sipp-mack-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine Sipp-Mack
13.6,Red,US,"The fruit for this wine is sourced from the former Sandhill Vineyard on Red Mountain. The nose is pretty and enticing, but the palate shows a sour note. There seems to be a separation between the first berry flavors and the tight, quick finish. Perhaps more time in bottle will meld it together.",,39,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Corvus 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvus-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Corvus
13,White,France,"This medium-sweet wine is attractively perfumed, with a good balance between exotic spice and fragrant acidity. The wine is soft and immediately drinkable. Screwcap.",Baron de Hoen,14,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Beblenheim 2010 Baron de Hoen Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-beblenheim-2010-baron-hoen-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Cave de Beblenheim
13.5,White,US,"An uneasy mix of steel and butter, this may just need a bit more time to settle. At the moment, the twin elements of metal and popcorn clash and compete. For those who love the buttery style, this should prove pleasing.",Grand Estates,12,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2010 Grand Estates Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-grand-estates-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Columbia Crest
13.8,White,US,"Although the aromas seem slightly mute—squeezing out notes of toasted brioche, nut, nectarine and golden apple—the palate proves to be much more intense. It's round, soft and slightly heavy in feel, finishing with mouth-watering flavors of lemon Creamsicle and nut.",,27,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2010 Petit Manseng (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2010-other-white-petit-manseng-virginia/,Petit Manseng,2010,Barrel Oak
14,Red,US,"Aromas of sweat, plum, mocha and melted butter seem dialed back, but they offer plenty of intrigue. The midpalate feels open and accessible, while the finish tenses up a bit with lingering tannins.",,28,86,Virginia,Monticello,,Keswick Vineyards 2010 Merlot (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keswick-2010-merlot-monticello/,Merlot,2010,Keswick Vineyards
13.5,White,US,"This brisk, satisfying Chardonnay offers plenty of varietal flavors of tropical fruit and green apple, with a smoky jacket of oak.",,15,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kenwood 2011 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Kenwood
13.8,White,US,"While this Sauvignon Blanc seems to have some sweetness, it also has crisp acidity and pleasing minerality that gives the citrus and tropical fruit flavors a tang. It would pair nice with Vietnamese noodle dishes or chicken tacos.",,24,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Greedy 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greedy-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Greedy
13.5,White,France,"This is fresh and fruity, with hints of spice and pear, plus an attractive layer of crisp acidity. Ready to drink.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean Becker 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-becker-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Jean Becker
12.5,White,France,"Soft and rounded, this has stewed pear and red apple flavors that give it an attractive, fruity feel. The acidity brings out a bright, crisp finish.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean Becker 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-becker-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Jean Becker
,White,US,"This shows the full-bodied orange, cream and citrus flavors of Grenache Blanc, with a nice cut of Santa Ynez acidity, making it pleasant to drink. Try it as an interesting alternative to Chardonnay.",,22,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Buttonwood Farm 2011 Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buttonwood-farm-2011-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache Blanc,2011,Buttonwood Farm
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"The nose is grassy and stalky, with fresh-cut hay and straw aromas. It tastes semisweet, just as the label promises. Look for candied apple and lime flavors with a peachy twist.",Absidis Semi-Seco,16,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Masia Puigmoltó NV Absidis Semi-Seco Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masia-puigmolto-nv-absidis-semi-seco-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Masia Puigmoltó
12.9,Red,Croatia,"Rich, ruddy black-fruit flavors are laced with hints of chocolate and dried herb on this full-bodied red wine. The palate is tart with penetrating acidity, but soft fruit and dusty tannins add warmth and roundness.",Rouge 9,23,86,Istria,,,Piquentum 2009 Rouge 9 Teran (Istria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piquentum-2009-rouge-9-other-red-teran-istria/,Teran,2009,Piquentum
12.5,White,Spain,"This is pretty neutral on the nose, except for the saline, citrus and pear aromas. It feels juicy, fresh and average, with slightly sweet flavors of kiwi, lime and white grapefruit. It turns more pithy as it finishes.",,15,86,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Nidia 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nidia-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Nidia
,Red,US,"This variety has long been planted in California as a blending grape, often with Zinfandel. On its own, as it is here, it's soft and candied-tasting, with flavors of raspberry and red cherry, set off by brisk acidity and firm tannins in a light-bodied texture. A little rustic, it needs to be paired with rich fare, such as steaks or lamb chops, to become balanced.",Alegria Vineyards,45,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Acorn 2009 Alegria Vineyards Alicante Bouschet (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acorn-2009-alegria-other-red-alicante-bouschet-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Alicante Bouschet,2009,Acorn
13,Red,France,"This is fruity Beaujolais with a sense of structure. It has a red cherry flavor that's laced with lively acidity, making this juicy and very drinkable. At the same time, the light tannins add a food-friendly element.",,14,86,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,L. Tramier & Fils 2011  Beaujolais-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2011-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,L. Tramier & Fils
13.5,Red,Austria,"This is soft and ultrafruity, packed with a delicious blackberry flavor. Its minimal tannins and ripe character are brightened with a final shot of refreshing acidity. Screwcap.",Selection,18,86,Burgenland,,,Juris 2011 Selection Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/juris-2011-selection-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2011,Juris
12.1,Red,US,"Darkly toasted oak, dried herb and mushroom notes add warmth and earthiness to this delicately fruity Pinot Noir. The palate is ruddy and rustic with subtle sour-cherry sweetness, but bright acidity and a swathe of green herb drive the fresh, clean finish.",Hobbit Hollow Vineyard,30,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2010 Hobbit Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2010-hobbit-hollow-vineyard-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2010,Heart & Hands
13.3,Rose,US,This new rosé from Lullaby is Grenache-based. It's lightly spicy and so delicate it is on the verge of disappearing. It has somewhat dilute flavors of cranberry and strawberry.,,22,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lullaby 2011 Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lullaby-2011-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Rosé,2011,Lullaby
13,White,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel in order to preserve the freshness of its citrus and peach aromas, this would wash down with spicy barbecued shrimp or vegetable dumplings. The finish is crisp and sharp.",,12,86,,Trentino,,Lechthaler 2011 Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lechthaler-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Lechthaler
12.5,Red,Italy,"There's a dark, smoky element to the bouquet of this Italian Pinot Nero that gives it a dusty, almost gritty feel. A wild berry flavor is followed by notes of crushed stone and cured meat.",Drago,15,86,,Trentino,,Lechthaler 2010 Drago Pinot Nero (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lechthaler-2010-drago-pinot-noir-nero-trentino/,Pinot Nero,2010,Lechthaler
14.5,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend has deliciously jammy flavors of cherry compote and ripe, crushed blackberry, with an overripe plum note. It is dry and soft, set off by fine tannins. Drink now.",,36,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rua 2010 Merlot-Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rua-2010-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Merlot-Cabernet Franc,2010,Rua
13,Red,Italy,"Sangiovese is enhanced by tiny percentages of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing a bright and simple wine that pairs with cheese-rich pasta dishes like lasagna or ravioli. The finish shows a note of simple berry fruit and a touch of crispness.",Il Castelluccio,13,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tamburini 2010 Il Castelluccio Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamburini-2010-il-castelluccio-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2010,Tamburini
11.5,White,Italy,"Packaged in an easy screwcap bottle, this fresh white wine pairs perfectly with seafood, white meat or grilled vegetables. Pinot Bianco offers the structure to stand up to those foods, plus fresh peach aromas that are not a distraction.",,15,86,Lombardy,Sebino,,Ricci Curbastro 2011 Pinot Bianco (Sebino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-2011-pinot-blanc-bianco-sebino/,Pinot Bianco,2011,Ricci Curbastro
13.9,White,US,"The bright bouquet of Meyer lemon zest, green apple and pear is filled out with heftier scents of toasted nut and bees wax. Medium bodied with precise flavors, the palate is marked by stimulating acidity, finishing with some warmth and a mineral tang.",,18,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Veramar 2011 Seyval Blanc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-2011-other-white-seyval-blanc-virginia/,Seyval Blanc,2011,Veramar
12,White,Italy,This is a fresh and informal white that would pair with Thai shrimp salad with mango. It is Pinot Grigio in its easiest and most approachable form.,Le Rosse,15,86,,Delle Venezie,,Tommasi 2011 Le Rosse Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2011-le-rosse-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Tommasi
12,White,France,"While the back label suggests that this wine is dry, it seems to taste sweet. It has honey and ripe apricot flavors that are lifted by the fresh acidity. The wine is all fruitiness—ready to drink.",Tradition,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Michel Fonne 2010 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-michel-fonne-2010-tradition-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Domaine Michel Fonne
12.5,White,France,"Just off-dry, this ripe, yellow-fruited wine is smooth and immediately drinkable. Pinot Auxerrois, a clone of Pinot Noir mainly found in Alsace and neighboring Lorraine, gives a soft, rich and creamy wine that's laced with lightly herbal acidity.",Val St. Grégoire,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ehrhart 2010 Val St. Grégoire Auxerrois (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ehrhart-2010-val-st-gregoire-other-white-auxerrois-alsace/,Auxerrois,2010,Domaine Ehrhart
13,Red,US,"Deep and dark smelling, the nose is composed of cola, charred meat, blackberry and chocolate notes. The mouthfeel is pliant and supple, with integrated tannins and malleable acids. A smoky mocha note lingers on the finish.",,23,86,Virginia,Virginia,,CrossKeys 2010 Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crosskeys-2010-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,CrossKeys
14.8,Red,US,"This refreshing red has plenty of forward berry flavors, with Grenache and Syrah making up the majority of the blend. It fades quickly, and seems best suited for near-term enjoyment.",Reserve Coyote Canyon Vineyard,30,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2009 Reserve Coyote Canyon Vineyard Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-reserve-coyote-canyon-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Columbia Crest
11.5,Sparkling,US,"There is little sense in using the confusing French system in which wines labeled extra dry are actually sweet—yet here it is. Seemingly twice as sweet as Domaine Ste. Michelle's brut, this hints at tropical and stone fruits, made more in a California style than the rest of the lineup. A good choice for blending in cocktails and mimosas.",Extra Dry,12,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Extra Dry Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ste-michelle-nv-extra-dry-sparkling-columbia-valley-wa-160985/,Sparkling Blend,,Domaine Ste. Michelle
14.1,Red,US,"A pungent blend of Sierra Foothills-grown Syrah, Primitivo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, Sierra Legend starts off earthy—as well as like a liquid form of stewed plums—before taking on leather and coffee components. Smoothly textured, it's a straight shooter, ready for rich, earthy food.",Sierra Legend Estate,35,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Di Arie 2008 Sierra Legend Estate Red (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arie-2008-sierra-legend-estate-red-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Red Blend,2008,Di Arie
14.1,White,US,"This is an easy Chardonnay, seemingly sweet and ripe in apricot, orange and mango flavors, with vanilla and buttered toast notes from the oak aging. Mouthwatering acidity provides great balance.",Reserve,30,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey,De Tierra 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-tierra-2009-reserve-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2009,De Tierra
,Red,France,"Black currant and red cherry flavors come together with a core of tannins, creating a wine that is ripe, floral and lightly structured.",Sélection,,86,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Sélection  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-selection-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
12.5,White,France,"The name of this wine playfully refers to the fact that storks still nest in the chimneys of Alsace. It is rich, full, soft, with notes of pepper and dried apricot, plus ample sweetness. The acidity helps to cut the richness, making it food friendly.",Special Delivery,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Frédéric Mallo 2009 Special Delivery Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frederic-mallo-2009-special-delivery-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Frédéric Mallo
14,Red,Spain,"Rooty aromas of licorice blend with earth, leather and cheese scents. It feels thick and chewy, with condensed flavors of grilled meat, berry, chocolate and herb. It's big and creamy on the finish, but it shows no evolution or improvement from the palate.",Monte Castrillo,14,86,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Finca Torremilanos 2010 Monte Castrillo  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-torremilanos-2010-monte-castrillo-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Finca Torremilanos
14.5,Red,US,"Pale in color and silky in body, this defines a lighter style of Pinot, although the alcohol isn't particularly low. It bears flavors of black raspberry, Dr. Pepper and cinnamon spice.",,28,86,California,Central Coast,San Luis Obispo County,Felten Cellars 2009 Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felten-cellars-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-san-luis-obispo-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Felten Cellars
13,Red,Spain,"Dusty, spicy and a little scratchy on the nose, this has leather, vanilla and mild fruit aromas. It feels tangy, with a light herb flavor working in tandem with dry plum and berry notes. Briary, spicy and drying on the finish.",Monte Haro Red,10,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Federico Paternina 2010 Monte Haro Red  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2010-monte-haro-red-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2010,Federico Paternina
12,White,Italy,"Fresh, clean and pristine, this is an up-and-coming indigenous grape from central Italy. It shows a light, lean mouthfeel with citrus highlights that would pair with barbecued shrimp or calamari.",Casale Vecchio,20,86,Central Italy,Colli Aprutini,,Farnese 2011 Casale Vecchio Passerina (Colli Aprutini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2011-casale-vecchio-italian-white-passerina-colli-aprutini/,Passerina,2011,Farnese
,White,France,"Rich, ripe and medium sweet, this is characterized by its pure fruit flavors, which are dominated by notes of orange zest, honey and crisp lime. It has a tight, bright texture, leading to a fine, fragrant and spicy finish.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Hunawihr 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-hunawihr-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Cave de Hunawihr
12,White,France,"Towards the dry end of the Pinot Blanc spectrum, this is a crisp, citrus-driven wine. It has fine acidity and a simple, open, fruity character. The texture is rich and well balanced. Screwcap",Baron de Hoen,12,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Beblenheim 2010 Baron de Hoen Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-beblenheim-2010-baron-hoen-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Cave de Beblenheim
13.5,Red,Italy,"Pergliamici (“for our friends”) is a blend of Sangiovese and other Tuscan grapes, opening with easy aromas of cherry, spice, crushed granite, cured meat and dried herb. The mouthfeel is lean and fresh.",Pergliamici,12,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Casa Sola 2009 Pergliamici Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-sola-2009-pergliamici-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Casa Sola
12,White,US,"A note of freshly squeezed lime juice is quite effusive on the nose, with understated hints of white strawberry and sugar cane adding interest. Citrusy acids keep the medium-bodied palate feeling racy and refreshing, with a note of passion fruit that surfaces on the midpalate.",Dry,17,86,Missouri,Missouri,,Montelle 2010 Dry Vignoles (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montelle-2010-dry-other-white-vignoles-missouri/,Vignoles,2010,Montelle
14.5,Red,Spain,"Blueberry and raisin aromas announce ripeness. This wine feels jammy but vital, with a prune flavor and a lightly roasted note. Although the wine becomes a little too soft at the end, it's flavorful and dense. A good match for a hamburger or steak sandwich.",,9,86,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Filón 2010 Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/filon-2010-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2010,Filón
14.3,Red,US,"This Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend is a good everyday wine. It's full-bodied and smooth, with flavors of blackberry, currant and dried herb.",Crazy Creek Estate,15,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Fidelity 2010 Crazy Creek Estate Red (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fidelity-2010-crazy-creek-estate-red-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Fidelity
13.7,Red,US,"This is a pleasantly plum-perfumed Mourvèdre that's straightforward in approach and flavor. Just slightly chewy, the wine shows a burst of mocha on the finish.",Estate,26,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2009 Estate Mourvèdre (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2009-estate-mourvedre-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Mourvèdre,2009,Fenestra
13.5,Red,US,"Decidedly savory on the nose, this is stippled with hints of pepper, smoke and leather, all accenting the core of boysenberry and blackberry. The firm tannins and balanced acids create a shell for the dark fruit flavors, and the structure stays strong throughout the finish. Let this one breathe in the glass; with air, the palate fills out.",Crown Orchard Vineyard,25,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Pearmund 2010 Crown Orchard Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pearmund-2010-crown-orchard-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-virginia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Pearmund
9,White,US,"We'll call this a table wine, but you could just as easily consider it a dessert sipper. It's honey-sweet in orange and vanilla flavors, with a pleasant zippiness that's almost sparkling.",,8,86,California,California Other,California,Redtree 2011 Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redtree-2011-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Redtree
12.5,Red,Austria,"This deliciously ripe and fruity wine has a sweet, soft flavor of red plum jelly. Smooth, elegant and certainly not too heavy, this is a fine barbecue wine. Screwcap.",Classic,16,86,Burgenland,,,Iby 2011 Classic Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iby-2011-classic-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2011,Iby
12.4,Red,US,"Hints of caramel and toasted marshmallow add sweetness and spice to the nose and palate of this earthy, yet elegant, Pinot Noir. Restrained red-plum and cherry flavors are accented by tones of wet soil and leaf. A soft floral spray brightens the finish.",,21,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heart & Hands 2010 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-hands-2010-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2010,Heart & Hands
13,Red,Spain,"Straightforward cherry and raspberry aromas carry a floral accent. It feels zesty and tight, with plum, herb and tomato flavors, with a finish that shows a vanilla note. A fresh, simple wine at every turn.",Crianza,12,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,El Coto 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-coto-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,El Coto
14.1,Red,US,"A scent of wet leaf combined with somewhat pruney fruit leads into a wine that tastes better than it smells. There is a quick-hitting core of black cherry, with light barrel flavors of milk chocolate and ground coffee.",Estate,28,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cave B
13.5,Red,Spain,"Plum, berry, vanilla and plastic aromas dominate the nose. The mouthfeel features drying tannins that are offset by refreshing acids. The flavors consist of berry, resiny oak and vanilla. It definitely shows its oak on the finish, which is plump in feel and solidly structured.",Crianza,25,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Valoria 2009 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-valoria-2009-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Viña Valoria
14.1,White,Argentina,"Pineapple and dusty apple aromas set up a fruity, melony wine, with thick, round flavors of honeydew and sweet apple. Banana and walnut oil notes appear on the finish. Tasted twice; this note reflects the better wine of the two.",Estate,16,86,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Doña Paula 2011 Estate Chardonnay (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dona-paula-2011-estate-chardonnay-uco-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Doña Paula
14,Red,Spain,"Tight-grained oak aromas give off qualities of tobacco and spice that are met with a touch of raspberry. Fruity, it fits the equation of classic Rioja: It delivers light strawberry, raspberry, plum and vanilla flavors on a fresh, acid-driven frame.",Crianza,10,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Camboral 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camboral-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Camboral
13,Red,US,"Unabashedly forward, with loads of concentrated sour-cherry flavor, this is a boldly structured Pinot Noir with accents of sweet spice, bramble and violet. It's richly textured with firm, penetrating tannins on the finish.",New York Premium Selection,15,86,New York,New York Other,New York,Brotherhood 2010 New York Premium Selection Pinot Noir (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brotherhood-2010-new-york-premium-selection-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Brotherhood
13.5,Red,Spain,"This wine's floral cherry and raspberry aromas aren't fancy, but they set up a solid-feeling wine, with black cherry, maple and raisin flavors. It turns sweet-tasting on the finish, with brown sugar and chocolate notes.",Crianza,19,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Aticus 2009 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aticus-2009-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Aticus
12.8,White,US,"There's a lifted citrus aroma that's accented by hints of orange blossom and orange rind on this unique, unoaked Chardonnay. The palate is richly concentrated with shades of tangerine and lemon, and a bristling acidity that keeps things fresh and vibrant.",No Oak,18,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2010 No Oak Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2010-no-oak-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2010,Bloomer Creek
13.5,Red,Spain,"Earthy dark-berry aromas come with moderate spice. It feels fresh and shows solid grip on the palate, along with notes of plum, blackberry, vanilla, dill and tobacco. Short and dry on the finish, it has a minty accent.",Reserva,16,86,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Arroyo 2007 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arroyo-2007-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2007,Arroyo
13.5,Red,US,"A solid Pinot Noir, this is surprisingly good for the price. It shows a delicate texture and plenty of dry elegance, along with flavors of tobacco, pomegranate and sour cherry candy. It should be relatively easy to find, with 40,000 cases produced.",,15,86,California,California Other,California,Angeline 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angeline-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Angeline
13.8,Rose,US,"Lake County producer Chacewater has made a pleasant, refreshing rosé from 100% Syrah. It's dark in color, with tastes of watermelon, ripe peach and tropical fruit. Intensely textured and full bodied in mouthfeel, it emphasizes its flavors through to the finish.",,15,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Chacewater 2011 Rosé (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chacewater-2011-rose-sierra-foothills/,Rosé,2011,Chacewater
16,Fortified,France,"The local cooperative's entry-level VDN features a soft, velvety texture and notes of chocolate, almond and dark plum. A bit of warmth shows through on the finish.",,20,86,Rhône Valley,Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau,,Cave de Rasteau NV Grenache (Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-rasteau-nv-grenache-vin-doux-naturel-rasteau/,Grenache,,Cave de Rasteau
13.3,White,US,"All stainless-fermented, this clean and fruity wine has pleasant flavors of light peach and pear. It's round and forward, with balancing acidity.",Unoaked,19,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2011,Cave B
11.5,White,US,"With close to 2% residual sugar, this seems as if it would show some sweetness. But it has an edgy sharpness, matching primary tastes of peach and apricot to a fruit skin flavor and a hint of diesel. Give it another year or two to round out a bit.",Estate,22,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2010 Estate Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2010-estate-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Cave B
13.5,White,US,"This is a tasty Chardonnay, showing lots of pear, orange, mango, vanilla-cream and butterscotch flavors. It tastes on the sweeter side.",,30,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Calcareous 2011 Chardonnay (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcareous-2011-chardonnay-central-coast-paso-robles/,Chardonnay,2011,Calcareous
,Red,US,"This is an easy-to-drink Grenache, with the light, silky body of Pinot Noir, and deep flavors of red cherry pie, violet and crispy pancetta. Drink now.",Estate,24,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Buttonwood Farm 2010 Estate Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buttonwood-farm-2010-estate-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2010,Buttonwood Farm
13.8,Red,US,"Labeled as “Red Table Wine,” this is almost pure Syrah, and tastes quite a bit like the winery's reserve. Raisiny and tannic, it has strong flavors of chocolate and coffee syrup, with extra ripe, almost pruney fruit.",Red Delicious,26,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Wapato Point Cellars 2008 Red Delicious Syrah (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wapato-point-cellars-2008-red-delicious-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Syrah,2008,Wapato Point Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"A good, briskly acidic Pinot, this is dry and silky in raspberry, cherry, cola and oak flavors. It's neither simple nor complex—a nice wine to drink now.",,48,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,ZD 2011 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zd-2011-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2011,ZD
12,White,France,"With a dominant aroma of petrol, this mature Riesling has some sweetness and a very perfumed character. It is obviously very ready to drink.",Hengst Grand Cru,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2007 Hengst Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2007-hengst-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2007,Wunsch & Mann
13,Red,Austria,"The Mittelburgenland appellation is dedicated to the typicity of Blaufränkisch. This ripe, fruity effort shows just the right combination of plum and tannin, along with pure, bright acidity. Age for 3–4 years. Screwcap.",,16,86,Mittelburgenland,,,Weninger 2011 Blaufränkisch (Mittelburgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weninger-2011-other-red-blaufrankisch-mittelburgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2011,Weninger
14.4,Red,US,"The primary aroma of raw game creates an assertively meaty nose, with underlying tones of char, brown spice and black fruit. Medium to full bodied, it feels open upon entrance before firming up on the midpalate. A note of spiced blackberry jam lingers on the finish with some warmth.",Hodder Hill,35,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Glen Manor 2009 Hodder Hill Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-manor-2009-hodder-hill-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Glen Manor
12.3,White,US,"Somewhere between off-dry and sweet, this Riesling features orange, tropical fruit and honey flavors, with a refreshing cut of acidity. It saw no oak.",,13,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Gainey 2010 Riesling (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gainey-2010-riesling-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Riesling,2010,Gainey
14,Red,Spain,"Rubbery and minty on the nose, this wine has cherry and raspberry scents in the background. It feels edgy, tannic and grabby, with roasted berry and a touch of bitterness. Clampy, drying and warm on the finish, it has an herbal edge.",Vendimia Seleccionada Finca Valdelayegua Single Vineyard Crianza,20,86,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2009 Vendimia Seleccionada Finca Valdelayegua Single Vineyard Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2009-vendimia-seleccionada-finca-valdelayegua-single-vineyard-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Pradorey
12,White,France,"Soft and creamy, this has good intensity of flavor. Ripe pear and red apple flavors introduce a soft, rounded texture and a rich, ripe finish. Screwcap.",,15,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2011 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2011-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Pierre Sparr
12,White,France,"This creamy-textured wine has a crisp and clean character. While it is dry, its soft, round, ripe fruit makes it feel warm. Screwcap.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Pierre Sparr
12,White,France,"This is crisp, bright, and apple-flavored, it's a lively and fragrant blend of Muscat, Riesling and Pinot Gris. There is great acidity, plus a spicy, aromatic element and a crisp, floral finish. Screwcap.",One,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 One White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-one-white-alsace/,White Blend,2010,Pierre Sparr
14,Red,Spain,"Coarse on the nose, this has scratchy aromas of unripe red fruit, green herb and grass. It feels forward but choppy, with zesty acidity pushing its familiar flavors of red fruit and herb. A bit stalky and leathery on the finish, it ends with a vanilla streak.",Limited Edition,17,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ramón Bilbao 2009 Limited Edition  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramon-bilbao-2009-limited-edition-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Ramón Bilbao
,White,US,This is a pleasant-drinking wine with no distinguishing features—a Sauvignon Blanc with training wheels. It's perfectly enjoyable and can be paired with a wide variety of poultry and seafood.,,13,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2011-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13,White,France,"This soft and round wine has a caramelized pear flavor, giving it a warm, rich feel. Its crisp acidity balances the ripe fruit, providing a light, fruity finish.",Bollenberg,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine François Schmitt 2011 Bollenberg Sylvaner (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-francois-schmitt-2011-bollenberg-other-white-sylvaner-alsace/,Sylvaner,2011,Domaine François Schmitt
14,White,France,"This sweet wine, almost gold in color, is ripe and round. Honey and peach notes complement spice and white pepper flavors. It is soft, rich and ready to drink. Its label does not warn of its sweetness.",Le Dauphin,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ernest Burn 2009 Le Dauphin Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ernest-burn-2009-le-dauphin-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Domaine Ernest Burn
14.5,Red,US,Herbal notes augment a slightly green berry flavor. The tannins are sharp and carry a hint of bitterness. The blast of vanilla does not seem fully integrated with the flavors.,Reserve Stone Tree Vineyard,30,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2009 Reserve Stone Tree Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-reserve-stone-tree-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Columbia Crest
14,Red,Argentina,"Reedy and minty in smell, this has a green aroma that shares the stage with cassis and plum notes. It feels gritty and choppy, with rustic flavors of burnt leaf, roasted berry and herb. The finish is short on flavor and high on heat.",Celador,22,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cielo y Tierra 2008 Celador Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-tierra-2008-celador-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Cielo y Tierra
12.5,Red,Italy,"Merlot-based Le Prunee is an easy-drinking red wine that would pair perfectly with burgers and franks at an outdoor picnic. Bright cherry, blackberry and almond notes emerge from the bouquet.",Le Prunee,15,86,,Delle Venezie,,Tommasi 2010 Le Prunee Merlot (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2010-le-prunee-merlot-delle-venezie/,Merlot,2010,Tommasi
14.4,White,US,"This proprietary blend of 62% Sémillon and 38% Sauvignon Blanc seems on the sweet side. It tastes like a honeyed fruit drink, with orange and tropical fruit flavors, plus hints of white pepper and spicy tobacco.",Seta,42,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Signorello 2011 Seta Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/signorello-2011-seta-white-blend-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Signorello
13,White,Italy,"This shows a bright vein of acidity that's backed by fragrant aromas of lemon zest, kiwi, green sage and grapefruit.",,11,86,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Rocca delle Macìe 2010  Vernaccia di San Gimignano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2010-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2010,Rocca delle Macìe
15,Red,US,"Soft and heavy, this has lots of sweet oak riding on top of blackberry and cherry jam flavors. It feels overextracted, lacking subtlety, but it sure is fancy. Drink now.",Reserve,48,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Ranch 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-ranch-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rutherford Ranch
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with dark aromas of leather, tobacco, cured meat, plum and prune. It shows soft tannins and loads of dark fruit on the finish.",Passo Cale,16,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Terre di Poggio 2010 Passo Cale  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-poggio-2010-passo-cale-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Terre di Poggio
13.6,White,US,"The blend is 60% Sauvignon Blanc, but the finished wine is fairly well balanced between the two grapes. Apple and lime rind flavors dominate. It's tangy and sharp, with a quick finish.",S3,24,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stottle 2011 S3 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2011-s3-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2011,Stottle
14.2,Red,US,"This is a straightforward blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, offering briary, jammy black-fruit and leather flavors, finishing with a splash of vanilla.",,15,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Steelhead Vineyards 2010 Red (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steelhead-2010-red-north-coast/,Red Blend,2010,Steelhead Vineyards
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Modest and generally clean on the nose, this features little more than a touch of berry. It feels tight and juicy, with citrus flavor and not much complexity. A note of pink grapefruit shows up on the finish.",Pinot Noir Brut Reserva Rosé,17,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Marqués de Gelida 2009 Pinot Noir Brut Reserva Rosé Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-gelida-2009-pinot-noir-brut-reserva-rose-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Marqués de Gelida
13,Red,Italy,"This hearty effort shows ripe aromas of black cherry, prune, plum, leather and dried spice. Those savory tones are backed by touches of cured meat and bitter almond.",,21,86,Tuscany,Rosso di Montepulciano,,La Calonica 2011  Rosso di Montepulciano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calonica-2011-sangiovese-prugnolo-gentile-rosso-montepulciano/,Prugnolo Gentile,2011,La Calonica
13.1,White,US,"Nervy and brisk with acidity, this is a refreshingly crisp, unoaked Chardonnay, with underripe tropical fruit and lemon notes on the nose and palate. Elegant minerality adds a tonic touch.",,19,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Macari 2009 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macari-2009-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2009,Macari
11,White,US,"This is distinctly sweet, almost a dessert wine, with orange, mango, honey and vanilla flavors. It's easy to like, and would be nice if garnished with a slice of pineapple and a sprig of mint.",,11,86,California,California Other,California,Sassy Bitch NV Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sassy-bitch-nv-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,,Sassy Bitch
12.1,White,US,"This is a pleasant, ripe and roundly fruity Riesling. Its medium sweet with a slightly sugary mouthfeel, bearing flavors that are upfront and well balanced acidity.",,15,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,San Juan Vineyards 2011 Riesling (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-juan-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-yakima/,Riesling,2011,San Juan Vineyards
13.8,Red,US,"Oaky and smooth, this is already drinking well and is likely near or already at its peak. The Sangiovese fruit is lightly peppery and somewhat insubstantial, but the wine is harmonious and perfectly sound.",,23,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,San Juan Vineyards 2009 Sangiovese (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-juan-2009-sangiovese-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sangiovese,2009,San Juan Vineyards
15,Fortified,France,"Really sweet and unctuous in texture, this pale copper-hued Muscat is a blend of white- and dark-skinned grapes. Peach and berry flavors are balanced by a spicy, green-herb tinge to the finish.",Carte Rosé,28,86,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia 2011 Carte Rosé  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-balma-venitia-2011-carte-rose-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,2011,Vignobles de Balma Venitia
12.5,White,US,"Dryish and crisp, this shows citrus, lemongrass, herb and honey flavors, with a sweet bitterness that will play well with a wide range of food, especially modern Asian fare.",,24,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Vermeil 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vermeil-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Vermeil
12.5,White,Spain,"An animal cracker aroma accompanies notes of peach and mineral. Spritzy, fresh and citrusy in the mouth, this features orange and peach flavors. The finish has a pithy bitterness.",Edición Especial 10 Años,19,86,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Valmiñor 2011 Edición Especial 10 Años Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valminor-2011-edicion-especial-10-anos-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Valmiñor
14.7,Red,US,"Made from Grenache and Mourvèdre, this is a soft, gently polished wine that's rich and sweet in cherry pie, mocha and spice flavors, with a touch of smoky oak.",Rhapsody En Blu,26,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,R2 2010 Rhapsody En Blu Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r2-2010-rhapsody-en-blu-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,R2
14.4,Red,US,"An everyday Pinot Noir, this is rich in cherry and oak flavors, with firm tannins and a bright edge of acidity. Try pairing it with lamb, tuna and steak.",Black Pine,26,86,California,California Other,California,R2 2010 Black Pine Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r2-2010-black-pine-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,R2
15.3,Red,US,"Merlot has never been St. Supery's strong suit, and this wine shows the winery's continuing struggle. The cool vintage has produced a very dry, tart wine, with green olive, tobacco and herb flavors alongside the black cherry and oak tones.",Estate,50,86,California,Napa,Rutherford,St. Supéry 2009 Estate Merlot (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2009-estate-merlot-napa-rutherford/,Merlot,2009,St. Supéry
12.5,Red,France,"This is a wood-aged wine that has some weight. There's a strong toast character from the wood, contrasting with the ripe plum flavor.",Cuvée Elodie,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Robert Klingenfus 2010 Cuvée Elodie Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-klingenfus-2010-cuvee-elodie-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2010,Robert Klingenfus
12,Red,US,"At the start, this smells like dark fruit and toast drizzled with molten beeswax. The flavors mirror the aromas, with a hefty hint of clove that stipples the textured finish.",,19,86,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Shenandoah Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shenandoah-vineyards-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-shenandoah-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Shenandoah Vineyards
12.8,White,Croatia,"Smoky and briny, with hints of roasted nut, citrus peel, spice and dried apple, this is a full-bodied, savory Malvasia. It finishes long, with a refreshing black-tea astringency.",Blanc 10,20,86,Istria,,,Piquentum 2010 Blanc 10 Malvasia (Istria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piquentum-2010-blanc-10-italian-white-malvasia-istria/,Malvasia,2010,Piquentum
12.5,White,France,"Soft and fragrant, this has flavors of green plum and peach that complement the acidity and the soft and creamy finish.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Leon Beyer 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leon-beyer-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Leon Beyer
12.5,White,France,"This is a soft, white-fruit-driven wine. It has an attractive touch of spice to match the ripe fruit, allowing the acidity to shine. The wine is warm, full and ready to drink.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Trimbach 2009 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trimbach-2009-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2009,Trimbach
14,White,France,"This is a spicy and ripe wine, rather fat in character, lacking acidity. It has a full mouthfeel, with notes of lychee, toasted bread and various fruits. Drink now.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Trimbach 2009 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trimbach-2009-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Trimbach
13,Red,Italy,"This easy Sangiovese is enhanced by 15% Syrah, lending added intensity and richness to the palate. The bouquet is redolent of cherry, spice, tobacco, leather and bitter almond.",Calcinaio,20,86,Tuscany,Cortona,,La Calonica 2011 Calcinaio Sangiovese (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calonica-2011-calcinaio-sangiovese-cortona/,Sangiovese,2011,La Calonica
12,White,France,"This rich wine features flavors of apple and pear skin that are laced with refreshing acidity. It's light, bright and very fruity, touched by a light vanilla note, with a creamy finish.",Signature,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Wolfberger 2011 Signature Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolfberger-2011-signature-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Wolfberger
13.5,Red,US,"A charred sugar note sits on top of the fruit tones of herb-influenced cherry and wild strawberry, with a dusting of white pepper adding interest. This has a more feminine physique, with flavors of Dr. Pepper and flower. The herb streak that's apparent on the nose continues onto the palate, cutting through the fine layers of tannins and acids.",Pan d'Or Vineyard,23,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Pearmund 2009 Pan d'Or Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pearmund-2009-pan-dor-vineyard-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Pearmund
13.5,White,Spain,"Less pungent and angular on the bouquet than in the past, this has apple, pear and vanilla aromas. It feels soft and wide relative to previous vintages, with fleshy, almost mealy apple and papaya flavors. It's plump and melony on the finish. Drink now.",,23,86,Northern Spain,Rueda,,José Pariente 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-pariente-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,José Pariente
11.5,White,Spain,"Peachy, crisp aromas are mild but standard. It feels puckery and tight, with some spritz. Flavors of tangerine, orange and lemon are tangy but not sour, while the finish is long and chalky in feel. Drink immediately.",,20,86,Northern Spain,Getariako Txakolina,,Arregi 2011 White (Getariako Txakolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arregi-2011-white-getariako-txakolina/,White Blend,2011,Arregi
13.8,Red,US,"The blend is all over the map, with portions of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Malbec. There's a whiff of leather and a core of sweet plum, with lean, slightly stemmy tannins.",g3,22,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2009 g3 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2009-g3-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Goose Ridge
11.5,White,Austria,"Lively, vital and fresh, this is typical of the new generation of Grüners that are made for early drinking. It's light and tangy, bursting with apple and lemon flavors. Screwcap.",Falko Cool Climate,15,86,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 Falko Cool Climate Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-falko-cool-climate-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dürnberg
12,White,Spain,"Apple and mineral aromas are solid and fresh but don't deliver much kick. This feels lively, with a mix of citrus flavors that are enhanced by grass and a pithy finish. It ends on a green note, with a hint of scallion and a cut of acidity.",,12,86,Northern Spain,Rueda,,El Hada 2011 Verdejo-Viura (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-hada-2011-white-blend-verdejo-viura-rueda/,Verdejo-Viura,2011,El Hada
13.1,White,US,"Hints of smoke and toast add warmth to the fresh pear and blossom aromas. An easy-drinking blend of stainless-steel- and barrel-fermented wine, it's bright with fresh fruit, but it's lusciously textured on the palate.",,12,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2011 Chardonnay (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2011-chardonnay-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Chardonnay,2011,Hosmer
14.4,Red,US,"Sweet, ripe cherry pie and smoky oak flavors mark this wine, which also has some grippy mountain tannins. It's not an ager, but it's rich and complex enough to drink now with steak or lamb. Decant it for an hour or two.",Estate,37,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Fernwood 2009 Estate Cabernet Franc (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fernwood-2009-estate-cabernet-franc-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Fernwood
,Red,France,"This attractively fruity effort features bitter cherry and raspberry flavors along with a light, tannic structure and acidity. The wine has weight and the chance to age over the next few months.",Sélection,,86,Beaujolais,Côte de Brouilly,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Sélection  (Côte de Brouilly),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-selection-gamay-cote-brouilly/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
14.6,White,US,"Bright and lifted on the nose, this bears aromas of lemon peel, green apple and white peach, with accents of honeyed nut and wilted rose. The flavors mirror the aromas, showing very good concentration and lively acidity. The medium-long finish is zesty, warm and fresh.",Proprietor's Reserve,20,86,Michigan,Old Mission Peninsula,,Chateau Chantal 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Pinot Gris (Old Mission Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chantal-2010-proprietors-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-old-mission-peninsula/,Pinot Gris,2010,Chateau Chantal
13,White,France,"This is a light wine, attractively fruity with peach and apricot flavors. Intense acidity gives a fine kick to the texture, while also showing a dry, citrus-dominated side. Ready to drink.",,14,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Charles Baur 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-charles-baur-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaine Charles Baur
12,White,France,"Produced in the lightest of the Alsace wine styles, this is crisp, with refreshing acidity, citrus and green plum flavors and a bright finish. Great as an apéritif.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2010 Sylvaner (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2010-other-white-sylvaner-alsace/,Sylvaner,2010,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
13,White,France,"With some sweetness, this is a ripe and full-bodied wine. It tastes of honey as well as creamed pear and apricot, all gathered within a soft texture.",Vieilles Vignes,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Schoffit 2010 Vieilles Vignes White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-schoffit-2010-vieilles-vignes-white-alsace/,White Blend,2010,Domaine Schoffit
16.5,Red,US,"This wears its 16.5% alcohol well, like a heavy but graceful dancer. It's softly sweet in glycerine, with flavors of milk chocolate and blackberry jam, sprinkled with black pepper and anisette liqueur.",,25,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Bluenose 2008 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bluenose-2008-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Bluenose
13.5,Red,Spain,"Although this is dense, rubbery and leathery on the nose, with airing the rubbery notes dissolve. It feels snappy and medium in body, with good concentration and flavors of raspberry, toast and herb. Dry, peppery and short on the finish.",Old Vine,11,86,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Campos de Luz 2010 Old Vine Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campos-luz-2010-old-vine-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Campos de Luz
13.5,Red,US,"This has a big aromatic presence at first, but it elegantly melts into a soft texture and crisp red fruit. It would be a winner with steak.",,10,86,California,California Other,California,Cable Car 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cable-car-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cable Car
14.5,Red,US,"A smoky narcissus note is upfront and almost obtrusive, with brooding notes of spiced black fruit and char lurking in the background. The tannins are drying—with the consistency of finely ground sand—and they constrict the flavors a bit. A food wine for sure, it needs to be paired with a slab of rare meat.",Marquis de Lafayette,20,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Breaux 2009 Marquis de Lafayette Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/breaux-2009-marquis-lafayette-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Breaux
13,Red,US,"At the equivalent of $5 for a regular bottle of Cabernet, this three-liter box of wine is a real value. It's rich and fruity in blackberry and spice flavors, with robust tannins and a clean, smooth finish.",,20,86,California,California Other,California,Bota Box 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bota-box-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Bota Box
13,White,France,"This ripe, fruity wine has just the right touches of acidity and spice. Made by the cooperative of Eguisheim, this is crisp and fragrant. It's ready to drink now, but could age for a year.",Signature,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Wolfberger 2011 Signature Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolfberger-2011-signature-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2011,Wolfberger
13.9,White,US,"This sharp-edged Viognier brings peach and pineapple flavors to the fore, then some hard, drying phenolic notes bring the wine into a firm, quick resolution.",,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Thomas O'Neil Cellars 2011 Viognier (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-oneil-cellars-2011-viognier-columbia-valley-yakima/,Viognier,2011,Thomas O'Neil Cellars
13.5,White,US,"A clean and bright wine with focused acidity, this is a mouthful of lemon and lime flavors, with a hint of peach. With a handful of Chardonnay and Muscat in the mix, this is a great party or midweek white, but it's also fit for any special occasion.",,13,87,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,The White Knight 2011 Viognier (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-knight-2011-viognier-central-valley-clarksburg/,Viognier,2011,The White Knight
14,Rose,Italy,"“Piano... Piano” means “easy... easy” in Italian—and this pretty rosé indeed delivers informality and friendliness. The wine is packaged with a glass cork, and the bouquet offers bright tones of raspberry and citrus.",Piano... Piano,15,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Terre di Talamo 2011 Piano... Piano Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2011-piano-piano-rose-toscana/,Rosé,2011,Terre di Talamo
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This is definitely a briny specimen, but under the pickled blanket there's depth of fruit, texture and complexity. It feels tight and lively, with salinic flavors of citrus fruit and apple. The finish holds onto that briny character, but the feel, balance and overall quality are solid.",Reserva Brut,23,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Raventós I Blanc 2009 Reserva Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raventos-i-blanc-2009-reserva-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Raventós I Blanc
13.5,Red,Austria,"Showing the earthy character of the grape, this is a densely tannic wine, with power, concentration and a rich black-plum flavor that's laced with acidity. Structured and firm, it needs another few years of aging.",,18,87,Burgenland,,,Pöckl 2008 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pockl-2008-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2008,Pöckl
14.6,Red,US,"A bit stubborn upon opening, this young Barbera needs plenty of breathing time before it shows its fruit. The 21 months in both French and American oak give it a woody nose, along with flavors of dark chocolate and smoke. Juicy berry notes slowly come into focus after several hours of breathing time.",Sagemoor Vineyard,26,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Stottle 2009 Sagemoor Vineyard Barbera (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2009-sagemoor-vineyard-barbera-columbia-valley-wa/,Barbera,2009,Stottle
14.1,Red,US,"Soft and fruity, this offers wave after wave of ripe fruit, spice, mocha, leather and oak flavors. The tannins are big, as you'd expect from Petite Sirah, but you can drink it now.",,39,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stags' Leap Winery 2009 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-winery-2009-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Stags' Leap Winery
14,Rose,US,"This rosé is dry, crisp, tart and complex, offering raspberry, cherry, herb, white pepper and vanilla flavors.",,20,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,St. Francis 2011 Rosé (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2011-rose-sonoma-county/,Rosé,2011,St. Francis
13,Red,Italy,"Il Massiccio is 85% Sangiovese with Merlot and Alicante, opening with bright cherry and raspberry aromas, with sour acidity and a touch of almond. Pair it with pepperoni or sausage pizza.",Il Massiccio,16,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tamburini 2008 Il Massiccio Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamburini-2008-il-massiccio-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2008,Tamburini
13,White,France,"Towards the drier end of the Gewürztraminer spectrum, this has plenty of the spicy richness. A note of lychee dominates along with an herb character, a touch of pepper and fine acidity.",Vieilles Vignes,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Ruhlmann 2011 Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruhlmann-2011-vieilles-vignes-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Ruhlmann
14.5,Red,US,"Sweet and smooth, this features flavors of milk chocolate, black cherry pie, anise and smoky oak that are rich and delicious. It's a pretty wine to drink now.",,30,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Round Pond 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/round-pond-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Round Pond
13.6,White,US,"Two-thirds Pinot Gris, the rest a mix of Riesling and Gewürztraminer, this pleasant and fruity white wine can serve many purposes. It's full bodied and fresh, with ripe, round, tangy stone fruit flavor.",Harmony White,22,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Wapato Point Cellars 2011 Harmony White White (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wapato-point-cellars-2011-harmony-white-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,White Blend,2011,Wapato Point Cellars
14,Red,Argentina,"This full and ripe Cabernet has berry and black cherry aromas. Tannic, narrow and tough on the tongue, it is blasting with flavors of blackberry, mint and black coffee. It's fruit flavor is met with plenty of kick and grab. Can age for a year.",Reserve,11,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trivento 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2011-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Trivento
13.5,Red,Italy,"This offers a rare window to the Colorino grape, which is not often vinified by itself. As the grape's name suggests, it opens with a dark inky color and follows through with dense aromas of black fruit, cured meat and leather. There's a touch of bitterness on the finish.",,30,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Piazzano 2010 Colorino (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzano-2010-italian-red-colorino-toscana/,Colorino,2010,Piazzano
20,Port/Sherry,US,"The nose drips with browned butter and herbal liqueur accents, with added complexities of spiced fruitcake, cocoa and roasted nut. Huge in flavor, the palate is chocolaty and nutty, with a salient oloroso-like quality. It finishes on a gutsy toasted-almond note.",Tawny  Library Vol. XIV,55,87,Missouri,Augusta,,Mount Pleasant Winery NV Tawny  Library Vol. XIV Port (Augusta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-nv-tawny-library-vol-xiv-port-blend-port-augusta/,Port,,Mount Pleasant Winery
15.5,Red,US,"This hearty, juicy and full-flavored Malbec is noteworthy for its soft tannins and blackberry and vanilla flavors. It's a big wine, hearty and leathery, perfect for a fatty steak.",Thérèse Vineyards Dos Niñas Vineyards,29,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Martin Ranch 2010 Thérèse Vineyards Dos Niñas Vineyards Malbec (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2010-therese-ninas-malbec-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Malbec,2010,Martin Ranch
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Pear and apple aromas provide a good opening to this flowery, slightly sweet-tasting wine. It maintains freshness and pop that doesn't last long in the glass. Flavors of lime and melon end with a hint of papaya. Seems as if it's beginning to fade.",Claror Gran Reserva Brut Nature,25,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Vins El Cep 2007 Claror Gran Reserva Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-gelida-2007-claror-gran-reserva-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Vins El Cep
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a mousse-filled, lively, orange-pink wine. Its red fruit flavors are balanced nicely by fresh apple-driven acidity, while the structure of the wine is light and easy, emphasizing fruitiness.",Rosé Brut,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Pannier NV Rosé Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pannier-nv-rose-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Pannier
14.5,Red,US,"This is an exercise in decadence: It smells like a bowl of wild berry compote that has been drenched with molten chocolate. It remains conspicuously chocolaty on the palate, as if a chocolate fountain had exploded onto a blackberry bush. Yet despite all of the richness, it remains grounded with its gripping tannins and bright acids.",,20,87,Virginia,Virginia,,North Gate 2010 Petit Verdot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-gate-2010-petit-verdot-virginia/,Petit Verdot,2010,North Gate
12.3,Red,Slovenia,"Vanilla and cookie crumb notes add a sweet, toasty flair to the sour cherry flavor on this bright, nervy red. The palate is tart, tangy and refreshingly tasty, with soft, chalky tannins that linger on the finish.",Izbrani,20,88,Kras,,,Štoka 2009 Izbrani Teran (Kras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stoka-2009-izbrani-other-red-teran-kras/,Teran,2009,Štoka
14.7,Red,US,"Three-quarters Cabernet Sauvignon, this blend also has Sangiovese, Syrah and Merlot. The result is a pleasant, unfocused red wine, with candied flavors of berry and cherry, plus some tannic bite. Drink up.",César,20,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Martinez & Martinez 2008 César Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martinez-martinez-2008-cesar-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2008,Martinez & Martinez
12,White,France,"Light and fruity, this is dominated by a creamed apple flavor that is open and round. There is an attractive lemon zest touch at the end of this simple, ready-to-drink wine.",Réserve,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Frey-Sohler 2010 Réserve Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frey-sohler-2010-reserve-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Frey-Sohler
14.1,Red,Argentina,"Grapey berry aromas come with sweet, reedy notes and a brandied cherry component. It feels condensed but lively, with a mix of sweet, almost tropical flavors that hint at pineapple, wild berry and herb. Tasted twice; this score and note reflects both tastings.",Estate,16,85,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Doña Paula 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dona-paula-2010-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Doña Paula
14.5,Red,US,"This tastes juicy, sweet and vibrant, with candied raspberry, pink bubblegum, vanilla, cinnamon and white pepper flavors. A nice Zin to drink now.",Old Vine,20,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Renwood 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renwood-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Renwood
14.9,Red,US,"This wine features a melding of concentrated fruit, toasty oak and toffee notes, especially on the finish, which is similarly ringed in smoky oak. It's a meaty Cabernet Sauvignon out of Lodi, with a touch of burnt ember reminiscent of a campfire.",Estate Grown,25,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Mettler Family Vineyards 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mettler-family-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mettler Family Vineyards
13,White,Italy,"A blend of 90% Vermentino and 10% Viognier, this shows the grassy, citrusy characteristics of the former variety with floral highlights coming from the latter. The mouthfeel is fresh and easy.",Virgola,16,85,Tuscany,Toscana,,Marchesi Ginori Lisci 2011 Virgola Vermentino (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-ginori-lisci-2011-virgola-italian-white-vermentino-toscana/,Vermentino,2011,Marchesi Ginori Lisci
14,Red,US,"Notes of dark cherry and berry, toast and Indian spice are a bit blurred, remaining relatively static as the wine is allowed to breathe. Light to medium bodied, it shows some elegance, and the pliant tannins add a soft, dusty grip.",,22,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Rosemont 2010 Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosemont-2010-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Rosemont
14.5,Red,Spain,"Asphalt, leather and paint aromas are present on the scratchy bouquet. It feels clacky, with pushy acidity and flavors of tomato, saline, herb plum and raspberry. It's lively, with a bite to the finish.",Pavo Real Crianza,21,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Xavier Flouret 2007 Pavo Real Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xavier-flouret-2007-pavo-real-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2007,Xavier Flouret
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows tangy aromas of green olive, caper, wild berry, anise seed and a touch of licorice. There's a touch of heat on the close, and the mouthfeel is lean.",Coste Mancini,17,84,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Terre di Poggio 2010 Coste Mancini Pinot Nero (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-poggio-2010-coste-mancini-pinot-noir-nero-terre-chieti/,Pinot Nero,2010,Terre di Poggio
14.5,White,France,"A white fruit note leads this wine on a rich, spice-strewn path. The acidity cuts into the richness, putting the slightly oxidative character into perspective. With its rich, yeasty character, it's fit for drinking now.",Hahnenberg,25,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bernhard & Reibel 2009 Hahnenberg Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bernhard-reibel-2009-hahnenberg-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Domaine Bernhard & Reibel
13,White,France,This shows apple and pear flavors in a soft shell of a body. The finish is light and gently fragrant.,,,83,Alsace,Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2011 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Wunsch & Mann
13,Red,Spain,"Generic red fruit and milk chocolate aromas precede a tangy palate with a fairly high acid-to-body ratio. This tastes of tart red plum, with a hint of chocolate; it's short, crisp and quaffable. Novo Imports and Aidil Wines & Liquors.",Clisos,10,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Federico Paternina 2010 Clisos  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2010-clisos-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Federico Paternina
13.7,White,US,"Shy, timid notes of white peach and tropical fruit are offset by hints of vanilla and nutty biscuit. It feels medium to full bodied, but this lacks intensity and concentration overall. A touch of spice on the midpalate adds interest.",,28,83,Virginia,Monticello,,Keswick Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keswick-2011-chardonnay-monticello/,Chardonnay,2011,Keswick Vineyards
12.5,White,US,"This tastes like an alcoholic fruit drink with apricot, orange and mango flavors. Still, it's clean and pleasant.",Coastal Series,9,83,California,California Other,California,Jenica Peak 2011 Coastal Series Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jenica-peak-2011-coastal-series-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Jenica Peak
13.9,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend enters with a sharp, tannic, rough-hewn mouthfeel. The fruit may be ripe enough, but the hot finish makes it difficult to taste.",Boushey Vineyard Banere,27,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Capstone Cellars 2009 Boushey Vineyard Banere Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capstone-cellars-2009-boushey-vineyard-banere-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Capstone Cellars
13,Red,Spain,"A dusty cherry aroma turns harsh with airing, setting up a tight, acidic palate that's marked by tart raspberry and plum flavors. Scouring, spicy and peppery on the finish, this amounts to a tight, hard and basic Rioja.",Crianza,13,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Ontañón 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ontanon-2008-crianza-red-blend-tempranillo-garnacha-rioja/,Tempranillo-Garnacha,2008,Bodegas Ontañón
12.5,Red,US,"This Merlot is thin in body and flavor, with sour cherry and white pepper notes. Despite that, it's clean and dry.",,8,82,California,California Other,California,Butterfield Station 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/butterfield-station-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Butterfield Station
14.5,White,US,"This tastes sweet and simple, with lemongrass and tropical fruit notes. It's high in acidity, giving it a sweet and sour finish.",,18,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Felten Cellars 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felten-cellars-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Felten Cellars
14.7,White,US,"Overtly sweet, this tastes like a dessert pastry turned into wine. The flavors are of orange, pineapple, vanilla-cream and buttered toast.",Back Seat Blonde,14,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coquelicot 2010 Back Seat Blonde White (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coquelicot-2010-back-seat-blonde-white-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,White Blend,2010,Coquelicot
14.8,Red,US,"This exudes funky aromas, suggesting sweaty leather. In the mouth it turns softly sweet and hot in alcohol.",,27,82,California,North Coast,Solano County Green Valley,Rock Wren 2008 Syrah (Solano County Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wren-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-north-coast-solano-county-green-valley/,Syrah,2008,Rock Wren
14.3,Red,Argentina,"Fiery, hard and closed on the nose, this has a chemical hint. It feels acidic and sappy, with a weird mix of flavors that run from fish and fake butter to earthy, leathery raspberry. Stalky on the finish.",DOC,29,82,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Lagarde 2010 DOC Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagarde-2010-doc-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2010,Lagarde
13.5,Red,US,"The texture is a bit sharp, and the flavors range from blackberry to prune on this everyday, dry Cabernet.",Barney's Heritage Cuvée,28,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hawkstone 2011 Barney's Heritage Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawkstone-2011-barneys-heritage-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Hawkstone
12.5,Red,Austria,"Soft and just off-dry, this has a dominant flavor of red cherry, with a gentle touch of acidity. Drink now.",,9,82,Neusiedlersee,,,Hafner 2011 Zweigelt (Neusiedlersee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hafner-2011-other-red-zweigelt-neusiedlersee/,Zweigelt,2011,Hafner
12.5,White,Spain,"This smells of funk, yeast and cured meat. Tangy and acidic in the mouth, it has peach, citrus and ham flavors, finishing a bit mealy.",Banda Dorada White,10,82,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Federico Paternina 2010 Banda Dorada White Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2010-banda-dorada-white-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2010,Federico Paternina
12.5,Red,Argentina,"This opens with a familiar taste of artificial, roasted char, then it moves on to soupy berry aromas. It feels scratchy, with flavors of hickory, baked plum and berry.",,8,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Funky Llama 2011 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/funky-llama-2011-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2011,Funky Llama
13,Red,US,"A note of cracked pepper—a defining characteristic of Syrah—is the first note to hit, followed by scents of tobacco and blackberry liqueur. The palate tastes tart and acetic, showing a prominent balsamic tone. Drinking this with food might tame the acids a bit.",,33,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Doukénie 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doukenie-2009-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-virginia/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,Doukénie
13.5,Red,Spain,"Dry berry, leather and spice aromas lead to a juicy, high-acid palate, with red cherry, tart plum and pepper accents. It remains zesty, clean, simple and sharp on the finish.",Reserva,25,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Sonsierra 2008 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonsierra-2008-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Sonsierra
14.9,Red,US,"This doesn't taste quite ripe, with vegetal flavors marring the raspberry and cherry notes. Otherwise, it shows a softly tannic mouthfeel.",Camp 4 Vineyard,30,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Tercero 2009 Camp 4 Vineyard Mourvèdre (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tercero-2009-camp-4-vineyard-mourvedre-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Mourvèdre,2009,Tercero
12.5,White,US,"Sweet and simple, this features fruit-juice-like flavors of orange, pineapple and apricot. A great big burst of lemony acidity saves it.",,15,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Ranch 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-ranch-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Rutherford Ranch
13.5,Red,US,This is a simple North Coast Cabernet with herbal and green olive and pepper tones.,,10,83,California,North Coast,North Coast,Line 39 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/line-39-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Line 39
13.7,Red,US,"Raw oak is the dominant scent, which overlays a less intense cherry aroma. It feels medium bodied, with a certain flatness about its core. Acidity lends the finish some zip, but it lacks focus overall, ending on a hazy mocha note.",Reserve,29,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Narmada 2009 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/narmada-2009-reserve-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Narmada
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This wine smells fermented, like Tequila. Linear, acidic and lemony on the palate, it has tart apple and pineapple flavors. A citrus note carries the finish to a modest end point. Although it's good enough, it's neither inspired nor inspiring. Tasted twice.",Selección Millennium Brut,15,83,Catalonia,Cava,,Bodegas Ondarre NV Selección Millennium Brut Macabeo (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-ondarre-nv-seleccion-millennium-brut-spanish-white-macabeo-cava/,Macabeo,,Bodegas Ondarre
13.5,Red,Spain,"Flat, jammy and pasty on the nose, this wine has mildly lactic, slightly green flavors of berry and cherry. It loses its fruit on the back palate and finish.",La Gardea,8,83,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Bodegas la Aldea 2010 La Gardea Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-aldea-2010-gardea-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Bodegas la Aldea
,White,US,"The green gooseberry and apricot side of Sauvignon Blanc comes out in this crisp, clean wine. It tastes a little too sweet, though, giving it a cloying, candied taste.",Estate Zingy,20,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Buttonwood Farm 2011 Estate Zingy Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buttonwood-farm-2011-estate-zingy-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Buttonwood Farm
14,White,Argentina,"Tropical-smelling and typically melony for the variety, this features citrusy acidity that props up melon, pear and papaya flavors. Bitterness bursts through on the finish, as is often the case with Torrontés.",1300,15,83,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Andeluna 2011 1300 Torrontés (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2011-1300-torrontes-uco-valley/,Torrontés,2011,Andeluna
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This smells gaseous, with tutti-frutti notes. It feels acidic and angular, with a narrow scope of red fruit flavors. It's a touch bitter on the finish.",Gran Tradición Rosé Brut,12,83,Catalonia,Cava,,Berberana NV Gran Tradición Rosé Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/berberana-nv-gran-tradicion-rose-brut-sparkling-cava-157672/,Sparkling Blend,,Berberana
12,White,US,"Subtle notes of peanut shell, brioche, wet wool and apple juice form the nose, leading to a palate that veers toward the light side, tasting a bit washed out.",,17,83,Massachusetts,Southeastern New England,,Running Brook 2010 Pinot Gris (Southeastern New England),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/running-brook-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-southeastern-new-england/,Pinot Gris,2010,Running Brook
14,Red,Spain,"Gaseous and rubbery on the nose, this is overpowered by a tire aroma and heavily reduced berry scents. It feels thick and ultrajammy, with overwhelming berry flavors in front of a heavy, hot finish.",Old Vines,20,83,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Stylo 2009 Old Vines Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stylo-2009-old-vines-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2009,Stylo
12,Red,Italy,"Packaged in an easy screwcap bottle, this wine (made from equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) is bright, linear and crisp, with notes of cherry cola and grape juice.",,15,83,Lombardy,Sebino,,Ricci Curbastro 2011 Red (Sebino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-2011-red-sebino/,Red Blend,2011,Ricci Curbastro
12.5,Red,US,"Thin and simple, dry and sharp, this has modest cherry, black pepper and mint flavors. Still, it has enough fruit to drink with a nice burger.",,8,83,California,California Other,California,Redtree 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redtree-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Redtree
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is mulchy on the nose, with a compost aroma muddling up the red-fruit component. It feels lean and scouring, with cranberry, tart raspberry and vanilla flavors. The finish is fragmented and stalky.",,13,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ramón Bilbao 2009  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramon-bilbao-2009-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Ramón Bilbao
14.2,Red,US,"Ripe and oaky, with raspberry and cherry jam, mushroom and oak flavors that have a dry finish. Drink now.",Big Bend Reserve,38,83,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,R2 2010 Big Bend Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r2-2010-big-bend-reserve-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,R2
15,Fortified,France,"This is perfumed and lemony, almost to the point of resembling furniture polish. It's pleasantly silky in texture, but the recurring notes of white pepper and citrus become somewhat one-dimensional and slightly bitter on the finish.",Domaine du Paparotier,30,83,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vignobles de Balma Venitia 2011 Domaine du Paparotier  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-balma-venitia-2011-domaine-paparotier-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,2011,Vignobles de Balma Venitia
12.5,Red,US,"Toasted, smoky oak is the dominant aroma, veneering the herb-tinged raspberry and dark cherry notes. Drying tannins frame the shallow flavors, and the cranberry-like acidity adds tartness to the light- to medium-bodied palate.",,,83,Virginia,Virginia,,General's Ridge 2011 Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/generals-ridge-2011-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2011,General's Ridge
14,Red,US,"A light, pale raspberry flavor seems to run a mile wide and an inch deep. Seeming slightly sugary, this just doesn't have any weight.",Dominio de Martinez,45,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Martinez & Martinez 2009 Dominio de Martinez Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martinez-martinez-2009-dominio-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Martinez & Martinez
14.4,Red,Argentina,"This has a saturated purple color, with aromas that are green, inky and grassy. Supertannic and drawing in feel, it has black fruit and chocolate flavors that come across pushy, sweet and hot. It's as bold as they come, but it lacks elegance and harmony.",,28,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca 8 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-8-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Finca 8
13.6,Red,US,"A healthy mix of boysenberries and strawberry preserves form the core aromas, with touches of spiced toast and purple flower. Delicate tannins lend the palate an open feel, and a green streak cuts through the center. The flavors would benefit from a boost of concentration.",Antiche Viti Reserva,25,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Gadino 2010 Antiche Viti Reserva Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gadino-2010-antiche-viti-reserva-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Gadino
12.5,Red,US,"Surprisingly, in the blind lineup, Ingleside's regular bottling of Merlot fared slightly better than its Reserve bottling of the same vintage. Overall, this is a supple wine, with flavors of chocolate-covered cherry and clove as well as a note of pear drop that cuts through the core.",,18,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Ingleside 2007 Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ingleside-2007-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2007,Ingleside
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This has briary, herbal aromas and a sweet beet note. It is syrupy and sappy, with candied cassis and black cherry flavors.",Felino,19,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viña Cobos 2011 Felino Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2011-felino-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2011,Viña Cobos
14.5,Red,US,"Another 2010 Pinot marred by vegetal aromas. The chilly vintage took its toll, robbing the raspberries and cherries of their natural richness. Still, it's pretty good once you give it some airing.",,25,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Bargetto 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bargetto-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bargetto
13.5,Red,US,"Jammy and tart in acidity, with green mint and white pepper flavors alongside riper ones of raspberries, this is a Zinfandel that's easy to drink with burgers, and it can even take a slight chill in the fridge.",,20,83,California,California Other,California,Bota Box 2011 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bota-box-2011-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2011,Bota Box
12,White,Spain,"Aromas of white gum drop and funky yeast set up a slightly cloying palate, with a candied flavor of pear. It transitions to notes of banana, mango and powdered sugar on the finish. A blend of Malvasia and Viura.",Diamante Semi Dulce,11,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2011 Diamante Semi Dulce White (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-franco-espanolas-2011-diamante-semi-dulce-white-rioja/,White Blend,2011,Bodegas Franco-Españolas
14,Red,Spain,"Scratchy berry and rubber aromas roll into a grabby, aggressive palate, with a burnt note and resiny oak overshadowing a berry flavor. The finish is rubbery and chunky.",Cuvée KPF,13,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Montebuena 2010 Cuvée KPF  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montebuena-2010-cuvee-kpf-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Montebuena
15.6,Red,US,"Okay for everyday drinking, but a little soft and heavy, with sweet, jammy raspberry flavors and a touch of green unripeness. It's also hot in the finish.",Solomon Hills,39,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Deep Sea 2010 Solomon Hills Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2010-solomon-hills-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Deep Sea
12.25,White,Spain,"An oily popcorn aroma is neither fresh nor lively. The palate is wide and mouthfilling, with notes of bitter almond and creamy citrus. It's viscous on the finish, but there's not much flavor or character.",Txakolina,19,83,Spain Other,Spain,,Beldui 2011 Txakolina White (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beldui-2011-txakolina-white-other/,White Blend,2011,Beldui
12,Red,US,"Soft, easy acids set up the lissome mouthfeel, which is dominated by a note of cinnamon-spiced prune. The prune quality is also apparent on the nose, joined by a smoky liquid-oak tone and minor inflections of tobacco and turmeric.",Rhapsody in Red,23,83,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Shenandoah Vineyards 2010 Rhapsody in Red Red (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shenandoah-vineyards-2010-rhapsody-in-red-red-shenandoah-valley-161540/,Red Blend,2010,Shenandoah Vineyards
13,Red,Spain,"Rubbery and fiery on the nose, this wine is then chunky, chewy and thick in the mouth. It tastes sweet, like berry syrup, but also a touch grassy and herbal. It feels full in weight and tastes slightly warm on the finish.",,10,83,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Tapeña 2010 Garnacha (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapena-2010-grenache-garnacha-vino-tierra-castilla/,Garnacha,2010,Tapeña
12.5,White,US,"Tropical scents of kiwi and Catawba are strung together with a touch of caramel syrup and a hint of sulfur. The palate has a pudgy feel upon entrance, with mild flavor concentration. As the wine sits in the glass, the acidity flattens out and a cheesy flavor surfaces.",,11,83,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois 2010 Chardonel (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-2010-other-white-chardonel-missouri/,Chardonel,2010,Les Bourgeois
13,White,France,"This wine is heavily perfumed, with a curious clash between sweetness and lean acidity.",Steinbrubler Grand Cru,,83,Alsace,Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2005 Steinbrubler Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2005-steinbrubler-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2005,Wunsch & Mann
14.2,Red,US,"A wine with overly pronounced smoky, oaky and toasted bacon aromas and flavors that block out most of the lush dark fruit so wanting in a Tempranillo; more tobacco than black cherry or plum.",Heritage Collection,12,83,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peirano 2008 Heritage Collection Tempranillo (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peirano-2008-heritage-collection-tempranillo-central-valley-lodi/,Tempranillo,2008,Peirano
12.3,White,US,"Like a bag of trail mix, this has scents of dried apple, walnut and toasted grain. Medium to full bodied, the mouthfeel is easy and pliant, with a broad orchard-fruit flavor. The acids pick up some vigor on the finish, giving the wine a lifted quality.",,18,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Annefield Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/annefield-2011-chardonnay-virginia/,Chardonnay,2011,Annefield Vineyards
13.9,Red,US,"Thin and green flavors dominate this Cabernet Franc. Small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot do not seem to have made an impact. It's sharp, stiff, and quite herbal.",Boushey Vineyard,21,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Capstone Cellars 2009 Boushey Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capstone-cellars-2009-boushey-vineyard-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Capstone Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"This simple blend of Zinfandel, Syrah and several other red varieties is rich in red berry jam and spice flavors. As the name implies, it's a pantry-style red for everyday drinking.",Essential,11,83,California,California Other,California,Bogle 2009 Essential Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogle-2009-essential-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Bogle
14.1,Red,US,"This wine seems barely ripe, with thin, herbal, almost vegetal flavors and a sour streak. The barrel aging may have contributed some suggestions of vanilla and licorice.",Estate,25,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2010 Estate Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2010-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Cave B
14,Red,Spain,"This smells rubbery and a bit gamy, with meaty berry aromas. Tannic, with gaps in the mouthfeel, it has flavors of prune and herb, which are not excessively sweet or raisiny. The finish is dry, tannic and steady.",Roble,14,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2010 Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2010-roble-tempranillo-blend-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo Blend,2010,Pradorey
12,Red,US,"Smelling this wine is like sticking your nose into a jar of turmeric, with added aromas of ground coffee bean and broad black fruit that shade in the background. While the turmeric note remains dominant on the palate, the wine would pair well with spicy curry dishes—especially considering its modest 12% alcohol.",,19,84,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Shenandoah Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shenandoah-vineyards-2010-cabernet-franc-shenandoah-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Shenandoah Vineyards
14,Red,US,"This seems candy-sweet with flavors of raspberry, red licorice and spice. Simple, it is fine for everyday drinking.",,16,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sextant 2010 Zinfandel (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sextant-2010-zinfandel-central-coast/,Zinfandel,2010,Sextant
13.9,Red,US,"This wine has savory red fruit and a minty backdrop, with tannins that taste a tad overgrown. Simple and straightforward, this is ready to drink now.",Cherokee Lane,11,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Tortoise Creek 2010 Cherokee Lane Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tortoise-creek-2010-cherokee-lane-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Tortoise Creek
15,Red,US,"Showing the briary, brambly side of Zinfandel, this features wild berry, tobacco and spice flavors. Its thinness and impression of sweetness give it a rustic mouthfeel.",,19,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Martin Family Vineyards 2010 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-family-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Martin Family Vineyards
13.5,Red,US,"With the variety's signature dark black fruit, earthy tobacco and leathery accents going on, this is a good starter wine for those curious to try Petite Sirah.",,10,84,California,North Coast,North Coast,Line 39 2011 Petite Sirah (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/line-39-2011-petite-sirah-north-coast/,Petite Sirah,2011,Line 39
12.5,Red,US,"A note of charred turmeric adds an exotic touch to the red plum and caramel aromas. The elevated acidity is the palate's driving force, thrusting outward, overshadowing the tannins that have the quality of powdered sand.",,27,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Fox Meadow 2009 Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fox-meadow-2009-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Fox Meadow
13,Red,Spain,"This smells rubbery and gritty, with notes of gas and leather. It feels acidic and drawing but healthy, with earthy red-berry flavors. Dry and peppy, there's still not a lot of style or character to the wine.",Banda Roja Reserva Red,15,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Federico Paternina 2006 Banda Roja Reserva Red  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2006-banda-roja-reserva-red-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Federico Paternina
13,Red,US,"On the nose, aromas of potpourri, herb and maple syrup join a feral note of game. The mouthfeel has a consistency similar to crème de cassis, showing bold flavors but very little structural resistance. The short- to medium-length finish ends with touches of tobacco and autumn leaf.",,33,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Doukénie 2009 Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doukenie-2009-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2009,Doukénie
12.8,Red,US,"Core aromas of plum flesh, chocolate and game are cut by a laser-like beam of balsamic, creating a sharp sensation. The mouthfeel is slender, lacking some meat on its tannic skeleton. It finishes on a slightly raisiny note.",Le Vin Rouge,24,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Doukénie 2009 Le Vin Rouge Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doukenie-2009-le-vin-rouge-red-virginia/,Red Blend,2009,Doukénie
13,White,France,"This is a soft, simple and fruity wine. Round and gently boosted by the final acidity, it tastes of pear.",Réserve,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff Au Moulin 2011 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-au-moulin-2011-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2011,Dopff Au Moulin
13.5,White,France,"From one of the old Alsace merchant houses, this is a simple, bland wine. It has a spice note and a heavy, soft feeling. Drink now.",,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff Au Moulin 2011 Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-au-moulin-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Dopff Au Moulin
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This is wide and sweet on the bouquet, with pear and cider aromas. It feels thick and a bit grabby, with basic apple flavor and not much more. Long on the finish, it has a decent feel if you don't mind some excess foam.",Brut,15,84,Catalonia,Cava,,Dominio de la Vega NV Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-vega-nv-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Dominio de la Vega
13.9,Red,US,"This is a slightly syrupy Merlot that has flavors of overripe plum, black pepper and vanilla, especially on the finish. The blend is mostly Merlot with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Malbec, Cabernet and Zinfandel, all from Clarksburg, a cool subregion near Lodi.",,14,84,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,Gen5 2010 Merlot (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gen5-2010-merlot-central-valley-clarksburg/,Merlot,2010,Gen5
12,Sparkling,France,"This tastes soft and almost off-dry, despite its brut label. The flavors are of off-ripe apple, creamed pear and a light taste of acidity. It's all fine and in balance, it just misses vivacity and freshness.",Premier Cru Grande Réserve Brut,40,84,Champagne,Champagne,,Ernest Rapeneau NV Premier Cru Grande Réserve Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernest-rapeneau-nv-premier-cru-grande-reserve-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Ernest Rapeneau
14,Red,Argentina,"A little murky and muddled on the nose, this has rubbery tannins and candied, foxy-tasting berry flavors. Nothing harsh or sour here, but it is tannic; at best, it's sweet and simple stuff.",Ique,11,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Enrique Foster 2011 Ique Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrique-foster-2011-ique-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Enrique Foster
,Red,France,"This is a very textured wine with a green, herbal character. It has tannins from underripe fruit, proving to be dry and very firm on the finish.",Tradition,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Emile Beyer 2011 Tradition Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emile-beyer-2011-tradition-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2011,Emile Beyer
14.5,Red,US,"There are sharp and seemingly sugary touches to the cherry jam and mint flavors that give this wine a tart, toothpaste-like sweetness. Drink now.",,27,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,D-Cubed Cellars 2008 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/d-cubed-cellars-2008-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,D-Cubed Cellars
12.5,White,France,"Very soft and simple, this is fruity, with a light touch of acidity. The wine is fresh and fragrant, hinting at attractive spice, honey and lemon flavors.",Réserve,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Boeckel 2011 Réserve Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boeckel-2011-reserve-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Boeckel
13.5,Red,US,"There's a vegetal smell and taste to this Pinot Blanc that detracts from the otherwise fine orange and peach flavors. After a long string of superior bottlings of this variety since 2003, Kynsi simply ran into the most challengingly cold vintage in years.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,22,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Kynsi 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2010-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-blanc-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Kynsi
13.5,White,Argentina,"This scents of citrus peel and lime, with a plump, oily and round palate that features orange and banana flavors. A blend of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Viognier, it turns melony on the short finish.",Serie A,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2011 Serie A Chardonnay-Viognier (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2011-serie-a-white-blend-chardonnay-viognier-mendoza/,Chardonnay-Viognier,2011,Zuccardi
13.5,Red,Italy,This is vinified in cement vats to retain the purity of fruit and easy crispness. You will also notice slight dusty tones of crushed mineral and vitamin on the finish.,,11,84,Tuscany,Chianti,,Piazzano 2011  Chianti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzano-2011-sangiovese-chianti/,Sangiovese,2011,Piazzano
12.5,Red,Austria,"This ripe, juicy wine has flavors of spice and black cherry, along with soft tannins. Fruity and ready to drink, it has a bright line of acidity.",Classique,9,84,Burgenland,,,Hafner 2011 Classique Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hafner-2011-classique-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2011,Hafner
12,White,Italy,"Light in color and lean in consistency, this offers subtle aromas of citrus, honey and grapefruit. The wine is refreshing and crisp overall.",,9,84,Lombardy,Provincia di Pavia,,Straccali 2011 Pinot Grigio (Provincia di Pavia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straccali-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-provincia-pavia/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Straccali
14.9,Red,US,"Made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, this is a simple, soft wine. It shows California-sweet raspberry and cherry flavors. You can even chill it a little bit.",,28,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Standing Sun 2010 G-S-M (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-sun-2010-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,G-S-M,2010,Standing Sun
14.1,Red,US,"Made using a custom crush facility based in Santa Barbara County, this Napa Valley Cabernet is dry and jammy-sweet in cherry and blackberry. The finish is sharp, and the wine isn't age worthy.",,30,84,California,Napa,Rutherford,Prominence 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prominence-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Prominence
14,Red,Spain,"The nose is leathery and mulchy, with earthy berry aromas. It feels raw and choppy, with stalky, leathery, burnt flavors, plus pinches of green and mint. Ultimately it doesn't have much berry power or clarity.",,20,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Peña Roble 2009  Ribera del Duero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pena-roble-2009-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Peña Roble
13.5,Red,US,"Aromas of freshly laid asphalt and boysenberry are of medium intensity, before turning chocolaty and toasty on the palate. There's plenty of acidity that gives the mouthfeel cut and drive, with modest tannins adding furry grip to the finish.",Ameritage,25,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Pearmund 2010 Ameritage Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pearmund-2010-ameritage-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Pearmund
13.9,Red,US,"This starts out with cranberry and dark cherry flavors, with a hint of blackberry. It has good tannin structure but not much depth. Simple, it's ready to drink now.",,14,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Gen5 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gen5-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Gen5
13.4,Rose,US,"A light rhubarb flavor with a dash of pepper can be found here, but the mouthfeel seems flat and the wine dries out quickly. Drink up.",,19,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Thomas O'Neil Cellars 2011 Grenache (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-oneil-cellars-2011-grenache-columbia-valley-yakima/,Grenache,2011,Thomas O'Neil Cellars
13,White,US,"A seemingly oxidative hint lends aromas of nut and toast, with added notes of spiced, sautéed orchard fruit and white currant. The acids feel soft and malleable upon entrance, but they pick up some energy on the midpalate. The finish is short to medium in length.",,20,84,Virginia,Monticello,,Stinson 2011 Chardonnay (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stinson-2011-chardonnay-monticello/,Chardonnay,2011,Stinson
14.8,White,US,"As this tastes pineapple-sweet, with a rich, creamy mouthfeel, it is for Chardonnay drinkers who prefer the popular style. The wine is best served chilled with similarly rich, creamy food.",Reserve,20,84,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Rock View 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-view-2011-reserve-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Chardonnay,2011,Rock View
13.8,Red,US,This offers lots of oak-infused blackberry jam and chocolate flavors. It's a little bit too soft and sweet.,,12,84,California,California Other,California,Trim 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trim-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Trim
12.5,White,US,"Floral and exotic, this smells like a bowl of rose petals and orange blossoms marinating in lime juice. It feels loose, soft and medium bodied, with a discernible sweetness that offsets a hint of bitterness.",Riverboat Sweet White Wine,7,84,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois NV Riverboat Sweet White Wine White (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-nv-riverboat-sweet-white-wine-missouri/,White Blend,,Les Bourgeois
11.7,White,US,"A skunky scent appears on the nose at first, but it eventually blows off to reveal wooly aromas of white orchard fruit, Meyer lemon and nut. This is a mildly concentrated wine with bright acids, and despite its relatively low alcohol, it manages to have some flesh.",Collector's Series,25,84,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois 2010 Collector's Series Vidal Blanc (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-2010-collectors-series-other-white-vidal-blanc-missouri/,Vidal Blanc,2010,Les Bourgeois
13.5,White,US,"If you like your white wines sweet and crisp, then this one's for you. Made from Chardonnay, Moscato, Sémillon and Viognier, it's has orange, pear and honeysuckle flavors.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Pandemonium 2011 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pandemonium-2011-white-other/,White Blend,2011,Pandemonium
13.9,Red,US,"This blend of Zinfandel, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot is an easy-drinking wine for everyday fare like burgers. It has juicy red fruit, licorice and caramel candy flavors.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Pandemonium 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pandemonium-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Pandemonium
10.5,White,US,"An unadulterated Chardonnay with a light-to-medium body, this has tart acidity that drives the palate, but its flavor concentration falls on the low end of the intensity spectrum. Perky and zesty, it ends with a zing of light lemonade.",Unoaked,15,84,Virginia,Monticello,,Lovingston 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovingston-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-monticello/,Chardonnay,2011,Lovingston
15,Fortified,France,"This is a soft, gentle rendering of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. The tropical fruit is ripe and sweet, but there's a slightly creamy edge to the flavors and a hint of bitterness on the finish.",M Trignon,,84,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Famille Quiot 2009 M Trignon  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/famille-quiot-2009-m-trignon-muscat-blanc-a-petit-grain-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains,2009,Famille Quiot
13.9,White,US,"At the time of tasting, this wine was slightly sparkling, providing a pleasant tingle to the lemon, lime and yeast flavors.",,15,84,California,California Other,California,Bargetto 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bargetto-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Bargetto
13.9,Red,US,"This is a sound Cabernet. It's very dry and a little thin in blackberry fruit, which accentuates the acidity and tannins. Drink up.",,17,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Ancient Peaks
14,Red,Spain,". Its mouthfeel smacks hard with acidity, leaving a crisp expression of strawberry, raspberry and herb flavors. It turns warm, lactic and chocolaty on the finish.",Veraz,8,84,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Bodegas Aletta 2010 Veraz Garnacha (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-aletta-2010-veraz-grenache-garnacha-campo-borja/,Garnacha,2010,Bodegas Aletta
13.5,Red,Spain,"A standard raspberry aroma introduces this wine, which feels short on substance but reasonable, with jammy, medicinal flavors of raspberry and strawberry. It is sweet, mild and candied on the finish.",Joven,9,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Palaciega 2009 Joven  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-palaciega-2009-joven-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Viña Palaciega
10.5,White,Spain,"This is flat and lemony on the nose, with a hint of asparagus. It feels zesty and tastes of tart lemon-lime and green bean. Tangy but not edgy or razor-like on the finish. This is a classic cool-climate white with citrus and green elements running the show.",,26,84,Northern Spain,Getariako Txakolina,,Zudugarai 2011 White (Getariako Txakolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zudugarai-2011-white-getariako-txakolina/,White Blend,2011,Zudugarai
12,Red,Austria,"A black berry note and soft tannins, plus its just-off-dry character give this wine a juicy, jammy quality. It has a hint of spice while retaining its light, fruity touch.",Queen Esther,9,84,Burgenland,,,Hafner 2011 Queen Esther Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hafner-2011-queen-esther-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2011,Hafner
,Red,France,"This tight, solid wine has more black currant than berry flavor, with a taut, dry character. It seems to lack some depth of fruit.",Sélection,,84,Beaujolais,Fleurie,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Sélection  (Fleurie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-selection-gamay-fleurie/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
12.5,Red,US,"The blackberry aroma gets the palate watering in anticipation, with auxiliary notes of grilled herb and leather adding dimension. The acidity level is pegged at the higher end of the spectrum, creating a succulent midpalate, but the acid becomes a bit overwhelming on the finish.",,,84,Virginia,Virginia,,General's Ridge 2010 Petit Verdot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/generals-ridge-2010-petit-verdot-virginia/,Petit Verdot,2010,General's Ridge
14,Red,Spain,"Reasonably clean, simple and steady on the bouquet, this is subsequently chunky and fairly full in the mouth, with grassy red-fruit flavors that end with tannic clamp. Perfectly drinkable for a large-production wine (38,000 cases).",Viñas Viejas,12,84,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra del Bajo Aragón,,Evohé 2011 Viñas Viejas Garnacha (Vino de la Tierra del Bajo Aragón),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evohe-2011-vinas-viejas-grenache-garnacha-vino-tierra-bajo-aragon/,Garnacha,2011,Evohé
13,White,US,"This wine seems sweet, with apricot, orange, lemongrass and vanilla flavors. A good blast of acidity provides balance.",Tolleson High Corniche,20,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Parkers Estate 2011 Tolleson High Corniche Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parkers-estate-2011-tolleson-high-corniche-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Parkers Estate
13,Red,US,"With blackberry, tobacco and oak flavors, this is a sound Cabernet to drink with everyday fare. It's dry and smooth through the spicy finish.",Old Vine Street,20,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Parkers Estate 2011 Old Vine Street Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parkers-estate-2011-old-vine-street-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Parkers Estate
14.4,Red,US,"This tastes hotter than the official alcohol of 14.4% abv, giving it a heat that combines with the pepper flavor that lends a prickliness. A flavor of overripe raisin also shows up in this dry blend, which is based on Zinfandel. It's a rustic wine for drinking now.",Lytton Springs,37,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Ridge 2010 Lytton Springs Red (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2010-lytton-springs-red-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Ridge
12.5,Red,France,"This earthy, light-weight wine has wild strawberry flavor along with citrus-driven acidity that gives the red fruits a taut quality. Tannins and a dry edge suggest it needs a few more months before drinking.",Rouge,26,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Marcel Deiss 2009 Rouge Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-marcel-deiss-2009-rouge-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Marcel Deiss
10.5,Sparkling,US,"Renamed Brut Rosé, what used to be the blanc de noirs has slipped a notch or two. Still 100% Pinot Noir, it is austere to the extreme, lemony and quite tart.",Brut Rosé,12,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ste-michelle-nv-brut-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Sparkling Blend,,Domaine Ste. Michelle
14.6,Red,US,"Grown in the warmer inland section of the sprawling Arroyo Grande Valley, this Merlot is simple and appealing for its raspberry and cherry flavors, boosted by a squirt of citrus-driven acidity.",Rancho Arroyo Grande,22,84,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Deep Sea 2009 Rancho Arroyo Grande Merlot (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2009-rancho-arroyo-grande-merlot-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Merlot,2009,Deep Sea
13.9,White,US,"This shows the acidic crispness and clean minerality you want in a Grüner, with savory citrus and tropical fruit flavors. But unlike classic Austrian bottlings, the finish tastes almost as sweet as an off-dry dessert wine.",Rava Blackjack Vineyard,15,84,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2011 Rava Blackjack Vineyard Grüner Veltliner (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2011-rava-blackjack-vineyard-gruner-veltliner-central-coast-monterey/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Darcie Kent Vineyards
15.9,Red,US,"There's something vegetal on this Zin that lowers its score. It's dry and smooth in tannins, and it shows some complexity, with pleasant blackberry flavor.",Salvador Vineyard,38,84,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Turley 2010 Salvador Vineyard Zinfandel (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-salvador-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
16.2,Red,US,"This is a sound example of the warm-climate style of Zinfandel. It's high alcohol gives it a hot, chili-pepper-like sting, and the blackberry fruit has a Port-like, raisiny edge.",Dogtown Vineyard,38,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Turley 2010 Dogtown Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-dogtown-vineyard-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
12,White,US,"Deep and intense on the nose, this has enticing aromas of toasted bread, honeysuckle and sautéed apples, drizzled with dark clover honey. A slight char-like bitterness mars the palate, and the wine's unctuous body is more salient than its flavors are intense.",Reserve,19,84,Massachusetts,Southeastern New England,,Running Brook 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Southeastern New England),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/running-brook-2010-reserve-chardonnay-southeastern-new-england/,Chardonnay,2010,Running Brook
12.5,White,France,"Sweet and soft, this is full of tropical fruit, with attractive, accessible acidity adding a crisp touch.",Tête de Cuvée,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Ruhlmann 2010 Tête de Cuvée Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruhlmann-2010-tete-cuvee-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Ruhlmann
14.4,White,US,"Here's a soft, seemingly sweet and simple wine, with jammy orange, mango and buttered toast flavors.",Lot 55,16,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Stave & Hoop 2009 Lot 55 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stave-hoop-2009-lot-55-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Stave & Hoop
13.5,White,US,"This nice, everyday Chardonnay is made in the modern style, showcasing appealingly ripe fruit. With a coating of sweet vanilla and buttered toast from the oak, it also shows pineapple and orange flavors.",Dijon Clone,25,84,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Scott Family 2011 Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-family-2011-dijon-clone-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2011,Scott Family
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Citrus and yeast aromas form the nose on this wine, which feels forward and bubbly, with some sizzle to the palate. Cherry, plum and nectarine flavors are good, and it finishes with vitality. This is sweet and flavorful stuff.",Cristalino Rosé Brut,10,84,Catalonia,Cava,,Jaume Serra NV Cristalino Rosé Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaume-serra-nv-cristalino-rose-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Jaume Serra
15.9,Red,US,"The blackberry and cassis flavors, which are accented by a red licorice candy note, turn slightly bitter as the tannins kick in, leaving the impression of an artificial, chemical aftertaste.",,25,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Michael Florentino 2010 Primitivo (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2010-zinfandel-primitivo-columbia-valley-wa/,Primitivo,2010,Michael Florentino
14.6,White,US,"This heavy, oaky wine shows the pitfalls that Napa Valley Chardonnay can fall into. While it's very rich and sweet in tropical fruit and honey, it's soft and structureless, and tastes like it's already going downhill.",Hope's Cuvee,70,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Signorello 2010 Hope's Cuvee Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/signorello-2010-hopes-cuvee-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Signorello
15,Red,Spain,"Earthy, rubbery aromas accompany rustic notes of stalk and leather. This feels astringent and grabby, with green berry and mint flavors. It finishes with size and power but not much agility.",Viñas Viejas,20,84,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2009 Viñas Viejas Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/las-rocas-san-alejandro-2009-vinas-viejas-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2009,Las Rocas de San Alejandro
13.5,White,US,"This features creamy flavors of orange, nectarine and tropical fruit. The finish is seems a little sweet.",,36,84,California,California Other,California,ZD 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zd-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,ZD
15.8,Red,US,"Touches of unripe vegetal aromas and flavors compromise this wine, despite some jammy blackberry and cherry flavors. Because of its thinness, its high alcohol content makes it feel hot. Drink now.",Ueberroth Vineyard,48,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Turley 2010 Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-ueberroth-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
15.6,Red,US,"Underripe and slender, this wine's vegetal flavors appear alongside its blackberry note. Although it's dry and balanced, with firm Howell Mountain tannins, it implies richness but doesn't really deliver. The thinness allows the high alcohol to become prominent, making the wine feel hot.",Cedarman,29,84,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Turley 2010 Cedarman Zinfandel (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turley-2010-cedarman-zinfandel-napa-howell-mountain/,Zinfandel,2010,Turley
13.8,Red,US,"This is an oaky Merlot that's thick with black olive and blackberry flavors, encased in a wall of dark chocolate and roasted coffee. Somewhere in the midst of it all is also a taste of bread.","Heritage Collection, Six Clones",12,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,"Peirano 2010 Heritage Collection, Six Clones Merlot (Lodi)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peirano-2010-heritage-collection-six-clones-merlot-central-valley-lodi/,Merlot,2010,Peirano
14,Red,Spain,"This smells charred and burnt, with a leaf aroma following. It ranges from fresh to grating, with roasted tomato, plum, compost and earth flavors. Saucy and roasted on the finish, this is a blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet and Syrah.",Varietales,24,84,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Finca La Estacada 2007 Varietales Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-estacada-2007-varietales-red-vino-tierra-castilla/,Red Blend,2007,Finca La Estacada
13.5,White,France,"This soft, gentle wine is defined by its notes of pepper and spice. The light acidity is just a hint in the full, rounded palate.",Bollenberg,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine François Schmitt 2011 Bollenberg Auxerrois (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-francois-schmitt-2011-bollenberg-other-white-auxerrois-alsace/,Auxerrois,2011,Domaine François Schmitt
13.8,Red,US,"A precise note of crème de cassis is met with dense aromas of herbal relish, spiced toast and raisin purée. It feels medium to full bodied, with an open texture and dark, sun-baked flavors.",,33,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Doukénie 2010 Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doukenie-2010-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2010,Doukénie
13.5,Red,Spain,"Dry on the nose, this has light red-fruit aromas that are offset by spice and vanilla notes. It feels snappy and raw, with tart citrus, plum and tomato flavors. Crisp, quiet and vapid on the finish.",Bordón Crianza,12,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2008 Bordón Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-franco-espanolas-2008-bordon-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Bodegas Franco-Españolas
14.5,Red,US,"A 100% Petite Sirah, this is inky, dark and thick, exuding tobacco, blackberry and an old-school rusticity true to its Mendocino roots.",True Grit,20,85,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Parducci 2008 True Grit Petite Sirah (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2008-true-grit-petite-sirah-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Petite Sirah,2008,Parducci
13,White,France,"This creamy, rounded wine shows soft spice, baked apple and nutmeg flavors. It is rich, medium-dry in character and softly textured.",Saint-Rémy,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2011 Saint-Rémy Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2011-saint-remy-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Wunsch & Mann
12.5,White,France,"Light, fresh and fruity, this is an apple- and cream-flavored Pinot Blanc. Its attractive acidity is enhanced by almond and soft caramel notes.",,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2011 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2011-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Wunsch & Mann
13.5,Red,Spain,"Dry herb and spice aromas precede a solid, drawn-down palate, with lively acidity and flavors of medium-dark berry, toast and herb. Modest in intensity, this is composed.",,11,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Zinio 2008  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zinio-2008-red-blend-tempranillo-garnacha-rioja/,Tempranillo-Garnacha,2008,Zinio
12,White,US,"This smells like a toasted peanut butter sandwich that's layered with oxidized apples and baked pineapple. The palate is full and unctuous, with mild acids adding slight lift. It finishes with bright, apple-like acidity and a warm, nutty flavor.",,15,85,Massachusetts,Southeastern New England,,Running Brook 2010 Vidal Blanc (Southeastern New England),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/running-brook-2010-other-white-vidal-blanc-southeastern-new-england/,Vidal Blanc,2010,Running Brook
13.4,White,US,"Made from Viognier, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, this blend has plenty of ripe, fruity flavors. It brims with orange, apricot and pineapple jam, with touches of sweet vanilla and honey.",Vin Blancs,24,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,R2 2010 Vin Blancs White (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/r2-2010-vin-blancs-white-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,R2
13,White,Italy,"Torre di Luna is an Italian brand you can count on for value and good cheer. This offers crisp aromas of citrus and tomato leaf, followed by a fresh mouthfeel.",,12,85,,Delle Venezie,,Torre di Luna 2011 Sauvignon (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-luna-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-delle-venezie/,Sauvignon,2011,Torre di Luna
14,Red,Italy,"With no vintage or appellation other than Italy, this cheerful blend of Primitivo, Montepulciano, Nero d'Avola and Merlot represents a blend that's sourced from sites across southern Italy. The nose shows jammy raspberry aromas while the close is soft and chewy.",Memòro,10,85,Italy Other,Italy,,Piccini NV Memòro Red (Italy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piccini-nv-memoro-red-other/,Red Blend,,Piccini
13,White,US,"The pleasant nose offers mildly intense aromas of pineapple, orange Creamsicle, white strawberry and melon. Medium in body, the open palate bears wooly flavors, finishing with a zesty replay of the orange Creamsicle note.",Estates,21,85,Missouri,Augusta,,Mount Pleasant Winery 2010 Estates Vidal Blanc (Augusta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-2010-estates-other-white-vidal-blanc-augusta/,Vidal Blanc,2010,Mount Pleasant Winery
13,White,US,"While Petit Manseng is famed for producing late-harvest dessert wines in southwestern France, this bottling is a table wine, featuring a slight edge of sweetness and a richly textured palate. It's intense and exotic, with tropical notes of papaya, pineapple and apricot preserve, offset by a nutty edge.",,19,85,Virginia,Monticello,,Lovingston 2011 Petit Manseng (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovingston-2011-other-white-petit-manseng-monticello/,Petit Manseng,2011,Lovingston
14.9,Red,US,"Oak dominates this wine, withstrong notes of buttered toast, vanilla and sweet char. There's nothing wrong with those pleasant aromas and flavors, but the underlying wine, with its cherry and currant fruit, is overpowered by the wood.",,20,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Foppiano 2009 Petite Sirah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foppiano-2009-petite-sirah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Foppiano
14.1,Red,Argentina,"Grapey and inky on the nose, this feels saturated and a bit hot on the palate, with a candied blueberry flavor leading to a grapey finish. Tasted twice, months apart, with similar findings; this score reflects both tastings.",Estate,16,85,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Doña Paula 2010 Estate Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dona-paula-2010-estate-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2010,Doña Paula
13.8,Red,US,"This interesting Cabernet shows blackberry and cassis flavors alongside earthy notes of green olive and mint. The acidity is sharp and keen. It's not going anywhere, so drink up.",,28,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Fuse 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fuse-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Fuse
14.3,Red,US,"This is a dry wine, but very acidic, almost sour. It calls for rich beef, pork and cheese dishes to cut through the tartness. The flavors are of sour cherry candy and spice, with a light mouthfeel.",Estate,39,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coquelicot 2009 Estate Sangiovese (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coquelicot-2009-estate-sangiovese-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sangiovese,2009,Coquelicot
13.5,Red,Spain,"This smells mildly grassy and green at first, while balsamic vinegar and tobacco notes enter the frame later on. It's solid and average in mouthfeel, with a slightly sweet and syrupy berry flavor that's tempered by tomato-driven acidity.",Crianza,12,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Casa de la Reina 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-reina-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Casa de la Reina
14.6,Red,US,"Here's a soft, seemingly sweet Zin. Part of its apparent sweetness is from the glycerine of high alcohol; part is from the extracted flavors of raspberry, milk chocolate and caramelized oak. It's almost a dessert wine, but is nonetheless a good example of its style, which will appeal to lots of people.",,27,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,D-Cubed Cellars 2009 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/d-cubed-cellars-2009-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,D-Cubed Cellars
,White,France,"Bright, light and fruity, this has crisp apple and grapefruit flavors. It's very ready to drink. Screwcap.",,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Hunawihr 2011 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-hunawihr-2011-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Cave de Hunawihr
13.8,Red,US,"This veers on the lower side of aromatic intensity, with notes of dark raspberry and plum, raw meat, melted chocolate and underbrush. Lively acids define the light- to medium-bodied palate, while powdery tannins lend traction.",Deep Silence,18,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Attimo 2010 Deep Silence Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/attimo-2010-deep-silence-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Attimo
12.5,White,France,"This is a light and fruity wine, with crisp citrus- and peppered-apple-driven acidity. It is bright, lined with straight, pure acidity.",,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,André Kientzler 2010 Sylvaner (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-kientzler-2010-other-white-sylvaner-alsace/,Sylvaner,2010,André Kientzler
13.8,White,US,"This tastes sweet and creamy, with buttered toast, buttered popcorn and tropical fruit flavors. It's made in the modern style, and despite its shortcomings, it will appeal to many Chardonnay fans.",,33,85,California,Napa,Yountville,Bell 2011 Chardonnay (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bell-2011-chardonnay-napa-yountville/,Chardonnay,2011,Bell
13,White,France,"This is a very sweet, perfumed wine, showing spice and lychee notes, touched by honey. Not for aging.",Steingrubler Grand Cru,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2005 Steingrubler Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2005-steingrubler-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2005,Wunsch & Mann
14.2,Red,US,"A touch of unripeness gives this wine some steamed broccoli and herb notes, although it also shows plenty of sweet blackberry, cherry and oak. Merlot's smooth softness is present.",,28,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Whitehall Lane 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whitehall-lane-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Whitehall Lane
13,Red,Italy,"Sangiovese, Cannaiolo and Ciliegiolo grapes are blended to produce a sharp, brambly wine with bright aromas of forest berry, white almond skin and cut green grass. This is crisp and sour on the close.",Auxo,,85,,Colli di Luni,,Cantine Lunae Bosoni 2008 Auxo Red (Colli di Luni),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-lunae-bosoni-2008-auxo-red-colli-luni/,Red Blend,2008,Cantine Lunae Bosoni
13.5,Red,Spain,"Fiery berry and cherry aromas emerge with a hint of milk chocolate. This wine feels high in acidity, with raspberry, tart red plum and spice flavors that finish with citrusy snap and grittiness.",Bordón Reserva,15,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2007 Bordón Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-franco-espanolas-2007-bordon-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2007,Bodegas Franco-Españolas
12.4,Red,US,"Sharp acidity accentuates the tannins in this aggressive, dry Syrah, giving the blackberry and cherry flavors a jamminess that suggests pie filling. The official alcohol is amazingly low at 12.4%.",Que Syrah Vineyard,35,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Bodega Rancho 2009 Que Syrah Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-rancho-2009-que-syrah-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-coast/,Syrah,2009,Bodega Rancho
15,Fortified,France,"Thick and honeyed, this features bold fruit flavors of pineapple, tangerine and apricot, but also some slightly green, underripe notes.",Le Chant des Griolles,,85,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Le Chant des Griolles  (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-jaboulet-aine-2009-le-chant-griolles-muscat-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat,2009,Paul Jaboulet Aîné
13,Red,Austria,"This is ripe, young and fruity, with plenty of acidity to accompany the tangy raspberry flavor. For early drinking. Screwcap.",,15,85,Burgenland,,,Pöckl 2011 Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pockl-2011-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2011,Pöckl
13.2,White,US,"Aromas of toasted marshmallow, lemon juice and papaya swarm the nose. The semisweet palate tastes floral and tropical, and it manages to keep its form with bright acidity. A touch of kiwi marks the finish.",Semi-Sweet,10,85,Missouri,Missouri,,Mount Pleasant Winery NV Semi-Sweet Vignoles (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-nv-semi-sweet-other-white-vignoles-missouri/,Vignoles,,Mount Pleasant Winery
13.5,Red,US,"A green, leafy streak threads through the primary dried-strawberry aroma, showing solid Cabernet Franc typicity. This is a medium-bodied wine, with flexible tannins and balanced acids. Notes of black tea and earth give the flavor profile dimension.",,22,85,Virginia,Monticello,,Jefferson Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jefferson-2010-cabernet-franc-monticello/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Jefferson Vineyards
13.8,Red,US,"Charred bread, blueberry compote and rubber are the key aromas, which lead to a medium- to full-bodied palate that tastes slightly grapey. Acidity is the wine's chief structural component, more salient than its tannins.",Estate Reserve,40,85,Virginia,Monticello,,Keswick Vineyards 2009 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keswick-2009-estate-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-monticello/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Keswick Vineyards
13.5,Red,US,"Soft and fruity, this has ripe black-cherry and blackberry compote flavors, plus plenty of oak influence. Drink now.",,19,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Ranch 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-ranch-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Rutherford Ranch
15,Red,US,"This is quite a change from the winery's previous vintage, with the alcohol reaching a hefty 15% and the new oak aging now at 50% new for 21 months. The result is astringent and earthy, a little sweaty and leathery, with drying tannins.",Elerding Vineyard,28,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Stottle 2009 Elerding Vineyard Malbec (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2009-elerding-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Malbec,2009,Stottle
14.2,Red,US,"A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a moderately intense nose of dark cherry, tobacco and spiced cocoa, with light herbal inflections. On the palate, the acidity is the driving force, creating tart, succulent flavors of mixed stone fruits and blue fruits.",Kilravock,28,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Rosemont 2010 Kilravock Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosemont-2010-kilravock-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Rosemont
14,Red,Spain,"The nose is floral and earthy, with light berry aromas. It feels a bit clacky, with lemon-driven acidity in front of oaky, savory, earthy berry flavors. This is taut and a little warm on the finish, with savory, salty flavors and a clipped feel.",Vendimia Seleccionada,30,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Resalte 2010 Vendimia Seleccionada  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/resalte-2010-vendimia-seleccionada-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Resalte
14.4,Red,US,"This simple Pinot Noir is dry and silky, with pleasant cherry pie, red currant and pepper flavors. It's a good wine to explore Pinot's allure.",Lot 55,18,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Stave & Hoop 2009 Lot 55 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stave-hoop-2009-lot-55-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stave & Hoop
11.3,White,US,"Though labeled Riesling, it's blended with 16% Muscat and 9% Gewürztraminer. The residual sugar is listed as 2%, but rather than sweetness, the wine carries a sour lemon snap and a palate of tart citrus and orange soda flavors.",Les Amis,15,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Vin du Lac 2011 Les Amis Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vin-lac-2011-amis-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Vin du Lac
15.9,Red,US,"This Tempranillo gives off intense aromatics of ripe berry pie and has a crisp, smoky finish. In between it's big and brawny, delicious and rustic around the edges. On second sip, the flavors are wrapped in vanilla-kissed oak.",,22,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Villa Toscano 2009 Tempranillo (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-toscano-2009-tempranillo-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Tempranillo,2009,Villa Toscano
13.5,Red,Spain,"Moderately leafy and brambly smelling, this is supported by its berry aroma. It feels edgy and juicy, with tangy, herbal raspberry and plum flavors. The finish is quick and snappy, with a hint of tomato and lasting green flavor.",Sangre de Toro,12,85,Catalonia,Catalunya,,Torres 2010 Sangre de Toro Red (Catalunya),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torres-2010-sangre-de-toro-red-catalunya/,Red Blend,2010,Torres
,White,US,"This was a difficult vintage in Washington, and the style of this dry Riesling seems to have changed significantly, perhaps as a result. The grapefruit flavors have no body or texture; it's light, certainly refreshing, but rather simple.",Dry,9,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2011-dry-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Chateau Ste. Michelle
,White,US,"Always a wine that shows a powerful oak influence, this new Indian Wells seems soaked in buttered popcorn flavor. The finish comes out a little bitter, with little fruit flavor to round it out.",Indian Wells,18,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Indian Wells Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2010-indian-wells-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13.5,White,France,"With a slightly chemical smell, this is an intensely spicy, relatively dry wine. It's not abundant in acidity and freshness, so drink soon.",Réserve,17,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Fernand Engel 2011 Réserve Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fernand-engel-2011-reserve-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Domaine Fernand Engel
12.8,Red,US,"Like a deconstructed peanut butter and jelly sandwich, this has nutty, toasty aromas that are topped with a generous dollop of strawberry jam. It feels full and slack upon entrance, with slightly pickled acids and firm but integrated tannins that tug on the midpalate. While the flavors overall could use a boost of concentration, a pleasing note of autumn spice lingers on the finish.",,38,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Doukénie 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doukenie-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-virginia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Doukénie
,Red,France,"Simple and fruity, this has berry flavors that mingle with floral acidity, soft tannins and a rounded texture. Ready to drink.",Domaine Paradis,,85,Beaujolais,Saint-Amour,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Domaine Paradis  (Saint-Amour),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-domaine-paradis-gamay-saint-amour/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
12,White,France,"This is fruity, fragrant and fresh. It has creamed pear and tangy orange flavors that are laced with bright acidity. The crisp lime note gives a final refreshing burst.",The Furst,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg 2010 The Furst Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-kientzheim-kaysersberg-2010-furst-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg
13.5,Red,US,"A little thin in flavor, this is nonetheless nice and dry, with gentle tannins framing cherry, herbal tea, spice and sandalwood flavors. Drink up.",,18,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Ranch 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-ranch-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Rutherford Ranch
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Plum and cola aromas set up a spunky, rubbery Merlot that features a mix of roasted berry and chocolaty oak flavors. It is mild on the finish.",,11,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2011 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2011-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2011,Zolo
14.8,Red,US,"Purely varietal, this is a soft and peppery wine, with tastes of berry and chocolate. Despite the relatively high alcohol, it feels light and simple, without depth or complexity.",,26,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Michael Florentino 2009 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2009-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2009,Michael Florentino
12.5,Red,Italy,"A “bag-in-box” blend of Merlot and Pinot Noir, this easygoing wine would pair with barbecued hamburgers or franks at an outdoor picnic. The wine delivers simple acidity, with fresh cherry and bitter almond flavors.",Volére,15,85,,Delle Venezie,,Cantina di Soave 2011 Volére Red (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-soave-2011-volere-red-delle-venezie/,Red Blend,2011,Cantina di Soave
14.5,Red,Spain,"Medicinal cherry and plum scents come with a grassy, minty persistence. This feels tannic and syrupy, with some heft, accompanying sweet black-fruit flavors that are green and herbal at the core. It finishes chunky, with a minty aftertaste.",Dehesa Gago,18,85,Northern Spain,Toro,,Telmo Rodríguez 2010 Dehesa Gago  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telmo-rodriguez-2010-dehesa-gago-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2010,Telmo Rodríguez
14,Red,Spain,"Initally it smells rubbery and nutty, with a baked, earthy personality. With airing, it opens somewhat but remains leathery and cheesy. This feels fairly full, with baked, toasty flavors of herb, berry and plum. It is moderately long on the finish.",Reserva,24,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Valdubón 2007 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdubon-2007-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2007,Valdubón
13.5,White,Austria,"""Chremisa,"" the ancient name of Krems, is commemorated in this wine that comes from Krems vineyards. It has tight, tangy apple-driven acidity, with a bright, light, citrusy character. Not for aging.",Edition Chremisa Sandgrube 13,24,85,Niederösterreich,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Edition Chremisa Sandgrube 13 Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-edition-chremisa-sandgrube-13-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Winzer Krems
11.7,White,US,"Right on the border of being a dessert wine, this unusual Pinot Gris has 2.8% residual sugar. It's betwixt and between—not really sweet enough for dessert, but too sweet for most other food. A simple sipping wine, perhaps?",,16,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Goose Ridge 2011 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-ridge-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2011,Goose Ridge
,Red,US,"A bit sharp and green in tannins, this nevertheless provides plenty of cherry, blackberry, black pepper and baking spice flavors to pair with barbecue. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel.",Summation,15,85,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2009 Summation Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2009-summation-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Kendall-Jackson
14.2,Red,US,"This soft, sweetly gentle wine has forward flavors of cherry, blackberry and chocolate, with hints of pepper and mint. Match it with burritos and tacos.",Five by Five,40,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey,De Tierra 2008 Five by Five Red (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-tierra-2008-five-by-five-red-central-coast-monterey/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,De Tierra
13,Red,US,"While this has a tight-lipped nose at first—offering reticent scents of grilled herb, game and leather polish—it does open up with air. Flavor wise, it is much more outgoing, with notes of dark stone fruit framed by chewy tannins and comfortable acids.",,23,85,Virginia,Virginia,,CrossKeys 2010 Petit Verdot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crosskeys-2010-petit-verdot-virginia/,Petit Verdot,2010,CrossKeys
13.5,Red,US,"A barnyard-like quality underlines the leafy, herbal-smelling nose, with leather, blackberry and olive subtleties. A dominant thread of green pepper weaves through the medium-bodied palate, with proportionate tannins that tug on the finish with a slight bitterness.",,26,85,Virginia,Virginia,,CrossKeys 2009 Meritage (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crosskeys-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-virginia/,Meritage,2009,CrossKeys
,Red,US,"This has a lightly funky nose that leads into a rather flat midpalate, with barrel toast and simple red fruit. It all resolves quickly into a one-dimensional finish.",,16,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
14,Red,US,"Upon first sniff, this could be a Chilean red; but then the warm fruity entry—complete with hints of crushed flower and fresh herb—suggests something else entirely. The wine does not hold together well, turning sour and herbal through the back of the palate.",Dion Carlo,38,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Martinez & Martinez 2010 Dion Carlo Carmenère (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martinez-martinez-2010-dion-carlo-carmenere-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Carmenère,2010,Martinez & Martinez
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Light pink in color, this has chewing gum, watermelon and dust aromas. It is underwhelming on the palate, with a simple mouthfeel and flavors of cotton candy and cherry.",Rosé Brut Reserva,23,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Llopart 2009 Rosé Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/llopart-2009-rose-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Llopart
13,Red,Spain,"This wine's grassy plum and berry aromas have a lactic angle. It feels full but gripping, with pasty floral flavors that leave a grabby residue on the finish. Drink now.",,10,85,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Magnífico 2010 Grenache (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magnifico-2010-grenache-carinena/,Grenache,2010,Magnífico
13,White,Spain,"Gold in color, this has chunky aromas of oily white fruit and sea water. Thick in feel, it nevertheless has enough acidity to protect the wine's body and integrity. It tastes of orange and nectarine, before falling flat and mealy on the finish.",,23,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,O Rei de Campoverde 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-rei-campoverde-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,O Rei de Campoverde
13,Red,Italy,"A light and informal expression of Sangiovese with a very attractive price tag, this easy-going effort would pair perfectly with sausage pizza or homemade pasta sauce. There are touches of bitter almond and bright berry on the finish.",,11,85,Tuscany,Chianti Colli Fiorentini,,Fattoria San Michele a Torri 2010  Chianti Colli Fiorentini,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-san-michele-a-torri-2010-sangiovese-chianti-colli-fiorentini/,Sangiovese,2010,Fattoria San Michele a Torri
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A pale rosé in color, this light and fruity wine has a fresh raspberry flavor, with a zingy texture that gives attractive acidity. It's light and creamy, hinting at yeastiness on the finish.",Brut Rosé,25,85,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Domaine Zinck NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-zinck-nv-brut-rose-pinot-noir-cremant-dalsace/,Pinot Noir,,Domaine Zinck
15.7,Red,US,"This Syrah is soft, simple and sweet, with jammy raspberry, cherry and milk chocolate flavors. High alcohol gives it some heat on the finish. Drink up.",,34,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Calcareous 2009 Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcareous-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2009,Calcareous
13.7,White,US,"This seems like one of the sweeter Gewürztraminers out there, with flavors of white sugar, Asian pear, lychee and spice. The sweetness is balanced with crisp acidity.",Viento Vineyard,15,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Bargetto 2010 Viento Vineyard Gewurztraminer (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bargetto-2010-viento-vineyard-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-central-coast-monterey-county/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Bargetto
13,Red,Italy,"A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with cherry cola, sweet fruit, spice and dried rosemary aromas. It is easy-drinking and bright, with a touch of fruity sweetness on the finish.",Col di Sasso,9,85,Tuscany,Toscana,,Banfi 2010 Col di Sasso Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/banfi-2010-col-sasso-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Banfi
13,Red,US,"Mild aromas of spiced raspberry compote, strawberry, herb and Earl Grey tea compose the nose. It's light to medium bodied, with an elegant astringency. While the acids are soft upon entrance, they spike on the finish, turning lemony.",,16,85,Virginia,Monticello,,Autumn Hill 2010 Cabernet Franc (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/autumn-hill-2010-cabernet-franc-monticello/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Autumn Hill
,Red,US,"Soft, sweet and candied, this has flavors of raspberry, cherry, roasted almond, honey and spice—almost like a granola bar. High alcohol adds to the impression of sweetness.",Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines,42,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Acorn 2010 Alegria Vineyards Heritage Vines Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acorn-2010-alegria-heritage-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Acorn
15.4,Red,US,"A broad black-fruit scent defines this Cabernet Sauvignon, with muffled hints of blueberry, toast and cheese rind. The palate is marked by strapping tannins that tug on the upperlip, bearing flavors of toast and coffee bean.",,32,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Breaux 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/breaux-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-virginia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Breaux
13.9,Red,US,"This feels tight and pinched, with lots of acidity. It's pretty good for everyday drinking, with cherry candy, raspberry jam and white pepper flavors.",Reserve,18,85,California,California Other,Sonoma-Santa Barbara-Mendocino,Angeline 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir (Sonoma-Santa Barbara-Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angeline-2011-reserve-pinot-noir-other-sonoma-santa-barbara-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2011,Angeline
14.5,Red,US,"There's lots of seemingly sweet, jammy raspberry and cherry flavors in this Syrah. It has good Central Coast acidity that gives it a pleasant bite, but it never quite climbs above ordinary.",Tous Les Jours,16,85,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Andrew Murray 2010 Tous Les Jours Syrah (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2010-tous-jours-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast/,Syrah,2010,Andrew Murray
14.5,Red,US,"A fine, everyday Merlot, although a little rough, but nicely ripe and sweet in raspberry and cherry flavors. It's a country-style wine that will pair well with beef.",,17,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2010 Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2010-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2010,Ancient Peaks
14.4,White,US,"Too oaky, this is dominated by buttered toast and crème bruûlée flavors. Underneath all that are some nice notes of pineapple, orange and apricot. Drink up.",,18,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Bluenose 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bluenose-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Bluenose
13.9,Red,US,"Wet leaf, black cherry, and assertive barrel flavors of brown sugar, maple syrup and crème brûlée are the dominant notes in this blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc. The short, slightly bitter, green finish is the downside.",Estate,28,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2010 Estate Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2010-estate-tempranillo-columbia-valley-wa/,Tempranillo,2010,Cave B
13.5,Red,Spain,"This smells foxy and jumpy, with a candied cherry aroma. Fresh and forward, scratchy and rough, this has raspberry, plum and resiny oak flavors. It breaks down and turns somewhat metallic on the finish.",Third Generation Dama de Toro,13,85,Northern Spain,Toro,,Bodegas Fariña 2010 Third Generation Dama de Toro  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-farina-2010-third-generation-dama-toro-tempranillo-toro/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Fariña
14.5,Red,US,"Aged in French oak for 9–12 months, this has a base of 84% Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. It has a soft and nimble core, with a grippy tannic shell and a vein of compost that weaves through the palate. Blackberry and clove notes tag the finish.",Equation,16,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Breaux NV Equation Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/breaux-nv-equation-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,,Breaux
14,Red,Spain,"This smells like plastic and milk chocolate at first, then with airing it begins to take on its classically Rioja character. It feels fresh and zesty, with a medium body and red fruit flavors that are spicy, lightly herbal and generic. A mid-level wine in every way.",Reserva,15,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Casa de la Reina 2007 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-reina-2007-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2007,Casa de la Reina
13.7,Red,US,"Lake Chelan is one of the few regions in Washington State that can take a whack at growing Pinot Noir. For this bottling, the winemakers elected to blend in 5% Malbec—a small percentage, but one that seems to have taken over the flavor. Not a trace of Pinot Noir character remains, just a strong Bourbon-barrel flavor and a bit of alcoholic heat.",Clos CheValle Reserve,34,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Wapato Point Cellars 2009 Clos CheValle Reserve Pinot Noir (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wapato-point-cellars-2009-clos-chevalle-reserve-pinot-noir-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Pinot Noir,2009,Wapato Point Cellars
14,Red,Spain,"Jammy berry, blueberry and spice aromas meet the nose, followed by a narrow palate that turns softer as the wine airs out. Flavors of jammy berry and raisin end on a mellow, chewy finish. A soft Garnacha for casual consumption.",Viñas Viejas,10,85,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Viña Alarba 2010 Viñas Viejas Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-alarba-2010-vinas-viejas-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2010,Viña Alarba
13,Red,Austria,Red berry flavors and a soft-but-spicy texture give this now-mature wine some ripeness. It has a raspberry jam character that's laced with acidity; its tannins are soft and mature.,Queen Esther Reserve,14,85,Burgenland,,,Hafner 2009 Queen Esther Reserve Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hafner-2009-queen-esther-reserve-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Hafner
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Narrow but perfectly acceptable on the nose, with white fruit aromas, this may not have much feel and style, but the flavors of soda cracker, lime and apple are dry, ending on a baking spice note.",Brut Kosher,13,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Gran Sarao NV Brut Kosher Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gran-sarao-nv-brut-kosher-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Gran Sarao
14.9,Red,US,"A Rhône-inspired mélange, this mixes Syrah, Counoise, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Nothing dominates or stands out; it's a monolith of red fruit flavor, featuring a streak of dark chocolate and a hint of earth.",Mélange Noir,20,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Michael Florentino 2009 Mélange Noir Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2009-melange-noir-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Michael Florentino
12,White,France,"This has a soft texture and an attractive apple flavor, with light acidity. Bright and fruity, it's ready to drink, just hinting at pepper and spice on the finish. Screwcap.",One,14,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2011 One White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2011-one-white-alsace/,White Blend,2011,Pierre Sparr
13.5,Red,Italy,"Ventoso (“windy”) shows easy fruit aromas of cherry and blackberry, with notes of cured meat and tobacco. Nothing on the bouquet is overdone by any stretch, but the wine does offer a nice, easygoing informality for pizza or pasta dinners.",Ventoso,9,85,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Piazzano 2011 Ventoso Red (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzano-2011-ventoso-red-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Red Blend,2011,Piazzano
14,Red,Spain,"With Ribera wines there's an assumption of tannic presence, but this older vintage, while displaying a classy bouquet, is brutally tannic, with an acid-washed palate. Splashes of cranberry and plum flavors are cut by lemony acidity and drying sandpaper tannins.",Gran Resalte,120,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Resalte 2001 Gran Resalte  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/resalte-2001-gran-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2001,Resalte
13.8,Red,US,"Blackberry liqueur, strawberry jam, cocoa and spiced toast aromas are offset by a subtle, bitter hint of grapefruit pith. The palate is quite succulent and agile, with its tannins slowly surfacing on the backend, lending traction to the finish.",,35,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Doukénie 2010 Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doukenie-2010-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Doukénie
13,White,Argentina,"This is fresh and open on the nose, which is what you'd want from a $9 quaffer like this. It tastes good and fruity, with lychee, green apple and spice flavors working together. Vanilla and papaya notes come up on the mild finish.",,9,85,Other,Argentina,,San Huberto 2011 Torrontés (Argentina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-huberto-2011-torrontes-other/,Torrontés,2011,San Huberto
14,Red,Argentina,"A touch foxy and reduced on the nose, with jumpy berry aromas, this feels edgy and shows a grating tannic bite. The wine's plum, herb and candied berry flavors are solid, finishing with a dose of blueberry.",Portillo Estate Bottled,11,85,Mendoza Province,Valle de Uco,,Salentein 2011 Portillo Estate Bottled Malbec (Valle de Uco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salentein-2011-portillo-estate-bottled-malbec-valle-uco/,Malbec,2011,Salentein
13.6,Red,US,"This is a stiff, herbal wine, whose fruit is largely subsumed by flavors of herb, earth, olive and bark. There's a subtle layer of cassis, but the overall impression is that it never got quite fully ripe.",Fahrenheit 100,22,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Thomas O'Neil Cellars 2009 Fahrenheit 100 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-oneil-cellars-2009-fahrenheit-100-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Thomas O'Neil Cellars
13.5,White,US,"This grassy North Coast offering has plenty of lime, kiwi and jalapeño flavors that are able to stand up to spicy appetizers with its crisp, long finish. Proceeds are donated to the restoration of watersheds for steelhead trout and coho salmon.",,13,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Steelhead Vineyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steelhead-2011-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Steelhead Vineyards
14.8,Red,US,"Rich and chocolaty, with blueberry and blackberry jam flavor, this is high in alcohol, but it is delicious nonetheless.",Wheelhouse,21,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Sextant 2010 Wheelhouse Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sextant-2010-wheelhouse-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Sextant
14.5,White,US,"This shows flavors of honey, tropical fruit, vanilla and smoky oak that are wrapped into a creamy texture. It will satisfy your basic Chardonnay needs.",,30,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Joanne Weir 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joanne-weir-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Joanne Weir
13.5,White,US,"Line 39 is a consistently solid name in Lake County Sauvignon Blanc. The 2011 delivers an aromatically inviting, grassy, New Zealand-style wine, with layers of citrus and grapefruit.",,10,85,California,Lake County,Lake County,Line 39 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/line-39-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Line 39
13.5,White,US,"This seems as sweet as a fruit tart, featuring pineapple and orange jam flavors, with an oaky hit of buttered toast. Brisk acidity provides needed balance, but it's still pretty simple.",,16,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Ranch 2011 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-ranch-2011-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Rutherford Ranch
12.5,White,France,"This is a very spicy, candy-flavored wine. A simple Gewürztraminer, it has lychee, almond and rosewater notes.",The Furst,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignerons Réunis de Kientzheim 2010 The Furst Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-reunis-kientzheim-2010-furst-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Vignerons Réunis de Kientzheim
14.9,Red,US,"This is a soft, seemingly sweet, simple wine. Although it's luscious in raspberry, cherry, orange zest and cinnamon spice notes, it's pretty one-dimensional.",,28,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Standing Sun 2010 Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-sun-2010-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2010,Standing Sun
13.5,Red,US,"Smooth, mellow and dry, this features savory flavors of blackberry jam, cola, licorice and baking spice. It's a sound red wine for drinking with everyday fare.",Restitution,20,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Magistrate 2010 Restitution Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magistrate-2010-restitution-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2010,Magistrate
14,Red,Argentina,"After whiffs of burnt rubber and char blow off, this berry-packed Cabernet hits like a small brick with black fruit flavor, which packs punch and aftershocks of cocoa and coffee. Chunky, rough and warm.",Oak Cask,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2011 Oak Cask Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-oak-cask-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Trapiche
13.5,White,US,"This hits it right in the sweet spot for Chardonnay-loving consumers, with buttered toast, honey and grilled pineapple flavors. It's part of Delicato Family Vineyards' Noble Vines series.",446,13,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Noble Vines 2011 446 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noble-vines-2011-446-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2011,Noble Vines
14.4,Red,US,"The label—a grinning winery dog—is irresistible. The wine is a bit sharp, with a green edge to the tannins and a strong streak of vanilla, perhaps from some sort of oak treatment.",,20,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Murray 2010 Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murray-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2010,Murray
13,White,US,"Pure and clean, this has notes of toasted hazelnut, green apple, lemon blossom and white peach that scream Chardonnay, with zesty acids that keep the medium-bodied palate feeling lively. Although the flavors could use a boost of concentration, it's a fine wine to pair with chicken or tilapia.",,22,85,Virginia,Monticello,,King Family 2011 Chardonnay (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-family-2011-chardonnay-monticello/,Chardonnay,2011,King Family
12,Red,France,"There is some of the structure characteristic of 2010 Beaujolais in this wine, but it is mainly dominated by a red cherry flavor and fresh acidity. It's ripe, fruity and ready to drink.",,14,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Jaffelin 2010  Beaujolais-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffelin-2010-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2010,Jaffelin
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Green melon and lettuce aromas are fresh and clean. The wine feels solid and good, and there's a jumble of baked apple and melon flavors. Yeasty on the finish, it's made entirely from Macabeo grapes.",Brut,9,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Idilicum NV Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/idilicum-nv-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Idilicum
,Red,France,"A soft, fragrant red-cherry flavor dominates this fruity, open and easy wine. Very ready to drink, it has attractive acidity and a light spice to the finish.",Château du Prieuré,,85,Beaujolais,Brouilly,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Château du Prieuré  (Brouilly),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-chateau-prieure-gamay-brouilly/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
11,White,US,"This offers pleasant notes of apricot, dark caramel, grapefruit, gooseberry and pineapple. It's medium in weight and texture, with acidity on the finish. Swirl it early and often to get the aromas going.",,8,85,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,Baron Herzog 2011 Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-herzog-2011-chenin-blanc-central-valley-clarksburg/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Baron Herzog
,Red,US,"Dry and rough in texture, this has earthy flavors of coffee, cherry and spice. The tannins are a little uneven and green. Drink up.",,26,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Buttonwood Farm 2010 Grenache-Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buttonwood-farm-2010-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache-Syrah,2010,Buttonwood Farm
14.1,Red,US,"This is a modest red wine, with very light berry-flavored fruit, and just a hint of cherry candy. The simple flavors are ready to drink.",Estate,38,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cave B 2010 Estate Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-b-2010-estate-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2010,Cave B
12.5,Red,Spain,"Floral berry aromas are fresh and carry only the slightest grassy, green element. The wine feels crisp and tight, with nice red plum and raspberry flavors. Mild, focused and not very hefty or thick on the finish.",,9,85,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Castillo de Monséran 2010 Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-monseran-2010-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Castillo de Monséran
14.3,White,US,"This is a very fruity, honeyed wine that needs to be paired with equally powerful foods. It tastes of apricot, orange and pineapple jam, brightened by crisp acidity. The blend is Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Roussanne.",Blanc,24,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Standing Sun 2011 Blanc White (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-sun-2011-blanc-white-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Rhône-style White Blend,2011,Standing Sun
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Earthy and chunky from the start, this features heavy, granular aromas of blueberry and blackberry. It is huge on the palate but shows little structure or framework to support the heavy berry flavors. Thus, the wine falls flat while tasting sweet and feeling fleshy.",,25,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Siesta Wines 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siesta-wines-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Siesta Wines
13.4,White,US,"Stylish and tart, this is a high-acid Viognier, with sharp flavors and a zippy mouthfeel. The nose hints at powdered sugar, but there is no follow-up sweetness on the palate.",Vie!,18,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Vin du Lac 2011 Vie! Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vin-lac-2011-vie-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2011,Vin du Lac
11.5,White,France,"This light, fruity wine gets its warm, rounded feel from the spice, creamed apple and cantaloupe flavors. The crisp acidity adds balance.",Signature,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Robert Klingenfus 2011 Signature Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-klingenfus-2011-signature-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Robert Klingenfus
12,White,France,"Very much in the candy-shop mode, this smooth wine is dominated by its spice. It's not sweet, but instead has a dry edge of peach skin, which offers a counterpoint to the spice flavor. Wait a year to drink.",Signature,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Robert Klingenfus 2011 Signature Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-klingenfus-2011-signature-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Robert Klingenfus
14.3,White,US,"A seemingly sweet, simple but likeable Chardonnay, this shows the buttered toast and buttered popcorn flavors so popular among consumers, with rich pineapple and mango notes and a nice burst of Carneros acidity.",,20,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Reata 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reata-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Reata
12.5,Rose,US,"There are ample flavors of rich, ripe raspberry and tobacco in this blush wine. It's properly balanced with crisp acidity and silky texture. The acidity and hint of sweetness suggest pairing it with grilled tuna.",Cabernet Sauvignon,22,86,California,Napa,Calistoga,Vermeil 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vermeil-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-rose-napa-calistoga/,Rosé,2011,Vermeil
14,Red,US,"This tastes tight, tannic and acidic, lacking richness despite its core of black cherry fruit. It is a letdown after the winery's wonderful 2007 bottling. It's made using grapes sourced from older vines way up on Howell Mountain, so there's always the chance it will improve with age.",,80,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Valance 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valance-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Valance
13.5,White,US,"An easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc thats fermented in barrel and stainless steel, this has a depth of pear, tangerine and lime flavors. Creamy and rich, it will make a consistent companion to most fish dishes.",The Fumé,14,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Murphy-Goode 2011 The Fumé Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2011-fume-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Murphy-Goode
14.8,White,US,"Fragrantly viscous and deeply golden in color, this has coatings of honey and apricot amid its full body and texture.",Heritage Collection,12,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peirano 2009 Heritage Collection Viognier (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peirano-2009-heritage-collection-viognier-central-valley-lodi/,Viognier,2009,Peirano
14.2,White,France,"This is a wine that seems to veer between sweetness and dryness. It has spice and a dry, peppery edge, as well as an underlying character that's marked by rich, sweet, honeyed fruit. At this stage, it should be showing more balance.",Kaefferkopf Grand Cru,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Martin Schaetzel 2009 Kaefferkopf Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-schaetzel-2009-kaefferkopf-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Martin Schaetzel
13.2,White,US,"Dry and a little unripe, this has a vegetal streak that compromises the nectarine and citrus flavors. A fine burst of acidity makes the mouth water. The blend is mainly Sémillon, with a little Sauvignon Blanc.",Cuvée Blanc,50,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Palazzo Wine 2011 Cuvée Blanc White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palazzo-wine-2011-cuvee-blanc-white-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Palazzo Wine
12,White,US,"This wine tastes sweet, soft and simple, with orange and apricot flavors.",,8,82,California,California Other,California,Butterfield Station 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/butterfield-station-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Butterfield Station
13.5,Red,Spain,"This smells raw and minty, with an artificial candy note. It feels lean, with a green, weedy flavor of red fruit. It shows heat and scour on the finish. This is a blend of equal parts Tempranillo and Garnacha.",Coupage,17,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas y Viñedos Noe 2010 Coupage  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-vinedos-noe-2010-coupage-red-blend-tempranillo-garnacha-rioja/,Tempranillo-Garnacha,2010,Bodegas y Viñedos Noe
14.5,Red,US,"Delicious, stunning and dramatic, this varietal Cabernet shows exquisite balance of its many parts. The tannins are fierce but refined; the dryness complements flavors of ripe blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate; its smoky oak is subtle; a refreshing acidity provides life and zest. The overall impression is of an extraordinarily fine wine, drinkable now but capable of aging over many years.",Ganymede Vineyard,125,96,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2009 Ganymede Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2009-ganymede-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chimney Rock
14.5,Red,Portugal,"The aristocratic estate of Santar produces some of the most elegant wines in the Dão. The 2009 vintage adds richness to a deep, complex and powerful wine, which is full of dark plum and damson flavors, rounded by wood aging. Age for 3–4 years.",Casa de Santar Conde de Santar,46,94,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2009 Casa de Santar Conde de Santar Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2009-casa-santar-conde-santar-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2009,Dão Sul
10.5,Dessert,Italy,"One of the best dessert wines from central Italy, this is marked by muffa nobile, or  “noble rot.” It's opulent and dense, with golden apricot, honey and a delicate veil of muskiness.",Calcaia,35,94,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico Superiore,,Barberani 2008 Calcaia  (Orvieto Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2008-calcaia-white-orvieto-classico-superiore/,White Blend,2008,Barberani
14.8,Red,US,"Although it's soft, it shows enough structure to support exceptionally ripe blackberry, black currant and spice flavors, with richness added by a heady note of liqueur. The tannins are substantial, and the wine is already throwing some sediment. Very nice now, and it should develop bottle nuance over the next 6–8 years.",,72,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Macauley 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macauley-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Macauley
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a beautiful, ripe, full-bodied sparkler, balancing rich fruit with bottle age to produce a round, elegant character. It is delicious to drink now, although there is enough fruit to allow it to age for 2–3 years.",Cuvée Guy Joly Mémory Brut,140,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot 2004 Cuvée Guy Joly Mémory Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-2004-cuvee-guy-joly-memory-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Veuve Doussot
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made from Chardonnay grapes, this metodo classico opens with creamy aromas of apricot, honey, citrus and blanched almond. The wine feels smooth, rich and silky on the finish, with small, elegant perlage.",Brut Satèn,34,92,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Contadi Castaldi 2007 Brut Satèn  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/contadi-castaldi-2007-brut-saten-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,2007,Contadi Castaldi
14.5,Red,Portugal,"From the highest point of the Herdade da Boavista Vineyard in Alentejo, this is complex, mineral driven and structured. It combines great fruitiness with spice, intense acidity and dark smokiness. Best aged for at least three years.",Outeiro,35,92,Alentejano,,,Terras de Alter 2009 Outeiro Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terras-alter-2009-outeiro-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Terras de Alter
15.5,Dessert,Italy,"Thanks to eight years in Vin Santo's traditional caratelli barrels, this sweet blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia offers a dark, golden-amber color, bearing intense aromas of dried apricot, candied fruit, honey and toasted almond.",,50,92,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti Classico,,Castello d'Albola 2003  Vin Santo del Chianti Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-dalbola-2003-white-vin-santo-chianti-classico/,White Blend,2003,Castello d'Albola
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"Very thick and viscous, this is a sweet expression of Sardinia's Nasco grape. Rich aromas of candied fruit, dried apricot, honey and marzipan linger on the palate.",Angialis,65,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Sardinia,,Argiolas 2007 Angialis Nasco (Sardinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2007-angialis-italian-white-nasco-sardinia/,Nasco,2007,Argiolas
13.9,Red,US,"This seductive, beautiful Mourvèdre includes 22% Syrah, showing big berry fruit and an irresistable earthy, smoky quality wrapped around notes of leather and meat. This is a testament to Amador's increasing quality, and Andis is a producer to watch.",,24,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2010 Mourvèdre (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2010-mourvedre-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Mourvèdre,2010,Andis
12.5,Sparkling,US,"There's a honeyed accent to this sparkler, with tangerine, lime, buttered toast and yeasty flavors that are savory and complex. The mouthfeel is wonderfully soft and creamy. A great success for Laetitia, at a good price.",Cuvée M,35,92,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2008 Cuvée M Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2008-cuvee-m-sparkling-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Laetitia
13.7,Red,US,"There's an interesting and complex tannin structure to this bone-dry, Merlot-based Bordeaux blend, grown in the little known but high-quality Sonoma Mountain appellation of Sonoma County. With an earthiness to the wild blackberry and blueberry flavors, it's a bit edgy and coarse, but that's a function of youth. Give it a good eight years and see how it's doing.",Pickberry,50,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Ravenswood 2008 Pickberry Red (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2008-pickberry-red-sonoma-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Ravenswood
12.5,White,US,"Made from a hard-to-find variety in California, this bright, beautifully aromatic wine expresses gorgeous scents of jasmine that follow through in flavor to the finish. Its layers of lime, apple and a generous level of minerality are perfectly executed and waiting for seafood.",,14,92,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Uvaggio 2011 Vermentino (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uvaggio-2011-italian-white-vermentino-central-valley-lodi/,Vermentino,2011,Uvaggio
14.5,Red,US,"A gorgeous 100% Cabernet, rich and mellow, with classic blackberry and cassis flavors. It's one of the winery's softer '09 Cabs, which may limit its ageability. Although it's pretty tannic, you can decant it and drink it now with fancy food, or cellar it for up to six years.",Alpine Vineyard,85,92,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2009 Alpine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2009-alpine-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chimney Rock
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Aÿ is better known for its Pinot Noir, so it's rare to find a blanc de blancs. Made in a rich style, it's full of grapefruit, citrus and apricot flavors. It balances this with taut, crisp acidity to produce a full wine that retains the dancing quality of a blanc de blancs.",Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut d'Aÿ,55,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Gaston Chiquet NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut d'Aÿ Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaston-chiquet-nv-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-day-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Gaston Chiquet
13.5,White,Portugal,"This is serious, complex and age worthy. It balances wood-aged toast with peach, apricot and crisp lime-juice flavors. From one of Bairrada's top estates, this is worth keeping for 3–4 years.",Quinta do Encontro Encontro I,28,91,Bairrada,,,Dão Sul 2011 Quinta do Encontro Encontro I White (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2011-quinta-encontro-encontro-i-white-bairrada/,Portuguese White,2011,Dão Sul
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This beautifully fragrant offering is definitely on the dry side. It has a crisp apple flavor, accompanied by a citrus note and taut minerality. This nervy, feather-light wine is better fit for food than as an apéritif. Still young, it could age for several more years.",Ivoire et Ebène Brut,65,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Aubry 2008 Ivoire et Ebène Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubry-2008-ivoire-ebene-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2008,Aubry
14.4,Red,US,"This wine shows its cool, coastal terroir in its brisk acidity, delicate structure and silky mouthfeel. You can taste the long, cool growing season in tart, refined flavors of cherry pie, persimmon and cranberry candy.",Green Label,48,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Roadhouse Winery 2010 Green Label Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roadhouse-winery-2010-green-label-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roadhouse Winery
13.5,Red,Italy,"Named after King Federico II who left an important cultural mark on southern Italy, Puer Apuliae (“the son of Puglia”) is an iconic wine made using indigenous Nero di Troia grapes. The wine opens with soft chocolate, ripe cherry, espresso, spice and blackberry aromas. The mouthfeel is soft, plush and firm.",Puer Apuliae,70,92,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Rivera 2006 Puer Apuliae Nero di Troia (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rivera-2006-puer-apuliae-italian-red-nero-troia-castel-monte/,Nero di Troia,2006,Rivera
14.2,Red,US,"This famous vineyard in Calistoga always produces red wines with gigantic, hard tannins, and so it is with this '09 Cab. It's so astringent that it's not drinkable now. Such is the core of blackberries, black cherries and currants, though, that the wine should age effortlessly over the next 8–10 years.",Three Palms Vineyard,75,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Provenance Vineyards 2009 Three Palms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2009-three-palms-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Provenance Vineyards
14,Red,Portugal,"Smooth and rich, this is full of generous, opulent black-fruit flavors. This second wine from the legendary Vesuvio estate is a grand cru in its own right—powerful, structured and full of extremely ripe fruit. It is delicious, but will benefit from 3–4 years of aging.",Pombal de Vesuvio,28,92,Douro,,,Quinta do Vesuvio 2009 Pombal de Vesuvio Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vesuvio-2009-pombal-de-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Vesuvio
13.2,Red,US,"Notes of cola, earth, sassafras and spicy berry bring a textural, diverse set of flavors to this mellow Pinot Noir. With a hint of dried herb, it shows fine balance and impressive complexity.",Coast Range Estate,55,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Trisaetum 2010 Coast Range Estate Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2010-coast-range-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Trisaetum
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"Packed with intensity and elegance, this opens with fragrant tones of candied fruit, honey, dried flower and apricot. Its distinct aromatics recalls the botrytis that shapes the best wines of Albana di Romagna.",Casa Lola,21,92,Central Italy,Albana di Romagna,,Tre Monti 2009 Casa Lola  (Albana di Romagna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tre-monti-2009-casa-lola-italian-white-albana-albana-romagna/,Albana,2009,Tre Monti
14.2,White,US,"Very rich and dramatic—the grapes used for this wine were grown in a tiny, cool block of the estate in this corner of Cabernet country. It's full, yet balanced, with crisp acidity, tangy minerality and lots of ripe tropical-fruit flavors. This did not undergo malolactic fermentation.",Le Petit Clos,65,92,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Pine Ridge 2010 Le Petit Clos Chardonnay (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2010-le-petit-clos-chardonnay-napa-stags-leap-district/,Chardonnay,2010,Pine Ridge
12.5,Sparkling,France,"With its crisp apple fruit and touch of citrus, this initially seems to be merely fruit. Then, slowly, richness and a sense of maturity emerge to create a wine that is complex, full and rich. Open this an hour before pouring.",Cuvée Cuis Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,51,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils NV Cuvée Cuis Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-gimonnet-fils-nv-cuvee-cuis-premier-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils
14.2,Red,US,"Give this wine some time in the decanter to let it aerate. After an hour or two, a smooth, silky Pinot Noir will emerge, ripe in flavors of cherry-pie filling and spice, with fine acidity and gentle tannins. With grapes from four vineyards, it shows a mastery of the art of blending.",,34,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacRostie 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macrostie-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,MacRostie
14.5,Red,US,"This tastes ripe, fruity and forward, with notes of raspberry jam, vanilla bean, flat Dr. Pepper, baking pie spice and smoky sandalwood. Extravagant and opulent, it's a lovely Pinot Noir to drink now, though its delicate balance of tannin, acid and alcohol should hold in the bottle over the next six years.",Manzana Vineyard Dutton Ranch,45,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Manzana Vineyard Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-manzana-vineyard-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton Estate
12.5,Dessert,Italy,"The folks at Feudo Arancio have been playing around with this dessert wine's blend for a number of years. They have achieved impressive results with this vintage, which boasts a dark golden color and intense aromas of honey, candied fruit and peach.",Hekate Passito,31,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2009 Hekate Passito White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2009-hekate-passito-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Feudo Arancio
13,Sparkling,Italy,"A cuvée of the best Chardonnay grapes, this sparkler is rich and smooth, with intense aromas of stone fruit, honey, apricot and baked bread. The mouthfeel is long and satisfying, thanks to the persistence of the perlage.",Villa Crespia Riserva dei Consoli Brut,90,92,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Muratori 2004 Villa Crespia Riserva dei Consoli Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-muratori-2004-villa-crespia-riserva-consoli-brut-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,2004,Fratelli Muratori
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"This is an epic wine, fit to present the little-known Moscadello di Montalcino dessert wine to foreign markets. Its ambassadorial qualities include a lively, golden color and sweet tones of honey, rose and marzipan.",Florus,20,92,Tuscany,Moscadello di Montalcino,,Castello Banfi 2010 Florus  (Moscadello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2010-florus-muscat-moscadello-moscadello-montalcino/,Moscadello,2010,Castello Banfi
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Tight acidity dominates this top cuvée from Blin, and between that and its strong citrus character, it needs time to breathe before drinking. Then it fills out with delicious, refreshing acidity, followed by a crisp finish.",Blin's Édition Limitée Millésime Extra Brut,70,92,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Blin 2002 Blin's Édition Limitée Millésime Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-blin-2002-blins-edition-limitee-millesime-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,H. Blin
13.1,Red,US,"An elegant version of the Côte Est, this is an Oregon Pinot sourced from the winery's vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains that's bursting with juicy goodness. It's a wine with finesse, full of tart fruit flavors like cranberry and cherry, tight and well-suited for 10 or more years in the cellar.",Côte Est,48,92,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Le Cadeau 2010 Côte Est Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-cadeau-2010-cote-est-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Le Cadeau
14.7,Red,US,"This is dry, rich, heady, spicy and utterly delicious. As usual, it contains a splash of Petite Sirah. Already throwing some sediment, it's pretty tannic, with complex flavors of wild blackberry and blueberry, black currant, licorice, cola, bacon and plum sauce, with a hint of exotic pepper and spice. This great Zinfandel is a joy to drink.",Big River Ranch,38,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Bella 2009 Big River Ranch Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2009-big-river-ranch-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Bella
12,Sparkling,France,"This is rich, full bodied and packed with ripe fruit. It has weight and concentration, while retaining the light touch of the house style. With its white fruit and apricot flavors, it could age a few years in bottle, though it's drinkable now.",Classe M,59,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Montaudon NV Classe M  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montaudon-nv-classe-m-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Montaudon
13,Dessert,Italy,"Strong sunshine and fertile soils give this wine an extra boost in intensity and overall mouthfeel. Golden honey, candied fruit and sweet almond paste flavors drive the experience.",Moscato dello Zucco,31,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2008 Moscato dello Zucco Moscato (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2008-moscato-dello-zucco-muscat-moscato-sicilia/,Moscato,2008,Cusumano
12,Sparkling,France,"The pure Pinot gives a powerful character to this Champagne. There is terrific tension, producing a wine that is firmly structured, full of ripe flavors of white fruit and red apple skin. It's full bodied and dry in the Pehu-Simonet style.",Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut,72,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Pehu-Simonet NV Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pehu-simonet-nv-blanc-noirs-grand-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Pehu-Simonet
13.2,Red,US,"The Lorna Marie is the winery's reserve, and it has exceptional concentration and depth. Berry and cherry dominate, spiced up with a pumpkin pie accent. Round, rich and full, yet moderate in alcohol, this is a fine expression of Oregon Pinot Noir in a challenging vintage.",Lorna Marie,70,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Patton Valley 2010 Lorna Marie Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patton-valley-2010-lorna-marie-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Patton Valley
12.5,Sparkling,France,"The extra age on this bone-dry wine has paid off, as the taut character of a young wine has been tempered with toast, creating a round feeling. It is perfectly in harmony now, beautiful and crisp.",Oenophile Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut,72,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils 2005 Oenophile Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-gimonnet-fils-2005-oenophile-premier-cru-blanc-blancs-extra-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2005,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils
12,Sparkling,France,"Although not indicated on the label, this is a blanc de blancs. It veers toward bone dry, while maintaining just a hint of ripe tropical fruit to round out the crisp, mineral texture. It could age over several years.",Cuvée St. Denis Grand Cru Brut,67,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Varnier Fannière NV Cuvée St. Denis Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/varnier-fanniere-nv-cuvee-st-denis-grand-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Varnier Fannière
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"These Gewürztraminer grapes are left to sweeten on the vine until mid-December, resulting in a decadently rich and fragrant dessert wine from Italy's mountainous north. It reveals divine tones of apricot, honey, spring flower and jasmine.",Pasithea Oro,50,92,,Alto Adige,,Girlan 2009 Pasithea Oro Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girlan-2009-pasithea-oro-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Girlan
13.5,Sparkling,US,"One of the winery's sweeter sparkling wines, this one's mostly Pinot Noir, which accounts for the full-bodied flavors of raspberries. One-quarter Chardonnay brings refreshing lime acidity. Beautiful for drinking now with sweetly buttered shellfish dishes or, if you're in a splurgy mood, toast points with caviar.",Russian Cuvée,38,92,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2007 Russian Cuvée Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2007-russian-cuvee-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Iron Horse
14.7,Red,US,"A beautiful Cabernet, rich, ripe and softly delicious, with flavors of blackberry, cherry, cassis and mocha. The tannins are soft, the oak-driven flavors sweet. It's perfect for drinking now with a great steak.",You Be The Judge,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,In Re 2009 You Be The Judge Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/in-re-2009-you-be-judge-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,In Re
15,Red,US,"Ripe, smooth and flashy, this Cab easily stands beside more expensive bottlings. It has that Napa Valley quality of elegant complexity and dryness. The cool vintage has resulted in intense blackberry and currant flavors, while preserving vital acidity and brisk tannins. Oak adds the perfect touch of smoky-wood sweetness. Drink this fancy Cabernet over the next 4–5 years.",,40,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hypothesis 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hypothesis-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Hypothesis
14.6,Red,US,"The tannins are tough as nails on this 100% Cabernet, so even though it has a beautiful core of blackberries and cassis, it isn't drinkable now. Such is the purity of the structure that the wine should easily hold its own for 10–12 years, throwing sediment and gathering mellow sweetness.",,65,92,California,Napa,Oakville,Hoopes 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hoopes-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hoopes
12,Dessert,Italy,"A precious passito dessert wine made partly from Fiano, this is redolent of honey, candied fruit and sweet almond. The palate is creamy and soft, with a sweet apricot overtone and a touch of fresh acidity.",Privilegio,60,92,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2010 Privilegio White (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2010-privilegio-white-irpinia/,White Blend,2010,Feudi di San Gregorio
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a powerful, almost concentrated, very dry selection. Its richness comes from the weight of its fruit flavors and the tight tang of its intense acidity. From a fine vintage, it could still age for several more years. Disgorged July 2011.",Assemblage Brut,101,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Bruno Paillard 2002 Assemblage Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bruno-paillard-2002-assemblage-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Bruno Paillard
13.1,Red,US,"The Winderlea is perhaps the most unique in terms of style and flavor among all the 2010 Adelsheim single-vineyard Pinots. Its distinctive minerality accompanies tart cranberry and cherry notes, citrusy acidity with a splash of grapefruit flavor, and a finish that tastes of coffee and tea. Complex and long, this is a wine that will surely spark some heated discussion.",Winderlea Vineyard,105,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Adelsheim 2010 Winderlea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-winderlea-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
12,Sparkling,France,"The classic Bollinger nonvintage is, as always, rich and firmly structured. With the roundness that comes from aging the wines in wood before blending, it has a ripe, smooth edge. Underneath, the texture is solid, with hints of apple and pear and mature acidity.",Special Cuvée Brut,90,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Bollinger NV Special Cuvée Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bollinger-nv-special-cuvee-brut-champagne-160500/,Champagne Blend,,Bollinger
13.5,Sparkling,US,"A beautiful sparkling wine that shows the Iron Horse signature of balanced elegance. The lime, raspberry, vanilla and brioche flavors are rich and intricate, but particularly lovely is the texture, which is soft and silky.",Ocean Reserve,40,92,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2007 Ocean Reserve Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2007-ocean-reserve-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Iron Horse
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Aged in wood before bottling, this is ripe and very full. Rather than add to the already-complex flavors, the wood has rounded it out. Yellow fruit integrates with intense, mineral-driven acidity, which accentuates the richness of this impressive bottling. Disgorged June 2012.",Cuvée Julie Grand Cru Brut,90,92,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Billiot Fils NV Cuvée Julie Grand Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-billiot-fils-nv-cuvee-julie-grand-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,H. Billiot Fils
12,Sparkling,France,"Now with its intensity and some bottle age, this wine—formerly known as Crémant de Cramant—is rich, with its apple flavor blending with an almond note and a soft, warm texture. The acidity shoots right through this ripe wine.",Mumm de Cramant Blanc de Blancs,62,92,Champagne,Champagne,,G. H. Mumm NV Mumm de Cramant Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/g-h-mumm-nv-cramant-blanc-blancs-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,G. H. Mumm
14.4,Red,US,"There's a toughness to this wine that makes it hard to appreciate now, but it will soften with some time in the cellar. Dry, silky and tannic, it features an enormous black-cherry flavor, with considerable oak overtones. It is an altogether impressive wine. Given its fine structure, it should develop over the next 6–8 years.",Estate Grown,42,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Etude 2009 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/etude-2009-estate-grown-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Etude
13.5,White,US,"Even in the cool 2011 vintage, this wine really shines. It's bone dry, low in alcohol and high in acidity, making it a delicious accompaniment to a range of foods. Complex citrus, white flower and mineral flavors carry it over the goal line. This is one of the best Albariños of the vintage.",,20,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hendry 2011 Albariño (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hendry-2011-albarino-napa-valley/,Albariño,2011,Hendry
14,Red,Portugal,"Powerful and concentrated, this is just at its peak. Ripe, rich fruit and tarry tannins give it freshness and a dry core. It's solid and serious, a dense wine that calls for equally rich food. Drink it now while it's at its prime.",Grande Reserva,32,92,Alentejo,,,Monte da Penha 2005 Grande Reserva Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-penha-2005-grande-reserva-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2005,Monte da Penha
10,Dessert,Italy,"This boasts a dark amber color, with thick extraction and superintense aromas of candied fruit, honey, brown sugar and maple syrup. The mouthfeel is divinely rich and supple.",Principe di Renieri,70,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Renieri 2002 Principe di Renieri White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renieri-2002-principe-white-toscana/,White Blend,2002,Renieri
14,Red,Portugal,"This wine, the first vintage produced by the Esporão winemaking team, gives fine, elegant Douro tannins along with new wood and rich flavors of damson and blackberry. It is structured, powerful and very age worthy. Keep for at least four years.",Reserva,30,92,Douro,,,Quinta dos Murças 2008 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-murcas-2008-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta dos Murças
10.5,White,US,"Packed with juicy fruit flavors that recall a tart lemon drop or limoncello cocktail, this low-alcohol beauty retains its powerful acidity even as a dollop of residual sugar softens it. It's full and round, with both power and precision.",Coast Range Estate,24,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Trisaetum 2011 Coast Range Estate Riesling (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2011-coast-range-estate-riesling-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Riesling,2011,Trisaetum
14.5,Red,US,"The cool 2010 vintage has allowed Roadhouse to express its focused and elegant approach to Pinot Noir with great success. Black Label is a small-production barrel selection. Silky and delicate in the mouth, it features dramatically layered flavors: cola, exotic spice, sweet red cherry and ripe raspberry. It's a little hot on the finish, which limits its score.",Black Label,55,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Roadhouse Winery 2010 Black Label Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roadhouse-winery-2010-black-label-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roadhouse Winery
10.5,Dessert,Italy,"Late-harvest Vermentino makes for an interesting dessert wine that both sweet and fresh. Aromas include citrus, apricot, almond, dried herb and flower. There's a great deal of density and intensity packed in this precious bottle.",Vendemmia Tardiva,68,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Sada 2008 Vendemmia Tardiva Vermentino (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sada-2008-vendemmia-tardiva-italian-white-vermentino-toscana/,Vermentino,2008,Sada
12,Sparkling,France,"Fight your way through the string and wax sealing that holds down the cork, and you'll discover a wine that is rich, full and opulent. The ripe peach character is balanced with the delicious toasty edge and final bright acidity. Ready to drink.",Grande Réserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut,66,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Jean Milan NV Grande Réserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-milan-nv-grande-reserve-blanc-blancs-grand-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Jean Milan
14.1,Red,US,"This is a rich, well-structured Cabernet, but such are the tannins that it needs time in the cellar. The cool vintage was kind to the Calistoga fruit, keeping the alcohol modest and the tannins hefty, while allowing the grapes to develop intense flavors of blackberry and black currant. Give it 6–8 years in a good cellar.",,32,92,California,Napa,Calistoga,Summers 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Summers
13.5,Red,Italy,"Radici is a landmark red wine for Italy, because it shows the high-quality wine-making potential of the south. A hearty and sophisticated expression of Aglianico, this opens with smoky aromas of crushed mineral, black peppercorn, ripe fruit and cola. It shows firm tannins and impressive length.",Radici,60,92,Southern Italy,Taurasi,,Mastroberardino 2006 Radici  (Taurasi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mastroberardino-2006-radici-italian-red-aglianico-taurasi/,Aglianico,2006,Mastroberardino
14,Red,Portugal,"This is an impressive, powerful and age-worthy wine, with dense tannins that are layered with black fruit and cut with acidity. The 16-month wood-aging regimen shows in the wine's rounded character. Age for 2–3 years.",,55,92,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2010 Touriga Nacional (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2010-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-douro/,Touriga Nacional,2010,Quinta do Vallado
12.5,Sparkling,France,"In perfect balance now, this is a great expression of mineral-driven Chardonnay. Its acidity is a vehicle for the crisp flavors of pear and lime, with a hint of ginger. It's still young, so drink it now for its great fruit, or age for four more years.",Spécial Club Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,80,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Roland Champion 2007 Spécial Club Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roland-champion-2007-special-club-chouilly-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2007,Roland Champion
15.5,Red,US,"This is the winery's top Cabernet. The '09 is very ripe, rich and forward, offering powerful blackberry, cherry and currant flavors that are wrapped into soft, gentle tannins. It's quite good, but it needs a couple of years in the bottle. Best around 2015.",Alexander's Crown,75,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Rodney Strong 2009 Alexander's Crown Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2009-alexanders-crown-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rodney Strong
16,Dessert,Italy,"Querciavalle produces a fine vin santo that shows the passion and dedication required for a wine that's difficult to produce. It has been aged in small oak barrels, offering aromas of honey, candied fruit, resin and toasted almond.",,47,92,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti Classico,,Querciavalle 1999  Vin Santo del Chianti Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/querciavalle-1999-white-vin-santo-chianti-classico/,White Blend,1999,Querciavalle
14,Red,Italy,"This is a plush and opulent blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera that opens with bold aromas of blackberry preserves, chocolate, tobacco and spice. The wine is lush, balanced and dense on the close.",Donna Lisa Riserva,,92,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Leone de Castris 2007 Donna Lisa Riserva Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leone-castris-2007-donna-lisa-riserva-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2007,Leone de Castris
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Beautiful intensity and sophistication open the bouquet of this wine. It shows an age-driven evolution of aromas with background notes of candied fruit, apricot, Golden Delicious apple, baked bread and honey. The perlage is fine, softly textured and persistent.",Brut Millesimato Blanc de Blancs,50,92,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Le Marchesine 2007 Brut Millesimato Blanc de Blancs  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-marchesine-2007-brut-millesimato-blanc-blancs-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,2007,Le Marchesine
14.5,Red,Chile,"As always, this is among the best Malbecs Chile has to offer. The nose is concentrated and packed with huge aromas of black fruit, vanilla and earthy tobacco. It feels pure and incredibly deep, with beefy berry and toasted plum flavors. The chewy, easy-to-like finish is mellow. Drink now–2017.",Viu 1,75,92,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2009 Viu 1 Malbec (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2009-1-malbec-colchagua-valley/,Malbec,2009,Viu Manent
,Red,Portugal,"This smooth and rich selection is wood aged and full of ripe, juicy black fruits. Made from grapes sourced from vineyards in the upper valley of the Douro, it showcases its tough, mineral soil while retaining its dense weight. Worth aging for at least four years.",Mux Tinto,30,92,Douro,,,Muxagat 2010 Mux Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muxagat-2010-mux-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Muxagat
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Deliciousness is the name of the game with this sparkling wine. It's enormously attractive in strawberries and limes, vanilla bean, yeasty dough and smoky flavors that finish a little sweet. The texture is pure silk and satin. This is a great expression of Arroyo Grande sparkling wine, and the price is well worth it.",Brut Coquard,35,92,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2007 Brut Coquard Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2007-brut-coquard-sparkling-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Laetitia
14.7,Red,US,"Hard tannins and a brooding toughness mask the fruit on this wine, hiding the black cherry and currant under a cloak of dry astringency. However, it seems to have all the pieces in place to age gracefully. Should be fine by 2018–2020.",V Block,60,92,California,Napa,Yountville,Liparita 2009 V Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/liparita-2009-v-block-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-yountville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Liparita
12,Sparkling,France,"This serious, complex selection features a lively mousse. It balances ripe yellow and white fruits with powerful acidity. It is rounded with some bottle age, which gives it a toasty character. Drink now or age for several years.",Symphorine Sélection Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut,68,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Jean Milan 2008 Symphorine Sélection Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-milan-2008-symphorine-selection-blanc-blancs-grand-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2008,Jean Milan
14.7,Red,US,"Directly from the bottle, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is tight and closed. The tannins and acids dominate, despite a wealth of sweet fruit flavors like blackberry, cherry and cassis. In all respects, especially structurally, it's a pedigreed wine. Have faith in its future, and cellar it for eight years.",Lake William Estate Grown Cave Fermented,155,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2008 Lake William Estate Grown Cave Fermented Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2008-lake-william-estate-grown-cave-fermented-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Jarvis
13.2,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced from estate vines planted in 1972, this wine is comparable, in its subtlety and delicate elegance, to an old-vine Zinfandel. Strawberry and spice run through the core, with brambly highlights and excellent balance. The wine is still a bit closed, so give it a good decanting, or leave it alone for a few more years.",Quarter Mile Lane Vineyard,105,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Adelsheim 2010 Quarter Mile Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-quarter-mile-lane-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
14.1,Red,US,"Right out of the bottle, this wine is closed, but after a little while, notes of mushroom and balsam emerge. In the mouth, the wine features deep pomegranate and persimmon, those earthy red fruits so characteristic of a cool climate Pinot Noir. The structure is very good, with firm tannins and brisk acidity. Give this youthful wine 2–3 years in the bottle.",Jewell Block Vineyard Dutton Ranch,53,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Jewell Block Vineyard Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-jewell-block-vineyard-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton Estate
13.6,White,US,"Acidity and minerality lend this Chardonnay a distinctive personality. The cool vintage has given it a certain lean appeal, but that's not to minimize the tropical fruit and sweet oak that give it richness. It's sleek, stylish and moderate in alcohol.",Tinaquaic Vineyard,37,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Foxen 2011 Tinaquaic Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2011-tinaquaic-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Foxen
13.5,White,US,"The acidity in this Chardonnay stars, giving it a mouthwatering tanginess. There's a solid core of apricot, lime and tropical fruit flavors that give needed richness. A mineral note adds bracing grip. The dryness is just fine, keeping the wine worthy of repeated sipping. Overall, this is a food friendly wine; drink now–2016.",Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard,65,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Flowers 2010 Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flowers-2010-camp-meeting-ridge-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Flowers
13,Red,US,"The Red Queen bottling is Evening Land's most limited in terms of production. The grapes are sourced from a block in the estate vineyard at the highest point of the hill, and the wine is aged in 30% new French oak for 14 months. Tasted a few weeks prior to its official release, it was stubbornly unyielding, even after a full 24 hours. Given the pedigree of this estate, and the superb quality of the two other 2010 Pinots, it is reasonable to expect this to come out of its hard shell and earn a much higher score.",Seven Springs Vineyard Red Queen,75,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Evening Land 2010 Seven Springs Vineyard Red Queen Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evening-land-2010-seven-springs-vineyard-red-queen-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Evening Land
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A ripe, golden selection, glowing with a just-ready-to-drink feeling. From a fine vintage, this is structured and complex, layering acidity with sweet, juicy fruits and an attractive touch of toast.",Premier Cru Brut,65,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Gaston Chiquet 2004 Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaston-chiquet-2004-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Gaston Chiquet
12,Sparkling,France,"This sparkling Vouvray has weight and richness, balanced by intense acidity and a crisp green-salad texture. Lemon zest and quince flavors add the fruit element. It will benefit from another two years in bottle.",Cuvée Prédilection,20,92,Loire Valley,Vouvray,,Château Moncontour 2010 Cuvée Prédilection  (Vouvray),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moncontour-2010-cuvee-predilection-chenin-blanc-vouvray/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Château Moncontour
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Firmly tannic and still dominated by new wood, this is dense and brooding. It has the typically mineral feel of a fine Douro wine. Concentrated, brambly fruits and a powerful structure make this a wine that needs to age for at least five years.",Conceito,,92,Douro,,,Conceito Vinhos 2010 Conceito Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conceito-vinhos-2010-conceito-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Conceito Vinhos
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a beautifully balanced and elegant offering, with pleasant fruitiness, tight acidity and a fragrant, crisp character. It's full bodied, and falls in the middle of the brut spectrum of dryness. This is ready to drink now.",Brut Rosé Réserve,70,92,Champagne,Champagne,,Charles Heidsieck NV Brut Rosé Réserve  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-heidsieck-nv-brut-rose-reserve-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Charles Heidsieck
14.8,Red,US,"A beautiful Cabernet, showing classic Oakville ripeness in its flavors of black and red berry, currant and spice. There's also a fine, tangy note of green olive that brings an earthiness to the fruit. The structure is seamless, the tannins smooth and flashy. Drinkable now, and should develop for at least 10 years.",,60,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Liparita 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/liparita-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Liparita
12,Sparkling,France,"Dominated by Pinot Noir, this now-mature wine is full and ripe, a rich example of a great vintage. It has apple and pear flavors that are now fully integrated into its smoky, toasty character. In the middle of the brut category, this is ready to drink.",Les Echansons Brut,,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Mailly Grand Cru 2002 Les Echansons Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mailly-grand-cru-2002-echansons-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Mailly Grand Cru
14,Red,Chile,"This is as stout as they come, with excellent depth, structure and pulse, all of which make it a prime cellar candidate. It shows balsamic aromas of cedar, spiced berry and earth. The mouthfeel is ripe and smooth, with grip and power held in reserve. It tastes of chocolaty berry fruit and savory herb, and it's warm and roasted on the finish. Drink from 2013–2018.",Manso de Velasco Viñas Viejas,65,93,Curicó Valley,,,Miguel Torres 2008 Manso de Velasco Viñas Viejas Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-2008-manso-velasco-vinas-viejas-cabernet-sauvignon-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Miguel Torres
12.9,Sparkling,US,"Lots to like in this lovely sparkling wine, aged on the yeast for many years before being released. It shows a doughy toastiness to the sunny, ripe raspberries, limes and vanilla, and is silky in texture. Elegant and upscale, it's at its best now, so drink up.",Late Disgorged Extra Brut Reserve Cuvée,45,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer 2004 Late Disgorged Extra Brut Reserve Cuvée Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-2004-late-disgorged-extra-brut-reserve-cuvee-sparkling-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sparkling Blend,2004,Gloria Ferrer
15,Red,Portugal,"A superripe example of the rich 2009 vintage, this is dense, laden with wood and black fruit. It has considerable concentration, offering a powerful counterpoint to the fruit and layered acidity. The richness creates an intense texture, and it needs to soften for a minimum of four years.",Conceito,,93,Douro,,,Conceito Vinhos 2009 Conceito Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conceito-vinhos-2009-conceito-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Conceito Vinhos
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This elegant, stylish selection is a mature blend, showing touches of toast and citrusy acidity. It feels superripe on the palate, while still maintaining the focus of its core balance. Age this bottle for another few months.",Aubry de Humbert Premier Cru Brut,,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Aubry 2006 Aubry de Humbert Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubry-2006-humbert-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,Aubry
14.4,Red,US,"This is rich and ripe in blackberry, currant, mocha, tobacco, cola and spice. It has a beautiful texture, feeling softly tannic and velvety, seemingly frictionless on the palate yet with fine grip. The head-trained vines are at least 50 years old.",Maple Vineyards,38,93,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Bella 2009 Maple Vineyards Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2009-maple-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Bella
15.5,Red,US,"An extraordinarily ripe, graceful Cabernet, rich and forward in blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate flavors. It feels velvety and refined, with that hard-to-define quality of importance that characterizes the best wines. It should develop bottle complexity over the years, but it's so fresh and delicious that it's fine to drink now too.",,115,93,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Knights Bridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knights-bridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Knights Bridge
14.5,Red,France,"This is a stunning wine that's loaded with flavor and complexity. The vibrant bouquet boasts assertive, fruity aromas of kirsch, blueberry and blackberry, alongside notes of iris, dark chocolate and a touch of sweet tobacco. The palate is full and ripe, with powerful, dense black-fruit and berry flavors that are laced with a hint of cream and sweet cocoa. Firm yet well-integrated tannins grip the long finish. Decadent now, but should hold nicely through 2017.",Les Amandiers,150,93,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois La Liviniere,,Château Maris 2009 Les Amandiers Red (Minervois La Liviniere),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maris-2009-amandiers-red-minervois-liviniere/,Red Blend,2009,Château Maris
12.5,Sparkling,France,"An intense wine that reveals its floral and rich character slowly. It is showing only a slight sign of maturity, and more noticeable are its flavors of crisp apple and citrus, along with bright, tight acidity. It could age well for several more years.",Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs Brut,300,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Perrier Jouët 2002 Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrier-jouet-2002-belle-epoque-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2002,Perrier Jouët
13.5,White,US,"There's a hard, minerally edge to this Chardonnay, like the tang of cold metal, an impression that's heightened by its citrusy acids. The flavor veers toward Meyer lemon, while toasted oak brings needed vanilla and honey richness. It's controlled and tight, compared to more opulent bottlings, but it's also elegant and complex. Mount Eden's Chardonnays have a history of aging, and this fine one will go for 10 years or so, gradually losing fruit.",Estate Bottled,55,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Mount Eden Vineyards 2009 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-eden-2009-estate-bottled-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Mount Eden Vineyards
13.1,Red,US,"With its tangy cherry-pie and plum flavors, its excellent concentration and its accents of red licorice and loam, this is a flavorful and complex wine that's set in an elegant frame of acid and tannin. It takes full advantage of the refined style that the 2010 vintage has made possible.",Équinoxe,48,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Le Cadeau 2010 Équinoxe Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-cadeau-2010-equinoxe-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Le Cadeau
8,Dessert,Hungary,"Essencia is the rare free-run juice from botrytized Tokaji grapes, and if you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this bottle is as reasonably priced as it gets. It boasts an unctuously creamy palate that's full of delicious honey, tropical fruit and vanilla-caramel notes. It's flecked with a white flower tone, with striking acidity that lingers on the finish.",Aszú Essencia,150,93,Tokaj,,,Sauska 2003 Aszú Essencia Tokaji (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sauska-2003-aszu-essencia-white-blend-tokaji-tokaj/,Tokaji,2003,Sauska
14.6,Red,US,"This instantly delicious wine shows classic Russian River structure of firm tannins and brisk acidity, with a light, silky mouthfeel framing flavors of ripe raspberry, cherry, vanilla, mint, roasted almond and sweet oak. Drink it within the next five years for maximum enjoyment.",Karmen Isabella Dutton Ranch,40,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Karmen Isabella Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-karmen-isabella-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton Estate
15,Red,US,"There's a very fine wine lurking inside this bottle, but right now, everything's disjointed. There are big tannins over here, oak over there, and sandwiched in between are huge, intense flavors of blackberry, blueberry and cassis liqueur. It's nowhere near ready, but there's no reason why this dramatic young wine shouldn't come together and improve over the years. Cellar it until 2017 and check up on it; this could be really something in 2025.",Beckstoffer To Kalon,125,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Macauley 2009 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macauley-2009-beckstoffer-to-kalon-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Macauley
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Using a blend of grapes sourced from old vines, this is powerful, dense and very concentrated. At the same time, an elegance lightens the wine's weight and integrates all of its elements. This serious, structured offering should be aged for 4–5 years.",Reserva Field Blend,60,93,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2010 Reserva Field Blend Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2010-reserva-field-blend-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta do Vallado
11.5,White,US,"Gorgeous minerality is the underpinning of this estate bottling. Heaps of dry extract amplify racy lemon and lime flavors. Despite its low alcohol, this wine has exceptional concentration and power.",Ribbon Ridge Estate Dry,24,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Ribbon Ridge,Trisaetum 2011 Ribbon Ridge Estate Dry Riesling (Ribbon Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2011-ribbon-ridge-estate-dry-riesling-willamette-valley-ribbon-ridge/,Riesling,2011,Trisaetum
10,White,US,"This wine represents the winemaker's choice of the best barrels from the two estate vineyards. It offers a full spectrum of fruits, from citrus to stone to light tropical, with a grapefruit note dominating. Round and fruity, it remains crisp and even a bit tart, despite the residual sugar.",Estates Reserve,32,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Trisaetum 2011 Estates Reserve Riesling (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2011-estates-reserve-riesling-willamette-valley/,Riesling,2011,Trisaetum
13.6,Red,US,"This is a firm wine, tightly-wound, with whiffs of mineral and cement. Plum and cherry flavors mingle with notes of dried herb, earth and brown spice. The wine rolls along into a lengthy finish, with excellent body and balance.",Ribbon Ridge Estate,55,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Ribbon Ridge,Trisaetum 2010 Ribbon Ridge Estate Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2010-ribbon-ridge-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-ribbon-ridge/,Pinot Noir,2010,Trisaetum
14.5,White,US,"This wine has varied over the years, but with the cool 2010 vintage, it really shows how fine its terroir can shine. A full degree of alcohol lower than the 2009, it's bone dry, brisk in acidity, and stimulating in its minerally taste and texture—like a lick of cold steel. There is a fortunate streak of Meyer lemon candy that lends enough richness to satisfy. Reminiscent of a fine Chablis, it's drinking well now.",West Block,65,93,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Knights Bridge 2010 West Block Chardonnay (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knights-bridge-2010-west-block-chardonnay-sonoma-knights-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Knights Bridge
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"Air-dried Moscato Giallo grapes are pushed to the extremes in terms of their intensity and staying power. This opulent selection offers thick layers of candied fruit, apricot, honey, caramel and marzipan. The flavors are delicious and long-lasting.",Serenade Passito,,93,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2008 Serenade Passito Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2008-serenade-passito-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2008,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This serious, ripe offering is packed with red berry and stone fruit flavors. It also has complex touches of toast and acidity, producing a sense of dryness. This is finely balanced and is now ready to drink, but it will also likely age for a few more years.",Grand Vintage Brut Rosé,,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Moët & Chandon 2004 Grand Vintage Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moet-chandon-2004-grand-vintage-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Moët & Chandon
13.4,Red,US,"The winery identifies this as “the best barrels from our best lots.” Supple and streaked with chocolate and caramel, this explosion of cherry, cassis, cola and Dr. Pepper contains sneaky notes of tobacco and pepper threaded through the lingering finish. Richness and depth prevail throughout.",Elizabeth's Reserve,55,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Adelsheim 2010 Elizabeth's Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-elizabeths-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
13.8,White,US,"Foxen's UU Block from the famed Bien Nacido Vinbeard fights it out every year with the estate Tinaquaic Chardonnay for top honors. In this cool vintage, the former wins out by a hair. Dry, steely and crisp in acidity, it shows vast tropical fruit, orange, vanilla, honey and buttered toast flavors that are delicious and refined. The richness and elegance strongly suggest pairing it with lobster.",Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard,32,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Foxen 2011 Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2011-block-uu-bien-nacido-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Foxen
14,Red,US,"This wine seems fruity, sweet and pure, with wonderfully bracing acidity and gentle tannins. The mouthfeel is light and graceful. Its notes of raspberry and smoky oak make it amazingly drinkable.",,50,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Flowers 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flowers-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Flowers
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a gorgeous wine that's driven by notes of spice and new wood. The wood is supported by ripe flavors of plum, damson and blackberry juice, with tight acidity. The Alentejo's dry climate is certainly suited to Syrah, producing fine structure. Age for 3–4 years.",S,35,93,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2009 S Syrah (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2009-s-shiraz-syrah-syrah-alentejano/,Syrah,2009,Herdade do Esporão
13,Sparkling,Italy,"This beautiful sparkler rested on its lees for 70 months, giving it extra smoothness and rich denseness. The bouquet is redolent of apricot, ripe fruit, melon and lightly toasted baguette. The mouthfeel is long, elegant and driven by fine perlage.",Casa delle Colonne Zero Riserva Millesimato,55,93,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Berlucchi 2005 Casa delle Colonne Zero Riserva Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-berlucchi-2005-casa-delle-colonne-zero-riserva-millesimato-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2005,Fratelli Berlucchi
14,Dessert,Italy,"Oozing richness and opulence, the bouquet delivers a steady stream of honey, flower and apricot aromas. On the palate, this is silky and creamy, save for a tingling touch of acidity that keeps the palate refreshed.",Apianae,,93,Southern Italy,Molise,,Di Majo Norante 2010 Apianae Moscato (Molise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/majo-norante-2010-apianae-muscat-moscato-molise/,Moscato,2010,Di Majo Norante
10,Dessert,Italy,"Gorgeous and elegant, this demonstrates Tuscany's sweetest side. Trebbiano, Sangiovese and Malvasia undergo long aging to obtain impressive thickness and intensity of flavor. The lengthy finish is driven by notes of candied fruit, honey and brown sugar.",Vin San Laurentino,95,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello di Bossi 2003 Vin San Laurentino White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bossi-2003-vin-san-laurentino-white-toscana/,White Blend,2003,Castello di Bossi
12,Sparkling,France,"The latest release of the legendary Comtes de Champagne comes from a great vintage. It has full, toasty bottle-age notes that give the wine depth of flavor, with a ripe, rounded mouthfeel and taut acidity. An almond note combines with the citrus-driven acidity on the finish.",Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut,171,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Taittinger 2002 Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taittinger-2002-comtes-champagne-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2002,Taittinger
10.5,White,US,"Perhaps the best of a stellar lineup from Trisaetum, this off-dry estate bottling is packed with grapefruit and pineapple flavors. They run tart and deep into the palate, full and focused, with the vineyard's signature minerality.",Ribbon Ridge Estate,24,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Ribbon Ridge,Trisaetum 2011 Ribbon Ridge Estate Riesling (Ribbon Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2011-ribbon-ridge-estate-riesling-willamette-valley-ribbon-ridge/,Riesling,2011,Trisaetum
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is an impressively rich nonvintage selection, with tropical fruit as well as a mineral-driven character. It's impressive and would certainly take more bottle aging.",Sélection Belles Années Blanc de Blancs Brut,44,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils NV Sélection Belles Années Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-gimonnet-fils-nv-selection-belles-annees-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils
13.1,Red,US,"Among an outstanding lineup of well-defined, beautifully refined Pinots from Le Cadeau, the Diversité takes top honors. Sourced from the winery's vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains, it shows excellent varietal character, with exceptional depth and detail. It beautifully melds the notes of mixed red fruit, light earth, and sensitively-applied barrel.",Diversité,48,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Le Cadeau 2010 Diversité Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-cadeau-2010-diversite-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Le Cadeau
13.2,Red,US,"Made from 100% Cabernet grown in the Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, and aged in mostly new French and American oak, its tannins are tough as nails. Yet there's a vast core of blackberry and black cherry fruit that's just yearning to break out. With modest alcohol (the official reading is a mere 13.2% by volume), it's a natural choice for the cellar. It should begin to blossom by 2016 and continue to develop beyond 2020.",Clone 6 Unfiltered,120,94,California,Napa,Rutherford,Bell 2008 Clone 6 Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bell-2008-clone-6-unfiltered-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bell
12.5,Sparkling,France,"The Spécial Club is a grouping of Champagne producers who taste each other's wines before allowing them to be released under this label. With its pure expression of mineral-driven, tense Chardonnay, this is made in a dry style. It's fragrant, fruity and ready to age for several years.",Spécial Club Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,85,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils 2005 Spécial Club Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-gimonnet-fils-2005-special-club-premier-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2005,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils
14.4,Red,US,"A very fine Cabernet, rich, ripe and complex, from a very expensive neighborhood. The wine shows its pedigree in the refined, silky and satiny texture. Its flavors are simply gorgeous, with mineral-infused black currant notes. But the wine is still young and tannic. Give this cellar candidate 6–8 years, and it could go well beyond that.",Stagecoach Vineyard,90,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sequoia Grove 2008 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2008-stagecoach-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sequoia Grove
13.3,Red,US,"A richly detailed riot of flavors, this outstanding Pinot Noir offers notes of lavender and rosemary on the nose and flavors of strawberry and raspberry on the palate, with hints of beetroot, clean earth and anise. The finish adds a lingering, resonant flavor of pastis.",Seven Springs Vineyard,45,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Evening Land 2010 Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evening-land-2010-seven-springs-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Evening Land
14.3,Red,US,"An especially chilly vintage in the always-cool Santa Maria Valley has resulted in an intense, young Syrah that is dry, tannic and dramatic. Despite its tightness, the flavors of cherry jam, bacon, cola and black pepper explode deliciously. Extremely low yields in the vineyard give this Syrah a density that will allow it to age for 6–8 years, though with decanting, it's fine to drink now.",Tinaquaic Vineyard,46,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Foxen 2010 Tinaquaic Vineyard Syrah (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-tinaquaic-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Syrah,2010,Foxen
14,Dessert,Italy,"Labeled as “air-dried sweet red wine” instead of its traditional name “Recioto,” this is indeed a powerful and generous wine. It boasts huge density and superintense aromas of blackberry, oak spice and tobacco. Keep it for your cellar.",Vigna Serè,200,94,Veneto,Veneto,,Dal Forno Romano 2004 Vigna Serè Red (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dal-forno-romano-2004-vigna-sere-red-veneto/,Corvina,2004,Dal Forno Romano
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a beautifully balanced, elegant and mature sparkler. There is fruit—ripe strawberry—but the main character is its fine balance and richness. It can age, though it is at its best now.",Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé,222,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Billecart-Salmon 2002 Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/billecart-salmon-2002-cuvee-elisabeth-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Billecart-Salmon
10.5,Dessert,Italy,"Lovely, lively and superintense, this is richly fragrant and opulent on all levels. This precious expression offers loads of honeysuckle, jasmine, citrus blossom and apricot.",Juvelo,50,94,,Alto Adige,,Andriano 2009 Juvelo Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andriano-2009-juvelo-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Andriano
12.1,Sparkling,US,"The winery's top rosé is a Chardonnay-Pinot Noir blend. It shows equal parts limes, pears, strawberries and raspberries, reflecting its parentage. What lifts it to greatness is the structure, so refined and creamy, rich in acidity, with a yeasty bitterness. It has that hard to define quality of finesse that makes it gorgeous to drink now with the finest foods.",L'Ermitage Rosé,70,94,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Roederer Estate 2004 L'Ermitage Rosé Sparkling (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roederer-estate-2004-lermitage-rose-sparkling-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2004,Roederer Estate
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Vintage Champagne is always the ultimate expression of a producer. This shows the approachable character of Moët wines, while adding intensity and complexity. It is taut and minerally, with a spiced apple note and nervy acidity. It's now ready to drink, but it also has good aging potential.",Grand Vintage Brut,,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Moët & Chandon 2004 Grand Vintage Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moet-chandon-2004-grand-vintage-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Moët & Chandon
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Still an icon of Douro reds, this is marked by elegance. The fruit blends effortlessly with the acid-laced, firm tannins. It has fine potential for aging over at least five years.",Chryseia,55,94,Douro,,,Prats & Symington LDA 2009 Chryseia Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prats-symington-lda-2009-chryseia-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Prats & Symington LDA
12,Sparkling,France,"This is top Champagne from Piper-Heidsieck, offering the delicious airy quality that's the hallmark of this house, with crisp apple flavor, tangy acidity and the first signs of yeasty, toasty bottle age. Its fruit intensity has transformed into a splendid selection. It's worth aging for a few more years, though also delicious now.",Brut Cuvée Rare Millesimée,175,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Piper-Heidsieck 2002 Brut Cuvée Rare Millesimée  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piper-heidsieck-2002-brut-cuvee-rare-millesimee-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Piper-Heidsieck
12.5,Sparkling,France,"With just the right amount of toasty age, this is gorgeous. Its strawberry note is woven into its rich texture, with a flavor of fresh croissant and a final burst of acidity. It could age, but why wait?",Belle Epoque Rosé,350,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Perrier Jouët 2004 Belle Epoque Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrier-jouet-2004-belle-epoque-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Perrier Jouët
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This shimmers with its flavors of apple and lime, its hint of toast and its soft finish. It's finely balanced, a great selection that is ready to drink now.",Belle Epoque Brut,144,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Perrier Jouët 2004 Belle Epoque Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrier-jouet-2004-belle-epoque-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Perrier Jouët
13.7,Red,US,"Although this wine's price has increased over the years, its quality has remained constant. It's an unusual blend of 95% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot, with firm tannins and a cut of fresh acidity, giving it a rich cherry intensity. The sheer luxury of the mouthfeel alone merits this wine's high score.",Will Jarvis' Science Project,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2009 Will Jarvis' Science Project Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2009-will-science-project-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Jarvis
14.2,Red,US,"Do not pop the cork and drink this right away as it's currently tight and tannic. But as it warms up and breathes, it releases its considerable charms. With 16% Viognier blended in, it's fantastically rich and concentrated in black-pepper-accented raspberry and sweet-smoke flavors. Acidity adds balance to the richness. You can enjoy this wine now, after an hour in the decanter, or cellar it for at least six years.",Toasted Rope,44,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Foxen 2010 Toasted Rope Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-toasted-rope-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2010,Foxen
14.6,Red,US,"This barrel selection aptly defines Hunnicutt's style of ripe, sweetly concentrated fruit. It's enormous in blackberry and cherry notes, yet has layers of herb, spice and oak that prevent it from being a mere fruit bomb. Sourced from St. Helena, Rutherford and Oakville grapes, it's a fancy wine to drink over the next eight years with great beef entrées.",9-3-5,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hunnicutt 2009 9-3-5 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2009-9-3-5-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hunnicutt
13.4,White,US,"This is the winery's small-production, high-end Chardonnay, which shows the brilliant essence of Edna Valley. Few Chardonnays in the state are this streamlined, low in alcohol, crisp and minerally. An accomplishment in this day and age of fat, oaky bottlings, this has a steely taste that is relieved by subtle hints of lime, vanilla and buttered toast. Only 600 cases were produced.",Califa Selection,40,94,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Chamisal Vineyards 2010 Califa Selection Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2010-califa-selection-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Chamisal Vineyards
14.3,Red,US,"Made from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, it has every hallmark of a young Napa Valley Bordeaux blend. It's dry, smooth and complex in tannins, with balancing acidity and an incredible array of flavors, including blackberry, black currant, cherry, chocolate, dried herb, smoky oak and spice. It has that important but hard-to-define quality of sophistication. It's delicious now, and it should develop in the bottle for at least 10 years.",,115,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Viader 2009 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viader-2009-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Viader
14.5,Red,US,"A classic Napa Valley Bordeaux blend, dry, smooth, complex and elegant. Based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it's an instant pleaser, from the dryness and mellow texture to the delicious blackberry, cassis, plum, dark chocolate and smoky oak flavors. It will provide wonderful drinking over many years.",Elevage,79,95,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2009 Elevage Red (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2009-elevage-red-napa-stags-leap-district/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Chimney Rock
12,Sparkling,France,"This grand rosé is rich and rounded. Its red fruit flavors are layered with toast and spice notes, with depth that gives the wine another dimension of complexity. It could age in the bottle for at least 3–4 years.",La Grand Année Brut Rosé,235,95,Champagne,Champagne,,Bollinger 2004 La Grand Année Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bollinger-2004-grand-annee-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Bollinger
15.5,Red,US,"Dusty tannins and notes of dried herbs give this vigorous young Cabernet a mark of immaturity that strongly suggests time in the cellar, despite flashy blackberry and black currant flavors. The winery has done a great job with fruit from the Dr. Crane Vineyard for several years, and this majestic wine is right up there with the great '07 vintage. Best after 2018.",Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard,135,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Knights Bridge 2009 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knights-bridge-2009-beckstoffer-dr-crane-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Knights Bridge
14.7,White,US,"Unbelievably rich and decadent, this tastes of honey drizzled over crushed ripe pineapples, guavas and pears. Added hints of buttered toast, vanilla bean, caramel and sweet cream come with scads of savory pie spices.",Finch Hollow Estate Grown Cave Fermented,95,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2010 Finch Hollow Estate Grown Cave Fermented Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2010-finch-hollow-estate-grown-cave-fermented-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Jarvis
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is a thouroughbred, elegant sparkler. With its delicate acidity, apple and grapefruit flavors, and tense, steely texture, it is an extremely well-blanced wine. Although it is ready to drink now, it could certainly age in bottle for many years.",Extra Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut,135,95,Champagne,Champagne,,Pol Roger 2002 Extra Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pol-roger-2002-extra-cuvee-reserve-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2002,Pol Roger
14.4,Red,US,"An extraordinary wine, this is one of the best offerings from Sequoia Grove. Everything is pitch-perfect: Its fine, ripe fruit flavors of blackberry, blueberry and black currant are balanced with earthy, herbal tones; its tannins are soft and rich, with a sharp acidity and a tasteful overlay of oak. Delicious as it is now, you'll want to cellar this wine for at least six years.",Cambium,125,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sequoia Grove 2008 Cambium Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2008-cambium-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Sequoia Grove
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This four-county blend is a selection of what the winemakers consider their best lots of the vintage. Made from 86% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Noir, it most certainly needs some time in the cellar, as it's scoury right now. But its richness is already apparent: it shows complex toast, leesy yeast, crème brûlée, lemondrop sour candy and ripe pear flavors. A gorgeous sparkling wine that will benefit from at least 12 years of aging.",J. Schram,115,95,California,North Coast,Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin,Schramsberg 2005 J. Schram Sparkling (Napa-Mendocino-Sonoma-Marin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2005-j-schram-sparkling-north-coast-napa-mendocino-sonoma-marin/,Sparkling Blend,2005,Schramsberg
13.1,White,US,"Gorgeously ripe fruit packs this wine with tropical flavors of cantaloupe, apricot and papaya. Lemony acid keeps it fresh and vibrant, and the overall texture and complexity are a revelation. Both of Evening Land's Chardonnays elevate the grape to new heights in this part of the Willamette Valley.",Seven Springs Vineyard La Source,60,95,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Evening Land 2010 Seven Springs Vineyard La Source Chardonnay (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evening-land-2010-seven-springs-vineyard-source-chardonnay-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Evening Land
14.9,Red,US,"This has intensely concentrated flavors of black currant, blueberry preserves, violet, vanilla and buttered toast; it's as delicious as any Cabernet out there. The structure shows firm tannins and fine acidity, true to its mountainous origins. Keep this in your cellar for at least six years, and as many as 20.",55% Slope Impassable Mountain Reserve,75,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Hidden Ridge 2007 55% Slope Impassable Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hidden-ridge-2007-55-slope-impassable-mountain-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hidden Ridge
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Capable of standing alongside the great Ports of Vesuvio, this table wine reveals the fantastic quality of its vineyard. It is both powerful and elegant, a wood-aged wine bearing a dense, dark flavor of black plum, with damson-tinged acidity. This impressive wine needs more than 5–6 years of aging.",,73,95,Douro,,,Quinta do Vesuvio 2009 Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vesuvio-2009-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Vesuvio
10,Dessert,Italy,"This is made from Verduzzo grapes and a tiny percentage of Riesling; the former variety gives the wine depth, substance, bright yellow-gold color and pretty aromas of butterscotch and caramel. The Riesling adds a touch of floral fragrance.",Tal Lùc,88,95,,Friuli,,Lis Neris 2008 Tal Lùc White (Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2008-tal-luc-white-friuli/,White Blend,2008,Lis Neris
14.8,Red,US,"It's hard to imagine a Syrah more attractive than this. In addition to the wealth of raspberry and red currant flavors and the wonderfully sweet new oak, it is extremely well balanced. The tannins are luxurious, the acid crisp and fine, the complexity a delight and the finish dry and long. This full-bodied selection offers refinement and intellectual appeal. Drink now–2016 for freshness.",Williamson-Doré Vineyard,46,95,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Foxen 2010 Williamson-Doré Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-williamson-dore-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2010,Foxen
13.1,Red,US,"In a stellar lineup of 2010 Evening Land Pinots, this is the best. It displays eye-popping character and depth, a ripe powerhouse at just 13.1% alcohol. Black cherry fruit comes laced with cinnamon and baking spice notes. It's a full, round, rich, and fruity wine that just never quits.",Seven Springs Vineyard La Source,60,95,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Evening Land 2010 Seven Springs Vineyard La Source Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evening-land-2010-seven-springs-vineyard-source-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Evening Land
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"Ben Ryé is one of the 10 best dessert wines made in Italy. From the sun-drenched island of Pantelleria, this is made using Zibibbo grapes that are air-dried. It's thickly extracted and syrupy sweet, with intense aromas of apricot, honey and marzipan. The kick of fresh acidity at the end is nothing short of brilliant.",Ben Ryé,40,95,Sicily & Sardinia,Passito di Pantelleria,,Donnafugata 2010 Ben Ryé  (Passito di Pantelleria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnafugata-2010-ben-rye-muscat-zibibbo-passito-pantelleria/,Zibibbo,2010,Donnafugata
13.5,Sparkling,US,"Marked by its soft, mousse-like refinement, this sparkling wine is sheer silk and satin in the mouth. On the palate, the raspberry, lime and vanilla flavors are subtle, while leesy doughiness and oakiness bring a touch of smoke. This is a beautiful wine for a celebratory toast, or to enjoy with lobster, crab or scallops. It would also perfect a weekend brunch alongside plain old scrambled eggs and buttered toast.",Chinese Cuvée,98,96,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2004 Chinese Cuvée Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2004-chinese-cuvee-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2004,Iron Horse
14.7,White,US,"Astonishingly rich, this is everything you want a Chardonnay to be. It's fantastically concentrated in pineapple, guava, green apple, pear and lime fruits; it's creamy and suave in lees influence; and it's brisk in acidity, despite undergoing malolactic fermentation. The texture is honeyed, with a perfect touch of smoky, new French oak. The estate grapes come from the winery's vineyard high up in the Vaca Mountains, east of the Silverado Trail.",Finch Hollow Estate Grown Cave Fermented Unfiltered,115,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2010 Finch Hollow Estate Grown Cave Fermented Unfiltered Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2010-finch-hollow-estate-grown-cave-fermented-unfiltered-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Jarvis
12.5,Sparkling,France,"The most recent vintage release from Pol Roger is this superb 2002. Notes of apple, almond, citrus and a hint of toast mingle together effortlessly. It can be consumed now, especially with food, but its mixture of maturity and freshness promise to age beautifully for many years to come.",Extra Cuvée de Réserve Vintage,110,96,Champagne,Champagne,,Pol Roger 2002 Extra Cuvée de Réserve Vintage  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pol-roger-2002-extra-cuvee-reserve-vintage-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Pol Roger
13.1,White,US,"This sets a high standard for Oregon Chardonnay. Bright and snappy, yet deep and concentrated, it's a symphony of lemon, citrus, stone and tropical fruits, well-differentiated yet perfectly integrated. The extraordinary length and precise focus, along with the overall balance and structure, suggest that this should improve for many years to come.",Seven Springs Vineyard Summum,90,96,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Evening Land 2010 Seven Springs Vineyard Summum Chardonnay (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evening-land-2010-seven-springs-vineyard-summum-chardonnay-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Evening Land
14,Red,US,"This wine is an absolute joy to drink, and such a great expression of its Sonoma Coast vineyard. Its dryness, acidity and minerality highlight its terroir. Its texture is light and silky. Yet it's immensely complex in flavors, suggesting red cherry, licorice and exotic spices that are so rich, they're almost sweet in the finish. A tremendous Pinot Noir for drinking now, and it should develop in the bottle for a decade.",Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard,75,96,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Flowers 2010 Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flowers-2010-camp-meeting-ridge-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Flowers
12,Sparkling,France,This very pale rosé has the richness of toast and croissant that comes from complete maturity. It also features fresh hints of the red and white fruits that were present during the wine's younger years. This is ready to drink now.,Cave Privée Brut Rosé,246,96,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1989 Cave Privée Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-clicquot-ponsardin-1989-cave-privee-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,1989,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
14.5,Red,US,"This is so charming now, it's hard to keep from drinking it. But it also has the dynamic tension to age well. Chimney Rock enters a whole new ballgame with its 2009 releases, which can stand against almost anything in Napa Valley. With a fleshy mouthfeel, softly sculpted tannins and complex flavors of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and plum sauce, this wine is decadently delicious. Drink now–2020.",Tomahawk Vineyard,135,96,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2009 Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2009-tomahawk-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chimney Rock
15.5,Red,US,"Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabs aren't always fabulous, because so many wineries source its fruit, but Knights Bridge has a great track record. This release is their best ever. Dry and soft in the mouth, it's drinkable now, yet so firm are the tannins that it will easily age. As for the flavors, they're incredibly complex in blackberries, black currant and licorice. Best now and through the next 10 years.",Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard,135,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Knights Bridge 2009 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knights-bridge-2009-beckstoffer-to-kalon-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Knights Bridge
12,Sparkling,France,"This toasty, superbly mature wine is part of a series of releases featuring the house's cellar-matured Champagnes. This emerges from the glass with complex flavors of almond, brioche, citrus and a hint of steeliness. The majestic richness of the wine has fully justified its decades of aging.",Cave Privée Brut,208,97,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1990 Cave Privée Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-clicquot-ponsardin-1990-cave-privee-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,1990,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
13,Sparkling,US,"This multivintage bottling is extraordinarily rich in orange fruit. You'll find complex layers of smoky butter, yeasty brioche, vanilla and toasted oak. What's so remarkable, though, is the mouthfeel: While it's brisk in acidity, it feels as soft and gentle as satin. It's so beautiful now that you'll find it difficult to keep from drinking the entire magnum immediately.",Joy!,189,97,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse NV Joy! Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-nv-joy-sparkling-green-valley-160062/,Sparkling Blend,,Iron Horse
14,Red,US,"A cool climate has given this wine bracing acidity and gentle-yet-persistent tannins. Its flavors of wild raspberries and cherries, with spice and mineral overtones, are delicious. There's a feral quality that expresses umami perfectly, suggesting butter-sautéed, tamari-splashed mushrooms and crisped prosciutto. The oak is powerful and present in the form of toast and sweet vanilla, but perfectly balanced with the wine's volume. For all its richness, the wine finishes bone dry. Drink this impeccable Pinot Noir now through 2020.",Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard,70,98,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Flowers 2010 Sea View Ridge Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flowers-2010-sea-view-ridge-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Flowers
,Red,US,"Heavy, soft and sweet, this tastes like the syrup used to make cherry cola before being carbonated.",Estate,26,80,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Buttonwood Farm 2009 Estate Cabernet Franc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buttonwood-farm-2009-estate-cabernet-franc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Buttonwood Farm
16.4,Red,US,"Soft and sweet, this manages to combine Port-like and vegetal flavors in the same glass. The alcohol is an unmanageable 16.4% by volume.",Dylema,22,80,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Hoyt Family Vineyards 2009 Dylema Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hoyt-family-2009-dylema-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,Hoyt Family Vineyards
13.7,White,US,"A blend of Vidal and Riesling, this has hazy scents of apple, muddled banana and potato shaving. Light to medium bodied, it feels a bit thin and sugary.",D'Ora White,18,80,Virginia,Virginia,,Veramar NV D'Ora White White (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-nv-dora-white-virginia/,White Blend,,Veramar
13.7,White,Argentina,"This wine isn't flawed, but it has a faded waxy banana quality. It tastes, smells and feels creamy and confected.",Reserva,18,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ruca Malen 2011 Reserva Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2011-reserva-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Ruca Malen
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells of generic red fruit and pasty oak, and it tastes burnt, slightly chemical and rubbery, with creamy berry fruit flavors taking over.",,10,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tilia 2011 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tilia-2011-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2011,Tilia
14,Red,Spain,"Stalky aromas of burnt hay and rhubarb are not welcoming. This feels edgy and tastes horsey, green and minty. The finish is grassy.",Vino Joven,18,80,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Lar de Sotomayor 2010 Vino Joven  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lar-sotomayor-2010-vino-joven-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Lar de Sotomayor
13,White,France,The spice and fruit of this wine fall subordinate to a stale almond flavor. The acidity is the saving grace.,,,81,Alsace,Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2009 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Wunsch & Mann
13.5,Red,Spain,"Damp and mossy on the nose, this has a leafy berry aroma that lacks brightness. It feels narrow and sharp, with limited flavors of red fruit. The finish is tart and empty.",Crianza,9,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Cerrada 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cerrada-2008-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Viña Cerrada
13,Red,US,"Soft, sweet and a tad harsh, this has simple, sweet blackberry and oak flavors.",California 37,12,81,California,California Other,California,Save Me San Francisco 2010 California 37 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/save-me-san-francisco-2010-california-37-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Save Me San Francisco
15.8,Red,US,"This Zin isn't rich enough to stand up to its enormously high alcohol level, making it seem hot. Its fruit is overripe and raisiny.",,25,81,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Bluenose 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bluenose-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Bluenose
12.5,Red,US,"Sharp, oak-driven scents of chocolate mint and banana liqueur lead to a medium-bodied palate that feels a bit course, bearing notes of oak juice and lemongrass that seem disconnected.",Reserve,25,81,Virginia,Virginia,,Ingleside 2007 Reserve Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ingleside-2007-reserve-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2007,Ingleside
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Burnt and angry in smell, this has earthy red-berry aromas. It feels astringent, with jumbled, baked berry flavors that come with a weedy note. Turns to leather and baked fruit tones on the finish.",Trumpeter,12,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rutini 2011 Trumpeter Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutini-2011-trumpeter-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2011,Rutini
14,White,Argentina,"A mild lychee aroma vies with a scent of turpentine on the lean nose. It feels crisp but hollow, with papaya and bland banana flavors in front of a vanilla-tinged finish.",,13,81,Other,Salta,,Tercos 2011 Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tercos-2011-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Tercos
12.5,Red,US,"Simple and sharp, this has bubblegum and raspberry candy flavors.",Coastal Series,18,81,California,California Other,California,Arrow Creek 2011 Coastal Series Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrow-creek-2011-coastal-series-merlot-other/,Merlot,2011,Arrow Creek
,Red,US,"This wine tastes common and sharp, with candied licorice and blackberry flavors. While it's nicely dry, the texture is not pleasing.",,19,81,California,California Other,California,Platform 9 2011 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/platform-9-2011-merlot-other/,Merlot,2011,Platform 9
13.5,Red,US,"This tastes like an inexpensive Merlot you opened a few days ago and left on the kitchen counter. It's soft and simple, and the cherry fruit turns dry and stale.",,23,81,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Doohickey 2010 Merlot (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doohickey-2010-merlot-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Merlot,2010,Doohickey
14,Red,Argentina,"Roasted in scent, this has black olive and crusty, herbal berry scents. It feels ultratannic and hard, with a graphite note and heat on the palate, along with extremely earthy, demanding, burnt-tasting fruit. Too much funk here.",Hermanos,15,81,Other,Cafayate,,Domingo Molina 2010 Hermanos Malbec-Tannat (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domingo-molina-2010-hermanos-red-blend-malbec-tannat-cafayate/,Malbec-Tannat,2010,Domingo Molina
12.5,White,Spain,"Generic white-fruit aromas feature apple and melon. It feels sharp as a razor, with citric acidity pushing lemon and sour peach flavors, finishing tart.",Royal,10,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2011 Royal Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-franco-espanolas-2011-royal-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2011,Bodegas Franco-Españolas
14.5,Red,US,"A vegetal note mars this Cabernet, giving it a steamed asparagus note to the blackberry jam flavor.",,90,82,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,VinRoc 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinroc-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-atlas-peak/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,VinRoc
13.9,White,US,"This passes basic inspection for Chardonnay, with vanilla- and buttered-toast-inspired tropical fruit and pear flavors, but it's heavy and it tastes sweet. A portion of the proceeds goes to children's charity.",Calling All Angels,12,82,California,California Other,California,Save Me San Francisco 2010 Calling All Angels Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/save-me-san-francisco-2010-calling-all-angels-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Save Me San Francisco
15,Fortified,France,"Interesting that despite being from a vintage so warm and sunny, this has an underripe tang to it. It delivers the spicy, feral notes of Muscat, but not the seductive perfume the grape is capable of producing.",,19,82,Rhône Valley,Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,,Vidal-Fleury 2009  Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidal-fleury-2009-muscat-blanc-a-petit-grain-muscat-beaumes-venise/,Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains,2009,Vidal-Fleury
,Red,US,"Rustic in mouthfeel, with some green sharpness, this wine's fruit flavors veer toward raspberry and cherry candy.",,10,82,California,California Other,California,Dune Buggy 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dune-buggy-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Dune Buggy
13.5,White,Argentina,"Oily and salinic in aroma, this wine smells like an oyster shell. It feels plump and soft, without much acidity. Honey, banana and mealy flavors rest on the finish of this organic Chardonnay.",Made with Organic Grapes Reserve,18,82,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Domaine Jean Bousquet 2011 Made with Organic Grapes Reserve Chardonnay (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-bousquet-2011-made-with-organic-grapes-reserve-chardonnay-tupungato/,Chardonnay,2011,Domaine Jean Bousquet
12.9,White,US,"The nose smells hazy, with understated aromas of orchard fruit, toast and white soy sauce. On the palate, it feels one-dimensional and straightforward, with light flavor concentration.",,20,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Gadino 2011 Chardonnay (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gadino-2011-chardonnay-virginia/,Chardonnay,2011,Gadino
13.5,White,Argentina,"This wine's finest quality is its white flower fragrance. It feels thick like fruit juice, with plodding lemon-lime, pineapple and banana flavors. Fruity but cloying on the finish.",Reserve,12,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cruz Alta 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cruz-alta-2011-reserve-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Cruz Alta
15.1,Red,US,"This uneasy wine combines sour cherry candy flavors with herbal, vegetal notes. The oak adds a note of sweet toast.",Estate Grown,45,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cass 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cass-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cass
14,White,France,"This is unbalanced, with its acidity giving a sharp edge to the ripe fruit. Its character is curiosly both sweet and dry. Made from selected parcels around Ribeauvillé.",Comtes by Hubert Keller Terroirs,,82,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Ribeauvillé 2010 Comtes by Hubert Keller Terroirs Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-ribeauville-2010-comtes-by-hubert-keller-terroirs-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Cave de Ribeauvillé
14.3,White,US,"With leafy, vegetal smells and tastes, this lacks some intrigue. It has some decent orange and vanilla flavors, courtesy of the Chardonnay that's in the blend, along with additions of Viognier and Pinot Grigio.",Decoupage,19,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Hoyt Family Vineyards 2010 Decoupage White (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hoyt-family-2010-decoupage-white-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,White Blend,2010,Hoyt Family Vineyards
13.5,Red,Spain,"Plastic and lemon aromas are neither exciting nor inviting. This feels flat and tastes bland and jammy, with mossy berry aromas.",,12,82,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Campellares 2010  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campellares-2010-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Campellares
,Rose,US,"Unusually dark for a rosé, with a strange orange-garnet color, this also tastes sweet and heavy, with herb and raspberry tea flavors that lack vibrancy and zest.",Estate Syrah,18,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Buttonwood Farm 2011 Estate Syrah Rosé (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buttonwood-farm-2011-estate-syrah-rose-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Rosé,2011,Buttonwood Farm
12,White,US,"Foggy aromas of lychee, rose and grapefruit pith lead onto the palate, which tastes predominately of bitter ruby grapefruit—a bitterness that seems to cramp the tongue. Acidity kicks in on the finish, leaving the taste buds watering.",Tribute to Innocence Naturally Sweet,11,82,Texas,Texas,,Messina Hof 2010 Tribute to Innocence Naturally Sweet Moscato (Texas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/messina-hof-2010-tribute-to-innocence-naturally-sweet-muscat-moscato-texas/,Moscato,2010,Messina Hof
13.5,Red,US,"Dry, with simple raspberry and cranberry flavors, brightened with plenty of acidity. Drink up.",667,15,82,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Noble Vines 2011 667 Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noble-vines-2011-667-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2011,Noble Vines
13,White,Spain,"Harsh and sweaty, with a mouthfeel that's fleshy and oily, this has bitter white-fruit flavors that finish stalky. It has a mealy, green quality that previous vintages lacked. Tasted twice with mostly similar results.",,15,82,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Valdelainos 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdelainos-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Valdelainos
13.5,White,Argentina,"Oily and a bit harsh on the nose, this is not what you want from a variety best known for its aromas. It feels creamy and oily, with pear and papaya flavors. Melony and thick on the finish.",,10,82,Other,Salta,,Tilia 2011 Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tilia-2011-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Tilia
12,White,France,"A yeast aroma leads to a wine that is soft, with sulfur and brioche flavors masking the attractive apple note.",,,82,Alsace,Alsace,,Frédéric Mallo 2009 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frederic-mallo-2009-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2009,Frédéric Mallo
14.6,Red,US,"This unusual Cabernet, which includes small percentages of four different Rhône red grapes, doesn't show much of anything in the way of Cabernet flavor. Stemmy and tannic, with green tea on the finish, it registers high in alcohol but is green on the palate.",,33,82,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Michael Florentino 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Michael Florentino
,Red,US,"This has a dark-smelling nose that's a commingling of char, licorice and bitter chocolate scents. Espresso-like in its bitterness and pungency, the palate feels ultraslender, lacking vital extract.",Yash-Vir,28,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Narmada 2009 Yash-Vir Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/narmada-2009-yash-vir-red-virginia/,Red Blend,2009,Narmada
13.8,Red,US,"Dull and simple, this has thinned-down blackberry and steamed vegetable flavors. But at this price, it will get you through a big party.",,10,82,California,California Other,California,Scrapbook 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scrapbook-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Scrapbook
12.5,Red,US,"Dry and silky in texture, but there's not much else going on, except for modest cherry, tobacco and herb flavors.",,8,82,California,California Other,California,Redtree 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redtree-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Redtree
14.8,Red,US,"This is aggressive in green tannins, hot in alcohol, and is unevenly ripened, with blackberry and mint flavors.",,45,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Hoyt Family Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hoyt-family-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hoyt Family Vineyards
13.2,Red,Argentina,"This smells shocked and jumpy, then feels raspy as it delivers a sweet, gummy-tasting mix of black cherry and spice flavors.",Santa Irene Made With Organic Grapes,10,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,VinEcol 2011 Santa Irene Made With Organic Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinecol-2011-santa-irene-made-with-organic-grapes-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,VinEcol
12.5,White,US,"This seems as sweet as fruit juice, with flavors of orange, pineapple and banana. It's creamy and warm, in the way of the modern Chardonnay style.",,8,82,California,California Other,California,Butterfield Station 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/butterfield-station-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Butterfield Station
13.8,Red,US,"Volatile and overripe, this raisiny wine seems a bit disjointed. Though not especially high in alcohol, it finishes with a slight burn. Drink soon.",Boushey Vineyard,20,82,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Capstone Cellars 2009 Boushey Vineyard Sangiovese (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capstone-cellars-2009-boushey-vineyard-sangiovese-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sangiovese,2009,Capstone Cellars
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is fairly mulchy on the nose, with an earthy prune aroma. It feels grabby and lean, with cranberry fruit flavor, bitterness and an herb accents. The finish stays murky, tart and mildly green.",Becquer,22,82,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Escudero 2008 Becquer  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-escudero-2008-becquer-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Bodegas Escudero
,Red,US,"A simple but drinkable Pinot. Smells and tastes like black raspberry jam, spread onto buttered white toast, with a sprinkle of pepper.",Coastal Series,18,82,California,California Other,California,Arrow Creek 2011 Coastal Series Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrow-creek-2011-coastal-series-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Arrow Creek
13.9,White,US,"The oak sticks out, dominating with toast and excessively sweet flavors. If you can get past that, you'll find a dry, crisp wine, with a note of pineapple.",Reserve,15,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Angeline 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angeline-2011-reserve-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Angeline
15,Red,US,"This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre is dry, acidic and not quite ripe. There's a green tobacco edge to the fruit. It's also a bit funky.",Esperance,25,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Andrew Murray 2010 Esperance Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2010-esperance-red-central-coast/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Andrew Murray
14,Red,Spain,"Crisp plum and raspberry aromas set up a snappy, tight palate with green flavors of plum, raspberry and herb. It tastes vegetal on the finish, with cutting acidity.",,10,82,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Camboral 2010  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camboral-2010-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Camboral
,Red,US,"This simple, soft wine has a ripe, chocolaty blackberry flavor. Not showing much structure, this is Malbec in name only.",Estate,26,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Buttonwood Farm 2010 Estate Malbec (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buttonwood-farm-2010-estate-malbec-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Malbec,2010,Buttonwood Farm
14.5,Red,US,"Bella's quartet of new 2009 Zinfandels is their best ever. This small-production wine, a best-of-barrels selection from their various vineyards, is softly tannic and silky, and its flavors of wild berry, currant, cola, spice and sandalwood should be enjoyed now. The mouthfeel is utterly luxurious, offering the best elements of a Napa Valley cult Cabernet, with the briary, rustically chic qualities of Zinfandel.",Barrel 32,48,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Bella 2009 Barrel 32 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2009-barrel-32-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Bella
14.8,Red,US,"The question with this dramatic Cabernet is: How will it age? It's a big wine, dry and impressively rich in blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate and crème de cassis. It's also tannic, and the considerable new oak hasn't fully integrated yet. If you have a good cellar, stash it away until 2015.",,72,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Macauley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macauley-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Macauley
14.4,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend, based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is the winery's best in years. It shows the soft tannins and herbal quality of Alexander Valley Cabs, yet is rich enough in blackberry, currant and oak to satisfy. Its tannin structure feels elegant, with layers of complexity to accompany fine cuisine. Drink now–2015 for its freshness.",Cyrus,60,93,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Alexander Valley Vineyards 2008 Cyrus Red (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-valley-2008-cyrus-red-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Alexander Valley Vineyards
14.8,Red,US,"Richness and delicacy commend this Pinot. Part of a new line from the venerable E.&J. Gallo, this wine is quite successful, especially at this price. It's rich and fruity, with impressive depth and length, and its finish is long, spicy and oaky.",,35,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Gallo Signature Series 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gallo-signature-series-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Gallo Signature Series
14.4,Red,US,"This is bold and assertive, yet mellow. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows the house style of soft approachability and complexity, offering tiers of blackberry, currant, sage, dried herb and smoky oak. Drink now–2015.",Cinq Cépages,75,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Chateau St. Jean 2008 Cinq Cépages Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-st-jean-2008-cinq-cepages-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Chateau St. Jean
13.4,Red,US,"Even at $32, this remains one of Oregon's best-value Pinot Noirs. This 2010 offering is racy and refined. Tangy raspberry fruit accompanies a luscious streak of smooth, dark chocolate. The espresso-drenched finish is a finely tuned detail.",,32,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Adelsheim 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
13.2,Red,US,"All the 2010 Patton Valley Pinots are significantly lower in alcohol than the previous vintage, and it works to their advantage. Nuanced fruit flavors include rhubarb and tart cherry, with veins of cola and dark chocolate adding further complexity. Its length is excellent.",West Block,48,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Patton Valley 2010 West Block Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patton-valley-2010-west-block-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Patton Valley
13,Dessert,Italy,"Verduzzo is a very interesting grape that tends to exude oxidized aromas of candied fruit, butterscotch and carmel. But when made well, as in the case of this selection, it offers power, concentration and natural richness as well.",Cràtis,18,92,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Scubla 2008 Cràtis Verduzzo (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scubla-2008-cratis-italian-white-verduzzo-colli-orientali-friuli/,Verduzzo,2008,Scubla
14.8,Red,US,"Extraordinarily rich and heady, this has gigantic cherry and raspberry jam flavors. So sweet and pure, it tastes like the essence of Zinfandel, but at the last moment acidity and tannins emerge, bringing necessary structure. Drink now.",Old Vines,35,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Macauley 2009 Old Vines Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macauley-2009-old-vines-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Macauley
13,White,Portugal,"This needs to be decanted before drinking: It takes its time to show off its flavors of rich yellow fruit, textured apple and grapefruit, along with a tense acidity. It is both rich and taut, a fine balancing act that is still developing. Give this another three years in the cellar.",Conceito Branco,,91,Douro,,,Conceito Vinhos 2010 Conceito Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conceito-vinhos-2010-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Conceito Vinhos
12,Sparkling,France,"This smooth, toasty selection achieves a fine balance between fruitiness and maturity. It is open, a good reflection of the forward 2006 vintage. With tangy acidity, ripe pear flavor and a toasty character, it is now ready to drink.",Brut Millesimé,,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Montaudon 2006 Brut Millesimé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montaudon-2006-brut-millesime-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,Montaudon
15,Dessert,Italy,"Thanks to careful vineyard care and long oak aging, vintner Marco Caprai adds a soft, opulent dimension to his air-dried Sagrantino dessert wine. Colored and flavored by notes of bright spice and dark chocolate, it features a firm finish.",Passito,50,91,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Arnaldo Caprai 2007 Passito  (Montefalco Sagrantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2007-passito-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2007,Arnaldo Caprai
14.7,Red,US,"Blended with a drop of Petite Sirah, this powerful Zin offers blasts of ripe, freshly picked summer blackberries. With notes of pie spice, sweet oak and liqueur-like alcohol, this calls for ribs and chicken in a slightly sweet barbeque sauce.",,38,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hunnicutt 2010 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2010-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Hunnicutt
13,Red,US,"This compensates for having less alchol than its previous vintage with added complexity. A mélange of cranberry, black cherry and bright spice, this feels full and round in the mouth, with excellent concentration. Details of spice and coffee linger through the palate and onto a cleansing finish.",Calkins Lane Vineyard,68,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Adelsheim 2010 Calkins Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-calkins-lane-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Among the varietal wines produced by Esporão, this new wood-aged offering is rich, powerful and concentrated, with smooth edges. The wood's smokiness combines with black plum and sweet juice flavors. It can certainly age.",AB,35,91,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2009 AB Alicante Bouschet (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2009-ab-other-red-alicante-bouschet-alentejano/,Alicante Bouschet,2009,Herdade do Esporão
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Creamy and rich, with bright aromas of stone fruit, melon, drying mineral and honey, this beautiful Chardonnay-based sparkler shows the best of Franciacorta. The mouthfeel is textured, fine and long-lasting.",Satèn Millesimato,45,91,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Le Marchesine 2008 Satèn Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-marchesine-2008-saten-millesimato-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,2008,Le Marchesine
9.5,Dessert,Hungary,"Heady with notes of orange marmalade and lavender, this honeyed Tokaji is remarkably brisk. Its showstopping acidity shines through the layers of caramel and orange cream. Effortlessly long on the palate, it is not at all cloying.",Betsek Aszú 6 Puttonyos,104,91,Tokaj,,,Royal Tokaji 2005 Betsek Aszú 6 Puttonyos Tokaji (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-tokaji-2005-betsek-aszu-6-puttonyos-white-blend-tokaji-tokaj/,Tokaji,2005,Royal Tokaji
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is made in open stone lagars, and it bears a Port-like richness while retaining the firm structure of a Douro red. It is big, fruity, and firmly dry. Age for 4–5 years.",,,91,Douro,,,Quinta do Sagrado 2007 Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-sagrado-2007-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2007,Quinta do Sagrado
14,Red,Portugal,"Ripe and opulent, this is full of warm red fruits that are overlaid on a solid base of tannin. It's powerful and concentrated, and the wood aging is revealed in the form of a balanced touch of spice. It's ready to drink, though it could certainly age for another 2–3 years.",Reserva,,91,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Quetzal 2008 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-quetzal-2008-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta do Quetzal
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Huge and dense, this is solidly built around dark tannins and a plum jelly flavor. With its concentration, the wine has weight, density, a core of dryness and juicy, seemingly sweet fruit.",Paça dos Cunhas de Santar Nature,,91,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2010 Paça dos Cunhas de Santar Nature Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-paca-cunhas-santar-nature-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2010,Dão Sul
15,Dessert,Italy,"This has pretty smoked tones of barbecue spice and cured meat, backed by cassis. It's dense and rich, and its tannins are smooth.",Amandorlato,55,91,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Corteforte 2005 Amandorlato  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corteforte-2005-amandorlato-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Corteforte
12,Sparkling,France,"This blend of Chardonnay, with portions of the rare white grapes Arbane, Petit Meslier and Blanc Vrai, produces a wine that is richer than a blanc de blancs, with notes of crisp peach, pear and a hint of red fruit. It could be aged for a few months to deepen the flavors.",Quattuor Blanc de Blancs Brut,52,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Drappier NV Quattuor Blanc de Blancs Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drappier-nv-quattuor-blanc-blancs-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Drappier
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This is rich, creamy and zesty at the same time, redolent of citrus, peach, pear and Golden Delicious apple, followed by opulent tones of toasted nut and freshly baked bread. Bright acidity brings the wine to a refreshing close.",Brut Perlé,33,91,,Trento,,Ferrari 2006 Brut Perlé Chardonnay (Trento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-2006-brut-perle-chardonnay-trento/,Chardonnay,2006,Ferrari
12,Sparkling,France,"While 2005 is not a great vintage in Champagne, in the right hands, as here, it can produce some fine wines. This is beautifully balanced, a contrast between soft fruit and a touch of maturity. It is not a wine for long aging, and will be completely ready in a year.",Spécial Club Brut,74,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Gaston Chiquet 2005 Spécial Club Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaston-chiquet-2005-special-club-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2005,Gaston Chiquet
12,Sparkling,France,"An exceptional wine, this is balanced, elegant and rich. It brings out the fine Pinots of Dizy and Aÿ blended into weight and richness. There is a delicate balance between the fresh fruit and mature toast characters. Age for another two years or drink now.",Spécial Club Brut,76,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Gaston Chiquet 2004 Spécial Club Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaston-chiquet-2004-special-club-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Gaston Chiquet
12,Sparkling,France,"It's rare to find a nonvintage blend with such attractive bottle age; in most the fruitiness dominates. This has a toasty character, with an almond note and a ripe mouthfeel that balances its warm pear and yellow-fruit flavors. This demonstrates a full, rich style.",Brut Réserve,60,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Charles Heidsieck NV Brut Réserve  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-heidsieck-nv-brut-reserve-champagne-160434/,Champagne Blend,,Charles Heidsieck
14,Red,Portugal,"A joint venture between the Bergqvists of Quinta de la Rosa and winemaker Jorge Moreiro in the Douro Superior has produced this impressive, deeply rich offering. It has firm tannins that are supported by blackberry and red plum flavors, with a piercing line of acidity. With its concentration, it needs at least four years in the cellar.",Passagem,,91,Douro,,,Quinta das Bandeiras 2009 Passagem Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-das-bandeiras-2009-passagem-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta das Bandeiras
13.2,Red,US,"This producer gains polish and precision with each new vintage. The entry-level estate bottling is a pretty, elegant wine. It offers sweet berry and cocoa flavors; it's clean, pure, crisply-defined and long lasting.",Estate,38,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Patton Valley 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patton-valley-2010-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Patton Valley
12.5,Sparkling,France,"While the vintage of 1993 was certainly not the finest in Champagne, it can still hold its head high. This is mature—certainly not old—a fine wine, with toast and almond flavors and swathes of acidity to keep it lively and bright. It's probably not suited for further aging, but it is a great wine to drink now.",Grand Vintage Collection Brut,,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Moët & Chandon 1993 Grand Vintage Collection Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moet-chandon-1993-grand-vintage-collection-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,1993,Moët & Chandon
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"This golden dessert wine is made from air-dried fruit and then aged in oak. The results are luscious and intense, with loads of candied fruit, preserved lemon and toasted almond.",,85,91,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Meroi 2000 Picolit (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meroi-2000-italian-white-picolit-colli-orientali-friuli/,Picolit,2000,Meroi
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"There's a very fine, elegant quality to this sparkling wine, evident in both the bouquet and in the soft intensity of its perlage. Creamy and rich, it delivers tones of Golden Delicious apple and honey, with loads of peach and apricot.",Satèn Millesimato,40,91,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Berlucchi 2008 Satèn Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-berlucchi-2008-saten-millesimato-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Fratelli Berlucchi
14.5,Red,Chile,"Mild, earthy and composed on the nose, this has rich berry and cassis aromas and not too much herbal essence. It feels voluminous and chewy, with medicinal black fruit, spice cake and nutmeg flavors, followed by a deep, almost-syrupy finish.",Kai,155,91,Aconcagua Valley,,,Errazuriz 2009 Kai Carmenère (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2009-kai-carmenere-aconcagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Errazuriz
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A huge, superrich selection, this was named in commemoration of Galileo's discovery of Saturn in 1610. It features a fine combination of smoky wood and big, juicy black-fruit flavors. The texture is dense, with dark chocolate and spice pushing through a layer of fresh acidity. The wine could be drunk now, but will age for 2–3 years.",Monte da Cal Vinha de Saturno,28,91,Alentejano,,,Dão Sul 2009 Monte da Cal Vinha de Saturno Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2009-monte-cal-vinha-saturno-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Dão Sul
12.5,Dessert,Italy,"Made from late-harvest Moscadello grapes, this offers delicate sweetness, with pretty touches of candied fruit, almond paste, peach cobbler and white flower.",Pascena,50,91,Tuscany,Moscadello di Montalcino,,Col d'Orcia 2008 Pascena  (Moscadello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-dorcia-2008-pascena-muscat-moscadello-moscadello-montalcino/,Moscadello,2008,Col d'Orcia
13.5,Red,US,"The aroma sends up hints of Bourbon-soaked raisins, leading onto a soft, smooth, and very pretty palate. There's plenty of raspberry flavor, and a suggestion of thick, dark balsamic vinegar on the finish. A dash of nutmeg, from 10 months in one-third new French oak, is the icing on the cake.",Zenith Vineyard,90,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Adelsheim 2010 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-zenith-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
13.1,Red,US,"The lovely, lush aromas on the nose include red fruit, cocoa and caramel, with a splash of nectarine as well. The wild cherry core carries extra complexity, and the moderate alcohol keeps the wine elegant through its finish.",Reserve,45,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Aubichon Cellars 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubichon-cellars-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Aubichon Cellars
12,Sparkling,France,"With zero dosage, this is obviously a very dry Champagne. But such is the richness of its fruit that it tastes ripe and rounded, allowing the citrus bite to fit well with the apple skin flavor. It could age a year.",Extra Brut,56,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Billecart-Salmon NV Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/billecart-salmon-nv-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Billecart-Salmon
15,Dessert,Italy,"Beautiful and elegant, this has golden highlights, offering intense aromas of honey, toasted almond, pine nut and candied fruit. The finish is sweet and long, with a touch of crispness.",Occhio di Pernice,38,91,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti,,Il Borro 2007 Occhio di Pernice  (Vin Santo del Chianti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-borro-2007-occhio-pernice-sangiovese-vin-santo-chianti/,Sangiovese,2007,Il Borro
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"This expression of Vin Santo—the only way to complete a long dinner in Tuscany—shows lovely aromas of sweet apricot, pressed flower, pine nut and candied fruit.",Riserva,50,91,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti Classico,,I Sodi 2005 Riserva  (Vin Santo del Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-sodi-2005-riserva-white-vin-santo-chianti-classico/,White Blend,2005,I Sodi
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Still young, this is an impressive vintage, ripe and full, yet well-balanced with rich fruit and toast. It has weight, with a solid, dry feel that promises aging potential. Disgorged June 2012.",Millésime Grand Cru Brut,,91,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Billiot Fils 2005 Millésime Grand Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-billiot-fils-2005-millesime-grand-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2005,H. Billiot Fils
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This is Esporão's flagship estate wine blend, a rich summation of the warm, ripe fruit that's produced on this Alentejo estate. With big, powerful black fruit and a dense texture, this has a rounded, solid and chunky feel, and the tannins are cushioned by the ripeness. Age this for at least four years.",Esporão Reserva,25,91,Alentejo,,,Herdade do Esporão 2009 Esporão Reserva Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2009-esporao-reserva-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade do Esporão
14.5,Red,Chile,"The bouquet shows pure, nicely extracted blackberry and leather aromas. The palate is healthy and structured, with blackberry, toast and mild herb flavors. It remains warm, spicy and composed on the finish. Drink now–2016.",San Carlos Single Vineyard,25,91,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2009 San Carlos Single Vineyard Malbec (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2009-san-carlos-single-vineyard-malbec-colchagua-valley/,Malbec,2009,Viu Manent
13,Rose,US,"One of the more successful rosés of the year, this wine looks to Provence for inspiration. It has a pretty partridge-eye color, and is light-bodied, dry and crisp in acidity, with complex herb, citrus, apricot and vanilla flavors. It will pair deliciously with fish stews, ham or pesto pasta.",Vin Gris,15,91,California,California Other,California,Birichino 2011 Vin Gris Rosé (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/birichino-2011-vin-gris-rose-other/,Rosé,2011,Birichino
14.5,Red,France,"This is a dense and heady wine, with powerful aromas of forest berry, garrigue and purple flower that mingle seamlessly with the blackberry and raspberry fruit core. A hint of smoky game adds depth to the palate, which evolves in layers from notes of lush fruit flesh to tannic skins, then offering notes of savory herbs and, finally, a raw cocoa powder flavor. The texture is like crushed velvet.",Les Planels,45,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois La Liviniere,,Château Maris 2009 Les Planels Syrah (Minervois La Liviniere),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maris-2009-planels-shiraz-syrah-syrah-minervois-liviniere/,Syrah,2009,Château Maris
14,Red,Portugal,"This aromatic wine is impressively rich and full of fresh fruit. Well-balanced and smooth, it has a ripe blackberry jelly note and a fine layer of acidity. This can be aged for a year, but it can certainly be consumed now.",Montefino Reserva,16,91,Alentejano,,,Monte da Penha 2005 Montefino Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-penha-2005-montefino-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2005,Monte da Penha
13,Dessert,Italy,"This is made using fruit from one of the most beautiful spots on Earth, so it's no wonder this dessert wine is so delicious. Sweet peach, honey and candied almond notes open the fragrant bouquet.",Capofaro,40,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Salina,,Tasca d'Almerita 2010 Capofaro Malvasia (Salina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2010-capofaro-italian-white-malvasia-salina/,Malvasia,2010,Tasca d'Almerita
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"This is made from Garganega and is bright gold in color, with intense aromas of apricot, honey and jasmine. The mouthfeel is smooth, silky and the finish is very long.",Acinatium,55,93,Veneto,Recioto di Soave,,Suavia 2007 Acinatium  (Recioto di Soave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suavia-2007-acinatium-italian-white-garganega-recioto-soave/,Garganega,2007,Suavia
15,Red,US,"Made from Zinfandel and Petite Sirah grown in the winery's estate vineyard, this is a fabulous wine. It's high in alcohol and a little hot, but superbly ripe, offering rich waves of raspberry and cherry pie filling, red currant, licorice and mocha, with a sweet-smoke oak flavor. It's delicious and heady on its own, but try it with short ribs, pizza or duck breast with a cherry sauce.",San Lorenzo Estate,60,93,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Seghesio 2009 San Lorenzo Estate Red (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2009-san-lorenzo-estate-red-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Seghesio
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is Pehu-Simonet's contrast with its Blanc de Noirs from the Montagne de Reims. It has the same dryness as that wine, but it features a more open character. There is, of course, minerality imparted from the chalk soil, which is balanced deliciously with an intense citrus flavor. Age for another year in bottle.",Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut,72,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Pehu-Simonet NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pehu-simonet-nv-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne-160711/,Chardonnay,,Pehu-Simonet
14.5,Red,Chile,"Superpretty aromas of earth, balsam wood, coconut, graphite and blackberry comprise the excellent bouquet. It feels full and shows great definition, with smoky dark-berry flavors and notes of licorice and pepper. It's elegant on the finish for such a muscular, modern Syrah. Drink now–2016. One of Chile's best Syrahs.",Single Vineyard Limited Edition,40,93,Cachapoal Valley,,,Lagar de Bezana 2008 Single Vineyard Limited Edition Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagar-bezana-2008-single-vineyard-limited-edition-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Syrah,2008,Lagar de Bezana
12,Sparkling,France,"In this case, Sous Bois, which is French for “under wood,” refers to the wine's first fermentation in wood. This creates an extra dimension of richness, with a slight sense of oxidation. At the same time, the fruit feels lifted and open.",Brut Sous Bois Brut,82,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Billecart-Salmon NV Brut Sous Bois Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/billecart-salmon-nv-brut-sous-bois-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Billecart-Salmon
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is an ultra­rich, full and elegant selection. It's intense and concentrated, a serious wine that speaks of its fine depth of flavor and weight. Now ready to drink.",Coeur de Cuvée Premier Cru Brut,148,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Vilmart & Co 2004 Coeur de Cuvée Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vilmart-co-2004-coeur-cuvee-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Vilmart & Co
13.5,Red,US,"This successful Pinot Noir from a difficult vintage treads an exciting line: It contains subtle notes of tomato and beetroot, but that vegetativeness only adds an earthy complexity to the ripe flavors of black cherry and plum. It's a fancy, elegant wine to drink now, and should gain traction over the next 5–6 years.",McDougall Vineyard,58,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 McDougall Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-mcdougall-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
14.5,Red,US,"Superbly ripe, with gorgeous blackberry jam, crème de cassis and toasted oak flavors. It defines the modern style of Cabernet. Although it's very tannic, its richness will tempt you to drink it right away.",,50,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hunnicutt 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hunnicutt
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This is the winery's highest quality wine, named in honor of their late winemaker, Guy Devaux, who brought a Champagne sensibility to the brand. At the age of eight years, it's softly complex and delicious in lime, raspberry, yeasty brioche and vanilla flavors. It has that hard to define quality of finesse that makes a fine sparkling wine so special.",DVX,65,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mumm Napa 2004 DVX Sparkling (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mumm-napa-2004-dvx-sparkling-napa-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2004,Mumm Napa
12,Sparkling,France,"This is made in a deeper, richer style than this producer's nonvintage. It has weight and concentration, and its acidity is balanced by the ripe orange and red apple flavors that are cut by a steely edge. On the finish, acidity and fruit come deliciously together.",Millésime Brut,75,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Piper-Heidsieck 2004 Millésime Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piper-heidsieck-2004-millesime-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Piper-Heidsieck
14,Red,Portugal,"The historic vineyard of Casa de Santar in the heart of the Dão region has produced a dense and powerful offering, with rich tannins and black fruits. Its intense, solid blackberry and spice flavors are followed by acidity, contributing complexity. Age for at least four years.",Casa de Santar Reserva,27,93,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2008 Casa de Santar Reserva Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2008-casa-santar-reserva-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2008,Dão Sul
14.4,Red,US,"This wine shows the soft, dusty tannins and sour red cherry fruit that the vineyard is known for, while more than four years have mellowed it to beautiful drinkability. Should continue to develop in the cellar for another 10 years or so.",Morisoli Vineyard,90,93,California,Napa,Rutherford,Sequoia Grove 2008 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2008-morisoli-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sequoia Grove
14.4,Red,US,"Fine and pure, this is a very good representative of Oak Knoll. The vintage had lots of warmth, coaxing ripe blackberry and currant flavors from the grapes, while preserving dryness, vital tannins and crisp acid structure. Overall, it is elegant and luscious. Good as it is now, give this at least six years.",Lamoreaux Vineyards Oak Knoll Ranch,90,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sequoia Grove 2008 Lamoreaux Vineyards Oak Knoll Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2008-lamoreaux-oak-knoll-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sequoia Grove
14.3,White,US,"The grapes for this estate Chardonnay are sourced from the winery's vineyards way up in the Vaca Mountains. This is a flashy wine, showing the ripe tropical fruit, cream, smoke, honey and buttery qualities of a fine Chardonnay.",Estate Grown Cave Fermented,58,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2010 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2010-estate-grown-cave-fermented-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Jarvis
13.8,Red,US,"Tasted alongside the winery's light and elegant 2010 Pinots, this 2009 Reserve boldly stands out. The fleshy, black fruit flavors are bigger and fuller across the palate than those from the later vintage. The finish is streaked with a cola note and will leave you reaching for the bottle as soon as your glass is empty.",Côte Est Reserve,75,93,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Le Cadeau 2009 Côte Est Reserve Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-cadeau-2009-cote-est-reserve-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Le Cadeau
15,Red,Chile,"Typically intense, polished and smooth up front, this has concentrated aromas of graphite, cola, wild berry, spice, coconut and wood. It feels full and makes a statement on the palate, where baked, earthy, fully loaded flavors of clove, herb and black fruit hold court. Oaky and spicy on the finish, this needs another 2–4 years to fully settle.",Clos Apalta,90,93,Colchagua Valley,,,Lapostolle 2009 Clos Apalta Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2009-clos-apalta-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Lapostolle
14.2,White,US,"A strong, distinguished Chardonnay, this is rich and concentrated, yet elegantly dry. There are plenty of tropical fruit and citrus flavors, but the fruit is balanced with mineral and herb notes, grounding it and letting this wine be a companion to food.",Estate Grown,32,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Etude 2010 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/etude-2010-estate-grown-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Etude
14.5,Red,Chile,"The bouquet smells warm, earthy, leathery and chock full of dark berry aromas. It's a voluminous wine with tannic grip but no overt bite. The flavor profile is concentrated and amped up, with cassis, blackberry and molasses flavors that culminate with notes of coconut and buttery oak on the finish. Drink now–2015.",Gold Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec,24,91,Colchagua Valley,,,Estampa 2008 Gold Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Malbec Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estampa-2008-gold-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-malbec-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Estampa
16.5,Dessert,Italy,"Rich and opulent, with tones of candied fruit, dried apricot, chestnut paste and toasted almond, this should be savored alone after a long and satisfying meal. No need to pair it with dessert: It's a dessert in its own right.",Clemente VII Riserva,30,91,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti Classico,,Castelli del Grevepesa 1998 Clemente VII Riserva  (Vin Santo del Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-grevepesa-1998-clemente-vii-riserva-white-vin-santo-chianti-classico/,White Blend,1998,Castelli del Grevepesa
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This classic Northern Rhône-style blend of Syrah and Viognier from granite soil has produced a big, tough wine. The dark tannins are lightened ever-so-slightly by the Viognier. It's rich and full bodied, a complex wine with charming swagger. Best aged for a year or two.",Telhas,30,91,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2009 Telhas Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2009-telhas-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Terra d'Alter
,Red,Italy,"Bocca di Lupo is a top-shelf red that offers enormous beauty and intensity in the form of ripe fruit, chocolate fudge, leather, tobacco and blackberry pie. The tannins are tight and firm, and the long finish is characterized by black cherry and toasted espresso bean.",Bocca di Lupo,,91,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Tormaresca 2008 Bocca di Lupo Aglianico (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2008-bocca-lupo-italian-red-aglianico-castel-monte/,Aglianico,2008,Tormaresca
14.4,Red,US,"This strong, brawny wine is furry in tannins and brambly in wild blackberry and cassis flavors. There's a sweetness to it that suggests liqueur, though the finish is dry. The new oak is strong, but proportionate to the wine's inherent volume. Entirely drinkable now with grilled steak, but if you have a cellar, try stashing some for up to six years.",TF Cab,65,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tyler Florence 2008 TF Cab Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tyler-florence-2008-tf-cab-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Tyler Florence
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Sourced from old vines, this elegant offering shows delicious fruit and great depth of flavor. The tannins slide easily into the red berry note and layered acidity. It shows the structure of the Douro while maintaing an accessible style.",Vale do Bomfim Reserva,25,91,Douro,,,Symington Family Estates 2009 Vale do Bomfim Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/symington-family-estates-2009-vale-bomfim-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Symington Family Estates
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This elegant sparkling blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero is toasty and rich with aromas of apricot, honey, Golden Delicious apple and oven-toasted bread. The mouthfeel is supple and rich, with fine pulses of effervescence and freshness.",Pas Dosé,38,91,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Berlucchi 2008 Pas Dosé  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-berlucchi-2008-pas-dose-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Fratelli Berlucchi
13,White,US,"Napa Cabernet specialist Krutz has been assembling a good record for Chardonnay in recent years, and with this release, Krutz reaches into Sonoma Valley, with excellent results. Dry, crisp and creamy, this has vanilla and yeast-accented citrus and peach flavors. It's a Champagne-like Chardonnay, defined by elegance.",Ceja Vineyard Magnolia Series,22,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Krutz 2011 Ceja Vineyard Magnolia Series Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krutz-2011-ceja-vineyard-magnolia-series-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Krutz
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Rich, ripe and full bodied, this is a warm, Chardonnay-dominated blend. It has crisp apple and citrus flavors, followed by a quince note and a touch of apricot. The fruit for this wine is sourced from premier cru vineyards, and it could age a few more months in bottle. Disgorged January 2012.",Volupté Premier Cru Brut,84,91,Champagne,Champagne,,René Geoffroy 2006 Volupté Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-geoffroy-2006-volupte-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,René Geoffroy
,Sparkling,France,"From the heartland of Chardonnay in Champagne comes this rich, creamy, apple-flavored wine. It has lively acidity, balanced with some sweetness from the dosage. It has weight and a crisp aftertaste.",Grand Cru Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut,,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Franck Bonville NV Grand Cru Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franck-bonville-nv-grand-cru-avize-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Franck Bonville
13.8,Red,US,"Beautifully light in color and texture, this silky Pinot Noir is deliciously adorned by rose petal and ripe red-cherry notes, followed by a depth of raspberry and earth flavors. Made from certified-biodynamic grapes, this young wine bodes well for the 2011 vintage across Mendocino.",Reserve,38,91,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Jeriko 2011 Reserve Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jeriko-2011-reserve-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2011,Jeriko
14,White,France,"Notes of toasted apple skins, wood-grilled peaches, lightly dried grass and sweet spices lead the nose of this attractive white and continue through onto the medium-weight palate. It is ripe and fruit-forward, with rounded flavors of melon, pear and apple flesh, but it's all lifted by marked, brisk acidity that keeps the finish simultaneously bright and long. Drink now–2015.",Brama,42,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois La Liviniere,,Château Maris 2010 Brama Grenache Gris (Minervois La Liviniere),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maris-2010-brama-other-white-grenache-gris-minervois-liviniere/,Grenache Gris,2010,Château Maris
12,Sparkling,France,"Seductively light in color, this is based on Pinot Noir. It has a fine balance and a touch of toast. The fresh red-fruit and citrus flavors harmonize into a complex whole. Like many Bollinger Champagnes, it's a delicious, full-bodied selection that's best suited for food.",Brut Rosé,110,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Bollinger NV Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bollinger-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Bollinger
12,Sparkling,US,"This blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir is one of the best sparkling wines you'll find at this price. It's stylishly dry and fancy, with yeasty lime, strawberry and vanilla flavors.",Brut,23,91,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Roederer Estate NV Brut Sparkling (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roederer-estate-nv-brut-sparkling-anderson-valley-160807/,Sparkling Blend,,Roederer Estate
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Attractively mature, this has a toast flavor that combines delicately with citrus and pineapple notes. Tight, crisp and textured, it is delicious and fragrant. This includes old Champagne varieties, including the unusual Arbanne and Petit Meslier.",Le Nombre d'Or Sablé Blanc de Blancs Brut,82,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Aubry 2007 Le Nombre d'Or Sablé Blanc de Blancs Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubry-2007-le-nombre-dor-sable-blanc-blancs-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2007,Aubry
13.8,Red,US,"This well-defined, single-vineyard offering has bright, tight, and focused raspberry and cherry flavors in abundance. The sharp acidity and highlight of fresh herb speak to the distinctiveness of the vineyard. This wine will benefit from additional bottle age.",Boulder Bluff Vineyard,68,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Adelsheim 2010 Boulder Bluff Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-boulder-bluff-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Produced from estate-grown grapes, this is an impressive blend of ripe fruit, black and dense in style and very concentrated. The wine has weight and richness, dark plum and firm structure that is cut by a steel shaft of acidity. It's worth aging for another 3–4 years.",Reserva Tinto,16,91,Douro,,,Borges 2009 Reserva Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2009-reserva-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Borges
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"The impressive natural structure and staying power of Greco make this a creamy and sophisticated metodo classico sparkling wine, with aromas of honey, pear and Golden Delicious apple.",DUBL Brut Greco,43,91,Southern Italy,Campania,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2009 DUBL Brut Greco Greco (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2009-dubl-brut-greco-italian-white-greco-campania/,Greco,2009,Feudi di San Gregorio
13.5,Red,US,"This wine feels angular, as if the flavors of raspberry and sour cherry candy had gotten a squeeze of lime for extra zestiness. The tannins are rich and pronounced, and the finish is splendidly dry. Give it six years in the cellar.",Estate Bottled,60,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Mount Eden Vineyards 2010 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-eden-2010-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Mount Eden Vineyards
16.5,Dessert,Italy,"This beautiful expression shows elegant aromas of candied apricot, honey, preserved lemon and white rose.",Caratello,50,91,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti,,Pietro Beconcini 2001 Caratello  (Vin Santo del Chianti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietro-beconcini-2001-caratello-white-vin-santo-chianti/,White Blend,2001,Pietro Beconcini
13,White,Portugal,"This rich, wood-aged wine is balanced and stylish. It shows the great potential for white wine in the Douro, with its panoply of flavors ranging from creamed apple to white peach, with a hint of herb. It's a fruity offering that will age for at least 3–4 years.",Conceito Branco,,91,Douro,,,Conceito Vinhos 2011 Conceito Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conceito-vinhos-2011-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Conceito Vinhos
13.3,White,US,"A blend of biodynamically-farmed Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier, this is fragrant and floral, with richness on both the nose and the palate. Lush aromas of citrus and peach roll into bracing, concentrated fruit flavors, with good grip, natural acidity and excellent length.",Spiral 36,28,91,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Cowhorn 2011 Spiral 36 White (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cowhorn-2011-spiral-36-white-southern-applegate-valley/,Rhône-style White Blend,2011,Cowhorn
11.5,White,US,"The fruit explodes into the mouth with snap and tang; it's a rich riot of citrus, orange peel and crisp green apple. The wine is full-bodied and luscious, despite the low alcohol.",Coast Range Estate Dry,24,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Trisaetum 2011 Coast Range Estate Dry Riesling (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2011-coast-range-estate-dry-riesling-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Riesling,2011,Trisaetum
14.5,Red,US,"This Syrah, with 3% Viognier, exhibits pretty cherry and raspberry tones, with a lingering touch of orange peel. It is concentrated, with a silky texture, mellow tannins and a meaty backbone.",Cuvee Julian Stoney Creek Vineyard,36,91,California,Sierra Foothills,Fair Play,Stark 2009 Cuvee Julian Stoney Creek Vineyard Syrah (Fair Play),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-2009-cuvee-julian-stoney-creek-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-fair-play/,Syrah,2009,Stark
14.9,Red,US,"With vigorous blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate and oak flavors, this wine certainly tastes young. The tannins are strong, and there's a primary-fruit sweetness that needs some time to settle. It's finely constructed enough that 6–8 years in a good cellar doesn't seem to be a risk.",,70,91,California,Napa,Calistoga,Joseph Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cellars-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Joseph Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"The western slopes of Sonoma Mountain, hit by cool maritime breezes, are ideal for Pinot Noir, although little is grown there. This excellent example is dry and in structure and enormously dense in flavor, offering masses of cherry pie filling, plum sauce, sandalwood and spice that are a touch hot in alcohol.",Purple Label,48,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Roadhouse Winery 2010 Purple Label Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roadhouse-winery-2010-purple-label-pinot-noir-sonoma-mountain/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roadhouse Winery
13.5,White,Portugal,"This is a ripe, wood-aged wine made from Arinto, the local grape of Bucelas. Rich and full, it has a touch of lemon that combines well with its tropical fruit flavors. It has fine concentration and is ready to drink.",Special Selection Old Vineyards,,91,Bucelas,,,Quinta do Boição 2009 Special Selection Old Vineyards Arinto (Bucelas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-boicao-2009-special-selection-old-portuguese-white-arinto-bucelas/,Arinto,2009,Quinta do Boição
14.8,Red,Chile,"Strong berry aromas come with ample leather, earth and tobacco accents. The palate is tough and tight, but loaded with powerful, earthy flavors of black fruit, mineral and a can't-miss briny, salty element. It's aggressive, savory and potent on the finish. This needs food or a couple of years more aging.",Block G + I,50,91,Colchagua Valley,,,Polkura 2008 Block G + I Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/polkura-2008-block-g-i-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2008,Polkura
13.9,Red,US,"This lovely wine shows the soft tannins and herbaceousness you often find in Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignons. That dried herb taste accompanies blackberry and black currant fruit. It's classic Silver Oak, dry and elegant. Drink now–2016.",,70,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Silver Oak 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silver-oak-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Silver Oak
14.3,Red,Chile,"Opaque in color and superrich on the nose, it has dominant aromas of earth, leather, baked fruit and spice. It feels lush and chunky, maybe a touch soft, with earthy, naturally herbal flavors of dark fruit, plum and chocolate. The finish is smooth and warming.",Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard,25,91,Colchagua Valley,,,Lapostolle 2010 Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2010-cuvee-alexandre-apalta-vineyard-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Lapostolle
14.1,Red,Chile,"This is a new wine from Lapostolle, bearing a nose that's intense and compact, with mineral and dark fruit aromas. It feels rich and muscular but not heavy, with berry, licorice, buttery oak and vanilla flavors. The finish is minty and chocolaty tasting. Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah make up the blend.",Canto de Apalta,20,91,Rapel Valley,,,Lapostolle 2010 Canto de Apalta Red (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2010-canto-apalta-red-rapel-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Lapostolle
13.3,Red,US,"Several hours passed before the bottling aromas blew off and this wine began to show its fruit. By then it tasted of pretty strawberry and cherry, with herb and earth notes running into the finish. As a reserve, it seems surprisingly lighter than the regular bottlings of the two component wines from the same vintage.",Estates Reserve,75,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Ribbon Ridge,Trisaetum 2010 Estates Reserve Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trisaetum-2010-estates-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-ribbon-ridge/,Pinot Noir,2010,Trisaetum
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"There are subtle floral elements here of yellow rose and jasmine that give this a feminine and elegant personality. But the wine has substance and staying power, too, in its flavors of stone fruit, melon and toasted nut. The perlage is soft and steady, and a pretty note of acidity appears on the finish.",Satèn Argens,36,91,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,La Montina NV Satèn Argens  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montina-nv-saten-argens-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,,La Montina
13.5,White,US,"Martin Ray's Reserve Carneros Chardonnay is turning out to be a consistently great wine for its price. This is dry, crisp in acidity and complex, showing classic, oak-tinged flavors that veer toward tropical fruits, pears and green apples.",Reserve,25,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Martin Ray 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2011-reserve-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Chardonnay,2011,Martin Ray
14.2,Red,US,"This wine shows its pedigreed terroir in the purity of sweetly ripe blackberry and currant flavors, dryness, and the quality its of tannins. The latter are rich, strong and elaborate. As good as it is, however, the astringency makes it too young to enjoy now. Aging is not a certainty given the softness, but give it 5–6 years and see what happens.",Stagecoach Vineyard,65,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jean Edwards 2009 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-edwards-2009-stagecoach-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Jean Edwards
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Made by the folks at the important wine co-operative Cavit, this elegant metodo classico sparkling wine offers a pretty bouquet of toasted bread, apricot, honey, dried herb and citrus. It shows a smooth, fine quality with refreshing acidity on the close.",Graal Riserva Brut,45,91,,Trento,,Altemasi 2004 Graal Riserva Brut White (Trento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altemasi-2004-graal-riserva-brut-white-trento/,White Blend,2004,Altemasi
12,Sparkling,France,"This is dry, but not quite bone dry. The richness of the smooth Pinot Noir is enough to round out the crisp apple and lime flavors, giving it a wonderful brightness. It could be aged, though its freshness makes it drinkable now.",Zéro Dosage Brut Nature,49,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Drappier NV Zéro Dosage Brut Nature  Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drappier-nv-zero-dosage-brut-nature-pinot-noir-champagne-160492/,Pinot Noir,,Drappier
14,Red,Portugal,"From Reguengos de Monsaraz in southern Alentejo, this is packed with superripe, powerful fruit. It is balanced and laced with acidity. Its great richness is foiled by the carefully etched black currant and plum flavors. Ready to drink now.",Tapada do Fidalgo,11,91,Alentejano,,,Granadeiro 2008 Tapada do Fidalgo Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/granadeiro-2008-tapada-fidalgo-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Granadeiro
12,Sparkling,France,"Produced from vineyards in Ludes on the Montagne de Reims, this is a rich selection. A good proportion of Pinot Noir creates ripe notes of apple and black currant, laced with intense, crisp acidity. It will take 1–2 years of bottle aging.",Charles de Brimont Cuvée Prestige Premier Cru Brut,70,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Forget-Brimont NV Charles de Brimont Cuvée Prestige Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forget-brimont-nv-charles-cuvee-prestige-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Forget-Brimont
15,Red,Slovenia,"Lifted blackberry and cherry aromas meld into flavors of ripe black-fruit, violet and black pepper on this bold, beautiful Bordeaux-style blend. It's richly concentrated, with vibrant acidity and lush, furry tannins. Generously spiced on the finish.",Duet Lex,75,91,Goriska Brda,,,Edi Simcic 2006 Duet Lex Red (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edi-simcic-2006-duet-lex-red-goriska-brda/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Edi Simcic
13.5,Red,US,"The cool vintage in the Russian River Valley has resulted in a very dry, acidic young wine, one so transparent in texture, you can practically taste the minerals of the soil. It defines a more delicate style, yet its persimmon flavor is very powerful. Fully drinkable now, after decanting, it will last in the cellar for 4–5 years.",Fox Den Vineyard,58,91,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-fox-den-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-green-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
12,Sparkling,France,"This ripe and fruity style shows yellow fruit and citrus, producing a full-bodied wine. With its weight and richness, it is a delicious wine to drink now, but this blend also shows potential for bottle aging.",Spécial Club Grand Cru Brut,85,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Henri Goutorbe 2004 Spécial Club Grand Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-goutorbe-2004-special-club-grand-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Henri Goutorbe
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Year after year, this is a fantastic rosé sparkler that can be served at informal and formal occasions alike. There's a yeasty note of baked bread followed by rose petal, stone fruit and wild berry scents. The wine (60% Pinot Nero and 40% Chardonnay) is creamy and rich on the palate.",Brut Rosé,24,91,,Trento,,Ferrari NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Trento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-trento/,Sparkling Blend,,Ferrari
14.8,Red,Chile,"Aromas of wild berries and milk chocolate are balanced and deep. It feels solid, full and fresh, with plum, berry, herb and oak-based flavors that continue onto the finish. For something different, this is one powerful, well-built wine. Drink now–2015.",Hacedor de Mundos Old Vines,45,91,Loncomilla Valley,,,Gillmore 2008 Hacedor de Mundos Old Vines Carignan (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gillmore-2008-hacedor-mundos-old-vines-carignan-loncomilla-valley/,Carignan,2008,Gillmore
14.9,Red,Chile,"Powerfully built and well balanced, this has aromas of cherry, red currant, spice, dried cheese and earth, giving way to flavors of red plum, wild berry, buttery oak and vanilla. Drink now or cellar it through 2017.",Hacedor de Mundos Old Vines,45,91,Loncomilla Valley,,,Gillmore 2008 Hacedor de Mundos Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gillmore-2008-hacedor-mundos-old-vines-cabernet-sauvignon-loncomilla-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Gillmore
14.4,Red,US,"Delicious and drinkable now, after decanting, for its softly ripe black cherry, currant, dried herb and spice flavors. The tannins are hefty, but not too much for a fine steak to negotiate. It shows the fancy structure and mouthfeel you associate with a great Rutherford Cabernet.",Rutherford Bench Reserve,65,90,California,Napa,Rutherford,Sequoia Grove 2009 Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2009-rutherford-bench-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sequoia Grove
14,Red,US,"A succulent Cabernet to drink now. Using fruit sourced from two counties, it's rich and ripe in blackberry jam, dark chocolate, anise and oak flavors, with a firm supporting jacket of tannins. It gets better as it breathes in the glass. Although it's not an ager, it's soft, lovely and complex.",50/50,28,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa-Sonoma,Tudal 2010 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tudal-2010-50-50-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast-napa-sonoma/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Tudal
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a ripe, rich and full-bodied selection that has a flavor of spiced pear. It has weight and intensity, a wine that is on the sweeter side of brut, although this character is finely integrated. The finish brings out delicious acidity.",Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut,110,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Forget-Brimont NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forget-brimont-nv-blanc-blancs-grand-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Forget-Brimont
14.9,Red,US,"This wine scores high on the deliciousness factor, offering ripe, lush flavors of blackberry and blueberry jam, dark chocolate, cedar and baking spice. With fairly high alcohol, it warms the blood and has a nice headiness. Drink now.",Shell Creek Vineyard,25,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,La Filice 2009 Shell Creek Vineyard Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/filice-2009-shell-creek-vineyard-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2009,La Filice
14.3,Red,US,"Similar to the 2009 vintage, which was another cool year, this single-vineyard offering is bone dry and strong in tannins, with a complex austerity. It shows tobacco, balsam and tamari notes alongside hints of raspberry and blackberry. It needs rich, complex meat stews or pasta dishes with tomato, garlic and lots of cheese in order to balance the wine's tannins and acids, and to coax out the sweetness.",Florence Vineyard,35,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dashe Cellars 2010 Florence Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dashe-cellars-2010-florence-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Dashe Cellars
12,Dessert,Hungary,"Almost lacy on the palate, with a crisp, delicate structure, this effortlessly drinkable Tokaji is the perfect introduction to this genre of fine wine. Ebullient with scents of lime skin, white flower and waxy honeycomb, its sweet fig and caramel palate is cut with brisk, pineapple-driven acidity.",Leonis Aszú 3 Puttonyos,23,90,Tokaj,,,Patricius 2006 Leonis Aszú 3 Puttonyos Tokaji (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patricius-2006-leonis-aszu-3-puttonyos-white-blend-tokaji-tokaj/,Tokaji,2006,Patricius
12,Sparkling,France,"The 2000 vintage was not the finest in Champagne, so it's no surprise this wine is now mature. Though still fresh, there are attractive toast and vanilla characters accompanying its apricot and quince flavors. Drink now.",Exception Blanche Brut,,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Mailly Grand Cru 2000 Exception Blanche Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mailly-grand-cru-2000-exception-blanche-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2000,Mailly Grand Cru
14.8,Red,US,"Here, Fenestra has made a red-fruit-forward, plummy, full, round, juicy Syrah, with good structure and a pleasing taste of tea biscuit on the finish. Ready to drink now, it's best paired with roasted chicken.",Estate,24,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2008 Estate Syrah (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2008-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Syrah,2008,Fenestra
14.4,Red,US,"There's a dusty earthiness to this Cabernet that makes it taste and feel rustic. It's very dry, with fine black cherry and currant flavors, and the oak is solid and tasteful. But the tannins are tough, almost old-fashioned, and the acidity is notable. Try aging it for 6–8 years.",Rutherford Bench Reserve,65,89,California,Napa,Rutherford,Sequoia Grove 2008 Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2008-rutherford-bench-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sequoia Grove
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This exceeds most Chardonnays' qualities of creamy freshness and background aromas of citrus and stone fruit. The perlage is lively and persistent, and the wine ends with a blast of lemon freshness.",Brut Millesimato,37,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Villa 2007 Brut Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-2007-brut-millesimato-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Villa
12,Sparkling,France,"The 10% Pinot Noir in this otherwise Chardonnay-dominant blend adds an attractive, light pink color. It is crisp and fragrant. Pinot Noir's tannins barely show, while Chardonnay's apple-driven acidity comes through strongly.",Brut Rosé Grand Cru,67,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Varnier Fannière NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/varnier-fanniere-nv-brut-rose-grand-cru-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Varnier Fannière
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a big, bold, extracted selection that has a burnt edge to it from the wood. It's tannic and structured, and the note of black plum skin is lost at this stage in its life. It does have the weight to integrate well, so give it 3–4 years.",Reserva,25,89,Douro,,,Quinta de Ventozelo 2009 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-ventozelo-2009-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta de Ventozelo
14,Dessert,Italy,"Pretty highlights of cinnamon, clove, cassis and dried raspberry give this a friendly, approachable appeal. It shows a rich, velvety texture on the finish.",,,89,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Secondo Marco 2009  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/secondo-marco-2009-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Secondo Marco
14.5,Red,US,"A rich, ripe Cabernet, forward in blackberry and cherry jam flavors. A hint of dried herb grounds it and provides a level of complexity, as does a touch of smoky cedar from oak barrel aging. It's not an ager, but it is fancy and delicious now.",Heritage Reserve,50,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Schug 2008 Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2008-heritage-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Schug
10,Dessert,Hungary,"Dark herb aromas are a unique addition to classic characteristics of honeysuckle, caramel and fig on this unctuously rich Tokaji. It's intensely honeyed, with a creamy, custard-like mouthfeel, but it feels balanced thanks to bright acidity and a long, floral finish.",Aszú 6 Puttonyos,90,89,Tokaj,,,Sauska 2003 Aszú 6 Puttonyos Tokaji (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sauska-2003-aszu-6-puttonyos-white-blend-tokaji-tokaj/,Tokaji,2003,Sauska
13.8,Red,US,"Scratchy, dusty tannins frame this Cabernet, giving it a rustic mouthfeel. The flavors of candied blackberry and cherry are very rich and intense, with an overlay of smoky oak. Drink now.",,35,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Domaine Eden 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-eden-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Domaine Eden
15,Red,France,"This takes some time to fully express itself, but once it does open up, decadent notes of dried purple flower, garrigue, blackberry and black cherry all abound on the nose and palate. With a creamy texture like crushed velvet and a long, brambly finish, this is a crowd pleaser with good depth and complexity.",La Capitelle,,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Limoux,,Domaine de Baronarques 2009 La Capitelle Red (Limoux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-baronarques-2009-capitelle-red-limoux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Baronarques
12.5,Dessert,Italy,"A passito-style dessert wine, this is made from Moscato Rosa. It's fragrant and full of aromas of wild flower, berry, almond and honey.",Pasithea Rosa,38,89,,Alto Adige,,Girlan 2009 Pasithea Rosa Moscato (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girlan-2009-pasithea-rosa-muscat-moscato-alto-adige/,Moscato,2009,Girlan
14.5,Red,Chile,"Initially this smells reductive and like horseradish, although with airing it moves on to aromas of pepper and berry. Citrusy acidity gives zest to what is otherwise a creamy-feeling red. Flavors of cassis, berry and brown sugar lead to a long, baked-tasting finish.",Viñedo Chadwick,280,89,Maipo Valley,,,Errazuriz 2009 Viñedo Chadwick Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2009-vinedo-chadwick-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Errazuriz
12,White,Portugal,"This rare example of a mature Vinho Verde has an oxidative character—not at all unpleasant—which gives it a smooth texture, along with a ripe almond note and firm acidity. The result is a food wine in the style of a mature Sauvignon Blanc.",Afros Branco,,89,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro 2009 Afros Branco Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-2009-afros-branco-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2009,Casal Paço Padreiro
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is a lightly wood-aged wine, with melon and pear flavors that are rounded by a toast character. Taut orange zest and lime notes balance this softness. The aftertaste is fragrant, crisp and warm.",Quinta do Encontro Q do E,,89,Bairrada,,,Dão Sul 2011 Quinta do Encontro Q do E  Bical (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2011-quinta-encontro-q-e-portuguese-white-bical-bairrada/,Bical,2011,Dão Sul
12,Sparkling,France,"Based in the Aube, in the southern Champagne vineyards, Gremillet's wines are warm and rich. This has almond and spice characters, a touch of vanilla and tight acidity. It could do with a year's bottle age.",Grand Réserve Brut,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Champagne Gremillet NV Grand Réserve Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/champagne-gremillet-nv-grand-reserve-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Champagne Gremillet
13.5,Red,Chile,"This is round and dark up front, with a touch of bacon on the nose. It feels fresh and medium in power, with blackberry, plum and chocolate flavors that roll into a peppery, spicy finish.",Reserva Estate Bottled,13,89,Lolol Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Reserva Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Lolol Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-reserva-estate-bottled-cabernet-sauvignon-lolol-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Chilcas
14.3,Red,US,"This is almost always a rewarding Zinfandel from Bella. The '09 offers flavors of spicy, briary raspberry and cherry fruit, cola, sweet herb and mocha, with a dry, classic finish.",Belle Canyon,35,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Bella 2009 Belle Canyon Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2009-belle-canyon-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Bella
12.5,Dessert,Italy,"A beautiful blend of Picolit, Sauvignon and Verduzzo, this is a well-balanced selection that shows structure, persistence and long, lingering fruity aromas. The finish is smooth, sweet and rich.",Vola Vola,28,89,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Le Vigne di Zamò 2007 Vola Vola White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-vigne-zamo-2007-vola-vola-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2007,Le Vigne di Zamò
12,Sparkling,France,"This crisp, very dry wine tastes young and will improve with bottle age. It has apples and intense citrus flavors, with a tangy, steely texture.",Spécial Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut,54,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Jean Milan NV Spécial Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-milan-nv-special-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne-160471/,Chardonnay,,Jean Milan
13,White,US,"Although it's rich in honey-like flavors, the dry finish makes this more table wine than dessert wine. With extraordinary acidity and flavors of tangerine and vanilla, it's delicious, but there's a complexity that sommeliers will find wonderfully challenging to match with food.",,15,89,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Birichino 2011 Malvasia Bianca (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/birichino-2011-italian-white-malvasia-bianca-central-coast-monterey/,Malvasia Bianca,2011,Birichino
15,Dessert,Italy,Balance and richness characterize this dessert wine. Pair it with chocolate mousse or crème brûlée. Its bright fruit aromas and mild tannins will cut the sweetness of such desserts.,,40,89,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Brigaldara 2006  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brigaldara-2006-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Brigaldara
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This has a relatively high dosage, producing a ripe strawberry flavor. It's full bodied, touched by a spice note, as well as some toast from bottle age. The finish shows that this is a rosé fit for food.",Extra Cuvée de Réserve Brut Rosé,110,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Pol Roger 2004 Extra Cuvée de Réserve Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pol-roger-2004-extra-cuvee-reserve-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Pol Roger
12,Sparkling,France,"With a delicate orange-pink color, this is a sophisticated rosé, balancing its acidity easily with raspberry fruit flavor. It's light and fruity, yet offers a touch of structure that lifts it to another level.",Rosé for Albane Brut,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Pierre Péters NV Rosé for Albane Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-peters-nv-rose-for-albane-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Pierre Péters
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"Recioto tends to pair best with rum cakes or chocolate- or cinnamon-based desserts. This offers dark hues of fudge, clove and rose petal.",Vigneto Le Novaje,25,89,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Novaia 2009 Vigneto Le Novaje  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novaia-2009-vigneto-le-novaje-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Novaia
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Mostly Chardonnay, with 15% Pinot Nero, this bright sparkler opens with impressive aromatic intensity, bearing notes of peach, passion fruit and lightly toasted almond. There's a soft, creamy quality to the perlage, backed by fresh acidity on the finish.",Brut,30,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,La Montina NV Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-montina-nv-brut-sparkling-franciacorta-158247/,Sparkling Blend,,La Montina
13.5,Sparkling,US,"Even at five years old, this remains a young, vigorous but rather heavy sparkling wine. Made mainly from Pinot Noir, with the remainder Chardonnay, it has a dark salmon color and is strong in acidity, with raspberry, vanilla and dough flavors. The different parts are not in harmony quite yet. Give it 3–5 years.",Brut Rosé,50,89,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2007 Brut Rosé Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2007-brut-rose-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Iron Horse
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Nero, this opens with dry aromas of almond, pear and stone fruit. The wine delivers smoothness and medium texture, with a tonic, bubbly close.",Brut,31,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Majolini NV Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/majolini-nv-brut-sparkling-franciacorta-156442/,Sparkling Blend,,Majolini
12,Sparkling,Italy,"A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, this offers touches of red rose and raspberry, backed by citrus, peach and pear notes. Made in the metodo classico style, it closes with fresh acidity and fine perlage.",Opera Brut Rosé,31,89,Lombardy,Lombardy,,Le Marchesine NV Opera Brut Rosé Sparkling (Lombardy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-marchesine-nv-opera-brut-rose-sparkling-lombardy/,Sparkling Blend,,Le Marchesine
12.5,Sparkling,France,"The bone-dry crispness of this wine showcases Geoffroy's full style. It has weight, intense acidity and flavors of taut lime and pure mineral. Age for 2–3 years. Disgorged December 2011.",Millesimé Extra Brut,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,René Geoffroy 2004 Millesimé Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-geoffroy-2004-millesime-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,René Geoffroy
14.5,White,France,"The delicate bouquet offers dainty aromas of red apple and melon, with a slight thread of baking spice throughout. The mouthfeel is full yet focused, with a distinct mineral streak and a clean citrus cut to the ripe fruit flavors. It ends with a long, softly spiced finish.",Vieilles Vignes,35,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes,,Domaine du Clos des Fées 2010 Vieilles Vignes Grenache Blanc (Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-clos-fees-2010-vieilles-vignes-other-white-grenache-blanc-vin-pays-cotes-catalanes/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Domaine du Clos des Fées
14.1,White,US,"This proves how well Sauvignon Blanc can ripen in this warmish, inland Santa Barbara valley. Backed up with crisp acidity, this has a firm, minerally moutheel that conveys refreshing Meyer lemon, lemongrass, guava and honey flavors.",,24,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coquelicot 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coquelicot-2009-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Coquelicot
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is dark, rubbery and wild on the nose, with a heavy dose of chocolaty oak. It feels crisp due to its high acidity, but also feels raring to go. The flavors of blackberry and plum are snappy and dry, while the finish is driven by the acidity. It will age well; drink now–2016.",El León Single Vineyard,45,89,Maule Valley,,,De Martino 2009 El León Single Vineyard Carignan (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-martino-2009-el-leon-single-vineyard-carignan-maule-valley/,Carignan,2009,De Martino
14,Dessert,Italy,"Here is a very pleasant, ruby-red dessert wine that offers smoky tones of ripe blackberry, barbecue spice, cured meat and leather. The wine's richness and smooth density are impressive.",Le Quare,33,89,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Gamba 2006 Le Quare  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamba-2006-le-quare-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Gamba
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"Made from organically farmed fruit, this late-harvest Traminer is luscious, boasting aromas of white rose, preserved lemon, apricot and blanched almon, which set the stage for the smooth, silky mouthfeel.",Oro del Cedro Vendemmia Tardiva,40,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria Lavacchio 2010 Oro del Cedro Vendemmia Tardiva Traminer (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lavacchio-2010-oro-cedro-vendemmia-tardiva-other-white-traminer-toscana/,Traminer,2010,Fattoria Lavacchio
14.1,Red,US,"There's lots of brisk acidity in this bone-dry Pinot, which gives it a mouthwatering tartness. Coupled with raspberry and cherry fruit, it has a sour candy taste, which is relieved by smoky oak. It's light bodied, but it maintains a certain elegance. Try it with tuna tartare.",Califa,60,89,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Chamisal Vineyards 2010 Califa Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2010-califa-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chamisal Vineyards
12,Sparkling,France,"In the elegant style of Perrier-Jouët, this is rich and stylish, showing attractive toast, with a touch of sweet apple. This standard nonvintage has some richness, while maintaining its strong, fresh quality.",Grand Brut,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Perrier Jouët NV Grand Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrier-jouet-nv-grand-brut-champagne-160780/,Champagne Blend,,Perrier Jouët
14,Red,France,"Intense and concentrated, with deep and full aromas and flavors of black plum, mashed blackberry and soft cassis that's laced with a hint of violet. Hearty yet balanced in the mouth, this has moderate tannins and medium acidity, providing a solid structure and a decadent chocolate-flavored finish.",,20,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Fitou,,Gérard Bertrand 2010 Grenache-Carignan (Fitou),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2010-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-carignan-fitou/,Grenache-Carignan,2010,Gérard Bertrand
13.5,Red,France,"Flavors of blackberry and blueberry compote lead the nose of this dense wine, followed by whiffs of bittersweet chocolate and peppery spice. Medium weight and lush on the palate, it has good acidic lift that keeps the finish clean and vibrant.",Syrah-Carignan,20,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Syrah-Carignan Red (Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-syrah-carignan-red-minervois/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Gérard Bertrand
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This Chardonnay-based sparkler offers aromas of yellow rose, apricot, honey and toasted almond. Steely, firm perlage makes this a great wine to sip as you socialize before a meal.",Brut 25,,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Berlucchi NV Brut 25  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-berlucchi-nv-brut-25-chardonnay-franciacorta-160929/,Chardonnay,,Fratelli Berlucchi
15.5,Red,US,"This Bordeaux blend is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a splash of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It's rich in flavors of chocolate, blackberry and currant essence and oak, wrapped into tannins that are soft and smooth but firm. Delicious now, but precocious, all flash and sizzle. Give it 5–6 years in the cellar to develop some bottle complexity.",Isosceles,62,89,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Justin 2009 Isosceles Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/justin-2009-isosceles-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Justin
13.5,White,Portugal,"This floral wine stongly shows Viognier's hallmark apricot flavor. As one of a series of varetal wines from Terra d'Alter, it has great fruitiness. It is nicely touched with acidity and bears a round texture. Age for a few months before drinking.",,17,89,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2011 Viognier (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2011-viognier-alentejano/,Viognier,2011,Terra d'Alter
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Concentrated and wood aged, this has flavors of vanilla, red plum and blackberry. The tannins have a tarry, firm character that brings out the wine's richness. It is a blend of Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet and Touriga Nacional.",,12,89,Alentejano,,,Monte da Penha 2008 Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-penha-2008-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Monte da Penha
14.2,Red,US,"This Mendocino Syrah is concentrated, rich and savory, full of big dark-plum and blackberry flavors. The meat and white pepper notes go down smooth on the finish.",Bells Echo Vineyard,50,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Les Caves Roties de Pente 2009 Bells Echo Vineyard Syrah (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-roties-pente-2009-bells-echo-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Syrah,2009,Les Caves Roties de Pente
13,White,Portugal,"From southern Alentejano vineyards, this is a warm wine, yet one that retains the right amount of freshness to balance its toast flavor. A hint of mango ripeness lends a round, deliciously full feel.",Guadalupe Selection Branco,,89,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Quetzal 2010 Guadalupe Selection Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-quetzal-2010-guadalupe-selection-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta do Quetzal
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is herbal and a touch smoky on the nose, with plum and berry components. It feels lifted but full bodied, with ripe, creamy flavors of dark fruit and integrated oak-based spice. It shows a sweet, balsamic, root-like quality on the finish.",Aliwen Reserva,13,89,Rapel Valley,,,Undurraga 2010 Aliwen Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2010-aliwen-reserva-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-rapel-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2010,Undurraga
12.5,White,Chile,"This is snappy in the front of the palate, with green pea, bell pepper, tangerine and grass aromas. It feels alert, crisp and citric, with dry lime, grapefruit and pole bean flavors that culminate in lemon and persistent grapefruit notes on the finish. A linear, high-acid style of Sauvignon Blanc, this has definite coastal influences.",Koyle Costa,22,89,Colchagua Costa,,,Koyle 2011 Koyle Costa Sauvignon Blanc (Colchagua Costa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koyle-2011-koyle-costa-sauvignon-blanc-colchagua-costa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Koyle
13.7,Red,US,"A tart and brambly Pinot, this old-vine bottling is accented by whiffs of herb and grain. Raspberry and strawberry are the fruit flavors, carrying the wine through an elegant, medium-long finish.",,35,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Hyland 2010 Pinot Noir (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyland-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Pinot Noir,2010,Hyland
14.7,Red,US,"This lovely Grenache Noir has flavors of black tea and black pepper, softened by layers of fruit and smoky black licorice. Big, black and intense, give it another 3–5 years to mellow out. It will surely retain its gorgeous herbal and savory elements.",Estate,20,89,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Holly's Hill 2010 Estate Grenache (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hollys-hill-2010-estate-grenache-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Grenache,2010,Holly's Hill
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Made in marble-lined open fermenters, this is a smooth, rich and silky wine. It has a ripe black-plum flavor, with sweet tannins and acidity on the finish. The alcohol, however, does show through as a peppery burn on the tongue.",Poli Phonia Reserva,,89,Alentejano,,,Granadeiro 2009 Poli Phonia Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/granadeiro-2009-poli-phonia-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Granadeiro
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is a finely balanced LBV with structure complementing the luscious black-fruit and raisin flavors. The wine is rich and densely textured, very smooth and unctuous. Big tannins suggest that the wine could age.",Quinta das Tecedeiras LBV Late Bottled Vintage,20,89,Port,,,Dão Sul 2008 Quinta das Tecedeiras LBV Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2008-quinta-das-tecedeiras-lbv-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2008,Dão Sul
13.5,White,Slovenia,"There's a stunning mineral-driven edge to this concentrated Pinot Grigio. Full bodied yet elegant, it boasts fresh pear and melon flavors and a bristling lime-juice acidity.",,12,89,Primorska,,,Giocato 2011 Pinot Grigio (Primorska),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edi-simcic-2011-giocato-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-primorska/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Giocato
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"Made with Marzemino and Cabernet Sauvignon, this presents luscious darkness, followed by tones of chocolate, spice, prune and dark plum, with a touch of bitterness on the close. It's so rich and decadent that it can be paired with sweet and savory foods alike.",Madoro,30,89,Veneto,Veneto,,Maculan 2010 Madoro Red (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maculan-2010-madoro-red-veneto/,Red Blend,2010,Maculan
14.4,Red,US,"This Pinot is very rich in flavor, maybe too much so. It features a blast of jammy raspberry and cherry, with heavy cola syrup and smoky, oaky vanilla. Though certainly delicious and refined, it is a bit one-dimensional. Drink it soon.",Thomas Road Vineyard - Dutton Ranch,50,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Thomas Road Vineyard - Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-thomas-road-vineyard-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton Estate
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Delicate and feminine, this sparkler is based on Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, with aromas of white flower, peach, melon and stone fruit. It's firm and fresh on the close, with soft, fine perlage.",Metodo Classico Millésimé,40,89,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Beni di Batasiolo 2007 Metodo Classico Millésimé Sparkling (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2007-metodo-classico-millesime-sparkling-piedmont/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Beni di Batasiolo
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"Meaty and thick, this has aromas of cured meat, blackberry preserves, teriyaki and worn leather.",,25,89,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Begali 2009  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/begali-2009-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Begali
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Coming from foot-stomped fruit in open granite lagars, this LBV feels traditional and intensely rich. Although it is ready to drink, its firm tannins, combined with the damson jelly flavor and still-integrating spirit, will enable it to age for several years.",PV Collections Late Bottled Vintage,,89,Port,,,Barão de Vilar 2005 PV Collections Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barao-vilar-2005-pv-collections-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2005,Barão de Vilar
14.5,Red,US,"Opening with a nose of sweet roses, it then deepens in texture and taste, with notes of light spice, earthy soil and mushroom. It's a fine rendering of old-vine fruit from Testa Vineyards, where the certified-organic vines date back to 1912.",Testa Vineyard Old Vine,27,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Horse & Plow 2010 Testa Vineyard Old Vine Carignane (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horse-plow-2010-testa-vineyard-old-vine-carignan-carignane-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Carignane,2010,Horse & Plow
14.5,Red,US,"This robust and classically rustic Primitivo tastes of dark cherry and just-picked brambly blackberry. A balanced mountain-grown wine, it has a wall of spice around its core, with elements of cinnamon and pepper, finished off by a refreshing twist of mint.",,25,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2010 Primitivo (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2010-zinfandel-primitivo-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Primitivo,2010,Andis
12.8,White,US,"This is a field blend of Kerner, Gewürztraminer and Rieslaner, what winemaker Markus Niggli calls a “Swiss blend.” It opens with a great fleshy nose of pear and almond, showing off a strong foundation of acidity. It's perfectly dry, with a hint of sea-like saltiness.It almost tastes like Vermentino, but the musky lychee note screams Gewürztraminer.",Intuition Field Blend White,22,89,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Borra 2011 Intuition Field Blend White White (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borra-2011-intuition-field-blend-white-central-valley-lodi/,White Blend,2011,Borra
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Cru Perdu Brut is a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Nero, with subtle intensity and delicate aromas of yellow flower, stone fruit, apricot and lemon zest. There's a touch of almond-like bitterness on the close, with tight, even-flowing perlage.",Cru Perdu Brut,43,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Castello Bonomi NV Cru Perdu Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bonomi-nv-cru-perdu-brut-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,,Castello Bonomi
13,Red,Portugal,"Oak aging gives richness to this red Vinho Verde; its spice and acidity balanced with its red currant flavor and some weight from the tannins. It's an intriguing hybrid, halfway between a crisp Vinho Verde and a full-bodied warm-climate red.",Silenus,,89,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro 2009 Silenus Vinhão (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-2009-silenus-portuguese-red-vinhao-vinho-verde/,Vinhão,2009,Casal Paço Padreiro
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This ripe, fruity offering has great depth of flavor. Vilmart is known for rich wines like this, with a high proportion of Pinot Noir in the blend. It's full, with a good balance of dosage and a crisp finish.",Grand Cellier Premier Cru Brut,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Vilmart & Co NV Grand Cellier Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vilmart-co-nv-grand-cellier-premier-cru-brut-champagne-160703/,Champagne Blend,,Vilmart & Co
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Offering aromas of citrus, stone fruit, white almond and toasted baguette, this also has a smooth, creamy density on the finish. The cleansing perlage would pair well with shellfish or raw seafood.",Satèn Brut Millesimato,39,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Villa 2008 Satèn Brut Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-2008-saten-brut-millesimato-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,2008,Villa
14,Red,France,"This fruit-forward selection is brimming with ripe aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry and plum, with lovely supporting accents of game, savory spice and cured meat that provide interesting complexity and layers of flavor throughout. It's mouthfilling and dense, with medium tannins and a long, spicy finish reminiscent of pipe tobacco.",Grand Terroir Syrah-Carignan-Mourvèdre,20,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,La Clape,,Gérard Bertrand 2010 Grand Terroir Syrah-Carignan-Mourvèdre Red (La Clape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2010-grand-terroir-syrah-carignan-mourvedre-red-clape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Gérard Bertrand
14,Red,Hungary,"Ripe raspberry, cherry and violet aromas shine on this standout red. Full-bodied in style, the palate is pristine, with ripe red fruit that's balanced by zippy cranberry acidity. Finishes long with a murmur of velvety tannins.",Nagyapám,18,89,Szekszárd,,,Eszterbauer 2011 Nagyapám Kadarka (Szekszárd),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eszterbauer-2011-nagyapam-other-red-kadarka-szekszard/,Kadarka,2011,Eszterbauer
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a rich, dark-colored wine, its blackness due to the presence of Alicante Bouschet in the blend. It is big and dense, with a new wood flavor. Accompanying this toastiness are black fruits, with a bitter edge and fine acids. Age this for three years.",Colheita Seleccionada,13,89,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2011 Colheita Seleccionada Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2011-colheita-seleccionada-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Herdade de São Miguel
14.5,Red,Chile,"This has a raspberry aromas that is sweetened by a graham cracker note and deepened by a leather accent. It feels round, well balanced and lively, with berry, cassis, chocoalate and spice flavors. The finish is solid, echoing the palate's flavors and feel.",,20,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Primus 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/primus-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Primus
14,Red,Chile,"This smells jammy and full, with leather, baked black-fruit and balsamic aromas. Saturated, deep and honest on the palate, with a flower note interspersed with blackberry and spice flavors. It falls off a bit on the finish, but on the plus side it's not pounding or aggressive.",Cordillera Special Reserve,25,89,Maule Valley,,,Miguel Torres 2008 Cordillera Special Reserve Syrah (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-2008-cordillera-special-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-maule-valley/,Syrah,2008,Miguel Torres
14,Red,Chile,"Medicinal, mildly herbal aromas revolve around red and black fruit scents, with a candied accent and a root-like dryness. This is a mature wine with screeching acidity that pushes raspberry, plum, briary spice and oak flavors. The finish tastes peppery and feels dry.",Orzada,20,89,Maule Valley,,,Odfjell 2007 Orzada Cabernet Franc (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2007-orzada-cabernet-franc-maule-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2007,Odfjell
12.5,Sparkling,US,"What an easy-to-drink, delicious bubbly this is. With a golden salmon color, it's rich in flavors of strawberry, raspberry, lime, vanilla and yeast. It finishes with a subtle sweetness. Pair it with sushi, sashimi or ham-based dishes.",Brut Rosé,24,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mumm Napa NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mumm-napa-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-napa-valley-159728/,Sparkling Blend,,Mumm Napa
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A sparkling blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero, this offers clean aromas of peach, grapefruit and yellow rose. The finish is smooth, long and capped by zesty effervescence.",Brut,39,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Ricci Curbastro NV Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-nv-brut-sparkling-franciacorta-156433/,Sparkling Blend,,Ricci Curbastro
13.5,White,Portugal,"Soft and fruity, with a round texture, this shows attractive melon and quince flavors, bearing a hint of bright acidity at the back. It has weight, an oily texture and lemon freshness on the finish.",Branco Reserva,50,89,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2011 Branco Reserva White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2011-branco-reserva-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta do Vallado
13,White,Portugal,"This full, ripe wine balances ripe melon and pear flavors with the crispness characteristic of this northern region. It is cool, stylish and food friendly. It's ready to drink, but it could age 1–2 years.",,11,89,Minho,,,Conde Villar 2011 Alvarinho (Minho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conde-vilar-2011-albarino-alvarinho-minho/,Alvarinho,2011,Conde Villar
15,Red,France,"Pretty notes of purple flowers lead the bouquet, with a supporting core of brambly black berry and cherry. Spicy suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice root and black pepper add depth to the palate, while a spicy cocoa flavor lingers well through the medium-length finish.",,,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Limoux,,Domaine de Baronarques 2009 Red (Limoux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-baronarques-2009-red-limoux/,Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Baronarques
12,Sparkling,France,"Drappier seems to be able to make a bone-dry wine without losing rich fruit character. It is crisp, tight and packed with acidity, yet it also has a full, very attractive strawberry character.",Zéro Dosage Brut Rosé Nature,52,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Drappier NV Zéro Dosage Brut Rosé Nature Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drappier-nv-zero-dosage-brut-rose-nature-pinot-noir-champagne/,Pinot Noir,,Drappier
13,Dessert,Italy,"This vineyard-designate wine opens with pretty floral tones of pressed red rose and violet, backed by dusty mineral, wild berry, candied fruit and prune. The mouthfeel is sweet, thick and long.",Vigneto Fiorato,30,89,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Tommasi 2009 Vigneto Fiorato  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2009-vigneto-fiorato-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Tommasi
15,Red,US,"This is beautifully rich, exploding in flavors of dark chocolate, blackberry purée, pepper, anise and smoky sandalwood. Yet it's balanced and refined, and it never loses its sense of style. It is, however, a little warm in alcohol, but if that doesn't bother you, you'll love it.",Saarloos Vineyard,30,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Sobriquet Winery 2010 Saarloos Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobriquet-winery-2010-saarloos-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2010,Sobriquet Winery
14.2,Red,US,"Exotic Indian spices and very ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors characterize this rich, heady wine. It's so fruity that it tastes sweet, but it's actually dry, with a long, delicious finish.",Quinn Vineyard,38,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Ulises Valdez 2009 Quinn Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ulises-valdez-2009-quinn-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ulises Valdez
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This tangy, zesty wine has a taut and tense character, balanced with acidity, fruitiness and firm texture. It needs 3–4 years of bottle aging.",Carte Noire Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,66,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Roland Champion 2004 Carte Noire Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roland-champion-2004-carte-noire-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2004,Roland Champion
13.5,Red,US,"Young Pinot Noir from Eyrie can seem light, tart and markedly herbal. Decant it, swirl it, or—better yet—age it, and the nuances turn into discreet flavors that bring complexity and character. Tight and earthy, this is dotted with notes of spicy, peppery herbs. The concentration and balance suggest a long life ahead.",,35,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,The Eyrie Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eyrie-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,The Eyrie Vineyards
13.5,White,Portugal,"This intensely fruity wine is full of tropical fruit notes, with delicious peach and apricot accents. Its acidity is juicy and fragrant, filling out its crispness with almost New World-fruit flavors.",Reserva,20,89,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2010 Reserva White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2010-reserva-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Terra d'Alter
14.5,Red,US,"Light bodied, tart and elegant, this is fine to drink now with tuna or steak tartare. It's bone dry, sleek and brisk in acidity, with Dr. Pepper and red licorice flavors leading to a complex, spicy finish.",Schug Estate,40,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Schug 2010 Schug Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2010-schug-estate-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Schug
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A classic sparkling blend, this fresh offering shows a dry, steely side that is enhanced by a citrus aroma and a dusty mineral tone. There's a sharp firmness to the perlage as well.",Extra Brut,40,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Le Marchesine NV Extra Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-marchesine-nv-extra-brut-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,,Le Marchesine
13.1,Red,US,"This low-alcohol charmer has sweet scents of strawberry, raspberry and cherry. It has a nice mouthfeel, with just a lick of minerality running through it, elevating the wine beyond mere fruitiness.",Rocheux,48,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Le Cadeau 2010 Rocheux Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-cadeau-2010-rocheux-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Le Cadeau
13.5,White,Hungary,"Notes of smoked hazelnuts mingle with scents of ripe pear and yellow flower on this dry, full-bodied wine. It's richly oaked, but bright, lemony acidity and chalky minerality add balance. It finishes on a rich note of sweet cream and butter.",Birsalmás,43,89,Tokaj,,,Sauska 2010 Birsalmás Furmint (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sauska-2010-birsalmas-other-white-furmint-tokaj/,Furmint,2010,Sauska
13,White,Hungary,"A note of white, waxy flower and a wisp of smoke on the nose introduce intense flavors of tangerine, lime and peppery leaf on the palate. Bright acidity and a glimmer of wet stone linger on the finish.",Zöld Veltelini,13,89,Mátra,,,Szoke Matyás 2011 Zöld Veltelini Grüner Veltliner (Mátra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/szoke-matyas-2011-zold-veltelini-gruner-veltliner-matra/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Szoke Matyás
13,Red,Portugal,"This wine comes from the Vilariça vineyards in the far east of the Douro. It is pure, rounded and rich, with tannins that are well melded with its blackberry fruits. Wood is present with restraint, producing a wine that has ripeness, style and the ability to age.",Altano Organically Farmed Vineyards,15,89,Douro,,,Symington Family Estates 2010 Altano Organically Farmed Vineyards Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/symington-family-estates-2010-altano-organically-farmed-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Symington Family Estates
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a deep, masculine Aglianico that opens with bold, inky concentration and intense aromas of blackberry preserves, leather and spices. The tannins are rock solid, firm and dry.",Cappellaccio Riserva,20,89,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Rivera 2005 Cappellaccio Riserva Aglianico (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rivera-2005-cappellaccio-riserva-italian-red-aglianico-castel-monte/,Aglianico,2005,Rivera
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"This shows excellent balance of sweet fruit and honey flavors. Bright acidity sparkles on the finish, adding crispness that makes this wine perfect for cream-based desserts.",Dindarello,22,89,Veneto,Veneto,,Maculan 2011 Dindarello Moscato (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maculan-2011-dindarello-muscat-moscato-veneto/,Moscato,2011,Maculan
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Known for its ability to produce deeply colored wine, Sousão has made a wine with a rough-edged character, which gives it a firm, solid and chunky feel. A dense layer of acidity adds balance. Age for 1–2 years.",,40,89,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2010 Sousão (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2010-portuguese-red-sousao-douro/,Sousão,2010,Quinta do Vallado
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a rich-yet-dry selection, with a lively mousse and a ripe apple flavor. It feels rich, touched by toast, and its acidity serves as an attractive contrast. This nonvintage has some bottle age to round out the finish.",Cuvée Hyménée Brut,89,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Tendil & Lombardi NV Cuvée Hyménée Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendil-lombardi-nv-cuvee-hymenee-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Tendil & Lombardi
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a bright style of Champagne that's fresh and crisp. It has a strong citrus tang, with notes of green apple and attractive lemon zest. It is fit for an apéritif.",Brut,45,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Piper-Heidsieck NV Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piper-heidsieck-nv-brut-champagne-159279/,Champagne Blend,,Piper-Heidsieck
14,Red,Chile,"Smooth on the nose, this has cassis and berry aromas that fill out nicely with air. On the palate, it has a solid spine. A creamy oak flavor blends nicely into raspberry and cassis notes. This shows Cabernet's spice on the finish, with an herb accent.",Gran Reserva,14,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2010 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2010-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viu Manent
14,White,Chile,"Composed, correct and minerally on the nose, this wine has typical and attractive pungent-green aromas. It feels zesty and crisp, with cutting acidity in support of grassy, classically Leyda flavors of lime, grapefruit and lemongrass. It's angular but long on the finish.",Sibaris Reserva Especial,16,89,Leyda Valley,,,Undurraga 2011 Sibaris Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2011-sibaris-reserva-especial-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Undurraga
14.6,Red,US,"While this Syrah is a bit angular now, it does offer great structure, with a fine architecture of tannin and acid. There are licks of Tabasco and black pepper that make the black and red currant flavors bracing. It becomes more interesting as it warms in the glass.",,19,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Novy 2010 Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2010,Novy
14.4,Red,US,"Though lower in price and quality than the previous vintage, this is a very good Cabernet. Rich and ripe in blackberry, currant, chocolate and intense new oak, it's flashy in the modern way, but it's a bit soft. Drink now.",,69,89,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Mueller Family Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mueller-family-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mueller Family Vineyards
14.5,Red,Chile,"Gritty, charred and herbal on the nose, this has aromas of earthy black fruit and ground coffee. It feels wide and full bodied, bearing flavors of savory spice, tobacco and cinnamon, with roasted and syrupy qualities. The finish is thick, sweet and dense.",Purple Angel,75,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Montes 2009 Purple Angel Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2009-purple-angel-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Montes
12,Sparkling,France,"Drappier's nonvintage blend is a wine that hits precisely the right note of freshness, with a soft, rich feeling. It features apple and crisp citrus notes, with light hints of yellow fruit and pineapple. At the same time, there is an attractive feeling of maturity in the bottling.",Carte d'Or Brut,42,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Drappier NV Carte d'Or Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drappier-nv-carte-dor-brut-champagne-160494/,Champagne Blend,,Drappier
13.6,White,US,"Foxen consistently makes one of the best Chenin Blancs in California, and sells it at a fair price. This is a very nice wine, dry and crisp, with green apple, honey and citrus flavors, and a savory hint of green.",Ernesto Wickenden Old Vines,25,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Foxen 2011 Ernesto Wickenden Old Vines Chenin Blanc (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2011-ernesto-wickenden-old-vines-chenin-blanc-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Foxen
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Like other wines from Blin, this seems to have some good bottle age, which has rounded out the naturally crisp character of the wine. The tight citrus flavor is soft, giving a fragrant, mouthfilling feel.",Blanc de Blancs Brut,50,89,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Blin NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-blin-nv-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,H. Blin
14.5,Red,Chile,"Bold berry aromas form a nice greeting, accompanied by the scent of milk chocolate. It feels tight and tannic but healthy as an ox, with peppery dark-berry flavors that come with a lemony edge. Fresh and short on the finish.",Reserve Assemblage Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,16,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Estampa 2009 Reserve Assemblage Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estampa-2009-reserve-assemblage-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Estampa
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Creamy notes of almond paste, ripe apricot and lemon mousse open the bouquet. Similar flavors follow on the palate, with crisp acidity and steely effervescence.",Villa Crespia Novalia Brut,33,89,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Muratori NV Villa Crespia Novalia Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-muratori-nv-villa-crespia-novalia-brut-chardonnay-franciacorta-156555/,Chardonnay,,Fratelli Muratori
12.5,Red,Croatia,"Unusually balanced, this delicate Plavac Mali is a great introduction to a fascinating Croatian grape variety. The palate is soft and fleshy, with ripe red-cherry and plum flavors, but flecked with hints of hay, dried flower and herb. Delicate tannins frame the chocolate-kissed finish.",,13,89,Peljesac,,,Dingac Winery 2010 Plavac Mali (Peljesac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dingac-winery-2010-other-red-plavac-mali-peljesac/,Plavac Mali,2010,Dingac Winery
14,Red,Portugal,"This is pure Touriga Nacional, showing the variety's natural perfumes and firm, structured tannins. Black currant flavor and a touch of oak gives fruit and roundness to the structure. Age for 1–2 years.",,21,89,Douro,,,Delaforce 2009 Touriga Nacional (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delaforce-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-douro/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Delaforce
13,Red,Italy,"A streamlined and elegant expression of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, this doesn't show the cooked or jammy tones that are all too common in southern Italian reds. Instead, the velvety finish is characterized by notes of tobacco and blackberry.",Riserva,,89,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Cantele 2007 Riserva Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantele-2007-riserva-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2007,Cantele
16.5,Red,US,"A juicy Syrah with 10% Grenache, this wine is as mountainous as the slopes on which it was grown. The wine shows red and black fruit, quite ripe, and has enough structure to last for years, the long finish accented by rich touches of espresso and dark chocolate.",Sprezzatura,39,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Fair Play,Baiocchi Wines 2009 Sprezzatura Syrah-Grenache (Fair Play),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baiocchi-wines-2009-sprezzatura-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-sierra-foothills-fair-play/,Syrah-Grenache,2009,Baiocchi Wines
15.5,Red,US,"With only one barrel made, Casey Flat's Grenache is still at the experimental level, but this vintage shows its potential: full and dense, with ripe strawberry, rich leather, smoky black tar and a smidge of black licorice. Give it 3–5 years to further complicate those flavors and open up.",,35,89,California,Central Valley,Capay Valley,Casey Flat Ranch 2010 Grenache (Capay Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casey-flat-ranch-2010-grenache-central-valley-capay/,Grenache,2010,Casey Flat Ranch
13.8,Red,US,"Right out of the bottle, this bone-dry Pinot is brittle and mute, so give it a good long decant to let the air mellow it. Eventually, it releases plenty of sour-raspberry-candy, mushroom and plum-sauce flavors that finish rich and spicy.",Klindt Vineyard,38,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Saracina 2010 Klindt Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saracina-2010-klindt-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Saracina
12,Sparkling,US,"From the yeasty, strawberry-tinged aroma to the brisk, doughy mouthfeel through to the honeyed, complex finish, this is a fine wine. It feels beautiful, clean and stimulating, just as a sparkling wine should.",Brut Rosé,28,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Roederer Estate NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roederer-estate-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-anderson-valley-160808/,Sparkling Blend,,Roederer Estate
15,Dessert,Italy,"Made from air-dried Falanghina and Coda di Volpe, this pretty dessert wine opens with a dark, golden color and bright aromas of apricot, honey and candied pineapple.",Fior di Ginestre Passito,20,90,Southern Italy,Pompeiano,,Sorrentino 2007 Fior di Ginestre Passito White (Pompeiano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorrentino-2007-fior-ginestre-passito-white-pompeiano/,White Blend,2007,Sorrentino
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This beautiful rosé sparkler offers subtle aromas of peach, grapefruit, rose petal and wild berry. The quality of the perlage is bright, long and steady.",Brut Rosé,50,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Ricci Curbastro NV Brut Rosé  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,,Ricci Curbastro
13,Red,Portugal,"This manages to be rich, smooth, complex and full bodied without losing any of its fruitiness. The tannins are enveloped by its ripe, generous texture. Worth aging a year, but you can also drink it now.",Cláudia's Reserve,22,90,Douro,,,Quevedo 2009 Cláudia's Reserve Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quevedo-2009-claudias-reserve-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quevedo
13,Red,Portugal,"Ripe and complex, this has big, spicy fruit that rises above the tannins to give a sweet, full mouthfeel. Below the fruit, the dry tannins and wood aging promise the aging potential of three years.",Post Scriptum de Chryseia,24,90,Douro,,,Prats & Symington LDA 2010 Post Scriptum de Chryseia Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prats-symington-lda-2010-post-scriptum-chryseia-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Prats & Symington LDA
13,Red,Italy,"There's a soapy, floral element to this wine that recalls lavender oil or rose water. Aromas of crushed mineral, spice and leather are all present. The mouthfeel is lean and compact, but it also shows polished tannins.",Riserva,,90,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Tenuta del Portale 2004 Riserva  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-portale-2004-riserva-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2004,Tenuta del Portale
14.2,White,US,"Restrained, vibrant and dry, this shows herb-inflected tropical fruit and citrus flavors, with a yeasty note of lees. Oak lurks subtlely and tastefully in the background. Bone dry, this is more elegant than opulent, making it food friendly.",,28,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Sequoia Grove 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Sequoia Grove
14,Red,Portugal,"An estate wine from the same producer as Monte Branco, this is elegant and sophisticated. With Cabernet Sauvignon added to a blend of Alentejo grapes, it has rich fruit in fine proportion, with tannins and balanced acidity. Age for another 2–3 years.",Casa dos Zagalos Reserva,26,90,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Mouro 2008 Casa dos Zagalos Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-mouro-2008-casa-zagalos-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta do Mouro
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is serious and solid, full of rich black fruit and dense tannins. Its weight brings out intense fruitiness and balancing acidity. Made mostly from Touriga Nacional, this is a wine that could age for several more years.",Reserva,,90,Douro,,,Moura Basto 2009 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moura-basto-2009-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Moura Basto
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is an attractive, onion-skin-colored wine, dry and crisp. It has red currant and lemon zest flavors, taut and with a definite mineral character. This rosé could probably age and is certainly one for food.",Brut Rosé Grand Cru,61,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Pehu-Simonet NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pehu-simonet-nv-brut-rose-grand-cru-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Pehu-Simonet
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a beautifully crisp and fruity wine with just the right amount of softness to round it out. It is rich, with raspberry-driven acidity cutting its tangy lime-zest texture. Ready to drink now.",L'Intemporelle Brut Rosé,,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Mailly Grand Cru 2007 L'Intemporelle Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mailly-grand-cru-2007-lintemporelle-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2007,Mailly Grand Cru
15,Red,Chile,"This is concentrated and oaky on the nose, with hickory smoke, toast and rubber notes, along with a blackberry aroma. It feels linear and structured due to the core acidity, while the flavor profile entails staunch, slightly salty cassis, berry and plum flavors. It's not superfruity on the finish, but vanilla and coconut flavors surface.",,75,90,Lontué Valley,,,Odfjell 2007 Malbec (Lontué Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2007-malbec-lontue-valley/,Malbec,2007,Odfjell
12,Sparkling,France,"By not adding sulfur to the wine, André and Michel Drappier have managed to produce a wine with greater depth than most, perhaps compounded by the slight oxidation that gives richness. It's a food wine, dry and packed with baked apple flavor, finishing on a high note of acidity. Disgorged March 2012.",Zéro Dosage Sans Ajout de Soufre Brut Nature,52,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Drappier NV Zéro Dosage Sans Ajout de Soufre Brut Nature Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drappier-nv-zero-dosage-sans-ajout-soufre-brut-nature-pinot-noir-champagne/,Pinot Noir,,Drappier
15,Dessert,Italy,"This shows crisp acidity on the close, with opulent layers of candied fruit, honey and crème brûlée. The mouthfeel is rich, smooth and long-lasting.",Riserva,40,90,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina,,Fattoria Lavacchio 2007 Riserva  (Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lavacchio-2007-riserva-white-vin-santo-chianti-rufina/,White Blend,2007,Fattoria Lavacchio
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This is a delicate and feminine rosé sparkler that opens with a beautifully pale pink color and subtle aromas of wild berry, tangerine skin, white almond and passion fruit. It shows elegance on the palate, with fine perlage and tangy crispness.",Brut Rosé Millesimato,37,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Berlucchi 2008 Brut Rosé Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-berlucchi-2008-brut-rose-millesimato-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Fratelli Berlucchi
13.5,White,Portugal,"For a Vinho Verde, this is rich and full bodied. Its creamy texture is packed with ripe, creamed pear and grapefruit flavors. The acidity seams effortlessly into the full texture. It could age, but it's ready to drink now.",Grand Escolha,15,90,Vinho Verde,,,Casa do Valle 2011 Grand Escolha White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-do-valle-2011-grand-escolha-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Casa do Valle
14,Red,Portugal,"Two naturally tannic grapes have produced a wine of surprising richness and softness. It has qualities of blackberry and herb; its tannins are now well-integrated after 18 months in wood and three years in bottle. It's big, ripe, spicy and ready to drink.",,30,90,Duriense,,,Delaforce 2007 Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon (Duriense),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delaforce-2007-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-cabernet-sauvignon-duriense/,Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Delaforce
13.5,Red,Portugal,"While it is densely packed with fruit, this is also an elegant wine made from old vines in the Tecedeiras Vineyard in the Douro. It has a firm structure dominated by spice and mineral. The acidity of the black currant fruit gives this a long-term future.",Quinta das Tecedeiras Flor de Tecedeiras,,90,Douro,,,Dão Sul 2010 Quinta das Tecedeiras Flor de Tecedeiras Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-quinta-das-tecedeiras-flor-tecedeiras-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Dão Sul
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Smooth and fresh, this Chardonnay-based sparker offers apricot, Golden Delicious apple, honey and toasted almond. It shows a rich, thick personality capped by the freshness of its acidity and zesty effervescence.",Brut Satén,46,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Castello Bonomi NV Brut Satén  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bonomi-nv-brut-saten-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,,Castello Bonomi
13.5,White,Chile,"This wine gets going with aromas of grass, citrus and mineral. Next comes a chiseled palate, bearing tight, pure flavors of lime, pink grapefruit and green herb. It's elegant and has a minerally, just-long-enough finish.",Pomerape Limited Edition,20,90,Leyda Valley,,,Bodega Volcanes de Chile 2011 Pomerape Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-volcanes-chile-2011-pomerape-limited-edition-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bodega Volcanes de Chile
13.9,Red,US,"The flavors of this wine play out broadly across the palate: a blend of strawberry, mocha and moist earth, with a highlight of tea tannin on the finish. There is generous acidity and excellent balance, as with all of the 2010 single-vineyard offerings from Adelsheim.",Ribbon Springs Vineyard,68,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Ribbon Ridge,Adelsheim 2010 Ribbon Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-ribbon-springs-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-ribbon-ridge/,Pinot Noir,2010,Adelsheim
13.5,Red,Chile,"Dark in color, this smells great, with cassis, plum and black cherry aromas, bearing very little herbal character. It feels tight and secure, with ripe blackberry, tobacco and oak flavors.",,14,90,Colchagua Valley,,,Calcu 2010 Cabernet Franc (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcu-2010-cabernet-franc-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Calcu
16.5,Red,US,"Thick and full-bodied with a bright, dark cherry note, this blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah is densely meaty, tasting of black tea and olive, brooding yet bright and smooth.",Entre Nous,39,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Fair Play,Baiocchi Wines 2009 Entre Nous Grenache-Syrah (Fair Play),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baiocchi-wines-2009-entre-nous-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-syrah-sierra-foothills-fair-play/,Grenache-Syrah,2009,Baiocchi Wines
14.5,White,US,"Showing how fine Sauvignon Blanc can be in Napa Valley, this has citrus, melon and honey flavors. It's dry, creamy and rich in vanilla flavor, with a bright edge of acidity. A touch of oak adds a note of smoke.",Block 21,28,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kelleher 2011 Block 21 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kelleher-2011-block-21-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Kelleher
12.5,Sparkling,France,"With a strong, mousse-like feel in the mouth, this is a lively offering. It's yellow fruit is layered with toastiness. It has a rich feel, very much in the Billiot style, and a complex, compact character. It is ready to drink. Disgorged October 2011.",Cuvée Laetitia Brut,106,90,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Billiot Fils NV Cuvée Laetitia Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-billiot-fils-nv-cuvee-laetitia-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,H. Billiot Fils
14.5,White,Portugal,"Fermented in oak, this is a big, bold and ripe wine made from grapes sourced from the volcanic soil of Esporão. It has a creamy texture that's spiced with toast and tempered with acidity. Its texture is smooth and rounded, and it's packed with ripe fruit. It's a great wine to drink now, but it will age over several years.",Esporão Reserva Branco,20,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2011 Esporão Reserva Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2011-esporao-reserva-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Herdade do Esporão
14,Red,Chile,"This is complex on the nose due to a mix of cowhide, charcoal, prune, cassis and spice aromas. It feels dense and thick on the palate, with olive, baked berry and spice flavors. The finish is peppery and a touch herbal, long and strong. This is a blend of 65% Syrah and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Aluvion Gran Reserva,28,90,Cachapoal Valley,,,Lagar de Bezana 2008 Aluvion Gran Reserva Red (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagar-bezana-2008-aluvion-gran-reserva-red-cachapoal-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Lagar de Bezana
14.4,White,US,"This is a rich, ripe, forward Viognier, with flashy bursts of peaches, pears, tropical fruits, honeysuckle, vanilla, buttercream and toasty oak. It straddles the dry-sweet border, with a good burst of acidity. Pair it with pork in a chutney sauce.",,32,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Black Ridge 2010 Viognier (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-ridge-2010-viognier-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Viognier,2010,Black Ridge
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Nut and toast aromas lead to a smooth palate, with creamed apple and delicate orange zest flavors. Behind the crisp acidity, there is a mature feel, giving roundness to the delicious aftertaste.",Tête de Cuvée Brut,17,90,Loire Valley,Vouvray,,Château Moncontour NV Tête de Cuvée Brut  (Vouvray),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moncontour-nv-tete-cuvee-brut-chenin-blanc-vouvray/,Chenin Blanc,,Château Moncontour
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This fresh, creamy Chardonnay-based sparkler is making waves thanks to its crisp acidity and full-bodied mouthfeel. The balance is spot-on, with delicate aromas of apricot, baked bread and sweet citrus that are backed by smooth and persistent perlage.",Cuvée 61 Brut,22,90,Lombardy,Lombardy,,Berlucchi NV Cuvée 61 Brut Chardonnay (Lombardy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/berlucchi-nv-cuvee-61-brut-chardonnay-lombardy/,Chardonnay,,Berlucchi
15,Dessert,Italy,"This golden amber-colored offering could pair with dried-fruit-based desserts or almond biscuits. A delicate wine, it is redolent of brown sugar, candied fruit, honey, dried flower and apricot.",Vinsanto,37,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Piazzano 2004 Vinsanto White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzano-2004-vinsanto-white-toscana/,White Blend,2004,Piazzano
14.3,Red,Chile,"This cool-climate rendition of Cabernet Franc has intense aromatics of olive, peppery spice, leather, herbal plum and berry. It shows power and a nice mouthfeel, with a medicinal black-fruit flavor and a strong herbal backbone. The finish is moderately oaky and resiny.",,18,90,Casablanca Valley,,,Peñalolen 2009 Cabernet Franc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penalolen-2009-cabernet-franc-casablanca-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Peñalolen
13,White,Chile,"This is a perfectly nice Sauvignon Blanc from stand-alone vineyards in Zapallar. The nose features a varietal aroma of white pepper and a piquant hint of green. The acid-driven palate bears lime, tangerine and bell pepper flavors.",Outer Limits Beyond Frontiers Zappallar Vineyard,30,90,Aconcagua Valley,,,Montes 2011 Outer Limits Beyond Frontiers Zappallar Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2011-outer-limits-beyond-frontiers-zappallar-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-aconcagua-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Montes
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"This Recioto is not too sweet, which is its strongest trait: The absence of cloying, jammy fruit gives this an elegant and sophisticated personality. The finish is characterized by bright cherry and spice.",Tenuta Lena di Mezzo,43,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Monte del Frà 2006 Tenuta Lena di Mezzo  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-fra-2006-tenuta-lena-mezzo-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Monte del Frà
14,Red,Chile,"This opens with a rewarding wave of berry, milk chocolate and creamy oak aromas. The mouthfeel is concentrated and intense, with juicy, fresh flavors of wild berry and plum. The finish is spicy, fairly oaky and seriously crafted. Drink now–2015.",Cordillera Special Reserve,25,90,Maule Valley,,,Miguel Torres 2009 Cordillera Special Reserve Carignan (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-2009-cordillera-special-reserve-carignan-maule-valley/,Carignan,2009,Miguel Torres
15.5,Red,Croatia,"Like Korta Katarina's Reuben's Reserve, there's an elegant floral quality that unites rustic red fruit, earth and animal characteristics. Intensely concentrated with crisp sour-plum acidity, it finishes long, with a bristle of bold-yet-velvety tannins.",,38,90,Peljesac,,,Korta Katarina 2007 Plavac Mali (Peljesac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korta-katarina-2007-other-red-plavac-mali-peljesac/,Plavac Mali,2007,Korta Katarina
13,Sparkling,Italy,"A sparkling blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, this opens with ripe aromas of melon and peach, backed by a hint of almond skin and a touch of zesty lemon rind. The fullness and generosity of the mouthfeel is capped by tonic, steady perlage.",Brut Millesimato Electo,44,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Majolini 2005 Brut Millesimato Electo  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/majolini-2005-brut-millesimato-electo-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2005,Majolini
14,Red,Italy,"This is a pretty wine based mostly on Negroamaro with some Malvasia Nera, showing a soft, velvety texture and sophisticated notes of cherry liqueur and blackberry syrup.",Donna Lisa Riserva,,90,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Leone de Castris 2006 Donna Lisa Riserva Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leone-castris-2006-donna-lisa-riserva-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2006,Leone de Castris
14,Dessert,Italy,"Cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, espresso and blackberry preserves open the nose of this hearty selection. The finish is sweet and soft, with loads of chocolate fudge.",Pergole Vece,100,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Le Salette 2008 Pergole Vece  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-salette-2008-pergole-vece-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Le Salette
16.5,Dessert,Italy,"From the Colli Fiorentini zone of Chianti, this beautiful vin santo spent five years maturing in small oak barrels. It shows flavors of candied fruit, honey, resin, pine nut and toasted almond.",,62,90,Tuscany,Vin Santo del Chianti,,Lanciola 2005  Vin Santo del Chianti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lanciola-2005-white-vin-santo-chianti/,White Blend,2005,Lanciola
12,Sparkling,France,"This 100% Pinot Noir bottling has weight and a sense of structure. It is dry and moderately tannic, with citrus and green apple flavors. It's a young, intensely textured wine, one that needs bottle aging for at least four years.",Blanc de Noirs Brut,69,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Tendil & Lombardi 2008 Blanc de Noirs Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendil-lombardi-2008-blanc-noirs-brut-pinot-noir-champagne/,Pinot Noir,2008,Tendil & Lombardi
13.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Tasca d'Almerita produces one of southern Italy's finest metodo classico sparklers. Made from Chardonnay ripened under the Sicilian sun, this is creamy, rich and long, redolent of apricot, toasted almond and honey.",Almerita Extra Brut,56,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Contea di Sclafani,,Tasca d'Almerita 2007 Almerita Extra Brut Chardonnay (Contea di Sclafani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2007-almerita-extra-brut-chardonnay-contea-sclafani/,Chardonnay,2007,Tasca d'Almerita
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Equal parts Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, this lovely sparkler opens with fresh aromas of yellow rose, stone fruit and lemon zest. It shows lively density, crisp freshness and drying mineral tones on the close.",Extra Brut,47,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Ricci Curbastro 2007 Extra Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-2007-extra-brut-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Ricci Curbastro
13,White,Slovenia,"Hints of smoke and nut add a savory tone to the concentrated fig, pear and tangerine- skin flavors. Richly textured on the palate, with bold, brisk acidity, it finishes long with citrus oil and white blossom notes.",Rebula,30,90,Goriska Brda,,,Valter Sirk 2010 Rebula Ribolla Gialla (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valter-sirk-2010-rebula-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-goriska-brda/,Ribolla Gialla,2010,Valter Sirk
14.5,Red,Chile,"Initial blackberry aromas are met with notes of olive, herb and violet petal. It feels tight, pure and not overdone, with baked berry, coffee and chocolate flavors. The finish is chocolaty and smooth, with some complexity.",Founder's Selection,40,90,Colchagua Valley,,,Undurraga 2009 Founder's Selection Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2009-founders-selection-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Undurraga
12.5,Dessert,Italy,"This shows a pretty golden color with amber highlights, bearing aromas of candied fruit, honey, dried yellow rose and jasmine. It has deep layers of complexity on the palate that make this a perfect partner to aged sharp cheeses.",Passito,26,90,Central Italy,Albana di Romagna,,Tre Monti 2008 Passito  (Albana di Romagna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tre-monti-2008-passito-italian-white-albana-albana-romagna/,Albana,2008,Tre Monti
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This firmly tannic wine, a blend of Baga and Merlot, is juicy and strongly structured. Black currant and tight blackberry notes surround the solid, dry core of fruit and wood tannins. The wine needs to age for at least three years.",Quinta do Encontro Q do E,,90,Bairrada,,,Dão Sul 2010 Quinta do Encontro Q do E Red (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-quinta-encontro-q-e-red-bairrada/,Portuguese Red,2010,Dão Sul
13.5,White,Portugal,"Produced only in top vintages, this is a ripe, wood-aged wine. The fragrant aromas of its fruit are balanced by toast and spice. It is warm, ripe and complex, a wine that could age for another 2–3 years.",Monte da Cal Vinha de Saturno,28,90,Alentejano,,,Dão Sul 2010 Monte da Cal Vinha de Saturno White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-monte-cal-vinha-saturno-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Dão Sul
13.2,Red,US,"Deliciously drinkable now, this has soft, pliant tannins and a melting mouthfeel framing complex flavors of black cherry and raspberry, grilled Canadian bacon, black pepper and sandalwood. It's thoroughly dry, and its gamy quality makes it an especially good companion for lamb dishes.",My Father's Vineyard - Dutton Ranch,40,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 My Father's Vineyard - Dutton Ranch Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-my-fathers-vineyard-ranch-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2010,Dutton Estate
14,Red,France,"Loads of dark, jammy black-fruit flavors are graced with vanilla bean and sweet spice accents. Lush and mouthfilling without feeling overdone, the palate boasts intensely concentrated flavors of cherry and plum, with a touch of black pepper that unfolds on the slightly chewy, medium-length finish. Drink now–2015.",Grand Terroir Syrah-Carignan-Mourvèdre,22,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,La Clape,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Grand Terroir Syrah-Carignan-Mourvèdre Red (La Clape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-grand-terroir-syrah-carignan-mourvedre-red-clape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Gérard Bertrand
16,Dessert,Italy,"Equal parts Gewürztraminer and Sémillon form the base of this opulent selection. Bright tones of candied fruit and marzipan set the tone and segue onto the palate that is long, rich and sweet.",Gianfranco Ferré,30,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2010 Gianfranco Ferré White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2010-gianfranco-ferre-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Feudi del Pisciotto
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,This bright sparkler delivers the sophisticated flavors of fresh citrus and ripe apricot that one should expect in a metodo classico sparkler from Italy. Background notes of honey and baked bread give it dimension and texture.,Brut,24,90,,Trento,,Ferrari NV Brut Chardonnay (Trento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-nv-brut-chardonnay-trento-153799/,Chardonnay,,Ferrari
12,White,Portugal,"The Loureiro grape shows best in the Lima valley where Casal Paço Padreiro’s vineyards are situated. Lees aging has produced a wine that is full and fruity, with ripe apricot and peach flavors as well as crisp acidity.",Aphros,18,90,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro 2011 Aphros Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-2011-aphros-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2011,Casal Paço Padreiro
13.2,Red,US,"Sourced from the oldest block of the estate vineyard, this is a soft, almost buttery wine initially. In the mouth, some spicy tannins kick in, while the core flavors remain brightly fruity and lightly dusted with chocolate.",10 Acre,48,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Patton Valley 2010 10 Acre Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patton-valley-2010-10-acre-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Patton Valley
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Taut and crisp, this is in the dry Gimonnet style. It is expressive and mineral driven, all citrus and green apple skin. Alongside this tense character, there is an elegance, with its bright acidity cutting through the fruit. This is food friendly.",Cuvée Gastronome Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,61,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils 2008 Cuvée Gastronome Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-gimonnet-fils-2008-cuvee-gastronome-premier-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,2008,Pierre Gimonnet et Fils
12.5,White,US,"It's bone dry, with that famous Edna Valley acidity, making for a mouthwatering wine. The flavors are subtle but compelling, suggesting lemons and limes and touches of papaya and white flowers. A beautiful white wine to accompany an appetizer, at a very appealing price.",Dry,18,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Claiborne & Churchill 2011 Dry Riesling (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claiborne-churchill-2011-dry-riesling-central-coast-edna-valley/,Riesling,2011,Claiborne & Churchill
14.4,Red,US,"Made in the accessible style of a southern Rhône blend, with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, this is the most forward of Foxen's new red wines. With jammy raspberry and cherry flavors, it's a delicious, finely structured wine to drink now.",Cuvée Jeanne Marie,44,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Foxen 2010 Cuvée Jeanne Marie Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-cuvee-jeanne-marie-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Foxen
14.5,Red,US,"This is a classic example of the Testarossa style, which features upfront, delicious fruit and instant drinkability. Here, you'll find ripe, spicy raspberry and cherry, brightened by crisp coastal acidity and enhanced by a touch of smoky oak. Drink it now.",Doctor's Vineyard,50,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Testarossa 2010 Doctor's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2010-doctors-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Testarossa
14,Dessert,Italy,"Recioto Sant'Ulderico boasts a very interesting texture and structure. It's firm and smooth, with fine tannins and long persistence. The finish is marked by flavors of barbecue sauce, sweet blackberry and cinnamon.",Sant'Ulderico,75,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Monte dall'Ora 2007 Sant'Ulderico  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-dallora-2007-santulderico-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Monte dall'Ora
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"Dark chocolate, Christmas spice, prune and plum open the bouquet. The mouthfeel is structured but smooth, with fresh accents of acidity.",Acinatico,25,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Stefano Accordini 2009 Acinatico  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefano-accordini-2009-acinatico-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Stefano Accordini
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"Tedeschi's entire portfolio of red wines is characterized by tight tannic structure, which Capitel Fontana has in spades. The finish offers notes of dark cherry and blackberry.",Capitel Fontana,70,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Tedeschi 2006 Capitel Fontana  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-2006-capitel-fontana-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Tedeschi
13,Red,Italy,There's a warm note of black cherry and chocolate fudge that make a bold and intense first impression. The palate has bitter almond and bright fruit flavors. This is a very nice wine from the little-known Castel del Monte denomination.,Vigna Pedale Riserva,,90,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Torrevento 2008 Vigna Pedale Riserva Nero di Troia (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torrevento-2008-vigna-pedale-riserva-italian-red-nero-troia-castel-monte/,Nero di Troia,2008,Torrevento
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This rich wine—as rugged as the Transmontano terrain—has a firm tannic structure, bearing sweet-tasting blackberry fruit, with acidity that cuts the tannins. It's ready to drink, but could age for three years.",Reserva,,90,Transmontano,,,Valle Pradinhos 2007 Reserva Red (Transmontano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-pradinhos-2007-reserva-red-transmontano/,Portuguese Red,2007,Valle Pradinhos
14.8,Red,US,"This is a big, strong Zinfandel, packing a real punch in terms of flavor. It brings blasts of ripe summer blackberry and cherry, with notes of anise, nettle, chamomile, white pepper and briar. Carignane and Petite Sirah round out this complex, delicious blend, which is fully ready to drink now with game, rich stews or easy backyard barbecue.",Teldeschi,35,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Ravenswood 2009 Teldeschi Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2009-teldeschi-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ravenswood
14.5,Red,US,"This is a strong Zinfandel. It takes over the mouth with a blast of ripe blackberry, cherry, anise, chocolate and spice. What it lacks in subtlety it more than makes up for in sheer power.",Dickerson,35,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ravenswood 2009 Dickerson Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2009-dickerson-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ravenswood
12.9,Sparkling,US,"The vintage was a very good one for Gloria Ferrer and especially for their Chardonnay, which forms the basis of this bottling. It's a rich sparkler, dryish and elegant, with flavors of lime, pear, dough, honey and vanilla.",Blanc de Blancs,28,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer 2007 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-2007-blanc-blancs-sparkling-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Gloria Ferrer
14.6,Red,US,"There's lots of richness to this Cabernet, a testimony to the sunny ripeness of the vintage. It bursts with flavors of cassis and blackberry and blueberry jam, complemented by the toasty, smoky butteriness of oak barrels. It's a lovely wine to drink now with upscale fare.",Estate Grown,60,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Grgich Hills
14,Red,Portugal,"This big, bold red is very powerful and intense, with rich black fruit and solid tannins. It has spicy touches of pimento and pepper, giving an edge to its texture. It's a concentrated selection that should age for another 2–3 years.",Herdade da Pimenta,18,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Herdade da Pimenta Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-pimenta-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
13.7,Red,US,"This epitomizes Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. It's dry, briary and brambly, with wild berry, cola and crisped bacon flavors. It's incredibly spicy, offering everything from black and white pepper to nutmeg, anise and clove. The texture is a delight—silky and gently tannic. While the official alcohol is 13.7%, it tastes warmer.",,24,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dashe Cellars 2010 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dashe-cellars-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Dashe Cellars
13,White,Portugal,"This aromatic white is laden with toast and white fruit notes. It is rich and smooth, the toast character is well-blended with the melon, pear and lime flavors. Its fruitiness makes it attractive. It should be aged for at least two years.",Casa de Santar Branco Reserva,,90,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2011 Casa de Santar Branco Reserva White (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2011-casa-santar-branco-reserva-white-dao/,Portuguese White,2011,Dão Sul
14.5,Red,US,"A very good wine, soft and mellow, with a dry finish despite plenty of sweetly ripe fruit. With raspberry, cherry, red licorice and toasty oak flavors, it's delicious. Drink soon alongside a steak, possibly topped with a plum-and-berry salsa.",Clone 7,80,90,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2009 Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2009-clone-7-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chimney Rock
12,White,Portugal,"Floral and aromatic, this is a rich Vinho Verde that also keeps its cool character. It has lemon and lime flavors, with ripe acidity that fills the palate with intense notes of pear and green apple. It's a style of Vinho Verde that can age for a year.",Daphne,,90,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro 2011 Daphne Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-2011-daphne-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2011,Casal Paço Padreiro
14.5,Red,Chile,"This ripe Carmenère has attractive coconut, blueberry and marzipan aromas. Meaty and showing good grip on the palate, the wine features herb and spice flavors resting heavily atop notes of black fruit and clove. It's spicy and quite long on the finish, with coffee, pepper and herb notes.",El Incidente,50,90,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2008 El Incidente Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2008-el-incidente-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2008,Viu Manent
13.7,White,US,"Rich and oaky, this has apricot, orange, vanilla and buttered toast flavors, with crisp acidity providing balance. It takes the popular Chardonnay style to an upper level in terms of the balance and the fanciness of oak.",,40,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Flowers 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flowers-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Flowers
14,Dessert,Italy,This would pair beautifully with chocolate-covered strawberries or black cherries. Spicy oak tones fill in the background with espresso bean and toasted almond accents.,Vigneti di Moron,30,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Domìni Veneti 2008 Vigneti di Moron  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domini-veneti-2008-vigneti-moron-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Domìni Veneti
14.1,Red,US,"Malbec is difficult to make well on its own in California, but Ancient Peaks keeps trying, with steadily improving results. This '09 is attractive—mellow and soft, with a generous cherry flavor balanced by a rich earthiness.",Margarita Vineyard,35,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2009 Margarita Vineyard Malbec (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2009-margarita-vineyard-malbec-central-coast-paso-robles/,Malbec,2009,Ancient Peaks
15.5,Red,US,"Decadently jammed with aromas and flavors of dark plum, blackberry and chocolate, this has subtle layers of black licorice and brawny leather. With small amounts of Syrah and Petit Verdot, this powerhouse gets better in the glass. Chef-turned-vintner Tyler Florence suggests pairing it with osso bucco.",TF Zin Hoodoo Creek VIneyard,40,90,California,Lake County,Lake County,Tyler Florence 2008 TF Zin Hoodoo Creek VIneyard Zinfandel (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tyler-florence-2008-tf-zin-hoodoo-creek-vineyard-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Tyler Florence
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This has finesse and elegance, with a thin stream of bubbles and crisp, dry apple flavor. It is taut with a cool feel, still young in the bottle and worth aging a year.",Les Belles Voyes Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Franck Bonville NV Les Belles Voyes Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franck-bonville-nv-belles-voyes-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Franck Bonville
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Feminine and delicate, this has pretty highlights of peach, citrus, white almond and toasted bread. It feels creamy and generous, with tonic, firm effervescence.",Cuvette Brut Millesimato,40,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Villa 2006 Cuvette Brut Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-2006-cuvette-brut-millesimato-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2006,Villa
12,Sparkling,France,"This producer in the Aude  has made a rounded, rich bottling that's packed with tropical fruits and orange-zest acidity, with a lively, lemon-and-grapefruit texture on the finish. The final feel is balanced, ripe and round.",Millésime Brut,105,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot 2007 Millésime Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-2007-millesime-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2007,Veuve Doussot
13.5,Sparkling,US,"This wine is a little scoury in the mouthfeel, with big bubbles that give it some roughness, but otherwise it is a fine brut. Among the driest of the winery's new releases, it shows citrus, tropical fruit and yeast flavors, with firm acid.",Brut X,50,90,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2007 Brut X Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2007-brut-x-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Iron Horse
15.6,White,US,"The underlying fruit on this unoaked Chardonnay doesn't need the richness of barrels in order to satisfy. Its flavors are enormously rich and ripe, with notes of tropical fruits, oranges, vanilla and spices. Interestingly, it's also much higher in alcohol than Foxen's oaked Chardonnays, giving it an almost dessert wine headiness.",Steel Cut Bien Nacido Vineyard,32,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Foxen 2011 Steel Cut Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2011-steel-cut-bien-nacido-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Foxen
,White,Portugal,This blend of Antão Vaz and Roupeiro has attractive touches of spice and toast accompanying its warm yellow and white fruits. It feels rich and needs at least two years to age.,Branco da Talha,30,90,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2011 Branco da Talha White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2011-branco-da-talha-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Fitapreta Vinhos
14.5,White,Slovenia,"Grassy, herbal notes add a pungent kick to aromas of ripe yellow peach and melon on this gorgeously fruity, floral wine. Full-bodied in style, it has a richly textured mouthfeel.",,45,90,Goriska Brda,,,Edi Simcic 2010 Sauvignon (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edi-simcic-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-goriska-brda/,Sauvignon,2010,Edi Simcic
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This soft, warm rosé has plenty of Pinot Noir in the blend to give it weight. Raspberry and red plum notes accompany touches of tannin and minerality. The acidity is infectious, making this a great match for food.",Brut Rosé,54,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Gaston Chiquet NV Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaston-chiquet-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Gaston Chiquet
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This blend of 90% Chardonnay with Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero has a delicate and feminine bouquet of white rose, stone fruit, citrus and lightly toasted nut. It delivers a soft, fine texture with steady perlage.",Brut Millesimato,35,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Berlucchi 2008 Brut Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-berlucchi-2008-brut-millesimato-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Fratelli Berlucchi
13.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Native Aglianico grapes give this metodo classico sparkling wine its pretty pink color. Aromas recall wild berry, stone fruit and pink grapefruit. The quality of the perlage is steady, bright and tonic.",DUBL Rosé Brut,43,90,Southern Italy,Campania,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2009 DUBL Rosé Brut Aglianico (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2009-dubl-rose-brut-italian-red-aglianico-campania/,Aglianico,2009,Feudi di San Gregorio
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"The only estate-produced sparkling wine in its region, this metodo classico sparkler shows a bright, golden hue, with aromas of vanilla, toasted almond, caramel and exotic fruit.",DUBL Brut,39,90,Southern Italy,Campania,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2009 DUBL Brut Falanghina (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2009-dubl-brut-italian-white-falanghina-campania/,Falanghina,2009,Feudi di San Gregorio
13.5,White,Portugal,"An increasingly impressive Verdelho with each new vintage, this is the producer's best yet. It has warm, ripe apricot and pear flavors that are intense and generous. The soft, rich texture is cut by nervy acidity that gives the wine fine balance. Age for one year.",V,13,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2011 V Verdelho (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2011-v-spanish-white-verdelho-alentejano/,Verdelho,2011,Herdade do Esporão
12,Sparkling,France,"Very dry and rich, this is a taut, tense bottling of Goutorbe's rosé. It has apple and red currant flavors, laced with intense acidity and a bright texture. With more bottle aging, it could be an apéritif wine. For now, it is best with food.",Brut Rosé Grand Cru,60,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Henri Goutorbe NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-goutorbe-nv-brut-rose-grand-cru-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Henri Goutorbe
14.5,Red,France,"Attractive red-plum and berry fruit aromas and flavors lay the framework, while supporting accents of garrigue, pepper and leathery spice add depth and character. A lush fruitiness floods the palate, but is countered with a mineral tang and a touch of smoke on the lingering finish.",,25,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois,,Hecht & Bannier 2009 Red (Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hecht-bannier-2009-red-minervois/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Hecht & Bannier
14.8,Red,US,"This juicy and fruity wine is a blend of just slightly more than half Zinfandel, the rest Petite Sirah. It's full of ripe black and red fruit, with structured tannins that teeter on the edge of being overwhelming—until the finish gives exactly the right hit of spice.",Paisley,24,90,California,Central Valley,Lodi,McCay Cellars 2009 Paisley Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccay-cellars-2009-paisley-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2009,McCay Cellars
15,Dessert,Italy,"Made from late-harvest Fiano grapes, this is one of the nicest dessert wines produced in the deep south of Italy. It shows bright aromas of candied fruit, apricot and honey, set over a sweet, generously rich mouthfeel.",Tocy Bianco,27,90,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Pirro Varone 2009 Tocy Bianco Fiano (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pirro-varone-2009-tocy-bianco-italian-white-fiano-puglia/,Fiano,2009,Pirro Varone
12,White,Portugal,"Grown in the high schist soils of the upper Douro Valley, this is a firm wine with a mineral edge, bearing ripe peach and apple flavors. It's finely structured, rich in texture, and finishes with pure, crisp, clean acidity.",Os Xistos Altos,,90,Douro,,,Muxagat 2010 Os Xistos Altos Rabigato (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muxagat-2010-os-xistos-altos-portuguese-white-rabigato-douro/,Rabigato,2010,Muxagat
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This is a lovely sparkling wine with bright intensity and loads of fruit-based aromas. Based on Chardonnay, it presents a uniform and generous mouthfeel with cleansing, fine perlage.",Satèn Brut,47,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Ricci Curbastro 2007 Satèn Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricci-curbastro-2007-saten-brut-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,2007,Ricci Curbastro
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Geoffroy's style produces a full, rich offering, one that benefits from ripe Pinot Noir. The vintage gives it a soft, rounded character, featuring pear, quince and seemingly sweet citrus flavors. It is balanced, with a crisp finish.",Empreinte Premier Cru Brut,60,90,Champagne,Champagne,,René Geoffroy 2006 Empreinte Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-geoffroy-2006-empreinte-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,René Geoffroy
14.9,Red,US,"There's bracing heat in this Zin that's blended with 20% Petite Sirah. The heat comes partly from the high alcohol, partly from the notes of crushed white and black peppercorns, partly from the charred new oak and partly from the baked quality that marks the blackberry note. Everything about this lusty, delicious wine begs for grilled and roasted meats and poultry—especially game birds.",Barricia,35,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Ravenswood 2009 Barricia Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2009-barricia-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ravenswood
12.5,Dessert,Italy,"Recioto always tends to have loads of dark fruit intensity, but this one is particularly intense, with spicy oak tones of toasted nut and cinnamon. It offers a sweet but tannic close, with notes of tobacco and Darjeeling tea leaf.",,36,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Domìni Veneti 2009  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domini-veneti-2009-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Domìni Veneti
14.4,Red,US,"Showcasing the Pisoni signature of huge, bold fruit, this wine has ripe and savory flavors of raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, persimmon. The wine tastes of oak, too, in the form of vanilla and smoky butter. It's a delicious wine. Give it six years in a good cellar.",Pisoni Vineyard,65,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-pisoni-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bernardus
12,Sparkling,France,"Light as a feather, this is delightful and fragrant. Its fruits are refreshing, with crisp pear and melon flavors that accompany its ripe acidity. The wine dances on the palate, it's a great apéritif with a slightly sweet finish.",Blanc de Blancs Brut,59,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Tendil & Lombardi NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendil-lombardi-nv-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Tendil & Lombardi
12,Sparkling,France,"This crisp, fruity wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay in Varnier Fannière's Côte des Blancs vineyards. It has a citrus flavor, with touches of green plum and quince, and a tight, mineral character. Ideally, this should be aged for a year, but it is drinkable now.",Grand Cru Brut,57,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Varnier Fannière NV Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/varnier-fanniere-nv-grand-cru-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Varnier Fannière
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A finely wrought wine, this is tangy and mineral driven, layering acidity, citrus and white fruit in a complex, elegant whole.",Carte Blanche Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,54,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Roland Champion NV Carte Blanche Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roland-champion-nv-carte-blanche-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Roland Champion
15,Dessert,Italy,"Bold and savory aromas of smoked jerky, teriyaki, blackberry and exotic spice. Those savory tones become sweet in the mouth: Pair this with plum cake or chocolate pudding.",,45,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella,,Roccolo Grassi 2008  Recioto della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccolo-grassi-2008-red-recioto-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Roccolo Grassi
14.5,Red,Chile,"Tight and intense off the bat, but airing reveals tobacco, herb and spice notes along with earthy berry and plum aromas. It feels staunch and grabby, with medium-strength tannins and crusty, baked flavors of berry, black plum, mint and chocolate. Warm and rooty on the finish; drink now–2016. This is a blend of 80% Cabernet with 15% Syrah and 5% Malbec.",Cabo de Hornos Special Reserve,50,90,Curicó Valley,,,San Pedro 2008 Cabo de Hornos Special Reserve Red (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2008-cabo-hornos-special-reserve-red-curico-valley/,Red Blend,2008,San Pedro
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This is a smooth, rounded wine, showing the elegant side of this Portuguese version of Tempranillo. It certainly has richness, but this is well handled, leaving a delicious, fruity wine to drink now.",,17,90,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2009 Aragonez (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2009-tempranillo-aragonez-alentejano/,Aragonez,2009,Terra d'Alter
13,Dessert,Italy,"Aged in a combination of oak and stainless steel, this brooding, dark selection delivers strawberry, red apple, dark chocolate and crème de cassis aromas. It's thick and sweet, but it shows nicely balanced acidity.",Acinatico,28,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Stefano Accordini 2008 Acinatico  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefano-accordini-2008-acinatico-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Stefano Accordini
14.9,Red,US,"Made from 100% Cabernet, this is a very rich, flamboyant wine. It brims with blueberry and cherry jam flavors, with a chocolate edge to the smoky new oak. The structure is impeccable. While it doesn't seem to be age worthy, it will drink well over the next 2–3 years.",Estate Grown,55,90,California,Napa,Rutherford,Scarlett 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scarlett-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Scarlett
14.6,Red,US,"This is almost undrinkable now, despite its fantastically rich blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors. The tannins are substantial, and the acidity sticks out like a squirt of lime juice. All of its elements are good, but it needs time—as much as a decade and possibly longer.",Estate,75,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Lancaster 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lancaster-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Lancaster
15.2,Red,US,"This wine is rich and smooth, with flavors of ripe blackberry, freshly baked pie, spice, bacon and cassis liqueur. High in alcohol, it's soft, warming and easy to drink with barbecue. The blend is mostly Petite Sirah, with one-quarter Syrah.",Convivio,25,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,La Filice 2009 Convivio Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/filice-2009-convivio-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,La Filice
15.4,Red,Croatia,"Coarse tannins and tones of smoke, sun-dried hay and cocoa powder add a bold, brawny dimension to the fleshy, ripe plum and cherry flavors on this wine. A pretty note of violet perfume and bright acidity persist from start to finish, adding shades of elegance.",Reuben's Private Reserve,57,90,Peljesac,,,Korta Katarina 2007 Reuben's Private Reserve Plavac Mali (Peljesac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korta-katarina-2007-reubens-private-reserve-other-red-plavac-mali-peljesac/,Plavac Mali,2007,Korta Katarina
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This lively sparkler opens with ripe aromas of apricot, honey and candied fruit that are backed by notes of freshly baked bread and toasted almond. Made from Chardonnay that rests on the lees for three years, it also shows creamy richness on the finish.",Pas Dosé Millesimato,39,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Majolini 2006 Pas Dosé Millesimato  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/majolini-2006-pas-dose-millesimato-chardonnay-franciacorta/,Chardonnay,2006,Majolini
12,Sparkling,France,"This taut, nervy wine has tight structure and acidity. It's very crisp and dry to taste, offering intense green apple and lemon zest. The wine will be even better in 2–3 years.",L'Intemporelle Brut,,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Mailly Grand Cru 2007 L'Intemporelle Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mailly-grand-cru-2007-lintemporelle-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2007,Mailly Grand Cru
14,Red,Portugal,"The flagship of the Altano range, this single-vineyard wine, aged in new wood, has beautiful smooth tannins to accompany its ripe berry fruits. It's open, rich and concentrated, and it could well age for 3–4 years.",Altano Quinta do Ataíde Reserva,24,90,Douro,,,Symington Family Estates 2009 Altano Quinta do Ataíde Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/symington-family-estates-2009-altano-quinta-ataide-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Symington Family Estates
14.7,Red,US,"Deliciously round and spicy, this has attractive berry flavors wrapped around a hint of roasted coffee bean. A masculine, intense and layered wine, it has balanced acidity that makes its flavors pop.",Jupiter,28,90,California,Central Valley,Lodi,McCay Cellars 2009 Jupiter Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccay-cellars-2009-jupiter-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2009,McCay Cellars
13.5,White,Chile,"Minerally and mildly salty, this has white-fruit aromas of citrus and pear. It feels true and lively, with green, tropical notes of lime and apple along with chalky minerals. Mellow and smooth, it's long on the finish.",Reserva Especial,22,90,Limarí Valley,,,Maycas del Limari 2011 Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc (Limarí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maycas-limari-2011-reserva-especial-sauvignon-blanc-limari-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Maycas del Limari
13,Sparkling,Italy,"This has a beautiful pale-pink color, and bears aromas of wild flower, bitter almond and forest berry, with a touch of herb. The wine offers steady perlage and refreshing crispness.",Altèra Brut Rosé,45,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Majolini NV Altèra Brut Rosé  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/majolini-nv-altera-brut-rose-pinot-nero-franciacorta-156444/,Pinot Nero,,Majolini
13.5,Red,US,"This is a good price for a Cab so rich and supple. It's very deep in flavor, with flavors of blackberry pie filling, milk chocolate, anise and sweet oak, yet it's softly balanced and dry. Just delicious for drinking now.",Chronology,30,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Lyeth 2010 Chronology Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2010-chronology-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Lyeth
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"This shows a compact and firm style, with masculine tones of red fruit, chocolate, exotic spice and shaved cinnamon stick. It's dark and opulent.",Passito,77,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Lungarotti 2008 Passito  (Montefalco Sagrantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2008-passito-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2008,Lungarotti
14,Red,Portugal,"While this wine is certainly tannic, the structure is beautifully cushioned by velvety, ripe black fruit. This has produced a rich, soft, dense wine that can certainly age for 2–3 years, yet is also ready to drink now.",,20,90,Douro,,,Quinta de Ventozelo 2009 Touriga Nacional (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-ventozelo-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-douro/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Quinta de Ventozelo
13.5,White,Portugal,"With its wood-aged character, which produces toast and cinnamon flavors, this is serious, complex and definitely fit for aging. The white estate wine of La Rosa is ripe and creamy, its peach and citrus notes already well integrated. Keep for 2–3 years.",Branco,26,90,Douro,,,Quinta de la Rosa 2011 Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-rosa-2011-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta de la Rosa
14,Red,Portugal,"Made using grapes sourced from old vines, this is a densely concentrated, solid and full. It feels spacious and generous, with black fruit and dark chocolate upfront, backed by dark, brooding tannins. Acidity on the finish gives a breath of freshness. Age for another 3–4 years.",VT '07,,90,Douro,,,PV Vinhos 2007 VT '07 Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pv-vinhos-2007-vt-07-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2007,PV Vinhos
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a beautifully balanced selection that's crisp and laced with taut apple and citrus flavors. It has a rich texture, intense fruit and a tight minerality, which gives it structure and the potential for bottle aging.",Cuvée de Réserve Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut,58,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Pierre Péters NV Cuvée de Réserve Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-peters-nv-cuvee-reserve-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Pierre Péters
14,Red,Chile,"A little meat and earth add depth to this wine's dominant cassis and berry aromas. It is bold, with black fruit, chocolate and spice flavors. This is a familiar style of wine made right.",Aliwen Reserva,13,90,Maipo Valley-Colchagua Valley,,,Undurraga 2010 Aliwen Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley-Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2010-aliwen-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Undurraga
13.5,Red,US,"Tough and tannic, this is made in a more aggressive style than many of today's Cabernets. There's a rich, intense core of blackberry jam that suggests superbly ripe fruit, and the oak is well integrated. Those tannins make it hard to appreciate at this time. Your best bet is to cellar the wine for a good eight years.",Estate Bottled,55,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Mount Eden Vineyards 2008 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-eden-2008-estate-bottled-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Mount Eden Vineyards
15.5,Dessert,Italy,"After 18 months of oak aging, this shows lovely softness, yielding aromas of dark chocolate and exotic spice. The grape's signature tannins add firmness and focus to the finish.",Passito,55,90,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Arnaldo Caprai 2006 Passito  (Sagrantino di Montefalco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2006-passito-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2006,Arnaldo Caprai
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Exceptionally creamy and rich, this beautiful Chardonnay-based sparker offers smooth consistency backed by stone fruit, citrus, toasted almond and melon. The wine is characterized by density and crispness.",Villa Crespia Numero Zero,39,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Muratori NV Villa Crespia Numero Zero  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-muratori-nv-villa-crespia-numero-zero-chardonnay-franciacorta-156556/,Chardonnay,,Fratelli Muratori
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Just off-dry, this almond- and apple-flavored wine achieves a fine balance of crispness and richness. There is just a touch of honey, intertwined with delicious citrusy acidity.",Vigneau Brut,20,90,Loire Valley,Vouvray,,Château Gaudrelle NV Vigneau Brut  (Vouvray),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gaudrelle-nv-vigneau-brut-chenin-blanc-vouvray/,Chenin Blanc,,Château Gaudrelle
14.5,Red,France,"This blend of 60% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache is ripe and jammy, with intense aromas of blackberry and raspberry preserves, baking spice, chocolate and a touch of pepper. Well balanced with a slightly creamy texture and medium tannins, the fruit dominates the palate and lingers long onto the finish. Drink now–2015.",La Clape Rouge,29,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Château des Karantes 2009 La Clape Rouge Red (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-karantes-2009-clape-rouge-red-coteaux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Château des Karantes
12.5,Sparkling,France,"One of Aubry's two Champagnes from relatively rare grape varieties, this is a full-throated wine, replete with ripe fruit. Full bodied and rich, it has weight and intensity. Its yellow fruit is laced with complex acidity from citrus.",Le Nombre d'Or Brut,63,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Aubry 2005 Le Nombre d'Or Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubry-2005-le-nombre-dor-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2005,Aubry
14.5,Red,Chile,"Year in and year out, this ranks as a fine blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. Look for a comported nose with blackberry, cassis and earth tones. The palate is layered and chewy, with deep, dense flavors of blackberry, licorice, spice and herb. Toasty and long on the finish; drink now–2016.",Potro de Piedra Family Reserve,25,91,Curicó Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2009 Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2009-potro-piedra-family-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc,2009,Viña Requingua
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is definitely dry, yet it still retains the full, rich Vilmart style. Crisp, mineral-driven and taut in character, it features a fine mélange of apple, tangerine, light spice and intense citrus. Its texture suggests it needs to age at least three more years.",Grand Cellier d'Or Premier Cru Brut,93,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Vilmart & Co 2007 Grand Cellier d'Or Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vilmart-co-2007-grand-cellier-dor-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2007,Vilmart & Co
14.5,Red,Chile,"Impressive and generous, this gets going with full berry and chocolaty oak aromas. The well-structured palate bears lightly herb-tinged flavors of berry and chocolate. It finishes dry, peppery and sturdy as a cinder block. Drink now–2015.",Amplus Old Vine,22,91,Peumo,,,Santa Ema 2008 Amplus Old Vine Carignan (Peumo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-ema-2008-amplus-old-vine-carignan-peumo/,Carignan,2008,Santa Ema
14,Red,Chile,"This is a complex Carmenère, with notes of graphite, mulberry, barrel-driven char and coconut. The round, chewy, deep palate offers notes of toast, chocolate, coconut and roasted black fruit. Drink this rich, mature, generous offering now. Contains 7% Petit Verdot.",Tierras Moradas,44,91,Maule Valley,,,San Pedro 2008 Tierras Moradas Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2008-tierras-moradas-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2008,San Pedro
15,Red,US,"This is a luxuriously fruity wine to drink now with fancy beef dishes. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows a juicy softness framing blackberry, cherry and oak flavors. Give it an hour in the decanter to aerate and develop.",Symmetry,55,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Rodney Strong 2009 Symmetry Meritage (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2009-symmetry-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Meritage,2009,Rodney Strong
13.9,Red,US,"Lusty and potent, this has a wild quality to it. The flavors are of red and black berries, some freshly picked, some dried and overripe, with hints of pepper and anise. The brawny, briary, brambly quality expresses Sonoma County's old-vine Zin in all its glory.",Belloni,35,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ravenswood 2009 Belloni Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2009-belloni-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ravenswood
14.5,Red,Chile,"Winemaker Sven Bruchfeld has stepped up his Malbec game with this wine. The nose is jammy and full of cassis, blackberry, leather and a whiff of fine aged cheese. It feels lush and dense, with powerful, driving flavors of blackberry, dark plum, spice and herb. It's big but not punishing on the slightly minty finish. Drink now–2015.",,29,91,Colchagua Valley,,,Polkura 2009 Malbec (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/polkura-2009-malbec-colchagua-valley/,Malbec,2009,Polkura
13.5,White,Portugal,"A nutmeg aroma leads to a warm, ripe and spicy palate. Fermented and aged in wood, it is full of pineapple and peach flavors, touched only lightly by acidity. At this stage, this fine wine is young and needs 2–3 years to show its potential fully.",Reserva Branco,,91,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Quetzal 2010 Reserva Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-quetzal-2010-reserva-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta do Quetzal
14,Red,Chile,"This heady Cabernet features aromas of baked fruit blended with char. It feels rich and smooth, though maybe a touch flat, with roasted, savory flavors of plum, berry, dried spice and coffee. The finish is warm and maintains the wine's baked character.",Reserva,18,90,Cachapoal Valley,,,Lagar de Bezana 2008 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagar-bezana-2008-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lagar de Bezana
14.5,White,Slovenia,"There's so much nuance to this multifaceted Chardonnay. Sunny tangerine and apple flavors are accented by hints of smoke, salted butter and a beautiful crushed-stone minerality. It is dry and full-bodied with rich texture and sprightly acidity.",,45,90,Goriska Brda,,,Edi Simcic 2009 Chardonnay (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edi-simcic-2009-chardonnay-goriska-brda/,Chardonnay,2009,Edi Simcic
13.5,Red,France,"In keeping with the brand's overall style, this is another ripe and lush offering from Gérard Bertrand. The bouquet floods the nostrils with intense notes of dark berries and cherry, all soaked with vanilla cream and sweet oak accents. The fruit takes center stage on the palate, but it's backed by a sweet spice flavor and tea-like astringency that lingers though the finish.",,20,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Languedoc,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Syrah-Grenache (Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-languedoc/,Syrah-Grenache,2009,Gérard Bertrand
14.5,Red,US,"A rich, vital Pinot Noir, nice for drinking now with steak or lamb. It's elegant and modest and will playing a supporting role to your food. Acidic and dry, it features subtle flavors of sour cherry candy, pomegranate amd exotic spice.",,28,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Schug 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Schug
14.5,Red,Italy,"Thanks to its many years of bottle aging, this savory offering shows a sweet spice aroma, with candied raspberry and cinnamon overtones. The structure is firm and steady, but there is a polished, smooth quality to the tannins.",,,88,Southern Italy,Cilento,,Verrone 2003 Aglianico (Cilento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verrone-2003-italian-red-aglianico-cilento/,Aglianico,2003,Verrone
19.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This Port is structured, with notes of mint and herb. It has blackberry jam flavor and a firm, solid structure, while it also shows intense youthful fruitiness. It is rich and full, showing some firm tannins. Either drink it right now, or leave it for 10 years.",Quinta Vale d'Agodinho Vintage,75,88,Port,,,Quevedo 2010 Quinta Vale d'Agodinho Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quevedo-2010-quinta-vale-dagodinho-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2010,Quevedo
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Smooth, soft and powerfully rounded, this is made from concentrated grapes grown in the hot eastern Alentejo. Flavors of spice, black plum and rich damson jelly abound. The tannins and acids provide a gentle thrust at the end.",Monte da Cal,,88,Alentejano,,,Dão Sul 2010 Monte da Cal Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-monte-cal-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Dão Sul
14,Dessert,Italy,"Rich and penetrating, this shows tertiary aromas of crushed stone, cured leather and black truffle. The mouthfeel is polished and smooth.",,,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,La Giaretta 2005  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giaretta-2005-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,La Giaretta
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with aromas of wild berry, citrus, peach, grapefruit and spring flower. The appearance is elegant and feminine, as is the impression it leaves on the palate.",Excellor Brut Rosé,,88,,Alto Adige,,Arunda NV Excellor Brut Rosé Sparkling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arunda-nv-excellor-brut-rose-sparkling-alto-adige/,Sparkling Blend,,Arunda
13.9,Red,US,"Open this wine and you'll feel as though you've stepped into an Italian deli—so finely has it captured the smell of cured meats. The back layers feature cherry and herb, the finish a burst of roasted, toasted oak. This is a great wine to pair with a range of Italian-inspired meals.",Troppo Bella,23,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Sorelle Winery 2010 Troppo Bella Sangiovese (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-winery-2010-troppo-bella-sangiovese-central-valley-lodi/,Sangiovese,2010,Sorelle Winery
11.5,Red,Romania,"Despite Romanian labeling standards, this fruity Pinot Noir is just the slightest shade off-dry. Pleasantly jammy with sweet black-plum and dried fig flavors, it's concentrated in flavor yet delicate on its feet, with balanced alcohol and a bristle of cranberry acidity.",Zestrea Demidulce,9,87,Murfatlar,,,Murfatlar 2010 Zestrea Demidulce Pinot Noir (Murfatlar),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murfatlar-2010-zestrea-demidulce-pinot-noir-murfatlar/,Pinot Noir,2010,Murfatlar
13,Red,Italy,"Pezzo Morgana is a hearty red wine that opens with savory aromas of ripe blackberry, leather and cured meat. The finish is smooth and rich.",Pezzo Morgana,,87,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Li Veli 2007 Pezzo Morgana Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/li-veli-2007-pezzo-morgana-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2007,Li Veli
14.2,Red,US,"This is a soft, earthy wine, with dried herb and currant flavors. It comes down on the subtle side, with a bit of oak influence adding richness to the wine's otherwise dry texture. Drink soon.",,55,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Faust 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/faust-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Faust
12,Sparkling,France,"This rich selection has a touch of bottle age that creates a toasty character. It features ripe apricot and peach notes, with warm and taut acidity. Ready to drink.",Cuvée Prestige Premier Cru Brut,52,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Henri Goutorbe NV Cuvée Prestige Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-goutorbe-nv-cuvee-prestige-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Henri Goutorbe
13,White,France,"This 50-50 blend of Picpoul Blanc and Roussanne is ripe and fleshy, boasting round notes of melon, peach, pineapple and lemon custard. There's a soft, herbal accent of white flower and citrus zest that graces the lively finish. Drink now.",,14,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Languedoc,,Hecht & Bannier 2011 White (Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hecht-bannier-2011-white-languedoc/,White Blend,2011,Hecht & Bannier
14,Red,Chile,"Brick dust, dry earth, berry and spice aromas comprise the mild, moderately complex bouquet. On the palate, it feels lively and edgy, with flavors of tobacco, wood, pepper and earthy red fruit. It's spicy, drying, warm and fairly long on the finish.",Gran Reserva,12,87,Curicó Valley,,,Quasar 2009 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quasar-2009-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Quasar
14.2,White,US,"This is very rich, with flashy oak that gives it a powerful buttered-toast flavor. Underneath the oak are notes of mango, lime and green apple, brightened by crisp acidity.",Dutton Ranch,42,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Patz & Hall 2010 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2010-dutton-ranch-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Patz & Hall
14.2,White,US,"This is forward and spicy, with flavors of citrus fruit, green apple and nectarine that star in this creamy blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. It's dry and crisp in acidity—perfect for drinking with a broad range of ethnic fare.",Elevage Blanc,39,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Chimney Rock 2010 Elevage Blanc White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2010-elevage-blanc-white-napa-valley/,White Blend,2010,Chimney Rock
14.5,Red,Chile,"Edgy plum and berry aromas come with an herb accent, a spice note and a flower element. It comes across high in acidity, with shearing plum and cherry flavors that end with a feeling of citric acid. It's crisp and intense, but also tight as nails.",Edición Limitada,23,87,Loncomilla Valley,,,Morandé 2008 Edición Limitada Carignan (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morande-2008-edicion-limitada-carignan-loncomilla-valley/,Carignan,2008,Morandé
14,Red,Chile,"The light red-fruit aromas on this wine are accompanied by a controlled herbal component. It feels crisp and fresh, tasting of roasted berry, baking spice and sweet chocolate. It's long and full on the finish.",Reserva,12,87,Cachapoal Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2009 Reserva Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2009-reserva-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Casas del Toqui
12,Sparkling,Chile,"Wheaty and yeasty on the nose, this becomes clearer and more focused on the palate and finish. The mouthfeel is round and solid, while the flavor profile folds in a maderized tone, with cherry and raspberry notes and mild bitterness.",Santa Digna Estelado Rosé,,87,Chile,,,Miguel Torres NV Santa Digna Estelado Rosé Sparkling (Chile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-nv-santa-digna-estelado-rose-sparkling/,Sparkling Blend,,Miguel Torres
13,Sparkling,Italy,"This 365-year-old estate proves the potential of metodo classico in southern Italy, where sparkling wine production is a relatively new phenomenon. Made from Greco, this shows aromas of pear, peach and Golden Delicious apple.",Anni Venti Extra Brut,31,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Cantine di Marzo NV Anni Venti Extra Brut Greco (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-marzo-nv-anni-venti-extra-brut-italian-white-greco-campania/,Greco,,Cantine di Marzo
13,Dessert,Italy,"A touch of apple skin immediately appears on the bouquet of this wine, giving this hearty selection a bright, sharp quality. The apple tone is followed by notes of dark chocolate and espresso bean.",Corte Antica,,87,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Cantine Benedetti 2008 Corte Antica  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-benedetti-2008-corte-antica-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Cantine Benedetti
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"A blend of 70% Corvina and 30% Rondinella, this is a cool and bright offering, with aromas of apple skin, forest berry, maraschino cherry and dark blackberry. The finish is spicy, sweet and polished.",Tesauro,20,87,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella,,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena 2008 Tesauro  (Recioto della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-sociale-della-valpantena-2008-tesauro-red-recioto-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena
12.5,Sparkling,France,"It's a rich, yeasty wine with ripe apple and peach flavors accompanying a soft texture. It's a rounded Champagne, on the sweeter side of brut, finishing with attractive acidity.",Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Prestige,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Franck Bonville NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Prestige Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franck-bonville-nv-grand-cru-blanc-blancs-brut-prestige-chardonnay-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Franck Bonville
13,Dessert,Italy,"There's a slight touch of red apple skin at the start of the bouquet, followed by bright cherry and raspberry aromas. This would pair well with chocolate brownies or moist carrot cake.",,,87,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Viviani 2007  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viviani-2007-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Viviani
14,Red,Chile,"The bouquet is dense, smoky and rubbery, with powerful meat and berry notes. It shows vitality as well as mild choppiness on the palate, with tobacco, lemon, balsamic vinegar and black fruit flavors. Mildly herbal, it is somewhat creamy and good overall on the finish.",Sepia Reserva,12,87,Maipo Valley,,,Vistamar 2010 Sepia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vistamar-2010-sepia-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Vistamar
13.5,White,Georgia,"Brisk minerality and a hint of hazelnut add savory tones to this blend of indigenous Georgian Rkatsiteli and Chardonnay. It's dry and full-bodied, yet surprisingly sprightly, with bright acidity and delicate flavors of stone fruit and citrus rind.",Marani Rkatsiteli-Chardonnay,9,87,Kakheti,,,Telavi 2010 Marani Rkatsiteli-Chardonnay White (Kakheti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telavi-2010-marani-rkatsiteli-chardonnay-white-kakheti/,White Blend,2010,Telavi
13.5,Red,Georgia,"A rich, earthy mushroom note adds a rustic flair to this dark, ripe, full-bodied red. The palate is a shade sanguine, with hints of game and plum conserve and a ripple of velvety tannins. It's developing beautifully, so drink now–2015.",Satrapezo,35,87,Kakheti,,,Telavi 2008 Satrapezo Saperavi (Kakheti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telavi-2008-satrapezo-other-red-saperavi-kakheti/,Saperavi,2008,Telavi
14,Red,Italy,"Made principally from organically-farmed Aglianico grapes, this delivers steady aromas of ripe fruit, prune, tobacco and cured meat. The mouthfeel is lean, bright and slightly bitter.",Trentangeli,,87,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Tormaresca 2008 Trentangeli Red (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2008-trentangeli-red-castel-monte/,Red Blend,2008,Tormaresca
14.3,White,US,"On its own, this is dry and earthy, with a taste of Middle Eastern hummus, apricots and oranges. It's certainly offbeat, but it can certainly be paired with food. How about hummus with teriyaki salmon?",Betsy's Backacher,17,87,California,California Other,California,Spann Vineyards 2010 Betsy's Backacher White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2010-betsys-backacher-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Spann Vineyards
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This pretty, polished brut-style bubbly offers vanilla, strawberry, lime, honey and toast flavors. It's a little sweet, but the texture is very smooth, putting it in the league of more expensive sparkling wines.",Va de Vi Ultra Cuvée,22,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Gloria Ferrer NV Va de Vi Ultra Cuvée Sparkling (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-nv-va-de-vi-ultra-cuvee-sparkling-sonoma-county-159745/,Sparkling Blend,,Gloria Ferrer
13.5,Sparkling,US,"Mainly Pinot Noir, with just 15% Chardonnay, this full-bodied bubbly has notes of seemingly sweet raspberries. The mouthfeel is slightly coarse. Still, it shows plenty of elegance, and if you're toasting the wedding couple, it's just fine.",Wedding Cuvée,38,87,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2008 Wedding Cuvée Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2008-wedding-cuvee-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Iron Horse
12.3,White,US,"There seems to be a bit of residual sugar in this wine, just enough to offset the searing acidity. Some nice flower notes highlight the aromas, with flavors of tart peach and citrus filling in the rest.",,25,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Hyland 2011 Riesling (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyland-2011-riesling-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Riesling,2011,Hyland
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A soft, ripe rosé, this is on the sweeter side of brut. It also has a flavor of bottle maturity that blends easily with attractive crisp acidity and a fragrant rose hip character. It is ready to drink.",Brut Rosé,45,87,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Blin NV Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-blin-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,H. Blin
14.4,Red,US,"Soft and earthy, with dried herb and blackberry flavors tinged with smoky oak, this is a gentle Cabernet for drinking now. It has enough fanciness to partner with a nice steak or an upscale beef taco.",,40,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Gundlach Bundschu 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gundlach Bundschu
15.3,Red,US,"From a winery better known for Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a fairly standard Zinfandel, with generous berry, tobacco, sandalwood and spice flavors. It does have lovely balance and the precision typical of Napa Valley.",Estate Grown,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2009 Estate Grown Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2009-estate-grown-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Grgich Hills
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Ripe and fruity, this is firm and concentrated; its structure comes from the Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. It has plenty of weight and should be aged for another year.",Tapada do Barão Colheita Seleccionada,,87,Alentejano,,,Granadeiro 2011 Tapada do Barão Colheita Seleccionada Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/granadeiro-2011-tapada-barao-colheita-seleccionada-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Granadeiro
13.9,Red,US,"This Merlot features noticeably soft, supple fruit, tasting of red plum and dark cherry, with mellow, sweet tannin. Still, the wine has a big presence and a wall of structure around it, the finish laced with cedar.",Crown Block,26,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2008 Crown Block Merlot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2008-crown-block-merlot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Merlot,2008,Darcie Kent Vineyards
14.7,Red,US,"This is unmistakably a mountain-grown Merlot, hefty with dark fruit and layers of baking spice. Concentrated and ready to age another 5–7 years, it has a long and leathery finish.",,20,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2009 Merlot (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2009-merlot-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Merlot,2009,Lava Cap
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and informal, this opens with tangerine aromas, followed by notes of passion fruit, citrus and white flower. It's easy and fresh, with tonic bubbling on the close.",Rosa Bianca Brut,13,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Orion Wine NV Rosa Bianca Brut Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/orion-wine-nv-rosa-bianca-brut-sparkling-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,,Orion Wine
12.5,White,Italy,"This fragrant Falanghina shows bright aromas of white flower, jasmine and honeysuckle. Very subtle tones of banana and pineapple fill in the back and give the wine momentum and depth on the finish.",Rocca del Dragone,15,87,Southern Italy,Campania,,Orion Wine 2010 Rocca del Dragone Falanghina (Campania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/orion-wine-2010-rocca-dragone-italian-white-falanghina-campania/,Falanghina,2010,Orion Wine
13.8,Red,US,"This has soft cherry and raspberry highlights that are a little too subtle, but overall it is a well-constructed red blend, with body and flavor that will pair perfectly with midweek meals.",True Red Lot 27,13,87,California,California Other,California,Fenestra NV True Red Lot 27 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-nv-true-red-lot-27-other/,Red Blend,,Fenestra
14.1,Red,US,"This Merlot begins with a fragrant cinnamon-spice nose, followed by a healthy amount of bright red-cherry and plum flavors. It's light-bodied and satisfying all-around, with a long finish.",Thatcher Bay,22,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2008 Thatcher Bay Merlot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2008-thatcher-bay-merlot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Merlot,2008,Fenestra
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,This is a popular and reliable wine to pair with desserts or to drink alone. It offers foamy mousse with peach and honey on the finish.,Bosc Dla Rei,,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Beni di Batasiolo 2011 Bosc Dla Rei  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2011-bosc-dla-rei-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Beni di Batasiolo
14.6,Red,US,"This roasted and rustically pleasing Montepulciano, which is hard to find in California, has dry tannins, a layer of boysenberry and a leathery mouthfeel. Pair it with roasted chicken or rich risotto.",,24,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Bella Piazza 2009 Montepulciano (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-piazza-2009-italian-red-montepulciano-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Montepulciano,2009,Bella Piazza
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This emphasizes the dry acidity of Chenin Blanc, while maintaining an attractive lift of crisp apple and citrus. It's a lively, fragrant wine with a bright and fruity feel. Ready to drink.",Brut,,87,Loire Valley,Vouvray,,Domaine de Vaugondy NV Brut  (Vouvray),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-de-vaugondy-nv-brut-vouvray-159429/,Chenin Blanc,,Domaine de Vaugondy
14,Red,US,"Soft, juicy and uncomplicated, this Cab Franc immediately offers likeable cherry and sweet oak flavors. The tannins beg for steak.",,24,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Alexander Valley Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-valley-2010-cabernet-franc-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Alexander Valley Vineyards
12.5,White,US,"This runs to the tart, lemony style of Pinot Gris, common in cool vintages. Citrus and gooseberry flavors are balanced against refreshing minerality, and the acidity is neither harsh nor simply sour.",,12,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Acrobat 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acrobat-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Acrobat
14,Red,Chile,"This wine's crusty, minerally aromas of black fruit are lightly toasted and earthy. On the palate, it feels tannic and high in acidity, with roasted, earthy flavors of plum and raspberry. Concentrated and grabby on the finish, it has a touch of lemony oak and astringency.",Signature,40,87,Maipo Valley,,,Apaltagua 2010 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apaltagua-2010-signature-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Apaltagua
13.9,White,US,"Nuanced yet straightforward, this is deliciously simple in its approach. Notes of honey, vanilla and stone fruit shine most brightly, and the finish teases with a tropical misting of coconut.",High Elevation Collection,23,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2011 High Elevation Collection Chardonnay (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2011-high-elevation-collection-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Shannon Ridge
14,Red,Chile,"This is a funky, pushy type of wine, with prickly aromas of green herb and berry. For a 2007, it is big and a bit rough, with an herbal, green-leaning berry flavor distinctive of this producer and its Los Lingues Vineyard. It finishes with additional herbal kick and heat.",Microterroir de Los Lingues,48,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2007 Microterroir de Los Lingues Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2007-microterroir-los-lingues-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2007,Casa Silva
14.5,Red,Chile,"This smells a bit green, with aromas of herb, juniper, cola and earthy black fruit. It feels tannic, with an herbal core. A minty, briary flavor of herb-scented blackberry leads to the firm, tight finish.",Gran Reserva Maipo Alto,15,87,Maipo Valley,,,Carmen 2009 Gran Reserva Maipo Alto Petite Sirah (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmen-2009-gran-reserva-maipo-alto-petite-sirah-maipo-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Carmen
12,Sparkling,France,"A sweet apple aroma leads to an off-dry, fruity wine. With its baked apple and citrus flavors, it is fragrant, lively and very fresh. There's an attractive lightness to the finish.",,20,87,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann NV Chardonnay (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-nv-chardonnay-cremant-dalsace/,Chardonnay,,Wunsch & Mann
14.4,Red,US,"A Grenache-based Rhône blend, C'est Si Bon is good and very subtle. Like a Beaujolais, an earthy leather note emerges in between soft violet and raspberry tones. With a line of acidity, it's a fine wine for food.",C'est Si Bon Naggiar Vineyard,28,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Elyse 2008 C'est Si Bon Naggiar Vineyard Red (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elyse-2008-cest-si-bon-naggiar-vineyard-red-sierra-foothills/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Elyse
14,Red,Chile,"The bouquet is briary, with aromas of clipped berry and herb. It feels sassy, edgy and tannic, with herbal flavors of raspberry and red currant. The finish is a little choppy and tannic, with a subtle green-flavored accent.",Reserva,12,87,Curicó Valley,,,Echeverria 2010 Reserva Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2010-reserva-cabernet-franc-curico-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Echeverria
12,Sparkling,France,"This salmon-pink-colored wine is refreshingly fruity, with attractively crisp acid offsetting the bright red fruit and apple flavors. Drier than in past vintages, it still has a ripe, soft finish.",Brut Rosé,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,G. H. Mumm NV Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/g-h-mumm-nv-brut-rose-champagne-160922/,Champagne Blend,,G. H. Mumm
13,Red,Portugal,"Soft, warm and lightly tannic, this has an herbaceous character. Its fresh acidity balances its black currant flavor. It is fragrant, fruity and mature; ready to drink.",Montefino,10,87,Alentejano,,,Monte da Penha 2007 Montefino Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-penha-2007-montefino-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2007,Monte da Penha
14,Red,Portugal,"Totally mature, this shows a rustic character and firm, tarry tannins. It is weighty and dense, with a patina of sweet flavors that come with age. Drink it over the next few months.",Reserva,28,87,Alentejo,,,Monte da Penha 2005 Reserva Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-penha-2005-reserva-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2005,Monte da Penha
11,White,Romania,"Hints of sun-dried hay and honey add rustic charm to crisp yellow-peach and apricot flavors on the nose and palate of this off-dry, aromatic wine. Spritely with lemon-lime acidity, it finishes with a refreshing spray of cut green herb.",Zestrea Demisec,11,87,Murfatlar,,,Murfatlar 2011 Zestrea Demisec Feteascǎ Regalǎ (Murfatlar),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murfatlar-2011-zestrea-demisec-other-white-feteasca-regala-murfatlar/,Feteascǎ Regalǎ,2011,Murfatlar
13,Red,Bulgaria,"Pristine flavors of cassis and black cherry give an elegant floral quality to this dry, full-bodied Cabernet. Crisp with acidity, it's balanced and impeccably crafted. It finishes long on a delicious coffee-inflected note.",Reserve,9,87,Thracian Valley,,,Domaine Boyar 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Thracian Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-boyar-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-thracian-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Domaine Boyar
12.5,White,France,"Here's a fresh and approachable selection, with notes of crisp citrus, green melon and apple. There's a hint of sweet lemon on the palate, followed by a brisk, mouthwatering finish. Drink now.",Picpoul de Pinet,11,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Domaine Delsol 2011 Picpoul de Pinet Picpoul (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-delsol-2011-picpoul-pinet-other-white-picpoul-coteaux/,Picpoul,2011,Domaine Delsol
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a firmly tannic wine, but it has enough rich fruit to sustain the tannins. It has a dry mineral quality. At five years old, it is ready to drink, though the dry structure remains present. This is a blend of Tinta Amarela, Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional.",Tinto,,87,Transmontano,,,Valle Pradinhos 2007 Tinto Red (Transmontano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-pradinhos-2007-tinto-red-transmontano/,Portuguese Red,2007,Valle Pradinhos
13.5,White,Hungary,"Sweet honeysuckle and caramelized sugar notes are enticing on this dry yet honey-flavored Furmint. Full-bodied, it features concentrated honeydew and apple flavors and just a hint of green that lingers on the finish.",,16,87,Tokaj,,,Royal Tokaji 2010 Furmint (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-tokaji-2010-other-white-furmint-tokaj/,Furmint,2010,Royal Tokaji
15,Red,Portugal,"The Alicante Bouschet grape's red juice has produced a wine of intensely dark color. The texture is creamy, and the flavors of berry and coffee are rounded. There is a fine touch of spice, although pepper from the alcohol does intrude.",,17,87,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2009 Alicante Bouschet (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2009-other-red-alicante-bouschet-alentejano/,Alicante Bouschet,2009,Terra d'Alter
14,White,US,"This is dry and crisp in mouthwatering acidity, and the tropical fruit flavors have a minerality that makes it savory.",,16,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sextant 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sextant-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Sextant
12.5,White,Romania,"This is concentrated on the nose and palate, with ripe, fleshy peach and a spray of yellow flower. Dry and medium bodied, it features zesty acidity and a hint of green herb on the finish. A great value wine to be enjoyed now.",Varius,10,87,Viile Carasului,,,Senator 2010 Varius Sauvignon Blanc (Viile Carasului),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senator-2010-varius-sauvignon-blanc-viile-carasului/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Senator
14.5,White,Hungary,"Waxy lemon-skin and smoked nut flavors add dimension to the concentrated notes of orange, apple and white flower on this dry, full-bodied blend of Hárslevelu and Chardonnay. It is bold in structure, with a rich, round profile and a lusciously oaky finish.",Cuvée 107,55,87,Tokaj,,,Sauska 2009 Cuvée 107 White (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sauska-2009-cuvee-107-white-tokaj/,White Blend,2009,Sauska
13.7,White,Croatia,"Waxy notes of white flower and orange peel persist on the nose and palate of this bold, invigorating wine. Dry and full bodied, it's structured and concentrated, but it finishes crisply with hints of tart tangerine and hazelnut skin.",,24,87,Korčula,,,Korta Katarina 2009 Posip (Korčula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korta-katarina-2009-other-white-posip-korcula/,Posip,2009,Korta Katarina
7,Sparkling,Italy,"Foamy mousse and soft, fizzy perlage characterize this delicate offering. It could pair with fruit salad or cream-based desserts, thanks to its delicate citrus and peach flavors.",Marsillo,17,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Marco Negri 2011 Marsillo  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-negri-2011-marsillo-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Marco Negri
12,Sparkling,France,"This well-balanced, off-dry wine has a fine line of acidity to balance its gentle sweetness. It features flavors of vanilla and baked apples. The wine could be matched with fruit desserts, but it is best consumed on its own.",Délice Demi-Sec,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Mailly Grand Cru NV Délice Demi-Sec  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mailly-grand-cru-nv-delice-demi-sec-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Mailly Grand Cru
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a clean and polished Aglianico that shows dark berry and plum aromas followed by notes of tar, licorice and toasted nut. It has power and structure, all for a very low price.",Gricos,11,87,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Lucania 2009 Gricos  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucania-2009-gricos-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2009,Lucania
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is a very full, meaty, saturated blend, with a lightly stewed nose that carries aromas of tomato, bacon, mint and brambly berry. It feels grabby and punchy due to strong tannins, then tastes of medicinal black fruit, herb and coconut-tinged oak. Spicy and hard on the finish.",1865 Limited Edition,25,87,Cachapoal Valley,,,San Pedro 2009 1865 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2009-1865-limited-edition-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,San Pedro
13,White,Slovenia,"A musky white-flower note melds into savory notes of hazelnut oil and nut skin on the nose and palate of this smoky, rather mysterious wine. Tart with tangerine acidity, it's refreshingly brisk but finishes long with a hint of smoky vanilla.",Malvazija,30,87,Goriska Brda,,,Valter Sirk 2010 Malvazija Malvasia Istriana (Goriska Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valter-sirk-2010-malvazija-other-white-malvasia-istriana-goriska-brda/,Malvasia Istriana,2010,Valter Sirk
12,Sparkling,France,"This ripe, full-bodied offering has a soft feeling due to its rich dosage. It features apple and ripe pear flavors, with a shaft of acidity that creates a crisp, fresh aftertaste.",Noblesse Brut,70,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Michel Moritz NV Noblesse Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-moritz-nv-noblesse-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Michel Moritz
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This relies on its ripe fruit to convey the rich flavors of the Douro. Its black fruit flavors dominate the broad tannic structure, with a light hint of wood aging. It's bold, chunky and ready to drink.",Sagrado Tinto,15,87,Douro,,,Quinta do Sagrado 2008 Sagrado Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-sagrado-2008-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta do Sagrado
13,White,Georgia,"Notes of rose and waxy flower mingle with savory nut and nut skin on this traditionally-made Georgian wine. Long maceration on the skins in clay vessels gives it a deep, golden hue, and a concentrated palate, with flavors of tangerine, crushed stone and a bristle of grape-skin astringency.",Satrapezo 10 Qvevri,30,87,Kakheti,,,Telavi 2009 Satrapezo 10 Qvevri Rkatsiteli (Kakheti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telavi-2009-satrapezo-10-qvevri-other-white-rkatsiteli-kakheti/,Rkatsiteli,2009,Telavi
13.5,Red,US,"This is an earthy Pinot, showing layers of leaf, stem and clay. A tart cranberry flavor balances out the core, with drying tannins through the finish.",Special Reserve,42,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Seven of Hearts 2010 Special Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hearts-2010-special-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Seven of Hearts
14.2,Red,US,"Rich and ripe, this features blackberry and currant flavors whose acidity provides a citrusy, jammy tartness. This is the winery's least expensive bottling, and an enticing introduction to its future releases of '09 vineyard-designated Cabs.",,38,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sequoia Grove 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequoia-grove-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sequoia Grove
13,Red,Italy,"There's a fresh, bright quality to this blend of Magliocco, Greco Nero and Malvasia grapes. It delivers aromas of crushed white pepper, prune and exotic spice.",Vigna Fiego,,87,Southern Italy,Donnici,,Spadafora 2008 Vigna Fiego Red (Donnici),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spadafora-2008-vigna-fiego-red-donnici/,Red Blend,2008,Spadafora
14.5,Red,Chile,"This wine's black cherry and spice aromas are clean and inviting. Despite angular acidity, it feels fresh, while the palate deals a mix of dark fruit, spice, herb and chocolate flavors. The finish is herbal and slightly briny.",Punto Niño Reserva,11,87,Maipo Valley,,,Laroche 2010 Punto Niño Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laroche-2010-punto-nino-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Laroche
13.5,Red,Chile,"Basic, clean and spicy up front, this has berry and cherry aromas. It feels lively, with acidic punch and fresh flavors of wild berry, plum and vanilla. It more or less tastes the same on the finish, which has a wiry feel but otherwise comes across solid.",Reserva,12,87,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2011 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2011-reserva-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-maule-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2011,Oveja Negra
15,Red,US,"This big, blackberry-infused Zinfandel has plenty of leather, roasted coffee, licorice and tobacco notes coming through. It's medium-bodied and complex, with an herbal hint on the finish.",Pilgrim Vineyard,37,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,V. Sattui 2009 Pilgrim Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2009-pilgrim-vineyard-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2009,V. Sattui
14,Red,Chile,"Although this wine has the darkness, density and body of a higher-level wine, it smells baked and balsamic, with an earthy flatness to the nose. It feels tannic and grabby, with roasted berry, hickory and savory barbecue flavors. The finish is woody and dry.",Reserva,18,87,Cachapoal Valley,,,Lagar de Bezana 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagar-bezana-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Lagar de Bezana
12,Sparkling,US,"A nice brut-style sparkling wine, made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It's clean and crisp in acidity, with seemingly sweet flavors of orange, lime, raspberry and dough.",Natural,16,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Korbel 2009 Natural Sparkling (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-2009-natural-sparkling-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Korbel
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a yeasty offering that's full on the palate, with a rich mousse. Yellow and white fruits contribute to its richness, a touch of bitterness balanced with the fruity acidity. Drink now, or age for a year.",Brut,20,87,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Wunsch & Mann 2009 Brut Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wunsch-mann-2009-brut-sparkling-cremant-dalsace/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Wunsch & Mann
12.5,Sparkling,US,"There's plenty of fanciness in this rich bubbly, with raspberry, strawberry, lime and vanilla flavors and that famous yeasty doughiness that characterizes good sparkling wine. Brisk in acidity, it's a little on the sweet side, but very clean.",Brut Prestige,22,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mumm Napa NV Brut Prestige Sparkling (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mumm-napa-nv-brut-prestige-sparkling-napa-valley-159729/,Sparkling Blend,,Mumm Napa
14,White,Chile,"Crisp, green and snappy on the nose, this is however not as defined, cut or chiseled on the palate as in previous vintages. It tastes grassy, bordering on vegetal, but also a little wayward and soft.",Cariblanco,16,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Kingston Family 2011 Cariblanco Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kingston-family-2011-cariblanco-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Kingston Family
14.5,Red,US,"This begins like an aged Merlot, soft in cinnamon spice aromas, then it delves into the supple dark-plum flavors of a younger-drinking Merlot.",Estate,24,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Jason-Stephens 2007 Estate Merlot (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2007-estate-merlot-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Merlot,2007,Jason-Stephens
12.5,Sparkling,France,"The style of Jacquart's nonvintage Champagne is rich, ripe and full bodied. Along with its generous feel, it features apple-driven acidity, pink grapefruit flavor and a final, attractive bite of crispness. It tastes young, fruity and bright.",Brut Mosaïque,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Jacquart NV Brut Mosaïque  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacquart-nv-brut-mosaique-champagne-159310/,Champagne Blend,,Jacquart
15.5,Red,US,"Rich, thick and heady, this almost tastes like a dessert wine. It shows notes of dark chocolate, blackberry pie with a buttery crust and heady crème de cassis. The alcohol is very high, as is often the case with Petite Sirahs grown in warm climates.",Reserve,45,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Dunning Vineyards 2010 Reserve Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunning-2010-reserve-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2010,Dunning Vineyards
14.8,Red,US,"This is robust, jammy and tart, with blackberry jam and root beer flavors, finished with swirls of melted dark chocolate and pepper. It tastes like classic Zinfandel, with a lush finish. It's a natural choice for barbecue and meat stews.",The Sophisticate,25,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Four Vines 2010 The Sophisticate Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/four-vines-2010-sophisticate-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Four Vines
14.1,White,US,"Fenestra, an estimable producer of obscure Spanish and Portugese varieties in California, does not disappoint with this Verdelho. Like a just-ripe pineapple, the wine is high in acidity and savory in strong tones of lemon and lime. Clean and fresh, it pairs well with seafood.",Silvaspoons Vineyard,16,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fenestra 2011 Silvaspoons Vineyard Verdelho (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2011-silvaspoons-vineyard-spanish-white-verdelho-central-valley-lodi/,Verdelho,2011,Fenestra
13.2,Red,US,"This is a pure Grenache, tart and spicy, with powerful herb components. It is not fruity or sappy-sweet by any measure, but it delivers moderately concentrated flavors highlighted by herb and earth notes, with good length and balance.",Grenache 58,30,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Cowhorn 2010 Grenache 58 Grenache (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cowhorn-2010-grenache-58-southern-applegate-valley/,Grenache,2010,Cowhorn
14.3,Red,US,"Dense, layered and juicy, this has a good concentration of bright blackberry flavor. The small amounts of Primitivo and Barbera are subtly apparent. With a snap of chocolate on the finish, it's well rounded.",Break Away,18,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Di Arie 2009 Break Away Zinfandel (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arie-2009-break-away-zinfandel-sierra-foothills/,Zinfandel,2009,Di Arie
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Crisp apple, grapefruit and almond notes give this wine great vitality and life. With its light, bright texture and fresh feel, it's a perfect apéritif.",La Grande Cuvée,20,87,Loire Valley,Saumur,,Domaine de la Perruche NV La Grande Cuvée  (Saumur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perruche-nv-grande-cuvee-chenin-blanc-saumur/,Chenin Blanc,,Domaine de la Perruche
14,Red,France,"There's a nice mélange of aromas and flavors to this wine, as hints of dried purple flowers mingle with fruity notes of brambly forest berry and black plum. Accents of leather, smoke and graphite add depth to the palate, but the finish is a bit warm.",Bergerie Rouge La Clape,15,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Château des Karantes 2010 Bergerie Rouge La Clape Red (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-karantes-2010-bergerie-rouge-clape-red-coteaux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Château des Karantes
14.5,Red,US,"A juicy Touriga with nice structure and acidity, it bursts with notes of strawberry, cherry and vanilla spice, especially on the finish. A perfect pizza wine.",,24,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Chatom Vineyards 2009 Touriga Nacional (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chatom-vineyards-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Chatom Vineyards
12,Sparkling,France,"This ripe, soft selection is full of fresh white fruit and apricot flavors. An apéritif style, it's warm and fruity, its tight acidity balanced by the rich aftertaste.",Sélection Brut,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Champagne Gremillet NV Sélection Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/champagne-gremillet-nv-selection-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Champagne Gremillet
14.3,Red,US,"Super dusty, leathery and big shouldered, this is also quite bright and drinkable. Made using grapes sourced from old vines planted within the Esola Vineyard.",Esola Vineyard Old Vine,25,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Bella Piazza 2008 Esola Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-piazza-2008-esola-vineyard-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Zinfandel,2008,Bella Piazza
12.5,White,Croatia,"Though aromatically subdued, there's an intensity of tangerine and lime zest flavor in this dry, invigorating Malvasia. The midpalate is marked by elegant white-flower notes that linger on the slightly astringent lime-pith finish.",Adriatico,16,87,Istria,,,Bastianich 2010 Adriatico Malvasia Istriana (Istria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bastianich-2010-adriatico-other-white-malvasia-istriana-istria/,Malvasia Istriana,2010,Bastianich
12,White,Portugal,Simaens has produced a ripe style of wine here. Apple and rich citrus flavors add a delicious touch to tropical fruit flavors. This wine is fit for drinking in the next few months.,Quinta de Simaens,13,87,Vinho Verde,,,Borges 2011 Quinta de Simaens White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2011-quinta-simaens-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Borges
13.5,Red,Italy,"This delivers soft aromas of leather, blackberry preserves, tobacco and dark chocolate. The grape is Negroamaro, and the wine's mouthfeel is rich, velvety and smooth.",Roccamora,,88,Southern Italy,Nardò,,Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta 2008 Roccamora Negroamaro (Nardò),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schola-sarmenti-terrulenta-2008-roccamora-italian-red-negroamaro-nardo/,Negroamaro,2008,Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Following the fashion of bone-dry Champagnes, this is extremely crisp and taut. Acidity cuts the citrus and apple flavors to produce a steely feel, with concentrated fruit juice and a textured character. It's worth aging the wine for a few more months.",Grande Cuvée Extra Brut,,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot NV Grande Cuvée Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-nv-grande-cuvee-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Veuve Doussot
14.5,Red,US,"Bill Easton's Mourvèdre features a combination of bright, ripe strawberry and savory herbal tea. It is medium bodied, with a distinctly peppery finish.",,25,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2009 Mourvèdre (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-mourvedre-sierra-foothills/,Mourvèdre,2009,Terre Rouge
14,Red,Chile,"The nose is lemony, warm and floral. It feels full, solid and sturdy on the palate, with tobacco, baked cherry, plum and herb flavors. The finish remains herbal, with coffee and chocolate notes.",Gran Reserva,20,88,Cachapoal Valley,,,Rios de Chile 2008 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2008-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rios de Chile
15,Red,US,"This is rich and spicy, with the briary, brambly tastes of ripe blackberry and blueberry. It's high in alcohol, which gives it a slight burn. Enjoy it with robust Italian pasta and pizza dishes.",Old Hill,60,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Ravenswood 2009 Old Hill Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2009-old-hill-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ravenswood
15,Red,US,"With flavors of wild blackberry and cherry, pepper, cinnamon, currant and heady cassis, this is a classic example of warm-climate Zin. It's high in alcohol and a little soft, but it is delicious. Serve it at a barbeque with burgers, ribs, chops, chicken and sausages.",Big River,35,88,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Ravenswood 2009 Big River Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2009-big-river-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ravenswood
14,Dessert,Italy,"This naturally sweet red opens with a neutral nose that recalls a dry Primitivo wine. Dark fruit, cherry and black pepper notes are present, with a tangy sweetness on the palate. Pair this with chocolate brownies or chocolate chip cookies.",Madrigale,16,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Produttori Vini Manduria 2007 Madrigale  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/produttori-vini-manduria-2007-madrigale-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2007,Produttori Vini Manduria
15,Dessert,Italy,"Dark, plump and superripe, this has tones of warm earth, chocolate and maraschino cherry. The finish is bright and simple, yet sweet, with loads of rich density.",,22,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Stefano Accordini 2010  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefano-accordini-2010-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2010,Stefano Accordini
14.5,Red,US,"Perfumed, floral and intriguing, this is still tight with mountain tannins. In a few years, its thick black-cherry and pepper tones will emerge, becoming rounded out with notes of violet and oaky leather.",Estate,23,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Naggiar 2009 Estate Grenache (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naggiar-2009-estate-grenache-sierra-foothills/,Grenache,2009,Naggiar
11.5,Red,Romania,"Despite Romanian labeling standards, this demidulce is only a shade off-dry. The palate is intensely juicy with a ripe cherry flavor that's accented by layers of violet, fresh herb and a striking crushed-granite minerality. Easygoing elegance for an incredible value price.",Zestrea Demidulce,9,88,Murfatlar,,,Murfatlar 2010 Zestrea Demidulce Feteasca Neagra (Murfatlar),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murfatlar-2010-zestrea-demidulce-other-red-feteasca-neagra-murfatlar/,Feteasca Neagra,2010,Murfatlar
14,Dessert,Italy,"This opens with a bright golden color and immediate aromas of butterscotch, candied fruit and smooth almond paste. The wine is naturally robust and structured.",Verlit,27,88,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Marco Cecchini 2007 Verlit Verduzzo (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-cecchini-2007-verlit-italian-white-verduzzo-colli-orientali-friuli/,Verduzzo,2007,Marco Cecchini
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a bright, crisp, nonvintage blend. While it is fruity and youthful in character, the blend's older vintages also make it taste mature. Pear and apple notes dominate, lacing through the tangy, zesty texture.",Réserve Première Brut,,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Montaudon NV Réserve Première Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montaudon-nv-reserve-premiere-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Montaudon
14,Dessert,Italy,"Thanks to long oak aging, this is extra spicy and zesty on the finish. Its thick, supple mouthful would pair well with chocolate- or almond-based desserts.",Le Arele,40,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Giuseppe Lonardi 2009 Le Arele  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-lonardi-2009-le-arele-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Giuseppe Lonardi
,White,Portugal,This full-bodied white is rich and creamy. The dominating wood and ripe apricot notes are cut with pineapple-tinged acidity to produce a round yet clean finish.,Fitapreta Branco,19,88,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2011 Fitapreta Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2011-fitapreta-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Fitapreta Vinhos
13.5,Red,Portugal,"The second wine from Conceito, this is ripe and ready to drink. Boasting full, ripe, red fruit that is slightly cut by tannins and acidity, this has a forward, accessible and fruity character. Drink now.",Contraste,,88,Douro,,,Conceito Vinhos 2009 Contraste Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conceito-vinhos-2009-contraste-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Conceito Vinhos
14,Red,Portugal,"Cortes de Cima's Petit Verdot is one of a handful of Portugese wines made from this grape. This is a big, bold, dark-colored wine, perfumed with mint and herb. It's very ripe and rich, with a chunky, jammy texture. It's not for long aging—give it 2–3 years.",,,88,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2009 Petit Verdot (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2009-petit-verdot-alentejano/,Petit Verdot,2009,Cortes de Cima
13,White,France,"This is a refreshing and somewhat complex wine, with layers of underripe peach, green fig and melon rind mixing with garrigue accents. There's a grassy accent to the palate, with a hint of lime pith on the solid finish.",La Clape Blanc,29,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Château des Karantes 2010 La Clape Blanc White (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-karantes-2010-clape-blanc-white-coteaux/,White Blend,2010,Château des Karantes
12.5,Sparkling,France,"While the 50% Chenin Blanc in this blend produces acidity and a tight apple flavor, the 50% Chardonnay rounds the wine out with warm peach and sweet pear. It is ripe and full in the mouth.",Vigneau Brut,20,88,Loire Valley,Crémant de Loire,,Château Gaudrelle NV Vigneau Brut Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay (Crémant de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gaudrelle-nv-vigneau-brut-white-blend-chenin-blanc-chardonnay-cremant/,Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay,,Château Gaudrelle
14.5,White,Chile,"The bouquet on this is dry, fresh and lemony, with hints of sugar cookie and vanilla wafer. It feels wide, plump and oily, with white fruit flavors of peach and melon along with tropicality and mild bitterness. The finish is cleansing but still a little bitter.",Lolol,22,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Lolol Viognier (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-lolol-viognier-colchagua-valley/,Viognier,2011,Casa Silva
13.1,Red,US,"Aubichon's Willamette Valley bottling enters softly with a mix of rhubarb and cherry, with tart lemony acids. It's approachable and nicely styled, ready to drink immediately, with enough acidity to pair with rich sauces. Just a hint of chocolate winds through the finish.",,35,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Aubichon Cellars 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubichon-cellars-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Aubichon Cellars
13.6,White,US,"Another eclectic white from Borra, this blend is 91% Viognier and 9% Gewürztraminer. It's pungent with notes of apricot fuzz, grapefruit and honey, with a deft floral finish. A light, well-made and refreshing wine, this has sufficient acidity to pair with seafood",Fusion White Wine,17,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Borra 2011 Fusion White Wine White (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borra-2011-fusion-white-wine-central-valley-lodi/,White Blend,2011,Borra
15.4,Red,US,"While this Cabernet is very rich and ripe in flavors of blackberry and cherry jam, crème de cassis and new oak, it's also very tannic. That bite of astringency gives it a rustic note. A very high, Port-like alcohol level may or may not thwart cellaring plans.",Yountville Selection,150,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2008 Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2008-yountville-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Grgich Hills
13.5,White,Portugal,"Full and ripe, this balances round pear and peach flavors with intense acidity. It is a beautifully fruity wine, one that also has a sense of structure and a fine, elegant texture.",Colecção Privada,,88,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2011 Colecção Privada Verdelho (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2011-coleccao-privada-spanish-white-verdelho-setubal/,Verdelho,2011,José Maria da Fonseca
14.2,White,US,"Flavors of green hay, tart juniper berry and gooseberry surface in this Sauvignon Blanc, in addition to richer notes of Meyer lemon and vanilla. It's dry and elegantly complex, with a honeyed richness. This shows the versatility to pair across a huge range of cuisines.",,25,88,California,Napa,Rutherford,1070 Green 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/1070-green-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,1070 Green
7,Dessert,Italy,"Dolci Note, or sweet notes, is a luscious offering that bears a bright golden color and lingering aromas of white flower, honeysuckle and stone fruit.",Dolci Note,15,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sardinia,,Cantina Pedres 2010 Dolci Note Moscato (Sardinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-pedres-2010-dolci-note-muscat-moscato-sardinia/,Moscato,2010,Cantina Pedres
14.2,Red,US,"Big, bold flavors of cherry pie, red currant, toasty oak and vanilla mark this ripe, tasty Pinot. It has broad appeal, successfully made for a palate that likes accessibile wines that seem sweet and fruity.",Soberanes Vineyard,55,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-soberanes-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bernardus
14.5,Red,US,"So ripe and decadent, it is perhaps the wine equivalent of a candy bar, with raspberry, cherry, red currant, vanilla and cinnamon flavors. Pinot doesn't get any tastier than this, but it does get more complex. Still, this is fancy enough to drink over the next six years with steak, duck, tuna or lamb.",Rosella's Vineyard,60,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-rosellas-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bernardus
14.5,White,US,"This takes ripe fruit and oak influence to the limits, with powerful flavors of buttered toast, pineapple, orange jam and vanilla-cream. This defines the flashy style of California Chardonnay, with a honeyed finish.",,45,88,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Pont de Chevalier 2010 Chardonnay (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pont-chevalier-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-knights-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Pont de Chevalier
14.5,Red,Chile,"Jammy red-berry aromas come with a hint of lemony oak. It feels meaty, with a rich texture for a $12 wine. Flavors of roasted black fruits come with an overriding peppery note and a touch of heat, but overall the wine is sturdy, flavorful and balanced.",Reserva,12,88,Colchagua Valley,,,MontGras 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montgras-2010-reserva-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2010,MontGras
12,Sparkling,France,"A lively mousse leads to a wine that is now drier than in the past; it's crisp and apple-juice fresh. This is tight, bright and fruity, with a refreshing, citrusy finish.",Impérial Brut,,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Moët & Chandon NV Impérial Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moet-chandon-nv-imperial-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Moët & Chandon
13.8,Red,US,"This marks a real departure for Michael David, a producer that tends to make its wines big and bold. This soft, hardly oaked, lightly tannic Cinsault is from a very special old vineyard. With a smooth texture and a core of red cherry and cranberry flavors, it is light-bodied and very floral.",Bechthold Vineyard Ancient Vine,24,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Michael David 2010 Bechthold Vineyard Ancient Vine Cinsault (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2010-bechthold-vineyard-ancient-vine-other-red-cinsault-central-valley-lodi/,Cinsault,2010,Michael David
14.5,Red,Italy,"This wine, whose producer is owned by Campania's celebrated Feudi di San Gregorio, bears a dense consistency and pretty aromas of blackberry, cola, cherry and tobacco.",,,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Ognissole 2008  Primitivo di Manduria,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ognissole-2008-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2008,Ognissole
15.1,Red,US,"This trattoria-style wine shows plenty of easy charm. It's light bodied and pleasantly tart, with flavors of sour cherry candy, cola and spice, and a dry, clean finish. It's perfect for pasta dishes with red sauce and pizza, but avoid rich stews that will overwhelm it.",,19,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Novy 2010 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Novy
13,White,Portugal,"This crisp, herbaceous selection is a blend of Rabigato and other rarer varieties. It has a citrus note and lively acidity, with deep apple and pear flavors. There's a tangy, steely edge that suggests that the wine will age.",Mux Branco,,88,Douro,,,Muxagat 2011 Mux Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muxagat-2011-mux-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Muxagat
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This intensely fruity selection is packed with red fruit that overlays its soft, tangy texture. Orange zest and citrus flavors give the right amount of freshness to this ready-to-drink wine.",Brut Rosé Premier Cru,59,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Aubry NV Brut Rosé Premier Cru  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubry-nv-brut-rose-premier-cru-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Aubry
14.1,Red,US,"Ripe and seemingly sweet fruit, oak and spice characterize this rich, delicious Petite Sirah. It shows the variety's strong tannins, but here they're soft and melted. The flavors include blackberry jam and mocha.",,35,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2009 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2009-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2009,Ancient Peaks
12,Sparkling,France,"This full, round wine melds rich pear and tangerine flavors with fine acidity. It's crisp, fragrant and ripe, showing some signs of bottle age in its toasty character.",Michel Forget Premier Cru Brut,65,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Forget-Brimont NV Michel Forget Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forget-brimont-nv-michel-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Forget-Brimont
12,Sparkling,France,"A wine with quite a kick of acidity, this features crisp apple and strawberry flavors. It is full bodied, ripe and fruity. A tang of freshness gives the wine's ripeness a welcome lift.",Michel Forget Grand Cru Brut Rosé,110,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Forget-Brimont NV Michel Forget Grand Cru Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forget-brimont-nv-michel-grand-cru-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Forget-Brimont
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This full-bodied offering is ripe and richly balanced. A predominance of the two Pinots gives it an intense fruitiness, with raspberry and red apple notes dominating. At the same time, there is a fine, mineral-driven tautness that gives it a final, crisp bite. Disgorged February 2012.",Brut Réserve Grand Cru,56,88,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Billiot Fils NV Brut Réserve Grand Cru  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-billiot-fils-nv-brut-reserve-grand-cru-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,H. Billiot Fils
14,Red,Portugal,"This is dense, with its tannins still working hard to restrain the vivid fruit that, while evident now, is waiting to really burst. Its blackberry flavor dominates and contributes to a fresh aftertaste. Age for 2–3 years.",Tapada do Fidalgo,,88,Alentejano,,,Granadeiro 2011 Tapada do Fidalgo Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/granadeiro-2011-tapada-fidalgo-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Granadeiro
14.8,Red,US,"This is a bit hard and aggressive now, with a punch of green tannins. That makes it hard to appreciate the underlying oaky, ripe blackberry and currant fruit. It doesn't seem to have the inherent balance necessary for aging, so give it a decanting and drink it now.",,70,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Joseph Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Joseph Cellars
12.1,White,US,"Quite dry and reaching just 12% alcohol, this smells of rose petal and lychee fruit. It's delicate and floral, showing dashes of lemon rind and mineral on the finish.",,25,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Hyland 2011 Gewurztraminer (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyland-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Hyland
14.7,Red,US,"Holly's Hill Mourvèdre opens with a gigantic waft of black pepper, followed by intense fruit flavors of cherry and dried plum. Medium bodied and light on the finish, this earthy wine also gives off a hint of cured meats, with which it would pair nicely.",Estate,25,88,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Holly's Hill 2010 Estate Mourvèdre (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hollys-hill-2010-estate-mourvedre-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Mourvèdre,2010,Holly's Hill
14,Red,US,"This pleasing effort is light but interesting. It first introduces flavors of strawberry and rhubarb, with a dash of pepper. A whiff of root vegetables does not interfere with the overall enjoyment, and a lick of chocolate lifts the finish.",Jill's 115,45,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Lenné Estate 2010 Jill's 115 Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lenne-estate-2010-jills-115-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lenné Estate
12,Sparkling,France,"Dry and crisp, this is dominated by apple flavor. It's light in texture, attractively fruity and has a youthful feel to it. It could age a few months in bottle.",Brut Extra,45,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Le Grix de la Salle NV Brut Extra  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-grix-salle-nv-brut-extra-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Le Grix de la Salle
13.5,White,Portugal,"Lightly spicy aromas give this an exotic feel. At the same time, there is plenty of crisp, citrusy acidity, along with a rounded melon texture. The wine is full-bodied, concentrated and will be ready to drink in six months.",,17,88,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2011 Verdelho (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2011-spanish-white-verdelho-alentejano/,Verdelho,2011,Terra d'Alter
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is a creamy, intensely fruit wine, with lime and tropical fruit flavors, merely hinting at a minerally structure. It's delicious and ready to drink now.",,17,88,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2011 Alvarinho (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2011-albarino-alvarinho-alentejano/,Alvarinho,2011,Terra d'Alter
14,Red,Italy,"This shows a bold, overdone bouquet of Indian spice, bitter chocolate, crushed clove and black pepper. The tannins are firm and astringent, and the wine leaves a huge impression on the palate: it's almost too much of a good thing.",Opera Mia,28,88,Southern Italy,Taurasi,,Tenuta Cavalier Pepe 2006 Opera Mia  (Taurasi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-cavalier-pepe-2006-opera-mia-italian-red-aglianico-taurasi/,Aglianico,2006,Tenuta Cavalier Pepe
13.5,Red,Georgia,"Floral and herbaceous on the nose, there's an abundant freshness to the red plum and pomegranate flavors on this elegant Saperavi. Dry in style, with brisk acidity, it balances a crisp, fruity profile with a backbone of coarse tannins.",Marani Kondoli Vineyards,16,88,Kakheti,,,Telavi 2009 Marani Kondoli Vineyards Saperavi (Kakheti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telavi-2009-marani-kondoli-other-red-saperavi-kakheti/,Saperavi,2009,Telavi
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This full-bodied wine is packed with citrus and tight, apple-driven acidity, as well as a rich touch of apricot. This fruitiness is balanced by a deliciously refreshing character that creates texture and a steely, minerally feel.",Expression Brut,50,88,Champagne,Champagne,,René Geoffroy NV Expression Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-geoffroy-nv-expression-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,René Geoffroy
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is the entry-level wine from Vallado, bright and fruity, with an attractive red-berry flavor and a solid, tannic core. As is typical with the 2010 vintage, it has some structure and should be aged for another year.",Vallado,20,88,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2010 Vallado Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2010-vallado-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta do Vallado
14,Red,Portugal,"This is marked by bold, dense and rich fruit. It has a sweet, soft character and is deliciously fruity. Packed with blackberry-juice acidity and ripe red plum, this is ready to drink now.",Vinha do Mouro,18,88,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Mouro 2009 Vinha do Mouro Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-mouro-2009-vinha-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Mouro
13,Red,Italy,"There's a modern, velvety touch to this blend of indigenous grapes (Magliocco, Montonico Nero and Greco) that are cultivated in one of the most isolated spots in southern Italy. Black cherry, chocolate and exotic spice notes lend a soft, silky feel to the wine.",Telesio Riserva,,88,Southern Italy,Donnici,,Spadafora 2005 Telesio Riserva Red (Donnici),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spadafora-2005-telesio-riserva-red-donnici/,Red Blend,2005,Spadafora
15.5,Dessert,Italy,"This expression shows hints of chocolate and cinnamon, wrapped around a core of plum, prune and blackberry flavors.",Francesca Finato Spinosa,50,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Villa Spinosa 2008 Francesca Finato Spinosa  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-spinosa-2008-francesca-finato-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Villa Spinosa
14,Dessert,Italy,"This presents sweet notes of berry fruit, cinnamon and crushed clove that are backed by firm structure and polished tannins. The finish is generous, with a cool cherry flavor.",,54,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Santa Sofia 2007  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-sofia-2007-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Santa Sofia
14,Red,Chile,"A unique wine with a proprietary Elqui imprint, this smells balsamic-y and tomatoey, with a rooty, earthy undercurrent. It feels grabby and full bodied, with tomato, boysenberry and green tobacco flavors. It holds onto that ashy tobacco character on the full-force finish.",Kankana del Elqui,44,88,Elqui Valley,,,San Pedro 2009 Kankana del Elqui Syrah (Elqui Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2009-kankana-elqui-shiraz-syrah-syrah-elqui-valley/,Syrah,2009,San Pedro
12.5,White,Portugal,"This full-bodied selection hails from the same region as Vinho Verde, offering creamy apricot and ripe white-fruit notes. It has great depth of flavor, with toast and spice tones as well as fragrant acidity.",Quinta de Lourosa,14,88,Minho,,,Dão Sul 2011 Quinta de Lourosa White (Minho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2011-quinta-lourosa-white-minho/,Portuguese White,2011,Dão Sul
13.5,White,Romania,Honeysuckle and sweet marzipan notes perfume this aromatic white wine. Concentrated fresh peach and flower notes on the palate are enlivened by a spray of lime-juice acidity and a murmur of salinity on the finish. A pretty wine at an irresistible price.,Paparuda Rezerva,12,88,Viile Timisului,,,Cramele Recas 2011 Paparuda Rezerva Feteascǎ Regalǎ (Viile Timisului),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-recas-2011-paparuda-rezerva-other-white-feteasca-regala-viile-timisului/,Feteascǎ Regalǎ,2011,Cramele Recas
13,White,Portugal,"This smooth, rounded wine has touches of wood aging, along with a herbaceous character just now beginning to soften and fill out. It has a light touch of spice along with apple and tangerine notes. Ready to drink.",Contraste Branco,,88,Douro,,,Conceito Vinhos 2010 Contraste Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conceito-vinhos-2010-contraste-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Conceito Vinhos
14,Dessert,Italy,"Like all good passito dessert wines made from the Sagrantino grape, this shows firmness and structure, with aromatic characteristics of bitter chocolate and cherry liqueur.",Passito,65,88,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Còlpetrone 2006 Passito  (Montefalco Sagrantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colpetrone-2006-passito-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2006,Còlpetrone
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Named for the number of months it takes to go from grape to glass, Brut 25 is a steely, tonic wine, with bright aromas of citrus, pear and peach.",Brut 25,29,88,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Fratelli Berlucchi NV Brut 25  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-berlucchi-nv-brut-25-chardonnay-franciacorta-155152/,Chardonnay,,Fratelli Berlucchi
13.6,Red,Croatia,"Aeration is key to deciphering the layers of barnyard, leather, earth and tannin that dominate the attack of this brawny, bold wine. With time, a multitude of delicate red-fruit, flower and hay notes unfold, contributing a feminine flair that's elegantly appealing.",,25,88,Peljesac,,,Frano Milos 2008 Plavac Mali (Peljesac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frano-milos-2008-other-red-plavac-mali-peljesac/,Plavac Mali,2008,Frano Milos
14,Red,Portugal,"Showcasing the richness of 2009 without sacrificing fine structure, this is stylish and concentrated. Dark black fruit accompanies a tight, minerality and a fine shaft of acidity. This single-vineyard offering is worth aging for 2–3 years.",Tinto,15,88,Douro,,,Quinta de Ventozelo 2009 Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-ventozelo-2009-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta de Ventozelo
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Smooth and rounded, this has the dense character of Douro wines, with open flavors of spice and black currant. The junior wine of Quinta de la Rosa, this is balanced and will be ready to drink in a year.",Dourosa,16,88,Douro,,,Quinta de la Rosa 2010 Dourosa Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-rosa-2010-dourosa-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta de la Rosa
12,Sparkling,France,"This dry, 100% Pinot Noir Champagne has tense acidity as well as crisp apple- and citrus-driven acidity. With its taut mineral character, it needs at least a year to soften.",Blanc de Noirs Brut,59,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Tendil & Lombardi NV Blanc de Noirs Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendil-lombardi-nv-blanc-noirs-brut-pinot-noir-champagne/,Pinot Noir,,Tendil & Lombardi
12,Sparkling,France,"A rare rosé Champagne whose color comes from Pinot Noir skins rather than from added red wine, this has vivid colors of orange and onion skin. It is rich, tasting as much like wine as like sparkling wine, with a full and ripe, yet dry, feel.",Rosé de Saignée Brut,69,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Tendil & Lombardi 2007 Rosé de Saignée Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendil-lombardi-2007-rose-saignee-brut-pinot-noir-champagne/,Pinot Noir,2007,Tendil & Lombardi
13,Dessert,Italy,"This offers subtle fruit characteristics, with scents of violet and rose in the background. A bright cherry flavor appears on the palate, where the wine delivers a syrupy, soft sweetness.",Vigneto Fiorato,,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Tommasi 2008 Vigneto Fiorato  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2008-vigneto-fiorato-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Tommasi
14.5,White,Chile,"Toasty, inviting aromas of apple and melon lead to a balanced palate with layered flavors of resiny oak, pear and peach. The finish continues with resin and oak, but by then it has already established itself as a well-balanced wine, with tasty flavors of white and tropical fruit.",Sibaris Reserva Especial,16,88,Maipo Valley,,,Undurraga 2010 Sibaris Reserva Especial Chardonnay (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2010-sibaris-reserva-especial-chardonnay-maipo-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Undurraga
14.5,Red,Chile,"This wine's bouquet is peppery, meaty, spicy and altogether honest. The palate feels frisky and juicy, not heavy or flat, then tastes of char, black coffee, cola and spiced, herb-tinged berry. The finish is long, toasty and snappy.",Sibaris Reserva Especial,16,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Undurraga 2010 Sibaris Reserva Especial Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2010-sibaris-reserva-especial-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Undurraga
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"This opens with bright fruit intensity, bearing flavors of red apple skin, chocolate, dark cherry and coffee bean. It shows plush and rich concentration, with a firm, fresh finish.",La Roggia,,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Speri 2008 La Roggia  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/speri-2008-roggia-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Speri
14.2,Red,US,"This is a fine Cabernet, with ripe berry, cherry and cola flavors, tinged with smoky oak. The tannins are firm but pliant, making it drinkable now, though it could develop bottle complexity over the years.",Cross Creek Vineyard,50,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Spann Vineyards 2009 Cross Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2009-cross-creek-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Spann Vineyards
13.5,White,Chile,"Popcorn and nutty notes announce the ample oak, but a complex combination of mineral and baked white-fruit aromas also emerge. It feels big, layered and chunky, but with good acidity and some finesse. It tastes of candied apple, melon and sweet peach, with a fleshy finish and lasting oak.",Cordillera,23,88,Limarí Valley,,,Miguel Torres 2011 Cordillera Chardonnay (Limarí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-2011-cordillera-chardonnay-limari-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Miguel Torres
14,White,Chile,"This begins with the varietal's standard aromas of petrol, mineral and peach pit. It feels tight and strapping, with minerality on the tongue and a tight grip. Flavors emerge of waxy peach, citrus and almond skin. Its finish is tangy, chiseled and long.",Corralillo,20,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Matetic 2011 Corralillo Riesling (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matetic-2011-corralillo-riesling-casablanca-valley/,Riesling,2011,Matetic
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and light, this metodo classico sparkler offers clean aromas of citrus and stone fruit, followed by pear and white almond. The perlage is persistent and tonic.",Opera Brut,40,88,Lombardy,Lombardy,,Le Marchesine NV Opera Brut Sparkling (Lombardy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-marchesine-nv-opera-brut-sparkling-lombardy/,Sparkling Blend,,Le Marchesine
14.9,Red,US,"Thick and meaty, this Syrah has an unusual-but-welcome aroma of marshmallow, surrounded by notes of dark plum, black currant and a streak of dark chocolate. With a long, lingering and rich finish, this will be great to drink in the winter months.",King Vineyard,30,88,California,North Coast,Suisun Valley,Olabisi 2007 King Vineyard Syrah (Suisun Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olabisi-2007-king-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-north-coast-suisun-valley/,Syrah,2007,Olabisi
16,Dessert,Italy,"This shows aromas of candied fruit and honey, with zesty touches of dried herb, citrus and spice at the back. The mouthful is velvety smooth, and the finish is long.",Vinsanto,40,88,Tuscany,Colli Etruria Centrale,,Fattoria San Michele a Torri 2007 Vinsanto White (Colli Etruria Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-san-michele-a-torri-2007-vinsanto-white-colli-etruria-centrale/,White Blend,2007,Fattoria San Michele a Torri
13,White,Portugal,"This is light and bright, with crisp acidity and the fruitiness of an attractive, early-drinking wine.",Egle,17,88,Douro,,,PV Vinhos 2010 Egle White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pv-vinhos-2010-egle-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,PV Vinhos
14,Red,Portugal,"This second wine from Quinta de Roriz is ripe, warm and ready to drink. With its ripe black fruits, soft tannins, layers of wood spices and just a hint of acidity, it's a rich offering from a big vintage.",Quinta de Roriz Prazo de Roriz,16,88,Douro,,,Prats & Symington LDA 2009 Quinta de Roriz Prazo de Roriz Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prats-symington-lda-2009-quinta-roriz-prazo-roriz-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Prats & Symington LDA
15.5,Dessert,Italy,"This would pair with a cigar or dark chocolate cake. It's a smooth, rich wine, with firm tannins and lasting tones of ripe blackberry and raspberry.",Tocy,27,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Pirro Varone 2009 Tocy  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pirro-varone-2009-tocy-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2009,Pirro Varone
14.3,Red,US,"Chewy tannins give this wine a rustic edge, but the black cherry fruit and notes of fresh-cut tobacco are authentic to the variety. The finish is mouth-drying, which would make it just right with a fat cut of beef.",Chukar Ridge,28,88,Oregon,Oregon Other,Columbia Valley (OR),Pheasant Valley Winery 2009 Chukar Ridge Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (OR)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pheasant-valley-winery-2009-chukar-ridge-tempranillo-other-columbia-valley-or/,Tempranillo,2009,Pheasant Valley Winery
14,Red,France,"This comes off a bit tight and rustic, with astringent notes of black plum and cherry skin, tea leaf, black olive and licorice root. A cigar tobacco accent unfolds on the palate and marries harmoniously with the black-fruit core, while peppery spice lingers through the medium-length finish.",,21,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Fitou,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Grenache-Carignan (Fitou),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-carignan-fitou/,Grenache-Carignan,2009,Gérard Bertrand
14.5,Red,Turkey,"Exotic spice and savory meat tones add dimension to sultry black-fruit and fig flavors. Dry and full bodied in style, it's richly textured with a bold yet velvety tannin structure.",Vintage Single Vineyard Collectible Series #5,20,88,Elazığ,,,Kayra 2009 Vintage Single Vineyard Collectible Series #5 Okuzgozu (Elazığ),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kayra-2009-vintage-single-vineyard-collectible-series-5-other-red-okuzgozu-elazig/,Okuzgozu,2009,Kayra
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Perfectly ready to drink, this full-bodied red, a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alfrocheiro and Castelão, is rich and spicy, packed with baked plum and layered with tannins. It tastes concentrated and solidly ripe.",Santos Jorge Reserva,8,88,Alentejo,,,Herdade dos Machados 2007 Santos Jorge Reserva Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-machados-2007-santos-jorge-reserva-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2007,Herdade dos Machados
11,White,Portugal,"This is a bone-dry, piercingly fresh wine. It has tense acidity and a mineral texture that would make it delicious as an accompaniment to seafood. The wine is crisp, refreshing and bright.",Quinta de Lourosa,8,88,Vinho Verde,,,Dão Sul 2011 Quinta de Lourosa White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2011-quinta-lourosa-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Dão Sul
13.5,Red,Chile,"This has balsamic aromas of roasted black fruit, autumn leaf, coconut and oak. It feels big, fruity and a bit raw, with black cherry, dark plum and cassis flavors. The finish is dark, spicy and chocolaty. This is totally New World in style, aroma and flavor.",Single Vineyard,18,88,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-single-vineyard-cabernet-franc-maule-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Chilcas
12,Red,Portugal,"If any producer is going to make sense of Vinhão in red Vinho Verde, it's biodynamic producer Casal do Paço Padreiro. This has some richness as well as the typical cool-climate acidity, with a touch of spice and a balanced, smooth finish. Drink within the year.",Aphros,18,88,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro 2011 Aphros Vinhão (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-2011-aphros-portuguese-red-vinhao-vinho-verde/,Vinhão,2011,Casal Paço Padreiro
14.5,Red,US,"This is a Claret-like Zinfandel, mellow and simply rendered, with layers of dark cherry, blackberry and lilting spiciness. This would be spectacular with lighter fare like barbecued chicken or grilled turkey burgers.",,17,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Graziano 2009 Zinfandel (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graziano-2009-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Graziano
14.5,Red,Chile,"Dense and meaty up front, this has cola, wild berry and herb aromas. It feels big and bursts with spicy berry and pepper flavors. It finishes dark, with coffee-like bitterness, and it's nicely balanced overall.",Selección,12,88,Maipo Valley,,,Viña Chocalan 2010 Selección Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-chocalan-2010-seleccion-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Chocalan
14.5,Red,Romania,"Fresh herb and green flower flavors mingle with notes of chocolate and sun-dried hay on this bold but impeccably balanced Cabernet. Intensly concentrated on the palate, it has a ripe cassis flavor and soft, silky tannins that linger.",Paparuda Rezerva,12,88,Viile Timisului,,,Cramele Recas 2011 Paparuda Rezerva Cabernet Sauvignon (Viile Timisului),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-recas-2011-paparuda-rezerva-cabernet-sauvignon-viile-timisului/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Cramele Recas
13,Red,Italy,"This easy-drinking Primitivo opens with dark, inky concentration and sweet aromas of ripe fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg. The mouthfeel is plush, rich and velvety soft.",Caleo,,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Botter 2010 Caleo Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/botter-2010-caleo-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2010,Botter
14,Dessert,Italy,"Thanks to its tannins and natural richness, this would pair well with chocolate or dark fruit. It shows a savory, spicy side, with aromas of dark earth, button mushroom, prune and blackberry.",,,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Allegrini 2008  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allegrini-2008-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Allegrini
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel, this brilliantly maintains its fresh fruit characteristics. Tree-ripened peach and Golden Delicious apple notes give this wine natural sweetness that isn't overboard or too heavy.",Praepositus  Passito,44,88,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2009 Praepositus  Passito Kerner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2009-praepositus-passito-other-white-kerner-alto-adige/,Kerner,2009,Abbazia di Novacella
13,White,Hungary,"A hefty dose of Muscat makes this Tokaji blend particularly flamboyant on the nose, with loads of sweet, waxy honeycomb and yellow flower aromas. It's a shade off-dry, but steely acidity and a tart tangerine flavor cut through the sweetness, leaving only a touch of honey on the finish.",Semi-Dry,13,88,Tokaji,,,Chateau Dereszla 2011 Semi-Dry  (Tokaji),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dereszla-2011-semi-dry-white-blend-tokaji-tokaji/,Tokaji,2011,Chateau Dereszla
13.5,White,US,"This is dry, tart in acidity and stimulating in lemongrass and pear flavors. It has a touch of New Zealand-style gooseberry, demonstrating a green-peppercorn-like grassiness. Try pairing it with a goat cheese and thyme omelet for weekend brunch.",,13,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Buena Vista
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This toasty, spicy selection is dominated by strong new-wood flavors. It has a rich character, with pear and peach flavors and gentle acidity. There is a crisp finish to this ripe wine.",Millésime Brut,50,88,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Blin 2004 Millésime Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-blin-2004-millesime-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,H. Blin
14.6,Red,US,"This wine marries Napa Valley's elegant tannin structure with Zin's naturally briary rusticity, with good results. The flavors abound in wild berry, currant, tobacco, cola, tabasco and exotic spice. It will be great with grilled beef.",Blocks 7 & 22,35,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hendry 2010 Blocks 7 & 22 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hendry-2010-blocks-7-22-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Hendry
12,White,Romania,"Aromas of sunny citrus and apricot entice on this deliciously fruity Muskat Ottonel. Semidry in style, the palate is generously sweetened with the juice of fresh yellow cherry and peach. With so much zippy acidity, it finishes nearly dry.",Zestrea Demidulce,11,88,Murfatlar,,,Murfatlar 2011 Zestrea Demidulce Muskat Ottonel (Murfatlar),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murfatlar-2011-zestrea-demidulce-muscat-muskat-ottonel-murfatlar/,Muskat Ottonel,2011,Murfatlar
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This finely structured wine from the Quinta dos Murcas estate has ripe flavors of spice and red berry. Its warm feel is shot through with acidity for the perfect amount of tension. You can drink this now, but it would benefit from another year of aging.",Assobio,13,88,Douro,,,Quinta dos Murças 2009 Assobio Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-murcas-2009-assobio-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta dos Murças
13.5,Red,US,"Here's a nice, dry Pinot from Mount Eden Vineyards ideal for drinking now. It's gentle in the mouth, with soft tannins and a boost of acidity to highlight the raspberry and cola flavors.",,35,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Domaine Eden 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-eden-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Eden
13,White,France,"This light and easy Roussanne-dominant blend (with 10% Grenache Blanc and 5% Viognier) beams with bright notes of clementine, pineapple, guava and a touch of melon rind on the nose and palate. It's medium weight, with a direct but tasty palate and a medium-length finish. Drink now.",Château Malavieille Alliance,24,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Domaine de Malavieille 2010 Château Malavieille Alliance White (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-malavieille-2010-chateau-alliance-white-coteaux/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Domaine de Malavieille
14.6,Red,US,"Dashe always produces dependably good Zinfandels from this vineyard. The 2009 shows real complexity, with an earthy, mushroomy richness alongside the raspberry, red currant and spice flavors. It's very dry, with a fine structure of acid and tannins. Marked by the rusticity that characterizes Dry Creek Zinfandels. It calls for pairing with rich stews, braised meats and barbecue.",Louvau Vineyard Old Vines,32,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dashe Cellars 2009 Louvau Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dashe-cellars-2009-louvau-vineyard-old-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Dashe Cellars
13.5,Red,Georgia,"Smooth and supple, with loads of juicy, ripe blackberry and plum flavors, this full-bodied, luscious red is another great bang-for-your-buck Georgian offering. Big, bold tannins persist on the palate that's laced with tasty, lingering notes of coffee and dark chocolate. Perfect with winter braises and stews.",Marani Mukuzani,14,88,Kakheti,,,Telavi 2008 Marani Mukuzani Saperavi (Kakheti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telavi-2008-marani-mukuzani-other-red-saperavi-kakheti/,Saperavi,2008,Telavi
14,Dessert,Italy,"This opens with a thick, inky texture, and clean flavors of dark prune, cassis and blackberry preserves. The finish is rich, long and supple.",Terre del Cereolo,70,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella,,Trabucchi d'Illasi 2006 Terre del Cereolo  (Recioto della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trabucchi-dillasi-2006-terre-cereolo-red-recioto-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2006,Trabucchi d'Illasi
14,Dessert,Italy,"Picolit is a rare and precious dessert wine that shows aromas of candied fruit, pressed flower and honey. This expression has a touch of bitter almond on the finish.",Cialla,75,88,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Ronchi di Cialla 2008 Cialla Picolit (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ronchi-cialla-2008-cialla-italian-white-picolit-colli-orientali-friuli/,Picolit,2008,Ronchi di Cialla
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is a full-bodied wine, with the Pinot fruit showing strongly in the blend, producing richness and a sweet-tasting character. This most recent cuvée from Roland Champion is powerful—a fine combination of minerality and bottle age. Keep it for 3–4 years, but it can be consumed now.",Cuvée Aramis Brut,50,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Roland Champion NV Cuvée Aramis Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roland-champion-nv-cuvee-aramis-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Roland Champion
14.4,Red,US,"Consulting winemaker Tony Rynders was at Oregon's Domaine Serene for many years. This is forward and fruity, with a chocolaty base and a hint of alcoholic heat. Drink this one while it's young.",,55,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Swiftwater Cellars 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swiftwater-cellars-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Swiftwater Cellars
13.5,White,US,"Dry, creamy and crisp in acidity, this has rich pineapple, lemon, lime and buttered toast flavors. It's easy to drink and enjoy.",,20,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Martin Ray 2011 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Martin Ray
14,Red,Chile,"This opens with classically Chilean aromas of bell pepper, olive and berry. It feels firm and tightly wound, with plum and herb flavors. Despite its herbal quality and its peppery, briary finish, the wine nevertheless manages not to taste green.",Coastal Cool Climate,15,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Lomas del Valle 2010 Coastal Cool Climate Cabernet Franc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lomas-valle-2010-coastal-cool-climate-cabernet-franc-casablanca-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Lomas del Valle
12.5,Sparkling,France,"From a bottling that has some toasty maturity, this is a rounded wine. Almond and apple flavors balance each other to produce a ripe and smoothly soft selection. It has notes of toast and mushroom, as well as ripe, lime-driven acidity on the finish.",Brut de Nominée,,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Jacquart NV Brut de Nominée  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacquart-nv-brut-de-nominee-champagne-159309/,Champagne Blend,,Jacquart
13,Dessert,Italy,"Aromas of cherry cola, exotic spice, dark forest berry and black currant open the bouquet of this lively Recioto dessert wine. This expression is not as hearty and thick as others, and its slender brightness is its greatest strength.",Podere le Giarette,15,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Le Bertarole 2007 Podere le Giarette  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-bertarole-2007-podere-giarette-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Le Bertarole
12,Dessert,Italy,"A cheerful and easy dessert wine, this would pair perfectly with apple pie or cinnamon-dusted strudel. It features bright fruit aromas of apricot, pear and passion fruit.",Goldmuskateller,19,88,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2011 Goldmuskateller Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2011-goldmuskateller-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2011,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
12,Dessert,Italy,"The Colli Euganei is an up-and-coming wine region located in a volcanic chain of hills outside the city of Padua. This expression of Moscato is sweet and enduring, with aromas of yellow rose and jasmine.",Donna Daria,50,88,Veneto,Colli Euganei,,La Montecchia 2009 Donna Daria Moscato Giallo (Colli Euganei),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montecchia-2009-donna-daria-italian-white-moscato-giallo-colli-euganei/,Moscato Giallo,2009,La Montecchia
14.5,Red,US,"A gorgeous Mendocino County example of Sangiovese, this is fine in its tight baseline of acidity and core flavor of dark dried cherry. Pair this juicy and easy-to-drink selection with pizza, pasta, a burger or cured meats.",,18,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Monte Volpe 2009 Sangiovese (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-volpe-2009-sangiovese-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Sangiovese,2009,Monte Volpe
15,Red,Italy,"Hearty and concentrated, this opens with savory aromas of cured meat, blackberry and toasted espresso bean. There's a sweet note of black fruit on the close, followed by a soft, chewy texture.",Cubardi,,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta 2007 Cubardi Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schola-sarmenti-terrulenta-2007-cubardi-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2007,Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta
14,Red,Italy,"There are raw, bright qualities of cherry liqueur and raspberry syrup that open the nose. It shows solid and polished tannins.",Vigna del Melograno,16,88,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Santa Lucia 2008 Vigna del Melograno Nero di Troia (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-lucia-2008-vigna-melograno-italian-red-nero-troia-castel-monte/,Nero di Troia,2008,Santa Lucia
14,Red,Portugal,"This big, bold, structured offering is full of ripe blackberry flavor and integrated tannins. It is intensely rich and already delicious. Bomfim is the main winery for the Dow Port brand.",Vale do Bomfim,12,88,Douro,,,Symington Family Estates 2009 Vale do Bomfim Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/symington-family-estates-2009-vale-bomfim-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Symington Family Estates
14.1,Red,US,"So peppery and spicy, with such a briary mouthfeel, this wine could almost be Zinfandel. Even though it's not particularly Cabernet-ish, it's still quite a nice wine, rich, complex in tannin and dry. Drink over the next few years.",,38,88,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Summers 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Summers
14.9,Red,US,"This is a very rich wine, dense, soft and almost heavy. Comprised of Zinfandel, Carignane, Petite Sirah and other undisclosed varieties, its proprietary name refers to the kind of field-blended red wines made by the Italian-American settlers of old. And indeed, there's something rustic but satisfying about this full-bodied, fruity wine. Drink it now with barbecue or stews.",Icon Native Sonoma Mixed Blocks,75,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ravenswood 2009 Icon Native Sonoma Mixed Blocks Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravenswood-2009-icon-native-sonoma-mixed-blocks-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Ravenswood
14.6,Red,US,"Winemaker Michael McCay is an expert at coaxing fine texture out of a big wine. This is a round, soft Zinfandel with bright, vibrant raspberry and blackberry flavors. It may need more time in bottle to reveal its entire personality. In the meantime, enjoy its leather and licorice streaks.",Truluck's,32,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,McCay Cellars 2009 Truluck's Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccay-cellars-2009-trulucks-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2009,McCay Cellars
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This rich, smooth wine is driven by its ripe fruitiness. It is warm and rounded, combining black and red fruit with a harmonizing shot of licorice. Give it a few months, but it is nearly ready to drink.",,15,88,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2010 Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2010-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Terra d'Alter
13,Sparkling,Italy,"This historic Sicilian producer offers two sparkling wines, of which this superfriendly and enjoyable rosé is the more affordable bottling. It opens with toasty, creamy aromas of wild berry and stone fruit. The finish is foamy, rich and fresh.",Almerita Brut Rosé,56,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Contea di Sclafani,,Tasca d'Almerita 2007 Almerita Brut Rosé Sparkling (Contea di Sclafani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2007-almerita-brut-rose-sparkling-contea-sclafani/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Tasca d'Almerita
13,White,Romania,"Ebullient on the nose and palate with notes of spring blossom, ripe peach and yellow cherry, this is a concentrated, effortlessly quaffable white wine that balances fresh fruit flavor with striking acidity and a glistening wet-stone minerality.",Moner,10,88,Dealurile Hușilor,,,Senator 2011 Moner Sarba (Dealurile Hușilor),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senator-2011-moner-other-white-sarba-dealurile-husilor/,Sarba,2011,Senator
12,Sparkling,France,"With its aroma of sweet apple and fruity character, this is an immediately likeable wine. It is ripe, with plenty of acidity. It has a lively mousse, and the crisp finish provides an attractive lift.",Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec,60,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Piper-Heidsieck NV Cuvée Sublime Demi-Sec  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piper-heidsieck-nv-cuvee-sublime-demi-sec-champagne-159281/,Champagne Blend,,Piper-Heidsieck
12,Sparkling,France,"This fruity wine is packed with flavors of creamed apple, citrus and quince. It is rich and full in the mouth, with a dancing mousse that gives it a delicious lift.",Brut Réserve,19,88,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Pierre Sparr NV Brut Réserve Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-nv-brut-reserve-sparkling-cremant-dalsace-161220/,Sparkling Blend,,Pierre Sparr
12.5,Red,Hungary,"This Hungarian Kekfrankos, or Blaufränkisch, packs quite a punch on the nose and palate, with ebullient red-fruit notes that are melded with hints of green herb, briar and smoke. It is delicately structured but remarkably complex through its long, lingering finish.",Újra Együtt,15,88,Sopron,,,Pfneiszl 2010 Újra Együtt Kékfrankos (Sopron),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pfneiszl-2010-ujra-egyutt-other-red-kekfrankos-sopron/,Kekfrankos,2010,Pfneiszl
13.5,White,Chile,"Fresh and grassy up front, with bell pepper, tropical fruit and citrus aromas, this features briny flavors of lime, grapefruit and tarragon. The finish is controlled, and tangy.",Aliwen Reserva,13,88,Curicó and Leyda Valleys,,,Undurraga 2011 Aliwen Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó and Leyda Valleys),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2011-aliwen-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-curico-leyda-valleys/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Undurraga
12,Sparkling,US,"Slightly sweet, with scouring bubbles, this is one of Korbel's fuller-bodied sparklers. It's rich and delicious in raspberry, strawberry, vanilla and dough flavors. For such a nice bubbly, this comes at an excellent price.",Blanc de Noirs,13,88,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Blanc de Noirs Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-blanc-de-noirs-sparkling-california-139552/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
15,Red,Portugal,"Huge weight and alcohol show strongly in this powerful wine. Its flavors, almost jammy in their ripeness, include sweet plum and damson. It needs to age for at least four years.",Reserva,19,88,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2011 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2011-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Fitapreta Vinhos
14.6,White,US,"Stark and sharp at first, this blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier and ­Grenache Blanc is sophisticated, with notes of pear and stone fruit—such as apricot and white plum—that are accentuated by a figgy finish. With plenty of meat on its bones and a lush mouthfeel, it'll stand up to thick sauces and the richness of lobster and crab.",L'Ingenue Naggiar Vineyard,28,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Elyse 2010 L'Ingenue Naggiar Vineyard White (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elyse-2010-lingenue-naggiar-vineyard-white-sierra-foothills/,White Blend,2010,Elyse
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Gaston Chiquet's nonvintage offering features a toastiness that testifies to its bottle aging. Along with that feeling of richness, it also contains balanced acidity. Full, crisp and lively, the fresh and fruity aftertaste is delicious.",Tradition Premier Cru Brut,48,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Gaston Chiquet NV Tradition Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaston-chiquet-nv-tradition-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Gaston Chiquet
13.5,Red,France,"This wine smells ripe and sweet right off the bat, with decadent aromas and flavors of raspberry sauce, berry coulis and all-fruit preserves, laced with hints of licorice and mocha. The mouthfeel is round and lush, with medium tannins and a lasting finish.",Les Hauts de Janeil,13,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,François Lurton 2010 Les Hauts de Janeil Syrah-Grenache (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2010-hauts-janeil-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-pays-doc/,Syrah-Grenache,2010,François Lurton
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"Zesty spice, clove and cinnamon notes open the bouquet. The thick mouthfeel demands to be paired with aged cheeses or chocolate-based desserts.",Tesauro,20,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella,,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena 2010 Tesauro  (Recioto della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-sociale-della-valpantena-2010-tesauro-red-recioto-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2010,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena
11,Sparkling,Italy,"A tiny percentage of Chardonnay gives this lightly fragrant sparkler extra dimension and smoothness on the finish. Bright and easygoing, it offers citrus, peach and Golden Delicious apple aromas.",Brut,20,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Canevel 2011 Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canevel-2011-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Canevel
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This 10-year-old tawny is on the fruity side of this style. It is an easy, dried-fruit-flavored wine with a texture like smooth toffee. Hints of apricot and milk chocolate grace the finish of this ripe Port.",10 Anos Collections Tawny,,88,Port,,,Barão de Vilar NV 10 Anos Collections Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barao-vilar-nv-10-anos-collections-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Barão de Vilar
13.8,Red,US,"There's plenty of cool-climate character in this vital, young Syrah. It's rich in flavors of freshly crushed black pepper, blackberry jam and bacon, with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel. It's a little light in texture, so drink it now with steak.",Estate Bottled,24,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2009 Estate Bottled Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2009-estate-bottled-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Balletto
13.6,White,US,"Griva Vineyard is supersensitive to the slightest vintage variation. The chilly 2011 harvest has given just enough sweet tropical-fruit flavor to balance out the tart gooseberry note. It's still a slightly green wine, but a good one, and it will pair well with goat cheese.",Griva Vineyard,22,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Bernardus 2011 Griva Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2011-griva-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bernardus
13.5,White,US,"Fresh, clean and bright, this is resplendent with lemon and lime tones, with a grassy touch that's similar to the New Zealand style. Well-made and refreshing, this has a pure green-apple-flavored finish.",,13,88,California,North Coast,North Coast,Benziger 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benziger-2011-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Benziger
14,Dessert,Italy,"This opens with a spicy nose that recalls barbecue smoke, cola and cured meat. There are notes of sweet cherry and blackberry on the finish, giving this its sweet, fruity appeal.",Il Recioto,,88,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Buglioni 2007 Il Recioto  (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buglioni-2007-il-recioto-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Buglioni
13.5,White,Chile,"This is burnished gold in color, with strong aromas of honey, noble rot and exotic spice. It feels creamy and soft but not prostrate, with orange, clove, citrus peel, honey and nutmeg flavors. The finish turns more peppery but remains honeyed. Gewürztraminer's character is more pronounced on this wine than Semillón's.",Late Harvest Semillón-Gewürztraminer,14,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Late Harvest Semillón-Gewürztraminer White (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-late-harvest-semillon-gewurztraminer-white-colchagua-valley/,White Blend,2011,Casa Silva
14,Dessert,Italy,This is made using an equal blend of sun-dried Catarratto and Grillo grapes. Pair it with sweet almond cookies or aged cheese. Candied fruit and honey tones drive the long finish.,Amnesia,19,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Spadafora NV Amnesia White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spadafora-nv-amnesia-white-sicilia/,White Blend,,Spadafora
15.3,Red,US,"With a rich spiciness and flavors of wild berry and currant, this is an excellent example of Sonoma County Zinfandel. It's robust and potent in alcohol, showing the variety's rustic nature at its best. It will partner well with stews and barbecue.",Lancel Creek Vineyard,38,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ulises Valdez 2009 Lancel Creek Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ulises-valdez-2009-lancel-creek-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ulises Valdez
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows delicate tones of blue flower, dried lavender, moist earth and tobacco leaf. There are even touches of honey and roasted chestnut in the background. The mouthfeel is dry, firm and dusty.",Fatica Contadina,,89,Southern Italy,Taurasi,,Terredora 2005 Fatica Contadina  (Taurasi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terredora-2005-fatica-contadina-italian-red-aglianico-taurasi/,Aglianico,2005,Terredora
14.5,Red,Chile,"This smells ripe, mossy and chocolaty, with aromas of herb and briary berry. It features a mild acidic beam in the center of the palate, and tastes earthy, meaty and lightly herbal, but also offers notes of plum and berry.",,20,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Primus 2010 Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/primus-2010-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Primus
14.2,Red,US,"There's lots of spicy, fruity richness in this softly tannic Cabernet. It's lush and forward in flavors of blackberry and cherry pie, currant, plum and cola. In the winter, give it a brief decant, but if the weather's warm, you can even chill it for 15 minutes in the fridge: It's that kind of wine.",Four Barrels Top of the World,50,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Spann Vineyards 2009 Four Barrels Top of the World Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2009-four-barrels-top-world-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Spann Vineyards
13,White,Portugal,"This ripe wine is dominated by wood character. The Cerceal grape has a round, soft feel, with spice notes balancing the apricot and peach flavors. Age for 2–3 years.",Branco,50,89,Beiras,,,Quinta de Foz de Arouce 2010 Branco Cerceal (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-foz-arouce-2010-branco-portuguese-white-cerceal-beiras/,Cerceal,2010,Quinta de Foz de Arouce
12,Sparkling,France,"This fruity selection has some of the elegant style for which Perrier-Jouët is best known, while also including ripe strawberry and red currant characters. It is immediately attractive and ready to drink.",Blason Brut Rosé,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Perrier Jouët NV Blason Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrier-jouet-nv-blason-brut-rose-champagne-160521/,Champagne Blend,,Perrier Jouët
13.7,White,US,"Tasty, zesty and rich, this would be a versatile accompaniment to a wide range of foods. It charms with its flavors of Asian pear, lime, fig, vanilla and spice, bearing vigorous acidity that balances out what seems to be some sweetness.",,16,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Oberon 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oberon-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Oberon
12,Sparkling,Chile,"This might be Chile's best sparkling wine, made entirely from País, the so-called Mission grape. It's well balanced, with strawberry, raspberry, nectarine and plum aromas. It feels surprisingly elevated and classy, expressing a range of fruits, including cherry, cantaloupe and plum.",Santa Digna Estelado Rosé,20,89,Central Valley,,,Miguel Torres 2011 Santa Digna Estelado Rosé País (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-2011-santa-digna-estelado-rose-other-red-pais-central-valley/,País,2011,Miguel Torres
12,Sparkling,France,"The rosé rendition of one of the best-selling Champagnes has been reformulated for the U.S. market. It is now on the dry side, pushing forward its delicious red fruit. Bright acidity gives the palate a lift, while there is some good weight on the finish.",Impérial Brut Rosé,,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Moët & Chandon NV Impérial Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moet-chandon-nv-imperial-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Moët & Chandon
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Luminous and bright, with an intense bouquet of citrus and yellow rose, this pretty Italian sparkler keeps the palate refreshed and clean. The finish is dry, crisp and zesty.",Brut,30,88,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Ronco Calino NV Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ronco-calino-nv-brut-sparkling-franciacorta-160927/,Sparkling Blend,,Ronco Calino
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This wood-aged selection is soft and opulently smooth, with milk chocolate and black cherry flavors. It has some concentration, which is overlaid by its soft texture. Ready to drink.",,17,88,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2010 Alfrocheiro (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2010-portuguese-red-alfrocheiro-alentejano/,Alfrocheiro,2010,Terra d'Alter
15.1,Red,US,"This intoxicatingly interesting wine is full of rich dark-berry flavors, with streaks of leather and roasted coffee.",Reserve,24,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2009 Reserve Zinfandel (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2009-reserve-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Zinfandel,2009,Lava Cap
13.3,Red,US,"This Barbera is leathery and rustic, expressing a taste of the Old World with its juicy dark-plum flavor and roasted, toasted accents. It's slightly reminiscent of cured meats and salami, and both would make good pairings.",Bellezza Fra,25,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Sorelle Winery 2010 Bellezza Fra Barbera (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-winery-2010-bellezza-fra-barbera-central-valley-lodi/,Barbera,2010,Sorelle Winery
13,Red,Italy,This pretty red blend of Magliocco and Montonico Nero opens with bright aromas of red cherry and blackberry. It shows nice firmness and medium consistency.,Nerello,,87,Southern Italy,Calabria,,Spadafora 2007 Nerello Red (Calabria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spadafora-2007-nerello-red-calabria/,Red Blend,2007,Spadafora
12,White,Portugal,"Soft and herbaceous, this is a warm wine, its acidity leading to apricot and pineapple flavors. The apple skin texture and the tangy final acidity make it crisp.",Oscar's Branco,12,87,Douro,,,Quevedo 2011 Oscar's Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quevedo-2011-oscars-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Quevedo
13,Rose,Portugal,"This crisp, lightly spicy wine has attractive red fruit. It's refreshing yet still full and fruity. It's bright and touched by almond and rose hip flavors.",,15,87,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2011 Rosé (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2011-rose-alentejano/,Rosé,2011,Terra d'Alter
13.5,White,Portugal,"One of a series of varietal wines from Terra d'Alter, this Arinto is full of the grape's typical floral, fragrant character. It has lemon and lime flavors that are laced with acidity. It's delicious, fruity and ready to drink.",,17,87,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2011 Arinto (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2011-portuguese-white-arinto-alentejano/,Arinto,2011,Terra d'Alter
13,Red,Portugal,"Typically earthy in style, this is an elegant version of one of the Douro's lesser grapes. It has a red plum flavor and sweet tannins, with a soft, rounded structure. It should be consumed soon while it's still fruity.",,,87,Douro,,,Muxagat 2011 Tinta Barroca (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muxagat-2011-portuguese-red-tinta-barroca-douro/,Tinta Barroca,2011,Muxagat
12,Sparkling,France,"With its vivid pink color, this wine has a strawberry flavor, and it is sweeter-tasting than in past vintages. It feels soft and textured, with layers of raspberry-driven acidity. The aftertaste has some bitterness.",Brut Rosé Sauvage,55,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Piper-Heidsieck NV Brut Rosé Sauvage  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piper-heidsieck-nv-brut-rose-sauvage-champagne-159280/,Champagne Blend,,Piper-Heidsieck
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Firm and obviously wood aged, this has a red plum flavor and some bitterness from the highly toasted wood. It has richness and spice; aging may soften the wood character.",Guadalupe Tinto,,87,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Quetzal 2010 Guadalupe Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-quetzal-2010-guadalupe-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta do Quetzal
14,Red,Chile,"Like the winery's 2010 Corralillo Syrah, this comes across funky, more herbal and pointed than in prior years. The body is full but hard, with roasted berry, spice and herb flavors. It feels forced and a bit warm, with a salty note and juicy, almost sharp acids.",EQ,43,87,San Antonio,,,Matetic 2010 EQ Syrah (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matetic-2010-eq-shiraz-syrah-syrah-san-antonio/,Syrah,2010,Matetic
14,Red,Portugal,"Rich and soft, this is marked by a powerful black-fruit flavor rather than by strong tannins. There is nothing subtle in this hugely dense and concentrated offering. Ready to drink.",,,87,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2010 Trincadeira (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2010-portuguese-red-trincadeira-alentejano/,Trincadeira,2010,Cortes de Cima
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is a ripe, full wine, retaining Vinho Verde's classic taut acidity, but rounded out with sweet apple and lime flavors. It's food friendly and would make for a fine apéritif.",,10,87,Vinho Verde,,,Casa do Valle 2011 White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-do-valle-2011-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Casa do Valle
14.5,White,Chile,"This smells tropical and citrusy, with hints of acacia and wild flower. It feels round but oily, with green melon, vanilla and peach flavors. It fades to a mildly bitter note of green banana, with a tropical overtone.",Reserva,14,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Reserva Viognier (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-reserva-viognier-colchagua-valley/,Viognier,2011,Casa Silva
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a bright, tight wine, with flavors of citrus and white fruit. It has intense acidity, and the sweetness of the dosage gives it a soft feeling. It's light and fruity.",Cuvée des Dames Chardonnay Brut,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Champagne Gremillet NV Cuvée des Dames Chardonnay Brut Chardonnay (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/champagne-gremillet-nv-cuvee-dames-chardonnay-brut-champagne/,Chardonnay,,Champagne Gremillet
13.5,Red,Chile,"This shows the varietal's spicy, earthy aromas in a fresh way. The mouthfeel is crisp, while herbal, peppery flavors blend properly with the spice and plum notes typical of Carmenère. The finish is brambly and drifts toward spunky red fruit.",Legado Reserva,16,87,Maipo Valley,,,De Martino 2010 Legado Reserva Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-martino-2010-legado-reserva-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Carmenère,2010,De Martino
14,Red,Uruguay,"This classic South American red has robust, rustic berry aromas that are matched by chewing gum, animal hide and spice. This is muscular stuff, with oaky, spicy, drying flavors of dark cherry and fudge. It's not a cuddly wine; it could use some aging.",Estate Blend,23,87,Canelones,,,Artesana 2010 Estate Blend Tannat-Merlot (Canelones),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artesana-2010-estate-blend-red-blend-tannat-merlot-canelones/,Tannat-Merlot,2010,Artesana
5,Sparkling,Italy,"This expression beautifully showcases Moscato d'Asti's typical sweet, musky aroma, along with notes of peach, citrus, white flower and honey.",,17,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Adriano Marco & Vittorio 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adriano-marco-vittorio-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Adriano Marco & Vittorio
19.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This sweet and ripe tawny is touched by flavors of raisin, rich red fruit and spice. It has a smooth, toffee texture that's attractively leavened with acidity. Like all tawny Ports, it is ready to drink.",PV Tawny Port Collections,,87,Port,,,Barão de Vilar NV PV Tawny Port Collections  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barao-vilar-nv-pv-tawny-port-collections-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Barão de Vilar
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a clear, bright and tonic white wine from the deep south of Italy, showing aromas of honeysuckle, pineapple and pear. The fruit used for this easygoing white is farmed organically.",Daunia,17,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Antica Enotria 2011 Daunia Falanghina (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-enotria-2011-daunia-italian-white-falanghina-puglia/,Falanghina,2011,Antica Enotria
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and easy, with bright acidity and steady effervescence, this Chardonnay-based sparkler would pair well with fried finger foods or appetizers. The wine is easygoing and refreshing.",Brut,16,87,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Borgo Maragliano NV Brut Chardonnay (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgo-maragliano-nv-brut-chardonnay-piedmont/,Chardonnay,,Borgo Maragliano
12.5,White,Slovenia,"Impeccably refreshing, this Ribolla Gialla is full of sweet, fresh apple and melon flavors. Chalky minerality and a shower of lemon-lime acidity add nerve and elegance.",Adriatico Ribolla,16,87,Brda,,,Bastianich 2010 Adriatico Ribolla Ribolla Gialla (Brda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bastianich-2010-adriatico-ribolla-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-brda/,Ribolla Gialla,2010,Bastianich
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This is Korbel's Chardonnay-based sparkling wine, and it showcases the house style of clean acidity, slight sweetness and scouring bubbles. The Chardonnay shines through in its typical notes of lime and kiwi fruit.",Chardonnay,13,87,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Chardonnay Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-chardonnay-sparkling-california-159900/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
12,Sparkling,US,"With a pale straw color, this brut is properly dry and crisp, although it does have a honey-sweet richness. It shows citrus and pear flavors, with the yeasty, doughy earthiness of a good sparkling wine. A little scoury and fairly priced, it's a fine bubbly to drink now.",Brut Made With Organically Grown Grapes,13,87,California,California Other,California,Korbel 2010 Brut Made With Organically Grown Grapes Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-2010-brut-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,2010,Korbel
14.7,Red,US,"This shows lots of blackberry and currant flavors, along with a polished jacket of smoky oak. It's bone dry but a little heavy. Perfect for easy drinking when you need a nice Cabernet and don't want to mortgage the house.",,25,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Goyette 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goyette-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Goyette
13.5,White,Portugal,"This tangy, lemon-scented wine has a fine citrus flavor and a mineral touch due to its vineyard's high altitude. It is zesty and bright in character, with fresh final acidity.",Quinta do Cardo,,87,Beira Interior,,,Companhia das Quintas 2011 Quinta do Cardo Siria (Beira Interior),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2011-quinta-cardo-portuguese-white-siria-beira-interior/,Siria,2011,Companhia das Quintas
14.5,Red,US,"The vineyard is legendary, but the brand has struggled to define itself for years. This 2010 is rich in raspberry, cherry and oak, but it is a little heavy-handed. After a brief decant, it's ready to drink now.",Estate,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Sierra Madre 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-madre-2010-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sierra Madre
14,Red,Chile,"This seems a bit fiery on the nose, with tomato, exotic berry, herb, coffee and earth aromas. It feels raw and tannic but serious, with zesty, herbal flavors of briary berry and oak. The herbal Elqui character appears on the the finish.",1865 Limited Edition,25,87,Elqui Valley,,,San Pedro 2009 1865 Limited Edition Syrah (Elqui Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2009-1865-limited-edition-shiraz-syrah-syrah-elqui-valley/,Syrah,2009,San Pedro
14.1,White,US,"Full and fleshy, with a tropical edge, this is creamy in its vanilla and almond paste flavors. With its layers of depth and richness, this is a crowd-pleaser.",,25,87,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Vigilance 2011 Chardonnay (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigilance-2011-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Vigilance
14.5,Red,US,"This hodgepodge of Zinfandel, Syrah, Tempranillo, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, all grown in Lake County, will please many palates. It's a subtle and satisfying red marked by sweet tannins, a soft mouthfeel and rounded notes of cherry, plum and vanilla.",,20,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Dalliance 2010 Red (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalliance-2010-red-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Red Blend,2010,Dalliance
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Ripe, soft fruits give this wine a rich and open character. It is an attractive, ready-to-drink wine, with added complexity from black plum, spice and herb.",Reserva,20,87,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2009 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2009-reserva-red-alentejano-160822/,Portuguese Red,2009,Terra d'Alter
13,White,Hungary,"Savory notes of hazelnut skin and smoke are countered by crisp white-peach and tangerine flavors on this brisk, refreshing Pinot Gris. Dry in style with zesty acidity, it finishes on a faintly astringent note of lemon skin. Drink now.",,13,87,Mátra,,,Szoke Matyás 2011 Pinot Gris (Mátra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/szoke-matyas-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-matra/,Pinot Gris,2011,Szoke Matyás
12.5,White,Portugal,"There is an attractive floral and fragrant quality about this wine, along with a light herbaceousness. It is light, though with a good intensity of fruit and a tang of citrus. For drinking now or over the next 2–3 years.",Altano Branco,11,87,Douro,,,Symington Family Estates 2011 Altano Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/symington-family-estates-2011-altano-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Symington Family Estates
13.7,White,US,"Nice, clean and brisk, this has flavors of lemongrass, white pepper, cream, butter and just a hint of white flower. While it's technically dry, there's lots of California-style ripe fruit. Easy to like as an appetizer wine.",,22,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Rutherford Hill
13.8,Red,US,"Inky black in color, firm in tannins and bone dry, this will pair well with char-broiled steak. It's immensely rich in blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate flavors. Courtesy of Napa's heat, it's a little soft, so drink it soon.",,38,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2009 Malbec (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2009-malbec-napa-valley/,Malbec,2009,Rutherford Hill
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This pretty expression of Prosecco opens with distinct aromas of white flower, honey and passion fruit. The quality of the perlage is firm and bright, with a steady delivery of mouth-cleansing effervescence.",Perle di Piera Blue Pearl,20,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,Piera Martellozzo NV Perle di Piera Blue Pearl  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-nv-perle-blue-pearl-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Piera Martellozzo
12.5,White,US,"A wisp of a white blend, this is mostly Chardonnay and Sémillon, with 9% Orange Muscat that comes through most powerfully and pleasantly on the nose. It's a light wine that's meant to be enjoyed chilled. With its ripe stone-fruit flavors and minerality, it's perfect for pairing with appetizers of all sorts.",The Whip White Wine,19,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Murrieta's Well 2011 The Whip White Wine White (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murrietas-well-2011-whip-white-wine-central-coast-livermore-valley/,White Blend,2011,Murrieta's Well
12.5,Red,Romania,"Richly textured in flavor and structure, this is fleshy with ripe red fruit that's accented by soft tannins, dried lavender, and savory smoked meat notes. Hints of dark chocolate and fresh green herb cap off a long, juicy finish.",Trei Hectare,11,87,Murfatlar,,,Murfatlar 2011 Trei Hectare Feteasca Neagra (Murfatlar),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murfatlar-2011-trei-hectare-other-red-feteasca-neagra-murfatlar/,Feteasca Neagra,2011,Murfatlar
13.5,Red,France,"The bouquet of this red blend starts off with medium-intense aromas of dried red cherry and raspberry, but transitions into secondary accents of sweet smoke and soft spice. The medium-weight palate is balanced and straightforward. Drink now.",,13,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Marius 2010 Grenache-Syrah (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marius-2010-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-syrah-pays-doc/,Grenache-Syrah,2010,Marius
13.5,White,Chile,"This small-production wine features light but potent aromas of lychee, orange, honey, wild flowers and spice. It's fairly lean and elegant on the palate, with exotic spice and tropical fruit flavors. Short and pithy on the finish but nice for Chilean Gewürztraminer.",Corralillo,20,87,San Antonio,,,Matetic 2011 Corralillo Gewürztraminer (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matetic-2011-corralillo-gewurztraminer-san-antonio/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Matetic
12,Sparkling,France,"This attractive, light-colored rosé is dry, but its richness, crushed strawberry flavor and textured acidity neatly combine to produce a crisp, yet full, wine. Ready to drink.",Grand Brut Rosé,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Montaudon NV Grand Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montaudon-nv-grand-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Montaudon
13.5,White,US,"There's a lusciousness to this Chardonnay that makes it really easy and fun to drink. It's rich in orange marmalade, honey, buttered popcorn and vanilla flavors, brightened with crisp acidity.",,12,87,California,California Other,California,Mirassou 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mirassou-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Mirassou
14.5,Red,US,"Juicy and jammy, this wine features sweet blackberry and cherry fruit, with a touch of smoky oak. The texture is a bit coarse, but a good broiled steak will wrestle those tannins into submission.",,32,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Dunning Vineyards 2009 Meritage (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunning-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-central-coast-paso-robles/,Meritage,2009,Dunning Vineyards
14,White,US,"This savory young wine has forward flavors of pineapples, Meyer lemons and green apple sauce. However, there's a brisk, underlying minerality and great acidity, making the wine seem exceptionally clean. Try pairing it with broiled or fried chicken and cole slaw.",7200 Vogelzang Vineyard,28,87,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Foxen 2011 7200 Vogelzang Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2011-7200-vogelzang-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Foxen
12,Sparkling,France,"One of the best-known Champagnes on the market, this tastes relatively dry. It isn't losing its bright, open fruitiness, but that quality now joins a structured, mineral-driven edge. This could work as an apéritif or it could be paired with food.",Cordon Rouge Brut,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,G. H. Mumm NV Cordon Rouge Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/g-h-mumm-nv-cordon-rouge-brut-champagne-160522/,Champagne Blend,,G. H. Mumm
13.8,Red,US,"The tough and chewy tannins make this hard to appreciate now, despite its strong core of black cherry jam. Upon decanting, the structure softens slightly and more complex fruits, herbs and spices emerge.",Estate Grown Cave Fermented,80,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2008 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Petit Verdot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2008-estate-grown-cave-fermented-petit-verdot-napa-valley/,Petit Verdot,2008,Jarvis
12.9,White,US,"This is a stylish Sauvignon Blanc, bearing nice lemon and lime flavors, with a rich notes of tropical fruit and honey. The finish is clean and spicy.",,8,87,California,California Other,California,Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodbridge-by-robert-mondavi-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
12.5,Red,Georgia,"Dark, fleshy black-fruit and cocoa notes on the nose and palate get a blast of zestiness from the persistent cranberry and spice flavors. It is full-bodied, with a firm layer of tannins that grip tightly on the finish.",,10,87,Kakheti,,,Wine Man 2010 Saperavi (Kakheti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-man-2010-other-red-saperavi-kakheti/,Saperavi,2010,Wine Man
14.2,Red,US,"This has a lively, whimsical label and some very good juice within. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Zinfandel, it is intoxicatingly perfumed like cotton candy. Otherwise jammy, with dark cherry and blackberry flavors, it has rounded tannins, a strong structure and a soft leather finish.",,17,87,California,California Other,California,Caricature 2010 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caricature-2010-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Caricature
13.5,Red,Chile,"This is big and dark on the nose, but also kind of generic. It feels round, flush and tannic, with blackberry, chocolate and a mild bitterness to the palate. The wine finishes big and chewy, but there's a persistent, controlled bitterness to the flavor profile.",,19,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Maquis 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maquis-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Maquis
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Honey, white flower, peach and lemon blossom are some of the pretty aromas on offer. Light and delicate, it also feels creamy, rich and sweet on the finish.",,20,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Mauro Sebaste 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-sebaste-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Mauro Sebaste
13.5,White,Chile,"This opens with an oily note that's soon replaced by generic white peach and apple scents. It feels plump, with chunky flavors of citrus, kiwi and lime, and it's mild yet fairly long on the tail end.",,13,87,Elqui Valley,,,Piggy Bank 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Elqui Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piggy-bank-2011-sauvignon-blanc-elqui-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Piggy Bank
13.5,White,US,"A well-balanced Chardonnay, this has flavors of tropical fruit, apricot and lemon candy, brightened by that famous Edna Valley acidity. This would make for a great apéritif.",Wolff Vineyard,21,87,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Mount Eden Vineyards 2010 Wolff Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-eden-2010-wolff-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Mount Eden Vineyards
12,Sparkling,France,"From the lesser-quality 2006 vintage, this is a gentle and tangy selection. It has lemon zest and steely acidity, with light touches of grapefruit and crisp apple. Not for aging, this is an attractive wine to drink now.",Noblesse d'Or Vintage Brut,220,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Michel Moritz 2006 Noblesse d'Or Vintage Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-moritz-2006-noblesse-dor-vintage-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,Michel Moritz
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This dry, full-bodied selection benefits from the rich Pinot in the blend. It has a tight, minerally texture, its acidity cutting the flavors of lime juice and orange zest.",Premier Cru Brut,42,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Aubry NV Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aubry-nv-premier-cru-brut-champagne-160706/,Champagne Blend,,Aubry
14,Dessert,Italy,"Late-harvest Raboso grapes produce a dark, ruby-colored sweet wine, with powerful concentration and a thick texture. The fruit characteristics recall prune and black currant.",Rubioso,24,87,Veneto,Marca Trevigiana,,Anna Spinato 2006 Rubioso Raboso (Marca Trevigiana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-spinato-2006-rubioso-italian-red-raboso-marca-trevigiana/,Raboso,2006,Anna Spinato
13.5,White,US,"Bright and lemony, this has tight acidity and layers of toasty caramel and vanilla. This will pair with a wide range of dinner options and would make for a worthy go-to midweek wine.",,10,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,Line 39 2010 Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/line-39-2010-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Line 39
14,Red,US,"This has to be the only blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay produced in California, and maybe in the world. Dry and tasty as it is, it's certainly an eccentric wine. It shows plenty of ripe raspberry, red licorice and sweet bacon, yet the acidity is reminiscent of Champagne. Drink now.",Perennial,38,87,California,California Other,California,Flowers 2010 Perennial Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flowers-2010-perennial-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Flowers
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A blend of 60% Pinot Nero and 40% Chardonnay, this pretty off-dry sparkler delivers floral aromas of jasmine and pink rose, with sweet notes of marzipan and honey at the back. The perlage is smooth and creamy.",Rosé Demi Sec,29,87,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,La Montina NV Rosé Demi Sec  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montina-nv-rose-demi-sec-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,,La Montina
14.7,Red,US,"It's easy to imagine drinking this wine—and really enjoying it—in Paso Robles with a grilled steak. It's rich, heady and ripe in black currants, with a Port-like, raisiny taste.",Via Della Vigna,25,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,La Filice 2009 Via Della Vigna Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/filice-2009-via-della-vigna-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,La Filice
12,Sparkling,US,"This nonvintage brut is almost always a successful bottling for Korbel. This release will not disappoint: It's a fine sparkling wine, dryish, crisp and rich in flavors of orange, lime, vanilla and yeast, with a hint of strawberry.",Brut,13,87,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Brut Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-brut-sparkling-california-159898/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Blin's nonvintage cuvée is a blend of Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, producing a rich, soft feeling. Its acidity is deliciously balanced by the ripe apple and pineapple notes. Ready to drink, it is an apéritif-style offering.",Brut,40,87,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Blin NV Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-blin-nv-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,H. Blin
10.5,Dessert,Italy,"Light pink in color, with sweet overtones of honey and candied peach, this would pair with poppyseed cake or apple tart. The finish is thick and opulent.",Rosa,19,87,,Delle Venezie,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2011 Rosa Moscato (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2011-rosa-muscat-moscato-delle-venezie/,Moscato,2011,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
13.5,White,US,"Rich and delicious, this has flavors of pineapple tart, lemon meringue pie, buttered toast and smoky butterscotch that are balanced by fine acidity and dry, firm minerality.",L de Lyeth,13,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Lyeth 2011 L de Lyeth Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2011-l-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Lyeth
13.5,Red,France,"Blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry all abound on the nose and palate of this easy-pleasing and accessible wine. Fine tannins and medium acidity create an approachable structure, while hints of crushed violet and chocolate add richness to the finish.",Père et Fils Syrah-Grenache,10,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Laurent Miquel 2010 Père et Fils Syrah-Grenache Syrah-Grenache (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurent-miquel-2010-pere-fils-syrah-grenache-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-pays-doc/,Syrah-Grenache,2010,Laurent Miquel
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This is a little rough and scouring on the mouth, but otherwise a fine sparkling wine. It's rich and slightly sweet, with orange, lime, vanilla and yeasty dough flavors.",Brut de Blancs,28,87,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2009 Brut de Blancs Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2009-brut-blancs-sparkling-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Laetitia
12,Sparkling,France,"This intensely crisp selection shows its red-currant-driven acidity immediately. It is a fragrant, refreshing wine, very food-oriented with its dry character. It has touch of toast and a taut, minerally finish.",Rosé de Saignée Brut,59,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Tendil & Lombardi NV Rosé de Saignée Brut Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendil-lombardi-nv-rose-saignee-brut-pinot-noir-champagne/,Pinot Noir,,Tendil & Lombardi
13.9,Red,US,"The Select bottling, which appears to be TeBri's reserve, shows medium concentration, with strawberry and cherry flavors. Cola, earth, caramel and chocolate notes come together on the pretty finish.",Select,36,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,TeBri Vineyards 2009 Select Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tebri-2009-select-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,TeBri Vineyards
13.5,White,Hungary,"Intense notes of white flower and lemon peel perfume this lovely aromatic white. Dry on the palate, with tart tangerine and lime flavors, it is marked by hints of blossom and zesty lime pith. Crisp and tonic on the finish. Drink now.",,13,87,Mátra,,,Szoke Matyás 2011 Irsai Oliver (Mátra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/szoke-matyas-2011-other-white-irsai-oliver-matra/,Irsai Oliver,2011,Szoke Matyás
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Despite its name, this is in fact a rosé, which is light orange-pink in color. It is bone dry, mineral, taut and crisp. Red currant and lime flavors mingle with a tight acidity and totally dry aftertaste. Disgorged June 2012.",Blanc de Rosé Extra Brut,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,René Geoffroy NV Blanc de Rosé Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-geoffroy-nv-blanc-rose-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,René Geoffroy
14,Red,Portugal,"This is an oak-aged wine full of ripe red-plum and highly toasted wood flavors. The two do not yet completely harmonize, with the burnt wood still dominating the fruit. Another year should do the trick.",Guadalupe Tinto,,87,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Quetzal 2008 Guadalupe Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-quetzal-2008-guadalupe-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta do Quetzal
13.5,White,Portugal,"Full and fat, this has an oily, ripe fruit texture—a sign of its warmth and richness. It's a food style of wine, with apricot and pear flavors that are round and generous. Drink now.",Passagem Branco,,87,Douro,,,Quinta das Bandeiras 2011 Passagem Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-das-bandeiras-2011-passagem-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta das Bandeiras
14.3,White,US,"This is crisp in acidity, tasting slightly sweet in citrus and apricot jam, with notes of green pepper and gooseberry that provide balancing complexity. It has the versatility to pair with a wide range of foods, including Asian-style fare and roasted chicken.",Estate Grown,22,87,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Star Lane Vineyard 2010 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/star-lane-vineyard-2010-estate-grown-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Star Lane Vineyard
14.2,Red,US,"You'll find an herbal note in this wine, suggesting sweet green peas and dried herbs alongside riper touches of blackberry and cherry. Although it's pretty tannic, it's soft, making it drinkable now. It could be ideal with shepherd's pie.",Four Barrels,28,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Spann Vineyards 2009 Four Barrels Cabernet Franc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2009-four-barrels-cabernet-franc-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Spann Vineyards
14.5,Red,Chile,"This has green-leaning aromas of tobacco, tomato and grass that are matched by more standard plum and berry notes. It feels tight, tannic and rubbery, with medicinal flavors of herbal black fruits and mint. Solid as a whole, this holds its pose on the finish, although even there it's a touch green. This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.",La Capitana Barrel Reserve,17,87,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2009 La Capitana Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2009-capitana-barrel-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2009,Viña La Rosa
12.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Primitivo and Syrah, this shows bright aromas of cherry and blackberry, with a light touch of exotic spice. The soft, easy, velvety mouthfeel would pair well with roast pork or grilled sausage.",Laghiglione,,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Villa Schinosa 2008 Laghiglione Red (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-schinosa-2008-laghiglione-red-puglia/,Red Blend,2008,Villa Schinosa
13,Red,Italy,"This opens with sweet aromas of nutmeg and cinnamon, with bright tones of cassis and white cherry in the background. The firm, fresh mouthfeel would pair well with grilled meat or sausage.",,,87,Southern Italy,Beneventano,,Vesevo 2009 Aglianico (Beneventano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vesevo-2009-italian-red-aglianico-beneventano/,Aglianico,2009,Vesevo
14.2,White,US,Flavors of fresh apple and pear appear among light dusting of cinnamon spice. This makes for a wonderful quaffer.,,16,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Seven of Hearts 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hearts-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Seven of Hearts
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of 70% Primitivo and 30% Negroamaro, this opens with jammy aromas of ripe blackberry, moist tobacco and milk chocolate. The mouthfeel is rich and chewy, with a touch of bitter almond.",Artetica,,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta 2007 Artetica Red (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schola-sarmenti-terrulenta-2007-artetica-red-salento/,Red Blend,2007,Schola Sarmenti di Terrulenta
15,Red,Hungary,"Hints of baking spice, smoke and black coffee add kick to the sweet black-plum and cherry flavors on this full-bodied red blend. It's a big, luscious wine, with abundant vanilla and toasted oak notes, but hints of fresh herb and peppery black spice add balance.",Cuvée 7,55,87,Villány,,,Sauska 2008 Cuvée 7 Red (Villány),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sauska-2008-cuvee-7-red-villany/,Red Blend,2008,Sauska
12.5,White,Portugal,"The vineyards of Quinta da Romeira in cool-climate Bucelas are the source of this elegant, fragrant wine. It has fine acidity, and apple and pear fruits. The Arinto grape provides a lift of freshness on the finish.",Prova Régia,,87,Lisboa,,,Companhia das Quintas 2011 Prova Régia Arinto (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2011-prova-regia-portuguese-white-arinto-lisboa/,Arinto,2011,Companhia das Quintas
12,Sparkling,Italy,"A blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Garganega, this presents a distinctive and interesting aromatic profile. Notes of flower and herb combine with touches of citrus, stone fruit and dried hay.",Toari Brut,20,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Domenico Cavazza NV Toari Brut Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domenico-cavazza-nv-toari-brut-sparkling-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,,Domenico Cavazza
14,Red,Chile,"This smells basic and clean, with black fruit aromas of cherry and plum. It feels rugged, grabby and tannic, with a dark, chocolaty flavor of baked berry leading to a toasty and spicy finish that delivers strong tannin. It reflects the cool conditions of 2010.",Los Vascos Grande Reserve,20,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2010 Los Vascos Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-barons-rothschild-lafite-2010-los-vascos-grande-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
10,White,Portugal,"This is light—the Ten in the name refers to its alcohol level—dry, crisp and fragrantly fresh. It is citrus dominant and deliciously refreshing—a wine that livens up the palate.",Aphros Ten,14,87,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro 2011 Aphros Ten Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-2011-aphros-ten-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2011,Casal Paço Padreiro
13,White,Portugal,"High-elevation vineyards produce the fruit for this crisp, herbaceous wine. It has flavors of ripe gooseberry and lime, with a light hint of nutmeg, immediately appealing in its fruitiness.",Dourosa Branco,16,86,Douro,,,Quinta de la Rosa 2011 Dourosa Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-rosa-2011-dourosa-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta de la Rosa
12.5,Red,Hungary,"There's plenty of ripe, fleshy red fruit on the nose and palate of this red, accented by hints of black pepper and fresh green herb. Soft and easy drinking, it has gentle acidity and tannins.",Portugieser,15,86,Villány,,,Gere Attila 2011 Portugieser Blauer Portugieser (Villány),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gere-attila-2011-portugieser-other-red-blauer-portugieser-villany/,Blauer Portugieser,2011,Gere Attila
12,Sparkling,France,"This rounded, yeasty wine features apple, bitter almond and some fruity acidity. It is full, rich and creamy-textured.",Brut Millesimé,,86,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Arthur Metz 2010 Brut Millesimé Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arthur-metz-2010-brut-millesime-sparkling-cremant-dalsace/,Sparkling Blend,2010,Arthur Metz
13.5,White,Portugal,"An exotic blend of Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Malvasia Fina, this is a spicy, floral and lively surprise from northeastern Portugal. With light acidity and a citrus flavor, it is ready to drink now.",Branco,,86,Transmontano,,,Valle Pradinhos 2011 Branco White (Transmontano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-pradinhos-2011-branco-white-transmontano/,Portuguese White,2011,Valle Pradinhos
13.6,White,US,"The flavors are nice and ripe, suggesting tropical fruits and zesty limes with a touch of honey, brightened by a cut of acidity.",,18,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Bernardus 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-monterey-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bernardus
12,Sparkling,France,"This ripe, fruity wine has attractive acidity that's balanced with yellow fruit and apple notes. It shows a bright character, with some good intensity of flavor and a crisp, refreshing finish.",Brut,,86,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Moingeon NV Brut  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moingeon-nv-brut-sparkling-cremant-bourgogne/,Champagne Blend,,Moingeon
9.5,Dessert,Italy,"In its unmistakable squat bottle, this Moscato-based dessert wine offers pretty floral tones and flavors of peach and citrus. Its easy mouthfeel make it a natural pairing with almond cookies.",,20,85,,Trentino,,Gaierhof 2011 Moscato Giallo (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaierhof-2011-italian-white-moscato-giallo-trentino/,Moscato Giallo,2011,Gaierhof
13.5,White,US,"This tastes like it could be anything from Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc to Grenache Blanc, but it's rich in honey, orange and buttered toastflavors. It's seems a little sweet, but it has a good cut of acidity.",Reserve,11,85,California,California Other,California,Dante 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dante-2010-reserve-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Dante
14.3,Red,US,"This thick, dusty and leathery Foothills Zinfandel is ready to drink now with bold, meaty foods.","Sleeper Vineyard, Old Vine",25,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),"Bella Piazza 2009 Sleeper Vineyard, Old Vine Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-piazza-2009-sleeper-vineyard-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Zinfandel,2009,Bella Piazza
12.9,Sparkling,US,"This seemingly sweet wine shows lots of ripe, rich raspberries and vanilla, with a nice yeasty doughiness. Yet there's good acidity, and the finish is very clean.",Blanc de Noirs,20,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer NV Blanc de Noirs Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-nv-blanc-de-noirs-sparkling-carneros-159744/,Sparkling Blend,,Gloria Ferrer
14.6,White,US,"With its dryness and elegance, this is a good Chardonnay for everyday drinking. The citrus and peach flavors are counterbalanced by an herbal earthiness, like a note of dried sage.",,17,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Educated Guess 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/educated-guess-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Educated Guess
13.5,Red,Portugal,"With touches of wood and spice, this is round, soft and ready to drink. It has a core of red fruit flavor and an attractive touch of cool-climate acidity.",Tâmara,10,84,Tejo,,,Falua 2011 Tâmara Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2011-tamara-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2011,Falua
9.5,White,Portugal,"This fruity selection has light fizz and soft, gently sweet flavors of citrus and grapefruit. With its crisp apple edge, this makes for a great apéritif.",Xadrez,7,84,Vinho Verde,,,Dão Sul 2011 Xadrez White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2011-xadrez-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Dão Sul
13,Rose,Portugal,"A blend of Shiraz and Touriga Nacional, this pink-colored selection is bright, crisp and full of red fruit flavors. It is soft and a touch sweet, though it finishes with crisp acidity. Screwcap.",Tagus Creek,,84,Tejo,,,Falua 2011 Tagus Creek Rosé (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2011-tagus-creek-rose-tejo/,Rosé,2011,Falua
12.5,White,Chile,"The standard Sauvignon Blanc aromas of lime and mineral define the nose of this wine. It tastes juicy to an extreme, with fruit flavors of nectarine and apple that don't rise to a high level. It's tangy, candied and bright on the finish.",Hacienda Araucano Reserva,11,84,Lolol Valley,,,François Lurton 2012 Hacienda Araucano Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Lolol Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2012-hacienda-araucano-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-lolol-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2012,François Lurton
14.1,Red,US,"Here's a red blend to drink with barbecue or with hearty winter stews. It's a full-bodied, country-style wine, with plenty of fruit and tannin, and a touch of chocolate-covered raisin.",Convivio,14,84,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Field Stone 2009 Convivio Red (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/field-stone-2009-convivio-red-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Field Stone
13.5,Red,Chile,"The nose bears lightly green aromas of stalky cherry and raspberry. It feels grabby on the palate, with peppery, dry flavors that come up short in terms of fruit content. The finish is spicy, rustic and unwavering.",Single Vineyard,18,83,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Single Vineyard País (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-single-vineyard-other-red-pais-maule-valley/,País,2010,Chilcas
12.5,White,US,"This is pretty slender, but it gets the Chardonnay job done with its flavors of buttered toast, cream and peach.",,12,84,California,California Other,California,Silver Ridge 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silver-ridge-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Silver Ridge
13.5,Red,Chile,"Here's another 2010 Chilean Syrah that seems affected by that vintage's cool conditions. It shows notes of burnt grass and rubber, with a mildly weedy note. The palate is tight and acidic, with mint, olive and herb-tinged fruit flavors.",Edición Limitada Gran Reserva de Los Andes,25,84,Casablanca Valley,,,Santa Alicia 2010 Edición Limitada Gran Reserva de Los Andes Shiraz (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-alicia-2010-edicion-limitada-gran-reserva-los-andes-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-casablanca-valley/,Shiraz,2010,Santa Alicia
14.5,Red,US,"Oak-barrel aging dominates this wine, swamping the aromas and flavors with buttered toast and caramel that would be more pleasing in a Chardonnay. The underlying wine is dry and silky, with red cherry fruit brightened by zesty acidity.",,25,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Educated Guess 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/educated-guess-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Educated Guess
12.5,White,Chile,"On the nose, this smells like bath soap or air freshener. It feels fleshy and oily on the palate, with tropical flavors of banana and papaya. The finish is smooth and tastes of candy.",,12,84,Central Valley,,,Cono Sur 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cono Sur
11,Dessert,US,"A very sweet red blend, this has easy-to-like raspberry and vanilla flavors. Give it a slight chill and drink it with ham sandwiches.",Sweet Red,7,84,California,California Other,California,Barefoot NV Sweet Red Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barefoot-nv-sweet-red-other/,Red Blend,,Barefoot
11,Sparkling,Italy,"There is only a handful of Kosher sparkling Proseccos out there, and this is one of them. Lively and bright, the wine shows citrus, stone fruit and dried hay aromas.",Banero,8,84,Veneto,Prosecco,,Banero NV Banero  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/banero-nv-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Banero
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Made using Raboso grapes native to northern Italy, this brightly pink sparkler shows sweet aromas of raspberry and strawberry, followed by sweet fruit flavors. Like any good frizzante, the effervescence is soft, creamy and not too intense.",Rosato Frizzante,11,84,Veneto,Piave,,Bonotto delle Tezze NV Rosato Frizzante Raboso (Piave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonotto-delle-tezze-nv-rosato-frizzante-italian-red-raboso-piave/,Raboso,,Bonotto delle Tezze
13,White,Portugal,"This pretty, warm wine is touched with caramel and yellow fruit flavors. It gets a kick from crisp lemon zest. Drink in the coming months.",Lello Branco,8,84,Douro,,,Borges 2011 Lello Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2011-lello-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Borges
13,Red,US,"This Merlot is of everyday quality, with an easy-to-like silky texture and soft, almost sweet flavors of cherry, mocha and spice. It's not a bad value, and it should be widely available.",,12,84,California,California Other,California,Mirassou 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mirassou-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Mirassou
14.8,Red,US,"Accompanying the raspberry and cranberry are green mint and vegetal notes. Made from a single vineyard, it shows a nice silkiness and dryness, with crisp acidity, but that lack of generosity lowers its score.",,30,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Nuggucciet 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuggucciet-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Nuggucciet
7,Dessert,Italy,"This lightly sparkling rosé opens with fragrant aromas of rose petal, candied cherry, honey and wild berry. As the label says, it scores an 8 on a sweetness scale of 1–10, with 10 being the highest.",Salvatore Principe Rosé,12,84,Veneto,Veneto,,Astoria NV Salvatore Principe Rosé Moscato (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-nv-salvatore-principe-rose-muscat-moscato-veneto/,Moscato,,Astoria
14.2,White,US,"Fruity and seemingly sweet, this blend of Rhône-style varieties has orange jam, Asian pear and vanilla flavors. Good but simple, this should be versatile with picnic-type fare.",Côtes de Paso Blanc,24,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Halter Ranch 2011 Côtes de Paso Blanc White (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halter-ranch-2011-cotes-paso-blanc-white-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style White Blend,2011,Halter Ranch
14,White,Chile,"Innocuous on the nose, with hints of mild oak and white fruit, this feels zesty and lean, with citrus and melon flavors. It's mellow, sweet and easy.",Coastal Cool Climate,12,84,Casablanca Valley,,,Lomas del Valle 2011 Coastal Cool Climate Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lomas-valle-2011-coastal-cool-climate-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Lomas del Valle
11.5,Sparkling,France,"Crisp, apple-flavored and touched by citrus, this is light and toasty. The finish is dry, fruity and fresh. Ready to drink.",Grande Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Brut,20,84,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Le Grand Courtage NV Grande Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-grand-courtage-nv-grande-cuvee-blanc-blancs-brut-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Le Grand Courtage
14.2,Red,US,"Although this Cab Franc has some Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec blended in, it's still too soft, and it's missing structural integrity. The lack of firmness accentuates the sweetness of the fruit, making it taste candied. Drink now.",,38,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2009 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Rutherford Hill
13,Rose,Portugal,"Orange-pink in color, this is a warm style of rosé. Its richness is contrasted with the tangy, orange-zest-like acidity. A blend of Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional, it will be ready to drink this winter.",,,84,Trás-os-Montes,,,Valle Pradinhos 2011 Rosé (Trás-os-Montes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-pradinhos-2011-rose-tras-os-montes/,Rosé,2011,Valle Pradinhos
11,Rose,Portugal,"This bright pink wine is lightly sweet and full of strawberry flavor. It is crisp, clean and fragrant—delicious as an apéritif. Screwcap.",Rosé,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Conde Villar 2011 Rosé Espadeiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conde-vilar-2011-rose-portuguese-red-espadeiro-vinho-verde/,Espadeiro,2011,Conde Villar
13.5,Red,Chile,"This smells dry and leafy, with a bacon note. It feels lively and edgy, with berry, currant and oak spice in its flavor profile. It finishes fairly tannic and warm, with a rubbery strength.",347 Vineyards,13,84,Central Valley,,,De Martino 2010 347 Vineyards Carmenère (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-martino-2010-347-carmenere-central-valley/,Carmenère,2010,De Martino
14.1,Dessert,US,"This dessert wine is quite sweet, with a taste of caramelized brown sugar, but the raspberry and cherry flavors are disappointingly thin.",Late Harvest,24,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dashe Cellars 2009 Late Harvest Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dashe-cellars-2009-late-harvest-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Dashe Cellars
10.5,Rose,Portugal,"The Vinhão's red juice gives this rosé its orange-pink color. It also produces the high acidity that marks this as a wine from the cool north. Light and fruity, it's ready to drink now.",Aphros Rosé,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro 2011 Aphros Rosé Vinhão (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-2011-aphros-rose-portuguese-red-vinhao-vinho-verde/,Vinhão,2011,Casal Paço Padreiro
14,Red,Chile,"This is an honest wine, with an herbal aroma and notes of tomato and red plum. It feels zingy due to tomato-like acidity, with red fruit flavors followed by a lean finish.",Selection,8,84,Molina,,,Quasar 2008 Selection Carmenère (Molina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quasar-2008-selection-carmenere-molina/,Carmenère,2008,Quasar
13.5,Red,France,"There's an overall dustiness to this wine, almost like a combination of talcum powder and dried, crushed plums and berries. Lean and slightly tart on the palate, it has a taut structure and a clean but short finish. Drink now.",O Made from Organic Grapes,19,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Gilles Louvet 2010 O Made from Organic Grapes Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gilles-louvet-2010-o-made-from-organic-grapes-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Gilles Louvet
14,Red,Chile,"Dry berry aromas feature a minty, spicy side. The palate feels drying, with a raspberry flavor and a green herb note. It's medium-bodied, with a hint of plum in addition to resiny wood and green flavors on the finish.",Reserva,12,84,Cachapoal Valley,,,Rios de Chile 2011 Reserva Merlot (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2011-reserva-merlot-cachapoal-valley/,Merlot,2011,Rios de Chile
12.6,Rose,US,"This is a simple rosé that could withstand some concentration. It was crafted from barrel-fermented Pinot Noir, and it shows very light flavors of watermelon and strawberry.",,15,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Methven Family Vineyards 2011 Rosé (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2011-rose-willamette-valley/,Rosé,2011,Methven Family Vineyards
14.3,Red,US,"This Syrah, blended with 9% Cabernet, tastes of dark fruit, tobacco and leather. But there's an odd aroma lurking in the wine's background that's hard to pinpoint and not entirely pleasant.",,16,84,California,Central Valley,Dunnigan Hills,Matchbook 2009 Syrah (Dunnigan Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matchbook-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-valley-dunnigan-hills/,Syrah,2009,Matchbook
14.9,Red,US,"The vineyard is in one of the coolest growing areas in the state, and the 2010 vintage was unusually chilly. The result is a wine with a vegetal note. The greenness is just powerful enough to lower the score and certainly to prevent ageability. This wine was tasted twice, with consistent results.",Sleepy Hollow Vineyard,40,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Talbott 2010 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talbott-2010-sleepy-hollow-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Talbott
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This jammy, fruity offering tastes as though it were made from overripe fruit. Its light structure offers acidity and a Port-like character. Not for aging.",QV Tinto,13,84,Douro,,,Quinta de Ventozelo 2010 QV Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-ventozelo-2010-qv-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta de Ventozelo
14.2,Red,US,"This wine is seemingly sweet and soft, with very ripe black cherry and persimmon flavors. In fact, it's almost too ripe, with a hint of raisins on the finish. Drink now.",OMG Three Barrels,30,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Spann Vineyards 2009 OMG Three Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2009-omg-three-barrels-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2009,Spann Vineyards
12,Sparkling,US,"This bubbly is on the sweet side. It has sugary pineapple and orange flavors. A little scoury in texture, it's an easy sparkling wine to drink with sweet foods, like wedding cake.",Sweet Cuvée,13,84,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Sweet Cuvée Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-sweet-cuvee-sparkling-california-139558/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
12.5,White,US,"Made from a bunch of ­varieties, with a base of Viognier, this seems designed to appeal to the Moscato crowd. It seems almost as sweet as a dessert wine, with apricot, tangerine and vanilla flavors.",Reserve White Table Wine,13,84,California,California Other,California,Kitchen Sink NV Reserve White Table Wine White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kitchen-sink-nv-reserve-white-table-wine-other/,White Blend,,Kitchen Sink
14,Red,Chile,"This starts out stalky and sharp smelling, although airing brings about more round, herbal notes that are common for wines from the Elqui region. It feels grabby and sticky, with minty, green, almost weedy flavors that blend into dark berry and chocolate notes.",Reserva,12,84,Elqui Valley,,,Chono 2010 Reserva Carmenère-Syrah (Elqui Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chono-2010-reserva-red-blend-carmenere-syrah-elqui-valley/,Carmenère-Syrah,2010,Chono
12,Sparkling,France,"This attractively fruity offering features floral, fruity flavors that are cut by crisp acidity. It is a bright, light and fruity sparkler, with just a touch of sweetness.",Blanc de Blancs,13,84,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Marquis de Perlade NV Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marquis-perlade-nv-blanc-blancs-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Marquis de Perlade
14.8,Red,US,"This is soft, syrupy and seemingly sweet, with blackberry and dark chocolate notes. Its high alcohol gives it a headiness, but it represents the Paso Robles style.",Biker,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Four Vines 2010 Biker Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/four-vines-2010-biker-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Four Vines
13.5,Red,Bulgaria,"Earthy on the nose and palate, with prominent mushroom and smoke notes, this is a massively tannic wine, with a hefty serving of pulpy black-fruit flavor. It is full-bodied, with a bit of heat on the finish.",Royal Reserve,16,84,Thracian Valley,,,Domaine Boyar 2007 Royal Reserve Mavrud (Thracian Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-boyar-2007-royal-reserve-other-red-mavrud-thracian-valley/,Mavrud,2007,Domaine Boyar
14,White,Portugal,"This wine is very soft, rounded and gentle. A touch of light pepper accompanies melon and creamed pear flavors. It's a good apéritif wine and it can be paired with amuse-bouche.",Meia Encosta,8,84,Dão,,,Borges 2011 Meia Encosta White (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2011-meia-encosta-white-dao/,Portuguese White,2011,Borges
14.7,Red,US,"This is rich in black currants and dark chocolate, with a hefty jacket of smoky oak. It's a little one-dimensional, but a pretty good Napa Valley Cabernet.",,30,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Volunteer 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volunteer-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Volunteer
14.8,Red,US,"This straightforward mountain Zinfandel has big dark-fruit notes and a cherry-­syrup finish, with textures of leather and tobacco.",Maverick,19,84,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Four Vines 2010 Maverick Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/four-vines-2010-maverick-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Four Vines
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made using an aromatic clone of Malvasia, this is a slightly sweet sparkler that would work beautifully with appetizers or tapas. It shows a light hay color and aromas of peach and honey.",Despina,23,84,Central Italy,Emilia,,Quarticello NV Despina Malvasia (Emilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quarticello-nv-despina-italian-white-malvasia-emilia/,Malvasia,,Quarticello
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and easygoing, with accents of honey and stone fruit and a touch of butterscotch, this would pair with almond biscotti or cantucci. The mouthfeel is rich and very foamy.",Evviva Stella Mia,11,84,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Morando 2011 Evviva Stella Mia  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morando-2011-evviva-stella-mia-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Morando
14.2,Red,US,"This is surprisingly soft and one-dimensional for a Rutherford Cabernet. Although you'll find rich cherry and raspberry fruit flavors, the wine lacks depth and structure. Drink now.",,65,84,California,Napa,Rutherford,Counter Punch 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/counter-punch-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Counter Punch
12.5,White,Chile,"Pungent up front, with green herb, white pepper and citrus aromas, this is zesty and acidic on the palate, with a monotonous lemon flavor on the finish. It turns more tart and acidic as it airs.",,12,84,Casablanca Valley,,,Root:1 2012 Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/root-1-2012-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2012,Root:1
12.8,White,US,This single-vineyard offering is almost transparent. Thin fruit runs quickly into a buttery finish.,Mahonia Vineyard,28,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Seven of Hearts 2010 Mahonia Vineyard Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hearts-2010-mahonia-vineyard-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Seven of Hearts
13,White,Chile,"Granular citrus aromas define the bouquet on this wine. It feels soft, with just enough acidity to avoid flabbiness. Banana and pithy citrus flavors set up a basic finish with lasting bitterness.",Casa Grand Selection,12,84,Casablanca Valley,,,Lapostolle 2011 Casa Grand Selection Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2011-casa-grand-selection-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Lapostolle
13.5,White,US,"There's a seemingly sweet edge to the lemon, lime and vanilla flavors, which are fortunately balanced with crisp acidity. Fans of richly styled white wines will like this bottling.",Vintner's Reserve,13,84,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2011 Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2011-vintners-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Kendall-Jackson
13.5,Red,US,"Dry, thin and simple, with a green, minty streak and lots of acidity. Still, with some decent blackberry fruit, it's not a bad wine for the price.",Fleur de Lyeth,10,84,California,California Other,California,Lyeth 2011 Fleur de Lyeth Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2011-fleur-red-other/,Red Blend,2011,Lyeth
14.2,Red,US,"With its dusty, leathery components that are wrapped in sweet tannins this tastes typical. However, it's a little austere in terms of fruit.","Centurion, Old Vine",35,84,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),"Villa Toscano 2009 Centurion, Old Vine Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-toscano-2009-centurion-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Zinfandel,2009,Villa Toscano
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"This sweet, fizzy red would pair well with sweet almond cookies or spicy banana bread. It's an easy but cheerful wine to sip at the end of a long, satisfying meal.",Il Rosso,16,84,Italy Other,Italy,,Risata NV Il Rosso Red (Italy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/risata-nv-il-rosso-red-other/,Red Blend,,Risata
5.5,Dessert,Italy,"This rosé dessert wine has a creamy fizz, with flavors of sweet raspberry and wild berry. Simple and sweet, it is dark raspberry in color.",Antica Casa,16,84,Piedmont,Casorzo,,Ricossa 2010 Antica Casa Malvasia Nera (Casorzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricossa-2010-antica-casa-italian-red-malvasia-nera-casorzo/,Malvasia Nera,2010,Ricossa
13,Red,Macedonia,"Lavender and ripe black-cherry aromas are enticing on this Pinot Noir. Dry and full bodied, it doesn't have a lot of concentration, but it's softly fruity, with hints of soil and autumn leaf.",,15,84,Tikves,,,Macedon 2010 Pinot Noir (Tikves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macedon-2010-pinot-noir-tikves/,Pinot Noir,2010,Macedon
12,White,Bulgaria,"Aromas of sweet honey and caramelized sugar on this Bulgarian Riesling belie a palate that's crisp, dry and bristling with acidity. Fresh lemon and apple flavors lack concentration but finish briskly with a hint of dusty minerality.",Premium Quality Dry,9,84,Black Sea Coastal,,,Targovishte 2011 Premium Quality Dry Riesling (Black Sea Coastal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/targovishte-2011-premium-quality-dry-riesling-black-sea-coastal/,Riesling,2011,Targovishte
14.5,Red,US,"There's lots of ripe blackberry and cherry flavors in this soft, rather simple blend, based on the two Cabernets, Sauvignon and Franc.",The Classic Four,24,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Spann Vineyards 2009 The Classic Four Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2009-classic-four-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Spann Vineyards
13,Sparkling,Chile,"This heavy bubbly has aromas of matchstick, burnt grass and apple. It feels jagged and foamy, with mealy apple and hay flavors. The finish is fresh and lively, but it turns bitter as it fades.",Titillum Original,40,84,Leyda Valley,,,Undurraga NV Titillum Original Sparkling (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-nv-titillum-original-sparkling-leyda-valley/,Sparkling Blend,,Undurraga
12.5,White,Portugal,"This lively, fruity wine has fine acidity that's smoothed by creamy pear and green plum flavors. There is a touch of sweetness—perhaps some residual sugar—from grapes that were harvested when very ripe. Drink over the next few months.",Montefino Branco,15,84,Alentejano,,,Monte da Penha 2011 Montefino Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-penha-2011-montefino-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Monte da Penha
13,Red,Chile,"Made in a semisweet style, this smells almost dry, with notes of cheese and vanilla. On the palate, it's simple, where the sugary flavors quickly emerge before fading away to almost nothing.",Semi Sweet,10,84,Molina,,,Floria 2010 Semi Sweet Cabernet Sauvignon (Molina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/floria-2010-semi-sweet-cabernet-sauvignon-molina/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Floria
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This wine is a blend created using grapes sourced from vineyard sites, giving it a ripe, full-bodied character. It is smooth, almost New-World in style, but with an edge of tannins and acidity. Drink this wine now.",Alandra,8,84,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2011 Alandra Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2011-alandra-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Herdade do Esporão
7,Dessert,Italy,"This sweet, Moscato-based offering would pair well with fruit-based dessert, panna cotta, or crème caramel. It offers loads of floral intensity, a lightly fizzy mouthfeel and low alcohol.",Lounge,13,84,Veneto,Veneto,,Astoria NV Lounge Moscato (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-nv-lounge-muscat-moscato-veneto/,Moscato,,Astoria
11,Red,US,"Difficult to categorize, although the winery calls it a ”rosato,” this wine contains 86% white Moscato, but gets its red color from the addition of 14% Cabernet Franc. Light and bright, with a touch of sweetness (2.89% residual sugar), its flavors veer toward ripe strawberry purée and dark plum. It retains enough acidity to not taste cloying, though, and it is light in alcohol.",Magic Hour White,20,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Stein Family 2011 Magic Hour White Moscato (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stein-family-2011-magic-hour-white-muscat-moscato-central-valley-lodi/,Moscato,2011,Stein Family
13.5,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced primarily from Lodi, this Merlot is oaky and smoky, expressing an aroma of cooked black olive. It also features a subtle and toasty berry cobbler flavor, and the finish is all cedar and caramel.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,Spellbound 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spellbound-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Spellbound
14.9,Red,US,"Rich raspberry, cherry and mocha flavors characterize this Grenache, but the mouthfeel is off-balance, with its acids and green tannins sticking out. This exposes the difficulties of making great Grenache in California, even in the Santa Ynez Valley.",Sandoval Vineyard,33,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Sobriquet Winery 2010 Sandoval Vineyard Grenache (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobriquet-winery-2010-sandoval-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache,2010,Sobriquet Winery
14.9,Red,US,"Dry and silky, this is a good Pinot Noir, though it's a little too ripe, which gives the blackberry and cherry notes a pruny, hot taste. Try it with beef stew and prunes to echo the flavors.",Orange Label,48,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Roadhouse Winery 2010 Orange Label Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roadhouse-winery-2010-orange-label-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roadhouse Winery
12.5,Sparkling,France,"With its red berry flavor and touch of citrus, this is very fruity. It's attractive, crisp and open.",Brut Rosé,58,85,Champagne,Champagne,,Roland Champion NV Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roland-champion-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Roland Champion
13.8,White,US,"Buttered toast, buttered popcorn, orange marmalade and lemon zest flavors characterize this lush, creamy Chardonnay.",,24,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rutherford Hill
7.5,Dessert,Italy,"Delightfully fresh and sweet, this playful sparkler would pair with almost anything from the dessert table. The creamy finish is redolent of peach and honey.",,12,85,Piedmont,Asti,,Tosti NV Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tosti-nv-moscato-asti-154276/,Moscato,,Tosti
15.4,Red,US,"This is already drying out, its fruit fading and its mouthfeel turning a bit woody. There's a trace of of tart berry fruit, with plenty of drying tannins. Drink now.",Chukar Ridge,21,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Columbia Valley (OR),Pheasant Valley Winery 2007 Chukar Ridge Syrah (Columbia Valley (OR)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pheasant-valley-winery-2007-chukar-ridge-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other-columbia-valley-or/,Syrah,2007,Pheasant Valley Winery
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Soft and creamy, this bursts open with bright flower and sweet fruit intensity. It has aromas of stone fruit, jasmine, honeysuckle and passion fruit. All that delicate sweetness is followed by thick, foamy perlage.",,13,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Paluzzi 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paluzzi-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Paluzzi
13,White,US,"A fairly simple wine, it's rich in mouthwatering acidity, with ripe citrus, tropical fruit, melon and honey flavors. Unoaked, this should be versatile with a broad range of foods.",,12,85,California,California Other,California,Mirassou 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mirassou-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Mirassou
15.2,Red,US,"High alcohol and very ripe fruit combine to make this reminiscent of Port. It tastes of black currant and blackberry jam, with a hint of raisin. Although it won't please everyone, it is a good example of its warm-climate style.",Reserve,38,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Dunning Vineyards 2010 Reserve Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunning-2010-reserve-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Dunning Vineyards
12.5,Sparkling,US,"A bit rough and scouring in texture, this tastes too sweet. Its orange and strawberry notes have a sugary edge. It's an easy bubbly to drink at parties.",Sonoma Brut,20,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Gloria Ferrer NV Sonoma Brut Sparkling (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-nv-sonoma-brut-sparkling-sonoma-county-159743/,Sparkling Blend,,Gloria Ferrer
,White,Portugal,"This ripe, soft wine features a ripe white-fruit flavor with an attractive acidity that rolls around the mouth. With its light acidity and a hint of sweetness at the end, this is a delicious, fruity apéritif wine.",Sexy Branco,16,85,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2011 Sexy Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2011-sexy-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Fitapreta Vinhos
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is a ripe, fruity, creamy Chardonnay-based sparkler. It has a tropical fruit flavor, with some sweetness from both the fruit and the high dosage. It's in a full-bodied, attractive apéritif style.",Blanc de Blancs Brut,20,85,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Domaine Luquet NV Blanc de Blancs Brut  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-luquet-nv-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-cremant-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,,Domaine Luquet
14.5,Red,US,"This Cabernet is soft, superripe and dry, with black­berry and raisin flavors and a raisinskin bitterness. It's pretty rustic, but easy beef dishes, like tacos, will coax out its inherent richness.",Staten Family Reserve,40,85,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Field Stone 2008 Staten Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/field-stone-2008-staten-family-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Field Stone
12.5,White,Italy,"Made from the little-known Verdeca grape, this easy white is aged in stainless steel to preserve the integrity and pureness of its fresh fruit aromas. Citrus, peach and honey appear on the bouquet, and the wine is crisp on the close.",Sud,15,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Feudi di San Marzano 2011 Sud Verdeca (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-marzano-2011-sud-italian-white-verdeca-puglia/,Verdeca,2011,Feudi di San Marzano
15,Red,Italy,"This is an organic wine that offers tertiary aromas of candied fruit, crushed stone and licorice. The mouthfeel is impressively chiseled, bright and pristine.",Riserva,,85,Southern Italy,Gioia del Colle,,Fatalone 2004 Riserva Primitivo (Gioia del Colle),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fatalone-2004-riserva-zinfandel-primitivo-gioia-colle/,Primitivo,2004,Fatalone
13,White,Chile,"This is mild and lightly citric smelling, with an ocean spray note on the bouquet. On the palate, it is fresh and deep, with a note of nectarine. The finish is solid, but loses some fruit and gains some bitterness.",Classic Collection,10,85,Curicó Valley,,,Echeverria 2012 Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2012-classic-collection-sauvignon-blanc-curico-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2012,Echeverria
13.5,White,Chile,"Popcorn, sweet melon and pear aromas dominate the nose. This feels pure and chunky, with honeyed melon, apple and spiced peach flavors. Fruity, thick and tropical in style, this is not too serious but not bad either.",Organically Grown Grapes,14,85,San Antonio,,,Cono Sur 2011 Organically Grown Grapes Chardonnay (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2011-organically-grown-grapes-chardonnay-san-antonio/,Chardonnay,2011,Cono Sur
14.5,Red,US,"This is mostly Syrah, with a dash of Viognier blended in. It's dry, crisp and smooth, with some nice cherry fruit, but there's a green vegetal touch.",Sixer,39,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coquelicot 2009 Sixer Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coquelicot-2009-sixer-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Coquelicot
13.5,Red,Chile,"This features plum, berry and leather aromas that are accented by a hint of lemon. It feels narrow and drawing, with black fruit, herb and carob flavors. The finish, which doesn't taste green or herbal, is better and wider.",Reserva,14,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Calcu 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcu-2010-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Calcu
13.5,Red,US,"Pretty good for its price, this wine shows classic Pinot character in its light, silky mouthfeel and zesty flavors of cherry and ripe persimmon. Although it's a little too sweet, many consumers will like that.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Buena Vista
12.5,Red,France,"A soft earthy character adds depth to the strawberry and rhubarb fruit aromas and flavors. The palate is clean and bright, with a cocoa-dusted red-berry fruit finish.",,10,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Le Grand Noir 2010 Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-grand-noir-2010-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Le Grand Noir
12,Sparkling,France,"This is made in a fruity style, with attractive red-fruit flavors. It is dry and laced with acidity. It has richness, a full body and refreshing final acidity.",Brut Rosé,18,85,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Jaffelin NV Brut Rosé  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffelin-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-cremant-bourgogne/,Sparkling Blend,,Jaffelin
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Aragonez, this is open, generous and easy. It has attractive red fruits that are balanced by acidity and a soft tannic backbone. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Ciconia,8,85,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2011 Ciconia Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2011-ciconia-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Herdade de São Miguel
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Cheerful, fragrant and bright, this opens with aromas of lemon blossom, white almond and stone fruit. It shows tonic, firm bubbling.",Spago,14,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Botter NV Spago  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/botter-nv-spago-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Botter
13.5,White,US,A light lime flavor comes with a pleasing hint of tangerine in this wine. It becomes quite slender as it rapidly runs into a slightly metallic finish.,,17,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Benton-Lane 2011 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benton-lane-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Benton-Lane
14,Red,Chile,"This starts out with murky, leathery aromas that veer toward latex and rubber. It has tannic grip and decent structure. The wine tastes of roasted berry fruit and saucy plum, followed by a baked-tasting finish.",Classic Series,12,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Montes 2010 Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2010-classic-series-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Montes
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Creamy, soft and very floral, this would pair with fruit-based desserts or sponge cake. Thick and foamy layers of sweetness and soapy perlage move slowly over the palate.",,10,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Luccio 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luccio-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Luccio
14,Red,US,"Soft and candied, this has flavors of cherry jelly, gummy bear, plum, licorice, sandalwood and pepper. This is a dry wine that will please lovers of sweet wine.",,20,85,California,California Other,California,Spann Vineyards 2009 Mourvèdre (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2009-mourvedre-other/,Mourvèdre,2009,Spann Vineyards
13,Red,France,"An attractive, earthy accent of forest floor complements the brambly berry and cherry fruit core. The approachable palate is easy to like, with flavors of blueberry and baking spice that remain through the close. Drink now.",Les Oliviers,12,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Tortoise Creek 2010 Les Oliviers Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tortoise-creek-2010-oliviers-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Tortoise Creek
7,Sparkling,Hungary,"White flower and pink bubblegum notes lend a slightly confected tone to this semisweet Hungarian sparkling wine, but it's an undeniably drinkable, peach-flavored sip, with sharp effervescence and a tasty sugar-cookie finish.",Fortuna Doux,13,85,Hungary,,,Törley NV Fortuna Doux Sparkling (Hungary),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torley-nv-fortuna-doux-sparkling/,Sparkling Blend,,Törley
14.6,White,US,"Not particularly Chardonnay-like, this tastes more like a Sauvignon Blanc, with flavors of citrus, lemongrass, vanilla and honey. It seems a little sweet on the finish, but nicely tart.",,38,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Counter Punch 2009 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/counter-punch-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Counter Punch
13,White,Chile,"Petrol, motor oil and peach aromas, along with a whiff of cheese, entice the nose. The wine feels chunky and tastes of tarragon, thyme, grapefruit and green apple. Overall, it's a basic wine, and it doesn't improve on the finish.",,12,85,Central Valley,,,Cono Sur 2011 Riesling (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2011-riesling-central-valley/,Riesling,2011,Cono Sur
13.5,White,US,"Dry and soft, this is a little earthy, so if you're expecting a big, rich wine this might not be for you. It has dried herb, grilled pineapple and smoky oak flavors.",,25,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Clos du Val 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Clos du Val
9,Sparkling,Italy,"This is a dry, fizzy red wine that's made from a blend of indigenous Lambrusco grapes, including 55% Lambrusco Marani. Thanks to its bright acidity and lively fruit flavors, this pairs perfectly with fatty foods such as pasta in cream sauce or boiled meats.",,19,85,Central Italy,Lambrusco Reggiano,,Donelli NV  Lambrusco Reggiano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donelli-nv-lambrusco-reggiano-145746/,Lambrusco,,Donelli
13.9,White,US,"A tropically oriented Chardonnay, this has aromatic hints of corn nuts and apricot fuzz, finishing with a taste of sour lemon.",,14,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Gen5 2011 Chardonnay (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gen5-2011-chardonnay-central-valley-lodi/,Chardonnay,2011,Gen5
14,Red,Chile,"This smells pinched and citrusy. The palate is tight and rubbery in feel, with minty berry and black plum flavors. Licorice, oak character and warmth push the finish.",Reserva,12,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Casas del Toqui
14.5,Red,US,"Full of candied flavors of cherry pie and brown-sugar-baked yam, this is tasty, even if it's not particularly complex. With a firm jacket of tannins, it's made in a country style. Drink now.",Four Barrels,33,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Spann Vineyards 2010 Four Barrels Malbec (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2010-four-barrels-malbec-sonoma-county/,Malbec,2010,Spann Vineyards
14,Red,Chile,"From the earthquake-plagued harvest, which was also very cool by Chilean standards, this has notes of iodine, candied berry, and bramble. The feel is pointed and snappy, with earthy, funky red-berry flavors. It's zesty on the finish.",Corralillo,28,85,San Antonio,,,Matetic 2010 Corralillo Syrah (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matetic-2010-corralillo-shiraz-syrah-syrah-san-antonio/,Syrah,2010,Matetic
12.5,Rose,Romania,"Fresh red-cherry and strawberry flavors are vibrant on this dry, mouth-quenching Romanian rosé. It is elegantly structured, with a splash of lemon-lime acidity and a hint of herbaceous green on the finish.",Trei Hectare Roze,11,85,Murfatlar,,,Murfatlar 2010 Trei Hectare Roze Cabernet Sauvignon (Murfatlar),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murfatlar-2010-trei-hectare-roze-cabernet-sauvignon-murfatlar/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Murfatlar
15,Red,Italy,"Made using organically-farmed Primitivo grapes, this features aromas of licorice, crushed granite and candied fruit. The acidity is bright and lively.",,17,85,Southern Italy,Gioia del Colle,,Fatalone 2006 Primitivo (Gioia del Colle),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fatalone-2006-zinfandel-primitivo-gioia-colle/,Primitivo,2006,Fatalone
13.5,Red,US,"A thin, country-style Pinot Noir, light in color and body and tart in acidity. The flavors are very dry, suggesting cranberry, cola and sour cherry candy.",,24,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Schug 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Schug
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a full-bodied, fruity selection that's packed with a red berry flavor, soft tannins and a delicious, forward and bright character. It is already ready to drink.",Portas da Herdade Reserva,,85,Alentejano,,,Companhia das Quintas 2010 Portas da Herdade Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2010-portas-herdade-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Companhia das Quintas
12.5,White,France,"Notes of red apple rind and orange oil lead the bouquet of this straightforward quaff. The bright palate offers more intense citrus flavors, leading nicely onto the brisk, clean finish. Drink now.",,20,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Picpoul de Pinet,,Gérard Bertrand 2010  Picpoul de Pinet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2010-other-white-picpoul-picpoul-pinet/,Picpoul,2010,Gérard Bertrand
14.5,White,US,"This is too oaky, but it's dry and crisp in acidity, with interesting citrus, tropical fruit and pear flavors. The heavy application of oak results in buttered toast and caramel accents.",,30,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gallo Signature Series 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gallo-signature-series-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Gallo Signature Series
13,Red,France,"The fruit isn't the star of this wine; instead, intense notes of forest floor and cola spice dominate the nose and palate. Sure, the red berry and cherry flavors are there, but they're just hanging in the background of this bright yet herbaceous selection.",Les Sangliers,12,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Labouré-Roi 2010 Les Sangliers Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laboure-roi-2010-sangliers-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Labouré-Roi
13,White,Hungary,"Concentrated apple and pear flavors are flecked with notes of honey and tangerine skin on this dry blend of traditional Tokaji and international grapes. There's a trace vein of green, vegetal notes, but it's refreshing and easy drinking.",Cuvée 113,25,85,Tokaj,,,Sauska 2010 Cuvée 113 White (Tokaj),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sauska-2010-cuvee-113-white-tokaj/,White Blend,2010,Sauska
14,Red,Chile,"Notes of hickory smoke and clove open this heavy wine. Its flavors of wild berry and spice are a bit warm, while the finish simmers with firm tannins and minty oak.",Castillo de Molina Reserva,12,85,Maule Valley,,,San Pedro 2010 Castillo de Molina Reserva Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2010-castillo-molina-reserva-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,San Pedro
14.2,White,US,"This is all about buttered toast, buttered popcorn and orange- and pineapple-soda flavors. Fans of the popular style will love it.",,28,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Rutherford Hill 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Rutherford Hill
14.1,White,US,"This tastes sweet, with a honey-infused orange flavor. There's a crisp note of acidity for balance. Overall, this is easy to drink with almost anything calling for a white wine.",,14,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Honker Blanc 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/honker-blanc-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Honker Blanc
13.5,White,Portugal,"This is a particularly successful white Monte Velho. It is rich and creamy, full of ripe apple and refreshing acidity in equal measure. Fruity and fragrant, it is ready to drink and will be delicious this summer.",Monte Velho Branco,10,85,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2011 Monte Velho Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2011-monte-velho-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Herdade do Esporão
13.5,White,Chile,"Nectarine and orange aromas create a clean bouquet. It's round and mouth filling in terms of weight, with pithy flavors of peach, honey and apple. The flavors remain concise on the mildly creamy finish.",Reserva,12,85,Maule Valley,,,Chilensis 2011 Reserva Chardonnay (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilensis-2011-reserva-chardonnay-maule-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Chilensis
15,Red,US,"This tastes of brash dark fruit, sage and coffee. It will appeal to lovers of big wine and pair expertly with pizza—especially with meaty toppings.",,16,85,California,Lake County,Lake County,Jacuzzi 2010 Primitivo (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacuzzi-2010-zinfandel-primitivo-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Primitivo,2010,Jacuzzi
14.7,Red,US,"This has dark, hearty fruit that is framed mostly around a taste of dried cherry. It's a bit one-dimensional, finishing with a burst of leather.",,22,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Villa Toscano 2010 Barbera (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-toscano-2010-barbera-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Barbera,2010,Villa Toscano
11.5,Sparkling,US,"Scouring and sweet, this wine features flavors of vanilla, yeast and ripe lemon meringue. It is easy to drink with almost anything, at price fit for everyday enjoyment.",,11,85,California,California Other,California,Barefoot Bubbly NV Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barefoot-bubbly-nv-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,,Barefoot Bubbly
13.5,Red,US,"Pretty good for the price, although in Pinot Noir, the old adage of you-get-what-you-pay-for remains true. It's simple, with a flavor of oak-infused raspberry jam and lots of zesty acidity.",Saint Georges,21,85,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Birichino 2011 Saint Georges Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/birichino-2011-saint-georges-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2011,Birichino
12.5,Sparkling,US,"The scouring mouthfeel of this wine is its biggest issue. Although it's dryish and creamy, with pleasant flavors of dough, lime, orange and vanilla, its roughness limits its score.",Blanc de Blancs,25,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Biltmore Estate NV Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/biltmore-nv-blanc-blancs-sparkling-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sparkling Blend,,Biltmore Estate
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh, clean and easy, this would taste great at an outdoor pool party or during a sunny lunch outdoors. It delivers fresh crispness, with lingering tones of green apple and passion fruit.",La Vi Extra Dry,15,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Canevel NV La Vi Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canevel-nv-vi-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Canevel
12,White,France,"This soft, off-dry wine has attractive flavors of tangy orange and lemon, softened by it's fruit-forward character. This is a wine for drinking now. Screwcap.",Demi-sec,17,85,Loire Valley,Vouvray,,Château de Montfort 2011 Demi-sec  (Vouvray),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montfort-2011-demi-sec-chenin-blanc-vouvray/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Château de Montfort
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Executed in a frizzante style (with less intense bubbling), this easy sparkler offers delicate aromas of stone fruit, citrus and bitter almond. Pair this with finger foods.",Alba in Vigna,18,85,Central Italy,Colli Bolognesi,,Bonfiglio 2010 Alba in Vigna Pignoletto (Colli Bolognesi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonfiglio-2010-alba-in-vigna-italian-white-pignoletto-colli-bolognesi/,Pignoletto,2010,Bonfiglio
13,Red,France,"Vibrant notes of red cherry, plum and blueberry are partnered with earthy hints of forest floor and cocoa. This is a solid selection that's perfect for entertaining. It's well balanced, with light tannins, lifted acidity and a medium-length, black-pepper-kissed finish.",Lily Pad Noir,9,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Arrogant Frog 2010 Lily Pad Noir Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrogant-frog-2010-lily-pad-noir-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Arrogant Frog
13.5,Red,US,"This Merlot is soft, simple and seemingly sweet in fruit and oak. With ripe cherry, mocha and spice flavors, it will partner well with a cheeseburger.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2010 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2010-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Buena Vista
12,Sparkling,Portugal,"Red sparkling wine is always an acquired taste, especially when it is a tannic, tart version like this. But this is as fine as a red sparkling Vinho Verde can be. Pair it with sardines.",Aphros  Super-Reserva Bruto,26,85,Vinho Verde,,,Casal Paço Padreiro NV Aphros  Super-Reserva Bruto Vinhão (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-paco-padreiro-nv-aphros-super-reserva-bruto-portuguese-red-vinhao-vinho-verde/,Vinhão,,Casal Paço Padreiro
12.5,White,Portugal,"Bright and fruity, this has a ripe applesauce flavor that's cut with citrusy acidity. It's a great apéritif, with a soft texture and refreshing finish.",Alandra Branco,8,85,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2011 Alandra Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2011-alandra-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Herdade do Esporão
15.4,Red,US,"Estate-grown from one of the family's oldest Zin blocks, this wine is hugely toasty and oaky, with hits of bacon and dark coffee overshadowing an underlying layer of blackberry flavor.","Epicenter, Old Vine",20,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,"Mettler Family Vineyards 2009 Epicenter, Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mettler-family-2009-epicenter-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2009,Mettler Family Vineyards
12.6,Red,US,"Fragrant, with a grapy appeal, this pure Gamay Noir comes on like a fresh Beaujolais. The cherry candy flavor is fruity and fun, but the wine thins out rapidly onto a quick finish.",,19,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Methven Family Vineyards 2011 Gamay Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2011-gamay-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Gamay Noir,2011,Methven Family Vineyards
13.5,White,Chile,"Except for some resiny oak, this wine is limited on the nose. It feels fleshy but balanced by citric acid, while the flavors include melon, pear and oak-driven spice. It's not too fruity, exact or minerally, but it will likely please fans of basic, casual Chardonnay.",Classic Series,12,85,Curicó Valley,,,Montes 2011 Classic Series Chardonnay (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2011-classic-series-chardonnay-curico-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Montes
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This is a huge wine—almost too much so—with superripe tannins and fruit. It tastes concentrated, its black fruit sweet and rounded. A pepper note comes from the alcohol and gives it a bitter edge.",Alento Reserva,26,85,Alentejano,,,Monte Branco 2009 Alento Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-branco-2009-alento-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Monte Branco
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with tonic aromas of citrus and crushed stone, with light touches of peach and pear at the back. The wine is bright and clean, with a sharp, firm quality of effervescence.",Tramontana Brut,17,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Conselve NV Tramontana Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conselve-nv-tramontana-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Conselve
13,White,Portugal,"This is a soft, tropical-fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc made in a warm-climate style. It has a clean, fresh character, with an apricot note and a soft touch of orange zest. It's fragrant, fruity and ready to drink.",,,85,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2011-sauvignon-blanc-alentejano/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cortes de Cima
12.5,White,Portugal,"The historic Port house of Delaforce has now launched its own Douro table wines, and this Alvarinho is soft and fruity. It has a creamy initial texture followed by touches of vanilla and quince. This is not for aging, so drink it now.",,17,85,Duriense,,,Delaforce 2011 Alvarinho (Duriense),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delaforce-2011-albarino-alvarinho-duriense/,Alvarinho,2011,Delaforce
13.5,Red,Chile,"This opens with mildly leafy, murky aromas of iodine and latex, with hints of black fruit. The palate feels a bit choppy and hollow, with an herbal mix of tomato and red plum flavors. It's solid, but herbal and scratchy feeling as a whole.",Legado Reserva,16,85,Maipo Valley,,,De Martino 2010 Legado Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-martino-2010-legado-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,De Martino
13.5,Red,US,"This may be a little soft and simple, but overall it is a tasty Merlot that's rich in milk chocolate and cherry jam, with a touch of smoky oak. Drink it at a party.",Reserve,11,85,California,California Other,California,Dante 2010 Reserve Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dante-2010-reserve-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Dante
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Touches of sweet peach and honey open the bouquet of this easygoing, well-priced sparkler. Pair this with barbecued shrimp or tempura vegetable appetizers.",Enrico Extra Dry,11,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Bellussi NV Enrico Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellussi-nv-enrico-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Bellussi
13.6,White,Chile,"On the nose, tropical fruit aromas are cloaked in creamy, toasty oak. It feels full and round, with flavors of sweet pear, banana and a lot of resiny wood. The finish features walnut, vanilla and cream flavors.",Reserva,12,85,Casablanca Valley,,,Santa Carolina 2011 Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-carolina-2011-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Santa Carolina
,Red,US,"This wine is sharp and minty, with wintergreen flavors accompanying the riper blackberry and currant. That tartness gives this blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon a dry bite. Drink now.",Barrel Select,28,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2009 Barrel Select Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2009-barrel-select-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Rutherford Hill
14.5,White,US,"Oak sticks out on this wine, with a buttered-toast note dominating the modest underlying fruit. There's also an herbal quality, which is sometimes found in Napa Valley Chardonnays.",,29,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Joseph Cellars 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cellars-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Cellars
13.5,Red,Chile,Briary spice and wild berry aromas set up a palate with a core of raspberry flavor mixed with a mild dose of greenness. The finish is clean and standard—fruity and not bashful.,La Palma,9,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2011 La Palma Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2011-palma-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Viña La Rosa
13.4,White,US,"This well-priced, light-bodied Pinot Grigio provides flavors of stone fruit—mostly apricot—with a tiny trace of petrol. It would make a fine apéritif, particularly alongside oysters or shrimp.",,13,85,California,California Other,California,Villa Toscano 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-toscano-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Villa Toscano
14.9,Red,US,"This is ripe and spicy, with plenty of blackberry and blueberry flavors. Although it's a little lighter on the palate than expected, it's fine for barbecue.",,22,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Redemption 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redemption-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Redemption
11,Sparkling,France,"Muscat's typical sweetness and delicacy give this an attractive balance of crisp acidity and ripe raspberry flavor. It's light, lively and intensely fruity.",Pink,8,85,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Royal Muscato NV Pink Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-muscato-nv-pink-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Royal Muscato
14.7,Red,US,"Austere and tannic, this savory Primitivo tastes of black cherry and blackberry, with leather overtones.",Sorriso,22,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Sorelle Winery 2010 Sorriso Primitivo (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-winery-2010-sorriso-zinfandel-primitivo-central-valley-lodi/,Primitivo,2010,Sorelle Winery
12,Sparkling,Italy,"bright sparkling wine made from Ribolla Gialla grapes, this has thick aromas of stone fruit, butterscotch and caramel. The finish is fresh, with creamy effervescence.",Perle di Piera Yellow Pearl,20,85,,Delle Venezie,,Piera Martellozzo NV Perle di Piera Yellow Pearl Ribolla Gialla (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-nv-perle-yellow-pearl-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-delle-venezie/,Ribolla Gialla,,Piera Martellozzo
12,Sparkling,Italy,"This fragrant sparkler offers bright floral aromas of honeysuckle and spring flower, with pretty tones of stone fruit and passion fruit. There's a touch of fruity sweetness backed by foamy, thick perlage.",075 Carati,18,85,,Delle Venezie,,Piera Martellozzo NV 075 Carati Müller-Thurgau (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-nv-075-carati-other-white-muller-thurgau-delle-venezie/,Müller-Thurgau,,Piera Martellozzo
14,Red,US,"A large-production wine that's simple and straightforward in its dark cherry flavor and soft texture, this wine is a crowd-pleaser. It finishes quick but satisfying.",181-Merlot,13,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Noble Vines 2010 181-Merlot Merlot (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noble-vines-2010-181-merlot-central-valley-lodi/,Merlot,2010,Noble Vines
,Red,France,"Light aromas of red cherry and raspberry can be discovered upon deep nosing, but the fresh garrigue, tree bark and raw cocoa nib notes steal the show. A hint of vanilla-strawberry sweetens up the close. Drink now.",Unfiltered,11,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,La Forge Estate 2010 Unfiltered Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forge-estate-2010-unfiltered-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,La Forge Estate
13.9,White,US,"This is dry, crisp in acidity and clean, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors. With no oak, the fruit stars. There's a touch of apricot that gives it an eccentric taste.",Steel,18,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lincourt 2011 Steel Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lincourt-2011-steel-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2011,Lincourt
13.9,White,US,"With some tart pink-grapefruit and lime flavors, this bone-dry Sauvignon Blanc is fine to drink now. The acidity gets the tastebuds watering.",,20,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Martin Ray 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Martin Ray
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A blend of Portuguese grapes with Cabernet Sauvignon, this is attractive and softly fruity. Its black fruit and gentle tannins make it completely ready to drink.",Sexy Tinto,16,85,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2011 Sexy Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2011-sexy-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Fitapreta Vinhos
14,Red,Portugal,"This soft, balanced selection has warm, ripe red fruits that are laced with acidity. With its spicy edge and open texture, this is ready to drink now.",Monte Velho,10,85,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2011 Monte Velho Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2011-monte-velho-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Herdade do Esporão
12.5,White,Portugal,"Round and soft, this features white fruit flavors filled out by a touch of smokiness and light acidity. It's gentle, dry and full bodied. Screwcap.",Tagus Creek Chardonnay and Fernão Pires,,85,Tejo,,,Falua 2011 Tagus Creek Chardonnay and Fernão Pires White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2011-tagus-creek-chardonnay-fernao-pires-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2011,Falua
12,Rose,Hungary,"There's a chalky minerality that carries from the nose to the palate of this bone-dry Hungarian rosé, adding a touch of elegance to the fresh red cherry and raspberry flavors. It is easy drinking and balanced in structure. Drink now.",Weninger & Gere,15,85,Villány,,,Gere Attila 2011 Weninger & Gere Rosé (Villány),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gere-attila-2011-weninger-rose-villany/,Rosé,2011,Gere Attila
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Warm, soft and fruity, this has notes of spices, soft tannins and a light touch of acidity. Reflecting the warm vineyards of the Alentejo, it is ready to drink now.",Tinto,11,85,Alentejano,,,Conde Villar 2010 Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conde-vilar-2010-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Conde Villar
14,Red,Portugal,"In this rich, earthy wine, plum and licorice flavors combine with a core of tough tannins. It is rich, fruity and ready to drink.",Tinto,17,85,Douro,,,Delaforce 2009 Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delaforce-2009-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Delaforce
13.5,Red,US,"For the price, this is a great wine for a party or an everyday dinner. It's soft, easy to drink and rich enough in cherry, berry and oak flavors to satisfy Cabernet lovers. And it's easy to find, with 10,000 cases produced.",Reserve,11,85,California,California Other,California,Dante 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dante-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Dante
19.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is soft, young and fruity, with a dominating red-plum flavor. It makes for a fine apéritif, with its open, warm and ready-to-drink character.",PV Ruby Port Collections,,85,Port,,,Barão de Vilar NV PV Ruby Port Collections  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barao-vilar-nv-pv-ruby-port-collections-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Barão de Vilar
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Here's a well-priced wine that offers drying tones of crushed stone and flint, with background notes of green apple and citrus. The wine is tonic and crisp overall.",Enrico Brut,11,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Bellussi NV Enrico Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellussi-nv-enrico-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Bellussi
13.9,White,US,"Lots of decadent, butterscotch-like oakiness marks this Chardonnay. It's also rich in peach jam and apple butter flavors. Crisp acidity gives the needed balance to all of the richness.",,17,85,California,California Other,California,Butternut 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/butternut-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Butternut
13.5,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this has buttered popcorn, pineapple jam, lemon meringue pie and smoky vanilla flavors. It seems a little sweet, but brisk in acidity.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2011 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Buena Vista
14,White,Chile,"This wine's orange and lemon aromas are crisp and fresh overall. And like all standard Chilean Chardonnay, it's plump and round. The wine tastes of melon, honey and peach, and even as it turns slender in flavor, the finish remains strong.",Reserva,,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Reserva Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-reserva-chardonnay-colchagua-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Casa Silva
14.9,White,US,"Strong in oak and ripe fruit, this tastes overworked. It's dominated by buttered toast, butterscotch and pineapple jam flavors. It will satisfy legions of Chardonnay lovers who like this popular style.",Block 210 Estate,30,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Sierra Madre 2010 Block 210 Estate Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-madre-2010-block-210-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Sierra Madre
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a simple and bright expression of Primitivo, offering aromas of blackberry, cherry and bitter chocolate. It offers a chiseled, sharp mouthfeel.",,,86,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Vita Italia 2008  Primitivo di Manduria,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vita-italia-2008-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2008,Vita Italia
12,White,US,"This bright, citrusy White Barbera has aromas and flavors of lemon, lime and baked bread. Its balance and tropical fruit finish will please a crowd.",White,20,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Villa Toscano 2011 White Barbera (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-toscano-2011-white-barbera-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Barbera,2011,Villa Toscano
14,Red,Chile,"This wine carries aromas of blackberry and olive. Its dominant flavor of berry with an herbal-rhubarb twist is solid. The finish lifts, with a hint of tomato.",Reserva,10,86,Maipo Valley,,,Santa Alicia 2011 Reserva Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-alicia-2011-reserva-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Santa Alicia
12,White,Bulgaria,"Fresh and floral, this is abundantly fragrant with notes of sweet cherry blossom and freshly cut herb. The palate is crisp and dry, with zesty hints of underripe stone fruit and lemon. Brisk and clean on the finish.",Premium Quality Dry,10,86,Black Sea Coastal,,,Targovishte 2011 Premium Quality Dry Muskat Ottonel (Black Sea Coastal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/targovishte-2011-premium-quality-dry-muscat-muskat-ottonel-black-sea-coastal/,Muskat Ottonel,2011,Targovishte
12,Sparkling,Italy,"There aren't too many sparkling Pinot Grigios, but this is the one to try if you're curious. It offers substance and creaminess, with a subtle bouquet of citrus and stone fruit.",Perle di Piera Silver Pearl,20,86,,Delle Venezie,,Piera Martellozzo NV Perle di Piera Silver Pearl Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-nv-perle-silver-pearl-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,,Piera Martellozzo
13.8,Red,US,"A classic Old World-style Sangiovese, this is boldly tannic and resplendent with notes of sage, leather, coffee and bittersweet chocolate, and traces of oak, cherry syrup and vanilla. It would pair expertly with a meaty pizza.",Estate Grown,21,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Naggiar 2010 Estate Grown Sangiovese (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naggiar-2010-estate-grown-sangiovese-sierra-foothills/,Sangiovese,2010,Naggiar
14.5,Red,US,"The texture on this Syrah is a little rough, with edgy tannins accentuating its sharpness. It's robust and sweet in blackberry jam and black pepper flavors, with a hint of teriyaki beef. Drink this rustic offering now.",Thérèse Vineyards Lester Family Vineyards,35,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Martin Ranch 2009 Thérèse Vineyards Lester Family Vineyards Syrah (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2009-therese-lester-family-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Syrah,2009,Martin Ranch
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Deliciously light and creamy, this has a bright flower aroma, followed by touches of honey and stone fruit. Pair it with pastries, fresh fruits or baked apricots.",Zagara,19,86,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Marchesi di Barolo 2011 Zagara  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2011-zagara-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Marchesi di Barolo
14.5,Red,Chile,"Cherry and plum aromas dominate the rather basic bouquet of this wine, which has a saucy, barbecued element to it. It shows tannic grip along with flavors of savory berry and barbeque sauce. The finish tastes spicy and roasted, with grip and push.",Reserva,12,86,Colchagua Valley,,,MontGras 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montgras-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,MontGras
14.5,Red,Chile,"There's no denying this wine's green character, which blends with aromas of hay, red berry and scratchiness. On the palate, it feels a bit syrupy, countered by acidity. It tastes savory, with sweet, chocolaty and barbecued flavors. It turns oakier on the finish.",Limited Selection - Apalta Vineyard,15,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Montes 2009 Limited Selection - Apalta Vineyard Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2009-limited-selection-apalta-vineyard-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Montes
13.5,White,Chile,"The snap pea, tarragon, scallion and passion fruit aromas make this wine easy to identify as Sauvignon Blanc. It feels linear and razor sharp, with sizzling grapefruit and apple flavors. Tangy and very fresh, it turns to lime and green onion on the finish.",Santa Digna Reserve,12,86,Central Valley,,,Miguel Torres 2012 Santa Digna Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-2012-santa-digna-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2012,Miguel Torres
14,Red,Chile,"Rubbery smelling at first, this soon settles on medicinal berry and cassis aromas. It feels pretty tight and tannic but not overwhelmingly so, with baked, dark flavors of black fruit, hard spice and herb. It feels and finishes a bit warm.",Santa Digna Reserve,14,86,Central Valley,,,Miguel Torres 2010 Santa Digna Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-2010-santa-digna-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Miguel Torres
14,White,Chile,"The bouquet here is crisp, dry and minerally, with a petrol scent. In the mouth, it feels snappy, cutting and citrusy, with orange and peach flavors. This is fruity and solid, with juicy acidity and a citrus-dominant character. Made using grapes from old vines planted in the 1950s.",,12,86,Maule Valley,,,Meli 2011 Riesling (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meli-2011-riesling-maule-valley/,Riesling,2011,Meli
14.5,White,France,"This blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Roussanne and Maca­beau is a tad closed and shy now, but should develop more intensity with time. Peach skin, white melon and orange notes are present on the nose and mouth, and are dusted with a lovely sweet-spice accent on the finish, but the mouthfeel comes across as slightly flabby.",Carrément Blanc,43,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes du Roussillon,,Domaine de l'Edre 2010 Carrément Blanc White (Côtes du Roussillon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ledre-2010-carrement-blanc-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Domaine de l'Edre
14.2,White,US,"With overtones of lemon, vanilla and oak, this fleshy Semillon tastes big and needs strong flavors to complement its heft. The finish features a lingering richness.",Ghielmetti Vineyard,15,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2011 Ghielmetti Vineyard Semillon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2011-ghielmetti-vineyard-semillon-semillon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Sémillon,2011,Fenestra
14.5,Red,US,"This has ripe, rewarding blackberry, cherry and oak flavors, wrapped in full-bodied tannins and finished with sweet oak. It's easy to drink with any beef or lamb dish.",,20,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Educated Guess 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/educated-guess-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Educated Guess
13.5,Red,US,"Not fully ripe, this has a flavor of green tomato jelly alongside notes of cherry and cola. It shows the delicate texture and crisp acidity you expect from this coastal vineyard, but don't try to age this wine. Drink it now.",Devil's Gulch Vineyard,58,86,California,North Coast,Marin County,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Devil's Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Marin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-devils-gulch-vineyard-pinot-noir-north-coast-marin-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
11,White,Portugal,This is classic Vinho Verde from the Quinta das Arcas estate. It balances crispness with light sweetness and sparkle. Acidity and an apple-skin texture give it a dancing quality. Screwcap.,Branco,11,86,Vinho Verde,,,Conde Villar 2011 Branco White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conde-vilar-2011-branco-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Conde Villar
14,Red,Chile,"The nose is vibrant and a bit feral, with aromas of red plum, cherry, red currant and herb. It feels lively, with raspberry, cherry and herbal plum flavors. The finish is juicy.",Reserva,12,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Casa Silva
15.4,Red,US,"Based on Merlot, this Bordeaux-style blend is very ripe and forward in blueberry, cherry and raspberry jam, and it finishes in a swirl of dusty baking spices. It's a good wine, if a bit rustic, with some edgy tannins and high alcohol.",Bastille,38,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,De Novo 2009 Bastille Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novo-2009-bastille-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,De Novo
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh, fun and informal, this bright offering opens with easy aromas of citrus, green apple and peach. The bubbling is steady and tonic, followed by fresh acidity.",Santi Nello,17,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Botter NV Santi Nello  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/botter-nv-santi-nello-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Botter
13.5,Red,US,"A pretty, inviting nose suggests sweet cherry and cherry blossom. On the light-bodied palate, the wine shows earthiness. It's pleasant and just right for near-term enjoyment.",Estate,25,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Benton-Lane 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benton-lane-2010-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Benton-Lane
12,Sparkling,US,"As the label says, this is a sweet bubbly, but it's not insipid or cloying. Brisk acidity keeps the raspberry and vanilla flavors clean. Although it's a little scoury, the price is right for a wine that's so deliciously drinkable.",Sweet Rosé,13,86,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Sweet Rosé Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-sweet-rose-sparkling-california-139557/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
12.3,White,US,"This is crisp and refreshing, although it shows little of the complex aromatics that some Rieslings obtain. Scents and flavors of green apples and white peaches carry through onto the modest finish.",,25,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Hyland 2010 Riesling (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyland-2010-riesling-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Riesling,2010,Hyland
12,Rose,Portugal,"With its perfumed aroma, this is an immediately attractive rosé that's made from the pink-skinned Moscatel Roxo. Its flavors are crisp; its acidity is touched by yellow peach and rosewater flavors. Drink now.",Colecção Privada,,86,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2011 Colecção Privada Moscatel Roxo (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2011-coleccao-privada-portuguese-red-moscatel-roxo-setubal/,Moscatel Roxo,2011,José Maria da Fonseca
16.5,Red,US,"Rich and ripe, this is an intense and decadent Zinfandel, with highlights of blackberry jam and milk chocolate.",Estate,28,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Jason-Stephens 2008 Estate Zinfandel (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2008-estate-zinfandel-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Jason-Stephens
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh, fragrant and light, this delivers a touch of sweetness, followed by aromas of citrus, white flowers and peach. It's crisp, easy and bright on the finish, with steely effervescence.",,17,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Voveti NV  Prosecco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/voveti-nv-prosecco-156862/,Glera,,Voveti
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Here's an easy and fresh Prosecco that would wash down with appetizers or light chicken salad. The bright sparkler delivers aromas of citrus, pear and white flower, followed by firm, steely perlage.",Tesoro della Regina,20,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Botter NV Tesoro della Regina  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/botter-nv-tesoro-della-regina-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Botter
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is firm, with an almost-burnt toast flavor. It is packed with fruit and dominating woody tannins, so give it at least two years to soften.",Esperança,40,86,Douro,,,Bernard Magrez 2009 Esperança Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2009-esperanca-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Bernard Magrez
10.5,Sparkling,US,"This is overtly sweet, with a sugary edge to its vanilla and tangerine flavors. It has the clean quality you'd expect from a Barefoot sparkling wine, and will appeal broadly to the Moscato-loving crowd.",Moscato Spumante,11,86,California,California Other,California,Barefoot Bubbly NV Moscato Spumante Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barefoot-bubbly-nv-moscato-spumante-moscato-california-160150/,Moscato,,Barefoot Bubbly
14.2,White,US,"The underlying wine here is fine, crisp and minerally, with green apple fruit. Lots of new oak, however, sticks out, in the form of buttered toast and butterscotch.",Dijon Clones,34,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Pine Ridge 2010 Dijon Clones Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2010-dijon-clones-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Pine Ridge
14,White,Chile,"On the nose, there are cider, oak and baked corn notes. The palate is full of oak and resin flavors that prevent the fruit from emerging immediately. It tastes of hickory, apple and melon on the palate and finish.",Alpha,22,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Montes 2010 Alpha Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2010-alpha-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Montes
13.2,White,US,"Soft and lightly oaky, this barrel-fermented wine has a lightly honeyed element, perhaps an indication of botrytis. The wine should be consumed young, as it is already showing signs of age in both color and mouthfeel.",Barrel Fermented,21,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Methven Family Vineyards 2011 Barrel Fermented Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2011-barrel-fermented-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Methven Family Vineyards
13.5,White,Chile,"Although it's not very aromatic, the nose on this wine is easygoing, with mild peach and apple aromas. It feels fresh and medium bodied, with apple, peach and melony flavors, the latter perhaps due to the blend's 14% white Carmenère. It shows mellow oak notes and latent acidity on the finish.",,10,86,Central Valley,,,oops 2011 Chardonnay (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oops-2011-chardonnay-central-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,oops
13.7,Red,US,"This is elaborate, but too soft for a great Napa Cabernet. That absence of structure accentuates its ripeness, giving it tastes of candied cherry and licorice. On the plus side, it's dry and smooth, with lots of smoky new French oak. Drink now.",,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Oberon 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oberon-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Oberon
19.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A sweet style of white Port, this is deliciously full of sultana, ripe date and a tang of orange. It's young and fruity, delicious by itself or in a cocktail.",PV White Port Collections,,86,Port,,,Barão de Vilar NV PV White Port Collections  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barao-vilar-nv-pv-white-port-collections-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Barão de Vilar
14,Red,US,"This Pinot is ripe in jammy cherry fruit, and it has a smoky, buttery richness from oak. But it's a little soft and heavy for the variety, which is perhaps to be expected given its Alexander Valley origin.",Wetzel Family Estate,28,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Alexander Valley Vineyards 2010 Wetzel Family Estate Pinot Noir (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-valley-2010-wetzel-family-estate-pinot-noir-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Alexander Valley Vineyards
12,Sparkling,US,"Not as dry as the name suggests, this offering seems fairly sweet, with sugary lime, orange and vanilla flavors. You'll find a rich streak of doughy yeast and acidity, giving it that typical Champagne note.",Extra Dry,13,86,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Extra Dry Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-extra-dry-sparkling-california-139553/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
14.4,Red,US,"This dark, heavy Pinot Noir is surprisingly soft for a Sonoma Coast bottling, despite its rich layers of black cherry pie, licorice, cola and smoky sandalwood. Drink it now.",Estate Vineyard,35,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Gundlach Bundschu 2010 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2010-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Gundlach Bundschu
14.6,Red,US,"Here's a simple but likeable blend of mainly Cabernet, with some Merlot and Petite Sirah. It's enormously ripe in blackberry jam, currant and spicy licorice flavors. Drink now.",The Mutt,33,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hoopla 2010 The Mutt Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hoopla-2010-mutt-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Hoopla
14.7,Red,US,"There's lots of ripe, jammy blackberry and cherry fruits in this Petit Verdot-based blend. It's dry, robust, spicy and a little rustic. Drink it now with pizza or a burger.",RED,38,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hendry 2008 RED Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hendry-2008-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Hendry
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This rich and forward sparkling wine is fit for everyday drinking, with flavors of strawberry and raspberry parfait accompanied by a nice doughiness. It's pretty scoury, though, which gives it an abrasive mouthfeel.",Brut de Noirs,28,86,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2009 Brut de Noirs Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2009-brut-noirs-sparkling-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Laetitia
14.2,Red,US,"You'll find good, ripe and savory flavors of blackberry, currant and spice. A touch of oak and a sweet licorice note give this 100% Cabernet a candied appeal. It can't quite escape its rustic mouthfeel, but it's a nice glass of red wine.",,23,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Ruby Red 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruby-red-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Ruby Red
13,White,Portugal,"Herbaceous and crisp, this is a tangy wine, driven by lemon zest and fresh acidity. It's cool, clean, bright and fruity. Ready to drink now.",,15,86,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2011 White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2011-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Terra d'Alter
14.4,Red,US,"This may be a little sweet, hot and heavy, but it has such rich flavors of berry, currant, spice and mocha that it's easy to drink with ribs, chicken, burgers or vegetarian lasagna.",,29,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Roadhouse Winery 2010 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roadhouse-winery-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Roadhouse Winery
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This full, rich style of rosé gets its color from grape skins, which provides a touch of tannin as well as strawberry flavor and attractive acidity. It's definitely for food.",Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut,,86,Champagne,Champagne,,René Geoffroy NV Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-geoffroy-nv-rose-saignee-premier-cru-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,René Geoffroy
14.2,Red,US,"Although this is seemingly sweet and a bit one-dimensional, it's tasty, with candied blackberry and plum flavors. Try it with something savory and spicy, like carne asada.",Two Barrels,38,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Spann Vineyards 2009 Two Barrels Petit Verdot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2009-two-barrels-petit-verdot-sonoma-county/,Petit Verdot,2009,Spann Vineyards
14.1,White,US,"Lots of dominating new French oak shows up in the form of smoky, vanilla-rich buttered-toast aromas and flavors. Under the oak are forward notes of pineapple jam, green apple butter and spice flavors. A little obvious in its appeal, but it will satisfy lots of Chardonnay lovers.",River Road Ranch,30,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Trione 2009 River Road Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trione-2009-river-road-ranch-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Trione
14.8,Red,US,"A big but not-too-tannic Petit Verdot, this is juicy and structured with red fruit and a light layer of spice. Tending toward black licorice and dark chocolate, it could use a splash of something to brighten it up. But it's otherwise a bottle worth trying if you're curious to try a varietal Petit Verdot.",Reserve,30,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2009 Reserve Petit Verdot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2009-reserve-petit-verdot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petit Verdot,2009,Concannon
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Founded in 1915, Donelli produces some of central Italy's finest Lambrusco bottlings. This dry, red sparkler has enough acidity and fizzy effervescence to cut through local cuisine, such as tortellini with cheese or butter. The bouquet shows red berry, strawberry and blackberry. Made with 90% Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes.",Scaglietti,20,86,Central Italy,Lambrusco di Sorbara,,Donelli NV Scaglietti  (Lambrusco di Sorbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donelli-nv-scaglietti-italian-red-lambrusco-lambrusco-sorbara/,Lambrusco,,Donelli
13.5,Red,Chile,"After a leathery start, aromas of plum, berry and spice enter the picture. It feels clampy with an aggressive tannic bite. The flavors are more briny and herbal than ideal, with a leather hint in addition to plum and wild berry notes. It's hard and minty tasting on the finish.",Las Cruces Single Vineyard Old Bush Vines,45,86,Cachapoal Valley,,,De Martino 2008 Las Cruces Single Vineyard Old Bush Vines Red (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-martino-2008-las-cruces-single-vineyard-old-bush-vines-red-cachapoal-valley/,Red Blend,2008,De Martino
13,Red,Italy,"This expression shows aromas of bright cherry, cola and almond paste. It's an easy, informal red wine, with a bitter touch on the close.",Sud,,86,Southern Italy,Salento,,Feudi di San Marzano 2008 Sud Malvasia (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-marzano-2008-sud-italian-white-malvasia-salento/,Malvasia,2008,Feudi di San Marzano
13.5,Red,Portugal,"In this ripe, warm and fruity wine, tannins create a firm bed for the rich flavors of red plum and juicy berry. The soft, rounded finish makes it a perfect candidate for young consumption.",Tagus Creek Cabernet Sauvignon and Aragones,,86,Tejo,,,Falua 2011 Tagus Creek Cabernet Sauvignon and Aragones Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2011-tagus-creek-cabernet-sauvignon-aragones-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2011,Falua
12,Sparkling,France,"This new Champagne brand's rosé is soft, with a sweet strawberry flavor. It has a fine balance of acidity and ripe fruit, with a crisp finish despite the intruding sweetness.",Noblesse d'Or Brut Rosé,495,86,Champagne,Champagne,,Michel Moritz NV Noblesse d'Or Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-moritz-nv-noblesse-dor-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Michel Moritz
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Relying on ripe fruit rather than a lot of wood aging, this is stylish and full of red fruit, with soft, dusty tannins and fragrant acids. It has some weight and concentration, but the ripe fruitiness is the dominant characteristic.",PV,13,86,Douro,,,PV Vinhos 2009 PV Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pv-vinhos-2009-pv-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,PV Vinhos
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A unique rosé sparkler made with Sangiovese, this offers aromas of wild berry, white cherry and herb, with a subdued, creamy quality to the perlage.",Rosé,,86,Tuscany,Tuscany,,Principe Corsini Fattoria Le Corti NV Rosé Sangiovese (Tuscany),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/principe-corsini-fattoria-le-corti-nv-rose-sangiovese-tuscany/,Sangiovese,,Principe Corsini Fattoria Le Corti
14.3,White,US,"The chilly vintage took its toll on this wine, giving it a wintergreen-minty, grassy taste that's very strong, overlaying the lime and pink grapefruit flavors. It's very dry and crisp in acidity.",,40,86,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Pont de Chevalier 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pont-chevalier-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-knights-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pont de Chevalier
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Part of a series of sparkling wines from Piera Martellozzo, this is a blend of Raboso and Pinot Nero. In fact, the wine's bright pink color comes from the former varietal and its delicate floral bouquet from the latter.",Perle di Piera Pink Pearl Rosé,20,86,,Delle Venezie,,Piera Martellozzo NV Perle di Piera Pink Pearl Rosé Sparkling (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-nv-perle-pink-pearl-rose-delle-venezie/,Sparkling Blend,,Piera Martellozzo
13,White,France,"Aromas of waxy apple skin and white melon rind lead the nose, though a soft lemon oil accent unfolds in the back after the wine warms. The mouthfeel is round yet lifted, with ripe melon and sweet citrus flavors that are balanced by a good acidic cut to the finish. Drink now.",Grenache-Vermentino,18,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Languedoc,,Gérard Bertrand 2010 Grenache-Vermentino White (Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2010-grenache-vermentino-white-languedoc/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Gérard Bertrand
12.5,Sparkling,US,"With its scoury, scratchy moutfeel, this wine lacks delicacy. But it is rich and layered in strawberries and red raspberries, and is easy to drink.",Brut Rosé,28,86,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2008 Brut Rosé Sparkling (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2008-brut-rose-sparkling-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Laetitia
12,Sparkling,Italy,"From Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his family (vintners in Tuscany for 130 years) comes this bright, cheerful sparkler. It shows crisp acidity, ease, tonic effervescence and overall harmony.",,19,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Bocelli NV  Prosecco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bocelli-nv-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Bocelli
14.5,Red,Romania,"Notes of cedar and violet meld with a ripe, juicy black-fruit flavor in this bold, deeply concentrated Cabernet. Softer and riper than the Rezerva, it has a slightly grapey midpalate. It's full-bodied in style, with a frame of lush, furry tannins.",Paparuda Estate Collection,9,86,Viile Timisului,,,Cramele Recas 2011 Paparuda Estate Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Viile Timisului),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-recas-2011-paparuda-estate-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-viile-timisului/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Cramele Recas
14.5,Red,France,"The aromas of this wine are slightly high-toned, offering bright notes of apple skin, tart cherry and small red-berry fruit. A touch of black pepper livens up the medium-weight palate and spices up the clean finish.",Continuité de Nature,25,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois La Liviniere,,Château Maris 2009 Continuité de Nature Carignan (Minervois La Liviniere),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maris-2009-continuite-nature-carignan-minervois-liviniere/,Carignan,2009,Château Maris
13.6,Red,Brazil,"This is mentholated and spicy, with a brandied cherry note as the dominant aroma. Tight but not too severe, it would pair well with meat. Its flavors of raspberry and dry plum are tasty, and the finish hits hard with tightness featuring dry raspberry and cherry skin. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot and Malbec.",Innominabile Lote IV,35,86,Santa Catarina,,,Villaggio Grando NV Innominabile Lote IV Red (Santa Catarina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villaggio-grando-nv-innominabile-lote-iv-red-santa-catarina/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,,Villaggio Grando
13.5,White,Georgia,"While aromatically subdued, this is a refreshing, easy-drinking white blend, with pleasant lemon and apple flavors. A hint of orange peel and a brisk, lime-accented acidity highlight the midpalate. Drink now.",Marani Tsinandali,10,86,Kakheti,,,Telavi 2009 Marani Tsinandali White (Kakheti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telavi-2009-marani-tsinandali-white-kakheti/,White Blend,2009,Telavi
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A new product from the Tommasi family (celebrated for its Amarone and other hearty red wines), this is light and fresh, with aromas of citrus, stone fruit and white flowers.",Filodora Brut,13,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Tommasi NV Filodora Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-nv-filodora-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Tommasi
13.8,White,US,"Nicely crisp in acidity, this has a minerally scour that cleans the mouth. The pineapple, lime and guava flavors are strong, and the finish seems just a little sweet.",Vintner's Selection,18,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rock Hollow 2010 Vintner's Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-hollow-2010-vintners-selection-sauvignon-blanc-santa-barbara-county-159709/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Rock Hollow
13,White,Chile,"Cool and green smelling, with briny notes and whiffs of green pepper and sea foam, this shows intensity, while the flavors veer toward lime, passion fruit and green herb. It's nervy and tasty on the finish.",Columbine Special Reserve,16,86,Casablanca Valley,,,William Cole 2011 Columbine Special Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-cole-2011-columbine-special-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,William Cole
13.5,Red,US,"Flavors of juicy red and black cherry, licorice, sandalwood and spice abound in this dry, savory Merlot. It's easy to drink with burgers, steaks or lamb.",Vintner's Reserve,19,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Kendall-Jackson
12.5,White,Portugal,"This round and smooth wine has apricot, peach and pear flavors, which create a soft texture and attractive acidity. It has a warm, rich feel. This wine is for food.",Cabriz Colheita Seleccionada,,86,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2011 Cabriz Colheita Seleccionada White (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2011-cabriz-colheita-seleccionada-white-dao/,Portuguese White,2011,Dão Sul
14.5,White,Romania,"Green flower and herb notes lend freshness to this dry, full-bodied wine. Firmly structured with pleasant white-peach and lemon flavors, it's straightforward and tasty. Drink now.",Trei Hectare,11,86,Murfatlar,,,Murfatlar 2011 Trei Hectare Chardonnay (Murfatlar),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murfatlar-2011-trei-hectare-chardonnay-murfatlar/,Chardonnay,2011,Murfatlar
13.5,Red,Portugal,"It seems quite right to call the grape Shiraz rather than Syrah in this blend, because the wine has a ripe, sweetly fruity style reminiscent of Australia. It is broad and full of black fruit, laced with acidity and finished with a warm edge of tannin.",Tagus Creek Shiraz and Trincadeira,,86,Tejo,,,Falua 2011 Tagus Creek Shiraz and Trincadeira Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2011-tagus-creek-shiraz-trincadeira-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2011,Falua
13.7,White,US,"With flavors of buttered toast, vanilla, sweet mango and orange jam flavors, this is as rich, ripe and oaky as they come. Finishing with a honeyed accent, it's made to appeal to consumer's who enjoy the popular style.",Barrel Fermented,23,86,California,Napa,Yountville,Dillon 2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dillon-2009-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-napa-yountville/,Chardonnay,2009,Dillon
11,Sparkling,Italy,"“Bolle,” which is Italian for “bubbles,” plays up its cheerful and playful side with bright aromas of citrus, peach, passion fruit and green apple. It washes down easily thanks to the wine's natural acidity.",Bolle,15,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Botter NV Bolle  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/botter-nv-bolle-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Botter
9.5,Sparkling,US,"What a delicious, easy-to-like bubbly. It's definitely on the sweet side, but crisp in acidity, with raspberry jam, vanilla and buttered toast flavors. It will pair nicely with ham sandwiches, fried chicken, fresh fruit.",Pink,11,86,California,California Other,California,Barefoot Bubbly NV Pink Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barefoot-bubbly-nv-pink-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,,Barefoot Bubbly
14,Red,US,"There's a soft, candied appeal to the cherry, strawberry and blackberry flavors in this dry, young wine. With a sweet oak jacket, it's clean and pleasant to drink now.",Wetzel Family Estate,18,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Alexander Valley Vineyards 2009 Wetzel Family Estate Syrah (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-valley-2009-wetzel-family-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Syrah,2009,Alexander Valley Vineyards
14,Red,Chile,"Scattered, candied-fruit aromas are in your face and aggressive. It feels flush but not fully concentrated, with herb-tinged flavors of black fruit, spice, olive and licorice. This finishes quick, with juicy acidity.",Reserva,14,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2010 Reserva Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2010-reserva-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2010,Casa Silva
13.5,Sparkling,US,"Pleasant and tasty, this has the raspberry, lime, dough and smoke flavors typical of a fine California sparkling wine. It's a little scoury, especially by the standards of Iron Horse, with a sand­papery roughness to its bubbles. Drink it now, well chilled.",Classic Vintage Brut,38,86,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2007 Classic Vintage Brut Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2007-classic-vintage-brut-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Iron Horse
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This soft style contains a warm, crushed strawberry flavor and ripe acidity, which creates a warm and rounded feel. The wine an edge of bitterness to to a slight hint of tannin. Disgorged November 2011.",Brut Rosé,,86,Champagne,Champagne,,H. Billiot Fils NV Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/h-billiot-fils-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,H. Billiot Fils
12,Sparkling,Chile,"This brut made from Pinot Noir is sweet and simple on the nose, suggesting a welcome note of applesauce. It's a bit foamy and lacking in texture, but the flavors of tangy apple, lime and lemon are nice. It finishes with a seltzer character.",Cordillera Brut,23,86,Curicó and Maipo Valleys,,,Miguel Torres NV Cordillera Brut Pinot Noir (Curicó and Maipo Valleys),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miguel-torres-nv-cordillera-brut-pinot-noir-curico-maipo-valleys/,Pinot Noir,,Miguel Torres
14.5,Red,Chile,"Scratchy and herbal on the nose, this has dry raspberry aromas. It feels fresh, raw and racy, with cherry, red currant, rhubarb and an herb component to the flavor profile. It's vital but edgy feeling on the finish.",Quatro,15,86,Colchagua Valley,,,MontGras 2010 Quatro Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montgras-2010-quatro-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2010,MontGras
14,Red,Chile,"Raspberry and plum aromas carry hints of lemon and flower. It tastes solid, with flavors of herb, meaty berry, plum and lemony oak. There's a spiciness, with spiky acidity on the finish that feels forced.",Single Vineyard,18,86,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2010 Single Vineyard Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2010-single-vineyard-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Oveja Negra
13.7,White,US,"This brims with ripe, forward flavors of pineapples, golden mangos, honey and spicy pears, with vanilla and buttered toast notes despite being unoaked.",Stainless Steel Fermented,23,86,California,Napa,Yountville,Dillon 2009 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dillon-2009-stainless-steel-fermented-chardonnay-napa-yountville/,Chardonnay,2009,Dillon
14.2,Red,US,"Soft and round, with an explosive burst of candied fruit on the palate, this Barbera has concentrated flavors of dried cherry, plum and milk chocolate, the latter of which pops on the finish.",,24,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Di Arie 2008 Barbera (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arie-2008-barbera-sierra-foothills/,Barbera,2008,Di Arie
14.8,Red,US,"A blend heavily weighted toward Merlot and Syrah, with smaller amounts of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, this red blend is a nice mix of dry cranberry and raspberry flavors, with dry tannins and a long finish.",Cuvee,14,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Chatom Vineyards 2009 Cuvee Red (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chatom-vineyards-2009-cuvee-red-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Red Blend,2009,Chatom Vineyards
14,White,France,"Soft aromas of talcum and crushed white flower mingle with tropical notes of pineapple core and guava. Strong melon and pear flavors flood the palate, with a hint of grassy herbaceousness that opens up on the medium-length finish.",Les Terres Grillées,24,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes du Roussillon,,Domaine Piquemal 2010 Les Terres Grillées White (Côtes du Roussillon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-piquemal-2010-terres-grillees-white-cotes/,White Blend,2010,Domaine Piquemal
15.4,Red,US,"This Amador Aglianico tastes of intense black cherry and dusty coffee. It exhibits all the qualities of a mature wine, with firm, dry tannins and flavors of black olive and pepper, especially on the finish. Pair it with heavy, meaty dishes cooked with vegetables.",,30,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Domenico 2006 Aglianico (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domenico-2006-italian-red-aglianico-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Aglianico,2006,Domenico
14.1,Red,US,"This Bordeaux blend is a little too sharp and green. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a minty taste alongside the ripe blackberries. Oak brings much-needed richness, but that tartness persists through the finish.",Signature Marinus,80,86,California,Central Coast,Carmel Valley,Bernardus 2009 Signature Marinus Red (Carmel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2009-signature-marinus-red-central-coast-carmel-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Bernardus
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This very ripe interpretation of Touriga Nacional brings out a dark black-plum flavor, which hides the grape's natural tannins. It is chunky, with powerful, forward fruit.",,17,86,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2010 Touriga Nacional (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2010-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-alentejano/,Touriga Nacional,2010,Terra d'Alter
13,Red,Portugal,"Named for the air currents that allow birds to float above the Douro, this wine is ripe, full and soft. The wood shows quite strongly at this stage, and another year's aging will bring out the black currant note further.",Altano,9,86,Douro,,,Symington Family Estates 2010 Altano Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/symington-family-estates-2010-altano-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Symington Family Estates
12.5,White,US,"A straightforward, subtle version of Pinot Grigio, light in alcohol, a good choice as an apéritif or as an accompaniment to a light lunch. A lean lemon quality dominates its flavors and aromas.",Grazia,16,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Sorelle Winery 2010 Grazia Pinot Grigio (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-winery-2010-grazia-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-central-valley-lodi/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Sorelle Winery
13,Red,France,"Glimmers of game and pepper infuse the red-fruit-driven core of this wine. Plum, raspberry and cherry, dusted with notes of baking spice, flourish on the palate. Medium weight, with dusty tannins, this is reminiscent of crushed dried berries.",Grange des Rouquette Syrah-Grenache,15,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,Vignobles Boudinaud 2009 Grange des Rouquette Syrah-Grenache Red (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-boudinaud-2009-grange-rouquette-syrah-grenache-red-vin-pays-doc/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Vignobles Boudinaud
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This is a textbook example of Moscato. The bouquet offers bright aromas of white flower, honey and fresh peach.",Antica Casa,15,86,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Ricossa 2011 Antica Casa  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricossa-2011-antica-casa-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Ricossa
13,White,Portugal,"This very fruity wine oozes fresh apricot and elegant peach flavors. It's crisp and fragrant, a fine, ready-to-drink blend of Antão Vaz, Roupeiro and Arinto.",Guadalupe Branco,,86,Alentejano,,,Quinta do Quetzal 2011 Guadalupe Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-quetzal-2011-guadalupe-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta do Quetzal
14.4,Red,US,"The wine's greenness shows its cool Atlas Peak origins as well as the lack of ripeness in the chilly vintage. It tastes of mint-inflected raspberry tea, and is very dry.",,28,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rossi Wallace 2011 Pinot Noir (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rossi-wallace-2011-pinot-noir-napa-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,Rossi Wallace
14.5,White,US,"The white sister to the wine Seven Deadly Zins, this is lusciously sinful in its own right, tasting of oak, vanilla and marshmallow and even movie theater popcorn. Creamy, this finishes with a swath of ripe green apple.",,14,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Seven Heavenly Chards 2011 Chardonnay (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-heavenly-chards-2011-chardonnay-central-valley-lodi/,Chardonnay,2011,Seven Heavenly Chards
13,Red,Romania,"Lifted blackberry and cherry aromas introduce this lush, full-bodied wine that offers a black-cherry flavor. Savory hints of smoked meat, soy sauce and bold, velvety tannins add structure and dimension.",Monser,11,86,Dealurile Hușilor,,,Senator 2009 Monser Feteasca Neagra (Dealurile Hușilor),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senator-2009-monser-other-red-feteasca-neagra-dealurile-husilor/,Feteasca Neagra,2009,Senator
14.4,White,Chile,"This new wine from the Laroche family of Chablis is a good, though standard, Chilean Chardonnay. Peach, ctirus and wax aromas lead to a round palate with ample acidity. It tastes like apple, banana and other tropical fruits, with sweetness and honey on the finish.",Punto Niño Reserva,11,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Laroche 2011 Punto Niño Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laroche-2011-punto-nino-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Laroche
13.5,Red,France,"There's a slightly funky edge to this Carignan-Syrah blend, with gamy and herbal streaks to the bright red-berry aromas. The palate is a bit richer, with darker flavors of cherry and blackberry leaf that carry through to the medium-length finish.",Les Barras,25,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vallée du Paradis,,Val Auclair 2010 Les Barras Red (Vallée du Paradis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-auclair-2010-barras-red-vallee-paradis/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Val Auclair
12.5,White,France,"Light and young, this is a straightforward but enjoyable selection that would be an ideal match for light fare such as grilled chicken salads or flake. Apple flesh, nectarine and sweet citrus oil aromas and flavors appear on the nose and palate, while the short finish is infused with a flavor of green melon rind.",HB Picpoul de Pinet,10,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,La Cave de Pomerols 2011 HB Picpoul de Pinet Picpoul (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-pomerols-2011-hb-picpoul-pinet-other-white-picpoul-coteaux/,Picpoul,2011,La Cave de Pomerols
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a well-made, round Crémant from 100% Chardonnay. It has a good balance of minerality and fruit, offering lively acidity as well as ripe apple and white currant flavors. It has a refreshing, lifted finish.",Blanc de Blancs Brut,17,86,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Jaffelin NV Blanc de Blancs Brut  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffelin-nv-blanc-blancs-brut-sparkling-cremant-bourgogne/,Sparkling Blend,,Jaffelin
14.5,Red,Chile,"Traditional Carmenère aromas of olive, greenish plum and berry are on full display here. It feels a bit acidic, with scratchy and herbal flavors of spiced plum and red berry. The finish is persistent but also abrasive and aggressive.",Envero Gran Reserva,16,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Apaltagua 2010 Envero Gran Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apaltagua-2010-envero-gran-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Apaltagua
13.5,White,Portugal,"Very ripe and rich, this has a smooth, oily texture, with a perfumed fruit character and just a hint of acidity. The wine feels fat and is not for aging.",Tapada do Barão Branco,,86,Alentejano,,,Granadeiro 2011 Tapada do Barão Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/granadeiro-2011-tapada-barao-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Granadeiro
14.2,Red,US,"You'll find some good cherry, vanilla, cola and sandalwood flavors in this dry Pinot Noir. It's on the light side, but is modest in alcohol, with an elegant mouthfeel.",,25,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Goyette 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goyette-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Goyette
14.3,Red,US,"A wine with a soft mouthfeel and clean finish, this takes time to open up. Once it does, the flavors are a swirl of sweet strawberry and roses.",Silvaspoons Vineyard,24,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fenestra 2009 Silvaspoons Vineyard Touriga Nacional (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2009-silvaspoons-vineyard-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-central-valley-lodi/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Fenestra
13.8,White,US,"Rich, if a little one-dimensional, this has flavors of creamy orange, yellow apricot, vanilla and buttered toast. It will appeal to fans of the forward style of Chardonnay.",,28,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Domaine Eden 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-eden-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Eden
13,White,Hungary,"A delicate honeycomb flavor fringes pleasant apple and white flower notes on this dry, refreshing Tokaji blend. Lemony acidity adds structure and length to the finish. This is good introduction to Tokaji for those who prefer a dry style.",Dry,15,86,Tokaji,,,Chateau Dereszla 2011 Dry  (Tokaji),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dereszla-2011-dry-white-blend-tokaji-tokaji/,Tokaji,2011,Chateau Dereszla
13.5,White,Romania,"Pretty on the nose and palate with an abundance of spring flower, pineapple and vanilla-cream notes, this dry, full-bodied Chardonnay is easygoing but impeccably made. Judiciously oaked, it finishes on a sweet-and-salty caramel note.",Dreamfish,6,86,Recas,,,Cramele Recas 2011 Dreamfish Chardonnay (Recas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-recas-2011-dreamfish-chardonnay-recas/,Chardonnay,2011,Cramele Recas
15.8,Red,US,"Subdued on the nose, this has a good concentration of fruit and a strong structure, buoyed by firm acidity. The finish is long and lingering.",,22,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Bella Piazza 2009 Barbera (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-piazza-2009-barbera-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Barbera,2009,Bella Piazza
12,Sparkling,US,"This pleasant bubbly seems sweet and crisp, featuring flavors of raspberry, strawberry, vanilla and yeast. With a rich copper color, it's an affordable sparkling wine to drink with sushi.",Brut Rosé,13,86,California,California Other,California,Korbel NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbel-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-california-159899/,Sparkling Blend,,Korbel
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Although it's very dry, this also has some toasty bottle age that softens the impact of its raw fruit flavor. It is taut, with a crisp apple-skin texture and considerable acidity, balanced by a yeasty character.",Extra Brut,,86,Champagne,Champagne,,Jacquart NV Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacquart-nv-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Jacquart
14.5,White,US,"Strong and oaky but not particularly subtle or complex. It's impressive for its sheer power, offering blasts of buttered toast, butterscotch, pineapple and orange jam and vanilla, wrapped up in a creamy texture.",,24,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Sobriquet Winery 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobriquet-winery-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Sobriquet Winery
12.5,White,Romania,"Notes of sun-dried hay and green flower highlight the nose and palate of this fresh, easy-quaffing wine. Concentrated tangerine and pineapple flavors are brisk and tasty.",UnWineD,4,86,Viile Timisului,,,Cramele Recas 2011 UnWineD Pinot Grigio (Viile Timisului),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-recas-2011-unwined-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-viile-timisului/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cramele Recas
13.5,White,Chile,"Fleshy and borderline mealy on the nose, with banana and melon as the primary aromas, this feels heavy even though firm acidity creates spine and depth. It tastes like a mash-up of apple, melon and baking spice before the chunky finish.",Legado Reserva,16,86,Limarí Valley,,,De Martino 2011 Legado Reserva Chardonnay (Limarí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/de-martino-2011-legado-reserva-chardonnay-limari-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,De Martino
14.5,Red,US,"From a vineyard west of Ukiah, Jacuzzi Family's Barbera seems tartly sweet, akin to raspberry syrup laced with vanilla. Soft and round, it has a finish like that of an aged Port.",,16,84,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Jacuzzi 2010 Barbera (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacuzzi-2010-barbera-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Barbera,2010,Jacuzzi
7,Dessert,Italy,"This sweet sparkler presents a cheerful and informal side of the fragrant Moscato grape. It bursts open with aromas of rose, jasmine and sweet honey. The soft bubbling is creamy and smooth.",Salvatore Principe Mi Amore,12,83,Italy Other,Italy,,Astoria NV Salvatore Principe Mi Amore Moscato (Italy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-nv-salvatore-principe-mi-amore-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,,Astoria
14.5,Red,US,"The berry flavors in this wine are fighting to emerge, but they are overwhelmed by dusty tannins and a lack of texture.",Old Vine,13,80,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Baron Herzog 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-herzog-2009-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2009,Baron Herzog
14.2,Red,US,"In this wine, it appears that 2008's late-season heat spikes got the best of the grapes. The wine has raisiny, Port-like aromas and tastes, with bitterness from shriveled raisin skins. It doesn't offer much pleasure.",Thérèse Vineyards,45,81,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Martin Ranch 2008 Thérèse Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2008-therese-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Martin Ranch
13,White,France,"Structured and minerally, this has citrus fruits that sit prominently over the tight acidity. A vanilla note is there to round the wine out. The crisp fruits and steely acids are intense and impressively balanced. Age for at least 5 years. Screwcap.",Les Blanchots Grand Cru,86,94,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Laroche 2010 Les Blanchots Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2010-blanchots-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Laroche
14.9,Red,US,"Dense and dark to the point of being slightly liqueur-like, it bursts with notes of rich black fruit, licorice, tar, smoke and espresso. The wine seems to hang on the palate for an extraordinarily long time, continuing on like an endless coal mine.",Proprietor's Cuvée,50,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Lauren Ashton Cellars 2009 Proprietor's Cuvée Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2009-proprietors-cuvee-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Lauren Ashton Cellars
16.5,Red,Italy,"If there is one quality that distinguishes the wines of the late Giuseppe Quintarelli, it is complexity. Unlike any other producer in the Amarone production area, this legendary artisan magically pulls out aromas of dried sage, Indian spice, crushed white pepper and delicate forest berry. On the palate, the wine is bright, crisp and intense, but never heavy or syrupy. Italy lost one of its greatest winemakers when Quintarelli passed away in early 2012.",,,94,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Quintarelli 2003  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintarelli-2003-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2003,Quintarelli
,Red,US,"Absolutely huge fruit blows out of this bottle as soon as it's opened. A rush of gorgeous black cherry is buoyed by snappy acidity and generously finished with smoke and coffee accents from having aged in 50% new oak. Details of iron and baking spice emerge also, and the silky tannins glide through a lengthy and delightful finish. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot.",Champoux Vineyard,40,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Soos Creek 2009 Champoux Vineyard Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/soos-creek-2009-champoux-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2009,Soos Creek
14.5,Red,US,"Very rich and voluptuous, this has ripe blackberry fruit that has a roasted character, as if the berries spent a moment on the grill. It's deep and impressive, showing tiers of complexity, but it's also very tannic, with a dry, astringent kick that makes it seemingly undrinkable now. Made from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, with a drop of Petit Verdot, it's a wine that needs considerable time in the cellar. Hold until after 2018.",Core Stone,125,94,California,Napa,Oakville,Oakville East 2009 Core Stone Red (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oakville-east-2009-core-stone-red-napa-oakville/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Oakville East
14.5,Red,US,"Enormously attractive, this has a rich, creamy texture and complex flavors. Notes of raspberries, cherries, Dr. Pepper and persimmons flood the palate, riding a wave of spice, smoky oak and a beautiful touch of mushroomy earthiness. This is a first class Pinot Noir, with food-friendly elegance.",Taylor Ridge Vineyard,50,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Boheme 2009 Taylor Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boheme-2009-taylor-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Boheme
14.8,Red,US,"This wine is always impressive, but its degree of greatness is vintage driven, suggesting its extreme sensitivity to the Oakville terroir. The 2009 is ageable and concentrated, better than the 2008 but falling short of the 2007, which approached perfection. Dry and tannic, it's rich in blackberries, black currants and dark chocolate flavors. The long, spicy finish only hints at the intensity. Hold until 2015, and it should have a long life for many years beyond.",,85,94,California,Napa,Oakville,Vine Cliff 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vine-cliff-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Vine Cliff
13.8,Red,US,"Bone dry yet sweet in fruit, it shows the acids and tannins of this cool section of Napa Valley, which gives such excellent structure to the ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit. It feels vital, offering a different impression with every sip. Wonderful to drink now but capable of aging; drink now–2019.",State Ranch,100,94,California,Napa,Yountville,Nickel & Nickel 2009 State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-state-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-yountville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nickel & Nickel
,White,France,"Firm and closed, this shows both richness and minerality. It has hidden power, concentration and a steely edge. It's crisp and densely packed with minerality and ripeness. For aging over at least seven years.",Grenouilles Grand Cru,70,94,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Grenouilles Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-grenouilles-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
13,Red,France,"This has all the elements—fruit, tannin, acidity and wood, with powerful weight and concentration. Let this age for at least eight years; this is going to be impressive.",Domaine des Perdrix,195,94,Burgundy,Echézeaux,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Domaine des Perdrix  (Echézeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-echezeaux/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
,Red,France,"Firmly tannic and powerful, this is dominated by a plum skin texture and a spice note. It's dense and rich, with a dry structure and the acidity of the vintage showing on the finish.",,141,94,Burgundy,Echézeaux,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010  Echézeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-pinot-noir-echezeaux/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
,Red,France,"Big and concentrated, this is packed with tannins and solid dark fruits. It's powerful with a dark plum flavor and an impressive density of texture. Give it at least 7–10 years.",,128,94,Burgundy,Charmes-Chambertin,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010  Charmes-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-pinot-noir-charmes-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
15.2,Red,US,"This is built to impress through its sheer power. With a little Petit Verdot blended in, which adds a floral character, it's marked by an intense flavor of ripe wild blackberries, with a dried berry quality that's suggestive of currants and a liqueur fullness, courtesy of the high alcohol. The French oak is a full 100% new, and is in keeping with the wine's volume. So rich and tannic now, it's barely drinkable. Give it at least 6–8 years in a good cellar and see what happens.",Old Vine Estate,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,David Arthur 2009 Old Vine Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-arthur-2009-old-vine-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,David Arthur
15,Red,Italy,"The Cesari family has perfected its formula for achieving pure pleasure in liquid form. This is superstar Amarone, with loads of chewy, ripe fruit, decadent dark chocolate, leather, moist pipe tobacco and candied raspberry flavors. Even with all of the richness, extraction and deliciousness, this is an elegant wine. Drink after 2018.",Il Bosco,90,94,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Cesari 2006 Il Bosco  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2006-il-bosco-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Cesari
14.5,Red,US,"Made from 100% Cabernet grown on the valley floor north of St. Helena, this shows ripe, velvety flavors of blackberry jam, cassis and dark chocolate, wrapped into firm but soft tannins, with a pleasing warmth from the alcohol. Drink over the next four years.",Collins Holystone Vineyard,60,93,California,Napa,St. Helena,Conn Creek 2008 Collins Holystone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conn-creek-2008-collins-holystone-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Conn Creek
,Red,France,"A minerally textured wine, this layers tannins and a dark, brooding character over the ripe black fruits. It has considerable power and richness, with intensity of fruit and spice, and a sweet, almost soft finish.",Les Beaux-Monts Premier Cru,,93,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 Les Beaux-Monts Premier Cru  (Vosne-Romanée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-beaux-monts-premier-cru-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
,White,France,"This shows a hint of mineral along with tropical fruit. This is a seductive combination that shows richness and a taut, nervy character. Age for at least six years.",Montmains Premier Cru,36,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Montmains Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-montmains-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
13,Red,France,"This is concentrated, but it's all structure at this stage. It has rich black fruits that lie under the dense tannins, with a potentially rich powerhouse of flavor. It needs at least six years of aging.",,197,93,Burgundy,Clos Saint-Denis,,Domaine Heresztyn 2010  Clos Saint-Denis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-heresztyn-2010-pinot-noir-clos-saint-denis/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Heresztyn
14.5,Red,US,"Terre Rouge's loftiest undertaking every vintage, this Ascent is a blockbuster. It's gorgeously spicy and floral, with dark notes of pepper, violet and herb that will live long and prosper in time. Grapes used for this bottling are sourced from cool, high-elevation vineyards, providing the wine perfect balance between big, bold fruit and provocative acidity.",Ascent,85,93,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2009 Ascent Syrah (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-ascent-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills/,Syrah,2009,Terre Rouge
14.2,Red,US,"Rich, blood warming and heady, this has vast and complex flavors of blackberry jam, licorice, bacon, spice and sweet, smoky sandalwood. It's hard to imagine a better wine to drink with barbecue.",Four-Acre,34,93,California,Napa,Calistoga,Summers 2009 Four-Acre Zinfandel (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2009-four-acre-zinfandel-napa-calistoga/,Zinfandel,2009,Summers
14.5,Red,US,"Dark and bloody, this masterfully mixes layer upon layer of detail. Red meat, black olive, cassis and earth roll across the tongue, while hints of flower and chocolate linger in the nose. Complex, tart and earthy, this is as good as it gets in this price range.",Lawrence Vineyard,25,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Southard 2009 Lawrence Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/southard-2009-lawrence-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Southard
14.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, this is a landmark bottling because many years ago it demonstrated that great international-style wines could be made elsewhere in Italy—not only in Tuscany. A celebrated star of the Veneto, this oak-aged red offers enormous density and intensity, with soft, velvety layers and bright aromas of red fruit, spice and dried sage. The finish is characterized by savory, herbal notes that are fresh and tantalizing.",Fratta,100,93,Veneto,Veneto,,Maculan 2009 Fratta Red (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maculan-2009-fratta-red-veneto/,Red Blend,2009,Maculan
16,Red,Italy,"This shows beautifully elegant aromas of spice, black pepper, crushed granite, dried spice and fresh forest berry. There is are recognizable notes of jammy red fruit and marmalade, but the bouquet remains tightly pulled together and balanced nonetheless. It imparts a crisp, clean sensation on the palate, with a long, polished finish.",Gaso,61,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,San Rustico 2006 Gaso  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-rustico-2006-gaso-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,San Rustico
14,Red,France,"A firm, powerful wine, its tannins still very dominant. Acidity is a factor, along with deep red-plum fruit. Some sweetness will develop in the next several years, although this concentrated and complex wine will also have a solid core of dry, structured tannin. Age for at least five years.",Château Corton Grancey,130,93,Burgundy,Corton,,Louis Latour 2010 Château Corton Grancey  (Corton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chateau-corton-grancey-pinot-noir-corton/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Latour
13,Red,France,"This is complex and powerful, with its energy directed equally at the concentrated tannins and at the ripe damson and plum fruits. It's going to be a delicious wine—the wood element smoothing the firm edge. Age for at least five years.",Epenots Premier Cru,100,93,Burgundy,Pommard,,Olivier Leflaive 2010 Epenots Premier Cru  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2010-epenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2010,Olivier Leflaive
16,Red,Italy,"This is a modern, plump rendition of Amarone, with soft lines and chewy aromas of black cherry, chocolate fudge, cinnamon and blackberry preserves that are immediate and upfront. The rich, velvety texture make this a great candidate for pairing with wintery cheese fondue.",Ambrosan,88,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Nicolis 2006 Ambrosan  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicolis-2006-ambrosan-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Nicolis
13,White,France,"From this rich vintage comes this delicious, open wine. Flavors of tropical fruit and peach create an opulent and generous feel, with notes from having aged in wood offering complexity. It's concentrated and ageworthy, worth keeping for 4–5 years and more.",Les Preuses Grand Cru,70,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2009 Les Preuses Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2009-preuses-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,La Chablisienne
13.5,White,US,"Another classic vintage of Abeja Chardonnay, this is a memorable style that's built around yummy barrel flavors of toast and caramel, with notes of stone fruits. The three vineyard sources—Celilo, Conner Lee, and French Creek—form a perfect crescent across the state and capture the essence of three quite different AVAs. It has lovely texture and length, with impeccable balance throughout.",,36,93,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Abeja 2011 Chardonnay (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abeja-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Abeja
13.9,Red,US,"Complex and compelling, this estate-grown Syrah sends up smoky notes of cured meat, nougat and caramel. Black cherry fruit anchors the barrel notes, and it just gets more and more delicious as it winds its way across the palate. This demonstrates classy winemaking and perfect balance.",,38,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Abeja 2010 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abeja-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2010,Abeja
14,White,US,"Superconcentrated, unctuous and lush, this mixes a note of lemon drop with a hint of ripe tropical fruit. On the palate, this shows terrific concentration, bearing hints of honey and lemon curd, with a crisp, lingering finish.",,25,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2010 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2010,àMaurice
14.2,Red,US,"This is modeled on southern Rhône blends—a fairly straightforward mix of 85% Syrah and 15% Grenache. Grainy and smoky, with a slight charred aspect, this focused effort displays deep pomegranate fruit, soaked in soy, balsamic and other umami notes.",L'idiot du Village,42,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gramercy 2009 L'idiot du Village Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2009-lidiot-village-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Gramercy
15.5,Red,Spain,"Dense, cool and masculine on the nose, this has aromas of prune, cola, tobacco, cheese and leather. It feels silky and soft, showing maximum ripeness and excellent balance. It tastes of ripe berry, stewed plum, spice and tobacco. Complex and classy on the finish; drink now–2017.",,140,93,Levante,Jumilla,,El Nido 2009 Red (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-nido-2009-red-jumilla/,Red Blend,2009,El Nido
13.5,White,France,"One of a range of single-vineyard wines from Château de Fuissé, this is powerful and complex. It's intense, with white fruit flavors that are laced with concentrated, wood-influenced notes. It has an opulent, generous feel, while remaining structured.",Le Clos,70,93,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Château de Fuissé 2010 Le Clos  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-fuisse-2010-le-clos-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Fuissé
,White,France,"Wood and ripe fruit flavors drive this explosively fruity wine. Its richness is balanced by the acidity from green apple and lime fruits. Spice from the wood aging adds piquancy, leads to a final burst of textured minerality.",Les Pucelles Premier Cru,99,93,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Pucelles Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-pucelles-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
14.6,Red,US,"With elaborate oak, concentrated fruit, dense tannins and exquisite balance, this tiny production Cabernet—the winery's first-ever reserve—demands to be cellared. It's completely dry and rich in blackberries, black currants, baking chocolate, anise and minerals. It feels dramatic from the start, like the opening notes of a great symphony or rock song. Cellar it for at least eight years, and it could age well beyond that.",Eternity,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clark-Clauden 2009 Eternity Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clark-clauden-2009-eternity-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Clark-Clauden
19,Dessert,US,"Opulento is made entirely- with authentic Portuguese varieties, based on 60% Touriga Nacional. It's truly Port-like in flavor, showing deep notes of black cherry and cassis fruit. Smooth and supple, this is thoroughly delicious and should not be missed.",Opulento Dessert Wine Touriga-Souzao-Tinto Cão,20,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Brian Carter 2009 Opulento Dessert Wine Touriga-Souzao-Tinto Cão Port (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2009-opulento-dessert-wine-touriga-souzao-tinto-cao-port-blend-port-columbia-valley-yakima/,Port,2009,Brian Carter
13.9,Red,US,"Aged in French oak puncheons, this youthful, citrusy, big and smoky wine seems to flicker in and out—like an old movie—with each sip revealing a different view of the landscape. Herb, cacao, cassis and balsamic flavors intertwine. The lengthy finish is balanced and structured.",John Lewis,75,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Gramercy 2009 John Lewis Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2009-john-lewis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Gramercy
14.8,Red,US,"Beautiful in every respect, this has ripe flavors of blackberries, blueberries and cassis. It shows the classic Oakville structure of firm, hard tannins, elegance and ageworthiness. Made from 100% Cabernet, it will reward holding until at least 2018.",Branding Iron,100,94,California,Napa,Oakville,Nickel & Nickel 2009 Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-branding-iron-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nickel & Nickel
14.8,Red,US,"This reserve-level Cabernet—made from grapes sourced partly from 35-year-old vines—is lovely in its wealth of detail. A brambly, elegant mouthful of berry and cherry flavors mingles with a note of rose petal. The finish is soaked in graphite, with length, grip and finesse.",The Albatross Reserve,80,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Gorman 2009 The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gorman-2009-albatross-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gorman
13,White,France,"The vines here have produced a 2009 that is hugely ripe, rounded and concentrated. With its sweet wood and vanilla flavors, with balancing apple and apricot fruits, it's a wine for pleasure soon, but it will also age.",Château Grenouilles Grand Cru,90,94,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2009 Château Grenouilles Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2009-chateau-grenouilles-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,La Chablisienne
15.5,Red,US,"This pure Syrah—the first reserve Syrah from Gorman—pulls out all the stops. It's a tannic, bold, earthy and powerful wine that's loaded with black fruits. Aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak, it takes the wood in stride, adding Red Mountain minerality to the mix.",Behind the Black Curtain Reserve,80,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Gorman 2010 Behind the Black Curtain Reserve Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gorman-2010-behind-black-curtain-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2010,Gorman
15,Red,Italy,"From one of the Valpolicella's best producers, this vineyard-designate Amarone is amazingly soft and velvety, with aromas of softly worn leather, moist chewing tobacco, ripe black cherry and barbecue smoke. It's an elegant but modern rendition, showing power, intensity and impressive length. Best yet, the fruit is young enough to promise more years of graceful aging.",Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano,80,94,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Speri 2008 Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/speri-2008-vigneto-monte-santurbano-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Speri
14.1,Red,US,"This blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc and 22% Merlot, using grapes sourced entirely from this iconic Red Mountain vineyard. Notes of spice and iron interplay with tightly wound berry and cassis fruit. This is a steely, muscular wine, with an underpinning of graphite. History has proven that it will age beautifully.",Ciel du Cheval Vineyard,35,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Soos Creek 2009 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/soos-creek-2009-ciel-cheval-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Red Blend,2009,Soos Creek
14.4,Red,US,"The winery has been producing this bottling for many years, and this is possibly the finest ever. It's soft, but not too soft, ripe, but not too ripe, and exquisitely flavorful, offering tiers of red cherries, cocoa and bacon, enhanced with smoky, sweet new oak. It's a fine wine to drink with grilled steak.",Cherryblock,90,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Sebastiani 2009 Cherryblock Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-cherryblock-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sebastiani
13.5,Red,France,"It's rare in Burgundy that a producer can add his name to a vineyard, but Faiveley's tradition goes back at least a century. This is huge and dense; the notes of spice, sweet black plum and acidity are all comfortably balanced with the powerful tannic structure. This needs at least seven years of aging.",Clos des Cortons Faiveley,215,94,Burgundy,Corton,,Domaine Faiveley 2010 Clos des Cortons Faiveley  (Corton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-clos-cortons-pinot-noir-corton/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Faiveley
13,White,France,"This is beautifully rich and powerful, with tropical fruit flavors and a hint of wood. It has enormous concentration of sweet, ripe white and yellow fruits, balanced by the sharp cut of acidity.",Valmur Grand Cru,60,94,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Valmur Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-valmur-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
,Red,France,"Powerful while still fruity, this shows acidity and notes of ripe black cherry and spice. Very structured and solid, this complete, tannin-packed wine is definitely for long-term aging.",,,94,Burgundy,Chambertin Clos de Bèze,,Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2010  Chambertin Clos de Bèze,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-drouhin-laroze-2010-pinot-noir-chambertin-clos-beze/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
,White,France,"Perfumed, floral and ageworthy, this combines a taut texture with a toast note, showing great depth of flavor. The line of pure green and white fruit is very apparent. On the finish, bright acidity matches the great fruitiness.",Les Folatières Premier Cru,80,94,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Folatières Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-folatieres-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
15,Red,Italy,"Aldegheri, one of the most important producers in Valpolicella, has released a 17-year-old wine that has spent eight years in large oak casks and the rest in bottle. This fascinating expression offers a glimpse of Amarone history, but does so with elegance and grace. With the fruity sweetness long gone, this now boasts a tight, linear mineral note and dusty aromas of candied fruit, licorice, cola and smoke.",,220,94,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Aldegheri 1995  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aldegheri-1995-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,1995,Aldegheri
14.3,White,US,"This shows the streamlined acidity and minerality of a fine coastal Chardonnay, as well as the dryness. But the ripeness is impressive, suggesting notes of Key lime pie, lemon meringue and ripe, sweet kiwi, with subtle oak influence. An impressive wine from start to finish.",Taylor Ridge Vineyard,45,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Boheme 2009 Taylor Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boheme-2009-taylor-ridge-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Boheme
,White,France,"Big, rich and powerful, this uses grapes sourced from a small section of the Corton hill that's close to Charlemagne. It has the ripe pineapple and apricot flavors to go with the acidity. With its enormous concentration, this is ready to age over at least 10 years.",,175,94,Burgundy,Corton Vergennes,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010  Corton Vergennes,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-corton-vergennes/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
16,Red,Italy,"This has all of the makings of a cult classic to come. It has pedigree—one of the founding winery partners is linked to the Quintarelli legacy—quality, elegance and a long aging future ahead. Dark, dense and thickly extracted, this is redolent of sweet tobacco, savory spice, cola, teriyaki sauce, black fruit and currant. The finish is long and streamlined, showing a touch of heat and muscle.",La Mattonara Riserva,350,94,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Zymè 2001 La Mattonara Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zyme-2001-mattonara-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2001,Zymè
14.3,Red,US,"Few winemakers in Santa Barbara County understand better than Bill Wathan how to let the terroir of individual vineyards shine, while still providing consumers with a delicious drinking experience. This bottling shows the juicy, ripe flavors one expects from Dijon clones, with flashy notes of raspberries, cherries and currants. It's balanced in crisp acidity, and there's a tangy, dry minerality. Drink now–2016.",La Encantada Vineyard,60,94,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Foxen 2010 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-encantada-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Foxen
14.3,White,US,"A consistent winner, this single-vineyard Chardonnay is barrel fermented in 100% new French oak, using wild yeast. The scents and flavors are exceptionally detailed, running from fresh clover into tree fruit, yeast and lots of toast. It has structure, grip and length.",The Big Sissy Conner Lee Vineyard,35,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gorman 2011 The Big Sissy Conner Lee Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gorman-2011-the-big-sissy-conner-lee-vineyard-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2011,Gorman
13,White,France,"The epitome of Grand Cru Chablis, this is mineral and fruit driven—impressive both from its richness and its tense structure. The power comes from the depth of flavor that brings the texture right through the wine. Age for 5–7 years.",Les Clos Grand Cru,137,94,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2010 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2010-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Pascal Bouchard
13.8,Red,US,"Showing the tannins this estate bottling is known for, this is quite astringent despite the fabulous wealth of fruit flavors, which include ripe blackberries, sweet cherries, savory currants and anise liqueur, with a hint of Provençal herbs. Despite the hardness, this shows elegance and opulence that put it into the top ranks. Drink now–2016, at the very least.",Estate,100,94,California,Napa,St. Helena,Sabina Vineyards 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sabina-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sabina Vineyards
14,White,France,"Using grapes sourced from the greatest white-wine vineyard in Burgundy, this is huge, dense, very rich and complex. The balance already shows in the wine's acidity, ripe yellow fruit and round texture. Wood aging brings notes of spice and toast. This will age for many years.",,430,94,Burgundy,Montrachet,,Louis Latour 2010  Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
14,White,France,"Richly structured, this wine is all texture at this stage—although the rich fruit lingers underneath. Apple, pear and citrus fruits give this opulent, powerful wine its freshness. This has a great future ahead.",,130,94,Burgundy,Corton-Charlemagne,,Louis Latour 2010  Corton-Charlemagne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-corton-charlemagne/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
16.5,Red,Italy,"Roccolo Grassi's wines are distinguished by there elegance—without diminishing intensity—which is rare to find in Amarone. This shows loads of chocolate and spice flavors, with background tones of blackberry and currant. The tannins are still edgy, so give it 10 more years in a cellar.",,100,94,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Roccolo Grassi 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccolo-grassi-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Roccolo Grassi
14.9,Red,US,"This is mostly Syrah, with 10% each Grenache and Mourvèdre. Fat and beefy, it starts with a scent of fresh carpaccio around dense black cherry fruit. Lush and generous, with notes of both fruit and barrel, it adds streaks of coffee and cacao that wind through a long and beautifully defined finish.",Cuvée Mirabelle,52,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Lauren Ashton Cellars 2009 Cuvée Mirabelle Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2009-cuvee-mirabelle-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Lauren Ashton Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"This is a Merlot-dominant blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot in supporting roles. The voluptuous nose introduces a riot of blue and purple fruit flavors—a comingling of berries and plums. Streaks of fresh herb, mocha and cacao enter gracefully, leading onto the rich, deep and lusciously long finish.",The Dissident Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Malbec-Petit Verdot,32,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Mark Ryan 2009 The Dissident Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah-Malbec-Petit Verdot Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2009-dissident-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-malbec-petit-verdot-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Mark Ryan
,Red,France,"Made from grapes sourced from vines planted in 1902, this is a huge, powerful, minerally wine. It's currently tight as a drum, with solid tannins and great density that pair with ripe plum and wood flavors. The acidity that appears on the finish promises long-term aging.",La Richemonne Cuvée Ultra Premier Cru,365,94,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 La Richemonne Cuvée Ultra Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-richemonne-cuvee-ultra-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
,Red,France,"Christophe Perrot-Minot makes this wine from a parcel of the vineyard that is declassified grand cru. It's opulent and generous, yet it's also minerally and fresh. The sumptuous Chambolle feel is still to come as the wine rounds out and loses its youthful tannins. Age for at least seven years.",La Combe d'Orveau Cuvée Ultra Premier Cru,320,94,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 La Combe d'Orveau Cuvée Ultra Premier Cru  (Chambolle-Musigny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-combe-dorveau-cuvee-ultra-premier-cru-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
,Red,France,"This is a ripe Pinot Noir, with a firm and solid structure and a very dense character. It has concentration and a great depth of flavor; the blacks fruits and tannins cut into the heart of the wine. Age for at least seven years.",,187,94,Burgundy,Clos de Vougeot,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009  Clos de Vougeot,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-pinot-noir-clos-vougeot/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
,Red,France,"Big and showy, with an ripe, opulent feel, this is all about dark fruits and firm tannins. Flavors of black cherries and plums are balanced by the acidity, all rolled together into a structure that's powerful and seriously age-worthy.",,248,94,Burgundy,Chambertin Clos de Bèze,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009  Chambertin Clos de Bèze,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-pinot-noir-chambertin-clos-beze/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
14.2,Red,US,"This is easily one of the most delicious Cabernets of the year. The first sip dazzles, offering a treasure chest of flavors, including blackberry, spice, mocha and toasted oak. For all the richness, the wine is properly dry, and the tannins are as smooth as old silk. It's so approachable, it's hard to believe it's from Diamond Mountain, whose tannins are notoriously hard in youth. The one drawback is that the wine is too soft for aging, but who cares? Drink now–2015.",Checkmate,140,95,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Summers 2009 Checkmate Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2009-checkmate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Summers
14.7,Red,US,"Pure, dense and deep, this captures the pure essence of Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Berry and cherry flavors surface in equal proportion, with more rock than barrel adding complexity throughout the finish. Excellent depth and structure suggest that this is one to put down for a decade or more.",Lonely Heart,80,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Mark Ryan 2009 Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2009-lonely-heart-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mark Ryan
,White,France,"This is taut and mineral, with hidden power. It's very closed at this stage. It's a wine with acidity and notes of green fruits and crisp apples, with just a touch of wood. This will age for many years.",Les Clos Grand Cru,70,95,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
,White,France,"This is a deeply rich, very impressive wine from a great white-wine vintage. It's concentrated with the essence of pure Chardonnay. It has tension along with a full texture. Age it for at least 10 years.",,398,95,Burgundy,Chevalier-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010  Chevalier-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-chardonnay-chevalier-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
13,Sparkling,US,"A toasty yeast note has taken center stage of this blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, providing that uniquely Champagne-like accent to California's ripe strawberry, raspberry and lime flavors. Despite the ripe fruit flavors, the finish is dry and tart in acidity. It gets even better as it warms in the glass, displaying compelling complexities.",Étoile Tête de Cuvée,100,95,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa-Sonoma,Chandon 2001 Étoile Tête de Cuvée Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-2001-etoile-tete-cuvee-sparkling-north-coast-napa-sonoma/,Sparkling Blend,2001,Chandon
16,Red,Italy,"The fruit-driven- intensity and general youthfulness of this Amarone promise a very long future. It's well-built and bold, with a rich, chewy mouthfeel and lively aromas of leather, spice, plum, dark fruit and tobacco. It goes down beautifully, leaving a long endnote of divine chocolate fudge.",Pergole Vece,132,95,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Le Salette 2008 Pergole Vece  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-salette-2008-pergole-vece-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Le Salette
13.5,Red,France,"Rich, yet always elegant, this has a raspberry flavor and terrific acidity that creates tension, contrasting with the opulent fruit. While it's structured, it will soften and round out over the next five years.",,290,95,Burgundy,Mazis-Chambertin,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Mazis-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-pinot-noir-mazis-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Faiveley
,White,France,"Powerful and concentrated, this has an intense expression of ripe tropical fruits. The wood shows strongly at this stage, although with this amount of richness, it has the weight and the power to develop well over many years.",,123,95,Burgundy,Corton-Charlemagne,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010  Corton-Charlemagne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-chardonnay-corton-charlemagne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
12,Sparkling,US,"Made entirely from Chardonnay, it shows real delicacy and richness, with a mousse as smooth as fine satin. Flavorwise, it's enormously rich, suggesting oranges, limes, honey, vanilla, toast and the sweet, yeasty doughiness of a brioche pastry. Really gorgeous, a worthy followup to the fabulous 2005 La Rêve.",Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs,95,95,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Domaine Carneros 2006 Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-carneros-2006-le-reve-blanc-blancs-sparkling-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sparkling Blend,2006,Domaine Carneros
14.4,Red,US,"This is a really impressive launch for this new brand. Although the bottle doesn't bear a vineyard designation, it's 100% Cabernet from the Morisoli Vineyard in Rutherford, which has produced superb Cabernets in the past from the likes of Meander, Galleron, V. Sattui and Sequoia Grove. Dry and full bodied, it has flavors of sour cherry candy and cassis that often define Rutherford, which are all wrapped into smooth, supple tannins. Beautiful as it is now, it's a wine you want to lay down. Best after 2017.",Inaugural Vintage,85,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kadiem 2009 Inaugural Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kadiem-2009-inaugural-vintage-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kadiem
16.5,Red,Italy,"This is a real beauty, with huge intensity and loads of deep chocolate fudge, black cherry, cola, barbecue and black licorice flavors. It manages contrasting tones of sweet versus savory that pleasure the tastebuds. The palate is rich, smooth and superconcentrated.",Sergio Zenato Riserva,125,95,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Zenato 2006 Sergio Zenato Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zenato-2006-sergio-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Zenato
16.5,Red,Italy,"Dal Forno delivers one of the world's most impossibly rich and concentrated red wines. Using grapes sourced from the high-density Monte Lodoletta vineyard, this inky, dark expression oozes with syrupy tones of maraschino, dark chocolate fudge, cinnamon spice, crushed clove and barbecue smoke. In keeping with the wine's legendary reputation for long aging potential, the tannins are rock solid at the moment.",,530,95,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Dal Forno Romano 2006  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dal-forno-romano-2006-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2006,Dal Forno Romano
,Red,France,"This is big, muscular and very opulent, with its density lying over its minerality. Flavors of black stone fruits and red berries have the intensity of a powerful, age-worthy wine.",,,95,Burgundy,Charmes-Chambertin,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010  Charmes-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-pinot-noir-charmes-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
,Red,France,"Using grapes sourced from 80-year-old vines, this is a rich, powerful wine, with juicy, generous black fruits. The big tannins are right upfront, lending a solid, dense texture. Gentle black fruits and acidity emerge on the finish.",,,95,Burgundy,Chapelle-Chambertin,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010  Chapelle-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-pinot-noir-chapelle-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
13.5,Red,France,"Very structured and firm, this has the weight, richness and power that is typical of Echézeaux. It's the tension between the tannins and the ripe black fruits that give this wine its great aging ability and depth of flavor. It needs at least six years.",,225,95,Burgundy,Echézeaux,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Echézeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-pinot-noir-echezeaux/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Faiveley
14.9,Red,US,"This is so overripe that it tastes like Port, with raisin and milk chocolate flavors, and a hot, spicy finish.",Mash,60,81,California,Napa,Napa Valley,X 2008 Mash Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/x-2008-mash-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,X
14,Red,Chile,"This smells murky and soupy, with a palate that feels angular and high in acidity. It tastes mulchy and tart, delivering a barbecue note on the finish.",Castillo de Molina Reserva,10,81,Maule Valley,,,San Pedro 2010 Castillo de Molina Reserva Shiraz (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2010-castillo-molina-reserva-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-maule-valley/,Shiraz,2010,San Pedro
14,Red,US,"This tastes like Port, with raisin, prune and chocolate flavors. Drink up.",J.D. Hurley,25,81,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Martin Ranch 2008 J.D. Hurley Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2008-jd-hurley-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Martin Ranch
14,White,US,"Lots of toasty oak can't hide the fact that the underlying wine has a strong vegetal note, with some apricot and pineapple flavors. Tasted twice.",Grand Reserve,17,81,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Thomas Scott 2010 Grand Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-scott-2010-grand-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Thomas Scott
12.5,Red,US,"Black pepper and acidity, compounded by a lack of richness, combine to make this wine scoury. It has flavors of sour cherry candy and tobacco.",Winemaker's Reserve,13,81,California,California Other,California,Kitchen Sink NV Winemaker's Reserve Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kitchen-sink-nv-winemakers-reserve-red-other/,Red Blend,,Kitchen Sink
14.2,Red,US,"This is a fruit-driven, sharp and Port-like red wine, blended from Petit Verdot, Malbec, Grenache and Nebbiolo.",Saved,35,81,California,California Other,California,X 2009 Saved Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/x-2009-saved-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,X
7.5,Sparkling,Brazil,"This is jumpy and aggressive on the nose, with lemon-lime aromas akin to Sprite. Grabby almost to the point of being cloying, it is driven by classic Moscato flavors of lime and sweet lychee. It's chalky without a good follow through.",Carnaval,15,82,Brazil,,,Vinícola Aurora NV Carnaval Moscato (Brazil),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinicola-aurora-nv-carnaval-muscat-moscato/,Moscato,,Vinícola Aurora
14,Red,Chile,"Earthy, leathery aromas are hot and end up smelling like a field in summertime. It feels hard on the palate, with a buttery oak note that sets up flavors of plum and raspberry mixed with green herb.",Puerto Viejo Reserve,10,82,Curicó Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2011 Puerto Viejo Reserve Merlot (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2011-puerto-viejo-reserve-merlot-curico-valley/,Merlot,2011,Viña Requingua
14,Red,Chile,"This is earthy and gritty on the nose, with fallow red-fruit aromas. It feels astringent and tangy, then tastes of salt, tomato and plum. The wine falls off on the finish.",Gran Reserva,12,82,Curicó Valley,,,Quasar 2010 Gran Reserva Carmenère (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quasar-2010-gran-reserva-carmenere-curico-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Quasar
14.3,White,US,"Seemingly sweet and simple, this has buttery flavors of pineapple jam, white sugar and toast. A brisk cut of acidity provides a semblance of balance.",,25,82,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Goyette 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goyette-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Goyette
11,Sparkling,France,"There is a curious imbalance here between Muscat's natural honey and very insistent acidity. The result is a wine that wants to be fresh, sweet and fruity, but doesn't fully succeed.",White,8,82,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Royal Muscato NV White Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-muscato-nv-white-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Royal Muscato
13,White,Chile,"The nose introduces aromas of vanilla wafer and vegetable. This wine feels flabby and uncommitted, with bitter flavors of white fruit, green banana and white pepper. It is neither interesting nor exciting.",Reserva,12,82,Maule Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2010 Reserva Pinot Grigio (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2010-reserva-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-maule-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cremaschi Furlotti
12.5,White,Chile,"Soapy on the nose, this feels soft, melony and low in acid, while the flavors suggest banana and mango. It's flabby on the finish.",Selection,8,82,Molina,,,Quasar 2011 Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Molina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quasar-2011-selection-sauvignon-blanc-molina/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Quasar
14.5,Red,US,"Simple and sharp in acidity, this Pinot has a jammy raspberry flavor. It tastes sugary-sweet all through the finish. It was tasted twice.",Grand Reserve,26,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Thomas Scott 2010 Grand Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-scott-2010-grand-reserve-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Thomas Scott
14.9,Red,US,"There's a green, vegetal unripeness to this wine that suggests asparagus. The cool vintage simply didn't provide enough warmth to ripen the grapes, though the alcohol still manages to be quite high, which gives the wine a hot feeling.",Logan,25,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Talbott 2010 Logan Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talbott-2010-logan-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Talbott
12.5,Red,Brazil,"Notes of cherry and wet-animal fur define the nose. The palate is lean and juicy, with acidity and tannic grip. It tastes tart and shallow, with foxy red-fruit flavors.",,15,82,Vale Trentino,,,Casa Perini 2008 Tannat (Vale Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-perini-2008-other-red-tannat-vale-trentino/,Tannat,2008,Casa Perini
14.9,Red,US,"This old-vine Zinfandel with a dusting of Petite Sirah and Tannat in the blend is stewy, soft and fairly simple.",Old Vine,14,82,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Gen5 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gen5-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Gen5
13,White,US,"This tastes seemingly sweet, like a candy bar of honey, orange extract, vanilla and roasted almonds.",,20,82,California,California Other,California,F.J. Serra 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fj-serra-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,F.J. Serra
13.5,Red,US,"Simple and seemingly sweet, this wine has pink-bubblegum and cherry-vanilla flavors, brightened by focused acidity. It gets across the basic idea of Pinot Noir.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Mirassou 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mirassou-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Mirassou
12.5,Sparkling,Brazil,"Applesauce and wheat aromas immediately make this wine slightly unappealing. In the mouth, it feels bubbly and fruity, with candied apple and orange flavors, followed by a finish that's a mix of sweet corn and dry citrus.",Gerações Espumante Nature,26,82,Brazil,,,Salton NV Gerações Espumante Nature Sparkling (Brazil),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salton-nv-geracoes-espumante-nature-sparkling/,Sparkling Blend,,Salton
13.5,White,US,"This feels thin and common, with notes of tangerine and buttered toast. It's a wine to drink at parties and such.",,16,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Vaquero 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vaquero-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Vaquero
13.5,Red,US,"Seemingly sweet in candied raspberry and cherry, with a strong oak flavor and zesty acidity, this Cabernet tastes like cough medicine. But it's drinkable, and the price is O.K. for what you get.",,11,82,California,California Other,California,McManis 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcmanis-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,McManis
12.5,White,Chile,"Pinched and sharp on the nose, this has nettle and citrus aromas that are more typical of Sauvignon Blanc than of Chardonnay. It feels juicy and acidic, with passion fruit, grapefruit and lasting citrus flavors. It's fresh and racy, but it's varietally confusing.",Albamar,11,82,Casablanca Valley,,,William Cole 2011 Albamar Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-cole-2011-albamar-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,William Cole
13.5,Red,US,"A harsh wine, with cutting acids and a thin flavor of raspberry candy.",Vintner's Reserve,17,82,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Syrah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2010,Kendall-Jackson
14.1,Rose,US,"With an off-putting orange color, this Rhône-style blend seems sweet, with orange, apricot and vanilla flavors.",,16,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Halter Ranch 2011 Rosé (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halter-ranch-2011-rose-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rosé,2011,Halter Ranch
14.3,Red,US,"Seemingly sweet, with Lifesaver cherry and raspberry candy flavors and tart acidity, this simple wine is fine for everyday meals or parties.",,18,82,California,California Other,California,Cryptic 2010 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cryptic-2010-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Cryptic
13.9,Red,US,"This is tart in acidity and tastes of raspberry jam, with a bubblegum-gassiness reminiscent of Beaujolais. It's easy and refreshing.",,12,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Q 2011 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/q-2011-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2011,Q
14.2,Red,US,"Acidic and minty, this Pinot Noir just doesn't have enough richness, despite some modest cherry and cola flavors. Its dry and silky qualities are pleasant.",Kali Hart,21,83,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Talbott 2010 Kali Hart Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talbott-2010-kali-hart-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Talbott
13.9,Red,US,"High toned and sharp edged, this should probably be consumed quickly. Scents of petrol run into a barely-ripe flavor of rhubarb.",Estate,20,83,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,TeBri Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tebri-2009-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,TeBri Vineyards
13.5,Red,US,"This Cab is pretty thin in flavor, with some unripeness that gives it a green mintiness. However, it has a good core of blackberry flavor. Call it a rustic sipper and drink it now with simple fare.",,12,83,California,California Other,California,Mirassou 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mirassou-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Mirassou
13,Red,Italy,"The expression of this wine is so light that it could probably be classified as a rosé, though its label does not describe it as such. Made using organically-farmed fruit, it shows bright berry and white cherry flavors, with crisp acidity.",Teres,16,83,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Fatalone 2007 Teres Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fatalone-2007-teres-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2007,Fatalone
15.4,Red,US,"Thick and heavy, this is Port-like in its toffee and raisin aromas, with a trace of licorice in the background. Its syrupy consistency almost expresses an air of oxidation.",,30,83,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Domenico 2007 Primitivo (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domenico-2007-zinfandel-primitivo-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Primitivo,2007,Domenico
13.5,Red,US,"This feels rustic in the mouth, with edgy tannins and a streak of green mint. Still, it's dry and silky, with enough raspberry and cherry fruit to satisfy.",,11,83,California,California Other,California,McManis 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcmanis-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,McManis
13.5,Red,Chile,"Crusty on the nose, this has an asphalt note that transitions into hard spice and sour berry notes. It has flavors of creamy, minty oak and medicinal berry fruit. A lasting flavor of oak-driven spice and a hint of green carry some heat.",,10,83,Central Valley,,,oops 2011 Red (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oops-2011-red-central-valley/,Red Blend,2011,oops
12,Sparkling,France,"This is smooth, soft and seemingly sweet despite its brut designation. Strawberry and candied sugar notes combine with a lift of acidity.",Grande Cuvée Brut Rosé,20,83,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Le Grand Courtage NV Grande Cuvée Brut Rosé Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-grand-courtage-nv-grande-cuvee-brut-rose-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Le Grand Courtage
13,White,Chile,"For wine drinkers who don't mind briny aromas, here is a wine with a funky-oyster quality on the nose. This adequate wine tastes of orange, brine, asparagus and pickled beans. It's juicy and plump on the tail end.",Selección,12,83,Maipo Valley,,,Viña Chocalan 2011 Selección Sauvignon Blanc (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-chocalan-2011-seleccion-sauvignon-blanc-maipo-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña Chocalan
11.3,Sparkling,Brazil,This opens with dusty dried-apple aromas. High acidity preserves its composure even though the fruit is marginal and vacillates between flavors of apple and lemony citrus.,Brut,31,83,Santa Catarina,,,Villaggio Grando 2011 Brut Sparkling (Santa Catarina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villaggio-grando-2011-brut-sparkling-santa-catarina/,Sparkling Blend,2011,Villaggio Grando
14,Red,Chile,"Meaty and rubbery smelling, this has a wide and dilute mouthfeel. It tastes stalky and a little burnt, with red fruit flavors on the fringe. The finish is herbal, with some heat.",Reserve,15,83,Curicó Valley,,,Cuevas del Sur 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuevas-sur-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cuevas del Sur
14.8,Red,US,"Ripe and forward in blackberry and cherry jam, this Sangiovese-based blend (with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) is a simple wine to drink with burgers.",Baci's Bin 32,24,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cerruti 2009 Baci's Bin 32 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cerruti-2009-bacis-bin-32-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Cerruti
13.5,Red,Chile,"The leather and earthy plum aromas in this wine come with a strong, stalky component. It tastes big and syrupy, with the roasted flavors that the nose anticipates. The finish is baked tasting, with a gritty feel and a mild green accent.",,12,83,Colchagua Valley,,,Root:1 2010 Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/root-1-2010-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Root:1
13,Red,Portugal,"This earthy wine has black-currant acidity, awkward dry tannins and a tough texture. The aftertaste is medicinal and herbal.",Porta Velha,,83,Trás-os-Montes,,,Valle Pradinhos 2010 Porta Velha Red (Trás-os-Montes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-pradinhos-2010-porta-velha-red-tras-os-montes/,Portuguese Red,2010,Valle Pradinhos
13.5,Red,Chile,"This is raspy and rough on the nose, with heavy mint, green herb, latex and bell pepper aromas. It feels fairly full, with herb and peppery berry flavors, leading to a green, minty, scratchy finish.",,12,83,Central Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2011 Merlot (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2011-merlot-central-valley/,Merlot,2011,Casas del Toqui
13,White,Chile,"Minerally and neutral on the nose, this tastes fresh and crisp like a green apple, with dry flavors of white fruit and bitter almond. It retains that almond character on the finish, which turns even drier and more bitter.",Reserva,14,83,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2011 Reserva Pinot Grigio (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2011-reserva-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-central-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Arauco
14.2,White,US,"This Chardonnay telegraphs barrel, barrel and more barrel. To its credit is its creamy texture.",,14,83,California,Lake County,Lake County,Guenoc 2011 Chardonnay (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guenoc-2011-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Guenoc
12.8,White,US,"This seems sweet in jammy pineapple and lemon fruit. It's an easy wine, balanced by crisp acidity and a clean finish.",,16,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Emmolo 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emmolo-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Emmolo
14.5,Red,US,"This is a raisiny Cabernet, tannic and slightly coarse. Drink it now with barbecue or beef stews.",Wally's Block,30,83,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Field Stone 2008 Wally's Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/field-stone-2008-wallys-block-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Field Stone
14,Red,Portugal,"This seems raw round the edges, with a tough, extracted, herbal character due to the tannins and fruit imbalance. It's still young, but this style of wine should be drinkable now.",Alento Tinto,15,83,Alentejano,,,Monte Branco 2010 Alento Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-branco-2010-alento-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Monte Branco
6.5,Dessert,Italy,"Bright pink and cheerful, this boasts aromas of raspberry, wild berry and cherry candy. Soft, creamy bubbles enhance the wine's natural sweetness.",Rosato,12,83,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Tosti NV Rosato Moscato (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tosti-nv-rosato-moscato-piedmont-154277/,Moscato,,Tosti
13.5,White,Chile,"Very light and mildly citrusy in aroma, this has notes of tangerine, lemon and air freshener. It feels basic but fresh, with tropical fruit flavors that are tangy and mildly bitter.",Estate Bottled,5,83,Curicó Valley,,,Terrenal 2011 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrenal-2011-estate-bottled-chardonnay-curico-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Terrenal
13.5,Red,US,"There's lots to like in this soft, simple Petite Sirah. It shows the variety's full-bodied tannins, and its flavors of blackberry and cherry jam are ripe and juicy.",,11,83,California,California Other,California,McManis 2011 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcmanis-2011-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2011,McManis
12,White,Bulgaria,"Grassy with green leaf and fresh-cut herb notes, this dry, easy-drinking wine boasts lively lime-juice acidity and pleasant apple flavor. Slightly dusty notes of dried herb and reed distract on the finish.",Premium Quality Dry,9,83,Black Sea Coastal,,,Targovishte 2011 Premium Quality Dry Sauvignon Blanc (Black Sea Coastal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/targovishte-2011-premium-quality-dry-sauvignon-blanc-black-sea-coastal/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Targovishte
13.9,Rose,Croatia,"The lavors of candied red cherry and flower are pleasant, but dusty herb notes distract on the nose and palate. It's a big wine at 13.9% abv, but zesty acidity keeps it relatively balanced.",Plavac Mali and Zinfandel,21,83,Peljesac,,,Korta Katarina 2010 Plavac Mali and Zinfandel Rosé (Peljesac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korta-katarina-2010-plavac-mali-and-zinfandel-rose-peljesac/,Rosé,2010,Korta Katarina
15.2,Red,US,"There's an overripe taste to this wine, suggesting raisin and prune, and it has high alcohol. Although it's dry and rich in tannins and oak, its rustic quality makes it difficult to enjoy.",Margarita Vineyard,35,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2009 Margarita Vineyard Petit Verdot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2009-margarita-vineyard-petit-verdot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petit Verdot,2009,Ancient Peaks
14.7,Red,US,"This tastes and feels a little heavy and sweet, with prominent cherry candy flavors. It's quite tasty, but one-dimensional in its appeal. Drink now—it's hard to see it devloping much in the bottle.",Sierra Mar Vineyard,55,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-sierra-mar-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bernardus
13.8,Red,US,"Rugged and ripe, with raspberry candy and green mint flavors. Made from six varieties, it's okay for drinking with burgers and such.",Signature Red Blend,14,82,California,California Other,California,Chateau St. Jean 2010 Signature Red Blend Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-st-jean-2010-signature-red-blend-other/,Red Blend,2010,Chateau St. Jean
14.7,Red,US,"This is classic Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir, with its dark color, full body, ripe berry and currant flavors and, especially, the array of exotic crushed brown spices. New French oak brings lots of smoky, buttery, toasty richness. Great to drink now with tuna, salmon, lamb and beef dishes.",Julia's Vineyard,58,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Foxen 2010 Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-julias-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Foxen
,White,France,"Concentrated and structured, this layers wood and vanilla flavors with a taut, mineral character. With its richness and well-balanced citrus, tropical fruit flaavors, it will certainly age for at least four years. Screwcap.",Les Clos Grand Cru,115,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Laroche 2010 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2010-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Laroche
12.5,White,France,"Still showing its youthful fruity character, this concentrated wine is going to develop richness while always retaining its elegance. The acidity and structured fruit lend a strong sense of minerality, although it keeps its ripeness. Age for 3–4 years.",Champ Gain Premier Cru,72,92,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009 Champ Gain Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-champ-gain-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
,White,US,"An excellent follow-up to the luscious 2010, this features a generous array of melon, citrus and light tropical fruits. There is noticeable residual sugar—much in the style of the Sancerres from French producer Cotat—but at one-third the cost.",Klipsun Vineyard,19,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Barrister 2011 Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrister-2011-klipsun-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Barrister
,White,France,"Big and rounded, this will eventually develop into a ripe, complex wine. Spice and toast notes merge with the yellow fruits and structured nervosity.",La Romanée Premier Cru,94,92,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 La Romanée Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-romanee-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
14.5,Red,US,"Based on Tempranillo, this red blend is filled out with 15% Merlot, 7% Grenache, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. It's the best Corrida yet, concentrated, compact and lightly smoky. Dense boysenberry fruit anchors the core, with a deep brambly flavor that's reminiscent of old-vine Zinfandel. The dark, plush finish lingers sensuously.",Corrida Tempranillo-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Garnacha-Cabernet Franc,35,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Brian Carter 2009 Corrida Tempranillo-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Garnacha-Cabernet Franc Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2009-corrida-tempranillo-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-garnacha-cabernet-franc-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Brian Carter
14.8,Red,US,"Flashy, soft and luscious, this is made in the modern cult style of Napa Cabernet. It's rich in flavors of blackberry jam, cassis and melted dark chocolate. Heady in alcohol, there's a pleasant, blood-warming heat. The concentration and tannins aren't there to warrant aging, so drink now.",,100,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Barbour 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barbour-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Barbour
16.5,Red,Italy,"Notes of sweet cherry, prune, blackberry and cinnamon make an immediate first impression. As the wine evolves in the glass, this delivers slow pulses of cured meat, bacon and crushed white pepper. The texture is soft, smooth and silky.",,88,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Terre di Leone 2006  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-leone-2006-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Terre di Leone
14.4,Red,US,"A blend of mainly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of other traditional Bordeaux varieties, this treads perilously close to being too ripe. It shows a hint of raisin, but not enough to interfere with the beauty of the blackberry jam and sweet oak flavors. The tannins are exquisite, in the way of a top Napa Cab. Doesn't seem to be a longterm ager, so drink now–2015.",Proprietary,90,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Alpha Omega 2009 Proprietary Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alpha-omega-2009-proprietary-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Alpha Omega
16.5,Red,Italy,"This boasts tiny portions of Teroldego, Merlot and Croatina that give the wine a soft, lush disposition. Some 42 months of oak aging also add to the palate's overall silkiness. Flavors of chocolate, cherry, plum, tar, resin and licorice are all recognizable.",Piovesole,50,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Eleva 2005 Piovesole  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eleva-2005-piovesole-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Eleva
13,Red,France,"While this is currently firm and closed, it promises fine things to come. Weight and richness combine with a solid core of tannins. The intense, refreshing acidity is a counterpoint to the ripe black-plum flavor. With all of this concentration, this should age for over 5–6 years.",Les Champonnets Premier Cru,94,91,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Heresztyn 2010 Les Champonnets Premier Cru  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-heresztyn-2010-champonnets-premier-cru-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Heresztyn
14.5,Red,US,"This is made in a lighter, breezier style, but there's nothing light about the flavors, which suggest raspberries, grilled Canadian bacon, softened cola and smoky sandalwood. Gentle and easy, with a silky feel, this shows lots of class and elegance. Ready to drink.",Erwin Vineyard,50,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Clos La Chance 2009 Erwin Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2009-erwin-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Clos La Chance
,White,France,"This is a very mineral driven wine—the ripe fruit is cut with acidity, green fruits and herbs. Textured and ripe, its freshness is a counterpoint to the full fruit flavors.",Les Chaumes Premier Cru,72,91,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Chaumes Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-chaumes-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
16.5,Red,Italy,"This doles out multiple layers of cinnamon, red cherry, vanilla, blackberry, espresso and tobacco flavors. It's modern, chewy and bright, with slightly sweet flavors that would pair with pork and roasted fennel or steak with a creamy mushroom sauce.",Campo Leòn,54,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Latium di Morini 2008 Campo Leòn  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/latium-morini-2008-campo-leon-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Latium di Morini
14.6,Red,US,"Upon opening, it's compact and tangy, with deep fruit flavors of raspberry, red plum and pie cherry. There is a lot of life to this wine, with fresh and clean fruit flavors. It needs time to develop in the bottle. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 33% Merlot.",,35,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2009 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2009-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,àMaurice
14.7,White,US,"This is so dry, minerally and richly complex, you'd swear you were drinking great French Chablis. Brisk acidity and a steely stoniness give the apricot and citrus fruits a backbone of iron and iodine. Oak is there, but subtly lurking in the background, lending a hint of buttered toast. A beautiful wine, classy and upscale for drinking now.",Cinghiale Vineyard Gerard's Blend,85,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Del Dotto 2009 Cinghiale Vineyard Gerard's Blend Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dotto-2009-cinghiale-vineyard-gerards-blend-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Del Dotto
13,Red,France,"Complex and structured, this has rich tannins and a strawberry jam flavor from the ripe fruit. With its fine balance between the dry core and the fruity exterior, this should be cellared for at least four years.",Les Maréchaudes Premier Cru,,91,Burgundy,Aloxe-Corton,,Vincent Sauvestre 2010 Les Maréchaudes Premier Cru  (Aloxe-Corton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vincent-sauvestre-2010-marechaudes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-aloxe-corton/,Pinot Noir,2010,Vincent Sauvestre
13.5,Red,France,"This is a big, wood-laden smoky wine, with notes of spice and enticing toast to go with the firm tannins. At the same time, the fruit is vying to show its rich red-plum character. Give this 4–5 years to begin to show its best.",Les Chaponnières Premier Cru,,91,Burgundy,Pommard,,Vincent Prunier 2010 Les Chaponnières Premier Cru  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vincent-prunier-2010-chaponnieres-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2010,Vincent Prunier
16.5,Red,Italy,"Tight and compact, this delivers tangy, spicy intensity that's packed around a solid core of red fruit. The midpalate is driven by sensations of cherry, cassis and blackberry, and the finish shows signs of smoky barbecue and roasted chestnut.",Campomasua,55,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Venturini Massimino 2007 Campomasua  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venturini-massimino-2007-campomasua-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Venturini Massimino
14.9,Red,US,"Made in the Siduri style of immediate accessibility, this is medium bodied and silky, with crisp, citrusy acids brightening the ripe raspberry and cherry fruit. It's complex and elegant enough to drink with great steaks and chops.",Ewald Vineyard,48,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Siduri 2010 Ewald Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-ewald-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
14.2,Red,US,"The wine's natural acidity, purity of texture and gentleness automatically make you think of food. Flavorwise, it's all about raspberries and cherries, cured meat, cola, spices and smoky oak. It's delicious to drink now with a great steak, roasted lamb or grilled tuna.",Clos Pepe,50,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Siduri 2010 Clos Pepe Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-clos-pepe-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
13.5,White,Spain,"Elegant and elevated, this shows fine integration of fruit and oak on the nose. It feels creamy, with barrel toast, dry spice and melon flavors. It is firm, healthy and structured on the finish courtesy of barrel fermentation and aging. A Burgundian facsimile from Rueda.",Habis Old Vines,29,91,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Shaya 2010 Habis Old Vines Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shaya-2010-habis-old-vines-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2010,Shaya
14.5,Red,Argentina,"The nose is deep and dense, delivering pure blackberry and blueberry aromas along with toast and herb notes. It feels balanced and pure as a cloudless night, with controlled blackberry, spice and chocolate flavors. Strong on the finish, with bitter notes of chocolate and espresso, and narrow tannins.",Golden Reserve,21,91,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Trivento 2009 Golden Reserve Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2009-golden-reserve-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Trivento
13,Red,France,"Big and firm, this is packed with red fruits and solid tannins. It has flavors of red berries and black fruits—the wood component still prominent. The acidity is gentle; but it does need to age for at least four years.",Clos des Angles Premier Cru,90,91,Burgundy,Volnay,,Olivier Leflaive 2010 Clos des Angles Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2010-clos-angles-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Olivier Leflaive
15.5,Red,Italy,"A historic name in Valpolicella, Montresor is known for producing balanced, elegant expressions of Amarone. This provides slightly darker, riper aromas of black fruit, prune, dried currant and exotic spice.",Capitel della Crosara,57,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Montresor 2008 Capitel della Crosara  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montresor-2008-capitel-della-crosara-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Montresor
,White,France,"This has a warm, rounded character, with pressing minerality. Notes of apple, pear and a touch of vanilla all add richness and an open character. It has warm, rich fruit on the finish.",Vaillons Premier Cru,30,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Vaillons Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-vaillons-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
13,Red,France,"Ripe and full, this tempers the natural richness of Volnay with the restraint of tannins and layers of wood. The red fruit flavors are given a boost by the young acidity that needs time to calm down. Age for 3–4 years.",,43,91,Burgundy,Volnay,,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils 2010  Volnay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-monnier-fils-2010-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils
13,Red,France,"This demonstrates the complexity of firm and concentrated Vosne-Romanée, with a generous, fruity character. It shows its structure first, followed by beautiful red fruits. Age for 4–5 years or more.",Domaine des Perdrix,75,91,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Domaine des Perdrix  (Vosne-Romanée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13,White,France,"Made from grapes sourced from vines that were planted in 1955, this is ripe and rich. The fruit is still reticent, but it will develop into a concentrated, full-bodied wine. Its density is balanced by a firm, minerally structure. Age this for 2–3 years.",Vieilles Vignes Fourchaume Premier Cru,56,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2010 Vieilles Vignes Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2010-vieilles-vignes-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vrignaud
14.5,Red,US,"Mount Veeder Cabernets usually have tough tannins, making the Cabernets ageworthy, but this 100% varietal bottling neither requires cellaring nor will reward it. Enjoy the tight astringency now for its upfront blackberry, black currant and cassis flavors.",Newton Vineyard,55,91,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Conn Creek 2008 Newton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conn-creek-2008-newton-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Conn Creek
13,Red,France,"Complex, dense and structured, this has dark plum fruit and solid, integrated tannins. It has weight and richness, finishing with crisp red-berry acidity.",Les Brunettes et Planchots,,91,Burgundy,Aloxe-Corton,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010 Les Brunettes et Planchots  (Aloxe-Corton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-brunettes-planchots-pinot-noir-aloxe-corton/,Pinot Noir,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
12.5,White,France,"“L'Homme Mort,” which is French for “the dead man,” is a small section of the Fourchaume Premier Cru, and it is a signature wine of Jean Durup's Château de Maligny. It's opulent, ripe and rounded, with a full, fruity character and toast flavor. On the finish, there is an edge of grapefruit acidity. Age for 3–4 years.",L'Homme Mort Premier Cru,40,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010 L'Homme Mort Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-lhomme-mort-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
14.6,Red,US,"A first release from this new Walla Walla winery, this is complex and textural, made using estate-grown grapes from a vineyard in the section of the valley known as The Rocks. Notes of black cherry and umami-soaked funk swirl together, with a strong streak of black tea and syrupy coffee.",,50,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Delmas 2010 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delmas-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2010,Delmas
,White,France,"Crisp and fruity, but also with some weight, this dense, textured wine has a very minerally character, with a straight line of tight acidity. This is complex and tense while also refreshing.",Montmains Premier Cru,55,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Montmains Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-montmains-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
15,Red,Italy,"Packaged in an elegantly frosted bottle, this brawny wine deliver the goods. It shows intensity, persistency and is tightly packed with luscious aromas of black cherry, leather, tobacco and black olive. The tannins are velvety and rich without being overdone.",,55,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Cesari 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Cesari
13.5,White,France,"This impressive wood-aged wine shows both the rich side of Pouilly Fuissé and its taut, minerally character. It is full and rich, yet always expressing a nervy, zingy edge. Age for at least three years.",Vieilles Vignes,30,91,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Château Vitallis 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vitallis-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château Vitallis
13.9,Red,US,"In a good vintage, which 2009 was, Silverado's Solo bottling is always worthy of aging. It would be a tragedy to open this 100% Cabernet before 2018, and even then it might be too early. Dry and full bodied, this offers complex blackberry and cassis flavors, with a grounding herbal quality suggestive of sage. The tannins are profound, making the wine tight now.",Solo,100,95,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Silverado 2009 Solo Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silverado-2009-solo-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Silverado
14.9,Red,US,"This is a stunning Bordeaux-style blend of 57% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 2.5% each of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Tight, dark and dense, it showcases the detailed styling that epitomizes the Lauren Ashton portfolio. Perfectly ripe and perfectly proportioned, it has the power and tannin to age for decades.",Cuvée Arlette,50,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Lauren Ashton Cellars 2009 Cuvée Arlette Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2009-cuvee-arlette-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Lauren Ashton Cellars
14.8,Red,US,"A blend of 64% Merlot and 27% Cabernet Franc, with splashes of Malbec and Petit Verdot, this is built for the long haul. Raspberries, cherries and rich chocolate run through this fine-tuned, focused wine. It's deep, elegant and penetrating, with a show-stopping layer of pure mineral that is so powerful the fruit seems soaked in rock.",Long Haul Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot,48,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Mark Ryan 2009 Long Haul Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Petit Verdot Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2009-long-haul-merlot-cabernet-franc-malbec-petit-verdot-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Mark Ryan
14.8,Red,US,"Good enough to be a reserve, this includes just 4% Merlot and the rest is all Cabernet. Smooth and supple, with lovely toasty aromatics, it layers rich cherry fruit against the lush barrel spices. A companionable wine, already drinking beautifully, but perfectly fine to cellar for up to a decade.",,44,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Abeja 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abeja-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Abeja
14.1,Red,US,"The ripest of Diamond Creek's new '09 Cabernets, Red Rock shows a sun-blasted quality of red currants, blueberry and cassis. Heady and exotic, this is rich in tannins and noble in acidity. While it's a joy to drink now and over the next eight years, its extreme ripeness may limit its longterm ageability.",Red Rock Terrace,175,95,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Diamond Creek 2009 Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diamond-creek-2009-red-rock-terrace-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Diamond Creek
,White,France,"There is such elegance on this concentrated wine, combining richness with intense structure. A blend of yellow fruit, crisp apple and lemon zest flavors surface on this opulent, balanced and structured effort. This is meant for long-term aging.",,256,95,Burgundy,Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010  Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-chardonnay-bienvenues-batard-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
,Red,France,"The small Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru creates structured wines with plenty of texture and tannins. This is brooding, firm and very concentrated, with its fruit set way behind the dark tannins and spice note. It will take at least 10 years to start to mature.",,475,95,Burgundy,Mazoyeres-Chambertin,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010  Mazoyeres-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-pinot-noir-mazoyeres-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
16,Red,Italy,"This has enormous richness and intensity, with penetrating aromas of leather, tobacco, spice, dark fruit and dark chocolate. On the palate, it's inky, rich and supersmooth. This is one of the best Italian wines ever made from the difficult 2003 vintage.",Mazzano,175,96,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Masi 2003 Mazzano  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masi-2003-mazzano-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-156809/,Corvina,2003,Masi
15.4,Red,US,"This winery gives its wines extra years in bottle prior to release, and it pays off with powerful, muscular, densely structured that have been polished to a fine luster. This Syrah emphasizes fruit, not funk, with opulent flavors of black fruit, dried cherry, fig and plum. The 30 months it spent in two-thirds new French oak adds dark streaks of coffee and cocoa. It shows tremendous depth, and it could be cellared for another few years—but why wait?",,55,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Corliss Estates 2007 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corliss-estates-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2007,Corliss Estates
14.1,Red,US,"This shows the Diamond Creek signature of dryness, mountain tannins and voluptuously ripe, concentrated fruit. It's dense in blackberry jam and cassis flavors, with firm minerality and a lush toast note from the oak. Near perfection in all of its parts, it possesses those hard-to-define qualities of balance and elegance. Wonderful as it is now, the tannins suggest aging it for many years.",Volcanic Hill,175,96,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Diamond Creek 2009 Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diamond-creek-2009-volcanic-hill-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Diamond Creek
14.7,White,US,"Rich and complex, this dry, terroir-driven wine completely avoids the sweet butter creaminess and jamminess of so many Chardonnays, showcasing instead notes of tropical fruits and pears. It's framed by minerals and even a fresh herbaceousness that suggests the wild plants growing around this Sonoma Coast vineyard. While the oak influences are strong, they are perfectly in keeping with the underlying volume.",Cinghiale Vineyard Family Reserve,125,96,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Del Dotto 2009 Cinghiale Vineyard Family Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dotto-2009-cinghiale-vineyard-family-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Del Dotto
14.1,Red,US,"Rich and powerful, with a molten intensity, this has loads of blackberry and cherry jam flavors, yet it has a minerally earthiness that grounds it and makes it endlessly complex. With its tannic profile and sweet oak jacket, this defines Napa Valley Cabernet—particularly from the mountains. If you can keep your hands off it, this will develop over the next 10–20 years.",Gravelly Meadow,175,96,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Diamond Creek 2009 Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diamond-creek-2009-gravelly-meadow-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Diamond Creek
14.9,Red,US,"As good as the winery's regular 2009 Cabernet is, this small-production selection from the estate vineyard is even better. However, as the tannins are fierce, it's not a wine you want to drink anytime soon. Through the astringency shines a bright, burning core of perfectly ripe blackberries and savory black currants. Flashy and impressive, this 100% Cabernet should begin to soften and mellow after 2018.",16 Rows,150,96,California,Napa,Oakville,Vine Cliff 2009 16 Rows Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vine-cliff-2009-16-rows-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Vine Cliff
,Red,France,"Despite its power, this is so elegant, showing tannins, minerality and generous flavors of black fruits, dark chocolate and spices. The smooth and rich surface belies the inner taut texture, showing how the wine will need many years to finally come round.",Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru,525,96,Burgundy,Chambertin Clos de Bèze,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru  (Chambertin Clos de Bèze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-chambertin-clos-beze-grand-cru-pinot-noir-chambertin-clos-beze/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
14.7,Red,US,"Unbelievably rich and delicious, this is a joy to drink. It continues the winery's long record with this vineyard, reaching toward its apex with this 2009. Made from 100% Cabernet and aged in nearly two-thirds new French oak, it's elaborate, layered and complex, offering juicy notes of blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate, with sweet toast and vanilla flavors that continue onto the spicy finish. If you can keep your hands off it, this will develop over the next 10–15 years.",Martin Stelling Vineyard,155,96,California,Napa,Oakville,Nickel & Nickel 2009 Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-martin-stelling-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nickel & Nickel
13.7,Red,US,"This has astonishing depth of flavor, with dense black fruits marbled with notes of smoked meat, clove, balsamic and an earthy flavor. It's a wine to savor and cellar.",Lagniappe,45,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gramercy 2009 Lagniappe Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramercy-cellars-2009-lagniappe-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Gramercy
15.2,Red,US,"This is the most expensive Pinot Noir Foxen has ever made, and guess what? It's also the winery's best. It bears rich flavors, offering tiers of smoky cherries, red currants, licorice candies, vanilla, sandalwood and spices. What's harder to describe is the sheer beauty of the texture and balance. Containing the explosive richness of a wine like this is a challenge, but winemaker Bill Wathan has managed to bring elegance to its power. The wine is high in alcohol, and it's not advisable to age it beyond 3 or 4 years, but it is incredibly delicious.",Sea Smoke,85,96,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Foxen 2010 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-sea-smoke-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Foxen
13,Red,Chile,"An herbal cherry aroma comes with notes of leather and mulchy earth. It feels and tastes dried out, with tart, grating acidity and medicinal, herbal flavors on the finish.",,10,80,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2011 Merlot (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2011-merlot-central-valley/,Merlot,2011,Arauco
12.5,Red,US,"This smells and tastes like raspberry bubblegum, with a taste of white sugar.",,11,80,California,California Other,California,Snapping Turtle 2011 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snapping-turtle-2011-merlot-other/,Merlot,2011,Snapping Turtle
14.5,Red,US,"The California appellation is used because the winery's estate vineyard is in Ventura County, north of Los Angeles—a cool-climate, coastal growing region. This is rewardingly dry and complex, with an intriguing cured-meat note along with ripe blackberry and cassis flavors. The tannin-acid balance is great, making it a very enjoyable wine to drink now with game, lamb and beef.",Elena,40,91,California,California Other,California,Bella Victorian 2009 Elena Syrah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-victorian-2009-elena-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2009,Bella Victorian
13,Red,France,"The tannins are already finely integrated into the rich, ripe fruit. It has a smoky character along with a note of wood spice, and the black plum fruit serves as a juicy underlay. Given its weight and structure, this should for age five years at least.",Les Chardannes,72,91,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009 Les Chardannes  (Chambolle-Musigny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-chardannes-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
,White,France,"This is aromatic, with ripeness that balances the bright green and white fruits. Wood and spice notes are followed by a touch of lemon jelly and minerally acidity. It's a wine that is still developing, waiting for the ripe fruit of the vintage to surface.",Clos St-Jean Premier Cru,65,91,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Henri de Villamont 2009 Clos St-Jean Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-clos-st-jean-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
14.7,Red,US,"With tangy acidity and complex flavors, this is easily the best of Baxter's three 2009 releases. The raspberry and cherry flavors vie with an earthier note of mushroom, and there's a savory edge of balsam and cola. The oak is evident, but has been adroitly applied. Dry and silky, this is capable of aging for several years in a cellar.",Langley Vineyard,45,91,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Baxter 2009 Langley Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baxter-2009-langley-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Baxter
12.5,White,France,"Round and rich, this has streaks of lemon and orange zest that cut through the vanilla and creamed apple texture. A note of spice makes the wine complex and rich. This is worth aging for several years.",Fourchaume Premier Cru,40,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
15,Red,Italy,"This is a landmark Amarone that has often acted as the category's biggest ambassador abroad. It bursts open with aromas of dark berry, spice, leather and tobacco, and it is both generous and long-lasting on the palate.",Costasera,60,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Masi 2008 Costasera  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masi-2008-costasera-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Masi
15,Red,Italy,"This producer does a fantastic job of presenting quality air-dried fruit without the jamminess and heaviness that is sometimes encountered. Aged for 30 months in large oak casks, this is tight, structured and elegant.",,60,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Nicolis 2006  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicolis-2006-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Nicolis
14.2,White,US,"This much-sought-after, estate-grown Viognier is in short supply in 2011, but it's exemplary for its structure and class. Flavors of lime skin and grapefruit, wet stone and citrus abound. The cool vintage led to low yields—under two tons per acre. All neutral oak was used.",,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Abeja 2011 Viognier (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abeja-2011-viognier-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Viognier,2011,Abeja
14,White,US,"This opens with enticing aromas of toasted hazelnut, Key lime and white peach. The firm, controlled palate is concentrated and long, offering vivid, precise fruit and a tasty hint of skin phenolics.",,17,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Apex 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apex-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Apex
16,Red,Italy,"Dark and savory, this opens with cured meat, smoked bacon, teriyaki, cherry and cola aromas. The palate is lush and velvety, with accents of candied fruit, leather and black pepper.",Morópio,60,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Antolini 2008 Morópio  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolini-2008-moropio-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Red Blend,2008,Antolini
14,Red,Spain,"Smooth and lightly roasted on the bouquet, this has tobacco, cola, fine oak and earthy berry aromas. It feels generous but a little soft and syrupy, with raisin, licorice and savory baked-fruit flavors. The finish is long and continues to be savory tasting. Drink now–2014.",Reserva,56,91,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alidis 2009 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alidis-2009-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Alidis
13.5,White,France,"Concentrated and rich, with some wood influence, this has ripe yellow fruits that are balanced with an intense streak of acidity, lending a sense of tension. It's very full, round and already a delight to drink.",En Remilly Premier Cru,40,91,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009 En Remilly Premier Cru  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-en-remilly-premier-cru-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
13,White,France,"There is a touch of wood here, partnering with the wine's weight, minerality and crisp character. White fruit flavors of apple and pear lend further brightness.",,46,91,Burgundy,Meursault,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Meursault,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Drouhin
15,Red,Italy,"Dark and brooding, this has inky concentration, power and determination. The nose is alive with tones of blackberry, maraschino, leather, tobacco and rusty soil. The mouthfeel is thick and penetrating.",La Marega,68,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Le Salette 2008 La Marega  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-salette-2008-marega-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Le Salette
13.1,White,US,"Leesy and nicely textured, this has lime and green apple notes that rest on a bed of bracing acidity. It has length, focus and detail, all without intrusive new oak—just a small percentage of the wine was barrel-fermented.",,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lauren Ashton Cellars 2011 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2011-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2011,Lauren Ashton Cellars
16,Red,Italy,"On the dark and savory side, this opens with blackberry, prune, chocolate and moist tobacco aromas. It offers ethereal notes of dried herb, cola and licorice that give the wine a lighter, more buoyant personality.",Ca' Bertoldi,37,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Recchia 2005 Ca' Bertoldi  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recchia-2005-ca-bertoldi-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Recchia
15,Red,Argentina,"This is tight and sturdy as a rock up front, with licorice, hard spice, leather and black cherry aromas. It feels round, chewy, tough and healthy, with flavors of baked black fruit, chocolate, molasses and hickory. Roasted and oaky, but cool and collected. Drink now through 2016.",Bramare,40,91,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Viña Cobos 2010 Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2010-bramare-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Cobos
9.1,Dessert,US,"While buoyantly aromatic with aromas of superripe tropical fruit, honeysuckle and waxy honeycomb, this top-notch ice wine is remarkably elegant in profile. On the palate, concentrated honey and tangerine flavors are matched with steely acidity that reigns the palate in toward a dry, crisp finish.",Ice Wine,60,91,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Sheldrake Point 2010 Ice Wine Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2010-ice-wine-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Sheldrake Point
9,Dessert,Canada,"While Equifera, produced by Inniskillin co-founder, Donald Ziraldo, may still be an unfamiliar name, one sip of this Riesling ice wine is proof of its impeccable pedigree. Intensely aromatic with loads of fresh apple, honey and white blossom aromas, it balances luscious sweetness with bracing acidity and a long, undulating floral finish.",Icewine,70,91,Ontario,Niagara Peninsula,,Equifera 2009 Icewine Riesling (Niagara Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/equifera-2009-icewine-riesling-niagara-peninsula/,Riesling,2009,Equifera
13,White,France,"This is very structured and full, with a powerful minerality, citrus and spice flavors, and a tight, nervy character. It has the weight to age for 3–4 years.",,56,91,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Drouhin
13,Red,Spain,"More traditional than modern in style, this has aromas of citrus, herb, dry oak and medium-weight fruit. It feels crisp and tightly focused, with a complex palate that offers notes of berries, chocolate and herbs. It finishes long, with a leathery, meaty element that lends gravitas to the wine. Drink now–2016.",Reserva,30,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viñamada 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinamada-2006-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Viñamada
16.5,Red,Italy,"Powerful and muscular, this would pair with succulent red meat or piquant cheese. The mouthfeel is velvety and supple, and the bouquet is redolent of cooked berry, prune, dried bay leaf, humus, toasted coffee bean and licorice.",,70,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Rubinelli Vajol 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubinelli-vajol-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Rubinelli Vajol
15.2,Red,US,"While it's not for everyone, this is a great expression of Rosenblum-style Rockpile Zin. It's a big, lusty glass of red wine, warm and heady, with extraordinarily ripe berry, currant and mocha flavors.",Rockpile Road Vineyard,35,91,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Rosenblum 2010 Rockpile Road Vineyard Zinfandel (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2010-rockpile-road-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-rockpile/,Zinfandel,2010,Rosenblum
14.1,Red,US,"A great vintage for the Sundance Red, this is 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 14% Syrah. The addition of Syrah really livens up the mix. It's a supple, sappy, sinuous red, with rich and complex cherry and berry fruits. The 30% new oak is not only lavish for a $20 wine, but it judiciously complements all of the good fruit.",Sundance,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Soos Creek 2009 Sundance Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/soos-creek-2009-sundance-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Soos Creek
,Red,US,"This mixes blueberry, boysenberry and blackberry notes with a dressing of Bourbon and chocolate. Smooth and satiny, this is drinking exceptionally well at the moment.",Levitation,40,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sleight of Hand 2009 Levitation Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2009-levitation-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Sleight of Hand
14,Red,Spain,"Charred and smoky on first take, this has plenty of upfront oak that adds a toasty quality to the core plum and berry aromas. It feels full, round and pure, with dark, slightly balsamic-like flavors of baked berry and earth. It's smooth, mild and unobtrusive on the finish. Drink now–2016.",Reserva Edición Limitada,50,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ysios 2007 Reserva Edición Limitada  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ysios-2007-reserva-edicion-limitada-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2007,Ysios
14.2,Red,US,"From the prestigious Rutherford appellation comes this soft, smooth and mellow Cabernet, with delicious flavors of black cherry, cola and beef teriyaki. It shows just a trace of bitterness on the finish, so drink soon.",,36,91,California,Napa,Rutherford,Del Bondio 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bondio-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Del Bondio
,White,France,"Big and fruity, this is very lively, balancing butteriness with green-fruit acidity. The wine is maturing quickly, its tension is fading into rich, wood-flavored fruitiness.",Meursault Blagny Premier Cru,70,91,Burgundy,Meursault,,Louis Latour 2010 Meursault Blagny Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-meursault-blagny-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
14.5,Red,US,"The wine's dryness, intricate structure and complexity are easy to enjoy, with delicious flavors of cherry pie filling, plum sauce and cured pork. The tannin and acid balance is polished, courtesy of the Sta. Rita Hills's cool climate. Drink now–2014.",Romeo,38,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Bella Victorian 2008 Romeo Grenache (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-victorian-2008-romeo-grenache-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Grenache,2008,Bella Victorian
13,Red,France,"With its intense red fruits and acidity, this initially seems so fruity. Slowly the powerful structure comes into play, yielding a concentrated, cellar-worthy wine.",Domaine des Perdrix Aux Perdrix Premier Cru,98,91,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Domaine des Perdrix Aux Perdrix Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-domaine-perdrix-aux-perdrix-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13,White,France,"With its straw color and wood aging aromas, this is rich, bearing yellow peach and pear fruits, along with a toast note and juicy acidity. It's already impressive but should drink well for another three years at least.",Château de Chamirey,35,91,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Château de Chamirey  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-chateau-chamirey-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaines Devillard
15,Red,Italy,"Dark and brawny, this opens with almost impenetrable concentration and bold aromas of jammy fruit, blackberry, espresso, cedar and moist tobacco. It has a smooth, rich texture, with lively highlights of teriyaki, ginger and cola.",,34,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Brunelli 2009  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brunelli-2009-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Brunelli
12.5,Sparkling,France,"The minerality is a reminder that the grapes come from an area near Chablis. It has a tangy, zingy character, with a nervy edge that promises aging, but it also provides fruity, apple-driven pleasure now.",Vive-la-Joie Brut,30,91,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Bailly-Lapierre 2007 Vive-la-Joie Brut  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailly-lapierre-2007-vive-joie-brut-sparkling-cremant-bourgogne/,Champagne Blend,2007,Bailly-Lapierre
15.1,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced entirely from Boushey Vineyard, this well-structured Syrah has a claret-like refinement. Sleek and focused, it offers raspberry and black cherry flavors, with a tight, taut structure and length. Some notes of leaf and earth trickle onto the finish.",Arnaut,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Avennia 2010 Arnaut Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avennia-2010-arnaut-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2010,Avennia
,Red,US,"Using Grenache sourced from the moderately cool Lonesome Springs Vineyard, this is slightly leafy, with notes of forest floor, blueberry and blackberry. This is the first pure Grenache ever made by Brian Carter. It doesn't just taste like a big bowl of berries; it has power and depth to spare.",1,50,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Brian Carter 2010 1 Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2010-1-grenache-columbia-valley-wa/,Grenache,2010,Brian Carter
14.2,Red,US,"Based on Petit Verdot, this blend is tart and toasty as well as tangy and seemingly slightly sweet from its luscious black fruits. Peppery tannins and highlights of cedar and roasted meat add further interest.",Trentenaire,50,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Brian Carter 2008 Trentenaire Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2008-trentenaire-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Brian Carter
16,Red,Italy,"Beautifully aged, this shows a dusty, ripe quality. The bouquet is rounded out by notes of leather, resin, molasses, tobacco, dried ginger, cola and licorice. There's a tight firmness to the tannins, which have gracefully carried this wine forward over the years.",Guglielmi di Jago,95,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Villa Spinosa 2001 Guglielmi di Jago  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-spinosa-2001-guglielmi-jago-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2001,Villa Spinosa
9.5,Dessert,Canada,"Gorgeously aromatic with notes of freshly pressed apple, wildflower honey and tangerine peel, this is a richly textured, almost creamy, ice wine. Intense flavors of honey and fresh apple ripple on the palate, with striking lemon acidity that lends a squeaky clean finish.",Ice Wine,80,91,Ontario,Niagara Peninsula,,Inniskillin 2008 Ice Wine Riesling (Niagara Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inniskillin-2008-ice-wine-riesling-niagara-peninsula/,Riesling,2008,Inniskillin
13.9,Rose,US,"Mostly Syrah, with some Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a succulent rosé with a marvelous mouthfeel. Texture and length are its main charms, with nuanced notes of rose petal, hibiscus, watermelon and pie cherry. The vineyard sources are Klipsun, Boushey and Ciel du Cheval.",Babbitt,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Efeste 2011 Babbitt Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2011-babbitt-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Rosé,2011,Efeste
14.6,Red,US,"This shows the textural depth of all the Efesté wines. A floral top note gives way to firm, dark, cassis and blackberry flavors. Light notes of herb, anise and earth are introduced and set comfortably into the lengthy finish. It has great power and flavor, with the possibility of cellaring for a decade or more.",Final-Final,27,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Efeste 2009 Final-Final Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2009-final-final-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,Efeste
16,Red,Italy,"Big and bold, this has noticeable alcohol and loads of chocolate, espresso and jammy black-fruit flavors. The overall muscle and brawn of the mouthfeel give balance to the heat and intensity. Pair this with aged cheese or grilled steak.",I Fondatori Riserva,80,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Fabiano 2005 I Fondatori Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabiano-2005-i-fondatori-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Fabiano
14.1,Red,US,"Much of the fruit for this wine comes from Napa's Mount Veeder, with additions from neighboring Sonoma County and other unidentified statewide sources. Even so, this shows a Napa-esque flair, bearing softly ripe blackberry and cassis flavors, with balance and richness. The winemakers and owners are the husband and wife team from Mount Veeder's Lagier-Meredith.",,35,91,California,California Other,California,Punch 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/punch-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Punch
12.5,White,France,"With that extra concentration that comes from low-yielding old vines, this has great depth of flavor. It has an apple flavor and crisp, citrusy acidity as well as a more toasty character. Complex and certainly ageworthy, this should keep for at least five years.",Les Vieilles Vignes Montmains Premier Cru,54,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2010 Les Vieilles Vignes Montmains Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2010-vieilles-vignes-montmains-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Pascal Bouchard
13,Red,France,"Deliciously perfumed, this shows some of the structure of the vintage, along with generous raspberry and red cherry flavors. It is rich and solid, and its open character has just the right edge of dense tannins. Already approachable, but it's likely to age over several years.",Les Millandes Premier Cru,94,91,Burgundy,Morey-Saint-Denis,,Domaine Heresztyn 2010 Les Millandes Premier Cru  (Morey-Saint-Denis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-heresztyn-2010-millandes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-morey-saint-denis/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Heresztyn
,Red,France,"Firm, concentrated and solid, this has a tight core that's surrounded by sweeter dark-plum fruit. This is ripe and full bodied, with a definite need for aging.",Santenots Premier Cru,52,91,Burgundy,Volnay,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Santenots Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-santenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
14.6,Red,US,"This is big in fruit, big in tannins and big in the overall impression it leaves. It's enormously rich and ripe in cherry, red currant and cola, sprinkled with dusty exotic spice and a hint of forest herb. The vineyard is the former Maritime Vineyard of the W.H. Smith Winery, whose Pinot Noirs were magnificent and scored highly. This one seems a little heavier than Smith used to produce.",Cinghiale Vineyard,75,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Del Dotto 2009 Cinghiale Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dotto-2009-cinghiale-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Del Dotto
11.5,Dessert,Spain,"After a waxy opening, the bouquet unveils honey and peach aromas that are totally inviting. It feels thick but not cloying, and the honeyed flavors of banana, peach and dulce de leche are a prelude to the creamy, thick and deeply layered finish. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Albariño make the blend.",Caligo Sweet White Wine,50,91,Spain Other,Spain,,D.G. Viticultors NV Caligo Sweet White Wine White (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dg-viticultors-nv-caligo-sweet-white-wine-other/,White Blend,,D.G. Viticultors
14.5,Red,US,"Sourced from a small vineyard in the The Rocks of Walla Walla, this shows classic, terroir-driven umami flavors. It's as if the fruit were soaked in seaweed, then lifted on a platform of rock. It has lovely aromatics, with a rather delicate finish that's nuanced with cherry and tar.",The Funkadelic,60,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Sleight of Hand 2010 The Funkadelic Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2010-funkadelic-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2010,Sleight of Hand
13.4,White,US,"It's rare that domestic Chardonnay is truly Chablis-like, but this delicately framed wine fits that description perfectly. Nuanced with mineral and spice notes, this has melon and apple flavors that seem to sail on a gentle sea breeze. It doesn't slam you with oak, instead it seduces with you style.",The Enchantress Old Vine,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Sleight of Hand 2010 The Enchantress Old Vine Chardonnay (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2010-enchantress-old-vine-chardonnay-columbia-valley-yakima/,Chardonnay,2010,Sleight of Hand
,Red,US,"Though quite different stylistically from the 2009, this is just as good. The structure in 2010 is noteworthy for its high acid focus. There are streaks of berry and cassis, with touches of smoke and espresso. This is a wine to cellar while you are drinking up the delicious 2009.",Levitation,40,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sleight of Hand 2010 Levitation Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2010-levitation-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Sleight of Hand
13.5,Red,Italy,"This delivers about the same intensity and concentration as a top shelf Amarone—but for half the price. It offers loads of spice, ripe fruit, leather, tobacco and black olive flavors that drive the long, supple mouthfeel.",I Progni,27,91,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Le Salette 2009 I Progni  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-salette-2009-i-progni-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Le Salette
14.8,Red,US,"Still tight and chewy, this lushly-fruited Syrah mixes berry and cherry flavors with earthier, mineral-driven bass notes. It will require a bit more bottle age to unwind and decompress, but it has all of the ingredients of a wine with staying power.",Wild Eyed,48,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Mark Ryan 2009 Wild Eyed Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2009-wild-eyed-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Mark Ryan
14.5,Red,US,"This is a brambly, blueberry-laden Petite Sirah, with black cherry, plum and chocolate highlights. Firm, ripe tannins bring a streak of lemon verbena. It's gently earthy, absolutely flavorful and drinking beautifully.",Zephyr Ridge Vineyard,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Thurston Wolfe 2009 Zephyr Ridge Vineyard Petite Sirah (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2009-zephyr-ridge-vineyard-petite-sirah-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Petite Sirah,2009,Thurston Wolfe
15,Red,Italy,"This delivers a cheerful aromatic embroidery of cherry, cassis, toasted almond, Indian spice, leather and bitter chocolate. The mouthfeel is another selling point thanks to its smoothness and persistency.",Corte Brà,52,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Sartori 2007 Corte Brà  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sartori-2007-corte-bra-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Sartori
15,Red,Italy,"This has clean, linear aromas of fruit and spice that are tied together in one elegant package. The mouthfeel is similarly composed, with power and intensity that is elegant and never exaggerated or too heavy.",,65,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Santa Sofia 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-sofia-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Santa Sofia
14.5,White,US,"A blend of Viognier and Roussanne, this humbly-labeled white is a revelation. On the palate, it has the style and sleekness of fine Burgundy, with flavors running through a spectrum of herb, citrus and tree fruits. This is polished and seductive.",,16,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Southard 2010 White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/southard-2010-white-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Southard
14.5,Red,US,"This bone-dry, Southern Rhône-style blend consists of 61% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 12% Cinsault and 9% Counoise. Elegant and detailed flavors of light berry and Bing cherry are dusted with a cocoa accent.",Sugarloaf Vineyard,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Southard 2010 Sugarloaf Vineyard Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/southard-2010-sugarloaf-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Southard
13,White,France,"This exudes notes of ripe yellow fruits while keeping an edge of structure. It's fragrant, with a fine dense texture that brings out acidity and a caramel flavor. It has aging potential, so keep it for over three years.",Fourchaume Premier Cru,35,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2010-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,La Chablisienne
13.9,White,US,"Smooth and silky, this lovely Viognier begins with flavors of citrus, lemongrass and fresh herb, before continuing into a well-rounded, full-flavored midpalate that hints at just a touch of residual sugar.",,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Mark Ryan 2010 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2010,Mark Ryan
14.2,Red,US,"Made using grapes grown in Jarvis's mountain vineyard, this is a strongly flavored Merlot. It's brilliant and intense, with flavors of red cherry pie, red licorice, grilled Canadian bacon and sandalwood. The tannic structure is a joy—soft, furry and complex. There's lots of oak, too, which lends a smoky edge. Probably at its best now, so drink up.",Estate Grown,95,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2009 Estate Grown Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2009-estate-grown-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Jarvis
16.5,Red,Italy,"This delivers enormous aromatic intensity that rises from the glass in a determined and immediate manner. The nose is awash in aromas of ripe fruit, leather, tobacco, exotic spice and black pepper. The soft, chewy mouthfeel is capped by a strong blast of roasted coffee bean.",Ca' Coato,70,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Antolini 2008 Ca' Coato  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolini-2008-ca-coato-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Antolini
15,Red,US,"Big and quite tannic, this is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot. The combination of Red Mountain fruit and the naturally tannic Petit Verdot is balanced against by the tart, juicy berry flavors and the influence from having aged in 100% new French oak. Nothing shy here, but the floral and citrusy aromatics add a welcome layer of complexity.",The Bully,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Gorman 2008 The Bully Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gorman-2008-bully-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Gorman
14.8,Red,US,"It's labeled simply Columbia Valley but in fact it's made from all Red Mountain fruit. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, with a splash of Petit Verdot, this is quite ripe and sweetly juicy—like a big bowl of blackberries. Aged in once-used French oak, it has picked up some char and graphite notes.",Zachary's Ladder,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gorman 2009 Zachary's Ladder Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gorman-2009-zacharys-ladder-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Gorman
,White,France,"This is firm, rich and closed, with the fruit showing potential richness under the tight exterior. Packed with notes of wood, spice and a taut texture, this is a wine to enjoy several years down the road. Age for at least five years.",Morgeot Premier Cru,75,91,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Henri de Villamont 2009 Morgeot Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-morgeot-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
14.1,Red,US,"Sleek and elegant, showing a great sense of control, the cherry and currant fruits are strong, yet restrained, pulled in by crisp acidity and taut tannins. It should develop over the next six years or so.",Hallberg Vineyard,55,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gary Farrell 2009 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gary-farrell-2009-hallberg-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gary Farrell
15,Red,Italy,"Notes of eucalyptus, dried rosemary, humus, licorice, black olive and dark berry give this a unique personality. It glides smoothly over the palate thanks to its supple, velvety tannins, and it finishes with an additional bright spot of tangy green herb.",Terre di San Zeno,55,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Corteforte 2005 Terre di San Zeno  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corteforte-2005-terre-san-zeno-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Corteforte
,White,France,"Full and rounded, this has ripe apple and peach fruits that are contrasted with the taut, minerally line of citrusy acidity. It has weight and structure from the flavors of apple skin and orange zest. It needs to age at least four years. Screwcap.",Les Vaudevey Premier Cru,,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Laroche 2010 Les Vaudevey Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2010-les-vaudevey-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Laroche
13,White,France,"The toast character lends a firm structure to this solid, rich wine. A spice note pairs well with the white plum and apricot fruit, and there is a sense that this needs to age for several years in order to bring out its richness and full potential.",Clos Rochette,30,91,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaine Faiveley 2010 Clos Rochette  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-clos-rochette-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Faiveley
13,Red,France,"Opulent and ripe, this is full of sweet red fruit, with tannins that have absorbed into the fruit. The wood aging acts as support to the rich texture. It is developing well, but could certainly age for four years or more.",Château de Chamirey Les Cinq Premier Cru,68,91,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Château de Chamirey Les Cinq Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-chateau-chamirey-cinq-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
,Red,France,"Using grapes sourced from 102-year-old vines, this is superripe and concentrated. Yet despite its richness, it has tight acidity that meshes with plum and damson fruits. Age for at least five years.",Vieilles Vignes,,91,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Chambolle-Musigny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-vieilles-vignes-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
13.5,Red,Spain,"Concentrated and rich up front, this has black fruit aromas of prune, blackberry and cassis, with notes of beef and herb. It feels full bodied, filling all corners of the palate. Flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant are ripe, while jammy characteristics of fruit cake and prune work the mellow finish. A blend of 60% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet and 10% Merlot.",,19,91,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Clos Ventana 2006 Red (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-ventana-2006-red-navarra/,Red Blend,2006,Clos Ventana
17,Port/Sherry,Spain,"A sensuous sweet Sherry, this has the full monty of fig, date, licorice, root beer and chocolate aromas and flavors. It's naturally thick and sweet but also balanced, so it doesn't come across like a spoonful of syrup. Great as a dessert wine with cake or blue cheese, but also as a topping for vanilla or coffee ice cream.",Oxford 1.970,15,91,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-s-l-nv-oxford-1-970-pedro-ximenez-jerez-150717/,Pedro Ximénez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
13.1,White,US,"A blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon, this definitely reflects the cool 2011 vintage in its steely tension. The clean green-fruit flavors are well defined and highlighted with notes of grassy herbs and saline minerality.",sbs,23,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cadaretta 2011 sbs Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cadaretta-2011-sbs-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2011,Cadaretta
14.2,Red,US,"Windthrow is a southern Rhône-style blend—66% Syrah, the rest a mix of Mourvèdre and Grenache. Dense, dark and smoky, it's got a peppery nose, followed by bright raspberry fruit and an accent of roasted game bird. The wine has both lift and length, with sharp acidity.",Windthrow,50,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cadaretta 2009 Windthrow Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cadaretta-2009-windthrow-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Cadaretta
13.2,White,US,"An aromatic blend of 46% Viognier, 37% Roussanne, 17% Riesling, this bears complex scents and flavors of oranges and apricots, which are joined by notes of grapefruit and melon, and complemented with juicy acidity. One-third was barrel fermented in neutral oak, and a portion was left on its lees for added texture.",Oriana,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Brian Carter 2010 Oriana White (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2010-oriana-white-columbia-valley-yakima/,White Blend,2010,Brian Carter
16.5,Red,Italy,"Zenato is a reliable producer of quality Amarone, producing wines that always show personality and intensity. This delivers bold fruit and background tones of polished leather and dry tobacco. The mouthful is very bold and thick, boasting a playful touch of sweet spice.",,30,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Zenato 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zenato-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Zenato
15,Red,Italy,"Remo Farina makes a style of Amarone that will appeal to those who are true fans of this distinctive category of Italian reds. This is big, bold and not bashful by any stretch. It offers masculine tones of warm leather, cured meat, smoked bacon, ripe fruit and blackberry preserves. The finish is tightly loaded with a fresh tobacco flavor.",Monte Fante Riserva,85,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Remo Farina 2007 Monte Fante Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remo-farina-2007-monte-fante-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Remo Farina
12.5,White,France,"Steely, minerally and very textured, this has concentratio and taut layer of acidity to go with the lime fruit. Powered by its structure, it will age for 3–4 years.",Vau de Vey Premier Cru,36,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Romain Bouchard 2010 Vau de Vey Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/romain-bouchard-2010-vau-vey-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Romain Bouchard
13.5,White,US,"As Barbara Streisand might have said, “Hello, gorgeous.” With brisk acidity that's almost tingly, this is basically dry, yet the exotic tropical fruit, peach and honeysuckle flavors are so pure, ending with a sweet finish. It's the perfect accompaniment to Asian-fusion fare.",Paragon Vineyard,17,92,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Tangent 2011 Paragon Vineyard Viognier (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tangent-2011-paragon-vineyard-viognier-central-coast-edna-valley/,Viognier,2011,Tangent
16,Red,Italy,"The toasted oak aromas are still evident on the nose, so give this a few more years to unwind before opening. With patience, you'll be rewarded with tones of bright fruit, spice, licorice, molasses, brown sugar and tobacco. There's a hint of red apple on the finish, rendering it fresh and zesty.",Vigneto di Campo delle Strie,70,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Tenuta Chiccheri 2007 Vigneto di Campo delle Strie  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-chiccheri-2007-vigneto-campo-delle-strie-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Tenuta Chiccheri
13.8,Red,US,"From the start this has superb tannins and fine acidity that frame the ripe, complex blackberry, black currant and cassis flavors, finishing with elegance and class. It's hard to resist drinking now, but this should develop over the next eight years.",,75,92,California,Napa,Oakville,Sabina Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sabina-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sabina Vineyards
15,Red,Italy,"This expression is beautifully integrated and balanced, with notes of forest fruit and cassis that are set against touches of tar, licorice, brown sugar and cola. The lush and opulent finish delivers an impressive load of dark chocolate and exotic spice.",,75,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Tommasi 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Tommasi
16,Red,Italy,"This delivers inky dark, brooding aromas of black fruit, dark spice, molasses, resin, tar and cured meat. The mouthfeel is soft and chewy, with a sticky mocha flavor and a spicy endnote of barbecue spice.",Riserva,58,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Musella 2007 Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musella-2007-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Musella
,White,France,"This is a structured wine with rich, concentrated fruits. It has a strong mineral content along with a tense texture. Tropical fruit flavors come through on the rich, opulent finish.",Morgeot Premier Cru,70,92,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Louis Latour 2010 Morgeot Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-morgeot-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
,White,France,"This is a taut wine, touched by yeast and warmed by ripe yellow fruit. Flavors of melon and spice from the new wood give it an open feel. It's ripe, already rounded and full bodied.",Les Folatières Premier Cru,90,92,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Louis Latour 2010 Les Folatières Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-folatieres-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
13,White,France,"Honey and wood aromas lead to a rich, generally rounded wine. Having aged in wood, the white fruits are full, soft and ripe. It's not all immediate pleasure; the wine has a more complex undertow of structure, sweet malolactic character and complex acidity on the finish.",Vaudésir Grand Cru,,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2010 Vaudésir Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2010-vaudesir-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Pascal Bouchard
16,Red,Italy,"This special vineyard-designate delivers savory notes of cured meat, smoked bacon, barbecued herbs and candied berries. The intensity and overall complexity is impressive, and so is the richness and persistency of the mouthfeel. It ends with a touch of crispness and a bitter cherry accent.",Riserva Vigneto Le Balze,95,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Novaia 2007 Riserva Vigneto Le Balze  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novaia-2007-riserva-vigneto-le-balze-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Novaia
,White,France,"Using grapes sourced from the upper part of the Charmes Vineyard, this is rounded and full, showing the thin soil through its concentration. Touched by toast and spice notes, the yellow fruit flavors are rich, while the acidity and taut texture promise aging.",Les Charmes Premier Cru,78,92,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Charmes Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-charmes-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
19.5,Dessert,Spain,"Reticent caramel and walnut aromas come with a peach scent. It feels nice as it glides across the palate, with nervy, salty flavors of dried apricots and nuts. Toffee and peanut are the lead flavors on the classy finish. Only 300 cases were produced.",20 Yr. Baco Imperial Amontillado,80,92,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV 20 Yr. Baco Imperial Amontillado Palomino (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-sl-nv-20-yr-baco-imperial-amontillado-sherry-palomino-jerez/,Palomino,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
11,White,US,"In a state with a plethora of Riesling riches, this is a standout. Full, fresh, bright and complex, it opens with a bouquet of lime, citrus blossom and tea scents. The flavors follow—off-dry, detailed, balanced and vivid.",,11,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Bridgman 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bridgman-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Bridgman
15.5,Red,Italy,"Begali's wines really do offer their own unique personality and style. This wine is embellished by slightly green aromas of bay leaf and rosemary oil that add brightness and buoyancy. The flavors are complex, long lasting and include notes of soft spice, ripe fruit and sweet tobacco.",,45,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Begali 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/begali-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Begali
13.4,White,US,"Excellent texture and overall balance typify all of the wines from this exciting new producer. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, this brings a mix of melon, apple, herb and grass into play. Zippy, citrusy acids add zesty minerality as the wine rolls into a rocking finish, with just a hint of barrel toast.",Cuvée Méline,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lauren Ashton Cellars 2011 Cuvée Méline Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2011-cuvee-meline-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2011,Lauren Ashton Cellars
13,Red,France,"A beautifully perfumed wine from one of Volnay's top vineyards, this delights with its aromatic red fruits, ripe tannins and balancing acids. It is still settling down and will certainly round out over the next years when its more sumptuous side will come forward.",Santenots Premier Cru,100,92,Burgundy,Volnay,,Joseph Faiveley 2010 Santenots Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-faiveley-2010-santenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Faiveley
13,Red,France,This blend of premier crus and some village Côte de Beaune shows generous red-cherry fruit and a touch of acidity. Its depth of richness and complexity highlight its fine origins.,,35,92,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Côte de Beaune,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-pinot-noir-cote-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Drouhin
14.2,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced from four high-quality vineyards, this shows deeply layered raspberry, cherry, cola and mushroom flavors, with no trace of the unripeness that marred some other coastal wines from this cool vintage. Drink it over the next six years before the fruit fades.",,38,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Benovia 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benovia-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Benovia
14.6,Red,US,"Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, with other Bordeaux varieties in the mix, this spent 30 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle prior to release. The dense, tannic Red Mountain fruit remains firm and compact, creating a wine that needs to be decanted. The layers of berry, cassis, leaf, bark, earth and spice are balanced and tight.",Solesce,60,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Brian Carter 2007 Solesce Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2007-solesce-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Brian Carter
13,White,France,"This has a nutty, almond character that is integrating with the crisp texture. Taut and generous, this has richness, with a wood and citrus character. Age for another year.",Blanchot Grand Cru,,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2008 Blanchot Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2008-blanchot-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2008,Pascal Bouchard
14.7,Red,US,"No one does a better job with the Syrah from this vineyard than Mark Ryan McNeilly. Here, the peppery, just-ripe fruit is washed in a caramel bath. The flavors are long, and despite all of the barrel influence, the grapes have the muscle and texture to stand out equally.",Les Vignes de Marcoux Lost Soul,48,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Mark Ryan 2009 Les Vignes de Marcoux Lost Soul Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2009-vignes-marcoux-lost-soul-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Mark Ryan
14.8,Red,US,"This is a big, ripe, full-bodied Pinot Noir—as big as the variety gets in California. But it never loses balance, by virtue of the brisk acids, silkiness and dry finish. This wine always impresses for its sheer, Incredible Hulk volume. Drink now–2015.",Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8,58,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Foxen 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Block 8 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foxen-2010-bien-nacido-vineyard-block-8-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Foxen
15,Red,Italy,"This offers composure: a feeling of balance, intensity, harmony and rich density. The bouquet yields pretty tones of bold blueberry, smooth chocolate, teriyaki, cola, dried ginger and sweet pipe tobacco.",Selezione Antonio Castagnedi,45,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Tenuta Sant'Antonio 2008 Selezione Antonio Castagnedi  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-santantonio-2008-selezione-antonio-castagnedi-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Tenuta Sant'Antonio
16,Red,Italy,"This is easy to recognize thanks to its distinctive intensity and opulence. This 2007 may be the best bottling yet. It oozes with sweet flavors of cardamom, cinnamon, crushed clove, nutmeg and all kinds of ripe berry fruit. There's a firm tannic bite on the finish, which is followed by long-lasting succulent sweetness.",Capitel Monte Olmi,95,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Tedeschi 2007 Capitel Monte Olmi  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-2007-capitel-monte-olmi-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Tedeschi
14.1,Red,US,"Palisade remains principally Merlot, with a little Cabernet Sauvignon also in the blend. Smoky and focused, it's a riot of loganberry, blueberry and other blue and purple fruits. The tangy mouthfeel brings in streaks of coffee and mineral, with a tart, elegant finish.",Palisade,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Soos Creek 2009 Palisade Merlot-Cabernet (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/soos-creek-2009-palisade-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot-Cabernet,2009,Soos Creek
15,Red,Italy,"Elegant lines distinguish this wine, making it a fantastic choice with almost any hearty meat dish. Notes of chocolate, espresso, cherry and sweet, toasted vanilla characterize the bouquet, giving this Amarone a modern, forward feel. The finish is long, luscious and driven by a melted chocolate flavor.",,48,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Villa Monteleone 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-monteleone-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Villa Monteleone
19,Dessert,US,"Gorgeous and authentic, this full-flavored, Port-style wine renders deep, flavors of black cherry and cassis liqueur. Dark veins of chocolate syrup and coffee liqueur pump through the mix, making it smooth as butter. It's a wine that could age—but why wait?",Touriga Nacional,16,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Thurston Wolfe 2009 Touriga Nacional Port (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2009-touriga-nacional-port-blend-port-columbia-valley-yakima/,Port,2009,Thurston Wolfe
13.4,White,US,"Texture, texture, texture—that's the story with this wine. Fermented using wild yeast, this Sauvignon Blanc dazzles the palate with notes of sweet grass, clover, grapefruit and mineral. It's made in a lip-smacking, tart and tangy style, with a wet stone finish.",Feral,20,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Efeste 2011 Feral Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2011-feral-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Efeste
13.6,White,US,"This is concentrated and complex, with hints of flower, citrus flesh and rind, gooseberry and chamomile. It's labeled Columbia Valley but the Evergreen Vineyard, from where the grapes are sourced, sits in the heart of Washington's next likely American Viticultural Area—Ancient Lakes.",Lola,30,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Efeste 2010 Lola Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2010-lola-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Efeste
,White,France,"Taut, and closed, this is very structured. The green fruits, mineral structure and flinty character offer a severe, complex wine. Layered with a caramel note, this is set to age over many years. Screwcap.",Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru,,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Laroche 2010 Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2010-vaillons-vieilles-vignes-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Laroche
,White,France,"This is a floral wine that combines structure, firm acidity and intensely ripe fruit. Flavors of green fruit, citrus, toast and some smoke give complexity to this concentrated, full-bodied effort.",Les Combettes Premier Cru,87,92,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Combettes Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-combettes-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
,White,France,"This is rich and ripe, with just a touch of wood influence. It has a tropical fruit and lime flavor, with lemon zest acidity. It is full, very structured and mineral, adding the complexity of ripe fruit. Age for 3–4 years.",Les Clos Grand Cru,81,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
15.5,Red,Italy,"This stands out for its overall richness and generosity. It reveals layers of jammy fruit, blackberry, spice, teriyaki sauce, ginger and dried herb. There's a cheerful touch of sweetness that is buffered by the wine's natural thickness and intensity.",Colle Christi Collezione Ca' del Pipa,52,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Castellani Michele & Figli 2008 Colle Christi Collezione Ca' del Pipa  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellani-michele-figli-2008-colle-christi-collezione-ca-pipa-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Castellani Michele & Figli
14.5,Red,US,"Made from 100% Cabernet grapes grown in this highly regarded vineyard that straddles Atlas Peak, this is dry, full bodied and softly rich in tannins. It has a fruity essence and a toasty sweetness that's driven by the oak, making it delicious.",Stagecoach Vineyard,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Conn Creek 2008 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conn-creek-2008-stagecoach-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Conn Creek
14.5,Red,US,"Suma Kaw has been a vaunted vineyard source for some of the best Syrah in the Foothills. Opening with a gust of peppercorn and an herbal thread of pine, this Syrah dances on the edge of being overwhelming, with intense tannins weaving between the flavors of bright red fruit and smoky meat. It's enjoyable now, and will drink well in several years, too.",Suma Kaw,24,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,La Clarine Farm 2010 Suma Kaw Syrah (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarine-farm-2010-suma-kaw-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills/,Syrah,2010,La Clarine Farm
13.5,Red,US,"This is dry and velvety in texture, with rich, complex flavors of cherries, licorice, bacon, Dr. Pepper and savory, peppery spices. A touch of oak adds a sweet smokiness. Almost as light as a Pinot Noir, it's a very pretty, polished Syrah to drink now.",Reserve,18,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Renaudin 2009 Reserve Syrah (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renaudin-2009-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Syrah,2009,Renaudin
14.2,Red,US,"Lush and delicious, this is rich with complex berry, currant, cola, spice and cedar flavors. It's earthier and more rustic than the modern style of extreme softness and sweetness, but that's exactly what gives it such charm.",,64,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Saddleback Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saddleback-cellars-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Saddleback Cellars
13,Dessert,Spain,"This opens with pure, attractive nectarine and apricot aromas, along with hints of mineral and petrol. It feels pure and racy, with delicious, clean flavors of pineapple, honey and mango. It's delicate and fresh on the finish, with just enough weight to be taken seriously.",Victoria 2,26,92,Andalucia,Málaga,,Jorge Ordóñez & Co. 2008 Victoria 2 Moscatel (Málaga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jorge-ordonez-co-2008-victoria-2-muscat-moscatel-malaga/,Moscatel,2008,Jorge Ordóñez & Co.
13,Red,France,"This is rich, complex and full of ripe fruit. A firm structure underlies the richness, lending concentration and density. The fruit is still reticent and will show more generously in another year. Age for five years.",Les Charmes Premier Cru,110,92,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009 Les Charmes Premier Cru  (Chambolle-Musigny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-charmes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
14.5,Red,US,"This is a dark, sauvage, Cote-Rotie style of Syrah. It's full bodied, with tannins that have been tamed from the mountain fruit. Slightly warmer than some of Terre Rouge's others, the finish is lusty and packed with peppery spice. It would pair well with an equally gamy stew.","Sentinel Oak Vineyard, Pyramid Block",40,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),"Terre Rouge 2009 Sentinel Oak Vineyard, Pyramid Block Syrah (Shenandoah Valley (CA))",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-sentinel-oak-vineyard-pyramid-block-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Syrah,2009,Terre Rouge
15,Red,Italy,"Aged in large oak casks for six long years, Quintarelli's exceptional Valpolicella blend—which has tiny percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese—shows ethereal tones of licorice, dried ginger, wild berry and spice. The texture is smooth and polished, showing a touch of chopped mint.",,73,92,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Quintarelli 2003  Valpolicella Classico Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintarelli-2003-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2003,Quintarelli
16,Red,Italy,"Showing extreme elegance and finesse, this has notes of wild strawberry, cassis, Indian spice, cedar, molasses, licorice and even a touch of crushed granite. The mouthfeel is plush, rich and polished.",Riserva Cent'Anni,120,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Trabucchi d'Illasi 2004 Riserva Cent'Anni  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trabucchi-dillasi-2004-riserva-centanni-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2004,Trabucchi d'Illasi
13.5,Rose,US,"Put this into a blind flight of French rosé, and it will seem like one of the crowd. Crafted from 65% Grenache, 29% Syrah and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is bone dry, dusty and detailed, showing a gorgeous onion-skin hue. The elegance and length are exceptional.",Lawrence Vineyard Le Paon,20,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Southard 2011 Lawrence Vineyard Le Paon Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/southard-2011-lawrence-vineyard-le-paon-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Rosé,2011,Southard
15.5,Red,Spain,"Opaque to the eye, this has a bouquet that's tightly sealed with aromas of oak, tobacco and cola, and a baked, minty note. Saturated but not syrupy, this has roasted, savory flavors of clove, nutmeg, hickory and baked blackberry. It remains roasted, deep and delicious on the finish. This is entirely modern, full bodied and excellent as a whole.",Clio,45,92,Levante,Jumilla,,El Nido 2009 Clio Red (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-nido-2009-clio-red-jumilla/,Red Blend,2009,El Nido
,White,France,"Structured and fruity, this has plenty of minerality to pair with the crisp citrus flavor. The wood influence gives it extra depth, while the crispness is preserved by a final steely thrust. This structured wine should age for four years or more",Les Caradeux Premier Cru,53,92,Burgundy,Pernand-Vergelesses,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Les Caradeux Premier Cru  (Pernand-Vergelesses),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-caradeux-premier-cru-chardonnay-pernand-vergelesses/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
,Red,France,"This has ripe red fruits and soft, integrated tannins, with concentration and a voluptuous exterior. This will be ready to drink soon.",Les Vergelesses Premier Cru,50,92,Burgundy,Pernand-Vergelesses,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009 Les Vergelesses Premier Cru  (Pernand-Vergelesses),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-vergelesses-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pernand-vergelesses/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
14,Red,Argentina,"This is gorgeous on the bouquet, with earth, flower blossom, licorice and sandalwood aromas. It feels lush and layered, with ripe, happy flavors of sultry black fruit and cassis. Fruity, long and delicious on the finish, this is a very easy Malbec to dig into now and until 2015.",Catena Alta,55,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Catena Zapata 2009 Catena Alta Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-catena-zapata-2009-alta-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Catena Zapata
12.5,White,Spain,"This gets going with apple, peach and mineral aromas that are pure and alluring. It feels lifted but a little creamy, with green banana, lime, orange and kiwi flavors. Solid and long on the finish; this is exemplary unoaked Verdejo.",Pie Franco,28,92,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Blanco Nieva 2011 Pie Franco Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blanco-nieva-2011-pie-franco-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Blanco Nieva
15.5,Red,Italy,"This boats balanced structure, density and alcohol, with pretty aromatic renderings of cherry and spice. It's not too thick and chewy, but rather polished. It would pair nicely with breaded Milanese veal chops.",,124,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Corte Sant' Alda 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-sant-alda-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Corte Sant' Alda
12.5,White,France,"Still very firm and closed, this is textured and rich, with intense mineral and wood flavors that balance the steeliness. It's full bodied, taut and nervy, with a concentrated core. Age for at least four years.",Les Clos Grand Cru,70,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
15.5,Red,Italy,"One of the founding members of the prestigious Amarone Families association who focus on safeguarding the unique winemaking traditions of Valpolicella, Allegrini sets the standard for a new generation of vintners. This opens with sweet tones of Indian spice, ripe fruit and tobacco. The mouthfeel is exceedingly rich, long lasting and intense.",,85,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Allegrini 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allegrini-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Allegrini
,Red,France,"Opulent and ripe, but at the same time it shows red fruits, fresh acids and a structured core. It has a wonderful, generous finish that showcases the rich fruits and warm tannins.",Clos des Mouches Premier Cru,112,92,Burgundy,Beaune,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009 Clos des Mouches Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-clos-mouches-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
19.5,Dessert,Spain,"This is lush smelling but dry at the same time, with touches of caramel and cola gracing the bouquet. It feels tight and pinched, but precise, with dried citrus, toffee and hazelnut flavors. The finish is briney, complex and very long. Only 300 cases were made.",30 Yr. Old Baco Imperial Oloroso,100,92,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV 30 Yr. Old Baco Imperial Oloroso Palomino (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-sl-nv-30-yr-old-imperial-oloroso-sherry-palomino-jerez/,Palomino,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
13,Red,France,"For the moment, the tannins are still firm and the generous red fruits have not yet penetrated the surface. The acidity is present, like a line of brightness that cuts through this richly tannic wine. This is a potentially opulent wine.",Santenots Premier Cru,90,92,Burgundy,Volnay,,Olivier Leflaive 2010 Santenots Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2010-santenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Olivier Leflaive
16.5,Red,Italy,"Elegant and austere, this opens with thick layers of chocolate fudge, toasted espresso bean, Christmas spice and overripe berry fruit. It boasts huge flavor intensity and big alcohol. This is a bold Amarone that's perfect for long weekends at a ski lodge or cozy nights at home..",,,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Prà 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pra-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Prà
15,Red,Italy,"A distinctive expression from Valpolicella, this shows pretty herb notes of oregano and dried mint, with licorice and spice accents. There are also softer tones of coffee, leather and juicy black cherry. Overall, this is elegant, nuanced and powerful.",Corte Vaona,50,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Novaia 2008 Corte Vaona  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novaia-2008-corte-vaona-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Novaia
14.3,Red,US,"Right now, the tannins are so fierce, they overshadow the jammy blackberry and cassis flavors. With such an elegant construction and balance, there's no reason it shouldn't develop in the bottle over the next 8–10 years.",Hayne Vineyard,100,92,California,Napa,St. Helena,Nickel & Nickel 2009 Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-hayne-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nickel & Nickel
,Red,France,"This demonstrates the power, concentration and firm structure that comes from the vintage. The fruit is rich and powered by opulent black fruits, with a dark, intensely textured finish.",Champs Perdrix,,92,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 Champs Perdrix  (Vosne-Romanée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-champs-perdrix-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
,White,France,"Floral, fragrant and fruity, this has a lively character, with notes of apples and pears, and a great sweep of acidity. It shows freshness, crispness and richness at the same time.",Mont-de-Milieu Premier Cru,,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Mont-de-Milieu Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-mont-milieu-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
13,Red,France,"This is rich, showing the full-bodied character of a Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru. It has a sense of gravity and structure, with a flavor of red-plum jelly. Solid and chunky, this already expresses its fruit, although it does need at least six years to mature.",Les Cazetiers Premier Cru,110,92,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Faiveley 2010 Les Cazetiers Premier Cru  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-cazetiers-premier-cru-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Faiveley
15.5,Red,Italy,"This shows a unique elegance that comes in the form of dusty, linear tones of old spice and crushed granite, giving texture to the fruit and toasted nut aromas. It is also easier to drink than other Amarone wines thanks to its polished, fine nature of its tannins.",Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron,75,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Masi 2006 Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masi-2006-serego-alighieri-vaio-armaron-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Masi
,Red,France,"Concentrated, dense and powerful, this has all the structure of a Chambertin. As a contrast, the juicy acidity cuts through the texture, luring out black fruits that balance the solid core of tannins. It needs to age for at least seven years.",,260,92,Burgundy,Chambertin,,Louis Latour 2010  Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-pinot-noir-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Latour
13,Red,France,"While it has all the structure of Gevrey-Chambertin, it also has the richness of the vintage. This strikes a healthy balance between the two, creating a powerful wine that's full of black fruits and sweet tannins, with a firm, dry core. Age for 5–6 years.",Lavaut Saint-Jacques Premier Cru,75,92,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009 Lavaut Saint-Jacques Premier Cru  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-lavaut-saint-jacques-premier-cru-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
13,Rose,US,"The Sangiovese comes from Red Willow Vineyard, and it would be hard to find a more lovely, elegant rosé from this side of the Atlantic. Light strawberry and melon aromas continue onto the palate, with pinpoint detail and precision.",Rosé of,18,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lauren Ashton Cellars 2011 Rosé of Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2011-rose-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2011,Lauren Ashton Cellars
13.5,White,France,"This is rich and opulent while still preserving its acidity and concentrated structure. It's floral and minerally, fragrant, round and crisp. Age for 3–4 years.",,56,92,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Puligny-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Drouhin
14.2,Red,US,"Grown in a highlands plateau between Napa Valley and the Russian River Valley, this shows the varietal's bigtime tannins, but it's lighter in body than you might expect. It's delicious in blackberry, currant, grilled meat and sandalwood flavors. This is one of the more elegant and sophisticated Petite Sirahs of the vintage. It's showing its best now and will continue to drink well over the next few years.",,36,92,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Summers 2009 Petite Sirah (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2009-petite-sirah-sonoma-knights-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Summers
13.9,Red,US,"Phillips Hill's Two Terroirs is very subtly marked “AV + MR,” signaling that the fruit was sourced from both the cool Anderson Valley and even cooler Mendocino Ridge. It's lightly earthy and resplendent in bright, just-ripe cherry tones. Gorgeously crisp, with undeniable structure, this is ready to drink, but it would also shine in a few years time.",Two Terroirs,40,92,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Phillips Hill 2010 Two Terroirs Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/phillips-hill-2010-two-terroirs-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2010,Phillips Hill
,Red,US,"A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, this has an intriguing spicy accent that's reminiscent of fresh pine. It's front-loaded with generous blueberry fruit that's streaked with an anise note, flowing nicely into the polished tannins. This shows good focus and length.",Archimage,45,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sleight of Hand 2009 Archimage Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2009-archimage-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Sleight of Hand
13.2,White,US,"This stylish, well-defined Roussanne is crisp as a cucumber, with fruit flavors of citrus, green berry, apple and melon. This is immaculate and beautifully balanced.",,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lauren Ashton Cellars 2011 Roussanne (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2011-roussanne-columbia-valley-wa/,Roussanne,2011,Lauren Ashton Cellars
13,White,France,"Big and rounded, this tastes rich and packed with ripe fruit. It as weight and a yellow fruit flavor, with notes of red apple and canteloupe. It is soft, delicious and almost ready to drink.",Vaudésir Grand Cru,,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2009 Vaudésir Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2009-vaudesir-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Pascal Bouchard
16,Red,Italy,"This standout Amarone boasts elegant mineral tones of wet river stone and crushed granite, which are followed by softer layers of ripe fruit and spice. There's a savory note of soy sauce and cured meat, with a smoky barbecue overtone. Let this wine age 10 years or more.",,90,92,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Montecariano 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montecariano-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Montecariano
13.5,White,France,"Rich and ultraripe, this is full of yellow fruit, melon and pineapple flavors. Contrasting with this fruitiness are notes of dense wood and spice. It has an elegant structure, with a crisp, citrusy finish.",Les Combettes,70,92,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Château de Fuissé 2010 Les Combettes  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-fuisse-2010-combettes-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Fuissé
14.7,White,US,"Bone dry and crisp, this is rich in New Zealand-like gooseberry flavor, making it mouthwateringly savory. Yet it's entirely Californian with its notes of ripe pear, peach and pineapple. An elegant wine to drink now, this would make for an elegant apéritif.",Cinghiale Vineyard,49,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Del Dotto 2011 Cinghiale Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dotto-2011-cinghiale-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Del Dotto
,White,France,"This is a very taut wine from the poorest soil in the Clos des Mouches Vineyard. This tastes of citrus fruit, with a powerful, spicy, complex finish that promises good aging.",Clos des Mouches Premier Cru,112,92,Burgundy,Beaune,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Clos des Mouches Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-clos-mouches-premier-cru-chardonnay-beaune/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
13,Sparkling,US,"Rich and smooth, this has complex flavors of raspberry, almond biscotti, lime and vanilla, with a smoky note. The texture shows real finesse. Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it's a first class bubbly.",Vintage Brut,45,92,California,Napa,Yountville,Chandon 2007 Vintage Brut Sparkling (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-2007-vintage-brut-sparkling-napa-yountville/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Chandon
14,Red,Italy,"Among the most consistently high-scoring Ripassos from Valpolicella, this is a lush, rich and modern rendition that's tightly loaded with cherry, spice, leather, barbecue and tobacco flavors. The moutheel is smooth and round, with touches of sweet cinnamon on the finish. Try pairing it with osso buco.",Bosan,45,92,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Cesari 2009 Bosan  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2009-bosan-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Cesari
14.8,White,US,"Santa Maria Valley's terroir shines through in this Chardonnay's brisk, mouthwatering acidity and fruit purity. The bright, vibrant guava and citrus flavors are enriched with a coating of sweet, smoky oak. There's a fascinating minerality, like a lick of sandstone rocks, that boosts its complex appeal.",Nielson Vineyard,32,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Byron 2010 Nielson Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/byron-2010-nielson-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Byron
14.5,Red,US,"Mondavi's best Pinot Noir in many years, this shows the chilliness of the vintage in its acidity and leanness, but it's a vital, beautiful austerity, like a fighter in training with zero body fat. At the same time, it proves to be flashy and elegant, with rich flavors of cherry and red currant. Drink it over the next six years.",Reserve,60,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Robert Mondavi 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Robert Mondavi
14.7,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend is Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated, showing vivid red fruits, with drying, somewhat leafy tannins. It has an earthy foundation and impressive length, it just needs more bottle age to fully integrate its flavors.",Dead Horse Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Merlot-Petit Verdot,52,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Mark Ryan 2009 Dead Horse Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Malbec-Merlot-Petit Verdot Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2009-dead-horse-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-malbec-merlot-petit-verdot-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Mark Ryan
15,Red,Italy,"This dark Amarone is savory and spicy, with rosemary, forest floor and bramble notes. Fresh fruit and dark cherry aromas make for a nice balance, but overall it demonstrates an elegant, herbal side. The tannic structure is fine and firm, and there's enough crisp acidity to carry this wine for 10 years or more.",G&G,160,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Luigi Righetti 2006 G&G  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luigi-righetti-2006-g-g-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Luigi Righetti
,White,France,"This has extra richness that lends the wine concentration and ripeness. An intense structure of minerality is balanced by yellow fruit, bearing a round and full texture, with great depth of flavor. Age for at least five years. Screwcap.",Les Fourchaumes Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru,,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Laroche 2010 Les Fourchaumes Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2010-fourchaumes-vieilles-vignes-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Laroche
,Red,France,"Made from grapes that were sourced from vines close to Vosne-Romanée, this has all of the structure of a Nuits-St-Georges, with the power and density of Vosne-Vosne-Romanée. Delicious, concentrated black fruits pair with the acidity and the core of tannins.",La Richemonne Premier Cru,,93,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 La Richemonne Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-richemonne-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
14.1,Red,US,"Crossfork Creek is a new label for Sheridan Vineyard, designed, says winemaker Scott Greer, as his laboratory for vinous experimentation. This meaty, smoky, dense and chewy Syrah is one of the first releases. The black cherry and cassis flavors are accented with a touch of cola, and the wine resolves with a firm, substantial and somewhat tannic finish.",Dark Matter,40,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Crossfork Creek 2010 Dark Matter Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crossfork-creek-2010-dark-matter-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2010,Crossfork Creek
16.5,Red,Italy,"Aged for 48 months in French oak, this is chewy and rich, with thick layers of red fruit, spice, leather, chocolate and cola. It's a modern rendition, with a soft, velvety mouthfeel and end notes of toasted vanilla and expresso bean. Its thick extraction and high alcohol make this a perfect wine for a snowy winter night.",,100,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Corte Aleardi 2006  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-aleardi-2006-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Corte Aleardi
13.5,White,France,"Ripe and wood aged, this is rich with ginger and tropical fruit flavors. Dense and concentrated, it is a full-in-the-mouth wine—powerful and very ageworthy. Give this five years.",Vieilles Vignes,70,93,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Château de Fuissé 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-fuisse-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Fuissé
13.5,White,France,"This is powerful, ripe and creamily smooth, bearing yellow fruits that dominate the wood aging. It's a rich medley of apricot and yellow peach flavors, laced with citrusy acidity. Full, complex and generous, this is worth aging for over four years.",Les Brûlés,70,93,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Château de Fuissé 2010 Les Brûlés  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-fuisse-2010-brules-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Fuissé
14.9,Red,US,"This is flashy and impressive for the sheer power and concentration of its fruit. Intense blackberry and cassis flavors sink deep and last long, accompanied by strong, new French oak and considerable tannins. It's a wine that needs serious cellar time; eight years from now, it could still be a baby.",Three Acre Estate,95,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,David Arthur 2009 Three Acre Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-arthur-2009-three-acre-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,David Arthur
13,Sparkling,US,"Made mostly from Chardonnay, with a touch of Pinot Noir, this is so rich and creamy, it's like satin gliding across the mouth, carrying waves of lemon- and lime-infused buttercream, brioche and a smoky flavor. It feels classy and delicious from the first sniff to the seemingly sweet finish.",Brut,45,93,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Chandon 2006 Brut Sparkling (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-2006-brut-sparkling-napa-mount-veeder/,Sparkling Blend,2006,Chandon
14.5,Red,Italy,"Bertani is Amarone's ultimate ambassador. This is a focused wine and has been carefully consistent over the years. Bertani has always portrayed appassimento—wine made from air-dried grapes—in the most sophisticated and elegant way. This expression shows exotic spice, dried fruit, cola and leather aromas. It could age for 10 years or more.",,110,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Bertani 2005  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bertani-2005-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Bertani
14.7,Red,US,"This single-vineyard wine is a little plodding and direct now. It's dry and acidic, with high-toned flavors of cranberry and sour cherry candy that turn heavy and seemingly sweet as you swallow.",English Hill Vineyard,50,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Boheme 2009 English Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boheme-2009-english-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Boheme
16,Red,Italy,"This shows enormous personality and distinctive aromas of rosemary, bay leaf, sweet cherry, prune, spice, cola and tobacco. Made in a large, bold style, it delivers plush layers of sweetness and softness, with a touch of heat on the finish.",Monte Ca' Bianca,58,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Begali 2007 Monte Ca' Bianca  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/begali-2007-monte-ca-bianca-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Begali
14.5,Red,US,"Camiana has been establishing a real track record with this bottling, and the 2008 is the best yet. It shows the intensity and purity of Howell Mountain fruit, bearing deep flavors of blackberries, blueberries, dark chocolate and currants, with big, firm tannins that are characteristic of the mountain. There's also a softness and a femininity that make the wine drinkable now, but it should easily develop over the next decade, at the very least.",Blue Hall Vineyard,75,93,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Camiana 2008 Blue Hall Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camiana-2008-blue-hall-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Camiana
16,Red,Italy,"Ripe plum, maraschino, moist tobacco, Indian spice and used leather are components of the complex bouquet. It shows great intensity and power; the mouthfeel is smooth, rich and opulent. Try pairing it with rib-eye steaks and baked black beans.",Campo Inferi Riserva,60,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Brunelli 2007 Campo Inferi Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brunelli-2007-campo-inferi-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Brunelli
13,White,France,"Using grapes sourced from a steep slope in the Blanchot Vineyard, this powerful wine shows richness as well as concentrated fruitiness. Its smooth, mineral texture is punctuated acidity and flavors of apricot and melon fruit. Age for 4–5 years.",Blanchot Grand Cru,,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2010 Blanchot Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2010-blanchot-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Pascal Bouchard
14.9,Red,US,"Based on Petit Verdot, with the other four Bordeaux varieties blended in, this is ripe and rich in blackberries, mocha and oak. It distinguishes itself from Napa Valley—which is the unavoidable comparison—with a pleasurable earthiness and tartness, reflecting the Santa Ynez's cool climate.",Twenty Six,80,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Proximity 2009 Twenty Six Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/proximity-2009-twenty-six-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Proximity
14,Red,Spain,"This is earthy, cool and foresty on the bouquet, with a coconut note that accents the wine's deep berry aromas. It feels smooth and nicely balanced, with modest tannins and toasty, oaky flavors of spiced blackberry and licorice. Smooth and subtle on the finish, this is ripe, stylish and ready to drink now.",Gran Reserva,60,93,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alidis 2006 Gran Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alidis-2006-gran-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Alidis
14.5,Red,US,"Young, supple and stylish, this mixes notes of berry, plum and cassis, demonstrating poise and richness. The barrel flavors are smoothly integrated; the finish is rich and dark, with a strong streak of cacao.",,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alder Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alder-ridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Alder Ridge
13.5,Red,France,"In this vintage, Echézeaux reveals an extra edge of really ripe, full fruits. They are balanced by the firm wood- and spice-laden structure, with the tannins and intense acids adding the final touches. Age this over 7–8 years.",,179,93,Burgundy,Echézeaux,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009  Echézeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-pinot-noir-echezeaux/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
,White,France,"With wood-based aromas, this is currently a closed, taut wine. It has green fruits and minerality; it's nervy and under tension. The acidity is crisp while very light in character. This is for aging.",Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru,40,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-montee-tonnerre-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
,White,France,"A signature wine for Girardin, this is powerful and rich, with apricot, quince and green plum fruits that are layered within the taut texture. A toast note rounds out this complex, ageworthy wine.",Les Caillerets Premier Cru,72,93,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Caillerets Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-caillerets-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
14.9,Red,US,"This is a precisely detailed wine that shows impeccable craftsmanship. The fruit is firm and balanced, pairing pure black cherry and cassis flavors with darker barrel notes of cacao and espresso.",,43,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Lauren Ashton Cellars 2009 Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lauren-ashton-cellars-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Lauren Ashton Cellars
16,Red,Italy,"Expressive, determined and masculine, this has intense notes of espresso bean, cinnamon, sweet fruit and toasted oak. Give it a few more years to soften and evolve in a cellar.",Campo dei Gigli,70,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Tenuta Sant'Antonio 2007 Campo dei Gigli  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-santantonio-2007-campo-gigli-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Tenuta Sant'Antonio
,White,France,"This is crisp, with citrus and red apple fruits that are heightened by the taut structure. Nervy acidity adds to the tense feel while judicious layers of wood warm the finish. For long-term aging.",Les Chenevottes Premier Cru,94,93,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Les Chenevottes Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-chenevottes-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
,Red,France,"This is dark and wood laden, with sweet, rich fruit and a firm, dense structure. It has a full feel, and its opulence is likely to develop over the next 2–3 years.",Clos des Fèves Premier Cru,107,93,Burgundy,Beaune,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009 Clos des Fèves Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-clos-feves-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
14.1,Red,US,"This new Artist Series red is like a reserve version of the 2009 Palisade, with a similar blend—79% Cabernet Franc and 21% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tight and tannic, it has excellent structure and depth, with a black fruit note, and a mocha-flavored finish. The muscle is there to reward cellaring for up to a decade.",Artist Series #9,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Soos Creek 2009 Artist Series #9 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/soos-creek-2009-artist-series-9-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Soos Creek
15,Red,Italy,"Romano Dal Forno applies the same stringent quality standards on his so-called base wine as he does his top-tier Amarone. But referring to this Valpolicella Superiore as a “base wine” couldn't be more incorrect. In fact, this singular expression occupies its very own category in which the utmost attention is paid to the smallest details. It opens with dark, inky concentration and amazing intensity, with black cherry, barbecue spice, leather and tobacco.",,129,93,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Dal Forno Romano 2007  Valpolicella Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dal-forno-romano-2007-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2007,Dal Forno Romano
14.9,Red,US,"You'd have to be crazy not to love this Mourvèdre for its distinctive, intriguing take on this Southern Rhône grape. Mineral, flint, plum and spice notes surface in abundance—all in perfect balance.",Crazy Mary,48,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Mark Ryan 2009 Crazy Mary Mourvèdre (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mark-ryan-2009-crazy-mary-mourvedre-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Mourvèdre,2009,Mark Ryan
14.5,Red,US,"One of the best Zins now on the market, this is rich, showing gorgeous flavors of blackberries, raspberries and cola, with notes of cured meat, black pepper and sandalwood. The tannins are pure Oakville—refined and complex. Only 500 cases were produced.",Estate,25,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Oakville Winery 2010 Estate Zinfandel (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oakville-winery-2010-estate-zinfandel-napa-oakville/,Zinfandel,2010,Oakville Winery
,White,France,"A wonderfully balanced wine, this shows a vanilla note that harmonizes with its ripe tropical fruit and a distinct touch of minerality. Wood aging shows through on the finish.",Fourchaume Premier Cru,,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
,Red,France,"Structured, dense and packed with black fruits, this is complex wine. Yet with all of its ripeness, it offers a great line of freshness and a smoky wood flavor, with blackberry-like acidity on the finish. Age for five years or more.",Lavaut Saint-Jacques Premier Cru,,93,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2010 Lavaut Saint-Jacques Premier Cru  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-drouhin-laroze-2010-lavaut-saint-jacques-premier-cru-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
,White,France,"Nervy and textured, this is a wine under tension. It is crisp with acidity, with lots of bright green-fruit and citrus flavors. This is complex and age worthy, bringing out the intense texture from the vineyard.",Perrières Premier Cru,80,93,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Perrières Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-perrieres-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
,White,France,"Soft and rich, with ripe fruit flavors, this is warm and opulent. Packed with notes of spice and toast, the ripe peach flavor is layered into the fine, elegant structure. Aging will make it even more delicious.",Genevrières Premier Cru,72,93,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Genevrières Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-genevrieres-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
13.5,Red,US,"Structured and fully developed, this showcases the strong 2009 vintage, the Oppenlander Vineyard and the brilliance that is Baxter. Marked by bright black-cherry fruit and a heady perfume of rose, this carries itself with elegance and a light touch. This is Pinot Noir purposely made to pair with food.",Oppenlander Vineyard,45,93,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Baxter 2009 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baxter-2009-oppenlander-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2009,Baxter
13,Sparkling,US,"This blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier is fancy, elegant and enjoyable to drink now. It has that indefinable quality of luxe, bearing a smooth, creamy texture, with rich fruit, yeast and toast complexities. With a production of 5,000 cases, it should be relatively easy to find.",Étoile Brut,40,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa-Sonoma,Chandon NV Étoile Brut Sparkling (Napa-Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-etoile-brut-sparkling-north-coast-napa-sonoma/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
16.5,Red,Italy,"Full, gorgeous and bright, this shows restraint and elegance, with lovely aromas of sweet cherry, blackberry pie, leather, tar and black licorice. In keeping with Valpolicella tradition, there is a touch of sweetness on the palate, but the quality of the fruit is clean and polished. Hold for 10 years or more.",,70,93,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Zenato 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zenato-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Zenato
12.1,White,US,"Marvelous details of tea, honeysuckle and lemon mark the entry of this exceptional Riesling. It's vivid and textural, with terrific acidity, backbone and length—cellar worthy for sure.",Evergreen Vineyard,18,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Efeste 2011 Evergreen Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2011-evergreen-vineyard-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Efeste
14.6,Red,US,"This is pure Cabernet that was sourced from four vineyards, with vines averaging 31 years. True noninterventionist winemaking is in play to make this chewy, tight and dark effort.This is grainy and dense, with notes of cassis, coffee and cacao. A thread of smoke and a touch of gravel contribute further to the concentrated finish.",Big Papa,49,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Efeste 2009 Big Papa Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2009-big-papa-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Efeste
,White,France,"This is grandiose, with ripe apricot and peach flavors—even a note of mango—that are allied to the wood notes. As a contrast, there is fine acidity and elegance, with a lemon zest edge that gives structure to this full, superripe, powerful effort.",,125,93,Burgundy,Corton-Charlemagne,,Henri de Villamont 2009  Corton-Charlemagne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-chardonnay-corton-charlemagne/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
13,White,France,"Using grapes sourced from 50-year-old vines, this is a powerful expression of rich Chardonnay. It has great depth of flavor, with concentrated, intense and ripe yellow and white fruits, spiced from having aged in the wood. Allow to age for over five years.",Les Clos Grand Cru,137,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2009 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2009-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Pascal Bouchard
15.3,Red,US,"This blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot is sourced from the excellent DuBrul Vineyard. The fruit is magnificent, smoothly presented in a flow of cherry, plum and prune flavors. It seems soaked in chocolate, with a Bourbon-barrel highlight. The tannins are fine-grained and contribute to the overall length.",Creative Impulse,95,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Rasa 2009 Creative Impulse Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasa-2009-creative-impulse-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rasa
14.5,Red,US,"This is ripe and complex, with thick tannins that frame flavors of blackberry, cherry jam and a hint of violet. Give it an hour or two in the decanter, or cellar it for a few years.",Estate,45,92,California,Napa,Oakville,Oakville Winery 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oakville-winery-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Oakville Winery
15,Red,Italy,"This spent two years maturing in large oak casks and one year in barriques. Such an aging regimen has imparted deep aromas of spice, tobacco, toasted almond, chocolate and tobacco that surround lively notes of blackberry and ripe cherry.",Barricato,65,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Aldegheri 2007 Barricato  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aldegheri-2007-barricato-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Aldegheri
14,Red,Italy,"This drinks like a young Amarone but is priced like a Valpolicella red. Carefully aged in oak for 12 months, this is supple and soft, bursting with red fruit aromas and a long, spicy finish.",,17,90,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,David Sterza 2010  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-sterza-2010-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,David Sterza
13.5,White,France,"Using grapes sourced from 70-year-old vines, this has a wood element that combines with citrus and yellow fruits. An apple flavor melds with a menthol note, bringing out herbal and fruity characters. On the finish, the concentration from the old vines shows strongly.",Vieilles Vignes,56,90,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
15.5,Red,Italy,"Give this wine a few more years in the cellar before popping the cork. The tannins are slightly astringent, and the palate is thickly layered with ripe fruit, red apple, tobacco and moist earth notes. There's depth and consistency in the mouth, along with a playful touch of sweetness.",Cinque Stelle Collezione Ca' del Pipa,75,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Castellani Michele & Figli 2008 Cinque Stelle Collezione Ca' del Pipa  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellani-michele-figli-2008-cinque-stelle-collezione-ca-pipa-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Castellani Michele & Figli
14,White,US,"This has melon, grapefruit and lime flavors that are buoyed by generous acidity. Aged in French oak on its lees for nine months, this is lightly toasty, nicely balanced, and drinking perfectly right now.",Reserve,20,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ryan Patrick 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ryan-patrick-2009-reserve-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2009,Ryan Patrick
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is jammy, ripe and raisiny smelling, then round, full, slightly choppy and tannic on the palate. Ample oak lends coconut and vanilla elements that support the blackberry flavor. Creamy and fairly oaky on the finish.",,30,90,Northern Spain,Toro,,Campo Alegre 2009  Toro,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-alegre-2009-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Campo Alegre
16,Red,Italy,"Nothing is out of place in this wine: It's intense, but it's not too strong, and the bouquet shows a balance of sweet fruit and savory spice aromas.",,48,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Venturini Massimino 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venturini-massimino-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Venturini Massimino
13.5,Red,Italy,"The grapes used for this wine underwent the appassimento process for 21 days, and the wine was aged for 18 months in French oak. The result is an intense, complex wine, with red fruit, spice and tobacco flavors.",Vigneto Sant'Urbano,30,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Speri 2009 Vigneto Sant'Urbano  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/speri-2009-vigneto-santurbano-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Speri
13.5,White,France,"Underneath the austere exterior, there's a fruity character, with layers of citrus, kiwi and white peach flavors, along with the richness from having been aged in wood. Cellar this taut, minerally and structured wine for 2–3 years.",,18,89,Burgundy,Mâcon-Fuissé,,Château Vitallis 2010  Mâcon-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vitallis-2010-chardonnay-macon-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château Vitallis
12.5,White,France,"Ripely rich, this is full of soft fruit, with a dominant note of apricot. It has just a touch of spice to add piquancy, while the smooth texture is given a tight edge by a lemon juice flavor. An impressive wine that will age over the next 2–3 years.",,,89,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Pommier 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pommier-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Pommier
14.4,Red,US,"Nicely concentrated, with a touch of Petit Verdot in the blend, this complex effort incorporates notes of tangy berry, forest leaf and a hint of mint. The barrel influence lends coffee and light toast notes, which are symmetrical and proportionate.",,20,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Roza Ridge 2009 Malbec (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roza-ridge-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Malbec,2009,Roza Ridge
14.5,Red,US,"This is a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, sourced from a single vineyard. The fruit is very tart, rather light, with a pretty cherry highlight. The tannins are firm, hinting at a stem flavor.",Lawrence Vineyard,22,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Southard 2010 Lawrence Vineyard Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/southard-2010-lawrence-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Southard
14.5,Red,US,"This is pretty tasty in cherries, cola and licorice, with a nice, silky texture. It's a polished wine that finishes dry and spicy, with a sweet oak note on the finish. A little one dimensional, but it could develop bottle complexity over the next 6–7 years.",3 Dijon Clones,35,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Windsor Oaks 2007 3 Dijon Clones Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-oaks-2007-3-dijon-clones-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Windsor Oaks
14,Red,Italy,"This has a ripe and succulent quality that is shaped by the wine's plump aromas of black cherry, cinnamon and Spanish cedar. It shows thickness and power, and it would pair with cheesy pasta or meat.",Le Morete,25,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Manara 2009 Le Morete  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manara-2009-le-morete-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Manara
,Red,France,"Soft and rounded, this has an open, fragrant character. It has ripe flavors of strawberries and red plums, with a touch of wood and delicious, fresh acidity. Only on the finish does the structured side show through.",Ile de Vergelesses Premier Cru,35,89,Burgundy,Pernand-Vergelesses,,Louis Latour 2010 Ile de Vergelesses Premier Cru  (Pernand-Vergelesses),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-ile-vergelesses-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pernand-vergelesses/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Latour
,Red,France,"Firm from the start, the wine then shows both ripe red-berry fruit and a dense structure. There's an herbal edge that will soften in the next 2–3 years, bringing out the richness of Chambolle.",,80,89,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Louis Latour 2010  Chambolle-Musigny,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Latour
14.1,Red,US,"This Merlot-dominant red blend displays classic Yakima Valley flavors that are well-integrated and balanced for medium-term (6–8 years) aging. The fruit is on the tart side, with accents of earth and herb. The tannins are textural and somewhat drying.",Mystique,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Sheridan Vineyard 2010 Mystique Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheridan-vineyard-2010-mystique-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Red Blend,2010,Sheridan Vineyard
11.4,White,US,"Intensely aromatic, with loads of sunny peach, apricot and yellow flower aromas, this off-dry Riesling is ripe and concentrated, yet impeccably structured. So fruity, it's almost tropical on the palate, but it finishes dry and crisp, with penetrating lemon-lime acidity.",Dry,16,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Sheldrake Point 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Sheldrake Point
13.5,White,US,"Lots of acidity gives this Chardonnay a real bite, while the fruit is very ripe, expressive of pineapples, tangerines and Meyer lemons. The result is a flavor of sour yellow candy, enriched with the creaminess of lees and a buttered toast note from the oak barrels. Drink with rich, buttery shellfish entrées.",Murphy's Choice,35,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Clos La Chance 2010 Murphy's Choice Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2010-murphys-choice-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Clos La Chance
12.8,White,US,"Intense stone-fruit and honeysuckle notes merge seamlessly with hints of smoke and crushed stone. While ripe and rich, it's also penetratingly dry, with juicy fruit flavors. It's gorgeously composed with striking lime-juice acidity and a savory, minerally tone that lingers.",Dry,14,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lamoreaux Landing 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamoreaux-landing-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Lamoreaux Landing
9.6,White,US,"A hint of exotic spice adds dimension to the freshly pressed apple and tangerine skin notes on the nose and palate of this off-dry Riesling. Intense, ripe fruit is balanced by bracing lime-juice acidity that lingers long on the finish.",Tango Oaks Vineyard,20,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Tango Oaks Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-tango-oaks-vineyard-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Red Newt Cellars
12.5,Red,France,"This is finely structured, with its ripe tannins forming a solid base for the dense red fruit and spicy wood flavors. It's soli and chunky, showing its youth through the rich texture. Age for 3–4 years.",Les Charbonnières,51,89,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009 Les Charbonnières  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-charbonnieres-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
14.8,Red,US,"Appealing for its sheer wealth of flavor, this is very rich and forward, with notes of jammy red cherries, red currants and mocha. It's a little soft and sweet, and it doesn't seem to have the structure for the long term. Drink now–2015.",Mailbox Vineyard Reserve,64,89,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Keenan 2009 Mailbox Vineyard Reserve Merlot (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2009-mailbox-vineyard-reserve-merlot-napa-spring-mountain/,Merlot,2009,Keenan
13.9,Red,US,"Black cherry fruit is accented with flavors of coffee grounds and dark chocolate. The fruit is clean and brambly, and the wine overdelivers for the price.",,12,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Hyatt 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyatt-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hyatt
,White,France,"While this shows the ripeness of the vintage, it remains very minerally in style, with a lemony crispness to match with its white fruit flavor, tight texture and taut finish.",,35,89,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Henri de Villamont 2009  Pouilly-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
14,Red,Spain,"Mossy, earthy and damp smelling, this has roasted plum and berry aromas that suggest savory things to come. It feels rich, with good acidity and a thick overall texture. Saucy plum, berry, tomato and herb flavors finish with barbecue, vanilla and tobacco accents. This is a blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Tempranillo, with 500 cases produced.",,20,89,Levante,Alicante,,Cruz Montesa 2009 Red (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cruz-montesa-2009-red-alicante/,Red Blend,2009,Cruz Montesa
14.3,Red,US,"Topel uses the Syrah Noir clone that was originally sourced from M. Chapoutier to make this tasty wine. It's packed with spicy red fruit and smooth, silky tannins. On the finish, it has a leathery tobacco note, with the richness of a cinnamon roll. Enjoy this with meaty dishes.",Cuvee Donnis,32,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Topel 2007 Cuvee Donnis Syrah (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topel-2007-cuvee-donnis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Syrah,2007,Topel
13.5,White,France,"This is taut and minerally, with intense acidity. The structure comes from tangy notes of lemon zest and peach skin. There is some discreet wood aging, but it remains crisp and refreshing.",,,89,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Vincent Prunier 2010  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vincent-prunier-2010-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Vincent Prunier
15,Red,Italy,"This delivers textbook aromas of candied berry, tobacco, cured meat, teriyaki, cinnamon and Spanish cedar. There's a touch of heat on the finish that is cushioned by the wine's rich density and velvety mouthfeel.",,50,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Vigneti Villabella 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-villabella-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Vigneti Villabella
14.5,Red,US,"This is Brian Carter's Southern Rhône-influenced blend, which is comprised of 50% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 19% Mourvèdre, 6% Counoise and 3% Cinsault. Expressive aromas put the emphasis on bright berries that are annotated with baking spice, toast and a hint of forest leaf. This is complex and forward, with excellent balance and structure. The finish fades gently with a hint of anise.",Byzance,35,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Brian Carter 2008 Byzance Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2008-byzance-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Brian Carter
14.5,Red,Italy,"Candied fruit, prune and apricot notes open the bouquet of this deep, dark wine. The palate picks up speed thanks to the savory tones of cured meat and barbecue smoke. A much-needed point of acidity on the finish pulls the wine nicely together.",,47,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Antica Corte 2009  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-corte-2009-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Antica Corte
14.5,Red,US,"Try giving this Pinot Noir 5–6 years in the cellar. It's not that it's undrinkable now, but it's immature, offering just a hint of what it wants to be. The fruit is ripe and jammy, suggesting red cherries and pomegranates, and the acidity is juicy and tart. Pinots from this vineyard are known to age well.",Keefer Ranch,41,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Amelle 2008 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amelle-2008-keefer-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Amelle
14.5,White,US,"Quite oaky on the nose, showing lots of caramel and butterscotch flavors on the palate, this Chardonnay is anchored by its apple and peach flavors. It opens up nicely with some breathing time; decanting would not be out of order.",,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2009 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2009-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2009,àMaurice
14.8,Red,US,"Bone dry and elegantly tannic, this shows blackberry and currant flavors, touched by smoky oak. It doesn't quite have the depth to age, so drink this Cabernet soon to appreciate the rich fruit and classic Napa structure.",,75,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ackerman 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ackerman-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Ackerman
14.8,Red,US,"Peppery and trending toward stemmy flavors, this has a phenolic bite. The brambly berry fruit runs quickly into a slightly warm finish.",,34,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,àMaurice
15,Red,Italy,"This offers a glimpse onto Amarone tradition and heritage. Rather offering modern tones of spice and chocolate, this has ethereal aromas of wild berry, cassis, licorice, cola and dried apple skin. Bight acidity brings up the finish.",Torre del Falasco,40,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena 2008 Torre del Falasco  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-sociale-della-valpantena-2008-torre-falasco-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena
15.5,Red,Italy,"This expression offers a diverse bouquet composed of various spice and dark fruit aromas. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety, but it needs another year or two to come together.",,35,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Cantina di Negrar 2009  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-di-negrar-2009-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Cantina di Negrar
13.5,Red,US,"Ripe fruit combines with fine tannins to make for a Cabernet that's easy to drink, yet good enough for an expensive cut of steak. The black cherry and raspberry flavors have a brambly edge, almost like a Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Don't look for Napa smoothness and opulence; instead, let the rustic nature of this wine charm you.",Reserve,50,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Brander 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brander-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Brander
13.5,Red,Spain,"Jammy raspberry aromas are easygoing and come with a hint of tobacco. It feels grabby but good, with lots of spice, pepper, herb and dark fruit flavors on the palate. The finish is healthy and well lifted, with a light but fresh herbal accent.",Glorioso Reserva Especial,20,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Palacio 2007 Glorioso Reserva Especial  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-palacio-2007-glorioso-reserva-especial-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2007,Bodegas Palacio
15,Red,Italy,"Cheerful and youthful, this opens with a sweet bouquet of wild berry, red rose, freshly grated cinnamon and clove. It's hearty and dense, but it delivers flavors that are refreshingly clear.",,40,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Zeni 2009  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zeni-2009-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Zeni
15.5,Red,US,"There's lots of ripe, pure fruit in this wine, suggesting sour cherry candy, cranberries and red licorice. Texturally, it's softly silky, and the finish is dry. High alcohol shows up on the finish as a not unpleasant jalapeño-like warmth.",2 Dijon Clones,35,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Windsor Oaks 2007 2 Dijon Clones Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-oaks-2007-2-dijon-clones-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Windsor Oaks
9.25,White,US,"Fresh and floral, this has scents of green herb, honeysuckle and apple blossom. On the palate, this medium-sweet late-harvest offering is rich and fruity, with concentrated notes of sweet pear and lemon. The finish is long but wraps up elegantly and dry with a kiss of lime peel and pith.",Select Harvest,30,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2011 Select Harvest Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2011-select-harvest-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Glenora
14,White,South Africa,"Here's a ripe, lush Chardonnay that's brimming with succulent notes of grilled apple, peach, toasted brioche and baking spice. It boasts a full, creamy mouthfeel, with a good acidic lift on the finish, alongside hints of peach pit and orange oil.",,17,89,Paarl,,,Glen Carlou 2010 Chardonnay (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-carlou-2010-chardonnay-paarl/,Chardonnay,2010,Glen Carlou
10.5,White,US,"Intensely tropical on the nose and palate, this off-dry Riesling shines with notes of juicy melon, papaya and peach candy, with a hint of white, waxy flower for extra flair. Brisk acidity keeps all that fruity sweetness in check, leading to a sleek, steely finish.",,12,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2011 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2011-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,1852,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
14,Red,Italy,"Braised lamb shanks or cotechino sausage with lentils are two pairing possibilities for this dense wine. It has a bright touch of acidity that would clean the palate of those rich foods. The aromas of red cherry and tobacco are present, but won't overwhelm the food.",,32,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Montecariano 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montecariano-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Montecariano
13.5,Red,Italy,"Seccal is a wine you can count on for richness, intensity and overall appeal. It is soft and smooth, enhanced by lively aromas of red fruit, prune, brown sugar and barbecue spice.",Seccal,25,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Nicolis 2009 Seccal  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicolis-2009-seccal-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Nicolis
16,Red,Italy,"The bouquet offers a wide array of aromatic details that still need time to integrate. Notes of spice, black fruit, cola, ginger, licorice and sweet chewing tobacco are all recognizable. A pungent note of dried apple skin makes for a lively finish.",,47,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Musella 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musella-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Musella
15.2,Red,US,"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, with 10% Syrah added in, this is an appealing and forward wine, with a strong streak of barrel spice. Powdered sugar, cooked cherry, cassis and dark chocolate are the highlights. It showcases the lush, forward, spicy, barrel-influenced style of all the DiStefano reds.",Proprietor's Reserve Ottimo,53,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2008 Proprietor's Reserve Ottimo Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2008-proprietors-reserve-ottimo-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,DiStefano
15,Red,Italy,"Masculine and brawny, this is tightly packed with bold aromas of cured meat, tobacco, blackberry jam and toasted oak. It's thickly extracted and modern, with a luscious, sweet, plush finish.",Grotta del Ninfeo,57,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Domenico Fraccaroli 2007 Grotta del Ninfeo  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domenico-fraccaroli-2007-grotta-ninfeo-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Domenico Fraccaroli
13,Red,France,"Big, solid and chunky, this is packed with tannins and dark plum fruit. It has a rich character, and its acidity is layered with the concentrated fruit. It needs to age for over several years.",Domaine des Perdrix,65,89,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Domaine des Perdrix  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13,White,France,"Very minerally in character, this wine has only a touch of wood, showing attractive acidity, citrus fruits and a tight, nervy texture.",Murger des Dents de Chien Premier Cru,45,89,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Murger des Dents de Chien Premier Cru  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-murger-dents-chien-premier-cru-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
15,Red,Italy,"Of Degani's two Amarone wines, this one offers a leaner consistency and brighter aromas of wild berry, white cherry, dried rose petal, cola and apple cider. It's a clean, polished expression, with freshness on the finish.",,48,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Degani 2009  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/degani-2009-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Degani
12.5,White,Spain,"This is waxy on the nose, with the aromatic spunk of nettle and sweaty citrus. It feels fresh, minerally and zesty, with citrus, apple and green herb flavors. It's solid, smooth and elegant on the finish, which turns slightly bitter as it concludes.",,22,89,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Blanco Nieva 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blanco-nieva-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Blanco Nieva
13.5,Red,Italy,"This has the capacity to rev-up any meat-based meal thanks to its aromatic intensity and overall spiciness. Sweet and savory at the same time, it delivers black cherry, clove, smoked bacon, leather, cola and dried fruit aromas.",Gaso,29,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,San Rustico 2009 Gaso  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-rustico-2009-gaso-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,San Rustico
13.9,Red,US,"This Syrah bears a gamy accent that overlays the flavors of juicy berries, herbs and spices. A peppery note highlights the clean, crisp finish.",,14,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Roza Ridge 2009 Syrah (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roza-ridge-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Syrah,2009,Roza Ridge
14.5,Red,US,"Only two barrels were made of this pure Malbec, a tightly wound wine with a well-defined mix of berry, bramble, bark and herb. It shows good balance and good length, with a finish that's streaked with notes of coffee and chocolate.",McKinley Springs Vineyard,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Thurston Wolfe 2009 McKinley Springs Vineyard Malbec (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2009-mckinley-springs-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Malbec,2009,Thurston Wolfe
12,White,US,"Abundantly floral and fruity, with loads of lavender, peony and sweet grapefruit notes, this is a dry yet remarkably lush and concentrated Riesling. Vivid acidity and lingering hints of lime skin, wax and lanolin add structure and complexity.",Dry,15,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Knapp 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knapp-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Knapp
14,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of dark coffee, pulpy blackberry, leather and light shadings of exotic spice. There's a fresh note of green herb that's backed by structure and density.",,35,89,Veneto,Rosso del Veronese,,Le Ragose 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rosso del Veronese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-ragose-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-rosso-veronese/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Le Ragose
13,Red,France,"Soft and rounded, this has a raspberry flavor and a fine, full feel. It has the tannic structure of the vintage, which fits into the sumptuous, cushioned texture.",,24,89,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune-Villages,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Côte de Beaune-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-pinot-noir-cote-beaune-villages/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Drouhin
15.5,Red,Italy,"This embodies a bold, opulent and modern style that will appeal to those who enjoy wines with chocolate, spice and ripe fruit flavors. It's sticky and soft on the finish, with notes of sweet fruit and mocha.",,40,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,La Dama 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-dama-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,La Dama
14,Red,Italy,"Balance and intensity are two of the main characteristics that distinguish this bottling. The central thrust of the wine is carried forward by youthful berry and cherry aromas, with pretty background notes of leather and sweet spice.",Montecorna,40,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Remo Farina 2010 Montecorna  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remo-farina-2010-montecorna-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Remo Farina
14.4,Red,US,"A blend of mostly Grenache, with smaller amounts of Tempranillo and Syrah, this is smooth and polished, with dried fruit flavors. It bears a leaf note and a whiff of mint, with a muscular, tannic finish that adds complexity.",The Spaniard,20,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Thurston Wolfe 2010 The Spaniard Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2010-spaniard-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2010,Thurston Wolfe
14.5,Red,US,"Shows the sweet richness of Napa Valley. It has candied flavors of blackberries and cherries, wrapped into firm, polished tannins. A pretty wine, it should show its best over the next four years.",Lot Four,40,89,California,Napa,St. Helena,The Magpie 2010 Lot Four Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magpie-2010-lot-four-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,The Magpie
14.5,Red,US,"A rich, earthy Syrah from a new Terre Rouge vineyard designate, this exhibits well-integrated dark red and blue fruit amidst tobacco and herb highlights.",Jay Wilderotter Vineyard,35,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Terre Rouge 2009 Jay Wilderotter Vineyard Syrah (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-jay-wilderotter-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Syrah,2009,Terre Rouge
14,Red,Italy,"This offers savory tones of smoked bacon, cured meat, licorice, candied fruit and leather. The finish is very smooth, long and polished.",,68,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Terre di Leone 2006  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-leone-2006-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2006,Terre di Leone
14.2,Red,US,"A well-crafted blend of estate-grown Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot, this shows the bright-red cranberry fruit of the Cabernet and the spicy, meaty length of the Syrah. Drink this now, preferably with roast chicken.",Estate Blend,36,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Topel 2007 Estate Blend Red (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topel-2007-estate-blend-red-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Red Blend,2007,Topel
15.4,Red,US,"Big, powerful and flashy, this is made in the modern cult style, showing ripeness, high alcohol and oakiness. The blackberry and cassis flavors are classic Napa, while the texture is smooth and mellow, but as heady as cognac.",,60,89,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Roberts & Rogers 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roberts-rogers-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Roberts & Rogers
12.5,White,France,"This is dense and ripe—more concentrated than the standard Chablis cuvée from La Chablisienne. Yellow fruits mingle with apple crispness, creating a balanced wine that's complex and worth aging for another year.",Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes,,89,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2009 Les Vénérables Vieilles Vignes  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2009-venerables-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,La Chablisienne
12,Rose,US,"Quite dry yet intensely fruity, this has loads of fresh strawberry, red cherry and raspberry flavors. This finishes with a touch of sweet fruit and a subtle spray of cherry blossom perfume. It's an unabashedly quaffable rosé that's perfect for entertaining year round. Drink now.",White,13,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Knapp 2011 White Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knapp-2011-white-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2011,Knapp
,White,France,"This is ripe, structured and fragrant, with a touch of wood. It shows fine concentration and crisp, fresh citrus on the finish.",,,89,Burgundy,Saint-Romain,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Saint-Romain,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-chardonnay-saint-romain/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Drouhin
16.5,Red,Italy,"If you like power, this is the wine you want. The heat from the alcohol is definitely noticeable, but it's also nicely balanced by the thick extraction, soft texture and ripe berry flavors. High alcohol is a common result of the appassimento process (the air-drying of grapes) used to make this wine.",,55,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Il Roverone 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-roverone-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Il Roverone
,White,France,"This demonstrates a good balance between minerality and ripe pineapple and apricot fruits. With a twist of lemon and an herb accent, it has both crispness and richness.",Les Hautés,40,89,Burgundy,Auxey-Duresses,,Henri de Villamont 2009 Les Hautés  (Auxey-Duresses),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-hautes-chardonnay-auxey-duresses/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
12,White,US,"Classic Gewürztraminer from start to finish, this luxuriously off-dry sipper bursts with heady rose petal and ripe, rich lychee notes. Zesty and bright with acidity, the finish is marked by delicious hints of lanolin and lime zest.",,15,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2011 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2011-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Glenora
14.5,Red,US,"This shows deep, classic flavors of sweet blackberries and black currants, with rich, thick tannins. While it doesn't seem to be an ager, it's a lovely wine to decant over a few hours. Drink now.",Estate,60,89,California,Napa,Oakville,Ghost Block 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghost-block-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ghost Block
13,Red,France,"Vinified in the soft, opulent style of Chambolle, this is ripe and round. With its dry edge and rich fruit, the structure of the apparent is apparent. The acidity cuts through to give a juicy element. Already delicious to drink, but it's worth aging over 2–3 years.",,68,89,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Domaine Heresztyn 2010  Chambolle-Musigny,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-heresztyn-2010-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Heresztyn
,Red,France,"Full of very ripe fruit, this is soft and smooth at the beginning, before showing a firmer structure. It has a plum flavor and ripe acidity. With its superrichness and roundness, this is likely to be ready to drink soon.",La Rue de Vergy,,89,Burgundy,Morey-Saint-Denis,,Domaine Perrot-Minot 2010 La Rue de Vergy  (Morey-Saint-Denis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-perrot-minot-2010-rue-vergy-pinot-noir-morey-saint-denis/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Perrot-Minot
15.1,Red,US,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it's a little high in alcohol and astringently tannic, but it has deep flavors of red- and black-fruit liqueurs and new oak. It's a heady wine that would pair well with robust fare.",Meritaggio,55,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,David Arthur 2009 Meritaggio Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-arthur-2009-meritaggio-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,David Arthur
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This starts out with textbook aromas of red and black fruits that are pure and easy to get into. It shows kick on the palate, with oaky flavors of coffee and chocolate that accent ripe berry and mild herb notes. It's toasty and spicy on the finish, with a gritty feel.",Tradicional Oak Cask,18,89,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Bodega Carmine Granata 2009 Tradicional Oak Cask Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-carmine-granata-2009-tradicional-oak-cask-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Carmine Granata
13.5,Red,Spain,"A light, elegant berry aroma transitions to notes of plum and blackberry with airing. Smooth and nice in terms of mouthfeel, it has balsamic-touched flavors of lightly stewed berry, earth and chocolate. This is a proper Rioja for near-term drinking.",Cosme Palacio Reserva,25,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Palacio 2007 Cosme Palacio Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-palacio-2007-cosme-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2007,Bodegas Palacio
11.7,Dessert,US,"Sweet confectionery aromas and a butterscotch richness extend from the nose to the palate on this ice wine, melding with ripe mango and pineapple flavors. Steely acidity and a hint of bitter toffee add balance and dimension to the finish.",Fiori Delle Stelle Ice Wine,45,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Casa Larga 2008 Fiori Delle Stelle Ice Wine Vidal Blanc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-larga-2008-fiori-delle-stelle-ice-wine-other-white-vidal-blanc-finger-lakes/,Vidal Blanc,2008,Casa Larga
12.5,White,US,"Bright, fresh and fruity, this is loaded with citrus—especially grapefruit—goodness. There are layers of pears and peaches, making this a big, fruity, mouth-filling wine.",PGV,15,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Thurston Wolfe 2011 PGV White (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2011-pgv-white-other/,White Blend,2011,Thurston Wolfe
16,Red,Italy,"The oak is very present, so give this a few more years of cellar aging for it to integrate. Chocolate, Christmas spices, leather, toasted almonds and coffee grounds make a grand first impression. As the wine evolves in the glass, cherry and black currant aromas surface.",Acinatico,30,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Stefano Accordini 2008 Acinatico  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefano-accordini-2008-acinatico-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Stefano Accordini
13,Red,France,"Firm red currant and raspberry fruits dominate this smooth wine. The tannins, which lie underneath, give this round Pinot Noir essential firmness. This needs to age for 2–3 years.",Les Santenots Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Volnay,,Vincent Sauvestre 2010 Les Santenots Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vincent-sauvestre-2010-santenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Vincent Sauvestre
12.7,White,US,"Swathes of green herbs add a blast of freshness to ripe, rich stone-fruit and quince notes on this bone-dry, single-vineyard Riesling. It's remarkably complex, with layers of crushed-stone minerality, lime and lime-pith notes that reverberate on the finish.",Sawmill Creek Vineyards,20,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Sawmill Creek Vineyards Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-sawmill-creek-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Red Newt Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"This is a robust, full-bodied Zinfandel. It's so ripe that the blackberries have a raisiny, Porty note. High in alcohol and spicy, this is a wine that defines a particular style of warm-climate Sonoma Zin.",Harris Kratka Vineyard,45,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Rosenblum 2010 Harris Kratka Vineyard Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2010-harris-kratka-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Rosenblum
16,Red,Italy,"Veins of sweet cinnamon and chocolate run through the body of this thick, concentrated wine. Exceedingly soft and supple, it has penetrating endnotes of cherry preserves, blackberry pie and Middle Eastern spice.",,50,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Tedeschi 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Tedeschi
14.1,Red,US,"Crisp and vibrant, this is also rich and flashy. It has the essence of ripe, wild raspberries that are spiced and smoked up in oak, leaving you dazzled by its allure.",Sonatera Vineyard,48,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Siduri 2010 Sonatera Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-sonatera-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
15.5,Red,Italy,"What sets this wine apart are the cooling aromas of chopped mint and white licorice. It delivers tangy layers of black olive, resin, tar, tobacco leaf and sweet cinnamon stick.",,,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Secondo Marco 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/secondo-marco-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Secondo Marco
13,Red,Italy,"This is a blend of Corvina, Oseleta and Cabernet Franc that shows some of the intensity of an Amarone, but with more defined tannic structure on the finish. The bouquet offers blackberry and dark spice.",Crearo della Conca d'Oro,27,90,Veneto,Veronese,,Tommasi 2010 Crearo della Conca d'Oro Red (Veronese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2010-crearo-della-conca-doro-red-veronese/,Red Blend,2010,Tommasi
14.5,Red,US,"There's lots to like in this Pinot Noir, which is a blend of fine vineyards throughout the appellation. It's dry, silky and tart, with flavors of wild cherry, cranberry, softened cola, sautéed mushroom and new oak. Give it a bit of decanting.",,45,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Patz & Hall 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Patz & Hall
13.5,Red,US,"Few Cabernets in the world are this ripe. It floods the mouth with sweet, soft blackberry and cherry flavors, complicated with notes of currant, oak and a spicy, exotic hint of plum sauce. You can taste the California sun in every sip. Drink it now for its fruit.",,55,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mario Bazán 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-bazan-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Mario Bazán
12.5,White,France,"Smooth and rounded, this exhibits the opulent side of Chablis while retaining an elegant structure. It has flavors of yellow and white fruits that combine with a nutty character, a mineral texture and a refreshing, crisp finish. Age for 3–4 years.",Beauroy Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2010 Beauroy Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2010-beauroy-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Pascal Bouchard
13,Red,France,"Tannins and severe fruit flavors are the initial impressions of this wine. Behind the mineral, austere exterior, there is a richer, fatter core—its ripe red fruits waiting to surface. Keep for at least three years.",,80,90,Burgundy,Pommard,,Olivier Leflaive 2010  Pommard,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2010-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2010,Olivier Leflaive
12,White,US,"Notes of sweet quince preserves, lilac and lavender gently perfume this aromatic late-harvest Riesling. Quite voluptuous in body, with rich fruit flavor and a lush, creamy texture, it finishes long, with a hint of sweetness that's balanced by brisk white-tea astringency.",Late Harvest,30,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2010 Late Harvest Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2010-late-harvest-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Glenora
13,White,France,"Soft and round, this is still coming around. Its fruit flavors are muted by wood and spice, although it already shows richness. It will be an opulent, full wine, with deliciously ripe fruits.",Charmes Premier Cru,77,90,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils 2010 Charmes Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-monnier-fils-2010-charmes-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils
,Red,France,"There is a ripe, jammy strawberry feel to this generous, warm-hearted wine. The structure is elegant, showcasing its fruits as much as its tannins, yet leaving the impression of a Pinot Noir that has hidden power. Age this for 3–4 years.",,,90,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Drouhin-Laroze 2010  Gevrey-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-drouhin-laroze-2010-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
14.1,Red,US,"Lodi isn't the first region that comes to mind when it comes to California Syrah, but this one could change minds. It has a mountainous mouthfeel, with flavors of tar, blackberry and spice. The wine's aromas need coaxing, but once they surface, a firm and fruity wine emerges.",Estate,18,90,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fields Family 2009 Estate Syrah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fields-family-2009-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-valley-lodi/,Syrah,2009,Fields Family
,Red,France,"Ripe and fruity, this has tannins that are soft and rounded. It has structure and concentration, with ripe black-cherry fruit. It's surprisingly ready to drink for a Pommard, although the tannins demonstrate its ageability.",Epenots Premier Cru,58,90,Burgundy,Pommard,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Epenots Premier Cru  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-epenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
13.5,White,France,"This is full of rich, ripe yellow and white fruits, layering the fruitiness with a wood and spice character. The combination creates a complex, minerally wine that needs to age over at least 4–5 years.",Tête de Cru,35,90,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Château de Fuissé 2010 Tête de Cru  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-fuisse-2010-tete-cru-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Fuissé
14.8,Red,US,"This is a big, mountain-grown blend that needs time to open—think about decanting it first. A mix of 50% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, this has a fruity, delicious nose that's slightly peppery. The palate is surrounded by red and blue fruit and tanker-size tannins, with a plush, cinnamon-kissed finish.",Estate Red Wine,35,90,California,Central Valley,Capay Valley,Casey Flat Ranch 2009 Estate Red Wine Red (Capay Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casey-flat-ranch-2009-estate-red-wine-central-valley-capay/,Red Blend,2009,Casey Flat Ranch
15.4,Red,US,"Smooth and spicy, this highlights its pretty cherry fruit, with generous barrel flavors of coffee and dark chocolate. The tannins are rounded, adding a bit of coal dust to the flavor mix. This is an ideal wine to accompany a thick, well-marbled steak.",,28,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,DiStefano
12,Dessert,Canada,"Just a touch of dried herb adds a surprising element to the intense honey, white flower and sweet tangerine flavors on this beautiful late-harvest Riesling. Striking lemon-lime acidity and a shower of crushed stones on the finish add elegance and balance.",Indian Summer,30,90,Ontario,Niagara Peninsula,,Cave Spring 2009 Indian Summer Riesling (Niagara Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-spring-2009-indian-summer-riesling-niagara-peninsula/,Riesling,2009,Cave Spring
15.5,Red,Italy,"Lavish and opulent, this has ripe fruit and spice notes that are followed by tangy green peppercorn and rosemary accents. It shows a succulent spot of sweetness that drives the long and generous mouthfeel. Age this for 10 years, or drink it now.",,55,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Arduini 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arduini-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Arduini
17,Red,Italy,"This meaty, masculine expression has an inky, dark appearance, with chewy tones of blackberry jam, toasted espresso bean and chocolate fudge. Its high alcohol is supported by the rich density of the syrupy texture.",L'Amarone,65,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Buglioni 2007 L'Amarone  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buglioni-2007-lamarone-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Buglioni
14.2,Red,US,"This five-grape Bordeaux-style blend is 52% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. A strong flower notes marks the nose, with just a suggestion of body powder. The core of cherry and berry fruit is ripe and round, dusty and dense. The balance of fruit and acid is just right, and the tannins are accented with a dusting of cocoa.",Le Coursier,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Brian Carter 2008 Le Coursier Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2008-le-coursier-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Brian Carter
13.5,Red,France,"This is broad and quite soft, with a dense, jammy red-fruit flavor. It has tannins that are buried in the rich fruit, giving shape to the wine. This is likely to mature soon.",Cuvée Signature,165,90,Burgundy,Clos de la Roche,,Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2009 Cuvée Signature  (Clos de la Roche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-aine-fils-2009-cuvee-signature-pinot-noir-clos-roche/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bouchard Aîné & Fils
13,Red,France,"Light colored and fruity, this is all about red fruit—its structure and firm tannins coming out slowly. This village wine demonstrates the richness of the appellation, showing a fine balance between its ripe fruit and its smoky, dry, tannic core.",,70,90,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Joseph Faiveley 2010  Gevrey-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-faiveley-2010-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Faiveley
13.8,Red,US,"Good juice anchors this Cabernet blend, with the 13% Malbec and 10% Merlot filling in the flavors. Cassis and pomegranate notes hit first, followed by darker notes of cacao and coffee, dotted with black pepper.",Reserve,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hogue
,White,France,"Minerally acidity dominates this otherwise rich wine. Lemon and apricot notes combine well together, while a touch of almond pushes through to give extra complexity to this stylish, elegant wine.",,,90,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Henri de Villamont 2009  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
11,White,US,"With 7% residual sugar and 11% alcohol, this is a Riesling to enjoy with spicy noodle dishes. Sweetness notwithstanding, it's a substantial wine with grip and definition. Melon and peach flavors roll smoothly into notes of caramel and honey. This is rich and delicious.",Late Harvest,10,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Washington Hills 2011 Late Harvest Riesling (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/washington-hills-2011-late-harvest-riesling-other/,Riesling,2011,Washington Hills
16,Red,Italy,"With the faux leather label and over-the-top carrying case, this Amarone emphasizes its packaging. The wine inside is very appealing, showing bright fruit and cherry notes that are enhanced by sweet tobacco and spice accents. The finish is long and silky.",Il Vino Prêt-a-Porter Riserva,150,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Bottega 2006 Il Vino Prêt-a-Porter Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bottega-2006-il-vino-pret-a-porter-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Bottega
13.5,White,South Africa,"This is open and likeable, with forward aromas of fresh red apple slices, white pineapple cores and green-melon rind. It's brisk and clean on the palate, with good cut and freshness to the fruity core. A touch of herbaceousness adds character to the lingering finish.",,15,90,Stellenbosch,,,Bradgate 2011 Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bradgate-2011-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc,2011,Bradgate
15,Red,Italy,"This dark, brawny expression doles out lavish aromas of smoked bacon, black olive, molasses, maple syrup and rich blackberry preserves. It's spicy and rich, but also tart and crisp. Those contrasting elements give it a sweet and sour feeling.",Tenuta Lena di Mezzo,50,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Monte del Frà 2008 Tenuta Lena di Mezzo  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-fra-2008-tenuta-lena-mezzo-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Monte del Frà
12.5,White,Spain,"Clean, crisp, cut, this has a minerally white-fruit nose. It's elegant and chiseled on the palate, with bright peach and nectarine flavors that carry onto a tight, dry, flinty finish. An elegant, lifted Albariño with a lightness of being.",Albariño de Fefiñanes,26,90,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Palacio de Fefiñanes 2011 Albariño de Fefiñanes Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palacio-fefinanes-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Palacio de Fefiñanes
14.5,White,US,"The cooler vintage favored this Chardonnay, giving it brisk acidity and ripe flavors of citrus and tropical fruit. Oak has dominated this bottling in the past, but with the 2010 vintage, it plays only a supporting role, lending a hint of buttered toast.",Ceja Vineyard,40,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Olabisi 2010 Ceja Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olabisi-2010-ceja-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Olabisi
15,Rose,US,"A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre, this is an invitingly juicy and spicy rosé, packed with strawberry-mint and pomegranate flavors and a long, savory finish. It's a great introduction to this winery and its talent for creating Rhône-inspired wines.",Neophyte,18,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Fair Play,Baiocchi Wines 2011 Neophyte Rosé (Fair Play),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baiocchi-wines-2011-neophyte-rose-sierra-foothills-fair-play/,Rosé,2011,Baiocchi Wines
15.5,Red,Italy,"Nicely balanced, focused and hearty, this offers a wide spectrum of ripe fruit and dark spice aromas. The finish is soft and supple, with a tangy note of barbecue smoke that leaves a lasting impression.",,53,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Aldegheri 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aldegheri-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Aldegheri
13,White,France,"Finely structured and aromatic, this is initially dense before opening up with ripe yellow fruit, becoming balanced by orange- and tangerine-like acidity. It has a young, zesty texture that pairs with the rich concentration, promising to age over 3–4 years.",Monte de Milieu Premier Cru,35,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2010 Monte de Milieu Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2010-monte-milieu-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,La Chablisienne
13.5,Red,Spain,"The bouquet is robust, with bold aromas of berry, tobacco, root and tree bark. It feels flush, full and balanced, with licorice and blackberry flavors that are backed by nice acidity. This is a grabby and meaty blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Merlot and 10% Graciano.",Vierlas,14,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Queiles,,Guelbenzu 2009 Vierlas Red (Ribera del Queiles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guelbenzu-2009-vierlas-red-ribera-queiles/,Red Blend,2009,Guelbenzu
,White,France,"On the mineral side of Meursault, the has a very textured feel, with acidity to go with the honey note. Finely balanced, warm and ripe, this has a crisp, tight finish.",Les Clous,55,90,Burgundy,Meursault,,Henri de Villamont 2009 Les Clous  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-clous-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
13.9,Red,US,"Hints of thyme, sage, violet and coffee are just a handful of the nuances that color this composed Bordeaux-style Blend. Brisk acidity balances the bold, ripe fruit, leading to a fresh, herbaceous finish with penetrating tannins. Drink now over a long evening, or better yet, cellar it for 3–5 years to let all of the components come together.",Viridescens,52,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Viridescens Red (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-viridescens-finger-lakes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Red Newt Cellars
12.5,White,US,"One whiff reveals billowing scents of purple flower, fresh apple, lemon peel and sea salt. Bone dry yet penetrating with flavors of lime skin, green apple and fresh herbs, this is a lush, textural Riesling with outstanding complexity. It finishes steely and crisp —a perfect pairing with fatty hamachi or salmon sashimi.",Dry,17,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Ravines 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravines-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Ravines
12,White,US,"Ripe, succulent peach and melon flavors mark this dry but lusciously textured Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp and minerally, yet juicy and thirst quenching, this has so much dimension in each sip. It finishes quite floral, with just a touch of lime-pith astringency.",,18,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Ravines 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravines-2010-sauvignon-blanc-finger-lakes/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Ravines
13.5,Red,Italy,"Aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks, this shows aromas of toasted nut and sweet chocolate, backed by finer tones of wild berry and cassis. It's soft, velvet and rich on the finish.",,24,90,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Speri 2010  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/speri-2010-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Speri
14.1,Red,US,"Made using Syrah from the Boushey, Riverbend, and Lewis Vineyards, this is a spicy, lively wine, with bright boysenberry fruit and citrusy acids. Give it some time to breathe, and it becomes downright exuberant, with a lightly peppery finish.",Commander Comet,25,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Soos Creek 2009 Commander Comet Syrah (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/soos-creek-2009-commander-comet-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2009,Soos Creek
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This is easy to like for its clean, brisk mouthfeel, creaminess and slightly sweet flavors of lime and strawberry. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it shows real finesse.",Prestige Cuvée Brut,29,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,V. Sattui 2009 Prestige Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2009-prestige-cuvee-brut-sparkling-napa-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2009,V. Sattui
15,Red,Italy,"Packaged in an extremely heavy bottle, this opulent Amarone delivers knockout aromas of toasted almond, hickory smoke, pipe tobacco and spice. Fruit flavors of plum, prune and blackberry are followed by a much-needed touch of acidity that keeps the palate refreshed.",Tenuta Valleselle Aurum,25,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Tinazzi 2008 Tenuta Valleselle Aurum  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tinazzi-2008-tenuta-valleselle-aurum-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Tinazzi
16.5,Red,Italy,"Notes of clove, toasted nut and spicy, juniper-infused bresaola open the bouquet of this hearty effort. It sports a bright, polished, savory mouthfeel, with a distant touch of sweetness.",,50,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena,,Tezza 2006  Amarone della Valpolicella Valpantena,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tezza-2006-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-valpantena/,Corvina,2006,Tezza
15.5,Red,Italy,"San Rustico consistently makes some of the best Amarone available in the United States market. This shows fine qualities of blackberry, chocolate and tobacco, and a polished, silky mouthfeel.",,54,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,San Rustico 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-rustico-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,San Rustico
13,White,France,"Already a delicious wine, this has ripe yellow fruits, with notes of wood and spice adding complexity. The minerally acidity brings out the flavors of this ripe, structured effort.",,,90,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils 2010  Puligny-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-monnier-fils-2010-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils
12,Sparkling,US,"Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is one of the winery's best Pompadours of the last four years. It's rich and delicious, with yeasty flavors of raspberries, strawberries, vanilla, toast and honey. It's beautiful to drink now with pâté, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.",Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé,36,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Domaine Carneros NV Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-carneros-nv-cuvee-de-la-pompadour-brut-rose-sparkling-carneros-157233/,Sparkling Blend,,Domaine Carneros
15,Dessert,Spain,"The blackberry, boysenberry and cinnamon aromas are exotic and attractive. It offers a ton of body in support of concentrated flavors of black fruit, fudge and spice. The finish is long, with notes of chocolate, pepper and some elegance.",Dulce,24,90,Levante,Jumilla,,Casa de la Ermita 2010 Dulce Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-ermita-2010-dulce-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Casa de la Ermita
16,Red,Italy,"Linear, elegant and tight, this has defined aromas of wild berry, crushed stone, clove, licorice and road pavement. The palate shows refreshing intensity thanks to its power, concentration and structure.",Barriques,60,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Zeni 2007 Barriques  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zeni-2007-barriques-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Zeni
14.5,Red,US,"This is a particularly fine vintage for the popular Dr. Wolfe's, maintaining the customary blend of Primitivo, Lemberger and Petite Sirah. Dark and smoky, with dense flavors of berry, cassis, licorice and dark chocolate, it is far more substantial than most red blends in this price range.",Dr. Wolfe's Family Red,15,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Thurston Wolfe 2009 Dr. Wolfe's Family Red Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2009-dr-wolfes-family-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Thurston Wolfe
13.5,White,US,"Fermented in stainless steel for less than two months, this shows intense green-apple and lime flavors that are brightened by considerable acidity. This is a great apéritif wine.",Paragon Vineyard,17,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Tangent 2011 Paragon Vineyard Pinot Gris (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tangent-2011-paragon-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Tangent
13.5,White,Italy,"The beautiful thing about this wine is the richness and creaminess of the mouthfeel. The bouquet opens with notes of peach, vanilla custard, pear and a zesty touch of lemon peel. Pair this with shellfish or poached salmon steaks.",Le Rive,45,90,Veneto,Soave Classico,,Suavia 2008 Le Rive  (Soave Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suavia-2008-le-rive-italian-white-garganega-soave-classico/,Garganega,2008,Suavia
12.5,White,Spain,"Nice as always, this has notes of angel food cake, orange blossom and peach on the bouquet. It feels smooth and shows elegance, delivering minerally peach and citrus flavors. It holds form on the finish, which locks in on the wine's peach and citrus character.",,22,90,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,As Laxas 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/as-laxas-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,As Laxas
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Golden-brown in color, this has heady aromas of cola, nut, nutmeg, root beer and caramel. It feels full, slightly rich and properly cut, with coffee, toffee, chocolate and honey flavors. A balanced but elevated dessert-style Sherry that gets it right.",Cream Sherry,15,90,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Cream Sherry Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-s-l-nv-cream-sherry-sherry-jerez-150754/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"With a nose of toffee, dried apricot, cocoa powder and rancio, this is classic off-dry amontillado. It feels fresh and active, then tastes rich and moderately sweet, with flavors of hazelnut, caramel, toasted banana, orange and spice. Nutty and smooth on the finish.",Amontillado,15,90,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Amontillado Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-s-l-nv-amontillado-sherry-jerez-150716/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Norton Reserva is one of Argentina's best Cabernetss for the money. This vintage offers a mineral aroma along with rose petal, baked plum and spiced cherry scents. It feels deep, generous and balanced, with cassis, blackberry, earth and molasses flavors.",Reserva,18,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Bodega Norton
13.9,Rose,US,"This brings mixed notes of melon and stone fruit, with a hint of toast and nougat on the finish. Smooth and lingering, this has exceptional body.",The Vincent,15,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Board Track Racer 2011 The Vincent Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/board-track-racer-2011-vincent-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Rosé,2011,Board Track Racer
13.5,Red,Spain,"Smooth and pure up front, this has notes of lemon peel and tobacco on the bouquet. Fresh, complete and racy in feel, it has flavors of tomato, cherry and raspberry, with an overall freshness that can't be assailed. It finishes mild, with a hint of toffee. Elegant and ready to drink now–2015.",Reserva,35,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Valoria 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-valoria-2006-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Viña Valoria
14.5,White,US,"This is one of the best California Chardonnays in its price range. It's not a rich wine; instead, it's dry, crisply acidic and minerally, with citrus zest, vanilla cream and subtle oak flavors. With 65,000 cases produced, this should be easy to find.",Estate Vineyards,20,90,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Rodney Strong 2010 Estate Vineyards Chardonnay (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2010-estate-vineyards-chardonnay-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Chardonnay,2010,Rodney Strong
15,Red,US,"Rich and concentrated in blackberry essence, black currant and mocha, this has smooth tannins and a long, complex, dry finish. Delicacy, not to mention ageability, is somewhat compromised by the heat of high alcohol, but still, it's a flashy effort to drink over the next few years. The grapes come from the esteemed To Kalon Vineyard immediately behind the winery.",Reserve,135,90,California,Napa,Oakville,Robert Mondavi 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Robert Mondavi
10.7,Dessert,US,"Sticky, sweet scents of pineapple, honey and preserved peach are an apt precursor to the intense ripeness of this honeyed ice wine. The palate oozes with butterscotch and caramel notes, yet it finishes almost dry, with a sweep of acidity that hits the palate like a blade.",Ice Wine,70,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2010 Ice Wine Vidal Blanc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2010-ice-wine-other-white-vidal-blanc-finger-lakes/,Vidal Blanc,1852,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
13.9,White,US,"This is a deliciously fruity, nutty Roussanne-Marsanne-Viognier blend with a marzipan-like flavor. It has a light texture, good balance and a deep, honey finish, proving to be a great example of what the Sierra Foothills can do with Rhône varieties.",Cuvee Luke,26,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Davis Family 2009 Cuvee Luke White (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davis-family-2009-cuvee-luke-white-sierra-foothills/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Davis Family
10.5,Dessert,Spain,"This is soft and lush on the nose, with a slightly lacquer-like scent. The palate feels thick but nicely acidic, keeping it on an even keel. Flavors of honey, apricot and preserved papaya set up a fleshy, plump finish that brings it all home. A blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Chardonnay.",Petit Caligo Sweet White Wine,35,90,Spain Other,Spain,,D.G. Viticultors NV Petit Caligo Sweet White Wine White (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dg-viticultors-nv-petit-caligo-sweet-white-wine-other/,White Blend,,D.G. Viticultors
14,Red,Argentina,"Dense black-fruit aromas have a coconut edge, and the entire nose turns mossy and leathery with airing. It feels dense, chewy and a little soft, with an earthy, reedy flavor of black fruit that's touched up with coffee. Plump, spicy and ever so slightly herbal on the finish.",Reserva,40,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca 8 2009 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-8-2009-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Finca 8
13,Red,France,"This wine's juicy acidity and raspberry flavor are delicious and upfront. Along with all this fruit, the tannins act as support, lending structure and aging potential.",Beaune Montrevenots Premier Cru,36,90,Burgundy,Beaune,,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils 2010 Beaune Montrevenots Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-monnier-fils-2010-beaune-montrevenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils
13,Red,France,"This is certainly structured, with firm and chunky tannins dominating the the ripe fruit. Acidity cuts through the palate, lending a lively, juicy sensation. As the wine ages over the next four years, it will develop richness to go with its structure.",,65,90,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Nuits-St.-Georges,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Faiveley
16.5,Red,Italy,"Produced by the innovative Cantina di Negrar co-op, this opens with rich tones of pulpy fruit, bright blueberry, black cherry, cinnamon and moist pipe tobacco. There's a touch of jamminess on the palate that feeds into the overall sweetness and succulence of the mouthfeel.",Vigneti di Jago,50,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Domìni Veneti 2005 Vigneti di Jago  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domini-veneti-2005-vigneti-jago-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Domìni Veneti
14.9,Red,US,"Brambly berry fruit, with a hint of herb around the edges, marks this wine. Along with the Cabernet, there are smaller amounts of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, showing well-integrated barrel notes of coffee and roasted walnuts, and smooth tannins.",,40,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cadaretta 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cadaretta-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Cadaretta
15,Red,Italy,"Elegant and initially timid, this opens slowly to reveal notes of cinnamon bun, baked cherry, blackberry pie and chopped rosemary. The close is spicy and bright, showing structure and power.",,,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Alpha Zeta 2006  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alpha-zeta-2006-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2006,Alpha Zeta
14.9,Red,US,"Pretty and deep, this has notes of juicy boysenberry, blueberry and cherry. The balanced acidity and racy tannins give it substance and style.",,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2009 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,àMaurice
14.9,Red,US,"This red blend of 59% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 14% Syrah and 7% Malbec has depth and concentration, as well as length. It has flavors of black and red berries, accented by cinnamon.",Old Soul Red Wine,25,90,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Atrea 2009 Old Soul Red Wine Red (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atrea-2009-old-soul-red-wine-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Red Blend,2009,Atrea
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Deliciously crisp, this is a light and lively blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With its raspberry and red apple flavors, it exudes fruitiness, with an attractively soft finish.",Vive-la-Joie Rosé Brut,30,90,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Bailly-Lapierre 2007 Vive-la-Joie Rosé Brut  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailly-lapierre-2007-vive-joie-rose-brut-sparkling-cremant-bourgogne/,Champagne Blend,2007,Bailly-Lapierre
15.5,Red,Spain,"This smells of baked black fruit, coconut, vanilla and char, with a palate that's ultrasaturated and almost cloying. The compact flavors are of concentrated blackberry liqueur and cassis, which narrow to berry and oak notes on the finish.",Alaya,35,90,Central Spain,Almansa,,Atalaya 2010 Alaya Garnacha (Almansa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atalaya-2010-alaya-grenache-garnacha-almansa/,Garnacha,2010,Atalaya
14.5,Red,US,"This is a strong, dry and tannic Cabernet Sauvignon, with intense blackberry, black currant and new oak flavors. Right now, it's immature, offering little beyond sheer power. Will it age? Six years is no problem. After that, the overripeness, in the form of raisins, may easily kick in.",,88,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Alpha Omega 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alpha-omega-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Alpha Omega
14.2,Red,US,"Though given extra bottle age prior to release, this remains a bit stiff and tannic. Floral highlights and smoky tannins book-end the black fruits. Deep cassis and a bit of licorice wind through the finish. This is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc.",Springboard,50,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cadaretta 2008 Springboard Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cadaretta-2008-springboard-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Cadaretta
14.5,Red,Italy,"On the dry side, this savory wine is dark and inky, but without the chewy richness that characterizes many wines of the region. It puts forth black pepper, barbecue, leather, tobacco and blackberry flavors.",,70,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Ca' Rugate 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-rugate-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Ca' Rugate
14.9,White,US,"Rich, spicy and oaky, this exudes a honeyed quality along with pineapple and lemon meringue notes. The brisk Santa Maria acidity provides clean, mouthwatering balance. Pair this opulent Chardonnay with lobster, shrimp and salmon.",,27,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Byron 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/byron-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Byron
13.8,Red,US,"Made in a super Tuscan style, this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is lush and lovely. Lightly floral aromatics introduce notes of berry, plum and a whiff of leather. It xcellent balance and structure, with soft, yielding tannins. It was finished in 20% new oak.",Tuttorosso,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Brian Carter 2008 Tuttorosso Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2008-tuttorosso-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Red Blend,2008,Brian Carter
14,Red,Italy,"The name “Ripassa” refers to the unique winemaking technique, ripasso, in which the wine undergoes a double fermentation for increased concentration and density. This is bold, powerful and tightly packed with cherry and exotic spice aromas.",Ripassa,29,90,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Zenato 2009 Ripassa  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zenato-2009-ripassa-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Zenato
14,Red,Italy,"Some 18 months of oak aging gave this wine loads of density, intensity and length on the finish. It opens with bright aromas of ripe berry, leather, tar, resin and maple syrup.",Semonte Alto,26,90,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Venturini Massimino 2008 Semonte Alto  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venturini-massimino-2008-semonte-alto-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Venturini Massimino
15,Red,Italy,"Steady and focused, this has tight aromas of blackberry and spice that open and evolve the longer the wine stays in the glass. There's a touch of sweet strawberry on the finish.",,50,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Fabiano 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabiano-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Red Blend,2008,Fabiano
13.8,White,US,"This boasts appealing tropical fruit flavors that have been generously oaked. The honey quality lends smoothness and a round mellowness, and the finish is quite dry. It shows a softness some may fault, but this is ultimately delicious, and it will be a great accompaniment to rich shellfish.",Estate,28,90,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Monticello Vineyards 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monticello-2010-estate-chardonnay-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Chardonnay,2010,Monticello Vineyards
14.4,Red,US,"Crisp and penetrating, with great fruit purity, the wine's core bears cassis and black cherry flavors. The tannins are supple, even silky, and the finish is smooth, with dark accents.",Plus One,75,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Rasa 2009 Plus One Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasa-2009-plus-one-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rasa
12.5,White,France,"This is rich and rounded, with ripe apple and peach flavors. It has a good depth of flavor that comes from the complex play between toast and sweet fruit notes. It has weight, and it can age over the next two years.",,,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine du Colombier 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-colombier-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine du Colombier
,White,France,"Full, soft and rich, this has flavors of ripe yellow fruit and red apple, with a textured edge. The wine is round and layered with delicious acidity. While its already to drink now, it will age for 3–4 years.",Morgeot Premier Cru,72,90,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Morgeot Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-morgeot-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
13.5,Red,Italy,"This expression of Carmenère shows soft, plush aromas of blackberry and cherry fruit. The wine is aged in oak for two years, rendering rich flavors of espresso and dark chocolate, and a firm structure.",Carmerosso,40,90,Veneto,Veneto,,De Stefani 2008 Carmerosso Carmenère (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-2008-carmerosso-carmenere-veneto/,Carmenère,2008,De Stefani
12.9,Rose,US,"Complex and finessed, this has loads of flavor. The pretty cherry and plum notes are framed with a milk chocolate accent. The modest alcohol in no way diminishes the concentration.",The Magician's Assistant Cabernet Franc,18,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Sleight of Hand 2011 The Magician's Assistant Cabernet Franc Rosé (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2011-magicians-assistant-cabernet-franc-rose-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rosé,2011,Sleight of Hand
14.5,Red,Italy,"Roccolo Grassi takes Valpolicella Superiore to the next level. While Valpolicella Superiore is mostly recognized as an easy-drinking red to wash down with pizza or pasta, this has touches of ripe fruit and exotic spice that lend extra sophistication, elegance and texture.",,40,90,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Roccolo Grassi 2009  Valpolicella Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccolo-grassi-2009-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Roccolo Grassi
14.5,Red,US,"This is dry, medium bodied and extraordinarily rich, bearing flavors of baked black-cherry pie, mocha and grilled prosciutto, with a long, spicy finish. So what if it's too soft, or if there's a trace of overripeness? It's all part of the wine's personality.",,36,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Saddleback Cellars 2007 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saddleback-cellars-2007-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2007,Saddleback Cellars
14.2,Red,US,"Firm tannins and a dry finish mark this wine. It has a wealth of blackberry, currant and sandalwood flavors as well as a salty, smoky umami taste that suggests grilled bacon. Drink now.",,28,90,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Summers 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Summers
15,Red,Italy,"There's a bright note of wild berry, orange peel and red apple at the very start that fades away quickly to reveal savory tones of cured meat, leather and coffee grounds. It's compact and powerful, but not over the top.",,50,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Remo Farina 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remo-farina-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Remo Farina
14.5,Red,US,"Bold and densely concentrated, this fantastic single-vineyard Cabernet Franc is laden with ripe black fruit, yet it's balanced by hints of cracked pepper, fresh herb and a gorgeous note of violet- and rose-petal spray. Persistent on the palate, it finishes strong with a murmur of velvety tannins and an umami-laden hoisin note.",Glacier Ridge Vineyards,39,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Glacier Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-glacier-ridge-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Red Newt Cellars
13.5,White,France,"Big and opulent, this has ripe tropical fruits, with a soft, toasty texture and full-bodied feel. With its richness, this is developing quickly and is already ready to drink.",,40,90,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Michel Picard 2009  Puligny-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-picard-2009-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Michel Picard
14.2,Red,US,"This is all about the essence of red cherry, made complex with layers of violet, sweet tobacco and red licorice. There's plenty of toasty new oak, too. It's one of the prettier California Grenaches out there.",,32,90,California,California Other,California,Melée 2010 Grenache (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melee-2010-grenache-other/,Grenache,2010,Melée
14.5,Red,US,"Tight at first, this has a fine tannin structure that wraps around the wine like a scarf. The aromatics come with force, with intoxicating wafts of violet, pepper and herb.",High Slopes,35,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2009 High Slopes Syrah (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-high-slopes-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills/,Syrah,2009,Terre Rouge
15,Red,Italy,"Rich and savory, this is loaded with concentration and power. The aromas include ripe blackberry, creamy cinnamon bun, Spanish cedar, leather and barbecued meat. The finish is soft, chewy and succulent.",Postera,57,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Manara 2007 Postera  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manara-2007-postera-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Manara
,White,France,"This is complex and ripe but also mineraly and very structured. It offers many facets of the village: its richness and its strong sense of terroir. Bright, clean and fragrant on the finish.",,60,90,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Louis Latour 2010  Puligny-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
14.4,Red,US,"A deep raspberry flavor is set in a vivid frame of spicy herb and toasty barrel accents. The finish is crisply defined, with slightly peppery tannins.",,20,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Roza Ridge 2009 Petit Verdot (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roza-ridge-2009-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Petit Verdot,2009,Roza Ridge
14.5,Red,US,"The vintage was kind to Rodney Strong, resulting in a fine, clean, crisp and savory young wine. It's a little light and not an ager, but offers complex, satisfying waves of red cherries and currants, cola, bacon, sandalwood and peppery spices.",Estate Vineyards,20,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rodney Strong 2010 Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2010-estate-vineyards-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rodney Strong
14.2,Red,US,"Soft and luscious, this has just enough tannin and acidity to give structure to the delicious black-cherry, cocoa and bacon flavors. Drink now.",,40,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Sebastiani 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sebastiani
15.5,Red,Italy,"On the palate, this feels velvety and smooth thanks to its rich texture and enduring flavors. The nose is characterized by black cherry, cola, licorice, espresso and tobacco notes",Morandina,,90,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Prà 2010 Morandina  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pra-2010-morandina-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Prà
13,White,France,"Big, and powerful, this has generous flavors of yellow fruit, pear and integrated spice. It has weight to go with its more fruity character. With wood influence, refreshing acidity and a suggestion of tannin, it will age over the next 2–3 years.",Fourchaume Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes,,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2010-fourchaume-premier-cru-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Pascal Bouchard
10,Dessert,Canada,"High-toned apple-cider aromas on the nose belie the gorgeously fresh palate. This is lip-smackingly good, with a concentrated fresh-fruit flavor that's sweet and bright with notes of hibiscus nectar and honey. It lingers long and smooth on the finish.",Icewine Gold,77,90,Ontario,Niagara Peninsula,,Inniskillin 2007 Icewine Gold Vidal Blanc (Niagara Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inniskillin-2007-icewine-gold-other-white-vidal-blanc-niagara-peninsula/,Vidal Blanc,2007,Inniskillin
15.5,Red,Italy,"This dishes out out generous servings of ripe berry fruit and smoked hickory sauce. It's chewy, richly concentrated and slightly sweet, with lively endnotes of jammy fruit and maraschino.",Giacomo Montresor,50,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Montresor 2008 Giacomo Montresor  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montresor-2008-giacomo-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Montresor
13,Red,France,"Floral and round, this pushes its red berry flavors forward. It's so elegant and perfumed, with an attractive structure and acidity. Ready to drink in a few months.",Clos de Godeaux Premier Cru,35,90,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Joseph Drouhin 2010 Clos de Godeaux Premier Cru  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-clos-godeaux-premier-cru-pinot-noir-savigny-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Drouhin
15.2,Red,US,"This is pretty much the same blend as Zachary's Ladder, but with higher alcohol and all new French oak. Perhaps the wine is not yet fully resolved, as the gamy Syrah and grippy, tannic Cabernet seem to be butting heads. The broadly displayed red fruits leave a chalky finish.",The Evil Twin,65,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Gorman 2009 The Evil Twin Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gorman-2009-evil-twin-red-blend-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gorman
14,Red,Italy,"This delivers impressive fullness and ripeness, with hearty aromas of black cherry, leather and tobacco. It's dense and soft, with savory accents of exotic spice, clove and cinnamon on the finish.",Caterina Zardini,33,90,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Giuseppe Campagnola 2010 Caterina Zardini  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-campagnola-2010-caterina-zardini-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2010,Giuseppe Campagnola
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is ultraripe and a bit raisiny on the nose, but there are encouraging flashes of schisty minerality and freshness. It feels jammy, full bodied and thick, with a baked black-fruit flavor and notes of licorice and tobacco. Smooth and earthy on the finish, with power to spare. Drink now–2014.",Ecològic,46,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Genium Celler 2007 Ecològic Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/genium-celler-2007-ecologic-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Genium Celler
16,Red,Italy,"Leg of lamb with a rosemary-garlic marinade and white beans would pair nicely with this darkly concentrated wine. This is a thick, savory expression that offers loads of ripe fruit and prune flavors, with spicy notes of teriyaki and hickory smoke.",,42,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Corte San Benedetto 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-san-benedetto-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Corte San Benedetto
13,Red,France,"Clos des Myglands is a vineyard wholly owned by Faiveley. In 2010, it has produced a richly structured wine, full of ripe plum and sweet acidity that dominates the firm tannins. The finish is juicy, balanced by a jammy character.",Clos des Myglands Premier Cru,40,90,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaine Faiveley 2010 Clos des Myglands Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-clos-myglands-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Faiveley
12.5,White,France,"This is a tightly textured wine that has plenty of green stone fruit as well as a bitter almond edge. It is taut, and the fruit has not completely surfaced yet. Age for three years.",Vau de Vey Premier Cru,40,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010 Vau de Vey Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-vau-vey-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
13,Red,France,"Made from grapes sourced from Domaines Devillard's 12 acres of premier cru Mercurey vineyards, this rich, weighty wine has ripe red fruits that are layered with new wood and tannins. A structured effort that's meant to age for five years and more.",Château de Chamirey Les Cinq Premier Cru,68,90,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Château de Chamirey Les Cinq Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-chateau-chamirey-cinq-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13.5,White,France,"Soft, fruity and ripe, this is deliciously flavored with pear and melon notes. It opens slowly to reveal its wood aging and a hint of spice. Still developing, this needs 2–3 years of aging.",,23,90,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Château Vitallis 2010  Pouilly-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vitallis-2010-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Château Vitallis
13,Red,France,"With its ripe strawberry-jam flavor, this demonstrates classic Pinot Noir juiciness. It has dry tannins as well, yielding a ripe, concentrated wine that needs five years of aging.",Les Brunettes et Planchots,43,90,Burgundy,Aloxe-Corton,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2009 Les Brunettes et Planchots  (Aloxe-Corton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2009-brunettes-planchots-pinot-noir-aloxe-corton/,Pinot Noir,2009,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
12.5,White,France,"With the typical intense acidity of 2010, this is a taut, fruit- and mineral-driven Chablis. Its fruitiness is balanced by judicious toast and vanilla flavors. Age for 2–3 years.",Vaillon Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Damien et Romain Bouchard 2010 Vaillon Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damien-romain-bouchard-2010-vaillon-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Damien et Romain Bouchard
,Red,France,"This is a firm wine with great fruit density, with a round, generous and velvety texture. It has a touch of wood that needs to integrate with the flavor of red plum skin. The dark tannins create a wine that will age for several years.",,52,90,Burgundy,Volnay,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009  Volnay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
,Red,France,"This shows Savigny's softness and approachability, along with tannins and acids. It is firmly concentrated, creating a wine that feels complete, juicy and rich.",Dominode Premier Cru,42,90,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009 Dominode Premier Cru  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-dominode-premier-cru-pinot-noir-savigny-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
12,Sparkling,France,"This is deliciously fragrant, with harmonious fruit and acidity. It has a full, rich character that offers currant and citrus flavors.",Brut,24,90,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Bailly-Lapierre NV Brut  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailly-lapierre-nv-brut-pinot-noir-cremant-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,,Bailly-Lapierre
12,Sparkling,France,"This is yeasty, bearing crisp flavors of pear and green apple, with a taut lemon-zest texture and a firm edge of minerality. It needs at least three years in bottle.",Egarade Brut,24,90,Burgundy,Crémant de Bourgogne,,Bailly-Lapierre 2009 Egarade Brut  (Crémant de Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailly-lapierre-2009-egarade-brut-sparkling-cremant-bourgogne/,Champagne Blend,2009,Bailly-Lapierre
15,Red,US,"This blends fruit from Red Mountain's Force Majeure Vineyard and Boushey Vineyard. Fermented using native yeast, it shows black cherry, cola and earth, with a drying finish that's redolent of wet cement. This is complex and even delicate.",Parapine,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Avennia 2010 Parapine Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avennia-2010-parapine-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2010,Avennia
,White,France,"A fragrant apple-skin aroma sets the scene for this wine that is warm and ripe. A touch of nutmeg adds an extra dimension to its yellow fruits. It's rich while still remaining true to its minerally, terroir-based origins. Age for two years.",Vieilles Vignes,22,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Bernard Defaix 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-defaix-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Bernard Defaix
14.4,Red,US,"Textbook Russian River Pinot Noir, this is bone dry, elegant and lightly silky, with complex flavors of sour cherry candy, cola and sandalwood. Drink now–2015.",Reserve,35,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Windsor Oaks 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-oaks-2008-reserve-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Windsor Oaks
14.5,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot, this remains quite youthful, with its flavors of barrel aging still prominent. Substantial, brambly berry fruit is bolstered by stiff tannins, streaked with notes  of loam, graphite and smoke. The structure, depth and balance are all in place, it just needs more time to consolidate.",The Geologist Premium Red Wine,50,91,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Thurston Wolfe 2008 The Geologist Premium Red Wine Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2008-geologist-premium-red-wine-other/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Thurston Wolfe
16,Red,Italy,Hot fruit and syrupy cherry or blackberry aromas open the bouquet of this brawny Amarone (that clocks in at 16% alcohol). The mouthfeel is exceedingly round and supple and the wine ends with a jammy note of sweet fruit. Leone Zardini will appeal to those who like a bold style.,Leone Zardini,60,91,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Pietro Zardini 2005 Leone Zardini  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietro-zardini-2005-leone-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Pietro Zardini
13.9,Red,US,"Smooth and instantly appealing, this estate-grown Merlot has a broad, chocolaty palate that's loaded with cherry fruit. There are peppery, herbal highlights, and plenty of lingering, polished tannins.",,12,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Hyatt 2009 Merlot (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyatt-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Merlot,2009,Hyatt
13,Red,France,"This has a firm edge of tannins along with dense red fruits. It's structured and balanced, with the texture and acidity that suggest its aging potential. Give this 3–4 years.",Les Puillets Premier Cru,34,89,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010 Les Puillets Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-puillets-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
14,Red,Italy,"Having endured up to 8 months of oak aging, this offers modern touches of chocolate, spice and espresso bean that sit behind fresh aromas of black cherry and plum. The medium finish shows depth and length.",Podere Bertarole,25,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Corteforte 2009 Podere Bertarole  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corteforte-2009-podere-bertarole-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Corteforte
,Red,France,"This is structured, with tannins and dark fruits that are balanced by bright acids. The firm, dry tannins give the wine shape; it will ultimately develop into a round, rich Pinot Noir.",Epenots Premier Cru,90,88,Burgundy,Pommard,,Louis Latour 2010 Epenots Premier Cru  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-epenots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Latour
12.5,White,France,"Crisp and minerally, this has an apple and grapefruit feel. It is fresh and very fruity; the upfront acidity lends an intensely refreshing character. This is ready to drink.",Croix au Moines,,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Pommier 2010 Croix au Moines  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pommier-2010-croix-au-moines-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Pommier
13.1,White,US,"Spicy and herbal, with a palate reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, this blends a grassy aroma with a mix of citrus, apple and pear notes. It has excellent concentration through the midpalate, with a clean, fresh finish.",,12,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2011 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2011,Waterbrook
,White,France,"Honeyed in character, this has notes of toast, sweet tropical fruit and lemon, with light acidity. The wine feels warm, ripe, open and drinkable now.",,28,88,Burgundy,Rully,,Henri de Villamont 2009  Rully,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-chardonnay-rully/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
13.2,White,US,"Sweet-pea vines and green herbs add freshness to the perfumed flower and luscious peach-nectar notes. A classically-styled Pinot Gris, this is dry yet mouthfilling and rich. It finishes long, with notes of stone fruit and black tea leaves.",,14,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lakewood 2011 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lakewood-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2011,Lakewood
12.5,White,US,"Whiffs of smoke and spice introduce heady aromas of white flower, lychee and stone fruit. The attack is sweet, with flavors of ripe melon and peach candy, but it tapers elegantly to a dry finish that's marked with hints of grape-skin astringency.",Estate,18,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Rooster Hill 2010 Estate Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rooster-hill-2010-estate-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Rooster Hill
15,Dessert,Spain,"Rusty in color, this has leathery aromas that include dried cheese and fallen leaf. Forward, fruity and full of acidity, it tastes of roasted black fruit, caramel and molasses. The fresh acidity ensures that it doesn't come across too forcefully or heavy. Cabernet and Merlot is the mix.",Vendimia Tardia Late Harvest,24,88,Central Spain,Extremadura,,Marqués de Valdueza 2009 Vendimia Tardia Late Harvest Red (Extremadura),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-valdueza-2009-vendimia-tardia-late-harvest-red-extremadura/,Red Blend,2009,Marqués de Valdueza
14.1,Red,US,"Classic Edna Valley Pinot Noir, this shows brisk acidity, modest alcohol and keen cherry, raspberry and ripe persimmon flavors. The tannins are smooth and supportive, the texture elegant and silky. It will show maximum freshness over the next 2–3 years.",Grand Firepeak Cuvée,30,88,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Baileyana 2009 Grand Firepeak Cuvée Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baileyana-2009-grand-firepeak-cuvee-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Baileyana
14.3,Red,US,"Intellectual, elusive and challenging, this wine makes you think. It's dry, silky and crisp in acidity, with complex mushroom, cherry, cola and cedar flavors. It's also a little rustic, but time could help. If you're a gambler, hold it until after 2015.",Stuller Vineyard,45,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Boheme 2009 Stuller Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boheme-2009-stuller-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Boheme
12.5,White,US,"This is a good, round, fruity style of Riesling. It's off-dry (2.6% residual sugar), with flavors of pineapple, sweet tangerine and Meyer lemon. The fruit is simply delicious; drink now.",,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Lone Birch 2011 Riesling (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lone-birch-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-yakima/,Riesling,2011,Lone Birch
13,Red,Italy,"The great darling of Valpolicella, Campofiorin is a ripasso-style red that undergoes a special double fermentation, although the label does not mention “ripasso.” It shows impressive personality and complexity, with spice, ripe fruit, leather and dried ginger aromas.",Campofiorin,18,88,Veneto,Rosso del Veronese,,Masi 2009 Campofiorin Red (Rosso del Veronese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masi-2009-campofiorin-red-rosso-veronese/,Corvina,2009,Masi
15,Red,Italy,"Bright and chewy, this has slightly muddled aromas of ripe fruit, cured meat, cola and tobacco. It's very soft and lush, with a long, succulent finish.",Corte Manara,50,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Manara 2008 Corte Manara  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manara-2008-corte-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Manara
14,Red,South Africa,"This blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Shiraz and 26% Merlot boasts assertive aromas of cassis, black plum and licorice root. The medium-weight palate offers similarly concentrated fruit flavors, with a slightly chewy texture and a long, spicy finish.",The Left Bank,15,88,Western Cape,,,Neil Ellis 2010 The Left Bank Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/neil-ellis-2010-left-bank-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2010,Neil Ellis
14.5,Red,Spain,"Compared to the excellent 2006, this wine is heavier, riper and jammier at every check point. The nose is baked and raisiny, while the palate feels saturated to the extreme and gritty as well. The primary flavors run toward baked plum and blackberry, while licorice, leather and raisin notes carry the finish. Give this lots of air after opening, about an hour or so.",Partida Bellvisos,130,89,Catalonia,Priorat,,Gratallops 2007 Partida Bellvisos Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gratallops-2007-partida-bellvisos-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Gratallops
13,Red,France,"A fruity wine from the lesser known Fixin appellation, this has strawberry fruit, soft tannins and a warm, rich texture. The acidity brings out a bright side to this approachable offering.",Cuvée Signature La Mazière,,87,Burgundy,Fixin,,Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2009 Cuvée Signature La Mazière  (Fixin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-aine-fils-2009-cuvee-signature-maziere-pinot-noir-fixin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bouchard Aîné & Fils
12.5,White,South Africa,"Apple and citrus aromas mingle on the nose, with hints of steely minerality and just-dried grass. The medium-weight mouthfeel boasts flavors of underripe stone fruit and lemon zest, shifting to riper orange and pear flavors as the finish evolves.",The Ruins,10,87,Eilandia,,,Bon Cap 2011 The Ruins Chardonnay-Viognier (Eilandia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bon-cap-2011-ruins-white-blend-chardonnay-viognier-eilandia/,Chardonnay-Viognier,2011,Bon Cap
13.5,Red,Italy,"This historic and groundbreaking brand has been once again revamped and renewed. Among its latest hits is this simple, but persuasively food-friendly ripasso, which offers aromas of black cherry, cola, tobacco and spice, and a bright, firm mouthfeel.",,,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Bolla 2009  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bolla-2009-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Bolla
15.5,Red,US,"American oak is the barrel choice, 100% new, and it shows strongly in the nose of this young Zinfandel. The citrusy acids help to balance out the alcohol, and with additional bottle age the score could certainly rise. If you plan to drink this soon, give it plenty of breathing time.",Reserve,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Thurston Wolfe 2010 Reserve Zinfandel (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2010-reserve-zinfandel-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Zinfandel,2010,Thurston Wolfe
13.3,White,US,"Made from 100% Lake County-grown Riesling grapes, this opens with sweet aromas of nectar and golden honey. It's pretty and off dry (30 g/L residual sugar), remaining balance because of its crisp acidity.",,13,88,California,California Other,California,The White Knight 2010 Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-knight-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,The White Knight
12,Dessert,US,"This has an extraordinarily-high level of residual sugar, giving it a very sweet, honeyed taste. The flavors are of pure golden apricots, with accents of tangerines, buttered toast and vanilla cream. While it's not overly complex, it offers plenty of rich pleasure.",Trust Winery Limited,65,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino Ridge,Stephen & Walker 2010 Trust Winery Limited Chardonnay (Mendocino Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-walker-2010-trust-winery-limited-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-ridge/,Chardonnay,2010,Stephen & Walker
14,White,US,"This has flavors and aromas of hazelnut, dried apricot and coconut in between layers of lush white peach. Overall, this is very pretty and well balanced. Its light-handed finish is floral and tropical, without a sign of oak.","Kristen's Viognier, Nelson Ranch",20,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,"Rock Wall 2011 Kristen's Viognier, Nelson Ranch Viognier (Mendocino County)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2011-kristens-viognier-nelson-ranch-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Viognier,2011,Rock Wall
14,Red,Italy,"Even though this spends one year in oak, it shows crisp fruit notes of forest berry and fragrant wild strawberry, with oak-driven aromas of spice and nutmeg in the background. It's smooth and silky, with a touch of brightness the finish.",Acinatico,20,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Stefano Accordini 2010 Acinatico  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefano-accordini-2010-acinatico-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Stefano Accordini
13.2,White,US,"This is brisk in acidity and entirely dry, with the low-alcohol austerity of the cool 2011 vintage. The flavors are good but elusive, suggesting cherry skin, smoked ham, tobacco, fresh herb and white pepper.",Saarloos Vineyard,28,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Stark 2011 Saarloos Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-2011-saarloos-vineyard-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache Blanc,2011,Stark
14,Red,Spain,"Raisin and heavy plum aromas suggest full ripeness and even some overripeness. It feels chewy and textured, with serious concentration and baked flavors of dark berry and roasted plum. This tips the scale in terms of weight and ripeness, delivering a deep, roasted character that calls for near-term consumption",,30,88,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Ziries 2008 Garnacha (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ziries-2008-grenache-garnacha-vino-tierra-castilla/,Garnacha,2008,Ziries
12.5,White,US,"Despite its 2.4% residual sugar, this is a tart, lemony wine that seems made to enjoy with raw oysters. The searing acidity is not for everyone, but if you like lip-smacking tartness, this has the depth and flavor to match it.",The Magician Evergreen Vineyard White Wine,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sleight of Hand 2011 The Magician Evergreen Vineyard White Wine Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2011-magician-evergreen-vineyard-white-wine-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Sleight of Hand
13.5,Red,Italy,"This red showcases characteristic aromas of red fruit, cola and barbecue spice, with a soft, velvety close.",Campo San Vito,20,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Villa Monteleone 2010 Campo San Vito  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-monteleone-2010-campo-san-vito-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Villa Monteleone
13.5,Red,Italy,Remo Farina is a standout producer with a beautiful portfolio of Amarone and Ripasso wines. This expression shows youthful berry tones that are backed by notes of freshly grated cinnamon and nutmeg. Its consistency is dark and rich.,,15,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Remo Farina 2010  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remo-farina-2010-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Remo Farina
14.3,White,US,"Ripe notes of stone fruit and apple blossom lend a lavish air to this dry yet penetrating Pinot Gris. It's big and voluptuous, but it finishes clean, with lingering minerality and a flash of green flower.",Curry Creek Vineyards,24,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Curry Creek Vineyards Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-curry-creek-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2010,Red Newt Cellars
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This is light, mildly yeasty, slightly pickled and briny smelling. It feels fresh and edgy, with good acidic cut, while the flavors lean toward orange and white peach. It holds onto its briny character on the finish, which is dry, bracing and tastes of mineral and lime.",Brut Nature,19,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Princesa NV Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/princesa-nv-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Princesa
14.1,Red,US,"This is the richest and most satisfying of the winery's four 2010 Pinot Noirs. It's not an ager, but the flavors of raspberry and cherry jam are forward and tasty, with a tart edge of spicy licorice. Drink it now for maximum freshness.",,30,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sebastiani 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sebastiani
13.9,Red,US,"This Merlot has a fair splash of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. It does not shy away from underbrush accents of leaf and herb, adding complexity to the cherry fruit.",,14,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Roza Ridge 2009 Merlot (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roza-ridge-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Merlot,2009,Roza Ridge
13.5,Red,Italy,"Made from the producer of some of the greatest Soave white wines, this wine shows similar focus and attention to detail. It's well executed, offering defined berry tones that are enhanced by notes of spice, chocolate and soft leather.",Ruberpan,24,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Pieropan 2009 Ruberpan  (Valpolicella Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieropan-2009-ruberpan-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Pieropan
,Red,France,"Rich, round and concentrated, this is developing fast. The acidity is already comfortably embedded in the ripe red-berry fruit..",En Chevret Premier Cru,65,89,Burgundy,Volnay,,Louis Latour 2010 En Chevret Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-en-chevret-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Latour
,White,France,"Melon, mango and tropical fruit notes are all found on this soft, open wine. It is full and round, with an attractive, simple fruitiness, and acidity that cuts through on the finish.",,55,89,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Louis Latour 2010  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
14.5,Red,Italy,"Modern and oak driven, this has aromas of toasted almond, chocolate, tobacco and crushed clove. The fruit nuances tend to be on the dark and jammy side. It gains focus on the palate thanks to its firm structure and bright cola and licorice endnotes.",Podere Le Marognole,35,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Le Bertarole 2008 Podere Le Marognole  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-bertarole-2008-podere-marognole-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Le Bertarole
14,Red,Italy,"Tedeschi is one of the benchmark producers of Valpolicella. This wine is bursting with fresh fruit intensity and lush background notes of spice, leather and moist pipe tobacco.",Capitel San Rocco,28,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Tedeschi 2010 Capitel San Rocco  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-2010-capitel-san-rocco-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Tedeschi
11.7,Dessert,US,"Intensely aromatic with notes of orange blossom, honeysuckle and candied orange peel, this balances ripe tropical fruit and creamy butterscotch flavors with a shower of lemonade acidity. Made using grapes that were frozen post-harvest.",Vidal Ice,25,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Standing Stone 2010 Vidal Ice Vidal Blanc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-stone-2010-vidal-ice-other-white-vidal-blanc-finger-lakes/,Vidal Blanc,2010,Standing Stone
12.5,White,France,"A rich, yet finely structured wine, this is full of acidity and bright green and yellow fruits. It's delicious, mouth-filling and refreshing, touched by notes of wood and citrus, with a smooth, toasty finish.",Les Champréaux,34,89,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2010 Les Champréaux  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2010-champreaux-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vrignaud
13.5,Red,France,"For a Premier Cru, this is surprisingly open and ready. It has a light structure, offering delicious, forward, juicy fruit that has been rounded out by wood aging. With its ripe character, it will be ready to drink in a year.",Les Damodes Premier Cru,78,89,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaine A. Machard de Gramont 2010 Les Damodes Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-a-machard-gramont-2010-damodes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine A. Machard de Gramont
15.5,Red,Italy,"This shows sweet, plush fruit aromas, with background tones of leather and tobacco. By no means is this wine over the top, in fact, it shows a firm but elegant quality throughout.",La Rosta,56,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Degani 2009 La Rosta  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/degani-2009-rosta-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Degani
12,White,US,"Fragrant yellow and purple flowers on the nose and palate of this medium-sweet Riesling add a subtle perfume to all of the ripe, luscious white-peach and nectarine flavors. Hints of wet stone and lime-like acidity lend a crisp, tonic tone to the midpalate, extending onto the long, lingering finish.",,16,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2011 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2011-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Glenora
15.5,Red,Italy,"Compared to past vintages, this edition of Caterina Zardini Riserva shows slightly pungent aromas of red apple, plum, cherry and cassis. The bright fruit gives the wine support and endurance, which is further reinforced by the soft, velvety mouthfeel",Caterina Zardini Riserva,90,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Giuseppe Campagnola 2008 Caterina Zardini Riserva  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-campagnola-2008-caterina-zardini-riserva-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Giuseppe Campagnola
17.5,Red,Italy,"The 17.5% alcohol is a bit much, but the burning effect is dampened by the mouthfeel's extraordinary thickness and richness. It's big and bold, with intense aromas of toasted nut, vanilla, chocolate fudge, blackberry jam and exotic spice.",Alteo,99,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Gino Fasoli 2007 Alteo  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gino-fasoli-2007-alteo-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Gino Fasoli
,Red,France,"This shows the richness of the vintage in its ripe red fruits. It has weight as well as tannins, with a solid, firmly structured base of red plum fruit.",,68,89,Burgundy,Pommard,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009  Pommard,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
,Red,France,"Concentrated and complex, this has structure and acidity, with a black cherry flavor. It's a ripe, powerful wine that could become more generous as it ages.",,72,89,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009  Gevrey-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
13,Sparkling,US,"While this bubbly is technically dry, it tastes sweetly infused with the essence of strawberries and vanilla. The mouthfeel is fine, with a gentle scouring of acidity and the slight sourness from its lees. Drink it now with almost anything, especially sushi.",Blanc de Noirs,22,89,California,California Other,California,Chandon NV Blanc de Noirs Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-blanc-de-noirs-sparkling-california-159519/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
13.5,Red,Italy,"This offers a slightly less formal and austere expression compared to Cesari's Bosan. Perfect for chicken or pork roast, this delivers fresh acidity beyond the tones of cherry, cola, leather and barbecue spice.",Mara,25,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Cesari 2010 Mara  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2010-mara-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Cesari
13.5,White,US,"This tastes sweeter than the very fine 2009 and 2010, but that may be because the fruit is so powerfully intense and pure. It has flavors of ripe tangerines, limes, peaches and apples, made racy by its acidity. No oak has been applied, so the wine tastes fresh.",Paragon Vineyard,20,89,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Zocker 2011 Paragon Vineyard Grüner Veltliner (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zocker-2011-paragon-vineyard-gruner-veltliner-central-coast-edna-valley/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Zocker
16.5,Red,Italy,"On the bold and powerful side, this deals lush flavors of dark chocolate, chewy cherry, leather, tobacco and barbecue smoke. Packed with intensity and soft richness, it also delivers a fine point of fresh acidity on the finish.",Zovo,47,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Zanoni 2007 Zovo  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zanoni-2007-zovo-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,Zanoni
14.5,Red,South Africa,"This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot and Grenache, with a spine that's all ripe dark berries and cherries. But there's enough savory herbs and peppery spices to keep it complex and layered. The texture is slightly creamy, with a lush, fruity palate, and a tobacco- and toasted-spice-infused finish.",Mountain Red,15,89,Western Cape,,,Thelema 2009 Mountain Red Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thelema-2009-mountain-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2009,Thelema
12.5,White,Spain,"This is a little heavy and oily on the nose, with blowsy white-fruit aromas. It feels peachy and smooth, with key flavor components of melon, apple and pear. This shows some extra heft, ending with a subtle and smooth finish.",O Rosal,24,89,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Terras Gauda 2011 O Rosal Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terras-gauda-2011-o-rosal-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Terras Gauda
15,Red,Italy,"Having aged in oak barrels for 24 months, this is not shy or bashful. It bursts open with thick, dark concentration and chewy jammy fruit aromas. The palate has a velvety texture and a touch of barbecue sweetness.",Tenazio,49,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Monteci 2008 Tenazio  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteci-2008-tenazio-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Red Blend,2008,Monteci
14.5,Red,Spain,"Berry candy and licorice aromas become more subtle and earthy with air. It feels grabby and abrasive as many Toro's are prone to be, with blackberry and root notes and a sugar beet flavor. The slightly hot, candied finish holds onto that rooty character.",,32,88,Northern Spain,Toro,,Monte Hiniesta 2009  Toro,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-hiniesta-2009-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Monte Hiniesta
14,Red,Italy,"Ripasso is a perfect wine for a chilly autumn evening with roasted meat and a roaring fireplace. Hearty and determined, this shows soft black fruit, with barbecue spice and teriyaki sauce.",Tenuta Lena di Mezzo,24,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Monte del Frà 2010 Tenuta Lena di Mezzo  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-fra-2010-tenuta-lena-mezzo-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Monte del Frà
13.5,White,France,"Ripe and full bodied, this is a wine that reflects the softness of the vintage. Aged in wood, it has a rounded texture, with spice, apricot and pineapple flavors, finishing with a touch of acidity.",Le Charmois Premier Cru,30,88,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Michel Picard 2009 Le Charmois Premier Cru  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-picard-2009-le-charmois-premier-cru-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2009,Michel Picard
,White,France,"Soft and rich, this is laden with ripe tropical fruits. The wine has a tangy, orange-zest texture, bringing brightness to this concentrated, generous wine. On the finish, there is a mineral edge.",Cuvée Ancestrum,,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Charly Nicolle 2010 Cuvée Ancestrum  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-charly-nicolle-2010-cuvee-ancestrum-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Charly Nicolle
12.6,Sparkling,US,"Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it's a little scouring and rough, but it shows dry sparkling wine flavors of doughy yeast, strawberries, vanilla and toast.",Brut,27,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Domaine Carneros 2008 Brut Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-carneros-2008-brut-sparkling-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Domaine Carneros
12,Rose,US,"Dry as a bone, with bristling minerality, this is an elegant rosé that balances penetrating strawberry, cherry and plum flavors with sharp, lime-tinged acidity and a hint of wildflower. Drink now.",,20,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Fox Run 2011 Rosé (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fox-run-2011-rose-finger-lakes/,Rosé,2011,Fox Run
14.5,Red,US,"This is comprised of equal parts Zin and Syrah, with smaller amounts of Carignane, Petite Sirah and Merlot. It's big and full, just as the name implies, bearing plummy, meaty notes, with a spicy finish.",Big Red,22,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fields Family 2010 Big Red Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fields-family-2010-big-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2010,Fields Family
13,Red,France,"Ripe, soft and smoky, this has strawberry and red plum flavors. The acidity surfaces later, along with a light, dry texture. The wine could age for 3–4 years.",,,88,Burgundy,Chorey-lès-Beaune,,Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils 2010  Chorey-lès-Beaune,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-poulleau-pere-fils-2010-pinot-noir-chorey-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils
,White,France,"Opulent and ripe, full bodied and rich, this has notes of toast and spice as well as apricot and pear flavors. With its balanced character, it can be consumed now, but it will also age for another year.",Domaine Beranger,25,88,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Georges Duboeuf 2010 Domaine Beranger  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-domaine-beranger-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
14.5,Red,US,"This has flavors of black cherry, raspberry and red currant, with plenty of smoky, new French oak. It's flashy, but the finish is somewhat quick.",,60,88,California,Napa,Rutherford,Conn Creek 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conn-creek-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Conn Creek
12.5,White,France,"Attractive and dense, this has rich apricot and green plum fruits, with a full texture that lends a mineral edge. With its concentration, it should age for at least a year.",Vieilles Vignes,25,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
13.8,White,US,"Grassy and audaciously herbaceous, this is a fresh and high-acid Sauvignon Blanc, finishing with a blast of pepper. The blend includes 10% Sémillon.",,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2011-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,DiStefano
15.2,Red,US,"After a soft entry, some drying tannins and maturing flavors of hazelnut and toasted wheat kick in. This is styled for near-term consumption, and it will pair best with some grilled meat.",Sogno,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2008 Sogno Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2008-sogno-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2008,DiStefano
15,Red,US,"Made from mostly Merlot, this accessible, smooth-drinking blend is well on its way to maturity. Pretty plum and chocolate flavors meld with soft, mellow tannins and a touch of barrel spice.",domenica,24,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2008 domenica Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2008-domenica-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,DiStefano
14.5,Red,US,"Give this young wine some time in a decanter or glass, as it's pretty odorous in sulfur right out of the bottle. Dry, full bodied and tannic, it has an earthiness to its sweet black-currant and grilled meat flavors. It will be a fine partner, especially for game dishes.",Reserve,30,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2009 Reserve Petit Verdot (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2009-reserve-petit-verdot-central-coast/,Petit Verdot,2009,Clos La Chance
12.3,Red,US,"Aromatic with ripe black plums, violets and cedar, this elegant Pinot Noir is chock-full of red cherry and dried plum flavors, fringed with soft, velvety tannins. Vibrant acidity leads to a long finish, flecked with graphite and dried herb notes.",,19,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Keuka Spring 2010 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keuka-spring-2010-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2010,Keuka Spring
15,Red,Italy,"Definitely a big wine, this vineyard-designated Valpolicella has a dark garnet color and thick aromas of ripe fruit, spice and tobacco. The finish is long and smooth.",Campo Prognài,24,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Latium di Morini 2009 Campo Prognài  (Valpolicella Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/latium-morini-2009-campo-prognai-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Latium di Morini
13,White,France,"Warm and ripe, this has fine honey and yellow fruit flavors. It has well-integrated acidity, with a touch of apple that lends a crisp finish.",,18,88,Burgundy,Saint-Véran,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Saint-Véran,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-chardonnay-saint-veran/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Drouhin
13,White,France,"Initially this is round, ripe and floral, with a touch of honey, but then the acidity comes through with a touch of minerality. Screwcap.",La Forêt,13,88,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Joseph Drouhin 2010 La Forêt  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-foret-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Drouhin
13,White,France,"On the nose, the aromas are of wood and fruit, but the palate demonstrates the ripe fruit of the vintage. It's smooth and opulent, and the barrel influence is in balance with the yellow and orange fruit flavors. This will be ready to drink in two years.",,35,88,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2009  Saint-Aubin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2009-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2009,Jean-Claude Boisset
12.1,White,US,"Lean and steely, with penetrating minerality, this bone-dry Riesling just begs to be paired with briny oysters or caviar. The palate boasts delicate apple and pear flavors that are layered with smoke, fresh fennel and a deliciously herbaceous finish.",Vintner's Reserve,25,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2010 Vintner's Reserve Riesling (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2010-vintners-reserve-riesling-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Riesling,2010,Hosmer
13.8,White,US,"This solid Chardonnay brings green apple and melon flavors to the forefront, with just a hint of toast across the back of the palate.",,11,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Hogue
,White,France,"Soft and ripe, this has the richness of ripe apples and pears, but is lightened with bright acidity. There's a great tang of lemon to lift the wine into crispness while remaining richly textured.",Premier Cru,32,88,Burgundy,Montagny,,Henri de Villamont 2009 Premier Cru  (Montagny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-premier-cru-chardonnay-montagny/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
12.5,White,France,"Juicy and fruity, this has apple and lemon flavors that combine with a steely edge. It's refreshing and crisp, with a bright, lively character, and a tang on the finish.",La Sereine,20,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2010 La Sereine  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2010-sereine-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,La Chablisienne
13.9,Red,US,"Made in a more extracted, fuller style, this is overwhelmingly earthy and intensely aromatic. Its time in oak has not quite shaken off entirely, and its fruit expression veers on the darker side, with notes of black cherries and blueberries standing out the most. An herbal aura lingers around.",Oppenlander Vineyard,42,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Phillips Hill 2010 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/phillips-hill-2010-oppenlander-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2010,Phillips Hill
12.4,Dessert,US,"Rich in apricot and orange marmalade, crème brûlée and vanilla flavors, this dessert sipper has a soft, honeyed richness. The residual sugar is 14.1%, making it fabulously sweet.",Late Harvest,20,88,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Husch 2011 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/husch-2011-late-harvest-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Husch
13,Red,France,"This is chunky, with a firm, tannic structure. The black fruits are piled on top, creating a solid, ripe wine. The weight and density should allow this to age for at least three years.",La Comme Premier Cru,42,88,Burgundy,Santenay,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010 La Comme Premier Cru  (Santenay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-comme-premier-cru-pinot-noir-santenay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
14,Red,Italy,"With its thick density and slightly off-dry flavors of raisin, cassis, honey and liquid smoke, this would pair with hearty country pâté or meat terrines. Its alcohol, mild tannins and fresh-fruit finish would also work with those fatty foods.",Zane,22,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Carlo Boscaini 2008 Zane  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlo-boscaini-2008-zane-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Carlo Boscaini
14,Red,Italy,Ripasso Torre del Falasco is among the proud achievements of this important wine co-op. It delivers sweet fruit and spice aromas that are set against savory tones of bresaola and smoked bacon.,Torre del Falasco,25,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena 2010 Torre del Falasco  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-sociale-della-valpantena-2010-torre-falasco-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena
13.5,White,France,"The ripe yellow fruits and wood aging work together in this rich, full-bodied effort. The acidity lends a refreshing relief as the wine rolls around on the palate. Drink in a year.",Cuvée Signature Morgeot Premier Cru,75,88,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2009 Cuvée Signature Morgeot Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-aine-fils-2009-cuvee-signature-morgeot-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Bouchard Aîné & Fils
13,Red,Italy,"One of Italy's great food wines (such as with duck, guinea fowl, rabbit or veal), Secco Bertani is an institution all its own. This bold effort opens with playful notes of spice and leather that are set against dark berry and cassis accents. The tannic structure is mild, but the texture is generous and enduring.",Secco Bertani,18,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Bertani 2010 Secco Bertani  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bertani-2010-secco-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Bertani
13.5,Red,Italy,"At the start, there are sweet touches of chestnut honey and barbecue spice, followed by notes of candied fruit, cassis and red currant. This hearty offering would pair with glazed ham or pork shoulder with dried plums.",Pa' Riondo,20,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Brunelli 2010 Pa' Riondo  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brunelli-2010-pa-riondo-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Brunelli
14.2,Red,US,"This reliable blend is made from up to 11 different grapes. A riot of fruit, berry and spice, it's a fine all-purpose red with good balance and lift.",Abracadabra,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Brian Carter 2009 Abracadabra Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brian-carter-cellars-2009-abracadabra-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Brian Carter
11,Dessert,US,"Once you get beyond the billowing violet and gardenia notes on the nose and palate, you're likely to find a surprisingly delicate sip that's bright with lime-juice acidity and honeyed pineapple and hibiscus-nectar flavors.",Ice Wine,43,88,New York,New York Other,Lake Erie,Mazza Vineyards 2010 Ice Wine Vidal Blanc (Lake Erie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazza-2010-ice-wine-other-white-vidal-blanc-finger-lakes-lake-erie/,Vidal Blanc,2010,Mazza Vineyards
14.5,Red,Italy,"Very attractive, linear and clean, this Valpolicella Superiore has 15% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. The wine is firm and composed, with bright blackberry and lingering spice overtones.",,24,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Massimago 2010  Valpolicella Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massimago-2010-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2010,Massimago
13,Red,Italy,"This shows smooth density and bright fruit flavors of blueberry and dried raspberry, with soft hints of cinnamon and dark chocolate. The wine's fine texture and freshness make it a perfect partner to fettuccine with meat sauce and grated pecorino cheese.",Morandina,,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Prà 2010 Morandina  (Valpolicella Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pra-2010-morandina-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2010,Prà
17,Red,Italy,"Wine doesn't get much bigger than this. Bold and opulent, with a whopping 17% alcohol, this over-the-top bottling is aged in oak for two years and delivers masculine, chewy aromas of blackberry jam and Indian spice. Pair it with wedges of aged pecorino cheese.",,80,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Monteci 2006  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteci-2006-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Monteci
14.3,Red,US,"A five-grape Bordeaux-style blend, this has a scent of rose water that drifts above earthier notes and tart berry flavors. Tight and focused, it finishes with a lick of cola and espresso.",Radieux,31,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ott & Murphy 2008 Radieux Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2008-radieux-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Ott & Murphy
14.9,Red,US,"This is comprised of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Syrah, 5% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, with much of the fruit sourced from Mendocino and Lake counties. While its aromatically strong in Syrah, the wine's flavors lean more toward Cabernet, with cola, spice and black fruit notes atop layers of softened tannins. The finish is Rhône-like: meaty, with a strong dash of pepper.",,18,88,California,California Other,California,Open Range 2008 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/open-range-2008-red-other/,Red Blend,2008,Open Range
13,Red,France,"Firm, concentrated and tannic, this has a smoky character that contrasts the red plum and strawberry fruits. It is solid and chunky, needing to age over several years.",,,88,Burgundy,Pommard,,Nuiton-Beaunoy 2010  Pommard,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuiton-beaunoy-2010-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2010,Nuiton-Beaunoy
12.5,White,France,"This is rich and rounded, touched by a note of vanilla that softens the natural texture and acidity. It's ripe yet still with refreshing, with juicy acidity on the finish. Age this for a year for even better drinkability.",,24,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Nathalie et Gilles Fèvre 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nathalie-gilles-fevre-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Nathalie et Gilles Fèvre
14.8,Red,US,"Made from estate-grown fruit sourced high in the Sierra Foothills, this is a black, true-to-type Petite Sirah. It's packed with dusty coffee, chocolate and tobacco.",Estate,29,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Naggiar 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naggiar-2009-estate-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills/,Petite Sirah,2009,Naggiar
14.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with sweet tones of milk chocolate, blackberry, exotic spice, Spanish cedar and black pepper. There's heat and power on the finish, but its overall generosity and density balances everything out nicely.",,,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Antica Corte 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-corte-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Antica Corte
14.9,Red,US,"There are tons of rich, ripe flavors in this soft, high-alcohol California rendition of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Based on Mourvèdre and Grenache, it offers a blast of sweet cherry jam, blackberry, creamy mocha and spice.",Anna's Vineyard Version,36,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2009 Anna's Vineyard Version Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2009-annas-vineyard-version-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Adelaida
14.5,Red,Italy,"This marches to the beat of its own drum, presenting a different style and bouquet than the average Amarone. In fact, this is thinner and more streamlined, with plump blackberry and boysenberry tones that are backed by moist earth and tobacco accents. It shows a feminine side to one of Italy's most powerful reds.",L'Amarone,75,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,La Collina dei Ciliegi 2007 L'Amarone  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collina-ciliegi-2007-lamarone-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2007,La Collina dei Ciliegi
13.3,White,US,"A new wine from La Clarine Farm, this is a blend of 37% Sémillon, 32% Viognier and 31% Marsanne. Unusual to say the least, it bears an interesting melange of herbs, flowers, pears and honey, finishing light and inviting to drink. The minerality in particular shines through, making this easy to pair with a wide range of appetizers and seafood.",,22,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,La Clarine Farm 2011 White (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarine-farm-2011-white-sierra-foothills/,White Blend,2011,La Clarine Farm
13,Red,France,"Structured and firm, this has perfumed acids and solid tannins. A fruity character surfaces, lending a round finish.",,23,88,Burgundy,Côte de Nuits-Villages,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Côte de Nuits-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-pinot-noir-cote-nuits-villages/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Drouhin
11.8,White,US,"A hint of white flower brightens the savory notes of fennel, sea breeze and pressed apple on this richly concentrated Riesling. The palate is fresh, dry and zippy, with loads of juicy tangerine, green apple and slightly underripe stone-fruit flavors. It finishes on a note of steely slate and struck flint.",Dry,13,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2011 Dry Riesling (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Riesling,2011,Hosmer
12.8,White,US,"Just a hint of sweetness is perceived, coming from the 1.1% residual sugar. Fresh and fruity, with grapefruit and orange flavors dominating, this is forward, round and flavorful, with just a hint of steel in its spine.",,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Lone Birch 2011 Gewürztraminer (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lone-birch-2011-gewurztraminer-columbia-valley-yakima/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Lone Birch
14.5,Red,Italy,"Compared to the last vintage, which was riper and chewier, this offers a streamlined and focused mouthfeel, with notes of berry fruit and dark spice. Lean and bright, it closes with a thorny, bramble-like flavor.",Podere Cariano,25,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Le Bertarole 2008 Podere Cariano  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-bertarole-2008-podere-cariano-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Le Bertarole
,Red,France,"This has soft tannins, ripe fruit and fresh acidity, with a dominant berry flavor. For a Nuits-St-Georges, this is quite open.",Les Charmottes,,88,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Laroze de Drouhin 2010 Les Charmottes  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laroze-drouhin-2010-charmottes-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Laroze de Drouhin
12,White,US,"This is intriguing on the nose, with loads of fresh apple and floral perfume merged with darker tones of petrol and pine needles. Off-dry in style, it's lush and fruity, with ample melon and stone-fruit flavors. It finishes dry, with a splash of citrusy acidity.",Semi-Dry,14,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lamoreaux Landing 2011 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamoreaux-landing-2011-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Lamoreaux Landing
,Red,US,"This is very spicy and smooth, with floral accents and a plummy core. It drinks well, although the finish fades rather quickly. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Syrah and Cabernet Franc filling in the rest.",The Illusionist,45,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sleight of Hand 2009 The Illusionist Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sleight-hand-2009-illusionist-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Sleight of Hand
12,White,US,"Restrained, rather savory aromas of dill, fennel, apple and saline are some of the many nuances of this dry yet surprisingly supple Riesling. The palate boasts notes of bright apple, lime juice and lime skin, highlighted by a rich, minerally sheen.",Dry,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Silver Thread 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silver-thread-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Silver Thread
14,Red,Italy,"This has the brawn and power to pair with spicy dished such as turkey spezzatino with mustard cream sauce. The bouquet has an element of natural spice that recalls black pepper, nutmeg and clove. There's more fruit on the palate, especially dried raspberry and currant notes.",,18,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Vigneti Villabella 2009  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-villabella-2009-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Vigneti Villabella
13,White,US,"It's called Secco, according to the winery, because it's completely dry. Maybe so, but there's plenty of honeyed richness in this delightful Riesling. It shows a wealth of delicious, easy-drinking flavors of orange, apricot, Key lime pie and vanilla.",Secco,25,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,V. Sattui 2011 Secco Riesling (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2011-secco-riesling-napa-valley/,Riesling,2011,V. Sattui
14.9,Red,US,"This has very tight and concentrated fruit—a mix of raspberry, blueberry and cherry. But the wine, despite its depth, does not have much complexity or layering of flavors. It tastes similar to a ripe, fruity Zinfandel. Drink up.",Weinbau Vineyard,39,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2009 Weinbau Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2009-weinbau-vineyard-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Three Rivers
15,Red,Italy,"This shows a focused quality, with aromas of wild berry, medicinal herb and button mushroom. Although this thickly extracted wine delivers density and power, it also offers balanced acidity that keeps the palate refreshed.",Corte Majoli,30,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Tezza 2008 Corte Majoli  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tezza-2008-corte-majoli-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Tezza
14.5,Red,Italy,"This cleanses the palate thanks to its alcohol and acidity, and aromas of red cherry, cedar and cinnamon. Pair this savory effort with spicy marinated pork or lamb.",,,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Secondo Marco 2009  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/secondo-marco-2009-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Secondo Marco
11.8,White,US,"Hints of savory herbs, lime skins and crushed stones balance the exuberant notes of jasmine and tropical fruit. Dry, yet delightfully fruity, it's elegantly structured with a lemon-pith astringency that lingers.",Davis Vineyard Dry,22,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Damiani 2011 Davis Vineyard Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damiani-2011-davis-vineyard-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Damiani
15.5,White,US,"A very rich Viognier, this has massive flavors of tropical fruit, peach, pear, vanilla bean and buttered toast. The ripe fruit comes at the cost of very high alcohol.",Reserve,22,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2011 Reserve Viognier (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2011-reserve-viognier-central-coast/,Viognier,2011,Clos La Chance
13,White,US,"Notes of sweet, juicy honey tangerines, stone fruit and muskmelon show on this powerfully fruity, off-dry Gewürztraminer. It's juicy and forward, but brisk orange-rind notes and citrusy acidity adds balance and structure.",Reserve,25,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Dr. Konstantin Frank 2010 Reserve Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-konstantin-frank-2010-reserve-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Dr. Konstantin Frank
14,Red,Italy,"This is a very approachable wine, with lush aromas of red fruit and tobacco, followed by soft, silky tannins. It shows enough intensity and staying power to pair with spicy barbecue ribs.",La Casetta,22,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Domìni Veneti 2009 La Casetta  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domini-veneti-2009-casetta-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Domìni Veneti
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of equal parts Marzemino, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Refosco, this opens with jammy aromas of blackberry, Indian spice and sun-ripened cherry. There is a nice touch of freshness on the finish, with a subtle accent of bitter almond.",Solèr,37,88,Veneto,Veneto,,De Stefani 2009 Solèr Red (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-2009-soler-red-veneto/,Red Blend,2009,De Stefani
14.4,Red,US,This wine might need more time in bottle before truly blossoming. Its soft layers of red fruit are just starting to open up.,Estate,18,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fields Family 2010 Estate Syrah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fields-family-2010-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-valley-lodi/,Syrah,2010,Fields Family
13,White,France,"A specialty of Chanson, this is lovely and fruity, with white fruit freshness and a hint of honey. The balance comes from the more nervous acidity, lending this Chardonnay some structure.",,22,88,Burgundy,Viré-Clessé,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010  Viré-Clessé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-vire-clesse/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
,White,France,"This is a very minerally wine with a fine, steely, taut character. It offers notes of fresh-cut apple and citrus juice, with a lively, bright finish.",,27,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
12.7,White,US,"Just a prickle of effervescence on the attack braces the palate for a shower of sweet lemon and apple flavors, with hints of fresh dill, white blossom and lime skin. Dry, lean and effortlessly elegant. Drink now.",,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Sheldrake Point 2011 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2011,Sheldrake Point
14,White,Spain,"The apple and lime aromas are simple yet inviting. It feels round and mellow, maybe a bit low in acidity. The flavors of banana, vanilla bean and pear are friendly, while the finish is smooth and bears a tropical flavor.",Old Vines,15,88,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Shaya 2011 Old Vines Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shaya-2011-old-vines-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Shaya
13.5,White,US,"This brisk and refreshing wine never saw a splinter of oak, so what stars are the pure, ripe flavors of tropical and citrus fruits, lemongrass, honey and a hint of white pepper. The acidity gives it a keen, clean finish. This would be great with everything from roast chicken to Vietnamese food.",Reserve,22,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2011-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Clos La Chance
13.9,Red,US,"Crisp in acidity, this is a fruit-driven wine, with rich flavors of raspberries and cherries. Lots of new French oak adds even richer notes of vanilla and buttered toast. It's as ripe as any Pinot Noir in the world.",Runestone Barrel Select,40,88,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Claiborne & Churchill 2009 Runestone Barrel Select Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claiborne-churchill-2009-runestone-barrel-select-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Claiborne & Churchill
12.5,White,France,"Soft and rounded, this has apple and peach fruits, with a lemon zest texture. The acidity is a refreshing counterweight to the smooth character.",La Sereine,20,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2009 La Sereine  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2009-sereine-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,La Chablisienne
13.7,Red,US,"Toasted oak adds spice and vanilla notes to the red cherry, pomegranate and leather flavors. This is forward, structured and rich in body, balanced by brisk acidity and a ruffle of fine-grained tannins. It finishes long on a minty sour-cherry note.",,19,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Red Newt Cellars
14,Red,Spain,"Red berry and plum aromas form the base of this wine's fresh, uncomplicated bouquet. It feels juicy and bright, with good layering and aggressive flavors of berry and plum. The finish is dry and snappy, with mild oak and spice flavors.",Soplo,18,88,Levante,Valencia,,Rafael Cambra 2009 Soplo Garnacha (Valencia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rafael-cambra-2009-soplo-grenache-garnacha-valencia/,Garnacha,2009,Rafael Cambra
15,Red,Italy,"Sartori is one of Valpolicella's most important wineries thanks to its focused dedication to local winemaking traditions. This is not as thick or sweet as others. In fact, it shows an elegant, understated quality, with bright cherry and spice overtones.",,40,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Sartori 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sartori-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Sartori
13,Dessert,Spain,"This is friendly on the nose with a melon scent. It feels fresh and not too challenging on palate, with nectarine, peach and mango flavors. The finish isn't too firm, but it doesn't fall apart. A simple, sweet casual quaffer.",Selección Especial 1,19,88,Andalucia,Málaga,,Jorge Ordóñez & Co. 2008 Selección Especial 1 Moscatel (Málaga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jorge-ordonez-co-2008-seleccion-especial-1-muscat-moscatel-malaga/,Moscatel,2008,Jorge Ordóñez & Co.
15,Red,Italy,"This has a bold, modern touch in the form of chocolate fudge, cinnamon and blackberry jam notes. The velvety, soft oak tones are still very intense, so give this a few more years to evolve.",Ca' de' Rocchi La Bastia,24,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Tinazzi 2008 Ca' de' Rocchi La Bastia  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tinazzi-2008-ca-rocchi-bastia-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Tinazzi
13.5,Red,Italy,"This hearty red delivers ripe fruit, cola, barbecue spice and blackberry notes. It's smooth, soft and medium in body and length.",,56,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Terre di Leone 2006  Valpolicella Classico Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-leone-2006-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2006,Terre di Leone
14,Red,Argentina,"This is dusty and smooth up front, with plenty of oak, balsamic, plum and berry aromas. Showing overall harmony, it feels sure and secure, with depth and solid flavors of toasty berry and bitter chocolate. It tastes similarly on the finish, with a jammy feel. A blend of 80% Malbec with 10% Bonarda and 10% Syrah.",Amado Sur Malbec-Bonarda-Syrah,15,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trivento 2010 Amado Sur Malbec-Bonarda-Syrah Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2010-amado-sur-malbec-bonarda-syrah-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2010,Trivento
14.9,Red,US,"So rich, deeply flavored and heady, it's almost like a dessert Port, although it's dry, not sweet. The blackberry and cherry flavors taste like they were baked into cookies. As you'd expect from a Petite Sirah, the tannins are thick, but nothing you can't drink now with barbecue.",La Storia,50,88,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Trentadue 2010 La Storia Petite Sirah (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trentadue-2010-storia-petite-sirah-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Trentadue
12.1,White,US,Luscious tropical fruit and jasmine notes are framed by hints of fresh green herb and grass. A spray of lemony acidity and smoky white-tea notes add delicate flair to the finish.,Medium Sweet,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Rooster Hill 2010 Medium Sweet Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rooster-hill-2010-medium-sweet-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Rooster Hill
12.2,White,US,"Off-dry and loaded with flavors of lemon, honey and tea, this is a rather fleshy Riesling. The almost 2% residual sugar leads into a slightly sweet finish.",,12,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Waterbrook
15,Red,Italy,"Extremely thick, soft and extracted, this delivers flavors of ripe fruit, cinnamon stick, honey, barbecue sauce, cured meat and dried apple skin. Savory tones of leather and button mushroom show up later.",,49,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Giuseppe Lonardi 2008  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-lonardi-2008-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Giuseppe Lonardi
12,Red,US,"Notes of sweet vanilla and biscuit crumbs add a warm, sweet touch to the nose and palate of this elegant Bordeaux-style blend. Bright acidity accentuates the flavors of tart red plums and raspberries along with a flurry of fine-grained yet penetrating tannins that linger.",TRUTH Red Table Wine,22,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Imagine Moore 2007 TRUTH Red Table Wine Red (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/imagine-moore-2007-truth-red-table-wine-finger-lakes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Imagine Moore
13.5,Red,Italy,"Barbecue spice, clove, nutmeg and dark berry fruit open the nose of this dark, garnet-colored wine. It has soft tannins, with loads of intensity and richness on the finish.",,28,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Il Roverone 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-roverone-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Il Roverone
,White,France,"This is a dominated by new wood, but it still retains fragrant, fresh fruit. A touch of lemon pairs with the toast note, bearing refreshing acidity on the finish.",Millénaire,26,88,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Henri de Villamont 2009 Millénaire  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-millenaire-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
13.5,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Merlot, this shows loads of red berry fruit, with a touch of rosemary oil or green herb. Aged for 12 months in oak, it is soft, sturdy, fruity and genuine.",Plavis,35,88,Veneto,Veneto,,De Stefani 2008 Plavis Merlot (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-2008-plavis-merlot-veneto/,Merlot,2008,De Stefani
13,Red,US,"The grapes used for this estate-grown Cabernet are sourced from younger vines. Round and full, the wine seems to have spent a fair amount of time in barrel, showing pretty baking spices along with tangy fruit.",,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Crossfork Creek 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crossfork-creek-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Crossfork Creek
13,White,France,"This is an attractive, fruity wine, with citrus and creamed apple flavors. It is light and fragrant, with apricots and white fruits that pair with the crisp finish.",En Vesvau,35,88,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010 En Vesvau  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-en-vesvau-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
13,Red,France,"Dense, rich and ripe, this has some tannic structure, but it's less salient compared to the ripe fruit, soft texture and juicy acidity. This wine can age, although it is already showing fruitiness.",Clos du Roi Premier Cru,,88,Burgundy,Beaune,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2009 Clos du Roi Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2009-clos-roi-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
12.5,White,US,"Green herbs and grass add freshness to the sweet aromas of quince and peach preserves on this interpretation of the Georgian Rkatsiteli grape. Intense fruit flavors persist on the palate, highlighted by lemon-lime acidity and lime-pith astringency.",,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Dr. Konstantin Frank 2010 Rkatsiteli (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-konstantin-frank-2010-other-white-rkatsiteli-finger-lakes/,Rkatsiteli,2010,Dr. Konstantin Frank
,White,France,"This is round, while also having a mineral edge. Apple and wood flavors power through the crispness, along with a charming touch of honey. For short-term aging.",Les Narvaux,56,88,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Vincent Girardin 2010 Les Narvaux  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-girardin-2010-narvaux-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vincent Girardin
15.3,Red,US,"A concentrated burst of raspberry liqueur comes with a side order of prune and plenty of smoky charcoal. Mouth-filling and tannic, this Cabernet-based blend is built for near-term enjoyment.",Barrister Block,32,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Barrister NV Barrister Block Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrister-nv-block-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,,Barrister
12.5,White,US,"Sourced from the Boushey Vineyard, this is a tart take on Sauvignon Blanc. Once past the acid rush, you'll find a tightly focused wine, with laser-like precision and a wealth of mineral and lemon flavors.",Oliane,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Avennia 2011 Oliane Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avennia-2011-oliane-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Avennia
15.5,Red,Italy,"Chewy and rich, this has opulent tones of ripe fruit, chocolate fudge, Indian spice, maple syrup and dark honey, with a pungent point of dried apple or lemon zest in the background. The finish is extracted and dense, showing a playful touch of sweetness.",San Giorgio,33,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Carlo Boscaini 2008 San Giorgio  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlo-boscaini-2008-san-giorgio-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Carlo Boscaini
13.5,Red,Spain,"A heavy rush of black coffee is the key aroma, and with that comes notes of rustic barrel char and black fruit. It delivers a solid structure and a firm foundation, along with sticky tannins and oak-based resin. It tastes dark, with baked plum, tobacco and spice. This is creamy, charred and oaky from start to finish.",Cosme Palacio 1894,30,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Palacio 2008 Cosme Palacio 1894  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-palacio-2008-cosme-1894-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Palacio
14.5,Red,Italy,"Like all ripassos, this expression undergoes a double fermentation, combining elements of both superconcentrated Amarone and lighter, fruitier Valpolicella. It's aged for 12 months in French oak to produce a smooth, sophisticated red, with background tones of ripe fruit, spice and dark chocolate.",,35,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Antolini 2010  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolini-2010-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Antolini
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is the first blend from Alamos, and it sings a nice tune. Rubbery, slightly medicinal aromas give way to a full, honest, bulky wine. Ripe blackberry and cherry flavors rest in front of a good finish that's full of vanilla and chocolate notes. Malbec, Bonarda and Tempranillo are the primary grapes.",Red Blend,13,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alamos 2010 Red Blend Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alamos-2010-red-blend-mendoza/,Red Blend,2010,Alamos
13.5,White,France,"This is a rich wine that balances attractive white and yellow fruits with intense citrusy acidity. The result is a structured, round, tangy Chardonnay that is likely to smooth out further as it develops over the next 2–3 years.",Les Dressolles,,88,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,André Guichot 2010 Les Dressolles  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-guichot-2010-dressolles-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,André Guichot
12.5,White,Italy,"This blend of Garganega and 10% Trebbiano di Soave shows a bright, luminous straw color, fresh aromas of citrus, stone fruit and blanched almond. It delivers a blast of lively tonic freshness on the finish.",Castello,15,88,Veneto,Soave Classico,,Cantina del Castello 2011 Castello  (Soave Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-castello-2011-castello-italian-white-garganega-soave-classico/,Garganega,2011,Cantina del Castello
,Red,France,"A foursquare, solid wine that shows its structure right up front. It is backed by red fruits and acids that lend a warm feeling. Full and dense, this needs to age.",,68,88,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Chanson Père et Fils 2009  Nuits-St.-Georges,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2009-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanson Père et Fils
15,Red,Argentina,"A black-fruit aroma comes with accents of tobacco and prune but also a strong, almost vegetal green angle. It feels nice and full, with green-leaning flavors of spiced berry and juniper. Tobacco, bitter lettuce and green bean notes all make appearances on the finish. This is a blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.",,100,88,Other,Salta,,Bodega Tacuil 2010 Red (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-tacuil-2010-red-salta/,Red Blend,2010,Bodega Tacuil
13.5,Red,Spain,"Jammy strawberry, crushed raspberry and mineral aromas define the bouquet. The palate is lifted by good acidity, while flavors of vanilla and tomato accent the raspberry and plum fruits. Fresh and subtle on the finish, this is a middleweight wine with a juicy disposition.",Reserva,20,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Burgo Viejo 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burgo-viejo-2006-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Burgo Viejo
14,Red,Italy,"Thanks to the unique indigenous varieties used and the special double-fermentation process this wine undergoes, this delivers distinctive intensity and concentration, with spicy touches of cassis and toasted almond.",Le Crosare,29,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Cantine Lenotti di Lenotti 2009 Le Crosare  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-lenotti-lenotti-2009-le-crosare-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Cantine Lenotti di Lenotti
14,Red,Argentina,"This is a jammy, dense and pure Cabernet, with meat and berry aromas that mix in touches of graphite and chocolate. It feels a little hard and acidic despite its size, while the flavor profile is of mossy berry fruit and chocolate. Tight and nervy, this offers lots of acidic push on the finish.",Reserve,19,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Zolo
13,White,France,"Rich and full, the wood and yellow fruit flavors are well integrated with the ripe acidity. Generous as well as elegant, it's a wine to drink now.",Les Chaniots Premier Cru,25,88,Burgundy,Montagny,,Vignerons de Buxy 2009 Les Chaniots Premier Cru  (Montagny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2009-chaniots-premier-cru-chardonnay-montagny/,Chardonnay,2009,Vignerons de Buxy
13.5,Red,US,"This is a successful Pinot Noir in terms of its lighter style, silkiness and generosity, showing real finesse and delicacy. It's a tartly acidic wine with delicious flavors of cola and sour cherry candy. Try pairing it with mushroom risotto speckled with crumbled bacon.",,25,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Wine Spots 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-spots-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Wine Spots
12,White,France,"This is very textured, with lemon zest and grapefruit acidity. It shows refreshing acidity, with a minerally, tangy and tight feel. With all this tautness, the wine needs to age for another 2–3 years.",,,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Fourrey et Fils 2011  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fourrey-fils-2011-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2011,Fourrey et Fils
12,White,France,"Bright and fruity, this has refreshing acidity. It has a lively apple flavor that gives a delicate fragrance and juiciness. With its taut, mineral texture, this is classic, unoaked Chablis.",,25,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Fourrey et Fils 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fourrey-fils-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Fourrey et Fils
14.6,Red,US,"This Merlot-Cabernet Blend is quite tannic, chewy and tight. It certainly does not lack flavor, however, the notes of cassis and peppery herbs are set in a rough-and-tumble frame of massive tannins. This one needs to be paired with a thick, greasy steak.",Tough Guy,55,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Efeste 2009 Tough Guy Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2009-tough-guy-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Red Blend,2009,Efeste
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Light nuances of baking spice and forest floor grace the notes of lively black cherry and raspberry. The velvety mouthfeel is juicy and fruit forward, with a jammy richness that transitions onto the long finish, alongside a touch of black pepper.",The Berry Box,15,88,Stellenbosch,,,Edgebaston 2010 The Berry Box Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edgebaston-2010-berry-box-red-stellenbosch/,Red Blend,2010,Edgebaston
14.5,Red,Italy,"Touches of heat and ripe cherry fruit give this bold wine a big impact on the nose and the palate. It delivers intense aromas of chocolate, leather, cured meat, cedar and cola.",Campedel,22,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Gamba 2009 Campedel  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamba-2009-campedel-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Gamba
13.5,Red,Italy,"A thick and chewy blend of Corvina, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is thickly extracted and bold in style, with a dark, inky color and loads of jammy black fruit. Aged for two years in oak, it shows a succulent sweetness on the long, velvety finish.",Vajo,32,88,Veneto,Rosso del Veronese,,Fabiano 2007 Vajo Red (Rosso del Veronese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabiano-2007-vajo-red-rosso-veronese/,Red Blend,2007,Fabiano
14.3,Red,US,"This is a very late release for this 2007 Merlot, and the wine is well on its way to full maturity. Smooth and supple, its fruit is drying out, showing cherry-flavored fruit leather as the main component. Streaks of coffee and tobacco fill in the finish.",Reserve,30,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Hogue 2007 Reserve Merlot (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2007-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Merlot,2007,Hogue
13,White,US,"Bone dry, with bristling notes of wet stone, slate and petrol, this boasts striking minerality, with undertones of white blossoms, limes and sugar cookie that linger delicately on the finish. Brisk with acidity, it would pair fabulously with goat cheese or fatty salmon.",Reserve,25,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heron Hill 2009 Reserve Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-hill-2009-reserve-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2009,Heron Hill
13.5,Red,Spain,"Harmonious on the bouquet, this has aromas of berry, marzipan and nutmeg. It feels a little acidic but that adds freshness to the package. The flavors of earthy, roasted fruits are a touch salty, and the finish tastes briney and baked, with notes of coffee and toast. A blend of 65% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot and 15% Caberent Sauvignon.",Reserva,24,88,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Príncipe de Viana 2006 Reserva Red (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/principe-viana-2006-reserva-red-navarra/,Red Blend,2006,Príncipe de Viana
13.5,Red,Spain,"The raspberry and boysenberry aromas have a minerally side and force. Things run zesty in the mouth, with red fruit flavors of plum and raspberry. The finish is healthy, with a flavors of dry oak and cocoa. This is fresh, alert and focused.",Sila,14,88,Galicia,Monterrei,,Pazos del Rey 2009 Sila Mencía (Monterrei),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pazos-rey-2009-sila-spanish-red-mencia-monterrei/,Mencía,2009,Pazos del Rey
14.8,Red,US,"Rich, full-bodied and heavy, this is dramatic in its own way. It's certainly ripe and thick, with a flavor of black raspberry jam and a touch of milk chocolate. The high alcohol is suggestive of cherry liqueur. But that's been the Chenoweth Ranch signature for years. Drink now.",Chenoweth Ranch,58,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Patz & Hall 2010 Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2010-chenoweth-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Patz & Hall
13,Red,France,"This carefully balances its firm structure and red fruit to form an attractive, well-textured character. It doesn't have a huge depth of flavor, but it's so poised and elegant, and aging well.",Aux Clous Premier Cru,,88,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Moillard 2010 Aux Clous Premier Cru  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moillard-2010-aux-clous-premier-cru-pinot-noir-savigny-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Moillard
14.1,White,US,"Ripe and accessible, this Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc includes 20% Sémillon in the blend. Melon and light citrus flavors abound, with enough acidity to keep it fresh and lively.",Sentimental Blonde,19,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Page Cellars 2010 Sentimental Blonde Sauvignon Blanc (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-cellars-2010-sentimental-blonde-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Page Cellars
13,Red,France,"This is a big and full-bodied wine, with its tannins merging with notes of red plum fruit and spicy wood. With a generous feel, it also has a solid, powerful structure that offers the possibility of aging",,59,88,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Nuiton-Beaunoy 2009  Gevrey-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuiton-beaunoy-2009-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Nuiton-Beaunoy
14,Red,Italy,"This is made from partially dried fruit (the grapes undergo the appassimento process for 30 days) for extra intensity and extraction. In fact, the bouquet is dark and brooding, with black cherry, licorice, spice and clove-like aromas.",I Cantoni,25,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Novaia 2009 I Cantoni  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novaia-2009-i-cantoni-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Novaia
14.5,Red,Italy,Why not try this with fried porcini or mushrooms au gratin? This bold wine delivers playful notes of wet earth and cured meat that would match nicely with those foods. It also has has dried fruit flavors of cassis and raspberry that keep the palate refreshed and ready for the next course.,,20,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Corte San Benedetto 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-san-benedetto-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Corte San Benedetto
13,White,France,"Toast and caramel aromas set the scene for this ripe, smooth wine. It has weight and richness, with a vanilla flavor that meshes with the yellow fruit. With all of its opulence, the acidity is lost somewhere, meaning the wine is ready to drink now.",,26,88,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Mercurey,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Faiveley
14.7,White,US,"A fine wine to drink now, this has the dryness that suggests pairing it with goat cheese. It has rich flavors of gooseberries, limes and vanilla, with a little smokiness from the oak.",,39,88,California,Napa,Rutherford,Del Dotto 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dotto-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Del Dotto
12.5,White,France,"Round and fruity, this is a crisp and pure wine. It has a straight line of acidity that cuts through the green apple and citrus fruits. The zesty texture dances on the palate.",Broc de Biques,,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Damien et Romain Bouchard 2010 Broc de Biques  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damien-romain-bouchard-2010-broc-biques-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Damien et Romain Bouchard
13,Red,Italy,"This expression is genuine and frank without being heavy or overextracted. It presents a fine, polished texture, with bright endnotes of black cherry, cassis, leather and Spanish cedar.",,25,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Tommasi 2010  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2010-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Tommasi
12.4,White,US,"Savory notes of fennel and exotic spice add a dose of complexity to the sweet apple and pear flavors of this dry Riesling. Crisp, clean and refreshing, it finishes with a delicate green-floral note.",Dry,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Rooster Hill 2010 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rooster-hill-2010-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Rooster Hill
16,Dessert,US,"Fortified with a splash of brandy, this sweet Orange Muscat bears dense flavors of candied oranges and lemon slices. It's a rather thick, almost viscous dessert wine, with mouth-coating richness.",Sweet Rebecca,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Thurston Wolfe 2010 Sweet Rebecca Orange Muscat (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2010-sweet-rebecca-muscat-orange-columbia-valley-yakima/,Orange Muscat,2010,Thurston Wolfe
13,White,US,"One of the few Finger Lakes' Gewürztraminers to exhibit such spot-on varietal typicity, this is gorgeously aromatic with loads of honeysuckle, lychee, stone fruit and exotic spice notes. Off-dry, concentrated and bold on the palate, it's balanced with just a touch of phenolic bitterness.",,18,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Sheldrake Point 2011 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2011-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Sheldrake Point
16.5,Red,Italy,"Very plump, chewy and bold, this masculine wine shows a cheerful and bright side thanks to its ripe fruit aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry. Careful oak aging has produced strong Indian spice and barbecue tones.",,35,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Scriani 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scriani-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Scriani
,White,France,"Ripe and fruity, this has a crisp line of acidity and a minerally character. It dances on the palate with its apple and citrus flavors. Already delicious to drink.",,25,88,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Louis Latour 2010  Pouilly-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
13,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Refosco, this runs heavy on prune, plum and dark berry aromas. Its bold aromatic intensity is backed by touches of acidity and smooth tannins. Try it with savory meats, like lamb.",,,88,Veneto,Veneto,,La di Motte 2010 Refosco (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/motte-2010-italian-red-refosco-veneto/,Refosco,2010,La di Motte
14.5,Red,Italy,"Dark and bold, this has blackberry and ripe forest-berry flavors that are followed by spice, leather and Spanish cedar notes. It's edgy and perky, with good personality and length.",Ca' Besi,22,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,La Dama 2009 Ca' Besi  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-dama-2009-ca-besi-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,La Dama
14.5,Red,Spain,"Gritty and raisiny up front, this has notes of tar and jammy blackberry. It feels resiny and tough, with carob, chocolate, baked berry and roasted plum flavors. The chocolate element persists on the finish, which is big, tannic and lasting.",La Conreria,24,88,Catalonia,Priorat,,La Conreria d'Scala Dei 2009 La Conreria Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-conreria-dscala-2009-conreria-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2009,La Conreria d'Scala Dei
13,White,US,"A highly aromatic and expressive wine, this explodes with scents of baked pineapple, ruby grapefruit, tangerine and apricot preserves. Fleshy, concentrated and focused, the palate has plenty of animated acidity. The flavor intensity is solid on the medium-to-long finish, ending with a touch of warmth.",Artist Series I,20,88,New Mexico,New Mexico,,La Chiripada 2010 Artist Series I Viognier (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chiripada-2010-artist-series-i-viognier-new-mexico/,Viognier,2010,La Chiripada
11.4,White,US,"This is subtly perfumed, with hints of apple blossom, white peach and smoke. There's a delicacy that extends from the nose to the palate on this bone-dry, elegantly structured Riesling. Brisk and refreshing, the finish ripples with flavors of crushed stone, shale and lime pith.",Dry,18,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,McGregor 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgregor-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,McGregor
13.5,Red,Italy,"With roots spanning back to the legacy of Dante Alighieri, this special estate in Valpolicella has teamed up with Masi to make some of northern Italy's best wines. This offers dark concentration, with rich berry and spice aromas.",Serego Alighieri 650 Anniversario,25,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Masi 2009 Serego Alighieri 650 Anniversario  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masi-2009-serego-alighieri-650-anniversario-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Masi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Thickly textured and dense, this has plenty of ripe fruit, tobacco, cola and anise-like aromas. It has the power to cut through cooked beans, and it would pair nicely with a heaping serving of barley, bacon and legume soup.",Pegrandi,18,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Vaona 2010 Pegrandi  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vaona-2010-pegrandi-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Vaona
12.2,Rose,US,"Hints of ripe briar and tart Asian plums add pucker to the concentrated raspberry and strawberry notes of this elegant, easy-drinking rosé. Brisk acidity and a delicate note of violet-petal spray caps things off. Drink now.",,15,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Macari 2011 Rosé (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macari-2011-rose-long-island-north-fork/,Rosé,2011,Macari
12.5,White,US,"Violet perfume and hints of sweet red berries are intoxicating on the nose of this brisk yet concentrated wine. Delicate flavors of gooseberry and white peach are ripe yet elegant, finishing on a crisp, tonic note.",Katherine's Field,23,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Macari 2011 Katherine's Field Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macari-2011-katherines-field-sauvignon-blanc-long-island-north-fork/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Macari
14.5,Red,US,"Paying homage to his birthplace of South Africa, winemaker Riaan Rossouw has crafted a Pinotage with explosive notes of spiced rose petal, charred sugar, coffee and dark fruit. The flavors are equally expressive, with juicy acidity that lends this medium- to full-bodied effort a salient succulence.",Gilbert's Vineyard,25,88,Virginia,Monticello,,Lovingston 2010 Gilbert's Vineyard Pinotage (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovingston-2010-gilberts-vineyard-pinotage-monticello/,Pinotage,2010,Lovingston
14.3,Red,US,"A proprietary red made of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this is a nod to Langtry's best fruit, which is grown on a hillside vineyard on the north face of Mount Veeder. This is a full blockbuster that's flavored with red berry and mint, finishing smooth.",Old Soldier Road Tephra Ridge Vineyard,40,88,California,Lake County,Lake County,Langtry 2007 Old Soldier Road Tephra Ridge Vineyard Red (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/langtry-2007-old-soldier-road-tephra-ridge-vineyard-red-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Langtry
13.5,Red,Italy,"Notes of black cherry, Christmas spice, leather, moist tobacco, honey, cedar and barbecue smoke all define the bouquet. It is long and smooth, with a soft, velvety finish.",,22,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Le Ragose 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-ragose-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Le Ragose
15.5,Red,Italy,"This bold offering shows jammy fruit aromas of blackberry pie and cherry marmalade, followed by a chewy spice tone. The mouthfeel is soft, savory and sweet all at once.",,55,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Le Ragose 2005  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-ragose-2005-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Le Ragose
10.9,White,US,"Hints of wet stone add a minerally sheen to the fresh apple and heady white-flower notes on this refreshing wine. Lemon-lime acidity leads to a long, lean and steely finish.",Dry,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Treleaven 2010 Dry Riesling (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/treleaven-2010-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Riesling,2010,Treleaven
14,Red,Italy,"Small percentages of Croatina, Oseleta and Forsellina grapes are added to this traditional Valpolicella blend. It's bright and fruity, with cherry and blueberry notes that are backed by a touch of smooth spice and a polished finish.",Terra di San Colombano,27,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Trabucchi d'Illasi 2007 Terra di San Colombano  (Valpolicella Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trabucchi-dillasi-2007-terra-san-colombano-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2007,Trabucchi d'Illasi
13.5,Red,US,"Right out of the bottle, this is tight, but airing coaxes out plenty of cherry, currant and tart persimmon flavors, with a pretty mouthfeel. Give this some time in the decanter to breathe and mellow.",Henry Ranch,39,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,V. Sattui 2010 Henry Ranch Pinot Noir (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2010-henry-ranch-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,V. Sattui
12,White,US,"Hints of ripe melon, mango and white tea leaves permeate the nose and palate of this off-dry Riesling. Intensely fruity, it's balanced with brisk notes of lime skin and lime pith. It finishes long, with a flash of sugar-laced sweetness.",,17,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Knapp 2011 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knapp-2011-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Knapp
12.6,White,US,"Hints of honeycomb and beeswax add heft to the notes of fresh green flower and sweet citrus. Ripe yet elegantly composed, this has concentrated fruit flavors that extend onto a long, honeysuckle-kissed finish.",,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Penguin Bay 2011 Pinot Grigio (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penguin-bay-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-finger-lakes/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Penguin Bay
12.8,Red,US,"Fleshy, ripe black-fruit flavors are accented with hints of dried herb and dark, toasted oak on this rich, concentrated Bordeaux-style blend. Zingy acidity and a supple layer of tannins add texture and balance, finishing on a delicious spiced-cherry note.",Epic Reserve,25,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Keuka Spring 2010 Epic Reserve Red (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keuka-spring-2010-epic-reserve-red-finger-lakes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Keuka Spring
13,White,France,"This is very lemony, with a flint note and fine acidity that the wine a crisp edge. It's lively and bright, with a rounded character. The finish has a lightly salty taste.",Drouhin-Vaudon Réserve de Vaudon,23,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Joseph Drouhin 2010 Drouhin-Vaudon Réserve de Vaudon  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-vaudon-reserve-vaudon-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Drouhin
13,Red,France,"This is built with red cherry fruit, tannins and a ripe feel. Chorey-lès-Beaune is a good source for fruity reds with just the right touch of structure.",,25,88,Burgundy,Chorey-lès-Beaune,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Chorey-lès-Beaune,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-pinot-noir-chorey-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Drouhin
12,White,France,"Ripe, smooth and creamy, this has just a touch of wood to give extra roundness to the ripe yellow and citrus fruits. Ready to drink wine.",,20,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,J. Moreau & Fils 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-moreau-fils-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,J. Moreau & Fils
14,Red,Italy,"This would pair perfectly with the sweet and savory qualities of a dish like Roman saltimbocca—veal scallops wrapped with prosciutto and sage. Black cherry, cassis, dark spice and tobacco flavors all play a part in the wine's appeal.",,26,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Arduini 2010  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arduini-2010-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Arduini
14,Red,Spain,"Full, ripe and lusty, this has notes of licorice and grit on the bouquet. It feels fresh and lively, with enough richness and weight for balance. It tastes of balsamic-infused berry and spice, with an integrated herb note peeking through.",Reserva,26,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca La Emperatriz 2007 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-emperatriz-2007-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2007,Finca La Emperatriz
12,White,US,"Notes of sweet pea blossoms, freesia and ripe stone fruits perfume this beautifully executed blend of Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Light on it's feet, with zippy acidity, it's a crisp, thirst-quenching white that finishes on a lavishly floral note.",,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Goose Watch 2011 Gewürztraminer-Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-watch-2011-white-blend-gewurztraminer-riesling-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer-Riesling,2011,Goose Watch
14.5,Red,US,"Made in the rich, forward, jammy style, this boasts a flavor of black raspberry jam. It's oaky, too, with a veneer of buttered cinnamon toast. This is a Pinot Noir that's easy to drink now.",Durell Vineyard,50,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Dunstan 2009 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunstan-2009-durell-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Dunstan
11.5,White,US,"Hints of fennel add a splash of green to the intense yellow peach, pineapple and honeysuckle flavors of this penetrating, off-dry Riesling. The palate is lush with sweet fruit flavors, but spirited lemon-lime acidity carries it to a dry, elegantly floral finish.",,13,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2011 Riesling (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2011-riesling-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Riesling,2011,Hosmer
12,White,US,"Boisterous flower and tropical fruit aromas make for a big bouquet that penetrates deeply into the ripe, fruity palate. This is surprisingly balanced in body and alcohol for a wine with such bold presence. It finishes long, with hints of ginger, black tea and pleasantly bitter phenolics.",,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2010 Gewurztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2010-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,1852,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
,White,France,"Full bodied and very round in character, this has rich pineapple and white fruits that are cut with grapefruit-like acidity. A touch of spice surfaces from having been wood aged. This could age for 2–3 years.",Domaine du Bois Rosier,,88,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Georges Duboeuf 2010 Domaine du Bois Rosier  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-domaine-bois-rosier-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
16,Red,Italy,"Produced by vintner Fernando Campagnola, this shows a touch of apple skin as well as aromas of raspberry, currant and sweet tobacco. The finish is sweet and succulent, with a hint of candied almond on the close.",Gli Archi,50,88,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Corte Archi 2008 Gli Archi  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-archi-2008-gli-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2008,Corte Archi
13,Red,France,"This is concentrated, with black plum and damson flavors that are balanced by firm, dense tannins. It has a dry, solid core, with a more perfumed character that merges with the acidity.",Vieilles Vignes,55,88,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Heresztyn 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-heresztyn-2010-vieilles-vignes-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Heresztyn
13,Red,France,"With its juicy, strawberry-like acidity, smoky character and firm tannins, this is already well developed and delicious. The finish brings out crispness and fragrance.",,25,88,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Mercurey,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Faiveley
13.8,Red,US,"This is classic Edna Valley Pinot Noir: dry, light bodied, with crisp acidity, modest alcohol and forward flavors of raspberry, cherry and cola. Production was just shy of 2,500 cases.",,25,88,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Claiborne & Churchill 2009 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claiborne-churchill-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Claiborne & Churchill
14,Red,Spain,"Black in color and dense on the nose, this has well-oaked aromas of black fruit, lemon peel and cedar. It feels full and fresh, with good acidity and prickly tannins. It tastes juicy and clean, with berry, black plum, vanilla, tobacco and spice flavors that carry through onto the finish.",Divus,19,88,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Bleda 2009 Divus Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-bleda-2009-divus-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2009,Bodegas Bleda
11.5,White,US,"Notes of honeysuckle, white peach and fresh green herb are intensely aromatic. This off-dry effort balances zippy, lemon-lime acidity with layers of ripe, rich fruit. It's lushly textured, yet it finishes delicately with a bristle of white-tea astringency.",Semi-Dry,19,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Belhurst 2011 Semi-Dry Riesling (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belhurst-2011-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Riesling,2011,Belhurst
14.5,Red,Italy,"“Il Bugiardo,” which is Italian for “the liar,” is an honest and plump wine, with soft berry aromas that are woven into spicy notes of clove, black pepper, leather and tobacco. The finish is velvety and smooth.",Il Bugiardo,36,88,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Buglioni 2009 Il Bugiardo  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buglioni-2009-il-bugiardo-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Buglioni
13.5,White,France,"With its white fruit, lively acidity and delicious ripeness, this is very ready to drink. It's an opulent, rounded wine, with hints of spice to go with its fruit character.",Cuvée Signature Le Porusot Premier Cru,75,88,Burgundy,Meursault,,Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2009 Cuvée Signature Le Porusot Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-aine-fils-2009-cuvee-signature-le-porusot-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Bouchard Aîné & Fils
15.4,Red,US,"This is easy to like for its dry, silky mouthfeel and rich flavors of crushed red cherries, cola and spices. It's an elegant wine with good acidity.",Clone 459,35,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Windsor Oaks 2007 Clone 459 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-oaks-2007-clone-459-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Windsor Oaks
13,White,US,"This crisp, clean, stainless-steel style of Chardonnay brings has mixed flavors of cucumber, celery, lime and light melon. It's fresh and immaculate—a wonderful sipper.",,12,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Six Prong 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-prong-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Six Prong
13,Red,Spain,"Attractive and fruity on the front end, this has pure berry aromas but not a lot of nuance or complexity. It narrows a bit on the palate, with tight tannins that support the black fruit and coffee flavors. Juicy, bright and solid on the finish.",Secreto Reserva,,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Mayor 2006 Secreto Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-mayor-2006-secreto-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Viña Mayor
14.8,Red,US,"This is a big, lusty, fruit-forward wine. It shows Barbera's tannins, although they're soft and just need a steak to balance them out. The flavors are of rich, ripe blackberries and cherries. It's pretty much as elegant as Barbera gets, considering it is usually rather rustic in California.",,26,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Sebastiani 2009 Barbera (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-barbera-sonoma-valley/,Barbera,2009,Sebastiani
14,Red,Spain,"This is leathery and earthy up front, with cherry and berry aromas that come with a flower accent. It feels snappy, alert and slightly citrusy, with raspberry, red plum and vanilla flavors. It's relatively short and choppy on the finish, but it's fresh, with the proper amount of oak.",Limited Edition Crianza,17,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ramón Bilbao 2008 Limited Edition Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramon-bilbao-2008-limited-edition-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Ramón Bilbao
13,White,US,"With balance and grip, this lightly effervescent wine rolls from a pretty pear flavor into a light tropical fruit note. It's hard to beat at this price.",,13,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Lone Birch 2011 Pinot Gris (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lone-birch-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-yakima/,Pinot Gris,2011,Lone Birch
14.5,Red,Spain,"This needs air to show its best, because at first it's tight, mulchy and nutty. Early on, it feels clampy and scratchy, but it becomes better as it airs. The black fruit flavors are touched up by notes of oak, dried cheese and leather—characteristics that extend onto the finish.",Selección Especial,62,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pago de Sangara 2006 Selección Especial  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pago-sangara-2006-seleccion-especial-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Pago de Sangara
13,White,France,"Intense, rich and creamy, this effortlessly balances the wood influence with the apricot and white peach flavors. It demonstrates the opulence of the year while remaining structured. Developing well, this is almost ready to drink now.",,26,89,Burgundy,Montagny,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Montagny,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-chardonnay-montagny/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Faiveley
14.5,Red,Spain,"Dark in color and dense on the nose, this has aromas of pastry, blackberry, jammy plum and even an exotic note. It feels chewy and solid, with a full-bodied texture and deep flavors of black cherry and prune. It comes up a bit short and clipped on the finish.",Clisos Reserva,19,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Federico Paternina 2006 Clisos Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2006-clisos-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Federico Paternina
12.5,White,US,"Herbal and grassy, with lots of juicy apple and lemon flavors, this is a dry, yet round and supple Pinot Gris. Effortlessly enjoyable, this finishes quite floral, with just a hint of savory nut skin and smoke.",,15,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Dr. Konstantin Frank 2010 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-konstantin-frank-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2010,Dr. Konstantin Frank
13,Red,France,"Soft, round and perfumed, this has rich red fruits that are laced with youthful acids and tannins. With its texture, it has good aging potential; give it 4–5 years.",,,89,Burgundy,Volnay,,Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils 2010  Volnay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-poulleau-pere-fils-2010-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils
15,Red,Italy,"Despite its high alcohol, this is surprisingly focused. One might think that the ripe fruit overtones would render a muddled bouquet, but instead the wine remains tight with fresh acidity and flavors of bitter almond and wild berry.",Di Carlo,80,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Cantine Lenotti di Lenotti 2007 Di Carlo  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-lenotti-lenotti-2007-carlo-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Cantine Lenotti di Lenotti
14.1,White,US,"This round, fruity and smooth-drinking Sémillon carries touches of herb and cucumber alongside its main fruit flavors of citrus and melon. There is a hint of heat on the finish.",,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2011 Sémillon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2011-semillon-columbia-valley-wa/,Sémillon,2011,DiStefano
13.5,White,US,"Lushly textured, with loads of rose-petal, stone fruit, lychee and pink grapefruit notes, this is an exciting bottling from a winery known more for reds. It's off-dry, with just the right hint of exotic spice and bitterness on the finish.",,19,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Damiani 2010 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damiani-2010-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Damiani
,White,France,"This is wood laden, with sweet fruit that compensates for the toastiness. The oak element should integrate well in the next 2–3 years, making for a wine that's soft and sweetly fruity, with smoky acidity.",Hauts Marconnets Premier Cru,39,89,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Hauts Marconnets Premier Cru  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-hauts-marconnets-premier-cru-chardonnay-savigny-beaune/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
14.9,White,US,"Exceptionally ripe, this has notes of tropical fruits, apricots and pears, with a glorious coating of sweet, smoky, buttered toast from the oak. It's pretty obvious in its appeal, and it will be enjoyed by many for its vast richness.",Estate,48,89,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2010-estate-chardonnay-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Chardonnay,2010,Chalk Hill
15.5,Red,Italy,"A wine with pronounced personality, this bold offering delivers textured, almost gritty tannins, with lush noes of sweet fruit, candied raspberry, black cherry, nutmeg, clove, chocolate and toasted almond. The palate bears spicy flavors of smoked bacon and beef jerky.",Torre d'Orti Marcellise,,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella,,Cavalchina 2008 Torre d'Orti Marcellise  (Amarone della Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavalchina-2008-torre-dorti-marcellise-red-amarone-della-valpolicella/,Corvina,2008,Cavalchina
15,Red,Argentina,"Potent and herbal, this has aromas of tomato, olive, mineral and tobacco. It feels tight, drying and lively, with herb-infused flavors of plum and berry along with spicy oak. Rich in feel, but it's distinctly foresty and herbal tasting on the finish. This is 100% Malbec with an undeniable Salta imprint.",33 de Dávalos,70,89,Other,Salta,,Bodega Tacuil 2010 33 de Dávalos Malbec (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-tacuil-2010-33-davalos-malbec-salta/,Malbec,2010,Bodega Tacuil
13,White,Spain,"For a 2010, this is holding form. It smells mature but fresh, with plenty of sea influence and white fruit aromas. It feels nice, lifted and lively, with lemon, citrus and green apple flavors. A pinch of pithy bitterness infiltrates the finish, but overall this is a fine Albariño to drink very soon.",Gran Vinum,27,89,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Adegas Gran Vinum 2010 Gran Vinum Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adegas-gran-vinum-2010-vinum-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Adegas Gran Vinum
14.8,Red,US,"This ultraripe and fruity effort tastes of raspberry compote. There are drying tannins and a hint of bark or leaf, with just a bit of warmth on the finish. The fruit comes from two of Red Mountain's finest sites—Kiona and Ciel du Cheval –",The Pixie,45,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Gorman 2009 The Pixie Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gorman-2009-pixie-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Gorman
12,White,US,"Floral and fruity, with hints of peach, muskmelon and quince, this concentrated Sauvignon Blanc bursts with fruity sweetness on the attack, becoming refreshingly dry and minerally on the midpalate. Lime-like acidity brightens the long, white-peach-flavored finish.",,18,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2011-sauvignon-blanc-finger-lakes/,Sauvignon Blanc,1852,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
13.5,Red,Italy,"This offers beautiful intensity and staying power. Layer after layer peels away to reveal black fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and cured meat notes. The soft, velvety mouthfeel would pair with pork, lamb or veal.",,46,89,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Zymè 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zyme-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2008,Zymè
12,White,US,"This bottling is even better than the 2010: drier, crisper and more elegant, without a trace of sweetness. It's balanced, with a long finish that should pair well with any kind of spiced food.",Dry,11,89,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,Blue Plate 2011 Dry Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blue-plate-2011-dry-chenin-blanc-central-valley-clarksburg/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Blue Plate
13,Red,France,"With its layers of wood and sweet fruit, this is both well textured and rich. It's balanced with acidity, giving the wine a tighter edge while also emphasizing the ripe fruit. Keep for a year, but this can also be consumed now.",Cuvée Signature Clos de Roi Premier Cru,50,89,Burgundy,Beaune,,Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2009 Cuvée Signature Clos de Roi Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-aine-fils-2009-cuvee-signature-clos-de-roi-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bouchard Aîné & Fils
15.5,Red,Italy,"This offers vibrant aromas of red cherry, blackberry, leather, spice and cigar box. There are dark touches of resin and brown sugar that are followed by notes of smoked bacon and cured meat. This is dark, masculine and concentrated.",,45,89,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Bolla 2007  Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bolla-2007-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2007,Bolla
13.5,White,France,"Rich, ripe and round, this is full of yellow fruit, with only light acidity. It is soft and open, with a full, smooth character, showing the influence from having been wood aged. It's worth aging for 2–3 years.",Clos Paradis Premier Cru,26,89,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Michel Picard 2009 Clos Paradis Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-picard-2009-clos-paradis-premier-cru-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2009,Michel Picard
14.5,Red,US,"This is hard to appreciate now because the fruit is so primary and upfront—like a heaping spoon of black raspberry jam—and also because the tannins are thick and tough. There's something almost rustic about it. On the other hand, six years or more in the cellar could reward. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, with a splash of Petit Verdot.",Exposure,95,89,California,Napa,Oakville,Oakville East 2009 Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oakville-east-2009-exposure-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Oakville East
15,Red,Spain,"Big, smoky and concentrated on the nose, this has a ton of black fruit and char notes. This is mouth-filling, deep and powerful stuff, with a potent mash of baked blackberry, molasses and barbecue sauce filling in the flavor profile. It finishes long and roasted, with savory oak and saucy spice flavors. A blend of 85% Garnacha and 15% Monastrell.",La Atalaya,16,89,Central Spain,Almansa,,Atalaya 2010 La Atalaya Garnacha-Monastrell (Almansa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atalaya-2010-la-red-blend-garnacha-monastrell-almansa/,Garnacha-Monastrell,2010,Atalaya
12.5,White,France,"This is a rich mouthful of a wine, with ripe notes of red apple and green plum. Behind the fruit, there is a soft vanilla edge that adds depth of flavor. It's concentrated and ready to age for 2–3 years.",,,89,Burgundy,Chablis,,Francine et Olivier Savary 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francine-olivier-savary-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Francine et Olivier Savary
12.5,White,France,"While the wine seems at first rich, it then shows a tautly acidic character that gives a refreshing character to the roundness. That steely acidity is what defines the tight, crisp finish.",Les Vénérables,,89,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2010 Les Vénérables  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2010-venerables-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,La Chablisienne
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Balsam wood, pencil eraser, coconut, anise and blackberry aromas share the bouquet. It feels linear and a touch scratchy, with roasted berry and toasted flavors that steer toward bacon. It feels a little gritty and short on the finish.",Anta Reserve,18,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Telteca 2009 Anta Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telteca-2009-anta-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Telteca
11,Sparkling,South Africa,"A distinct note of honeycomb marries harmoniously with the pear and hard nectarine aromas. A nice creaminess fills the mouth, with green apple and citrus flavors, which finish on an appropriately toasty yet mouthwatering note. This already shows nice development; drink now.",Cuvée Clive,55,87,Western Cape,,,Graham Beck 2003 Cuvée Clive Sparkling (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graham-beck-2003-cuvee-clive-sparkling-western-cape/,Sparkling Blend,2003,Graham Beck
,White,France,"This has some richness, with a yeasty character and a note of vanilla. Wood tones comes through slowly along with pear and peach flavors. This is rich, hinting at butter as well as minerality.",,50,87,Burgundy,Meursault,,Louis Latour 2010  Meursault,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
13.5,White,Spain,"Fresh and fairly perky smelling, this has aromas of lettuce, white flower and peach. It feels smooth but not soft, with pear, melon and apple flavors that feed nicely into the healthy finish that seems to bear some residual sweetness. Very nice for simple sipping.",Arindo,11,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Shaya 2011 Arindo Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shaya-2011-arindo-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Shaya
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is clean, fruity and appealing, with no aromas or flavors of heavy oak or weedy, roasted fruit. It offers cherry and berry flavors, with a healthy, quick finish that ends on a vanilla and mild spice note.",,10,87,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Volteo 2010 Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volteo-2010-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Volteo
13.5,Red,Italy,Maculan is celebrated for its excellent expressions of international grapes grown in the Veneto. This easy blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon offers a cheerful bouquet of cherry fruit and mild exotic spice.,Brentino,18,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Maculan 2009 Brentino Red (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maculan-2009-brentino-red-veneto/,Red Blend,2009,Maculan
12.5,Red,France,"Attractively ripe, this has fruity red-berry flavors along with acidity and soft tannins. This is ready to drink now.",La Forêt,17,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Joseph Drouhin 2010 La Forêt  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-foret-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Drouhin
14.6,Red,US,"This is fantastically rich in flavors of cherry pie, milk chocolate, buttered toast and spice. The texture is fairly light, falling somewhere between Merlot and Pinot Noir. Drink now.",The Painted Lady,47,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Bella Victorian NV The Painted Lady Dornfelder (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-victorian-nv-painted-lady-other-red-dornfelder-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Dornfelder,,Bella Victorian
13.5,White,US,"Composed mainly of Sémillon, with some Sauvignon Blanc blended in, this is a nice wine for drinking now. It's full-bodied and tastes dryish to semi-sweet, with apricot, peach and citrus fruit flavors.",White Table Wine,18,87,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Ehret 2011 White Table Wine Meritage (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ehret-2011-white-table-wine-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-knights-valley/,Meritage,2011,Ehret
11.5,White,US,"This has striking aromas of passion fruit, apricot and pear drop, with a note of warm, spiced green apple adding dimension. While sweet in nature, this has electrifying acidity that keeps the palate clean, energetic and far from clingy. The acidity remains racy on the finish, highlighting the pretty honeysuckle character.",Demi-Sec,14,87,America,,,Truro 2009 Demi-Sec Vignoles (America),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truro-2009-demi-sec-other-white-vignoles-america/,Vignoles,2009,Truro
14.2,White,US,"Slightly austere, this Pinot Gris is marked by aromas of orange blossom and cheese rind, with a crispness on the finish that resembles a ripe, green apple.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,20,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2011 Del Arroyo Vineyard Pinot Gris (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2011-arroyo-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Occasio
12,White,Italy,"Refreshing and bright, this would pair with a range of Mediterranean foods, from tomato bruschetta to fried zucchini flowers. It offers a steady flow of citrus, pear and stone fruit flavors.",Le Volpare,13,87,Veneto,Soave Classico,,Tommasi 2011 Le Volpare  (Soave Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2011-le-volpare-italian-white-garganega-soave-classico/,Garganega,2011,Tommasi
11,White,US,"While the aromas of white strawberry, passion fruit preserves and citrus are soft spoken, they increase in intensity on the palate. Relatively low in alcohol, with sweetness and bright acidity, this should pair well with exotic, slightly spicy fare, like curried chicken with mango chutney.",Reserve Lot 907,15,86,Ohio,Grand River Valley,,Debonné 2009 Reserve Lot 907 Riesling (Grand River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/debonne-2009-reserve-lot-907-riesling-grand-river-valley/,Riesling,2009,Debonné
13,Sparkling,US,"This is sweet, soft and easy to drink, despite its scoury mouthfeel. It has fruity raspberry, strawberry and lime flavors.",Brut Classic,22,86,California,California Other,California,Chandon NV Brut Classic Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-brut-classic-sparkling-california-159520/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
14.1,Red,US,"Made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this has a rustic texture that frames raisin, currant and sandalwood flavors. It will pair well with beef ribs.",F/Red,18,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Brander 2010 F/Red Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brander-2010-f-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Brander
13.9,Red,US,"A blend of 61% Cabernet Franc and 39% Merlot, this has scents of black fruit and green bell pepper that are characteristic of many Bordeaux-style blends, with underpinnings of savory spice and char. The full-bodied palate has a soft, chocolaty core, boasting medium-grained tannins and easy acids that lend enough lift.",Topiary,25,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2010 Topiary Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2010-topiary-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Boxwood
,White,France,"Ripe, soft and round, this is an accessible wine, with easy yellow-fruit flavors that lend a sweetly juicy character. The acidity just cuts through the warm feel to give the finish some lift.",La Vignée,,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Bouchard Père & Fils 2010 La Vignée  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-pere-fils-2010-vignee-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Bouchard Père & Fils
14,Red,Italy,"Pork marinated in teriyaki sauce or spicy tandoori chicken would pair nicely with this hearty offering. It has a generous accent of spicy clove, black pepper and cardamom that is followed by supple tannins.",Ca' de' Rocchi Monterè,,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Tinazzi 2010 Ca' de' Rocchi Monterè  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tinazzi-2010-ca-rocchi-montere-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Tinazzi
14.5,Red,US,"Shannon Ridge is quietly becoming the king of Lake County, offering wines of both quality and value and this is no exception. This blend is made of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre. The kitchen-sink approach doesn't muddle the wine in any way; it remains a smooth, fruity, ripe quaff, with a kick of vanilla on the finish.","High Elevation Collection, Wrangler Red",19,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,"Shannon Ridge 2010 High Elevation Collection, Wrangler Red Red (Lake County)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2010-high-elevation-collection-wrangler-red-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Red Blend,2010,Shannon Ridge
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is a bit mulchy and leathery on the nose, with stalky berry aromas. The heavy palate feels wide, with pointed acidity, bearing soupy flavors of vanilla and cream. It finishes with lots of flavor but a syrupy feel.",Crianza,41,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Resalte 2006 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/resalte-2006-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Resalte
14,Red,Italy,"A touch of berry sweetness is in the bouquet and on the palate, followed by crushed clove and cinnamon stick notes. You can taste the air-dried fruit due to the flavors of prune and currant.",Le Muraie,19,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Recchia 2008 Le Muraie  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recchia-2008-le-muraie-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Recchia
14,Red,Italy,"This is plump wine is redolent of ripe red fruit, blackberry, spice, cola and teriyaki. It will pair well with stewed beef, roasted pork with garlic and rosemary or lamb chops.",,17,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Scriani 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scriani-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Scriani
13.5,Red,Italy,Santa Sofia is a celebrated estate with its very own landmark villa that was designed by architect Andrea Palladio. That beautiful aesthetic is matched by its production of fine wines. This elegant wine has dark fruit aromas and spicy flavors.,,24,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Santa Sofia 2009  Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-sofia-2009-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Santa Sofia
13.2,Red,US,"Rose petal and cherry blossom aromas are stunning additions to the scents of black cherry and exotic spice. Full bodied, with a deep, fruity palate, it's full of ripe black-fruit and crisp red-cherry flavors that are wrapped up in a blanket of silky tannins.",,23,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Ventosa 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventosa-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Ventosa
13.5,Red,US,"Flavors of raspberry jam, pain grille, spice box and dark cherry are forward and succulent, thanks to the juicy acidity and flexible tannins. An herbal rose note surfaces on the midpalate, leading to a warm, persistent finish. Enjoy this with grilled salmon with a soy-ginger glaze.",Pheasant Hill Single Vineyard Estate Bottled,36,87,New Jersey,New Jersey,,Unionville 2010 Pheasant Hill Single Vineyard Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (New Jersey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/unionville-2010-pheasant-hill-single-vineyard-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-new-jersey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Unionville
14.2,Red,US,"This is bone dry, complex and warm in alcohol. The flavors include blackberries, currants, black pepper and sandalwood, with a meaty, leathery note of beef jerky. Drink up.",Fran's Reserve,45,87,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Rosenblum 2010 Fran's Reserve Syrah (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2010-frans-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-rockpile/,Syrah,2010,Rosenblum
15,Red,Italy,"On the hot and alcoholic side, this powerful wine has the muscle to cut through cheeses, rich cream sauces or fatty stewed beef. The touch of crisp acidity, as well as the wine's ripe, berry-scented bouquet also make it an appropriate pairing partner to those foods.",,35,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Rubinelli Vajol 2009  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubinelli-vajol-2009-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Rubinelli Vajol
12.5,White,US,"This new producer's family has been farming in the Yakima Valley for four generations. A fine debut, this has clean apple and peach flavors, with supporting acids and a sensible price.",,13,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Lone Birch 2011 Chardonnay (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lone-birch-2011-chardonnay-columbia-valley-yakima/,Chardonnay,2011,Lone Birch
13.5,Red,Italy,"With some 30,000 cases produced, this well-distributed wine shows broad appeal with its bright cherry and blackberry aromas that are backed by touches of leather, tar, licorice and dried ginger. The wine is soft and supple on the finish, with a touch of chewy sweetness.",Black Label,15,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Pasqua 2010 Black Label  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasqua-2010-black-label-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Pasqua
12.5,White,Spain,"Minerally and tight on the nose, this has a modest level of white fruit and flower aromas. It feels angular and light, with tangy acids pushing lemon and pineapple flavors. Crisp but lean on the finish.",,17,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Mar de Viñas 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mar-vinas-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Mar de Viñas
13.5,Red,Italy,"Founded in 1909, the historic Luigi Righetti estate offers a wine with much of the intensity and personality of more expensive Amarone wines. It opens with dark concentration and deep aromas of candied fruit, blackberry and spice.",Campolieti,17,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Luigi Righetti 2010 Campolieti  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luigi-righetti-2010-campolieti-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Luigi Righetti
10,Dessert,US,"Rich and honeyed on the nose and palate, this is chock-full of superripe tropical fruit notes, spiked with hints of white truffle, black tea and sweet brioche. It's an interesting mélange of yumminess, but there's just a hint of something chemical on the nose and palate that distracts.",Iced,25,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lucas Vineyards 2010 Iced Vidal Blanc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucas-2010-iced-other-white-vidal-blanc-finger-lakes/,Vidal Blanc,2010,Lucas Vineyards
12.5,White,France,"This is a smooth and apple-fruited wine, with acidity that's tempered by a soft texture and a touch of toast. It's balanced, lightly crisp and ready to drink.",,,87,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Nicolas Potel 2010  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicolas-potel-2010-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Nicolas Potel
14,White,Spain,"This small-production, barrel-fermented blend of white Tempranillo and Sauvignon Blanc smells neutral and fresh except for some barrel notes. It has a mix of spice, toast, citrus, almond and melon flavors. It spreads out on the finish, tasting spicy and cidery.",Peñalba López Vino Blanco,22,87,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Finca Torremilanos 2010 Peñalba López Vino Blanco White (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-torremilanos-2010-penalba-lopez-vino-blanco-white-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,White Blend,2010,Finca Torremilanos
13,White,France,"Minerally in character, this is nervy, and tight. With its flavors of green apple, lime and a hint of spice, this is crisp and food friendly, with a refreshing, bright finish.",,22,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Faiveley
12,White,US,"Shades of smoke, dried herbs and nut skins add savory tones to this dry Riesling. The palate builds intensity on the midpalate with layers of fresh apple, lime skin and underripe stone fruit, bolstered by sprightly tangerine-laced acidity.",Dry,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Dr. Konstantin Frank 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-konstantin-frank-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Dr. Konstantin Frank
14.5,Red,Italy,"A great red meat wine because of its distinctive density, extraction and power, this is redolent of red fruit, prune and plum. It finishes with an array of zesty spice nuances that range from ginger to crushed clove.",Grotta del Ninfeo,27,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Domenico Fraccaroli 2009 Grotta del Ninfeo  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domenico-fraccaroli-2009-grotta-ninfeo-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Domenico Fraccaroli
12,Red,US,"Savory, rustic notes of dried mushroom and toasted nuts mingle with richly concentrated black-cherry and rose-petal flavors on this dry, medium-bodied Pinot Noir. Soft tannins and just a shade of toasted oak add richness and dimension to the palate.",,16,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Fulkerson 2009 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fulkerson-2009-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2009,Fulkerson
15.6,Red,US,"Made from classic Bordeaux varieties with Syrah, it's dry, rich in tannins and complex, with flavors of blackberry, fresh herb and oak. But it's quite soft, with extraordinarily high alcohol that gives it a Cognac-like burn.",Estate Red,70,87,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2009 Estate Red Red (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2009-estate-red-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Red Blend,2009,Chalk Hill
14.5,Red,US,"On first sip, a ripe, flashy note of blackberry jam hits with force. Then the acidity kicks in, brightening and uplifting the sweet fruit. Drink it now with beef.",Reserve,40,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Clos La Chance
14.5,Red,US,"Drink this polished Cabernet now to appreciate its blackberry, currant, herb and cedar flavors. The tannins are astringent, but it shows elegance. It doesn't seem to be a wine for the cellar.",,42,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Cinnabar 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cinnabar
16.9,Dessert,Spain,"Midnight purple in color, this has legs as thick as an elephant's. It smells like boysenberry jam, spice and bacon, then feels like motor oil on the palate, with flavors of black fruit, chocolate and boysenberry syrup. It lacks complexity, but it hits hard with concentration, power and sweetness.",Amatus Dulce,22,87,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Bleda 2011 Amatus Dulce Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-bleda-2011-amatus-dulce-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2011,Bodegas Bleda
14.5,Red,Italy,"Santambrogio doles out cheerful tones of red berry, spice, cola, licorice and dried ginger. There's a touch of barbecue smoke that gives the wine more depth and persistency overall.",Santambrogio,22,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Aldegheri 2009 Santambrogio  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aldegheri-2009-santambrogio-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Aldegheri
,White,France,"This is ripe and finely balanced, with its wood-aging character showing well with the yellow fruit flavor. It has weight and a fine sheen of brightness, while the finish shows a crisper side.",,23,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Bzikot Père et Fils 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bzikot-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Bzikot Père et Fils
14.4,Red,US,"This 100% Cabernet is very dry, with hard tannins housing blackberry, plum, raisin and cedar flavors. It could develop bottle complexity over the years, but at this price, it's an expensive risk.",C.C. Ranch,100,87,California,Napa,Rutherford,Nickel & Nickel 2009 C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-cc-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nickel & Nickel
12.5,Red,France,"This is warm and round, with red fruit flavors that are attractively displayed against a backdrop of soft tannins. The acidity lends crispness, highlighting the ripe fruit on the finish.",Réserve,19,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Nuiton-Beaunoy 2010 Réserve  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuiton-beaunoy-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,Nuiton-Beaunoy
13,Red,Spain,"A subdued raspberry aroma are sets up the elegant palate, with perky red-plum and raspberry flavors. It finishes dry, clean and slightly complex.",Reserva Aged 5 Years,11,87,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Anciano 2005 Reserva Aged 5 Years Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anciano-2005-reserva-aged-5-years-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2005,Anciano
13,Red,Spain,"This is a char-broiled Mencía that's a lot more about oak and barrel influence than anything else. Aromas run from blackened meat to barbecue, with a saucy berry note. It feels round, full and resiny from the copious oak aging, with dominating flavors of wood, char and toast, along with related notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.",,49,87,Northern Spain,Valdeorras,,Avanthia 2009 Mencía (Valdeorras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avanthia-2009-spanish-red-mencia-valdeorras/,Mencía,2009,Avanthia
13,Red,US,"Forward and rich, with flavors of luscious red cherries spiked with cola and purple flowers, this is an easy-drinking yet undeniably tasty blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Big, chunky tannins and a spray of sour-cherry acidity add depth and verve to the midpalate.",Red Table Wine,21,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Atwater 2009 Red Table Wine Meritage (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atwater-2009-red-table-wine-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-finger-lakes/,Meritage,2009,Atwater
14.5,Red,Spain,"Leather, plum and berry aromas form a nice opening as minty chocolate notes emerge. It feels spunky, with edgy, rubbery tannins and full flavors of plum, cherry, mint and herb. Dry and controlled on the finish, this has an overall fresh character. Mostly Garnacha with some Monastrell.",Laya Old Vines,9,87,Central Spain,Almansa,,Atalaya 2010 Laya Old Vines Garnacha-Monastrell (Almansa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atalaya-2010-laya-old-vines-red-blend-garnacha-monastrell-almansa/,Garnacha-Monastrell,2010,Atalaya
13,White,France,"A delicious, wood-aged wine that balances its toast and vanilla flavors with crisp acidity, and notes of citrus and pear. It's a bright, taut, nervy offering with a strong minerally texture.",,,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Antoine et Rachel Olivier 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antoine-rachel-olivier-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Antoine et Rachel Olivier
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with bright aromas of cherry, blueberry, leather, tobacco and clove. The palate shows nice harmony and density that is enhanced by a zesty, spicy finish.",,25,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Antica Corte 2010  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-corte-2010-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Antica Corte
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Dark and lush, this has notes of forest berry and plum flesh. The mouthfeel is round and slightly creamy, with dense blackberry and raspberry flavors, and a finish that's dusted with pepper and cocoa powder accents. Drink now.",,15,87,Western Cape,,,Guardian Peak 2010 Shiraz (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guardian-peak-2010-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-western-cape/,Shiraz,2010,Guardian Peak
15.3,Red,US,"This has smooth tannins and plenty of bright fruit flavor. Made in a savory style, the finish on this wine has a leathery bite to it.",Estate,26,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Jason-Stephens 2007 Estate Syrah (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2007-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Syrah,2007,Jason-Stephens
14,Red,South Africa,"This Pinotage-dominant blend is a bit closed to begin, but opens up after some time in the glass to reveal enticing notes of dark berries, plums and whole vanilla beans. Medium tannins and jammy, crushed-berry fruit flavors flesh out the palate, ending on a textured plum-skin flavor.",Kadette,15,87,Stellenbosch,,,Kanonkop 2010 Kadette Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kanonkop-2010-kadette-red-stellenbosch/,Red Blend,2010,Kanonkop
12.5,Red,France,"Taut, tannic and nervy, this has red currant fruit that gives a crisp sensation to this tight, precise wine. Give it a year to soften.",,26,87,Burgundy,Rully,,Joseph Drouhin 2010  Rully,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2010-pinot-noir-rully/,Pinot Noir,2010,Joseph Drouhin
14.2,Red,US,"Firm, hard and tight, this offers black cherry flavors with some peach-pit phenolics. It's sharp and edgy, definitely on the herbal side, with a hint of stem.",Genesis,16,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2008 Genesis Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2008-genesis-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Hogue
13,White,Spain,"The light apple and mild citrus aromas are nice. It feels fresh and medium in intensity, with notes of peach, apple, pear and citrus in equal, moderate doses. Short, lemony and fresh on the finish.",,12,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Hermanos Lurton 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hermanos-lurton-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Hermanos Lurton
13,White,France,"Warm and ripe, this has yellow fruits that contrast with the freshness of crisp apples. There is a light touch of minerality, although the essence of the wine is its fruitiness.",,22,87,Burgundy,Pouilly-Vinzelles,,Louis Latour 2010  Pouilly-Vinzelles,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-pouilly-vinzelles/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
15.2,Red,US,"This shows the dry tannins and heady alcohol that so often mark a young Petite Sirah. It's full bodied and lusty, with ripe blackberry jam, currant and oak flavors. It's a little on the rustic side, but fine with barbecue.",Pickett Road Reserve,40,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rosenblum 2010 Pickett Road Reserve Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2010-pickett-road-reserve-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Rosenblum
,Red,US,"This is zesty and bright, bearing puckery pomegranate and red berry flavors, with an element of briny, umami-laden goodness that brings truffles and smoked nuts to mind. Soft tannins lead to a sour-cherry-flavored finish that's flecked with notes of herbs and dried leaves.",,16,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Six Mile Creek 2010 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-mile-creek-2010-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2010,Six Mile Creek
13,Red,Italy,"This exciting blend of Oseleta and Merlot (the grapes are partially air dried for extra concentration) offers a bright cherry aroma, with notes of leather and dried rosemary. There's are touches of humus and dried ginger as well.",Arele,17,87,Veneto,Veronese,,Tommasi 2010 Arele Red (Veronese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2010-arele-red-veronese/,Red Blend,2010,Tommasi
12.5,White,Spain,"Light scallion and green herb aromas are offset by buttercup and melon scents. It feels fairly deep and melony, with peach and apple flavors. Despite being soft on the finish, it's packed with white fruit and tropical fruit flavors.",Abadia de San Campio,20,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Terras Gauda 2011 Abadia de San Campio Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terras-gauda-2011-abadia-san-campio-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Terras Gauda
13,Red,Italy,"Perfectly suited to afternoon barbecues with burgers and hot dogs, this offers bright berry intensity with background notes of spice and leather. The mouthfeel is soft, enduring and medium bodied.",,,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Secondo Marco 2010  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/secondo-marco-2010-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2010,Secondo Marco
12,White,US,"Boisterous floral notes on the nose lead to a palate that's chock-full of penetrating mango, yellow peach and melon flavors. Not quite dry as labeled, but it's delightfully quaffable with sprightly tangerine-tinged acidity.",Dry,19,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Belhurst 2011 Dry Riesling (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belhurst-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Riesling,2011,Belhurst
13.9,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this features ripe orange, lemon, lime and guava flavors, highlighted by brisk acidity and made rich with a buttered toast note and creamy lees. It's an elegant, appealing Chardonnay for drinking now.",Estate Grown,25,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Hanna 2011 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanna-2011-estate-grown-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Hanna
14.25,Red,US,"Comprised of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 2.5% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this Santa Clara Valley red is bursting with rich, big fruit, ending with a quick finish.",Estate,34,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Jason-Stephens 2007 Estate Meritage (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2007-estate-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Meritage,2007,Jason-Stephens
13.2,White,US,"Glimmers of saline, nuts and smoke add dimension to the sweet apple and lemon flavors. Brisk with acidity, it has a bright, refreshing profile overall. Drink now.",,16,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2010 Pinot Gris (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Pinot Gris,2010,Hosmer
13.5,Red,Italy,"An honest rendition of Valpolicella Ripasso, this offers intense loads of fruit and spice that play off each other in an even and balanced way. The soft finish is driven by tones of red cherry, blackberry, clove and white pepper.",Il Valpolicella Ripasso,25,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Ripasso,,La Collina dei Ciliegi 2010 Il Valpolicella Ripasso  (Valpolicella Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collina-ciliegi-2010-il-valpolicella-ripasso-red-valpolicella-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,La Collina dei Ciliegi
12.5,White,France,"This is initially round and ripe, with a hint of vanilla, before showing a more structured, steely side. It shows fine balance between its intense texture and fruitiness, promising 2–3 years of aging.",La Pierrelée,22,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2010 La Pierrelée  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2010-pierrelee-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,La Chablisienne
14.5,Red,US,"Easy to drink, this has sweetly ripe, upfront blackberry and cherry flavors that have a bite of tannin. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Zinfandel, it has a savory spiciness. Drink now.",Native Son,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kuleto Estate 2009 Native Son Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuleto-estate-2009-native-son-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Kuleto Estate
14.1,Red,US,"Dry and firm in tannins, this has upfront blackberry, cherry, oak and spice flavors. It's a Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux blend with some Syrah, which brings a smoked meat taste.",Frog Prince,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kuleto Estate 2009 Frog Prince Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuleto-estate-2009-frog-prince-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Kuleto Estate
14,Red,Italy,"This has a touch of austerity, with savory spice, cured meat and teriyaki aromas. The palate bursts with bright red fruit and smooth tannins.",Austero,20,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Pietro Zardini 2008 Austero  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietro-zardini-2008-austero-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Pietro Zardini
13.9,Red,US,"Grown in the High Valley appellation within Lake County, this is huge, black and packed with blackberry and blueberry flavors. It's decadent like a blueberry pie topped with chocolate sauce. Ready to drink now.",High Elevation Collection,23,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2010 High Elevation Collection Petite Sirah (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2010-high-elevation-collection-petite-sirah-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Petite Sirah,2010,Shannon Ridge
13,White,France,"Soft and superripe, this has very round fruit, and the acidity gives it an attractive texture. It is broad and rich, showing an open character. This is certainly ready to drink.",,30,87,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2009  Mercurey,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2009-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2009,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
13.5,White,Argentina,"This is mild and lightly oaked on the front end, with peach and apple notes. It feels narrow and focused, with honeyed apple, pear and melon flavors that aren't too sweet or candied. Light and simple feeling on the finish, with elegance.",Q,23,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2011 Q Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2011-q-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Zuccardi
14.2,White,US,"Even though this is a bit one dimensional, it's delicious, polished and appealing, offering flamboyant tropical fruit, butterscotch, buttered toast and spice flavors.",,19,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Blondie 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blondie-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Blondie
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"A mild stone-fruit aroma comes with rancio and butterscotch hints. It feels dry and fresh, with good body weight and crisp, briney flavors that are accented by notes of salted nut and dried apricot. Mild on the finish, with medium length and drive.",Bulería Fino,17,87,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Bulería Fino Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-sl-nv-buleria-fino-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is smooth and smells like true Rioja with its vanilla, dill and raspberry aromas. It feels fresh and healthy, but a little choppy and gritty, and it tastes of cherry, vanilla, tobacco and leafy herb.",Reserva,20,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Baron De Ley 2007 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-ley-2007-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2007,Baron De Ley
12.5,White,France,Good concentration gives this wine a density to go with its fruitiness. It has a strong streak of acidity that adds a crisp feel to the apple and apricot fruits. It should really age for another year.,Le Carré de César,24,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010 Le Carré de César  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-le-carre-cesar-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
14.2,White,US,"Oaky and seemingly sweet, this is a showy wine whose appeal comes from its ripeness and richness. Vanilla and buttered toast notes from the oak dominate the tropical fruit and pineapple flavors. With its creamy, buttery mouthfeel, this is made to appeal to fans of the modern Chardonnay style.",,35,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Patz & Hall 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Patz & Hall
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is rubbery and spicy smelling, with solid berry and plum aromas in addition to a hint of cinnamon. It feels a little snappy as spicy, dry red-plum and raspberry flavors take over. A touches of wood and related spice work the finish.",Edicion Limitada,8,87,Central Spain,Tierra de Castilla,,Maximo 2010 Edicion Limitada Tempranillo (Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maximo-2010-edicion-limitada-tempranillo-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Maximo
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Notes of forest floor and menthol leaves add depth to the jammy core of boysenberry and blueberry fruits. It's solidly structured, with approachable tannins and medium acidity. A touch of cocoa stays through the medium-length finish. Drink now.",,13,87,Coastal Region,,,Porcupine Ridge 2010 Syrah (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/porcupine-ridge-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-coastal-region/,Syrah,2010,Porcupine Ridge
13.5,White,US,"Dry and brisk in acidity, this comes with a big burst of citrus fruit, green apple and spice flavors. Nice as an apéritif or paired with Asian fare.",,18,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Claiborne & Churchill 2011 Pinot Gris (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claiborne-churchill-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast/,Pinot Gris,2011,Claiborne & Churchill
14.1,White,US,"Seemingly slightly sweet, this is sophisticated enough to drink with upscale fare. The price is good, considering the richness of its oak-inspired citrus, tropical fruit and butter-cream flavors.",,20,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Cinnabar 2011 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2011-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2011,Cinnabar
14.5,Red,US,"Give this wine a little time in a decanter before drinking, as it's a tight and brittle right out of the bottle. After 30 minutes or so it warms and softens, offering a gently attractive Merlot that's dry and softly tannic, with pleasing cherry, red currant, licorice and herb flavors. Drink now.",,21,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cinnabar 2010 Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2010-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2010,Cinnabar
13,White,France,This demonstrates a fine balance between the crisp white and peach fruits and the nervy texture that keeps this feeling taut and sharp. Beneath the fruity surface there is structure and a mineral character. Age for another 2–3 years.,Fourchaume Premier Cru,34,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine L. Chatelain 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-l-chatelain-2010-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine L. Chatelain
15.7,Red,US,"Quite dry on the palate, this seems less ripe than the previous vintage. The opening flavors are dominated by earth and stem—rather than fruit—followed by notes of baking spice, coconut and caramel.",R,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2008 R Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2008-r-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,DiStefano
11.5,White,US,"Hints of sea salt and crushed stone add layers of minerality to this Riesling that's just a shade off-dry. The palate is concentrated with notes of tangerine juice, lemon peel and pressed apples, balanced by puckery lemon acidity.",Dry,18,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2011 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2011-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Glenora
,White,France,"Ripe and wood aged, full bodied and rounded, this is now mature. Its broad features are tempered by a shot of minerality and a steel note that add a crisp texture to the tropical fruits.",Sélection,,87,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Georges Duboeuf 2009 Sélection  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2009-selection-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2009,Georges Duboeuf
13,Red,Spain,"This smells red and reedy up front, with a punch-like aroma that comes with a nice hint of fresh herb. It's fresh in feel, with brushy red-fruit flavors of currant, raspberry and plum. The finish is floral and likable.",,19,87,Northern Spain,Valdeorras,,Gaba do Xil 2010 Mencía (Valdeorras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaba-xil-2010-spanish-red-mencia-valdeorras/,Mencía,2010,Gaba do Xil
,White,France,"Fruity, ripe and delicious flavors of apples and pears are linked by a fine streak of acidity. This has a lively touch along with a white peach richness on the finish.",Le Bourgogne Blanc,22,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Le Bourgogne Blanc  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-le-bourgogne-blanc-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
13,Sparkling,US,"Plenty of strawberry, raspberry, lime, vanilla and yeasty flavors abound in this sparkler, which is almost off-dry in its sweetness. A fine burst of citrusy acidity helps to provide balance.",Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé,30,87,California,North Coast,Sonoma-Napa-Mendocino,Chandon NV Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé Sparkling (Sonoma-Napa-Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-reserve-pinot-noir-rose-sparkling-north-coast-sonoma-napa-mendocino/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
13,Sparkling,US,"A bit rough and scouring, this is also overtly sweet in raspberry jam flavor. Mostly composed of Pinot Noir, the 20% Chardonnay brings refreshing acidity, like a squeeze of lime.",Reserve Brut,30,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Sonoma-Napa,Chandon NV Reserve Brut Sparkling (Sonoma-Napa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-reserve-brut-sparkling-napa-sonoma-napa/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
13,Sparkling,US,"This shows real Chardonnay character with its pure, crisp essence of lime and orange that marks this smoky, slightly sweet bubbly. It's a little rough around the edges, but fine for drinking now.",Reserve Blanc de Blancs,30,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Sonoma-Napa,Chandon NV Reserve Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Sonoma-Napa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-reserve-blanc-blancs-sparkling-napa-sonoma-napa/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
16,Red,Italy,"A bright streak of freshness comes forth thanks to the aromas of forest berry, cherry, red currant and spice. It shows intensity and power on the finish, with enough heat to cut through creamy foods or cheeses.",Torre d'Orti Morari,25,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Cavalchina 2009 Torre d'Orti Morari  (Valpolicella Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavalchina-2009-torre-dorti-morari-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Cavalchina
14,Red,Italy,This offers much of the intensity of Amarone with some of the easy-drinking appeal of Valpolicella. Twists of ripe cherry and dried ginger lend it extra personality.,San Michele Ca' del Pipa,18,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Castellani Michele & Figli 2010 San Michele Ca' del Pipa  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellani-michele-figli-2010-san-ca-pipa-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Castellani Michele & Figli
14,Red,Italy,"This offers hearty fruit layers of black cherry, prune and plum, followed by notes of spice, leather and cola. It shows power and determination on the finish, with soft, velvety tannins.",Tenuta Valleselle Rovertondo,,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Tinazzi 2009 Tenuta Valleselle Rovertondo  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tinazzi-2009-tenuta-valleselle-rovertondo-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Tinazzi
,White,US,"Lightly scented with a Riesling-like petrol note, this pungent, grassy Sauvignon Blanc offers a crisply focused mix of celery, green berry and spring herb.",Lonesome Spring Ranch,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tildio 2011 Lonesome Spring Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tildio-2011-lonesome-spring-ranch-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Tildio
13.5,White,US,"Racy and intensely flavored, this is high in acidity and has spectacularly concentrated flavors of apple, peach, citrus and tropical fruit. With no oak at all, the fruit stars—pure and clean. Even though the residual sugar is technically zero, the finish tastes sweet, so pair it with slightly sweet foods, especially Vietnamese, Chinese or Thai.",Paragon Vineyard,17,87,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Tangent 2011 Paragon Vineyard Albariño (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tangent-2011-paragon-vineyard-albarino-central-coast-edna-valley/,Albariño,2011,Tangent
14.2,Red,US,"Drink this charming Merlot now for its soft, sweet richness of fruit. With a touch of smoky oak, it shows cherry, red currant and mocha flavors that are wrapped into polished tannins.",Ranch Reserve,30,87,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Summers 2009 Ranch Reserve Merlot (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2009-ranch-reserve-merlot-sonoma-knights-valley/,Merlot,2009,Summers
13,White,France,"From the Vincent family of Château de Fuissé, this is a ripe wine, with its green plum and nectarine fruits giving it roundness. At the same time, there is a bright, attractive edge of crispness, with a citrusy finish.",Marie-Antoinette,25,87,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Vincent 2010 Marie-Antoinette  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vincent-2010-marie-antoinette-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Vincent
13,White,France,"Soft and rounded, this is a ripe, full-bodied wine. It has pear and peach fruits, laced with lime-like acidity and notes of almond and yeast. With its bright, crisp finish, it's a wine to age over the next two years.",Buissonnier,21,87,Burgundy,Montagny,,Vignerons de Buxy 2010 Buissonnier  (Montagny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2010-buissonnier-chardonnay-montagny/,Chardonnay,2010,Vignerons de Buxy
12.5,Red,Italy,"This is not complex or elaborate, nor is it meant to be. In fact, simplicity sums it up. It's fresh and clean, and it will drink nicely with meatloaf or pork chops.",Lucchine,14,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Tedeschi 2011 Lucchine  (Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-2011-lucchine-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Tedeschi
14.1,White,US,"Made from the folks behind Tangent, this blend of Grenache Blanc and Albariño is rich in orange, white flower and roasted almond flavors, brightened by zesty Edna Valley acidity. The oak brings a smoky creaminess and also some caramelized sweetness.",Blanco,20,87,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Trenza 2010 Blanco White (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trenza-2010-blanco-white-central-coast-edna-valley/,White Blend,2010,Trenza
14,Red,Argentina,"Bright and bold to the eye, this has generous, powerful berry aromas that come with a note of spice. It feels stacked and only slightly tangy, with black fruit and some of Syrah's more textbook flavors of leather and animal. It holds form on the finish.",Oak Cask,10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2011 Oak Cask Syrah (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-oak-cask-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendoza/,Syrah,2011,Trapiche
12.9,Red,US,"Whiffs of cured meat and dark plum compote entice on the nose of this richly fruity Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium bodied and luscious, with flavors of sweet red plums and cherries. Green, leafy notes and nervy acidity add refreshment and verve.",Estate,25,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Rooster Hill 2010 Estate Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rooster-hill-2010-estate-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Rooster Hill
15.5,Red,Italy,"Lean and streamlined, this has bright aromas of dried rosemary, currant, cassis and spice. There's isn't too much pulpy fruit or extraction, but the acidity is refreshening and bright.",Paverno,35,87,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Vaona 2009 Paverno  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vaona-2009-paverno-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Vaona
13.5,White,South Africa,"There's great vibrancy on the nose of this wine, with bright scents of ripe nectarine and pineapple core, framed by a floral accent reminiscent of rose water. The mouthfeel is light and accessible, with yellow apple and lime rind flavors. Drink now.",Unoaked,12,87,Stellenbosch,,,Winery of Good Hope 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winery-good-hope-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2011,Winery of Good Hope
14.4,Red,US,"Showing red cherry, cola and spice flavors, this is very dry and silky, like a Russian River Pinot Noir should be. It's elegant, feeling smooth and clean on the palate. Drink now.",Clone 777,35,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Windsor Oaks 2007 Clone 777 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-oaks-2007-clone-777-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Windsor Oaks
14.8,Red,US,"Dry and elegant, this has fine berry, currant and cola flavors that turn sweetly attractive on the finish. With its touch of earthiness, this should pair well with mushroom-based meat and poultry dishes.",,36,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Keenan 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Keenan
12.5,Sparkling,South Africa,"Delicate accents of green apple flesh, juicy orange and peach pit fill out the nose and mouth of this attractive sparkler. The slightly aggressive carbonation keeps the palate fresh and mouthwatering, and a hint of baking spice graces the brisk finish.",Brut Blanc de Blancs,25,87,Robertson,,,Graham Beck 2007 Brut Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graham-beck-2007-brut-blanc-blancs-sparkling-robertson/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Graham Beck
,White,France,"Round and rich, this has delicious acidity and touches of tropical fruits. It's ripe and full bodied, with an attractive hint of wood.",Prestige,18,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Henri de Villamont 2009 Prestige  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-villamont-2009-prestige-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2009,Henri de Villamont
14.2,Red,US,"A broodingly dark, oaky Syrah, this has a dash of pepper and intense red fruit. Naggiar continues to make promising Rhone-inspired estate wines from rocky mountain soils.",Estate grown,21,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Naggiar 2009 Estate grown Syrah (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naggiar-2009-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills/,Syrah,2009,Naggiar
13.5,Red,Italy,"To add a touch of much-needed freshness and acidity, a small percentage of Barbera is added to this traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. The quality of fruit is very nice and resembles cherry, cassis and prune.",,23,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Musella 2009  Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musella-2009-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Musella
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this has bright cherry fruit, with light touches of spice and toasted almond. The simple, but velvety mouthfeel will work with curry chicken or spicy beef.",Brentino,18,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Maculan 2010 Brentino Red (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maculan-2010-brentino-red-veneto/,Red Blend,2010,Maculan
12.5,Red,France,"Fragrant and perfumed, this has a smoky character and crisp fruit, while remaining attractively ripe. The tannins are soft, and the acidity on the finish is fruity.",Les Dames Huguettes,20,87,Burgundy,Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,Nuiton-Beaunoy 2010 Les Dames Huguettes  (Hautes Côtes de Nuits),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuiton-beaunoy-2010-dames-huguettes-pinot-noir-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Pinot Noir,2010,Nuiton-Beaunoy
14.3,Red,US,"This is immediately attractive in blackberry, cherry and red currant flavors, with a subtle coating of smoky oak. With plenty of elegance, it's wonderful for drinking now. It should be relatively easy to find, with nearly 20,000 cases in circulation.",,20,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Folie à Deux 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/folie-a-deux-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Folie à Deux
,White,France,"Bright grapefruit and lime flavors are made round with a note of creamed apple. This is a delicious, full-flavored wine that's finely balanced and crisp on the finish.",,,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Bernard Millot 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bernard-millot-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Bernard Millot
13.5,White,France,"Peach and pear flavors give a rich feel to this warm wine. It has vanilla and cream flavors, with a citrus character that cuts through the ripeness on the finish. Ready to drink.",,18,87,Burgundy,Mâcon-Fuissé,,Denis Dutron 2010  Mâcon-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/denis-dutron-2010-chardonnay-macon-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Denis Dutron
,White,France,"This shows good crispness, with an apple flavor and zesty acidity. The fruitiness is balanced by a mineral edge and a touch of caramel.",,24,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with bright fruit notes of blueberry and wild cherry, followed by savory touches of exotic spice and green tea. It offers heft and endurance without the chewy thickness found in some Amarone.",Campo Lavei,30,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Ca' Rugate 2010 Campo Lavei  (Valpolicella Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-rugate-2010-campo-lavei-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2010,Ca' Rugate
14,Red,Italy,"Aged partially in wood and stainless steel, this delivers a healthy dose of plump, ripe red fruit. Notes of cherry, plum, red currant and cassis are followed by soft tannins and a spicy touch of white pepper.",,32,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Ca' Rugate 2009  Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-rugate-2009-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Ca' Rugate
12.5,White,South Africa,Ripe notes of pineapple and firm guava are framed by bracing acidity that lends a slight prickle to the palate. Flavors of sweet grass and Key lime develop and carry onto the clean finish. Drink now.,Beyond,12,87,Coastal Region,,,Buitenverwachting 2011 Beyond Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buitenverwachting-2011-beyond-sauvignon-blanc-coastal-region/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Buitenverwachting
13.2,White,US,"There is a sweet streak running through the fleshy fruit flavors of pear and peach. This is pure Pinot Gris, balanced with high acidity, sweet fruit and slightly bitter flavors of skin and rind.",,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2011 Pinot Gris (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-yakima/,Pinot Gris,2011,Airfield Estates
,White,France,"Ripe and full bodied, this is packed with tasty fruits. Notes of pear, apricot and white peach mingle easily together, creating a forward, wine with the right depth of flavor.",Réserve,20,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Bouchard Père & Fils 2010 Réserve  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-pere-fils-2010-reserve-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Bouchard Père & Fils
14,Red,Italy,"This has zest, personality and depth, with layers of red fruit, spice, leather, pipe tobacco and dried rosemary emerge that emerge on the bouquet.",Le Poiane,17,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Bolla 2010 Le Poiane  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bolla-2010-le-poiane-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Bolla
14.5,Red,US,"Although this is comprised of more than 50% Syrah, this five grape Rhône-style blend seems more influenced by the Grenache. Plenty of mixed berry flavors surface quickly, proving to be bright and spicy, before running into some drying tannins that are marked with a green edge.",Mustang,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2010 Mustang Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2010-mustang-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Red Blend,2010,Airfield Estates
14.8,White,US,"Made from Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, this is an undeniably delicious, rather sweet white wine. This is so huge in orange, guava and nectarine flavors, but it's also a bit high in alcohol, which gives it a jalapeño-like heat.",The Glenrose Vineyard Version,35,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2010 The Glenrose Vineyard Version White (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2010-glenrose-vineyard-version-white-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Adelaida
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows a tiny hint of tertiary aromatic evolution in the form of dried fruit, tobacco leaf, dusty mineral and licorice. It delivers a smooth, polished mouthfeel as well.",,23,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Antica Corte 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-corte-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Antica Corte
14,Red,Argentina,"This smells of exotic blueberry and graham cracker, and it feels wide and solid, with herbal, woodsy flavors of juniper and plum. Dry and healthy on the finish, this made from 75% Malbec, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat in the blend.",,17,87,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Amalaya 2010 Red (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amalaya-2010-red-calchaqui-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Amalaya
13,Sparkling,US,"Lots of ripe raspberry, strawberry and lime flavors are found in this sweetish blush bubbly. It's brisk in acidity, with a nice doughiness, although it could be smoother.",Étoile Rosé,40,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,Chandon NV Étoile Rosé Sparkling (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-etoile-rose-sparkling-north-coast/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
14.5,Red,US,"Red cherry, red currant, mushroom and sandalwood flavors mark this appealing wine. Bone dry, with good acidity, it's a fine wine to drink now, but it should also age for quite some time, without necessarily gaining in complexity.",Estate,37,87,California,Central Coast,Chalone,Chalone Vineyard 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Chalone),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalone-vineyard-2010-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-chalone/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chalone Vineyard
13.5,Red,South Africa,"Glimmers of wet rocks and pencil shavings inflect the blackberry and cassis elements of this wine, adding depth and interest. Soft herbal characteristics and green tannins result in an overall austere texture, finishing tight and grippy.",Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz,15,87,Stellenbosch,,,Bradgate 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bradgate-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-shiraz-red-stellenbosch/,Red Blend,2009,Bradgate
12,Red,US,"Whiffs of mushroom and autumn leaf add complexity to this Pinot Noir's dried cherry, strawberry and violet aromas. The palate boasts an ample black-cherry flavor and delicate tannins that linger on the finish, melding into a dark chocolate and graphite-tinged note.",,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Casa Larga 2009 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-larga-2009-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2009,Casa Larga
14.5,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced from an older vineyard on the Wahluke Slope, this pure Cabernet mixes blackberry and black cherry fruit with a lightly smoky core. It thins out quickly, and shows a hint of green in its tannins.",Doc Stewart Vineyard,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Gilbert Cellars 2009 Doc Stewart Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gilbert-cellars-2009-doc-stewart-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gilbert Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"Sweet in blackberry, blueberry marmalade and cassis flavors, this has notable acidity that provides a scouring mouthfeel. It's a bit rustic now, especially with its jagged tannins, but the finish is dry and long. Sometimes these wines mellow and age well, but this one doesn't seem destined to benefit from cellaring.",Single Vineyard,100,87,California,Napa,Yountville,Ghost Block 2009 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghost-block-2009-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-yountville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ghost Block
14,Red,Italy,"Elegant and streamlined, this opens with subtle tones of dried fruit, prune, raisin and cassis. It also delivers savory layers of spice and cured meat flavors, with a note of tobacco and a spicy pinch of white pepper.",Le Quare,19,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Gamba 2009 Le Quare  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamba-2009-le-quare-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Gamba
14.2,White,US,"With its flavors of butterscotch, vanilla, pineapple and peach jam, this is a rich wine that will appeal to fans of creamy, oaky Chardonnays.",Hudson Vineyard,55,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Patz & Hall 2010 Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2010-hudson-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Patz & Hall
12.7,Red,US,"Whiffs of sour Asian plums and briar patch add complexity to the fleshy cherry aromas of this composed, full-bodied wine. Brisk acidity and hints of spice, wet earth and soy sauce lend a sweet and savory tone to it's black-cherry-flavored finish.",Reserve,25,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,McGregor 2007 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgregor-2007-reserve-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2007,McGregor
14,Red,Italy,"This is definitely a wine meant to drink in the winter. It shows thick extraction, mellow tannins and loads of spice and ripe fruit flavors.",Capitel della Crosara,16,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Ripasso,,Montresor 2010 Capitel della Crosara  (Valpolicella Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montresor-2010-capitel-della-crosara-red-valpolicella-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Montresor
13.5,Red,Italy,"Made using grapes from the Fumane subzone of Valpolicella, this shows simple lines that are nonetheless balanced and clean. Berry and spice aromas add heft to the medium weight and persistency of the mouthfeel.",Tenuta Lena di Mezzo,21,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Monte del Frà 2010 Tenuta Lena di Mezzo  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-fra-2010-tenuta-lena-mezzo-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2010,Monte del Frà
14.5,White,US,"Rich enough to drink now, this is dryish, crisply acidic and creamy, with pineapple sour candy and butterscotch flavors.",Chappell Vineyard,38,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Olabisi 2010 Chappell Vineyard Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olabisi-2010-chappell-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Olabisi
14.8,Red,US,"Soft and a little warm in alcohol, this blend has rich flavors of red berries, red currants, smoked meat and exotic spices. It's an easy wine to drink with barbecue.",Twisted Spur,30,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Niner 2009 Twisted Spur Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niner-2009-twisted-spur-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,Niner
14.5,Red,US,"This is very rich in blackberries and currants, bearing lots of oak that adds caramelized toastiness. While the tannins are thick and fine, there's something rustic on the finish in the form of extracted, candied sweetness and heat. Flashy as it is, you're best drinking this wine now.",,110,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Nice 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nice-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Nice
11.5,White,US,"Ripe mango perfume extends from the nose to the palate of this bright, tropical, medium-sweet Riesling. Concentrated, with loads of sweet fruits and sunny yellow flowers, it's a straightforward yet irresistibly juicy sip.",Semi-Dry,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Dr. Konstantin Frank 2011 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-konstantin-frank-2011-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2011,Dr. Konstantin Frank
12.5,White,US,"Dryish and tart in acidity, this has flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, Asian pear and green apple, marked by that distinctly Riesling note of diesel fuel.",Dry,18,87,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Claiborne & Churchill 2010 Dry Riesling (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claiborne-churchill-2010-dry-riesling-central-coast-edna-valley/,Riesling,2010,Claiborne & Churchill
13.5,Red,Italy,"“Terre Nobili,” which is Italian for “noble lands,” is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Refosco. Aged for 24 months in oak, it opens with bright fruit intensity, bearing notes of spice, rosemary and tobacco. The mouthfeel is acidic, making it a good choice to enjoy with cheesy lasagna with béchamel sauce.",Terre Nobili,69,87,Veneto,Veneto,,De Stefani 2008 Terre Nobili Red (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-2008-terre-nobili-red-veneto/,Red Blend,2008,De Stefani
13.5,Red,Italy,"A real crowd pleaser, this is a full, round and soft wine, with thick layers of dried berry, spice, leather and dark tobacco flavors. It would pair with any meat-based pasta dish.",La Cengia,12,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Begali 2010 La Cengia  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/begali-2010-cengia-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Begali
12.5,White,France,"Smooth, round and soft, this has an open character, with intense, ripe yellow fruit that is lifted by pineapple- and lime-like acidity. Give it another year for the fruit to fully open.",Le Grand Bois,,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Romain Bouchard 2010 Le Grand Bois  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/romain-bouchard-2010-le-grand-bois-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Romain Bouchard
13.9,Red,US,"This is a sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated, Bordeaux-style blend, with 9% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec. It carries a note of leather and drying tannins, suggesting that you should drink it fairly soon. It should be delicious with a grilled steak.",,14,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Roza Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roza-ridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Roza Ridge
14.5,White,South Africa,"Notes of red apple, pear and a touch of sweet spice lead on the nose. It's balanced and refreshing, with apple skin and orange flavors on the palate that linger well onto the finish.",Sutherland,15,87,Elgin,,,Thelema 2010 Sutherland Chardonnay (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thelema-2010-sutherland-chardonnay-elgin/,Chardonnay,2010,Thelema
13.5,Red,Italy,"“Il Re Pazzo,” which is Italian for “the crazy king,” delivers a cheerful berry note, with enough spice, tobacco and leather tones to give the wine heft and staying power. The sharp note of acidity would make this pair well with cheesy pasta.",Il Re Pazzo,20,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Terre di Leone 2010 Il Re Pazzo  (Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-leone-2010-il-re-pazzo-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2010,Terre di Leone
11,White,US,"Scents of lemongrass, white flower, bees wax and pear are perky and well etched. Between the wine's keen acids and lemony flavor, this remains a bright, uplifting effort, with a clean, tangy finish.",Johannisberg,15,87,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Shenandoah Vineyards 2011 Johannisberg Riesling (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shenandoah-vineyards-2011-johannisberg-riesling-shenandoah-valley/,Riesling,2011,Shenandoah Vineyards
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is an exotic wine with aromas of graham cracker, blueberry, violet petal and pastry. It feels lush, grabby, chewy and tannic, with heavy flavors of clove, black licorice, savory berry and baked plum. The finish is dominated by oak, with clove and resiny barrel notes that compete with the wine's fresher dark-fruit component.",,16,87,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Senda 66 2010 Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senda-66-2010-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Senda 66
12.5,White,Spain,"Open, fresh and peachy on the nose, becoming citrusy and leaning toward the acidic side on the palate. Flavors of tangerine, lemon and orange keep it moving, and the finish, while short, is fresh and cleansing.",,16,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Lícia 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/licia-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Lícia
13,White,US,"Ripe and tropical on the nose, this off-dry wine is chock-full of fleshy cantaloupe and nectarine flavors, balanced by nervy acidity and bitter tea-leaf notes. Full bodied and a tad blowsy, this finishes long on a floral note.",,17,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Keuka Spring 2010 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keuka-spring-2010-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Keuka Spring
13,Red,US,"Notes of ripe, fleshy red fruit on the nose and palate are grazed with hints of smoked meat, nuts and dried sage—an appetizing mélange of sweet and savory elements. While it's full bodied, the zesty acidity makes for a refreshing yet satisfying sip.",,19,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Keuka Spring 2010 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keuka-spring-2010-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Keuka Spring
12.8,White,US,"Delicate aromas of apple blossoms and fresh pears belie a surprisingly textured, mouthfilling Gewürztraminer, with concentrated stone-fruit flavors and a bristling minerality. Drink now.",Estate Bottled,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lamoreaux Landing 2011 Estate Bottled Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamoreaux-landing-2011-estate-bottled-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Lamoreaux Landing
12.5,Red,France,"From Tramier's own vineyards, this is a soft, fleshy wine with a light touch. The tannins are already gentle and the red berry fruits are highlighted by crisp acidity. For short-term aging only.",Château Mi-Pont,35,87,Burgundy,Mercurey,,L. Tramier & Fils 2010 Château Mi-Pont  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2010-chateau-mi-pont-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,L. Tramier & Fils
10.5,Dessert,US,"This is very sweet in honey flavor, with fruity notes of apricot and orange. It could benefit from greater acidity to balance the sweetness, but it sure is a decadent dessert sipper.",Wein der Eisbox Tondre Vineyard,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Maestral 2011 Wein der Eisbox Tondre Vineyard Riesling (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maestral-2011-wein-der-eisbox-tondre-vineyard-riesling-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Riesling,2011,Maestral
14.7,Red,US,"This shows both the finesse of the Anderson Valley and the '09 vintage that was so kind to coastal Pinot Noir. It has rich flavors of cherry jam and ripe pomegranate, with fine acidity, but there's an excessive oakiness that gives it a toothpicky sweetness.",Run Dog Vineyard,45,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Baxter 2009 Run Dog Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baxter-2009-run-dog-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Baxter
14.2,Red,US,"There's lots of forward raspberry, cherry and pomegranate fruit in this soft, lush wine. Oak brings an additional layer of richness. It's delicious—like toast spread with butter and jam—but a little one-dimensional. However, it's a wonderful dimension to explore now.",,35,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Baxter 2009 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baxter-2009-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Baxter
13,Red,Italy,"Made using grapes from the celebrated Montegradella cru, this easy red offers quality fruit aromas of black cherry, cassis and jammy blackberry. On the finish, a spice note and a light shade of tobacco are recognizable.",Vigneti di Montegradella,15,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Sartori 2009 Vigneti di Montegradella  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sartori-2009-vigneti-montegradella-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Sartori
16.5,Red,Italy,"This is packed tightly with candied fruit, cassis, tar, licorice and dark caramel notes. It shows its age and probably should be consumed within the next year or two. The palate offers a clean, polished feel.",Anteprima,55,87,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Villa Spinosa 2006 Anteprima  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-spinosa-2006-anteprima-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Villa Spinosa
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is roasted, savory and spicy up front, with solid berry aromas. It feels crisp and fresh, with a blend of cherry, strawberry and herb flavors. It's spicy, lively, fresh and clean on the finish.",Crianza,15,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Vaza 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vaza-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Vaza
11,White,US,"The attack on this light-bodied sipper is unabashedly fruity, with loads of ripe peach and nectarine flavors. It balances out quite nicely with zippy acidity and a dry, steely finish. This is a noteworthy addition to the growing line up of Finger Lakes Grüner Veltliner.",Estate Reserve,16,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Stony Lonesome 2011 Estate Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stony-lonesome-2011-estate-reserve-gruner-veltliner-finger-lakes/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Stony Lonesome
14,Red,Spain,"This smells a bit charred at first, then turns syrupy and richly oaked. It feels fresh but hard, with spiky acidity that pushes the citrusy, vanilla-accented red-fruit. It finishes crisp and a little tart, with cherry, plum and herb flavors.",Reserva,20,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ramón Bilbao 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramon-bilbao-2006-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Ramón Bilbao
,Red,US,"Ripe, jammy fruit and oak star in this Cab. It offers a mouthburst of cherries and raspberries and sweet char and vanilla. At the age of five-plus years, it's also quite tannic, with a sandpapery astringency. Doesn't seem to be an ager, so drink now with a salty, peppery steak. Tasted twice.",,70,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Milange 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milange-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Milange
14.6,Red,US,"This shows smooth, varietally correct fruit, however, the flavors are a bit muted. The softness is pleasant, but takes the lift out of the wine, finishing with drying tannins.",Seven Hills Vineyard,39,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2009 Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2009-seven-hills-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Three Rivers
14.5,Red,US,"This is the winery's fruitier, more accessible Syrah. Full bodied and fruity, it's fine introduction to Terre Rouge wines.",Les Cotes de l'Ouest,18,87,California,California Other,California,Terre Rouge 2009 Les Cotes de l'Ouest Syrah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-cotes-louest-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2009,Terre Rouge
13.5,Red,Italy,"“Vecio Belo,” which is Venetian for “old” and “pretty,” bears easy aromas of ripe berry and spice, showing medium intensity and density. There's a soft, velvety feel that gives this a pleasant, easy-going personality.",Vecio Belo,19,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Manara 2009 Vecio Belo  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manara-2009-vecio-belo-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Manara
13,White,France,"This is well balanced, with fruit and vanilla flavors. It has a rich texture of yellow fruit, followed by fragrant acidity and a warm, rounded finish.",,,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Maison Champy 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-champy-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Maison Champy
12.5,White,Italy,"Produced by one of Valpolicella's best producers of Amarone, this offers a crisp citrus aroma followed by notes of peach, white almond and pear. It is crisp, compact and medium in length.",Capitel Tenda,18,87,Veneto,Soave Classico,,Tedeschi 2011 Capitel Tenda  (Soave Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-2011-capitel-tenda-italian-white-garganega-soave-classico/,Garganega,2011,Tedeschi
15.9,Red,US,"This shows the superhigh alcohol that Zins from this vineyard often achieve. It's bone dry, but it has a heaviness and heat that make it Port-like, with black currant, prune and dark chocolate flavors.",Monte Rosso Vineyard,45,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Rosenblum 2010 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2010-monte-rosso-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Rosenblum
13.9,Red,US,"This is soft and gentle, with easy berry, herb, cola and sandalwood flavors. Drink now, as this is about as good as it will ever be.",,17,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sebastiani 2008 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2008-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2008,Sebastiani
13.9,White,US,"Strong scents and flavors of oak and spice mask the fruit. It feels a bit flat on the palate, as if heading toward early oxidation. The oak and butterscotch flavors carry through onto the finish. Two bottles tasted.",Reserve,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2010-reserve-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Waterbrook
13.7,Red,US,"This is a bit lighter than the previous vintage, offering tart red-berry fruit, accented with a note of fresh herb. The chocolaty barrel accents smooth out the midpalate and lead into a pleasant finish.",Reserve,24,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2009 Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2009-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Waterbrook
13.5,White,US,"This shows the balanced richness and price sensitivity that Lake Sonoma usually displays. It has the delicious apricot and tangerine fruits and oak quality of more expensive wines, without quite the depth or complexity.",,17,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lake Sonoma 2011 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-sonoma-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Lake Sonoma
14,Red,Italy,"Having spent many months in oak, this hearty bottling offers masculine aromas of chocolate, toasted nut, ripe blackberry, jammy fruit, spice and leather. The wine's heat and strength are followed by supple tannins.",Il Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore,35,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,La Collina dei Ciliegi 2007 Il Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collina-ciliegi-2007-il-valpolicella-ripasso-superiore-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2007,La Collina dei Ciliegi
12,White,US,"This has concentrated apple, mango and lime skin notes that are shaded with tones of smoke, crushed chalk and white pepper. Round and rich on the palate, with a mouthfilling viscosity, it's balanced with a flash of lemony acidity and a tingling tea-leaf astringency.",Peace,17,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Inspire Moore 2011 Peace Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inspire-moore-2011-peace-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2011,Inspire Moore
14.3,Red,US,"This is a smoky, fruity Petite Sirah, with 15% Syrah and 5% Viognier in the blend. It's round and drinkable now, with a dark berry flavor and specks of coffee and chocolate.",Hybrid,8,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peltier 2007 Hybrid Petite Sirah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peltier-station-2007-hybrid-petite-sirah-central-valley-lodi/,Petite Sirah,2007,Peltier
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This smells yeasty without much overt fruit on the nose. It feels crisp, citrusy and healthy, with citrus and apple flavors that register as standard but good. It's competent in every way, with clarity and freshness.",Brut de Brut Reserva,18,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Maria Casanovas NV Brut de Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maria-casanovas-nv-brut-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Maria Casanovas
15,Red,Italy,"Dried rose petal and cassis notes give this wine an almost feminine flair. Beyond those delicate tones are hearty layers of prune, black cherry and pipe tobacco flavors. Soft, velvety tannins complete the pretty picture.",,,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Monteci 2008  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteci-2008-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2008,Monteci
16,Red,Italy,"Loaded with blackberry preserves and cherry jam flavors, this chewy Amarone delivers a plump, sun-drenched personality, with a savory touch of cured meat in the background. The texture is rich, slightly granular and gritty.",Costa delle Corone,,87,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Monteci 2005 Costa delle Corone  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteci-2005-costa-delle-corone-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2005,Monteci
12.5,White,France,"Rich, deliciously fruity and ripe, this combines warmth with a more mineral undertow that cuts through the palate, creating a wine that is refreshing and mouth-filling. It would be worth aging for two years or more.",Domaine Long-Depaquit,20,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Albert Bichot 2010 Domaine Long-Depaquit  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albert-bichot-2010-domaine-long-depaquit-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Albert Bichot
13,White,US,"This spicy white blend mixes Viognier, Sémillon and Pinot Gris. Notes of green berries and other green fruits—notably banana—all have an herbal underpinning.",Flygirl,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2011 Flygirl White (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2011-flygirl-white-columbia-valley-yakima/,White Blend,2011,Airfield Estates
14,Red,Spain,"From Dominio de la Vega, this dark Bobal has a rubbery, chunky, dark-fruited nose. The full-bodied palate is round and lusty, with extracted plum, berry and chocolate flavors. The finish is long, with drying tannins.",IV,46,87,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Artemayor NV IV Bobal (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artemayor-nv-iv-spanish-red-bobal-utiel-requena/,Bobal,,Artemayor
13,Red,France,"This is an attractively structured wine, with ripe strawberry and smoky wood flavors. The fruit continues through to the soft finish, which is laced with acidity and a firm tannic core.",La Maladière Premier Cru,,87,Burgundy,Santenay,,André Guichot 2010 La Maladière Premier Cru  (Santenay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-guichot-2010-maladiere-premier-cru-pinot-noir-santenay/,Pinot Noir,2010,André Guichot
14,Red,Spain,"This starts out smelling gaseous and rubbery, though with time it settles on herbal, leafy and minty notes. It feels soft, chunky and wide, with a baked, spicy berry flavor. The finish is chewy and earthy. A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.",Crianza,18,87,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Finca Casa Lo Alto 2009 Crianza Red (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-casa-lo-alto-2009-crianza-red-utiel-requena/,Red Blend,2009,Finca Casa Lo Alto
13.5,Red,US,"A very rich Pinot Noir, this tastes almost as heavy as pie filling. It's delicious, tasting of brown sugar, ripe black cherry and pie spice, with a buttery toast note from oak barrels. It's a little soft, so drink up.",Estate,22,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-2009-estate-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gloria Ferrer
12.5,White,US,"Dry Creek has made yet another delicious Chenin Blanc at a screaming fair price. Pleasantly and conservatively sweet in smell and taste, it shows nice melon and pineapple flavors, with a fresh, creamy texture. Fermented in stainless steel, the wine has 0.6% residual sugar.",Dry,12,87,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,Dry Creek Vineyard 2011 Dry Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2011-dry-chenin-blanc-central-valley-clarksburg/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Dry Creek Vineyard
13.7,Red,US,A strong streak of pure vanilla highlights the flavors here. The fruit tastes of fresh-picked strawberries. This is 100% Syrah made from estate-grown fruit.,,12,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Hyatt 2009 Syrah (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyatt-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Syrah,2009,Hyatt
13.5,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Valpolicella's workhorse grape, Corvina, this wine sees 12 months of wood aging for extra spice and softness. It finishes with chewy black fruit, with a cola note and a subtle touch of sour cherry.",Negraro,,87,Veneto,Veronese,,Fabiano 2009 Negraro Corvina (Veronese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabiano-2009-negraro-italian-red-corvina-veronese/,Corvina,2009,Fabiano
,White,France,"With toasty wood-aging flavors, this is a rich, spicy wine. It has a note of nutmeg to balance the citrus- and apricot-like acidity and the ripe depth of flavor.",Clos Reyssie,24,87,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Georges Duboeuf 2010 Clos Reyssie  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-clos-reyssie-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
14.1,White,US,"The winemaker took a Chardonnay approach, giving the wine lots of barrel fermentation and lees aging. The result is a rich, softly textured 100% Sauvignon Blanc, with lime, kiwi and vanilla flavors, wrapped into a creamy, buttery mouthfeel.",Russian River Selection,25,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gary Farrell 2011 Russian River Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gary-farrell-2011-russian-river-selection-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Gary Farrell
13,White,France,"This is rich with flavors of yellow fruit and ripe pear. It has a good texture, with crisp, citrusy acidity that adds a lively edge to this ripe wine. While it's already drinkable, give this another six months of aging.",,22,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Corinne et Pierre Grossot 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corinne-pierre-grossot-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Corinne et Pierre Grossot
14.2,Red,US,"Bone dry and tart in acidity, this has tobacco, sour cherry and crushed black-pepper flavors. While it doesn't show much richness, it's silky and elegant on the palate, with a certain earthy complexity. Foods, such as lamb, steak and salmon, will certainly coax out more flavors than the wine delivers by itself.",,35,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Domaine Carneros 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-carneros-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Carneros
14.4,Red,US,"Dark, smoky and oaky, this ripe wine tastes very much of the 40% Primitivo featured in the blend. It has nice structure, with Syrah, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah also in the mix. It's ready to drink, especially with pasta with an herb sauce.",Interlude,25,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Di Arie 2009 Interlude Red (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arie-2009-interlude-red-sierra-foothills/,Red Blend,2009,Di Arie
13.7,White,US,This wine puts the floral aspects of the varietal front and center. Rose petal and flower-soap aromas lead onto the palate that bears similar flavors and a hint of residual sugar. It shows nice concentration.,,16,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Domaine Pouillon 2011 Gewurztraminer (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pouillon-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-columbia-valley-wa/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Domaine Pouillon
13.5,White,US,"Picture perfect Gewürz, this is crisp and incredibly flavorful, with notes of grapefruits, Asian pears and tropical fruits, exotic spices, wild honeysuckle and vanilla. While the label says it's dry, it's rich in honey and butter flavors.",Dry,18,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Claiborne & Churchill 2011 Dry Gewurztraminer (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claiborne-churchill-2011-dry-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-central-coast/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Claiborne & Churchill
13,White,France,"Soft, full and very rounded, this has yellow fruit flavors that are ripe and open, with its acidity emerging slowly. The finish is more focused and fresh.",,30,87,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010  Mercurey,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
13,White,France,"Exhibiting the roundness of the vintage, this is rich and soft. With notes of almond, yeast and yellow fruit, this is already maturing into a bold, open wine. Ready to drink.",En Vesvau,35,87,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2009 En Vesvau  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2009-en-vesvau-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2009,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
14,Red,Italy,"Tightly layered and opulent, this has loads of fruit intensity, with notes of spice and moist earth. The palate shows firm density and supple smoothness.",Cicilio,20,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Degani 2010 Cicilio  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/degani-2010-cicilio-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Degani
13,White,South Africa,"Rich fruit aromas of yellow apple flesh, mealy pear and banana lead the bouquet, with a hint of grapefruit pith in the background. The palate is tangier and more lifted than the nose suggests, with bright flavors of green plum and citrus juice.",Combination,12,87,Stellenbosch,,,Cape View 2010 Combination Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cape-view-2010-combination-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc,2010,Cape View
13.5,Red,Italy,"Dark and spicy, this has ripe fruit, prune, currant and blackberry aromas that are followed by clove, cardamom and black pepper notes. The mouthfeel is medium in terms of length and build.",Le Roselle,15,87,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Cantina Negrar 2010 Le Roselle  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-negrar-2010-le-roselle-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Cantina Negrar
14.4,Red,US,"Forward and fruity, this is a tight, tart wine with a jumble of berry and bramble flavors. It's peppery, spicy, but don't look for too much complexity. Gulp it down for the enjoyable quaffer that it's meant to be.",The Vincent,20,87,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Board Track Racer 2010 The Vincent Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/board-track-racer-2010-vincent-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Board Track Racer
14.5,Red,US,"This is dry, tart and a little one-dimensional, yet elegant, offering red cherry and cola flavors and a wintertime taste of Christmas persimmons. Drink now.",Estate Bottled,40,87,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Chamisal Vineyards 2010 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2010-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chamisal Vineyards
13,Red,US,"Forward and fruity, with loads of sweet cherry flavor, this tasty Cabernet Franc boasts shades of briar, cracked pepper and savory dried herbs that add subtlety and depth. Ripe and full in body, it's balanced by puckery acidity and soft, rippling tannins.",,17,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Atwater 2008 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atwater-2008-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Atwater
12.5,White,France,"Savory, juicy, refreshing and textured, this has a crisp green-fruit feel, and is full of bright fruit flavors. The finish continues to express the lively, tight character of the wine.",,,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Bernard Defaix 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-defaix-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Bernard Defaix
14,White,US,"The nose is spicy and enticing, with highlights of pineapple and grapefruit. On the palate, the fruit is tart but nicely balanced, with defining acidity and a finishing pat of butter.",,11,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Bridgman 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bridgman-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Bridgman
,White,France,"Rich and soft, this is full of pear and quince flavors that pack a punch of acidity. The fruitiness is offset by a yeasty character that adds notes of almond and spice.",,29,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,William Fèvre 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-fevre-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,William Fèvre
13,Red,France,"This is lightly structured, showing balanced red berry fruits and round tannins. For a 2010, it is softening fast; this should be drinkable in the next six months.",Clos du Roi Premier Cru,,86,Burgundy,Beaune,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010 Clos du Roi Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-clos-roi-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
13.8,Red,US,"This shows a hint of green in its scents and tannins. Firm berry and cassis fruit anchors the palate, with tannins that remain a bit unyielding. Give this one a decanting, and it will soften up. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon,",Rock Island Red,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ryan Patrick 2009 Rock Island Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ryan-patrick-2009-rock-island-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Ryan Patrick
12.5,Red,France,"Fruity and tannic, this has a dry character that dominates the red fruit underneath. It's full bodied, with a nervy edge of acidity and a smoky flavor that comes from having been aged in wood.",Buissonnier,22,87,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Vignerons de Buxy 2010 Buissonnier  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2010-buissonnier-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Vignerons de Buxy
14.5,Red,US,"This red pushes a pretty cherry fruit flavor forward, letting the fruit rather than new barrels, do the talking. It's a tasty, with good balance and medium length.",Katydid,24,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Domaine Pouillon 2009 Katydid G-S-M (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pouillon-2009-katydid-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,G-S-M,2009,Domaine Pouillon
12.7,White,US,"This is a lean, tart, high-acid vintage for Washington State white wines. Hogue's reliable Pinot Grigio is herbaceous and clean, fresh and tangy.",,11,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2011 Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Hogue
12.5,Red,France,"With the extra concentration from the low-yielding old vines, this is a dense wine, with its acidity contrasting the rich red fruit. It is round and smooth, with well-integrated tannins and a soft, fruity finish.",Vieilles Vignes,24,86,Burgundy,Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,Manuel Olivier 2009 Vieilles Vignes  (Hautes Côtes de Nuits),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-vieilles-vignes-pinot-noir-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
13,Red,France,"Firm and structured, this has strong tannins set over smoky fruit. It has concentration, although the wood flavor has an old-wood feel, seeming just a touch dirty.",,63,86,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot 2010  Vosne-Romanée,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-coquard-loison-fleurot-2010-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot
13.5,Red,Italy,"Ripe, plush and chewy, this easy-going wine has the heft and endurance to pair with cheesy lasagna or pizza. It's soft and lush on the palate, with tame tannins.",,21,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Giuseppe Lonardi 2009  Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-lonardi-2009-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Giuseppe Lonardi
12.5,White,US,"Sharp and spicy, this is a high-acid, stainless-steel-fermented wine, with a green berry note and a hint of melon.",Unoaked,15,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-columbia-valley-yakima/,Chardonnay,2011,Airfield Estates
12.5,White,France,"This is an attractive light and fruity wine. It has fresh fruit flavors, with notes of crisp citrus and green apple. A touch of vanilla and a smooth texture surface as it opens up.",Le Classique,,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2011 Le Classique  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2011-le-classique-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2011,Pascal Bouchard
14.4,Red,US,"Pleasant and simple, this offers light strawberry and cherry flavors, with a pretty streak of mocha. The finish shows some earth and stem notes.",,23,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ott & Murphy 2009 Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2009-tempranillo-columbia-valley-wa/,Tempranillo,2009,Ott & Murphy
14.5,Red,US,"Very rich and fruity, yet it tastes pretty sweet. If you enjoy a candied blackberry flavor, this could be for you.",Paradiso,65,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,V. Sattui 2008 Paradiso Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2008-paradiso-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,V. Sattui
12.5,White,Spain,"Straightforward peach aromas come with a stalky, grassy side. It feels zesty, spritzy and citric, then tastes almost entirely of orange and tangerine, with a dry finish.",Valiñas,13,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Ramón Bilbao 2011 Valiñas Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramon-bilbao-2011-valinas-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Ramón Bilbao
14.2,Red,US,"Despite having a wealth of cherry and sweet, smoky oak flavors, unripe notes of green peppercorn and tomato mark this Pinot Noir. The structure is fine and the acidity is great, but the veggie taste distracts.",Estate Gold Coast Vineyard,35,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Costa de Oro 2010 Estate Gold Coast Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costa-oro-2010-estate-gold-coast-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Costa de Oro
13,White,France,"This is light and fruity, but it could use some more concentration. It has an attractive apple flavor and a touch of citrus. For a grand cru, it is surprisingly ready to drink.",Les Clos Grand Cru,,85,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine L. Chatelain 2010 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-l-chatelain-2010-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine L. Chatelain
12.5,Red,Italy,"Easy and fresh, this ruby-colored wine opens with cherry, blackberry and dried rose aromas. It's clean and crisp, with a simple finish.",Grotta del Ninfeo,19,85,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Domenico Fraccaroli 2011 Grotta del Ninfeo  (Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domenico-fraccaroli-2011-grotta-ninfeo-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2011,Domenico Fraccaroli
13.5,Red,US,"High toned black-cherry and berry aromas lead to the concentrated palate that's full of ripe sour cherries, marked with dried thyme and a spray of lemon acidity. It finishes on a slighty briary note, with a hint of green and soft, velvety tannins.",,17,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Six Mile Creek 2009 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-mile-creek-2009-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Six Mile Creek
13.3,Red,US,"A blend of 60% Touriga Nacional and 40% Cabernet Franc, this smells of peppered blackberries, compost, smoke and char. The palate is structured with sustaining acids and a medium load of chunky tannins. A dark berry flavor and a hint of dried flower add interest.",Tour'ga Franc Reserve,33,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2009 Tour'ga Franc Reserve Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2009-tourga-franc-reserve-red-virginia/,Red Blend,2009,Barrel Oak
12.2,Red,US,"Flavors of ripe plums and cherries dusted with graham cracker crumbs and purple flowers are pleasant on this delicately structured Cabernet. It's straightfoward on the palate, made in a lean, crisp style, with a fresh layer of green leaves and stems that linger.",,25,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Standing Stone 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-stone-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Standing Stone
13,Red,US,"Blueberry compote, blackberry and dill-butter aromas are strung together with threads of raisin and medicinal mint. Integrated, medium-grained tannins and proportioned acids create an agile mouthfeel, although the flavors seem to drop out a bit on the midpalate.",,10,85,Missouri,Augusta,,Augusta Winery 2009 Chambourcin (Augusta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/augusta-winery-2009-other-red-chambourcin-augusta/,Chambourcin,2009,Augusta Winery
14.5,White,US,"Ripe flavors of orange and tropical fruit jam abound, with a buttered toast richness from the oak. Its appeal is all upfront, with a simple, popular sweetness.",,35,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,16X20 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/16x20-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,16X20
13,Red,US,"Tight-lipped aromas of golden fig and dried strawberry are underpinned by a touch of chocolate. Supple and chocolaty tasting on the palate, this has balanced tannins and acids that lend just-enough structural support.",,18,85,Missouri,Augusta,,Augusta Winery 2009 Norton (Augusta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/augusta-winery-2009-other-red-norton-augusta/,Norton,2009,Augusta Winery
13,White,France,"Fruity and attractively wood aged, this is soft and round, with a bright edge of acidity that brings out the taut, refreshing finish.",,16,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Albert Bichot 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albert-bichot-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Albert Bichot
11.2,White,US,"The 2011 vintage created wines with underripeness and low alcohol, and this Riesling attempts to cut the sourness with its 2.4% residual sugar. It comes across as a mix of lemon juice, orange juice, and simple sweetness.",,15,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2011 Riesling (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-yakima/,Riesling,2011,Airfield Estates
12.5,Red,US,"A dominant feral aroma of sweaty saddle leather overlays the core of dark stone fruit. Medium to full bodied, this has appetizing acids that juice up the salient black-tea and black cherry flavors. Astringent and dry on the finish, this should pair well with juicy steaks and sautéed mushrooms.",,26,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Annefield Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/annefield-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-virginia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Annefield Vineyards
13.5,Rose,South Africa,"Aromatic and lively, this fresh rosé offers bright notes of juicy peach, red cherry and wild strawberry. The medium-weight palate is balanced by refreshing, orange-infused acidity that results in a clean, mouthwatering finish.",The Wolftrap,11,85,Western Cape,,,Boekenhoutskloof 2011 The Wolftrap Rosé (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boekenhoutskloof-2011-wolftrap-rose-western-cape/,Rosé,2011,Boekenhoutskloof
12,Red,Italy,"Rio This opens with fresh aromas of wild strawberry and blueberry, embellished by tiny accents of spice and bitter almond. There's even a savory note of rosemary oil on the finish.",Rio Albo,15,85,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Ca' Rugate 2011 Rio Albo  (Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-rugate-2011-rio-albo-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2011,Ca' Rugate
13.5,Red,US,"The aromas of cola, java chip, licorice and cherry are pleasant and plentiful, ultimately evolving into grapey dark-fruit and cedary spice flavors. With its medium-grained tannins, modestly concentrated flavors and supporting acids, this should pair well with burgers or other casual foods.",,19,85,New Mexico,New Mexico,,Vivác Winery 2009 Petite Sirah (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vivac-winery-2009-petite-sirah-new-mexico/,Petite Sirah,2009,Vivác Winery
12.5,White,Spain,"Saline, mineral, match stick and tropical fruit aromas define the bouquet. It feels plump but flat, with maderized flavors of white fruits that feature bitterness and not much kick. It's fleshy, remaining slightly bitter on the finish.",,18,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Viña Ludy 2011 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-ludy-2011-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2011,Viña Ludy
12.5,White,France,"Using grapes sourced from vineyards just outside of the Chablis region, this soft and white-fruited wine is attractive and fragrant. A touch of vanilla adds another dimension, lending a ripe feel. Ready to drink.",Côtes d'Auxerre,,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Vignerons de Buxy 2011 Côtes d'Auxerre  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2011-cotes-dauxerre-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2011,Vignerons de Buxy
12.5,Red,France,"This is light and fruity, with its red fruit upfront. The tannins are balanced, in keeping with the wine's perfumed nature. The youthful acidity on the finish is likely to soften out in a year.",Buissonnier,16,85,Burgundy,Côte Chalonnaise,,Vignerons de Buxy 2010 Buissonnier  (Côte Chalonnaise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2010-buissonnier-pinot-noir-cote-chalonnaise/,Pinot Noir,2010,Vignerons de Buxy
14.9,Red,US,"A vegetal touch marks this wine, which otherwise shows flavors of sour cherry candy and rhubarb.",Clone 667,35,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Windsor Oaks 2007 Clone 667 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-oaks-2007-clone-667-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Windsor Oaks
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Consistently a good value selection, this showcases ripe black-fruit characteristics of cherry, berry and plum, alongside nuances of savory herbs and fresh menthol leaves. Medium weight, with a mouth-filling texture and a slightly chewy finish.",,10,85,Robertson,,,Excelsior 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/excelsior-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-robertson/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Excelsior
14.2,Red,US,"This is a good everyday wine if you're looking for something dry, full-bodied and fruity. It's not particularly identifiable as Merlot, but it's easy to drink, with berry and currant flavors and a nice tug from the tannins.",Bench Vineyards,15,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Pedroncelli 2010 Bench Vineyards Merlot (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedroncelli-2010-bench-merlot-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Merlot,2010,Pedroncelli
14.5,Red,US,"Smoky and oaky, this is a blend of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% Petit Verdot, creating one black, dense, vanilla-infused package that's rich and ready to drink now.",Petite Petit,18,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Michael David 2010 Petite Petit Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2010-petite-petit-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2010,Michael David
12.7,Red,US,"Hints of black coffee, dried lavender and herb add punch to the lean plum and cherry flavors of this medium-bodied Cabernet Franc blend. Brisk on the palate, with an herbaceous, green note that persists, it finishes firm, with a chalky coating of tannins.",Rob Roy Red,40,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,McGregor 2007 Rob Roy Red Red (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgregor-2007-rob-roy-red-finger-lakes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,McGregor
12.4,Red,US,"This is a red-smelling wine, with a note of strawberry-rhubarb preserves as the primary aroma. Light to medium bodied, it has a glossy feel due to the lithe tannins and well-managed acids. Easygoing and enjoyable, it finishes with a ripe strawberry-shortcake note and a slight tea-like bitterness.",Estates,24,85,Missouri,Augusta,,Mount Pleasant Winery 2010 Estates St. Vincent (Augusta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-2010-estates-other-red-st-vincent-augusta/,St. Vincent,2010,Mount Pleasant Winery
13,Red,Italy,"The traditional grapes of Valpolicella (Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara) are blended with 10% Barbera, giving this an added touch of crisp acidity. The simple nose shows notes of wild berry, toasted almond and cola.",,18,85,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Musella 2010  Valpolicella Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musella-2010-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2010,Musella
,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced from the excellent Stillwater Creek Vineyard, this is a ripe—to the point of being pruny—yet acidic red wine. The unsettled mix of raisiny fruit and chalky acids may or may not shake out with further bottle age.",,35,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tildio 2009 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tildio-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,Tildio
14.3,Red,US,"Quite light and a bit diffuse, this southern Rhone-style red has a pretty rose petal accent, along with berry and balsamic flavors.",Chatte d'Avignon,25,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Seven of Hearts 2010 Chatte d'Avignon G-S-M (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hearts-2010-chatte-davignon-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-columbia-valley-wa/,G-S-M,2010,Seven of Hearts
14.5,Red,Spain,"Gaseous berry aromas settle on pepper, oregano and earth tones. It feels tight, full and potent, with herbal, peppery flavors of black fruit and licorice. This turns more meaty and pumped up as it unfolds—much more rugged than refined.",Gran Vino de Guarda,38,85,Central Spain,Extremadura,,Marqués de Valdueza 2007 Gran Vino de Guarda Red (Extremadura),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-valdueza-2007-gran-vino-guarda-red-extremadura/,Red Blend,2007,Marqués de Valdueza
13.3,Red,US,"Smoky oak, vanilla spice, savory mushroom and wet earth notes add a savory element to the bright red-cherry and fresh herb flavors. It's straightforward, full bodied and pleasant drinking, with a medium-long finish.",,16,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lakewood 2009 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lakewood-2009-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Lakewood
13,White,South Africa,"This is forward and fresh, with notes of green apple, gooseberry and lemon-lime on the nose and palate. Zippy and mouthwatering, it has faint suggestions of lime zest and fresh-cut grass on the back.",,11,85,Western Cape,,,MAN Vintners 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/man-vintners-2011-sauvignon-blanc-western-cape/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,MAN Vintners
14.2,Red,US,"Ripe and broad shouldered, this blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon is full in flavor and tannins. It's a perfect pizza wine.",Cimarron,25,85,California,Lake County,Lake County,Vigilance 2010 Cimarron Red (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigilance-2010-cimarron-red-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Red Blend,2010,Vigilance
13,Red,US,"There is nothing wrong with this wine, but it shows no particular varietal character. It's a soft, mocha-inflected, all-purpose red.",,25,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ryan Patrick 2009 Barbera (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ryan-patrick-2009-barbera-columbia-valley-wa/,Barbera,2009,Ryan Patrick
13.7,Red,US,"Deep and dark smelling, this has aromas of Mission fig, black fruit compote and spiced pastry. It's a heavyweight effort with a dense texture, but the acidity saves it from feeling ponderous. An overripe flavor of sun-dried fruit dominates the flavor profile, concluding with a touch of Bourbon barrel on the medium-long finish.",Private Reserve Double Barrel Cerro Santo Vineyard,22,85,Texas,Texas,,Messina Hof 2010 Private Reserve Double Barrel Cerro Santo Vineyard Primitivo (Texas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/messina-hof-2010-private-reserve-double-barrel-cerro-santo-vineyard-zinfandel-primitivo-texas/,Primitivo,2010,Messina Hof
12.5,Red,Italy,"Light in weight, appearance and intensity, this crisp red delivers bright berry fruit and a distant touch of toasted almond. Pair it with spaghetti and meat sauce.",,12,85,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Massimago 2011  Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massimago-2011-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2011,Massimago
,Red,US,"Slender and acid driven, this Tempranillo, with its light berry and herb flavors, resolves with a lemony, chalky finish.",Reserve Estate,35,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Tildio 2009 Reserve Estate Tempranillo (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tildio-2009-reserve-estate-tempranillo-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Tempranillo,2009,Tildio
14.5,Red,US,This is a fruity Merlot with a strong lemony streak. There are hints of pepper as well. Drink soon.,,27,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Tildio 2009 Merlot (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tildio-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Merlot,2009,Tildio
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Starts out with stalky, corny aromas that are typical of sweet Cavas. It feels candied and almost cloying, but adequate acidity comes to the rescue. Flavors of melon, mango and kiwi are sweet, while the finish suggests corn cakes and tropical fruits.",Aria Estate Extra Dry,14,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Segura Viudas NV Aria Estate Extra Dry Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segura-viudas-nv-aria-estate-extra-dry-sparkling-cava-156027/,Sparkling Blend,,Segura Viudas
12.5,Red,Italy,"Young, bright and easy, this offers pretty aromas of forest fruit and white cherry. The finish is characterized by a bitter almond note.",,13,85,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Scriani 2011  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scriani-2011-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Scriani
11,White,US,This nonvintage Riesling offers light apple flavors and a hint of spice.,,8,85,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Pine & Post NV Riesling (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-post-nv-riesling-other/,Riesling,,Pine & Post
13,White,Spain,"The aromas are slightly maderized and soft, with hints of baked apple and corn cake. It feels plump, mealy and a touch flat, with nectarine and wheat flavors. Chunky and peachy on the finish, this is starting to fade.",La Casa de las Esencias,12,85,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Pico Cuadro 2010 La Casa de las Esencias Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pico-cuadro-2010-casa-las-esencias-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2010,Pico Cuadro
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Accents of crushed violets add interest to the wild strawberry, blackberry and plum fruit core. Mouthwatering and clean, this has dusty tannins and medium acidity that provide a nice structure.",Wild Wine,10,85,Western Cape,,,Mwitu 2011 Wild Wine Pinotage (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mwitu-2011-wild-wine-pinotage-western-cape/,Pinotage,2011,Mwitu
13.8,White,US,"Tasting a little on the sweet side, this is rich in citrus, apricot, pear and peach flavors. It will pair well with Asian fare, or with a savory salad of greens, goat cheese and grapefruit.",,15,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Markham
14.8,Red,US,"This shows some aggressive tannins now, and the fruit is a little overripe, suggesting red currants and shrivelled raisins. It's also a touch high in alcohol. The tannins are fine and sturdy, but the wine lacks the balance to age. Drink now.",,60,85,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Keenan 2009 Cabernet Franc (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Keenan
13.5,Red,Spain,"Raisiny on the nose, but even with the bouquet's overripeness, it settles on the palate, showing fresh raisin and cassis flavors, with just enough acidity to keep it balanced. Jammy and short on the finish.",,9,85,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Almez 2009 Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/almez-2009-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2009,Almez
14,Red,South Africa,"There's an herbal streak to the berry center of this wine, with just the faintest suggestion of mocha that unfolds on the finish. The texture is full and slightly creamy, with dusty tannins providing enough structure and balance.",,10,85,Robertson,,,Excelsior 2010 Syrah (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/excelsior-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-robertson/,Syrah,2010,Excelsior
12,Red,US,"Herbaceous and brisk, this elegant, medium-bodied Cabernet perks up on the palate with its crisp red-fruit and acidity. Straightforward yet pleasantly accented with hints of violet and black coffee, it would pair well with a variety of earthy, fall braises.",,14,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Fulkerson 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fulkerson-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Fulkerson
14.5,Red,US,"Based on Merlot, this is soft and pretty simple. The flavors are of red currants, cherry jam, cola and licorice, with a smoky, caramelized sweetness from the oak.",Mon Amour,60,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coquelicot 2009 Mon Amour Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coquelicot-2009-mon-amour-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Coquelicot
12.5,White,France,"Laroche sources grapes from outside the Chablis area to make this elegant, smooth, caramel- and peach-flavored wine. A touch of wood lends a note of spice and adds to the round texture. Screwcap.",,,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Laroche 2011  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2011-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2011,Domaine Laroche
11.5,Red,Italy,"With low alcohol and an easy disposition, this is the kind of red wine you can enjoy with pizza. The bouquet is redolent of red berry, cola and dried apple skin.",Rêverie,27,86,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Zymè 2011 Rêverie  (Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zyme-2011-reverie-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2011,Zymè
14,Red,Italy,"The bouquet opens with touches of candied fruit, lemon zest and cola, followed by red fruit and spice notes. It has a thick, velvety mouthfeel.",Marogne,20,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso,,Zeni 2010 Marogne  (Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zeni-2010-marogne-red-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Zeni
13.7,White,Argentina,"The hazy aromas of honeyed white fruits are a touch gaseous. It feels plump and nice, with soft, almost flat melon flavors. It tastes similar on the finish, showing little evolution from the palate.",Tahuan,16,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Siesta Wines 2011 Tahuan Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siesta-wines-2011-tahuan-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Siesta Wines
13,White,France,"This is fruity, with an apple flavor that's lifted by a lemon zest edge. It's warm with a rich, minerally tautness; a caramel note comes through on the finish.",JJ Bourgogne Blanc,18,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Vincent 2010 JJ Bourgogne Blanc  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vincent-2010-jj-bourgogne-blanc-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Vincent
14.8,Red,US,"A tannic and ripe Petite Sirah, this has flavors of plum, dark chocolate and a serious shot of espresso. This is a big bomb of a wine that needs braised meat to match it.",Arrighi Vineyard,45,86,California,Lake County,Clear Lake,Vagabond 2009 Arrighi Vineyard Petite Sirah (Clear Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vagabond-2009-arrighi-vineyard-petite-sirah-mendocino-lake-counties-clear/,Petite Sirah,2009,Vagabond
15.3,Red,US,"This is leaner and drier than you'd normally expect from the Sonoma Coast, with lots of tangy acidity. Although the alcohol is high, the wine is shy on fruit, but it remains elegant. Drink now.",,46,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Stephen & Walker 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-walker-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Stephen & Walker
15.9,Red,US,"There are lots of ripe, heady flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, anise and exotic spice in this high alcohol wine. While it's a bit heavy by itself, it needs food to perk it up and coax out the richness. Grilled beef in almost any form is ideal.",Planchon Vineyard,30,86,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Rosenblum 2010 Planchon Vineyard Zinfandel (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2010-planchon-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Rosenblum
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Dry apple and crisp citrus aromas come with a touch of sweet grass. It has lively lemon-lime and apple flavors, and it seems to have beeen dosed on the sweeter side of extra dry. Overall, it's fruity, friendly and likable.",Extra Dry,10,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Segura Viudas NV Extra Dry Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segura-viudas-nv-extra-dry-sparkling-cava-156508/,Sparkling Blend,,Segura Viudas
12.5,Red,Italy,"This bright wine offers delicate fruit notes of wild berry and white cherry, backed by hints of black pepper and cola. Easy on the palate, it shows a fresh point of acidity on the finish.",Vigneto Rafaèl,15,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Tommasi 2010 Vigneto Rafaèl  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2010-vigneto-rafael-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2010,Tommasi
14.3,Red,US,"Considering this is Petite Sirah, this is surprisingly soft and gentle—almost like a Pinot Noir. The texture is silky, with flavors of cherries, currants, Canadian bacon and black pepper. Drink now.",,16,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Pedroncelli 2009 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedroncelli-2009-petite-sirah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Pedroncelli
11.6,White,US,"This is a highly unusual, quirky blend of the Georgian Rkatsiteli and Moldovan Sereksiya grapes. Tonic and crisp, it offers robust peach and apple flavors on the attack, but fades a bit quickly on the midpalate. Straightforward but refreshing.",Rkatsiteli-Sereksiya,25,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,McGregor 2011 Rkatsiteli-Sereksiya White (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgregor-2011-rkatsiteli-sereksiya-white-finger-lakes/,White Blend,2011,McGregor
12.5,Red,France,"Light, fragrant, and structured, this shows a smoky flavor and refreshing red-berry fruit. It's lively and fruity, and the tannins are in the background.",,16,86,Burgundy,Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,Nuiton-Beaunoy 2010  Hautes Côtes de Nuits,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuiton-beaunoy-2010-pinot-noir-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Pinot Noir,2010,Nuiton-Beaunoy
14.4,Red,US,"There are lots of rich, ripe blackberry, licorice and spicy flavors in this dry Malbec. It feels soft and silky in the mouth, but there's some heat from the alcohol as well as a touch of overripeness. Drink now.",Bootjack Ranch,28,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Niner 2009 Bootjack Ranch Malbec (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niner-2009-bootjack-ranch-malbec-central-coast-paso-robles/,Malbec,2009,Niner
15,Red,Italy,"Toasty and bright, this garnet-colored wine offers fresh cherry and roasted nut aromas that balance each other nicely. The wine's medium body is backed by a touch of heat and a note of tangy exotic spice.",La Corte del Pozzo,25,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Ripasso,,Gino Fasoli 2010 La Corte del Pozzo  (Valpolicella Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gino-fasoli-2010-corte-pozzo-red-valpolicella-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Gino Fasoli
14,Red,Italy,"This bottling offers more density and heft than usually found in this category of Italian reds. The bouquet offers bright berry, cherry, leather and spice notes.",La Corte del Pozzo,20,86,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Gino Fasoli 2010 La Corte del Pozzo  (Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gino-fasoli-2010-corte-pozzo-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2010,Gino Fasoli
13.5,White,Spain,"This feels mildly citric, with limited portions of lemon, apple and peach making up the flavor profile. Mild on the finish.",Spring in a Bottle,22,86,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Verderol 2011 Spring in a Bottle Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verderol-2011-spring-in-a-bottle-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Verderol
,White,France,"This is crisp and attractively citrusy, with a touch of caramel. It's bright and fruity, with apple and lemon flavors that are well integrated with the piercingly refreshing acidity. Screwcap.",Saint-Martin,,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Laroche 2011 Saint-Martin  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2011-saint-martin-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2011,Domaine Laroche
12.5,White,France,"This shows more texture than fruit, but it has weight and richness that will come forward in the next two years. Its clean apple fruit is likely to be the dominant factor.",,,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine du Chardonnay 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chardonnay-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine du Chardonnay
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"This is a touch wheaty and creamy on the nose, with moderate oxidation for a manzanilla. Lemony acidity keeps things tangy and crisp, while the flavors are fresh and nutty, with controlled acidic sharpness. Dry nut notes and an apricot-related tang carry the finish.",Manzanilla Riá Pitá,10,86,Andalucia,Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Manzanilla Riá Pitá Sherry (Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-s-l-nv-manzanilla-ria-pita-sherry-manzanilla-sanlucar-de-barrameda-150751/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
14.5,White,US,"There's plenty of ripe, sweet pineapple, orange and lime flavors in this wine, which is brightened by crisp acidity. It tastes a little on the sweet side, but feels sophisticated.",North Slope,30,86,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2010 North Slope Pinot Gris (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2010-north-slope-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Pinot Gris,2010,Chalk Hill
13,Red,Spain,"The cherry and berry aromas are friendly and ripe. It feels flush, edgy and a little tannic, with a fresh berry flavor that's bundled with a touch of herb. The tasty berry flavor holds form on the medium-length finish.",Old Vine,11,86,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Campos de Viento 2010 Old Vine Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campos-viento-2010-old-vine-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Campos de Viento
13.5,White,Argentina,"The waxy, dusty aromas of apple are calm and regular. It feels a bit flat, with oaky flavors of apple, melon, vanilla and resin. The finish feels resiny too, but overall it's good in a regular, popular style.",High Mountain Vines,20,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Catena Zapata 2011 High Mountain Vines Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-catena-zapata-2011-high-mountain-vines-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Bodega Catena Zapata
14.8,Red,US,"This is a proper Cabernet, showing some rich flavors of black currants and dark chocolate, wrapped into sturdy tannins. Ready to drink now.",,45,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,16X20 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/16x20-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,16X20
13.5,Red,US,"Comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this bears aromas of clover honey, char, dark chocolate and a late-to-develop savory meat tone. On the palate, there's enough flesh to buffer its high amount of fine-grained, muscular tannins. A rose petal note unfurls across the midpalate, leading to a finish marked with enduring grip.",,25,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2010 Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2010-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Boxwood
14.5,Red,US,"Firm, hard, tart and chewy, this has tight black fruits, high acids and earthy tannins, which are lightened with a note of pretty baking spice.",Runway,18,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2010 Runway Merlot (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2010-runway-merlot-columbia-valley-yakima/,Merlot,2010,Airfield Estates
14.9,White,US,"This veers toward the sweet side of Viognier, with pineapple, apricot, orange and honeysuckle flavors. The sweetness is balanced by firm acidity.",The Glenrose Vineyard,35,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2010 The Glenrose Vineyard Viognier (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2010-the-glenrose-vineyard-viognier-central-coast-paso-robles/,Viognier,2010,Adelaida
14,Red,Spain,"Interesting aromas of brick dust, mint, fall leaf and dried fruit seem traditional and familiar. The palate is tight, tannic and rubbery, with roasted, savory flavors of spiced berry and plum. Oak, prune and fig notes work the firm finish.",,10,86,Levante,Jumilla,,Altos del Cuco 2010 Red (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altos-cuco-2010-red-jumilla/,Red Blend,2010,Altos del Cuco
13.5,Red,Italy,"Simple, bright and tart, this easy red will pair with simple meat or pasta dishes. The bouquet offers red berry and cola aromas, with a spicy touch of dried ginger.",Torre del Falasco,17,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Ripasso,,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena 2010 Torre del Falasco  (Valpolicella Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-sociale-della-valpantena-2010-torre-falasco-red-valpolicella-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Cantina Sociale della Valpantena
14,Red,Spain,"This begins with a light red-fruit aroma that falls into the cherry-berry vein. It feels bouncy, rubbery and pleasant, with roasted, rubbery berry and savory spice flavors. The finish is light on fruit but good in feel.",,9,86,Levante,Jumilla,,Castillo de Jumilla 2010 Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-jumilla-2010-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Castillo de Jumilla
12.8,White,US,"Whispers of smoke and crushed stone add an interesting element to the fleshy, ripe peach and lychee flavors. A tad sugary on attack, but it finishes dry, with a hint of bitter tea-leaf notes.",Semi Dry - Estate Bottled,13,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Wagner 2010 Semi Dry - Estate Bottled Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wagner-2010-semi-dry-estate-bottled-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Wagner
14.5,White,Argentina,"Toasty, oaky and a bit lemony on the nose, this has baked apple notes that are friendly. It feels round and honeyed, with toasty, candied flavors that veer toward pear, apple and honey. Resin and cinnamon flavors work the soft, sweet-tasting finish.",Felino,18,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viña Cobos 2011 Felino Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2011-felino-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Viña Cobos
,White,France,"Balanced and brightly fruity, this is laden with acidity and a ripe apple flavor. With its touch of vanilla, this is full and crisply delicious. Ready to drink now.",Champs Royaux,23,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,William Fèvre 2010 Champs Royaux  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-fevre-2010-champs-royaux-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,William Fèvre
13.5,Red,US,"Juicy black cherry and violet notes permeate throughout this easy-drinking Merlot-based blend. Luscious and fruity, but bold in style, it holds up well to the coating of grippy tannins.",Truth Reserve,45,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Inspire Moore 2010 Truth Reserve Merlot-Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inspire-moore-2010-truth-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Merlot-Cabernet Franc,2010,Inspire Moore
13,White,South Africa,"Green plum and tart gooseberry aromas and flavors lead the way of this lively selection. Linear and direct on the palate, it has refreshing notes of lime rind, sweet grass and a touch of white flower. Clean and balanced; drink now.",,10,86,Western Cape,,,Indaba 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indaba-2011-sauvignon-blanc-western-cape/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Indaba
12.7,White,US,"Dry yet lusciously mouth filling, this is subtly floral, with a hefty dose of fresh apple flavor. It's straightforward but pleasantly quaffable. Drink now.",,16,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Goose Watch 2011 Pinot Grigio (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-watch-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-finger-lakes/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Goose Watch
13.1,Rose,US,"Very pale copper in tone, this is a delicate rosé that's made entirely from Mourvèdre. Hints of peach, melon and a light flower top note are evident.",,15,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gilbert Cellars 2011 Mourvèdre (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gilbert-cellars-2011-mourvedre-columbia-valley-wa/,Mourvèdre,2011,Gilbert Cellars
,Red,South Africa,"This value selection is a no-brainer, with medium tannins providing good structure to the ripe palate. Boysenberry and black currant flavors mingle with spicy accents of hoisin sauce, licorice and coffee bean. Drink now.",Hands,9,86,Robertson,,,Excelsior 2010 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/excelsior-2010-hands-cabernet-sauvignon-robertson/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Excelsior
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A solid and well-made selection, this boasts plenty of blackberry and cassis aromas and flavors, laced with hints of licorice root and warm spice.",,13,86,Stellenbosch,,,Helderberg Wijnmakerij 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/helderberg-wijnmakerij-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Helderberg Wijnmakerij
13.4,White,US,"On entrance, this has forthright flavors of grapefruit, basil and apricot that are highlighted by the well-managed acids. A blend of hybrid grapes—Rayon d'Or, Vidal Blanc and Vignoles—this should pair well with grilled swordfish or seared sea scallops.",Estates Villagio,20,86,America,,,Mount Pleasant Winery 2010 Estates Villagio White (America),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-2010-estates-villagio-white-america/,White Blend,2010,Mount Pleasant Winery
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Light notes of forest berry, cassis and licorice root unfold on the nose and on the medium-weight palate. This might not be the most complex wine, but it's clean, balanced and approachable now.",,13,86,Coastal Region,,,Porcupine Ridge 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/porcupine-ridge-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-coastal-region/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Porcupine Ridge
14.5,Red,Italy,"This combines bright fruit aromas of cherry and raspberry with dried tones of tobacco, earth and crushed stone. It's food friendly and easy going on the finish.",Gli Archi,25,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso,,Corte Archi 2009 Gli Archi  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-archi-2009-gli-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso/,Corvina,2009,Corte Archi
12.5,White,US,"Cool, crisp and tonic from start to finish, this is an easy-drinking wine with ample sweet apple and wildflower notes, with shades of smoke, hazelnut skins and delicate lime-juice acidity. Drink now.",,19,86,New York,New York Other,New York,Belhurst 2010 Pinot Grigio (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belhurst-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Belhurst
13,Red,Italy,"This opens with easy aromas of wild berry, cherry, licorice and liquid smoke. The mouthfeel is smooth, crisp and medium in build.",Le Mariette,16,86,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Trabucchi d'Illasi 2010 Le Mariette  (Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trabucchi-dillasi-2010-le-mariette-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2010,Trabucchi d'Illasi
9.5,Sparkling,South Africa,"Vibrantly effervescent and bursting with ripe, juicy strawberry and cherry fruit notes, this has a fine-sandpaper-like texture. It's an interesting selection that would pair well with barbecue or pulled-pork dishes.",Solms Astor Cape Jazz Shiraz,20,86,Coastal Region,,,Solms-Delta NV Solms Astor Cape Jazz Shiraz Sparkling (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solms-delta-nv-astor-cape-jazz-shiraz-sparkling-coastal-region/,Sparkling Blend,,Solms-Delta
14.6,White,US,"This straddles the border between tasting dry and slightly sweet. It has good acidity, with flavors of citrus, mint green tea and vanilla.",,22,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,V. Sattui 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,V. Sattui
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tangy and savory, this has notes of spice, ripe berry, blackberry pie, leather and moist earth. The palate is smooth, with a polished feel.",Ma Roat,11,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Ripasso,,Tezza 2010 Ma Roat  (Valpolicella Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tezza-2010-ma-roat-red-valpolicella-ripasso/,Corvina,2010,Tezza
15.3,Red,US,"Fire up the grill and drink this rustic, lusty wine with ribs and burgers. It's rustic and high in alcohol, with bigtime tannins framing blackberry and currant flavors.",,46,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Stephen & Walker 2010 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-walker-2010-petite-sirah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Stephen & Walker
12.5,White,South Africa,"This is quite grassy and herbaceous, with an almost perfumy quality to the bouquet. Fruity flavors of pineapple, mango and tangerine help to flesh out the medium-weight palate, ending clean and lifted. Drink now.",Polkadraai,14,86,Polkadraai Hills,,,Stellenbosch Hills 2011 Polkadraai Chenin Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc (Polkadraai Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stellenbosch-hills-2011-polkadraai-white-blend-chenin-blanc-sauvignon-blanc-polkadraai-hills/,Chenin Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Stellenbosch Hills
15.1,Red,US,"This lacks Pinot's velvety richness, substituting instead an irregular mouthfeel due in part to unripe, green tannins. Makes up for it with a wealth of raspberry and cherry jam flavors and a sweet oak note. Drink now.",Robert's Vineyard,45,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Sebastiani 2010 Robert's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2010-roberts-vineyard-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sebastiani
,Red,France,"This is fruity, with some structure and pure acidity. It's fragrant and delicious now, bearing raspberry fruit and a light texture.",,25,86,Burgundy,Marsannay,,Louis Latour 2010  Marsannay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-pinot-noir-marsannay/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Latour
13,Red,US,"Delicate sour cherry and plum flavors are intensified by notes of black coffee, fresh green herb and aromatic cedar. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir is earthy and savory, with refreshingly high acidity.",,16,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lakewood 2009 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lakewood-2009-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lakewood
12.5,White,France,This is delicate and crisply fruity. Its acidity and citrus presence offer a fragrant character that contrasts nicely with the more creamy texture.,Pas si Petit,20,86,Burgundy,Petit Chablis,,La Chablisienne 2011 Pas si Petit  (Petit Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2011-pas-si-petit-chardonnay-petit-chablis/,Chardonnay,2011,La Chablisienne
14.9,Red,US,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this is soft and rich. It's forward in blackberries, cherries, dried currants and mocha flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. Drink it now before the fruit fades away.",India Ink,35,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kuleto Estate 2009 India Ink Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuleto-estate-2009-india-ink-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Kuleto Estate
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Dusty and straightforward on the nose, this has aromas of pear and apple. It feels simple, tight and not overly evolved, with a peach flavor that's not too complex. Zesty in feel, this tastes a bit like vitamins and nuts on the finish.",Brut Nature Reserva,12,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Sàniger NV Brut Nature Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saniger-nv-brut-nature-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Sàniger
14.5,Red,Italy,"Lasagna, meat-filled ravioli or mushroom risotto would make good pairing partners to this mild and crisp red. It offers notes of red berry, almond and cola.",,36,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,San Cassiano 2008  Valpolicella Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-cassiano-2008-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2008,San Cassiano
12.4,White,US,"Aromas of toasted macadamia, Fuji apple and apricot preserves are bold and well delineated. This tastes off-dry, but its acids are lively enough to keep the midpalate from feeling sticky. Warm and sappy on the finish, it bears vivid, lingering notes of toasted nut and bruised apple. Try pairing this with roast chicken and a not-too-sweet apricot chutney.",,24,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Veramar 2010 Viognier (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-2010-viognier-virginia/,Viognier,2010,Veramar
13.5,Red,Spain,"Initially, this may smell a bit hot and leafy, but with time that quality settles. It feels narrow, tannic and condensed, with roasted flavors of red berry, spice and chocolate. The finish offers a mix of citrus, red berry and herb flavors.",Crianza,13,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ramón Bilbao 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramon-bilbao-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Ramón Bilbao
13.7,Red,US,"Scents of charred sugar, blackberry liqueur, hot stone and spiced mocha detail the nose, with a leather accent that develops late. Soft, malleable tannins define the accessible palate, however, the tannins acquire more structure and texture on the finish.",Rotunda Red,15,86,Virginia,Monticello,,Lovingston 2009 Rotunda Red Red (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovingston-2009-rotunda-red-monticello/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Lovingston
,White,France,"Firm, tense and structured, this has weight and richness, with notes of quince and green plums, lending ripeness and acidity.",,25,86,Burgundy,Marsannay,,Louis Latour 2010  Marsannay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-marsannay/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
12.5,White,France,"Initially, this tastes of only crisp acidity, but the fruitier flavors of lemon and red apple come through slowly, giving weight to this lively, bright wine. The minerally, edgy texture is prominent on the finish.",,,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Claude Courtault 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-claude-courtault-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Claude Courtault
12.7,White,France,"This is laden with wood, spiced with a toast note that dominates this otherwise crisp, nervy wine. The acidity is refreshing; the citrus note creates a lively streak of freshness. This needs a few months for the wood infuence to soften.",Les Chataigniées,,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Hubert Lamy 2010 Les Chataigniées  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-hubert-lamy-2010-chataigniees-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Hubert Lamy
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Bubbly and bright, this has cheerful aromas of citrus, white almond and wild flower. Clean, tonic and refreshing overall, this would make for a great afternoon sipper.",,15,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Domenico Cavazza NV  Prosecco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domenico-cavazza-nv-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Domenico Cavazza
,White,France,"Soft, smooth and buttery, this is full of ripe tropical fruits and bright, citrusy acidity. Ready to drink.",Domaine de la Batie,19,86,Burgundy,Saint-Véran,,Georges Duboeuf 2010 Domaine de la Batie  (Saint-Véran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-domaine-batie-chardonnay-saint-veran/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Apple and dry spice aromas comprise the restrained but pleasant bouquet. It feels good, healthy and dry as a bone, with briney white-fruit flavors. It tastes mildly pickled on the finish, but it shows good feel and balance.",Mercat Brut Nature,15,86,Catalonia,Cava,,El Xamfrà NV Mercat Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-xamfra-nv-mercat-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,El Xamfrà
12,White,Spain,"Fresh, crisp and minerally on the nose, this has green apple and melon aromas. It feels fresh, juicy, light and refreshing, with high-toned white-fruit flavors as well as notes of grapefruit, herb and lime. Clean on the finish.",,13,86,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,El Pensador 2011 Verdejo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-pensador-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Verdejo,2011,El Pensador
13.7,Red,US,"This is Concannon's second vintage of Crimson & Clover—a Petite Sirah-based blend. It offers good value and sweet, smooth flavors, with a hint of licorice and dark chocolate running through.","Conservancy, Crimson & Clover",15,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,"Concannon 2010 Conservancy, Crimson & Clover Red (Livermore Valley)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2010-conservancy-crimson-clover-red-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Concannon
13,Red,Spain,"Woodsy, perfumed and light on the nose, this has rosebud and lemon peel aromas. The palate shows a touch of resiny oak, with flavors of raspberry and chocolate, ending with a hint of vanilla.",Crianza Viñas Viejas,13,86,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Corolilla 2009 Crianza Viñas Viejas Bobal (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corolilla-2009-crianza-vinas-viejas-spanish-red-bobal-utiel-requena/,Bobal,2009,Corolilla
12.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This smells yeasty and peachy, with a maderized quality to the bouquet. It tastes cidery and citrusy, with a light body and not much in the way of bubbles or vitality. The flavors of apple, lemon and peach are fair and fleshy. Tastes pithy on the finish.",Añ Vino Espumoso de Calidad Brut Nature,35,86,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Bodegas Antaño NV Añ Vino Espumoso de Calidad Brut Nature Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-antano-nv-an-vino-espumoso-calidad-brut-nature-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,,Bodegas Antaño
14,Red,Spain,"This starts with funky, saucy aromas that clean up and become less strange with airing. Rugged, tannic and bumpy on the palate, it has baked, rubbery black-fruit flavors. It finishes short and drying, with hard tannins and heat.",Eternum Viti,22,86,Northern Spain,Toro,,Bodegas Abanico 2009 Eternum Viti  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-abanico-2009-eternum-viti-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Bodegas Abanico
14.5,Red,US,"Tasting kind of sweet for a Syrah, this has flavors of blackberry jam, coffee and spice.",Anna's Vineyard,32,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2009 Anna's Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2009-annas-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2009,Adelaida
13,Red,Spain,"Fresh berry and cherry aromas come with a pinch of lemon and also a rose note. It has a tangy, fresh feel and snappy, semitart flavors of red plum and raspberry. Limited and short on the finish, but zesty all the way through.",,13,86,Galicia,Monterrei,,Atalaya do Mar 2010 Mencía (Monterrei),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atalaya-mar-2010-spanish-red-mencia-monterrei/,Mencía,2010,Atalaya do Mar
15.1,Red,US,"This wine's overripeness shows up in the form of a bitter, dry, raisin taste, with heat from the alcohol. It has a solid core of blackberry fruit and beautiful tannins, but it won't age.",Beckstoffer To Kalon,140,86,California,Napa,Oakville,Alpha Omega 2009 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alpha-omega-2009-beckstoffer-to-kalon-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Alpha Omega
14,Red,South Africa,"This is a jammy and fruit-forward selection, with lively notes of raspberry, strawberry and red plum, accented by nuances of potpourri and gamy meat. Medium tannins and skin-driven fruit flavors provide the palate nice structure and grip.",Petit,12,86,Western Cape,,,Ken Forrester 2011 Petit Pinotage (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-forrester-2011-petit-pinotage-western-cape/,Pinotage,2011,Ken Forrester
12,Sparkling,South Africa,"Green plum, apple and lemon-rind aromas and flavors are at the center of this dry sparkler. It's clean and refreshing, with medium carbonation and a brisk, mouthwatering finish. Drink now.",Brut Zero,25,86,Western Cape,,,Graham Beck 2005 Brut Zero Sparkling (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graham-beck-2005-brut-zero-sparkling-western-cape/,Sparkling Blend,2005,Graham Beck
13.5,Red,Italy,"This simple wine delivers currant, dried raspberry and ginger aromas. Medium in build and in intensity, it offers toasted accents on the finish.",,15,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Ripasso Classico,,Le Bertarole 2009  Valpolicella Ripasso Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-bertarole-2009-red-valpolicella-ripasso-classico/,Corvina,2009,Le Bertarole
13,Red,Italy,"Simple and fresh, this delivers easy aromas of cherry, wild berry, cola and bitter almond skin. It's lean and crisp, with a short, bright finish.",Latium,14,86,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Latium di Morini 2011 Latium  (Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/latium-morini-2011-latium-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2011,Latium di Morini
12.5,White,South Africa,"Made from 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, this is clean yet nuanced, with subtle suggestions of strawberry hull and freshly picked herbs to the white peach and Key lime core. Medium weight, with a mouthwatering finish; drink now.",Chardonnay-Pinot Noir,15,86,Franschhoek,,,Haute Cabrière 2010 Chardonnay-Pinot Noir White (Franschhoek),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haute-cabriere-2010-chardonnay-pinot-noir-white-franschhoek/,White Blend,2010,Haute Cabrière
12.5,White,France,"This is fruity, with a hint of the vintage's crisp minerality. It has citrus and apple flavors, with a touch of toast. Ready to drink in a year.",,28,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,L. Tramier & Fils 2011  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2011-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2011,L. Tramier & Fils
13.5,White,US,"There's lots of sweetness in this polished wine, with pretty orange, peach, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors. It would benefit from greater acidity, though, as it's a bit soft.",,25,86,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,V. Sattui 2011 Riesling (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2011-riesling-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Riesling,2011,V. Sattui
14.3,White,US,"Dry, brisk in acidity and ripe, this has stimulating minerality that undergirds the fruit flavors of Meyer lemon, lime and guava. But what dominates is the hugeness of size and the richness that goes on and on.",English Hill Vineyard,45,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Boheme 2009 English Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boheme-2009-english-hill-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Boheme
13,Red,US,"This smells like red roses were muddled with Dr. Pepper and a slice of dark cherry pie. From the start, the palate feels soft and pliable, with mild tannins adding a subtle, dusty texture. A hint of cherry chapstick marks the finish.",,22,86,Missouri,Augusta,,Montelle 2009 Norton (Augusta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montelle-2009-other-red-norton-augusta/,Norton,2009,Montelle
13,Red,US,"What Americans need is a good $8 Zinfandel, and what do you know? That's just what this is. Dry as dust but sweet in fruit, with all kinds of savory spices, this is the perfect everyday wine for barbecue. Production was 8,000 cases, so it shouldn't be too hard to find.",Reserve,8,86,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2010 Reserve Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2010-reserve-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Oak Grove
12.5,Red,France,"Light and fruity, this has red fruit flavors that are tempered with soft, perfumed tannins and balancing acidity. Some sweetness shows through toward the finish. Ready to drink now.",,,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Nicolas Potel 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicolas-potel-2010-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,Nicolas Potel
13,Red,US,"Notes of violet petal and graham cracker crumb accent juicy red plum and cherry flavors on this full-bodied blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins are coarse and a tad grippy, but they taper out nicely toward the finish.",Cabernet Merlot,25,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Atwater 2009 Cabernet Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atwater-2009-cabernet-merlot-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2009,Atwater
13.8,White,US,"Notes of beeswax, orange oil and melon are accented with citrus pith and white flower subtleties. Medium to full bodied, this starts off lax, but a charge of acidity gives the midpalate a boost. Sip this alongside citrus-marinated grilled shrimp.",,22,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Annefield Vineyards 2010 Viognier (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/annefield-2010-viognier-virginia/,Viognier,2010,Annefield Vineyards
11.7,White,US,"This is lightly grassy and quite fresh. Whatever the residual sugar may be, it simply helps round out the searing acidity.",,15,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2011-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Airfield Estates
11.5,Rose,US,"Rose petals and sweet raspberry candy perfume this dry yet lusciously fruity rosé. It's easy-drinking, bearing generous black-plum and cherry flavors, with just a hint of ripe briar. This is a perfect apéritif or accompaniment to spicy Thai or Indian cuisine. Drink now.",Rosé,11,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Goose Watch 2011 Rosé Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goose-watch-2011-rose-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2011,Goose Watch
14,White,South Africa,"Fruit-forward and easy pleasing, this offers bright aromas and flavors of fresh peach slices, melons and yellow apples. A soft baking-spice accent and suggestions of walnut shells add interest to the medium-length finish.",,11,86,Western Cape,,,La Capra Presented by Fairview 2010 Chardonnay (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capra-presented-by-fairview-2010-chardonnay-western-cape/,Chardonnay,2010,La Capra Presented by Fairview
,White,France,"Light and fruity, this has a yeasty edge along with acidity. On the palate, there are lots of green fruits, offering a dancing, lively character. At the end, there is a touch of vanilla.",,30,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Louis Latour 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-latour-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Latour
14,Red,Italy,"The bouquet opens with red cherry, wild blueberry and dried flower aromas. The palate is medium in build, with a bright finish.",,20,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Rubinelli Vajol 2009  Valpolicella Classico Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubinelli-vajol-2009-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Rubinelli Vajol
12.5,White,US,"This tastes a little sweet, in the Rosenblum style, with apricot, orange and pear flavors. But it's nicely crisp in acidity, which gives it a clean finish. Delightful now as a cocktail sipper.",,12,86,California,California Other,California,Rose 'N' Blum 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rose-n-blum-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Rose 'N' Blum
12.5,Red,Italy,"A small percentage of Teroldego is added to this classic Valpolicella bend to give it a slightly darker color and smoother mouthfeel. On the nose, it offers bright cherry and blackberry aromas.",Fralibri,20,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Eleva 2010 Fralibri  (Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eleva-2010-fralibri-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2010,Eleva
13.5,White,South Africa,"Hints of yellow flowers mingle with flavors of fresh apple slices and Anjou pear cores. The palate is rich and round, with ripe fruit flavors and a touch of orange peel that stays through the medium-length finish.",,18,86,Stellenbosch,,,Edgebaston 2010 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edgebaston-2010-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2010,Edgebaston
,White,France,"Crisp, clean and fruity, this has attractive acidity and lively fruit. It's bright and citrus flavored, with an aromatic finish.",,,86,Burgundy,Petit Chablis,,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010  Petit Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-paul-benoit-droin-2010-chardonnay-petit-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
,White,France,"Ripe and round, this has attractive, rich fruit flavors of apple and apricot, along with a fine streak of juiciness and acidity that provides a fragrant finish.",,20,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Jean Chartron 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-chartron-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean Chartron
12.5,Red,Italy,"Made using organically farmed fruit, this is a simple and fruity red that would pair with chicken curry or pork roast. The flavors are reminiscent of wild berry, cola and chopped herb.",Ca' Fiui,24,86,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Corte Sant' Alda 2011 Ca' Fiui  (Valpolicella),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-sant-alda-2011-ca-fiui-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2011,Corte Sant' Alda
12,White,US,"Sunny and ripe on the nose, this has loads of yellow peach and apricot aromas, tinged with hints of dried, savory herbs. This dry, medium-bodied Grüner is subdued on the palate, but thirst quenching with its vivid acidity and clean, minerally finish. Drink now.",,18,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Dr. Konstantin Frank 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-konstantin-frank-2011-gruner-veltliner-finger-lakes/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dr. Konstantin Frank
12.5,White,France,"A caramel note combines with soft yellow-fruit and spice flavors. It's rich and rounded, with hints of toast and orange jelly.",,,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Christophe Camu 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-christophe-camu-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Christophe Camu
,White,France,"Full, ripe and creamy, this rolls mellifluously around the palate. Pear and plum flavors dominate along with the crisp edge of lime. The finish is just as rich and smooth.",Domaine Saint-Martin,18,86,Burgundy,Saint-Véran,,Georges Duboeuf 2010 Domaine Saint-Martin  (Saint-Véran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-domaine-saint-martin-chardonnay-saint-veran/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
,White,France,"Taut and textured, yet ripe and soft, this has a nectarine flavor that's balanced by a note of fresh lime. The finish is easy, nervy and zingy.",Domaine Chenevières,14,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Georges Duboeuf 2010 Domaine Chenevières  (Mâcon-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-domaine-chenevieres-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
14.5,Red,Italy,"This simple red is a great food wine, and it would pair with just about anything containing meat or cheese. It has heft and determination, with bright accents of cherry, red rose and dried apple.",Torre d'Orti,14,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Ripasso,,Cavalchina 2009 Torre d'Orti  (Valpolicella Ripasso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavalchina-2009-torre-dorti-valpolicella-ripasso-157268/,Corvina,2009,Cavalchina
,Red,France,"This has soft red fruits along with a firm structure of tannins and acids. Shapely and balanced, this is ready to drink now.",Le,22,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Chanson Père et Fils 2010 Le  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanson-pere-fils-2010-le-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chanson Père et Fils
12.5,White,US,"Grassy, herbaceous tones are a tad pungent, but they add freshness to this lusciously textured, easy-drinking Gewürz. It's off-dry, with loads of fleshy yellow peach, pineapple and melon flavors, with delicate tangerine-juice acidity. Drink now.",,13,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Casa Larga 2009 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-larga-2009-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Casa Larga
12.5,Red,US,"A tart sour-cherry note is warmed by hints of sweet vanilla and freshly shaven cedar on this brisk, sprightly wine. Hints of wet leaves and brine add a tinge of savoriness to the palate.",Amulet DeMarco Vineyards,17,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Seneca Shore NV Amulet DeMarco Vineyards Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seneca-shore-nv-amulet-demarco-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,,Seneca Shore
13,Red,Italy,"This offers simple layers of cherry, spice, cola and toasted almond. The mouthfeel is soft, plush and mild.",Il Valpolicella Superiore,20,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,La Collina dei Ciliegi 2010 Il Valpolicella Superiore  (Valpolicella Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collina-ciliegi-2010-il-valpolicella-superiore-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2010,La Collina dei Ciliegi
13,White,France,"Soft and rounded, this has an attractive fresh-fruit character. It's warm with a yellow fruit flavor; a crisp touch of grapefruit tempers the richness.",Réserve,,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Pierre André 2010 Réserve  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-andre-2010-reserve-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Pierre André
15.9,Red,US,"At 15.9% abv, this is a monster by Finger Lakes standards, but it's unsurprising perhaps for such a hot vintage. A tad jammy on the palate, it's sweet with red cherry fruit that's framed by herbaceous green notes and layers of soft, furry tannins.",Reserve,30,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lakewood 2010 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lakewood-2010-reserve-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Lakewood
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows easy characteristics of red cherry, bitter almond, cola and spice, with a bright and cleansing finish. It would pair nicely with pasta or pizza.",,15,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Zenato 2009  Valpolicella Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zenato-2009-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Zenato
13.5,Red,France,"Still tannic, this is a minerally wine that's driven by red currant fruit. Its acidity is also an important element. It has the potential to round out and fill out over the next 2–3 years.",Le Charmois Premier Cru,30,86,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Michel Picard 2009 Le Charmois Premier Cru  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-picard-2009-le-charmois-premier-cru-pinot-noir-saint-aubin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Michel Picard
13.7,Red,US,"A veneer of new wood overlays the aromas of smoke, spiced blueberry, blackberry and olive. Well-proportioned acids and tannins give shape to this medium- to full-bodied effort, which concludes with a seemingly long, clingy finish.",Private Reserve Double Barrel Cedar Crest Vineyard,22,86,Texas,Texas,,Messina Hof 2009 Private Reserve Double Barrel Cedar Crest Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Texas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/messina-hof-2009-private-reserve-double-barrel-cedar-crest-vineyard-cabernet-franc-texas/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Messina Hof
12.5,White,Spain,"Crisp and likable, this smells stony and snappy, with spring pea, passion fruit and citrus aromas. It feels well cut, with green bean, grass and citrus flavors. While it hints at being vegetal, it maintains a consistent white-fruit and citrus profile.",,10,86,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Storks' Tower 2011 Sauvignon Blanc-Verdejo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storks-tower-2011-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-verdejo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Sauvignon Blanc-Verdejo,2011,Storks' Tower
15.2,Red,US,"The high alcohol shows through everything else, giving this Zin a chili pepper heat and a distracting Port-like sensation. It's rich and dry, with firm tannins framing the blackberry and currant flavors.",Richard Sauret Reserve,30,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Rosenblum 2010 Richard Sauret Reserve Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2010-richard-sauret-reserve-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Rosenblum
10.5,Rose,US,"This rides the Moscato craze with a wine that could be sweet enough to classify as a dessert sipper, but let's call it off-dry. It has jammy raspberry and apricot flavors, with a hint of orange zest. Best of all is the acidity, which is so clean and balancing.",Pink,12,86,California,California Other,California,Rose 'N' Blum 2011 Pink Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rose-n-blum-2011-pink-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Rose 'N' Blum
13,Red,Italy,"Light and pretty, this is aged in large oak cask for 12 months, which imparts notes of spice and toasted almond. Otherwise, the wine's core is all fruit: raspberry, cherry and currant flavors abound.",,13,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico Superiore,,Scriani 2009  Valpolicella Classico Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scriani-2009-red-valpolicella-classico-superiore/,Corvina,2009,Scriani
13.5,Rose,South Africa,"Dainty floral aromas accent the soft strawberry and red-cherry fruit core. Bright and lifted on the palate, it has a juicy finish of mixed berry flavors.",,15,86,Western Cape,,,Slowine 2011 Rosé (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/slowine-2011-rose-western-cape/,Rosé,2011,Slowine
13,White,Spain,"Clean, minerally and smells of tarragon, fresh bell pepper and lemony citrus. Feels lively, with pink grapefruit, passion fruit, lime and generic sweetness for flavors. A lip-smacking wine that's varietally accurate. 60% Verdejo and 40% SB.",,10,86,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Volteo 2011 Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volteo-2011-white-blend-verdejo-sauvignon-blanc-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Volteo
14.5,Red,US,"This is a little too heavy and full bodied, but it's bone dry and rich in blackberry and currant flavors, with an earthiness that suggests mushrooms. Drink over the next year or two.",Henry Ranch,29,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,V. Sattui 2009 Henry Ranch Merlot (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2009-henry-ranch-merlot-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Merlot,2009,V. Sattui
13,White,France,"This is a light wine with tropical fruit flavors. The acidity and notes of almond and white fruit add to its rounded, ready-to-drink feel.",,16,86,Burgundy,Hautes Cotes de Beaune,,Nuiton-Beaunoy 2010  Hautes Cotes de Beaune,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuiton-beaunoy-2010-chardonnay-hautes-cotes-beaune/,Chardonnay,2010,Nuiton-Beaunoy
12,White,US,"The striking aromas of cantaloupe, nectarine, flower-blossom honey and currant bud are slightly tainted with a sulfurous note of expired matchstick. Sprightly acids lend the rich palate a vivacious quality. The medium-long finish fades with a flavor of Orange Tang.",Winemakers' Select White,16,86,New Mexico,New Mexico,,La Chiripada 2010 Winemakers' Select White White (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chiripada-2010-winemakers-select-white-new-mexico/,White Blend,2010,La Chiripada
,Red,US,"Medium to full bodied, this has juicy acidity that creates a succulent tartness, with notes of dark fruit, char and a slightly raisinated tone. The textural, upper-lip-grabbing tannins are reminiscent of fine powdered sand, remaining strong onto the finish.",Artist Series I,32,86,New Mexico,New Mexico,,La Chiripada 2009 Artist Series I Dolcetto (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chiripada-2009-artist-series-i-italian-red-dolcetto-new-mexico/,Dolcetto,2009,La Chiripada
14.5,White,US,"While this is full bodied, with an unctuous quality, it has plenty of acidity to keep the palate feeling lively and defined. The notes of butterscotch, candied apple and citrus blossom are pleasing, leading to a brisk and slightly warm finish.",Estates,21,86,Missouri,Augusta,,Mount Pleasant Winery 2010 Estates Vignoles (Augusta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-2010-estates-other-white-vignoles-augusta/,Vignoles,2010,Mount Pleasant Winery
15.9,Red,US,"This is a tight, monstrous Syrah, with a pocket of black fruit flavor and a dollop of earthiness. It veers into raisiny territory on the finish.",Jones Vineyard,24,86,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado County,Morse 2007 Jones Vineyard Syrah (El Dorado County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morse-2007-jones-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado-county/,Syrah,2007,Morse
13.5,Red,US,"This shows classic coastal crispness and delicacy, with a silkiness that makes it feel easy on the palate. It's also delicious in flavors of cherries, bacon, cola and spices. The blend happens to be fattened up by Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Syrah",,16,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey,MooBuzz 2011 Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moobuzz-2011-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2011,MooBuzz
13,Red,Italy,"Notes of ripe fruit, prune and moist earth give this easy-going red a warm, wintery feel. The palate is medium bodied and clean, with a tart touch of acidity on the finish.",,18,86,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Montecariano 2011  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montecariano-2011-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Montecariano
14,Red,US,"Big, tough and totally dry, this has blackberry and currant flavors. It was grown in the southerly Coombsville area, showing good acidity. It's already throwing some sediment, but all bets are off for whether or not it ages.",,75,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ackerman 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ackerman-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Ackerman
14.5,White,US,"This is too oaky, with vanilla, buttered toast and butterscotch notes dominating the underlying pineapple and guava flavors.",,29,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Groth 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/groth-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Groth
14.3,White,US,"Just 183 cases were made of this wine, which has firm stone fruits and a more-than-generous amount of toast and butter. If you like your Chardonnays on the extra oaky side, this is for you.",Reserve,25,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Hogue 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2009-reserve-chardonnay-columbia-valley-yakima/,Chardonnay,2009,Hogue
13,White,France,"This has herb and wood aromas, leading to a palate that's structured, with a yeasty, toasty flavor and a green, herbal character. It is quite tight, and does need to age for at least two years.",Clos du Cromin,56,86,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils 2010 Clos du Cromin  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jean-monnier-fils-2010-clos-cromin-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Jean Monnier et Fils
12.5,White,France,"Soft and rounded, this is touched by a note of vanilla that adds extra openness. With its apple and pear flavors, this is an attractive, fruity wine; it's very forward, but it shows a note of Chablis steel in the background.",,24,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
13,Red,France,"Soft and crisp, this is light in texture and very fragrant. It boasts intense strawberry flavors, with already well-integrated tannins and a smooth, easy finish.",La Brigadière Vieilles Vignes,24,86,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010 La Brigadière Vieilles Vignes  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-brigadiere-vieilles-vignes-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
,Rose,South Africa,"Delicate aromas of white cherry and strawberry lead the nose and carry through onto the palate with a bit more intensity. There's texture to the mouthfeel, with flavors of red cherry and plum skin that stay through the medium-length finish.",Kadette Dry Pinotage,15,86,Stellenbosch,,,Kanonkop 2011 Kadette Dry Pinotage Rosé (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kanonkop-2011-kadette-dry-pinotage-rose-stellenbosch/,Rosé,2011,Kanonkop
11,Sparkling,South Africa,"This Chenin Blanc-based sparkler is attractively light and approachable, with a fruity mélange of peach, pear and lychee aromas and flavors that are jazzed up by hints of sweet grass and pineapple-like acidity. Ripe and lively, it has brisk carbonation and a clean finish.",Star Tree Brut Sparkling Wine,11,86,Northern Cape,,,Orange River Wine Cellars NV Star Tree Brut Sparkling Wine Sparkling (Northern Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/orange-river-wine-cellars-nv-star-tree-brut-sparkling-northern-cape/,Sparkling Blend,,Orange River Wine Cellars
11.5,Sparkling,South Africa,"Toast and fresh hay aromas immediately waft from the glass, with supporting notes of red apple and spiced orange peel. Round and full in the mouth, it has good mousse and a soft honeyed accent that carries through onto the finish.",Philip Jonker The Ring Blanc de Blancs Brut,28,86,Robertson,,,Weltevrede 2008 Philip Jonker The Ring Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weltevrede-2008-philip-jonker-ring-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-robertson/,Chardonnay,2008,Weltevrede
13,White,France,"Crisp and cool, this shows a vanilla flavor that softens the attractive tight, acidic fruit. It's light in texture, with a prominent tang of citrus.",Clos Philippe-le-Hardi,24,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune,,Château Philippe-le-Hardi 2010 Clos Philippe-le-Hardi  (Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-philippe-le-hardi-2010-clos-chardonnay-bourgogne-hautes-cotes-beaune/,Chardonnay,2010,Château Philippe-le-Hardi
13,Red,Italy,"This pure Cabernet Sauvignon is light and lean in appearance, with a slightly sour note on the finish. It offers easy aromas of ripe fruit, spice, black pepper and dried herb.",Argillaia Intenso,,85,Veneto,Veneto,,Fabiano 2009 Argillaia Intenso Cabernet Sauvignon (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabiano-2009-argillaia-intenso-cabernet-sauvignon-veneto/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fabiano
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Initial tar and asphalt aromas yield to grapy berry and earth notes. It feels hard but not real deep, with a short wild-berry flavor that leads to a reasonably good but superficial finish. Juicy and fresh.",Alta,9,85,Other,Tulum Valley,,Callia 2011 Alta Shiraz (Tulum Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/callia-2011-alta-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-tulum-valley/,Shiraz,2011,Callia
13.5,Red,Spain,"Nervy raspberry and cherry aromas come with a pinch of green herb. It feels astringent yet structured and crisp, with edgy red-berry and herb flavors. Lively, fiery and mildly acidic on the finish.",Alegre,13,85,Levante,Jumilla,,Torre Castillo 2010 Alegre Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-castillo-2010-alegre-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Torre Castillo
13,White,France,"Fresh and fruity, this has a ripe apricot character that contrasts the mineral acidity and bright fruit character. The wine dances lightly and is now ready to drink.",,18,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Michel Picard 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-picard-2009-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2009,Michel Picard
12,Red,Italy,"This shows bright tones of wild berry and cherry cola, with slight hints of barbecue smoke and licorice in the background. There's even a touch of medicinal herb on the short finish.",Il Valpolicella,20,84,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Buglioni 2011 Il Valpolicella  (Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buglioni-2011-il-valpolicella-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Buglioni
14.1,White,US,"A little too sweet, this has candied flavors of lemon, lime and vanilla. Brisk acidity provides balance, but it would be better if it finished drier.",Rte. Blanc,20,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clif Family 2011 Rte. Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clif-family-2011-rte-blanc-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Clif Family
10,Sparkling,South Africa,"This sparkler is sweet but attractive and balanced, with a lovely lychee, peach and rose water aromatic profile. The carbonation is not overly assertive, and the acidity is brisk enough to keep the finish from coming off as cloyingly sweet.",Star Tree Cuvée Brulsand Doux Sparkling Wine,11,84,Northern Cape,,,Orange River Wine Cellars NV Star Tree Cuvée Brulsand Doux Sparkling Wine Sparkling (Northern Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/orange-river-wine-cellars-nv-star-tree-cuvee-brulsand-doux-sparkling-northern-cape/,Sparkling Blend,,Orange River Wine Cellars
,White,France,"Open and simple, this has a light touch of citrus fruit, with an edge of wood in the background. It is bright and ready to drink.",Cuvée Oligocene,,83,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Patrick Javillier 2010 Cuvée Oligocene  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-patrick-javillier-2010-cuvee-oligocene-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Patrick Javillier
13.5,Red,Spain,"Roasted and stalky smelling, this has earthy berry and tomato aromas. It feels a bit flat, with a stewed, saucy red-berry flavor. The finish is adequate, with oak-based clove and herb notes.",Al Muvedre Tinto Joven,15,83,Levante,Alicante,,Telmo Rodríguez 2010 Al Muvedre Tinto Joven Monastrell (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telmo-rodriguez-2010-al-muvedre-tinto-joven-mourvedre-monastrell-alicante/,Monastrell,2010,Telmo Rodríguez
13.5,Red,US,"This is a sweet red blend with nice packaging, bearing a slightly burnt aroma lurking in the background.",,13,83,California,California Other,California,Smart Cookie 2010 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smart-cookie-2010-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Smart Cookie
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Stalky red-fruit aromas suggest rhubarb and nettles. It feels fresh, lean and dry, with flavors of herbal berry, snappy red cherry and tomato. It turns more stalky and herbal on the finish.",Trumpeter,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rutini 2011 Trumpeter Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutini-2011-trumpeter-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Rutini
12.5,Dessert,US,"This Cabernet was made to be consumed as a dessert wine. It's soft, simple and very sweet, with white sugar and cherry jam flavors.",,13,83,California,California Other,California,Jeunesse 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jeunesse-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Jeunesse
13,White,France,"Fruity, ripe and round, this is simple Chardonnay that gives pleasure from its warm texture and softness. The apple flavor leads to a gentle finish.",,15,83,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Lupé-Cholet 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lupe-cholet-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Lupé-Cholet
,White,France,"Forward and fruity, this allies fresh, upfront apple and citrus fruits with acidity. Light, bright and crisp, it offers pleasurable drinkability.",Cuvée des Ormes,,83,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Sylvain Dussort 2010 Cuvée des Ormes  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sylvain-dussort-2010-cuvee-ormes-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Sylvain Dussort
12.5,Red,US,"Muffled, shy aromas are redolent of cherries, dried flowers and pear drops. Soft and rounded, the palate has a sweet quality about its core, with mild acids and a dusting of tannins.",Fleur du Vin Fruity Semi Dry,10,83,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois NV Fleur du Vin Fruity Semi Dry Red (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-nv-fleur-vin-fruity-semi-dry-red-missouri/,Red Blend,,Les Bourgeois
12.5,Rose,US,This rosé—a blend of Tempranillo and Grenache—is light on flavor. A thin note of watermelon and a hint of peach pit quickly fade.,Chanson,16,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ott & Murphy 2011 Chanson Rosé (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2011-chanson-rose-columbia-valley-wa/,Rosé,2011,Ott & Murphy
13,Red,US,"The spiced dark-cherry and blackberry aromas come with a rusty edge, leading to a palate that's marked by vivid acids and trifling tannic support. In general, this is lithe and easy, a wine that would pair well with pizza.",,19,83,New Mexico,New Mexico,,Vivác Winery 2009 Montepulciano (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vivac-winery-2009-italian-red-montepulciano-new-mexico/,Montepulciano,2009,Vivác Winery
14.8,Red,US,"This has a prevailing fortified-wine scent to its nose, with details of plum liqueur and mint-chocolate. It's muscular and overtly firm on the palate; the fortified wine quality creates a slightly discordant sensation.",Estates,35,83,America,,,Mount Pleasant Winery NV Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (America),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-nv-estates-cabernet-sauvignon-america/,Cabernet Sauvignon,,Mount Pleasant Winery
13,Red,US,"Flavors of berry preserves and toast are loosely concentrated, with peppy acids that charge the palate. It finishes rather short on flavor; the tannic grip is the lasting element.",Dry,12,83,Missouri,Missouri,,Mount Pleasant Winery NV Dry Norton (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-nv-dry-other-red-norton-missouri/,Norton,,Mount Pleasant Winery
12.5,Red,France,"Surprisingly light for the vintage, this has a wood note and intense acidity, with a crisp, almost green, raspberry flavor. The finish is juicy.",,,83,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,André Guichot 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-guichot-2009-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,André Guichot
12.5,Red,France,"This is a lean, acid-driven wine, without much in the way of generous fruit. It has a green strawberry note, with a light sense of structure and a minerally finish.",La Minée,18,83,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,L. Tramier & Fils 2010 La Minée  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2010-minee-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,L. Tramier & Fils
,White,France,"This is a gentle wine that's textured with acidity, offering yellow and white fruits and some toast and spice flavors. It is round and soft, finishing with a tight edge of acidity.",,,83,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Louis Jadot 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Jadot
12,Red,US,"The acidity is the prominent attribute of this wine, jutting out with little flesh to buffer its cut. Light, dusty tannins add some traction to the palate, with a leafy herb note surfacing on the short finish.",Estate Grown,36,83,Massachusetts,Southeastern New England,,Truro 2007 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc (Southeastern New England),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truro-2007-estate-grown-cabernet-franc-southeastern-new-england/,Cabernet Franc,2007,Truro
12,White,US,"Smelling grapey on the nose, this has additional notes of white currant, toast and white stone fruit. It starts soft, with flavors that are rather low in concentration. The medium-bodied mouthfeel turns zesty as the wine advances across the palate, finishing with touches of honeyed toast and apple.",La Boheme,25,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Three Fox 2010 La Boheme Viognier (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-fox-2010-boheme-viognier-virginia/,Viognier,2010,Three Fox
13.5,Red,Spain,"Stewy yet flush, with shearing acids, this has a meaty, leafy aroma that sets up the angular palate. Flavors of stewed berry, spiced tomato and burnt leaves turn slightly bitter on what amounts to a short finish.",Crianza,15,83,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Gladium 2009 Crianza Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gladium-2009-crianza-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2009,Gladium
13.2,Red,US,"Notes of spiced toast, Raisinets, hickory and prune mingle on the smoky, slightly baked nose. The flavors are concentrated and intense, but the baked quality is a little too distracting.",Bethlehem Valley,25,83,Missouri,Missouri,,Mount Pleasant Winery 2007 Bethlehem Valley Norton (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-2007-bethlehem-valley-other-red-norton-missouri/,Norton,2007,Mount Pleasant Winery
12.5,White,France,"A dirty nose spoils this otherwise attractive, easy, crisp Chablis. The palate has some notes of yeast and bright white fruit, with a citrusy finish.",,21,83,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine L. Chatelain 2011  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-l-chatelain-2011-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2011,Domaine L. Chatelain
13,Red,US,"A blend of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot, this feels a little light on flesh, providing little cushion to the high acids. A campfire smokiness underscores the rusty dark-fruit note, which ultimately finishes a bit short.",,,83,Michigan,Old Mission Peninsula,,2 Lads 2009 Cabernet Franc-Merlot (Old Mission Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/2-lads-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-franc-merlot-old-mission-peninsula/,Cabernet Franc-Merlot,2009,2 Lads
13.8,Red,US,"Aromas of rubber, toasted herb and desiccated dark fruit are quite mute and reticent. On the palate, the structural elements are prominent, with juicy acids and astringent tannins framing the dark berry flavor.",Trellis,18,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2010 Trellis Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2010-trellis-red-virginia/,Red Blend,2010,Boxwood
13.5,Red,US,"A hit of sulfur slowly blows off to reveal aromas of hot stone and maple syrup, with undertones of dark stone fruit and dill. The medium-bodied palate offers soft acids that lend a slightly flat feel, with mild tannins adding some support.",Estate Grown,30,83,Michigan,Old Mission Peninsula,,Brys 2010 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Old Mission Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brys-2010-estate-grown-pinot-noir-old-mission-peninsula/,Pinot Noir,2010,Brys
13.5,Red,US,"This starts off feeling soft and open, but the acids gain momentum on the midpalate, lending plenty of zip. A mild, oak-influenced plum flavor marks the quick-to-fade finish.",V. Single Vineyard,23,83,New Mexico,New Mexico,,Vivác Winery 2008 V. Single Vineyard Syrah (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vivac-winery-2008-v-single-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-new-mexico/,Syrah,2008,Vivác Winery
12,Red,Italy,"Simple, bright and fresh, this has the natural acidity to cut through fatty meat dishes or fried mozzarella sticks. The finish is sharp and slightly tart.",,14,83,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Villa Spinosa 2010  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-spinosa-2010-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2010,Villa Spinosa
13,Red,Spain,"There's virtually no bouquet to this wine, and the palate follows suit with a flat feel and hollow, faded flavors of balsamic-doused cherry and herb. It seems aged and dried out.",Reserva,10,83,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Finca Vieja 2004 Reserva Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-vieja-2004-reserva-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2004,Finca Vieja
15.5,Red,US,"This is overripe and hot, with raisin, prune and blackberry jam flavors. If you like this style, it's a good example of Paso Zinfandel.",Westside,19,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Westside Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-westside-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
12.5,White,US,"Wooly aromas of white orchard fruit and toasty peanut shell define the nose. On the palate, zesty acids propel the modest white-peach flavor, leading to a slightly short but clean finish.",Solay,8,83,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois 2011 Solay White (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-2011-solay-white-missouri/,White Blend,2011,Les Bourgeois
14.3,Red,US,"Light strawberry fruit is quickly overtaken with bitter, stemmy flavors and thick, heavy tannins.",Libra,25,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Page Cellars 2008 Libra Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-cellars-2008-libra-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Page Cellars
14,Red,Spain,"Gaseous and minerally on first blush, it has funky, earthy aromas of leaves and olive that could use a hit of freshness. It feels grabby and scratchy, with an olive flavor and a hot finish that has a latex-like character. This is a big wine that misses some elegance.",Valdueza,18,83,Central Spain,Extremadura,,Marqués de Valdueza 2009 Valdueza Red (Extremadura),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-valdueza-2009-valdueza-red-extremadura/,Red Blend,2009,Marqués de Valdueza
13.5,White,US,"The basic Chardonnay here is nice, with citrus, pear and pineapple fruit flavors. But the oak weighs heavily, bringing a caramelized, butterscotch candy sweetness. Lots of people will like it for exactly that reason.",Natalie's Crown Reserve,18,83,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,JustNat 2010 Natalie's Crown Reserve Chardonnay (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/justnat-2010-natalies-crown-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,JustNat
13.9,Red,US,"As you might infer from the name, this tastes sweet. It appeals to consumers who enjoy the trend of sugary red wines. You could almost drink it as a dessert sipper, with its candied blackberry and cherry flavors.",Candy-Apple Red,13,83,California,California Other,California,Jellybean Wines 2010 Candy-Apple Red Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jellybean-wines-2010-candy-apple-red-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Jellybean Wines
13,Red,US,"Scents of old coffee, cherry and caramel follow through on the palate, with a soapy hint that adds a slightly bitter element This is a medium-bodied, no-frills wine that should pair just fine with a grilled pork chop.",,18,83,America,,,Adirondack Winery NV Barbera (America),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adirondack-winery-nv-barbera-america/,Barbera,,Adirondack Winery
13,Red,Spain,"A leathery, herbal aroma outmuscles the distant berry and cherry scents. It feels hard and high in acidity, with raspberry and snappy red-plum flavors. It's citrusy and crisp on the finish, with lasting tang.",,8,83,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Finca Vieja 2010 Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-vieja-2010-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Finca Vieja
12,Red,Spain,"This is sharp smelling, with aromas of field greens, rhubarb and scratchy spices. It's light in weight, with short, herbal and spicy flavors that center on a strawberry note.",,12,83,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,El Furioso 2009 Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-furioso-2009-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tempranillo,2009,El Furioso
14.3,White,US,"There's not much going on here beyond lots of smoky, caramelized oak and some easy peach and citrus flavors. A touch of unripeness is also found. Chardonnnay has not been ZD's strong suit, and still isn't.",Reserve,55,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,ZD 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zd-2010-reserve-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,ZD
13,Red,Italy,"White cherry, raspberry, almond skin and cola describe the simple bouquet of this easy-going red. On the palate, it's crisp and lean.",,14,84,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Zanoni 2010  Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zanoni-2010-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2010,Zanoni
14,Red,South Africa,"Bright and easy, this has direct aromas and flavors of red cherry and raspberry. It's light in weight, with low tannins and a short but clean finish. Drink now.",Bain's Way,11,84,Wellington,,,Wamakersvallei 2010 Bain's Way Shiraz (Wellington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wamakersvallei-2010-bains-way-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-wellington/,Shiraz,2010,Wamakersvallei
12.5,White,France,"Soft and open, this has ripe fruits that are lightly textured and gently attractive. The acidity that shows on the finish gives the wine definition, but its softness is likely to be the dominant character.",Vieilles Vignes,,84,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine George 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-george-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine George
13.5,Red,US,"A little rustic and tattered around the edges, but its dry, with ripe blackberry flavors that veer into tannic, bitter raisin skins. Drink this with a hamburger to round it out.",,15,84,California,North Coast,North Coast,Chessman 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chessman-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Chessman
12.5,White,France,"Soft and fruity, this has apple and citrus flavors, with a touch of vanilla. It is light, fragrant and crisp; ready to drink.",,,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,André Guichot 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-guichot-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,André Guichot
12.8,White,US,"An easy effort, this has aromas of pear, white peach and white flower. The bright, perky acidity energizes the medium- to full-bodied palate, with a honeyed toasted-nut note marking the finish.",,21,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Bogati 2011 Viognier (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogati-2011-viognier-virginia/,Viognier,2011,Bogati
12.3,White,US,"Hints of chalk dust and savory stem and leaf notes detract from the bright peach, grapefruit and flower notes on both the nose and palate. Dry in style, but its a shade sugary on the attack.",,16,83,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Silver Thread 2011 Gewurztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silver-thread-2011-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Silver Thread
13,Red,France,"This is a juicy, red-currant-flavored wine. With its round feel and soft, smoky tannins, it has an initial smoothness that is given some bite by the red-berry acidity on the finish.",,24,84,Burgundy,Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,L. Tramier & Fils 2010  Hautes Côtes de Nuits,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2010-pinot-noir-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Pinot Noir,2010,L. Tramier & Fils
14.4,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced from the Klipsun Vineyard, this disappointing effort is stemmy and tannic, with a bitter finish.",,37,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Page Cellars 2007 Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-cellars-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2007,Page Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"Touches of dill, cherry, rose and cassis compose this wine's soft-spoken nose. On entrance, it pops with a dark fruit flavor, but loses some steam on the midpalate. Minimal tannic traction lends a slick texture, while the uplifting acids make the palate glow.",,21,84,New Mexico,New Mexico,,Vivác Winery 2009 Sangiovese (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vivac-winery-2009-sangiovese-new-mexico/,Sangiovese,2009,Vivác Winery
14,Red,Spain,"A granular, horsey note is the greeting, and never does this truly find its sweet spot. The aromas are raisiny, while the palate is angular and acidic. Flavors of tomato, herb, tobacco and plum don't quite find their footing. The finish is thick and tastes of molasses, carob and herb.",El Vínculo,32,84,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez 2005 El Vínculo Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-alejandro-fernandez-2005-el-vinculo-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2005,Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Violet in color, this has ample berry and cassis notes on the bouquet. It feels edgy and grabby, with oaky, spicy plum and blackberry flavors. The fruit component fades fast on the finish, leaving a dry, peppery aftertaste.",Bodega La Flor,16,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pulenta 2011 Bodega La Flor Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pulenta-estate-2011-bodega-flor-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Pulenta
14.1,Rose,US,"A heavy, sweet rosé, this is made from Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache. The flavors are of raspberries, vanilla and toast.",Version,20,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2011 Version Rosé (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2011-version-rose-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rosé,2011,Adelaida
14,Red,South Africa,"There's an attractive wild and brambly edge to this wine, with notes of tree bark and game that spice up the berry and plum fruit core. The structure is approachable now, with light tannins and a short finish.",,11,84,Coastal Region,,,MAN Vintners 2010 Pinotage (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/man-vintners-2010-pinotage-coastal-region/,Pinotage,2010,MAN Vintners
13,Red,Italy,This no-fuss Valpolicella delivers light cherry and almond flavors. It's a wine to pair with a late-evening ham sandwich or with Chinese food.,,18,84,Veneto,Valpolicella,,San Cassiano 2010  Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-cassiano-2010-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2010,San Cassiano
12.5,Red,Italy,"Forest berry and white cherry aromas are followed by slightly green notes of chopped sage or rosemary. This simple wine sports a lean mouthfeel, with a crisp but short finish.",,18,84,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Rubinelli Vajol 2011  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubinelli-vajol-2011-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Rubinelli Vajol
13.4,Red,US,"This is a medium-bodied wine with notes of dried rose, spiced pastry dough and sour cherry. It finishes short and dry, with faint flavors overlaying the firm, tannic framework.",Row 7 Red,50,84,Michigan,Old Mission Peninsula,,Villa Mari 2007 Row 7 Red Red (Old Mission Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-mari-2007-row-7-red-old-mission-peninsula/,Red Blend,2007,Villa Mari
12,Red,Italy,"Simple, crisp and fresh, this easy-going effort offers tight aromas of wild berry, dried herb and cola.",,12,84,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Vaona 2011  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vaona-2011-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Vaona
14.8,Red,US,"Ripe cherry and blackberry flavors mark this Merlot. It's dry and rich in tannins, with a rugged mouthfeel and an overripe, raisiny taste.",Block 500,15,84,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Trentadue 2010 Block 500 Merlot (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trentadue-2010-block-500-merlot-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Merlot,2010,Trentadue
14.6,Red,US,"Dry and tannic, this has a baked quality to its fruit, tasting warm and raisiny.",,70,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Three Sticks 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-sticks-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Three Sticks
12.5,Rose,South Africa,"This is so intense and fruit forward, the aromas are almost like those of Fruit Roll-Ups. Notes of strawberry, raspberry and peach abound on the nose and palate, with good acidic lift that just balances all of that fruity sweetness.",Provenance Shiraz,12,84,Tulbagh,,,Saronsberg 2010 Provenance Shiraz Rosé (Tulbagh),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saronsberg-2010-provenance-shiraz-rose-tulbagh/,Rosé,2010,Saronsberg
12.5,Red,France,"On the lean side, this taut and crisp red-currant-flavored wine is dominated by acidity and dry tannins. It seems to miss out on generosity.",Les Mondes Rondes,,84,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune,,Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils 2010 Les Mondes Rondes  (Côte de Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-poulleau-pere-fils-2010-mondes-rondes-pinot-noir-cote-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Poulleau Père et Fils
14.9,Red,US,"A green, vegetal note marks the berry and cola flavors. It's a big, sturdy wine that's high in alcohol and slightly warm, with considerable tannins. It doesn't seem likely to improve with age.",,42,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Terra Valentine 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-valentine-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Terra Valentine
12.5,Red,Italy,"There's a bright, crisp quality to this wine, which is reinforced by its sharp aromas of wild berry, citrus and apple. It's straightforward and would pair with a simple ham sandwich.",,15,84,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Santa Sofia 2010  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-sofia-2010-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2010,Santa Sofia
12.5,Red,Spain,"Good berry aromas come with a hint of spice. It feels peppy and high toned, with a zesty, quick rush of black cherry and plum flavors. It finishes in a flash, leaving little in its wake.",Opera Prima,6,84,Central Spain,La Mancha,,J. Garcia Carrion 2011 Opera Prima Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-2011-opera-prima-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2011,J. Garcia Carrion
13.9,White,US,"The cold 2011 vintage has taken its toll on this wine. It's bone dry, crisp in acidity and not quite ripe, with its citrus and tropical fruit flavors compromised by a touch of green bean.",,20,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Groth 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/groth-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Groth
15,Red,US,"Briary berry and cedar flavors are marred by less ripe notes of green herbs. It's dry, tannic and spicy.",,38,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cinnabar 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2010-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Cinnabar
13,Red,Spain,"This has raisin, earth, mint and dried herb aromas. It feels narrow, but concentrated, tasting of earthy tomato, baked plum and fresh green herb. It has a solid mouthfeel, with a mildly briney finish.",Crianza,9,84,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Finca Vieja 2007 Crianza Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-vieja-2007-crianza-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2007,Finca Vieja
15.5,Red,US,"Dry and tannic, this has deep blackberry-pie and spice flavors. A touch of unripeness, suggesting green peppercorns, detracts from the pleasure. Drink now.",Maple Vineyards,40,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Armida 2010 Maple Vineyards Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2010-maple-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Armida
12.5,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this blend of Chardonnay, Riesling and Moscato has honeyed flavors of oranges, apricots and vanilla.",Winemaker's Blend,14,84,California,California Other,California,Apothic 2011 Winemaker's Blend White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apothic-2011-winemakers-blend-white-other/,White Blend,2011,Apothic
15.5,Red,US,"High alcohol stars in this Syrah. Prickly heat dominates, giving a fiery warmth to the blackberry, cassis and grilled beef flavors.",Estate,60,84,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2009 Estate Syrah (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2009-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Syrah,2009,Chalk Hill
14,Dessert,Spain,"Rubber, flower petal and candied fruit aromas comprise the unique bouquet. The palate is solid but edgy, bearing grabby tannins and heaviness, with sweet flavors of blackberry, cassis and pepper. Monotone on the finish, then bitter at the very end. This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Marqués de Badajoz El Marqués Dulce,18,84,Central Spain,Extremadura,,Bodegas Medina 2007 Marqués de Badajoz El Marqués Dulce Cabernet Sauvignon (Extremadura),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-medina-2007-marques-badajoz-el-marques-dulce-cabernet-sauvignon-extremadura/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Bodegas Medina
13.4,White,US,"While the concentrated flavors of peaches and sweet pears are pleasant, whiffs of smoke and toasted nuts lend a savory, rather atypical character to this dry Gewürz. It's dry and brisk, with soft, lemony acidity.",Dry,13,84,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Wagner 2010 Dry Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wagner-2010-dry-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Wagner
12,Red,Italy,"Fresh, easy and bright, this no-fuss red would be great with pepperoni pizza or grilled sausage. There's a sharp note of acidity to cut through the fat in those foods, followed by bright berry and cola flavors.",Campo Santa Lena,11,84,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Villa Monteleone 2011 Campo Santa Lena  (Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-monteleone-2011-campo-santa-lena-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Villa Monteleone
13.5,Red,US,"Despite the Napa Valley address, this ordinary wine tastes like it could come from anywhere. But it's a little rough in feel, with currant and plum sauce flavors.",,25,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Wine Spots 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-spots-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Wine Spots
12.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with cherry and bitter almond aromas, offering a lean mouthfeel that simple and clean. It's the perfect partner to pepperoni pizza.",,12,84,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Giuseppe Lonardi 2011  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-lonardi-2011-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Giuseppe Lonardi
13.1,White,US,"An everyday Chardonay, this is seemingly sweet and fruity, with pineapple, vanilla and buttered toast flavors.",Lot 11,11,84,California,California Other,California,Grayson 2011 Lot 11 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grayson-2011-lot-11-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Grayson
13.5,Red,South Africa,"Scents of cured meat and campfire take center stage on the nose, with secondary support from black plum and boysenberry aromas. A strong biltong and cardamom-spice flavor carries through onto the palate, and remains through the finish.",,14,84,Coastal Region,,,Ernst Gouws & Co. 2010 Pinotage (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernst-gouws-co-2010-pinotage-coastal-region/,Pinotage,2010,Ernst Gouws & Co.
12,White,US,"A nut skin note and a whisper of smoke add a savory element to the lemon and apple aromas. It's refreshingly light on it's feet, with a brisk, tonic mouthfeel.",,18,84,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Hector Wine Company 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hector-wine-company-2011-sauvignon-blanc-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Hector Wine Company
14.1,Red,US,"A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, The Norseman—named for a vintage airplane—mostly masks its fruit in a wash of earth, herb, stem and tannin.",The Norseman,25,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Page Cellars 2008 The Norseman Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-cellars-2008-norseman-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Red Blend,2008,Page Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"Tannic and tight, this shows some reductive scents of tar and rubber. Smoky cassis and strong herbal notes lead into a quick finish with some bitterness. Two bottles tasted.",,12,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Six Prong 2010 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-prong-2010-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Six Prong
12.1,Rose,US,"There are pretty hints of rose petal and fresh apple on this dry Cabernet Franc rosé, but it's a tad savory in style, with layers of smoke, dried herb, leaf and stem. It's a nice accompaniment to everyday meals.",Dry,16,84,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Silver Thread 2011 Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silver-thread-2011-dry-rose-finger-lakes/,Rosé,2011,Silver Thread
12.3,White,US,"This has a soft core that's framed by citrusy acids, with an oxidative apple flavor that starts out with full steam, but loses some momentum on the midpalate. Try pairing this with crab cakes with a mild celeriac remoulade.",Estate Bottled Dry,16,84,New Jersey,New Jersey,,Unionville 2010 Estate Bottled Dry Riesling (New Jersey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/unionville-2010-estate-bottled-dry-riesling-new-jersey/,Riesling,2010,Unionville
12.5,White,France,"Soft and ripe, this is a fruity wine with apple and pear flavors that are lightly enhanced by the juicy, refreshing acidity. The finish is lively and fragrant. Screwcap.",,22,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Jean-Claude Boisset 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-claude-boisset-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Jean-Claude Boisset
13.5,Red,US,"This is a strong-tasting Cabernet that lacks subtlety. But if you're looking for a kick of black currants and lots of tingly acidity, you might enjoy it.",,39,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,JustNat 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/justnat-2005-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,JustNat
13.5,Red,US,"Thin and tight, this high-acid Syrah is stubbornly closed. It's difficult to predict when—or if—it will open up. Right now, it doesn't show much beyond acid and stem.",,30,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ryan Patrick 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ryan-patrick-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Ryan Patrick
14.5,Red,Spain,"Thick and pasty smelling, this has roasted berry scents that are slightly leathery. It's scratchy and mildly astringent on the palate, tasting minty and dry, with a mild fruit content. The finish is chunky and resiny.",Ribota,13,84,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Mano A Mano 2009 Ribota Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mano-a-mano-2009-ribota-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2009,Mano A Mano
14.3,Red,US,"Soft and simple, this is seemingly sweet and easy to drink now for its wealth of raspberry, cherry, mocha and spice flavors. The texture is light and silky. A portion of the profits goes to trout and salmon watershed restoration efforts.",,15,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Steelhead Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steelhead-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Steelhead Vineyards
12.5,Red,Italy,"This easy wine would pair with a roast chicken or a pork chop. The flavors are redolent of wild berry, white cherry, cola and black pepper.",,13,84,Veneto,Valpolicella,,Zeni 2010  Valpolicella,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zeni-2010-red-valpolicella/,Corvina,2010,Zeni
14,Red,Argentina,"Asphalt and gaseous aromas take a while to settle, but after they do, leather and scratchy blackberry scents surface. It feels big and brawny, with max extraction. It tastes masculine but salty, with bitter chocolate and peppery accents. Bulky for $11 wine.",Reserve,11,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trivento 2011 Reserve Syrah (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2011-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendoza/,Syrah,2011,Trivento
12,White,France,"Sauvignon Blanc's Burgundy enclave of Saint-Bris produces a round version of the grape, leaning towards yellow fruit flavors, with herbaceous aromas. This is fruity and can be consumed now.",,,84,Burgundy,Saint-Bris,,La Chablisienne 2011  Saint-Bris,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chablisienne-2011-sauvignon-blanc-saint-bris/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,La Chablisienne
12.5,White,Spain,"The bouquet is dry, briney and otherwise neutral. It feels wide and lemony, with flavors of citrus and white fruits. It remains mildly pickled on the finish.",Blanco,18,84,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Loess 2010 Blanco Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loess-2010-blanco-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2010,Loess
13,Red,US,"Soft on entrance, this gains acidic steam across the palate, which drives the dialed-down flavors of berry and prune. With its modest alcohol content, this would make for a good match with a peppered roast-beef sandwich or other casual fare.",Estates,35,84,Missouri,Missouri,,Mount Pleasant Winery 2008 Estates Norton (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-2008-estates-other-red-norton-missouri/,Norton,2008,Mount Pleasant Winery
13,White,Spain,"This smells a bit wayward and sulfuric, but it's juicy and acidic on the tongue, with lemony and oily, nutty flavors. It holds steady on the finish, which is lemony in character.",Finca Constancia,10,84,Central Spain,Toledo,,Altozano 2010 Finca Constancia Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc (Toledo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altozano-2010-finca-constancia-white-blend-verdejo-sauvignon-blanc-toledo/,Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Altozano
13.5,White,South Africa,"Light and easy, this has direct aromas and flavors of green plum, lime, just-dried grass and underripe mango. Medium acidity keeps the finish clean and bright. Drink now.",,11,84,Durbanville,,,Durbanville Hills 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Durbanville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durbanville-hills-2011-sauvignon-blanc-durbanville/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Durbanville Hills
,White,France,"Ripe tropical fruits dominate this smooth wine, creating a warm, almost New World appeal. There is a toast note that balances the rich fruitiness.",,,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine d'Ardhuy 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-dardhuy-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine d'Ardhuy
12,White,US,"Savory in style, with a dusty, chalky minerality, this dry Pinot Gris is crisp and easygoing, with a freshly pressed apple flavor that's marked by whiffs of nut skin and smoke.",,20,84,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Hector Wine Company 2011 Pinot Gris (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hector-wine-company-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Pinot Gris,2011,Hector Wine Company
14,Red,US,"This is a nonvintage blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault. Well on its way to maturity, it's an easy-drinking quaffer, with a hint of bitterness on the finish.",Black Dot,20,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Domaine Pouillon NV Black Dot Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pouillon-nv-black-dot-red-horse-heaven-hills-158836/,Red Blend,,Domaine Pouillon
14.4,Red,US,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is ripe—almost overripe—with the blackberries approaching prunes, but it's dry and smooth, with a good grip of tannins.",A Metá,29,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Del Bondio 2008 A Metá Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bondio-2008-a-meta-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Del Bondio
13,Sparkling,US,"A simple, sweet blush bubbly, this is rough in texture, with raspberry, strawberry and vanilla flavors. It should be fine with wedding cake.",Rosé,22,84,California,California Other,California,Chandon NV Rosé Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-rose-sparkling-california-159652/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
,White,US,"This is a soft, simple Chardonnay. It's rich in orange, mango and apricot flavors, with a touch of buttery oak.",,13,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Baron Herzog 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-herzog-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Baron Herzog
13.8,White,US,"A simple Pinot Grigio with a soft, fruity nose, this has a tropical and seemingly sweet personality. It's fresh tasting and fine for a party.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Cable Car 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cable-car-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cable Car
12.5,White,France,"Nervy and racy, this has crisp acidity and a lively orange-zest texture. It's fruity, with upfront apple and grapefruit flavors, showing just a touch of a minerally character in the background.",Buissonnier,15,85,Burgundy,Côte Chalonnaise,,Vignerons de Buxy 2010 Buissonnier  (Côte Chalonnaise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2010-buissonnier-chardonnay-cote-chalonnaise/,Chardonnay,2010,Vignerons de Buxy
12,Red,US,"Lean red-cherry and briar scents lend an elegant tone to this brisk, medium-bodied Cabernet Franc. The palate is a shade riper, with black cherry and plum flavors, countered with hints of earth, green leaf and ripe but coarsely grained tannins that linger.",Estate Bottled,15,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Wagner 2008 Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wagner-2008-estate-bottled-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Wagner
13.5,Red,US,"This is an oaky, seemingly sweet, blackberry- and strawberry-tinged blend of 65% Zinfandel, 30% Sangiovese and 5% Syrah. With an earthy note of sage running through, this is a food friendly wine that'll require a hearty meal to tame it down.",Mistero,22,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Naggiar 2010 Mistero Red (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naggiar-2010-mistero-red-sierra-foothills/,Red Blend,2010,Naggiar
,White,France,"Very minerally in character, this is taut and edgy, laced with acidity, citrus fruit and a tangy character. It's bright, crisp and so fresh.",,,85,Burgundy,Chablis,,Louis Jadot 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Jadot
12.7,Red,US,"This is pleasant and complex on the nose, with hints of violet, ripe black cherry and a savory meat note that lingers. The palate could use a tad more concentration, but it's elegant in style with lean cherry flavor and a flurry of fresh green and floral accents.",,30,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,McGregor 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgregor-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,McGregor
14.5,Red,US,"This Pinot tastes so oaky, it's like chewing on barrel staves. Notes of vanilla, buttered toast and the creamy-sweet flavor of oak sap completely overwhelm what otherwise seems like a good wine. This is a real outlier among MacPhail's other 2010 Pinot Noirs.",The Flyer,59,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,MacPhail 2010 The Flyer Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-flyer-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
14,Red,South Africa,"Scents of cherry and raspberry sauce unfold on the bouquet, while the approachable palate offers similarly intense, fleshy fruit flavors that are laced with hints of pepper and soft mint.",Sincerely,14,85,Western Cape,,,Neil Ellis 2010 Sincerely Shiraz (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/neil-ellis-2010-sincerely-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-western-cape/,Shiraz,2010,Neil Ellis
12,White,France,"This is light and crisp, with its acidity dominant. It's packed with lime and grapefruit flavors that lend a taut, nervy texture. Not for aging, this is refreshing now.",,,85,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Gérard Duplessis 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gerard-duplessis-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Gérard Duplessis
13,Red,Spain,"This smells like fresh pavement at first, with gritty black-fruit and burnt leaf notes. The palate feels edgy, with a spotty red-fruit flavor that's matched with notes of resiny oak and vanilla. It finishes in a similar fashion. Novo Imports and Aidil Wines & Liquors.",Clisos Crianza,14,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Federico Paternina 2008 Clisos Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federico-paternina-2008-clisos-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Federico Paternina
13.5,Red,Spain,"Milk chocolate, plastic and wet dog aromas improve with airing. It's abrasive and scratchy on the palate, with blackberry and milk chocolate flavors that lead to a finish with one last dosage of milk chocolaty sweetness. This contains 15% Garnacha.",,14,85,Northern Spain,Toro,,Familia Solana 2009  Toro,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-solana-2009-tempranillo-blend-toro/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Familia Solana
14.3,White,US,"From the cool 2010 vintage, this the blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% Viognier comes across as slender and yeasty, simple and tart.",Blanc du Moulin,24,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Domaine Pouillon 2010 Blanc du Moulin Roussanne-Viognier (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pouillon-2010-blanc-moulin-rhone-style-white-blend-roussanne-viognier-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Roussanne-Viognier,2010,Domaine Pouillon
,White,France,"The softest of the Pouilly Fuissés produced by Duboeuf, this is a smooth, creamy and toasty wine. A peach note and warm, ripe fruits dominate. Very ready to drink.",,21,85,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Georges Duboeuf 2011  Pouilly-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Forward and direct up front, this has a yeasty but fresh apple aroma. It feels clean and ready, with lemon-lime and kiwi flavors that lead to a fresh finish. This is textbook Cava with some sweetness.",Cordon Negro Extra Dry,12,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Freixenet NV Cordon Negro Extra Dry Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freixenet-nv-cordon-negro-extra-dry-sparkling-cava-156017/,Sparkling Blend,,Freixenet
12.5,White,France,"Light and fragrant, this emphasizes crisp apple and grapefruit flavors. It has a light, breezy character. Very ready to drink.",,20,85,Burgundy,Petit Chablis,,Château de Maligny 2010  Petit Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maligny-2010-chardonnay-petit-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Château de Maligny
13.5,Red,Spain,"This offers grassy, ashy aromas of green-leaning berry and plum fruits. It feels grabby and choppy, with berry flavors that lead to a dry, lightly herbal-tasting finish.",Viña Honda,14,85,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Silvano Garcia 2010 Viña Honda Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-silvano-garcia-2010-vina-honda-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Bodegas Silvano Garcia
14.5,Red,Spain,"Ripe, minty and exuberant on the front end, this has a hint of animal in addition to a note of blueberry. Saturated and simple, this has a ripe red-berry flavor that comes across as red licorice. Fruity and fun.",Jaloco Joven,10,85,Central Spain,Ribera del Guadiana,,Bodegas Medina 2011 Jaloco Joven Red (Ribera del Guadiana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-medina-2011-jaloco-joven-red-ribera-guadiana/,Red Blend,2011,Bodegas Medina
14.5,Red,US,"A tough vintage turns out a tough wine—chewy, tart, slender and herbal. Some pretty blackberry fruit is tucked tightly into the core, but it is overtaken by the acidity and drying tannins.",,18,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Airfield Estates
15.3,Red,US,"Fruity, simple and lusty, this is made for barbecue. High alcohol gives sweet heat to the jammy cherry and currant flavors. It really wants to accompany charred meats slathered in sweet sauces.",Buck Hill,24,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Amelle 2008 Buck Hill Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amelle-2008-buck-hill-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Amelle
12.5,White,US,"Fruity and floral smelling, this has key aromas of Fruit Loops, orange blossom and apricot, with graham cracker and peanut shell subtleties. It tastes off-dry, with an unctuous feel, finishing with some cling and a zingy citrus-zest flavor.",La Belle Semi Dry,8,85,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois 2011 La Belle Semi Dry White (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-2011-belle-semi-dry-white-missouri/,White Blend,2011,Les Bourgeois
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Golden in color, this has bready baked-apple aromas. It feels plump and soft for a brut nature, with a maderized quality to the palate. It tastes extremely dry, like seltzer water blended with citrus, almond and butterscotch. It continues on the same flavor plane throughout the finish.",Cristalino Brut Nature,15,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Jaume Serra 2007 Cristalino Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaume-serra-2007-cristalino-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Jaume Serra
13.5,White,Spain,"The oyster and clam shell aromas are briney to say the least. The palate is acidic and scouring, with lime, lemon and green melon flavors. It turns pithy on the finish, then a little bitter.",,18,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Lagar de Costa 2010 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagar-costa-2010-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Lagar de Costa
12.5,White,US,"This is easy to drink, with crisp, mouthwatering acidity that brightens the lemon, lime and tropical fruit flavors. It's slightly sweet, but not overtly so—just enough to pair with Asian-inspired fare.",,12,85,California,California Other,California,Butterfly Kiss 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/butterfly-kiss-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Butterfly Kiss
12.5,White,France,"Intense acidity precedes the ripe yellow fruits of this bright wine. It has a rich texture that's very minerally and steely, pairing with a vanilla note from its wood aging. It's a wine to be consumed young, over the next 2–3 years.",Les Vieilles Vignes,,85,Burgundy,Chablis,,Pascal Bouchard 2010 Les Vieilles Vignes  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-bouchard-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Pascal Bouchard
12.8,Red,US,"Alluring aromas of tobacco, forest floor, smoking incense and chocolate are well defined. Supportive tannins frame its soft core, while conspicuous acids ramp up the earthy flavors. It finishes long, with a lingering note of dark stone fruit.",Bethlehem Valley,25,85,Missouri,Missouri,,Mount Pleasant Winery 2008 Bethlehem Valley Norton (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-2008-bethlehem-valley-other-red-norton-missouri/,Norton,2008,Mount Pleasant Winery
14.6,Red,US,"A solid if standard Cabernet, this show typical varietal flavors of blackberries, black currants and anise, with the requisite jacket of toasty oak. Dry and full bodied, there's some bitterness on the finish that suggests its limited ageability. Drink now.",,35,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Wine Co. 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-wine-co-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Napa Wine Co.
13,White,Spain,"This starts with some Verdejo sweat and funk on the nose, and while those notes don't last, the bouquet doesn't improve dramatically with airing. It feels soft and basic, with melon and lettuce flavors. Falls off a bit on the finish, which tastes a bit briney.",Ducado de Altan,13,85,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Naia 2010 Ducado de Altan Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naia-2010-ducado-altan-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2010,Naia
13.3,Red,US,"With some veggie and green, stemmy notes alongside tones of cherry and cola, this doesn't taste fully ripe. It's a very dry wine, with brisk acidity. Drink now, as it's unlikely to develop with age.",Durell Vineyard,45,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Armida 2010 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2010-durell-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Armida
13.9,Red,US,"This is so softly sweet and delicious in mocha, wild berry, buttery nougat and spice flavors, it's like a candy bar with alcohol. Easy to drink, with a gentle mouthfeel.",,24,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2007 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2007-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2007,Balletto
8,Dessert,US,"A very sweet wine, this is just the thing most Muscat lovers will love. It's delicious in orange jam, tropical fruit and vanilla bean flavors. The acidity surfaces just in time, preventing the sweetness from seeming cloying.",Late Harvest,20,85,California,California Other,California,Herzog 2011 Late Harvest Orange Muscat (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herzog-2011-late-harvest-muscat-orange-other/,Orange Muscat,2011,Herzog
11.5,White,US,"Aromas of sweet white peach and apple blossoms are lovely on this lean, light-footed Grüner Veltiner. The palate could use a hint more concentration, but it's lemony and brisk, with pleasant crushed chalk and grass notes. Drink now.",Estate Bottled,20,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lamoreaux Landing 2011 Estate Bottled Grüner Veltliner (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamoreaux-landing-2011-estate-bottled-gruner-veltliner-finger-lakes/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Lamoreaux Landing
13.1,White,US,"This tastes sweet and clean, with mango, peach and orange flavors that are brightened with zesty acidity.",,18,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Ruby Red 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruby-red-2011-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Ruby Red
13.5,White,US,"There are lots of rich, ripe vanilla, buttered toast and tropical fruit flavors in this creamy wine. Brightened with acidity, it will appeal to plenty of Chardonnay fans.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Steelhead Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steelhead-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Steelhead Vineyards
13.5,Red,Spain,"This opens with a blast of berry fruit and a note of spice. It feels bouncy, full and healthy, with black fruits and dark spices comprising the flavor profile. The finish is short, but fruity and clean.",,8,85,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Viña Albali 2011 Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-albali-2011-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2011,Viña Albali
14.3,Red,US,"Easy and uncomplicated, this is dry, light-bodied and fine in acidity, with flavors of sour cherry candy, cola and smoky oak.",,26,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Sebastiani 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sebastiani
13.8,Red,US,"This is a very pale Pinot Noir—you can almost read through it. It's also light and simple in texture, with some polished flavors of raspberries, Dr. Pepper and spices. It finishes dry and crisp in acidity.",,15,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Chessman 2011 Pinot Noir (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chessman-2011-pinot-noir-north-coast/,Pinot Noir,2011,Chessman
,White,France,"Light and almost herbaceous, this is the simplest Chablis in the Laroche portfolio. It has pure, clean white-fruit and red apple flavors, tautened by acidity, ending with a crisp, green finish. Screwcap.",,,85,Burgundy,Petit Chablis,,Domaine Laroche 2011  Petit Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laroche-2011-chardonnay-petit-chablis/,Chardonnay,2011,Domaine Laroche
13,White,France,"While this is crisp and fresh, it also has an attractive, round vanilla flavor that provides a smooth, creamy texture. It's refreshing with apple and pear flavors, with appealing acidity on the finish.",Cuvée des Forges,,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Patrick Javillier 2010 Cuvée des Forges  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-patrick-javillier-2010-cuvee-forges-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Patrick Javillier
13.5,Red,France,"While the texture is rich and full-bodied, there is an edge of sharp acidity that takes away from the generous ripeness. Tannins and juicy red fruits are present, but the acidity is a little jarring.",Clos du Chapitre Premier Cru,68,85,Burgundy,Fixin,,Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur 2009 Clos du Chapitre Premier Cru  (Fixin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-guy-yvan-dufouleur-2009-clos-chapitre-premier-cru-pinot-noir-fixin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur
13,Red,US,"Notes of sweet pipe tobacco, dark fruit liqueur, mint-chocolate and raisin mingle on the medium-intense, ripe-smelling nose. Medium in body, this has a texture defined by its salient acids rather than its tannins, creating a bright feel. The light tannins add a dusty quality to the finish, concluding with hints of raspberry coulis and cherry.",,18,85,New Mexico,New Mexico,,D.H. Lescombes 2009 Pinot Noir (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dh-lescombes-2009-pinot-noir-new-mexico/,Pinot Noir,2009,D.H. Lescombes
13.5,Red,South Africa,"The bouquet bursts with ripe black-fruit aromas, alongside hints of crushed violet petals. The mouthfeel is round and filling, with a chocolaty flavor that stays through to the finish.",,13,85,Western Cape,,,False Bay 2011 Pinotage (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/false-bay-2011-pinotage-western-cape/,Pinotage,2011,False Bay
12.5,Red,US,"The red cherry flavor is bright and concentrated, marked by savory tones of roasted beet, spice and a hint of pencil shaving. It's medium-bodied, with a brisk, easy-drinking mouthfeel.",Amulet,17,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Seneca Shore NV Amulet Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seneca-shore-nv-amulet-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,,Seneca Shore
14.7,Red,US,"This blend of Syrah and Malbec was sourced from the estate's Doc Stewart Vineyard. Light, tart rhubarb and watermelon flavors show an accent of mocha. Drink up.",the pilgrim,15,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Gilbert Cellars 2008 the pilgrim Red (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gilbert-cellars-2008-pilgrim-red-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Red Blend,2008,Gilbert Cellars
,White,France,"This is fragrant and lighthearted, with citrusy acidity that laces through the easy, bright green-apple texture. It's crisp, with a floral finish.",,18,85,Burgundy,Saint-Véran,,Georges Duboeuf 2011  Saint-Véran,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-chardonnay-saint-veran/,Chardonnay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A refreshing rosé sparkler that would pair with smoked salmon or fried calamari rings, this is tonic and bright, offering crisp acidity and tonic effervescence.",Rosé,15,85,Veneto,Veneto,,Lamberti NV Rosé Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamberti-nv-rose-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,,Lamberti
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is redolent of red cherry, spice, leather and dried apple skin, with a sharp touch of medicinal herb on the finish.",,24,85,Veneto,Valpolicella Superiore,,Zanoni 2008  Valpolicella Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zanoni-2008-red-valpolicella-superiore/,Corvina,2008,Zanoni
13.5,White,Argentina,"Dusty and warm up front, this has baked apple and peachy aromas. It feels round with only mild acidity, while the flavors yield barrel resin, citrus and sweet melon. It's not too evolved on the finish.",,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tilia 2011 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tilia-2011-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Tilia
13.5,Red,US,"Easy drinking, this is rich in raspberry and cherry flavors, with enough acidity to give the fruit a tangy edge. The unusual blend is mostly Tannat, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.",,13,85,California,California Other,California,Stark Raving NV Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-raving-nv-red-other/,Red Blend,,Stark Raving
12.5,Red,Italy,"Easy and cheerful, this has bright acidity and simple berry aromas. There's a hint of forest floor and a touch of bitter almond on the finish.",I Roccoli,15,85,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Vigneti Villabella 2011 I Roccoli  (Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-villabella-2011-i-roccoli-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Vigneti Villabella
12.4,Red,US,"Funky and intriguing on the nose, this proffers scents of narcissus and farmyard, with touches of char and dark fruit. Medium bodied, this has an open texture, with integrated acids and malleable tannins. Flavors of tart blackberry candy, leather and Dr. Pepper surface on the palate.",Estate Bottled,39,85,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Veramar 2008 Estate Bottled Norton (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-2008-estate-bottled-other-red-norton-shenandoah-valley/,Norton,2008,Veramar
14,Red,South Africa,"This smells dark and concentrated, yet the blackberry and cassis core is lifted by a powdery, purple-potpourri accent. There's a strong woody presence on the palate, with baking spice and vanilla bean flavors that linger.",,13,85,Paarl,,,Tormentoso 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormentoso-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-paarl/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Tormentoso
12.5,White,US,"There's a slightly dusty, grassy element to this understated Sauvignon Blanc, but the palate is nicely concentrated, with abundant yellow-peach and tangerine flavors. The lemonade-like acidity is brisk and refreshing. Drink now.",,15,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,White Springs 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-springs-2009-sauvignon-blanc-finger-lakes/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,White Springs
13.5,Red,South Africa,"Here's a bright Pinotage that offers aromas of blackberry and plum, as well as faint hints of dried herb and cured meat. The palate is light and easy drinking, with approachable tannins and a short but clean finish.",Bush Vine,13,85,Stellenbosch,,,Winery of Good Hope 2011 Bush Vine Pinotage (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winery-good-hope-2011-bush-vine-pinotage-stellenbosch/,Pinotage,2011,Winery of Good Hope
13.5,White,US,"If you like your Chardonnay on the fruity side, this one's for you. It's rich in pineapple, orange and apricot jam flavors, with notes of buttered toast and cream.",Artisan Collection,15,85,California,California Other,California,HandCraft 2011 Artisan Collection Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handcraft-2011-artisan-collection-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,HandCraft
14,Red,South Africa,"A green streak runs through this wine, adding an herbal character to the black cherry and plum aromas and flavors. Low tannins and medium acidity produce an overall easy profile and light mouthfeel.",,11,85,Coastal Region,,,MAN Vintners 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/man-vintners-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-coastal-region/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,MAN Vintners
14.1,White,US,"Sourced from the Sundance Vineyard, this is a soft and oaky Chardonnay, with a round, buttery finish. Best enjoyed in the next year or two.",Autumn Chase,19,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Page Cellars 2010 Autumn Chase Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-cellars-2010-autumn-chase-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Page Cellars
13,White,France,"Tropical fruit and new wood flavors thread this opulent, seductive Chardonnay. It has surface glamor, with its flavors of ripe mango, peach and toast. Under the surface, the flavors are simple, softly textured.",,27,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Maison Jessiaume 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Maison Jessiaume
13,Dessert,Spain,"Aromas of canned peaches and apricots are about all one can pull from the bouquet. It feels solid and untamed, with juicy flavors that run straight to mango, Dole peach and sweetened papaya. It's short on character and complexity but big on sweet, sticky flavors.",Naturalmente Dulce,23,84,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Finca Antigua 2010 Naturalmente Dulce Moscatel (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-antigua-2010-naturalmente-dulce-muscat-moscatel-mancha/,Moscatel,2010,Finca Antigua
,White,France,"With a light structure and some minerality, this is an attractive, textured wine. Flavors of apples, citrus fruits and a note of caramel pair with its zesty character that lends an attractive finishing bite.",,13,84,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Georges Duboeuf 2010  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
14.5,Red,US,"Course, grainy tannins are the defining textural attribute, lending a rustic quality to the full-bodied palate. Notes of mocha, cranberry sauce and black fruit compote are pleasant and easy, extending onto the finish that's marked by vice-grip tannins. This would be a fine accompaniment to burgers and ribs.",Estates,35,84,America,,,Mount Pleasant Winery NV Estates Merlot (America),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-nv-estates-merlot-america/,Merlot,,Mount Pleasant Winery
12.5,Red,France,"Warm, ripe and round, this red-fruited wine has a fine feeling of richness. It is soft and fruity, with just the right amount of acidity to balance. Ready to drink.",,17,85,Burgundy,Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Hautes Côtes de Nuits,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
14.2,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced from a Red Mountain vineyard, this pure Cabernet seems to have been overripened. Notes of raisin and prune appear on the nose and palate, and the mouthfeel is chalky and a bit flat.",Preface,37,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Page Cellars 2007 Preface Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-cellars-2007-preface-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Page Cellars
14.6,Red,Spain,"The cola and licorice aromas are candied and easygoing. This feels acidic and snappy, with red cherry and berry flavors that end with a crisp, sheer, rugged feel.",Reserva,35,84,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Finca Casa Lo Alto 2008 Reserva Red (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-casa-lo-alto-2008-reserva-red-utiel-requena/,Red Blend,2008,Finca Casa Lo Alto
14.8,Red,US,"This tastes sweet and gooey, like a blackberry and licorice gummy candy, with heat from the high alcohol. Lots of people like this style, but it's not for everyone.",Bootjack Ranch,32,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Niner 2009 Bootjack Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niner-2009-bootjack-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Niner
13,White,France,"While the creamy fruit is attractive, this is a light wine, with a touch of pear and apple flavors.",Tiserny,18,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,L. Tramier & Fils 2010 Tiserny  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2010-tiserny-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,L. Tramier & Fils
,White,France,"Soft and round, this has a gentle white fruit flavor and a hint of spice. The acidity is open and very easy, finishing with a fragrant finish.",,,84,Burgundy,Mâcon Chaintré,,Georges Duboeuf 2010  Mâcon Chaintré,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2010-chardonnay-macon-chaintre/,Chardonnay,2010,Georges Duboeuf
12.5,Rose,France,"Light and very fruity, this has crisp raspberry and red currant flavors, with a lively, acid-driven texture. It is breezy, refreshing and ready to drink.",,15,84,Burgundy,Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Hautes Côtes de Nuits,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-rose-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Rosé,2009,Manuel Olivier
13,Red,France,"This wine balances its acidity, light texture and softness with ripe red fruits. It has a touch of bitterness, although this is enveloped by the ripe fruit of the vintage.",,18,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Michel Picard 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-picard-2009-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Michel Picard
14,Red,South Africa,"Medium-intense spice and game aromas inflect the ripe forest-berry and cherry fruits. This is accessible and easy, with low tannins and a clean finish.",Bain's Way,11,84,Paarl,,,Wamakersvallei 2010 Bain's Way Pinotage (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wamakersvallei-2010-bains-way-pinotage-paarl/,Pinotage,2010,Wamakersvallei
14.5,White,US,"This is overoaked, with buttered toast, caramel and sweet vanilla flavors dominating everything else. Buried beneath the oak are crisp flavors of pineapples and oranges.",Estate,25,84,California,Central Coast,Chalone,Chalone Vineyard 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Chalone),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalone-vineyard-2010-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-chalone/,Chardonnay,2010,Chalone Vineyard
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is spicy and dry on the nose, with a cheesy accent. It feels medium in body, with sharp acidity that creates a semisour flavor profile of red plum and cherry. Not overly flavorful, it concludes with a crisp, cleansing finish.",,12,84,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Finca Antigua 2009 Garnacha (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-antigua-2009-grenache-garnacha-mancha/,Garnacha,2009,Finca Antigua
12.5,Red,Italy,"This would pair with cold cuts, oven-roasted pizza or bruschetta with wild mushrooms. It is simple, clean and redolent of wild berries and tart cherry.",,10,85,Veneto,Valpolicella Classico,,Stefano Accordini 2011  Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefano-accordini-2011-red-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2011,Stefano Accordini
,White,France,"Nutmeg and cinnamon aromas cover the fruit, leaving only the acidity to prove that there is some fruitiness in this wine.",Signature,,82,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Maison Champy 2010 Signature  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-champy-2010-signature-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Maison Champy
13.5,White,US,"With orange and peach flavors, this blend of Chardonnay, Muscat and Malvasia is a simple, sweet-tasting wine.",,13,82,California,California Other,California,Stark Raving NV White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-raving-nv-white-other/,White Blend,,Stark Raving
12,White,Spain,"This is neutral on the nose except for a hint of white flower and peach. It's snappy but basic feeling, with a stalky apple flavor. It finishes dry and lemony, with a corny flavor.",Diego de Almagro,10,82,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Pagos del Rey 2011 Diego de Almagro Airen (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pagos-rey-2011-diego-almagro-spanish-white-airen-valdepenas/,Airen,2011,Pagos del Rey
14,Red,Spain,"Medicinal and leathery, this has an iodine aroma that takes the luster off the fruit. It feels short and choppy, with medicinal, gritty flavors of vitamin, red berry and red licorice. Juicy but edgy; tasted twice.",Luzon Verde,9,82,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Luzón 2011 Luzon Verde Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-luzon-2011-luzon-verde-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2011,Bodegas Luzón
14,Rose,Spain,"This is on its last legs. It smells maderized, flat and candied, then feels heavy and drying. It tastes and smells old, finishing bitter.",Jaloco Rosado,10,80,Central Spain,Ribera del Guadiana,,Bodegas Medina 2011 Jaloco Rosado Rosé (Ribera del Guadiana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-medina-2011-jaloco-rosado-rose-ribera-guadiana/,Rosé,2011,Bodegas Medina
15.6,Red,US,"This is an absolutely beautiful wine to drink now, but the richness comes at the price of considerable alcohol. The color is dark and impenetrable, the aromas huge in Cabernet-inspired blackberries and black currants, with a touch of something herbal and also a stony minerality. There's also a fascinating peatiness, like an Islay Scotch. It really opens up in the glass, becoming ever more complex. It's great Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, but that high alcohol may limit its ageability.",IX Estate,290,99,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Colgin 2008 IX Estate Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colgin-2008-ix-estate-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Colgin
15,Red,Argentina,"This is a real blaster of a Malbec, showing power, concentration and subtleties. The bouquet is full of graham cracker, cola, monster berry and moss notes, while the pure, driving palate deals flavors of toasty blackberry, spice, mocha and more. The lengthy but mellow finish hums like a fine-tuned machine. Drink now–2018.",Finca Jorge Miralles Single Vineyard,50,95,Mendoza Province,La Consulta,,Trapiche 2009 Finca Jorge Miralles Single Vineyard Malbec (La Consulta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2009-finca-jorge-miralles-single-vineyard-malbec-consulta/,Malbec,2009,Trapiche
14.5,Red,US,"There's a grace and purity to this Pinot Noir that make it particularly recommendable. It's so light and silky, it just glides like a butterfly across the palate. But it's extraordinarily rich in wild raspberry and cherry fruit, and the white pepper and baking spices make it savory. Delicious now, but it should prosper over the next eight years, at least.",La Rinconada,60,95,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sanford 2009 La Rinconada Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanford-2009-rinconada-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Sanford
,Red,US,"You will want to age this Cabernet—8 or 10 years of development is the only way to allow the hard tannins to begin to melt away, allowing the fabulous core of blackberries, currants and dark chocolate to emerge. It's hard to exaggerate the wine's depth; it's so elegantly pure, concentrated and focused. Don't even think of popping the cork before 2018, and it could still be providing pleasure 20 years from now.",,150,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,La Sirena 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sirena-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,La Sirena
14.7,Red,US,"This starts out closed and tight, shut down by tannins and immaturity, but plenty of swirling reveals elusive black-licorice and blackberry notes, accented by smoky oak. The tannins really kick in toward the middle, but hard as they are, they exhibit great breed. Despite its sweet core of fruit, this is nowhere close to being ready. Give it 10 years.",Tre Vigneti,50,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Montagna 2009 Tre Vigneti Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montagna-2009-tre-vigneti-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Montagna
15.4,Red,US,"This starts out a bit coarse, with strong tannins that have a rough-edged feeling. It's very rich in blackberries and black currants, but showing more power than elegance. Time in the glass certainly opens it up, revealing a rich, heady cassis note. While the alcohol is high, it may easily develop bottle complexity over the next 10–15 years.",,225,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Villa del Lago 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-lago-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Villa del Lago
13.5,Red,Portugal,"An impressive, serious wine that's only produced in top vintages. It's elegant and complex, a powerful wine with its dark tannins, licorice and black plum flavors. Concentrated and intense, it's worth aging for at least four years.",Quinta do Cardo Grande Escolha,55,93,Beira Interior,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta do Cardo Grande Escolha Red (Beira Interior),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-cardo-grande-escolha-red-beira-interior/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
14.1,Red,US,"With waves of raspberry, cherry, honeyed cream, cinnamon and caramelized oak flavors, this defines the word delicious. The richness is balanced by crisp acidity and delicate tannins. Just superb to drink now; try pairing it with lamb that's been salted and peppered, seasoned with a hint of rosemary.",Starr Ridge Vineyard,45,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Davis Family 2009 Starr Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davis-family-2009-starr-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Davis Family
14.3,White,US,"This is White Oak's best Chardonnay in years. The wine benefited from the chilly vintage, expressing citrus and tropical fruit flavors while preserving its vital acidity. It shows real elegance.",Estate Grown,24,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,White Oak 2010 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-oak-2010-estate-grown-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,White Oak
,Red,US,"Whatever the blend is on this red wine, and winemaker Heidi Barrett isn't saying, it's really interesting. The bottle is old-fashioned and stubby, like something from the 1700s. The wine itself is immediately likeable for its spicy array of spices and berries. Despite its upfront appeal, there's a complexity that elevates it.",Pirate TreasuRed,60,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,La Sirena 2009 Pirate TreasuRed Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sirena-2009-pirate-treasured-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,La Sirena
14.2,Red,US,"A beautiful Pinot to drink now, this is elegant and supple, with crisp acidity and a delightfully light texture. However, there's nothing light about the flavors, which suggest wild forest berry, softened cola, mushroom, dried pine and spice, enhanced with a subtle jacket of sandalwood.",,44,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Freeman 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freeman-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Freeman
14,Red,Portugal,"The smooth oak aging is a major element in the success of this elegant wine. While it has rich, polished black fruits and a strong tannic core, it also has a licorice character. It is now maturing, ready to drink as a serious, complex wine.",Reserva,,92,Alentejano,,,Monte Seis Reis 2007 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-seis-reis-2007-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2007,Monte Seis Reis
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of ripe, cheerful flavors of raspberry and cherry jam and cola are found in this vibrant wine. It shows oak, too, in the form of sweet buttered cinnamon toast. The mouthfeel is pure Pinot: silky, velvety and delicate. Delicious for drinking now with everything from grilled steak to ahi tuna.",,60,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lucie 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucie-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lucie
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is cool, earthy and tight on the nose. Then it opens and blooms, with classy roasted notes that set the stage for a smooth-rolling palate with bold blackberry, herb and chocolate flavors. By the time it finishes, complex bitter-chocolate and toast notes have taken over. This is primed and ready to drink.",Limited Edition,47,92,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Enrique Foster 2006 Limited Edition Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrique-foster-2006-limited-edition-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2006,Enrique Foster
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Huge and rich, this offers ripe black fruits and a concentrated structure. It's packed with a seemingly sweet blackberry flavor that serves as a counterpoint to the firm texture. With both density and a dark edge, this will age over several years.",Quinta da Fronteira Selecção do Enólogo,20,92,Douro,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta da Fronteira Selecção do Enólogo Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-fronteira-seleccao-enologo-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
14,Red,Portugal,"A dark-colored, wood-aged wine, this is serious and power­ful. It has tannic weight along with a black­berry flavor, and a smooth tar and herb layer that's all balanced by the acidity. The wood still needs another year to fully integrate; age for another 2–3 years.",Herdade da Farizoa Grand Escolha,55,92,Alentejano,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Herdade da Farizoa Grand Escolha Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-herdade-farizoa-grand-escolha-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Firm and structured, this is a densely rich wine for aging. Firm tannins dominate its ripe black fruit, lending notes of spice, licorice and toast from the wood. It needs several years of aging to round out—give it four years at least.",T Quinta da Terrugem,69,92,Alentejo,,,Caves Aliança 2008 T Quinta da Terrugem Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2008-t-quinta-terrugem-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Caves Aliança
14.5,Red,Italy,"A delicious expression of Sagrantino, this delivers soft tones of chocolate, exotic spice and toasted nut, lavished over a core of bright cherry and blackberry. The wine shows density and power with characteristic tannic firmness on the close.",Collepiano,60,92,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Arnaldo Caprai 2006 Collepiano  (Sagrantino di Montefalco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2006-collepiano-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2006,Arnaldo Caprai
14.5,Red,US,"This is forward and sweet in raspberry and cherry jams. However, it's not a simple fruit bomb. With a mushroomy, gamy earthiness and refined tannins, it shows true complexity and structure. Not an ager, but it will be beautiful over the next few years.",Ferrington Vineyard,49,92,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,MacPhail 2010 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-ferrington-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
15.2,Red,US,"High alcohol gives this Pinot some heat, but it also lends incredible richness and ripeness to the flavors, which range from raspberry jam and cherry pie filling to buttered toast, creamy vanilla and exotic spice. A delicious and heady offering from Napa Cabernet specialist Hall winery.",Clos Pepe,60,92,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Walt 2010 Clos Pepe Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walt-2010-clos-pepe-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Walt
14.8,Red,US,"This shows a delicate silkiness and a sweet essence of wild raspberries that make it fully ready to drink now. But that quality obscures its subtleties of mineral, mushroomy earth and flower notes that add to this Pinot's great complexity. As good as it is now, it will have no trouble negotiating the next decade.",Reed,52,92,California,Central Coast,Mt. Harlan,Calera 2009 Reed Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2009-reed-pinot-noir-central-coast-mt-harlan/,Pinot Noir,2009,Calera
14.9,White,US,"Pessagno's Chardonnays are always big and strong wines, as befits their growing conditions in the cool foothills of the coastal Monterey mountains. This is monumental in fruit, bursting at the seams with ripe apricots and tangerines, sweetened with honey, yet finishing dry. It's a wine to pair with elaborate fare.",Intrinity,45,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Pessagno 2009 Intrinity Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2009-intrinity-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2009,Pessagno
14,Red,Italy,"Querceta delivers a beautiful Brunello with bold tones of ripe fruit, red cherry, spice, leather and vanilla bean. This bold red offers both structure and fresh acidity on the finish.",,34,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Querceta 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/querceta-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Querceta
14,White,Italy,"This creamy Tuscan Chardonnay shares many characteristics with its distant cousin in California. It shows a decidedly New World style, with aromas of vanilla cream, dried apricot, honey, peach cobbler and crème brûlée. The finish is marked with a spicy toasted-oak intensity.",Monteverro,120,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Monteverro 2009 Monteverro Chardonnay (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteverro-2009-chardonnay-toscana/,Chardonnay,2009,Monteverro
14.1,White,US,"With a creamy mouthfeel and ripe flavors of tangerines, tropical fruits, honey and sweet oak, this is a flashy effort. It will appeal to fans of the variety, and rightfully so, delivering a dry complexity that lifts it way above the average.",,30,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Migration 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/migration-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Migration
15.5,Red,France,"Even Grand Veneur's traditional cuvée shines in 2009, offering up notions of black cherries and chocolate liqueur. It's full bodied and richly textured, with a long, velvety finish. Simply put, it's plush and delicious, with no need to age it any further. Drink now–2020.",Domaine Grand Veneur,53,92,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Domaine Grand Veneur Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-domaine-grand-veneur-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
14.5,Red,US,"A new wine from superstar winemaker Heidi Barrett, and the label is one of the coolest ever. It's extraordinarily rich and opulent, with a tapestry-like silky complexity. The blackberry, cherry and olive flavors are very ripe, yet it finishes wonderfully dry.",Art Bus,115,92,California,Napa,Calistoga,La Sirena 2008 Art Bus Red (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sirena-2008-art-bus-red-napa-calistoga/,Red Blend,2008,La Sirena
15.2,Red,US,"Flashy and delicious, this could even grow in the bottle with a few years of aging, becoming earthier and drier in fruit. Otherwise, it's perfectly fine now—a soft, complex wine, with brisk acidity and flavors of blackberry, black currant and mocha.",,85,92,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Super Sonoman 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/super-sonoman-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Super Sonoman
13.9,White,US,"This is potent in lime, sweet lemon, Asian pear and tropical fruit flavors, brightened with zesty acidity and enriched with notes of mineral and vanilla. Beautiful to drink, it will pair with everything from Thai food to risotto.",Hummingbird Hill Vineyard,24,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Cosa Obra 2011 Hummingbird Hill Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cosa-obra-2011-hummingbird-hill-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cosa Obra
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Powerful and ripe, this is loaded with dark black fruit, spice from wood aging, licorice and bitter chocolate flavors. It's impressively rich, concentrated and dark in both color and feel; age it for four years.",Quinta da Fronteira Reserva,45,92,Douro,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta da Fronteira Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-fronteira-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
14.9,Red,US,"Girard's recent Petite Sirahs have been great, really defining a Napa approach to the variety, and their 2010 is right up there. It's fairly high in alcohol, but there's no trace of overripeness. You'll find delicious blackberry jam, black currant, grilled bacon and black pepper flavors that finish dry, spicy and above all, satisfying. Wonderful now, but it should easily negotiate the next 10 years in the bottle.",,28,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Girard 2010 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girard-2010-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Girard
14.2,Red,US,"Delicious and spicy, this has notes of cherry pie filling, cola, dried forest herb and leaf, with a touch of sweet, smoky, vanilla-tinged oak. It's a bit on the brawny side, but then, these Keefer Ranch Pinots always start out that way. Don't drink it now because it's just too hefty; give it six years in a proper cellar.",Keefer Ranch,48,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Freeman 2010 Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freeman-2010-keefer-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Freeman
14.9,Red,US,"Absolutely delicious, this floods the mouth with rich flavors of blackberry jam, crème de cassis, cocoa and smoky, buttery oak. It's soft and gentle, so it may not be one for the cellar, but it sure is great to drink now.",,44,92,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Cobblestone 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cobblestone-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-atlas-peak/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cobblestone
13.5,Red,Italy,"Coniale is a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, bearing classy Tuscan characteristics of blackberry, dried Mediterranean brush, rosemary, chocolate, leather and tobacco, with a touch of black olive in the background. The mouthfeel is rich, persistent and soft.",Coniale,45,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castellare di Castellina 2007 Coniale Cabernet Sauvignon (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellare-castellina-2007-coniale-cabernet-sauvignon-toscana/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Castellare di Castellina
15,White,US,"Fogarty continues its streak of great, Chablis-style Chardonnays with this single-vineyard bottling. True afficionados will love the dryness, acidity and minerality, which give it such great structure. The severity is relieved by flavors of citrus zest and white peach, and the creamy sourdough richness imparted by lees aging. Try aging it for at least six years.",Langley Hill Vineyard Estate Grown,50,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Thomas Fogarty 2009 Langley Hill Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-fogarty-2009-langley-hill-vineyard-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Thomas Fogarty
13.6,White,US,"Showing the richness of the vineyard, this delivers huge, flamboyant flavors of apricot and tangerine jam. While it's technically dry, there's a honeyed sweetness that suggests a touch of botrytis. It's a strong wine, unafraid to command a boldness that may not be for everyone. This is distinctly Californian in style, and as it loses fruit with age, it will develop nut and earthy notes.",Charles Heintz Vineyard,55,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Migration 2010 Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/migration-2010-charles-heintz-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Migration
14,White,Italy,"What sets this wine apart is its gorgeous, creamy intensity on the finish. Made from Trebbiano, this expression shows the qualitative heights this variety can achieve. Notes of vanilla cream, peach cobbler, dried sage and pineapple appear on the bouquet. The finish is long and full. Try aging this for five years or longer.",Castello di Semivicoli,50,92,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Masciarelli 2008 Castello di Semivicoli  (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2008-castello-semivicoli-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2008,Masciarelli
13,Red,France,"This full-bodied, creamy Crozes-Hermitage far outpaces expectations for the appellation, combining cherry-berry fruit with cracked pepper, mocha and licorice. Then it finishes long, anchored by a marriage of fruit and spice. It's ready to drink now, but should evolve positively through at least 2017.",,36,92,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Maison Nicolas Perrin 2009  Crozes-Hermitage,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-nicolas-perrin-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Maison Nicolas Perrin
14,Red,Italy,"This wine's most outstanding quality is the elegant and delicate manner with which the bouquet slowly reveals itself. This vineyard-designate wine is a traditional blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo, opening with subtle aromas of red cherry, dried violet, moist earth, vanilla and cured meat.",Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio,57,92,Central Italy,Torgiano,,Lungarotti 2007 Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio Red (Torgiano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2007-rubesco-riserva-vigna-monticchio-red-torgiano/,Red Blend,2007,Lungarotti
14.8,White,US,"Rich doesn't begin to describe the layers of flavor and texture. This wine is massive, with notes of tropical fruit and apricot, with a slightly botrytized character that Sleepy Hollow Chardonnays often display. The oak is lavish and buttery, but perfectly matched to the wine's volume. It also has classic Monterey acidity—as pert as a squeeze of lime. Delicious, full bodied and exotic, it defines its vineyard and appellation.",Sleepy Hollow Vineyard,32,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Pessagno 2010 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2010-sleepy-hollow-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Pessagno
12.5,White,US,"Fragrant with floral notes, lemony fruit and hints of apricot, this is a tangy, textural take on Pinot Gris. Fermented in stainless steel and released young, it retains a bright and stylish profile right through a lingering finish, with a touch of sweetness.",,17,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Ponzi 2011 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ponzi-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Ponzi
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This has a pretty light color, with dry raspberry and citrus scents. The palate is pure and elegant, with tangerine, grapefruit and nectarine flavors. This finishes longer than most, with poise and grace.",de Nit,26,92,Catalonia,Cava,,Raventós I Blanc 2009 de Nit Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raventos-i-blanc-2009-nit-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Raventós I Blanc
14.3,White,US,"Tremendous flavors of honey, pear and orange jam are enriched with an oaky vanilla note. It's wonderfully creamy and spicy, and while it seemingly tastes as sweet as a pastry, the finish is dry. Only 425 cases were produced.",Dean Block,25,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Houdini 2010 Dean Block Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/houdini-2010-dean-block-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Houdini
14.1,Red,US,"This is delicious in raspberry and cherry jam and cola flavors, with a mushroom and grilled hamburger note that adds to its appeal. Dry and crisp, it could develop complexity over the years, but there's no reason not to give it a decanting and enjoy it now.",Soul Patch,45,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Davis Family 2009 Soul Patch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davis-family-2009-soul-patch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Davis Family
15.3,Red,US,"This is very rich, with flavors of melted milk chocolate, black cherry pie, black currant, toasted almond, brown butter and smoky oak. Tastes like a granola candy bar, but a very expensive one, with gorgeous tannins and a long, sweet, mind-blowing finish. It's hard to imagine aging anything this soft and delicious—drink soon.",Walther River Block,125,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,D.R. Stephens 2009 Walther River Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-stephens-2009-walther-river-block-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,D.R. Stephens
13.5,Red,Mexico,"A world-class wine regardless of origin, this Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Zinfandel blend is as full as they come, with alluring black cherry, cola and graphite aromas. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich, with a wave of cola, molasses and chocolate along with black cherry and blackberry. Sweet, dark, smoky and long on the finish. Drink now–2014.",Amado IV,54,92,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Viñas de Garza 2007 Amado IV Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-garza-2007-amado-iv-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2007,Viñas de Garza
13,Red,Portugal,"The combination of blackberry fruit and firm, dark tannins has created a complex, impressive wine. This has plenty of fruit, but the main components at this stage are its weight and structure. It has considerable aging potential; keep for 3–4 years.",Grand'Arte,13,92,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Grand'Arte Touriga Nacional (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-grandarte-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-lisboa/,Touriga Nacional,2009,DFJ Vinhos
14.5,Red,US,"Lovely, crisp acidity marks this dry, complex Pinot Noir. It's not an ager, but very elegant, with delicate sour-cherry candy, cola and mushroom flavors. A great wine to serve with mushroom-based entrées.",Reserve,45,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Beaulieu Vineyard
15,Red,US,"This is made in a ripe, high-alcohol style, which gives it a little burning sensation, like Cognac. The flavors certainly are delicious, exploding with blackberries, blueberries, dark chocolate and roasted oak. The tannin-acid structure is intricate and smooth.",Alisos Vineyard,35,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,a-non-ah-mus 2009 Alisos Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-non-ah-mus-2009-alisos-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,a-non-ah-mus
14.5,Red,US,"The Pocai Vineyard is a very interesting one, growing Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and the wines are always worth looking into. This Cabernet Franc, at four years of age, is mellowing, with the tannins turning gentle and the flavors becoming delicious and dramatic. Particularly bright in red cherries, it's a beautiful wine for drinking over the next year or two.",Estate Grown Pocai Vineyard,30,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ballentine 2008 Estate Grown Pocai Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ballentine-2008-estate-grown-pocai-vineyard-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Ballentine
14,Red,Portugal,"Earthy aromas are a hallmark of the Baga grape, a component of this full-bodied, tannic blend. With weight and richness, a mint note and new wood flavors, it is a serious wine that still should develop over three years.",Quinta das Baceladas,29,92,Bairrada,,,Caves Aliança 2007 Quinta das Baceladas Red (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2007-quinta-das-baceladas-red-bairrada/,Portuguese Red,2007,Caves Aliança
14,Red,France,"Despite this wine's thick veneer of toasty, vanilla-scented oak, it has plenty of underlying fruit, powerful enough to handle the wood. It's full bodied, dense and richly textured, with a long, velvety finish redolent of blackberries and cedar. Approachable now, but should easily age through 2025.",Domaine de Thalabert,60,92,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Domaine de Thalabert  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-jaboulet-aine-2009-domaine-thalabert-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Paul Jaboulet Aîné
14,Red,Italy,"This ruby-colored Brunello opens with notes of fresh fruit, forest floor, cedar wood, exotic spice and blackberry preserves. It shows a bright berry mouthfeel, with cherry intensity and a clean, fresh finish.",,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pietroso 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietroso-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Pietroso
14.5,Red,Italy,"From one of Italy's most important showcase designer wineries, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot lives up to its super Tuscan celebrity. It is gently redolent of dark chocolate, ripe fruit, leather, tobacco and crushed black pepper—the bouquet's elegant moderation is one of its strongest points. The mouthfeel is rich, creamy and long. Drink after 2018.",Petra,80,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Petra 2008 Petra Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petra-2008-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Petra
12.5,Dessert,Spain,"This smells like orange marmalade. It feels smooth and creamy, but not terribly thick due to fine acidity, with flavors of orange, honey, peach and spice. Long and creamy on the finish, this is a fresh, delicious wine that should impress anyone with a sweet tooth.",Vino Dulce,28,92,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Ochoa 2010 Vino Dulce Moscatel (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ochoa-2010-vino-dulce-muscat-moscatel-navarra/,Moscatel,2010,Ochoa
14,Red,Spain,"Fresh, floral and not overbearing on the nose, this has red berry and cassis aromas, with no interference from oak or too much extraction. It feels pure and elegant, with wild berry and cherry flavors that end on a ripe, slightly sweet-tasting finish. Good for near-term drinking.",,24,92,Catalonia,Priorat,,Clos Gebrat 2010 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-gebrat-2010-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2010,Clos Gebrat
14,Red,Argentina,"This opens with persuasive aromas of wild berry and cassis before cola and leather notes enter. It's a powerfully built Malbec with bright acidity, strong bones and pure, bold flavors of blackberry and black cherry. This is youthful and more fruit focused than the oakier DJN 2006 Reserva Malbec.",Don Juan Nahuel,32,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cielo y Tierra 2007 Don Juan Nahuel Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-tierra-2007-don-juan-nahuel-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2007,Cielo y Tierra
14.1,Red,US,"A consummate Russian River Pinot Noir in an accessible style. This is simply enchanting, like raspberry-infused silk dusted with brown butter, cinnamon and vanilla. Showing just beautifully now, this is soft and gentle, and it should glide through the next six years.",,40,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Davis Family 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davis-family-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Davis Family
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Smooth and polished, this bears cola, earth, blackberry and floral aromas. It shows power and precision, with silky tannins, integrated acidity and deep flavors of berry, leather and herb. This is slightly minty, smoky and spicy on the back end, where fine oak takes charge. Drink now–2015.",Gran Medalla,46,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2008 Gran Medalla Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2008-gran-medalla-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Trapiche
14.5,White,US,"Delicious and crisp in acidity, this is dry despite its flavors of honey and ripe, jammy tropical fruit. How this wine achieves such a quality is magic, but the brisk acidity helps, as does its stony minerality. Ready to enjoy now.",Bien Nacido Vineyards,32,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Stephen Ross 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyards Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-ross-2010-bien-nacido-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Stephen Ross
14.3,Red,US,"A beautiful Cabernet, this has all the hallmarks of a fine wine. It's dry, rich in tannins and elegant, with long, deep flavors of blackberries, currants and dark chocolate. It's already throwing some sediment, so give it a careful decant.",Estate Grown,40,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Korbin Kameron 2007 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbin-kameron-2007-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Korbin Kameron
14.5,Red,US,"Dry, rich and intricate, this is clearly capable of aging. The tannins are still pretty fierce, and buried under them is a dense core of blackberry and currant fruit—a testament to the near-perfect vintage conditions. The Bordeaux-style blend is mainly based on Cabernet Sauvignon. Give it until 2016.",,75,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Super Sonoman 2007 Meritage (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/super-sonoman-2007-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-county/,Meritage,2007,Super Sonoman
13.5,Red,US,"Proprietor Jon McDaniel, a sommelier, has crafted a Pinot Noir that's modest in alcohol and brisk in acidity, with an elegantly earthy touch. It's rich in cherries, pomegranates and dried herbs, a wine to savor and linger over as it warms up in the glass.",Shepherd Anderson Creek Vineyard,32,92,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Amos Cellars 2010 Shepherd Anderson Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amos-cellars-2010-shepherd-anderson-creek-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Amos Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"A cheerful super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this shows a very elegant and sophisticated side. It is modern, plump and extracted, but it also delivers fine aromas of cherry, vanilla, spice and pipe tobacco.",Ser Gioveto,50,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Ser Gioveto Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-ser-gioveto-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
14.5,Red,Italy,"Roccato is a blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon that's packed with aromas of blackberry, leather, tobacco and chocolate. It's velvety and rich, with a delicious touch of cherry and cinnamon on the long finish.",Roccato,60,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Roccato Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-roccato-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
14.5,White,US,"This bottling always strives to avoid a heavy hand and express more of a terroir-driven Chardonnay. This is bone dry, tart in mouthwatering acidity and complex in citrus, tropical fruit and herb flavors. It's not an opulent attention getter, but instead prefers to seduce through subtlety and nuance.",Reserve,40,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Robert Mondavi 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2010-reserve-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Robert Mondavi
15,Red,Spain,"This is a serious Toro wine with smooth, dark, leathery aromas along with hints of wintergreen, licorice and berry pastry. It feels rich and layered, with complex flavors of licorice gum drop, nutmeg, chocolate and blackberry. Almost decadent but not over the top or too tannic. Drink now–2016.",,75,92,Northern Spain,Toro,,Quinola 2008  Toro,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinola-2008-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2008,Quinola
14.3,Red,US,"There's lots of mouthwatering acidity in this bone-dry Pinot Noir, with an ample supply of ripe fruit in the form of raspberries and cherries. There's also something wonderfully earthy, like roasted mushrooms splashed with balsamic and tamari sauce. The cool 2010 vintage was kind to Bacigalupi Vineyard, which can produce overripe wines in hot years.",Bacigalupi Vineyard,39,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Von Holt 2010 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-holt-2010-bacigalupi-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Von Holt
14.4,Red,US,"A wonderful wine, one of the best Petite Verdots in California, although the truth is there aren't all that many. It's sturdy in tannins and richly textured, with delicious blackberry flavors that are a little earthier and drier than Cabernet Sauvignon.",Limited Selection,35,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2009 Limited Selection Petit Verdot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2009-limited-selection-petit-verdot-petite-sonoma-valley/,Petit Verdot,2009,Kunde
14.5,White,US,"Insanely rich, this explodes in the mouth with orange, pineapple, apricot, tropical fruit and sweet new-oak flavors. The richness is tempered with crisp acidity and a minerality that tastes like a lick of cold steel. This is a good price for a Santa Lucia Chardonnay this rich and appealing.",Sarmento Vineyard,25,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Windstream 2010 Sarmento Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windstream-2010-sarmento-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Windstream
14,Red,France,"This is the current release from Guigal, which makes it one of the few Hermitages on store shelves that's ready to drink. It's medium to full in weight, chunky and assertive, but not overly concentrated or tannic. Instead, it delivers beefy notes of coffee, black olive and spice, backed by hints of raspberries and cedar.",,90,92,Rhône Valley,Hermitage,,E. Guigal 2006  Hermitage,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/e-guigal-2006-shiraz-syrah-syrah-hermitage/,Syrah,2006,E. Guigal
14.1,White,US,"Racy and brisk, clean and tart, this shows Meyer lemon, lime, white peach, mineral and white pepper aromas. Thankfully, it's very dry in taste, with exotic tropical-fruit, cashew and white flower flavors wrapped into a creamy, smoky mouthfeel. One of the best California Chenin Blancs in recent years.",Signature,30,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Chappellet 2010 Signature Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chappellet-2010-signature-chenin-blanc-napa-valley/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Chappellet
13.5,Red,Italy,"Carpineto's Vino Nobile Riserva is almost too much of a good thing with its rich density, bold intensity and big aromas of ripe blackberry, leather, exotic spice and tobacco. It has smooth texture and polished tannins as well. Age 10 years or more.",Riserva,32,92,Tuscany,Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,,Carpineto 2006 Riserva  (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2006-riserva-sangiovese-prugnolo-gentile-vino-nobile-montepulciano/,Prugnolo Gentile,2006,Carpineto
14.9,White,US,"Another terrific offering from Shafer, this is a wine that seems to do well regardless of the vintage. It always shows a firm minerality and slight herbaceousness, with tropical fruit flavors and a smoky coating of fine oak. It's a shade less opulent than the 2009, making this very elegant and refined, yet still rich and complex. Don't drink it too cold—airing brings out subtle nuances.",Red Shoulder Ranch,48,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Shafer 2010 Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shafer-2010-red-shoulder-ranch-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Shafer
14,Red,Portugal,"Always a powerful wine, this has the added benefit of being produced from a fine vintage, yielding a hugely dense and concentrated bottling. Power comes from the ripe blackberry and black currant fruit and from the dark, firm tannins. Age this wine at least five years.",Grande Reserva,39,93,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Grande Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-grande-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Portal
14.9,Red,US,"A great follow-up to the winery's 2008, this continues a roll of classy Diamond Mountain-based Cabs from Wallis Family. It's dry, softly tannic and likeable for its depth of blackberry, cherry, currant and cedar flavors. This straddles the line between immediate drinkability and ageability.",,65,93,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Wallis Family Estate 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wallis-family-estate-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Wallis Family Estate
13,White,Italy,"From Antinori's Castello della Sala estate, this landmark white helped to shine the spotlight on Umbria's untapped enological potential. A blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto, this is smooth, creamy, complex and long lasting. It offers a beautiful bouquet of vanilla, apricot, exotic fruit and honey, with a subtle touch of exotic spice.",Cervaro della Sala,,93,Central Italy,Umbria,,Marchesi Antinori 2010 Cervaro della Sala White (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2010-cervaro-della-sala-white-umbria/,White Blend,2010,Marchesi Antinori
14,Red,Portugal,"This is powerfully impressive, with its firm structure giving great depth to the rich black-cherry and plum fruits. Dense and tannic, it needs to age for at least four years.",Reserva Old Vines,40,93,Douro,,,Duorum 2009 Reserva Old Vines Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duorum-2009-reserva-old-vines-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Duorum
14.5,Red,US,"This is by far the most expensive of Duckhorn's new releases, but it's not the best to drink now. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, it's easy to imagine the winemaker singling out the most tannic and concentrated lots, but what you get is, simply, a very tannic wine. There's a gigantic core of blackberry and black currant fruit, but it's hard to appreciate because of the astringency. The suggestion is longterm aging, but there can be no guarantees.",The Discussion Estate Grown,125,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2008 The Discussion Estate Grown Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2008-discussion-estate-grown-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Duckhorn
15,Red,Portugal,"A vineyard selection is used to make this powerful, super ripe wine. With its opulent flavors, it is as densely packed with fruit as it is with tannins. Balanced and gorgeous, this is ready to drink now, yet it will age over several years.",Quinta da Fronteira Grande Escolha,60,93,Douro,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta da Fronteira Grande Escolha Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-fronteira-grande-escolha-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
13.5,Red,US,"Another great Anderson Valley Pinot from Drew, made using fruit from a vineyard in Philo—the “deep end” or coolest section of the valley. While you won't find obnoxious acidity despite the officially high reading, the wine does have cool-climate notes of mushrooms, pine needles and cola, in addition to classic fruit flavors of raspberries and cherries. It's very fine, dry and complex; enjoy now or cellar for 6–8 years.",Morning Dew Vineyard,48,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Drew 2010 Morning Dew Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drew-2010-morning-dew-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Drew
14.5,Red,France,"Open and primal on nose, this has notes of game, roasted meat, lead pencil, green bell pepper and blackberry. It offers succulent fruit on the midpalate, accompanied by generous viscosity and oak. The wine sits broadly across the palate with significant heft, chewy tannins and moderate acidity. The harmony of flavors and structure lingers onto the lengthy finish.",,45,93,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Prieuré St. Jean de Bébian 2008 Red (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prieure-st-jean-bebian-2008-red-coteaux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Prieuré St. Jean de Bébian
14,Red,France,"A full-bodied, rich wine, with tannins either supremely smoooth or just concealed under masses of plummy fruit. Yet despite the enormous ripeness, it's not lacking nuance, boasting savory notes of espresso and leather. Drinkable now, but should age through 2023, at least.",La Louvée,84,93,Rhône Valley,Cornas,,Jean-Luc Colombo 2009 La Louvée  (Cornas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-colombo-2009-louvee-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cornas/,Syrah,2009,Jean-Luc Colombo
14,Red,France,"Made from grape must that is heated before fermentation, this is powerful and concentrated, with a rich and very dense character. Prune, dried fruit and fresh plum notes combine with an intense background of acidity. Age for at least five years.",Clos Triguedina The New Black Wine,50,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2009 Clos Triguedina The New Black Wine Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2009-clos-triguedina-new-black-wine-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Jean-Luc Baldès
14,Red,France,"This seems awfully civilized for Cornas, with bold, clean blueberry fruit front and center, anchored by a framework of cedar and vanilla. This full-bodied, lush, creamy expression of Northern Rhône Syrah should drink well through 2025. Imported by DHI Selections, T. Edward Wines Ltd",Les Barcillants,50,93,Rhône Valley,Cornas,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Les Barcillants  (Cornas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-barcillants-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cornas/,Syrah,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
14.5,Red,Spain,"Modern and bulky, this has a lot of great things going on. It opens with aromas of mineral, graphite, sage and bold berry, with chewy, roasted black-fruit flavors. It's long, compact, chocolaty and spicy on the finish. Still not mature but it's drinkable—best from 2014 and on.",Clássic,89,93,Catalonia,Priorat,,Cims de Porrera 2005 Clássic Carignan (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cims-porrera-2005-classic-carignan-priorat/,Carignan,2005,Cims de Porrera
14.5,Red,US,"Flashy and delicious, this just blows your mind. It's like the essence of the ripest, purest blackberries, with a note of crème de cassis and the sweet appeal of melted dark chocolate. It's a soft wine, but grippy in tannins, which gives it good structure. Your best bet may be to drink it over the next six years.",Moose Valley Vineyard,135,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,D.R. Stephens 2009 Moose Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-stephens-2009-moose-valley-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,D.R. Stephens
14,Red,France,"With its massively concentrated blackberry fruit framed in ample new oak, this bears a bit of resemblance to some Australian Shirazes. It's mouthfilling but supple, with nuances of Christmas spices like cinnamon, clove and anise that linger on the long finish. Drink 2014–2023.",Gambert de Loche,90,93,Rhône Valley,Hermitage,,Cave de Tain 2009 Gambert de Loche  (Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-tain-2009-gambert-loche-shiraz-syrah-syrah-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Cave de Tain
14.1,White,US,"The closest thing in California you can get to a great French Chablis, this is absolutely dry, high in acidity and streamlined. It offers tantalizing citrus rind and peach fruit flavors, with a savory taste of cold minerals. Fans of rich, buttery Chardonnay will find it lean, but if you have a cellar, age it for six years and see how it evolves.",Portola Springs Vineyard Estate Grown,50,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Thomas Fogarty 2009 Portola Springs Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-fogarty-2009-portola-springs-vineyard-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Thomas Fogarty
,Red,US,"This Syrah tries to strike a balance between rich opulence and controlled elegance, and it largely succeeds. It's has exquisite tannins and fine acidity, finishing bone dry. The flavors are complex, immediately suggesting ripe blackberries, with notes of beef tartare, grilled wild mushrooms splashed with tamari, black pepper and minerals. You can draw analogies to the northern Rhône if you want. Will it age? Hard to say, but it's a great wine now.",Barrett Vineyard,75,93,California,Napa,Calistoga,La Sirena 2007 Barrett Vineyard Syrah (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sirena-2007-barrett-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-calistoga/,Syrah,2007,La Sirena
14.4,White,US,"This vineyard has been source to some of Fogarty's greatest Chardonnays, and this 2009 bottling continues the tradition of excellence. It's bone dry and tart in acidity, with smoky oak and lees influences. But the real star of the wine is the fruit; the flavors of lemon and lime custard, papaya, guava and nectarine are delicious.",Damiana Vineyard Estate Grown,50,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Thomas Fogarty 2009 Damiana Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-fogarty-2009-damiana-vineyard-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Thomas Fogarty
15,Red,US,"This is delicious, right up there with a great Cabernet. First of all, there's the smoothly tannic and velvety mouthfeel. Then there's the flavors that are wildly attractive in blackberries, black licorice, crispy bacon and something purple and flowery, like violets. The grapes comes from a vineyard in the Mayacamas range that only qualifies for the county appellation. It's expensive, yes, but it tastes expensive.",,55,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Super Sonoman 2008 Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/super-sonoman-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2008,Super Sonoman
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Still very youthful, this concentrated wine has structure, deep black-fruit flavors and intense acidity. Its wood aging offers an extra spice note and a polished surface. Underneath, the wine is dense, needing aging. Give it 2–4 years.",Reserva,28,93,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Portal
14,Red,Portugal,"Initial new wood flavors show the youth of this complex wine. Then it fills out in the mouth with an explosive blackberry flavor and dense fruit tannins. With its power and flavor intensity, it has firm potential to age over at least five years.",Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria,70,93,Beiras,,,Quinta de Foz de Arouce 2009 Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria Red (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-foz-arouce-2009-vinhas-velhas-santa-maria-red-beiras/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta de Foz de Arouce
14.4,Red,US,"There's something about this wine that strongly suggests it will improve in the cellar after a good bit of aging. As it is, it's dry, smooth, tannic and intense, with concentrated blackberry and black currant flavors, and a buttered toast note from aging in oak. It's completely delicious, but if you can keep from popping the cork, it should reward after 2015.",Extended Elevage,50,93,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Topel 2007 Extended Elevage Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topel-2007-extended-elevage-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Topel
14.5,Red,US,"Is it just a simple, delicious drink-me-now Pinot? Or is it actually complex and worthy of pairing with the best foods? It's both. Front-loaded with raspberry purée, smoked butter and oak flavors, it has subtle layers of mushroom and dried pine that lift it into an ethereal place. Who cares if it will age? It's drop-dead gorgeous now. Char-broiled salmon could be your best pairing.",La Brisa,40,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Walt 2010 La Brisa Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walt-2010-brisa-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Walt
14.2,Red,US,"Delicious and classy, this is based on Merlot, with the other four classic Bordeaux varieties in proper proportion. It flatters immediately with its wealth of blackberries, black cherries, cola and mocha that finish so dry and spicy, yet it has that extra complexity that makes it intellectually interesting. Drink now and over the next six years.",Cuvée Kristin Estate Blend Red Wine,55,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Korbin Kameron 2008 Cuvée Kristin Estate Blend Red Wine Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbin-kameron-2008-cuvee-kristin-estate-blend-red-wine-sonoma-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Korbin Kameron
13.5,Red,France,"In this difficult vintage, Guigal's Château Ampuis bottling shines. The kinky nose features exotic notes of celery seed, cracked pepper, hickory smoke and mixed berries, while in the mouth the wine shows ample fullness and intensity without losing any of the silky character that makes Côte Rôtie special. Drink now–2020.",Château d'Ampuis,160,93,Rhône Valley,Côte Rôtie,,E. Guigal 2008 Château d'Ampuis  (Côte Rôtie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/e-guigal-2008-chateau-dampuis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cote-rotie/,Syrah,2008,E. Guigal
14,Red,Spain,"Rooty and earthy smelling, this has aromas of leather, cassis, tobacco, dried cheese and cola. It feels rich and nicely textured, with firm but friendly tannins that set up tobacco, coffee, mocha and roasted berry flavors. It's chocolaty in an uncanny way on the finish. Drink now through 2018.",Expresión,70,93,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alidis 2007 Expresión  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alidis-2007-expresion-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2007,Alidis
14.5,Red,Italy,"The 2007 vintage was beautiful in Umbria, and this proves to be a stand out wine with enormous power, personality and depth. It delivers gorgeous intensity with pulses of black cherry, chocolate fudge, spice, leather and pipe tobacco. The finish is soft and rich.",Collepiano,60,93,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Arnaldo Caprai 2007 Collepiano  (Sagrantino di Montefalco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2007-collepiano-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2007,Arnaldo Caprai
13.6,Red,US,"Dry and racy, with an affinity for a wide variety of foods. Made from two vineyards in this cool-climate appellation, it shows subtle earth, mushroom and eucalyptus notes that deepen the wild raspberry and cherry fruit. With brisk acidity and a flourish of tannins, it's a fine wine to drink now and over the next six years.",Fog-Eater,42,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Drew 2010 Fog-Eater Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drew-2010-fog-eater-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Drew
15.5,Red,France,"Loaded with black cherry and plum fruit, this is an amply endowed Châteauneuf-du-Pape that avoids excess. The fruit flavors remain fresh and vibrant, the oaking is understated and the wine's size is ably supported by soft tannins and just-sufficient acidity. Drink now–2020.",Domaine Grand Veneur Les Origines,70,93,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Domaine Grand Veneur Les Origines Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-domaine-grand-veneur-origines-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
,Red,US,"Notable for its richness and structure, this offers the most delicious blackberry, cassis and toasted oak flavors. Firm minerality and intense tannins provide a solid foundation for all the richness. Drink now–2017.",Post Vineyard,80,93,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Von Strasser 2009 Post Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-strasser-2009-post-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Von Strasser
13.5,Red,US,"An enormously appealing Cabernet, this is nearly as good as the magnificent but more expensive '09 Estate, showing concentrated blackberry, blueberry, cassis and mineral flavors that are wrapped into firm Diamond Mountain tannins. Beautiful to drink now and over the next six years.",,45,93,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Von Strasser 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-strasser-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Von Strasser
14.5,Red,US,"A fine evocation of this esteemed vineyard, this shows the typical power and extracted fruit in the form of pure raspberry and cherry essence. It's all packed into a firm texture of acids, tannins and stony minerality. Upscale and elegant, it's fine now, and should develop bottle complexities over the next 6–8 years.",Rosella's Vineyard,50,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Furthermore 2009 Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/furthermore-2009-rosellas-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Furthermore
13.8,Red,Portugal,"This is beautiful, with smooth, polished tannins and a spice note from the wood aging. It is layered with black plum, chocolate and licorice flavors, along with structure. The fruit is rich and likely to come forward in the next 3–4 years.",Quinta de Pancas Reserva,30,93,Lisboa,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta de Pancas Reserva Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-pancas-reserva-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
13.5,Red,Italy,"An iconic wine of Italy and deservedly so, Biondi-Santi captures the spirit of the 2007 vintage with his clear fruit interpretations of red cherry, blackberry and cassis. The wine shows power, structure and fresh acidity that drives the long finish.",,180,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Biondi Santi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/biondi-santi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Biondi Santi
15,Red,Argentina,"Gorgeous balsam wood and graphite aromas blend seamlessly with ripe berry and black coffee scents. It feels lively yet cushioned, tasting like a wicked brew of maple, tobacco, berry pie and fine wood shavings. This is smooth, long and comfortable on the tobacco- and resin-flavored finish. Drink now–2018.",Finca Suarez Lastra Single Vineyard,50,93,Mendoza Province,La Consulta,,Trapiche 2009 Finca Suarez Lastra Single Vineyard Malbec (La Consulta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2009-finca-suarez-lastra-single-vineyard-malbec-consulta/,Malbec,2009,Trapiche
14.5,Red,US,"This is so seductive in rich, polished raspberry and cherry flavors, you can hardly keep from drinking it now. But the acid and tannin balance on this Pinot Noir is just about perfect, giving it the potential for at least six years in a good cellar. There's an earthy, mushroomy complexity that could make it really interesting down the road.",Queste,44,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,TR Elliott 2009 Queste Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tr-elliott-2009-queste-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,TR Elliott
13.7,White,US,"With rich, honeyed flavors of apricots and oranges, this flashy, dramatic Chardonnay seemingly tastes as sweet as a pastry, but the amazing thing is that it's actually dry. It's brisk in coastal acidity, with complex nuances of toasty oak and a creamy mouthfeel. For drinking now.",Split Rail Vineyard,45,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Migration 2010 Split Rail Vineyard Chardonnay (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/migration-2010-split-rail-vineyard-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Migration
14.4,White,US,"Unbelievably rich, this tastes pretty much as excellent as the winery's more expensive Chardonnays. It really dazzles with its complex flavors of tropical fruit, green apple, pear, buttered toast and honey. It's all brightened by terrific acidity and wrapped into a creamy texture.",,26,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Matanzas Creek 2009 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Matanzas Creek
14.5,Red,Italy,"From Marchese Lodovico Antinori's beautiful wine estate in Bibbona, this boasts the heritage of the great super Tuscan family to which it belongs. The blend is Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, and the overall effect is simply gorgeous. Richness, generosity and persistence characterize the mouthfeel, and the bouquet is driven by aromas of red cherry, chocolate and spice. Drink after 2015.",Il Pino di Biserno,80,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta di Biserno 2007 Il Pino di Biserno Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-biserno-2007-il-pino-di-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Tenuta di Biserno
14,Red,Italy,"Compared to its basic Brunello, Querceta ups the ante with this Riserva in terms of intensity and overall power. Bold notes of cherry, spice and leather make an appearance in this fresh and firmly structured offering.",Riserva,62,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Querceta 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/querceta-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Querceta
14.5,White,US,"A gorgeous Sauvignon Blanc, so rich and refined. It's almost as full bodied as a Chardonnay, with dense flavors of citrus and tropical fruits, gooseberries and minerals, but with that sleek, bone-dry, acidic refinement expected from this variety. Production was a mere 984 cases. Drink now.",To Kalon Vineyard Reserve,40,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Robert Mondavi 2010 To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Fumé Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2010-to-kalon-vineyard-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-fume-napa-valley/,Fumé Blanc,2010,Robert Mondavi
14.5,Red,France,"The top cuvée from Mas del Périé, this is a concentrated wine, with new wood and black fruit notes. It's packed with intense tannins, spice from the wood aging and a great depth of flavor. This is an impressive wine that will need to age for at least 5–6 years.",La Pièce,85,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Mas del Périé 2009 La Pièce Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-perie-2009-piece-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Mas del Périé
14.4,White,US,"This late-released bottling is incredibly interesting. Connoisseurs will appreciate the bone-dry minerality and acidity, the subtle creaminess from lees aging and the citrusy flavors that just begin to suggest tropical fruit. It should continue to develop in the bottle for a few more years.",Dobles Lías Don Miguel Vineyard,45,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2008 Dobles Lías Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2008-dobles-lias-don-miguel-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2008,Marimar Estate
14.9,Red,US,"How this wine manages to be both sweet and bone dry at the same time is a mystery. It's simply luscious, brimming with deliriously rich flavors of raspberry cream, cherry vanilla, gingerbread cookie and buttered cinnamon toast. It's the Chardonnay version of Pinot Noir, creamy and honeyed.",Babcock Vineyard,44,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,a-non-ah-mus 2009 Babcock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-non-ah-mus-2009-babcock-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,a-non-ah-mus
15,Red,France,"From a new winery that's bottle-aging its wines prior to release, this is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Because the vineyards straddle multiple appellations, it carries a modest Vin de Pays de Vaucluse label, but this is serious stuff. It's dense and creamy in texture, with a long, velvety finish and flavors of chocolate, black olive and dark plum. Drink now–2020.",Abélard,100,93,Rhône Valley,Vin de Pays de Vaucluse,,Chêne Bleu 2006 Abélard Red (Vin de Pays de Vaucluse),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chene-bleu-2006-abelard-red-vin-pays-vaucluse/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2006,Chêne Bleu
14.4,White,US,"This is powerful in tropical fruit, apricot and oak flavors, but balanced with acidity and a tangy, minerally taste of stones. Rich and evocative, it appeals to the senses while retaining a complex intellectual charm. Drink now with lobster or crab dishes, especially a rich, buttery risotto.",Sorelle,38,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Baldacci 2010 Sorelle Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baldacci-2010-sorelle-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Baldacci
15.2,White,US,"So rich, so opulent, this is fantastic to enjoy now. It really nails it, with intricate flavors of buttered toast, butterscotch, honey and vanilla that ride high on top of the pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. The winery is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but with this release, it's competing at the highest level of quality Chardonnay.",,48,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Parallel 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parallel-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Parallel
14.8,Red,US,"Very rich, ripe and dramatically textured, this has explosive flavors of blackberry, crème de cassis, dried herb and smoked meat flavors, enriched by smoky oak. It shows the tough, hard tannins you often find in low production mountain Cabernets. Made by the well-known consulting winemaker, Philippe Melka, it has the structure of a wine that needs age. Give it at least eight years, and it could be one that lasts decades.",Black Diamonds,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Parallel 2009 Black Diamonds Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parallel-2009-black-diamonds-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Parallel
14.5,Red,US,"So rich and seemingly sweet in black currant, chocolate fudge and toasted oak flavors, you can hardly keep from drinking the whole bottle now. But that would be a mistake. You don't want to age it so long that all the fruit drops out, but 8–10 years in the cellar should do just fine.",Rector Creek Vineyard,95,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2008 Rector Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2008-rector-creek-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Duckhorn
14.5,Red,US,"Bottled in March 2010 and released in September 2011, this wine is still drinking young and fresh, with firm, rustic tannins. It's gigantic in mineral-infused blackberries and black currants; the flavors are deep, intense and long-lasting into the finish. An impressive wine whose astringency requires aging, hold this until 2017, at the very least.",,75,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Duckhorn 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Duckhorn
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is incredibly inviting on the bouquet due to aromas of leather, raisin, tea and mocha. It feels lifted, benefiting from the superb structure and tannins, while the flavors of leathery berry, coffee, toast and chocolate are outstanding. This is pure, deep, elegant and impeccably balanced Tempranillo. Drink now–2018.",Vendimia Seleccionada,69,94,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,García Figuero 2006 Vendimia Seleccionada  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garcia-figuero-2006-vendimia-seleccionada-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,García Figuero
15,Red,Argentina,"Big and modern, this has simmering aromas of turned earth, graham cracker, leather, plum and blackberry. It feels megasaturated but well balanced, with hugely ripe black-fruit, chocolate and toasted marshmallow flavors. Warm and nearly Port-like, this is full of toffee and fudge notes on the finish. It's a flashy, polished, 21st-century red wine.",Reserva,69,93,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Doña Silvina 2007 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dona-silvina-2007-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2007,Doña Silvina
14.1,Red,US,"Very pure in blackberries and black currants, this expresses the classic taste of Cabernet Sauvignon. New oak adds a lovely veneer of smoky, cedary cigar box. It's beautiful to drink now for the soft, velvety texture and appealingly sweet complexity, but should age gradually for many years.",Vineyard 2131,80,94,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Von Strasser 2009 Vineyard 2131 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-strasser-2009-vineyard-2131-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Von Strasser
14.8,Red,US,"With its big, hard tannins, this is one for the cellar. There's a certain austerity that suggests the rocky soils of this mountain vineyard. But the fruit, packed into a dense core, is ripe and suggestive of blackberry and cherries. The youthful brawniness softens after some time in the glass or decanter, but you're best off aging it until 2019 or so.",Matthew's Block,67,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Melanson 2009 Matthew's Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melanson-2009-matthews-block-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Melanson
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This small-production Malbec is superb. The bouquet smells mossy, earthy, dense and loaded with smooth berry aromas. It's lush, deep and well balanced on the palate, with powerful black-fruit flavors along with fudge, tobacco and cola notes. The feel, flavors and length are all top quality. Drink now–2018; only 230 cases were made.",Coleccion de Familia Brote Negro,90,94,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Viña Alicia 2008 Coleccion de Familia Brote Negro Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-alicia-2008-coleccion-familia-brote-negro-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2008,Viña Alicia
15.1,Red,US,"Dark and saturated in color, this has earthy and meaty aromas like bloody, rare steak and charred bone—that sort of proteinous spirit. The actual fruit flavor is incredibly rich and concentrated in blackberries, black currants and crisp bacon. The impression is of a sweet, delicious Cabernet that's a touch warm in alcohol, but lush and refined.",Pritchard Hill,135,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Chappellet 2009 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chappellet-2009-pritchard-hill-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chappellet
14.5,White,US,"Rich, opulent and balanced, this has a wealth of orange and tropical fruit flavors, with spicy, caramelly oak and layers of with buttered toast and honey. Vibrant coastal acidity provides essential lift to this elaborate Chardonnay.",Dierberg Vineyard,45,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Migration 2010 Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/migration-2010-dierberg-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Migration
15,Red,Italy,"Vintner Marco Caprai is the man who has tamed the tannic, unruly beast that is Sagrantino. Having carefully aged for two years in oak, this has become deeply elegant and sophisticated. Aromas of chocolate, exotic spice, dark berry, leather, tobacco and dried prune leave a lasting impression. Age for 10 years or more.",25 Anni,100,94,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Arnaldo Caprai 2006 25 Anni  (Sagrantino di Montefalco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2006-25-anni-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2006,Arnaldo Caprai
15.2,Red,US,"This shows the richness and power associated with Piña Cabernet, but is just a touch drier and more acidic than the winery's offerings from warmer parts of Napa. With blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate flavors that are wrapped into ample tannins, it's a wine that seriously wants at least 6–8 years in the cellar.",Wolff Vineyard,85,94,California,Napa,Yountville,Piña 2009 Wolff Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pina-2009-wolff-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-yountville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Piña
14.8,Red,US,"Cabernets just don't get much richer, riper or deeper than this single-vineyard beauty. Dry, tannic and fine in acidity, it's a full-frontal assault of blackberries, cassis liqueur and new oak, concentrated beyond belief. The sheer magnitude demands time in the cellar. Try after 2015, and it could go far beyond that.",Firehouse Vineyard,85,94,California,Napa,Rutherford,Piña 2009 Firehouse Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pina-2009-firehouse-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Piña
14.1,Red,US,"The winery's '08 bottling of this Pinot was very good, but this is considerably better. It's rich in red cherries and ripe persimmons, with complex notes of grilled beef, cola and sautéed wild mushrooms, and has a long, spicy finish. A joy to drink now, and it will develop bottle nuances over the next six years.",Horshehoe Bend Vineyard,45,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Davis Family 2009 Horshehoe Bend Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davis-family-2009-horshehoe-bend-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Davis Family
13.5,Red,Italy,"Biondi-Santi performs exceptionally well in elegant vintages like 2006. This wine is balanced and fresh, with lingering notes of wild berry, white cherry, cola, spice and dark chocolate. Age this wine 10 years or more.",Riserva,900,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Biondi Santi 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/biondi-santi-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Biondi Santi
14.5,Red,US,"This is a fancy restaurant-style Pinot Noir. That means it's dry, silky and rich, and has that elusive, undefinable quality of elegance that can accompany the finest Pinot-friendly foods, such as steak, lamb, grilled tuna or a wild mushroom risotto. It's tantalizingly crisp, with complex cherry, cola and spice flavors. Drink now and through 2016.",Sanford & Benedict Vineyard,60,94,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sanford 2010 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanford-2010-benedict-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sanford
14.5,Red,US,"While this Pinot is huge in fruit and has a big, heavyweight mouthfeel, somehow it never loses its sense of delicacy and charm. The flavors are the essence of cherries: ripe, sweet and intense. This richness is balanced by the earthiness of a wild mushroom risotto. With brilliant acidity, it's a wonderfully rewarding wine, easily on par with the 2009, perhaps a shade better. The grapes come from the famed Sierra Madre Vineyard.",,38,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Sobriquet Winery 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobriquet-winery-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sobriquet Winery
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells as deep as an ocean trench, with mint, cola, blackberry and toast aromas all rolled into a tight bomb that's ready to explode. It feels balanced yet densely concentrated, with wild berry, tobacco, savory spice and even a mild saucy component. This finishes smooth, with integrated leather, herb and berry flavors. Drink any time over the next 5–6 years.",Finca Domingo F. Sarmiento Single Vineyard,50,94,Mendoza Province,La Consulta,,Trapiche 2009 Finca Domingo F. Sarmiento Single Vineyard Malbec (La Consulta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2009-finca-domingo-f-sarmiento-single-vineyard-malbec-consulta/,Malbec,2009,Trapiche
15.1,Red,US,"Made in a rich, ripe style that perhaps favors power over elegance, this is delicious from start to finish. It's a big, intense wine, massive in blackberry and mocha flavors, with a bacon meatiness that's part Syrah, part smoky oak. While it's a little obvious in its appeals, it does show Syrah at its flashy Napa best.",Triangle,60,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Montagna 2009 Triangle Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montagna-2009-triangle-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Montagna
13.5,White,US,"Bone dry, minerally and brisk in mouthwatering acidity, this has subtle yet rich flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, green apple and honey. It shows real elegance and complexity; drink now–2016.",Freestone Vineyards,55,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Joseph Phelps 2010 Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2010-freestone-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Phelps
14.1,Red,US,"This portion of the winery's vineyard always yields Cabernets of enormous concentration with hard tannins. The 2009 is a classic, detonating in the mouth with laserlike blackberry and cassis flavors, to which new oak brings additional richness of smoky cedar. It's really a beautiful wine, but very tannic, even by Von Strasser standards. Give it at least eight years, and it could be drinking well 20 years from now.",Sori Bricco Vineyard,80,95,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Von Strasser 2009 Sori Bricco Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-strasser-2009-sori-bricco-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Von Strasser
14.1,Red,US,"This has so much rich earth and minerality, it's like a journey deep into a mine. It's noted the vines were planted in 1970, and the wine does have that old-vine concentration of fruit in the form of massively intense blackberries. Then there's the smoky new oak, which adds such a lusciously sweet jacket of buttered toast. Tannic and tight in the way of Diamond Mountain Cabernets, this should begin to come into its own after 2016.",Spaulding Vineyard,80,95,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Von Strasser 2009 Spaulding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-strasser-2009-spaulding-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Von Strasser
14.7,Red,US,"Showing lovely silkiness, dryness and transparency, this is a Pinot to drink now or age for a while. The flavors are rich but elusive, suggesting wild summer raspberries, cola, pine needles and sautéed mushrooms splashed with balsamic, with the sweet smokiness of oak barrel aging. It's delicate and powerful, but only 47 cases were produced.",Gap's Crown Vineyard,50,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Furthermore 2009 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/furthermore-2009-gaps-crown-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Furthermore
14.5,Red,US,"The winery held this back an additional six months after their other 2008 Pinots were released, presumably to let it become integrated. Still, it's quite tannic, with a sandpaper-like toughness. Despite the astringency, the massive wild-cherry, cola, mushroom and anise flavors come through. It's a huge wine, feral and untamed—quite exquisite in its wildness. So delicious now, it's hard to resist, but the wise collector will cellar it for 4–5 years, maybe even longer.",Cristina Don Miguel Vineyard,49,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2008 Cristina Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2008-cristina-don-miguel-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Marimar Estate
14.5,Red,US,"This is classic Three Palms Merlot—as excellent as anything Duckhorn has ever produced. It shows the hard tannins that always mark the winery's Bordeaux-style red wines, but it's luscious and deep in berry fruit, licorice, grilled meat and cola. It should have no difficulty negotiating the years. Give it until around 2015, but if you can't wait, at least decant it for a few hours.",Three Palms Vineyard,85,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2009 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2009-three-palms-vineyard-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Duckhorn
15.1,Red,US,"This is a big Pinot Noir, with an explosive intensity of cherries and raspberries that is ripe and pure. Oak, of course, is there too, in the form of buttered, smoky toast. However, the wine isn't a mere fruit bomb. It has interesting nuances of earthy things, like mushrooms, nettles and Provençal herbs. The silky texture is an exquisite balance of acids and tannins. This new brand from Hall winery is made by their talented winemaker, Steve Leveque, and it immediately enters the California pantheon of excellent Pinot Noirs.",The Corners,60,95,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Walt 2010 The Corners Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walt-2010-corners-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Walt
15,Red,Italy,"One of the top, if not the top, red wines from Umbria. The naturally tannic Sagrantino grape is softened by the careful oak aging that adds layers of chocolate and spice to the grape's aromas of black cherry, tobacco and leather. This is bold, powerful, masculine and velvety on the finish. Pair it with stewed or grilled meat marinated in rosemary and garlic. Age this in a cellar for 10 years or longer.",25 Anni,100,95,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Arnaldo Caprai 2007 25 Anni  (Sagrantino di Montefalco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2007-25-anni-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2007,Arnaldo Caprai
14.5,Red,US,"Huge, rich and flamboyant, this hasa sweetness at its core—like the essence of red and black currants, with an elaborate note of caramel imparted from smoky oak. Yet everything about it is utterly and properly dry. The vineyard is in St. Helena, not quite in the Spring Mountain appellation, yet showing the fruit concentration firm tannins of mountain-grown grapes. Just a stupendous wine; try after 2016.",Patzimaro Vineyard,95,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2008 Patzimaro Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2008-patzimaro-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Duckhorn
15,Red,US,"Rich and smooth in tannins, with some sharpness through the finish, this shows masses of ripe blackberries and dark chocolate. A bit of time in the glass reprises and accentuates the chocolaty richness. Despite its power, this is refined and high toned, a serious cellar candidate. Give it 10–15 years.",,335,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bryant Family 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bryant-family-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bryant Family
14.5,Red,US,"This is an extraordinarily ripe, flashy Cabernet Sauvignon, one of Duckhorn's new red wines that is among the most impressive in years. The wine is densely packed in sweet red and black currant fruit, chocolate and licorice flavors, wrapped into firm tannins, with a bone-dry finish. Just fantastic to experience now, and it should easily develop over at least a decade.",Monitor Ledge Vineyard,95,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2008 Monitor Ledge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2008-monitor-ledge-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Duckhorn
14.1,Red,US,"An awesome wine—this is so massively intense in blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors, it's hard to believe. From the first sip though the middle palate, it's seemingly sweet with a fruity essence, but the finish is dry and firm. Drink now and for 8–10 years, at the very least.",Agira Vineyard,80,96,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Von Strasser 2009 Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-strasser-2009-agira-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Von Strasser
14.9,Red,US,"Absolutely delicious and a joy to drink, this tastes like fine blackberry preserves spread onto buttered whole-wheat toast, sprinkled with cinnamon and black pepper. Despite the rich sweetness, the finish is bone dry. But the tannins are considerable, giving the mouthfeel a furry astringency. This elegant, pure, young Cabernet should begin to open in 10 years.",La Presa One South,125,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Montagna 2009 La Presa One South Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montagna-2009-presa-one-south-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Montagna
15,Red,US,"A vital, focused Cabernet, this shows the sheer classiness of Oakville in its concentrated blackberry and black currant fruit. It's seemingly sweet and dry at the same time, and the tannins, which are extraordinarily thick, are fine and pure. Irresistably delicious now, this changes in the glass by the second. It suggests it wants some time in the cellar, so drink now–2021.",Ames Vineyard,85,96,California,Napa,Oakville,Piña 2009 Ames Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pina-2009-ames-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Piña
13.5,White,US,"Undoubtedly the greatest Chardonnay the winery has ever produced, this is as rich as any Chardonnay on the market. Notes of tropical fruit, green apple and crème brûlée mesh with vibrant minerality that's steely, chalky and tangy. Although it tastes of honey, the finish is completely dry. This might even develop earthy, nutty complexities as it ages.",Pastorale Vineyard,75,96,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Joseph Phelps 2010 Pastorale Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2010-pastorale-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Phelps
16,Dessert,Spain,"Fondillón represents the pinnacle of red Spanish dessert wines, and the 1999 vintage just might make your jaw drop. Subtle but expansive on the nose, with a blend of baked dark-fruit and cinnamon aromas, it is liquid heaven in the mouth, with excellent balance and flavors of roasted plums, black cherry, nutmeg and chocolate. This is pure, structured and outstanding from start to finish. Drink now or hold in a proper cellar for another 10 or 20 years. 100 cases made.",Casta Diva Fondillón Sweet,88,97,Levante,Alicante,,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 1999 Casta Diva Fondillón Sweet Monastrell (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-gutierrez-vega-1999-casta-diva-fondillon-sweet-mourvedre-monastrell-alicante/,Monastrell,1999,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega
15.1,Red,US,"A dramatic wine, this is rich, full bodied and incredibly complex, laced with notes of ripe, sweet blackberries and crème de cassis, with a spirituous heat from relatively high alcohol. Its pedigree is clear throughout the entire tasting experience. This is a really gorgeous Cabernet, showing refinement and grace, but it is very tannic. Give it at least 10 years.",,190,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Gandona 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gandona-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gandona
14.8,Red,US,"With a beautiful purple color, this wine quickly exhibits classic Cabernet aromas of black currants and cedar. In the mouth, it's full bodied and concentrated, showing powerful, sweet blackberry fruit. It's incredibly refined, impressively structured, massive, impeccable and frankly delicious. This should develop over the next 20 years, at least.",,195,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ovid 2009 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ovid-2009-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Ovid
14.1,Red,US,"So enormously delicious, it will be hard to keep from drinking this gorgeous Cabernet right away, and that's just fine. It's composed of the most intensly concentrated flavors of blueberries and blackberries—dense, pure and slightly heady with a liqueur-like alcohol. The tannins are classic Diamond Mountain, firm and minerally, while oak plays the perfect role of the buttered toast and sweetly charred supporting character. Despite its immediate attraction, it's best cellared for 6–8 years, at the very least. Fans of old Cabernets will still be loving it in 2029.",Estate Vineyard,70,98,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Von Strasser 2009 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-strasser-2009-estate-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Von Strasser
13,Red,Argentina,"This smells like citrus and rhubarb more than Malbec, with a tart, herbal palate that's high in acid and short on enjoyability.",,25,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Black Box 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Black Box
14,Red,Spain,"Cherry and plum aromas lead to a choppy, rubbery-feeling palate. It tastes soupy, herbal and briney.",,13,80,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Dominio de la Vega 2010 Bobal (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-vega-2010-spanish-red-bobal-utiel-requena/,Bobal,2010,Dominio de la Vega
13,Red,Spain,"Berry and plum aromas come with hints of smoke and asphalt. The very high acidity creates a shearing mouthfeel, and the flavors never evolve past tart red plum and cranberry.",,9,80,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Rojo Mojo 2010 Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rojo-mojo-2010-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Rojo Mojo
14.2,Red,Argentina,"This is minty green up front, with a dilute cherry aroma. It feels hollow with green flavors that override mild red-fruit notes. Herbal on the finish.",Estate Collection,10,80,Other,San Juan,,Canoas 2011 Estate Collection Syrah (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canoas-2011-estate-collection-shiraz-syrah-syrah-san-juan/,Syrah,2011,Canoas
12.5,White,France,"This is bitter, with hints of sulfur, yeast and almond. It's soft in texture and lacking fruit.",,20,81,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Manuel Seguin 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-seguin-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Manuel Seguin
13,White,France,"This is a yeasty wine, with the fruit less evident. It has acidity and a touch of apple, although a bitter edge cuts into the rounded texture.",,,81,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Luquet 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-luquet-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Luquet
14,Red,Spain,"A sappy wild-berry aroma turns mulchy with airing. The palate feels sharp and puckery, with very high acidity that creates short, tart, ultrajuicy raspberry and red plum flavors.",Crianza,15,81,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Finca Antigua 2008 Crianza Red (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-antigua-2008-crianza-red-mancha/,Red Blend,2008,Finca Antigua
13,Rose,US,"This is a heavy, soft, jammy wine that's sweet in raspberry- and strawberry-jam flavors.",Pink,12,81,California,California Other,California,Butterfly Kiss 2011 Pink Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/butterfly-kiss-2011-pink-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Butterfly Kiss
12,Red,US,"An acid-driven wine, this has a palpable tartness, with feeble notes of raw wood, blueberry and smoke. Pairing this with a grilled pizza with a layer of tomato sauce could help tame the wild acids.",Jeunette Rouge,9,81,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois NV Jeunette Rouge Red (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-nv-jeunette-rouge-red-missouri/,Red Blend,,Les Bourgeois
13,Red,Spain,"Right from the start things are stretched thin. It smells raw and feels dilute, with flavors of sour plum and a bit of wood resin. Fiery and tart on the finish.",BT Tintorera,9,81,Central Spain,Almansa,,Bodegas Tintoralba 2010 BT Tintorera Garnacha (Almansa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-tintoralba-2010-bt-tintorera-grenache-garnacha-almansa/,Garnacha,2010,Bodegas Tintoralba
14.5,Red,US,"This is overripe, with raisiny, pruny flavors and a hot finish.",Michael's Vineyard,36,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2009 Michael's Vineyard Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2009-michaels-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2009,Adelaida
14,Red,Argentina,"This is hard coated with a creamy plastic note and a milk chocolate scent. Overall it smells heavily oaked and artificial. It feels resiny, with sticky tannins and thickness, tasting of hickory and carob.",,15,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Manos Negras 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manos-negras-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Manos Negras
14,Red,Spain,"Spice and tire rubber aromas shadow hard, dry berry scents. It feels bumpy and scattershot, with a pasty, oaky flavor and fiery acidity. The finish is overly oaky and invasive.",Castell de Raimat,10,81,Catalonia,Costers del Segre,,Raimat 2007 Castell de Raimat Tempranillo (Costers del Segre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raimat-2007-castell-tempranillo-costers-segre/,Tempranillo,2007,Raimat
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is rusty in color, with burnt leaf and dried earth aromas. Drying and hard on the palate, it has an earthy, leafy set of strained red-fruit flavors. Bitter and rough on the finish.",Diego de Almagro,10,81,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Pagos del Rey 2010 Diego de Almagro Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pagos-rey-2010-diego-almagro-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2010,Pagos del Rey
14.2,Red,US,"This is tart and also overripe, with a sharp, raisin taste that leads to a bitter finish. A blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.",Blend GHK,26,81,California,Napa,Napa Valley,3 Spells 2007 Blend GHK Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3-spells-2007-blend-ghk-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2007,3 Spells
14.2,Red,US,"This smells and tastes baked, with an overripe raisin flavor. It will not improve with further aging.",Reserve,72,81,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Corley 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corley-2006-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Corley
13.9,Red,Argentina,"The scratchy berry aromas are solid upfront—good enough to urge a swig of this wine. What comes next is a soupy, herbal, tomato-influenced Malbec that finishes like gazpacho.",,17,82,Other,Alto Valle del Río Negro,,Verum 2011 Malbec (Alto Valle del Río Negro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verum-2011-malbec-alto-valle-rio-negro/,Malbec,2011,Verum
13.5,Red,US,"Sharp in acidity and thin in fruit, this simple Cabernet has dry flavors of sour candy, blackberry, currant and herb.",Vintner's Cuvée,13,82,California,California Other,California,Rosenblum 2011 Vintner's Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosenblum-2011-vintners-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Rosenblum
13.8,White,US,"The timid nose squeaks out notes of Chinese five spice and warm green apple, with a slight hint of sulfur. Light to medium bodied, the palate bears a slight sweetness, tame acids and a quick finish.",Villagio Off Dry,9,82,Missouri,Missouri,,Mount Pleasant Winery NV Villagio Off Dry White (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-pleasant-winery-nv-villagio-off-dry-white-missouri/,White Blend,,Mount Pleasant Winery
14,White,US,"Lots of unripe, green flavors compromise this wine. Although it's nicely dry and acidic, with a good citrus flavor, it has a green bean note and a sourness that's hard to enjoy.",,25,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mario Bazán 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-bazan-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Mario Bazán
14.5,Red,Spain,"Jammy and candied smelling, this has a green element akin to alfalfa or mint. It's clampy, tannic and high in acid, with raspberry and plum notes that offer an oak offset. The flavors turn tangy and sharp on the finish, even as a heavy vanilla flavor settles in.",Jaloco Roble,12,82,Central Spain,Ribera del Guadiana,,Bodegas Medina 2011 Jaloco Roble Red (Ribera del Guadiana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-medina-2011-jaloco-roble-red-ribera-guadiana/,Red Blend,2011,Bodegas Medina
13.5,White,US,"This is thin and tart, but it shows enough Chardonnay flavor, with simple fruit and smoked butter flavors.",,25,82,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Wine Spots 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-spots-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,Wine Spots
13,Red,Spain,"This smells cheesy and tomatoey, with a woody accent. Clampy, resiny and drying on the palate, this has lean tea and cherry flavors that are complemented by a dull oak tone. The finish is minty and resiny tasting, but hollow in feel.",Old Vines Reserva,15,82,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Bodegas Navarro López 2007 Old Vines Reserva Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-navarro-lopez-2007-old-vines-reserva-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2007,Bodegas Navarro López
13.5,White,US,"A simple Chardonnay, this tastes sweet in white sugared pineapple, orange and mango juices.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Butterfly Kiss 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/butterfly-kiss-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Butterfly Kiss
13.7,Red,US,"Restrained on the nose, this is slow to reveal notes of spice cake, clove liqueur and waxy raisin. The tannins lend the palate grip, but it finishes short on flavor, with the structural elements most prominent.",Private Reserve Double Barrel Bell Brothers-Merrill's Vineyard,22,82,Texas,Texas,,Messina Hof 2009 Private Reserve Double Barrel Bell Brothers-Merrill's Vineyard Zinfandel (Texas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/messina-hof-2009-private-reserve-double-barrel-bell-brothers-merrills-vineyard-zinfandel-texas/,Zinfandel,2009,Messina Hof
14.5,Red,US,"This is not entirely ripe, showing green flavors and hard tannins. While there is some decent cherry and berry flavors, this blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane can charitably be described as rustic.",Il Campo Estate Field,40,82,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Armida 2010 Il Campo Estate Field Red (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2010-il-campo-estate-field-red-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Armida
12.5,White,France,This is a yeasty wine that shows a bitter almond character. It has an unattractive hard edge.,,28,82,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Faiveley 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Faiveley
13.5,White,US,"The cold vintage left this wine tasting unripe. It has green, vegetal streaks of mint and green pea, but tastes oddly sweet, like a citrus candy coughdrop.",The Climber,14,82,California,California Other,California,Clif Family 2011 The Climber Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clif-family-2011-climber-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Clif Family
13.5,Red,US,"Thin and simple, this is not rich enough to stand up to all of the acidity, lending it a sour taste.",Estate,20,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Jacuzzi 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacuzzi-2010-estate-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Jacuzzi
15.5,Red,US,"This has big, hard tannins and very high alcohol, lending it a chili-pepper-like heat.",,65,82,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Stephen & Walker 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-walker-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stephen & Walker
12.5,Red,Spain,"The nose offers white bread and pancake aromas. It feels angular and acidic, with dry, crisp apple and citrus flavors that finish in a corny, stalky fashion.",Luzón Blanco,8,82,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Luzón 2011 Luzón Blanco Macabeo (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-luzon-2011-blanco-spanish-white-macabeo-jumilla/,Macabeo,2011,Bodegas Luzón
13,Red,Spain,"Heavy oak-based aromas provide cover for the grassy, green scents. It feels clunky and grabby, with jumbled flavors of sweet oak and green-leaning fruit.",Pata Negra Gran Reserva,15,82,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Bodegas Los Llanos 2004 Pata Negra Gran Reserva Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-los-llanos-2004-pata-negra-gran-reserva-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2004,Bodegas Los Llanos
13.5,Red,US,"Costing the equivalent of $5 for one 750-ml bottle, this is made in a country style, with a jagged mouthfeel and berry flavors that are tinged with green mint and chlorophyll.",RedVolution,20,82,California,California Other,California,Bota Box 2011 RedVolution Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bota-box-2011-redvolution-other/,Red Blend,2011,Bota Box
12.5,White,France,"While the initial impression is fruity, the wine then shows almond and spice characters. The texture, is thin and light, like apple juice with taut acidity.",,,82,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Pierre Morey 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-morey-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Pierre Morey
,White,France,"While the wine is clean and refreshing, its texture lacks definition. It has a soft, bright finish.",,,82,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bernard-moreau-fils-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Yeasty, briney and strange on the nose, this feels clunky, with oily citrus and nut-driven flavors. It's bitter on the finish, and it doesn't show much in the way of mouthfeel. A blend of Chardonnay and Macabeo.",Artemayor Brut Nature,38,82,Catalonia,Cava,,Dominio de la Vega NV Artemayor Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-vega-nv-artemayor-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Dominio de la Vega
13.1,White,US,"While the nose seems promising with its exotic-tinged aromas of banana, peach and papaya, the palate falls short. It tastes a bit disjointed, with an oily mouthfeel, exaggerated acidity and a feeble banana flavor.",Reserve,27,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2009 Reserve Viognier (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2009-reserve-viognier-virginia/,Viognier,2009,Barrel Oak
14.2,Red,US,"An extremely smoky nose—to the point of drowning out all of the other scents—leads into a tannic, chalky palate that bears little varietal character.",Estate,27,82,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Tildio 2008 Estate Tempranillo (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tildio-2008-estate-tempranillo-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Tempranillo,2008,Tildio
13.5,Red,Spain,"Dry and overly crisp throughout, this is light and peppery smelling, with notes of oregano and tomato leaf. It feels astringent and dry, with peppery, earthy flavors.",Made with Organically Grown Grapes,10,82,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Ossiam 2010 Made with Organically Grown Grapes Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ossiam-2010-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo,2010,Ossiam
13,Red,US,"This has a mild, soft nose, with scents of broad black fruit, boiled asparagus and peppered meat. The palate is full bodied, with ripe tannins. A note of sour black-raspberry candy marks the finish.",,15,82,Missouri,Missouri,,Montelle 2010 Chambourcin (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montelle-2010-other-red-chambourcin-missouri/,Chambourcin,2010,Montelle
13.5,Red,Spain,"Intersting up front, with savory, roasted aromas of smoky plum and barbecue. It feels bullish and punishing, bearing monster tannins and heavy extraction, with a roasted, charred flavor that leads to an all-out resiny, burnt-wood-tasting finish.",6 Meses en Barrica,14,82,Central Spain,Uclés,,Finca La Estacada 2010 6 Meses en Barrica Tempranillo (Uclés),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-estacada-2010-6-meses-en-barrica-tempranillo-ucles/,Tempranillo,2010,Finca La Estacada
12.5,Red,Argentina,"Light and cheesy smelling, this has herbal red-fruit aromas. It feels quick and hard across the palate, with strawberry, raspberry and herbal flavors.",,8,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Funky Llama 2011 Shiraz (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/funky-llama-2011-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mendoza/,Shiraz,2011,Funky Llama
13.5,Red,US,"This Cabernet has blackberry and dried herb flavors, with sizable tannins and pretty hefty acidity.",,25,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Wine Spots 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-spots-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Wine Spots
13,Red,US,"This smells like a melted Luden's cough drop sprinkled with coffee grounds and spices. Medium bodied, it has a jumbled herbal flavor, finishing with warmth and notes of dark chocolate and coffee.",,20,83,New Mexico,New Mexico,,Vivác Winery 2009 Tempranillo (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vivac-winery-2009-tempranillo-new-mexico/,Tempranillo,2009,Vivác Winery
12.5,Red,Spain,"This has a reedy red-berry aroma and a citrus note. Confirmation of the bouquet comes on the palate, which is lean and scouring, with red plum, pomegranate and herb flavors. The finish is cleansing, but it doesn't show much substance.",Altitud 1.100 Garnacha Tintorera,10,83,Central Spain,Almansa,,Santa Quiteria 2010 Altitud 1.100 Garnacha Tintorera Alicante Bouschet (Almansa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-quiteria-2010-altitud-1100-garnacha-tintorera-other-red-alicante-bouschet-almansa/,Alicante Bouschet,2010,Santa Quiteria
12.6,White,France,"Light and simple, this is all about fruit and freshness. There is a hint of citrus, and the acidity shows well on the finish. More of an aperitif style.",Octavie Crémieux,,83,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Pierre André 2010 Octavie Crémieux  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-andre-2010-octavie-cremieux-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Pierre André
12.8,White,US,"This weighty Vermentino has splashes of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. It tastes as though it spent a great amount of time in barrel, however the aging vessel is listed as 100% stainless steel.",Hybrid,8,83,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peltier 2011 Hybrid Vermentino (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peltier-station-2011-hybrid-italian-white-vermentino-central-valley-lodi/,Vermentino,2011,Peltier
12.3,White,US,"This blend of 75% Pinot Grigio and 15% Vermentino is a light, simple quaff with some snap to it and not much on the finish.",Hybrid,8,83,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peltier 2011 Hybrid Pinot Grigio (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peltier-station-2011-hybrid-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-central-valley-lodi/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Peltier
13.3,Red,US,"There's a raw cut of acidity that gives this simple wine a sour taste. On the plus side, it's nice and dry, with some cherry fruit. For the price, it's a helpful introduction to the charms of Pinot Noir.",,10,83,California,California Other,California,Lost Angel 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-angel-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Lost Angel
,White,France,"This is a combination of tropical fruits and tight acidity, making for an unbalanced wine that seems not to know its way.",,23,83,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Verret et Fils 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-verret-fils-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Verret et Fils
,White,France,"This is very soft and lacking in definition, with a light texture. However, it does have a crisp apple flavor and a line of acidity that gives freshness.",,12,83,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Georges Duboeuf 2011  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
12,Red,US,"Chewy tannins and tart acids buttress the midpalate's broad berry flavor. The fruit seems to thin out on the finish, concluding with more bone and muscle than succulent flesh. Pairing this with a rare burger would help tame the structural components.",,15,83,Ohio,Grand River Valley,,Debonné 2009 Cabernet Franc (Grand River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/debonne-2009-cabernet-franc-grand-river-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Debonné
13,Red,Spain,"A jammy raspberry aroma comes with milk chocolate and plastic scents. It feels pulpy yet spunky, with red plum and strawberry flavors. The mild finish doesn't evolve or expand, but it registers as being fresh.",Old Vines Crianza,13,83,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Bodegas Navarro López 2009 Old Vines Crianza Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-navarro-lopez-2009-old-vines-crianza-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2009,Bodegas Navarro López
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Dusty and yeasty on the nose, this has an eggy, sweaty note. It feels good but drifts a bit on the palate, while the flavors run stalky and sweet, with a touch of apple for crispness.",Cristalino Extra-Dry,10,83,Catalonia,Cava,,Jaume Serra NV Cristalino Extra-Dry Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaume-serra-nv-cristalino-extra-dry-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Jaume Serra
13.5,Red,Spain,"This smells reedy and scratchy, turning more herbal with time in the glass. Astringent acids create a sharp mouthfeel, and while the flavors include raspberry and strawberry, there's also a weedy component that picks up speed as the wine breathes.",,13,82,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Gladium 2010 Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gladium-2010-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Gladium
14.6,Red,US,"This is classic Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon—in an old-fashioned way. That's not a back-handed compliment, it's a testimony to the wine's dryness and herbaceousness, and the soft quality of its tannins. The blackberry, olive and cedar flavors are delicious, and the wine will develop bottle complexity over the next 10 years or so.",,42,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Wattle Creek 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wattle-creek-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Wattle Creek
14.5,Red,US,"Delicious now, this has waves of blackberries, cherries, currants, dark chocolate, spices and oak. It seems almost sweet, but the finish is a swirl of dry tannins. Might develop over the long haul, and will it certainly last to 2015. Give it a few hours in the decanter.",Little Sister,45,91,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Wallis Family Estate 2009 Little Sister Red (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wallis-family-estate-2009-little-sister-red-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Wallis Family Estate
14.3,Red,US,"Here's a Cabernet to lay down in the cellar for 6–8 years—or even longer. Two things mark it: the extremely ripe, concentrated blackberry and black currant fruit, and the hefty tannins. Most people will probably open it too soon and miss out on what it could be, when the tannins drop out to reveal its sweet fruity essence.",Le Roi Soleil,65,91,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Y Rousseau 2009 Le Roi Soleil Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rousseau-2009-le-roi-soleil-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Y Rousseau
13.5,Red,Portugal,"An impressive single varietal wine, this shows notes of spice, black currant and wood, along with dark tannins and a firm, dry core. With its acidity and tannins, this will likely age over several years.",,45,91,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Touriga Franca (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-franca-douro/,Touriga Franca,2009,Quinta do Portal
14,Red,France,"Dense and almost black in color, this is concentrated, with intense tannins and black plum fruit. It bursts with the rich fruit and acidity, finishing on a smoky, juicy note.",La Roque,25,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Mas del Périé 2010 La Roque Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-perie-2010-roque-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2010,Mas del Périé
14,Red,Spain,"This is dark and tarry at first, with aromas of freshly laid asphalt, pepper, fine herbs, burnt toast and roasted berry. This feels racy, healthy and balanced, with a creamy quality to the palate. It tastes natural and correct, with plum, berry, vanilla and spice flavors. On the finish, it's smooth with a strong oak-based vanilla flavor. Drink now through 2012.",y Llanahermosa,45,91,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Montecastro 2007 y Llanahermosa  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montecastro-2007-llanahermosa-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2007,Montecastro
14.5,Red,France,"Full bodied and plush in texture, with extremely supple tannins alongside flavors of raspberry, plum and clove. The juicy beam of fresh fruit lingers nicely on the finish. Drink now–2018.",Cuvée de Nalys,20,90,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Kirkland Signature 2010 Cuvée de Nalys Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2010-cuvee-nalys-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Kirkland Signature
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Generous and spicy, this is full of seemingly sweet black fruit, balanced by firm tannins and juicy acidity. It is concentrated and full, with great depth of flavor. Ready to drink.",,45,90,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Touriga Nacional (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-douro/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Quinta do Portal
14,White,France,"This full-bodied blend of 60% Clairette and 40% Roussanne is probably best consumed over the next several months. The apple and tangerine aromas and flavors are inviting, and there's a minerally sensation of wet stones underneath.",Domaine Grand Veneur,47,90,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Domaine Grand Veneur White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-domaine-grand-veneur-white-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
14.9,Red,US,"A six-year-old Cabernet that's heady with savory herbal tones, it has a finely tuned structure that needs time to open and could be cellared even more. This is a beautiful wine with ripe flavors of black cherry and pepper, and plenty of complexity to keep it interesting over a meal.",Monte Bello Road,70,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Jason-Stephens 2006 Monte Bello Road Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2006-monte-bello-road-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Jason-Stephens
13.5,Red,France,"This is an impressive effort from a co-op in the Gard. Black olive, coffee and blackberry notes suggest a healthy proportion of Syrah in the blend. It's a bit stern at first, but ends on a long, richly tannic note.",Chevalier d'Anthelme,21,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Cellier des Chartreux 2010 Chevalier d'Anthelme Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cellier-chartreux-2010-chevalier-danthelme-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Cellier des Chartreux
13.5,Red,France,"Made using selections of the best parcels from Jaubertie, this is a complex and structured wine. Mint and new wood flavors are still dominant, although the fruit shows its black fruit richness. Age for over four years.",Mirabelle de la Jaubertie,20,90,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château de la Jaubertie 2008 Mirabelle de la Jaubertie Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jaubertie-2008-mirabelle-la-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château de la Jaubertie
14.1,Red,US,"Nicely focused, with a core of wild strawberry and black cherry, this bears herb and pepper highlights common to Oregon Pinot. It has a nice mouthfeel and is balanced throughout.",,24,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Gresser 2009 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gresser-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gresser
13.5,Red,France,"An excellent introduction to the wines of Cornas, this is a gently structured example, but one that shows ample complexity. Coffee, herb and green olive notes intertwine with a smoky, bacon-like element. An espresso note and soft tannins linger on the finish. Drink now–2020.",Terres Brulées Syrah,48,90,Rhône Valley,Cornas,,Jean-Luc Colombo 2009 Terres Brulées Syrah  (Cornas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-colombo-2009-terres-brulees-syrah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cornas/,Syrah,2009,Jean-Luc Colombo
14.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc opens with jammy, almost impenetrable aromas of blackberry, maraschino cherry, pipe tobacco and dark chocolate. “Huge” is the operative word.",,57,90,Central Italy,Marche,,Il Pollenza 2007 Red (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-pollenza-2007-red-marche/,Red Blend,2007,Il Pollenza
14.5,Red,Italy,"This elegant Sagrantino boasts a dark, inky color, with aromas of blackberry, tobacco, spice, leather, tar and a touch of cherry cola. It shows power and concentration but is well balanced overall.",,47,90,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Lungarotti 2009  Sagrantino di Montefalco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2009-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2009,Lungarotti
14,Red,Italy,"Rich and chewy, this comes with bold aromas of black fruit, plum, licorice, tobacco and leather. It's slightly rustic in places, but its overall personality and feel is intriguing and pleasurable.",Tenutarossa,50,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Pasetti 2007 Tenutarossa  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasetti-2007-tenutarossa-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Pasetti
13,Dessert,France,"Beautifully balanced and poised, this blends light, dancing acidity with rich, sweet botrytis fruit. It's fruity, with honey and orange flavors that are a delight to taste. It could be aged, but it is delicious now.",Pas de Deux,,90,Southwest France,Jurançon,,Domaine Nigri 2010 Pas de Deux  (Jurançon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-nigri-2010-pas-deux-white-blend-gros-petit-manseng-jurancon/,Gros and Petit Manseng,2010,Domaine Nigri
14.5,Red,France,"Ripe and rich, this is a concentrated, spicy and perfumed Syrah. It is packed with sweet tannins and juicy blackberry fruit, with a cut of acidity. Its richness makes it already mature, although it could age for another few years.",Cyrano,,90,Provence,Vin de Pays Var,,Château Routas 2008 Cyrano Syrah (Vin de Pays Var),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-routas-2008-cyrano-shiraz-syrah-syrah-vin-pays-var/,Syrah,2008,Château Routas
13.5,White,France,"This wood-aged wine shows equal notes of toasty spice and ripe fruit. On the palate, it's full and round, with pear and apricot flavors giving it richness. This is concentrated and worth aging for another 2–3 years.",Mirabelle de la Jaubertie,19,90,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Château de la Jaubertie 2010 Mirabelle de la Jaubertie White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jaubertie-2010-mirabelle-la-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château de la Jaubertie
13.5,Red,France,"Powerful and concentrated, this has flavors of black plum skin and damson, with a juicy layer surrounding the solid structure. Weighty and dense, it could age for several more years.",,,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château d'Ourbenac 2006 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dourbenac-2006-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2006,Château d'Ourbenac
13,Red,Italy,"This offers layers of toasted nut, chocolate, jammy black fruit and tobacco. The mouthfeel is soft and smooth, with a good deal of richness and density to drive it forward over the palate.",Vigneto Edoardo,60,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantina Zaccagnini 2008 Vigneto Edoardo  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-zaccagnini-2008-vigneto-edoardo-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Cantina Zaccagnini
13,White,Portugal,"Round and smooth, this has a weighty, full-bodied structure, with the Alvarinho adding a more crisp character. Pear and melon fruits are balanced by citrusy acidity.",DFJ Alvarinho-Chardonnay,10,90,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 DFJ Alvarinho-Chardonnay White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-dfj-alvarinho-chardonnay-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Wood aged, this is still dominated by its toast character, but shows potential in its rich black fruits and powerful tannins. Complex and ageworthy, give it at least four years.",Vista Reserva,,90,Beiras,,,Caves Aliança 2009 Vista Reserva Touriga Nacional (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2009-vista-reserva-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-beiras/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Caves Aliança
14.5,White,Italy,"Castello Banfi in Tuscany does a great job with Chardonnay, as evidenced by this wine. It's rich and soft, with bright aromas of peach, citrus, vanilla and savory herb. A pinch of acidity on the finish works beautifully as well.",Fontanelle,19,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello Banfi 2011 Fontanelle Chardonnay (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2011-fontanelle-chardonnay-toscana/,Chardonnay,2011,Castello Banfi
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with characteristic aromas of wild berry, wet earth, white truffle and roasted coffee bean. It feels rich and concentrated in the mouth, but never heavy or sticky.",Clemente VII Riserva,26,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castelli del Grevepesa 2008 Clemente VII Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-grevepesa-2008-clemente-vii-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Castelli del Grevepesa
14.5,Red,Italy,"This expression opens with deep, sophisticated aromas of cured meat, dried berry fruit and exotic spice. Hearty and rich, this has a thick, textured mouthfeel. You can taste the heat and sunshine of the 2005 vintage.",Gold,135,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Còlpetrone 2005 Gold  (Montefalco Sagrantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colpetrone-2005-gold-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2005,Còlpetrone
14,Red,Argentina,"This is floral, exotic and candied smelling, with supporting notes of dusty cocoa and toasty oak. It feels saturated and inky, with a density that borders on too much. Roasted berry, foresty spice, herb and jammy berry flavors set up the woody, menthol-flavored finish. From Gustavo Santaoalla, an Argentine musician and composer.",Don Juan Nahuel Reserva,41,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cielo y Tierra 2006 Don Juan Nahuel Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-tierra-2006-don-juan-nahuel-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Cielo y Tierra
14.5,Red,US,"This is a lovely, fully resolved Merlot. It shows a classy elegance that belies the price. Fully drinkable now, it's softly tannic and rich in cherry, red currant, licorice and mocha flavors that finish dry and spicy. Production was 9,904 cases.",Grand Reserve,26,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kendall-Jackson 2008 Grand Reserve Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2008-grand-reserve-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2008,Kendall-Jackson
15,Red,France,"This wine has plenty to offer, from brightly fruity and peppery aromas to flavors of cherry, leather amd spice. The tannins are silky in texture, and the lengthy finish develops hints of cocoa and clove.",Les Pimpignoles,40,90,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Les Pimpignoles  (Gigondas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-pimpignoles-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
13.5,Red,France,"From the Gonnets of Font de Michelle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this is the family's entry-level wine from an estate in the southern part of the Côtes du Rhône. The medium-bodied raspberry fruit is accented by hints of cracked pepper, dried spices and leather. It's supple enough to drink now and over the next 4–5 years.",Les Promesses,15,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,La Font du Vent 2009 Les Promesses Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/font-vent-2009-promesses-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,La Font du Vent
14.3,Red,US,"The translucency, acidity and laserlike purity of red berry fruit make this Pinot Noir uniquely Edna Valley. It's as delicate as silk, yet packs a real flavor and spice punch. Very finely crafted, it's a fine, dry wine to drink now.",,32,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Kynsi 2009 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kynsi
15,Red,US,"This Syrah is considerably lighter in body than you'd expect for a variety that's often heavy and full bodied. It has the silkiness of a Pinot Noir, and it's dry and complex in wild berry, leather, black pepper and cedar flavors. It shows lots of elegance throughout, and could even pick up bottle notes over the next six years.",Morehouse Vineyard,50,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Carr 2009 Morehouse Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carr-2009-morehouse-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2009,Carr
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is rich, with an old wood feel and a sweet, still-fruity character. With its acid balance, this is fresh, round and perfumed.",20-Years Old Tawny,,90,Port,,,Barros NV 20-Years Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barros-nv-20-years-old-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Barros
13.5,Red,France,"This négociant's top cuvée of Saint-Joseph has vibrant mixed berry notes that pick up lovely hints of licorice and garrigue, then turn chocolaty and velvety on the finish. Nicely done all the way around, with a drinking window extending from now through 2017.",Les Archevêques,42,90,Rhône Valley,Saint-Joseph,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Les Archevêques  (Saint-Joseph),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-archeveques-shiraz-syrah-syrah-saint-joseph/,Syrah,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
15,Red,Italy,"Dark, inky and superconcentrated, this masculine expression offers aromas of dark berry, licorice, tar, tobacco and black asphalt. There's a touch of mineral dryness in the mouth, with loads of heat and power. Pair it with aged cheese or succulent steak.",Colle alle Macchie,,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Tabarrini 2004 Colle alle Macchie  (Montefalco Sagrantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tabarrini-2004-colle-alle-macchie-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2004,Tabarrini
14,Red,Italy,"This Chianti Classico Riserva has deep layers of spice, chocolate, wild berry, cherry, licorice and black pepper. The mouthfeel is smooth, long and fresh.",Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli,24,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-riserva-famiglia-zingarelli-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
14,Red,Italy,"Sangiovese is enhanced with tiny percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create a fresh, balanced wine, with aromas of red fruit and savory spice. The mouthfeel is soft and rich with good structure and fullness.",Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli,24,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2008 Riserva Famiglia Zingarelli  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2008-riserva-famiglia-zingarelli-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Rocca delle Macìe
14.5,Red,US,"This has lots of ripe, plush blackberry, olive and dark chocolate flavors. It packs a punch that lasts into a long, spicy finish. Delicious, classy, and lovely to drink now, although it will evolve through at least 2018.",Artemis,55,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2009-artemis-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"This 100% Cabernet has a good structure and plenty of ripe, flashy blackberry and blueberry jam and cassis flavors. It's a bit coarse now in tannins, which undoubtedly is a function of youth. Give it another five years, by which time it should be throwing lots of tannins, so be prepared to decant it carefully.",,75,90,California,Napa,St. Helena,Varozza 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/varozza-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Varozza
14,Red,Argentina,"A bit leafy and earthy on first take, but this also smells of roasted meat, berry fruit and menthol. It feels layered and rich, with drying tannins and full-force plum and herb flavors. This is big, dark and herbal, finishing with hints of leather, tomato and oregano.",Single Vineyard Las Compuertas,45,90,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2008 Single Vineyard Las Compuertas Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2008-single-vineyard-las-compuertas-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2008,Terrazas de Los Andes
14,Red,Argentina,"Cola, tree bark and rooty aromas become more oaky and toasted with airing. It feels solid and correct, with balanced tannins and acids that stage red plum, cassis, coffee and toasted flavors. Staying toasty and composed on the finish, this is a ripe Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers.",Finca Las Palmas,25,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2008 Finca Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2008-finca-las-palmas-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Trapiche
14.5,Red,US,"This small-production single-vineyard Pinot Noir is dry, elegant and may be deceptively simple in its youth. It feels delicate now, almost fragile, with the suggestion of barely ripe cherries and cola that's been left out overnight so it loses its spritz. It's a wine of nuance, not power, and could easily develop dramatically over the next six years.",Parmelee-Hill Vineyard,48,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Saxon Brown 2009 Parmelee-Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saxon-brown-2009-parmelee-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saxon Brown
13.5,Red,France,"Dominated by its new wood flavors, this dense and concentrated wine has the weight, potential black-fruit richness and acidity that suggest a good future. Age for 3–4 years.",Origine,,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Vincens 2009 Origine Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vincens-2009-origine-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château Vincens
13.5,Red,US,"One of Cuvaison's best basic Pinots in years, this is charming with its dry, crisp structure, silky elegance and fine flavors of raspberries, cherries and toasty oak. While not an ager, it's a beautiful wine to pair with tuna, salmon, lamb or steak.",,35,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Cuvaison 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuvaison-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cuvaison
14.5,Red,France,"Atypical for the appellation in that it's 80% Syrah, this is a dark-fruited, slightly pruny Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Chocolate and licorice notes add complexity to this full-bodied, firmly structured wine. With its long, chewy finish, consider deferring consumption until at least 2014.",Réserve,68,90,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Domaine de Nalys 2009 Réserve Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-nalys-2009-reserve-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Nalys
12.9,White,US,"Aged in neutral French oak, this Pinot Gris retains a lively, palate-cleansing acidity. It's consistent in style and flavor with the regular bottling, but this has added depth and richness. Fruit flavors of sweet Macintosh apples give it a pretty finish.",Reserve,22,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lange 2011 Reserve Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2011-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Lange
14.5,Red,US,"Made from a bunch of grape varieties, including Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a really nice wine, especially for the price. It's dry, fruity and robust, with rich, earthy flavors of blackberries and spices. Easy to find, with 22,100 cases produced. From E&J Gallo.",Winemaker's Blend,20,90,California,California Other,Napa County-Sonoma County-San Joaquin County,Ghost Pines 2009 Winemaker's Blend Red (Napa County-Sonoma County-San Joaquin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghost-pines-2009-winemakers-blend-red-other-napa-county-sonoma-county-san-joaquin-county/,Red Blend,2009,Ghost Pines
14.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese, this delivers beautiful aromas of chocolate, spice, tobacco, ripe fruit and black cherry. It is densely concentrated and plump, with a velvety mouthfeel and long finish. Pair it with oven-roasted lasagna.",Il Falesco,,90,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2009 Il Falesco Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2009-il-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2009,Falesco
14,Red,France,"A medium-bodied blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, this wine offers a supple feel and plenty of red berry and cherry fruit, with just enough spice to give it additional interest. Drink it over the next year or two.",,15,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,CDR 2010 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cdr-2010-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,CDR
15,Red,Italy,"There's a bright hint of soft fruit or ripe cherry that takes away from the overall austerity of the Sagrantino grape. In the background, there are tones of tar, tobacco and spice. The mouthfeel is firmly structured and finely textured as well.",Colle Grimaldesco,,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Tabarrini 2005 Colle Grimaldesco  (Montefalco Sagrantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tabarrini-2005-colle-grimaldesco-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2005,Tabarrini
14.9,Red,US,"This is so rich and saturated you can taste the sunshine in every sip. It bursts across the palate with bright, jammy raspberry and cherry flavors. It may not have great subtlety or ageworthiness, but it excels for its sheer deliciousness.",Toulouse Vineyard,49,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,MacPhail 2010 Toulouse Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-toulouse-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
14.8,Red,US,"Right out of the bottle, it's a bit clumsy, but airing quickly lets it mellow, so give it some time in a decanter. Delicious in cherry, cola, bacon, cinnamon toast and other classic cool-climate Pinot flavors, it shows a racy acidity that makes it vibrant.",Kite's Rest,42,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Black Kite 2009 Kite's Rest Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-kite-2009-kites-rest-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Black Kite
13.5,Red,Mexico,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache is clean, pure and 100% balanced. Aromas of fresh berry, rubber and baking spice lead to berry, plum and chocolate flavors. Smooth on the finish, with purity and length.",Jalá,17,90,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Tres Valles 2010 Jalá Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tres-valles-2010-jala-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2010,Tres Valles
14,Red,Argentina,"A bit rustic and briary, this has a foresty aroma along with a rooty note and a hint of cola. It feels big and acidic, but the cassis, blackberry and herbal flavors are authentic and hit firmly. The finish is long, mildly herbal and juicy, with weight and power to spare.",Gran Medalla,46,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2008 Gran Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2008-gran-medalla-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Trapiche
14.5,Red,Italy,"With its inky concentration, rich extraction and ripe aromas of blackberry pie and cherry preserves, fine craftsmanship is evident. Soft veins of spice and chocolate weave elegantly throughout.",Riserva di Fizzano,30,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2008 Riserva di Fizzano  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2008-riserva-fizzano-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Rocca delle Macìe
13,White,Italy,"This is a bright and sophisticated Verdicchio that would pair with the highest caliber seafood including shellfish and crustaceans. It is dense and rich, with cleansing tones of citrus, yellow flower, honey, dried sage and a touch of smooth vanilla.",Casal di Serra,16,90,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Umani Ronchi 2010 Casal di Serra  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2010-casal-serra-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2010,Umani Ronchi
14,Red,France,"Shows some oak aging in its aromas of cedar, caramel and baking spices, but also in the velvety mouthfeel and slightly drying finish. Thankfully, there are just enough ripe cherries to carry the freight, so while purists may be dismayed, plenty more will enjoy the wine's mix of fruit and oak. Drink now–2018.",La Tiare du Pape,40,90,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Skalli 2009 La Tiare du Pape Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skalli-2009-tiare-pape-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Skalli
13,White,Portugal,"This is a rich, full-bodied and impressive wine, with intense and complex flavors of apple and green fruit. The acidity meshes with the ripe fruit.",Nostalgia,22,90,Vinho Verde,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Nostalgia Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-nostalgia-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2011,Wines & Winemakers
14.5,Red,Spain,"The rose petal and kirsch aromas are easy to like, with notes of tobacco and smoky earth in the mix. It feels good, easygoing and mature, with raspberry, cherry and spice flavors. Cool, collected and mature as a whole, this is ready now.",Mas Mallola,35,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Marco Abella 2007 Mas Mallola Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-abella-2007-mas-mallola-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Marco Abella
13.5,White,France,"This full-bodied, lushly textured wine is 100% Viognier. Despite being aged nearly a year and a half in French oak, it retains a peppery aroma of nasturtium blossom along with toast and honey notes. Toasted nuts figure prominently on the palate, with just enough fruit weight to support the oak, while a touch of honey lingers on the finish. Drink now.",Taburnum,65,90,France Other,Vin de France,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Taburnum Viognier (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-taburnum-viognier-vin/,Viognier,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
14.3,Red,US,"As appealing as a dessert pastry, this has raspberry and cherry fruit, with roasted almond, sweet vanilla and buttered toast flavors. Not particularly complex, but it scores high on the delicious scale. Drink now.",Pratt Vineyard,49,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2010 Pratt Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-pratt-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
14.3,Red,US,"Like the winery's other 2010 Pinots, this one's seems sweet and jammy in raspberries, cherries and cola, with lots of caramelized new-oak tones. It definitely appeals for its opulence, but would benefit from greater subtlety. Drink now.",Taylor Lane Vineyard,44,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Belle Glos 2010 Taylor Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belle-glos-2010-taylor-lane-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Belle Glos
14.6,Red,US,"This bottling has varied over the vintages, but 2010 has produced a softly lush, rich Pinot for drinking now. It's as tasty as a dessert confection, with flavors of raspberry jam, buttercream and cinnamon toast, balanced with acidity. For all the richness, it finishes properly dry.",Las Alturas Vineyard,44,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Belle Glos 2010 Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belle-glos-2010-las-alturas-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Belle Glos
13,White,Italy,"This maybe the nicest Orvieto white on the market today. Named after the estate's founders, this is enhanced with a tiny percentage of Grechetto Muffa Nobile (botrytized sweet wine) for extra softness and density. The effect is superb, offering loads of honey and stone fruit intensity.",Luigi e Giovanna,40,90,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico Superiore,,Barberani 2009 Luigi e Giovanna  (Orvieto Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2009-luigi-e-giovanna-white-orvieto-classico-superiore/,White Blend,2009,Barberani
13,White,Portugal,"Monção is the home of Portuguese Alvarinho. Ripe and opulent, this is full of yellow fruit, tangy citrus and intense acidity. After an extra year of aging, this finely balanced and impressive wine is ready to drink.",Deu la Deu,,90,Vinho Verde,,,Adega de Monção 2010 Deu la Deu Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-moncao-2010-deu-deu-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2010,Adega de Monção
13.5,Red,France,"This wood-aged cuvée from Château Belingard has great weight and concentration while also showing dense spice and blackberry flavors. At this stage, it is showing the wood; but in another year, it will round out and its dark juicy fruit will come forward.",Ortus,25,90,Southwest France,Côtes de Bergerac,,Château Bélingard 2009 Ortus Red (Côtes de Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belingard-2009-ortus-red-cotes-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bélingard
17,Red,Spain,"This starts out with mustard and horseradish aromas, but with the chance to breath, it reveals a dark berry scent. The palate feels tannic and sticky, with flavors of cooked plum, hard spice and brown sugar. It's grabby, fiery and full of flavor on the finish, with a slightly abrasive feel.",Dolç de l'Obac,129,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Costers del Priorat 2007 Dolç de l'Obac Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costers-priorat-2007-dolc-lobac-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Costers del Priorat
14,Red,Italy,"The modern Arnaldo Caprai estate sits at the base of the hill occupied by the quaint town of Montefalco in Umbria. Montefalco Rosso is a wine that gives Umbria a chance to strut its stuff with Sangiovese (a grape usually associated with Tuscany). This expression is soft, velvety and packed with red fruit.",,23,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Arnaldo Caprai 2008  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2008-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2008,Arnaldo Caprai
14.5,Red,US,"Powerfully lush and concentrated, this has a heady layering of spice and tannins that coat the back palate. With a big, fruity mouthfeel, this is ready for braised meats or herbed roast chicken with garlic smashed potatoes.",,38,90,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Kimmel 2009 Merlot (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kimmel-2009-merlot-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Merlot,2009,Kimmel
14.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with bright aromas of cola, licorice, black fruit and tobacco. It's an elegant red wine with enough structure to pair with roast pork or thinly cut lamb shanks.",Polvento Villa Monticelli,40,90,Central Italy,Lago di Corbara,,Barberani 2007 Polvento Villa Monticelli Red (Lago di Corbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2007-polvento-villa-monticelli-red-lago-corbara/,Red Blend,2007,Barberani
13,White,Portugal,"The white Reserva from Adega Mayor is wood aged and it feels full on the palate. It has nutmeg, citrus and apricot flavors alongside a rounded texture. Age for another two years.",Reserva do Comendador Branco,,90,Alentejano,,,Adega Mayor 2010 Reserva do Comendador Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-mayor-2010-reserva-comendador-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Adega Mayor
14,Red,Italy,"The entire line-up from Arnaldo Caprai has been very successful this year. This blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot delivers a smooth mouthfeel and ripe fruit flavors, with background tones of black licorice and moist pipe tobacco. A spot of crisp acidity appears on the finish.",,23,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Arnaldo Caprai 2010  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2010-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2010,Arnaldo Caprai
14,Red,France,"This is a finely structured, tarry-flavored wine, with notes of herbs and sweet spices along with mature fruits. It's rich and full bodied, with just a touch of pepper. Drink now or age for another year.",,25,90,Southwest France,Montravel,,Château le Raz 2005  Montravel,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-raz-2005-red-montravel/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2005,Château le Raz
14.5,Red,US,"In its youth, this tastes rich and candied, like a cherry, vanilla and buttercream pastry. It's delicious, savory and fun, a very easy wine to drink with a great steak or chop. With its delicate texture, it should probably last quite a few years, without necessarily gaining in complexity.",Jensen,73,90,California,Central Coast,Mt. Harlan,Calera 2009 Jensen Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2009-jensen-pinot-noir-central-coast-mt-harlan/,Pinot Noir,2009,Calera
13.5,Red,Italy,"Panzano is one of the most prestigious subzones in Chianti Classico, and this bright wine does a great job of showing true Tuscan characteristics. Sangiovese's trademark freshness is evident here as are its characteristic aromas of wild berry, cherry, leather and cured meat.",Panzano,28,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castelli del Grevepesa 2007 Panzano  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-grevepesa-2007-panzano-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Castelli del Grevepesa
13.2,White,US,"Flavors of toasty oak, butter cream, ripe tangerine and pear combine in this dry, pleasantly complex effort. It's properly brisk in acidity, with a long, spicy finish of pie spice and vanilla bean notes. Don't drink it too cold.",Heintz Vineyard,35,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Von Holt 2010 Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-holt-2010-heintz-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Von Holt
14.3,Red,US,"Here's a Cab that needs some time in the cellar. It's rich in blackberries and cherries, with the dried herb earthiness often found in Alexander Valley Cabernets. Give it five years or so.",Lone Tree Vineyard,50,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Forefathers 2008 Lone Tree Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forefathers-2008-lone-tree-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Forefathers
13.5,Red,France,"Because of the extended elevage carried out at Guigal, the company's releases are always behind the market as a whole. Despite a tough vintage, this is an elegant, silky-textured wine, with complex notes of green olive, raspberry and cracked pepper.",Brune et Blonde,75,90,Rhône Valley,Côte Rôtie,,E. Guigal 2008 Brune et Blonde  (Côte Rôtie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/e-guigal-2008-brune-blonde-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cote-rotie/,Syrah,2008,E. Guigal
14.5,Red,US,"Dry and exceptionally rich, this has a fleshiness that suggests it could use some time in the cellar. It's strongly ripe in wild raspberries and cherries, with a spicy, minty pine note that's attractive. Mouthwatering acidity suggests this can use 4–6 years of aging, but it can also be consumed now.",Amber Ridge Vineyard,40,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Furthermore 2009 Amber Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/furthermore-2009-amber-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Furthermore
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Solid and powerful, this has its tannins wound around flavors of dark plum skin and blackberry. It's concentrated and chunky, with bitter chocolate and spice notes added to the mix. Age for 2–3 years.",Reserva,25,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade Grande 2008 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-grande-2008-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Herdade Grande
14,Red,Argentina,"This smells toasty up front, with aromas of tree bark, earth and shoe polish. It runs deep and rich on the tongue, with a syrupy feel and flavors of graham cracker, tobacco, berry pie and herb accents. The finish is good but seems a little hollow, with rooty, herbal flavors that linger.",Inspiratto from the Andes Reserve,22,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Matias Bertona Wines 2008 Inspiratto from the Andes Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matias-bertona-wines-2008-inspiratto-from-andes-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Matias Bertona Wines
14.7,Red,Mexico,"A blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache and Cinsault, this smells spicy and earthy, with cola, leather and dusty berry aromas. Focused and pure feeling, it bears flavors of berry, plum, cherry, caramel and vanilla cream. Lightly stewed on the finish, but it's excellent overall. Drink now–2015.",Hotel 5 Estrellas,40,90,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Paralelo 2009 Hotel 5 Estrellas Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paralelo-2009-hotel-5-estrellas-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2009,Paralelo
14.5,Red,France,"This is a silky-textured, medium-bodied Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with lifted red-berry fruit and grace notes of thyme blossom and bay leaf. It's a truly elegant style, with a supple, mouth-watering finish. Drink now–2018.",,51,90,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Pierre Henri Morel 2009 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-henri-morel-2009-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Pierre Henri Morel
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is smooth and ripe, with its tannins rounded within the black fruit flavor. Having aged in French oak, it has a vanilla essence that details the ripe blackberry note.",Frontaria,13,90,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Frontaria Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-frontaria-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Portal
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Smooth and wood-aged, this has a polished texture. Fruit flavors of blueberry and red cherry combine with the rounded tannins and a spice note to give a rich feel. Full yet elegant, age this for the next two years.",Vega,9,90,Douro,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Vega Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-vega-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,DFJ Vinhos
14.5,Red,US,"While this is not the best Dominus vintage, it does show elegantly smooth tannins, dryness and earthiness that accompanies the black­berry and cassis fruit. It's curiously soft, which might limit its ageability. Shows an uncanny similarity to the 2000.",Estate Bottled,179,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Dominus 2009 Estate Bottled Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominus-2009-estate-bottled-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Dominus
15,Red,Italy,"Tenuta Alzatura is part of the Cecchi Family Estates (well-known producers in Tuscany), and its foray into Umbria has added depth and variety to an already rich portfolio of wines. The Sagrantino grape shows impressive smoothness, firmness and bright aromas of chocolate, dark cherry and spice.",,45,90,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Tenuta Alzatura 2007  Sagrantino di Montefalco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-alzatura-2007-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2007,Tenuta Alzatura
13.9,Red,Argentina,"This is rooty smelling, with licorice, root beer, tar and smoky notes accenting berry fruit aromas. It feels unctuous but manages to hold onto its balance, and the flavors of baked berry, black plum and savory herb are on the money. The finish is chewy in feel, with a slightly herbal character.",Reserve,20,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Toneles del Sur 2008 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toneles-sur-2008-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Toneles del Sur
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A complex, full-bodied wine, structured with the Dão's typical taut minerality. It has richness hidden behind the firm tannins and dense texture. This is still young and will develop over the next 3–4 years.",Callabriga,,90,Dão,,,Sogrape 2009 Callabriga Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sogrape-2009-callabriga-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2009,Sogrape
12,White,US,"This light and leesy wine has excellent focus and refreshing minerality. Flavors of melon and kiwi highlight a complex but delicate wine, with lingering flavors and refreshing crispness.",,14,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Terrapin Cellars 2011 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrapin-cellars-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Terrapin Cellars
14,White,France,"The two great white grapes of southwest France, Gros Manseg and Petit Manseng, are blended together to create this crisp, peach- and citrus-flavored wine. A spice note adds a more exotic edge, while the wine finishes with tight, tangy acidity.",Cami Salié,17,90,Southwest France,Jurançon Sec,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 Cami Salié  (Jurançon Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2010-cami-salie-white-blend-gros-petit-manseng-jurancon-sec/,Gros and Petit Manseng,2010,Lionel Osmin & Cie
13.5,White,France,"A terrific value in French Viognier, this “simple” Vin de Pays displays full-on floral aromas of honeysuckle and rose pollen, fleshed out on the palate by hints of apricot and pineapple. It's medium to full in body, with a slightly creamy texture and a dusting of tannin and white pepper on the finish. Drink it over the next year or so.",,20,90,Rhône Valley,Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes,,Les Vins de Vienne 2010 Viognier (Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2010-viognier-vin-pays-collines-rhodaniennes/,Viognier,2010,Les Vins de Vienne
13.3,Red,US,"Lange's reserve has a resonant, spicy depth that elevates it above the well-made regular bottling. Tight and showing medium concentration, it shows a herb accent, with earthy tannins framing the tart cherry fruit. A hint of coconut marks the finish.",Reserve,32,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lange 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lange
14.7,Red,Argentina,"The jammy, sweet berry aromas are suggestive of blueberry, cookie and graham cracker. It feels condensed and a bit reduced, with mild tannins and flavors of blueberry, blackberry and herb accents. It's not rough but definitely ripe and flamboyant, with a big, jammy personality.",Primeras Viñas,49,90,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Lagarde 2009 Primeras Viñas Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagarde-2009-primeras-vinas-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Lagarde
14.5,White,US,"This is a very rich, elaborate Chardonnay, detailed with pineapple, pear, and apricot flavors, and a coating of sweetly smoked, vanilla-tinged oak. The acidity is brisk and fine. It's complex and impressive, yet its high alcohol and some overripeness suggest that it's not ageable—drink up.",Durell Vineyard,48,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Saxon Brown 2009 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saxon-brown-2009-durell-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Saxon Brown
13,Red,France,"This is nicely floral on the nose, with black cherry fruit accented by hints of thyme and bay leaf, while the flavors are a harmonious mélange of herb, spice and ripe fruit. It's full bodied and slightly chewy at first, turning more velvety on the finish. Drink now–2017.",,23,90,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Vidal-Fleury 2009  Crozes-Hermitage,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidal-fleury-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Vidal-Fleury
14,Red,Italy,"This superconcentrated red delivers savory aromas of cured meat, wild mushroom, exotic spice with bold fruit tones of prune, plum and dried blackberry. It's a bold wine that would pair with fire-grilled steak.",Toralco,,90,Central Italy,Umbria,,Lungarotti 2007 Toralco Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2007-toralco-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2007,Lungarotti
14.5,Red,Spain,"After a leafy, somewhat burnt opening that seems muddled, things fall into place. The palate has a chewy, tannic, staunch feel that frames earthy berry, mocha, brown sugar and stewed plum flavors. It gets better and better as it unfolds, with prune and kirsch notes on the finish.",M2 de Matallana,47,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Telmo Rodríguez 2006 M2 de Matallana  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telmo-rodriguez-2006-m2-matallana-tempranillo-blend-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Telmo Rodríguez
13.5,White,US,"Fumé Blanc is just another name for Sauvignon Blanc, and this is a delicious one. Dry and racy in acidity, it has deep citrus, tropical fruit and gooseberry flavors. At this price, it's one of the best Sauvignon Blancs on the market. Relatively easy to find, with more than 30,000 cases produced.",,19,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Robert Mondavi 2010 Fumé Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2010-sauvignon-blanc-fume-napa-valley/,Fumé Blanc,2010,Robert Mondavi
14.5,White,US,"This is the winery's most expensive Chardonnay, and it's also easily their best. It shows the ripe, flashy opulence that makes Chardonnay America's favorite white, with an array of pineapple and orange pie flavors. Beyond the richness, there's good acidity and a clean, brisk finish. Drink now.",Envoy,49,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sonoma-Loeb 2010 Envoy Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonoma-loeb-2010-envoy-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Sonoma-Loeb
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Substantive, with complexities on the bouquet, this has a lemon-lime aroma that is dry, chiseled and friendly. It feels tangy, citrusy and crisp, with tangerine and lemon as the key flavors. This is fresh and focused from start to finish. The addition of 15% Chardonnay brings it up a notch.",Brut Nature,17,90,Catalonia,Cava,,Sonim 2009 Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonim-2009-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Sonim
13.8,Red,US,"At first taste, this is a difficult wine to evaluate because of its tight, compact and tannic structure. Pomegranate and strawberry fruits slowly emerge from a shell of earthy tannins, suggesting that with a few more years in the bottle this will evolve into a broader, more expressive wine.",Cuvée Giselle,65,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Lachini 2008 Cuvée Giselle Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lachini-2008-cuvee-giselle-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2008,Lachini
13.5,Red,France,"Visan is a village that can produce some ageworthy wines, and this looks to be in that same mold, with firm tannins framing blackberry and black olive flavors. Give it another year or two, then drink it over the next 5–6.",La Tine,26,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 La Tine Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-tine-visan-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
14,Red,Italy,"This is a nicely balanced Montefalco Rosso comprised of organically farmed Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot. It would pair well with grilled sausage and onions or oven-roasted pasta—hearty dishes that would match the dark fruit, spice and tobacco-like flavors.",,25,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Moretti Omero 2007  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moretti-omero-2007-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2007,Moretti Omero
13.5,White,France,"Viognier from the Southern Rhône can often be overripe and heavy, but while this offering from Grand Veneur is full bodied and richly textured, it remains reasonably fresh. Apricot, pineapple and passion fruit flavors mingle easily on the palate, finishing clean and long. Drink now.",Domaine Grand Veneur Blanc de,25,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2010 Domaine Grand Veneur Blanc de Viognier (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2010-domaine-grand-veneur-blanc-viognier-cotes/,Viognier,2010,Alain Jaume et Fils
14.5,Red,Italy,"Aged 20 months in French oak, this offers loads of spicy zest and crispness, followed by notes of blackberry, leather, cola and tobacco. Try it with lamb in fresh mint sauce.",Riserva,46,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Arnaldo Caprai 2007 Riserva  (Montefalco Rosso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2007-riserva-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2007,Arnaldo Caprai
13,White,France,"This wine delivers all you could want from a Southern Rhône white, from its ample weight in the mouth to its deft combination of melon, citrus and wet stone. Finishes long and mouthwatering. Drink over the next 6–9 months.",Domaine de la Becassonne,16,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,André Brunel 2010 Domaine de la Becassonne White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-brunel-2010-domaine-becassonne-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,André Brunel
13.5,Red,US,"From a lighter year, this clean, delicate wine is a model of elegance. Mixing strawberry and raspberry fruit with a touch of watermelon, it carefully blends in a small amount of wine aged in new oak. An enticing hint of mocha is the result.",Bayliss-Bower Vineyard,42,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Ghost Hill 2010 Bayliss-Bower Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghost-hill-2010-bayliss-bower-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ghost Hill
14.5,Red,France,"This has a somewhat high-toned and mineral-driven nose, offering notes of roasted squab and pheasant, sage and mocha ice cream. Spirituous alcohol and opulent fruit are the focus of the highly extracted palate. The acidity is present but relegated to the background, while the rather supple, mouth-coating tannins provide most of the wine's structure. The new oak is subtle. Drink now and for four more years.",Sans Plus Attendre,,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany,,Domaine Modat 2009 Sans Plus Attendre Red (Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-modat-2009-sans-plus-attendre-red-cotes-villages-caramany/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine Modat
13.5,White,France,"This is straw colored with a bright hue. Passion fruit, guava, honey, hazelnut and glue surface on the moderately aromatic nose. Crisp despite its full-bodied palate, the wine's alcohol is generous but well-balanced. The attack is resolutely dry and creates a pleasant and lightly rugged texture across the midpalate. The medium finish has well-concentrated fruit and a hazelnut undertone, suggesting a fine effort.",Charmille,17,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Domaine de Malavieille 2010 Charmille White (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-malavieille-2010-charmille-white-pays-doc/,White Blend,2010,Domaine de Malavieille
14.5,Red,Italy,"The 2007 vintage in Montalcino has produced beautifully rich and balanced wines. This pretty expression boats aromas of wild berry, dried ginger, leather, tobacco and a touch of espresso. There's a bright point of acidity on the close followed by a firm tannic structure.",,80,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Domus Vitae 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domus-vitae-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Domus Vitae
14.5,Red,Italy,"Robbione is a pure expression of Vernaccia Nera—a red grape variety found in central Italy—that is strongly redolent of white pepper straight out of a pepper mill. Unique, intense and loaded with personality, try this with grilled steak in green pepper sauce.",Robbione,30,90,Central Italy,Marche,,Colli di Serrapetrona 2006 Robbione Vernaccia (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colli-serrapetrona-2006-robbione-italian-white-vernaccia-marche/,Vernaccia,2006,Colli di Serrapetrona
14,Red,France,"The nose is loaded with mineral, pencil lead and blackberry notes. Generously juicy on the palate, this exudes youthful fruit backed by terroir-influenced notes. The tannins are structured and lightly sinewy yet soft all at once. The acidity is fresh, carrying the well-concentrated flavors of this chunky wine into a medium finish. This is a decidedly Old World in style, with evident fruit purity and provenance of place. Drink now and for three more years.",,14,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Saint-Chinian,,Château Saint Baulery 2010 Red (Saint-Chinian),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-baulery-2010-red-saint-chinian/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Château Saint Baulery
13.9,Red,US,"Supple and distinctive, this reserve-level wine offers flavors of blueberry and black cherry, unusual curry and east Indian spice, and an earthy base. It was sourced from the vineyard's oldest block of estate fruit.",Renelle's Block Reserve,58,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Coeur de Terre 2009 Renelle's Block Reserve Pinot Noir (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coeur-terre-2009-renelles-block-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coeur de Terre
15,Red,US,"High alcohol gives this wine a slight burn, but if that doesn't bother you, you'll find lots to like here. It's soft, dryish and rich in black cherry, mocha, grilled meat and black pepper flavors. Oak adds just the right touch of sweet vanilla and toast.",Hope Family Vineyard,42,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Austin Hope 2010 Hope Family Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/austin-hope-2010-family-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2010,Austin Hope
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah, this opens with plush layers of black fruit, tobacco, chocolate and crushed black pepper. Full, ripe and modern, this has lingering notes of exotic spice and toasted nut on the finish.",Clemente VII Settimo,30,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castelli del Grevepesa 2007 Clemente VII Settimo Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-grevepesa-2007-clemente-vii-settimo-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Castelli del Grevepesa
13.8,Red,Mexico,"This red blend of 67% Syrah and 33% Mourvedre immediately announces itself as serious and classy. The bouquet is layered with berry fruit and baking spice aromas that aren't hard or pushy. It feels stout and secure, with its structure supporting flavors of concentrated berry, pepper and baking spice. The long finish keeps its form. Drink now–2015.",Pedregal,45,91,San Antonio de las Minas Valley,,,Vinisterra 2007 Pedregal Syrah-Mourvèdre (San Antonio de las Minas Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinisterra-2007-pedregal-red-blend-syrah-mourvedre-san-antonio-las-minas-valley/,Syrah-Mourvèdre,2007,Vinisterra
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cabernet Franc and Montepulciano join forces to produce a bold, masculine wine with a velvety soft style and lasting notes of chocolate, tobacco, blackberry and spice. There's a touch of Cabernet greenness on the close that recalls dried rosemary or sage.",Phi Natura Armonia,50,91,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tenuta Vitalonga 2010 Phi Natura Armonia Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitalonga-2010-phi-natura-armonia-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2010,Tenuta Vitalonga
13.5,Red,France,"This super bargain reflects the charm of the 2011 vintage in its supple tannins and forward fruit. It's lush and creamy textured, with expressive notes of kirsch, spice and cocoa. Drink now–2017.",,16,91,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Sélection Laurence Féraud 2011 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/selection-laurence-feraud-2011-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2011,Sélection Laurence Féraud
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows beautiful balance and intensity, with notes of black fruit, espresso, leather and a touch of drying mineral. The blend is Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon.",San Giorgio,63,91,Central Italy,Umbria,,Lungarotti 2005 San Giorgio Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2005-san-giorgio-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2005,Lungarotti
14.5,Red,US,"This Zinfandel, made using grapes from vines the winery says average 90 years of age, is pretty and polished. It's surprisingly light in body, with a silky, transparent mouthfeel, but the flavors are very complex. The usual wild berry and tobacco flavors are apparent, but there are extra notes of espresso, cocoa, sweet herb, beef jerky and an extravagant array of dusty Asian spices.",Old Vine,30,91,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2009-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Dry Creek Vineyard
13.5,White,France,"More than half of the blend is Viognier, which no doubt accounts for its dramatic aromas and flavors of exotic tropical fruit, only just reined in by more citrusy notes. It's full bodied and round in the mouth without being at all flabby, with a crisp, clean, lingering finish. Drink it over the next year.",,19,91,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,E. Guigal 2010 White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/e-guigal-2010-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,E. Guigal
14,Red,Portugal,"From its almost black color, it's obvious this is a powerful wine. The wood aging is initially apparent, with a mint flavor laid over firm, dry tannins. Then comes the ripe berry flavor and acidity. The integrated combination is dark, powerful and ready to age over 3–4 years.",Quinta do Cardo Reserva,30,91,Beira Interior,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta do Cardo Reserva Touriga Nacional (Beira Interior),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-cardo-reserva-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-beira-interior/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Companhia das Quintas
12.5,White,US,"Though low in alcohol even by David Hill standards, this excellent Pinot Gris does not lack fruit or flavor. Ripe and tasting of pretty pear and orange fruit, it shows evidence of some well-balanced residual sugar. Vivid acidity cuts through to a satisfying finish.",Estate,17,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2011 Estate Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2011-estate-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,David Hill
13.5,White,US,"The winery strikes a happy balance between richness and elegant austerity with this bone-dry offering. It's minerally and reserved, offering intriguing hints of apricots and tropical fruits, with notes of buttered toast and smoky vanilla of new oak that many Chardonnay lovers crave. With 29,000 cases produced, this should be relatively easy to find.",,23,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Cuvaison 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuvaison-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Cuvaison
14.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah shows a decadently soft side thanks to its aromas of black cherry, tobacco, chocolate and subtle spice. It delivers density and substance on the finish and would pair with pasta and creamy porcini sauce.",Cum Laude,31,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello Banfi 2009 Cum Laude Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2009-cum-laude-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Castello Banfi
15,Red,France,"The blend of this Chêne Bleu wine is 65% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 5% Viognier, and with its elevated proportion of Syrah come bacony, mocha and olivaceous components reminiscent of the Northern Rhône. It's full bodied, warm and velvety, with a long finish filled with chocolaty richness. Ready to drink.",Héloïse,100,91,Rhône Valley,Vin de Pays de Vaucluse,,Chêne Bleu 2006 Héloïse Red (Vin de Pays de Vaucluse),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chene-bleu-2006-heloise-red-vin-pays-vaucluse/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2006,Chêne Bleu
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Spunky right off the bat, this has floral and fresh fruit aromas that fall squarely into the wild berry category. It feels lively on the palate, with spiked acidity but enough weight and depth to absorb it. This tastes like a mix of plum, blackberry and chocolate, and the finish darkens up with notes of pepper and spice. Drink now–2017.",Privada,30,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2009 Privada Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2009-privada-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Norton
14,Dessert,Spain,"Composed and not the least bit pushy or punishing on the bouquet, this has gorgeous berry and spice aromas. It feels a bit racy and high in acidity, but that will only serve the wine well in the long run. Plum and boysenberry flavors lead to a racy, high-acid finish. Drink now–2020.",Casta Diva Recóndita Armonía Sweet,30,91,Levante,Alicante,,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 2007 Casta Diva Recóndita Armonía Sweet Monastrell (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-gutierrez-vega-2007-casta-diva-recondita-armonia-sweet-mourvedre-monastrell-alicante/,Monastrell,2007,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega
14.5,Red,US,"Close in quality to Cabernets costing far more, this has elaborate blackberry, cherry and currant flavors. The all-important mouthfeel is dry and crisp, with fine tannins. It's not an ager, but shows plenty of class.",Grand Reserve,28,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kendall-Jackson 2008 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2008-grand-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Kendall-Jackson
15.1,Red,US,"A big, strong, bold Petite Sirah, showing the variety's usual power, dryness and tannins. The warm-to-hot Rockpile appellation has ripened the wine to an incredible density of blackberries and roasted meats, yet the wine shows finesse despite its high alcohol. This will age for many years without developing additional interest, so drink now with lusty barbecue or beef and game stews.",,38,91,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Keating 2009 Petite Sirah (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2009-petite-sirah-sonoma-rockpile/,Petite Sirah,2009,Keating
14.5,Red,France,"The blend is 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 10% Carignan, and in 2009 the grapes were as ripe as they could be. Mocha and chocolate notes pick up a touch of prune. With its superripe fruit, ample weight, lush texture and warm finish, there are valid concerns about its ageability, but this offers hedonistic drinking for an affordable price.",El Niño Loco,17,91,France Other,Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée,,Guillaume Gros 2009 El Niño Loco Red (Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guillaume-gros-2009-el-nino-loco-red-vin-pays-mediterranee/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Guillaume Gros
13.5,Red,France,"This is Les Vins de Vienne's upscale Crozes, and it's very successful in 2009, featuring bold, concentrated blackberry fruit supported by hints of vanilla and toast. It's full bodied and richly textured, with a long, layered finish. Drink now–2020.",Les Palignons,40,91,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Les Palignons  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-palignons-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
15,Red,Spain,"Black fruit, heavy oak, tobacco and mineral aromas are welcoming on this ripped Priorat.It's full bodied, holding onto its schisty character via berry fruit and mineral flavors. Additional oak, vanilla and mint flavors rise up on the finish, but there's plenty of plum and cherry notes below the surface. 500 cases made.",Iugiter,35,91,Catalonia,Priorat,,La Conreria d'Scala Dei 2007 Iugiter Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-conreria-dscala-2007-iugiter-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,La Conreria d'Scala Dei
14.1,White,US,"With a very pretty nose of perfumed pear, green apple and lime, this unoaked Chardonnay is nicely soft and easy to drink. Made from organic Chardonnay and a touch of Viognier, this smells and tastes of summer. Even without a hint of oak this retains plenty of richness and a fresh vibrancy on the finish.",Unoaked,18,91,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Saracina 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saracina-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Saracina
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Using grapes sourced from old vines, this is dark and concentrated. It's dominated at the start by firm, dry tannins, with its power coming from its dark, brooding fruit and dense structure. Age for at least four years.",Lua Nova em Vinhas Velhas,15,91,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2010 Lua Nova em Vinhas Velhas Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2010-lua-nova-em-vinhas-velhas-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Wines & Winemakers
14.5,Red,Spain,"Big and lush, this has graphite, coconut, minty oak and huge berry fruit aromas. It's plush in the mouth but not wayward or overly big, with roasted plum, ­molasses, leather and raspberry flavors and a forward barrel note. Savory and long on the finish, this is a blend of 40% Monastrell, 30% Tempranillo and 15% each Syrah and Cabernet.",Sierva,28,91,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Carchelo 2009 Sierva Red (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-carchelo-2009-sierva-red-jumilla/,Red Blend,2009,Bodegas Carchelo
14,Red,Italy,"A generous blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet, this is round and velvety, delivering impressive aromatic intensity in the form of black cherry, ripe raspberry, spice, tobacco and dried rosemary. The finish is soft and long.",Sasso al Poggio,22,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Piccini 2007 Sasso al Poggio Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piccini-2007-sasso-al-poggio-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Piccini
14.8,Red,US,"This is rich and dramatic in blackberries and black currants, with an olive note and a lovely coating of cedar. Dry and tannic, it has plenty of class and elegance. Hard to see if this is a longterm ager, but it's fine now and over the next four years.",Estate Grown,38,91,California,Napa,St. Helena,Ballentine 2008 Estate Grown Petit Verdot (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ballentine-2008-estate-grown-petit-verdot-napa-st-helena/,Petit Verdot,2008,Ballentine
14.4,Red,US,"Huge, flashy and dramatic, this shows brilliantly ripened fruit and an exquisite texture. Flavor wise, it tastes like pure pie filling seasoned with baking spices. But there's nothing sweet in the finish. Instead, the wine is thoroughly and properly dry, as Merlot should be. Drink now.",Estate Grown,35,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Korbin Kameron 2008 Estate Grown Merlot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/korbin-kameron-2008-estate-grown-merlot-sonoma-valley/,Merlot,2008,Korbin Kameron
13.9,Red,US,"This is absolutely delicious, with raspberry, cherry and mocha flavors that go on and on. Great Central Coast acidity provides needed tartness to balance the richness. It's a beautiful, ripe, flashy and sophisticated Pinot Noir, showing the early drinkability and freshness of the Edna Valley.",Stone Corral Vineyard Estate,48,91,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Kynsi 2009 Stone Corral Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2009-stone-corral-vineyard-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kynsi
14,Red,France,"This blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre delivers juicy, almost gulpable fruit, supported by a loose spine of soft tannins. Purple raspberry and black cherry flavors linger on the supple finish. Drink now–2018.",,35,91,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Les Trois Couronnes 2010 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trois-couronnes-2010-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Les Trois Couronnes
15,Red,France,"This wine starts off with vanilla, cinnamon and dark cherry notes on the nose, with the oak-derived elements marrying nicely with the Grenache fruit. It's full bodied, liquorous and lush, with a long, velvety finish. Probably best over the next 4–5 years.",GT-G Grand Terroir,37,91,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,LePlan-Vermeersch 2009 GT-G Grand Terroir Grenache (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leplan-vermeersch-2009-gt-g-grand-terroir-grenache-cotes-villages/,Grenache,2009,LePlan-Vermeersch
14.4,Red,US,"This still immature Pinot has tobacco-infused cherry, cola and pomegranate flavors that are liberally oaked and spiced. It's O.K. to drink immediately if you like freshness and vibrancy, but aging it for six years or even longer could reward.",Nugent Vineyard,42,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Stemmler 2009 Nugent Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stemmler-2009-nugent-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stemmler
14.5,Red,Italy,"Riserva di Fizzano is always an impressive wine, and the 2007 vintage has produced an especially generous, soft and rich bottling. It delivers aromas of bright cherry, soft spice, chocolate, pipe tobacco and a pretty flower accent at the back. It would pair with pork roasted with fennel seed and garlic.",Riserva di Fizzano,25,91,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2007 Riserva di Fizzano  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2007-riserva-fizzano-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Rocca delle Macìe
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is a pure expression of Syrah that shows rich aromas of ripe fruit, leather, tobacco, crushed black pepper and blackberry. The finish is long and smooth. Pair this with steak in a creamy green-pepper sauce.",Regina di Renieri,30,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Renieri 2007 Regina di Renieri Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renieri-2007-regina-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2007,Renieri
14,Red,Argentina,"A high-end Malbec experience at a reasonable price, this boasts rich aromas of cola, graphite and boysenberry that leap from the glass. The palate is bright and just thick enough, with wild berry, cherry, plum and oak-based flavors. Another whack of oak, along with vanilla, chocolate and tobacco flavors, graces the finish. Drink now–2015.",Finca Las Palmas,25,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2008 Finca Las Palmas Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2008-finca-las-palmas-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Trapiche
14,Red,Spain,"One of Spain's most character-packed wines, this vintage of Mas La Plana deals bacon, berry and earthy aromas in front of a weighty, fairly tannic palate. Becoming richer and riper as it unfolds, this is full of prune, plum and earthy stewed-berry flavors. It gets better and shows more complexity with air. Drink now–2018.",Mas La Plana Black Label,75,91,Catalonia,Penedès,,Torres 2008 Mas La Plana Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torres-2008-mas-plana-black-label-cabernet-sauvignon-penedes/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Torres
13.5,Red,Mexico,"Ripe and rich, but not dull or out of whack, this smells sweet, a little soupy and densely fruity, with a cumin accent. It feels concentrated and full bodied, with black fruit flavors of roasted plum and blackberry. It's mellow, dealing brown sugar on the finish. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo; drink now–2013.",,108,91,Valle de Guadalupe,,,El Sombrero 2009 Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-sombrero-2009-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2009,El Sombrero
15,Red,France,"A terrific value, Magni's Côtes du Rhône comes from an area just outside Châteauneuf-du-Pape's Coudoulet lieu dit. The blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah is full bodied and richly textured, with vibrant fruit flavors of dark berries and savory overtones. Its long, velvety finish suggests drinking now and over the next 5–8 years.",La Cueillette,20,91,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine Patrice Magni 2010 La Cueillette Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-patrice-magni-2010-cueillette-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Domaine Patrice Magni
13.5,White,Portugal,"Wood-aged, this is a ripe-textured wine that has rich flavors of yellow and white fruits and toast. It has concentrated, intense fruit that bursts in the mouth. Delicious and impressive, this could be aged for another two years.",Morgado de Santa Catherina Reserva,25,91,Bucelas,,,Companhia das Quintas 2010 Morgado de Santa Catherina Reserva White (Bucelas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2010-morgado-santa-catherina-reserva-white-bucelas/,Portuguese White,2010,Companhia das Quintas
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is an austere wine that blossoms slowly. Using grapes sourced from a vineyard at an elevation of 2,000 feet, this has a wild herb character along with dark black fruits and tannins that need several years to age. Give this very ageworthy effort at least four years.",Quinta do Cardo Selecção do Enólogo,16,91,Beira Interior,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta do Cardo Selecção do Enólogo Red (Beira Interior),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-cardo-seleccao-enologo-red-beira-interior/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
14,Red,Portugal,"Densely tannic, this is also full of sweet berry fruits. Powerful and superripe, its fruit is beginning to integrate into the big, smoky, chocolaty structure. The finish shows both toast and juicy fruit notes. Keep for 3–4 years.",Herdade da Farizoa Reserva,30,91,Alentejano,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Herdade da Farizoa Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-herdade-da-farizoa-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
15,Red,Spain,"Dark, compact and black, with graphite and growling blackberry aromas. Feels tight and drawing but serious and structured, with black fruit, chocolate, toast and spice flavors. Blackened as well on the finish, with mint and toast. Hold until 2015.",Demencia,65,91,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Demencia de Autor 2008 Demencia Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demencia-autor-2008-demencia-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2008,Demencia de Autor
13.5,White,US,"Stainless-steel fermented and the color of wheat, this still white wine is stylish and compelling. If you've wondered why anyone would bother to make a white Pinot Noir, this is the answer. It's fragrant with sweet grass and melon, then the flavors follow along with grapefruit and kiwi.",Bayliss-Bower Vineyard Blanc,25,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Ghost Hill 2011 Bayliss-Bower Vineyard Blanc Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghost-hill-2011-bayliss-bower-vineyard-blanc-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2011,Ghost Hill
13,Red,France,"This is beautifully structured, packed with black fruits, ripe tannins and balanced acidity. It's still young, showing the black fruit side of Malbec, but the tannins are already integrating well into the structure. Age for 4–5 years.",Clos Triguedina,23,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2009 Clos Triguedina Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2009-clos-triguedina-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2009,Jean-Luc Baldès
14.1,Red,US,"This is Furthermore's fruitiest, most accessible '09 Pinot Noir. If you love fruit, you'll savor the endless flavors of raspberries, cherries and persimmons that are brightened with a squeeze of zesty, lime-like acidity and enriched with the smoky creaminess of oak.",La Encantada Vineyard,40,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Furthermore 2009 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/furthermore-2009-encantada-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Furthermore
14,Red,Italy,"This hearty red is packed tight with superintense aromas of black fruit, leather, tobacco and roasted espresso bean. Bold, big and meaty, this is richly extracted and inky dark. Pair it with aged Pecorino cheese.",Opi Riserva,35,91,Central Italy,Colline Teramane,,Farnese 2007 Opi Riserva  (Colline Teramane),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2007-opi-riserva-italian-red-montepulciano-colline-teramane/,Montepulciano,2007,Farnese
14.5,Red,Argentina,"The bouquet is stylish and rooty, with black-fruit and chocolate scents leading the charge. It shows good structure, meaning it's full but not too thick or jammy. Flavors of ripe blackberry and plum are generous and a touch rubbery, while the finish is full and mildly tannic.",Obra Prima Coleccion Gran Reserva,42,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Familia Cassone 2008 Obra Prima Coleccion Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-cassone-2008-obra-prima-coleccion-gran-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Familia Cassone
13.5,Red,US,"Full bodied and complex, this is a fleshy Pinot Noir with fruit flavors that run from mulberry to spicy plum. Streaks of Dr. Pepper and some black pepper add finishing highlights.",,48,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,William Hatcher 2008 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-hatcher-2008-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,William Hatcher
14.5,Red,France,"The wine's name comes from the Adour River that flows through the Madiran region. This is dark colored, powerful and spicy, with weight and richness that should allow this to age for at least four years.",Mon Adour,17,91,Southwest France,Madiran,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2009 Mon Adour Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2009-mon-adour-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2009,Lionel Osmin & Cie
13.9,White,US,"This is one of the driest wines Marimar Estate ever has produced—in a good sense. The cool vintage has made the Chardonnay minerally and sleek, while Albariño brings its usual lemony crispness. The result is a versatile, stylishly elegant wine.",Don Miguel Vineyard,28,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2010 Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay-Albariño (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2010-don-miguel-vineyard-white-blend-chardonnay-albarino-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay-Albariño,2010,Marimar Estate
12.3,White,US,"A glorious, grapefruity, lusciously fresh Pinot Gris, this new vintage from Seven Hills is made for a summer afternoon. This has notes of citrus and melon, with highlights of mint and a hint of pepper, keeping it lively and interesting all through the refreshing finish.",,17,91,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Seven Hills 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Seven Hills
13.5,Red,France,"Morel, the general manager at M. Chapoutier, also has his own label, which includes this very attractive wine from Sign­argues, the southernmost villages appellation of the Côte du Rhône. It's full bodied and ripe without being flabby or unstructured, delivering blueberry and blackberry fruit, peppery spice and a long finish that reverberates with fruit and an espresso note.",Signargues,20,91,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Pierre Henri Morel 2009 Signargues Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-henri-morel-2009-signargues-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Pierre Henri Morel
13.7,Red,US,"Made in the Kynsi style, this is direct and delicious, made for drinking now. The wild raspberry and cherry flavors have a brightness and acidity that make them savory.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,39,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Kynsi 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2009-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kynsi
14.1,White,US,"What this Chardonnay lacks in immediate fruity richness, it more than makes up for in austere, complex minerality. The flavors veer towards lemon and lime, with hints of tropical fruit and the sweet smokiness of barrel aging. The acidity is vital and rich. It's a wine that develops complexity as it warms and opens up in the glass.",Estate,18,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer 2009 Estate Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-2009-estate-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Gloria Ferrer
12.5,Red,France,"This selection shows pure black-cherry fruit on the nose, then it folds in hints of flowers, spices, chocolate and coffee on the palate. It's full bodied and creamy in texture without being heavy, then finishes long. Ready to drink, but should easily hold another 5–6 years.",Vin Rare,30,91,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Dauvergne & Ranvier 2009 Vin Rare  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dauvergne-ranvier-2009-vin-rare-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Dauvergne & Ranvier
14,Red,France,"Aromas of mulberry, boysenberry, underbrush and dried lavendar lead to notes of black currant, dried herb and crushed granite on the palate. It possesses a smooth mouthfeel with succulent glycerol, balancing acidity and lightly grainy tannins. Moderate in length, with savory and mineral qualities lingering, this will evolve over the next 2–3 years and may hold longer.",Domaine L'Estagnère,,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays Cité de Carcassonne,,Vignobles Sarrail 2011 Domaine L'Estagnère Red (Vin de Pays Cité de Carcassonne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-sarrail-2011-domaine-lestagnere-red-vin-pays-cite-carcassonne/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Vignobles Sarrail
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is deeply colored and rich, showing both the juicy fruit character of Alicante Bouschet and a more serious, concentrated element. It's solid and densely tannic, with wood flavors layered on its black plum fruit. This is worth aging for another two years.",Grand'Arte,13,91,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Grand'Arte Alicante Bouschet (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-grandarte-other-red-alicante-bouschet-lisboa/,Alicante Bouschet,2009,DFJ Vinhos
13.8,White,US,"Showing a lot of barrel toast in both nose and mouth, this backs its buttered apple flavor with plenty of acidity. It's like biting into a crisp-tasting slice of apple pie; delicious now, or hold for another 4–6 years.",Caitlin's Reserve,45,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Adelsheim 2010 Caitlin's Reserve Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-caitlins-reserve-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Adelsheim
13.8,Red,US,"Spice marks this dry, delicate offering, with notes of white pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. But it's also richly fruity in wild cherries and raspberries. In recent years, Drew has been producing remarkably complex and ageworthy Pinots, and this lovely wine, which is not a single-vineyard bottling, shows the winery's continued mastery. It's a particular success given the enormous challenges of the 2010 vintage. Drink now–2018.",Telfryn & Calder,38,91,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Drew 2010 Telfryn & Calder Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drew-2010-telfryn-calder-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Drew
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Concentrated and powerful, this is a rich and intense black-fruited wine. Notes of spice, herb and dark chocolate mingle with the flavor of black plum juice and firm, dry tannins. The result is a wine that needs several more years to age.",Follies Fonte Nossa Senhora da Vandoma Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon,12,91,Beiras,,,Aveleda 2010 Follies Fonte Nossa Senhora da Vandoma Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon Red (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2010-follies-fonte-nossa-senhora-vandoma-touriga-nacional-cabernet-sauvignon-red-beiras/,Portuguese Red,2010,Aveleda
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Big, rich and ripe, this is packed with intense black fruits and dark tannins, with the solid structure yielding a dense core. Its fruit is balanced by acidity, giving the wine ­essential lift. Age for 4–5 years.",Ataide Seredo Reserva,,91,Bairrada,,,Ataide da Costa Martins Seredo 2009 Ataide Seredo Reserva Red (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ataide-costa-martins-seredo-2009-reserva-bairrada/,Portuguese Red,2009,Ataide da Costa Martins Seredo
14,Red,Portugal,"The top red from Adega Mayor, this is serious and impressive. Its firm, dry and dusty tannins are balanced by an intense blackberry flavor and contrasted with licorice and coffee notes. As it ages, it will become more intense and elegant.",Pai Chão Garrafeira,70,91,Alentejano,,,Adega Mayor 2008 Pai Chão Garrafeira Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-mayor-2008-pai-chao-garrafeira-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Adega Mayor
14.9,Red,US,"As delicious as Pinot Noir gets, this has fireworks of raspberries, cherries and cola, and a sweet, mushroom-like essence of earth. Then the depth kicks in. It's not a big, tannic wine, but rather soft, with enormous charm and immediate appeal. Drink now–2016.",Roberts Road Vineyard,65,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Acacia 2010 Roberts Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acacia-2010-roberts-road-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Acacia
13.5,Red,Italy,"Opulent and rich, this expression of Sangiovese shows a dark, inky color, with plush aromas of black fruit, chocolate, spice, leather, pipe tobacco and roasted espresso bean. The mouthfeel is dense and creamy, and the wine boasts very pleasurable qualities.",Castello di Bibbione Riserva,28,91,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castelli del Grevepesa 2008 Castello di Bibbione Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-grevepesa-2008-castello-bibbione-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Castelli del Grevepesa
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon show a united front with an authentic Italian feel. Umbria's Marciliano is a dense and rich red wine, with savory aromas of blackberry, cured meat, dried sage, leather, tobacco and dark chocolate. The wine's tannins are firm and dense, but not at all sharp or thorny.",Marciliano,,91,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2008 Marciliano Cabernet (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2008-marciliano-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-umbria/,Cabernet,2008,Falesco
14,Red,France,"If the oak integrates better and recedes more into the fruit than I suspect, this rating will look conservative. Right now, oak is front and center, arrayed in ranks of toasted cedar and vanilla. It's full bodied and chewy in texture, with a long, plushly oaky finish. Try after 2015.",Domaine de Roure,80,91,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Domaine de Roure  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-jaboulet-aine-2009-domaine-roure-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Paul Jaboulet Aîné
14.1,Red,US,"If the name of this wine suggests that it's comforting to drink now, it's perfectly apt. Although it hails from Oakville, whose Cabernets are among the most ageable in Napa Valley, this shows an accessibility that makes the black currant and cedar flavors immediately appealing.",Fluffy Billows,45,91,California,Napa,Oakville,Meyer Family Cellars 2009 Fluffy Billows Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meyer-family-cellars-2009-fluffy-billows-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Meyer Family Cellars
14.5,Red,Italy,"What a rare and beautiful expression of Sagrantino. This delivers unusual tones of cola, eucalyptus, dried ginger, wild berry and exotic spice. The characteristic firm tannins and structure of Sagrantino appear fine and textured.",,45,91,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Moretti Omero 2005  Montefalco Sagrantino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moretti-omero-2005-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2005,Moretti Omero
14.5,Red,France,"This is a wine that teeters on the edge between superripeness and overripeness. At one moment its fruit comes across as slightly herbal and raspberry-like, while the next it can seem slightly raisined, with a hint of nail polish. It's round and creamy in texture, with a long finish framed in elegant, soft tannins. Drink now–2018.",Lieu-Dit Pignan,74,91,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Pierre Henri Morel 2009 Lieu-Dit Pignan Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-henri-morel-2009-lieu-dit-pignan-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Pierre Henri Morel
15.5,Red,US,"There is a nice lift to the aromas, which focus on sweet black-cherry fruit. Streaks of cola and brown sugar come into play in the mouth, but the rich fruit is the star of the show.",La Colina,52,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Rex Hill 2009 La Colina Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rex-hill-2009-colina-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rex Hill
14.5,Red,US,"A lovely Merlot, this is pure, vibrant and elegant. It has classic cherry, red-currant and cedar flavors, and while there's a sweetness at the core, the finish is thoroughly dry. Wonderful to drink now with steak or lamb.",,52,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Duckhorn
14.8,Red,US,"A nice interpretation of Syrah, this shows fine Napa elegance and structure. Dry and complex, this 100% Syrah has flavors of ripe, crushed blackberry fruit, raw beef, iron and black pepper, with a touch of smoky oak. Try now with beef tartare or carpaccio for something different.",,60,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Vagabond 2009 Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vagabond-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Vagabond
13.5,Red,Italy,"Modus delivers velvety aromas of black cherry, chocolate, leather, exotic spice and pipe tobacco. This super Tuscan blend is comprised of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and it does a very nice job of showing the soft side of those grape varieties, especially on the long finish.",Modus,25,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Ruffino 2008 Modus Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruffino-2008-modus-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Ruffino
14.5,Red,Italy,"Bold, thick and chewy, this masculine blend of Montepulciano and Cabernet Franc delivers lasting aromas of pipe tobacco, cinnamon, jammy blackberry and dried herb. The finish is driven by a soft, chocolate-fudge-like aftertaste.",Phi Natura Armonia,49,91,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tenuta Vitalonga 2009 Phi Natura Armonia Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitalonga-2009-phi-natura-armonia-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta Vitalonga
14.5,Red,US,"This is bone dry, with plenty of acidity and tough tannins. It's not offering much relief, despite an evident core of blackberries, currants and cherries. Those tannins really lock the palate down, like a sandpaper straitjacket on the tongue. But you have to consider its origin in Yountville, a cool area noted for ageable wines. It hould begin to resolve its difficulties by 2016.",The Philanthropist Yountville Estate Vineyard,50,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2008 The Philanthropist Yountville Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2008-philanthropist-yountville-estate-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Markham
14.5,Red,France,"Chapoutier has fashioned a full-bodied, creamy-textured 2009 Le Bernardine, with dark, plummy fruit and a hint of chocolate liqueur that ably reflect the warm vintage. Yet despite all of the lushness, the wine doesn't come across as heavy or overdone, making it attractive for early drinking. Try now–2018.",Le Bernardine,56,91,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,M. Chapoutier 2009 Le Bernardine Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/m-chapoutier-2009-le-bernardine-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,M. Chapoutier
14.9,Red,US,"This explodes with ripe raspberry, strawberry and cherry flavors, while the heat from the alcohol gives it the headiness of a liqueur. It's definitely not a subtle wine, but one to enjoy now with grilled tuna, lamb or wild mushroom risotto.",Wightman House Vineyard,55,91,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,MacPhail 2010 Wightman House Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-wightman-house-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,MacPhail
14.4,Red,US,"Strong in fruit, this is a high octane Pinot that floods the mouth with ripe flavors of cherry and blackberry Life Saver candy, Dr. Pepper and sweetly toasted cedar. It has an elegant structure and a silky mouthfeel that make it especially attractive. This should develop complexity over the next 6–8 years.",Ferguson Block,44,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Stemmler 2009 Ferguson Block Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stemmler-2009-ferguson-block-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stemmler
14.5,Red,Italy,"Made in a very respectable Chianti Classico style, the wine delivers freshness, with tart berry notes and a bright, streamlined feel. Medallions of veal, grilled sausage or roast chicken would all pair nicely with this Sangiovese-based wine (with small percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot).",Riserva di Fizzano,30,91,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Riserva di Fizzano  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-riserva-fizzano-red-chianti-classico/,Red Blend,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Very structured and firm, this has dense tannins overlaying the black currant fruit. Its dry, solid texture ­dominates, yielding an impressive wine that has fine juicy fruit now and will age well over four years.",Callabriga,15,91,Douro,,,Sogrape 2009 Callabriga Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sogrape-2009-callabriga-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Sogrape
14.9,Red,US,"Very delicious and savory if a little hot in alcohol, this has flavors of raspberry and cherry jam, buttery pie crust and vanilla that are flecked with red pepper flakes. It's not an ager, but it is an elegant, flashy wine for pairing with tuna, lamb or steak.",Cargasacchi Vineyard,54,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Pali 2010 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-cargasacchi-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
14.3,Red,US,"Right up there with the rich '08, Elliott's 2009 offers plenty of serious tasting pleasure. It's rich and ripe in raspberries and cherries, with complex notes of mushrooms, cola, herbs and spices. Dry and silky, it's a classy Pinot Noir for drinking over the next several years.",Burgonet,44,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,TR Elliott 2009 Burgonet Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tr-elliott-2009-burgonet-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,TR Elliott
14.1,Red,US,"Much in the style of the outstanding 2008, this elegant, Burgundian-like Pinot Noir is a finessed wine, with lovely details of rose petal and penetrating raspberry fruit. There's a pleasing transparency, keeping it light without losing focus or depth, and the finely rendered tannins put the perfect period at the end of the sentence.",Lachini Family Estate,45,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Lachini 2009 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lachini-2009-lachini-family-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lachini
,White,US,"Winemaker Heidi Barrett was making Moscato way before the current craze started, so you can call her a visionary. Her 2011, an unusual blend of fruit from Napa Valley and Paso Robles, is a real crowd pleaser. Tasted in May of 2012, it's a little spritzy, which gives a nice, clean edge to the orange, vanilla and white flower flavors. While it's dry, there's a rich edge of honey. The alcohol is a refeshingly low 12.8% by volume.",Moscato Azul,30,91,California,California Other,Napa Valley-Paso Robles,La Sirena 2011 Moscato Azul Moscato (Napa Valley-Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sirena-2011-moscato-azul-muscat-moscato-other-napa-valley-paso-robles/,Moscato,2011,La Sirena
15,Red,Spain,"This is deep and fruity up front, with blackberry and cola aromas that come with creamy oak and offsetting minerality. Full and jammy on the palate, with flavors of blackberry, fine herbs and lightly applied molasses. Round and concentrated on the finish. Drink now through 2016.",Barranc dels Closos,25,91,Catalonia,Priorat,,Mas Igneus 2009 Barranc dels Closos Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-igneus-2009-barranc-dels-closos-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2009,Mas Igneus
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is a cuddly, jammy, ripe Malbec with maple, blackberry and oak aromas. It feels weighty and lush, with large-scale boysenberry, blackberry and blueberry flavors. It turns a little soft and basic on the finish, but there's no griping about this wine's purity and fruit content.",Colección,20,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Perdriel 2009 Colección Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-perdriel-2009-coleccion-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Finca Perdriel
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Richly structured and ripe, this has black tannins laced with dark plum fruit. Its tannins promise aging while its fruit already offers a rounded taste. Keep for 3–4 years.",Colheita,20,91,Douro,,,Duorum 2010 Colheita Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duorum-2010-colheita-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Duorum
13.9,Red,US,"Beautifully structured, this very limited bottling offers complex, tightly wound, finely spun red fruit. The depth and detail suggest that further cellaring will be well rewarded.",The Hermit,48,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Francis Tannahill 2009 The Hermit Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-tannahill-2009-hermit-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Francis Tannahill
13.5,White,Portugal,"Opulent and wood-aged, this feels intense and rounded with a ripe Burgundian feel. The full weight of the peach and apricot fruits are given a powerful push by the toast, spice and vanilla flavors. Age this for 2–3 years.",Palpite Reserva Branco,40,91,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2009 Palpite Reserva Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2009-palpite-reserva-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2009,Fitapreta Vinhos
14,Red,Portugal,"This is both fruity and mineral driven, a combination that gives intense structure surrounded by ripe black fruit. Chocolate and spice notes come from the wood aging. All of the elements come together in a powerful, full-bodied effort that should age for three years.",Quinta de Pancas Selecção do Enólogo,16,91,Lisboa,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta de Pancas Selecção do Enólogo Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-pancas-seleccao-enologo-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,Companhia das Quintas
15.5,White,US,"This is a rich, flamboyant Viognier, showing lots of ripe, fruity flavors and a nice burst of acidity. It's high in alcohol, which gives some prickly heat, but the pineapple custard, tangerine and crème brûlée flavors are frankly delicious.",,40,91,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2010 Viognier (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2010-viognier-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Viognier,2010,Chalk Hill
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Approaching tawny in color, this is a mature white Port. It has a wood-aged tang, with spice and toast flavors that have given the wine an old gold feel. The surface is sweet, yet there is an underlying dryness.",10-Years Old White,61,91,Port,,,Cálem NV 10-Years Old White  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calem-nv-10-years-old-white-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Cálem
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Full bodied and rich, this has a juicy core followed by firm, minerally tannins and intense acidity. Wood aging adds complexity to this impressive, ageworthy effort.",Quinta da Garrida Reserva,19,91,Dão,,,Caves Aliança 2008 Quinta da Garrida Reserva Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2008-quinta-garrida-reserva-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2008,Caves Aliança
13.5,Red,France,"As in many 2009s from the Northern Rhône, the Syrah fruit is superripe. Add in aging in 100% new oak barrels and the result is a big, richly tannic wine redolent of vanilla, cedar and blackberries. Drink now–2025.",Areñes Sauvages,50,91,Rhône Valley,Cornas,,Cave de Tain 2009 Areñes Sauvages  (Cornas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-tain-2009-arenes-sauvages-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cornas/,Syrah,2009,Cave de Tain
14,Red,Portugal,"New-wood dominates this wine, with a very toasty quality, a seemingly sweet vanilla flavor and a touch of pepper from the alcohol. The black fruits are still burried under the wood character, although the fruits' weight suggests they will broaden out with time. Give this powerful effort at least four years.",Andreza Grande Reserva,28,92,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2009 Andreza Grande Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2009-andreza-grande-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Wines & Winemakers
13.5,Red,Italy,"This special commemorative bottle celebrates the 60th anniversary (1947–2007) of one of Italy's flagship wines. The characteristic aromas of Sangiovese come through loud and clear in the form of bright pulses of wild berry, blue flower, light spice and dried tobacco. The wine is bright and tight on the finish. Hold this bottle in your cellar.",Riserva Ducale Oro,40,92,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Ruffino 2007 Riserva Ducale Oro  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruffino-2007-riserva-ducale-oro-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Ruffino
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Deep and dark, this has powerful herb and spice flavors alongside the concentrated tannins and notes of ripe black fruits and raisins. This has impressive density and is still youthful, demonstrating fine aging potential.",Vintage,70,92,Port,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Quinta do Portal
14,Red,Portugal,"Dark, with dusty tannins and a solid, firm structure, this has a dense character. The black plum fruit and intense underlying acidity yield a powerful wine that will age over several years.",,20,92,Beiras,,,Quinta de Foz de Arouce 2009 Red (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-foz-arouce-2009-red-beiras/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta de Foz de Arouce
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a full and generous wine (90% Sangiovese with 10% Merlot) that lavishes on rich layers of red cherry, soft chocolate, tobacco and spice. You taste the pureness of the black fruit in the mouth and are treated to a rich, velvety finish.",Ser Lapo Riserva,30,92,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Mazzei 2007 Ser Lapo Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2007-ser-lapo-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Mazzei
14,Red,France,"Hugely concentrated, powerful and ageworthy, this has mint and new wood aromas. It has rich damson and blackberry fruits that push through the mineral texture and dark tannins, filling the mouth with its exuberant ripeness. Age for four years.",Les Acacias,40,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Mas del Périé 2009 Les Acacias Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-perie-2009-acacias-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Mas del Périé
14.2,Red,US,"Dry and smoothly tannic, this will have wide appeal, both to novices and even experts who will appreciate its complexity. With black cherry and cola flavors, it has a nice jacket of oak that brings a smoky richness to the fruit. Drink now–2013.",Battuello Vineyard,40,90,California,Napa,St. Helena,Topel 2007 Battuello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topel-2007-battuello-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Topel
14,Red,Spain,"Hard, crusty leather is the opening aroma, then a touch of tar gives way to notes of tobacco, latent oak and perfumed, mature fruit. It feels full, grabby and on the cusp of being syrupy, with roasted berry and spice flavors. It shows an herbal, hot side on the finish.",Single Vineyard Reserva,32,89,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Ochoa 2004 Single Vineyard Reserva Tempranillo (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ochoa-2004-single-vineyard-reserva-tempranillo-navarra/,Tempranillo,2004,Ochoa
13,Rose,France,"Full in the mouth, this food-friendly, minerally and textured wine has red berry fruits that are balanced by a tangy orange-zest character and a dry aftertaste.",Frais et Délicat,,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Moncigale 2011 Frais et Délicat Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moncigale-2011-frais-delicat-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Moncigale
14,Red,France,"Full bodied and densely packed, this is a solid, cellar-worthy Gigondas that needs time to unfold. Right now, the aromas are slightly reticent, the chocolate and plum notes only slowly unfurling on the palate. Try 2014–2020.",,50,89,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,M. Chapoutier 2010  Gigondas,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/m-chapoutier-2010-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,M. Chapoutier
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This is as crisp and dry as a whispy reed, with a mild grassy note on the nose. It feels fresh and focused, with lime, peach and apple flavors. Fruity, fresh and easy to like from start to finish, this is what a Best Buy should be.",Brut Reserva,10,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Segura Viudas NV Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segura-viudas-nv-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava-156506/,Sparkling Blend,,Segura Viudas
13.9,White,US,"Crisp and lean, with mineral, lemon and ripe grapefruit flavors, this is enriched with a sweet note of honey. The acidity is keen, and while the wine is a little severe, it's so elegant. Drink now.",Churner,24,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Amos Cellars 2010 Churner Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amos-cellars-2010-churner-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Amos Cellars
13.5,White,Italy,"What a wonderful wine to pair with spaghetti alle vongole or calamari fritti. Made from Grechetto grapes and aged only in stainless steel, this is fresh, youthful, tangy and crisp, with aromas of citrus, kiwi, honeydew and peach.",Grecante,20,88,Central Italy,Colli Martani,,Arnaldo Caprai 2011 Grecante Grechetto (Colli Martani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2011-grecante-italian-white-grechetto-colli-martani/,Grechetto,2011,Arnaldo Caprai
13.5,Red,France,"Starts with raspberry and cherry aromas and a dusty, earthy note that adds complexity and character. You can sense the warmth of the vintage in the glass, with slightly raisined notes that come through on the palate alongside the supple tannins. Drink it over the next few years.",L'Andéol Rasteau,25,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Perrin & Fils 2009 L'Andéol Rasteau Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrin-fils-2009-landeol-rasteau-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Perrin & Fils
15,Red,Argentina,"Cola, root beer and cherry aromas come with controlled heat. The palate is dense and chewy, with pumped-up tannins supporting very ripe-tasting cassis and cooked plum flavors. It's toasty and spicy on the firm finish.",Obra Prima Reserva,21,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Familia Cassone 2008 Obra Prima Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-cassone-2008-obra-prima-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Familia Cassone
15.5,Red,US,"This unusual blend is robust and sweet in blackberries, dark chocolate and plums, with lots of toasty, caramelized oak. It's forward, soft and delicious, but could be more nuanced.",,85,88,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2009-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère,2009,Chalk Hill
14.5,Red,Italy,"omprised of mostly Montepulciano with 20% Merlot, this shows sweet tones of ripe cherry, blackberry, cinnamon and tobacco. It's simple and straightforward, with clean, velvety lines.",Terra di Confine,29,88,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tenuta Vitalonga 2009 Terra di Confine Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitalonga-2009-terra-confine-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta Vitalonga
12.5,Rose,France,"This is bright and fruity, with light, fragrant and poised red fruit. It has attractive acidity to balance.",Frais et Fruité,,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Moncigale 2011 Frais et Fruité Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moncigale-2011-frais-fruite-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Moncigale
14,Red,Argentina,"Concentrated blackberry and black currant aromas are ripe and come with a balsamic note. It feels juicy, full, lively and fresh, with oaky dark-plum flavors accented by rooty, herbal notes. Dry tannins mark the finish.",Reserve,12,88,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Menduco 2011 Reserve Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/menduco-2011-reserve-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2011,Menduco
13.7,Red,Mexico,"This is light on the nose, with almost airy aromas of raspberry and cherry. Fuller and more grabby in the mouth, it has firm tannins and sweet flavors of berry and cherry darkened by a toasty accent. A little fiery on the finish, it has mild heat that food will tame.",Doménica,22,88,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Viñas Pijoan 2009 Doménica Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-pijoan-2009-domenica-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2009,Viñas Pijoan
14,Red,Argentina,"Cassis, sugar beet, leather and mild herbal aromas make this Cabernet appealing on the nose. It feels slightly syrupy and resiny, but with its core acidity the palate remains in good shape. Flavors of plum and cassis have a strong vanilla and oak resin accent, while the finish is tannic, roasted and robust.",Broquel,15,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2010 Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2010-broquel-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Trapiche
13.5,Red,Italy,"A classic pasta wine (probably best with fettuccine in meat sauce), this Chianti Classico offers bright acidity and a bouquet redolent of wild berries, cherries, leather and subtle spices.",Famiglia Zingarelli,17,88,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2010 Famiglia Zingarelli  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2010-famiglia-zingarelli-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2010,Rocca delle Macìe
13.5,Rose,US,"This pretty rosé has flavors of tart salmonberry and wild raspberry, with plenty of citrusy acidity. Good balance throughout.",The Spirit Of,20,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Ghost Hill 2011 The Spirit Of Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghost-hill-2011-spirit-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2011,Ghost Hill
14.6,White,US,"Brisk acidity and a steely, minerally dryness make this Chardonnay particularly savory. The citrus flavors suggest limes and Meyer lemons, with suggestions of toast and vanilla. It's an elegant wine and easily worth the price.",,20,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Shale Canyon 2010 Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shale-canyon-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2010,Shale Canyon
13.8,Red,France,"Cabernet Sauvignon in Provence seems to evoke the herbal wild-thyme character of the countryside. This wine has weight to its black fruit flavors, with an edge from its tannins and acidity. It could age for 2–3 years. Screwcap.",,,88,Provence,Vin de Pays Var,,Château Routas 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Pays Var),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-routas-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-vin-pays-var/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Château Routas
14,Red,Portugal,"Full bodied and rich, this has a well-balanced structure, with a dry, tannic core. It's powerful and packed with a juicy black-fruit flavor. This can be aged for at least two years.",,17,88,Alentejano,,,Herdade Grande 2010 Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-grande-2010-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade Grande
13.5,Dessert,Spain,"Rusty in color, this has a baked fruit aromas suggestive of raisin, cherry and plum. It's thick, but it maintains freshness due to the solid acidity. This feels heavy, with robust flavors of roasted plum and blackberry, but the finish isn't cloying.",Dulcemar,25,88,Central Spain,Almansa,,Dehesa el Carrascal 2008 Dulcemar Garnacha (Almansa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dehesa-el-carrascal-2008-dulcemar-grenache-garnacha-almansa/,Garnacha,2008,Dehesa el Carrascal
14.5,White,US,"There's no oak at all on this Sauvignon Blanc, which lets the fruit stand front and center. It's good fruit, too, rich in apricots, tangerines and tropical fruits, with a good cut of acidity.",Helena Bench,40,88,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Matanzas Creek 2011 Helena Bench Sauvignon Blanc (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-2011-helena-bench-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-knights-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Matanzas Creek
14.5,Red,Spain,"Roasted plum, baked berry and jammy aromas can't be missed, but it's structured and not at all soft in the mouth, with wild berry, cherry and boysenberry flavors. It really pours on the fruit, ending fresh with no nonsense.",,15,88,Catalonia,Montsant,,Mas Sorrer 2010 Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-sorrer-2010-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2010,Mas Sorrer
13,Red,France,"A blend of Cabernet Franc and Tannat, this is spicy, smoky and herbal. It is dense, with a green, stalky edge that comes from the acidity and black tannins. Age for two years.",Donibane,24,88,Southwest France,Irrouléguy,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 Donibane Red (Irrouléguy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2010-donibane-red-irrouleguy/,Red Blend,2010,Lionel Osmin & Cie
12,White,France,"The restrained nose shows a faint floral character accompanied by notes of lemon cream and mineral. The palate hesitantly opens up a bit more with flavors of peach skin, lemon icebox pie and whipping cream. Decidedly medium in weight, this has medium-concentrated fruit and a rather linear palate. The moderate, refreshing acidity leads to a fairly short finish. Drink this now and for two years, as it should be appreciated while still youthful.",Terre et Mer,,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays des Côtes de Thau,,Les Caves Richemer 2011 Terre et Mer Terret Blanc (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Thau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-richemer-2011-terre-mer-other-white-terret-blanc-vin-pays-cotes-thau/,Terret Blanc,2011,Les Caves Richemer
12.5,White,France,"This is fresh and citrusy, with melony fruit and ample weight on the palate but also enough backbone to keep the flavors taut and focused. Drink it over the next year or so.",LePlan Classic,20,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,LePlan-Vermeersch 2010 LePlan Classic White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leplan-vermeersch-2010-classic-white-cotes/,White Blend,2010,LePlan-Vermeersch
13,White,Italy,"D'Amare is a rich blend of Chardonnay and Viognier, offering a thick, viscous mouthfeel and bright notes of apricot, pear, pineapple and exotic fruit. It shows fine density and a creamy finish.",D'Amare,50,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Diadema 2011 D'Amare White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diadema-2011-damare-white-toscana/,White Blend,2011,Diadema
12.5,Rose,France,"As pale in color as is possible for a rosé, this is bright, crisp and fruity.It has delicious acidity and red apple and citrus flavors, with a burst of red currant on the finish.",Prestige,18,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sanglière 2011 Prestige Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangliere-2011-prestige-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de la Sanglière
14,Red,Italy,"A plump blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Monte­pulciano, this opens with a sweet cherry flavor, followed by notes of tobacco, leather and cola. Pair this with pork sausages.",Il Messia,25,88,Central Italy,Marche,,Domodimonti 2008 Il Messia Red (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domodimonti-2008-il-messia-red-marche/,Red Blend,2008,Domodimonti
13.5,Red,Italy,"Notes of raw cherry, coffee syrup, ripe blackberry and moist pipe tobacco all play major roles on the bouquet. This is boldly extracted and rich, with toasted espresso and almond notes on the finish.",Yume,24,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Caldora Vini 2007 Yume  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2007-yume-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Caldora Vini
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This is a dark wine, with an intense, dry structure and seemingly sweet fruit. It has a dense herb flavor, with notes of black plum, spice and bitter chocolate. Keep for a year.",Companhia das Lezírias Samora,,88,Tejo,,,Wines & Winemakers 2010 Companhia das Lezírias Samora Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2010-companhia-das-lezirias-samora-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Wines & Winemakers
14.9,Red,US,"Nicely dry, silky and delicate in structure, this has pleasant cherry and cola flavors that are brightened by acidity. It finishes with the sweetness of toasted oak. While it's not particularly complex, it does offer plenty of varietal pleasure. Drink now.",Sarmento Vineyard,40,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Windstream 2010 Sarmento Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windstream-2010-sarmento-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Windstream
13.5,White,Italy,"This biodynamic and organic wine from the Barone Pizzini wine group shows linear aromas of citrus, stone fruit and crushed granite. The grapes are farmed on clay and tufo rock soils, and these conditions seem to add to the general dryness and elegance of the finished wine.",San Paolo Riserva,25,88,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico,,Pievalta 2009 San Paolo Riserva  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pievalta-2009-san-paolo-riserva-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico/,Verdicchio,2009,Pievalta
13,White,US,"This is a large-production Sauvignon Blanc that tastes delicious. If you like grapefruit and pomelo flavors, you will love this enticingly priced white that's got razor sharp acidity, a touch of New Zealand-like grass and a long finish.",,10,88,California,California Other,California,Pomelo 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pomelo-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Pomelo
14.5,White,US,"Textbook Viognier—this is ripe and exotic in tropical fruit, white flower and honey flavors. It's technically dry, but so rich you'd swear there was some residual sugar. With its strong texture and full body, this is an interesting alternative to a big Chardonnay.",,22,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,10 Knots 2010 Viognier (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/10-knots-2010-viognier-paso-robles-155356/,Viognier,2010,10 Knots
15,Red,Portugal,"This is big and powerful, soft and rounded, with the tannins buried in the foward black-fruit flavor. It's almost too dense for its own good, a blockbuster that has ripe fruit, but misses out on structure.",,,88,Alentejano,,,Monte Seis Reis 2008 Syrah (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-seis-reis-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-alentejano/,Syrah,2008,Monte Seis Reis
13.5,Red,Portugal,"With Baga in the blend, this is a firm, ripe and tannic wine. It has a rich, tarry character, with dark plum and blueberry fruits. With its solid structure, this should age over 2–3 years.",Ataide Seredo,,88,Bairrada,,,Ataide da Costa Martins Seredo 2010 Ataide Seredo Red (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ataide-costa-martins-seredo-2010-seredo-bairrada/,Portuguese Red,2010,Ataide da Costa Martins Seredo
14,Red,France,"Dark and intense, with notes of roasted meat, plum and black olive that give way to an espresso note and chalky tannins on the finish. Pretty stern stuff, which just means you'll want to give it another year or two before drinking it over the next 5–6 years.",Cuvée Sabrine,15,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,André Brunel 2009 Cuvée Sabrine Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-brunel-2009-cuvee-sabrine-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,André Brunel
14.9,Red,US,"This is not Kunde's best Reserve, but its entirely satisfying. It floods the mouth with lusty, spicy flavors of wild berry, currant, cola and tobacco that are wrapped into intricately woven tannins. It finishes dry, but a little hot.",Reserve Century Vines,40,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2009 Reserve Century Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2009-reserve-century-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Kunde
14.5,Red,Spain,"Jammy berry, light mint and herb notes carry a jumpy nose to a palate that has oak-infused plum, raspberry and light herb flavors. It finishes mostly calm and collected, but also a touch racy, with a pastry flavor.",,14,88,Catalonia,Montsant,,Aloja 2010 Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aloja-2010-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2010,Aloja
13.5,White,Italy,"Pecorino is a native variety from central Italy that shows a thick consistency and natural aromas of yellow flower, butterscotch and exotic fruit. This expression is exceptionally well made because it is crisp and dense without feeling heavy or too chewy. There's a touch of tangy green herb on the finish.",,20,88,Central Italy,Controguerra,,Illuminati Dino 2011 Pecorino (Controguerra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2011-italian-white-pecorino-controguerra/,Pecorino,2011,Illuminati Dino
14.6,Red,US,"Ripe and forward, this has lots of jammy blackberry and cherry fruit flavors, all coated with sweet, smoky oak. It's a bit overripe, with a note of plumped raisin, so drink up.",Meyer Vineyard,45,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hestan 2007 Meyer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hestan-2007-meyer-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hestan
,Red,Italy,"A blend of 75% Sangiovese, with additions of Merlot and Sagrantino, this opens with spicy aromas of cinnamon and crushed clove, with background tones of blackberry, cherry cola and black licorice. Pair this with veal and wild mushrooms.",,38,88,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Lungarotti 2010  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2010-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2010,Lungarotti
14,Red,Spain,"Meaty, dense, savory and extremely oaky and dark on the nose. Feels tannic and tough, with intensity to spare and tons of black-fruit flavor that turns more toasted, roasted and barbecued as the wine unfolds. Finishes with burnt meat and mint flavors along with grinding tannins. Needs another 3 or 4 years, and even then it may not be a soft, friendly Mencía.",Art,55,88,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Luna Beberide 2009 Art Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luna-beberide-2009-art-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2009,Luna Beberide
12.9,White,US,"This is a brisk, minerally, quite fresh white wine. The cool vintage and low alcohol sets the flavors in the cucumber and apple corridor. Acids are firm but not sour; it's a fine white wine for summer sipping.",,17,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lange 2011 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Lange
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Toasty and a touch oily on the nose, this has green fruit aromas of lime and kiwi. It shows crisp tartness on the palate, with a touch of grapefruit and core flavors of nectarine and orange. It's dry on the quick finish, with a touch of almond skin.",Heretat de Sangenis Brut Nature,22,88,Catalonia,Cava,,La Xarmada NV Heretat de Sangenis Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xarmada-nv-heretat-sangenis-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,La Xarmada
13,White,Italy,"A wonderful expression of Pecorino, this opens with a beautiful floral intensity and fresh aromas of honey, peach, apricot and yellow rose. There's a drying mineral note on the finish, concluding with a touch of zesty spice.",Trabocchetto,20,88,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Talamonti 2011 Trabocchetto Pecorino (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2011-trabocchetto-italian-white-pecorino-colline-pescaresi/,Pecorino,2011,Talamonti
,Red,Italy,"Montefalco Rosso is primarily Sangiovese with Sagrantino, with additions of other red varieties from central Italy. This delivers a strong berry personality with notes of cherry and dried raspberry, backed by notes of wet earth, leather and spice.",,,88,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Tabarrini 2007  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tabarrini-2007-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2007,Tabarrini
13.3,Red,Mexico,"Sweet, earthy and dry smelling, with tobacco and savory soy aromas. Tomatoey acids pushing raspberry, plum, vanilla and tobacco flavors. Oak-based vanilla and tomato flavors are also present on the finish, which is fresh and lively. Only 250 cases made.",Brisas del Sur,26,88,San Vicente,,,Rincón de Guadalupe 2008 Brisas del Sur Red (San Vicente),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rincon-guadalupe-2008-brisas-sur-red-san-vicente/,Red Blend,2008,Rincón de Guadalupe
15.1,Red,US,"Though the listed alcohol tops 15%, this remains a fruity and rather simple wine, with dominating flavors of raspberry and cherry cola. As good as it is, this could use a bit more muscle.",Shea Vineyard,58,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Rex Hill 2009 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rex-hill-2009-shea-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rex Hill
12,White,Portugal,"Avesso, a rare varietal in the Vinho Verde region, has produced a smooth and ripe wine. It has flavors of green olive, pear and a tight citrus character. There's fine depth of flavor on this delicious wine.",,16,88,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta de Gomariz 2011 Avesso (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-gomariz-2011-portuguese-white-avesso-vinho-verde/,Avesso,2011,Quinta de Gomariz
13,Red,Italy,"Tommasi is a celebrated producer based in Valpolicella, but in recent years the family has invested heavily in Maremma, Tuscany, to produce a solid line of value-driven wines from the region. This shows the darkness and ripeness of this sunny region backed by Cabernet Sauvignon's structure.",Poggio al Tufo,15,88,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Tommasi 2009 Poggio al Tufo  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2009-poggio-al-tufo-cabernet-sauvignon-maremma-toscana/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tommasi
12.5,White,US,"Off-dry to sweet, this is firmed up with crisp acidity. The citrus, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors are easy to like, with a flowery, sweet finish. This delightful Riesling calls to mind gardens on summer evenings.",Riverbank,13,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Wente 2010 Riverbank Riesling (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wente-2010-riverbank-riesling-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Riesling,2010,Wente
15,Red,France,"Combine prune, leather and spice notes with firm tannins and the result is a slightly rustic, old-school expression of Vacqueyras. It's concentrated and characterful, with up to a decade of aging potential.",La Sillote,37,88,Rhône Valley,Vacqueyras,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 La Sillote Red (Vacqueyras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-sillote-red-vacqueyras/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
16.5,Port/Sherry,France,"A fortified blend of Tannat and Malbec, this is a ripe and sweet, styled like a vintage Port. It has a powerful structure from the two tannic grapes in the blend, along with ripe damson fruit and spice, with acidity on the finish.",Estela Vintage,24,88,France Other,Vin de Liqueur,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 Estela Vintage Red (Vin de Liqueur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2010-estela-vintage-red-vin-liqueur/,Red Blend,2010,Lionel Osmin & Cie
13,White,US,"This is a benchmark rendition of Pinot Gris. The flavors are fruit driven, with lime, apple and pear notes combining on the smooth, relatively soft midpalate. This is a consistent wine, even with its production level of 100,000 cases.",Signature,17,88,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,King Estate 2011 Signature Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-estate-2011-signature-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,King Estate
,Red,Portugal,"This is very ripe, rounded and rich, with its black fruit dominating the tarry, tannic character. Chocolate and mint notes surface from the wood aging. With its dark toast element, this could age another two years.",Private Selection,,88,Alentejano,,,Monte Seis Reis 2009 Private Selection Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-seis-reis-2009-private-selection-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Monte Seis Reis
14.2,White,US,"Fine acidity, dryness and a cold minerality undergird the tropical fruit flavors, making it particularly likeable and food friendly. It showcases the ability of this little appellation in the middle of the Salinas Valley, just below the Santa Lucia Highlands, to ripen white wines.",RogerRose Vineyard,29,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Joullian 2010 RogerRose Vineyard Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joullian-2010-rogerrose-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2010,Joullian
14,Red,Portugal,"Big, bold and tannic, this has a solid structure that's balanced by ripe fruit. It is full bodied, rich in damson and plum flavors, with a firm, dusty texture. Drink now, but this can also age over the next 1–2 years.",Santos Jorge,7,88,Alentejo,,,Herdade dos Machados 2010 Santos Jorge Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-machados-2010-santos-jorge-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade dos Machados
13.9,Red,US,"This wine opens with spicy cinnamon and clove aromas before diving into soft, dark fruit, mellowed tannins and oak. It's brooding and zippy at the same time, and on the balanced finish, it's all mocha.",Ghielmetti Vineyard,33,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2008 Ghielmetti Vineyard Petit Verdot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2008-ghielmetti-vineyard-petit-verdot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petit Verdot,2008,Fenestra
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This is slightly smoky, toasty and yeasty up front, with a touch of matchstick to the nose. Rich, sweet tasting and candied on the palate, it has baking spice, apple and honeydew flavors. It's tasty throughout and just elevated enough in mouthfeel to earn a few complexity points.",Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut,18,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Freixenet NV Elyssia Gran Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freixenet-nv-elyssia-gran-cuvee-brut-sparkling-cava-156015/,Sparkling Blend,,Freixenet
12.5,White,Portugal,"Swathes of ripe fruit surface on this wine, with lime and peach flavors followed by a more minerally texture. It's a wine to drink now or age over the next year.",Grand'Arte,11,88,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Grand'Arte Arinto (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-grandarte-portuguese-white-arinto-lisboa/,Arinto,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13,White,Portugal,"Delicious, rich and fruity, this is full of peach and citrus fruits that add lift to the wine's ripeness. It's a great apéritif and would also pair well with seafood.",Prova Régia Premium,15,88,Bucelas,,,Companhia das Quintas 2011 Prova Régia Premium Arinto (Bucelas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2011-prova-regia-premium-portuguese-white-arinto-bucelas/,Arinto,2011,Companhia das Quintas
15,Red,US,"This polished wine is rich, dry and pretty much as complex as Grenache manages to get in California. With the weight of a silky Pinot Noir, it has pleasant cherry, teriyaki beef and white pepper flavors, with a touch of overripe raisin on the finish.",,42,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Austin Hope 2010 Grenache (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/austin-hope-2010-grenache-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache,2010,Austin Hope
14.5,Red,Italy,"Having spent 26 months in oak, this dark and sophisticated Sagrantino opens with savory aromas of toast, cured meat, dark chocolate and dried fruit. It shows a thick, velvety texture, with a touch of tannic firmness on the finish.",,34,88,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Benincasa 2004  Sagrantino di Montefalco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benincasa-2004-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2004,Benincasa
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is very aromatic, with lively acidity, a soft and creamy texture, and a rounded yellow-fruit flavor that's balanced by a citrus note. It is elegant, rich and worth aging for another year.",Toucas,19,89,Vinho Verde,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Toucas White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-toucas-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Wines & Winemakers
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"What a difference a year makes: 2008 yielded a fine wine, but the warmer 2009 vintage has produced a classic Cava with pretty aromas of apples and fresh green herbs. It feels chiseled and tight, with a mix of green apple, peach and nectarine flavors. Smooth and easy on the finish.",Brut Reserva,22,89,Catalonia,Cava,,Sumarroca 2009 Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sumarroca-2009-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Sumarroca
13.5,Red,Mexico,"Tight, earthy and focused up front, this has attractive berry and cola aromas. It feels jammy, flush and lush, then tastes equally jammy and rich, with plum and berry flavors that seem baked and warm. Candied tasting on the finish, but fresh enough in feel. This is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Carignan.",Colina Norte,54,89,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Viñas de Garza 2007 Colina Norte Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-garza-2007-colina-norte-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2007,Viñas de Garza
14.5,Red,US,"This is curiously soft considering the cool vintage. Still, it's delicious in raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with a spiciness that lasts through the long finish. It seems wise to drink it now.",La Rinconada,60,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sanford 2010 La Rinconada Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanford-2010-rinconada-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sanford
14,White,Argentina,"Every year this wine seems to get better. This vintage deals notes of lemon pie, melon and lychee on the bouquet, which is followed by a palate that's oily yet racy. Flavors of lychee and pineapple are true to Torrontés, while green herb and lime notes stir things up.",Broquel,15,89,Other,Cafayate,,Trapiche 2011 Broquel Torrontés (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-broquel-torrontes-cafayate/,Torrontés,2011,Trapiche
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This leans a little green and soda-like on the nose, but it picks up clarity and speed on the palate, which carries a tangy, citric snap. It tastes of citrus and lees, and the finish is medium in length and healthy.",Brut Reserva,21,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Agustí Torelló Mata 2008 Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agusti-torello-mata-2008-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Agustí Torelló Mata
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo, this is a richly concentrated red that would pair with pork, lamb or hearty lasagna with beef sauce. An easy dinner wine to share with friends, it is redolent of blackberry, spice and cured meat.",Anima Umbra,13,88,Central Italy,Umbria,,Arnaldo Caprai 2008 Anima Umbra Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2008-anima-umbra-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2008,Arnaldo Caprai
14,Red,Spain,"Rusty in color, this is loaded with dill, tobacco, lemon peel and spice aromas. It feels choppy and jagged on its own, but will do better with food. Flavors of rooty, roasted berries are savory and baked, while the finish is dry and pinched. Drink now–2014.",Àn,50,88,Spanish Islands,Vi de la Terra Mallorca,,Ànima Negra 2007 Àn Red (Vi de la Terra Mallorca),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anima-negra-2007-an-red-vi-terra-mallorca/,Red Blend,2007,Ànima Negra
14,Red,France,"Despite some tough tannins on the finish, this is an intriguingly complex wine that may prove even better than this rating suggests. It starts with a garrigue note and a hint of tapenade, then adds bright cherry fruit and plenty of dusty tannins. Drink 2014–2020.",,45,88,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,André Brunel 2009 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-brunel-2009-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,André Brunel
15.6,Red,US,"This has notes of raspberries, cherries and whipped cream. It's addictively drinkable, showing none of the problems Grenache so often encounters. Enjoy it now for its fresh, irrepressible appeal.",Alisos Vineyard,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,a-non-ah-mus 2009 Alisos Vineyard Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-non-ah-mus-2009-alisos-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2009,a-non-ah-mus
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is a unique wine from Mallorca with light cherry and raspberry aromas. Clampy, dry and tannic on the palate, it's full of savory, roasted barbecue flavors along with tomato and red fruit notes. Very Mallorcan in that it's salty and savory from start to finish.",ÀN/2,23,88,Spanish Islands,Vi de la Terra Mallorca,,Ànima Negra 2009 ÀN/2 Red (Vi de la Terra Mallorca),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anima-negra-2009-an-2-red-vi-terra-mallorca/,Red Blend,2009,Ànima Negra
13,Red,Italy,"Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines are making steady gains in popularity in foreign markets thanks to the softness and the creaminess of their fruit flavors. This one has soft and yielding tannins, with aromas that are intensely redolent of black cherry, coffee and tobacco.",Chronicon,25,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantina Zaccagnini 2008 Chronicon  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-zaccagnini-2008-chronicon-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Cantina Zaccagnini
13,White,Portugal,"Deliciously fresh and perfumed, this has a white flower aroma, with a clean and crisp line of citrusy acidity. There is a good tang of structure, giving the wine a fine, food-friendly shape.",,,88,Douro,,,Burmester 2011 White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-2011-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Burmester
14.6,Red,US,"A dry, gritty red wine, lusty and tannic. The blackberry, cassis liqueur and smoky oak flavors suggest pairing with charred steak.",,38,88,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Wattle Creek 2009 Malbec (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wattle-creek-2009-malbec-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Malbec,2009,Wattle Creek
13.7,Red,Mexico,"Relying on fruit from the Guadalupe and Santo Tomás valleys, this wine shows a core red-berry aroma that settles on cassis and cherry notes. It's bright, acidic and fruity, with wild berry, plum and brown sugar flavors. This is long and powerful on the finish due to its juicy acidity.",Macouzet,30,88,Valle de Guadalupe and Santo Tomás,,,Vinisterra 2007 Macouzet Syrah (Valle de Guadalupe and Santo Tomás),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinisterra-2007-macouzet-shiraz-syrah-syrah-valle-guadalupe-santo-tomas/,Syrah,2007,Vinisterra
13.1,Red,US,"Though it was given twice as many new French oak barrels as the Estate bottling, this Vintage Select could be its twin. Solid and balanced, it mixes berry, herb and earth components, making for a well-structured, no-frills wine.",Vintage Select,40,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Witness Tree 2010 Vintage Select Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/witness-tree-2010-vintage-select-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Witness Tree
13.1,Red,US,"Clean and straightforward, this is textbook Oregon Pinot Noir. Streaks and nuances of herb, resin and earth are matched to flavors of wild berry. A year maturing in 20% new French oak lends the finish a hint of toast.",Estate,26,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Witness Tree 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/witness-tree-2010-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Witness Tree
14,Red,Italy,"Dark in color and slightly bashful at first, this blend of Syrah, Sangiovese and Merlot shows strength in its solid structure, with bright aromas of red cherry, blackberry, leather and cured meat. It would pair perfectly with stewed game meat, like wild boar.",Nemorino,27,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,I Giusti e Zanza 2009 Nemorino Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-giusti-e-zanza-2009-nemorino-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,I Giusti e Zanza
13.5,White,Italy,"Pachàr is a blend of organically farmed Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon that offers bright aromas of citrus, peach, pineapple and blanched almond. Pair this pretty wine with rice-stuffed zucchini or tomatoes.",Pachàr,30,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria Lavacchio 2010 Pachàr White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lavacchio-2010-pachar-white-toscana/,White Blend,2010,Fattoria Lavacchio
14,Red,Portugal,"Very fruity, this is full of red fruits, soft tannins and juicy acidity. The wine is soft, forward and immediately appealing due to its acidity and aromatic finish.",Monte das Servas,,88,Alentejano,,,Herdade das Servas 2010 Monte das Servas Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-das-servas-2010-monte-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade das Servas
14.5,Red,Italy,"This pretty Rosso offers sweet berry and raspberry aromas, with slight touches of toasted almond and spice. The finish is fresh and crisp.",,16,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Querceta 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/querceta-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Querceta
13,White,Italy,"Very crisp, clean and polished, this is an easy white wine to enjoy with friends and grilled fish. It's redolent of cut grass, citrus, peach and white almond.",Il Nostro,,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Monteverro 2011 Il Nostro Vermentino (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteverro-2011-il-nostro-italian-white-vermentino-toscana/,Vermentino,2011,Monteverro
,Red,Argentina,"This smells familiar and solid, with blackberry, licorice and dark cherry aromas. It feels medium bodied for a high-end Argentine Cabernet, with healthy acidity and probing tannins. The flavors of blackberry and raspberry finish crisp and slightly citric.",Alta Reserve Barrancas Vineyards,35,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2009 Alta Reserve Barrancas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2009-alta-reserve-barrancas-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pascual Toso
14.9,Red,US,"The fruit carries a pleasing sweetness onto the herb-flavored midpalate. Then aggressive flavors of stem and grape skin emerge, though perhaps they're too dominant.",Roserock,52,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Rex Hill 2009 Roserock Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rex-hill-2009-roserock-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rex Hill
14.5,Red,Italy,"There's a touch of dark spice and cured meat at the start that is followed by fruitier notes of blackberry and plum. This shows smooth tannins and nice richness, making it a good pairing partner to potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese sauce.",,22,88,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Benincasa 2007  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benincasa-2007-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2007,Benincasa
14.5,Red,Italy,"This Sagrantino by the relatively new brand Tenuta Castelbuono (owned by the same family that runs Ferrari sparkling wine) opens with savory notes of cured meat, blackberry and tobacco. It feels rich and spicy on the finish.",,,88,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Tenuta Castelbuono 2006  Montefalco Sagrantino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-castelbuono-2006-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2006,Tenuta Castelbuono
14.1,Red,US,"A whiff of leather introduces this tight, interesting, southern Oregon Syrah. Black fruits, iron filings, and smooth tannins mark a wine made from grapes that were carefully selected (just three rows of vines) and given special consideration by winemaker Herb Quady.",Reserve,50,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Troon 2008 Reserve Syrah (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/troon-2008-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-applegate-valley/,Syrah,2008,Troon
14.4,White,US,"Here's a racy, chiseled Chardonnay, with a pleasant veneer of smoky, buttered toast from new oak that enriches the lime and peach fruit. Elegant rather than powerful, it's a food-friendly wine. Try with lobster risotto.",,25,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,The Federalist 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federalist-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,The Federalist
13.5,White,Italy,"Tralivio is an impressive wine that shows surprising brightness and youth despite spending three years in the bottle. The bouquet is redolent of peach, citrus, honey and blanched almond. And, there's a drying vein of chalky mineral or brimstone that adds an elegant touch.",Tralivio,,88,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Sartarelli 2009 Tralivio  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sartarelli-2009-tralivio-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2009,Sartarelli
13.5,Red,Portugal,This is an earthy wine that packs ripe fruit with structure and acidity. There is a juicy character from the red berry flavor that is given shape by the underlying tannins.,José de Sousa,16,88,Alentejano,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2010 José de Sousa Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2010-sousa-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,José Maria da Fonseca
13.2,Red,US,"This well-made Pinot sports tart straw­berry and raspberry fruit, focused and lightly spicy. In the heart of the wine are accents of sandalwood and toasty oak, which run through the penetrating finish.",,24,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lange 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lange
13.4,Rose,US,"Made from 100% Barbera, this has perfumed aromatics and flavors of raspberry and peach. It's sweetness is in check—ideal for food with some heat, like Thai or Mexican.",Estate Barbera,17,88,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Miraflores 2011 Estate Barbera Rosé (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miraflores-2011-estate-barbera-rose-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Rosé,2011,Miraflores
13.1,White,US,"There's a touch of honeyed sweetness to this wine that gives it a softly appealing taste. The orange, apricot, tropical fruit and vanilla flavors are absolutely delicious, while there's just enough acidity to lift and balance the richness.",,30,88,California,Sonoma,Bennett Valley,Matanzas Creek 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Bennett Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-bennett-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Matanzas Creek
14.5,Red,Italy,"Aged 12 months in French oak, this has creamy aromas of chocolate fudge and cinnamon. Made by Umbria's Maravalle family, this blend of 80% Montepulciano and 20% Merlot is easy going and crisp, with loads of fresh fruit flavors.",Terra di Confine,30,88,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tenuta Vitalonga 2010 Terra di Confine Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitalonga-2010-terra-confine-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2010,Tenuta Vitalonga
13,White,Italy,"Handsome in packaging and content, this fresh Vermentino shows wonderful lightness, with notes of honey, yellow rose, stone fruit, pear and dried hay. Pure honey is the primary flavor on the finish.",,22,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Sada 2011 Vermentino (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sada-2011-italian-white-vermentino-toscana/,Vermentino,2011,Sada
13,Red,France,"This négociant bottling delivers reasonably fresh fruit and plenty of ripe raspberry flavor. It's medium to full in body, with supple tannins that make it easy to drink now.",,36,88,Rhône Valley,Saint-Joseph,,Maison Nicolas Perrin 2009  Saint-Joseph,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-nicolas-perrin-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-saint-joseph/,Syrah,2009,Maison Nicolas Perrin
13.5,Red,Italy,"A a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino, this opens with a tangy bouquet that's redolent of wild berry, dried ginger, cola and licorice. Easy drinking and smooth, this has fresh acidity on the finish.",Rubesco,15,88,Central Italy,Torgiano,,Lungarotti 2009 Rubesco Red (Torgiano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2009-rubesco-red-torgiano/,Red Blend,2009,Lungarotti
,White,Italy,"An interesting white, this has an off-gold color, opening with thick aromas of apricot, honey, Golden Delicious apple and pineapple. There's a cheerful touch of zesty spice on the finish.",,,88,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tabarrini NV White (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tabarrini-nv-white-umbria/,White Blend,,Tabarrini
13.5,Red,US,"There's always lots of acidity in Pinots from the Edna Valley, but this one has more than usual, courtesy of the cool vintage. Although it's tart, it's entirely dry, and is loaded with raspberry and cherry fruit. It's silky enough to drink now and over the next few years.",Stone Corral Vineyard,52,88,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Stephen Ross 2009 Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-ross-2009-stone-corral-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stephen Ross
12.5,White,US,"Light, fruity and clean, this was aged in all stainless steel, showing delicious tones of tangerine and lemon peel and a crisp, long finish, with a soft touch all around.",,22,88,California,Lake County,Lake County,Bell 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bell-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bell
14,White,Italy,"Hats off to the Zonin family for being among the first to offer a Viognier from southern Tuscany. This shows the thick viscosity that is characteristic of the variety, with floral notes of violets and lemon blossoms. There's a dusty touch of mineral or brimstone on the finish.",Astraio,15,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Rocca di Montemassi 2011 Astraio Viognier (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-montemassi-2011-astraio-viognier-maremma/,Viognier,2011,Rocca di Montemassi
8,Dessert,US,"This wine has plenty of honeyed sweetness. The apricot, orange and vanilla flavors are just delicious. Crisp acidity provides the perfect zesty balance.",Moscato d'Oro,20,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Robert Mondavi 2011 Moscato d'Oro Moscato (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2011-moscato-doro-muscat-moscato-napa-valley/,Moscato,2011,Robert Mondavi
14,Red,France,"A fresh, appealing example of Gigondas, with mouth-watering cherry fruit that's blissfully uncomplicated yet satisfying for its verve and intensity. A hint of cocoa sneaks in on the finish. Drink it over the next few years.",,23,88,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Les Trois Couronnes 2010  Gigondas,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trois-couronnes-2010-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Les Trois Couronnes
13.5,Red,France,"The bright nose leads with aromas of crushed granite, damp forest floor and baked boysenberry cobbler drizzled with cassis liqueur. This is medium-bodied, with integrated alcohol and very little glycerol. This robust red has focused acidity and pleasantly tugging, broad tannins. Squeaky-clean fruit and smart winemaking make this a curiously rambunctious yet polished wine.",Rouge,12,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Les Deux Rives 2010 Rouge Red (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deux-rives-2010-rouge-red-corbieres/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Les Deux Rives
13,White,US,"Fresh and spicy, this tart young Chard has a streak of wintergreen mint. Aged in a mix of stainless steel and neutral French oak, it's an excellent seafood wine.",,16,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lange 2010 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2010-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lange
14.5,Red,US,"This Cabernet has a wonderfully smooth texture. It's tasty and rich in blackberry fruit, with a touch of sweet, savory raisin and lots of exotic spice. Easy to drink this dry wine over the next few years.",T.R. Passalacqua Vineyard,35,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Owl Ridge 2007 T.R. Passalacqua Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/owl-ridge-2007-tr-passalacqua-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Owl Ridge
14,White,Italy,"An oak-fermented Verdicchio, this has an off-gold color, with bright aromas of lemon candy, butterscotch, honey, dried apricot and pineapple. This is made in a big, structured style, making it appropriate for white meat or spicy Thai chicken.",Plenio Riserva,35,88,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico,,Umani Ronchi 2008 Plenio Riserva  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2008-plenio-riserva-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico/,Verdicchio,2008,Umani Ronchi
14,Red,Spain,"Floral plum and blueberry aromas are exotic and interesting as opposed to heavy and oaky. Shows rubbery tannins and a wide mouthfeel in front of roasted berry and plum flavors. Savory on the back end, with an oak character that's not too demanding.",Finca la Cuesta,22,89,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Luna Beberide 2009 Finca la Cuesta Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luna-beberide-2009-finca-cuesta-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2009,Luna Beberide
14,Red,Spain,"Leather and smoky berry aromas lead to a lively, racy palate that's tight, crisp and traditional in feel. The plum, berry and earth flavors are old school—more elegant and restrained than pushy and forward. Long and chiseled on the finish, this is a blend of five grapes including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.",Turó Negre,50,89,Northern Spain,Empordà,,Oliver Conti 2009 Turó Negre Red (Empordà),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oliver-conti-2009-turo-negre-red-emporda/,Red Blend,2009,Oliver Conti
14.5,Red,US,"A wildly delicious Pinot Noir, offering flashy raspberry and cherry jam flavors. It's soft and silky, just like you want a nice Pinot to be. Drink now for its silky, youthful appeal.",,34,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Migration 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/migration-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Migration
13,Red,France,"The aromas are warm and spicy. On the palate, there is a herbal character along with smooth red plum fruit and a toast note. It is rich while still preserving a light touch and acidity on the finish.",Prestige,18,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sanglière 2009 Prestige Red (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangliere-2009-prestige-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de la Sanglière
13,Red,Portugal,"Profiting from the exceptional 2009 vintage, this is rich and full bodied, yet it retains elegance. Black fruits dominate the firm tannins, lending a juicy character to the ripe texture. The finish is suave and fruity.",Casa do Lago Grande Reserva,10,89,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Casa do Lago Grande Reserva Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-casa-lago-grande-reserva-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,DFJ Vinhos
14.2,Red,US,"A smooth entry leads into a pleasant midpalate with pretty mixed-fruit flavors of pomegranate, tart berry and Bing cherry. Light baking spices add further detail, with a streak of cola and sassafras to wrap it up.",Wadenswil Clone,50,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amalie Robert 2009 Wadenswil Clone Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amalie-robert-2009-wadenswil-clone-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Amalie Robert
13.5,White,France,"Despite containing 50% Viognier, this is a restrained Côtes du Rhône white, with subtle citrus and wet stone shadings and a refined, medium-weight mouthfeel. It finishes well, with plenty of length and hints of citrus and honey. Drink it over the next year or two.",Les Laurelles,19,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Les Vins de Vienne 2010 Les Laurelles White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2010-laurelles-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Les Vins de Vienne
13.7,Red,US,"Light as a cloud, this matches strawberry and raspberry fruit to a delicate frame of juicy acids and fine-tuned tannins. Crisp and ethereal, it is nonetheless thoroughly satisfying, with both length and complexity.",S,48,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Lachini 2010 S Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lachini-2010-s-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lachini
12.5,White,US,"Unique and pungent, with hints of diesel, green fruit and celery, this has some bite to it. Despite a green edge, it is precise and focused, with good grip and concentration.",,25,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Ponzi 2011 Arneis (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ponzi-2011-italian-white-arneis-willamette-valley/,Arneis,2011,Ponzi
14.8,Red,US,"It's very acidic and also a little hot in alcohol, and the combination of the two gives this a prickly taste and feeling. On the other hand, it's enormously rich and delicious in raspberries, cherries and cola, with all kinds of spicy, mushroomy, oaky nuances.",River Turn,52,89,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Black Kite 2009 River Turn Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-kite-2009-river-turn-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Black Kite
14.5,Red,France,"A surprisingly strong effort from Ogier, this is marked by dark, earthy notes of espresso, black olives and blackberries. Drink this full-bodied, slightly chewy wine over the next few years. Imported by Classic Wines of California and Vinum International.",Heritages,15,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Ogier 2010 Heritages Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ogier-2010-heritages-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Ogier
11.5,White,Portugal,"From Aveleda's home estate, this is a lively wine with crisp fruit. Bone dry, the palate shows a more serious, intensely citric element, showing bright acidity on the finish.",Quinta da Aveleda,9,89,Vinho Verde,,,Aveleda 2011 Quinta da Aveleda White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2011-quinta-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Aveleda
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Made from 100% Castelão, Periquita Superyro pays homage to the time when Castelão was called Periquita. Aged in new wood, this is powerful and intense, with forward yet juicy tannins.",Periquita Superyor,,89,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2008 Periquita Superyor Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2008-periquita-superyor-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2008,José Maria da Fonseca
13,Rose,France,"This is a complex, bone-dry rosé, with red fruit flavor, tight acidity and a mineral edge. With its weight, it is food friendly, offering a fine counterpoint to spicy dishes.",VieVité Extraordinaire,,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Sainte-Marie 2011 VieVité Extraordinaire Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sainte-marie-2011-vievite-extraordinaire-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Sainte-Marie
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, this is a firmly structured wine. It has dense tannins that are balanced with black currant and damson fruits. Aromatic and stylish, it should be aged for at least three years.",Fronteira,15,89,Douro,,,Companhia das Quintas 2010 Fronteira Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2010-fronteira-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Companhia das Quintas
14.2,White,US,"From Casey Flat's 2,000-feet-high estate near Sacramento, this is a creamy, voluptuous Sauvignon Blanc that has reams of texture. It retains a lot of acidity and is rich and fruity, with a seamless midpalate. Its richness comes from extended skin contact and lees stirring.",,23,89,California,Central Valley,Capay Valley,Casey Flat Ranch 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Capay Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casey-flat-ranch-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley-capay/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Casey Flat Ranch
12.7,Rose,US,"Winemaker Hank Beckmeyer presses Syrah and Mourvèdre to make this rosé, hoping that in the process he'll best preserve the wine's aromas and also keep it tasting fresh. He's created a nutty wine that's dominant in strawberry and stone fruit flavors. It's very light and dry, leaving you with the impression of having just bitten into a piece of watermelon.",Syrah-Mourvèdre,16,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,La Clarine Farm 2011 Syrah-Mourvèdre Rosé (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarine-farm-2011-syrah-mourvedre-rose-sierra-foothills/,Rosé,2011,La Clarine Farm
14,Red,Portugal,"Deep, rich and softly ripe, this is a powerful, generous wine. Its tannins are cushioned within the ripe blackberry and milk chocolate flavors. Ready to drink now.",Quinta da Terrugem,,89,Alentejo,,,Caves Aliança 2007 Quinta da Terrugem Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2007-quinta-terrugem-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2007,Caves Aliança
13.5,Red,Italy,"A great wine to pair with gourmet hamburgers or grilled Italian sausages, this has a smooth mouthfeel that's enhanced by layers of sweet blackberry, tobacco, cinnamon and espresso bean. The finish is soft and velvety.",Tre Saggi,20,89,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2010 Tre Saggi  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2010-tre-saggi-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Talamonti
14,Red,Spain,"Focused and fresh, this has aromas of berry and integrated citrus. It feels rubbery and lush, with acidic cut and roasted flavors of plum, blackberry and leather. It finishes mildly roasted and earthy, with a leathery lasting impression.",C,15,89,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Carchelo 2010 C Red (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-carchelo-2010-c-red-jumilla/,Red Blend,2010,Bodegas Carchelo
13.5,Red,Portugal,A spice note meshes with the tannins and black currant acidity in this elegant wine. The fruit is bright and juicy; the tannins still firm and will likely always lend an edge of severity. Age for 2–3 years.,Muros de Vinha,10,89,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2010 Muros de Vinha Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2010-muros-vinha-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta do Portal
14,Red,Italy,"What sets this wine apart is the elegant intensity that distinguishes the bouquet. Notes of wild berries, coffee, leather, wet earth and pressed violets appear throughout. In the mouth, it has crisp cherry tones and bright acidity.",Tenuta Sant'Alfonso,22,89,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2010 Tenuta Sant'Alfonso  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2010-tenuta-santalfonso-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2010,Rocca delle Macìe
14,Red,Italy,"This is a pure expression of Sangiovese. The grapes clearly benefited from the strong Tuscan sun, lending the wine a soft, velvety feel, with balanced acidity and freshness. Careful oak aging adds spice and richness.",Tenuta Sant'Alfonso,22,89,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Tenuta Sant'Alfonso  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-tenuta-santalfonso-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
14,Red,France,"Forward and fruity, this is already developing its black plum fruit. The wine has a ripe, juicy and seemingly sweet character. With its supporting tannins, this should be ready to drink in 1–2 years.",Les Escures,17,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Mas del Périé 2010 Les Escures Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-perie-2010-escures-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2010,Mas del Périé
13,Red,Portugal,"Complex and dense, this has a dry, firmly tannic structure, with rich black-fruit and dark chocolate flavors. Spice and wood notes surface on the finish.",Conde de Vimioso,9,89,Tejo,,,Falua 2010 Conde de Vimioso Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2010-conde-vimioso-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Falua
14.7,Red,US,"The last few vintages of this wine have been variable. This one plays it safe, going right down the middle in delivering blackberry, peppered steak and new oak flavors. It's a little on the soft side, suggesting that it's ready to drink now.",,38,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Four Cairn 2010 Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/four-cairn-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2010,Four Cairn
14.5,Red,Italy,"Thick, savory and darkly concentrated, this inky Sagrantino opens with aromas of ripe blackberry, prune, plum, cured meat and exotic spice. It shows firm, unyielding tannins on the finish.",,,89,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Fongoli 2007  Montefalco Sagrantino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fongoli-2007-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2007,Fongoli
14.3,Red,US,"Very rich and flamboyant, this may even be a little over the top. It shows a tremendous essence of raspberries and cherries that have been folded into mascarpone cream and dusted with cinnamon and brown sugar. It's delicious, seemingly sweet and dramatic, but somewhat obvious in its appeal. Even the winemaker calls it “Christmas in the mouth.” Drink now.",Clark & Telephone Vineyard,44,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Belle Glos 2010 Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belle-glos-2010-clark-telephone-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Belle Glos
14.7,Red,US,"Rich and crowd pleasing, this has flashy blackberry, black currant and spice flavors. It's textbook Napa Cabernet, if a little upfront in its appeal.",InSpire,60,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Boyanci 2009 InSpire Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boyanci-2009-inspire-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Boyanci
13.8,White,US,"Fine balance is a hallmark for all Adelsheim wines. This shows a mix of citrus and apple fruit, with the tartness of gooseberries as a nod to the cooler vintage. There is some pleasing complexity, with an emphasis on herbs and high-acid fruits.",,22,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Adelsheim 2010 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Adelsheim
14,Red,Argentina,"This is a pushy wine with aromas of rubber, pencil eraser, leather, blueberry and oak. It has the tannic grip that creates a certain roughness, while blueberry and spice flavors have fire to them, especially on the finish..",Firmado,93,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Enrique Foster 2007 Firmado Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrique-foster-2007-firmado-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2007,Enrique Foster
14,Red,France,"Cairanne is said to be in line to become the Rhône's next cru, and this wine is a solid example. It artfully marries fruit and spice in a medium-bodied wine with suple tannins and suprisingly crisp acids. Drink now–2018.",La Côte Sauvage Cairanne,26,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Boutinot 2009 La Côte Sauvage Cairanne Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boutinot-2009-cote-sauvage-cairanne-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Boutinot
13,White,Portugal,"This old-vines white is impressive with a serious yet fruity character. It is herbaceous, but it also shows concentration, peach fruit and lively green acidity. Age this for the next year.",Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas,15,89,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-lua-cheia-em-vinhas-velhas-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Wines & Winemakers
13.2,Rose,US,"To call this rosé deep is an understatement. In color and body, it's almost a red wine. But it does have the silky delicacy of a blush wine, and is frankly delicious in cherry jam, red licorice and Dr. Pepper flavors. It finishes thoroughly dry, and the acidity is racy.",Deep Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon,20,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Isabel Mondavi 2011 Deep Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/isabel-mondavi-2011-deep-rose-of-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Rosé,2011,Isabel Mondavi
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This gets going with clean, light cherry and berry aromas that bring a citrus note to the fore. It feels crisp, dry and pure, with citrus, plum and dust flavors. An elegant rosé made from the Trepat grape, it finishes dry and spicy, with ample leftover fruit.",Rosado Brut,18,89,Catalonia,Cava,,Mont Marçal 2009 Rosado Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mont-marcal-2009-rosado-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Mont Marçal
14,White,France,"Smooth and rich, its creamy texture is rounded out with a toast note. Flavors of peppered apricot and green plum work well together to give a warm, concentrated wine that shows all of its ripe fruit up front.",Coquelicot,,89,Provence,Vin de Pays Var,,Château Routas 2010 Coquelicot Viognier-Chardonnay (Vin de Pays Var),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-routas-2010-coquelicot-white-blend-viognier-chardonnay-vin-pays-var/,Viognier-Chardonnay,2010,Château Routas
14.5,Red,France,"The youthful nose is primed with black currant, blueberry, earth and licorice. Generous and supple on the palate with restrained acidity, the tannins show some sinew, yet they are well-integrated. It's fullbodied, with slightly spirituous alcohol, however, the excellent concentration on the palate can support this. Overall, the wine is well knit, including its inflections of baked cobbler and vanilla bean from the oak aging. Drink now and for five more years.",Les Volcans,,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc-Pézenas,,Domaine La Tour Penedesses 2010 Les Volcans Red (Coteaux du Languedoc-Pézenas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-tour-penedesses-2010-volcans-red-coteaux-pezenas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Domaine La Tour Penedesses
11.5,Dessert,France,"Medium sweet in character, this is a round, ripe wine. Its flavors show apricot, bitter orange and tangerine that are spiced with just a touch of honey. Pair this with a pâté or a fruit dessert.",No. 4,,89,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine Uby 2011 No. 4 White (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-uby-2011-no-4-white-blend-gros-petit-manseng-cotes-gascogne/,Gros and Petit Manseng,2011,Domaine Uby
15,Red,US,"This lusty Zin shows the briary, brambly character of Dry Creek Valley that always makes its Zins taste a little rustic, which in no way detracts from its deliciousness. Dry and rich in tannins, it has long, deep flavors of spices, perfectly ripe summer berries and an herbal bitterness suggestive of chamomile tea and wild nettles. A better pizza wine cannot be imagined.",Ramazzotti Vineyard,36,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,V. Sattui 2009 Ramazzotti Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2009-ramazzotti-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,V. Sattui
14.5,Red,US,There's lots to like in this interestingly textured Pinot Noir. It's dry and silky and has a bite of tannins that longs to dig into a grilled steak or lamb chop. The cherry fruit flavors are enriched with smoky oak. It seems best now and over the next few years.,Muns Vineyard,40,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Sonnet 2009 Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonnet-2009-muns-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Sonnet
13,Red,France,"This is an attractive wine, with fruit and firm, supporting tannins. It has a mint flavor and a smooth texture, balanced with damson fruit. This is ripe and ready to drink over the next year.",Clos Triguedina Petit Clos,20,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2009 Clos Triguedina Petit Clos Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2009-clos-triguedina-petit-clos-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2009,Jean-Luc Baldès
13,Red,France,"This supple, medium-bodied wine packs in many of the notes that make Syrah from the Northern Rhône so compelling: coffee, tar, leather, black olive, chocolate and roasted meat, all backed by raspberry-cherry fruit. Enjoy the ride over the next several years.",,26,89,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009  Crozes-Hermitage,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
14,Red,France,"This has an impenetrable black core with fuschia highlights. The vibrant, mineral-driven Old World nose has asphalt, charcoal and charred wood notes leading the way. Black currant, rhubarb, lingonberry and linden leaf carry the flavors. The dense, concentrated palate is taut—and slightly awkward—with marked acidity, mild viscosity and firm tannins. The prolonged finish is multidimensional and complex. This is a cuvée to follow as it shows plenty of potential. Drink now and for the next three years.",Clos de Taman,,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Laudun Chusclan 2010 Clos de Taman Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laudun-chusclan-2010-clos-taman-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Laudun Chusclan
14.2,White,US,"This shows the two classic markers of this vineyard: brisk, mouthwatering acidity and superripe flavors. The orange and peach notes meld with an apricot tone, which may have a touch of botrytis, lending a hint of honey. For all the richness, it's bone dry and minerally. Lovely now, but these Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnays age interestingly, gradually losing fruit and gaining nut and earthy notes.",Sleepy Hollow Vineyard,33,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Joullian 2010 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joullian-2010-sleepy-hollow-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Joullian
14.7,Red,US,"This is a strongly flavored, brawny, tannic and heady wine. In other words, it's classic Petite Sirah. The variety does particularly well in St. Helena, whose heat brings extra ripeness, but whose cool nights preserve acidity. Varozza's '08 has delicious flavors of black currant, plum, bacon and black pepper; it should last at least a decade.",,50,89,California,Napa,St. Helena,Varozza 2008 Petite Sirah (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/varozza-2008-petite-sirah-napa-st-helena/,Petite Sirah,2008,Varozza
13.3,Red,Mexico,"Arguably Baja's best varietal Tempranillo, this 350-case production is round, clean and fruity on the bouquet, with brown sugar and molasses along with big black-fruit aromas. It feels full, tannic and balanced, with sweet plum, chocolate and berry-syrup flavors. This is more than generous on the finish. Drink now–2014.",,36,89,San Vicente,,,Rincón de Guadalupe 2008 Tempranillo (San Vicente),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rincon-guadalupe-2008-tempranillo-san-vicente/,Tempranillo,2008,Rincón de Guadalupe
14.5,White,US,"Rich, forward and delicious, this has pineapple and peach jam flavors, with elaborate notes of buttered toast and caramel from the oak aging. It finishes dry.",,24,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Stephen Ross 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-ross-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Stephen Ross
14.4,Red,US,"With cherry Life Saver candy flavors and lots of zingy acidity, this has a sweet and sour taste that makes it savory. It's delicately structured and silky in the mouth, and it will be good over the next six years or so.",,42,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Stemmler 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stemmler-2009-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stemmler
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Rich and fruity, this is rounded as well as concentrated. It's on the sweet side, yet its acidity and blend of black and dried fruits are finely balanced. Like all LBVs, it can be consumed now, but it can also age over several years.",Late Bottled Vintage,25,89,Port,,,Quinta do Portal 2007 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2007-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2007,Quinta do Portal
14.2,White,US,"This is one of the best California Rieslings available in this price range. It's bone dry and mouthwateringly acidic, with racy citrus flavors and a tart, tannic tang of apple skin.",La Estancia Vineyard,16,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Pessagno 2010 La Estancia Vineyard Riesling (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2010-estancia-vineyard-riesling-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Riesling,2010,Pessagno
14,Red,Argentina,"Saturated and pitch black to look at, and not much different in scent. This is a fully extracted, modern Bonarda that's well made and generous. Full-bodied wine lovers should like the meaty, dark berry and cocoa flavors. Tannic but layered on the finish.",Broquel,15,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2010 Broquel Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2010-broquel-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Trapiche
14.5,Red,Spain,"A touch scratchy on the bouquet, with a red berry aroma and a wild herb note. It feels fresh and decidedly “red” in style, with red plum and red currant flavors. More easygoing than brooding, this finishes light. Drink now through 2015.",,25,89,Catalonia,Priorat,,Nita 2010 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nita-2010-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2010,Nita
13.8,Red,Spain,"This is black and tarry on first take, but complex aromas of pine, baked plum and wood smoke emerge. It has a nice full body and a few levels of texture, while the wine's dark plum and berry flavors are generously spiced. This is composed, full and grabby on the finish. Drink now through 2018.",Edición Limitada,69,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Elciego 2007 Edición Limitada  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-elciego-2007-edicion-limitada-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2007,Marqués de Elciego
12.5,White,Portugal,"With a high proportion of Alvarinho in the blend, this is round, with a creamed apple flavor. It is ripe, full and delicious now.",Muralhas de Monção,,89,Vinho Verde,,,Adega de Monção 2011 Muralhas de Monção White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-moncao-2011-muralhas-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Adega de Monção
14.5,Red,Portugal,"While the aromas are earthy, with a farmyard character, the finely textured palate is fruitier. The tannins give a firm, structured base for the red currant flavor. Solid and rich, this is now maturing, but it retains its youthful acidity.",,26,89,Alentejano,,,Herdade das Servas 2008 Touriga Nacional (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-das-servas-2008-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-alentejano/,Touriga Nacional,2008,Herdade das Servas
14,Red,Italy,"Falesco's Riccardo Cotarella makes some of Italy's best Merlot. His talents are evident in this easygoing expression from Umbria, which is rich and succulent, bearing dark tones of blackberry, leather and sweet chocolate.",,,89,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2010 Merlot (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2010-merlot-umbria/,Merlot,2010,Falesco
14,Red,France,"A full-bodied wine that shows some warm-vintage effects in its aromas and flavors of stewed prunes, mocha, leather and chocolate. It's mouthfilling and a bit warm on the finish. Drink now–2017.",Saint-Théodoric,36,89,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Gabriel Meffre 2009 Saint-Théodoric Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gabriel-meffre-2009-saint-theodoric-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Gabriel Meffre
14,Red,France,"For a Vacqueyras, this is rather charming and supple, with slightly jammy black-cherry notes balanced by mouth-watering acidity. Hints of leather and anise add a welcome note of complexity. Drink it over the next few years.",Saint-Barthélémy,22,89,Rhône Valley,Vacqueyras,,Gabriel Meffre 2009 Saint-Barthélémy Red (Vacqueyras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gabriel-meffre-2009-saint-barthelemy-red-vacqueyras/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Gabriel Meffre
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Big and fruity, with soft and ripe tannins, this has a strong juicy element, with blackberry juice and spice flavors that combine with the wood aging and lively acidity on the finish. It could be aged, but is ready to drink now.",Paxis,9,89,Douro,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Paxis Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-paxis-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,DFJ Vinhos
13.5,White,France,"This is a broad, mouthcoating blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Apricot, tangerine and honey notes dominate the palate, finishing long and just a bit warm. Opt for drinking it over the next 6–9 months.",,45,89,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Domaine Font de Michelle 2009 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-font-michelle-2009-white-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Domaine Font de Michelle
14,Red,France,"A mineral-driven wine, this is structured and firmly tannic. It has weight and concentration along with wood and blackberry flavors. Very concentrated, age this for another two years.",L'Instant,11,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Vincens 2009 L'Instant Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vincens-2009-linstant-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château Vincens
13,Red,Portugal,"Portugal's national grape offers a richly grounded wine, with dark tannins, black plum fruit and tight acidity. The texture is dusty, and the wood aging just showing through on the finish.",Quinta de Pancas Reserva,30,89,Lisboa,,,Companhia das Quintas 2009 Quinta de Pancas Reserva Touriga Nacional (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2009-quinta-pancas-reserva-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-lisboa/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Companhia das Quintas
15,Red,France,"At only 10% Syrah, this is quite different in composition from most of Delas's wines. The rest is Grenache, and in 2009 the result is slightly pruny, with touches of coffee, chocolate and Christmas spice. It's full bodied and creamy in texture without being soft, thanks to the crisp acids and silky tannins on the finish. Drink it over the next few years.",Haute Pierre,46,89,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Delas Frères 2009 Haute Pierre Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delas-freres-2009-haute-pierre-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Delas Frères
13.5,Red,France,"It's an unusual blend, but it works, creating a round, supple wine for immediate enjoyment. Hints of orange peel, coriander and green olive bring complexity to notes of plum and cherry, while the finish turns dark and espresso-like.",Elicio,10,89,France Other,Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée,,Bourgeois Family 2009 Elicio Merlot-Grenache (Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-family-2009-elicio-red-blend-merlot-grenache-vin-pays-mediterranee/,Merlot-Grenache,2009,Bourgeois Family
13.5,White,Portugal,"Rich and ripe, this has pear, peach and quince fruits that are rounded out by wood aging. It has a floral character that balances the richness. It will age for another two years.",Quinta da Garrida Reserva Branco,,89,Dão,,,Caves Aliança 2011 Quinta da Garrida Reserva Branco White (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2011-quinta-garrida-reserva-branco-white-dao/,Portuguese White,2011,Caves Aliança
14.9,Red,US,"Tasted in May of 2012, this shows an immaturity, where all the parts haven't yet come together. It has a big, rich black-cherry flavor, with elaborate smoky oak, brisk acidity, firm tannins and heat from the alcohol all vying for dominance. Needs time; cellar it until 2015.",Stony Terrace,52,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Black Kite 2009 Stony Terrace Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-kite-2009-stony-terrace-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Black Kite
15,Red,France,"Full-bodied and muscular without being overblown, this wine showcases slightly lifted, plummy fruit, accented by licorice and black pepper. It's a bit warm on the finish but spicy and nuanced as well. Drink now–2020.",,20,90,Rhône Valley,Vacqueyras,,Vignobles La Coterie 2010 Red (Vacqueyras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-coterie-2010-red-vacqueyras/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Vignobles La Coterie
15,Red,US,"The winery has been on a roll the last few years with Zinfandels that not only are delicious, but show real class. With this bottling. V. Sattui captures the essence of ripe, heady Russian River Zinfandel. Yes, the alcohol is high, but that's Zinfandel for you, and without it you wouldn't have that ripe, spicy berry-pie flavor that's as soft as candy. Ready to drink now.",Gilsson Vineyard,37,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,V. Sattui 2009 Gilsson Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2009-gilsson-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,V. Sattui
14.5,Red,France,"More Tardieu-Laurent than Côtes du Rhône, with hallmark exotic, nearly tropical notes suggestive of toasted coconut, vanilla and apricot. It's full bodied and plush in texture, with a long, cedary and velvety finish. Drink it over the next few years.",Guy Louis,28,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Tardieu-Laurent 2009 Guy Louis Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tardieu-laurent-2009-guy-louis-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Tardieu-Laurent
13.5,Red,France,"Laurence Féraud's selections (her family owns Domaine de Pégaü in Châteauneuf-du-Pape) for her négociant line, like this Séguret, often represent excellent values. This is a full-bodied, velvety wine filled with notes of kirsch and Mexican chocolate. The finish is warm and comforting, and like a thick blanket, it would be a welcome sight this winter.",,22,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret,,Sélection Laurence Féraud 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/selection-laurence-feraud-2009-seguret-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Sélection Laurence Féraud
14.5,Red,US,"A fine Merlot, softly lush and rich in cherries and mocha, wrapped into firm tannins. An earthy herb note grounds it, saving it from being simply a fruit bomb. Drink now.",Diamond Dust Vineyard,18,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Trig Point 2010 Diamond Dust Vineyard Merlot (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trig-point-2010-diamond-dust-vineyard-merlot-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Merlot,2010,Trig Point
14.5,Red,US,"A beautiful Cabernet, this is soft, dry and delicious. It really showcases the Alexander Valley in its classic profile of herb-infused blackberry fruit and gentle tannins.",Diamond Dust Vineyard,22,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Trig Point 2009 Diamond Dust Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trig-point-2009-diamond-dust-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Trig Point
15,Red,Spain,"Toasty oak and hickory aromas are the primary greeting, with licorice, pastry and blackberry notes underneath. It feels saturated and chewy, with full-scale berry, prune, chocolate and mossy flavors. It's dense on the finish, with smooth tannins and heft.",,30,89,Northern Spain,Toro,,Campo Alegre 2008  Toro,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-alegre-2008-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2008,Campo Alegre
14.5,White,Italy,"Roscetto, a little-known white grape from central Italy, delivers impressive structure, depth and intensity. As the wine sees four months of oak, this drinks like a red wine. Bright gold in color, this has generous aromas of peach, pineapple, almond, vanilla and spice.",Ferentano,,88,Central Italy,Lazio,,Falesco 2008 Ferentano Roscetto (Lazio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2008-ferentano-italian-white-roscetto-lazio/,Roscetto,2008,Falesco
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Ripe and smooth, this has an attractive balance of blackberry flavor and spicy tannins, with a juicy character that makes it seem richly fruity. It could age for 1–2 years, but it's drinkable now.",Património,13,88,Torres Vedras,,,Caves Bonifacio 2009 Património Red (Torres Vedras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-bonifacio-2009-patrimonio-red-torres-vedras/,Portuguese Red,2009,Caves Bonifacio
13.5,Red,France,"This is a firm, chunky wine that shows ripe plum fruit and dark tannins. It has weight and richness that are balanced by the dense structure. It needs to age for at least four years.",Cuvée Blanche de Bosredon,20,90,Southwest France,Côtes de Bergerac,,Château Bélingard 2009 Cuvée Blanche de Bosredon Red (Côtes de Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belingard-2009-cuvee-blanche-bosredon-cotes-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bélingard
14.8,Red,US,"There are incredible aromatics on this Cabernet. It's powerful yet subtle (how can that be?), all about sweet, crushed summer blackberries and pure cassis liqueur. Elaborate oak, in the form of buttered toast, is perfectly in balance, never overshadowing the fruit. The tannins are dry, rich and smooth, defining Napa elegance, grace and beauty. World class, dramatic and just about perfect, this gets better and better as it breathes in the glass. Drink now–2030.",Elevation 1147 Estate,150,99,California,Napa,Napa Valley,David Arthur 2009 Elevation 1147 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-arthur-2009-elevation-1147-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,David Arthur
14.9,White,US,"Some will find this Chardonnay severe and lacking in richness as it's marked by dryness, minerality and acidity, rather than tropical fruit and sweet oak.It would not be surprising if this wine made gains in 5–6 years, but even if it doesn't, it defines a more elegant style.",Albutom Vineyard Estate Grown,50,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Thomas Fogarty 2009 Albutom Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-fogarty-2009-albutom-vineyard-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Thomas Fogarty
13.5,Rose,Italy,"A beautiful blend of Sangiovese and Syrah, this delivers structure and power wrapped within delicate notes of wild berry, bitter almond, dried blueberry and chopped herb. The close is thickly structured and fresh.",RosaMati,20,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Fattoria Le Pupille 2011 RosaMati Rosé (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-le-pupille-2011-rosamati-rose-maremma/,Rosé,2011,Fattoria Le Pupille
,Red,Argentina,"This is fresh, showing plenty of pop on the fruit-filled bouquet. It feels wide and jammy, yet grabby and dry because of its firm tannins. Typical of Bonarda, it's full of ripe black-fruit flavors and licorice, while the structured finish makes for a good ending.",Vendimia Especial,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gardel 2010 Vendimia Especial Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gardel-2010-vendimia-especial-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Gardel
14.5,Red,Italy,"Ser Gioveto is 80% Sangiovese with small additions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It has a deeply saturated ruby color and compelling aromas of ripe fruit, strawberry, rum cake and soft spice. There's a jammy accent in the bouquet that gives momentum to its rich, velvety mouthfeel.",Ser Gioveto,50,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Rocca delle Macìe 2008 Ser Gioveto Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2008-ser-gioveto-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Rocca delle Macìe
14.5,Red,Spain,"Dark in color, this has an inviting mix of herb, spice, black plum and roasted berry aromas. It shows good balance and saturation across the palate, with staunch tannins and a creamy feel. Flavors of black fruits, tobacco and vanilla are generous, while the finish is not at all angular, choppy or challenging. Drink now–2014.",Aptus,16,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Peñalba Herraiz 2009 Aptus  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penalba-herraiz-2009-aptus-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Peñalba Herraiz
13.5,Red,Italy,"You can't beat this low price. No wonder Vitiano is a constant feature on wine lists at restaurants across Rome. This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese offers spicy oak notes, with suggestions of ripe cherry, blackberry and spice.",Vitiano,13,88,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2010 Vitiano Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2010-vitiano-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2010,Falesco
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This is always a really good buy among rosé sparklers and a personal favorite in the Best Buy category. It opens with red fruit, vanilla and yeasty aromas, but it's racy, crisp and refined in the mouth, with nectarine, peach and controlled citrus flavors. It's dry, spicy and fairly smooth on the finish.",Cordon Rosado,12,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Freixenet NV Cordon Rosado Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freixenet-nv-cordon-rosado-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Freixenet
14.5,Red,US,"This is not a superrich wine, but it's ele­gant, fresh, vibrant and clean in acidity. It has flavors of oak-inspired cherry, Canadian bacon and spice. Drink now.",,44,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Corkscrew 2008 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corkscrew-2008-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Corkscrew
13.5,Red,France,"Structured and firm, this is a solid, chunky wine. With its black fruit flavors merging with a more dry and tannic core, it is both dense and ageworthy. Acidity leavens its rich character. Age for 3–4 years.",,13,88,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château Bélingard 2010 Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belingard-2010-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bélingard
13,Red,Italy,"Perfectly suited for home-cooked comfort meals like lasagna or meatloaf, this is rich, dense and soft, with endnotes of blackberry, cherry and tobacco.",,11,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Caldora Vini 2011  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2011-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2011,Caldora Vini
12.8,White,US,"This wine is strong in acidity and green, mouthwatering gooseberry flavors. It's so dry, your palate seeks out whatever fruity relief it can find, which comes in the form of limes, green apples and a squirt of honey. Very clean and elegant.",Old Vines,18,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Y Rousseau 2011 Old Vines Colombard (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rousseau-2011-old-vines-other-white-colombard-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Colombard,2011,Y Rousseau
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This is a little wayward and funky on the nose, with a lightly pickled aroma. It's a forward Cava with a yeasty, creamy feel. Its acidity and proper bubbles set up flavors of pastry, powdered sugar and sweet apple. The finish is quick, ending with a white-pepper flavor.",Aliguer Brut Vintage,16,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Agustí Torelló Mata 2009 Aliguer Brut Vintage Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agusti-torello-mata-2009-aliguer-brut-vintage-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Agustí Torelló Mata
13.5,Red,Italy,"This Sangiovese from central Italy offers abundant freshness and pretty aromas of wild berry, almond, cola and dried ginger. There's a touch of dried herb and licorice that gives the wine a bright, buoyant finish.",,17,87,Central Italy,Colli di Faenza,,Rontana 2008 Sangiovese (Colli di Faenza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rontana-2008-sangiovese-colli-faenza/,Sangiovese,2008,Rontana
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Sagrantino, this is a rich, chewy red with savory aromas of cured meat and spice. There's a touch of ripe fruit and even a note on the finish that resembles cinnamon or ground nutmeg.",Prova d'Autore,25,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Roccafiore 2008 Prova d'Autore Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccafiore-2008-prova-dautore-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2008,Roccafiore
12.5,Red,France,"Shows pleasant Northern Rhône Syrah notes of raspberry and cherry, even if it's not particularly textured or complex. The fruit is crisp and forward, with sufficient tannins to ably partner burgers or steaks. Drink it over the next few years.",Fine Fleur de Crozes,22,87,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Cave de Tain 2009 Fine Fleur de Crozes  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-tain-2009-fine-fleur-crozes-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Cave de Tain
13.5,White,US,"The price is very good for what you get: a dry, creamy Chardonnay, with tropical fruit, vanilla and buttered toast flavors. A good job by the ice hockey great.",No. 99,14,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Wayne Gretzky Estates 2010 No. 99 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wayne-gretzky-estates-2010-no-99-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Wayne Gretzky Estates
13.5,Red,Italy,"Enhanced with tiny percentages of Merlot and Canaiolo, this Sangiovese-dominant wine shows sweet cherry and blueberry aromas, with pretty accents of exotic spice and toasted almond. Pair this with fried chicken or cotoletta alla Milanese.",,14,87,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Straccali 2010  Chianti Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straccali-2010-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2010,Straccali
14.5,Red,France,"An odd, menthol note runs through this wine, giving the bright cherry fruit a slightly medicinal edge. It's slightly creamy in texture, with a hint of chocolate on the warm finish.",La Gille,35,87,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Perrin & Fils 2009 La Gille  (Gigondas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrin-fils-2009-gille-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Perrin & Fils
12.5,White,Italy,"A very approachable Trebbiano, this boasts crisp aromas of cut grass, almond skin, honey and stone fruit. The finish is fresh, with a smooth, creamy texture.",,20,87,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Masciarelli 2010  Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2010-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2010,Masciarelli
14.5,Red,Spain,"This smells rubbery, like a tire, before the berry and plum aromas settle in—although it remains a bit like pastic in scent. It feels tight and balanced, with acidity pushing flavors of plum, strawberry and mineral. This is crisp, juicy and more acidic than weighty on the finish.",,40,87,Catalonia,Priorat,,Mas La Mola 2007 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-mola-2007-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Mas La Mola
14.5,Red,Spain,"Hard and capped on the nose, this has hints of cement, cheesy oak, minty fruit and tobacco. Savory and roasted on the palate, with a blend of Marsala and mushroom as well as saline, baked berry and ham notes. The finish is savory in a natural, nongreen way.",Luzón Crianza,15,87,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Luzón 2008 Luzón Crianza Red (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-luzon-2008-crianza-red-jumilla/,Red Blend,2008,Bodegas Luzón
14.4,Red,US,"This is a soft, rich Pinot Noir, bursting in cherry pie and cola flavors. It has a nice edge of acidity, and it finishes dry and exotically spicy. A textbook Carneros wine, it's meant to drink now.",,28,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Acacia 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acacia-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Acacia
13,White,Italy,"Here's a fascinating blend of Procanico, Verdello, Grechetto, Drupeggio, Malvasia, Chardonnay and Riesling that offers a crisp, bright bouquet redolent of citrus, white flower, papaya and peach. Pair this wine with spicy Indian food or fresh pasta salad.",Castagnolo,15,87,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico Superiore,,Barberani 2011 Castagnolo  (Orvieto Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2011-castagnolo-white-orvieto-classico-superiore/,White Blend,2011,Barberani
14.2,Red,US,"Dry, tannic and tartly acidic, this has the herbaceous earthiness often found in Alexander Valley Cabernets, but it's rich enough in cherries and sweet oak to satisfy. It doesn't seem like an ager, but it's an elegantly smooth wine to drink now.",,30,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Icaria 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/icaria-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Icaria
14.1,Red,US,"This is quite soft and pretty, a charming wine with appealing flavors of rose water, cherry and sandalwood. Not for keeping, but most enjoyable right now.",Vineyard Select,18,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Gresser 2009 Vineyard Select Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gresser-2009-vineyard-select-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gresser
14.8,White,US,"This is the oaked version of Jason-Stephens's estate-grown Chardonnay. It's rich and deep, yet still smooth, with the grape's trademark apple crispness. The finish lingers with an apple pie note.",Estate Select,30,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Jason-Stephens 2010 Estate Select Chardonnay (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2010-estate-select-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Jason-Stephens
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Balanced and structured, this has red fruit flavors, firm tannins and a core of concentrated dryness. It is ready to drink, although it could age for another year.",15 Vendimias Colheita Seleccionada,20,87,Alentejano,,,Herdade Grande 2009 15 Vendimias Colheita Seleccionada Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-grande-2009-15-vendimias-colheita-seleccionada-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade Grande
14,Red,US,"Everything about this Pinot is upfront, but it's beautiful. Softly appealing, with a silky mouthfeel, it offers flattering raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with smoky, sweet, buttery notes. The softness suggests that the wine is not ageable.",Les Pintades,60,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Jim Ball 2009 Les Pintades Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jim-ball-2009-pintades-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jim Ball
13.5,White,Argentina,"This is extremely aromatically pungent, with notes of honeysuckle, melon and lychee blasting up from the glass. It shows body and an oily quality, with orange, kumquat and peach flavors. This is round, showing a citrus rind flavor on the finish.",Serie A,15,87,Other,Salta,,Zuccardi 2011 Serie A Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2011-serie-a-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Zuccardi
12.9,White,US,"Forward and lightly toasty, this barrel-fermented Chard is a very nice summertime sipping wine. Apple and stone fruits combine in a gentle, forward, nicely balanced white wine.",Estate,15,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Witness Tree 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/witness-tree-2010-estate-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Witness Tree
14,Red,US,"Tart red fruit is swathed in slightly green, tannic, earthy notes that shorten the finish. Give it plenty of breathing time and it fleshes out a bit.",,48,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,William Hatcher 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-hatcher-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,William Hatcher
14.5,Red,US,"Dry and elegant, with the silky texture and cherry flavors you want in a good bottle. Yes, it's a little light in body and intensity, but the price is pretty good for a Pinot with this much varietal pleasure.",Reliz Creek,25,87,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Wente 2009 Reliz Creek Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wente-2009-reliz-creek-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Pinot Noir,2009,Wente
14.7,Red,US,"This is a bit rustic, with superripe blackberry flavors that veer into raisins. As a consequence, there's a fruity sweetness at its core. It's also extremely tannic. While it's flashy and impressive, it won't benefit from age due to its inherent instabilities.",San Andreas,49,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Black Ridge 2008 San Andreas Red (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-ridge-2008-san-andreas-red-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Black Ridge
12.5,Rose,Italy,"A whole new generation of Italian rosé is finally gaining the attention it deserves. This is an exceptionally fresh and clean wine that would pair with smoked salmon, fish carpaccio or insalata di mare.",Dogajolo,12,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Carpineto 2011 Dogajolo Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2011-dogajolo-rose-toscana/,Rosé,2011,Carpineto
13,Red,Italy,"Executed in a streamlined and traditional fashion, this ruby-colored wine shows tart acidity and bright fruit flavors of wild berry and blueberry. Medium bodied, this would pair beautifully with lamb or pork chops.",,18,87,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Carpineto 2010  Chianti Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2010-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2010,Carpineto
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Lemon, lime, apple and nectarine aromas are regular and clean. It feels good, citrusy and just round enough, with passion fruit, grapefruit and orange flavors. Tasty and fresh, this works well as a refresher.",,13,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Bodegas Solo Privee NV Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-solo-privee-nv-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Bodegas Solo Privee
13,White,France,"This herbaceous wine has a green note, with layers of citrus fruits and an orange zest texture that lends a bright, fruity character.",Cyrano de Bergerac,14,87,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Château de Corbiac 2011 Cyrano de Bergerac White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-corbiac-2011-cyrano-bergerac-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Corbiac
13,White,Italy,"If you haven't already tried Pecorino, Colle dei Venti is a good place to start. This boasts loads of peach, exotic fruit, pineapple and pear, with a medium body, good structure and tartness.",Colle dei Venti,19,87,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Caldora Vini 2010 Colle dei Venti Pecorino (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2010-colle-venti-italian-white-pecorino-terre-chieti/,Pecorino,2010,Caldora Vini
14.5,Red,US,"This wine remains astringent in tannins, with a lockded-down mouthfeel that's hard to get past. But it's very rich in blackberry and cherry fruit. Is it worth aging? It's hard to tell if 10 years will be of benefit, but the tannins seem likely to outlast the fruit. Drink up over the next 5–6 years.",The Altruist,50,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2008 The Altruist Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2008-altruist-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Markham
14.5,Red,Spain,"This smells savory and roasted, like hickory, before turning earthy and stalky as it airs out. But overall it's firm on the palate, with roasted, oak-influenced flavors of savory berry and saline. Full on the finish, with healthy but not overly aggressive tannic bite.",Adaro de Prado Rey Crianza,25,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2009 Adaro de Prado Rey Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2009-adaro-crianza-tempranillo-blend-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Pradorey
13.5,White,Mexico,"The peach, pear and apple aromas get no interference from oak. The mouthfeel is friendly, while flavors of green melon, pear and spice work well together. It finishes sweet but with a touch of spice and vanilla.",Chenin-Colombard,12,87,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Monte Xanic 2011 Chenin-Colombard White (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-xanic-2011-chenin-colombard-white-valle-guadalupe/,White Blend,2011,Monte Xanic
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"The nectarine and mild vanilla aromas are subdued yet solid. On the palate, it's all about stone fruit flavors, such as peach and nectarine, with apple and cider notes on the balanced and healthy finish.",Brut Reserva,15,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Mont Marçal 2008 Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mont-marcal-2008-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Mont Marçal
12.8,White,Mexico,"Tropical aromas of lychee and green banana are clean and inviting. The palate feels lifted, fresh and easygoing, with lychee, banana and pear flavors. It finishes pure and fairly long.",Endemico,19,87,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Möebius 2011 Endemico Muscatel (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moebius-2011-endemico-muscat-muscatel-valle-guadalupe/,Muscatel,2011,Möebius
14.9,Red,US,"With its tangy acidity, touches of green peppercorns and edgy tannins, this is a rustic wine. Fortunately, it has a lot of blackberry and dark chocolate flavors, with that distinctive briary character of Dry Creek Zins. Drink now with roasted or grilled meats or a vegetarian lasagna.",Piccetti Vineyard,28,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Miro 2010 Piccetti Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miro-2010-piccetti-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Miro
14.4,Red,US,"This pours unusually dark for a Pinot Noir and tastes heavy, like a Grenache. It actually tastes pretty flashy, with deep, delicious black-cherry and cola flavors, but it's a little too full bodied for the variety, lacking delicacy and subtlety. Drink now.",Winery Lake Vineyard,32,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Acacia 2010 Winery Lake Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acacia-2010-winery-lake-vineyard-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Acacia
12.5,White,Portugal,"Bringing out the herbaceous side of Alvarinho, this is a freshly crisp wine. It has grapefruit and green apple flavors, with the acidity brightening the texture on the finish.",,,87,Minho,,,Aveleda 2011 Alvarinho (Minho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2011-albarino-alvarinho-minho/,Alvarinho,2011,Aveleda
14,Red,Italy,"There's a savory element here of dried ham or beef jerky, backed by blackberry, prune, leather and spice. It shows a touch of bright acidity on the close that would help it pair with cheesy pasta dishes.",,,87,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Fongoli 2008  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fongoli-2008-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2008,Fongoli
14.7,Red,US,"Tasty and easy to drink, this has blackberry, black currant and cola flavors that finish seemingly sweet and oaky. It's an intense wine that doesn't seem likely to make gains with age, so drink up after an hour or two in the decanter.",Reserve,45,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kunde
14.5,Red,US,This is an appealing Cabernet with spicy cola and plum notes and a consistent flavor through the midpalate. It finishes with a hint of toasty oak.,Estate,28,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Jason-Stephens 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2007-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Jason-Stephens
13.8,White,US,"There's a sweet, orange and apricot jamminess to this Pinot Gris that will appeal to fans of the style. It's brisk in acidity, gaining additional pleasure from its creamy richness. Try pairing this with a buttery omelet with ham.",,15,87,California,California Other,California,J Vineyards & Winery 2011 Pinot Gris (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,J Vineyards & Winery
12.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Trebbiano, Passerina and Chardonnay, this offers aromas of cut grass, citrus, lemon zest, creamy vanilla and peach. The fresh acidity makes this a perfect match for crab legs and butter sauce.",Costalupo,12,87,Central Italy,Controguerra,,Illuminati Dino 2011 Costalupo White (Controguerra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2011-costalupo-white-controguerra/,White Blend,2011,Illuminati Dino
14.5,Red,US,"Still dry and tannic, this has a hard, brittle mouthfeel and lots of tart acidity. It has a gigantic core of blackberry fruit.",Glendale Ranch,40,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Houdini 2008 Glendale Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/houdini-2008-glendale-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Houdini
14,Red,US,"Very soft, this has a melted quality to the blackberry, cherry liqueur and cedar flavors. Everything about it is so fine, though it could have a firmer structure. Still, it's an elaborate wine that will pair well with beef or lamb. Drink now.",Single Vineyard,75,87,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Herzog 2009 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herzog-2009-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Herzog
12,White,Italy,"Recently relabeled with an Umbria appellation instead of the smaller Torgiano designation, Torre di Giano is a celebrated wine that represents the light, fresh style of Italian whites. The blend is Vermentino, Trebbiano and Grechetto, with a bouquet that's redolent of stone fruit, citrus and dried basil.",Torre di Giano,15,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Lungarotti 2011 Torre di Giano White (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2011-torre-giano-white-umbria/,White Blend,2011,Lungarotti
13.5,Red,France,"Offering uncomplicated, easy drinking, this Grenache-Syrah blend is lush and immediately accessible, displaying the charm of the 2011 vintage. Drink it over the next year or two for its gulpable cherry and chocolate flavors.",,9,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Les Trois Couronnes 2011 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trois-couronnes-2011-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2011,Les Trois Couronnes
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is the quintessential red meat wine that delivers plump aromas of dark berry, leather, spice and black pepper. There's a touch of jammy fruit in the mouth but enough acidity to break through succulent cuts of lamb or beef.",Elcione,19,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tenuta Vitalonga 2009 Elcione Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitalonga-2009-elcione-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta Vitalonga
14.5,White,US,"This is rich and appealing in orange and lemon marmalade and buttered toast flavors. It's delicious, balanced by crisp acidity and minerality. A flashy wine worth drinking now for its freshness and vicacity.",,24,87,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Stephen Ross 2010 Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-ross-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Stephen Ross
13.5,White,Italy,"Made from organically farmed Gre­chetto grapes, this delivers pineapple, Golden Delicious apple, sweet almond and apricot. It would make the perfect companion to shellfish or barbecued shrimp.",Fiorfiore,19,87,Central Italy,Todi,,Roccafiore 2010 Fiorfiore Grechetto (Todi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccafiore-2010-fiorfiore-italian-white-grechetto-todi/,Grechetto,2010,Roccafiore
14,Red,Italy,"This Sangiovese-based red has a light, ruby color and offers fresh aromas of violet, wet earth, wild mushroom and leather. Delicate and streamlined, it has fresh acidity that would pair well with simple pasta and Parmigiano.",Rosso,16,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Roccafiore 2008 Rosso Sangiovese (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccafiore-2008-rosso-sangiovese-umbria/,Sangiovese,2008,Roccafiore
14.6,Red,US,"This is a full-bodied, sumptuous Pinot Noir that's filled with candied, pie-filling flavors of black cherries, licorice, mocha and spices. While it's a bit common in texture, it does provide plenty of pleasure. Drink now.",Mesa,48,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Riverbench 2010 Mesa Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riverbench-2010-mesa-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Riverbench
13,Red,Italy,"This blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with slightly green accents of bay leaf and dried sage followed by black fruit, cherry and tobacco. The mouthfeel is smooth and simple. Pair it with easy meat dishes or aged cheese.",Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo,15,87,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Tommasi 2009 Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2009-poggio-al-tufo-rompicollo-red-maremma-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Tommasi
13.5,Red,US,"A nice Cabernet for drinking now, this is basically dry, but has so much ripe black­berry and cherry fruit that there's an impression of sweetness. With soft tannins and an edge of toasty oak, it shows plenty of Napa class.",,22,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sean Minor 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sean-minor-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sean Minor
13.3,Red,US,"Four qualities distinguish this Barbera. It's bone dry, high in acidity, rigidly tannic and rich in cherries. By itself, it's rustic and old-fashioned. But it's the kind of wine the oldtimers drank with the cheese, meat, bread and sauce, and so should you. Like any respectable Barbera, it will age for decades, softening and sweetening without necessarily gaining complexity.","Steinbeck Vineyard 48%, Kokopelli Vineyard 43%, Partridge Vineyard 9%",28,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,"Eberle 2010 Steinbeck Vineyard 48%, Kokopelli Vineyard 43%, Partridge Vineyard 9% Barbera (Paso Robles)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2010-steinbeck-vineyard-48-kokopelli-vineyard-43-partridge-vineyard-9-barbera-central-coast-paso-robles/,Barbera,2010,Eberle
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a soft wine that is full in the mouth, with a raspberry purée flavor and soft acidity. It's round with a depth of red fruit flavor and a warm finish.",Cuvée Spéciale,15,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sanglière 2011 Cuvée Spéciale Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangliere-2011-cuvee-speciale-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de la Sanglière
14,Red,Italy,"This is a bold blend of Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offering sweet aromas of red cherry, blackberry, spice and pipe tobacco. The ripeness of the wine is very attractive—thanks to a playful touch of sweetness on the finish",Picens,18,87,Central Italy,Marche,,Domodimonti 2008 Picens Red (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domodimonti-2008-picens-red-marche/,Red Blend,2008,Domodimonti
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Straightforward aromas of black currant and dark plum help create a rich style of Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a syrupy palate that's made firmer by driving tannins. It features a lot of chocolate, baked black-plum and mild herbal flavors. It's ultraconcentrated, and more driving than discerning.",Colección,20,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Perdriel 2009 Colección Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-perdriel-2009-coleccion-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Finca Perdriel
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a memorable blend of Sauvignon and Traminer that opens with the bright, floral aromas associated with these fragrant varieties. It's light, crisp and lively, with a zesty, clean finish.",Poggio Argentato,20,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria Le Pupille 2011 Poggio Argentato White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-le-pupille-2011-poggio-argentato-white-toscana/,White Blend,2011,Fattoria Le Pupille
12.5,White,Italy,"Made with organically farmed Trebbiano and Traminer Aromatico, this offers floral aromas and fragrant fruit tones, with nice crispness and medium intensity. Pair this with fried shrimp or spicy Thai food.",Bianco del Mulino,15,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria Lavacchio 2011 Bianco del Mulino White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lavacchio-2011-bianco-mulino-white-toscana/,White Blend,2011,Fattoria Lavacchio
12.5,White,Italy,"From one of the most beautiful estates in Radda-in-Chianti, this pretty Chardonnay offers layers of ripe peach, apricot, vanilla cream and spice.",Poggio alle Fate,,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello d'Albola 2011 Poggio alle Fate Chardonnay (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-dalbola-2011-poggio-alle-fate-chardonnay-toscana/,Chardonnay,2011,Castello d'Albola
13,White,Italy,"Pinot Grigio enthusiasts will love this citrusy expression from Tuscany. There's just enough warm-climate ripeness here to give the wine a full, creamy feel on the finish, yet the bouquet is all about freshness; notes of lemon-lime, melon and white peach are prominent.",San Angelo,17,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello Banfi 2011 San Angelo Pinot Grigio (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2011-san-angelo-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-toscana/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Castello Banfi
14.1,White,US,"This wine's greenness shows that it's not quite ripe, but it's an interesting wine. Dry, racy and creamy, this is not without complexity.",Laguna Vista Vineyards Sur Lees Selection,20,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Sonoma Coast Vineyards 2011 Laguna Vista Vineyards Sur Lees Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonoma-coast-2011-laguna-vista-sur-lees-selection-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Sonoma Coast Vineyards
15.3,Red,US,"A gentle, easy to drink Pinot, with pleasantly complex flavors of raspberry and cherry pie filling and new oak. The alcohol is high, making for a burn that might offend Pinot purists. But most fans will appreciate its sheer deliciousness. Drink now.",Windsor Oaks Vineyard,50,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Pali 2010 Windsor Oaks Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-windsor-oaks-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
13,White,US,"What a delicious, mouth-watering wine to serve with appetizers. It's crisp in acidity and rich in orange, apricot and peach flavors that finish a little sweet.",Las Brisas Vineyard,15,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Mahoney 2011 Las Brisas Vineyard Vermentino (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mahoney-2011-las-brisas-vineyard-italian-white-vermentino-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Vermentino,2011,Mahoney
14.5,White,US,"This shows the apricot jam richness often found in California's cool-climate vineyards. There may even be a touch of botrytis, although the wine is thoroughly dry. It's brisk in acidity and well-oaked; big and rich, it's almost a cocktail by itself.",Gap's Crown Vineyard,45,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2010 Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2010-gaps-crown-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,MacPhail
14,Rose,US,"Picked underripe, the Pinot Noir grapes for this wine spent no time in oak and retained plenty of natural acidity, which accents the thick, intense strawberry and cherry-vanilla flavors that pop on the midpalate. Finishes with some zing, so sip this with or without food.",Del Arroyo Vineyard Rose of Pinot Noir,22,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2011 Del Arroyo Vineyard Rose of Pinot Noir Rosé (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2011-arroyo-vineyard-rose-pinot-noir-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Rosé,2011,Occasio
13,White,France,"The Grenache Blanc (60%) gives this wine its delicate aromas of white flowers, while the Clairette (40%) provides backbone and pineapple fruit. Drink this relatively soft, mouthfilling white over the next few months.",Samorëns,14,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Ferraton Père et Fils 2010 Samorëns White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferraton-pere-fils-2010-samorens-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Ferraton Père et Fils
13.5,Red,Italy,"A great trattoria wine, this smooth Merlot opens with aromas of ripe fruit and a touch of cured meat. It's a full-bodied expression with easy fruit flavors and a touch of bright acidity on the close.",,,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2009 Merlot (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2009-merlot-umbria/,Merlot,2009,Falesco
13.5,Red,Italy,"This easygoing blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot would make a perfect companion to a hearty pasta dish like bucatini all'Amatriciana or spaghetti alla carbonara. It delivers red cherry, leather and tobacco notes over a clean, bright mouthfeel.",,,87,Central Italy,Assisi,,Falesco 2009  Assisi,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2009-red-assisi/,Red Blend,2009,Falesco
13.5,Red,Italy,"Plump and rich, this shows warm climate aromas of blackberry preserves, ripe cherry, dark cola and cigar tobacco. There's a fine touch of exotic spice on the close.",,,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2008 Sangiovese (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2008-sangiovese-umbria/,Sangiovese,2008,Falesco
14.1,Red,US,"Tastes like sweet, spicy blackberry jam, with an overripe note of prune lurking in the background, which will limit the wine's age-­worthiness. It's fine in tannins and acids, with plenty of elegance, but it seems too sweet for true classic Stags Leap character.",,85,87,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Pine Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pine Ridge
13.5,Red,Italy,"Owned by the larger wine group Saiagricola, Còlpetrone is a solid estate with large vineyard holdings in the Montefalco area. This dark, inky offering shows aromas of blackberry, spice, leather and moist pipe tobacco.",,17,87,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Còlpetrone 2008  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colpetrone-2008-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2008,Còlpetrone
14,White,Italy,"From the Sant'Antimo appellation in southern Tuscany (near Montalcino), this zesty Pinot Grigio shows the richness and fullness you usually find in Tuscan whites. Generous tones of melon, yellow rose and apricot are followed by bright acidity.",,,87,Tuscany,Sant'Antimo,,Col d'Orcia 2011 Pinot Grigio (Sant'Antimo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-dorcia-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-santantimo/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Col d'Orcia
13.3,Rose,US,"Ruby dark in hue, this has a light fruity aroma of watermelon, strawberry and mint. It's easy drinking and dry. Its slow buildup of acidity lingers on the finish.",Chalaye,10,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado County,Clos du Lac 2011 Chalaye Rosé (El Dorado County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-lac-2011-chalaye-rose-sierra-foothills-el-dorado-county/,Rosé,2011,Clos du Lac
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Freixenet's signature Cava is consistent and pure as usual, with aromas of white fruit and white pepper and an overall freshness on the nose. It feels crisp and focused, with a foamy palate that brings apple, lime, peach and spice flavors. The finish is smooth.",Cordon Negro Brut 150 años,12,87,Catalonia,Cava,,Freixenet NV Cordon Negro Brut 150 años Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freixenet-nv-cordon-negro-brut-150-anos-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Freixenet
14.5,Red,US,"Michael David's new Cabernet Sauvignon brand has the winery's signature toasted oak and coconut-kissed tannins. But it's interestingly tamed, bearing bursts of black cherry and blackberry that effortlessly hit your palate in between quiet gusts of vanilla spice.",,18,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Freakshow 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freakshow-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Freakshow
12.5,White,Italy,"Made near the coastal town of Orbetello in Tuscany, this bright white opens with tones of citrus, stone fruit, cut grass and crushed almond. There's a pretty dry note that recalls the sea salt and the shoreside breezes of the Mediterranean.",Dueluglio,20,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,La Corsa 2011 Dueluglio Vermentino (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corsa-2011-dueluglio-italian-white-vermentino-toscana/,Vermentino,2011,La Corsa
13,Red,Portugal,"This is big and juicy, with extra weight imparted by the wood aging. Its flavors of spice and red fruit are laced with acidity. Full bodied and forward, this is quite drinkable.",Periquita Reserva,16,87,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2009 Periquita Reserva Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2009-periquita-reserva-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2009,José Maria da Fonseca
13.8,White,US,"This has everything that many people love about Chardonnay: It's creamy, buttery and toasty, with sweet tropical fruit and pear flavors. It's pretty flashy.",Estate,18,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Icaria 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/icaria-2010-estate-chardonnay-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Icaria
13,White,Portugal,"Earth aromas set the scene for this full-bodied wine. It is rich and rounded, with the pear and peach flavors dominating the soft texture. Made from grapes sourced from vineyards high above the Douro River, this has weight, although on the finish there is freshness. Screwcap.",Branco,,87,Douro,,,Churchill's 2011 Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/churchills-2011-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Churchill's
13.5,White,US,"With lilting lemon, grapefruit and pretty pineapple aromas and flavors, this is a good example of Lake County Sauvignon Blanc. It's light and bright, and the flavors on the finish veer into equally pleasing peach and apricot notes, with a touch of almond.",Asbill Valley,16,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Six Sigma Ranch 2011 Asbill Valley Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-sigma-ranch-2011-asbill-valley-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Six Sigma Ranch
13.9,White,US,"Balanced and affordable, this is an example of a straightforward, well-nourished Sauvignon Blanc, bursting with stone fruit and melon flavors, with Lake County's typical hints of lemongrass and pear—particularly on the finish.",,20,87,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Vigilance 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigilance-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Vigilance
13.7,Red,Mexico,"Winemaker/owner Pau Pijoan's tribute to fast, fun cars is encapsulated in this racy red blend of Ruby Cabernet (motor), Petit Sirah (turbo charger), Barbera (transmission) and Colombard (suspension). It's strapping and shows a lot of acid, while the flavors of berry, cherry and chocolate are good but monotone. This is fruity, flavorful and not complicated.",Convertible Rojo,21,87,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Viñas Pijoan 2010 Convertible Rojo Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-pijoan-2010-convertible-rojo-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2010,Viñas Pijoan
12.5,Rose,France,"A fresh-faced rosé, with a rose-grey color, this has red fruit acidity and an attractive, creamy character to go with the crisp finish.",VieVité,18,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Sainte-Marie 2011 VieVité Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sainte-marie-2011-vievite-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Sainte-Marie
14.5,Red,France,"This is an immediately accessible Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with moderately concentrated red fruit, leather and clove notes, crisp acids and just a hint of supple tannin on the finish. Drink it over the next several years.",,39,87,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Domaine de Nalys 2009 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-nalys-2009-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Nalys
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Showing just the right amount of age, this is a rich Port, with flavors of dried fruit and damson. Its tannins and firm character fit smoothly into the round texture. Ready to drink.",Late Bottled Vintage,,87,Port,,,Burmester 2007 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-2007-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2007,Burmester
12.5,White,Italy,"Pecorino is among the hottest, up-and-coming white varieties from Italy, and this beautiful expression shows a nice balance between acidity and thick density. The dense, creamy structure is followed by tones of pineapple, stone fruit, butterscotch candy and yellow rose.",,15,87,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Barba 2011 Pecorino (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barba-2011-italian-white-pecorino-colline-pescaresi/,Pecorino,2011,Barba
14.3,Red,US,"This has lots of fine, upfront cherry, cola, mocha and oak flavors in this Pinot. It's a little on the soft side, lacking the structure for aging. But it's a pretty wine to drink now.",Lone Tree Vineyard Barrel Selection,45,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Acacia 2010 Lone Tree Vineyard Barrel Selection Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acacia-2010-lone-tree-vineyard-barrel-selection-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Acacia
13,White,US,"Bright, tangy flavors of grapefruit and pear are mixed with skin tannins and a hint of minerality. There's a slightly herbal edge, but this wine delivers a lot of flavor for the modest price.",,12,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,A to Z 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-to-z-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,A to Z
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Ripe red-fruit flavors are nice and normal, while the palate feels fresh and lifted by balancing acids. Focused raspberry and plum flavors are clean and don't push the oak envelope. Overall, this is lively and fun.",,9,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Bodega Norton
13.1,Red,US,"Marked by dryness, brisk tannins and tart acidity, this Syrah's saving grace are rich flavors of black­berries, teriyaki beef and Baker's chocolate. Your best bet is to drink it soon.",,35,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Corkscrew 2007 Syrah (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corkscrew-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-coast/,Syrah,2007,Corkscrew
14.5,Red,US,"This Sangiovese is marked by two things, extreme dryness and high acidity. It's as light in the mouth as a Pinot Noir, with measured flavors of red cherries, raisins and pepper, and a toasty jacket of new oak. You can drink it now, but it needs rich Italian fare, with lots of cheese, olive oil and fatty meats, to tame those acids.",Vandale Vineyard,35,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Carr 2009 Vandale Vineyard Sangiovese (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carr-2009-vandale-vineyard-sangiovese-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sangiovese,2009,Carr
13,Red,France,"This is a firm and tannic wine that is maturing. It remains dry, with a definite mineral character to go with the black currant fruit. It's not likely to age further.",Mirabelle de la Jaubertie,,87,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château de la Jaubertie 2007 Mirabelle de la Jaubertie Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jaubertie-2007-mirabelle-la-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château de la Jaubertie
15,Red,Spain,"An oaky style of Priorat, this smells of hickory and campfire, with bacon, plum and cherry notes. Solid but narrow in the mouth, with berry and cherry flavors mixed with hard spice and chocolate notes. It has just enough acidity to stay fresh, turning slightly fiery on the finish.",,15,87,Catalonia,Priorat,,Bodegas La Cartuja 2009 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-cartuja-2009-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2009,Bodegas La Cartuja
13.5,Red,US,"Elaborately rich, this has flavors suggestive of raspberries and cherries baked into a pie, with the brown sugar and smoky pie crust sweetness of a pastry. That doesn't mean the wine is sweet; it's actually dry, but just tastes candied.",Valenti Vineyard,42,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino Ridge,Drew 2010 Valenti Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drew-2010-valenti-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-ridge/,Pinot Noir,2010,Drew
13.2,White,US,"Full of fig and grapefruit flavor, this was never aged in oak. A small addition of Sémillon adds to its richness and long finish.",,12,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shooting Star 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shooting-star-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Shooting Star
13.5,White,France,"A blend of 50% Roussanne, 40% Viognier and 10% Clairette, this is a full-bodied Southern Rhône that somehow manages to retain aromas of wet stone and crisp, zesty flavors of melon and pear. Drink it over the next several months.",Réserve Grand Veneur,15,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2010 Réserve Grand Veneur White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2010-reserve-grand-veneur-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Alain Jaume et Fils
15.4,Red,US,"Tasting sweet and hot, this sure is ripe. It has extracted flavors of jammy blackberry, cherry and cola. Drink now.",,85,87,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2009 Merlot-Malbec (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-malbec-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Merlot-Malbec,2009,Chalk Hill
13,Red,Spain,"Aromas of root beer, autumn leaves, leather and raisins indicate ripeness more than heavyness. It shows lots of life and kick on the palate, where the flavors run toasty and rooty, with a hint of brown sugar. Peppy acidity keeps it lively and traditional through the finish.",Viña Rubican Crianza,14,87,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Bodegas Corellanas 2006 Viña Rubican Crianza Tempranillo (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-corellanas-2006-vina-rubican-crianza-tempranillo-navarra/,Tempranillo,2006,Bodegas Corellanas
14.6,Red,US,"This is warm in alcohol, which lends a slight burn, but the blackberry fruit is pure and savory. It's dry, with good supporting acidity and rich tannins, but the alcohol might limit its ageability, so drink soon.",Papa's Knoll Estate Bottled,45,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Buehler 2009 Papa's Knoll Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buehler-2009-papas-knoll-estate-bottled-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Buehler
14.3,Red,US,"Delicious, but kind of heavy for a Pinot Noir. It has rich, heady flavors of cherry and blackberry jam, touched with sweet, smoky oak, and a spicy finish.",Lone Tree Vineyard,45,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Acacia 2010 Lone Tree Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acacia-2010-lone-tree-vineyard-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Acacia
13.5,Red,Italy,"Dark and savory, this has spicy aromas of clove, cinnamon, prune and red currant. It shows freshness and medium density overall.",Clemente VII,18,87,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castelli del Grevepesa 2009 Clemente VII  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-grevepesa-2009-clemente-vii-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2009,Castelli del Grevepesa
13.8,White,Mexico,"The apple and popcorn aromas are good, and the wine was never aged in a barrel. It feels crisp and flinty, with excellent cut and acidity. Flavors of lemon and tangerine lead to a long, citrusy finish with snap and tang.",Piedra de Sol,23,87,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Casa de Piedra 2011 Piedra de Sol Chardonnay (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-piedra-2011-de-sol-chardonnay-valle-guadalupe/,Chardonnay,2011,Casa de Piedra
13,Red,US,"A Cabernet Sauvignon-like version of Petit Verdot, this has tame tannins and is all around soft and mellow, with straightforward berry and cedar notes. It would make a fine food wine.",Randle Hill Vineyard,28,87,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Yorkville Cellars 2009 Randle Hill Vineyard Petit Verdot (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorkville-cellars-2009-randle-hill-vineyard-petit-verdot-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Petit Verdot,2009,Yorkville Cellars
12.5,White,Portugal,"Crisp and green, this has a ripe, rounded apple flavor that lends the wine richness. There is a yeasty character to go with the fruitiness, while the refreshing acidity lasts through the finish.",,,87,Vinho Verde,,,Vera 2011 Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vera-2011-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2011,Vera
12.5,Rose,Italy,"Some of Italy's best rosé wines come from the Abruzzo region and are made with the hearty, locally grown Montepulciano grape. This expression opens with fresh aromas of wild berry, white almond and dried herb.",Campirosa,12,87,Central Italy,Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo,,Illuminati Dino 2011 Campirosa  (Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2011-campirosa-rose-cerasuolo-dabruzzo/,Rosé,2011,Illuminati Dino
14,Red,Italy,"Composed of Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot and Montepulciano, this offers pretty tones of spice and wild berry, with background tones of tobacco and worn leather.",,,87,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Fongoli 2009  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fongoli-2009-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2009,Fongoli
15,Red,US,"Eberle's Sangioveses are always dry, acidic and cherried. On their own, they're tight, rustic little monsters. Drink them with appropriate fare, and suddenly you're in Tuscany. Get out your Italian cookbook and find something with beef, fettucine, ragu and plenty of cheese.","Hidden Valley Vineyard 51%, Wine Bush Vineyard 36%, Filipponi & Thompson Vineyard 13%",24,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,"Eberle 2009 Hidden Valley Vineyard 51%, Wine Bush Vineyard 36%, Filipponi & Thompson Vineyard 13% Sangiovese (Paso Robles)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2009-hidden-valley-vineyard-51-wine-bush-vineyard-36-filipponi-thompson-vineyard-13-sangiovese-central-coast-paso-robles/,Sangiovese,2009,Eberle
14.6,Red,US,"Rich and tasty, this is a big wine that's ripe in blackberries, black currants and mocha, yet balanced with rich tannins and fine acidity. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Carmenere.",Presshouse,24,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Farrier 2009 Presshouse Red (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farrier-2009-presshouse-red-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Farrier
13.5,White,US,"This tastes like a slightly sweet lemon-, orange- and mango-juice drink, with lots of citrusy acidity and a pleasant burn of alcohol. Delicious and savory, it will be a good companion to Asian fare.",,20,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Matanzas Creek 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Matanzas Creek
15.7,Red,US,"Delicious and easy to like, and even if it is a little one dimensional, it's very pleasant. Dry, silky and crisp, it offers upfront raspberry, cola and new oak flavors. Drink now.",Rancho La Viña Vineyard,54,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Pali 2010 Rancho La Viña Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-rancho-vina-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
14.5,Red,US,"A little on the slender side, but this is respectable for its dry, balanced texture and pleasant blackberry and black currant flavors. It shows real elegance, too, although it's not one for the cellar, so drink up.",Brigden Vineyard,35,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Owl Ridge 2007 Brigden Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/owl-ridge-2007-brigden-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Owl Ridge
,Red,US,"This is a blend of the winery's vineyard sources in Rutherford and Stags Leap. It's very delicious and complex in blackberry and blueberry jam, cola, mocha and smoky oak flavors, but is surprisingly soft. It's almost as if the tannins and acids were taken out. Drink up.",Fortis,150,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Pine Ridge 2009 Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2009-fortis-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pine Ridge
14.1,Red,US,"Good and classy, if somewhat ordinary for Rutherford. It shows delicious black-cherry candy and mocha flavors, with smooth, refined tannins, but lacks the structure and concentration needed for aging, especially at this price.",,80,87,California,Napa,Rutherford,Pine Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pine Ridge
14.1,Red,US,"This shows good blackberry and black currant flavors, with the smooth, rich tannins for which Oakville is noted. But there's no particular intensity or ageworthiness. Drink up.",,75,87,California,Napa,Oakville,Pine Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pine Ridge
12.5,Red,Italy,"Made with organically farmed Sangiovese, this pretty red delivers savory aromas of spice, cola and steak sauce, with cool, fruit intensity and bright acidity on the finish.",Bio-571,14,87,Central Italy,Sangiovese di Romagna,,Tenuta Amalia 2010 Bio-571  (Sangiovese di Romagna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-amalia-2010-bio-571-sangiovese-sangiovese-romagna/,Sangiovese,2010,Tenuta Amalia
13.5,Red,France,"A ripe and spicy blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this has ripe black fruits that are laced with firm, dry tannins. There is a herbal character that gives it an edge.",Saint-August,20,87,Provence,Vin de Pays Var,,Triennes 2008 Saint-August Red (Vin de Pays Var),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/triennes-2008-saint-august-red-vin-pays-var/,Red Blend,2008,Triennes
14,White,Italy,"The Albana varietal is usually made into dessert wine, but this interesting rendition is vinified dry. It opens with fragrant aromas of honey, peach and apricot. A touch of subtle sweetness marks the finish.",Vigna Rocca,14,87,Central Italy,Albana di Romagna,,Tre Monti 2011 Vigna Rocca  (Albana di Romagna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tre-monti-2011-vigna-rocca-italian-white-albana-albana-romagna/,Albana,2011,Tre Monti
13.5,White,Argentina,"Walnut, banana, apple and vanilla aromas are nicely presented. The palate holds its own as far as structure, while the melon, apple and honey flavors are friendly. This is a better-than-you'd-expect Chardonnay for everyday drinking.",Trumpeter,12,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rutini 2011 Trumpeter Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutini-2011-trumpeter-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Rutini
14.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet, this delivers sassy aromas of leather and cinnamon, with ripe, pulpy fruit. There's a touch of cherry that gives the wine a soft, velvety finish.",Elcione,18,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tenuta Vitalonga 2010 Elcione Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitalonga-2010-elcione-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2010,Tenuta Vitalonga
13.5,Red,US,"This is somewhat lean, but its elegantly tailored in its brisk acidity and dryness. While the cherry and berry flavors are modest, the wine's austerity makes it versatile with an enormous range of foods.",,38,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Stephen Ross 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-ross-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Stephen Ross
14.5,White,US,"This affordable bottling is worth seeking out. It tastes like of a hybrid of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, with creamy flavors of oranges and limes, brightened by crisp acidity.",,12,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,J. Wilkes 2011 Pinot Blanc (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-wilkes-2011-pinot-blanc-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2011,J. Wilkes
13.1,White,US,"This reserve-level Chardonnay does not outperform the winery's regular bottling. Some light cinnamon spice adorns the clean, simple green-apple fruit.",Three Hills Cuvée,30,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lange 2010 Three Hills Cuvée Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2010-three-hills-cuvee-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lange
14.5,White,US,"Bone dry and tart in acidity, this has mouthwatering citrus and apricot flavors, with a clean elegance.",,15,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Maddalena 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maddalena-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-paso-robles/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Maddalena
13.5,White,US,"Working with a new vineyard source, Gregory Graham has made a sweetly perfumed white, with pretty grapefruit and lime notes. Its well-integrated and layered with flavor.",Windrem Vineyards,18,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Gregory Graham 2011 Windrem Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gregory-graham-2011-windrem-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Gregory Graham
14.1,White,US,"This smells of lemon cream and pear, with dark, ripe and creamy layers of vanilla and fig, and a nuttiness, too. Stainless-steel fermented, it's a lovely example of how this variety thrives in Lake County.",,18,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Rock Wall 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Rock Wall
13.8,White,US,"This falls right in the middle of the winery's dry and sweet Rieslings, with a suggestion of honey to the apricot, tangerine and vanilla flavors. It would be a wonderful companion to modern Asian fare.",Lafond Vineyard,15,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Santa Barbara Winery 2010 Lafond Vineyard Riesling (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2010-lafond-vineyard-riesling-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Riesling,2010,Santa Barbara Winery
13.5,Red,Argentina,"At first, this smells charred and meaty, but blackberry, leather and roasted plum aromas soon sneak out. This runs big, with good acidity and manageable tannins. Flavors of cherry and cassis are lively and familiar.",,10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Salvatore Principe 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvatore-principe-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Salvatore Principe
13,Rose,Italy,"A delicious rosato made from the hearty Montepulciano grape, this opens with pretty aromas of garden flower, wild berry, dried mint and white almond. This is crisp, fresh and would pair with fried calamari rings.",,11,87,Central Italy,Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2011  Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2011-rose-cerasuolo-dabruzzo/,Rosé,2011,Talamonti
14,Red,Spain,"This smells bullish and chunky, with a lively, acid-driven palate that boasts cherry, dark plum and cocoa flavors. It feels drawing and full of vitality, so serve this with food or allow it to breathe.",,14,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Rios de Tinta 2010  Ribera del Duero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-tinta-2010-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Rios de Tinta
13,Red,US,"The nose features pleasing scents of toasty barrel, but the palate turns a bit rough. Chewy, herbal flavors compete with tart red fruits before heading into a tannic, earthy finish.",,35,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Rex Hill 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rex-hill-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rex Hill
13.3,White,Argentina,"Vanilla cookie and stone fruit aromas set up a creamy, mostly fresh-feeling palate, with flowery papaya and green banana flavors. It's tropical in style, with complexity and length to the finish.",Inspiratto from the Andes,18,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Matias Bertona Wines 2011 Inspiratto from the Andes Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matias-bertona-wines-2011-inspiratto-from-andes-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Matias Bertona Wines
13.5,Red,Spain,"Tobacco, brown sugar, dried fruit and vanilla aromas work the bouquet, which is very nice. In the mouth, however, it's acidic, almost to the point of being citrusy. Flavors of earthy sour plum and raspberry are propped up by lasting acids, while the palate teeters on lemony and shear. Drink now.",Gran Reserva,110,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Matarromera 2001 Gran Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matarromera-2001-gran-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2001,Matarromera
13,Red,Italy,"A bright and easy blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, this would taste great with grilled sausage or barbecued chicken. A vein of fresh acidity is followed by notes of black cherry, dried raspberry and mild spice.",Poggio al Tufo Rompi­collo,15,87,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Tommasi 2010 Poggio al Tufo Rompi­collo  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2010-poggio-al-tufo-rompi-collo-red-maremma-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Tommasi
14.4,White,US,"This oozes with sweet oak, honey and buttered toast flavors, with added notes of pineapple cream and peach jam. Few Chardonnays are this opulent; it will have its fans among those who love this style.",Estate Reserve,30,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Artesa 2010 Estate Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artesa-2010-estate-reserve-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Artesa
12,Rose,US,"A wisp of a wine that's dark-salmon in color, this is made entirely from Grenache grapes grown near the town of Davis. It's dry, light and fun, offering a strawberry and watermelon fruitiness, with a trace of spice on the end.",Uncle Roget's Grenache,18,87,California,Central Valley,Yolo County,Rock Wall 2011 Uncle Roget's Grenache Rosé (Yolo County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2011-uncle-rogets-grenache-rose-central-valley-yolo-county/,Rosé,2011,Rock Wall
14.5,Red,France,"Buoyed by pleasant black-plum fruit and healthy doses of licorice and peppery spice, this sturdy, medium-bodied wine may lack a little charm but ticks all the other boxes, ending long and balanced. Drink now–2018.",Cuvée André Vieilles Vignes,21,87,Rhône Valley,Vacqueyras,,Andrieux & Fils 2010 Cuvée André Vieilles Vignes Red (Vacqueyras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrieux-fils-2010-cuvee-andre-vieilles-vignes-red-vacqueyras/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Andrieux & Fils
13.5,White,US,"With vibrant acidity and a keen taste of mineral—like a lick of cold steel—this Sauvignon Blanc is also rich in citrus and tropical fruit flavors. A touch of oak and lees aging imparts a creamy, smoky yeastiness. More importantly, it has a seemingly sweet finish, so pair accordingly with appropriate fare.",,29,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Duckhorn
15.9,Red,US,"There are massive flavors in this wine, and they're delicious. It just floods the mouth with milk chocolate, raspberry cream and cherry pie-filling flavors. The wine is pretty high in alcohol, but it's a classically rich, ripe Sonoma Zin.",Bacigalupi Vineyard,42,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gracianna 2010 Bacigalupi Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gracianna-2010-bacigalupi-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Gracianna
13.5,White,Italy,"Pale gold in color, this pretty blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Trebbiano shows mineral notes and aromas of hay, light spice and stone fruit.",Brianello,14,87,Central Italy,Marche,,Il Pollenza 2011 Brianello White (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-pollenza-2011-brianello-white-marche/,White Blend,2011,Il Pollenza
14,Red,Mexico,"This is spicy and dusty on the nose, with a hint of agave and roasted berry aromas. Feels full, good and zesty, with driving black-cherry, plum and raspberry flavors. It shows herbal shadings and fresh tomato on the finish. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Syrah and Carignan.",Xikbal Baja,20,87,Valle de Guadalupe,,,HQSA 2009 Xikbal Baja Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hqsa-2009-xikbal-baja-red-valle-guadalupe/,Cabernet Blend,2009,HQSA
14.5,White,Portugal,"This is a very ripe and wood-aged wine, with vanilla flavors pairing with the smooth texture of the rich pear and apricot fruits. There is a touch of pepper from the alcohol that spoils the purity of the fruit.",,14,87,Alentejano,,,Herdade das Servas 2011 White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-das-servas-2011-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Herdade das Servas
14,Red,Argentina,"Aromas of dark berry, rubber and a smoky quality define the bouquet. It feels nice, with a slight tannic grab and likable flavors of red berry and pepper. Short on the finish, but it's fresh and clean.",Phebus,,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Fabre Montmayou 2011 Phebus Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabre-montmayou-2011-phebus-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Fabre Montmayou
13,Red,Portugal,"A blend of the unusual Caradoc varietal and Tinta Roriz, this is ripe, fruity and spicy. It has enough rich black fruit to give weight while allowing the acidity and balancing tannins through. It's enjoyable and ready to drink.",Alta Corte,9,87,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Alta Corte Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-alta-corte-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,DFJ Vinhos
13.5,Red,France,"A blend of 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 80% Fer Servadou, this is the top cuvée from Domaine Laurens. It has a new wood richness and firm tannins, with an herbal character that blends into the blackberry fruit. Age for another year.",Cuvée de Flars,,87,Southwest France,Marcillac,,Domaine Laurens 2009 Cuvée de Flars  (Marcillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laurens-2009-cuvee-flars-red-marcillac/,Red Blend,2009,Domaine Laurens
13.5,Dessert,France,"Rich and concentrated, this has flavors of honey and vanilla wafer. It has a bite of ginger and orange marmalade. The acidity is subdued, suggesting a wine that will age quickly and mature in the next year.",,,87,Southwest France,Monbazillac,,Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy 2009  Monbazillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-moulin-pouzy-2009-white-monbazillac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy
11.5,White,France,"Fruity and crisp, this has fresh fruit with a herbal edge. It is bright with a green fruit character, finishing with a note of citrus.",No. 3,,87,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine Uby 2011 No. 3 Ugni Blanc-Colombard (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-uby-2011-no-3-white-blend-ugni-blanc-colombard-cotes-gascogne/,Ugni Blanc-Colombard,2011,Domaine Uby
13.5,Rose,Italy,"This delightful rosé offers fresh aromas of raspberry, citrus, cherry and blanched almond. The finish is cool and crisp, but the wine also delivers good structure and length.",Divus,,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2010 Divus  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2010-divus-rose-montepulciano-dabruzzo-cerasuolo/,Rosé,2010,Ciavolich Giuseppe
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is a piercingly fresh wine from vines close to the Atlantic Ocean. The citrusy acidity is balanced by riper yellow fruit and pineapple. Age for a few months, but it can also be consumed now.",Pancas Branco,12,87,Lisboa,,,Companhia das Quintas 2011 Pancas Branco White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2011-pancas-branco-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,Companhia das Quintas
14,Red,Spain,"Plum and berry aromas get a strong assist from notes of mint and licorice on the nose. Lively and packed on the palate, it's acidic and lean, even more so as it unwinds and breathes. Flavors of baked red plum and mocha are followed by a balsamic-tasting finish.",Perlat,16,87,Catalonia,Montsant,,Cellers Unió 2009 Perlat Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cellers-unio-2009-perlat-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2009,Cellers Unió
14,Red,Spain,"This is dense and saturated, with crushed blackberry and plum aromas that turn more jammy and granular as the wine breathes. It's extracted and heavy on the palate, with candied black plum and berry flavors that lose steam on the finish. This could be too heavy for fans of leaner-bodied wines.",Vespres,28,87,Catalonia,Montsant,,Celler Dosterras 2009 Vespres Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celler-dosterras-2009-vespres-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2009,Celler Dosterras
13,White,Italy,"This Tuscan blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio opens with crisp, almost tart, tones of citrus, exotic fruit and honeydew. The wine shows substance in the mouth and enough heft to pair with tuna or chicken salad.",Centine Bianco,11,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Banfi 2011 Centine Bianco White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/banfi-2011-centine-bianco-white-toscana/,White Blend,2011,Banfi
9.5,Dessert,US,"Could almost be classified as a dry table wine, it's so rich in acidity and minerally on the finish. However, there's just enough honey to call it off-dry and dessert style. Either way, it's a stylish wine, crisp and clean, with orange and pear flavors. Great as a simple accompaniment to fresh fruit, ricotta or mascarpone dishes.",Betty's Vineyard,29,87,California,Napa,St. Helena,Ballentine 2011 Betty's Vineyard Malvasia Bianca (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ballentine-2011-bettys-vineyard-italian-white-malvasia-bianca-napa-st-helena/,Malvasia Bianca,2011,Ballentine
12,White,Portugal,"A new wine in the Aveleda line-up, this is rich and rounded. It's aromatic, with a full mouthfeel and flavors of pear and green apple lifted by acidity. The finish is full and fruity.",Aveleda Branco,,87,Douro,,,Aveleda 2011 Aveleda Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2011-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Aveleda
14.5,Red,US,"The C Blend is Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Zinfandel. It's fine, dry and robust, bearing rich blackberry and plum sauce flavors, with some authentic Napa elegance.",C Blend,48,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Paraduxx 2009 C Blend Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paraduxx-2009-c-blend-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Paraduxx
14.1,White,US,"Showing the rich, exotic side of Viognier, this has ripe, flamboyant flavors of tropical fruit, white flower and spice. It has a controlled dryness and citrusy acidity; this is a lovely, versatile white.",,24,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Wattle Creek 2010 Viognier (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wattle-creek-2010-viognier-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Viognier,2010,Wattle Creek
13.5,White,France,"This is a smooth, orange- and peach-flavored wine, with a rich almost oily texture. It's rounded with light acidity on the finish. With its weight, this is a wine for food.",Sainte-Fleur,20,87,Provence,Vin de Pays Var,,Triennes 2010 Sainte-Fleur Viognier (Vin de Pays Var),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/triennes-2010-sainte-fleur-viognier-vin-pays-var/,Viognier,2010,Triennes
14.4,Red,US,"Niner has been nothing if not consistent with this Syrah for years. The 2008 tastes as fresh as the day it was bottled. It's rich and spicy in flavors of blackberry, roasted meat and black pepper. It's a little country in its rustic texture and a little city in its charms. Drink now with beef stew, tamales, tacos or barbecued ribs.",Bootjack Ranch,25,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Niner 2008 Bootjack Ranch Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niner-2008-bootjack-ranch-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2008,Niner
14.4,Red,US,"There's a tight, tannic coarseness to this Petite Sirah that makes it a little bitter and difficult. On the other hand, it's elegantly structured, with a rich core of blackberries. This suggests ageability, it could improve in the bottle.",Bootjack Ranch,24,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Niner 2008 Bootjack Ranch Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niner-2008-bootjack-ranch-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2008,Niner
15.7,Red,US,"You'll want to drink this wine with beef, cheese and richly sauced foods, in order to balance out the dryness and acidity. On its own, it's austere, with cherry and sandalwood flavors. Rich, fatty fare will tame it and bring out the sweet fruit.",Monto Rosso Vineyard,36,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2009 Monto Rosso Vineyard Sangiovese (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2009-monto-rosso-vineyard-sangiovese-sonoma-valley/,Sangiovese,2009,Muscardini
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a cheerful, bright Morellino di Scansano, with jammy fruit notes of blackberry and cherry. The quality of the fruit is plump and round, and the mouthfeel feels chewy and seemingly slightly sweet.",Campomaccione,15,87,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Rocca delle Macìe 2010 Campomaccione  (Morellino di Scansano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2010-campomaccione-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2010,Rocca delle Macìe
13,Red,Italy,"A blend of Sangiovese and a tiny percent of Merlot, this opens with concentrated fruit and warm climate aromas of blackberry jam and cherry preserves.",Rubizzo,14,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Rocca delle Macìe 2011 Rubizzo Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2011-rubizzo-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2011,Rocca delle Macìe
13,White,Italy,"Aged in stainless steel to maintain its freshness and fruitiness, this bright Vermentino opens with zesty tones of lime, grapefruit, dried sage and Golden Delicious apple.",Campo del Noce,13,87,Tuscany,Montecucco,,Pieve Vecchia 2011 Campo del Noce Vermentino (Montecucco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2011-campo-noce-italian-white-vermentino-montecucco/,Vermentino,2011,Pieve Vecchia
13,White,Portugal,"This is an apple-crisp wine that's laced with a zing of lemon zest. Taut and nervy, this is straight as an arrow in terms of its fresh acidity. It's lively, bright and ready to drink.",Curva,,87,Douro,,,Sogevinus 2011 Curva White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sogevinus-2011-curva-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Sogevinus
14,Red,Spain,"This has an earthy nose, but airing helps this Monastrell-Syrah blend move beyond the leathery, warm notes. It feels full yet balanced, with roasted, savory flavors of stewed plum and grilled meat. It's warm, with a dose of molasses on the finish.",Joven,13,87,Levante,Jumilla,,Las Hermanas 2010 Joven Monastrell-Syrah (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/las-hermanas-2010-joven-red-blend-monastrell-syrah-jumilla/,Monastrell-Syrah,2010,Las Hermanas
13.5,Red,Italy,"Definitely on the warm and jammy side, this easygoing Montepulciano delivers aromas of black­berry, dried fruit and cured meat. This would pair well with roast pork stuffed with prunes.",,20,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Pasetti 2007  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasetti-2007-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Pasetti
,Red,Argentina,"Not as good as in previous vintages, this has a distinct minty, shrill quality to the otherwise leathery and foresty bouquet. It feels a bit raw and high in acidity, with plum and herb flavors. Modest on the finish, this stays fairly minty and herbal while remaining fresh.",Alta Reserve Barrancas Vineyards,35,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2009 Alta Reserve Barrancas Vineyards Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2009-alta-reserve-barrancas-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Pascual Toso
13,White,Italy,"Don Giovanni seduces with bright aromas of Granny Smith apple, citrus, kiwi and exotic fruit. There's a touch of soft sweetness in the mouth, with bright fruit flavors on the finish.",Don Giovanni,25,87,Tuscany,Cortona,,La Calonica 2011 Don Giovanni Sauvignon (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calonica-2011-don-giovanni-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-cortona/,Sauvignon,2011,La Calonica
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Big and spicy, this has notes of ripe black fruit and raisin, with a tarry edge and smooth tannins. It has an intense structure and a dry core, with a spice note and a touch of pepper from the alcohol.",Companhia das Lezírias,,87,Tejo,,,Wines & Winemakers 2008 Companhia das Lezírias Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2008-companhia-das-lezirias-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Wines & Winemakers
14,Red,France,"This négociant based in the Northern Rhône has turned out a meaty, savory Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It's full bodied and firmly structured, with plenty of clove, leather and peppered beef. Drink 2014–2020.",Les Otéliées,60,87,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Les Otéliées Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-oteliees-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
13.5,White,US,"This is a stylish wine for a cocktail sipper or to drink with foods ranging from fried chicken to sushi. It's crisp in coastal acidity and ripe in citrus, melon and tropical fruit flavors. While there's a taste of honey, it finishes dry.",,13,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Lockwood 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lockwood-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-monterey-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lockwood
12.5,White,Spain,"Cheers to one of Rioja's most basic yet consistent white wines. Minerally and crystalline on the nose, with dusty apple, melon and stony aromas, this Viura is fresh, dry and average in weight. It tastes of papaya and apple, finishing dry and clean.",,9,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Cáceres 2011 Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2011-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2011,Marqués de Cáceres
12.5,White,Portugal,"Made from the Códega do Larinho grape (also called Síria), this is a refreshingly rich wine. It's full in the mouth yet it retains its natural freshness, with a touch of pepper, tangy acidity and great depth of flavor. The finish bears notes of citrus, pear and green apple.",Andreza Códega do Larinho,15,88,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Andreza Códega do Larinho Siria (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-andreza-codega-larinho-portuguese-white-siria-douro/,Siria,2011,Wines & Winemakers
14.2,Red,US,"Made from low-yielding vines, this is an absolutely dry Syrah—acidic and tannic. It doesn't show much richness, bearing black pepper, iodine and charred beef flavors, with a deep inner core of wild blackberries. It's complex rather than opulent—a wine to experience through the intellect, not just the senses.",Perli Vineyard,38,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino Ridge,Drew 2010 Perli Vineyard Syrah (Mendocino Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drew-2010-perli-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-ridge/,Syrah,2010,Drew
11.5,White,Spain,"The aromas of orange and mineral are uncomplicated and friendly. It feels pure and offers good flow, with apple, lime, mineral, white pepper and anise flavors. Fruity, dry and composed on the finish, this is great wine for patio sipping or pairing with seafood.",,15,88,Galicia,Ribeiro,,Viña Costeira 2011 White (Ribeiro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-costeira-2011-white-ribeiro/,White Blend,2011,Viña Costeira
13.5,Red,Italy,"Youthful and bright, this shows the lean, bright side of the Famiglia Zingarelli line. You can really taste those Sangiovese characteristics thanks to lively tones of wild berry, raspberry, blue flower, wild mushroom and subtle spice. That zesty acidity makes the wine perfect for cheesy pasta or lasagna.",Famiglia Zingarelli,17,88,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Famiglia Zingarelli  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-famiglia-zingarelli-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
13.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Malvasia, Greco and Grechetto, this fresh white delivers zesty acidity and lively notes of bitter almond, white flower, citrus and crushed mineral. It would pair beautifully with a heaping plate of spaghetti con le vongole.",Poggio Verde,18,88,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Principe Pallavicini 2011 Poggio Verde  (Frascati Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/principe-pallavicini-2011-poggio-verde-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2011,Principe Pallavicini
14.5,Red,US,"This tastes soft and simple now, although considering the vineyard sourcing, that could be misleading. There's a core of raspberry and cherry fruit, with intriguing forest notes of dried pine needles and mushrooms. The acidity is just right, neither bright nor too soft. The wine isn't showing much now, but could be a sleeper. Try after 2015.",Durell Vineyard Hayfield Block,48,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Saxon Brown 2009 Durell Vineyard Hayfield Block Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saxon-brown-2009-durell-vineyard-hayfield-block-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saxon Brown
15,White,Italy,"Light golden in color, this has ripe aromas of stone fruit, apricot, honey, grapefruit and dried herb. It has freshness and structure, and the finish lasts for many long minutes.",Balciana,,88,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Sartarelli 2008 Balciana  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sartarelli-2008-balciana-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2008,Sartarelli
15,Red,Italy,"There's a ripe note of blackberry jam at the start that is followed by savory tones of cured meat and dried tobacco. Bold, inky and dense, this would pair with steak and green pepper sauce.",Campo alla Cerqua,,88,Central Italy,Montefalco Sagrantino,,Tabarrini 2006 Campo alla Cerqua  (Montefalco Sagrantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tabarrini-2006-campo-alla-cerqua-italian-red-sagrantino-montefalco-sagrantino/,Sagrantino,2006,Tabarrini
12.5,White,Portugal,"Floral and aromatic, this has a hint of prickle to go with the citrus, green apple and white peach flavors. There is an attractive mineral character—the wine dancing and fragrant.",,16,88,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta de Gomariz 2011 Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-gomariz-2011-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2011,Quinta de Gomariz
13.5,Red,US,"This is a tannic blend of all five Bordeaux grapes, with an earthy mix of cherry, herb and berry flavors. It's elevated with pretty floral aromatics as well, and a hint of anise in the finish.",Old Vine,32,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Troon 2009 Old Vine Meritage (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/troon-2009-old-vine-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-southern-applegate-valley/,Meritage,2009,Troon
13,Rose,France,"This is has flavors of apple and red currant, with a dry, light touch. The acidity cuts through the palate, giving it an attractive freshness, with a touch of spice and a crisp finish.",,19,88,Provence,Vin de Pays Var,,Triennes 2011 Rosé (Vin de Pays Var),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/triennes-2011-rose-vin-pays-var/,Rosé,2011,Triennes
14,Red,Spain,"Notes of baked-berry, herb and savory spice come together well on the bouquet. It feels chunky and round but lively, with plum and cassis flavors that carry an herbal, tomatoey shading. This is fresh and herbal enough so that you know it's Old World.",Gran Coronas Reserva,24,88,Catalonia,Penedès,,Torres 2008 Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torres-2008-gran-coronas-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-penedes/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Torres
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Clean, stylish and easy to like, this has apple and green herb aromas. It shows a good weight and mouthfeel, with papaya, thyme and baked apple flavors. Medium long and smooth on the finish, this is a commendable value-priced bubbly.",Brut,11,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Mas Fi NV Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-fi-nv-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Mas Fi
13.5,Red,Spain,"Cherry cough drop, raspberry and minerally aromas settle on the nose. This four-grape blend shows a lively palate that's dry and crisp in feel, with raspberry, plum and red pepper flavors that lead to a tight finish that peters out quickly.",Ara,20,88,Northern Spain,Empordà,,Oliver Conti 2009 Ara Red (Empordà),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oliver-conti-2009-ara-red-emporda/,Red Blend,2009,Oliver Conti
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe to the point of overripe, with a sweet raisin edge to the blackberry flavor. Still, the structure is elegant, showing fine tannins and good balance. Probably best over the next 1–3 years.",,68,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Duckhorn 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duckhorn-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Duckhorn
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a rustic element here that recalls smoked bacon or cured beef, with loads of ripe fruit like blackberry and maraschino cherry. This rich, plump red delivers the intensity and staying power to pair with succulent cuts of beef.",Riserva,,88,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Fongoli 2007 Riserva  (Montefalco Rosso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fongoli-2007-riserva-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2007,Fongoli
13,Red,Italy,"Sometimes you need a sturdy wine for a decadent TV night with pepperoni and sausage pizza. This velvety-rich Montepulciano fits the bill perfectly, thanks to its aromas of spice, blackberry, cinnamon and moist tobacco.",Casale Vecchio,18,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Farnese 2010 Casale Vecchio  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2010-casale-vecchio-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Farnese
14.2,White,US,"Sourced from both Mendocino and Lake counties, this is Casey Flat Ranch's accessible, affordable Sauvignon Blanc. Full of bright tropical fruit and lemon aromas, this is true to the varietal, with plenty of acidity to match well with food. An addition of 5% Viognier is blended in.",Open Range,15,88,California,California Other,California,Casey Flat Ranch 2011 Open Range Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casey-flat-ranch-2011-open-range-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Casey Flat Ranch
13.5,White,Italy,"Produced by probaby the most popular brand found in the many trattorie of Rome, this creamy Chardonnay delivers aromas of peach, apricot and vanilla cream.",,20,88,Central Italy,Lazio,,Casale del Giglio 2011 Chardonnay (Lazio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casale-giglio-2011-chardonnay-lazio/,Chardonnay,2011,Casale del Giglio
12.5,White,Portugal,"For an Alvarinho this is surprisingly herbaceous, bearing a green cut-grass aroma and lemon and pink grapefruit flavors. As the wine fills out over the next year, it will probably show more of the grape's creamed apple and pear flavors.",Grand'Arte,11,88,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Grand'Arte Alvarinho (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-grandarte-albarino-alvarinho-lisboa/,Alvarinho,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13,White,Portugal,"Honey and tropical fruit aromas open the nose, leading to the palate that is warm and ripe with pineapple and white peach fruit. The bright acidity lends a fresh and crisply fruity finish, with notes of citrus and apple.",Monte Mayor Branco,,88,Alentejano,,,Adega Mayor 2011 Monte Mayor Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-mayor-2011-monte-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Adega Mayor
14,Red,Portugal,"The very soft, juicy red fruit characterizes this easy, ripe wine. It has a light tannic core, with its dryness kept well in check by the exuberant, juicy fruit. Young and fruity, it is ready for aging over the next two years.",Monte Mayor,,88,Alentejano,,,Adega Mayor 2010 Monte Mayor Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-mayor-2010-monte-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Adega Mayor
13.3,White,US,"Silky, spicy and roundly fruity, this estate-grown Viognier brings fruit flavors of citrus, melon and a hint of pineapple. Nicely woven together, it finishes with a citrus rind edge that's softened with a suggestion of cream.",Our Muse,30,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amalie Robert 2010 Our Muse Viognier (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amalie-robert-2010-our-muse-viognier-willamette-valley/,Viognier,2010,Amalie Robert
15,Red,France,"Full bodied and thickly textured, this Southern Rhône Syrah combines cedar and vanilla notes from oak aging with notes of brandied cherries and a bit of asphalt. It's long on the finish, with a plush feel, then ends on a slightly bitter note.",GT-S Grand Terroir,50,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,LePlan-Vermeersch 2009 GT-S Grand Terroir Syrah (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leplan-vermeersch-2009-gt-s-grand-terroir-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cotes-villages/,Syrah,2009,LePlan-Vermeersch
14.1,White,US,"Bone dry, acidic and subtle in citrus and tropical fruit flavors, this is a Chardonnay that doesn't insist on standing on its own. Instead, it's perfectly content to let the food star, remaining in a supporting role. For pairings, lobster risotto comes to mind, or just a delicious mayonnaise-based sandwich.",,19,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Justin 2011 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/justin-2011-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2011,Justin
13,Red,Mexico,"Roasted berry, dry oak, bacon, leather, graphite and spice aromas come together on the nose. It feels jammy, thick and chewy, with full tannins setting up flavors of baked berry and molasses. It finishes similarly, with a rich, full texture and a candied flavor. This is a blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 10% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.",Singular,40,88,Valle de Guadalupe,,,La Lomita 2009 Singular Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lomita-2009-singular-red-valle-guadalupe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,La Lomita
14,Red,France,"This is atypically medium bodied for the warm 2009 vintage, with an admirable degree of lightness and drinkability. Tart berry fruit is accented by rose hips and orange zest, then finishes crisp and lingering. Drink it over the next several years.",Notre Passion Signargues,16,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,La Font du Vent 2009 Notre Passion Signargues Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/font-vent-2009-notre-passion-signargues-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,La Font du Vent
15.8,Red,US,"If you're sensitive to high alcohol in Pinot Noir, this might not be for you. If you're not, you'll probably find the richness impressive. Although it's technically dry, it seems sweet and delicious like a raspberry tart that's sprinkled with cocoa and brown sugar, with a buttery, smoky crust. Ready to drink now.",Fiddlestix Vineyard,54,88,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Pali 2010 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-fiddlestix-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
14.5,Red,US,"As rich, ripe and flashy as any Pinot Noir out there. It floods the mouth with jammy raspberries and cherries, with smoky oak sweetness like pie crust, sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar. Drink soon.",Boonville,50,88,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Jim Ball 2009 Boonville Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jim-ball-2009-boonville-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jim Ball
14.2,Red,US,"This is a good vintage for Handley's Mendocino blend, a mishmash from various vineyards throughout the county. The wine has structure and bright acidity, with its intensity tucked between its layers. This can likely age.",,25,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Handley 2009 Pinot Noir (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handley-2009-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Handley
13.9,White,US,"Zesty acidity and tantalizing citrus and spice flavors mark this Pinot Grigio. Nice to drink on its own as an apéritif, this versatile wine will also pair with ethnic fare",,22,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Benessere 2010 Pinot Grigio (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benessere-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Benessere
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Dry, toasty and composed up front, this has a nice palate set straight by proper acidity and base structure. Citrus and brown sugar flavors feature a note of orange rind, and it stays fresh and citrusy on the finish. Made from Trepat.",Absidis Brut Rosé,16,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Masia Puigmoltó NV Absidis Brut Rosé Trepat (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masia-puigmolto-nv-absidis-brut-rose-spanish-red-trepat-cava/,Trepat,,Masia Puigmoltó
14.2,Red,Argentina,"Earthy plum and berry aromas are suggestive of Bordeaux, but the brown sugar and baked fruit angle is all Mendoza. Snappy acidity helps the wine stay trim, while linear raspberry and cherry flavors are red in character. This is gripping with an acidic push to the finish.",Single Vineyard,29,87,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Lagarde 2010 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagarde-2010-single-vineyard-cabernet-franc-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Lagarde
15,Red,US,"Dry and spicy, this has lots of upfront fruit in the form of wild raspberries and cherries, and rich tannins that make it great for pairing with grilled steaks and chops.",,18,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Lake Sonoma 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-sonoma-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Lake Sonoma
14.5,Red,Italy,"There's a pungent, spice note at the start that recalls dried rosemary or sage. Superdark and concentrated, this picks up with notes of dried apple skin, tar, leather, tobacco and jammy cherry.",,27,87,Central Italy,Sagrantino di Montefalco,,Roccafiore 2007  Sagrantino di Montefalco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccafiore-2007-italian-red-sagrantino-sagrantino-montefalco/,Sagrantino,2007,Roccafiore
14.5,White,US,"Ripe and oaky, this offers the sweet fruit and buttered toast flavors Chardonnay lovers crave. It tastes like a candy bar, with pineapple, mango, roasted almond and honeyed granola flavors, all brightened with crisp acidity.",,32,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Dierberg 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dierberg-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Dierberg
13.5,Red,Italy,"Dark and savory, yet easy-drinking, this is redolent of blackberry, prune, leather, tobacco and exotic spice. It would pair with roast chicken or spicy pork.",,,87,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Tenuta Castelbuono 2008  Montefalco Rosso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-castelbuono-2008-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta Castelbuono
13.5,White,Italy,"The packaging features a cute sheep cartoon on the label to underline the double significance of Pecorino, which is the name of the grape but also means “little sheep.” It's redolent of exotic fruit, apricot and white pepper, with a thick, soft, almost-viscous mouthfeel.",,15,87,Central Italy,Offida Pecorino,,Saladini Pilastri 2011  Offida Pecorino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saladini-pilastri-2011-italian-white-pecorino-offida-pecorino/,Pecorino,2011,Saladini Pilastri
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This is flowery and open on the nose, but then it flattens out in the mouth, with mild cut and an easy bead. It tastes of soft apple and peach, while the finish fruity and satisfying.",Absidis Brut,16,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Masia Puigmoltó NV Absidis Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masia-puigmolto-nv-absidis-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Masia Puigmoltó
13.6,Rose,US,"A light, dry, and yummy wine made from Tempranillo, Syrah and Malbec. It has berry and watermelon flavors—even a hint of mint—with a balance of acidity and richness on the finish.",Rosé of Tempranillo,10,86,California,Central Valley,Dunnigan Hills,Matchbook 2011 Rosé of Tempranillo Rosé (Dunnigan Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matchbook-2011-rose-tempranillo-central-valley-dunnigan-hills/,Rosé,2011,Matchbook
15.8,Red,US,"There's no denying the showy, ripe fruit that emanates from the bottle—a mix of herbal cranberry and caramel. It's soft and round, and if you're interested in how Cabernet from the South Coast can taste, this one's worth a try.",Signature Reserve,42,86,California,South Coast,South Coast,Hawk Watch Winery 2008 Signature Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (South Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawk-watch-winery-2008-signature-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-south-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hawk Watch Winery
14.5,Red,US,"Plenty of rich, hearty blackberry, cherry, currant and spice flavors are found in this soft wine. A little on the sweet side, it's throwing some sediment, so decant it before service.",,40,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Crooked Path 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crooked-path-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Crooked Path
13,White,Italy,"From one of Lazio's most promising wineries, this white blend of indigenous grapes delivers a fragrant bouquet of peach blossom, citrus, pear and apple. The mouthfeel is smooth and silky, with a touch of crisp freshness on the finish.",Saula Carta Bianca,,86,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia 2011 Saula Carta Bianca  (Frascati Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-pietra-porzia-2011-saula-carta-bianca-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2011,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia
13.5,White,Italy,"Made with organically farmed grapes, this vino naturale opens with bright aromas of citrus, hay, cut grass and grapefruit. The wine shows a lean, compact feel in the mouth, with bright acidity on the finish.",,18,86,Tuscany,Maremma,,La Selva 2011 Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/selva-2011-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2011,La Selva
10.5,Dessert,France,"This is a lightly sweet wine made from superripe Gros Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc. It has apricot, raisin and pineapple flavors along with some yeastiness. A fine apéritif wine.",Villa Chambre d'Amour,12,86,Southwest France,Jurançon,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2011 Villa Chambre d'Amour  (Jurançon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2011-villa-chambre-damour-white-jurancon/,White Blend,2011,Lionel Osmin & Cie
14.9,Red,US,"Soft, sweet, gentle and Porty, this has dark chocolate, blackberry and buttered rum flavors. It's quite generous and delicious in the Paso hot-climate way.",,24,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Minassian-Young 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/minassian-young-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Minassian-Young
15,Red,France,"The nose has subtle notes of game, iodine, lavender and blackberry, which follow through oto the palate. Suave and supple tannins pair with medium acidity and evident glycerol, making this an easy-drinking red. It has integrated yet high alcohol, and the short finish points to a drinking window of two years.",La Chandelière,,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois La Liviniere,,Domaine Combe Blanche 2009 La Chandelière Red (Minervois La Liviniere),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-combe-blanche-2009-chandeliere-red-minervois-liviniere/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine Combe Blanche
13.5,Rose,US,"Full bodied and rich, as you'd expect a Petite Sirah rosé would be, this has cherry and sweet toast flavors, with a certain elegance. The winemaker suggests pairing this with sausages.",Heritage Block Rosé of,20,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Field Stone 2011 Heritage Block Rosé of Petite Sirah (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/field-stone-2011-heritage-block-rose-petite-sirah-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Petite Sirah,2011,Field Stone
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is soft, more creamy than crisp, with an attractive floral character that details the soft pear flavor. Not for aging, so drink this over the next year.",Conde de Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada,9,86,Tejo,,,Falua 2011 Conde de Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2011-conde-vimioso-colheita-seleccionada-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2011,Falua
,Red,Argentina,"Dark and minty smelling, this bears hints of blackberry, perfume and violet. It feels good and not too forceful, with regular Malbec flavors of dark fruit, red plum and spice. The finish is firm and slightly medicinal.",Colección,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gardel 2011 Colección Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gardel-2011-coleccion-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Gardel
13.2,Red,Argentina,"Red and black fruit aromas open the nose. The palate feels healthy, with tight tannins and charging flavors of blackberry and dark plum. Pair this with a burger, pasta or pizza.",Colección,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gardel 2011 Colección Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gardel-2011-coleccion-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2011,Gardel
14,Red,Portugal,"From the far northeast region of Tras-os-Montes, this is an attractively fruity wine. It has a core of tannins that are a fine complement to the blueberry and damson fruits.",Terra Boa,,85,Transmontanas,,,Caves Aliança 2011 Terra Boa Red (Transmontanas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2011-terra-boa-red-transmontanas/,Portuguese Red,2011,Caves Aliança
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Spice and red plum flavors dominate this fruity, forward effort. It has some tannins, but they seem lost in the wine's easy character. For drinking over the next two years.",Foral,,85,Douro,,,Caves Aliança 2011 Foral Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2011-foral-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2011,Caves Aliança
12,White,Italy,"Distinguished by its bottle with a black label in the shape of a giant exclamation point, this fresh Verdicchio shows simple lines and lively flavors of citrus, peach, dried hay and stone fruit. It's a light-bodied wine with tart acidity.",Exclamation Point,10,85,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico,,Umani Ronchi 2010 Exclamation Point  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2010-exclamation-point-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico/,Verdicchio,2010,Umani Ronchi
14.7,Red,US,"Overripe, juicy and soft, this has baked fruit flavors, like blackberries and cherries in a pie. Oak adds to the sweetness with sugary caramel. It's rich, but it lacks complexity and ageworthiness.",Rancho Salina,49,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2010 Rancho Salina Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2010-rancho-salina-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2010,Muscardini
13.8,White,US,"This Lodi-grown blend of 65% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Viognier smells of marshmallow, coconut and bubble gum.",The Other,12,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peirano 2009 The Other White (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peirano-2009-other-white-central-valley-lodi/,White Blend,2009,Peirano
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Crisp white-fruit aromas come with a touch of green grass. It feels regular, with briny lime and tart apple flavors.",Glaç Brut Nature,30,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Maria Casanovas NV Glaç Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maria-casanovas-nv-glac-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Maria Casanovas
11,Red,Portugal,"This lightly sparkling red is earthy and tensely acidic. With its red currant fruit, mouth-filling acidity and tight tannins, this is meant to pair with oily foods—especially fish.",Tinto,,85,Vinho Verde,,,Adega de Monção 2011 Tinto Red (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-moncao-2011-tinto-red-vinho-verde/,Portuguese Red,2011,Adega de Monção
12.5,White,France,"This is refreshing, with herbaceous hints as well as a warm yellow-fruit character. It's ripe, full of youthful fruitiness and ready to drink. Screwcap.",La Petite Perrière,13,85,France Other,Vin de France,,Guy Saget 2011 La Petite Perrière Sauvignon Blanc (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guy-saget-2011-petite-perriere-sauvignon-blanc-vin/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Guy Saget
12.5,White,Italy,"This opens with a thick bouquet, bearing candy-like aromas of lemon soda, honey and apricot preserves. The finish is balanced with crisp freshness.",Eklektikos,18,85,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Fattoria Laila 2010 Eklektikos  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-laila-2010-eklektikos-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2010,Fattoria Laila
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Dry, crisp and nice, this has white fruit aromas that are familiar and friendly. It comes across medium bodied, dusty and yeasty, with an apple accent and a vanilla flavor. The finish is lightly toasted and slightly briny.",Carta Nevada Brut,9,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Freixenet NV Carta Nevada Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freixenet-nv-carta-nevada-brut-sparkling-cava-156018/,Sparkling Blend,,Freixenet
12,White,France,"This is a pure and herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp, citrus driven and refreshing, it has a clean character and a delicious zesty texture that acidity to the fruitiness. Screwcap.",Fumées Blanches,10,85,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,François Lurton 2011 Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2011-fumees-blanches-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,François Lurton
13,White,France,"White currant is the dominant flavor of this herbaceous, tangy wine. It also has notes of has green fruit and pink grapefruit, with a tight, zingy finish.",,16,85,Southwest France,Montravel,,Château le Raz 2010  Montravel,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-raz-2010-white-montravel/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château le Raz
,Rose,Portugal,"Soft and ripe, a flavor of crushed strawberries leads this wine in a fruity direction. It has notes of vanilla and spice, with attractive balancing acidity. This is a food-friendly rosé.",Portada Winemaker's Selection,7,85,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Portada Winemaker's Selection Rosé (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-portada-winemakers-selection-rose-lisboa/,Rosé,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13,White,Portugal,"This is rich and smooth, with rounded and ripe fruit. Red apple, banana and lime flavors work together to yield a wine that's ready to drink.",Casa do Lago Branco,8,85,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Casa do Lago Branco White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-casa-lago-branco-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
12.5,Red,France,"This is herbal, with black currant and thyme flavors all set in tannins. The Fer Servadou grape gives this a stalky, wild feeling.",,,85,Southwest France,Marcillac,,Domaine Laurens 2010  Marcillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laurens-2010-other-red-fer-servadou-marcillac/,Fer Servadou,2010,Domaine Laurens
13.5,Red,France,"This wine has wonderfully perfumed aromas of cherries and raspberries, but seemingly stops there. The flavors are enjoyable but simple and while the mouthfeel is ample, the finish falls off a bit.",Cuvée Sabine,15,85,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine du Gros Pata 2009 Cuvée Sabine Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gros-pata-2009-cuvee-sabine-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine du Gros Pata
13.5,Red,France,"Tart and slightly herbal, with crisp red fruit that never really fills out on the palate. It's pleasant enough for an everyday quaff, just not particularly memorable.",,15,85,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Château du Trignon 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-trignon-2009-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Château du Trignon
13.5,White,France,"Crisp and herbaceous, this has a citrus and green fruit character. Already drinkable, it is bright and fruity, finishing with a citrus tang.",,12,85,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Château de la Jaubertie 2011 White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jaubertie-2011-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de la Jaubertie
13.5,Red,US,"Once again Black Box has come out with a fine, easy-drinking Merlot that many folks will like. It's forward in sour cherry, herb and cedar flavors, wrapped into a dry, silky texture. At the equivalent of $6.25 for a regular 750-ml bottle, it's a bargain.",,25,85,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Black Box
13,Rose,US,"Slightly sweet and heavy on the palate, this has raspberry jam and vanilla flavors.It's balanced by crisp Edna Valley acidity—a wine that will pair nicely with ham or sausage.",Estate Bottled,24,85,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Chamisal Vineyards 2011 Estate Bottled Rosé (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2011-estate-bottled-rose-central-coast-edna-valley/,Rosé,2011,Chamisal Vineyards
10,White,Portugal,"There is a healthy pop as you open this lightly sparkling, just off-dry Vinho Verde. It has a citrusy lemon-sherbet tang of acidity, combining with a light dancing touch.",Aveleda,,85,Vinho Verde,,,Aveleda 2011 Aveleda White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2011-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Aveleda
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is fruity but simple on the nose, with plum and cherry aromas. It feels jammy and a touch muddled, with boysenberry, plum and blackberry flavors but not much oak character. It's grippy on the finish.",Conde de Valdemar Crianza,15,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2008 Conde de Valdemar Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2008-conde-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Bodegas Valdemar
13,Red,Spain,"Cherry is the prime fruit aroma, and overall the nose is rubbery and edgy. Feels squeeky and tannic, with plum and red berry flavors leading to a fresh but raw feeling and a peppery-tasting finish.",Tintico,8,85,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Castillo de Monjardin 2010 Tintico Tempranillo (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-monjardin-2010-tintico-tempranillo-navarra/,Tempranillo,2010,Castillo de Monjardin
14.5,Red,US,"There's something distinguished about this blend of several varieties, but also something one-dimensional. It's pretty good for the price—dry, smoothly tannic and proper in blackberry, dark chocolate and cassis flavors.",,22,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sean Minor 2009 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sean-minor-2009-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Sean Minor
14.5,Red,US,"A simple but likeable Pinot Noir, this is light-bodied, dry and clean, with brisk, mouthwatering acidity. The flavors suggest cherry and raspberry Life Savers, with a hit of mint tea. Ready to drink now.",,24,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey,San Simeon 2010 Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simeon-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2010,San Simeon
13.5,White,US,"With no time spent in oak, this bright, simple Sauvignon Blanc has pear, grapefruit and gooseberry notes and a quick finish.",Reserve,14,86,California,Lake County,Lake County,Wildhurst 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wildhurst-2011-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Wildhurst
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"The nose is defined by white fruit aromas, while the palate is a bit flat in feel but lively enough. It tastes of papaya and peach, with a touch of green herb.",Brut,16,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Vilarnau NV Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vilarnau-nv-brut-sparkling-cava-155656/,Sparkling Blend,,Vilarnau
13.5,Rose,France,"Full-bodied and ripely fruity, this has attractive strawberry fruits and a round texture. The acidity adds some freshness.",Croix de Basson,,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Vignerons de Correns 2011 Croix de Basson Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-correns-2011-croix-basson-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Vignerons de Correns
14,Red,Spain,"Dark plum and berry aromas come with a touch of rubber. It feels bright, healthy and juicy, with good body and earthy berry and dark plum flavors. While it's not complicated, it's accurate and flavorful.",,8,86,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Vega Sindoa 2010 Tempranillo (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vega-sindoa-2010-tempranillo-navarra/,Tempranillo,2010,Vega Sindoa
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Aromas and peach, apple and a spot of hay make for a nice, clean and familiar bouquet. It feels fresh and easy, with tangerine, nectarine and spiced apple flavors. Crisp, solid and quick on the finish, this is clean overall.",Vega Medien Brut,10,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Unión Vinícola del Este NV Vega Medien Brut Macabeo-Chardonnay (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/union-vinicola-este-nv-vega-medien-brut-white-blend-macabeo-chardonnay-cava/,Macabeo-Chardonnay,,Unión Vinícola del Este
14.5,White,US,"If you're into dry table wines, you should know this seems to have a touch of sweetness. It has orange, apricot and vanilla flavors that are fortunately brightened with crisp acidity.",Wildwood Vineyard,25,86,California,Napa,Rutherford,Provenance Vineyards 2011 Wildwood Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2011-wildwood-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Provenance Vineyards
14.1,White,US,"This is rich in citrus and tropical fruits, with bright acidity that really cleans the palate. It seems to tread the line between dry and off-dry, and it shows real elegance.",,22,86,California,Napa,Rutherford,Provenance Vineyards 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Provenance Vineyards
14.1,White,US,"Sweet oak and buttered toast flavors dominate this Chardonnay. Underneath there are flavors of pineapple, pear and orange. It's rich, dry and bright in acidity.",,34,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Stemmler 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stemmler-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Stemmler
14.3,White,US,"Gin-like botanical nuances in the nose introduce a sharp, rather stiff and hard Pinot Gris. Grapefruit and lemon rind flavors, along with plenty of acidity, seem less ripe than the 14.3% alcohol would suggest.",,17,86,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,RoxyAnn 2010 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roxyann-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,RoxyAnn
14.6,Red,US,"Tannic to the point of stemmy, this hard and compact blend includes 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Chewy red fruits run into a tight, tough finish.",,26,86,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,RoxyAnn 2008 Claret (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roxyann-2008-bordeaux-style-red-blend-claret-southern-rogue-valley/,Claret,2008,RoxyAnn
14.5,White,US,"This is pretty standard, with good acidity pervading tropical fruit flavors. There's a rich overlay of sweet oak.",La Brisa,35,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Walt 2010 La Brisa Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walt-2010-brisa-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Walt
11.5,White,Portugal,"This manages to be rounded and crisp at the same time, giving an intense citrus flavor and a soft texture, with just a touch of honey on the finish.",,13,86,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta de Gomariz 2011 Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-gomariz-2011-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2011,Quinta de Gomariz
14,Red,Argentina,"Little by little Trapiche is improving its Pinot Noirs, evidenced by this authentic, lightly perfumed wine. It's fresh, bearing good acidity and roasted berry and leaf flavors. It finishes with mild tomato and herb accents. This gets better with time in the glass.",Broquel,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2011 Broquel Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-broquel-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2011,Trapiche
14.4,Red,US,"This is tartly sweet and jammy, like a cherry and roasted almond candy bar with a chocolate coating. Tasty, but a little one dimensional.",,55,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Peters Family 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peters-family-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Peters Family
12,White,Spain,"Here's a floral-smelling, light-style mix of Moscatel and Macabeo that will function best as a quaffing wine. It smells of acacia and orange blossom, showing modest weight and acidity, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors. The finish is short and light.",Blanco,10,86,Levante,Valencia,,Marqués de Caro 2011 Blanco White (Valencia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caro-2011-blanco-white-valencia/,White Blend,2011,Marqués de Caro
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Light, powdery, sweet and citrusy on the nose, this becomes fairly creamy on the palate. It's aggressively sweet tasting but not cloying, with orange and mango fruit and a finish stocked with enlivening acidity.",Spumante,9,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Freixenet NV Spumante Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freixenet-nv-spumante-sparkling-cava-156333/,Sparkling Blend,,Freixenet
12,White,Spain,"This is grassy and pungent up front, with citrus, nectarine and apple aromas. It feels crisp and tangy, with chalky grip and flavors of citrus and green apple. Snappy and long on the finish, this is a Sauvignon Blanc-styled Viura.",,11,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,El Coto 2011 Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-coto-2011-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2011,El Coto
14.9,Red,US,"Made from Syrah and Grenache, this blend shows the strengths and weaknesses of its style. While it's forwardly delicious and complex in cherry, licorice, bacon, black pepper, mocha and sandalwood flavors, it's rather soft.",Proprietor's Blend,40,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Cosa Obra 2009 Proprietor's Blend Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cosa-obra-2009-proprietors-blend-red-sonoma-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Cosa Obra
14,Red,France,"A fruity wine that's laced with wood, this is smooth and lightly tannic. The red and black berry fruits are at the fore, supported by a toast character and lifting acidity Age for 1–2 years, but the wine is drinkable now.",,12,86,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château de la Jaubertie 2010 Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jaubertie-2010-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de la Jaubertie
15.6,Red,US,"This shows opulent blackberry and chocolate flavors that are delicious and heady. But it's very high in alcohol, which gives it a burn and a glycerine-like sweetness. It's a Bordeaux blend, with the addition of Syrah.",Clara's Vineyard,85,86,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2009 Clara's Vineyard Red (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2009-claras-vineyard-red-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Red Blend,2009,Chalk Hill
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is earthy, rubbery and big on the nose, which isn't unusual for Bonarda. The tannins clamp down on the palate, tasting roasted, with hickory and smoked meat flavors sticking out. It's dense but not very active on the finish.",Dedicación Personal,21,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alfredo Roca 2010 Dedicación Personal Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alfredo-roca-2010-dedicacion-personal-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Alfredo Roca
13,White,Portugal,"This is floral and aromatic, bearing soft, ripe yellow fruit, attractive acidity and a soft, rounded texture. A shaft of citric acidity cuts through the palate, making the wine feel lively and refreshing.",Caiado,,86,Alentejano,,,Adega Mayor 2011 Caiado White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-mayor-2011-caiado-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Adega Mayor
12.5,Red,Italy,"Available at an attractively low price, this Sangiovese shows easy berry aromas with soft accents of blue flower and diced almond. The wine's natural freshness makes it perfect to pair against cheesy pasta dishes.",,11,86,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Caldora Vini 2011 Sangiovese (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2011-sangiovese-terre-chieti/,Sangiovese,2011,Caldora Vini
13,White,Italy,"This opens with green notes of kiwi, cut grass and citrus and finishes with lively acidity and zest. It's a fresh, easy wine that shows balance and cheerful informality.",,15,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,Barberani 2011 Vermentino (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2011-italian-white-vermentino-umbria/,Vermentino,2011,Barberani
14.2,Red,US,"This is a sound Pinot Noir, rich in raspberry jam, toast and vanilla flavors, with lots of zingy coastal acidity.",,20,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Bridlewood 2010 Pinot Noir (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bridlewood-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bridlewood
13.5,Rose,France,"Rounded and soft, this has a touch of vanilla to go with the sweet strawberry fruit and crisp yet open acidity. Well balanced and dry, this would make for a good apéritif. Screwcap.",Sabine,,86,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Bieler Père et Fils 2011 Sabine Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bieler-pere-fils-2011-sabine-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Bieler Père et Fils
14.5,Red,US,"A good Pinot, this is perfectly acceptable for everyday purposes. Maybe it's a little pricy, but you get a dry, tart wine, with cherry, cola and mushroom flavors. Drink up.",,24,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,J. Wilkes 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-wilkes-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,J. Wilkes
13,Red,Portugal,"Dominated by the local Castelão grape, this easy-drinking, fruity wine has soft tannins, attractive acidity and blackberry fruit. Juicy and soft, this is a classic barbecue wine.",Periquita Original,,86,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2010 Periquita Original Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2010-periquita-original-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2010,José Maria da Fonseca
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with savory, slightly beefy aromas of bresaola and ripe blackberry. There seems to be a touch of sweetness on the palate, followed by a thickly textured finish.",Tizzonero,,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,La Carraia 2008 Tizzonero Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carraia-2008-tizzonero-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2008,La Carraia
12.5,White,Portugal,"Attractive and herbaceous, this has an apple flavor that's laced with a citrus note. Fresh and crisp, it's fruity, forward and can be consumed now.",Samora Branco,,86,Tejo,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Samora Branco White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-samora-branco-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2011,Wines & Winemakers
14.6,Red,US,"Despite some rich blackberry and currant flavors, a rich overlay of oak and smooth tannins, this Cabernet is a little off in texture. It's gritty in the mouth, but it is nicely dry, and has a certain complexity.",,30,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,White Oak 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-oak-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,White Oak
13.8,White,US,"With layers of nutty, toasty oak flavors lingering in the background, this is a Sauvignon Blanc with lushness to its core of melon, guava and grass notes.",,15,86,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Wattle Creek 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wattle-creek-2011-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Wattle Creek
12.6,White,Mexico,"Neutral on the bouquet, this has clean, stony aromas that set up a surprisingly plump palate with melon and lychee flavors. It finishes a bit soft, but with more than acceptable acidity. It won't age for too long, but it sure tastes good now.",Silvana,19,86,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Viñas Pijoan 2011 Silvana White (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-pijoan-2011-silvana-white-valle-guadalupe/,White Blend,2011,Viñas Pijoan
14,White,US,"This shows the racy crispness and clean profile of Santa Ynez Sauvignon Blancs, with delicious tropical fruit and citrus flavors. However, it seems to have some sweetness, which makes it taste a little like fruit juice.",Dos Viñedos,18,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Carr 2011 Dos Viñedos Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carr-2011-vinedos-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Carr
12.5,Red,Spain,"More flush and generous than the Vertus 100% Tempranillo, this blend of 50% Tempranillo and 50% Cabernet is bold but not heavy, with a medium body and clean, direct flavors of red berry and plum. It shows dashes of pepper and spice on the medium-long finish.",Vertus Wine Made with Organically Grown Grapes,9,86,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Bodegas Iranzo 2010 Vertus Wine Made with Organically Grown Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon-Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-iranzo-2010-vertus-wine-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-spanish-red-cabernet-sauvignon-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Iranzo
12.5,Red,Spain,"Brambly red-fruit aromas mix with notes of sweet milk chocolate and dust. It feels crisp, tight and fresh, with raspberry and lightly herbal plum flavors. This finishes taut and fruity. A blend of 75% Garnacha and 25% Tempranillo.",Mósen Cleto Crianza,9,86,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Bodegas Aragonesas 2008 Mósen Cleto Crianza Red (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-aragonesas-2008-mosen-cleto-crianza-red-campo-borja/,Red Blend,2008,Bodegas Aragonesas
14.3,Red,US,"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with some other classic Bordeaux varieties and a splash of Syrah, this is a sweet, chocolaty wine, with a blackberry note and a crème de cassis headiness. Drink now.",,110,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Boyanci 2009 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boyanci-2009-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Boyanci
12.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Trebbiano with a small percent of a little-known grape called Cococciola, this has a fresh bouquet with lemon zest, honey and exotic fruit. The wine's easy mouthfeel makes it perfect for toasted crostini appetizers.",Zarachè,16,86,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Pasetti 2011 Zarachè  (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasetti-2011-zarache-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2011,Pasetti
12.5,Red,Portugal,"Named after a Portuguese folk dance, this is a soft, fruity wine. It has wood flavors, attractive black currant fruit and acidity that keeps it feeling fresh. Drink now, as this is not for aging.",Charamba,,86,Douro,,,Aveleda 2008 Charamba Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2008-charamba-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Aveleda
13.5,Red,France,"A slightly chunky and inelegant Côtes du Rhône, this wine nevertheless delivers satisfying and assertive notes of black olive, espresso and dark chocolate. Drink it over the next few years.",,12,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,André Brunel 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-brunel-2009-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,André Brunel
12.5,Rose,France,"Fragrant and fruity, this is an attractive, full rosé. It has just the right amount of red currant acidity to go with the ripe strawberry note. Ready to drink.",Bourricot Rosé,10,86,France Other,Vin de France,,L. Tramier & Fils NV Bourricot Rosé Rosé (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-nv-bourricot-rose-vin/,Rosé,,L. Tramier & Fils
14.9,Red,US,"Tough in the mouth, and chewy, like a gristly piece of steak you can't quite break down. It's certainly rich in blackberry, black currant and smoky oak flavors, and is properly dry and brisk in acidity. But you have to wonder if that toughness will ever age out.",Palisades Ranch,40,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Houdini 2008 Palisades Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/houdini-2008-palisades-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Houdini
14.6,Red,US,"Small amounts of Malbec and Merlot bring some additional complexity to this Cabernet, but it's still a pretty straightforward wine. Soft and dry, it has generous flavors of blackberry and new oak. Drink now.",,48,86,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Hess Collection 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hess-collection-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hess Collection
13.5,Red,France,"A solid example of Saint-Joseph, with dark notes of asphalt and black olive playing alongside modest berry flavors. It's medium bodied and smooth in texture, with a mouth-watering finish.",L'Arzelle,28,86,Rhône Valley,Saint-Joseph,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 L'Arzelle  (Saint-Joseph),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-larzelle-shiraz-syrah-syrah-saint-joseph/,Syrah,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
14.5,Red,France,"This intriguing blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Carignan combines crisp red-fruit flavors and lush, creamy tannins. There's a slightly herbal tinge as well. Drink it over the next year or two.",Terre de Mistral,17,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Les Vignerons D'Estezargues 2010 Terre de Mistral Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-destezargues-2010-terre-mistral-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Les Vignerons D'Estezargues
14.6,Red,US,"This blend is comprised frion various single-vineyard plots of Pommard clone Pinot Noir. Ripeness is an issue here. There's pepper, tomato leaf and bitter herb flavors, while the fruit feels thin and finishes quickly.",Right Bank,30,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Left Coast Cellars 2009 Right Bank Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/left-coast-cellars-2009-right-bank-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Left Coast Cellars
13.5,White,Italy,"Fresh and easy, this delivers fruity aromas of Golden Delicious apple, apricot, honey and yellow flower. A drying mineral note renders a clean, polished finish.",Saula Carta Nera,,86,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia 2011 Saula Carta Nera  (Frascati Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-pietra-porzia-2011-saula-carta-nera-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2011,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia
12,White,Italy,"Il Castelluccio is a blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia, bearing fragrant aromas of lemon blossom, grapefruit and exotic fruit. The wine feels thick and sticky on the palate, with a soft, chewy finish.",Il Castelluccio,12,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tamburini 2011 Il Castelluccio White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamburini-2011-il-castelluccio-white-toscana/,White Blend,2011,Tamburini
14.1,Red,US,"Dry, spicy and elegantly structured, this is a little rugged around the edges in texture, but the black raspberry and cola flavors are savory.",Unhinged,28,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Stomping Girl 2010 Unhinged Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stomping-girl-2010-unhinged-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Stomping Girl
12.5,White,Italy,"Made using organic fruit, this has aromas of pineapple, apricot and candied lemon. There's a sensation of stickiness on the palate that resembles ripe fruit and honey.",Bianco Fiordaliso,,86,Central Italy,Todi,,Roccafiore 2010 Bianco Fiordaliso Grechetto (Todi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccafiore-2010-bianco-fiordaliso-italian-white-grechetto-todi/,Grechetto,2010,Roccafiore
13.7,Red,US,"At first, the bright Bing cherry fruit carries suggestions of anise and mint, but in the mouth the wine does not deliver all that the nose promises. The tannins turn aggressively bitter. This falls short of the outstanding 2008.",Jacob-Hart Vineyard,58,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Rex Hill 2009 Jacob-Hart Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rex-hill-2009-jacob-hart-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rex Hill
13,White,Portugal,"Spicy and perfumed, this has a rich yellow-fruit flavor that's contrasted with a crisp pink-grapefruit edge. It's rounded and smooth, with a taut, herbal burst on the finish.",Portal Colheita Branco,18,86,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2011 Portal Colheita Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2011-portal-colheita-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta do Portal
14.9,Red,US,"This is a simple but delicious Pinot Noir. It has candied cherry flavors that are sweet and sour, with lots of toasty, vanilla-scented oak. Drink up.",,42,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sonoma-Loeb 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonoma-loeb-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sonoma-Loeb
13.5,White,France,"This 2007 is nearing the end of its shelf life, but it still features a round, ample mouthfeel and pleasant honey, peach and citrus flavors. Drink up.",,36,86,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Vignobles La Coterie 2007 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-coterie-2007-white-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style White Blend,2007,Vignobles La Coterie
12,White,Portugal,"This is delightful and lightly sweet, bubbling in the mouth with notes of citrus, mandarin orange and some richer peach and white fruit flavors. The acidity gives the wine a lively lift. Screwcap.",,,86,Vinho Verde,,,Vera 2011 White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vera-2011-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Vera
12.5,White,Italy,"From an up-and-coming estate in Umbria, this blended white (Trebbiano, Malvasia and Grechetto) opens with generous aromas of ripe fruit, apricot, caramel and honey. The mouthfeel is thick and creamy.",,14,86,Central Italy,Orvieto,,Trappolini 2010  Orvieto,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trappolini-2010-white-orvieto/,White Blend,2010,Trappolini
14.3,Red,US,"Soft, dry and flashy, this has pie-filling flavors of blackberries and cherries, with some heat from the alcohol. The smoky spiciness and firm tannins suggest pairing it with steak.",Battuello Vineyard,40,86,California,Napa,St. Helena,Topel 2008 Battuello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topel-2008-battuello-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Topel
14.5,Red,US,"This has nowhere near the complexity of Sanford's single-vineyard bottlings. It seems pricy for what you get, which is a basic Pinot that's dry and silky, with pleasant cherry candy and cola flavors.",,42,86,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sanford 2010 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanford-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sanford
13.4,Red,US,"Peppery and leaning to an herbal set of flavors, this compensates with details of earth and bark, and a core of tart berry. This was a cool vintage in Oregon, but the winemaking is balanced and clean.",Oregon,20,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Coeur de Terre 2010 Oregon Pinot Noir (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coeur-terre-2010-oregon-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Pinot Noir,2010,Coeur de Terre
13.5,White,US,"Perhaps this wine could be drier, as the orange and apricot flavors seem to finish with a touch of sweetness. Still, it's clean and brisk in acidity. This should pair well with slightly sweet Asian fare.",Block Collection River Ranches,20,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Geyser Peak 2011 Block Collection River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyser-peak-2011-block-collection-river-ranches-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Geyser Peak
13.5,Red,Spain,"Standard berry aromas show touches of raisin and earth, but not too much of either. It feels fresh, crisp and alert, with cherry tomato, berry fruit, tobacco and vanilla flavors. This feels healthy but not real deep or complex on the finish.",Single Vineyard Roble,13,86,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Finca El Encinal 2009 Single Vineyard Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-el-encinal-2009-single-vineyard-roble-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Finca El Encinal
18.5,Dessert,US,"This is quite a sweet wine, rich and heady in chocolate, blackberry and blueberry jam and caramel flavors. It could be more concentrated, as it's a little thin. The variety is Petite Sirah.",Staten Family Reserve Vintage,50,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Field Stone 2008 Staten Family Reserve Vintage Port (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/field-stone-2008-staten-family-reserve-vintage-port-blend-port-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Port,2008,Field Stone
14.5,White,US,"Rich and buttery, this has smoky oak and toast flavors that frame the pineapple and orange jam notes. Not overly complicated, this is made in a way that appeals to Chardonnay lovers. Production was a hefty 16,500 cases.",,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,William Hill Estate 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-hill-estate-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,William Hill Estate
13.5,White,US,"This has slender flavors of tangerine and peach. It's elegantly dry, clean and brisk in acidity, with a light touch of smoky oak—definitely worth the price.",,15,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Lockwood 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lockwood-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Lockwood
12,White,France,"Made from a typical Gascon blend of Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng, this zesty wine is dry, herbaceous, fresh and crisp. Its full of citrus and green apple fruits, with a tangy finish. Screwcap.",Villa Grand Cap,10,86,France Other,Vin de France,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2011 Villa Grand Cap White (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2011-villa-grand-cap-white-vin/,White Blend,2011,Lionel Osmin & Cie
13.5,Red,France,"This smooth, easygoing blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah is a pleasant surprise, offering up bright raspberry fruit and a hint of chocolaty richness. Drink it over the next year or so.",Bastide de Beauvert,10,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Les Vignobles Foncalieu 2009 Bastide de Beauvert Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-foncalieu-2009-bastide-beauvert-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vignobles Foncalieu
14,Red,France,"Modest leather, spice and black plum notes lead into a wine that's plump and dark fruited, not especially complex, but mouthfilling. The acids seem a touch low, so consume this soft, charming wine over the next few years.",,18,86,Rhône Valley,Vacqueyras,,Les Trois Couronnes 2010 Red (Vacqueyras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trois-couronnes-2010-red-vacqueyras/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Les Trois Couronnes
14.1,Red,US,"This is a decent, midpriced Pinot, soft and round, with light strawberry flavors and a streak of licorice. The 18 months in 60% new French oak adds a note of vanilla as well.",Cali's Cuvée,24,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Left Coast Cellars 2009 Cali's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/left-coast-cellars-2009-calis-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Left Coast Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"This is a Merlot with dark plum flavors, integrated tannins and good structure. Juicy fruit and an appropriate level of herbaceousness in the background.",,10,86,California,California Other,California,Mad Housewife 2009 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mad-housewife-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Mad Housewife
13.5,Red,Spain,"This smells nice and rooty, and also a bit like strawberry jam. It feels steely, zesty, juicy and almost too acidic, with blazing red plum and pie cherry flavors that are offset by integrated, spicy oak. It's dry and tangy on the finish.",Crianza,24,86,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Ochoa 2008 Crianza Tempranillo (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ochoa-2008-crianza-tempranillo-navarra/,Tempranillo,2008,Ochoa
14.5,Red,US,"Slender and dry, this has modest cherry, herb and cedar flavors. It's elegant enough, with a supple mouthfeel, but there's not a whole lot of richness. This is not for aging.",Unfiltered,60,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Newton 2008 Unfiltered Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2008-unfiltered-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Newton
12.5,Red,Italy,"Toasted almond, wild berry, plump cherry and wild raspberry open the nose on this Sangiovese, which has the varietal's characteristic freshness as well.",,11,86,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Farnese 2011 Sangiovese (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2011-sangiovese-terre-chieti/,Sangiovese,2011,Farnese
13,Red,Italy,Stock your pantry with this wine to pair with take-out pizza or easy pasta dishes at home. This delivers soft tannins and a sweet cherry flavor.,,11,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Farnese 2011  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2011-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2011,Farnese
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Apple and stone fruit aromas come with a mineral component and a stalky, hay note. It feels good and full, showing classic Cava flavors of stalky apple and nectarine. The finish is smooth and easygoing.",Aria Estate Brut,14,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Segura Viudas NV Aria Estate Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segura-viudas-nv-aria-estate-brut-sparkling-cava-156505/,Sparkling Blend,,Segura Viudas
14.5,Red,France,"A bulky wine with an ample mix of cherry and chocolate flavors, this Gigondas is a big, fairly rich mouthful but is slightly lacking for nuance. Give it another year or two to see if more develops.",,40,86,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Pierre Henri Morel 2009  Gigondas,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-henri-morel-2009-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Pierre Henri Morel
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Creamsicle aromas have a dry tea note, and overall this tastes like Pinot Noir. It feels foamy and soft, with flavors of tea leaf, orange and cherry. The finish is rooty tasting and mild.",Elyssia Brut,18,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Freixenet NV Elyssia Brut Pinot Noir (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freixenet-nv-elyssia-brut-pinot-noir-cava/,Pinot Noir,,Freixenet
14.6,Red,US,"Soft and sweet in cherry cola and spice flavors, this displays Pinot's lovely silkiness. It's a nice wine, yet lacks that extra complexity and nuance you want in the variety. Drink now.",Estate Grown,28,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Riverbench 2010 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riverbench-2010-estate-grown-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Riverbench
14.5,Red,US,"Notes of crushed spices accent the black cherry and plum flavors of this Pinot, making it savory. It's a dry wine, crisp in coastal acidity and a little rough in texture. Not going anywhere, so drink up.",,24,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,J. Wilkes 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-wilkes-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,J. Wilkes
13.9,White,US,"Clean and savory, this has jammy orange and apricot flavors, which finish with a touch of honey. The acidity is bright and zesty. The chilly vintage shows in the form of a touch of green mint.",,16,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Girard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girard-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Girard
12,White,US,"This is tart and steely, with a flavor of pear skin rather than pear flesh, along with a green apple note and a whiff of grapefruit. Sharply acidic, it's a wine that should pair well with spicy Asian cuisine.",,13,86,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Kings Ridge 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kings-ridge-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Kings Ridge
14.4,Red,US,"Properly varietal, dry and smoothly tannic, this has a ripe, rich blackberry-jam flavor, with a healthy overlay of sweet, smoky oak. It's a fine wine for drinking now.",Allomi,28,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hess 2009 Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hess-2009-allomi-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hess
13.5,White,Portugal,"Rich and soft, this has a creamy smooth texture, with notes of toast, ripe apple and quince. There is a good touch of acidity to this attractive, ready to drink wine.",Colheita Seleccionada,12,86,Alentejano,,,Herdade Grande 2011 Colheita Seleccionada White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-grande-2011-colheita-seleccionada-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Herdade Grande
13.8,Red,US,"Exceptionally ripe and juicy, with briary wild-blackberry and cherry flavors. It's a good wine, a little coarse, but nicely dry and spicy. A brief decant will help soften the tannins.",,19,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Chime 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chime-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Chime
,Red,Spain,"Aromas of minty oak, pastry and jammy raspberry set up a palate that's racy, juicy and somewhat raw feeling, with plum and raspberry flavors. It's woody on the finish, with a spice flavor.",Finca Resalso,17,86,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Emilio Moro 2010 Finca Resalso  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emilio-moro-2010-finca-resalso-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2010,Emilio Moro
13.5,Red,US,"There aren't too many California Pinots lying around at $16. A Pinot made from organic grapes, this has a strawberry note in the foreground, followed by a peppery, spicy undertone. With its weight and depth on the finish, it'll hold up to a range of meals.",,16,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Girasole 2010 Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girasole-2010-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2010,Girasole
13,Red,Portugal,"With structured and ripe dark-berry fruits, this is a warm wine that has a good mineral edge. Fine tannins give a sense of shape to the rich fruit flavors. Drink now or age for 2–3 years. Screwcap.",,13,86,Douro,,,Vidigal 2010 Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidigal-2010-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Vidigal
13.8,White,US,"A solid Chardonnay, this is dry, rich and creamy, with lemon, lime and tropical fruit flavors. A touch of oak brings a nice note of buttered toast.",,13,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Fleur 2010 Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleur-2010-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Fleur
12.5,Rose,France,"Light, fruity and balanced, this combines acidity, red fruit and a bright feel. For drinking over this year.",Breezette,15,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sanglière 2011 Breezette Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangliere-2011-breezette-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de la Sanglière
12.5,Rose,Italy,"This food-friendly rosé has a light pink color and fresh aromas of peach, grapefruit and wild berry. The mouthfeel is soft and fresh, showing a subtle touch of sweetness.",,,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,Barberani 2011 Rosé (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2011-rose-umbria/,Rosé,2011,Barberani
13.6,Red,Argentina,"Dusty berry and plum aromas set the stage for a big, cheek-grabbing wine with red berry, leather and light herb flavors. Toasty and minty, this finishes with a touch of spice. This is a good blend of 60% Mal­bec and 40% Merlot.",,12,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alfredo Roca 2011 Malbec-Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alfredo-roca-2011-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-mendoza/,Malbec-Merlot,2011,Alfredo Roca
11.5,White,Portugal,"Lightly smooth and crisp, this is dominated by a citrus flavor and bright acidity. It's a typical, easy-drinking wine that's ready to consume now.",Fuzelo,,86,Vinho Verde,,,Adega de Monção 2011 Fuzelo White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-moncao-2011-fuzelo-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Adega de Monção
13,Red,France,"The structure is present as is the bright black-currant fruit. It has some richness, although it is tempered with acidity and a stalky character. Age for 2–3 years.",Cuvée Alliance,15,86,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château Bélingard 2010 Cuvée Alliance Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belingard-2010-cuvee-alliance-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bélingard
12.5,White,US,"A wonderful Pinot Grigio that's basically dry and mouthwateringly crisp in acidity, with lemon and lime flavors.",,25,86,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Black Box
12,White,France,"This is a lightly sweet wine that has perfumed apricot and orange fruits. Balanced with acidity, this would be just right as an apéritif.",,16,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Montravel,,Château le Raz 2010 White (Côtes de Montravel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-raz-2010-white-cotes-montravel/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château le Raz
14.5,Red,Spain,"After a somewhat gritty start, the bouquet settles on aromas of perfumed red fruit and lemony oak. It feels full, with nice acidic cut, offering flavors of leather, earth and savory baked fruit. Fairly long and mildly herbal on the finish.",Peñamonte 3 Meses de Barrica,11,86,Northern Spain,Toro,,Bodegas Torreduero 2008 Peñamonte 3 Meses de Barrica  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-torreduero-2008-penamonte-3-meses-barrica-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2008,Bodegas Torreduero
13,Rose,Italy,"This opens with a light pink color, exhibiting lively aromas of raspberry, cranberry and pink grapefruit. The wine is slender and easy on the finish, with a final zesty-citrus blast.",Centine,11,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Banfi 2011 Centine Rosato (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/banfi-2011-centine-rose-rosato-toscana/,Rosato,2011,Banfi
14.6,Red,US,"This soft, gentle Cabernet doesn't have much structure, but it's rich in blackberry, currant and dark chocolate flavors, and thoroughly dry. The finish is hot like a jalapeño pepper.",Reserve,80,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bacio Divino 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bacio-divino-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bacio Divino
13.5,White,France,"This full-bodied blend of Viognier, Clairette and Grenache Blanc is a pretty typical white from the Southern Rhône. It's largely neutral in aroma and flavor save for a modest melon note, with a weighty mouthfeel. Drink soon.",Cuvée Marie Vieilles Vignes,15,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Andrieux & Fils 2010 Cuvée Marie Vieilles Vignes White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrieux-fils-2010-cuvee-marie-vieilles-vignes-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Andrieux & Fils
14,Red,Portugal,"Fruity, juicy and packed with red berry fruit, this is an attractive, easy-drinking wine. It is rich, with good dense flavors that are balanced by raspberry-like acidity on the finish.",,10,86,Lisboa,,,Caves Bonifacio 2009 Aragonez (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-bonifacio-2009-tempranillo-aragonez-lisboa/,Aragonez,2009,Caves Bonifacio
13,White,Italy,"There's a distinctive element to this Verdicchio that resembles pressed flower, honey, apricot and fresh pineapple. This is crisp, easy-going and straightforward.",,15,86,Central Italy,Verdicchio di Matelica,,Capestrano 2011  Verdicchio di Matelica,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capestrano-2011-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-matelica/,Verdicchio,2011,Capestrano
13.5,Red,Spain,"Snappy cherry and berry aromas have the slightest accent of mint and grass. It feels fresh, forward and tight, with plum and spicy berry flavors. The finish remains fruity and firm.",,13,86,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,El Pensador 2010 Tempranillo (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-pensador-2010-tempranillo-campo-borja/,Tempranillo,2010,El Pensador
14.5,Red,US,"This isn't the most powerful, impressive Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, but it has a lot going for it. It's bone dry, crisply acidic and elegant on the palate, with a flavor of sour cherry candy that's savory and clean. Drink now.",Annabella,17,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Michael Pozzan 2010 Annabella Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-pozzan-2010-annabella-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Michael Pozzan
13.5,White,Mexico,"Here's a true Sauvignon Blanc with spunky green aromas and plenty of grapefruit. It feels citric and lemony on the tongue, with citrusy flavors of tangerine and lime. It finishes tight and zesty, like a good Sauvignon Blanc should.",Viña Kristel,13,86,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Monte Xanic 2011 Viña Kristel Sauvignon Blanc (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-xanic-2011-vina-kristel-sauvignon-blanc-valle-guadalupe/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Monte Xanic
14,Red,Portugal,"This is spicy, with a dry, dusty character that's laid over the blackberry fruit. It is full on the palate, almost sweet in character, showing a soft, warm finish.",Boa Memória,,86,Alentejano,,,Monte Seis Reis 2010 Boa Memória Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-seis-reis-2010-boa-memoria-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Monte Seis Reis
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Montepulciano, Merlot and Cabernet, this offers savory aromas of leather, tobacco, spice and dark fruit. There's a tangy note of cured meat and teriyaki on the close.",Diecicoppe,16,86,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Pasetti 2010 Diecicoppe Red (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasetti-2010-diecicoppe-red-colline-pescaresi/,Red Blend,2010,Pasetti
13,Red,US,"If this Merlot had greater flavor intensity, it would be spectacular. It's a very nice photocopy of a great Merlot, meaning that the berry and spice fruit is soft in focus but pleasurable. A great value—dry and classy in its own way.",Reserve,8,86,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2010 Reserve Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2010-reserve-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Oak Grove
13.9,Red,US,"This has flavors of dark cherry and mint that hover above its herbal tendencies. It resolves nicely on the finish, with flavors of juicy plum and black tea.",Conservancy,15,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2009 Conservancy Merlot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2009-conservancy-merlot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Merlot,2009,Concannon
12.5,Red,Portugal,"Ripe red fruits dominate this warm, round wine. The light touch of acidity makes the fruit seem forward and bright, yet the core remains rich and smooth. Its soft tannins make this ready to drink now.",Portada Winemaker's Selection,7,86,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Portada Winemaker's Selection Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-portada-winemakers-selection-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,DFJ Vinhos
12.5,Red,Italy,"Slender and compact, this has a light ruby color, with lively aromas of wild berry and bitter almond. The acidity shows a tight, nervous quality.",Monte Fiore,15,86,Central Italy,Marche,,Domodimonti 2010 Monte Fiore Sangiovese (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domodimonti-2010-monte-fiore-sangiovese-marche/,Sangiovese,2010,Domodimonti
12.5,White,Italy,"Vipra Bianca, which means “white viper,” is a blend of 60% Grechetto and 40% Chardonnay. The bouquet offers a delicate floral aroma, with notes of lemon blossom and peach. The mouthfeel is smooth, crisp and dry.",Vipra Bianca,14,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,Bigi 2010 Vipra Bianca White (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bigi-2010-vipra-bianca-white-umbria/,White Blend,2010,Bigi
13.5,Red,France,"A silky, medium-bodied selection, this features elegant notes of cherries, fine leather and baking spices. It's a soft, easy-to-drink wine for immediate consumption.",Les Rabassières,15,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Skalli 2009 Les Rabassières Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skalli-2009-rabassieres-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Skalli
13,Red,Italy,"A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Montepulciano, this opens with savory aromas of tobacco, leather, cola, cherry cola and white licorice. The mouthfeel is fresh, light and slightly tart on the finish.",Rosso Melograno,12,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,Roccafiore 2009 Rosso Melograno Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roccafiore-2009-rosso-melograno-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2009,Roccafiore
14.5,White,US,"This is a fairly simple wine. Although it's rich in apricot, orange and tropical fruit flavors, not to mention oak, it's a little overripe and seemingly sweet. The vanilla and buttered toast flavors will appeal to many.",Estate Grown,26,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Riverbench 2010 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riverbench-2010-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Riverbench
14.2,Red,US,"This is a soft, easy-drinking Zinfandel to enjoy now with everything from meatballs and spaghetti to barbecue. It's dry and silky, with pleasant raspberry, cherry and spice flavors.",Visionary,25,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,The Federalist 2009 Visionary Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/federalist-2009-visionary-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,The Federalist
13.5,Red,Italy,"This easy expression of Sangiovese offers an unusual set of aromas that spans from sweet Christmas spice to blue flower to green herb. A touch of cola or eucalyptus gives the wine a bright, vertical lift.",Sangio'vese,14,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,Tenuta Vitalonga 2009 Sangio'vese Sangiovese (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitalonga-2009-sangiovese-umbria/,Sangiovese,2009,Tenuta Vitalonga
14.5,Red,France,"A solid, medium-bodied effort, this Saint Gervais boasts fine complexity on the nose, where it mixes berries with smoke and olive before turning darker on the palate, finally ending with hints of bitter chocolate and espresso.",La Réserve du Crouzau St. Gervais,20,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Les Vignobles Foncalieu 2009 La Réserve du Crouzau St. Gervais Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-foncalieu-2009-reserve-crouzau-st-gervais-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vignobles Foncalieu
14,Red,Argentina,"Black fruit, leather and licorice aromas are draped all over this heavyweight Cabernet Franc. It feels tannic, with aggressive flavors of bullish black fruit. This is flavorful at every point, but hard and abrasive in feel.",Single Vineyard Reserva,17,86,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2010 Single Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Franc (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2010-single-vineyard-reserva-cabernet-franc-agrelo/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Lamadrid
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Penetrating cola, mint and black fruit aromas are probing. It feels tight and gripping, tasting forward and correct for the variety, with bell pepper, black fruit and spice flavors. This is robust, with good flavors and quality fruit.",Reserve,12,86,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Menduco 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/menduco-2011-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-uco-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Menduco
13.5,White,US,"Using grapes sourced from a cool subappellation of the Lodi area, this is a fine, ripe wine that finishes sweetly on a note of vanilla. Its acidity is in balance, making this a wine that will easily please a crowd.",,10,86,California,Central Valley,River Junction,McManis 2011 Chardonnay (River Junction),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcmanis-2011-chardonnay-central-valley-river-junction/,Chardonnay,2011,McManis
13,Red,Italy,"Velvety aromas of ripe fruit, dried herb and cured meat give this Alicante a savory, spicy feel. The wine delivers medium body and intensity and would pair with meatloaf or white meat.",Poggio al Tufo,24,86,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Tommasi 2008 Poggio al Tufo  (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2008-poggio-al-tufo-grenache-alicante-maremma-toscana/,Alicante,2008,Tommasi
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is dark, smoky and minty at first, turning more earthy, leathery and warm as it opens. It feels big and sort of tough, with smoked, roasted flavors of savory berry and rooty cola. It finishes tannic and rubbery.",Trumpeter,12,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rutini 2011 Trumpeter Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutini-2011-trumpeter-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Rutini
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Apple, mineral and light yeast notes define the bouquet. It feels snappy and zesty, with a mix of pickled citrus, fresh sauerkraut and lemon flavors. This is cleansing and tangy on the tail end, with a briny finish.",Brut Nature,18,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Vilarnau 2009 Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vilarnau-2009-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Vilarnau
14.5,Red,US,"This has appealing scents of cherry fruit at first, then it quickly hits a wall and stops short. No amount of breathing time can make it budge.",Reserve,48,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Rex Hill 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rex-hill-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rex Hill
13,Red,Italy,"Jammy fruit, raspberry preserves, espresso, leather and tobacco form the nose of this dense, bold Montepulciano. The tannins are soft, smooth and velvety.",Modà,11,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2010 Modà  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2010-moda-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Talamonti
14.5,Red,US,"Made from grapes grown at a high elevation, this Cabernet tastes of oaky plum and has a slight layer of sage in the background that rounds out the wine. Aged in French and American oak, it's ready to drink now, as its cherry and raspberry flavors are currently shining.",High Elevation Collection,23,86,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2010 High Elevation Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2010-high-elevation-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Shannon Ridge
13.5,White,Italy,"A fresh blend of Fiano and Chardonnay, Le Zere is redolent of lemon zest, pineapple, Golden Delicious apple and even a touch of banana. It's a perfect match to barbecued shrimp.",Le Zere,,86,Tuscany,Maremma,,Pieve Vecchia 2011 Le Zere White (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2011-le-zere-white-maremma/,White Blend,2011,Pieve Vecchia
13.6,Red,US,"The light and fruity flavors of young vines dominate here, tart and sharp in this cool vintage. Raspberry and light herb open into a delicate, short, somewhat attenuated wine.",Shea Vineyard,50,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Pali 2010 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-shea-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
14.8,Red,US,"Made in a drink-me-now style, this is a delicately balanced wine, rich in oak, with a wealth of raspberries and cherries. It's soft, delicious and a little high in alcohol.",Durell Vineyard,54,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Pali 2010 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-durell-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
14,Red,Mexico,"Dense cherry, plum and black currant aromas carry a note of latex as well as bacon. Feels fiery and powerful, not elegant or lifted, with untamed, slightly syrupy flavors of plum, berry, chocolate and cough medicine. Powerful Shiraz that seems more boozy than its listed 14% abv.",Elegancia,40,86,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Tres Valles 2009 Elegancia Shiraz (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tres-valles-2009-elegancia-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-valle-guadalupe/,Shiraz,2009,Tres Valles
19,Dessert,US,"Intense sweetness goes a long way toward making this dessert wine delicious and satisfying. While it's a bit lacking in fruity concentration, it does have good blackberry and milk chocolate flavors.",Late Bottled Vintage,30,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Valley of the Moon 2007 Late Bottled Vintage Port (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-moon-2007-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-sonoma-county/,Port,2007,Valley of the Moon
13.5,White,US,"A straightforward Sauvignon Blanc, this has hints of cheese rind and lemon swirling within fistfuls of minerality that may need more time to settle down. But Occasio is a name to trust, and it should develop more flair with a bit of bottle age and/or air.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,18,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2011 Del Arroyo Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2011-arroyo-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Occasio
14.5,Red,US,"This is a fleshy, fairly priced Cabernet from the 337 clone (hence the name), that has notes of dark cherry fruit and baking spice throughout, with just a trace of coconut on the finish.",337,15,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Noble Vines 2009 337 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noble-vines-2009-337-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Noble Vines
14,Red,Mexico,"Opaque in color, with smoky aromas of bacon, berry purée, latex and dried herbs. Feels saturated and grapy, with big, plodding tannins in front of soft, stewed flavors of blackberry and prune. Darkens up on what amounts to a soft finish. Pure Grenache.",Pagano,25,86,Valle de Guadalupe,,,La Lomita 2009 Pagano Grenache (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lomita-2009-pagano-grenache-valle-guadalupe/,Grenache,2009,La Lomita
12.9,White,US,"Spicy, toasted coconut scents reflect barrel fermentation. The rather deep straw color suggests a wine that is maturing quickly. Pleasant drinking, but don't wait.",Estate,15,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Witness Tree 2010 Estate Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/witness-tree-2010-estate-pinot-blanc-willamette-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Witness Tree
13.1,Red,US,"This is the least expensive of the Witness Tree Pinots, and the most widely available. Light and pretty, with apple and rasp­berry fruit flavors, it's well made, though slender in feel.",Chainsaw,20,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Witness Tree 2010 Chainsaw Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/witness-tree-2010-chainsaw-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Witness Tree
13.5,Red,US,"This is dry and silky, with enough acidity to provide life to the modest cherry and cola flavors. It's pretty good for the price, because in Pinot Noir, you get what you pay for.",,17,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Lockwood 2009 Pinot Noir (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lockwood-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lockwood
14,Red,Spain,"Plum and raspberry aromas turn herbal with airing. Feels good and plump, with restrained tannins. Tastes like roasted red berries, dry oak and leather mixed with leafy herbs. Good but loses some clarity as it breathes.",Tinto,10,86,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Peique 2010 Tinto Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peique-2010-tinto-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2010,Peique
14.3,Red,US,"This is a thick, earthy Pinot that sparks thoughts of dark cherries and mushrooms among layers of cola, spice and bacon atop toast.",,30,87,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Wattle Creek 2010 Pinot Noir (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wattle-creek-2010-pinot-noir-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Wattle Creek
14,Red,France,"This blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah is atypically big and burly in 2009, showing some intense coffee and charcoal notes layered over black cherry fruit. Dusty tannins mark the finish, so serve it alongside fatty meats where the tannins will work in the wine's favor.",Parallèle 45,14,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Parallèle 45 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-jaboulet-aine-2009-parallele-45-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Paul Jaboulet Aîné
12,White,US,"Troon lays claim to making the first Vermentino in Oregon, and it's more than just a curiosity. Though tawny and heading toward early oxidation, the wine is drinking well, with a pretty nose of gunflint, apple pie and white peach aromas. The low alcohol reflects a wine of restraint and balance.",'72,18,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Troon 2011 '72 Vermentino (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/troon-2011-72-italian-white-vermentino-southern-applegate-valley/,Vermentino,2011,Troon
13,White,Argentina,"Clean and basic up front, with peach and white flower aromas. It feels juicy, with just enough body, bearing fruit salad flavors of nutmeg-dusted white grapes, apple and peach. It turns dry and almondy on the finish.",Reserve,11,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trivento 2011 Reserve Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2011-reserve-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Trivento
14.5,Red,US,"Zinfandel has been blended in with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create this blend. The Zinfandel makes the wine briary and spicy, taking away from Cabernet's elegance. Still, it's a very good wine—robust, fruity and dry.",Z Blend,48,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Paraduxx 2009 Z Blend Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paraduxx-2009-z-blend-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Paraduxx
13.5,White,France,"A surprisingly strong effort, Ogier's Heritage Blanc shows some intriguing notes of orange and mushroom on the nose, then follows up with plenty of heft on the palate and a long, citrusy finish. Drink it over the next several months.",Heritages Blanc,12,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Ogier 2010 Heritages Blanc White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ogier-2010-heritages-blanc-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Ogier
13,White,France,"The Perrin family's line of négociant wines includes this reliable white, which features melon and pineapple aromas and flavors, medium body and a clean, reasonably crisp finish. Drink it over the next six months.",Réserve,11,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Perrin & Fils 2010 Réserve White (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrin-fils-2010-reserve-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Perrin & Fils
13.5,Red,Mexico,"Spicy and exotic smelling, this bears aromas of tobacco, blueberry and cumin. It feels heavy, grabby and supertannic, with mildly herbal flavors of peppery berry fruit and chocolate. Prune, berry and earth notes work the finish on this meaty, tannic big boy.",Gran Ricardo,52,87,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Monte Xanic 2008 Gran Ricardo Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-xanic-2008-gran-ricardo-red-valle-guadalupe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Monte Xanic
15,Red,US,"So concentrated in sweet raspberry and cherry fruit, it's basically all about jam. It's a delicious wine, a little on the rustic side, but appealing. The sweetness, tannins and acidity should allow this to pair well with Mexican food.",Grist Vineyard Old Vines,28,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Miro 2010 Grist Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miro-2010-grist-vineyard-old-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Miro
13.9,White,US,"Some new oak lends a sweet, smoky edge of buttered toast to this ripe Chardonnay. Its pineapple and pear flavors are highlighted by crisp acidity.",Foggy Oaks,20,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2009 Foggy Oaks Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2009-foggy-oaks-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Dry Creek Vineyard
11.5,White,France,"Celebrating 100 years of the domaine this year, Tariquet's range of wines begins with this classic white. This has a crisp fruitiness, with a floral character and flavors of green plum, pear and a hint of pineapple. It's delicious and ready to drink. Screwcap.",Classic,,87,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine du Tariquet 2011 Classic White (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-tariquet-2011-classic-white-cotes-gascogne/,White Blend,2011,Domaine du Tariquet
12.5,Rose,Italy,"A blend of mostly Sangiovese with some Cabernet Sauvignon, this fresh offering opens with light aromas of raspberry, white cherry, pressed violet and peach. Piccolo Principe has enough structure to stand up to white meat or shellfish.",Piccolo Principe,12,87,Central Italy,Marche,,Domodimonti 2010 Piccolo Principe Rosé (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domodimonti-2010-piccolo-principe-rose-marche/,Rosé,2010,Domodimonti
11.5,White,France,"This is a tropical-fruit-oriented Sauvignon Blanc, with notes of yellow fruits and spices and a very floral character. With its textured nature, it could age for another year.",No. 1,,87,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine Uby 2011 No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-uby-2011-no-1-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Domaine Uby
15,Red,US,"Earthquake wines often hit you quite deliberately over the head with oak and tannin, but this is nicely done. It's big and very fruity, with cranberry and cassis notes intermingled with a blackberry flavor. Smooth throughout, the wine finishes with a delicious hit of toffee and vanilla.",,26,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Earthquake 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/earthquake-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Earthquake
14,Red,Portugal,"Ripe and soft, this has notes of plum skins, black cherries, dark chocolate and toast from the wood aging. It's structured, powerful and worth aging for 2–3 years, although its richness makes it drinkable now.",Farizoa,12,87,Alentejano,,,Companhia das Quintas 2010 Farizoa Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/companhia-das-quintas-2010-farizoa-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Companhia das Quintas
13,Red,France,"With a predominance of Négrette in the blend, this is a warm and spicy wine. It has attractive flavors of red fruits, herbs and juicy peppered-plums, with some firm tannins. It could age for 2–3 years.",,,87,Southwest France,Fronton,,Château Plaisance 2010 Red (Fronton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-plaisance-2010-red-fronton/,Red Blend,2010,Château Plaisance
13.5,Red,Spain,"Briary red-fruit aromas are forward and attractive. Feels juicy, with good acidic cut and ample body. Flavors of dark plum and berry come with hints of crushed herbs and dry spices. Finishes bold, with peppery spice and a pinch of heat.",Roble,10,87,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Coto de Hayas 2010 Roble Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coto-hayas-2010-roble-red-blend-tempranillo-cabernet-sauvignon-campo-borja/,Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Coto de Hayas
12.5,White,Italy,"A great value wine, this blend of Chardonnay, Grechetto and Sauvignon shows easy freshness and bright aromas of stone fruit, lemon zest, honeydew and peach.",Dogajolo,12,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Carpineto 2011 Dogajolo White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2011-dogajolo-white-toscana/,White Blend,2011,Carpineto
14.2,Red,US,"Here's a soft, juicy Merlot. It's loaded with cherry, mocha and smoky flavors, wrapped into smooth tannins. It finishes dry and spicy.",,17,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Chelsea Goldschmidt 2010 Merlot (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chelsea-goldschmidt-2010-merlot-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Merlot,2010,Chelsea Goldschmidt
13.5,White,Spain,"While it's golden in color, the wine isn't oaky or over the hill. Scents of buttercup, honeysuckle, baked apple and melon lead to a round, almost Burgundian-like mouthfeel. The flavors of melon, apple and peach are solid, and the finish is naturally creamy from the 50% Gewürztraminer in the blend—Macabeo comprises the other 50%.",Selección Mesache Blanco,10,87,Northern Spain,Somontano,,Bodegas Pirineos 2010 Selección Mesache Blanco Macabeo-Gewürztraminer (Somontano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-pirineos-2010-seleccion-mesache-blanco-white-blend-macabeo-gewurztraminer-somontano/,Macabeo-Gewürztraminer,2010,Bodegas Pirineos
15,Red,US,"Here's a rich, heady Zinfandel. It defines the ripe, warm-climate style, with flavors of wild berry jam, chocolate and spice that are wrapped into firm tannins. With a slightly sweet finish, it's a nice Zin to drink with barbecue.",,17,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2010-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Ancient Peaks
12.5,White,Spain,"Green banana, apple and mineral aromas are nothing to get worked up over, but they are clean and inviting. This shows good acidity and lift on the palate, with pleasant flavors of citrus, nectarine and apple. It's crisp and clean on the finish.",Blanco,9,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,El Circulo 2011 Blanco Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-circulo-2011-blanco-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2011,El Circulo
13.5,White,Portugal,"This is perfumed, soft, warm and ripe, with smooth peach and mulberry flavors that are offset by a citrusy tang. It's a fine apéritif.",,12,86,Alentejano,,,Herdade Grande 2011 Verdelho (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-grande-2011-spanish-white-verdelho-alentejano/,Verdelho,2011,Herdade Grande
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a ripe-fruited wine, rich with dried fruits, sweet tannins and a soft texture. With its weight and juicy character, this is ready to drink.",Toutalga,4,86,Alentejano,,,Herdade dos Machados 2010 Toutalga Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-machados-2010-toutalga-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade dos Machados
12.5,White,Italy,"Made using organically farmed fruit, this fresh value white opens with bright tones of citrus and green apple. Pair this wine with grilled vegetables or curry chicken salad.",,11,86,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Farnese 2011 Pinot Grigio (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colline-pescaresi/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Farnese
12,White,Portugal,"Smooth and oily in texture, this is round and full of pear juice flavor. There is just a touch of green legume, adding piquancy to this ripe wine. Screwcap.",Paxis Branco,8,86,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Paxis Branco Arinto (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-paxis-branco-portuguese-white-arinto-lisboa/,Arinto,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13.5,Red,Mexico,"This is slightly stalky and burnt smelling, with briary aromas. It feels choppy, with roasted flavors of plum and berry. It finishes with the same herbal, Bordeaux-style flavors that give the palate an Old World character. Not as good as the 2008.",,35,86,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Mogor Badan 2009 Red (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mogor-badan-2009-red-valle-guadalupe/,Red Blend,2009,Mogor Badan
14.6,White,US,"This is a stainless-steel-aged Chardonnay with splendid streaks of lemon, honey and kiwi that surround a core of tart apple. It's balanced with good acidity that greets you on the entrance and on the finish.",Estate,20,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Jason-Stephens 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jason-stephens-2010-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Jason-Stephens
15,White,Spain,"Hard and capped on the nose, this has mixed aromas of plastic, sulfur and white fruit. It feels creamy and tropical, with flavors of mango, banana and honey, with some bitterness on the back palate and finish.",Moscatel de la Marina,19,86,Levante,Alicante,,Enrique Mendoza 2010 Moscatel de la Marina Moscatel (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrique-mendoza-2010-moscatel-marina-muscat-moscatel-alicante/,Moscatel,2010,Enrique Mendoza
13.5,White,Portugal,"Perfumed, with a soft, smooth texture, this has flavors of tropical fruit, peach and a hint of lemongrass that make for a rich wine.",Monte Alentejano Branco,8,86,Alentejano,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Monte Alentejano Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-monte-alentejano-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
15,Red,France,"Dominated by Grenache, Magni's 2009 Sensation displays distinctive notes of pie cherry, stewed rhubarb, watermelon and cracked pepper. Medium to full in the mouth, it boasts exceptionally silky tannins. Tart and peppery on the finish but not at all unpleasant.",Sensation,50,86,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Domaine Patrice Magni 2009 Sensation Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-patrice-magni-2009-sensation-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine Patrice Magni
13,Red,Italy,"The flagship red grape in Abruzzo is Montepulciano, and this expression shows a light and informal side to the native variety. Soft, velvety tannins frame the plump black-cherry fruit.",,12,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Capestrano 2010  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capestrano-2010-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Capestrano
12,White,France,"Bright and fruity, this has an herbal character that's balanced by flavors of pineapple, red apple and a fine tang of refreshing citrus. Screwcap.",Réserve,8,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Barton & Guestier 2011 Réserve Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2011-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Barton & Guestier
13.5,Red,Spain,"Plum and berry aromas are a touch rubbery at first, but they air out well. It feels medium bodied and clean, with traditional Rioja flavors of dry oak, dill, tobacco, plum and cherry. The finish is mild and fresh.",Puerta Vieja Crianza,12,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Riojanas 2008 Puerta Vieja Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-riojanas-2008-puerta-vieja-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Bodegas Riojanas
13,Red,Portugal,"Dark colored, this has fresh red-berry and damson fruits. With soft tannins, this is a bright, fruity wine for drinking now.",,10,86,Lisboa,,,Caves Bonifacio 2009 Alicante Bouschet (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-bonifacio-2009-other-red-alicante-bouschet-lisboa/,Alicante Bouschet,2009,Caves Bonifacio
14.5,Red,US,"A delightfully fresh, fruity Cabernet with notes of cassis and cranberry, this is on the red fruit side of the Cabernet aroma and flavor spectrum. The wine's clutch of tannins are balanced out on the vanilla-flavored finish, and the wine's small amounts of Syrah, Petite Sirah and Malbec add layers of vibrancy.",Ranch Collection,19,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2009 Ranch Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2009-ranch-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Shannon Ridge
14.3,Red,US,"Give this wine credit for richness. It's tremendous in blackberry, blueberry, plum and mocha flavors, with a nice earthiness. It's ready to drink now.",Estate,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,William Hill Estate 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-hill-estate-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,William Hill Estate
13.4,White,US,"This is, as the label says, a dry Riesling, but it's not without richness. With lemon, lime, apricot and Asian pear flavors, it has wonderful acidity. It would be great with today's complex Asian-fusion fare.",Lafond Vineyard Dry,18,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Santa Barbara Winery 2009 Lafond Vineyard Dry Riesling (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2009-lafond-vineyard-dry-riesling-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Riesling,2009,Santa Barbara Winery
12.5,White,Argentina,"There aren't many Argentine Sauvignon Blancs that make a statement, so this is commendable for showing a lightly citric and minerally nose in front of fresh, citrusy flavors of lime, tangerine and grapefruit. More friendly and easygoing than intense or pungent, it fades quick and easy on the finish.",VI,16,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pulenta 2011 VI Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pulenta-estate-2011-vi-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Pulenta
12.5,Red,France,"This is tastes stalky, with a red fruit flavor. It has acidity along with a vegetal, herbal character. With taut acidity and a dry, tannic finish, this is a real barbecue wine.",Cuvée Spéciale,15,85,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sanglière 2010 Cuvée Spéciale Red (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangliere-2010-cuvee-speciale-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Domaine de la Sanglière
,White,Portugal,"This is an attractively balanced apple- and pear-flavored wine. It is crisp, fruity and nicely creamy, with some bright acidity on the finish Drink now or age for a year.",Coreto Branco,6,85,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Coreto Branco White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-coreto-branco-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13,Red,Italy,This blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo is enhanced with a small percentage of Merlot. That addition heightens the wine's softness and renders a richer mouthfeel.,,10,85,Tuscany,Chianti,,Straccali 2010  Chianti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straccali-2010-sangiovese-chianti/,Sangiovese,2010,Straccali
14.1,White,US,"This tastes a little vegetal, but it's dry, crisp and creamy, with decent orange and peach flavors.",Suzanne's Blend,34,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gracianna 2011 Suzanne's Blend Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gracianna-2011-suzannes-blend-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Gracianna
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Hard, minty, oaky and even a touch chemical on the nose, then tough as nails in the mouth. Tastes resiny and minty, with black fruit flavors and extreme tannic clamp. Chocolaty tasting on the finish, which retains the wine's hard personality. Tasted twice.",Premium,20,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alta Vista 2010 Premium Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2010-premium-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Alta Vista
14.9,Red,US,"This very dry Cabernet feels rugged and gritty in the mouth, with too much acidity that lends bite. The austerity is relieved by black cherry and sweet tobacco flavors. Drink up.",Madrone Ridge Vineyard,39,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2009 Madrone Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2009-madrone-ridge-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Muscardini
13,Red,Spain,"Briary berry and milk chocolate aromas lead to a tart, alert palate full of red berry, sour plum, vanilla and spice flavors. Juicy acidity creates a long, racy finish that brings lasting raspberry character.",Crianza,11,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Palaciega 2007 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-palaciega-2007-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2007,Viña Palaciega
12.5,White,Argentina,"Oyster shell and matchstick aromas come with distant peach and melon notes. Feels good but rudimentary, with peach and papaya flavors that end soft and easy. Drink this immediately for maximum zest and freshness.",Sustainably Farmed,10,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Árido 2011 Sustainably Farmed Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arido-2011-sustainably-farmed-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Árido
13.9,White,US,This crisp Chardonnay has a disjointedness about it. Its aroma and flavor is most akin to Lemonheads candy.,Old Head,15,84,California,Central Valley,Dunnigan Hills,Matchbook 2010 Old Head Chardonnay (Dunnigan Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matchbook-2010-old-head-chardonnay-central-valley-dunnigan-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Matchbook
13,White,Argentina,"A touch of minerality on the nose comes with apple and lemon aromas. It feels fleshy, with pulpy white-fruit flavors that end with honeydew and papaya notes. Drink now.",,9,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bodega Norton
15,Red,US,"There's an unripe, green edge to this Zinfandel that detracts from its appeal. Yet it has some good blackberry fruit, and it's nicely dry and tannic. Pair this with rich meats and cheeses to coax out the sweetness.",Mounts Vineyard,35,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,V. Sattui 2009 Mounts Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2009-mounts-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,V. Sattui
12.5,Red,France,"The fresh but restrained nose shows notes of pencil lead, damp earth, roasted game and prune. The flavors follow suit but evidence fatigue rather than freshness on the palate. The medium body pivots around the wine's marked acidity and dusty tannins.",Alphonse,10,83,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes de Thongue,,Moulin de Lène 2010 Alphonse Red (Côtes de Thongue),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moulin-lene-2010-alphonse-red-cotes-thongue/,Red Blend,2010,Moulin de Lène
13.5,Red,US,"Hard and herbal, this has sour, barely-ripe fruit and chalky tannins.",,28,83,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-southern-rogue-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Del Rio
13.5,White,US,"Dry and acidic, this has citrus and green peppercorn flavors that are barely ripe. If you like the lean style, this is for you.",,18,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Decoy 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Decoy
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is briny and oily on the nose, with grapefruit aromas. It feels citrusy in the mouth, with bitter nut and citrus flavors that turn pithy and more briny on the finish.",Old Vine,16,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Martino 2011 Old Vine Pedro Ximénez (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martino-2011-old-vine-sherry-pedro-ximenez-mendoza/,Pedro Ximénez,2011,Martino
13,Red,France,"Milk chocolate, mocha, garrigue and mineral notes contribute to the fragrant nose. Full bodied with pronounced alcohol, the wine is surprisingly lacking in concentation on the midpalate. The tannins are round and easy, and the acidity is supporting, finishing short.",Domaine de l'Estagnol,,83,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois,,Les Celliers Jean d'Alibert 2010 Domaine de l'Estagnol Red (Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celliers-jean-dalibert-2010-domaine-lestagnol-red-minervois/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Les Celliers Jean d'Alibert
13,Rose,US,"Simple and silky, this is fairly sweet in apricot and raspberry fruit. This is easy to drink at picnics and similar everyday occasions.",4 Grape Blend,10,83,California,California Other,California,Rare NV 4 Grape Blend Rosé (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rare-nv-4-grape-blend-rose-other/,Rosé,,Rare
13.8,Red,Mexico,"This wine opens with pepper, leather and stalky berry aromas. It feels sticky in the mouth, with stalky, buttery berry flavors that fall off rather quickly. Sweet but that's about it on the finish. Tempranillo, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre.",Dominó,19,83,Valle de Guadalupe and Santo Tomás,,,Vinisterra 2008 Dominó Red (Valle de Guadalupe and Santo Tomás),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinisterra-2008-domino-red-valle-guadalupe-santo-tomas/,Red Blend,2008,Vinisterra
13.5,Red,Spain,"The nose smells minty and capped with rubbery, blackened aromas. It feels tangy and tannic, with medicinal flavors of berry and resiny oak. It's powerful but rough.",Roble,12,83,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Vilano 2010 Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-vilano-2010-roble-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Viña Vilano
12.5,Red,Italy,"Light and lean, this could easily be labeled a rosé. The aromas reinforce that notion thanks to the tones of rose petal, pink grapefruit and bitter almond.",Pergola Rosso,17,83,Central Italy,Marche,,Angelini 2010 Pergola Rosso Red (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angelini-2010-pergola-rosso-red-marche/,Red Blend,2010,Angelini
14,Red,US,"With cherry, mocha and spice flavors, this is a good wine for drinking with a great cheeseburger. The price is fair for the quality. It's a blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah.",,13,83,California,California Other,California,LoveThisLife 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovethislife-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,LoveThisLife
13.5,Red,US,"Simple and sharp, this tastes like a chocolate-covered cherry candy, though it finishes dry.",,14,83,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Small Wonders 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/small-wonders-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Small Wonders
13.5,Red,Mexico,"Hot and heavy from first whiff, this has plastic and red pepper notes, with a sweet strawberry aroma. It's thick as syrup on the palate, with extracted, fully ripe flavors of blackberry and raisin. Maat means “the land” in a native language; but it could mean syrupy sweet. Hard to believe this is just 13.5% abv.",Maat,25,83,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Tres Valles 2009 Maat Grenache (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tres-valles-2009-maat-grenache-valle-guadalupe/,Grenache,2009,Tres Valles
13.5,White,Spain,"Quiet on the bouquet, this offers aromas and flavors of a wine that's in the early stages of decline. It feels mildly oxidized and tastes of hollow fruit and yeasty vanilla. The finish is mild, with a note of hay.",Blanco,10,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Señorio de Uñuela 2010 Blanco Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senorio-unuela-2010-blanco-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2010,Señorio de Uñuela
13.5,Red,France,"This has a deeply flushed, burgundy core. The reluctant nose shows graphite, game and pepper, with boysenberry and blackberry joining underbrush and cedar on the palate. The very average fruit concentration shows light dilution and leads to a short finish. Moderately drying tannins and lively acidity frame the supple body and will allow it to hold for at least two years though the wine will not likely evolve to benefit.",Tradition,,83,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Château Saint-Nabor 2010 Tradition Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-nabor-2010-tradition-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Château Saint-Nabor
12.5,White,US,"If you like your white wines fruity and sweet, this one's for you. It has pretty flavors of peaches, honey and spices.",,9,83,California,California Other,California,Coastal Ridge 2010 Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coastal-ridge-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Coastal Ridge
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Meaty plum and berry aromas come with dark, demanding, minty aromas that are similar to this winery's Lote 44 bottling. It feels astringent, with a resiny oak tone and flavors of raspberry, chocolate and grainy wood.",Tolentino Winemaker's Selection,15,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Cuarto Dominio 2011 Tolentino Winemaker's Selection Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-cuarto-dominio-2011-tolentino-winemakers-selection-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Bodega Cuarto Dominio
13.9,Red,US,"This is way too soft for comfort, with soft tannins and slight acidity that leave the fruit and alcohol to star.",Mountain Cuvée,24,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Gundlach Bundschu 2009 Mountain Cuvée Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2009-mountain-cuvee-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Gundlach Bundschu
13.1,Red,US,"Scents of toast and coffee reflect some time in a percentage of new oak, but there is little else going on here. Where's the fruit?",,35,83,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2010 Syrah (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-rogue-valley/,Syrah,2010,Del Rio
13.9,Red,US,"A light style of Pinot Noir, this is dry and racy. It offers good persimmon and cola flavors, and is very spicy. A trace of green is distracting.",,19,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Chime 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chime-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chime
13.5,White,Argentina,"This smells a bit oily and like a match, with additional aromas of white fruits and corn flakes. It feels pulpy but just crisp enough, with pithy grapefruit and sweet papaya flavors. It tastes candied on the finish.",Estate Bottled,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2011 Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2011-estate-bottled-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Pascual Toso
13,Red,US,"This is dry, with scouring tannins and some twiggy, stalky bitterness. It has just enough blackberry flavor to get by. For the price, it's fine for big parties.",Reserve,8,83,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Oak Grove
12.5,White,Portugal,"Very soft and easy going, this has rounded peach and apple flavors. The acidity is light, hinting at citrus. Screwcap.",Storks Landing,8,83,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Storks Landing White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-storks-landing-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
,Red,Argentina,"Somewhat murky and smelling of compost and green berry fruit. Feels full and wide, with a hard palate containing milk chocolate and molasses flavors. Finishes bitter, dark and herbal, with gripping tannins. Tasted twice.",Classic,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alta Vista 2010 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2010-classic-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Alta Vista
14,Red,Spain,"Roasted and rubbery smelling, this has heavy oak influence that yields notes of mint and shoe. Shearing on the palate despite its body, this has flavors of oak-based vanilla, mint and sweet-and-sour plum. Prieto Picudo is a difficult grape to make into good wine.",El Médico,37,83,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Bodegas del Paramo 2009 El Médico Prieto Picudo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-paramo-2009-el-medico-spanish-red-prieto-picudo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Prieto Picudo,2009,Bodegas del Paramo
12.9,Red,Argentina,"Raspy cherry aromas precede a scratchy palate that's characterized by its high acid-to-body ratio. It tastes a bit tart and generic, with a red plum flavor in front of a fiery finish. This is light and crisp in style.",,11,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Wandering Grape 2011 Malbec-Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wandering-grape-2011-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-mendoza/,Malbec-Merlot,2011,Wandering Grape
17.9,Dessert,US,"Despite lots of sugary sweetness and a fine burst of acidity, this dessert-style wine is watery thin in flavor. The raspberries and cherries taste diluted, leaving behind the impression of hot, high alcohol.",Delicias,50,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Peju NV Delicias Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-nv-delicias-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,,Peju
13.5,White,US,"With lots of acidity and seemingly sweet lime, pineapple and tropical fruit flavors, this Sauvignon Blanc has a sweet-sour taste, like Life Savers candy.",Four Bears,14,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sean Minor 2010 Four Bears Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sean-minor-2010-four-bears-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Sean Minor
13.5,Red,US,"Drink this Cabernet with burgers. It's dry, robust and fruity, with a strong cut of acidity.",,15,83,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Lockwood 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lockwood-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-monterey-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Lockwood
13.5,Red,US,"Drink this easy Merlot at parties with burgers and pizzas. It's soft and dryish, with a candied cherry flavor.",,11,83,California,California Other,California,Greystone 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greystone-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Greystone
11.5,White,Italy,"Slightly oxidized at first with aromas of caramel and butterscotch, the wine soon opens to reveal apricot, honey and dried hay. It's an easy, genuine wine to pair with fried onion rings.",,12,83,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi,,Fattoria Laila 2010  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-laila-2010-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi/,Verdicchio,2010,Fattoria Laila
,Rose,Portugal,"This is a rounded, full-bodied rosé that also has a herbal element. It has a wild strawberry flavor, with light acidity and sweetness. Screwcap.",Coreto,6,83,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Coreto Rosé (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-coreto-rose-lisboa/,Rosé,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13,White,Italy,"This shows slightly volatile aromas of bitter almond, apple skin and apricot.",Vi No SO2,25,83,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico Superiore,,Barberani 2011 Vi No SO2  (Orvieto Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2011-vi-no-so2-white-orvieto-classico-superiore/,White Blend,2011,Barberani
13.5,Rose,Spain,The candied red-fruit aroma is soft yet snappy. It tastes briny and citrusy before ending with a persistent peppery bitterness and lively acidity.,Rosado,9,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2011 Rosado Garnacha (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2011-rosado-grenache-garnacha-rioja/,Garnacha,2011,Bodegas Valdemar
14,Red,Spain,"This is leathery and stemmy on the nose, with horsey plum and raspberry aromas. It feels narrow, with rubbery, herbal and roasted berry flavors. This is a rustic, roasted wine no matter how you slice it.",Luzón,9,83,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Luzón 2010 Luzón Monastrell-Syrah (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-luzon-2010-luzon-red-blend-monastrell-syrah-jumilla/,Monastrell-Syrah,2010,Bodegas Luzón
9.5,White,Portugal,"The light prickle adds to the natural freshness of this lemon-sherbet-flavored wine. Very crisp and light in the mouth, this dances on the palate with just a touch of sweetness.",Salsus,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Salsus White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-salsus-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Wines & Winemakers
11.5,White,Portugal,"Light and fragrant, this has pear and lemon flavors. It's ripe, soft and ready to drink.",Dona Helena Branco,,84,Setubal,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Dona Helena Branco White (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-dona-helena-branco-white-setubal/,Portuguese White,2011,Wines & Winemakers
11,White,Portugal,"Crisp and herbaceous, this is a green-fruited wine that's light on the palate, offering delightful refreshing acidity. This is very fruity and ready to drink.",Clemens Reserva,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Clemens Reserva White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-clemens-reserva-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Wines & Winemakers
12.5,Rose,Portugal,"Ripe and fruity, this bears a red berry flavor and a dry structure. It has weight, richness and a smooth finish.",Azul Portugal,,84,Setubal,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Azul Portugal Rosé (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-azul-portugal-rose-setubal/,Rosé,2011,Wines & Winemakers
13.5,Red,Spain,"Nice on the nose, this has a leafy note and a mellow red-berry aroma. Bouncy and rubbery feeling, it has easygoing flavors of raspberry and plum. It's candied and rubbery tasting on the finish, but good overall.",Estate Bottled,4,84,Levante,Yecla,,Terrenal 2010 Estate Bottled Tempranillo (Yecla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrenal-2010-estate-bottled-tempranillo-yecla/,Tempranillo,2010,Terrenal
14.9,White,US,"Extracted and oaky, this will appeal to those who enjoy the popular style. It's strong in buttered toast and butterscotch flavors, with a pineapple jam note.",,18,84,California,Central Coast,Monterey,San Simeon 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simeon-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2009,San Simeon
13.5,Red,US,"Although this Cabernet bears a Napa Valley designation, it could be from anywhere. It's rich in tannins and has good blackberry and herb flavors that finish a little pruny.",Route 29,22,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,RouteStock 2009 Route 29 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/routestock-cellars-2009-route-29-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,RouteStock
12.8,White,US,"This 100% stainless-steel-aged Sauvignon Blanc has a crisp, herbal mouthfeel, with a melon-like brightness. Just a touch of green pepper and jalapeño muddle the finish.",Hybrid,8,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peltier 2011 Hybrid Sauvignon Blanc (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peltier-station-2011-hybrid-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley-lodi/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Peltier
13.5,Red,US,"This has ripe blackberry and oak flavors. It's dry, full bodied and tannic enough to cut through a rich, ketchup-strewn cheeseburger.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Lost Angel 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-angel-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Lost Angel
14.7,White,Mexico,"Overtly simple and drying, this has crisp acidity and oily flavors of popcorn and tart white fruits. It finishes with citrus and astringency. This would likely be better with seafood or salad than on its own.",Emblema,21,84,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Paralelo 2011 Emblema Sauvignon Blanc (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paralelo-2011-emblema-sauvignon-blanc-valle-guadalupe/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Paralelo
13.5,White,Spain,"The waxy apple aroma seems cidery and a touch oxidized given how young the wine is. It feels flat and basic, with apricot and peach flavors, and a waxy bitterness to the palate. The finish tastes stalky, like hay or straw. Only 250 cases made.",,22,84,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Luna Beberide 2010 Godello (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luna-beberide-2010-spanish-white-godello-bierzo/,Godello,2010,Luna Beberide
14.5,White,US,"There's a nice Chardonnay down underneath all the oak, but it's hard to find below the buttered toast and caramel richness. It would be nice to taste an unoaked version, to appreciate the acidity and pineapple fruit.",Unfiltered,60,84,California,Napa,Napa County,Newton 2009 Unfiltered Chardonnay (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2009-unfiltered-chardonnay-napa-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Newton
14.7,Red,US,"This is a vigorous Zinfandel, fruity and soft, with berry, cola and spice flavors. Drink now with barbecue, burgers or beef burritos.",,18,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Cellars 2010 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-cellars-2010-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Napa Cellars
14.8,Red,US,"This seems sweet like a Port. It tastes like raspberry and cherry jam, with lots of heat from the alcohol.",1000 Vines,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Minassian-Young 2010 1000 Vines Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/minassian-young-2010-1000-vines-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Minassian-Young
13.5,Red,France,This is a rough-edged wine that has some dry tannins and red berry acidity. It's light on the palate with a fresh character. Drink in a year.,,,84,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy 2009 Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-moulin-pouzy-2009-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy
14,Red,Spain,"Jumpy and nervy smelling, with tottering aromas of jammy berry and strawberry. It feels dilute at first, but more structure and body appear as the wine unfolds. The flavor of jammy raspberry is somewhat herbal, and the finish is light.",Roble,23,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Convento Oreja 2010 Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convento-oreja-2010-roble-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Convento Oreja
12.5,White,US,Modest orange and peach flavors are found in this oak-tinged wine. It offers the Chardonnay lover good pleasure.,Coastal Series,18,84,California,California Other,California,Arrow Creek 2011 Coastal Series Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrow-creek-2011-coastal-series-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Arrow Creek
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a ripe Chardonnay with aromas of pineapple, Golden Delicious apple and honey. It's slightly thick and sticky on the close.",,11,84,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Caldora Vini 2010 Chardonnay (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2010-chardonnay-terre-chieti/,Chardonnay,2010,Caldora Vini
10.5,Rose,Portugal,"Crisp and intensely acidic, this has a touch of tannin that adds structure. It has red apple fruit, giving roundness and some sweetness on the finish. Screwcap,",Casal Garcia,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Aveleda 2011 Casal Garcia Rosé (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2011-casal-garcia-rose-vinho-verde/,Rosé,2011,Aveleda
10,White,Portugal,"Light and crisp, this offers a subtle prickle on the palate. The lively apple and grapefruit flavors are right up front along with a light sweetness.",Casal Garcia Branco,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Aveleda 2011 Casal Garcia Branco White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2011-casal-garcia-branco-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Aveleda
14.5,Red,US,"A soft, simple wine, this has flavors of cherry candy, spice and oak. It's getting a little tired, so drink up now.",,19,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Benziger 2008 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benziger-2008-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2008,Benziger
14.4,White,US,"A simple Chardonnay, this seems sweet in pineapple and peach jam notes, with buttered toast and honey flavors from oak. Flashy, but one-dimensional.",,22,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hess Collection 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hess-collection-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Hess Collection
12,Rose,Portugal,"This is a floral, aromatic and dry rosé, full of red currant fruit and refreshing acidity. It's a great apéritif wine.",Samora,,84,Tejo,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Samora Rosé (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-samora-rose-tejo/,Rosé,2011,Wines & Winemakers
14.9,Red,US,The mouthfeel has sandpapery tannins and some green peppercorn notes alongside riper flavors of blackberries and sweet currants. It's a rustic Zin to drink with barbecue.,Old Vine,20,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Plungerhead 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plungerhead-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Plungerhead
,Red,Italy,"Almost rosé-like in color and personality, this light, Sangiovese-based wine delivers bright acidity and layers of wild berry and pink flower.",,17,84,Central Italy,Colli Pesaresi,,Angelini 2008 Sangiovese (Colli Pesaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angelini-2008-sangiovese-colli-pesaresi/,Sangiovese,2008,Angelini
12.5,Red,France,"This is a soft, gentle Pinot with a plum jelly flavor derived from a touch of sweetness in its fruit. Drink now.",Bourricot,12,84,France Other,Vin de France,,L. Tramier & Fils 2010 Bourricot Pinot Noir (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2010-bourricot-pinot-noir-vin/,Pinot Noir,2010,L. Tramier & Fils
13.5,Red,US,"Not bad for the price, if you're just looking for something dry, full bodied and fruity. A lot of people are, which makes this a pretty good bargain.",,11,84,California,California Other,California,Greystone 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greystone-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Greystone
13.2,White,US,"Made to appeal to the modern taste for sweetness, this blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier is simple in jammy apricot, citrus and tropical fruit flavors. It has bright acidity, which helps balance it.",,13,84,California,California Other,California,LoveThisLife 2009 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovethislife-2009-white-other/,White Blend,2009,LoveThisLife
13.5,Red,US,"Dry and acidic, this has flavors of green mint and sour cherry candy. Not likely to improve with age, but give it an hour in the decanter to let it soften.",,24,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Stephen Ross 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-ross-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Stephen Ross
13.5,Red,US,"Here's a good, robust red wine. It's made in a country-style, with tobacco, cherry and spice flavors and a jagged mouthfeel. Drink it with tacos and burgers.",4 Grape Blend,10,84,California,California Other,California,Rare NV 4 Grape Blend Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rare-nv-4-grape-blend-red-other/,Red Blend,,Rare
10.5,White,Portugal,"This is a lively, off-dry wine with intense acidity to accompany its crisp apple and citrus flavors. Very fruity, it's ready to drink now. Screwcap.",Trevo,9,84,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta do Portal 2011 Trevo White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2011-trevo-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta do Portal
10,White,Portugal,"A fresh prickle gives this crisp, Vinho Verde lookalike its lively lift. Semi-sweet and fragrant, this has acidity and flavors of green apple and citrus.",Filigrana,,84,Lisboa,,,Quinta do Gradil NV Filigrana White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-gradil-nv-filigrana-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,,Quinta do Gradil
12.5,Red,Spain,"This has thin fruit aromas, with scents of herb and candied milk chocolate. It's a solid wine for $8, with zesty acidity and standard raspberry and plum flavors. The lightweight finish turns lightly herbal.",Marqués de Chivé Crianza,8,84,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Vicente Gandia 2010 Marqués de Chivé Crianza Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vicente-gandia-2010-marques-chive-crianza-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo,2010,Vicente Gandia
13.5,Red,Spain,"This opens with standard cherry and berry aromas before transitioning to a juicy palate with red berry, plum, herb and grass notes. It finishes a little hot and aggressive, but for $4 who's complaining?",,4,84,Levante,Yecla,,Terrenal 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yecla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrenal-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-yecla/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Terrenal
14.3,Rose,US,"This is a ruggedly simple blush wine, with lots of acidity and some green tea and dried herb flavors. It's saved by a just-in-time flavor of black cherry candy.",Heritage,18,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Curtis 2011 Heritage Rosé (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/curtis-2011-heritage-rose-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Rosé,2011,Curtis
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is a dark specimen, with black-fruit and raisiny aromas that turn herbal with time. It has rubbery tannins and flavors of plum and herb. Good as a whole but sort of squeeky and hard in feel. A blend of 60% Garnacha and 40% Tempranillo.",Crianza,10,84,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Coto de Hayas 2008 Crianza Red (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coto-hayas-2008-crianza-red-campo-borja/,Red Blend,2008,Coto de Hayas
14.5,Red,US,"There's a Porty overripeness all through this wine, like concentrated raisins and prunes. Although it's basically dry, it has a raisiny sweetness, especially toward the finish.",Weir Vineyard,42,84,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Drew 2010 Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drew-2010-weir-vineyard-pinot-noir-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Drew
12,Rose,Portugal,"Fruity and off-dry, this has light touches of sweet strawberry and vanilla to go with the orange zest acidity. Screwcap.",Pink Elephant,8,84,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Pink Elephant Rosé (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-pink-elephant-rose-lisboa/,Rosé,2011,DFJ Vinhos
12,Red,Portugal,"This is a lightweight, fruity and softly tannic wine. The red berry flavor is bright and breezy, and the acidity is a dominant feature. Screwcap.",Brigando,10,84,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2010 Brigando Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2010-brigando-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2010,DFJ Vinhos
13.5,Red,US,"Simple and agreeable, this can be paired with a burger or beef taco. It's dry and clean, with pleasant cherry and cola flavors.",,22,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Sean Minor 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sean-minor-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sean Minor
14.9,Red,US,"From Bacio Divino, this Sangiovese-based blend is curiously soft. While it has forward cherry, cocoa and spice flavors, it simply lacks structural integrity.The alcohol is evident on the warm, dry finish.",,32,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Pazzo 2009 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pazzo-2009-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Pazzo
13,Red,Portugal,"Lightweight, with smooth red fruit and acidity, this is soft and round. The berry fruit neatly merges with the gentle tannins.",Vista,,84,Beiras,,,Caves Aliança 2009 Vista Tinta Roriz (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2009-vista-tempranillo-tinta-roriz-beiras/,Tinta Roriz,2009,Caves Aliança
13.5,White,US,"This gets the job done with classic varietal flavors of lemon, lime and savory green grass, as well as tart acidity to get those tastebuds watering. There's an off-dry taste of honey, but the wine is basically dry.",Vintner's Collection,13,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sterling 2011 Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2011-vintners-collection-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Sterling
13.5,White,US,"A good Chardonnay to serve at parties, this shows plenty of oak-driven vanilla and toast flavors that ride high over the seemingly sweet note of pineapple candy. It will satisfy lots of Chardophiles, at an affordable price.",,25,84,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Black Box
12.8,Dessert,US,"Black Box hops onto the popular sweet red wine train with this blend. It is, as advertised, sweet, but not too much, giving a sugary edge to the blackberries and cherries.",Sweet,25,84,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2010 Sweet Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2010-sweet-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Black Box
14,Red,US,"The first noticeable aspect is that it seems to have no structure. The cherry, cola and pomegranate flavors have been elaborately oaked, but there's nothing for the mouth to grip onto.",Hein Family Vineyard,60,84,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Walt 2010 Hein Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walt-2010-hein-family-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Walt
14.5,White,France,"Vanilla and toasted almond aromas evolve into a scent of tarte tatin. Full bodied, with warm alcohol, this shows medium fruit concentration. The acidity is borderline in its balance, leaning to flabiness. The tactile heat on the medium finish is distracting.",Seigneurie de Peyrat Tradition,,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Vignobles Garrigae 2010 Seigneurie de Peyrat Tradition Chardonnay-Viognier (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-garrigae-2010-seigneurie-peyrat-tradition-white-blend-chardonnay-viognier-pays-doc/,Chardonnay-Viognier,2010,Vignobles Garrigae
12.5,Red,Portugal,"Light and freshly fruity, this has a red berry flavor, with a soft spice note and round tannins. There's an odd tomato flavor that creeps in at the end. Screwcap.",Reserva,8,84,Lisboa,,,Vidigal 2010 Reserva Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidigal-2010-reserva-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2010,Vidigal
11.5,Rose,Portugal,This is a fresh and fragrant rosé from the Vinho Verde region. It has light acidity and a red fruit flavor. The lightest prickle gives just that extra lift.,Espadeiro,13,84,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta de Gomariz 2011 Espadeiro Rosé (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-gomariz-2011-espadeiro-rose-vinho-verde/,Rosé,2011,Quinta de Gomariz
14,Red,Argentina,"The nose opens with animalistic scents of leather, compost and barnyard. This has an average mouthfeel, with somewhat herbal plum and berry flavors that finish short with a mild leafy character.",,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tempus Alba 2008 Tempranillo (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tempus-alba-2008-tempranillo-mendoza/,Tempranillo,2008,Tempus Alba
13,White,Argentina,"Apple and white fruit aromas set up a balanced, reasonably full palate, with banana, creamy oak, vanilla and apple flavors. It feels solid and round, with a clean finish.",Elsa,10,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Valentín Bianchi 2011 Elsa Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentin-bianchi-2011-elsa-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Valentín Bianchi
15.8,Red,US,"This is for you, if you like your Zins in a sweet, soft style. It tastes like the filling from a black­berry and cherry pie, dusted with exotic spices, like cinnamon and black pepper.",,20,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Twisted Sisters 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-sisters-2010-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Twisted Sisters
14.1,Red,US,"Made in an old-fashioned Paso Robles style, this is pretty sweet, soft and simple. There's not much complexity, but it has plenty of ripe blackberry, cherry and spice flavors.",Matriarch,20,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Twisted Sisters 2009 Matriarch Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-sisters-2009-matriarch-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Twisted Sisters
13.9,Red,US,"Simple, dry and one dimensional, this has cola and cherry jam flavors, and a silky, delicate texture.",,10,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Kirkland Signature 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2009-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kirkland Signature
14,Red,Portugal,"This feels very ripe, perhaps overripe, with its seemingly sweet flavor of black fruit juice and its soft structure. It's appealing and does have some tannins, but it is not for aging.",Morgado da Canita,5,84,Alentejano,,,Herdade dos Machados 2009 Morgado da Canita Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-machados-2009-morgado-canita-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade dos Machados
13.5,White,Portugal,"Soft, round and gentle, this has a creamed apple flavor. It has a full, ripe character, with just an edge of green herb and spice.",Boa Memória Branco,,84,Alentejano,,,Monte Seis Reis 2010 Boa Memória Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-seis-reis-2010-boa-memoria-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Monte Seis Reis
13.5,White,US,"Made from a bunch of different varieties, including Viognier and Pinot Grigio, this white blend is off-dry, with a sweet edge to the orange and peach fruit.",Ruckus,10,84,California,California Other,California,Lost Angel 2009 Ruckus White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-angel-2009-ruckus-white-other/,White Blend,2009,Lost Angel
,White,Portugal,"This is fruity, with pear and baked apple flavors that lend a rich, spicy character. It has some weight along with an attractive touch of acidity.",Segada Branco,8,84,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Segada Branco White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-segada-branco-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13,Rose,Portugal,"Smooth, rounded and dry, this has plum and strawberry flavors. Full in the mouth and touched by spice, this is a rosé for food.",Monte Alentejano,8,84,Alentejano,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Monte Alentejano Rosé (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-monte-alentejano-rose-alentejano/,Rosé,2011,DFJ Vinhos
12,Red,France,"Soft and fruity with some sweetness, this red-fruit-flavored wine is rounded and warm, crispened by acidity.",Bistro,8,84,Ile de Beauté,,,Barton & Guestier 2011 Bistro Pinot Noir (Ile de Beauté),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2011-bistro-pinot-noir-ile-beaute/,Pinot Noir,2011,Barton & Guestier
12,Red,Portugal,"Light and stalky, this has black currant fruit and considerable acidity. With its soft tannins and fruity character, it is ready to drink now.",Casal Garcia Tinto,,84,Portuguese Table Wine,,,Aveleda 2011 Casal Garcia Tinto Red (Portuguese Table Wine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2011-casal-garcia-tinto-red-portuguese-table-wine/,Portuguese Red,2011,Aveleda
13.5,Red,Argentina,"A lot of oak hits hard, with initial scents of shoe polish and black tar. This is rubbery, big and forward stuff, with loud plum, berry, toast and oak flavors. The finish stays minty, toasty and slightly bitter.",Lote 44,12,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Cuarto Dominio 2011 Lote 44 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-cuarto-dominio-2011-lote-44-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Bodega Cuarto Dominio
12.5,Rose,France,"Soft and ripe, this has a red fruit flavor, with richness and a round texture. There is a touch of spice, with a light hint of acidity in the background.",,13,84,Southwest France,Bergerac Rosé,,Château Bélingard 2011  Bergerac Rosé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belingard-2011-rose-bergerac-rose/,Rosé,2011,Château Bélingard
13.5,Rose,Portugal,"Ripe and soft, this is made from Tinta Roriz. It is rich and full bodied, with its rounded strawberry fruit leaving just enough room on the palate for crispness. Screwcap.",Vista,,84,Terras da Beira,,,Caves Aliança 2011 Vista Rosé (Terras da Beira),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2011-vista-rose-terras-beira/,Rosé,2011,Caves Aliança
13.5,White,Argentina,"This is neutral on the nose except for green banana and white grapefruit hints. It feels melony, with flavors that match the mouthfeel in the form of melon and nectarine. This is flabby on the finish, needing more cut and zest.",Reservado,13,84,Other,San Juan,,Callia 2011 Reservado Torrontés (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/callia-2011-reservado-torrontes-san-juan/,Torrontés,2011,Callia
14.7,Red,US,"Made in a popular style, but this is seems sweet, like a Starbucks blackberry and mocha drink. It's overripe, with a raisiny finish and some heat. Drink now.",Triumph Reserve,45,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Calistoga Cellars 2010 Triumph Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calistoga-cellars-2010-triumph-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Calistoga Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"Made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, this is a simple wine. It has cherry and spice flavors, with a cut of acidity.",Blend 175,15,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Bridlewood 2010 Blend 175 Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bridlewood-2010-blend-175-red-central-coast/,Red Blend,2010,Bridlewood
13.5,Red,US,"This is soft and simple, with mild cherry, spice and cedar flavors. It's not very rich, but it's nice and dry.",,18,84,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Geyser Peak 2008 Merlot (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyser-peak-2008-merlot-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Merlot,2008,Geyser Peak
10,Rose,Portugal,"With an attractive fresh prickle on the palate, this is a crisp wine with a red fruit flavor, acidity and a soft, sweet finish.",Filigrana,,84,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos NV Filigrana Rosé (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-nv-filigrana-rose-lisboa/,Rosé,,Parras Vinhos
14.1,White,US,"A simple little Sauvignon Blanc, this is sweet and soft, with savory pineapple and lemon jam flavors. Oak brings a touch of vanilla and buttered toast.",,30,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Pine & Brown 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-brown-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Pine & Brown
13,Red,France,"Light and juicy, this has fresh blackcurrant fruit, with balanced tannins. With its fruit forward flavor, it's not a wine for aging.",The Original,,84,Southwest France,Vin de Pays du Lot,,Rigal 2010 The Original Malbec (Vin de Pays du Lot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rigal-2010-original-malbec-vin-pays-lot/,Malbec,2010,Rigal
12.5,White,Portugal,"A rounded wine, this gives pleasure with its pear and ripe apple flavors. Lightly touched with acidity, this has a soft finish.",Point West,9,84,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Point West White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-point-west-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
13.8,White,US,"Simple and strongly flavored, this is powerful in pear, vanilla and buttered toast notes. There's not much subtlety, but it will satisfy fans of this style.",,19,84,California,Napa,Napa County,Chime 2010 Chardonnay (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chime-2010-chardonnay-napa-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Chime
13.5,Red,US,"This is a simple, soft, easy to drink Cabernet, with candied berry and spice flavors. The easiness suggests backyard barbecue, with sweetly grilled ribs and burgers on a summer evening.",Four Bears,16,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Sean Minor 2010 Four Bears Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sean-minor-2010-four-bears-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Sean Minor
13.5,Red,US,"There's lots of cutting acidity in this dry Merlot. It has pleasant cherry-pie flavors, but the tartness really needs rich meats and cheeses to soften it.",,15,84,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Lockwood 2010 Merlot (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lockwood-2010-merlot-central-coast-monterey-county/,Merlot,2010,Lockwood
14,White,US,"Made in a seemingly off-dry style, this offers simple but pleasant apricot, peach and white flower flavors, with bright acidity. It's tastes similar to Pinot Grigio in many respects.",,16,84,California,California Other,California,Jacuzzi 2011 Arneis (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacuzzi-2011-italian-white-arneis-other/,Arneis,2011,Jacuzzi
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is snappy all the way, if a touch raw and citric on the palate. Freshness is a virtue on this affordable Rioja, while red plum, raspberry and milk chocolate notes carry the flavor profile. Drink now.",Antaño,6,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,J. Garcia Carrion 2009 Antaño  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-2009-antano-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,J. Garcia Carrion
14.7,Red,US,"This blend of Mourvèdre and Counoise is soft and sweet. It tastes like the wine version of a milk-chocolate candy bar, infused with blackberry essence and alcohol.",Field Blend,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Minassian-Young 2010 Field Blend Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/minassian-young-2010-field-blend-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2010,Minassian-Young
15.4,Red,US,"With very high alcohol, this is almost a dessert, Port-style wine. It's soft and hot, with sweet blackberry jam, milk chocolate and licorice flavors.",Estate,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Minassian-Young 2010 Estate Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/minassian-young-2010-estate-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Minassian-Young
13.5,Red,Spain,"This smells a bit like asphalt and peanuts. It feels angular, with plum, berry and pepper flavors. The finish is spicy, with drying tannins and a lasting leafy flavor.",Roble,15,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Matiz 2010 Roble  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matiz-2010-roble-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Matiz
12.5,Rose,Italy,"Packed with jammy fruit and sweet raspberry flavors, this easy rosé would make a great partner to cocktail appetizers. The finish shows flavors of wild berry and bitter almond.",,10,84,Central Italy,Colline Teatine,,Masciarelli 2010 Rosé (Colline Teatine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2010-rose-colline-teatine/,Rosé,2010,Masciarelli
13.7,White,US,"The first bottle was off, with an unpleasant mousy aroma. A second bottle fared a bit better, showing simple citrus and sour melon flavors. It finishes a bit thin.",Left Bank,18,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Left Coast Cellars 2010 Left Bank Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/left-coast-cellars-2010-bank-pinot-blanc-willamette-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Left Coast Cellars
13.5,Red,Spain,"Imagine all of the scents you associate with a Margherita pizza and that's what this wine smells like. The nose is leafy and full of oregano, basil and leather notes, while the flavor profile is pure tomato sauce, herb and spice. A blend of 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Carlota,30,84,Northern Spain,Empordà,,Oliver Conti 2008 Carlota Red (Empordà),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oliver-conti-2008-carlota-red-emporda/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Oliver Conti
13.5,Red,US,"This is nicely dry and rich in fine tannins, with classic Cabernet blackberry, black currant, cola and cedar flavors. But the wine is so soft, it lacks structural integrity.",Cellar Select,20,84,California,Napa,Napa County,Weinstock Cellars 2009 Cellar Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weinstock-cellars-2009-cellar-select-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Weinstock Cellars
13.5,Red,Mexico,"Smoky, oaky and peppery up front, with balsamic berry aromas and tree bark notes. It feels thick, creamy and a little awkward, with heavy oak flavors, related spice and savory, stewy notes. As it unwinds it's chunky and heavy, with a sweet molasses note on the finish.",,23,84,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Monte Xanic 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-xanic-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-valle-guadalupe/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Monte Xanic
14.5,White,France,"A rare slip up from the talented Jaume family, this 100% Roussanne is swimming in smoky, toasty oak, with the fruit currently hidden. You could gamble on it bouncing back in 5–6 years, or just wait for the better-balanced 2010.",Domaine Grand Veneur La Fontaine,70,84,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Domaine Grand Veneur La Fontaine White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-domaine-grand-veneur-fontaine-white-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
11.5,White,France,"Fragrant, fresh and fruity, this light and bright wine offers an herbal character to go with its citrus and green apple fruits. It is lively and crisp—a fine apéritif. Screwcap.",Domaine de Lamothe,13,84,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Cheval Quancard 2011 Domaine de Lamothe Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cheval-quancard-2011-domaine-lamothe-white-blend-colombard-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cheval Quancard
14.5,Red,US,"Simple, fruity and sweet tasting, this has chocolate-covered raisin and blueberry jam flavors.",,22,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Decoy 2010 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Decoy
12,White,US,"This is a very nice Riesling for drinking with today's ethnic fare. Although it's softer than you'd expect from this normally tart varietal, it's clean and spicy, with citrus, flower and honey flavors. The sweetness level is off-dry.",,25,84,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2011 Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2011-riesling-other/,Riesling,2011,Black Box
13.5,Red,US,"This Merlot has good plum and cherry flavors up front and is straightforward enough to pair with just about any food, but the finish falls a bit flat.",Small Lot Blend,11,85,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Parducci 2009 Small Lot Blend Merlot (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2009-small-lot-blend-merlot-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Merlot,2009,Parducci
12,White,Italy,"Packaged with an appropriate nautical theme, this bright Vermentino from coastal Tuscany offers easy aromas of citrus, peach, pear and grapefruit. There's a crisp touch of spice and dried sage on the close.",Vermentino della Costa,,85,Tuscany,Maremma Toscana,,Principe Corsini Fattoria Le Corti 2011 Vermentino della Costa Vermentino (Maremma Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/principe-corsini-fattoria-le-corti-2011-vermentino-della-costa-italian-white-vermentino-maremma-toscana/,Vermentino,2011,Principe Corsini Fattoria Le Corti
14,Red,Argentina,"Earthy and warm on the nose, this has compost and leafy raspberry aromas. It shows good feel and balance, with light plum, cherry and citrus-infused tea flavors. The finish is good and solid, concluding with a tobacco note.",Oak Cask,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2011 Oak Cask Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-oak-cask-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2011,Trapiche
14,White,Argentina,"This has apple and nectarine aromas that are a touch briny. It shows good acidity and mouthfeel, with flavors of apple, peach and even some green bean.",Broquel,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2011 Broquel Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-broquel-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Trapiche
12.5,White,Italy,"Easy, fresh and simple, this opens with aromas of dried hay, stone fruit and honey, offering a thick, creamy feel on the palate. There's a touch of fruit on the close.",Poggio al Tufo,15,85,Tuscany,Maremma,,Tommasi 2011 Poggio al Tufo Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tommasi-2011-poggio-al-tufo-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2011,Tommasi
13,Red,Italy,"Fresh and simple, this iconic Chianti from Piccini boils the Tuscan red wine experience down to its easiest and most genuine state. This is a crisp, lean wine with a ruby color and bright berry aromas.",,10,85,Tuscany,Chianti,,Piccini 2011  Chianti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piccini-2011-sangiovese-chianti/,Sangiovese,2011,Piccini
12.5,Red,Italy,"Piccini shows confidence and consistency with this best-selling value wine. Easy aromas of wild berry, blue violet and moist earth reveal its Tuscan soul.",,9,85,Tuscany,Chianti,,Piccini 2010  Chianti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piccini-2010-sangiovese-chianti/,Sangiovese,2010,Piccini
15.1,Red,US,"Toasty, caramelized oak and sweet heat from high alcohol dominate this wine. The blackberry and cherry fruit flavors are very ripe. Drink now.",Silverwood Vineyard Mountain Grown,28,85,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Miro 2009 Silverwood Vineyard Mountain Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miro-2009-silverwood-vineyard-mountain-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Miro
13.8,Red,US,"What this Pinot is not is ageable and dramatic, but it's a good expression of the variety: silky and dry, with savory cherry-skin and spice flavors.",,17,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Fleur 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleur-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Fleur
13.1,White,US,"There's lots of sweet oak in this wine, with dominant flavors of buttered toast, buttered popcorn and vanilla. Underneath there's some nice apricot and tangerine fruit.",,14,85,California,California Other,California,Five Rows 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/five-rows-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Five Rows
14,Red,Argentina,"Leathery berry aromas are earthy and suggest notes of cured meat and cheese. It gets tougher and more tannic the more it breathes, with black fruit, herb and spice flavors. Generous but rough in feel, it has a powerful, medium-long finish.",Reserva,12,85,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Finca El Origen 2011 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-el-origen-2011-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-uco-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Finca El Origen
12.6,White,US,"A simple Sauvignon Blanc, this is dry and mouthwateringly tart. The lemon and lime flavors have a green edge of gooseberry.",,20,85,California,Napa,Rutherford,Frog's Leap 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Frog's Leap
13.5,Red,US,"Jangly in the mouth, with an uneven tannin structure that makes it a bit rough. But there's plenty of jammy cherry and berry fruit. Drink now with a hearty beef stew.",,18,85,California,California Other,California,F.J. Serra 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fj-serra-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,F.J. Serra
14.7,Red,US,"You can call this wine country-style because it's a simple little Zin, but it has a certain charm. Drink it with a nice pizza or meatball hoagie and enjoy the black raspberry and pepper flavors.",,24,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Crooked Path 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crooked-path-2010-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Crooked Path
12.5,White,Italy,"The packaging stands out with its tiny grape cutting that's tied to the bottle's neck. This is a bright wine that's redolent of lemon soda, chalky candy (like Pez) and apricot.",Dal Tralcetto,17,85,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Cantina Zaccagnini 2011 Dal Tralcetto Pinot Grigio (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-zaccagnini-2011-dal-tralcetto-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colline-pescaresi/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cantina Zaccagnini
12.5,White,Portugal,"This has soft, ripe fruit, with notes of lime and orange zest fitting easily with the ripe peach and melon flavors. This is warm, rounded and ready to drink.",Portada Winemaker's Selection,7,85,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Portada Winemaker's Selection White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-portada-winemakers-selection-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2011,DFJ Vinhos
14,Red,US,"This shows a certain richness, with black currant, cola and cedar flavors. It's easy to drink with just about anything that calls for a dry, full-bodied red.",,18,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Daglia Canyon 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/daglia-canyon-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Daglia Canyon
13.9,White,US,"New oak stands out in this slightly sweet Chardonnay, giving a butterscotch taste to the pineapple and fig fruit. It has pleasant acidity.",Estate Bottled,28,85,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Chamisal Vineyards 2010 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2010-estate-bottled-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Chamisal Vineyards
10.5,White,Portugal,"Lightly sweet, this is freshened with a lemon zest flavor and a bright prickle on the palate. It's crisp, fresh and ready to drink.",Aliança,,85,Vinho Verde,,,Caves Aliança 2011 Aliança White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2011-alianca-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Caves Aliança
12,Rose,Portugal,"Made from Touriga Nacional, this is a deliciously light, crisp and clean strawberry-flavored wine. It has lively acidity and a real summer feel. Screwcap.",,,85,Douro,,,Churchill's 2011 Rosé (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/churchills-2011-rose-douro/,Rosé,2011,Churchill's
12.5,Red,Spain,"On the nose, raspberry and plum aromas come with a slight brambly note. The palate is juicy and fresh, with flavors of plum, cherry and a touch of spice. This finishes steady, with focused flavors.",Vertus Wine Made with Organically Grown Grapes,9,85,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Bodegas Iranzo 2010 Vertus Wine Made with Organically Grown Grapes Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-iranzo-2010-vertus-wine-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Iranzo
14.9,Red,US,"Made in a popular style, this is a soft, slightly sweet and very fruity Cabernet. It has candied cherry, roasted almond, honey and spice flavors, wrapped in a smoothly tannic framework.",Triumph,25,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Calistoga Cellars 2010 Triumph Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calistoga-cellars-2010-triumph-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Calistoga Cellars
12.5,White,Italy,"Le Rime is a very simple blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio that would go down nicely with tuna salad or grilled vegetables. Lean and compact, it offers bright citrus, pear and stone fruit aromas.",Le Rime,,85,Tuscany,Toscana,,Banfi 2011 Le Rime White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/banfi-2011-le-rime-white-toscana/,White Blend,2011,Banfi
14.5,Red,US,"Cabernet specialist Baldacci tries their hand at Pinot Noir, and what do you know? It's a Cabernet-esque Pinot, which means its heavy and full bodied. There's plenty of savory blackberry essence, but the challenge is to bring grace and lightness to this variety.",Elizabeth,40,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Baldacci 2010 Elizabeth Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baldacci-2010-elizabeth-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Baldacci
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with ripe aromas of candied fruit and sweet prune. There's a touch of crisp cherry cola, with a general tartness on the finish.",Riserva,25,85,Central Italy,Colli Pesaresi,,Angelini 2007 Riserva Sangiovese (Colli Pesaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angelini-2007-riserva-sangiovese-colli-pesaresi/,Sangiovese,2007,Angelini
14,Red,Argentina,"This smells roasted, leathery and earthy, with a mouthfeel that's solid if a bit scratchy. It delivers an intense wild-berry aroma and some of Cafayate's signature complex herbal character. Oaky vanilla and dill notes accent the finish.",Reserve,18,85,Other,Salta,,Altos de San Isidro 2009 Reserve Barbera (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altos-san-isidro-2009-reserve-barbera-salta/,Barbera,2009,Altos de San Isidro
13.8,Red,Argentina,"The fresh berry aromas are solid, and the palate is plucky and lively, with plenty of acidity to push the ripe, standard Malbec flavors of blackberry and spice. It shows some tartaric crispness and bite on the finish, but tastes right.",Colección,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alma del Sur 2011 Colección Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alma-sur-2011-coleccion-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Alma del Sur
13.8,White,US,"Sold in individual 375-ml pouches or 4-packs, this is a dry, clean wine with lots of acidity that brightens the creamy apricot, orange and peach flavors.",,5,85,California,California Other,California,House Band NV Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/house-band-nv-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,,House Band
13,Red,US,"This was a cool, difficult vintage, and the wine reflects that with strong flavors of tomato juice and herb. A touch of tart pomegranate comes through also.",,20,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,A to Z 2010 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-to-z-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,A to Z
13.8,White,US,"Made from organically grown grapes, this crisp white flirts dangerously with herb and grass tones—what is often called gooseberry—before settling down. It's quite drinkable, if a bit heavy on the finish.",,14,85,California,Lake County,Lake County,Chacewater 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chacewater-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Chacewater
13.3,White,US,"This is a slightly sweet Sauvignon Blanc that's shy on the nose, without much depth or breadth.",Seven Brothers,22,85,California,Lake County,Lake County,Robledo 2011 Seven Brothers Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robledo-2011-seven-brothers-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Robledo
13,Rose,France,"This is a smooth, rounded rosé made mainly from Négrette. Along with its youthful crispness, it also has a more creamy side and a crushed strawberry flavor, all lightened by balancing acidity.",,,85,Southwest France,Fronton,,Château Plaisance 2011 Rosé (Fronton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-plaisance-2011-rose-fronton/,Rosé,2011,Château Plaisance
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Black fruit aromas come with a dusty note and a hint of milk chocolate. This feels straightforward, with flavors of raspberry, mild herb and sugar beet. The finish is short and easy, with an approachable mouthfeel.",Lo Tengo,11,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2011 Lo Tengo Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2011-lo-tengo-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Bodega Norton
13.5,White,US,"Easy to drink, with plenty of charm, this shows orange, lime and tropical fruit flavors, brightened with crisp acidity.",,10,85,California,California Other,California,Bogle 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogle-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bogle
13.5,Red,Spain,"Call this Toro Nuevo in the same vein as Beaujolais Nouveau—the grape juice becomes finished wine in just six weeks. Look for a jammy nose with licorice and blackberry aromas and a simple palate that pushes plum and berry flavors, with little structure or stuffing.",Vino Pr1mero,12,85,Northern Spain,Toro,,Bodegas Fariña 2010 Vino Pr1mero  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-farina-2010-vino-pr1mero-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2010,Bodegas Fariña
13.5,Red,Spain,"This smells a bit stalky, leathery and warm at first, but airing brings it along. While it's never all that vivid on the nose, it does smell of baked berry and plum. It feels wide and neither tannic nor tough, with lightly herbal, rustic flavors of plum and berry.",Dama de Toro,11,85,Northern Spain,Toro,,Bodegas Fariña 2010 Dama de Toro  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-farina-2010-dama-toro-tempranillo-toro/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Fariña
12.5,Red,Spain,"This opens with lightly perfumed red-fruit aromas of raspberry and plum, with a bright palate that shows mostly red plum, raspberry and cherry flavors. This is a basic, clean wine comprised of 75% Garnacha and 25% Tempranillo.",Castillo de Fuendejalon Crianza,9,85,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Bodegas Aragonesas 2008 Castillo de Fuendejalon Crianza Red (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-aragonesas-2008-castillo-fuendejalon-crianza-red-campo-borja/,Red Blend,2008,Bodegas Aragonesas
14.5,Red,US,"This is a solid, everyday Cabernet for drinking with simple fare. It's soft and simple in structure, but the blackberry and mocha flavors are tasty. Drink now.",,20,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Benziger 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benziger-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Benziger
13,White,France,"Smooth and rounded, this has light acidity, with citrus and pear flavors and a crisp finish. It needs to age for a year longer to allow its textured character a chance to smooth out even more.",,13,85,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Château Bélingard 2011 White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belingard-2011-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Bélingard
12.5,White,Italy,"From the Adriatic side of the Italian peninsula comes this fresh Pinot Grigio that would wash down seafood, vegetables or light appetizers. The wine is crisp, clean and redolent of citrus and green apple.",,11,85,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Caldora Vini 2011 Pinot Grigio (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colline-pescaresi/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Caldora Vini
14.5,White,US,"Nice and crisp in acidity, with a brisk, clean mouthfeel, this houses citrus and tropical fruit flavors. It seems a little sweet, so don't expect anything too dry.",Estate Grown,32,85,California,Napa,Rutherford,Provenance Vineyards 2011 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provenance-2011-estate-grown-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Provenance Vineyards
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a cheerful white from Lazio with abundant aromas of white flower and honey. It's easy going, slender and slightly tart on the finish.",,13,85,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Principe Pallavicini 2011  Frascati Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/principe-pallavicini-2011-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2011,Principe Pallavicini
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe to the point of being overripe, this has a sweet raisin and prune note to the blackberry flavor. It's clear that the winemaker was trying to make a flashy, opulent Cab, but this one carries it over the top. Not likely to benefit from age, so drink up.",,90,85,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Pine Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pine Ridge
12.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with perfumed aromas of blue flower, cherry and wild berry. Soft and simple, it has a pretty floral finish of red rose and violet.",Pergola Rosso,17,85,Central Italy,Marche,,Angelini 2011 Pergola Rosso Red (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angelini-2011-pergola-rosso-red-marche/,Red Blend,2011,Angelini
12.5,White,US,Crisp acidity gives this off-dry Riesling just the edge of tartness it needs to balance out the sweet citrus and flower flavors. It's the perfect inexpensive summer picnic white wine.,,9,85,California,California Other,California,Hacienda 2010 Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hacienda-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Hacienda
15.1,Red,US,"Fruity and simple, this Merlot tastes like the wine equivalent of a candied dessert pastry. It may not be technically sweet, but it's so extracted in raspberries, cherries and caramelized oak that it seems sweet.",,30,85,California,Napa,Oakville,Houdini 2008 Merlot (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/houdini-2008-merlot-napa-oakville/,Merlot,2008,Houdini
13.5,Red,US,"This is a pretty nice wine for drinking with every­day fare, and at this price, it's a real value. It packs a punch, with solid blackberry and licorice flavors that finish dry and spicy.",Mischief,10,85,California,California Other,California,Lost Angel 2008 Mischief Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-angel-2008-mischief-red-other/,Red Blend,2008,Lost Angel
13,White,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this is light and easy, showing aromas of citrus, white flower and peach. The mouthfeel is creamy and slightly viscous on the finish.",,9,85,Central Italy,Falerio dei Colli Ascolani,,Saladini Pilastri 2011 White (Falerio dei Colli Ascolani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saladini-pilastri-2011-white-falerio-colli-ascolani/,White Blend,2011,Saladini Pilastri
15.5,Red,US,"Very dark in color, this jumps out at first because it's showy and high in alcohol, with seemingly sweet overtones that might appeal to lovers of brawny red wine.The oak, green pepper and olive undertones take over on the finish.",Reserve,85,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Rigg Estate Vineyards 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rigg-estate-2006-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Rigg Estate Vineyards
14.9,Red,US,"This is sharper and more rustic than most other expensive Rutherford Cabernets, with a cut of citrusy acidity that dominates the cherry and herb flavors. While it's tough and hard to appreciate now, you never know if these aggressive young wines will develop with time. This one doesn't seem like it will benefit, so drink up.",,65,85,California,Napa,Rutherford,Riboli 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riboli-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Riboli
12,Sparkling,US,"South Coast's winemaker used 100% Syrah from the 2010 vintage to make this fun, red sparkler, which was once upon a time known as Cold Duck. It takes advantage of Syrah's big, bold berry flavors, while smelling intensely sweet, like a Jamba Juice smoothie. Very foamy on opening; let it settle and drink it supercold.",Ruby Cuvée,22,85,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,South Coast NV Ruby Cuvée Syrah (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/south-coast-nv-ruby-cuvee-shiraz-syrah-syrah-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Syrah,,South Coast
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Orange and nectarine aromas carry the nose to a wide, fairly acidic palate that still manages to fall a little flat in terms of character. Mid-tier notes of orange and stone fruit set up a finish with similar flavors.",Brut Rosé,18,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Vilarnau NV Brut Rosé Red (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vilarnau-nv-brut-rose-red-cava/,Red Blend,,Vilarnau
13.5,White,US,"There's lots of zesty acidity in this ripe, forward Chardonnay. It features fruity flavors of oranges and apricots, with a touch of oak that lends a buttered toast note.",,14,85,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sean Minor 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sean-minor-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Sean Minor
13.4,Rose,US,"Here's a simple rosé, dryish and tart in acidity, with savory flavors of cherry skin and rose-hip tea, with a squirt of honey. Ham sandwiches and sausages come to mind as food companions.",Rosé of,15,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Santa Barbara Winery 2011 Rosé of Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2011-rose-of-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Syrah,2011,Santa Barbara Winery
14,White,France,"Aromatic and richly fruity, this has surprising weight that gives the palate a round and smooth quality. The acidity is there, although it is covered by the superrich fruit.",,,85,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy 2011 White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-moulin-pouzy-2011-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Domaine de Moulin-Pouzy
12.5,Rose,Portugal,"Smooth and rounded, this is a food-friendly rosé. It has a ripe strawberry flavor, with a touch of lime juice and a soft, full finish. Just a touch of tannin gives extra character.",Casa do Lago,8,85,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2011 Casa do Lago Rosé (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2011-casa-lago-rose-lisboa/,Rosé,2011,DFJ Vinhos
11.5,Red,Portugal,"Despite its light touch, this is fruity and full, with its blackberry fruit dominating the warm spice note and acidity. Soft tannins keep the wine together. Drink now. Screwcap.",Coreto,6,85,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2010 Coreto Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2010-coreto-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2010,DFJ Vinhos
13,White,Portugal,"Soft and gentle, this has pear and ripe apple flavors, with a light touch of creamy acidity. It's a food-friendly wine—round and ready to drink.",Galeria,,85,Bairrada,,,Caves Aliança 2011 Galeria Bical (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-alianca-2011-galeria-portuguese-white-bical-bairrada/,Bical,2011,Caves Aliança
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Leafy and smoky smelling, this has lean cherry and raspberry aromas in the backdrop. This is a tight and linear wine, with strawberry and raspberry flavors that pick up speed. Overall it's juicy, jumpy and legit, but nervy. This may benefit from more bottle aging. Only 512 cases were produced.",Gran XV,40,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pulenta 2010 Gran XV Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pulenta-estate-2010-gran-xv-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pulenta
13.5,Red,US,"Quite light, but pretty, with delicate cherry and chocolate flavors. There is a bit of a hole in the middle, but it's a decent quaff in a difficult vintage.",,20,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Seven of Hearts 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hearts-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Seven of Hearts
14,Red,Spain,"The nose is big and rubbery, with aromas of bacon, tar and black plum. It feels young and choppy, with a lightly herbal berry flavor that turns more roasted in character as the wine opens. This gets the job done despite showing a roasted flavor throughout.",,10,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Señorio de Uñuela 2010  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senorio-unuela-2010-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Señorio de Uñuela
13.8,White,US,"Opening with a bouquet of dried apricot and almond paste, this is a full style of Sauvignon Blanc, with tons of lemon on the finish. Pair this with seafood.",,10,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Clos du Lac 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-lac-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Clos du Lac
13.8,Red,Mexico,"Dense, heavy and meaty on the nose, this has stewed plum and earth notes. Heavy tannins make it grabby, while the flavors suggest stewed black fruits. Roasted tasting, it hits hard on the finish. Entirely different from Italian Nebbiolo.",Equinoccio,45,85,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Lafarga 2008 Equinoccio Nebbiolo (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafarga-2008-equinoccio-nebbiolo-valle-guadalupe/,Nebbiolo,2008,Lafarga
13.5,Red,France,"With 30% of the local Abouriou grape in the blend, this is herbal and spicy. It has a round character that is beefed up by the weight and tannins imparted by the addition of Malbec. Red fruits dominate, making this ready to drink.",La Vieille Eglise Réserve,13,85,Southwest France,Côtes du Marmandais,,Cave du Marmandais 2009 La Vieille Eglise Réserve Red (Côtes du Marmandais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-marmandais-2009-la-vieille-eglise-reserve-red-cotes-marmandais/,Red Blend,2009,Cave du Marmandais
12,White,Spain,"Aromas of hay and sweet grass are offset by notes of apple and melon. It feels healthy and easy, with white peach, nectarine and apple flavors. It's good and uncomplicated, with a touch of corn flavor on the finish.",,10,85,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Maximo 2011 Viura (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maximo-2011-spanish-white-viura-vino-tierra-castilla/,Viura,2011,Maximo
13,Red,Italy,"Easy, slender and fresh, this bright Chianti (85% Sangiovese with Merlot) reveals green notes of olive and herb followed by wild berry and spice.",,10,85,Tuscany,Chianti,,Straccali 2011  Chianti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straccali-2011-red-chianti/,Red Blend,2011,Straccali
14.5,Red,US,"Tight, acidic and a little green, this lacks the generosity and opulence you expect of a Pinot Noir from this famous vineyard. The cherry fruit is laced with mint and tobacco leaf notes. Drink now.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,38,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Stephen Ross 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stephen-ross-2010-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Stephen Ross
14.5,Red,US,"This is a slightly herbal, well-structured Cabernet with upfront tannins and flavors of ripe cherry and vanilla. It finishes with a taste of marshmallow.",,25,85,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Vigilance 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigilance-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Vigilance
14.5,Red,US,"Although it's not especially rich, it does offer basic Pinot Noir characteristics, with a silky mouthfeel framing sour cherry-candy flavors that are brightened with acidity.",,20,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Villa Mt. Eden 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-mt-eden-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Villa Mt. Eden
13.5,Red,Spain,"The tea and raspberry aromas are easygoing, and that best describes this organic Cabernet Sauvignon. It's powerful enough on the palate, with a good berry flavor that tilts towards raspberry. The finish is herbal and peppery.",Organic,8,85,Spain Other,Spain,,Vicente Gandia 2010 Organic Cabernet Sauvignon (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vicente-gandia-2010-organic-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Vicente Gandia
11.5,Rose,Portugal,"This is a seemingly weet rosé, with a good balance between its strawberry fruit and acidity. The wine is slightly sparkling and crisp, making it a delicious apéritif. Screwcap.",,,85,Vinho Verde,,,Vera 2011 Rosé (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vera-2011-rose-vinho-verde/,Rosé,2011,Vera
14.4,Red,US,"Light and slightly spicy, this spent 15 months in one-third new French and American oak barrels, yet it comes across as a bit mild and one dimensional.",,30,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,RoxyAnn 2009 Tempranillo (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roxyann-2009-tempranillo-southern-rogue-valley/,Tempranillo,2009,RoxyAnn
12,Rose,Portugal,"Very fruity and smooth, this has a ripe strawberry flavor and balancing acidity. It shows some richness while remaining crisp and fragrant.",Padeiro,13,85,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta de Gomariz 2011 Padeiro Rosé (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-gomariz-2011-padeiro-rose-vinho-verde/,Rosé,2011,Quinta de Gomariz
13,White,Italy,"This is the kind of easy Italian white that would taste delicious at an outdoor barbecue or on a hot afternoon. The wine is light, lean and loaded with fresh citrus flavors.",,10,85,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Rocca delle Macìe 2011  Vernaccia di San Gimignano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2011-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2011,Rocca delle Macìe
14.5,Red,US,"This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot has some oak flavors on top of the jammy blackberries and cherries. It's simple and direct; ideal for drinking now.",,25,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Decoy 2010 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2010-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Decoy
14.5,Red,US,"Sweet and direct, this has blackberry, cherry jam, mocha and spicy sandalwood flavors. There's plenty of charm, but not much complexity. Drink now.",,25,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Decoy 2010 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2010-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Decoy
13.9,Red,US,"An easy Cabernet, delivering plenty of ripe, juicy blackberry jam and dark chocolate flavors. It finishes a little on the sweet side.",,25,85,California,Napa,Napa County,Decoy 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Decoy
13.5,White,France,"Earthy aromas lead to a palate that is full bodied, with notes of yeast and spice to go with the white fruit. It has attractive acidity and a tangy citrusy finish. Screwcap.",,,85,Provence,Vin de Pays Var,,Château Routas 2010 White (Vin de Pays Var),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-routas-2010-white-vin-pays-var/,White Blend,2010,Château Routas
14.5,Red,US,"This expensive wine is softly tannic, earthy and fruity, with dried herb and raspberry tea flavors. From Francis Ford Coppola.",,48,85,California,California Other,California,Eleanor 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eleanor-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Eleanor
14.1,Red,US,"Seemingly sweet cherry, mocha and oak flavors mark this ripe Cabernet. It offers plenty of fruity pleasure.",,22,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Napa Cellars
12.5,Rose,France,This is a crisply fruity dry rosé from the vineyards of Fronton. It has raspberry and citrus flavors and refreshing acidity. The finish is light and fresh.,Villa La Vie en,10,85,France Other,Vin de France,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2011 Villa La Vie en Negrette (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2011-villa-vie-en-other-red-negrette-vin/,Negrette,2011,Lionel Osmin & Cie
13,Red,France,"Round and silky, this is a medium-bodied Saint-Joseph intended for early enjoyment. Blackberry and dusty earth shadings mingle easily on the palate, fading just a bit quickly on the finish.",,28,85,Rhône Valley,Saint-Joseph,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009  Saint-Joseph,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-saint-joseph/,Syrah,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
14.5,Red,Spain,"Baked and heavy, this has prune, raisin and jammy berry aromas. The weightiness carries onto the palate, which is chewy and smooth. Flavors of blackberry, spice and jammy syrup lead to a finish with a chocolaty tone. Tasted twice, with consistent results.",Terra de Fic 1,45,85,Catalonia,Priorat,,Ferré I Catasús 2008 Terra de Fic 1 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferre-i-catasus-2008-terra-fic-1-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Ferré I Catasús
13.5,White,US,"An easygoing, crisp and well-priced Chardonnay, this has swirls of smooth apple and pear.",,10,85,California,California Other,California,Cable Car 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cable-car-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Cable Car
11,Rose,Portugal,"There is a light prickle to this freshly crisp and dry rosé. It bursts with raspberry and red currant flavors, tangy acidity and a lively finish.",Muralhas de Monção,,85,Vinho Verde,,,Adega de Monção 2011 Muralhas de Monção Rosé (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-moncao-2011-muralhas-rose-vinho-verde/,Rosé,2011,Adega de Monção
12.4,White,US,"Oregon Chardonnay in the low 12% alcohol range is well out of the ordinary, but it reflects the vintage conditions in 2010. This is a wine for acid lovers, with very tart green-apple fruit and a bit of spice.",Her Silhouette,22,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amalie Robert 2010 Her Silhouette Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amalie-robert-2010-her-silhouette-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Amalie Robert
12,White,Italy,"Food friendly, informal and bright, this easy-drinking Pinot Grigio opens with bright citrus, stone fruit and melon. There's a touch of white almond paste on the close that recalls the warm Tuscan sunshine.",Le Rime,,85,Tuscany,Toscana,,Banfi 2010 Le Rime Pinot Grigio (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/banfi-2010-le-rime-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-toscana/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Banfi
11.5,Sparkling,Portugal,"A medium-sweet sparkling wine, this bursts with a ripe apple flavor on the palate. The wine is crisp, deliciously clean and refreshing. Think of it like Moscato.",Casal Garcia,,85,Vinho Espumante,,,Aveleda NV Casal Garcia Sparkling (Vinho Espumante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-nv-casal-garcia-sparkling-portuguese-vinho-espumante/,Portuguese Sparkling,,Aveleda
13,White,US,"Clean, forward, simple apple and herb flavors combine. This is a serviceable, all-purpose Chardonnay, that finishes just a bit sour.",,14,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,A to Z 2011 Chardonnay (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-to-z-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,A to Z
12.5,White,Italy,"Verdicchio is celebrated for its crisp, green aromas that resemble lime, kiwi and cut grass. This expression offers those notes, with an added touch of lemon candy.",,15,85,Central Italy,Verdicchio di Matelica,,Capestrano 2010  Verdicchio di Matelica,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capestrano-2010-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-matelica/,Verdicchio,2010,Capestrano
14.2,Red,US,"Robust and lusty, spicy and fruity, this has sweet berry and cola flavors. Drink it with savory fare, like pizza and barbecue.",10 Year Old Vines,16,85,California,California Other,California,XYZin 2010 10 Year Old Vines Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xyzin-2010-10-year-old-vines-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,XYZin
12.5,Red,Spain,"Earthy, roasted scents sit atop mild cherry and raspberry aromas that carry a slight green element. It feels shrill but juicy, with red plum and raspberry flavors. It's mild, lightly herbal and snappy on the finish.",Hoya de Cadenas Reserva,15,85,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Vicente Gandia 2008 Hoya de Cadenas Reserva Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vicente-gandia-2008-hoya-cadenas-reserva-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo,2008,Vicente Gandia
13.8,Red,US,"A light style of Petite Sirah, this is softly drinkable now, offering a wealth of cherry, mocha and tobacco flavors and gentle tannins.",,13,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Fleur 2009 Petite Sirah (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleur-2009-petite-sirah-north-coast/,Petite Sirah,2009,Fleur
12,Sparkling,Spain,"This smells yeasty and flat, with a heavy, bready quality. The palate feels heady and plump, with a mealy citrus flavor and a lot of foam on the palate. It finishes a little green, grassy and herbal, with a lettuce-like note.",Gran Cuvee Brut,24,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Gramona 2008 Gran Cuvee Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gramona-2008-gran-cuvee-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Gramona
13.5,Red,France,"Notes of crushed leaves, leather and tobacco leaves on the overt nose indicate the first signs of evolution, with aromas of mulberry, black cherry and black raspberry also evident. Full bodied with balanced alcohol and lightly dusty tannins, the wine overcompensates in structure with its lightly tart acidity. Already evolving, this will drink now and up to 2–3 years longer.",Les Sigillaires,18,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Saint-Chinian,,G. Moulinier 2007 Les Sigillaires Red (Saint-Chinian),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/g-moulinier-2007-sigillaires-red-saint-chinian/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2007,G. Moulinier
13,Rose,Portugal,"Bright and fruity, with a tannic edge, this is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah. This is food friendly, with a rich red-fruit flavor that's cut with a caramel note and strawberry acidity.",Conde de Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada,9,85,Tejo,,,Falua 2011 Conde de Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada Rosé (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falua-2011-conde-vimioso-colheita-seleccionada-rose-tejo/,Rosé,2011,Falua
14,Red,Spain,"The medicinal plum aroma comes with a note of celery as well as anise and/or licorice. It feels tight, with rough tannins, then tastes like fresh red berries and plum. This is a bit edgy and choppy feeling, but solid for the price.",Viñas Viejas,12,85,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Gállego-Cinco Villas,,Evohé 2010 Viñas Viejas Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Gállego-Cinco Villas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/evohe-2010-vinas-viejas-tempranillo-vino-tierra-ribera-gallego-cinco-villas/,Tempranillo,2010,Evohé
11.5,White,Portugal,"This is a pleasant, fruity Vinho Verde with the right fresh lemon flavor. There is a light prickle to add to the crisp character.",Grande Escolha,18,85,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta de Gomariz 2011 Grande Escolha White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-gomariz-2011-grande-escolha-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta de Gomariz
13,White,France,"This is a pleasantly quaffable Viognier, with restrained apricot and melon aromas and flavors. It's medium bodied, without much texture, but a clean, refreshing finish.",Secret de Famille,18,85,France Other,Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée,,Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Secret de Famille Viognier (Vin de Pays des Portes de Méditerranée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-jaboulet-aine-2009-secret-famille-viognier-vin-pays-portes-mediterranee/,Viognier,2009,Paul Jaboulet Aîné
14,Red,Spain,"This is clean on the nose, with blackberry and plum aromas. It feels full and solid, bearing flavors of black cherry and dark plum, with a meaty undertone. Mint, spice and black fruit notes carry the finish.",Gamonal,26,85,Northern Spain,Tierra de León,,Pardevalles 2008 Gamonal Prieto Picudo (Tierra de León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pardevalles-2008-gamonal-spanish-red-prieto-picudo-tierra-leon/,Prieto Picudo,2008,Pardevalles
13,Rose,Portugal,"This is rich and dry yet also fruity. Perfumed in character, it is full, soft and smooth, allowing the acidity a place on the finish.",Colheita,18,85,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2011 Colheita Rosé (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2011-colheita-rose-douro/,Rosé,2011,Quinta do Portal
13.5,White,US,"With no oak, what you taste is the purity of the grapes. It's a good Sauvignon Blanc, dry and crisp in acidity, with streamlined lime and grapefruit flavors, with a hint of sweet pea.",,16,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Dry Creek Vineyard
13.5,Red,US,"Acidity dominates this Pinot, giving it a tingly scour. While it's silky and dry, the cherry fruit is a little slender.",Cool Climate,18,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Cline 2010 Cool Climate Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2010-cool-climate-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cline
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a well-priced white that shows Trebbiano's easy and fresh side, with notes of cut grass, citrus and honey. Great for pairing with grilled tuna or salad.",Trebì,11,85,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2011 Trebì  (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2011-trebi-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2011,Talamonti
12.5,White,Portugal,"Very aromatic, this has flavors of lychee and lemon. It has a spicy feel to it, giving it a soft, rounded texture. Ready to drink.",,,85,Douro,,,Barros 2011 White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barros-2011-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Barros
14.5,Red,US,"Some unripe vegetal notes mar what is otherwise a fine, silky Pinot Noir, with flavors of raspberry cream and cinnamon spice. Give this lots of breathing before you drink it.",Tondre's Grapefield,40,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Sonnet 2009 Tondre's Grapefield Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonnet-2009-tondres-grapefield-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Sonnet
14,Red,Spain,"At first the nose is high toned and jumpy, but with time it falls into a good place with a medicinal berry note at the fore. Solid, tannic and nervy, it has plum and noticeable young-oak flavors. This turns herbal tasting and choppy on the finish.",Joven,11,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Martín Berdugo 2010 Joven  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-berdugo-2010-joven-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2010,Martín Berdugo
13.5,Red,US,"Get a case of this and make it your house wine for easy drinking. It's dry and spicy, and has enough cherry, berry and cola flavors to satisfy your tastebuds.",,10,85,California,California Other,California,Lost Angel 2009 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-angel-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Lost Angel
13,White,France,"Fresh and fruity with creamy green and white fruits, this is a soft, ready to drink Chardonnay. Attractively fruity, the acidity finely cuts through the wine.",Bourricot,11,85,France Other,Vin de France,,L. Tramier & Fils 2011 Bourricot Chardonnay (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2011-bourricot-chardonnay-vin/,Chardonnay,2011,L. Tramier & Fils
14.2,White,US,"Seemingly sweet and oaky, this has buttered popcorn, buttered toast and caramel cream flavors. The fruit suggests pineapples and pears.",Kinneybrook Vineyard,24,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2010 Kinneybrook Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2010-kinneybrook-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Kunde
12.5,Red,Spain,"This is solid stuff for the price, with berry and pencil eraser aromas. It feels more soft than hard, with a jammy mouthfeel and grabby tannins in front of berry and plum flavors that turn medicinal.",Crianza,5,85,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Viña Decana 2008 Crianza Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-decana-2008-crianza-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo,2008,Viña Decana
11.5,White,France,"Spice and seemingly sweet grapefruit flavors give this light, lively and crisp wine an attractive fruity character. It dances easily on the palate, finishing with good tang.",Villa Dria,13,85,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Vignobles Drieux 2011 Villa Dria Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-drieux-2011-villa-dria-white-blend-colombard-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Vignobles Drieux
14.5,Rose,US,"A little heavy for a rosé, this has jammy raspberry and cola flavors. But it's nicely dry, with crisp acidity. Try with tempura or a juicy ham­burger.",Rosé of Pinot Noir,20,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir Rosé (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2011-rose-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Rosé,2011,MacPhail
13.5,Dessert,US,"Rides the wave of the Moscato craze in America, offering sweet, honeyed flavors of tropical fruits, oranges and peaches. Zesty acidity provides just the tartness needed to balance all that richness.",,10,85,California,California Other,California,Lost Angel 2010 Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-angel-2010-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2010,Lost Angel
14.2,Red,US,"There are good blackberry and black currant flavors in this dry Cabernet, with an elegant coating of smoky oak, but it lacks some concentration.",Lot #10,23,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tangley Oaks 2007 Lot #10 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tangley-oaks-2007-lot-10-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Tangley Oaks
14.4,Red,US,"Dry and tart in sour cherry candy and cola flavors, this Pinot has hints of mint and tobacco that suggest the grapes weren't completely ripe. Drink now.",,36,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Stomping Girl 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stomping-girl-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Stomping Girl
14.9,Red,US,"Cassis and black cherry aromas lead into similar, but somewhat light fruit flavors. The mouthfeel is soft, but the tannins a bit green and hard. It has not really become integrated.",,30,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,RoxyAnn 2009 Syrah (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roxyann-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-rogue-valley/,Syrah,2009,RoxyAnn
12,White,Italy,"This offers tonic citrus and kiwi aromas followed by a thin, no-fuss mouthfeel. Simple, fresh and bright, it's an easy-drinking Orvieto Classico that would pair with appetizers or fried finger foods.",,12,85,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2011  Orvieto Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2011-white-orvieto-classico/,White Blend,2011,Rocca delle Macìe
12,Sparkling,Spain,"Clean, dry and light on the nose, this has a smoky, leafy accent. While it's not superlively on the palate, it offers nice grapefruit, cherry and nectarine flavors, with a dry, smoky and tasty finish.",Brut Rosé,10,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Segura Viudas NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segura-viudas-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-cava-156507/,Sparkling Blend,,Segura Viudas
13,White,Argentina,"Tropical and friendly, this feels a little bulky and chunky, but with enough acidity for balance. Flavors of citrus and mango are medium intense, while the finish is soft. Drink soon.",Elsa,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Valentín Bianchi 2011 Elsa Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentin-bianchi-2011-elsa-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Valentín Bianchi
13,Red,US,"Pungent and assertive, this budget-priced Pinot mixes wild berry fruit with accents of pine needle and herb.",,12,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Underwood 2010 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/underwood-cellars-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Underwood
14,White,Argentina,"This is oakier and more expensive than prior Trapiche Chardonnays, but it's not necessarily better. It smells like a rubber band and a barrel, bearing resiny flavors of mango and melon, with lots of sweet oak and vanilla tones.",Finca Las Palmas,25,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2011 Finca Las Palmas Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-finca-las-palmas-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Trapiche
14.2,White,US,"If you like tart, less-than-ripe Sauvignon Blanc, you'll enjoy this one. It's acidic, but relieved by lemon, lime and honey flavors.",,16,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,White Oak 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-oak-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,White Oak
14,Red,US,"A simple, rustic wine, this is fairly sweet and tannic, with blackberry and raisin flavors. A burger or sloppy Joe on a bun will be just fine as a pairing.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Pennywise 2010 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pennywise-2010-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2010,Pennywise
14.9,Red,US,"Hot in alcohol, simple in everything else, this Grenache has thin, overripe pruny flavors.",Moonraker,35,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,10 Knots 2009 Moonraker Grenache (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/10-knots-2009-moonraker-grenache-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache,2009,10 Knots
12.5,Red,US,"Harsh, sweet and sour, this has a gluey texture that frames the cherry cough-medicine flavors.",Coastal Series,18,80,California,California Other,California,Arrow Creek 2011 Coastal Series Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrow-creek-2011-coastal-series-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Arrow Creek
15.6,Red,US,"The Conflict red is a mash-up of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and it's a crowd-pleaser from the instant the cork is pulled. Dense scents of cherry, roasty-toasty barrel and cracker are inviting. The grapes were sourced entirely from the Conner Lee Vineyard. This effort showcases the winery's signature style, with notes of black fruits, exotic spices, coffee grounds and dark chocolate. Drink now or cellar for 6–8 years.",Conner Lee Vineyard Conflict Red,55,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),J. Bookwalter 2009 Conner Lee Vineyard Conflict Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-bookwalter-2009-conner-lee-vineyard-conflict-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,J. Bookwalter
14.5,Red,US,"This is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec and 7% Merlot. A masterpiece of blending, it has myriad pinpoint details, from the nose of flowers and berries, to the mouthfilling mélange of red and black fruits and finishing highlights of pepper and Asian spice. A precise, complex, elegant and powerful   Pentad with tremendous length, it represents the pinnacle of vintner Casey McClellan's 25 years of winemaking.",Pentad Red Wine,75,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2009 Pentad Red Wine Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-pentad-red-wine-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Seven Hills
15.2,Red,US,"Quilceda's single-vineyard Bordeaux-style blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot. This has fine grained tannins—not soft, but polished, ripe, and rich. Tasted prior to its official release, the wine was still pulling together all of the complex barrel-influenced flavors; it tasted delicious, with notes of bourbon-soaked cherries, along with veins of espresso, cacao, dusty baking spice, and a liquorous finish.",Palengat Red,90,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Quilceda Creek 2009 Palengat Red Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quilceda-creek-2009-palengat-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Quilceda Creek
14,Red,Italy,"Important and sophisticated, this has aged gracefully over the years. The style is bold and modern and you can feel the soft, oak-derived tannins and the complimentary fruit tannins that give this wine incredible structure and staying power. The bouquet is redolent of ripe fruit, leather, spice, black cherry and pressed violet.",Triumviratum Riserva,117,94,Piedmont,Barolo,,Michele Chiarlo 2004 Triumviratum Riserva  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2004-triumviratum-riserva-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2004,Michele Chiarlo
14.7,Red,US,"This will impress red wine lovers with its sheer deliciousness. It offers waves of blackberry and blueberry jam, dark chocolate, anise and cedar wood flavors, leading to a long, spicy finish. It's a bit soft, which might limit ageability, but it is a lovely wine to drink over the next few years.",Vineyard Georges III,95,93,California,Napa,Rutherford,Sojourn 2009 Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2009-vineyard-georges-iii-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sojourn
12.5,White,France,"The idea that Sauvignon Blanc cannot age is emphatically disproved by this impressive, mature wine. It is rich and concentrated, full of almonds, herbs and a great sense of length and ripeness. This is now perfectly ready to drink.",Le Grand Rochoy,45,93,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Laporte 2006 Le Grand Rochoy  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laporte-2006-le-grand-rochoy-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2006,Domaine Laporte
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is beautiful with fragrant tones of rose petal, wild berry, lemon zest, ginger and sage. Its complexity is impressive and so is the mouthfeel's polished and fine nature. Age this wine 10 years or more.",,50,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Gianni Gagliardo 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianni-gagliardo-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Gianni Gagliardo
14.9,Red,US,"There's a terrific core of cherry, red currant, mineral and iodine flavor in this wine, along with an elaborate oak treatment that makes it complex and dramatic. But it's also extremely tannic, leading to the question of ageability. In all likelihood, the fruit will outlast the astringency. It should begin to come into its own after 2015, and it could continue to develop much longer.",Yverdon Vineyard,65,93,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Terra Valentine 2009 Yverdon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-valentine-2009-yverdon-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Terra Valentine
14.8,Red,US,"This is marked by intense flavors of blackberry, cherry and currant, with sweet smoky oak, firm, furry tannins and brisk acidity. All of these elements jostle for position, making the wine currently aggressive and unresolved. However, the suggestion of ageability is warranted. Put it to sleep in your cellar for six years and see how it's doing. It could be fine in 2020.",Proprietary Cuvée,95,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sojourn 2009 Proprietary Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2009-proprietary-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sojourn
14,Red,Italy,"The softness of the 2007 vintage is already apparent in this wine. Generous aromas of ripe fruit, black cherry, leather and tobacco follow suit, and the wine is plush and velvety on the close. Hold for 10–15 more years.",Tortoniano,56,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Michele Chiarlo 2007 Tortoniano  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2007-tortoniano-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Michele Chiarlo
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is concentrated and stout on the nose, with roasted black-fruit aromas bolstered by coconut, tobacco and cool-earth accents. The palate is thick, rich and layered with black fruit extract and tannin, bearing flavors of dark plum, baked blackberry, savory spice and BBQ sauce. It's smooth, deep and long on the finish, with notes of coffee, vanilla and mocha. A monster wine with class. Drink now through 2018.",Alpha M,100,93,Santa Cruz,,,Montes 2009 Alpha M Red (Santa Cruz),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2009-alpha-m-red-santa-cruz/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Montes
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is gorgeous with a delicate but intense bouquet of pressed rose, wet earth, licorice cola and dried berry fruit. The mouthfeel is incredibly long and silky.",Mirau,55,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Negretti 2007 Mirau  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negretti-2007-mirau-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Negretti
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is a taut, tight, dry Champagne, needing a few more years of bottle age. It has fine acidity, with a crisp lemon flavor and a lively mousse. With further maturity, it will develop into an intense, toasty Champagne of great quality.",Cuvée L,140,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot NV Cuvée L  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-nv-cuvee-l-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Veuve Doussot
12,Sparkling,France,"Maturing well, this is a rich Champagne. Its fruit flavors have gained a golden glow of toast and almond flavors, while retaining a taut, textured acidity. Ready to drink now.",Cuvée Guy Joly Mémory Brut,120,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot 2002 Cuvée Guy Joly Mémory Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-2002-cuvee-guy-joly-memory-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2002,Veuve Doussot
13,White,France,"The flint and sand soil of this vineyard brings out the minerally, steely character of this taut, tight wine. While it is herbaceous and flavors of pineapple and white fruit, the structure dominates. Give this impressive wine another year or two.",La Chapelle des Augustins,32,92,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2010 La Chapelle des Augustins  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2010-chapelle-augustins-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Henri Bourgeois
14,White,France,"Old vines have produced a superconcentrated and ripe wine. It has notes of toast, spice and yellow fruit as well as bright acidity. With its structure, depth of flavor and density, it should age well over 3–4 years.",La Bourgeoise,35,92,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2009 La Bourgeoise  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2009-bourgeoise-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Henri Bourgeois
12.5,White,France,"A rich, yeasty wine, this is a ripe expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with balanced and concentrated mineral intensity and taut lemon and grapefruit flavors. There is a strong sense of structure and texture, and the wine needs to age at least two years.",Sauvage,70,92,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Sauvage  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-sauvage-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
,Red,Italy,"Wild flower, dried jasmine, wild berry, hazelnut and ginger open the beautifully fragrant bouquet. The mouthfeel is tight, elegant and silky with polished tannins and fresh menthol overtones. Give this wine 10 more years.",Costa Grimaldi,90,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2008 Costa Grimaldi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderi-luigi-einaudi-2008-costa-grimaldi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Poderi Luigi Einaudi
,Red,Italy,"This opens with a plush, dark appearance and generous aromas of ripe fruit, tobacco, hazelnut and bitter chocolate. It delivers balance, determination and polished tannins.",San Cristoforo,50,92,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Pietro Rinaldi 2009 San Cristoforo  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietro-rinaldi-2009-san-cristoforo-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Pietro Rinaldi
14,Red,Italy,"Bright, generous and intense, this offers shadings of spice and leather around dried berry and cola aromas. The overall effect is that of power, complexity and balance.",,50,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Negretti 2006  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negretti-2006-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Negretti
14.5,Red,Italy,"Batasiolo is a large estate that offers a long list of Piedmont wines. Elegant and bright, this pretty Barolo offers the best of the austere Nebbiolo grape at a reasonably low price. It seduces with attractive aromas and flavors of wild berry, ginger, cola and dried mint.",,40,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Beni di Batasiolo
15,Red,Italy,"A delicate firmness opens the bouquet of this elegant Barolo, with delicate aromas of wild berry, cola and licorice that come together as one. The palate delivers intensity and staying power. Drink after 2018.",Vigneto Cerequio,75,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2007 Vigneto Cerequio  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2007-vigneto-cerequio-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Beni di Batasiolo
14.5,Red,Italy,"Beautifully intense and elegant, this opens with fine aromas of spice, dried fruit, cola, tar and ground licorice. It delivers a long, silky sensation in the mouth.",Vigneto Cerequio,,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2006 Vigneto Cerequio  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2006-vigneto-cerequio-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Beni di Batasiolo
12.5,White,US,"This elegant, sophisticated wine confirms Longoria's reputation as one of the premier Albariño producers in California. As in past vintages, the wine is bone dry and crisp in acidity, with mineral, citrus zest and apricot flavors that finish with a honeyed richness.",Clover Creek Vineyard,23,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Longoria 2011 Clover Creek Vineyard Albariño (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2011-clover-creek-vineyard-albarino-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Albariño,2011,Longoria
14.9,Red,US,"A superior Syrah for its dryness, firm texture and restrained yet powerful flavors. Feels really fine in the mouth, with complex, rolling tannins that support waves of blackberry, bacon and sandalwood flavors, as well as something floral—violets, perhaps. Distinguished all the way through, it's fine for drinking now with foods like duck, game, steak or roasted chicken.",,34,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Longoria 2009 Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Longoria
14.3,Red,US,"This is unusually smooth and silky for Petit Verdot, which is often used in small amounts for blending. This is 100% varietal, with the floral aroma of the grape matched to deep flavors of cassis and smoky espresso. The tannin management is spot on.",,32,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2009 Petit Verdot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-petit-verdot-petite-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Petit Verdot,2009,Seven Hills
13.8,Red,US,"Pure, almost crystalline in its expression of fruit, this 100% Malbec captures the essence of mountain berries. Juicy and perfectly balanced, it suggests a range of notes from tangerine to blueberry to wild raspberry, with lightly peppery, fine-grained tannins.",,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2009 Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Malbec,2009,Seven Hills
14.6,Red,Chile,"This is dense, lusty and attractive from the beginning, with rich black-fruit, coconut, tobacco and pine aromas. It feels pure and deep, with ribald acids that keep the pulse up and push blackberry, plum and savory cured-meat flavors. The finish remains savory and saucy. Drink this Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend now–2017.",Alfa Centauri Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot,45,92,Maule Valley,,,O. Fournier 2008 Alfa Centauri Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot Red (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2008-alfa-centauri-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-merlot-red-maule-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,O. Fournier
14.5,Red,Italy,"This shows some of the heat of the 2005 vintage. It is bold and black, with enduring aromas of cherry, prune, leather, spice and licorice. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich.",Bricco Ambrogio,70,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Negretti 2005 Bricco Ambrogio  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negretti-2005-bricco-ambrogio-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2005,Negretti
14.5,Red,Italy,"Elvio Cogno shows a deft hand with the difficult Nebbiolo grape. This delivers tones of cassis, tobacco and moist earth. What sets this wine apart is its bright acidity and overall intensity.",Bordini,40,92,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Elvio Cogno 2008 Bordini  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elvio-cogno-2008-bordini-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2008,Elvio Cogno
14.5,Red,Chile,"At first it almost smells too Port-like, but then peppery spice enters the picture and it takes off. And while it weighs a ton and shows some aggression, it's lovable for its pure blackberry and complex spice and chocolate flavors. Long and grabby on the finish, with big tannins. Drink now, or hold through 2020.",Lacruz,55,92,Colchagua Valley,,,Estampa 2008 Lacruz Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estampa-2008-lacruz-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Estampa
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is the third consecutive year this wine has been rated 92 points. It is dense and potent, with aromas of cola, pencil lead and wild berry. It feels smooth, polished and finessed, with cola, vanilla, baking spice and vibrant black-fruit flavors. It finishes with licorice, toast and cola notes. Drink now–2017.",La Cumbre,120,92,Aconcagua Valley,,,Errazuriz 2009 La Cumbre Syrah (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2009-cumbre-shiraz-syrah-syrah-aconcagua-valley/,Syrah,2009,Errazuriz
,White,France,"Rounded, but with just the right amount of herbaceousness to give a vivid fruity character. The wine is rich, sun-soaked while still retaining its sense of balance and elegance.",,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Olivier 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-olivier-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Olivier
14,Red,Italy,"This is beautiful with bright aromas of wild berry, dried raspberry, citrus zest, ginger and cherry cola. A smoky touch of tobacco or toasted nut is nicely integrated within the smooth and silky texture. Hold for 10–20 years.",San Pietro Riserva,,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Viberti 2006 San Pietro Riserva  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viberti-2006-san-pietro-riserva-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Viberti
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in equal parts, this wine aims for the fences and largely succeeds. It's stupendously delicious and addictively drinkable, bearing blackberry and blueberry jam, mocha, anise and sandalwood flavors. It will probably pick up bottle nuances in a few years, but why wait?",Fifty/Fifty Red Wine,85,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Peju 2009 Fifty/Fifty Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2009-fifty-fifty-red-wine-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2009,Peju
14.2,White,US,"This is arguably Firestone's best Chardonnay in many years—maybe ever. It's rich, creamy and powerful in Chardonnay flavor, flooding the mouth with flavors of ripe tropical fruit, apricot, buttered toast, vanilla cream and spice.",Reserve,27,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2010-reserve-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Firestone
,White,France,"Full in the mouth, this is a rich wine with its yellow fruit and buried acidity. It is laden with wood and ripe fruit, and is dense and cushioned. A nutmeg flavor shows through slowly to add to the exotic, opulent aftertaste.",,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Smith Haut Lafitte
,Red,Italy,"Despite the difficult vintage, this is a fantastic wine. It opens with bright, bold aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, tobacco, cedar, licorice and dried rosemary. There's a pleasurable touch of chocolate fudge that backs the smooth, rich tannins. This wine should last long in your cellar.",Liste,86,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Damilano 2008 Liste  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damilano-2008-liste-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Damilano
14.2,White,US,"Enormously ripe and rich—this is honeyed, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors. It's creamy, too, with a butterscotch accent. The magic comes on the finish with a swirl of acidity and dry mineral. Decadent but never cloying, this defines the ripe California style.",Mitsuko's Vineyard,28,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Clos Pegase 2010 Mitsuko's Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-pegase-2010-mitsukos-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Clos Pegase
13.3,Red,US,"This is a unique and quirky blend, but so seductive. Half Sangiovese and half Cabernet Franc, it strikes an Italian pose, with scents and flavors of tobacco and sour cherry backed with lip-smacking acidity. The Cabernet Franc lends prune, plum and coffee notes.",JBO's Frangiovese,60,93,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boudreaux Cellars 2008 JBO's Frangiovese Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boudreaux-cellars-2008-jbos-frangiovese-red-other/,Red Blend,2008,Boudreaux Cellars
13.7,White,US,"This is a beautiful Chardonnay—dry, sleek and refined. Beyond the subtle tropical fruit, citrus and green apple flavors is a steely minerality and lemony acidity that get the mouth watering. Drink now.",Rued Clone,48,93,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2010 Rued Clone Chardonnay (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2010-rued-clone-chardonnay-sonoma-green-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Iron Horse
14.2,Red,US,"The brisk acidity and tough tannins suggest cellaring this Pinot Noir for a while. To judge by the core of cherries and red currants, it should ride out the years effortlessly. Beyond the fruit is a fine, mushroomy earthiness and a feral quality sometimes found in better Sonoma Coast Pinots. Give it until 2017.",Precioso,75,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Keller 2009 Precioso Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keller-2009-precioso-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Keller
13.5,White,France,"This is a ripe and full-bodied; it benefitted from the warm vintage, offering rich yellow-fruit flavors to go with its touches of toast and sweet herb. On the finish, acidity and minerality come forward to suggest its aging potential.",Sancerre d'Antan,59,93,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2009 Sancerre d'Antan  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2009-sancerre-dantan-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Henri Bourgeois
12.5,White,US,"This is remarkable, with modest alcohol and a concentrated, ageworthy structure. Lime and pineapple flavors are enhanced with lively, gin-like botanicals. There is vivid acidity and a lick of butterscotch on the finish.",Unfiltered,35,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Boudreaux Cellars 2010 Unfiltered Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boudreaux-cellars-2010-unfiltered-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Boudreaux Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"Nickel & Nickel brings its deft touch for Napa Valley Bordeaux varieties to Russian River Syrah, with compelling results. The wine is extraordinarily rich and refined, carrying waves of blackberry, cherry, dark chocolate, bacon, smoky cedar and spice flavors. The texture is gloriously fine in tannins. A really superior Syrah that should provide pleasure over the next four years.",Darien Vineyard,50,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Nickel & Nickel 2009 Darien Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-darien-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Nickel & Nickel
14,Red,Italy,"Pora Barbaresco offers an incredibly elegant and fine personality with beautiful accents of wild berry, dried ginger, cola, leather, spice and black licorice. The tannins are silky and very polished.",Pora,46,93,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Musso 2009 Pora  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musso-2009-pora-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Musso
13.6,White,US,"A beautiful wine, this is rich in citrus, tropical fruit and green apple flavors, with a smoky jacket of oak. The acids and tannins lift it above the ordinary, as does a stony minerality that tastes of the soil.",Corral Vineyard,48,93,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2010 Corral Vineyard Chardonnay (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2010-corral-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-green-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Iron Horse
14.8,Red,US,"A Rhône-style blend that includes Viognier, Grenache and Mourvèdre, this is a standout. It's tight, focused and pure, bearing penetrating flavors of cassis and boysenberry, with streaks of coffee liqueur and chocolate, and a deep, resonant finish marked with fine-grained tannins.",,24,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tulpen 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tulpen-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Tulpen
14.7,Red,US,"Sourced from the Clifton Hill vineyard, this is a supple and fruity Syrah, with exceptional depth of flavor. A mix of tart cherry and plum fruit, it's annotated with notes of graphite, ash, tobacco and dark chocolate.",Silo Reserve,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Rulo 2009 Silo Reserve Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rulo-2009-silo-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,Rulo
15.2,Red,US,"Sourced from the Seven Hills vineyard, this deep and dark Syrah offers rich black-cherry and cassis flavors. The palate is dense and complex, with beautifully integrated charcoal, gravel, earth and espresso components.",Occam's Razor Block Ten,60,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Rasa 2009 Occam's Razor Block Ten Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasa-2009-occams-razor-block-ten-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Rasa
13.8,White,US,"This winery has a good track record for producing rich, opulent Chardonnays. The cool 2010 vintage was beneficial, yielding a low alcohol wine with extraordinarily rich tropical fruit flavors and bright, graceful acidity. It saw a majority of new French oak, lending it a note of buttered toast, but the underlying wine is so big, it easily handles that weight.",Gold Ridge Hills,30,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Sonoma Coast Vineyards 2010 Gold Ridge Hills Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonoma-coast-2010-gold-ridge-hills-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Sonoma Coast Vineyards
14.3,Red,US,"Estate grown and skillfully made, blended with 9% Cabernet Franc, this captivates with its sophistication and elegance. The Cabernet Franc brings some floral highlights to the nose, while the sturdy Merlot—dressed in accents of incense and sandalwood, cocoa and cinnamon—powers its way through a marvelously long finish.",Seven Hills Vineyard,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2009 Seven Hills Vineyard Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2009,Seven Hills
14.5,Red,Italy,"Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a dark, penetrating color, with aromas of ripe blackberry and exotic spice. It shows firm, velvety tannins that should continue to evolve over the years.",Darmagi,,93,Piedmont,Langhe,,Gaja 2008 Darmagi Red (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaja-2008-darmagi-red-langhe/,Red Blend,2008,Gaja
13.9,White,US,"Beautiful, classic Green Valley Chardonnay, this shows bright, mouthwatering acidity and a steely minerality that make it savory and elegant. But there's also a deep, flavorful core of green apple butter, pineapple jam and orange-mango juice. Oak and lees aging lend a creamy, sourdough richness. Drink now.",Heritage Clone,48,93,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2010 Heritage Clone Chardonnay (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2010-heritage-clone-chardonnay-sonoma-green-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Iron Horse
14.2,White,US,"Oak dominates this Chardonnay, with buttered toast and butterscotch notes offering an immediate impact. Underneath the oak tones are very rich, opulent flavors of pineapple and orange jam and lime tart. It's a bit jumbled now, but this may be a Chardonnay that can take some cellaring. Give it 3–4 years.",,75,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Carte Blanche 2009 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carte-blanche-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Carte Blanche
,Red,France,"So opulent and open, this is a seductively ripe wine, beautifully layering its sweet red-berry fruits, complex ripe tannins and rounded structure. It is still Bordeaux in its texture, but it is certainly very New World in its rich density.",,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château de Fieuzal 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fieuzal-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Fieuzal
14.2,Red,US,"This is so succulent you'll want to finish the entire bottle with a great steak or chop. It explodes in the mouth with a sunburst of cherries and raspberries, spiced with cinnamon, smoky oak and orange zest. This is one of Handley's best in years.",RSM Vineyard,52,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Handley 2009 RSM Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handley-2009-rsm-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Handley
,Red,France,"Ripe and solid, this has dense tannins and a superstructure of opulent red-berry and black currant fruits. The wine is layered with coffee, wood-aging influence and a firm finish. It's big and has great potential.",,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Carbonnieux 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-carbonnieux-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Carbonnieux
14.3,Red,US,"This is a great success in a challenging vintage. Dry and silky in the mouth, it's marked by brisk acidity, firm tannins and intricate black-cherry, cola and licorice flavors. It feels really interesting and changes with every sniff and sip. Very nice now, and it will develop over the next six years.",Soberanes Vineyard,46,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bruliam 2010 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bruliam-2010-soberanes-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bruliam
,Red,Italy,"Here is a very elegant and smooth wine that leaves a silky, polished impression in the mouth. It awards the nose with bright aromas of wild berry, licorice and toasted almond. It's simple, genuine and sophisticated all at once.",Santo Stefano Riserva,75,93,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Castello di Neive 2007 Santo Stefano Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-neive-2007-santo-stefano-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Castello di Neive
13.7,White,US,"Easily as good as the winery's more expensive proprietary bottlings, this shows classic Russian River acidity and minerality, with flavors of tropical fruits, tangerines, golden apricots and limes. It's really rich, but classically dry, with a long, distinguished finish.",Estate,28,93,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2010-estate-chardonnay-sonoma-green-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Iron Horse
14.5,Red,Italy,"This new-comer Barolo shows beautiful intensity and an inky dark appearance. The aromas are soft and yielding with sweet tones of wild berry and exotic spice woven between leather, tobacco and licorice.",La Tartufaia,45,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giulia Negri 2007 La Tartufaia  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giulia-negri-2007-tartufaia-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Giulia Negri
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Balancing a ripe lime flavor with a note of rich peach and acidity, this shows the ability to age. Even though it is delicious now, it will age over several years.",Paris Brut,50,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Duval-Leroy 2006 Paris Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-leroy-2006-paris-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,Duval-Leroy
12.5,White,France,"An impressive blend from some of the top vineyards in Sancerre, this is a rounded, smooth, almost toasty wine. It has flavors of spice as well as green and citrus fruits. Full in the mouth and intense, age this for at least two years.",Exception,100,93,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Exception  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-exception-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
14.3,Red,US,"This is beautiful and rich in blackberries, black currants and dark chocolate, with a warming note suggestive of crème de cassis. It shows terrific concentration and a classy structure that's pedigreed and elegant. The tannins are big, so give it a good decant; drink now and for the next five years.",Harris Vineyard,50,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Nickel & Nickel 2009 Harris Vineyard Merlot (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-harris-vineyard-merlot-napa-oakville/,Merlot,2009,Nickel & Nickel
14,Red,US,"Sadly, only one barrel was made of this exceptional wine, from what may be the best site for Malbec in the entire state. It's a mouth-teasing mix of plum, cherry, cola, chocolate and clean loam, with silky tannins and a hint of Bourbon on the finish.",LVLL Stone Tree Vineyard,40,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Kontos 2009 LVLL Stone Tree Vineyard Malbec (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kontos-cellars-2009-lvll-stone-tree-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Malbec,2009,Kontos
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This has a toasty edge that complements the ripe red fruit and attractive lemon and yeast character. It seems to be well on its way to maturity, retaining a fruity style while its flavors are beginning to dig deeper.",La Grande Dame Brut Rosé,269,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2004 La Grande Dame Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-clicquot-ponsardin-2004-grande-dame-brut-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
14.5,Red,US,"The winery's Affinity bottling has had mixed results over the years, but this is one of their best, right up there with the 2007. It's a beautiful wine, absolutely dry, tannic, smooth and complex in black currant flavor. A bright streak of acidity provides wonderful balance, and should help the wine to age through at least 2019.",Affinity,50,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Robert Craig 2009 Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-craig-2009-affinity-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Robert Craig
15,Red,US,"Smooth, svelte and utterly delicious, this glossy, seamless Petit Verdot is packed with bright flavors of berry, cherry and plum. The management of the fruit is perfect, and the barrel aging adds proportionate streaks of espresso and mocha. The finish is long and creamy.",Living in the Limelight,55,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Rasa 2009 Living in the Limelight Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasa-2009-living-in-limelight-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-wa/,Petit Verdot,2009,Rasa
14.4,Red,US,"Big and brawny, this is dry and hard in tannins, as Nickel & Nickel wines tend to be in youth. This one, from a cool section of southern Napa Valley, is brisk in acids, making it rather closed now. But it has a gigantic core of blackberries, with a delicious edge of dark chocolate. Merlot is a difficult wine to age in California, but this one should improve over the next five years, maybe longer.",Suscol Ranch,50,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Nickel & Nickel 2009 Suscol Ranch Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2009-suscol-ranch-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Nickel & Nickel
13,White,US,"For lovers of the bone-dry Riesling style, this exceptional effort could become the poster child. Astringent and crisply defined, with elegant focus, this grapefruit- and citrus-scented wine boasts powerful minerality, estate-grown definition and a resonant, lingering finish.",Stone's Throw Vineyard Estate Grown,18,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nefarious 2010 Stone's Throw Vineyard Estate Grown Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-stones-throw-vineyard-estate-grown-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Nefarious
14.9,Red,US,"The winery's seldom-made reserve, this is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah. Among a stellar group of 2009 J. Bookwalter reds, this is the toughest to decipher—at least at first. It shows good balance, a forward, fruity start, and then a descent into very dark, very toasty barrel flavors.",Chapter 4 Red,80,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),J. Bookwalter 2009 Chapter 4 Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-bookwalter-2009-chapter-4-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,J. Bookwalter
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A mature Champagne, this shows as much toast and cookie character as fruit, making it soft, ripe and delicious. The fruit moves toward tropical, with pineapple and peach flavors. It is not a wine to age.",Femme de Champagne Brut,120,93,Champagne,Champagne,,Duval-Leroy 2000 Femme de Champagne Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-leroy-2000-femme-champagne-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2000,Duval-Leroy
13,White,France,"The steep Monts Damnés Vineyard is one of the top sites in Sancerre. It has produced a wine that is both concentrated and aromatically fruity. It is stylish and full of acidity, with white fruits and tight structure. Ready for aging over several years.",La Côtes des Monts Damnés,32,93,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2010 La Côtes des Monts Damnés  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2010-cotes-monts-damnes-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Henri Bourgeois
14,Red,Italy,"From the superelegant Cannubi Cru, this wine shows amazing finesse and texture. The aromas include blackberry, cherry, black licorice and dried rosemary. It closes with bright acidity and firm tannins. Drink after 2020.",Cannubi,55,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giacomo Fenocchio 2008 Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giacomo-fenocchio-2008-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Giacomo Fenocchio
14.5,Red,Italy,"Gaja's latest Barbaresco shows deep aromatic layers of ripe fruit, leather, black licorice, dried herb and savory tobacco. It is extremely velvety and smooth, with firm tannins and a richly extracted fruit finish.",,255,93,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Gaja 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaja-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Gaja
,White,France,"Already delicious, this wine shows its wood aging with such finesse, while letting its elegant white-fruit flavor come through. It has an herbaceous edge, rounded out with a more ripe fruit character. This is meant for aging.",,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Latour-Martillac 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-martillac-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Latour-Martillac
,Red,France,"This has smooth, rich fruit, with sweet berries, ripe tannins and strong layers of wood. The wine is powerful; the stalky and bitter chocolate edge contrasts the sweet, ripe fruit. This is meant for long-term aging.",,39,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Olivier 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-olivier-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Olivier
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is an austere and masculine wine with tight tannins and bold aromatic intensity. There's a touch of ripe fruit, even a jam note, that gives the wine a soft, succulent mouthfeel. The concentration and the quality of tannins is impressive, so give this ample time to age.",Riserva,90,93,Piedmont,Barolo,,Bersano 2005 Riserva  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2005-riserva-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2005,Bersano
14.6,Red,US,"Half Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bacchus Vineyard, and one-quarter each Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the Weinbau Vineyard, this polished, dense blend reveals the complexity of old vines. A mix of perfectly ripened strawberry and raspberry is accented with a barrel flavor of coconut cream pie.",Sagemoor Vineyards Reserve Red,50,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tamarack Cellars 2008 Sagemoor Vineyards Reserve Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2008-sagemoor-reserve-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Tamarack Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"Dark and dense, this deep and compact Cabernet Sauvignon is saturated with cassis flavor. Accents of coffee grounds and dark chocolate add depth and power, and a hint of earthiness in the finish underscores its complexity and ageability.",,40,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Rulo 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rulo-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rulo
,White,France,"Full of tropical fruit flavors, this is rounded, ripe and very accessible. At the same time, its structure shows through in the tang of green apple skin, judicious wood aging and taut aftertaste.",,60,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château de Fieuzal 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fieuzal-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château de Fieuzal
,White,France,"Big, ripe and delicious, this is packed with spice and sweet apricot fruits. It's full and opulent, very much a wine of 2009, yet it retains its sense of balance and structure.",,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Malartic-Lagravière 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malartic-lagraviere-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Malartic-Lagravière
,Red,Italy,"Pio Cesare is on a roll producing vintage after vintage of excellent Barolo. This shows enormous intensity and beauty with perfumed layers of pressed flower, wild berry, vanilla and spice. It boasts a dark, bold appearance and tight tannins that are supported by an excellent quality of fruit. Drink after 2018.",,65,94,Piedmont,Barolo,,Pio Cesare 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pio-cesare-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Pio Cesare
15.1,Red,US,"This is marked by hard tannins and acidity, bearing blackberry, dark chocolate and mineral flavors, with a smoky oak note that is unintegrated with the other components. Will it age? There's a purity to the core that strongly suggests it will. Hold it until 2017, and it could develop bottle nuance well beyond that.",,145,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Merus 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merus-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Merus
14.2,Red,US,"Showing the long hang time flavors of the cool 2010 vintage, this shows fabulous depth of red berry fruit, with all kinds of licorice, wet stone, spice and sandalwood complexities. It boasts a silky texture, with brisk Central Coast acidity and even a dusting of tannins.",KW Ranch Vineyard,38,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Kori 2010 KW Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kori-2010-kw-ranch-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Kori
14.5,Red,Italy,"This gorgeous Barolo has a penetrating, dark color and generous aromas of black cherry, tar, leather, tobacco, spice, black truffle and Spanish cedar. The intensity and power is impressive, and the mouthfeel is packed tight with ripe fruit flavors and a bold structure. Hold for 10–20 years to let those tannins evolve.",Le Vigne,154,94,Piedmont,Barolo,,Luciano Sandrone 2007 Le Vigne  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luciano-sandrone-2007-le-vigne-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Luciano Sandrone
,Red,US,"Dry, elegant and complex, this is rich in red cherry, pomegranate and cola flavors, with earthy complexities suggesting mushroom and dried herb. Beautiful to drink now, and it should improve in the bottle over the next six years.",Brown Ranch,60,94,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2009 Brown Ranch Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2009-brown-ranch-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saintsbury
13.9,Red,US,"Again in 2009, winemaker Casey McClellan has crafted a beautifully pure Cabernet Sauvignon from this vineyard. Soft and supple, focused and detailed, it's a riot of pastry-like berries and cherries, with a concentrated midpalate bursting with full-bodied flavor. It moves into a lengthy finish, with toast, tobacco, coconut and caramel highlights.",Seven Hills Vineyard,38,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2009 Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Seven Hills
13.9,White,US,"Vintner Carr follows up on his great 2008 Reserve with this delicious bottling. In California, it's usually a cinch to get fruit this ripe and tropical, and easy to plaster on lots of new oak. What's hard is to fuse the elements seamlessly. This wine does, offering waves of Chardonnay opulence. It may have a touch of botrytis, but that's in its favor.",Dijon Clone,18,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Joseph Carr 2009 Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-carr-2009-dijon-clone-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Joseph Carr
15.2,Red,US,"This is a stunning example of modern-day Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. It's soft, complex, smooth and sweet, with a veneer of smoky, caramelized oak coating the flavors of ripe blackberry, black cherry and crème de cassis. It's really delicious, and made all the more appealing by a fine structure of tannins and acids.",Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard,100,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Janzen 2009 Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/janzen-2009-beckstoffer-missouri-hopper-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Janzen
14.4,Red,US,"Here's a great Syrah from a vineyard not specifically known for this grape. It immediately impacts the palate with concentrated flavors of raspberry and cassis swathed in coffee liqueur, dark chocolate and a hint of red licorice. This has great concentration and length; drink it over the next 6–8 years.",Ciel du Cheval Vineyard,28,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Tamarack Cellars 2009 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2009-ciel-cheval-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Tamarack Cellars
14.8,Red,US,"). Vineyard 7&8's Spring Mountain Estate Cabernets require aging to show their best, and so it is with this 2009. It's dry, tannic and unrewarding now due to its astringency and acidity. But it has a terrific heart of blackberries and minerals that's vast and rich—indicative of great growing conditions. It should begin to come into its own after 2015.",Estate,125,94,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Vineyard 7&8 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vineyard-7-8-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Vineyard 7&8
14.5,White,US,"A brilliant Chardonnay. It's powerful and ripe in fruit, offering a blast of pineapple, green apple, Key lime pie and Meyer lemon tart flavors, accented with the buttered toast of oak. As intense as the fruit is, it's balanced by keen acidity and a stony minerality. Defines the elegant, opulent Russian River style.",Rachael's Vineyard,72,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Rachael's Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-rachaels-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rochioli
13.5,White,France,"One of the top wines from Henri Bourgeois, this is rich and ageworthy. Its green and white fruits push through a concentrated structure to give a dense wine with ripeness and great elegance.",Jadis,50,94,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2010 Jadis  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2010-jadis-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Henri Bourgeois
,Red,France,"Very dense and firm, this has powerful tannins as well as a blackberry jam flavor. The wine is complex, full of both dark tannins and the richest fruits, layered with notes of herb, spice and a concentrated structure.",,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Smith Haut Lafitte
14.3,Red,US,"A truly lovely and engaging nose bears scents of cherries, raspberries and exotic spices. It seems Italian in style, but with New World ripeness and power. A fine example of a domestic Super Tuscan-style wine.",,65,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Leonetti Cellar 2009 Sangiovese (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonetti-cellar-2009-sangiovese-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sangiovese,2009,Leonetti Cellar
13.8,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux-style blend, principally Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It's stylish and firm, based upon a solid cassis note. The extended barrel aging—32 months in French oak—brings on seductive flavors of brown sugar, molasses and maple syrup, with touches of espresso and dark chocolate. The structure remains tight and polished, with excellent balance.",,55,94,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boudreaux Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boudreaux-cellars-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Boudreaux Cellars
15.1,Red,US,"This is a very rich wine that's made in the modern style of soft ripeness and upfront deliciousness. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it shows flashy blackberry, cherry, cassis and chocolate flavors. This is best enjoyed over the next few years for it's sheer luxurious taste.",Proprietary Red Wine,95,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Carte Blanche 2009 Proprietary Red Wine Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carte-blanche-2009-proprietary-red-wine-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Carte Blanche
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is a rich and creamy Champagne with a lively mousse, giving it a forward fruit character. Slowly the depth and concentration of the wine come through, with a white fruit flavor and hints of grapefruit and toasty yeast, which all promising good aging.",La Grande Dame Brut,140,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2004 La Grande Dame Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-clicquot-ponsardin-2004-grande-dame-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
12,Sparkling,France,"One of the best vintages since the great 2002, this is a sophisticated, fruit- and yeast-driven wine. It has a delicate touch, with its white fruit flavors well integrated into the toasty and tangy texture. It will age for many more years.",Brut,89,94,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 2004 Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-clicquot-ponsardin-2004-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2004,Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
14.9,Red,US,"This stands out from the pack for the sheer complexity of its flavors, as well as the structural integrity. It's absolutely dry, and the tannins are strong, in the Spring Mountain way. The fruit is terrifically concentrated, with potent flavors of blackberry, currant, dark chocolate and anise; there's a lovely olive note that grounds the wine and makes it earthy. Production was a mere 318 cases. Drink now–2021.",Wurtele Vineyard,65,94,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Terra Valentine 2009 Wurtele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-valentine-2009-wurtele-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Terra Valentine
14.5,Red,Italy,"A lovely wine with a bright and polished bouquet, this delivers loads of dark fruit, licorice, moist earth, Spanish cedar and white truffle. Its complexity and endurance are impressive. Thanks to the tight tannins, this wine should easily evolve over the next 10–20 years.",Coste di Rose,85,94,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marchesi di Barolo 2007 Coste di Rose  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2007-coste-rose-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Marchesi di Barolo
15.2,Red,US,"This is an outstanding Protagonist, 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Ciel du Cheval Syrah. As with other J. Bookwalter reds, it is loaded with an appealing toast scent, and is amply endowed with black cherry and cassis fruit. This is a luscious wine with terrific concentration and length, finishing with perfectly ripe tannins.",Protagonist Red,55,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),J. Bookwalter 2009 Protagonist Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-bookwalter-2009-protagonist-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,J. Bookwalter
15.8,Red,US,"There is nothing shy about this wine, but the ripeness and high alcohol are beautifully handled. It remains precise and focused, with deep black-cherry, cola and coffee flavors. The tannins are fine grained, and the acids are sufficient enough to give it a frame and the prospect of aging for up to a decade.",Doctrina Perpetua,60,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Rasa 2009 Doctrina Perpetua Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasa-2009-doctrina-perpetua-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Rasa
14.9,Red,US,"Better known for Pinot Noir, Sojourn is coming on strong in Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a very fine wine. It's firm in tannins and bright in acidity, with an amazingly concentrated core of blackberries, black currants and minerals. Really impresses for the tension between sheer power and classy elegance. Should age, too. Drink now–2020.",,59,94,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Sojourn 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sojourn
14.7,Red,US,"Leonetti's 2009 Reserve—92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot—is a simpler blend than in past vintages, and it seems to mark a return to the style of wine that built the winery's reputation initially. Powerfully, lavishly oaky, with a ripe, chewy black-fruit flavor, it is bursting with notes of black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate and a hint of butter. Though not quite as graceful or detailed as the regular Cabernet, this is the more potently expressive of the two flagship Leonetti reds.",Reserve,140,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Leonetti Cellar 2009 Reserve Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonetti-cellar-2009-reserve-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Leonetti Cellar
14.3,Red,US,"Sourced entirely from Pepper Bridge Vineyard, this chewy, substantial Cabernet has deep and delicious cassis and berry flavors that are accented with sweet, toasty oak. It spent three years in tight-grain French barrels, bearing the espresso-laden depths to show for it. This is thoroughly delicious and ageworthy.",Caimbry,40,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Kontos 2008 Caimbry Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kontos-cellars-2008-caimbry-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Kontos
14.8,Red,US,"Peju's regular 2008 Cabernet Franc, released a year ago, was outstanding. This one's even better. It's arguably one of the best California Cabernet Francs ever. This is absolutely delicious in red cherry and blueberry jam, cherry liqueur, cola and sandalwood flavors. It's marked by an exquisite mouthfeel—all silk and satin. Give it a few hours in a decanter, and drink now with steak or lamb.",Reserve,115,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Peju 2008 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2008-reserve-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Peju
14.4,Red,US,"The vintage was a good one for Peju, resulting in wines that bear the winery's distinctive style of balanced elegance. This reserve is very ripe and flamboyant in blackberry and black currant flavors, with an opulent overlay of toasty oak. This is so delicious that it tastes like there's a squirt of milk chocolate in it, but the wine is, in fact, thoroughly dry.",Estate Bottled Reserve,105,94,California,Napa,Rutherford,Peju 2008 Estate Bottled Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2008-estate-bottled-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Peju
14,Red,Italy,"This is gorgeous, showing the sophistication and complexity. It's delicate and bright, but it shows power and determination at the same time. The aromatic intensity is very impressive, and the bouquet recalls notes of cassis, leather, licorice, cola and dried ginger. Hold for 10 years or more.",,45,94,Piedmont,Barolo,,Gianfranco Alessandria 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianfranco-alessandria-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Gianfranco Alessandria
,Red,France,"Almost sweet in its richness, this is a deliciously fruity wine. The structure and tannins are almost buried among all of the velvety fruits, ripe berry flavors and layered wood notes. That said, it still has complexity and richness that promise aging, with the final acidity giving some brightness.",,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Malartic-Lagravière 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malartic-lagraviere-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Malartic-Lagravière
14.6,Red,US,"Dramatic, powerful flavors of blackberries and cassis liqueur explode in this wine—the classic markers of great Cabernet Sauvignon. At the same time, it shows softly refined tannins that make it firm but drinkable now. With a long, spicy finish, it shows considerable complexity. Best now; it will gradually lose fruit for another 6–7 years.",Olive Hill Estate Vineyards Special Selection,100,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,B.R. Cohn 2007 Olive Hill Estate Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/br-cohn-2007-olive-hill-estate-vineyards-special-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,B.R. Cohn
14.7,Red,US,"Soft and rich in texture, this has flavors that are as intricately wound as a tapestry: blackberries and cassis to green olive tapenade, cedar and a slight, but appealing, funkiness, suggestive of worn leather. Drinking beautifully now, it should evolve in the bottle over the next 5–6 years.",Estate Grown,150,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Casa Piena 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-piena-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Casa Piena
15.2,Red,US,"This is the very definition of a modern cult-style Napa Cabernet. It's extraordinarily rich and flavorful in blackberries, blueberries, cassis and chocolate, while the jacket of tannins is as soft and velvety as modern winemaking can achieve. It doesn't seem likely to age beyond 2015.",,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Carte Blanche 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carte-blanche-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Carte Blanche
14.5,Red,US,"This is a generous mouthful of Cabernet, with just small amounts of Merlot and Carmenère in the blend. Chewy, dusty, grainy, tannic and thoroughly delicious, it has the deeply flavored berry and cassis fruit to more than match the French oak. The fruit is wreathed in layers of smoke, charcoal and ash—all in proportion.",Seven Hills Vineyard Reserve Red,50,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Tamarack Cellars 2008 Seven Hills Vineyard Reserve Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2008-seven-hills-vineyard-reserve-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Tamarack Cellars
14.5,Red,Italy,"Gaja's Sperss was once a Barolo but now occupies a category all its own as a Nebbiolo from the Langhe region—the producer famously declassified his top wines. This shows extreme elegance and sophistication with fine nuances of forest fruit, spice, dried tobacco, licorice and Spanish cedar. The finish is long, polished and bright. Drink after 2020.",Sperss,268,95,Piedmont,Langhe,,Gaja 2008 Sperss Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaja-2008-sperss-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2008,Gaja
13.8,Red,US,"This Bordeaux blend is delicious, refined and ageworthy. It's dry and quite tannic now, but underneath the astringency is a beautifully balanced wine with intensely concentrated blackberry and dark chocolate fruit, with an earthiness. A terrific wine that should come into its own after 2017.",Harmonie,120,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Captûre 2009 Harmonie Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capture-2009-harmonie-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Captûre
13.9,Red,US,"The winemakers call this their Pauillac-style wine, meaning that its character is marked by Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a brilliant wine, vastly deep, imposing and elegant, with a potent mountain flavor of black currant. The estate vineyard is very high in the Mayacamas Mountains, and you can sense the small size of the berries in the wines intensity, the sheer concentration, as well as the tannins—which are hard and tight. Clearly this is a wine that requires time in the cellar. Try in 2018, but it could worth aging well beyond that.",Révélation,135,95,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Captûre 2009 Révélation Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capture-2009-revelation-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Captûre
14.5,White,US,"One word describes this Chardonnay: fabulous. It's really everything a California Chardonnay can deliver. Ripe tropical fruit, pear, green apple and honey flavors are wrapped into buttery, smoky oak. The richness is brightened by crisp acidity and a touch of minerals, showing its pedigree with every nuance. Drink soon, to enjoy its youthful beauty.",Sweetwater Vineyard,60,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Sweetwater Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-sweetwater-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rochioli
,White,France,"An impeccable wine, this is so finely balanced between its rich fruits and structure. With its seamless character, it offers both fine acidity, green and white fruit and an undertow of wood aging. This is a wine for long-term aging.",,115,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Domaine de Chevalier 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chevalier-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Domaine de Chevalier
12,Dessert,US,"This is absolutely delicious, offering heady waves of orange marmalade, butterscotch candy, crème brûlée and honey that are wildly opulent. This is a go-to bottling for very sweet, unctuous California dessert wines.",Botrytised,44,95,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2009 Botrytised Sémillon (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2009-botrytised-semillon-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Sémillon,2009,Chalk Hill
14.5,Red,Italy,"Massolino delivers a beautiful Barolo with delicate, silky strokes of small berry, white pepper, asphalt, tar, smoke and cured meat. On the palate, it shows, power, smooth tannins and excellent length. Pair this with roast pork and baked prune.",Margheria,95,95,Piedmont,Barolo,,Massolino 2007 Margheria  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massolino-2007-margheria-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Massolino
14,Red,Italy,"An iconic wine from the 2001 vintage, this shows tertiary aromas of dried fruit, cassis, ginger, cola and licorice. But the wine really excels on the palate where it shows the magic intensity of aged Nebbiolo grapes with long, silky tannins.",Vigna Rionda Riserva Dieci Anni,250,95,Piedmont,Barolo,,Massolino 2001 Vigna Rionda Riserva Dieci Anni  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massolino-2001-vigna-rionda-riserva-dieci-anni-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2001,Massolino
14.2,Red,US,"A top-notch vintage for this bottling, it's a blend of 39% Merlot (from the original 1976 block), 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 11% Cabernet Franc. Roses, blackberries, cassis and baking spices are beautifully rendered in a wine rich in depth and detail. More bottle age will surely bring greater complexity and soften the astringent tannins.",Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Wine,38,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Seven Hills 2009 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Wine Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-ciel-cheval-vineyard-red-wine-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Seven Hills
,Red,France,"This is a richly structured wine with beautiful perfumes emanating from the bouquet. The rich, stalky texture is balanced by the flavors of dark chocolate and black currant jelly. It's big, ripe and full of potential, a fine balance between opulence and ageworthiness.",,,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Pape Clément 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pape-clement-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Pape Clément
,Red,France,"Smooth and opulent, this immediately appeals with its generous fruit and texture that feels like velvet. The structure sits under the seductive surface, with a chocolate wood flavor, fruit tannins and density. Age for over 10 years at least.",,180,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Bailly 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bailly-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut-Bailly
14.5,Red,Italy,"Elvio Cogno and his son-in-law have worked tirelessly since 1990 to uncover the best expressions of Nebbiolo from their hillside vineyards. This is gorgeous, showing power, intensity and complexity. Aromas include cassis, ginger, cola and crushed granite. It is finely textured and very long on the finish. Drink after 2018.",Cascina Nuova,50,95,Piedmont,Barolo,,Elvio Cogno 2007 Cascina Nuova  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elvio-cogno-2007-cascina-nuova-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Elvio Cogno
14.5,Red,Italy,"Elegant, fine and characterized by deep complexity, this celebrated bottling from Angelo Gaja offers dark nuances of plum, chocolate and dried tobacco, with delicate accents of ground licorice and herb. The long finish is powerful and generous. Drink after 2020.",Sorì Tildin,495,95,Piedmont,Langhe,,Gaja 2009 Sorì Tildin Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaja-2009-sori-tildin-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2009,Gaja
14.6,Red,US,"A blend of 65% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, this is slightly more open and accessible than the companion Cabernet Sauvignon, but it's clearly structured for cellaring. The plump, expressive midpalate opens generously and spreads fully across the tongue, offering notes of cherry, cassis, licorice and pepper.",Clos de Betz Red Wine,52,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Betz Family 2009 Clos de Betz Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2009-clos-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Betz Family
14,White,US,"Simply astonishing for its price, this toasty, rich wine matches ripe flavors of peach, red apple and light tropical fruit. Thick, juicy, and seductive, it finishes with a lick of butterscotch.",,20,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Rulo 2010 Chardonnay (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rulo-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Rulo
14,Red,Italy,"An exciting flagship wine from one of the best producers in Piedmont, this is dark, inky and penetrating. It offers beautifully intense aromas of cassis, dried forest berry, ginger, cola, leather, and cedar. On the palate, it shows an incredibly silky and long quality. Hold for 10–20 years.",Cerequio Riserva,103,95,Piedmont,Barolo,,Michele Chiarlo 2006 Cerequio Riserva  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2006-cerequio-riserva-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Michele Chiarlo
14.5,Red,US,"This is Rochioli's estate Pinot—without a vineyard designation. It's a fabulous wine, showing the winery's signature power, complexity and balance. The flavors are rich, with notes of red berries, persimmons, red currants, bacon and cola. Absolutely delicious now, and it should gain traction and change interestingly over 6–8 years.",,75,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rochioli
14.3,Red,US,"A classic take on Merlot—this is 100% varietal, and was aged for 15 months in new and neutral French oak barrels and botti. The flavors move through strawberry, raspberry and Bing cherry, with great breadth of flavor and texture throughout. The midpalate is concentrated and full, with a fine, lingering, superclean finish.",,70,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Leonetti Cellar 2010 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonetti-cellar-2010-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2010,Leonetti Cellar
14.5,Red,Italy,"Costa Russi presents a dark wall of ripe fruit and an exotic spice shading that give momentum and power to the finish. There are also notes of plum, dark chocolate, tobacco, licorice and tar. The quality of the tannins is firm and polished; this should evolve over many years to come.",Costa Russi,495,95,Piedmont,Langhe,,Gaja 2009 Costa Russi Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaja-2009-costa-russi-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2009,Gaja
14.5,Red,Italy,"A tiny percentage of Barbera grapes accounts for why this famous wine is not labeled as a Barolo. The Nebbiolo is sourced from the Cerequio Cru and offers long aromas of dried fruit, licorice, tar, tobacco, bitter chocolate and cola. The finish is extremely fine and polished. Drink after 2025.",Conteisa,240,95,Piedmont,Langhe,,Gaja 2008 Conteisa Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaja-2008-conteisa-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2008,Gaja
,Red,France,"Dominating aromas of smoky new wood follow through to the toasty flavor that covers the fruit at this stage. But, like all 2009s, this is a rich wine that will balance out and show all of its opulence. That said, it will likely always be a firm, ageworthy wine, with the dark tannins always in evidence.",,90,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Domaine de Chevalier 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chevalier-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Chevalier
13.9,Red,US,"Much in the style of Leonetti Cabernet, with the richness of Napa Valley fruit, this deeply satisfying, superripe wine is 100% varietal. Notes of cassis, fig and a hint of prune are swathed in deeper flavors of espresso and dark chocolate.",Champoux & Loess Vineyards Reserve,100,95,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boudreaux Cellars 2007 Champoux & Loess Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boudreaux-cellars-2007-champoux-loess-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Boudreaux Cellars
14.1,Red,US,"DuBrul is perhaps the single most sought-after vineyard in the entire Yakima Valley, and at this price this Tamarack selection is an absolute steal. Pomegranate, blueberry, black cherry and cassis notes lead into a full-flavored wine that remains concise and perfectly defined. The blend is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc. This is concentrated, with earthy depths suggesting Dr. Pepper, espresso and dark chocolate.",DuBrul Vineyard Reserve Red,50,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Tamarack Cellars 2008 DuBrul Vineyard Reserve Red Red (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2008-dubrul-vineyard-reserve-red-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Red Blend,2008,Tamarack Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"Few wines in the world can boast this concentration of ripe, flashy fruit. It's decadent and enormous in blackberries, cherries, currants, licorice, bacon and spice flavors, which are all melted into the perfect fusion of alcohol and warmth, and elaborated with smoky, toasty oak. With its level of elegance, this is wonderful now, and it should drink well over the next 15 years.",Marriage,80,96,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Terra Valentine 2009 Marriage Red (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-valentine-2009-marriage-red-napa-spring-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Terra Valentine
14.6,Red,US,"A portion of the Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from vines planted in 1973, with additions of 10% Petit Verdot and 8% Merlot. It's an exceptionally fine-tuned blend, with pinpoint fruit flavors, sappy acids and complementary barrel notes. The classic structure, which is the hallmark of all Betz wines, suggests a long life ahead.",Père de Famille,65,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Betz Family 2009 Père de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2009-pere-famille-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Betz Family
14.5,Red,Italy,"A stunning wine with amazing intensity and a very distinct personality, this has aromas of ripe fruit, leather, tobacco, cola, dried ginger and cigar box. The mouthfeel is very long, smooth and velvety. Age this wine 10–15 more years.",La Serra,125,96,Piedmont,Barolo,,Gianni Voerzio 2007 La Serra  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianni-voerzio-2007-serra-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Gianni Voerzio
15.2,Red,US,"Quilceda Creek's Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a dense, exotic and luxurious nose: a mix of roasted coffee, dark fruit and Asian spice. At first it's quite dense and unyielding, but it opens slowly over a period of days—not hours—remaining dense and compact, with a remarkable array of dark fruits and barrel flavors. As with its companion reds from Quilceda Creek, this is a wine to cellar for decades.",Galitzine Vineyard,110,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Quilceda Creek 2009 Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quilceda-creek-2009-galitzine-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Quilceda Creek
14.5,Red,Italy,"You really can't beat the beauty of this Barolo. Rich, enduring and persistent, it offers a long array of blackberry, spice and cola-like aromas. The mouthfeel is spectacular thanks to a velvety texture that is backed by a pretty embroidery of cassis, licorice and spicy ginger flavors. Give this 10–15 more years of aging.",Cannubi Boschis,165,96,Piedmont,Barolo,,Luciano Sandrone 2007 Cannubi Boschis  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luciano-sandrone-2007-cannubi-boschis-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Luciano Sandrone
14.5,Red,Italy,"There's always something magical about Gaja's Sorì San Lorenzo. It's the intensity and fullness of the wine that penetrates to the back of the palate and offers many long minutes of persistency on the finish. The bouquet is redolent of black fruit, leather, spice, tar, licorice and dried herb.",Sorì San Lorenzo,495,96,Piedmont,Langhe,,Gaja 2009 Sorì San Lorenzo Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaja-2009-sori-san-lorenzo-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2009,Gaja
15.1,Red,US,"This wine will divide aficionados. Some will find it too soft and fruity. Others will marvel at its sheer deliciousness. It's fantastically rich, a wine of deliriously decadent flavors, ranging from blackberry jam and crème de cassis to mocha, blueberry extract and buttered cinnamon toast. Yes, it's soft, but it's the softness of fine velvet. After all that richness, the finish is amazingly dry. Drink over the next few years to enjoy its youthful beauty.",Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard,135,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Janzen 2009 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/janzen-2009-beckstoffer-to-kalon-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Janzen
13.5,White,US,"The cold and fog actually helped this Chardonnay, which achieves a remarkable delicacy and tartness despite the power of its fruit. Really remarkable for the flood of golden mango, Asian pear and Key lime pie richness, which is grounded by a firm minerality. Oak influence and aging on the lees lend the perfect touches of smoky, buttered toast and zesty creaminess to this dry, polished wine. A mere 587 cases were produced.",Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard,50,97,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard Chardonnay (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-ranch-rued-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-green-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
14.5,White,US,"A spectacular Chardonnay—this is dazzingly beautiful and mesmerizing in its appeal. The complexity of flavor stuns, offering tiers of pineapples, oranges, green apples and golden mangoes. Then the oaky influences appear in the form of buttered toast and caramel, with a suggestion of honey. The finish is dry and crisp in acidity.",South River Vineyard,60,97,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 South River Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-south-river-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rochioli
14.6,Red,US,"This is the best bottling of a very fine lineup from Leonetti. Dense, textural and complex, it showcases exceptional blending of flavors from the addition of just 7% Merlot, 4% Carmenère and 1% Malbec. Notes of plum, cassis, coffee grounds, dark chocolate and a hint of herb run through a complete and engaging finish, retaining both elegance and power.",,88,97,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Leonetti Cellar 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonetti-cellar-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Leonetti Cellar
15.2,Red,US,"A bold, muscular, striking wine with nerves of steel, this offers a dense, demanding array of black fruit threaded with veins of espresso, smoke, tar, tobacco and iron. As it bursts with exotic barrel flavor, the fruit seems a bit buried, but time after time these wines unfold over the course of decades into glorious maturity. These are arguably the most long-lived and cellarworthy wines in Washington—if not in the entire country.",,135,98,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Quilceda Creek 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quilceda-creek-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Quilceda Creek
14.4,Red,US,"The second release of Figgins—a single wine produced by Leonetti's Chris Figgins—is astonishing. Tasted in a lineup of exceptional Walla Walla reds, it outshined them all. It's a sophisticated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot, from the Figgins Vineyard, with gorgeous aromas of flowers, spices and black fruits. Seamless and long, complex and forceful without being overpowering, it can stand alongside top tier Bordeaux costing four or five times as much.",Estate,85,98,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Figgins 2009 Estate Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/figgins-2009-estate-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Figgins
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Salmon in color, this is pulpy and perfumed on the nose, with an artificial leaning. Overly foamy on the palate, this has a bitter, herbal flavor.",Vega Medien Brut Rosé,10,80,Catalonia,Cava,,Unión Vinícola del Este NV Vega Medien Brut Rosé Garnacha (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/union-vinicola-este-nv-vega-medien-brut-rose-grenache-garnacha-cava/,Garnacha,,Unión Vinícola del Este
13,Red,Argentina,"While this smells floral and candied, the palate rages, courtesy of strapping acidity that creates tart plum and blueberry flavors.",,5,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Toca Diamonte 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toca-diamonte-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Toca Diamonte
13.6,Red,US,"This doesn't taste quite ripe, with its green, stemmy flavors, but it's sugary sweet in cherry Life Saver candy.",Reserve,8,80,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2010 Reserve Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2010-reserve-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2010,Oak Grove
12.5,Rose,Spain,"Strawberry and raspberry aromas set up a reedy, flush palate with stemmy, candied strawberry flavors. Turns green and bitter on the finish.",Valdemoreda Rosado,8,80,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas del Mundo 2011 Valdemoreda Rosado Garnacha (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-mundo-2011-valdemoreda-rosado-grenache-garnacha-rioja/,Garnacha,2011,Bodegas del Mundo
12.5,Rose,Spain,Loud citrus and berry aromas precede an overloaded palate that carries stalky plum flavors. Pickled tasting on the finish.,Tempranillo,9,80,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Peñascal 2011 Tempranillo Rosé (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penascal-2011-tempranillo-rose-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Rosé,2011,Peñascal
13.8,Red,US,"This blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 10% Syrah was too sweet for this taster. It's full of huge ripe fruit and a lingering aroma of burnt toast.",The Other,12,80,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Peirano 2009 The Other Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peirano-2009-other-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2009,Peirano
12.2,Rose,Mexico,"Slightly sweet on the nose, but wheaty and grassy too. It tastes like clay and bubble gum, with a touch of peach and citrus. It's acidic on the finish.",Dominó,15,80,San Antonio de las Minas Valley,,,Vinisterra 2011 Dominó Cinsault (San Antonio de las Minas Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinisterra-2011-domino-other-red-cinsault-san-antonio-las-minas-valley/,Cinsault,2011,Vinisterra
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is saturated, flat and flabby on the nose, with pudgy blackberry aromas. It has a static, jammy mouthfeel, tasting overspiced and heavily oaked.",Finca La Florencia,12,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Familia Cassone 2011 Finca La Florencia Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-cassone-2011-finca-florencia-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Familia Cassone
13.2,Red,Mexico,"Briary on the nose, this has disjointed aromas of plum, cinnamon and wet cement. It's jumpy, acidic and not very well balanced, with tart red-plum and cherry flavors. It feels edgy and gritty, with an almost sour finish.",,24,80,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Emevé 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emeve-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-valle-guadalupe/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Emevé
,White,US,"Simple and seemingly sweet, this Chardonnay has apricot jam flavors.",,11,81,California,California Other,California,Snapping Turtle 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snapping-turtle-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Snapping Turtle
12,White,Spain,"The nose smells flat, with a scant scent of peach. It feels acidic and lacks body, with flavors of sour apple, dried papaya and bitter almond. A blend of 50% Macabeo and 50% Airen.",White Wine Made with Organic Grapes,10,81,Levante,Alicante,,Vermador 2010 White Wine Made with Organic Grapes White (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vermador-2010-white-wine-made-with-organic-grapes-alicante/,White Blend,2010,Vermador
13.5,White,Argentina,"A nutty apricot aroma marks the nose. It feels creamy and sticky, with sweet vanilla and baked fruit flavors. With time it turns more cloying.",Roble,13,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Telteca 2011 Roble Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telteca-2011-roble-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Telteca
15.1,Red,US,"Marred by a vegetal taste, this has hot, thin cherry and oak flavors. The blend is Mourvèdre, Zinfandel and Grenache.",Junipero,24,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Minassian-Young 2009 Junipero Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/minassian-young-2009-junipero-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,Minassian-Young
,Red,US,"Sold in individual 375-ml pouches or 4-packs. The Merlot is overripe and Porty, with a sweet prune flavor.",,5,81,California,California Other,California,House Band NV Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/house-band-nv-merlot-other/,Merlot,,House Band
13.5,Red,Mexico,"Baked and bricky smelling, with notes of applesauce and blueberry. It feels snappy with edgy tannins. Cranberry and spice flavors lead to a scouring finish; 100% Carignan.",Txtura 3,27,81,Valle de Guadalupe,,,La Escuelita 2008 Txtura 3 Carignan (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/escuelita-2008-txtura-3-carignan-valle-guadalupe/,Carignan,2008,La Escuelita
13.5,Red,US,"As its name states quite clearly, this is a plush, lush, smooth red wine. It's sweet and jammy like a shot of Jell-O.",Smooth,8,81,California,California Other,California,Plush 2010 Smooth Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plush-2010-smooth-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Plush
13.5,White,US,It's hard to fall in love with this blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. It has unripe green flavors that border on ammonia.,Vintage White,9,81,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kenwood 2011 Vintage White White (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2011-vintage-white-sonoma-county/,White Blend,2011,Kenwood
14,White,Argentina,"Light on the nose, it feels tangy in the mouth, with sharp flavors of mustard, brine and lime. This finishes with a pickled flavor.",Reserve,11,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trivento 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2011-reserve-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Trivento
12.5,White,Spain,"This smells like applesauce and pear, feeling tight as a drum on the palate, with sharp nectarine and apricot flavors. It's tart and crimped on the finish.",Lobetia Made with Organic Grapes,13,81,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Dominio de Punctum 2010 Lobetia Made with Organic Grapes Viognier (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-punctum-2010-lobetia-made-with-organic-grapes-viognier-vino-tierra-castilla/,Viognier,2010,Dominio de Punctum
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells like a forest fire, but it's also creamy and roasted. Tangy and tart, this features narrow plum and cherry flavors that are powered by blazing acidity.",,19,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Amadores 2010 Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amadores-2010-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2010,Amadores
12.5,Red,Argentina,"The nonexpressive berry and cherry aromas are closed. Light in feel, this tastes of citrus, plum and rhubarb. The lightweight finish is mildly herbal and green.",,8,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Funky Llama 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/funky-llama-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Funky Llama
12.5,White,Mexico,"This is nutty and minerally on the nose, and barely citric as far as fruit aromas go. On the palate, there's bitterness, with a grapefruit tang making up the flavor profile. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.",Blanco del Rancho Mogorcito,22,81,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Viñas de Garza 2011 Blanco del Rancho Mogorcito White (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-garza-2011-blanco-rancho-mogorcito-white-valle-guadalupe/,White Blend,2011,Viñas de Garza
13.5,White,Argentina,"This is not a consistent wine year to year. Some vintages are true and vital, but this is clunky, with flavors of honeyed white fruits and bitter almond skins.",Estate Bottled,12,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2011 Estate Bottled Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2011-estate-bottled-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Pascual Toso
13.5,Red,US,"This is overripe in raisin and prune flavors, which gives it a disagreeable bitterness and sweetness.",,18,81,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Wayne Gretzky Estates 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wayne-gretzky-estates-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Wayne Gretzky Estates
13,Red,US,"This is thin and uninspiring, but it's dry, with watery berry and spice flavors.",Reserve,8,81,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2010 Reserve Shiraz (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2010-reserve-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-other/,Shiraz,2010,Oak Grove
14.9,Red,US,"Green, unripe vegetal flavors mark this Pinot Noir. It does have some decent raspberry and cherry flavors, but turns sour on the finish.",Bacigalupi Vineyard,48,81,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gracianna 2010 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gracianna-2010-bacigalupi-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Gracianna
12.8,Red,Argentina,"Grapy and jammy smelling, this feels narrow and high in acid, bearing plum and tart cherry flavors that turn more sour with time. The finish is tomatoey and abrupt.",Estate Collection,10,81,Other,San Juan,,Canoas 2010 Estate Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canoas-2010-estate-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-san-juan/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Canoas
14.6,Red,US,"A hard Cabernet to like, with a rough texture and sweet-and-sour cherry flavors.",Pedregal Vineyard,20,82,California,Central Coast,Paicines,Shale Canyon 2009 Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paicines),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shale-canyon-2009-pedregal-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paicines/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Shale Canyon
14.5,Red,US,"Still rather harsh, this is a rustic wine with cherry, cola and prune flavors. It's not for aging.",,17,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Maddalena 2007 Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maddalena-2007-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2007,Maddalena
13.9,Red,Argentina,"The lighter-style nose that focuses on red plum and cherry is a welcome change from all of the heavy Malbecs out there, but the wine doesn't follow through on the palate. It becomes astringent, with tastes of tomato, stewed berry and cranberry.",,17,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ñandú 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nandu-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Ñandú
13.5,White,US,"Slender and simple, this has a green asparagus flavor that thins the citrus and pear notes.",Andiron,20,82,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Farrier 2009 Andiron Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farrier-2009-andiron-white-blend-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Farrier
14,White,US,"This seems designed to appeal to the Moscato-loving crowd. It has sweet flavors, with apricot and tangerine notes that taste like fruit juice.",,12,82,California,North Coast,North Coast,Cline 2011 Viognier (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2011-viognier-north-coast/,Viognier,2011,Cline
16.2,Red,US,"This seems so sweet, it's practically a Port dessert wine. It's soft and simple, with chocolate and blackberry jam flavors.",,34,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Calcareous 2010 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcareous-2010-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Calcareous
13.5,Red,US,This is an herbal Merlot that tastes of toasty oak and finishes slightly sweet.,,10,82,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Cable Car 2009 Merlot (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cable-car-2009-merlot-central-valley-lodi/,Merlot,2009,Cable Car
12.5,White,Mexico,"Waxy smelling and gritty, with an oily overtone, this feels O.K. but sort of wayward, with flavors of bitter grapefruit and matchstick. Simple and somewhat sour on the finish.",Equinoccio,21,82,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Lafarga 2010 Equinoccio Chardonnay (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafarga-2010-equinoccio-chardonnay-valle-guadalupe/,Chardonnay,2010,Lafarga
12.5,Red,Spain,"Rubbery on the nose, this has berry aromas lurking below. On the palate, it feels acidic, with tart raspberry flavors. It's lean on the finish, with a touch of oak.",Peromato,10,82,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Bodegas Fariña 2010 Peromato Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-farina-2010-peromato-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Fariña
13.8,Red,US,"Not much going on in this dry, acidic Pinot Noir. The cherry fruit is thin, allowing the alcohol to show through.",,15,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Fleur 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleur-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Fleur
14.3,White,US,"Seemingly overly oaked and manipulated, this is all about buttered toast and buttered popcorn flavors, slathered over a note of pineapple jam.",,18,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,J. Wilkes 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-wilkes-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,J. Wilkes
14.8,Red,US,"This is too ripe, with a disagreeable pruny taste. The wine is dry and full bodied, but is almost like a minor Port. The official alcohol reading is 14.8% by volume, but it tastes higher and hotter than that.",Estate Reserve,48,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Heart O' The Mountain 2009 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-o-mountain-2009-estate-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Heart O' The Mountain
12.5,Sparkling,Spain,"An idiosyncratic wine, offering a yeasty orange marmalade aroma followed by a razor-sharp palate with sour citrus and apricot flavors. It's grating and citric on the finish, with a yeasty offset.",999 Brut Nature Rosé,15,82,Catalonia,Cava,,Loxarel NV 999 Brut Nature Rosé Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loxarel-nv-999-brut-nature-rose-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Loxarel
13,Dessert,US,"This seems so sweet, you could almost classify it as a dessert wine. It has simple orange, pineapple and vanilla flavors.",4 Grape Blend,10,82,California,California Other,California,Rare NV 4 Grape Blend White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rare-nv-4-grape-blend-white-other/,White Blend,,Rare
12.5,Red,Portugal,"Lean and austere, this brings out the mineral character of the Dão region without expressing the richer fruit side. It has tannins, juicy acidity and a tight, severe finish.",,10,82,Dão,,,Vidigal 2010 Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidigal-2010-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2010,Vidigal
13.5,White,Argentina,"After light scents of butter and spiced apple surface, the wine turns briny and pickled, both in aromas and flavors. It feels fleshy on the finish, with briny stone-fruit and citrus flavors.",Oak Cask,10,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trapiche 2011 Oak Cask Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2011-oak-cask-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Trapiche
13.2,White,Argentina,"Mellow and melony up front, with a plump, bland palate featuring mealy melon and peach flavors. The finish has a touch of bitterness.",,15,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Toneles del Sur 2011 Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toneles-sur-2011-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Toneles del Sur
13.9,Red,US,"Dry and delicately structured, with sour cherry Life Saver flavors. There's a disagreeably green, unripe streak that is distracting.",,22,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Decoy 2011 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2011-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2011,Decoy
14.2,Red,US,This Merlot is muted aromatically. On the palate it's gigantic in tannins—big and bold for sure.,Reserve,30,82,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,LangeTwins 2008 Reserve Merlot (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2008-reserve-merlot-central-valley-clarksburg/,Merlot,2008,LangeTwins
14,Red,Spain,"A tight note of spearmint defines the nose. The palate follows suit: It's pinched and hard, with outsized acidity leading to a lemony palate, with searing cherry and red plum flavors. It doesn't waiver on the finish.",Castell de Raimat,10,82,Catalonia,Costers del Segre,,Raimat 2007 Castell de Raimat Cabernet Sauvignon (Costers del Segre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raimat-2007-castell-cabernet-sauvignon-costers-segre/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Raimat
13.5,White,US,"Seemingly sweet and simple, this has orange and butterscotch candy flavors.",,10,82,California,California Other,California,Lost Angel 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lost-angel-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Lost Angel
15.5,Red,US,"A thin wine, this has light blackberry fruit, and while it's nicely dry, the tannins are strong and sticky, and the alcohol is very high, lending a slight burn to the palate.",Staten Family Reserve,35,82,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Field Stone 2008 Staten Family Reserve Petite Sirah (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/field-stone-2008-staten-family-reserve-petite-sirah-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Field Stone
13.8,White,US,"This is a soft, simple wine. It shows good Gewürztraminer character in its spiciness, but it's mild in flavor, with a sweet finish.",Estate Bottled,18,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2009 Estate Bottled Gewürztraminer (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2009-estate-bottled-gewurztraminer-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Balletto
13.5,White,US,"This wine seems unripe, and while it's nicely dry and crisp, it has an aggressive aroma and flavor of tart lime.",,14,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-paso-robles/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Ancient Peaks
13.5,Red,US,"A small Pinot Noir, this is dry and vegetal, with modest cherry flavors.",,11,82,California,California Other,California,Bogle 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogle-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bogle
14,Red,Argentina,"Nervy plum and wet-dog aromas set up a firm palate that's herbal tasting. Licorice, medicinal berry and green notes surface on the finish.",Reserva,13,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Flichman 2011 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-flichman-2011-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Finca Flichman
12.5,White,US,"Sweet, soft and simple, this has candied lemon and pineapple flavors.",,7,82,California,California Other,California,ForestVille 2010 Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forestville-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,ForestVille
13,Red,Mexico,"This has aromas of smashed berry and red licorice candy. It feels raspy and resiny, with flavors of toasted oak and jammy blueberry and raspberry. It's wiry and lacking finesse on the finish.",,23,82,Valle de Guadalupe,,,Emevé 2009 Shiraz (Valle de Guadalupe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emeve-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-valle-guadalupe/,Shiraz,2009,Emevé
13.5,Red,US,"Offering dry, sharp flavors of berries, mint and tobacco, it gets the job done.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Pennywise 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pennywise-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Pennywise
14,Red,Argentina,"A green and herbal style of northern Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon, this smells like tobacco, green bean, bell pepper and oregano. Quite tannic in feel, it bears a roasted herb flavor, finishing savory but green.",Don David Finca La Urquiza #8,20,82,Other,Cafayate,,Michel Torino 2010 Don David Finca La Urquiza #8 Cabernet Sauvignon (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-torino-2010-don-david-finca-urquiza-8-cabernet-sauvignon-cafayate/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Michel Torino
12.3,Red,US,"Thin, green and tannic.",,28,82,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2010 Cabernet Franc (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2010-cabernet-franc-southern-rogue-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Del Rio
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Heavy and dark in color, this is stalky on the nose, with a compost component that doesn't scream “fresh and ready.” It feels fairly snappy, but it tastes tart and slightly vegetal before finishing with rhubarb flavors.",Brut Rosé,12,82,Catalonia,Cava,,Mas Fi NV Brut Rosé Trepat (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-fi-nv-brut-rose-spanish-red-trepat-cava/,Trepat,,Mas Fi
14,Red,US,"This run-of-the-mill wine lacks much in the way of varietal character, and has an overbearing taste of alcohol.",Small Lot Blend,11,82,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Parducci 2009 Small Lot Blend Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2009-small-lot-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Parducci
13,White,Argentina,"Oily and mustardy on the nose, then inconistent and not real clear on the palate. It tastes like briny melon and apricot, turning a bit flat on the finish.",Uma Colección,9,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Telteca 2011 Uma Colección Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telteca-2011-uma-coleccion-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Telteca
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Extremely herbal and vegetal, this is also saturated and syrupy on the palate. Flavors of green bean, mushroom, tomato paste and baked berry are undeniable. It hints at something better but requires too much patience to find it.",Gran XI,,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pulenta 2009 Gran XI Cabernet Franc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pulenta-estate-2009-gran-xi-cabernet-franc-mendoza/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Pulenta
14.7,Red,US,"This is way too soft and unstructured, especially at this price. It's a sweet, syrupy wine, with blackberry jam and cocoa flavors, and it's also high in alcohol.",Velvet Knees,56,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Lloyd of Calcareous 2008 Velvet Knees Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lloyd-calcareous-2008-velvet-knees-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lloyd of Calcareous
12.5,Red,US,"Simple and soft, this has flavors of sweet, candied fruit and buttered toast.",,11,82,California,California Other,California,Snapping Turtle 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snapping-turtle-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Snapping Turtle
13.5,Red,France,"The closed nose slips by a sun-baked blueberry character, with notes of garrigue, mineral and cherry cough syrup. Ribena candy, black licorice and evergreen surface on the palate. It has fleshy, fresh fruit, with finessed but somewhat coarse tannins and pronounced but reasonable alcohol.",Romanus,15,82,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes de Thongue,,Moulin de Lène 2010 Romanus Red (Côtes de Thongue),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moulin-lene-2010-romanus-red-cotes-thongue/,Red Blend,2010,Moulin de Lène
13.2,Red,Argentina,"Spearmint and soft berry aromas turn toward raisin. This feels wide and flabby, with a lot of oak and resin notes in its frame. This is quite oaky, spicy and minty for Pinot Noir.",,14,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alfredo Roca 2011 Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alfredo-roca-2011-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2011,Alfredo Roca
14.6,Red,US,"Soft and simple, this has overripe prune-jam flavors. It tastes baked and dessicated by the heat.",,48,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Heart O' The Mountain 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heart-o-mountain-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Heart O' The Mountain
13.5,Red,US,"This blend seems to be trying to ride the current craze for sweet red wines. It's simple and thin, with sharp acidity.",Cashmere,16,82,California,California Other,California,Cline 2011 Cashmere Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2011-cashmere-red-other/,Red Blend,2011,Cline
12,White,Spain,"The mildly floral nose leads to a lean and acidic palate, with flavors of lemon and green apple.",Casta Diva Cosecha Dorada Dry,19,82,Levante,Alicante-Marina Alta,,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 2010 Casta Diva Cosecha Dorada Dry Muscat (Alicante-Marina Alta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-gutierrez-vega-2010-casta-diva-cosecha-dorada-dry-muscat-alicante-marina-alta/,Muscat,2010,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega
15.2,Red,US,"This is a harsh, sweet wine whose balance and mouthfeel are slightly off. It has ripe, Gren­ache-like flavors of cherry pie filling.",,36,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Calcareous 2009 Grenache (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcareous-2009-grenache-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache,2009,Calcareous
14.9,White,US,"This is a simple wine, ripe in orange and pineapple flavors, with fine Central Coast acidity. It seems sweet, like a cookie, appealing to those who enjoy this style.",Heritage Blanc,18,83,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,San Antonio 2010 Heritage Blanc White (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-antonio-2010-heritage-blanc-white-central-coast/,White Blend,2010,San Antonio
13.5,White,Argentina,"Mild varnish and lacquer aromas stem from the oak influence, and there's not a lot of fruit to offset those notes. It feels plump and a bit clumsy, with briny citrus flavors leading to a pickled, resiny finish.",Estate Bottled,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso 2011 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-2011-estate-bottled-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Pascual Toso
14,Red,Spain,"This smells like a new coat of road tar mixed with black olive tapenade and herb. It feels tannic and clumsy, with herb and stewed-fruit flavors. The cooked finish ends with roasted berry and olive notes.",Finca Valdelroble,50,83,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Pago de Callejo 2008 Finca Valdelroble Red (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pago-callejo-2008-finca-valdelroble-red-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Red Blend,2008,Pago de Callejo
13,White,Argentina,"Papaya, lime and peach aromas are basic but clean. The palate, too, feels basic and clean. Flavors of orange and citrus pith lead to a fleshy, sweet-tasting finish.",,8,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Funky Llama 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/funky-llama-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Funky Llama
13.1,Red,US,"Ripening the grapes seems to have been an issue here in 2010, at least as far as this Claret is concerned. This is a thin, green, tannic follow-up to the excellent 2009.",,35,83,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2010 Claret (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2010-bordeaux-style-red-blend-claret-southern-rogue-valley/,Claret,2010,Del Rio
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells rubbery and like cured meat, and it's not very fruity. It clunks across the palate with squeaky tannins, a lot of weight and foresty, herbal plum flavors.",,13,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Argento 2010 Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argento-2010-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Argento
13.5,White,Spain,"Oily on the nose, this has a distinct whiff of matchstick and popcorn. It feels dry—like almond skins—with oily flavors of walnuts and white fruits. The finish is marked with a mild bitterness as well.",Unus Old Vine,10,83,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Agustín Cubero 2011 Unus Old Vine Macabeo (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agustin-cubero-2011-unus-old-vine-spanish-white-macabeo-calatayud/,Macabeo,2011,Agustín Cubero
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is brambly, stalky and baked on the nose, and the palate is wide, tannic and scratchy. The flavor profile is all roasted plum, bacon and herb accents, finishing stalky and savory.",,29,83,Catalonia,Montsant,,Bula 2009 Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bula-2009-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2009,Bula
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This smells like barbecue and Eastern European oak. It feels flat and static, with woody resin and savory flavors to go with notes of nectarine and white grape.",Gran Tradición Brut,12,83,Catalonia,Cava,,Berberana NV Gran Tradición Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/berberana-nv-gran-tradicion-brut-sparkling-cava-156227/,Sparkling Blend,,Berberana
13,Red,Spain,"This smells granular and jammy, yet it feels snappy and dry, with raspberry, red plum, tomato and briny flavors. The finish is fresh and red in style.",Antaño,8,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,J. Garcia Carrion 2010 Antaño  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-2010-antano-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,J. Garcia Carrion
13.5,White,US,"An everyday Chardonnay, this has buttered toast, butterscotch candy and pineapple flavors. It's clean and brisk in acidity.",,11,83,California,California Other,California,Greystone 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greystone-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Greystone
,Red,US,"This is nowhere near ripe, with chlorophyll, white pepper and tobacco flavors. But the tannins are rich and fine, and the finish is dry. Drink with sausages to coax out the cherry flavor.",,19,83,California,California Other,California,Zinopolis 2011 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zinopolis-2011-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2011,Zinopolis
12.5,Rose,Portugal,"Soft, with strawberry flavors and only light acidity, this has a caramel burst that surfaces on the finish.",Dona Helena,,83,Setubal,,,Wines & Winemakers 2011 Dona Helena Rosé (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2011-dona-helena-rose-setubal/,Rosé,2011,Wines & Winemakers
14.2,Red,US,"This Syrah is overripe. It has a taste of raisins and prunes­—a baked, Porty quality—like the grapes had been grilled before being made into wine.",,25,81,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Paredon 2007 Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paredon-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2007,Paredon
13.5,Rose,Spain,Twizzler and other red candy aromas lead to a creamy feeling yet acidic palate that tastes like raspberry extract. Sharp acidity prevents what would otherwise be a cloying wine.,Conde de Valdemar Rosado,10,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2011 Conde de Valdemar Rosado Tempranillo-Garnacha (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2011-conde-rosado-red-blend-tempranillo-garnacha-rioja/,Tempranillo-Garnacha,2011,Bodegas Valdemar
,White,France,"This is a finely balanced wine, combining an herbaceous flavor with apricot and sweet pear. The whole is a delicious wine that brings together notes of toast and fresh fruit, with a firm, dry structure. For long-term aging.",,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Pape Clément 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pape-clement-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Pape Clément
14.5,Red,Italy,"This shows integration and harmony, with bold notes of dried fruit and cassis behind softer tones of spice and licorice. Thanks to its firm tannic structure and bright acidity, this should have a long, elegant aging future.",Coste di Rose,85,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marchesi di Barolo 2008 Coste di Rose  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2008-coste-rose-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Marchesi di Barolo
15,Red,Italy,"Soft, rich and enduring, this should pair with braised beef or cornish hen with black truffle. It offers soft aromas of ripe fruit, leather, spice and licorice powder. Drink after 2018.",Vigneto Corda della Briccolina,83,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2007 Vigneto Corda della Briccolina  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2007-vigneto-corda-della-briccolina-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Beni di Batasiolo
,White,France,"A food friendly wine, with its finely balanced herb and green tea flavors along with pear and red apple fruits. The wine is tangy, very Sauvignon in character, packed with a lime and pink grapefruit aftertaste.",,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Couhins 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-couhins-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Couhins
12.5,White,France,"An impressive, ripe wine, this is packed with baked apple and grapefruit flavors, with a taut, mineral texture. It needs at least a year to round out.",Indigène,70,91,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Indigène  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-indigene-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
14,Red,Italy,"From the elegant and bright 2006 vintage, this shows aromas of spice, red fruit, leather, cola and cedar. The palate is attractive, showing tight, polished tannins and lively fruit.",Tradizione,55,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marchesi di Barolo 2006 Tradizione  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2006-tradizione-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Marchesi di Barolo
13.5,White,France,Mineral and spice notes dominate this full-bodied wine. It is ripe and rich—the more mineral side balanced with yellow fruit and a touch of pepper. Age this rich wine for 2–3 years.,Gemme de Feu,,91,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Domaine Landrat-Guyollot 2009 Gemme de Feu  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-landrat-guyollot-2009-gemme-feu-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Domaine Landrat-Guyollot
14,Red,Italy,"This is a single-vineyard expression of Dolcetto that offers a dark, inky appearance and rich aromas of dark chocolate, spice, black cherry, blackberry pie and a touch of dark licorice. The finish is extra smooth and opulent.",Bricco Botti,,91,Piedmont,Dogliani Superiore,,Pecchenino 2008 Bricco Botti  (Dogliani Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pecchenino-2008-bricco-botti-italian-red-dolcetto-dogliani-superiore/,Dolcetto,2008,Pecchenino
13,White,Greece,"Bright lemon, tropical fruit and a sea spray wave lead the nose of this energetic white. On the palate, the wine has balanced acidity, appealing bounce and a finish of alternately lush and bracing fruit. A great example of how elegant and likeable Greek whites can be.",Thalassitis,25,91,Santorini,,,Gaia Wines 2011 Thalassitis Assyrtico (Santorini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaia-wines-2011-thalassitis-greek-white-assyrtico-santorini/,Assyrtico,2011,Gaia Wines
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows dark fruit aromas of blackberry and cherry, with density and richness. Subtle touches of roasted espresso and asphalt fill in the rear. There's fruity softness or plushness on the palate, followed by firm tannins.",La Casa in Collina,35,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Terre da Vino 2009 La Casa in Collina  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-vino-2009-casa-in-collina-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Terre da Vino
14.1,Red,US,"Mostly Cabernet, with a bit of Merlot and Malbec in the blend, the new Electrum shows flavors of mixed berry, plum and a hint of prune. The acids are tart, giving the wine good presence, and the balance and length are spot on.",Electrum,65,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Obelisco Estate 2009 Electrum Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obelisco-estate-2009-electrum-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Obelisco Estate
14.1,Red,US,"A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the rest Merlot, there is a sweet, cinnamon note that punches through, giving accents of spice and candy to the forward red-fruit flavor. This is easy drinking and very tasty—drink up.",BSH Red,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),O•S Winery 2008 BSH Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2008-bsh-red-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2008,O•S Winery
13.6,White,US,"William Church has outdone itself with this new Viognier, a mix of fruit from Conner Lee and Gamache Vineyards. A leesy, yeasty, textural underpinning complements the tangy lemon, lime, grapefruit and tangerine flavors. It's superfresh and delicious.",,22,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2011 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2011-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2011,William Church
14,Red,Italy,"Ripe and plush, this has bold aromas of cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and moist tobacco. The mouth brings on a soft, velvety feel that should help this wine pair with grilled veal or lamb.",Basarin,46,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Livio Voghera 2006 Basarin  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-voghera-2006-basarin-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2006,Livio Voghera
12.9,White,US,"A candied citrus flavor marks this fresh, bracing, barrel-fermented Viognier from the estate vineyards. Despite low alcohol and a hint of sweetness, it retains a crisp minerality, with a finishing lick of lime rind.",Estate Vineyards,15,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Jones of Washington 2011 Estate Vineyards Viognier (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jones-washington-2011-estate-viognier-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Viognier,2011,Jones of Washington
14.3,White,US,"The fruit flavors of apples and dried apricots are enhanced with notes of toasted walnuts and sweet grain. Made from estate-grown Chardonnay, this is lush and fruity, with complex detailing from having fermented in Hungarian oak puncheons.",Estate Vineyards,15,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Jones of Washington 2011 Estate Vineyards Chardonnay (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jones-washington-2011-estate-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Chardonnay,2011,Jones of Washington
14.5,Red,US,"Except for being just a bit linear, this is a really good Cabernet for the price. It offers rich blackberry, black currant liqueur, anise and cedar flavors that are wrapped into firm tannins. The balance is really impressive. It's throwing some sediment already, so decant it.",,20,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Firestone
14.2,Red,US,"A beautiful Cabernet Franc, dry, soft and supple, with a silky texture that glides across the palate with such smoothness. It conveys pleasantly complex flavors of red cherry essence, with hints of nutmeg, anise and sweet sandalwood. Not an ager, but a fine wine to drink now—especially with steak.",,24,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2009 Cabernet Franc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2009-cabernet-franc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Firestone
15.5,Red,US,"A spice note marks this lusty, briary Zinfandel. It tingles with touches of clove, anise, cinnamon, white pepper and nutmeg. It's also warm, but that heat merges with the spices to give it a stimulating mouthfeel. With bright cherry fruit and a jacket of cedar, it's a fine Zin—one of Eberle's best in years.",Wine-Bush Vineyard 60% Steinbeck Vineyard 40%,26,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2008 Wine-Bush Vineyard 60% Steinbeck Vineyard 40% Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2008-wine-bush-vineyard-60-steinbeck-vineyard-40-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2008,Eberle
13.4,White,US,"Whispers of smoke and fresh herb are a counterpoint to the heady notes of white flower, sweet peach and melon on this gorgeous Bordeaux-style. It's elegantly composed, with a rich, creamy texture, a bristle of acidity and a crushed-stone minerality. This is undeniably a top pick from Long Island.",Haven,35,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Shinn Estate 2010 Haven Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shinn-estate-2010-haven-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-long-island-north-fork/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2010,Shinn Estate
14.5,Red,Italy,"In this vintage, this historic wine shows a different personality with its ripe aromas of blackberry and raspberry jam. It opens with notes of spice, tobacco and black pepper.",Cannubi,105,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marchesi di Barolo 2008 Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2008-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Marchesi di Barolo
14.5,Red,Italy,"This shows ripe fruit aromas of cherry and blackberry backed by leather, smoke and teriyaki notes. Thick and smooth, it has a velvety, fruit-driven finish.",,57,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Massolino 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massolino-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Massolino
14,Red,Chile,"Pure cherry and cassis aromas carry the bouquet to a juicy and tightly wound palate that bears cassis, chocolate and toast flavors. This hits the spot with a long, lightly herbal and solid finish. Drink now through 2015.",Amplus,22,90,Peumo,,,Santa Ema 2009 Amplus Cabernet Sauvignon (Peumo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-ema-2009-amplus-cabernet-sauvignon-peumo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Santa Ema
14.5,Red,Chile,"A classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of lemon peel, olive and leafy fruit. It shows major structure, tannic framework and dry, herbal flavors of cassis and cherry. Long, fruity, toasty and just slightly rustic. Drink now–2012.",Potro de Piedra Family Reserve,25,90,Curicó Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2007 Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2007-potro-piedra-family-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc,2007,Viña Requingua
14,Red,Italy,"This shows a riper, softer personality compared to previous vintages of this wine. The finish is plush and rich and should pair with succulent cuts of red meat.",Boito,45,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Rizzi 2007 Boito  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rizzi-2007-boito-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Rizzi
14,Red,Italy,Light shadings of spice and ripe berry fruit open the nose of this elegant wine. Its natural plushness and richness set it apart.,,36,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Rizzi 2007  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rizzi-2007-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Rizzi
14,Red,Israel,"Scents of licorice root, bramble and a soft menthol note grace this balanced Shiraz's black cherry, raspberry and boysenberry fruit. This is medium weight, with moderate tannins and an approachable structure. A note of roasted espresso bean and a hint of chicory carry through the long finish. Mevushal.",,15,90,Galilee,,,Recanati 2010 Shiraz (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2010-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-galilee/,Shiraz,2010,Recanati
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a touch of playful sweetness as the bouquet begins to evolve in the glass, recalling sweet raspberry and wild blueberry. Behind those youthful tones are delicate layers of licorice, dried mint and dark vanilla. Still young, the tannins already show an evolution toward silkiness.",,54,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Luigi Oddero & Figli 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luigi-oddero-figli-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Luigi Oddero & Figli
14.4,White,US,"While there isn't much subtlety, this is a strong wine, offering dry, oak-inspired pineapple- and orange-jam flavors. Crisp acids and a touch of steely minerals help to ground it. It shows enough elegance to drink with the finest foods.",Cuvée Diana,36,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Longoria 2010 Cuvée Diana Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2010-cuvee-diana-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Longoria
14.2,Red,US,"This is a Cabernet with intense berry concentration and soft tannins. It's very dry and savory, with leathery black cherry and cassis bursting almost out of its seams, finishing with a hint of dark chocolate. Nicely crafted, this shouldn't overpower your food.",Estate Reserve,36,90,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Topel 2006 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topel-2006-estate-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Topel
13.7,Red,US,"Dense with fruit yet finely textured, Shinn's Nine Barrels Reserve boasts a penetrating dark-cherry flavor offset by shades of leather, granite, spice and mocha. Rippling with acidity and bold, mouth-coating tannins, it evolves beautifully in the glass, but would likely improve in the cellar over 5–7 years.",Nine Barrels Reserve,42,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Shinn Estate 2008 Nine Barrels Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shinn-estate-2008-nine-barrels-reserve-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2008,Shinn Estate
,Red,Italy,"his bright Barbaresco from the celebrated Roncaglie Cru opens with mild bitterness and astringency that will soften with more years of cellar aging. The bouquet is streamlined and elegant with feminine aromas of rose, violet and dried ginger.",Roncaglie,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Poderi Colla 2009 Roncaglie  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderi-colla-2009-roncaglie-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Poderi Colla
,Red,Italy,"A vibrant expression of Nebbiolo, this has a bright cherry note and ethereal tones of ginger and cola. It shows elegance and finesse, with a light touch of smoked spice and firm tannins on the long finish.",,30,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Piazzo Armando 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzo-armando-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Piazzo Armando
13,White,France,"While the wine is round, full and rich, it also has a tense minerality that joins the acidity in cutting through the smoother structure. There is a clean, tight tang to the texture that offers a ripe aftertaste.",Les Terres Blanches,,90,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Les Terres Blanches  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-terres-blanches-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
14.5,Red,Italy,"This shows ripe fruit aromas of blackberry and dried raspberry with background tones of spice, leather and black licorice. There's a very nice chewy, almost sweet quality, on the palate.",,48,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Parusso 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parusso-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Parusso
11.5,White,US,"Light and lovely, this has just under 2% residual sugar, but it tastes drier than that. Arresting scents of jasmine tea and honeysuckle give it an enticing floral character. It glides into a soft palate dappled with accents of flowers, oils and incense. Includes small amounts of Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer.",,10,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Washington Hills 2011 Riesling (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/washington-hills-2011-riesling-other/,Riesling,2011,Washington Hills
14,Red,Chile,"Fiery on first blush, this then displays aromas of plum, leather, tobacco and cheesy oak. It feels fresh and not the least bit fat or flabby, with cassis, raspberry, olive, cocoa and mint flavors. The finish is composed, dry and lightly herbal. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah and Carignan.",Altazor,60,90,Maipo Valley,,,Undurraga 2008 Altazor Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2008-altazor-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Undurraga
15.5,Red,Chile,"Another fine and dandy old-vine, dry-farmed Cauquenes Carignan from Odfjell—one of the pioneers of this revived Maule varietal wine. Dark and lush on the nose, this is jammed with notes of berry, mineral, vanilla and smoky, lemony oak. It tastes fleshy, like berry marmalade, and finishes with flavors of dark chocolate, burnt toast and fine herb. Drink now –2017.",Orzada,20,90,Cauquenes Valley,,,Odfjell 2009 Orzada Carignan (Cauquenes Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2009-orzada-carignan-cauquenes-valley/,Carignan,2009,Odfjell
13.7,Red,US,"This wine hits the palate with authority, showing pretty black-cherry and cassis flavors, and soft, slightly leathery, drying tannins. The well-structured Red Mountain fruit has the potential to age well for a decade or more.",Estate Grown,40,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Obelisco Estate 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obelisco-estate-2009-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Obelisco Estate
13.8,White,US,"This is technically dry, but rich in sweet flavor—like a gingerbread cookie. There's also a lot of tangerine and pear fruit. The acidity is just fine, giving the richness a bracing quality. Try pairing this with a lightly sugared fruit tart, although it should also go with a vast range of foods, especially Asian fare.",Dutton Ranch-Green Valley Vineyard,30,90,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2011 Dutton Ranch-Green Valley Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2011-ranch-green-valley-vineyard-gewurztraminer-sonoma-green-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Dutton-Goldfield
13.5,Red,France,"This is a well structured, rich wine. It has solid, ripe red-berry and black-currant fruits that dominate the firmer tannins, giving a juicy, generous feel. Well worth aging for 3–5 years.",,55,90,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Bellegrave du Poujeau 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellegrave-poujeau-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bellegrave du Poujeau
12.5,White,France,"Moving toward the floral side of Sauvignon Blanc, this fruity, rounded wine has ripe acidity, a tangy citrus flavor and a full-bodied feel. It's set to age over several years.",Les Duchesses,30,90,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Domaine Laporte 2010 Les Duchesses  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laporte-2010-duchesses-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Laporte
13,White,France,"This is very aromatic, with minerality vying with fruit and tense acidity. This complex wine has an austere side, both rich and structured that will soften in a couple of years.",Le Rochoy,30,90,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Laporte 2010 Le Rochoy  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laporte-2010-le-rochoy-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Laporte
12.5,White,France,"Moving toward the more tropical fruit spectrum of Sauvignon Blanc, this is round, with apricot and pineapple flavors. There is a fine streak of citrusy acidity that lifts the ripe fruit.",La Rambarde,,90,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Domaine Landrat-Guyollot 2010 La Rambarde  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-landrat-guyollot-2010-rambarde-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Landrat-Guyollot
13.5,Red,US,"This is very tannic yet very elegant. With a dry, astringent mouthfeel, it has a powerful heart of red and black cherries. Aging this wine is a bit of a gamble, but trying cellaring it until 2015. Otherwise, drink it with foods that are compatible with astringent, dry red wines.",,65,90,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Clos du Val 2009 Cabernet Franc (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Clos du Val
12.5,White,US,"A true field blend of Muscat, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco, the Sylvanus is a profoundly aromatic, yet remarkably composed white wine. It's exuberant on the nose with lush flowers, tropical fruit and a whiff of exotic spice. The palate is dry, but lusciously concentrated with notes of orange peel and waxy flower that finish with a touch of saline and oyster shell.",Sylvanus,24,90,New York,Long Island,"The Hamptons, Long Island","Channing Daughters 2010 Sylvanus White (The Hamptons, Long Island)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/channing-daughters-2010-sylvanus-white-long-island-hamptons/,White Blend,2010,Channing Daughters
15,Red,Italy,"This has a touch of ripe fruit, with pretty nuances of cherry, wild berry and cassis. It also delivers austere tones of smoked spice, leather and tar with an attractive fullness to the otherwise structured finish.",,43,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Beni di Batasiolo
14.6,Red,US,"A charming young Cabernet, this is rich in blackberry, currant and anise flavors that are complex and interesting. It's a very dry wine, but the fruit is so polished, it seems almost sweet. This is delicious now, although it's pretty tannic and could develop bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years.",Longwood,32,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Beaucanon 2009 Longwood Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaucanon-2009-longwood-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Beaucanon
,Red,Italy,"Ovello is one of the most elegant vineyard crus in Barbaresco. This savory expression opens with a drying aromas of crushed mineral, graham cracker and toasted almond. The palate is ripe and succulent with a cherry flavor.",Ovello,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cascina Morassino 2009 Ovello  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-morassino-2009-ovello-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina Morassino
14.3,Red,US,"The Cabernet comes from the Dineen Vineyard, and the 10% addition of Petit Verdot is from Northridge. Scents of leaf and tobacco enhance the smooth cherry fruit. It's a supple, medium-bodied wine with a silky finish.",,32,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,William Church
14,Red,Italy,"Elegant and ageworthy, this shows dry, firm tannins and bright aromas of wild berry, tobacco and spice. Pair this with roast pork or lamb.",Vigna Tecc,25,91,Piedmont,Dogliani,,Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2009 Vigna Tecc  (Dogliani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderi-luigi-einaudi-2009-vigna-tecc-italian-red-dolcetto-dogliani/,Dolcetto,2009,Poderi Luigi Einaudi
14.4,Red,US,"This Red Mountain selection, among a quartet of superb vineyard reserves from Tamarack, is the most shuttered. This has excellent structure, with hints of well-rounded red fruit, baking spice and a gentle dusting of cocoa, which all point to its long-term aging potential.",Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Reserve Red,50,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Tamarack Cellars 2008 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Reserve Red Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2008-ciel-cheval-vineyard-reserve-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Red Blend,2008,Tamarack Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"A reversal from past Syrcas, this flips the blend to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah. It remains a sensational value, introduced with a beguiling nose of toast, smoke and coffee grounds. The tart, tangy red-fruit flavor has length and style; the wine seems sculpted.",Syrca Red,16,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Rulo 2009 Syrca Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rulo-2009-syrca-red-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,Rulo
14.5,Red,Italy,"From the Marcarini Cru, this dark and brooding expression of Nebbiolo opens with intense aromas of dried raspberry, currant and crème de cassis. Wet earth, dried flower and chopped herb also appear on the palate, adding to the sensation of softness and richness.",Marcarini,40,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Pertinace 2009 Marcarini  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pertinace-2009-marcarini-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Pertinace
14,Red,Italy,"This single-vineyard expression opens with enormous purity and intensity. The aromas recall blackberry, spice, leather, tobacco and Spanish cedar. The finish is rich, well structured and longlasting.",Sirì d'Jermu,22,91,Piedmont,Dogliani,,Pecchenino 2009 Sirì d'Jermu  (Dogliani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pecchenino-2009-siri-djermu-italian-red-dolcetto-dogliani/,Dolcetto,2009,Pecchenino
14,Red,Italy,"There's a meaty, succulent quality to this Barolo, lending it a brooding, masculine personality. Aromas include smoked bacon, ripe fruit and teriyaki sauce. The finish is intense, fresh and firm.",,55,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marchesi di Barolo 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Marchesi di Barolo
13.9,White,US,"A terrific Sauvignon Blanc, this is Mayacamas's best in years. Bone dry and rich in mouthwatering acidity, it shows subtle layers of lemons, limes, oranges and spices, with a bitter grassiness that gives it a perfect bite.",,25,91,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Mayacamas 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mayacamas-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-mount-veeder/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Mayacamas
14.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is deeply concentrated, offering pretty aromas of cherry, spice and cola. The 40% Nebbiolo is definitely noticeable—thanks to the wine's delicate bouquet. The 30% Barbera adds to the soft finish.",L'insieme,51,91,Piedmont,Langhe,,Mauro Veglio 2009 L'insieme Red (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2009-linsieme-red-langhe/,Red Blend,2009,Mauro Veglio
14.5,Red,Italy,"Thick and masculine this has savory aromas of pipe tobacco, candied fruit, leather, cola and tar. There's soft succulence in the mouth thanks to the ripeness of the fruit, but the solid tannins still need time to soften. Drink after 2018.",,40,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mauro Veglio 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Mauro Veglio
14.9,Red,US,"An interesting Syrah, this weaves together light influences of vanilla, coffee and tea around beautifully integrated fruit flavors of citrus, blueberry and black currant. The balance is just right, and the melding of these seemingly disparate flavors is handled perfectly.",,39,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Matthews 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matthews-estate-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Matthews
14.5,Red,Italy,"Nebbiolo from two vineyard sites (Le Coste and Mosconi) is blended to create a tasty wine with notes of cherry, blackberry and leather. It's silky smooth on the finish despite its young age.",Le Coste Mosconi,82,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Parusso 2008 Le Coste Mosconi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parusso-2008-le-coste-mosconi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Parusso
,Red,Italy,"Round and supple, this opens with dark concentration and fresh tones of espresso bean and toasted nut. The underlying fruit and acidity is here—as is the firmness of the tannins. Cellar this for 10 more years.",Rocche Meruzzano,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Orlando Abrigo 2009 Rocche Meruzzano  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/orlando-abrigo-2009-rocche-meruzzano-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Orlando Abrigo
,Red,Italy,"Aromas of chocolate and toasted hazelnut open the bouquet of this darkly concentrated wine. The palate offers a cherry flavor, with plush softness, chewy tannins and flavorful intensity.",Rongalio Meruzzano Riserva,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Orlando Abrigo 2007 Rongalio Meruzzano Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/orlando-abrigo-2007-rongalio-meruzzano-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Orlando Abrigo
,Red,Italy,"Past vintages of Moccagatta's Basarin Barbaresco have been stellar, but this bottling still needs time to find its feet. The fruit is youthful and raw; the tannins are tight and astringent. Give this wine 8–10 years to evolve.",Basarin,60,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Moccagatta 2009 Basarin  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moccagatta-2009-basarin-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Moccagatta
14,Red,Italy,"There's a ripe, plump quality to this Barbaresco that includes aromas of black cherry, prune, plum, spice, leather and tobacco. Those savory aromas are followed by smooth, velvety tannins.",Reyna,40,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Michele Chiarlo 2009 Reyna  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2009-reyna-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Michele Chiarlo
12.9,White,US,"It would be interesting to slip this marvelous Riesling into a blind tasting of Mosel wines. Superb balance and finesse underscore the delicately rendered flavors of peach, apricot and lemon tea. A scent of powdered sugar is the only suggestion of the 1% residual sugar.",,15,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Mercer 2010 Riesling (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercer-2010-riesling-columbia-valley-yakima/,Riesling,2010,Mercer
14.5,Red,US,"This is Firestone's best Cabernet Sauvignon in many years. It's satisfying for the lush, creamy texture, and the wealth of blackberry, currant, herb and toast flavors. It feels excellent on the palate: supple and refined, with a bone dry finish. Drink soon, as it doesn't seem to be an ager.",The Chairman Series,38,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2009 The Chairman Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2009-chairman-series-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Firestone
13,White,Greece,"Ripe white fruits, Turkish delight and spice lead this complex, aromatic Chardonnay. Balanced on the palate, with layers of peach, citrus and tropical fruit, this is buoyed by fresh acidity. Suitable for fuller-bodied meals, it's also delicious on its own.",,44,91,Epanomi,,,Gerovassiliou 2010 Chardonnay (Epanomi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gerovassiliou-2010-chardonnay-epanomi/,Chardonnay,2010,Gerovassiliou
14,White,Israel,"Castel's Blanc is always a well-made selection, and the 2010 carries on that tradition. With 12 months spent in French oak, this is a rich and rounded Chardonnay that exhibits excellent balance and structure, matching bright acidity and refreshing sweet citrus flavors with lush notes of wood-grilled apple, orange creamsicle, crushed yellow flower and peach pit nuttiness. Accents of woody spice and lime zest carry onto the long finish.",C Blanc du Castel,50,91,Judean Hills,,,Domaine du Castel 2010 C Blanc du Castel Chardonnay (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-castel-2010-c-blanc-chardonnay-judean-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine du Castel
13.8,Red,US,"Comprised of ripe raspberry and cherry fruit; sweet, smoky new oak; and brisk, citrusy acidity; this dry Pinot Noir is fine and elegant. As for its ageability, all suggestions are to drink it over the next four years, before the fruit drops out.",Azaya Ranch Vineyard,58,91,California,North Coast,Marin County,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Azaya Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Marin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-azaya-ranch-vineyard-pinot-noir-north-coast-marin-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
,Red,France,"Ripe, perfumed wine that has an immediately appealing richness. It feels opaque in its density, layering tannins upon fruit with a luxurious, velvet feel. The result is a wine that is almost drinkable now, but which will age.",,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Latour-Martillac 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-martillac-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Latour-Martillac
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cantina del Pino makes some of the finest Barbaresco available today. This shows a succulent quality, with aromas of smoked bacon, wild berries and forest underbrush. Savory and sophisticated, this has loads of personality.",,45,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cantina del Pino 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-pino-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cantina del Pino
13.5,Red,US,"Made in the classic Clos du Val style, this Cabernet is less ripe, drier and more acidic than many of its Napa Valley neighbors. It's also very tannic. Currently, it's an aloof, austere wine, but it has a deep core of blackberries. This wants at least eight years in a proper cellar, and should age well for another decade beyond that.",,80,91,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Clos du Val 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Clos du Val
13.5,Red,France,"Fermented in large barrels to preserve the fruit, this is a dense wine, full of the ripe red-berry and black-plum flavor that's layered with mint and new wood notes. Juicy, rich and concentrated, this is worth aging for at least five years.",L'Artolie,60,91,Bordeaux,Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Suau 2009 L'Artolie  (Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-suau-2009-lartolie-red-cadillac-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Suau
13.2,White,Greece,"Elegant mineral, citrus and spice aromas lead into complex layers of sea salt and lemon flavors. Overall this is balanced, but with a bracing edge that's refreshing and refined.",Estate Argyros,40,91,Santorini,,,Argyros 2010 Estate Argyros Assyrtico (Santorini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argyros-2010-estate-argyros-greek-white-assyrtico-santorini/,Assyrtico,2010,Argyros
13.5,White,US,"This Rhône-style blend—two-thirds Roussanne, the rest divided between Marsanne and Viognier—was made using grapes sourced from the estate Destiny Ridge Vineyard. Intriguing aromas suggest clover, sweet grass and honeysuckle, while the flavors run from stone fruits into hints of light tropical fruits. It's lovely and evocative.",Shepherds Mark Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown White,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alexandria Nicole 2011 Shepherds Mark Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown White White (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2011-shepherds-mark-destiny-ridge-estate-grown-white-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Rhône-style White Blend,2011,Alexandria Nicole
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's an elegant and fine Barbaresco with silky tannins and drying touches of talc powder and exotic spice. An austere quality shows on the nose, with smoked bacon, tobacco and black currant aromas. It displays beautiful intensity as well.",Sanadaive,28,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Adriano Marco & Vittorio 2009 Sanadaive  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adriano-marco-vittorio-2009-sanadaive-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Adriano Marco & Vittorio
14.5,Red,Italy,"Incredibly soft and velvety, this has loads of chocolate, spice and black cherry flavors. The finish is bold, well extracted and soft.",Maioli,25,91,Piedmont,Dogliani,,Anna Maria Abbona 2009 Maioli  (Dogliani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-maria-abbona-2009-maioli-italian-red-dolcetto-dogliani/,Dolcetto,2009,Anna Maria Abbona
12.4,White,US,"This is the best Pinot Gris yet from Jones; the grapes were sourced from the 2 Gun Vineyard in the upcoming Ancient Lakes region—a future American Viticultural Area. Leesy and creamy, it seduces with a layer of rich cream wrapped around bright orange and semitropical fruit flavors. It's full and fresh, and it lingers.",Estate Vineyards,12,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Jones of Washington 2011 Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jones-washington-2011-estate-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2011,Jones of Washington
14.6,White,US,"This is a very opulent Chardonnay, the kind fans of the variety will like for its array of orange, pineapple, vanilla cream, buttered toast and spice flavors. The honeyed finish is especially long and rich.",,35,91,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Hess Collection 2009 Chardonnay (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hess-collection-2009-chardonnay-napa-mount-veeder/,Chardonnay,2009,Hess Collection
14.1,Red,Chile,"Exotic, attractive aromas of blueberry, cardamom and sandalwood get this Syrah off on the right foot. It feels concentrated and jacked up, with fully ripe, creamy flavors of blackberry, cassis and pastry. This is a chewy, layered, dense and jammy New World Syrah ready to drink now–2014.",Cuvée Alexandre Las Kuras Vineyard Made with Organic Grapes,25,91,Cachapoal Valley,,,Lapostolle 2009 Cuvée Alexandre Las Kuras Vineyard Made with Organic Grapes Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2009-cuvee-alexandre-las-kuras-vineyard-made-with-organic-grapes-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Syrah,2009,Lapostolle
,Red,Italy,"This shows Nebbiolo in its glorious infancy, with tight aromas of currant and wild berry followed by background tones of tar, licorice and softly toasted spice. The tannins are firm and will soften with a few more years of aging.",,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,La Ganghija 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ganghija-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,La Ganghija
,Red,Italy,"A bold and modern expression of Nebbiolo, this shows bright, pulpy fruit and pretty aromas of blackberry, crushed clove and earthy, rusty tones. There's a touch of bitter almond on the finish and loads of elegant fruit.",Sorì Rio Sordo,90,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ca'Romè 2009 Sorì Rio Sordo  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carome-2009-sori-rio-sordo-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ca'Romè
15,Red,Italy,"This shows clean and polished aromas of crème de cassis, wild berry, cola, ginger and dried mint. The mouthfeel is linear and bright but also firm.",Vigneto Bofani,75,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2007 Vigneto Bofani  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2007-vigneto-bofani-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Beni di Batasiolo
,Red,Italy,"Tight, dry and still astringent, this should evolve slowly over the next 10 years. It has a bright ruby color, and it opens with a compact berry note followed by elegant tones of spice and white truffle.",,,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Bel Colle 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bel-colle-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Bel Colle
13.5,White,France,This is a richly ripe 2009 Pouilly Fumé. It steers right to the tropical fruit end of the spectrum while not losing sight of a more textured mineral character. It is rich and could age for 1–2 years and more.,,38,91,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Château de Tracy 2009  Pouilly-Fumé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tracy-2009-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Château de Tracy
14.5,Red,Italy,"Notes of ripe cherry, plum, cola, barbecue smoke and dried rosemary open the bouquet. It offers chocolate and spice in the mouth, with a touch of drying astringency on the finish.",Sarmassa,105,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marchesi di Barolo 2008 Sarmassa  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2008-sarmassa-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Marchesi di Barolo
14.5,Red,Italy,This austere Barolo opens with a ripe note of prune and blackberry followed by sweet spice and moist pipe tobacco. The wine is chewy and rich with a succulent quality of tannins.,Barolo di Barolo,90,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marchesi di Barolo 2007 Barolo di Barolo  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2007-di-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Marchesi di Barolo
13.9,Red,US,"Paumanok's portfolio is full of winning wines, but the 2010 Cabernet Franc is a particularly intoxicating mélange of ripe red-cherries and violets framed with sweet spices and herbs. Bright acidity and minerally granite tones intensify the dried cherry flavor and the lush, furry tannins.",,28,91,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2010 Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2010-cabernet-franc-long-island-north-fork/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Paumanok
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with bold intensity and delicate background tones of dried cassis, cola, licorice and cedar. It's a dry but exceedingly delicate wine with a fine texture and polished tannins.",,53,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Prunotto 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prunotto-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Prunotto
14.5,Red,Chile,"Aromas of graphite, black fruit and herb mark this powerful, forward, extracted Syrah. The palate drills away with tannins and fruit, while the flavors run toward blackberry, herb and earthy spice. Dark and dense on the finish, with licorice and pepper flavors, this is ready to drink now–2014.",,29,91,Colchagua Valley,,,Polkura 2009 Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/polkura-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2009,Polkura
9.8,White,US,"Winemaker Bill Owen consistently produces one of Washington's most stylish Rieslings. High in acid and low in alcohol, the sweet-tart balance of the wine is exciting and perfectly rendered. Despite a change in vineyard sources, this remains rich, round and juicy, with flavors of peach, apricot and a hint of fresh cream.",,15,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),O•S Winery 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,O•S Winery
,Red,Italy,"This bold offering delivers nicely integrated red fruit and spice aromas. The close is polished and dry, showing tight tannins that need 10 years or more to evolve.",Bricco Ambrogio,,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Negretti 2008 Bricco Ambrogio  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negretti-2008-bricco-ambrogio-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Negretti
14,Red,Italy,"There's a bright cherry note at the start but once this vineyard-designate Barbaresco revs up in the glass, it also delivers soft notes of spice, leather and ginger. The smoothness of the tannins suggests that this wine will be ready to drink in 3–5 years.",Bricco Rio Sordo,46,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Musso 2009 Bricco Rio Sordo  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musso-2009-bricco-rio-sordo-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Musso
12.8,Rose,US,"A very fine rosé, this is bone dry, low in alcohol, and very crisp and clean in acidity. That's the perfect trifecta for a blush wine. Flavorwise, it's all about strawberries, peaches and Provençal herbs.",Alice's Vineyards Rosato di Sangiovese,22,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2011 Alice's Vineyards Rosato di Sangiovese Rosé (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2011-alices-rosato-sangiovese-rose-sonoma-valley/,Rosé,2011,Muscardini
,Red,Italy,"This youthful Barbaresco opens with soft layers of ripe cherry fruit and a plush, rich texture. There's substance, firmness and a deeper color here that will give this wine a long aging future.",Duemilanove,45,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Albino Rocca 2009 Duemilanove  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albino-rocca-2009-duemilanove-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Albino Rocca
14.2,White,US,"In this price range, this is one of the classiest Chardonnays currently on the market. Brightened with fine acidity, it's flavors of pineapple, buttered toast and cream are delicious.",,17,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Firestone
13.6,White,US,"This is an unusual blend of Viognier, Chardonnay, Roussanne and Orange Muscat—quite different from previous vintages. Crisp and penetrating, it's a mix of lime, melon and kiwi flavors that are etched with skin phenolics, putting some delicious bite into the finish.",Gossamer,22,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Kontos 2011 Gossamer White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kontos-cellars-2011-gossamer-white-columbia-valley-wa/,White Blend,2011,Kontos
13.5,White,France,"Like most Savennières, this is a dry wine. Yet it is so rich, rounded and packed with ripe tropical fruits. The texture is opulent, smooth, creamy and concentrated. It needs to age for at least fours years.",Château de la Mulonnière l'Effet Papillon,38,91,Loire Valley,Savennières,,Guy Saget 2009 Château de la Mulonnière l'Effet Papillon  (Savennières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guy-saget-2009-chateau-mulonniere-leffet-papillon-chenin-blanc-savennieres/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Guy Saget
12.5,White,US,"Rick Longoria shows increasing mastery over this popular variety, lifting it into true complexity. After an outstanding 2010 vintage, his 2011 is even better, showing the same crisp acidity and savory orange, apricot and honey flavors, but with even greater elegance.",,19,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Longoria 2011 Pinot Grigio (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Longoria
12.2,White,US,"Labeled “Stainless Cuvée,” this stainless-steel-aged Chardonnay is definitely European in style. A fine contrast to Rulo's toasty Walla Walla cuvée, this has minerally apple and citrus flavors. It's delicate but full flavored, with concentration and length.",Sundance Vineyard,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Rulo 2011 Sundance Vineyard Chardonnay (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rulo-2011-sundance-vineyard-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Chardonnay,2011,Rulo
13,White,France,"Rounded and rich, this is an impressive wine. It has weight, with ripe yellow and white fruits to go with the intense acidity and citrus edge. The finish is crisp and taut. It's worth aging this wine for 2–3 years.",Vieilles Vignes,45,91,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Roger et Didier Raimbault 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roger-didier-raimbault-2010-vieilles-vignes-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Roger et Didier Raimbault
,Red,Italy,"This opens with delicate aromas of soapy lavender flower, pressed rose petal, sweet marzipan and white pepper. The tannins seem evolved and silky, and there's a touch of sweet fruit on the finish.",Serraboella Riserva,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Rivetti Massimo 2007 Serraboella Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rivetti-massimo-2007-serraboella-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Rivetti Massimo
13.5,Red,Italy,"Balanced, bright and dense, this powerful offering delivers a bold, masculine mouthfeel with flavors of dark fruit, spice and bitter chocolate. The finish is drying and astringent; drink after 2018.",Paesi Tuoi,50,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Terre da Vino 2008 Paesi Tuoi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-vino-2008-paesi-tuoi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Terre da Vino
13.5,Red,US,"Made in a leaner style, with modest in alcohol, this swaps power for elegance. It's streamlined, brisk and bone dry, with complex flavors of sour cherry candy, cola, dusty spice and sandalwood. With decanting this can be enjoyed now, but try cellaring it for 5–6 years and see how it evolves in the bottle.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,45,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Sandhi 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sandhi
13.7,Red,US,"Acidity dominates this wine, giving it a tartness—like a squeeze of lime juice. Past that is an enormously rich, dry, vibrant wine, explosive in raspberries, cherries and ripe, sweet persimmons. New French oak, with its caramel-like toastiness, is perfectly in keeping with the wine's volume. It's a bit disjointed now, but give it 3–4 years in the cellar, and it should come around.",Dutton Ranch Freestone Hill Vineyard,72,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Dutton Ranch Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-ranch-freestone-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
,Red,Italy,"A specialist in Barbera and Dolcetto, Claudio Alario delivers an impressive Barolo with rich pulp, a spicy fruit overtone and bright notes of cola and chopped herb. There are touches of black licorice and chewy molasses as well.",Riva Rocca,,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Claudio Alario 2008 Riva Rocca  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudio-alario-2008-riva-rocca-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Claudio Alario
12.5,White,France,"Very pure—this has a straight line of acidity right to the wine's citrus- and pineapple-flavored heart. It is structured and taut, with its acidity dominant. It is concentrated and ready to age for 2–3 years.",Les Chailloux,25,91,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Fouassier 2010 Les Chailloux  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fouassier-2010-chailloux-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Fouassier
15,Red,Italy,"Damilano's wines are distinguished by the full, generous style they embody. This gorgeous expression shows intensity and power presented in elegant and measured terms. The finish is characterized by notes of red cherry, spice, cedar and dark cola.",Cannubi,91,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Damilano 2008 Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damilano-2008-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Damilano
14.5,Red,US,"Dry Creek produced this wine and then held it back all of this time to let it properly mellow. It's beautiful—softly lush, dry and complex in jammy blackberry and cherry fruit, with a spicy, briary character that makes it savory.",,25,91,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Dry Creek Vineyard
14.7,Red,US,"This is a complex Lodi old-vine Zinfandel with boysenberry and blackberry notes poking through layers of complexity and a touch of dusty plum. It has a strata of black licorice throughout the midpalate, with a peppery, wild herb flavor keeping it interesting. Notes of espresso and leather mark the finish, and a controlled amount of acidity keeps in balance.",Sherman Family Vineyards,24,91,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fields Family 2010 Sherman Family Vineyards Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fields-family-2010-sherman-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Fields Family
14.5,Red,Italy,"Soft oak tones of sweet cinnamon and vanilla will soften the longer this bold wine ages. It shines bright with inner warmth, offering notes of ripe fruit, leather and tobacco.",Massara,65,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Castello di Verduno 2008 Massara  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-verduno-2008-massara-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Castello di Verduno
,Red,Italy,"The 2009 vintage has been kind to Cascina Morassino. This bright Barbaresco opens with plump aromas of ripe fruit and cherry, showing both dense extraction and impressive aromatic intensity. Silky and long, it represents the best of the Nebbiolo grape.",Morassino,22,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cascina Morassino 2009 Morassino  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-morassino-2009-morassino-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina Morassino
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with plump cherry fruit and some oak shadings. It has bold intensity with a modern flair and has the high acidity, fresh fruit and tight tannins needed for successful cellar aging.",Tre Stelle,60,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cascina delle Rose 2009 Tre Stelle  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-delle-rose-2009-tre-stelle-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina delle Rose
13.9,White,US,"While this is dry, it is enormously rich in orange and guava flavors, with an oaky overlay that tastes sweet in buttered toast and vanilla. Salmon or lamb with a fruity tapenade or salsa should make for a great pairing.",,22,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2010 Roussanne (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2010-roussanne-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Roussanne,2010,Truchard
14.3,White,US,"Sourced from the Boushey Vineyard, this includes 10% Roussanne. One-third was barrel-fermented, resulting in an especially rich mouthfeel, with a lush core of melon, tangerine, pineapple, papaya and citrus flavors. It has excellent length and power.",,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Two Vintners 2011 Grenache Blanc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-vintners-2011-other-white-grenache-blanc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Grenache Blanc,2011,Two Vintners
14.5,Red,Italy,"This shows tight lines and pretty aromas of wild cherry, spice, sweet fruit and blue flower. The palate delivers power and elegance.",Prapò,55,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mauro Sebaste 2008 Prapò  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-sebaste-2008-prapo-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Mauro Sebaste
14,Red,Italy,"Rich and savory, this has bold fruit notes of cherry and blackberry followed by delicate nuances of licorice, tar, spice and leather. Thanks to its structure and density, it's a wine you can really sink your teeth into.",Bric Turot,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Prunotto 2007 Bric Turot  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prunotto-2007-bric-turot-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Prunotto
,Red,Italy,"Elegant and bright, this shows extraordinary elegance and finesse. It delivers smoked aromas of crushed granite and tar, with notes of dried raspberry and crème de cassis. The young tannins are already silky and smooth.",San Stunet - S. Stefanetto,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Piero Busso 2009 San Stunet - S. Stefanetto  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piero-busso-2009-san-stunet-s-stefanetto-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Piero Busso
14.5,Red,US,"Coppola turns to a respected grape source for Pinot, and what do you know? This is his best ever. It's a lovely wine, supple and bright, with cherry, pomegranate and spicy persimmon flavors. The 50% new oak is perfectly integrated into the wine's power.",Dutton Ranch,35,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Francis Coppola 2009 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-coppola-2009-dutton-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Francis Coppola
,Red,Italy,"Silky, clean and lean, this showcases typical Nebbiolo aromas of cola, blue flower and powdered licorice. The mouthfeel delivers firmness and youthful determination that will soften with 10 or more years of cellar aging.",Froi,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Rivetti Massimo 2009 Froi  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rivetti-massimo-2009-froi-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Rivetti Massimo
12.5,White,France,"This is intensely minerally and very tight. It has a real steely character, with its acidity packed tight into the concentrated texture, making this dense wine likely to age over three years.",Clos du Roy,45,91,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Clos du Roy  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-clos-roy-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
14.9,Red,US,"Thoughtfully made and sourced from two excellent vineyards—Walla Walla's Seven Hills and Canoe Ridge in the Horse Heaven Hills American Viticultural Area—this is 75% Merlot, with smaller portions of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Black cherry, black olive, clean earth and fine tannins mark its passage across the palate. This has excellent balance and medium-term ageability.",JRG Red,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pamplin 2009 JRG Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pamplin-2009-jrg-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Pamplin
12.8,White,US,"A fresh and textural wine, this puts a spicy spin on citrus rind, peach and apricot flavors. There's an intriguing hint of white pepper as well, and an overall sensation of density, intensity and exceptional length.",Dry,11,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pacific Rim 2011 Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pacific-rim-2011-dry-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Pacific Rim
14.3,White,US,"Sommeliers will love this Chardonnay for its lean, Chablis-like elegance. The lemon and passion fruit flavors stand alongside stony minerality and a leesy, sourdough bread tartness, while the brisk acidity makes the mouth water. Elegant rather than opulent, this gathers momentum as it warms in the glass.",Truchard Vineyard,50,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Nickel & Nickel 2010 Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nickel-nickel-2010-truchard-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Nickel & Nickel
14.5,Red,Italy,"Aged in large oak casks, this shows natural intensity and purity that is evident its quality of fruit and elegant nature. Aromas include ginger, forest berry, white truffle and cola. The tannins are fine and silky.",Vigneto Boscareto,75,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2006 Vigneto Boscareto  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2006-vigneto-boscareto-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Beni di Batasiolo
15.5,Red,Israel,"Lush and decadent, this starts off with such an opulent bouquet of jammy black fruit and sultry spice. Rich and mouthfilling, it boasts a creamy yet firm texture with supporing tannins and a seemingly endless finish. Notes of tobacco, leather and intense wood-driven spice all mingle seamlessly with the dark fruit core. Drinkable now, but this should age well through 2017.",Reserve,60,91,Golan Heights,,,Bazelet HaGolan 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Golan Heights),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bazelet-hagolan-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-golan-heights/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bazelet HaGolan
12.5,White,France,"This is a tropical-fruited wine, with mango and sweet peach notes showing the wine's richness. As a complement, there is the taut green-fruit acidity that's bright and fresh. The two together lend a rich, yet structured wine.",Clos Paradis,22,91,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Fouassier 2010 Clos Paradis  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fouassier-2010-clos-paradis-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Fouassier
14.5,Red,Israel,"This classic Bordeaux-style blend—made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot—is a stunner now, and it shows the potential to age for another 5–10 years. Black cherry, cassis and wild blackberry notes dominate the nose and mouth, but supporting accents of forest and cigar box spice add depth and interest to the fruit core. Thick and slightly chewy, the dense texture and firm structure promises longevity and additional development to come.",Grand Vin,75,91,Haut-Judeé,,,Domaine du Castel 2009 Grand Vin Red (Haut-Judeé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-castel-2009-grand-vin-red-haut-judee/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine du Castel
13.4,Red,US,"This has a lovely entry that explodes with scents of toasted almond and espresso. The black cherry and sour plum flavors command your attention, with texture and balance throughout. Drink soon.",,45,91,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boudreaux Cellars 2007 Merlot (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boudreaux-cellars-2007-merlot-other/,Merlot,2007,Boudreaux Cellars
,Red,Italy,"Bright and buoyant, this has notes of rosemary, cola, wild berry and dried ginger. It is structured but compact and crisp, with an elegant menthol finish.",Neirane,50,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Agostino Bosco 2008 Neirane  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agostino-bosco-2008-neirane-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Agostino Bosco
,Red,Italy,There's a tiny touch of apple skin volatility and fresh raspberry that give this wine enormous lift and buoyancy. But there are also grounding aromas of leather and old spice that render a sense of intensity and sophistication.,Sorì Paolin,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cascina Luisin 2009 Sorì Paolin  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-luisin-2009-sori-paolin-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina Luisin
12.9,White,US,"An interesting, crisp and bone-dry Chardonnay that succeeds in offering plenty of complexity despite the absence of any oak influence. The flavors carry the load, with intense notes of apricots, Meyer lemons and guavas, and a wonderful minerality—like a lick of cold steel.",Unoaked,37,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2010 Unoaked Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2010-unoaked-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Williams Selyem
13.9,Red,US,"This new winery knocks it out of the park with a terrific Tempranillo that includes smaller amounts of Cabernet and Merlot. The black cherry fruit is accented with rose water and cut tobacco, and the characteristic acidity of Tempranillo lends the flavors a further boost.",,36,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Flying Dreams 2009 Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flying-dreams-2009-tempranillo-columbia-valley-wa/,Tempranillo,2009,Flying Dreams
,Red,Italy,"Still in its infancy, this opens with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry and wild berry followed by touches of sweet coffee or chocolate-covered hazelnut. There's a nice plushness and richness to the bouquet overall. The quality of the tannins is firm and slightly textured. Drink after 2018.",Nubiola,45,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Pelissero 2009 Nubiola  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pelissero-2009-nubiola-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Pelissero
14,Red,Italy,"Tar, black licorice, pressed red rose and crème de cassis notes open the bouquet. It is aging elegantly, sporting a garnet color with an amber highlight. The mouthfeel is intense and bright, with smooth, silky tannins.",Vigneto Gattera,45,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mauro Veglio 2006 Vigneto Gattera  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2006-vigneto-gattera-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Mauro Veglio
,Red,Italy,"A cellarworthy Barbaresco—this opens with dusty aromas of crushed mineral and tobacco backed by ethereal tones of cola and dried violet. There's a dusty, firm quality to the tannins that help propel the long, silky finish.",Palazzina,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Montaribaldi 2009 Palazzina  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montaribaldi-2009-palazzina-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Montaribaldi
,Red,Italy,"This has a dark ruby appearance, opening with succulent aromas of black cherry, bitter chocolate and licorice. It boasts loads of intensity and a youthful, astringent quality to its tannins. Let it age 10 years or more.",Bric Balin,60,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Moccagatta 2009 Bric Balin  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moccagatta-2009-bric-balin-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Moccagatta
14,Red,Chile,"This is an interesting six-grape blend that's not like most other Chilean specimens. It starts with a leathery note as well as eucalyptus, licorice and lightly minty fruit aromas. It feels cheeky and tannic but mature, with baked berry, raisin and chocolate flavors. Dark, spicy and chocolaty until the last remnants of the finish conclude; this needs lots of air to show its best.",Anka,22,91,Maipo Valley,,,Pargua 2008 Anka Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pargua-2008-anka-red-maipo-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pargua
,Red,Italy,"An iconic wine, this shows bold spice and smoke flavors that are brushed over a core of dark, luscious fruit. It's already soft and plush with a touch of sweet, sun-ripened cherry on the finish.",Monvigliero,75,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Paolo Scavino 2008 Monvigliero  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paolo-scavino-2008-monvigliero-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Paolo Scavino
,Red,Italy,"This elegant Barolo shows tight astringency and firm layers of red fruit, spice, crushed stone and tobacco. It needs a few more years to find harmony. Drink after 2018.",Nei Cannubi,90,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2008 Nei Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderi-luigi-einaudi-2008-nei-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Poderi Luigi Einaudi
13.5,Red,US,"This is an especially fine version of this single-vineyard Cabernet Franc; sadly, it may be awhile before we see it again as the vineyard suffered severe damage in 2011. Loaded with pure, rich cherry fruit, it adds layers of graphite, cedar and coffee over a mineral base.",Champoux Vineyard,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,O•S Winery 2010 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2010-champoux-vineyard-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Franc,2010,O•S Winery
14.1,Red,US,"The Ulysses red has been the main calling card for this winery, and it is a distinctive wine that expresses the complexity—with no herbs barred—of Yakima Valley grapes. Woven into the heart of the wine are threads of herb, olive, pea vine and other green notes, but there are also black cherry and cassis flavors. It's balanced and proportionate, closer to a true Bordeaux-style blend than most Washington efforts.",Sheridan Vineyard Ulysses Red,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,O•S Winery 2008 Sheridan Vineyard Ulysses Red Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2008-sheridan-vineyard-ulysses-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Red Blend,2008,O•S Winery
14.5,Red,Italy,"Beautifully balanced and layered, this reveals dried fruit, hazelnut, ginger, cola and asphalt. At the base is a solid tannic structure and a textured mouthfeel with fresh acidity.",,40,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Costa di Bussia 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costa-bussia-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Costa di Bussia
14.5,Red,Italy,"This elegant vineyard-designate Barolo opens with deep and penetrating aromas of cured meat, candied fruit, hazelnut, licorice and pressed blue flower. It shows intensity and alcoholic power, with silky, but firm tannins on the finish.",Vigneto Corda della Briccolina,83,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2006 Vigneto Corda della Briccolina  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2006-vigneto-corda-della-briccolina-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Beni di Batasiolo
14,Red,Italy,This opens with a gorgeous bouquet that shows elements of fresh fruit and careful oak aging. Currant and wild berry flavors are enhanced by light strokes of vanilla bean and toasted hazelnut. Impressive brightness and crispness characterizes the long finish.,Cè Vanin,40,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Rivetto 2009 Cè Vanin  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rivetto-2009-ce-vanin-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Rivetto
14,Red,Italy,"Inky and dark, this has modern touches of toasted oak and exotic spice. Those smoky aromas will decrease with time, giving prominence to the cherry and blackberry flavors already present.",Essenze,60,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Terre da Vino 2008 Essenze  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-vino-2008-essenze-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Terre da Vino
13,White,France,"Redde's top wine, named after the winery, is rounded, rich and full in the mouth. Flavors of toast and ripe pear combine with tangy acidity, producing a complex, intensely fruity wine that should age for two years.",La Moynerie,27,91,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Michel Redde et Fils 2010 La Moynerie  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-redde-fils-2010-moynerie-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Michel Redde et Fils
14.8,Red,US,"It's soft and gentle in texture, yet richly tannic, with complex blackberry, black currant, herb and cedar flavors. It shows the classic elegance that's characteristic of this mountain vineyard site. Drink over the next 3–4 years.",7,75,91,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Vineyard 7&8 2009 7 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vineyard-7-8-2009-7-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Vineyard 7&8
12,Sparkling,France,"Rounded and soft, this has currant and sweet apple flavors balanced with its acidity. It is concentrated and rich, and there's still some aging potential.",Millésime,90,91,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot 2006 Millésime  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-2006-millesime-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,2006,Veuve Doussot
14,Red,Italy,"This delivers a very lively and plush quality of ripe blackberry, leather, tobacco, cola and cigar box. The mouthfeel is bold, soft and velvety. Keep this wine in your cellar for five years or more.",,56,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Tenimenti Ca' Bianca 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenimenti-ca-bianca-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Tenimenti Ca' Bianca
14,Red,Italy,"This vineyard-designate wine has evolved nicely in the bottle, producing aromas of dried berry, cherry cola, white licorice and cedar wood. It's silky and fine, with more drinking years ahead.",Vigna Villero,42,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Pugnane 2004 Vigna Villero  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pugnane-2004-vigna-villero-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2004,Pugnane
14,White,US,"A standout in this new vintage, Waterbrook's pure varietal bottling explodes into life with bright, spicy, pungent scents of recently mown lawn, herb, pine needle, citrus and melon. Fresh, clean, textural and persistent, it has a depth of flavor rarely found at this price.",,12,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2011-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Waterbrook
,Red,US,"The assertive barrel flavors are still being integrated into the wine, but there is so much else to taste that it seems certain to knit itself together in the near term. Pretty blueberry and ripe cherry flavors are set in firm, toasty tannins.",,32,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Kontos 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kontos-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kontos
,Red,Italy,"Dark and inky, this opens and segues into modern aromas of cinnamon, red berry, toasted hazelnut, tobacco and Spanish cedar. The wine is bold and chewy, with a black pepper flavor and tight tannins. Age 10–15 years.",Terlo Ravera,75,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Marziano Abbona 2008 Terlo Ravera  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marziano-abbona-2008-terlo-ravera-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Marziano Abbona
12.5,White,France,"This Pouilly Fumé works well, balancing the ripe yellow and pineapple fruits with toast and spice notes to give a rounded, richly textured wine. It is now mature, while retaining a fruity character on the finish.",La Grande Cuvée des Edvins,,91,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Joseph Mellot 2007 La Grande Cuvée des Edvins  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2007-grande-cuvee-edvins-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2007,Joseph Mellot
13,White,France,"Dominated by minerality, this is a flinty and steel textured wine. It has some richness while remaining straight and narrow. With its structured character, it will need to age for over several years.",La Demoiselle de Bourgeois,36,91,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Henri Bourgeois 2010 La Demoiselle de Bourgeois  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2010-demoiselle-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Henri Bourgeois
13.9,Red,US,"Excellent fruit shines forth in this estate-grown Cabernet from the winery's Horse Heaven Hills vineyards. Flavors of mixed berry, black cherry and cassis carry a proper hint of fresh herb. Notations of licorice, earth and dark chocolate add depth and complexity to the elegant finish.",Vineyard Select,22,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Canoe Ridge 2009 Vineyard Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canoe-ridge-2009-vineyard-select-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Canoe Ridge
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's an elegant and fine Barbaresco with pretty aromas of licorice, wild berry, cassis, dried ginger and tar. Its bouquet is composed of many small aromatic elements that are harmonious and intense.",,40,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Beni di Batasiolo 2008  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2008-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2008,Beni di Batasiolo
,Red,Italy,"This opens with a bright fruit tone backed by notes of raw spice, fresh ginger, cola and dried herb. The palate shows clean, bold intensity thanks to the firm, polished nature of the tannins.",Bricco Sarmassa,62,91,Piedmont,Barolo,,Brezza 2008 Bricco Sarmassa  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brezza-2008-bricco-sarmassa-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Brezza
,Red,Italy,"This opens offers defined aromas of black cherry, cassis, cola, tar, spice, tobacco and Spanish cedar. An ethereal tone of chopped mint or rosemary oil also appears on the finish. The mouthfeel is crisp, taut, firm and long.",Colle del Gelso,,91,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cascina Saria 2009 Colle del Gelso  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-saria-2009-colle-gelso-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina Saria
13.6,Red,US,"This is dry, silky and enormously complex, with flavors of raspberry, cherry, cola, new oak and spice that satisfy through the long finish. The mountain vineyard concentrated the fruit, yielding savory power. It's a beautiful Pinot Noir to drink now with steaks or lamb chops.",Windy Hill Vineyard Estate Grown,55,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Thomas Fogarty 2010 Windy Hill Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-fogarty-2010-windy-hill-vineyard-estate-grown-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Thomas Fogarty
14.8,Red,US,"This is soft, ripe and delicious, in the cult style, with heady blackberry jam, chocolate and sweet, caramelized oak flavors. It's thoroughly dry and really easy to like, with a certain dramatic impact. Drink soon.",Platinum,55,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sterling 2009 Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2009-platinum-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sterling
14,Red,Italy,"This shows beautiful touches of cured meat, dried berry, ginger, rosemary oil and cigar box. It is soft and succulent on the finish, but the solid tannins hold it together very nicely.",La Volta Riserva,84,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Viberti 2006 La Volta Riserva  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viberti-2006-volta-riserva-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Viberti
,Red,Italy,"This opens with sweet aromas of red berry, vanilla, toasted hazelnut and white pepper. It has a feminine touch, with endnotes of blue flower and red currant. Drink after 2018.",Gallina Riserva,,92,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ugo Lequio 2007 Gallina Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ugo-lequio-2007-gallina-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Ugo Lequio
13.5,White,US,"There's a bit of oak here, but not too much, giving a smoky, buttered toast richness to the orange, lime and pineapple fruit. It's a rich, flashy Chardonnay, with crisp acidity and a clean, spicy finish.",Unfiltered,25,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2010 Unfiltered Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2010-unfiltered-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Saintsbury
14.1,Red,US,"Showing great concentration and varietal character, this tart, brambly, pure Mourvèdre beautifully showcases both the grape and the winemaker's skills. Sour plum and spice lend themselves to a lingering, detailed finish.",Vox Populi,45,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Rasa 2010 Vox Populi Mourvèdre (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasa-2010-vox-populi-mourvedre-columbia-valley-wa/,Mourvèdre,2010,Rasa
14.5,Red,Italy,"Savory spice and candied fruit notes emerge on the bouquet of this sophisticated wine. It shows tight, silky tannins and delivers a brightly intense finish with notes of dried ginger, cedar and licorice.",Rocche dell'Annunziata,75,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mauro Veglio 2007 Rocche dell'Annunziata  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2007-rocche-dellannunziata-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Mauro Veglio
14.5,Red,US,"Dry Creek's Mariner bottling is a wine that, in good vintages, rises to greatness. The 2008 does just that. It impresses for its dryness, richness, classic structure and intricate flavors of blackberries, black currants and herbs.",The Mariner,40,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2008 The Mariner Meritage (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2008-mariner-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Meritage,2008,Dry Creek Vineyard
14,Red,Italy,"Dark and austere, this has aromas of spice, toasted hazelnut and wild berry. The mouthfeel is tight and astringent and the finish is elegantly streamlined. Definitely give this wine 5–10 more years in the cellar.",Serre,74,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Gianni Gagliardo 2008 Serre  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianni-gagliardo-2008-serre-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Gianni Gagliardo
14.7,Red,US,"Elaborately rich, this has a velvety smooth texture due to its refined tannins. It's slowly picking up bottle character, with the primary fruit flavors of blackberries and cherries mellowing as it picks up olive and earth notes. While it's remarkable for its sheer luxuriousness, this is a little soft and warm, which may limit ageability. Drink now–2015.",Estate Grown,150,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Casa Piena 2008 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-piena-2008-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Casa Piena
,Red,Italy,"Rabajà is among the most coveted vineyard sites in Barbaresco, and this Riserva expression shows the potential of its fruit. It shows extreme balance and pretty highlights of wild berry, spice, licorice and lemon zest.",Rabajà Riserva,70,92,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Castello di Verduno 2007 Rabajà Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-verduno-2007-rabaja-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Castello di Verduno
14.4,White,US,"This shows a fine balance of citrus and tropical fruit richness with a firm minerality, and the oak is pleasantly in the background. A touch of lees character gives it a Champagne-like doughiness.",Peters Vineyard,28,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Kokomo 2010 Peters Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kokomo-2010-peters-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Kokomo
14.9,Red,US,"Ripe blackberry jam, mocha, crème de cassis and spicy, toasty oak flavors combine to make this Cabernet a real blast of enjoyment. It's soft enough to drink now, yet has a lovely texture, with tannins that are sweet and refined.",Cloudy's Vineyard,100,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Janzen 2009 Cloudy's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/janzen-2009-cloudys-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Janzen
14.7,Red,US,"This is a terrific Zinfandel, offering berry, cherry, mocha, spice and cedar flavors that come wrapped in briary tannins. It's technically dry, but with a satisfying honeyed note.",Forchini Vineyard South Knoll,50,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Forchini Vineyard South Knoll Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-forchini-vineyard-south-knoll-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Williams Selyem
14.8,Red,US,"Château Potelle started making Zinfandel from Mount Veeder a long time ago. They've had their ups and downs, but the winery is back in force. The '09 Zin is intense with a spicy character. The black currant, prune and dark chocolate flavors should pair well with fancy beef and game dishes.",VGS,65,92,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Château Potelle 2009 VGS Zinfandel (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-potelle-2009-vgs-zinfandel-napa-mount-veeder/,Zinfandel,2009,Château Potelle
13.5,Red,Italy,"The 2005 vintage was a hot one, and this offers aromas of ripe fruit and savory spice, and the intensity is not overdone by any means. In fact, it shows elegance and restraint, with a thick, succulent quality to the firm tannins.",Riserva,49,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2005 Riserva  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2005-riserva-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2005,Beni di Batasiolo
14.5,Red,Italy,"This boasts a bright ruby color, and it shows fine nuances of wild fruit, dried ginger, licorice and dried tobacco. The palate finishes with smooth, silky tannins.",Sotto Castello,59,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Ca' Viola 2006 Sotto Castello  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-viola-2006-sotto-castello-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Ca' Viola
12,White,France,"The steep south-facing Chêne Marchand vineyard provides fruit for this very concentrated and impressive wine. Its weight doesn't come from richness, but rather a powerful structure that underpins a mineral tang and intense freshness.",Le Chêne Marchand,42,92,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Le Chêne Marchand  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-le-chene-marchand-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
14,Red,Italy,"Elegant, toned and aromatically intense, this shows fine aromas of wild berry, crushed mineral, dried tobacco, cola and a touch of mint. The palate has a fresh, light and feminine touch that's backed by firm tannin.",Bordini,65,92,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Fontanabianca 2009 Bordini  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fontanabianca-2009-bordini-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Fontanabianca
13.1,Rose,US,"This is what rosé should be: pale in color, dry, delicate and tart in acidity, with subtle but complex herb, tea, orange zest and spice flavors. It represents a significant milestone in California rosés.",Pauline's Vineyard Grenache,22,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Kokomo 2011 Pauline's Vineyard Grenache Rosé (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kokomo-2011-paulines-vineyard-grenache-rose-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Rosé,2011,Kokomo
,Red,Italy,"Bruna Grimaldi and her family present a delicious wine with bright spice and crisp fruit backed by a very distinct note of sweet marzipan. Balsam endnotes of rosemary, ginger and cola give the wine lift and buoyancy on the finish.",Bricco Ambrogio,,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Grimaldi Bruna 2008 Bricco Ambrogio  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grimaldi-bruna-2008-bricco-ambrogio-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Grimaldi Bruna
14.9,Red,US,"Good results almost always occur when J. Lohr, most of whose red wines come from Paso Robles, uses Cabernet Sauvignon from this Napa Valley vineyard. The 2009 is the best effort yet: It's very rich in black currant flavor, yet it is perfectly balanced, with fine acidity and smooth tannins. Drink this lovely wine now and over the next six years.",Carol's Vineyard,40,92,California,Napa,St. Helena,J. Lohr 2009 Carol's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2009-carols-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,J. Lohr
14.1,White,US,"This is a clean, elegant and complex wine, brisk in acidity and dry in citrus and tropical fruit flavors.",Native Yeast,48,92,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2010 Native Yeast Chardonnay (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2010-native-yeast-chardonnay-sonoma-green-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Iron Horse
14.3,Red,US,"Very rich and elegantly structured, this shows the talented viticulture and superior winemaking. Bone dry, it has powerful flavors of cherry pie filling, cola and pomegranate, with a mouthwatering spiciness. The acidity is notable. Try pairing this with a salted and peppered steak.",La Cruz Vineyard,44,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Keller 2009 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keller-2009-cruz-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Keller
14.6,Red,US,"As with the 2008 Tulpen Cabernet, the Lewis (Yakima Valley) and Wallula (Horse Heaven Hills) Vineyards provided the fruit. A muscle Merlot, this is smooth and round, bearing flavors of mixed berry and ripe cherry, with added notes of iron and clean earth.",,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tulpen 2008 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tulpen-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Tulpen
13.5,White,US,"The chilly 2011 vintage was kind to Dutton-Goldfield's whites, including this racy, clean offering. This is bone dry and modest in alcohol, with bracing acidity. Orange zest, peach and lemon flavors are marked with a distinctive petrol note.",Chileno Valley Vineyard,30,92,California,North Coast,Marin County,Dutton-Goldfield 2011 Chileno Valley Vineyard Riesling (Marin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2011-chileno-valley-vineyard-riesling-north-coast-marin-county/,Riesling,2011,Dutton-Goldfield
13.5,Red,Italy,"Enormous aromatic intensity of ripe cherry, leather, spice, licorice and moist earth opens the bouquet. It's silky smooth and shows a very fine texture.",Bussia,55,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giacosa Fratelli 2008 Bussia  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giacosa-fratelli-2008-bussia-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Giacosa Fratelli
14,Red,Italy,"This terrific producer does a great job of capturing the magic of Nebbiolo. It is elegant and fine but powerful and bold at the same time. Sweet fruit and exotic spice give this wine a playful, modern flair. Drink after 2018.",Monvigliero,77,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Fratelli Alessandria 2008 Monvigliero  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-alessandria-2008-monvigliero-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Fratelli Alessandria
14.5,Red,Italy,"Hailing from the celebrated Rabajà Cru, this offers plump fullness and beautiful aromatic intensity, with notes of black cherry, leather and a touch of chocolate powder. The tannins are solid and fine.",Rabajà,45,92,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Castello di Verduno 2009 Rabajà  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-verduno-2009-rabaja-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Castello di Verduno
14,Red,Italy,"A beautifully executed wine, this has fine aromas of cola, red currant, licorice, blue flower and moist earth. The texture is long, smooth, silky and elegant texture. There's a touch of menthol on the finish.",Tortoniano,56,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Michele Chiarlo 2008 Tortoniano  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2008-tortoniano-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Michele Chiarlo
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's an elegant Barolo that shows slightly aged notes of candied fruit, leather, light spice and dried pipe tobacco. The mouthfeel is finely textured and dense with a long, solid quality of tannins.",Vigneto Gattera,50,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mauro Veglio 2007 Vigneto Gattera  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2007-vigneto-gattera-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Mauro Veglio
14,Red,Italy,"An impressive Barolo from a tricky vintage, this shows bold aromas of blackberry, prune, plum and cherry liqueur. There's a plush richness on the palate that softens those tight, young tannins.",,35,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Pertinace 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pertinace-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Pertinace
14.3,Red,US,"This is a smooth, rich Cabernet whose fruity flavors are upfront, yet it has the complex, upscale structure of a great wine. With classic blackberry and crème de cassis flavors, it's almost as good as its more expensive vineyard-designated brethren from Janzen, at half the price.",,50,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Janzen 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/janzen-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Janzen
13.8,White,US,"You won't miss the presence of oak in this Chardonnay. It's brilliantly forward, ripe and savory, with orange, mango and lime flavors. Natural acidity and a creamy, leesy richness bring extra layers of appeal, and the finish is thoroughly dry.",Unoaked,27,92,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2010 Unoaked Chardonnay (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2010-unoaked-chardonnay-sonoma-green-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Iron Horse
14.5,Red,US,"Blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel and Syrah, this is a complex wine. Very dry and marked by young, aggressive tannins, it strikes you as dramatic, offering waves of fruit, mineral, spice and oak flavors that carry onto the long, sweet finish. With its tannins, give it until 2015.",Explorer The Illegitimate,37,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Château Potelle 2009 Explorer The Illegitimate Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-potelle-2009-explorer-illegitimate-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Château Potelle
14.5,Red,Italy,This opens with savory aromas of cured meat and leather with background tones of ripe fruit and black cherry. It is smooth and sophisticated on the palate with a fine texture and a fruit-forward finish.,Bricco Pernice,88,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Elvio Cogno 2006 Bricco Pernice  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elvio-cogno-2006-bricco-pernice-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Elvio Cogno
,Red,Italy,"From the celebrated Bernardot Cru, this dark and austere Barbaresco opens with elegant tones of dried fruit, exotic spice, toasted hazelnut and tar. Thanks to its natural structure and acidity, this shows all of the characteristics of ageability.",Bricco Asili Bernardot,155,92,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ceretto 2009 Bricco Asili Bernardot  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ceretto-2009-bricco-asili-bernardot-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ceretto
14.6,Red,US,"This is notable for its complexity and stylish blend of grape, berry and bramble flavors. The fruit is matched with polished tannins, streaks of iron and earth, and a citrusy highlight.",Stained Tooth,32,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2010 Stained Tooth Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2010-stained-tooth-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Dusted Valley
13,White,France,"The Romans made it to Sancerre, hence the name of this wine. The flavors are rich, with a mineral edge to the notes of green fruits, plums and greengages and a serious citrus core. With its structure, the wine needs to age for 2–3 years.",Les Romains,25,92,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Fouassier 2010 Les Romains  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fouassier-2010-romains-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Fouassier
,Red,France,"Impressive dusty tannins offer a structured counterpoint to the deliciously ripe fruits and sweet berry flavors that stand out in this wine. It has great concentration as well, a powerhouse of firm structure and gorgeous fruit.",,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Bouscaut 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouscaut-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bouscaut
13,Red,France,"A wine that is both fruity and almost approachable now, it is packed with the great structure of Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon. It's rich and firmly tannic, layering plums and blackberries within a dark texture. This should be aged for at least five years.",,95,92,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Béhèré Courtin 2010  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-behere-courtin-2010-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Béhèré Courtin
,White,France,"This is full and rounded initially, then the more textured notes of green fruit skin and wood spice come through. It has an attractively ripe feel while remaining structured. At the same time, the wine is developing fast and will be ready to drink in 3–4 years.",,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Carbonnieux 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-carbonnieux-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Carbonnieux
,White,France,"A ripe, spicy wine, this balances its rich tropical fruits with tense acidity and wood toast. It's full and rounded yet finely tangy and taut. With this structure, the wine should age over many years.",,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Bouscaut 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouscaut-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Bouscaut
14.2,White,US,"Elaborate and detailed, this blend offers waves of ripe, creamy tangerines, dates, mangoes and spices, leading to a long, exotic finish. It accomplishes the magic of tasting sweet in the middle and dry at the end. This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.",Proprietary,50,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Carte Blanche 2010 Proprietary White (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carte-blanche-2010-proprietary-white-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Carte Blanche
14.5,Red,US,"Lightly silky, this has mouth-cleansing acidity and delicious red-cherry pie, spice and sandalwood flavors. It's really easy to drink now, elegant and complex. You can even give it a little chill on a hot night.",Cheval Sauvage,60,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Wild Horse 2008 Cheval Sauvage Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-horse-2008-cheval-sauvage-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Wild Horse
15.2,Red,US,"This is 96% Merlot, with just a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. Firm and focused, it sports a toasty nose, with rich blackberry and cherry fruit. The oak treatment brings in generous flavors of coffee and mocha.",Foreshadow,45,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),J. Bookwalter 2009 Foreshadow Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-bookwalter-2009-foreshadow-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,J. Bookwalter
14.5,Red,Italy,"This offers generous tones of cherry, dried raspberry, moist tobacco, cured meat and white truffle. It is 
elegant, fine and extremely polished; hold for 10 years.",Ravera,71,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,Elvio Cogno 2008 Ravera  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elvio-cogno-2008-ravera-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Elvio Cogno
,Red,Italy,"Cannubi is regarded as perhaps the finest vineyard cru in Barolo, delivering clean and elegant wines with power and determination on the finish. This expression stays true to the vineyard, with added touches of soft fruit and spice to the mix.",Cannubi,90,92,Piedmont,Barolo,,E. Pira e Figli (Chiara Boschis) 2008 Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/e-pira-e-figli-chiara-boschis-2008-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,E. Pira e Figli (Chiara Boschis)
13.5,White,US,"A leesy, textural, racy and refreshing Riesling, this is loaded with lime, grapefruit and melon flavors. There is a streak of gin-like botanicals as well, and a rich, resonant finish.",Estate,18,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gamache 2010 Estate Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamache-2010-estate-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Gamache
14.3,Red,US,"This Pinot tastes young and undeveloped, but it should go places. Evidence of its youth lies in the big tannins and acids and the way the fruit flavors are so fresh and primary. Although it's delicious in berries and currants, it just hasn't pulled together. It's so balanced it should benefit from 4–5 years in a cellar.",Floodgate Vineyard,54,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Fulcrum 2010 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fulcrum-2010-floodgate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Fulcrum
12,White,France,"This is very smoky, with flavors of bacon as well as a yeasty character. The fruit has migrated into a taut texture, spiced with parsley and bay leaf. It's mature yet still zesty.",Grand Fumé,32,91,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Fournier Père et Fils 2007 Grand Fumé  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fournier-pere-fils-2007-grand-fume-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2007,Fournier Père et Fils
15.2,Red,US,"This is 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an addition of Syrah. Fully ripe, bold and assertive, this high-octane wine holds its alcohol well. Muscular and powerful, it has black cherry and cassis flavors that saturated with baking spice, chocolate, cedar and coffee notes. This is well supported by acids and is matched to perfectly ripe tannins.",Foreshadow,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),J. Bookwalter 2009 Foreshadow Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-bookwalter-2009-foreshadow-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,J. Bookwalter
9,Dessert,US,"This is elegantly perfumed with notes of waxy white blossom, tangerine, honey and lemon zest set against a thin veil of lanolin. Paumanok's late-harvest Riesling is intensely concentrated and complex on both the nose and palate. Striking lemon-lime acidity balances the rich, honeyed sweetness and extends onto the long, floral finish.",Late Harvest,50,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2010 Late Harvest Riesling (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2010-late-harvest-riesling-long-island-north-fork/,Riesling,2010,Paumanok
12.5,Red,France,"This small Pauillac property, close to Château Pontet-Canet, has produced an impressive 2006, structured with firm tannins under the black currant fruit.",,70,90,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Béhèré Courtin 2006  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-behere-courtin-2006-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Château Béhèré Courtin
14,Red,France,"This is a concentrated wine that is structured and packed with red fruits and solid tannins. It feels weighty and rich; the juicy character is balanced by a firm, dry texture. For aging over several years.",Cuvée Prestige,25,90,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Haut Mazerolles 2010 Cuvée Prestige  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-mazerolles-2010-cuvee-prestige-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Haut Mazerolles
14,Red,Italy,There's a hint of strawberry at the start that soon segues to savory aromas of cured meat and spice. The ripeness translates to the mouth where there's a touch of cherry. Age for five more years.,,50,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giacomo Fenocchio 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giacomo-fenocchio-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Giacomo Fenocchio
14.5,Red,Chile,"Powerful, pure aromas of cherry, cassis and leather stay focused as the wine unwinds. The wine's body, tannins and acids are in harmony, supporting intense flavors of cherry, berry, roasted meat and chocolate. Chewy on the finish, with sweet pastry accents. Drink now–2015.",Single Vineyard,18,90,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2009 Single Vineyard Carignan (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2009-single-vineyard-carignan-maule-valley/,Carignan,2009,Oveja Negra
14,Red,Israel,"This versatile, food-friendly blend is a great value that's perfect for entertaining. Scents of brambly berry and black plum skin immediately unfold on the nose, while dense notes of cassis and blackberry take center stage on the palate. Balanced and accessible, the crushed satin texture is framed with medium tannins and lush, rich fruit flavors that stay through the long cocoa-kissed finish.",Appellation,20,90,Galilee,,,Carmel 2009 Appellation Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2009-appellation-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-shiraz-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz,2009,Carmel
14,Red,Italy,"Fine and elegant, this presents pretty aromas of wild berry, cola, cedar, white pepper, licorice and wild mushroom. There's a blast of fresh intensity on the close that is framed by the wine's natural structure.",,35,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Rocca Felice 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-felice-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Rocca Felice
14.6,Red,US,"Ripe and flashy, this Cabernet is a bit rustic now. The vineyard is quite high up in the Mayacamas Mountains, and the flavors show that intense, mountain concentration of blackberries and cherries. Without history to refer to, it's hard to predict this wine's future, but you might consider cellaring it for 6–8 years to see what happens.",Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak,55,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ispiri 2009 Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ispiri-2009-pine-mountain-cloverdale-peak-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ispiri
14.5,Red,Italy,"Aged in large oak casks, this offers steady aromas of wild berry, smoke, cola, licorice and pressed blue flower. It's subtle with a delicate, feminine personality; the tannins already show a silky, smooth side.",Vigneto Bofani,75,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Beni di Batasiolo 2006 Vigneto Bofani  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2006-vigneto-bofani-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Beni di Batasiolo
13,White,France,"Tropical fruits and richly herbaceous flavors come together in this ripe, fruity wine. It has a citrus core along with a fine tang of orange zest and pineapple. Ready to drink.",Les Grands Groux,24,89,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Fouassier 2010 Les Grands Groux  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fouassier-2010-grands-groux-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Fouassier
15,Dessert,Cyprus,"Aromas of toasted nut, vanilla nougat, orange, spice and lemon lead this sophisticated sip from Loel. On the palate, spice, smoke, nut and citrus flavors intermingle in an elegant but assertive package. This is an appealing and historic treat.",Alasia Dessert Wine,17,89,Commandaria,,,Loel NV Alasia Dessert Wine Red (Commandaria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loel-nv-alasia-dessert-wine-red-commandaria/,Red Blend,,Loel
13.3,Red,Israel,"Notes of fresh savory herb and black pepper spice up the plum, cherry and blueberry fruit center of this wine. A blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Carignan and 10% Petit Verdot, this medium-weight selection offers a rich, fruit-driven palate with approachable tannins and a solid finish.",Amuka Merlot-Carignan-Petit Verdot,16,89,Upper Galilee,,,Or Haganuz 2009 Amuka Merlot-Carignan-Petit Verdot Red (Upper Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/or-haganuz-2009-amuka-merlot-carignan-petit-verdot-red-upper-galilee/,Red Blend,2009,Or Haganuz
,Red,Italy,"Bright and streamlined, this has aromas of wild berry, cassis, ginger and cherry cola. It shows fine structure and fresh crispness.",Roncagliette,75,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Olek Bondonio 2009 Roncagliette  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olek-bondonio-2009-roncagliette-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Olek Bondonio
14.4,Red,US,"This is a very good example of this Yakima Valley vineyard's style of Cabernet. It's solid—almost chunky—peppery and tannic, with a cassis note and a hint of chalk.",Elephant Mountain Vineyard,40,89,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,O•S Winery 2009 Elephant Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2009-elephant-mountain-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,O•S Winery
14.1,Red,US,"Always a fine value, a price drop has made this a must-buy red for everyday enjoyment. Black fruits revel in a bed of mocha, and the acids bring a touch of citrus.",Red,15,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),O•S Winery 2008 Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2008-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,O•S Winery
13.1,White,US,"Luxurious on the nose and palate, this has loads of sweet, juicy peach, melon and white blossom. Dry in style, with notes of waxy lemon peel and a brisk oyster-shell minerality, this builds in elegance and complexity on the palate. Drink now.",First Fruit,22,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Shinn Estate 2011 First Fruit Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shinn-estate-2011-first-fruit-sauvignon-blanc-long-island-north-fork/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Shinn Estate
15,Red,Italy,This opens with sweet notes of dried strawberry and Christmas spice backed by touches of bitter chocolate and toasted hazelnut. The finish has elements of both sweetness and sourness.,Selezione Limpronta,62,89,Piedmont,Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato,,Montalbera 2008 Selezione Limpronta  (Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montalbera-2008-selezione-limpronta-italian-red-ruche-ruche-castagnole-monferrato/,Ruché,2008,Montalbera
13.7,Red,US,"As is often the case, the Estates Syrah bottling is the best wine of the flight in this vintage. It shows more varietal character and depth, with a substantial black-cherry flavor. It has lavish notes of maple syrup and baking spices, and the core fruit still shines through.",The Estates,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Milbrandt 2009 The Estates Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-the-estates-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,Milbrandt
,Red,Italy,"This opens with generous aromatic fullness and brightness, with notes of black cherry, spice, leather and tobacco. The oak notes are still obvious so give this wine five more years of cellar aging.",Serraboella,41,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Barale Fratelli 2009 Serraboella  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barale-fratelli-2009-serraboella-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Barale Fratelli
14.4,Red,US,"This has searing acidity and strong, upfront red-berry and oak flavors. It feels rustictic, but it could be a Cinderella in the making, just waiting to evolve into a princess. If you're a gambler, give it a couple of years in the cellar.",El Coro,52,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Keller 2009 El Coro Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keller-2009-el-coro-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Keller
13.5,Red,US,"Hints of graphite, dark toast and sweet spice add an interesting dimension to the ripe black-cherry and plum notes on the nose and palate of this Merlot-based blend. The palate is concentrated but crisp in acidity, with hints of fresh herbs and violets. Can drink now, but its bold, tannic structure could evolve pleasantly with cellaring.",Dos Aguas,27,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Macari 2008 Dos Aguas Red (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macari-2008-aguas-red-long-island-north-fork/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Macari
12.5,White,Greece,"Aromas of soft pear, peach, flower and citrus are followed by layers of tropical fruit, citrus and pear on the palate. It's round, viscous mouthfeel should enable it to stand up to robust poultry and seafood dishes.",Okto Dry,18,89,Crete,,,Lyrarakis 2011 Okto Dry White (Crete),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyrarakis-2011-okto-dry-white-crete/,White Blend,2011,Lyrarakis
14.1,Red,US,"This is a marked departure from previous vintages. Tight and earthy, with the accent on peppery, herbal flavors rather than sweet fruit, it's the most Bordeaux-like wine in the 2008 portfolio from Tulpen.",,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tulpen 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tulpen-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Tulpen
14.4,Red,US,"Dry and classy, this is tart in acidity, with an earthiness to the cherry-berry fruit. This is elegant rather than opulent; drink it over the next 2–3 years.",Reserve,65,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2008 Reserve Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2008-reserve-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Rutherford Hill
13,White,US,"A well-made wine, with complex aromas of orange blossom, pea vine and lemon oil. Flavors are equally varied, buoyed by racy acidity, showing good concentration through the finish. The rapes were sourced from the Evergreen and Klipsun Vineyards.",Pearl,,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sparkman 2010 Pearl Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2010-pearl-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Sparkman
,Red,Italy,"This opens with bright intensity and fresh notes of cola, mint and medicinal herb. Overall, it's elegant, delicate and streamlined.",,30,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Villadoria 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villadoria-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Villadoria
14.5,Red,Chile,"Blocky on the nose and a touch cheesy and leathery smelling, with gritty berry aromas and balsamic notes. It feels tight, wiry and powerful, with peppery, minty, spicy flavors lending character to the fruit. This finishes toasty and peppery, with a hint of warmth.",Pangea Apalta Vineyard,,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Ventisquero 2007 Pangea Apalta Vineyard Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2007-pangea-apalta-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2007,Ventisquero
12.7,White,US,"Pinot Grigio can be made in almost any style, but Seghesio nails the dry, elegant approach. This is a terrific wine, mouthwateringly tart, and the lime flavor is satisfying. Unoaked, this is so versatile, you can drink it with almost anything calling for a dry white, or all by itself as an apéritif.",,22,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Seghesio 2011 Pinot Grigio (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-sonoma-county/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Seghesio
14.8,Red,US,"This is a definitive Mount Veeder Zin, jam packed and complex in notes of blackberries, sweet raspberries and red currants, with spice, cola and smoky oak tones. It's a little on the soft side, with luscious tannins. Ready to drink now.",Lampyridae Vineyard,40,89,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Schulz 2009 Lampyridae Vineyard Zinfandel (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schulz-2009-lampyridae-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-mount-veeder/,Zinfandel,2009,Schulz
12.5,White,France,"A rounded wine, this is full of ripe white fruits that are laced with a citrus note. It does have a herbal tang, although this is finely integrated into the finish's ripe final texture.",Gemme Océan,,89,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Domaine Landrat-Guyollot 2009 Gemme Océan  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-landrat-guyollot-2009-gemme-ocean-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Domaine Landrat-Guyollot
14.3,Red,US,"Lovely aromatics emanate from this fine Cabernet, including heady wafts of leather and dark plum that make this deeply lush wine very inviting.",Reserve,25,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Concannon
,Red,Italy,"Expressive and bright, this has raw fruit and cherry aromas followed by touches of barbecue and teriyaki. The mouthfeel is plush, rich and slightly chewy, and the tight tannins need a few more years to soften.",,,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Fratelli Casetta 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-casetta-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Fratelli Casetta
,Red,Italy,"Raw fruit notes of cherry and raspberry will find true dimension as this continues to age. There's a slightly sour note of bitter almond on the finish, and the mouthfeel is smooth and polished.",I Patriarchi,,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Francone 2009 I Patriarchi  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francone-2009-i-patriarchi-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Francone
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of 60% Pinot Noir with Barbera and Nebbiolo, this pays homage to the elegance of Burgundy. Of course it shows an Italian flair with sun-ripened cherry and blackberry aromas followed by lingering licorice and spice accents.",Renoir,18,89,Piedmont,Langhe,,Serradenari 2008 Renoir Red (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serradenari-2008-renoir-red-langhe/,Red Blend,2008,Serradenari
14.5,Red,Italy,"Dark and well-concentrated, this opens with intense aromas of chocolate, spice and cherry liqueur. It is superthick and dense, with salient alcohol.",Bricco Botti,,89,Piedmont,Dogliani Superiore,,Pecchenino 2007 Bricco Botti  (Dogliani Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pecchenino-2007-bricco-botti-italian-red-dolcetto-dogliani-superiore/,Dolcetto,2007,Pecchenino
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with notes of pulpy red fruit and cherry spread over a dark, velvety consistency. There's a spicy touch of crushed white pepper on the finish that underscores the wine's overall structure and freshness.",Valdibà,16,89,Piedmont,Dolcetto di Dogliani,,San Fereolo 2010 Valdibà  (Dolcetto di Dogliani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-fereolo-2010-valdiba-italian-red-dolcetto-dolcetto-dogliani/,Dolcetto,2010,San Fereolo
14.3,Red,US,"Smooth and polished, this shows real Napa character, with dry tannins framing blackberry, black currant and herb flavors. It doesn't seem to be built for aging, so open it over the next year or two.",,43,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rutherford Hill
14.5,White,US,"A very good Chardonnay, with oak-enhanced citrus and peach flavors. It's dry and quite acidic, biting into the tongue and making the tastebuds whistle. Made in a leaner style, it will appeal to fans of Chablis-style Chardonnays.",Leo,45,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Jeff Gordon 2010 Leo Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jeff-gordon-2010-leo-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Jeff Gordon
12,Sparkling,France,"This is showing some maturity with its ripe apple fruits and taut texture. Very dry, it is still rich and ripe enough to sustain the intense grapefruit and citrus finish.",Extra Brut Grande Tradition,,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Jeaunaux-Robin NV Extra Brut Grande Tradition  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jeaunaux-robin-nv-extra-brut-grande-tradition-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Jeaunaux-Robin
14.5,Red,Chile,"Compact and dark in style, with notes of shoe polish, coconut, rubber, violet and blackberry. It feels tannic and mildly abrasive, with blackened, ripe flavors of dark berry fruits backed by a peppery, spice-dominant finish. This blend of Carmenère, Syrah and Cabernet is oaky and big overall.",Royale,26,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Koyle 2009 Royale Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koyle-2009-royale-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Koyle
13,Red,France,"Firm and tannic, this balances its structural components with rich red-berry fruits. The wine is dense, the ripe fruit bursts in the mouth. It does need aging and would be worth keeping for 3–4 years.",Réserve Francis Courselle,,89,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Thieuley 2009 Réserve Francis Courselle  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thieuley-2009-reserve-francis-courselle-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Thieuley
13.5,Red,France,"From the southern slopes of Bordeaux's Entre-deux-Mers, this is rounded, fleshy and packed with plum and smoke flavors. It has the vintage's richness and the soft tannins, making it already drinkable.",Clos Sainte-Anne,,89,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Thieuley 2009 Clos Sainte-Anne  (Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thieuley-2009-clos-sainte-anne-merlot-cotes/,Merlot,2009,Château Thieuley
15.3,Red,US,"Some tasters will really love this Walla Walla Valley Syrah for its massive flavors of liquorous coffee and vanilla. A cookie dough baking spice flavor abounds, but at the moment, the fruit seems hidden. Perhaps it just needs more bottle age to balance itself out—time will tell.",Tall Tales,53,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2009 Tall Tales Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-tall-tales-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Dusted Valley
12.5,Red,France,"This shows the lean character that comes from the vintage. But it's balanced with juicy black-fruit flavors and soft tannins that are now maturing. This is attractrive for a light, ready-to-drink wine.",,74,89,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Béhèré Courtin 2007  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-behere-courtin-2007-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Béhèré Courtin
14,Red,Italy,"This oak-aged Barbera has a darkly concentrated ruby color, with savory aromas of cured bacon and barbecue spice. A sour cherry note and bright acidity appear on the rich finish.",Campo del Gatto,25,89,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Costa di Bussia 2009 Campo del Gatto  (Barbera d'Alba),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costa-bussia-2009-campo-gatto-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2009,Costa di Bussia
12.5,White,France,"Flavors of yellow fruit, peach and apricot are given a light burst of acidity and sent on their way with a mineral texture. This wine is all fruit at first, but with the apple skin edge, it needs a year of bottle age.",Les Chasseignes,24,89,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Fouassier 2010 Les Chasseignes  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fouassier-2010-chasseignes-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Fouassier
12.5,Sparkling,France,"French actor Gérard Depardieu, who has a vineyard in the Loire, has lent his name to this barrel-aged sparkling wine. It has great richness, and its fruits married with a more rounded, mature underlay and subtle acidity.",Taille Princesse de Gérard Depardieu Rosé Brut,,89,Loire Valley,Saumur,,Bouvet-Ladubay 2008 Taille Princesse de Gérard Depardieu Rosé Brut  (Saumur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouvet-ladubay-2008-taille-princesse-gerard-depardieu-rose-brut-sparkling-saumur/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Bouvet-Ladubay
14,Red,Italy,"This is aged for two years in French oak to shape a complex and layered bouquet that bears notes of red currant, smoked meat and exotic spice. The palate is firm, finely textured and long lasting.",,32,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Luca Bosio 2007  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosio-2007-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Luca Bosio
13.4,White,US,"A rich Chardonnay—this is packed with apricot, orange jam, buttered toast and spice flavors that are wrapped into a creamy texture. It's a dry wine, boosted with bright, citrusy acidity.",Dutton Ranch - Mill Station Vineyard,40,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Armida 2010 Dutton Ranch - Mill Station Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2010-dutton-ranch-mill-station-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Armida
13.4,White,US,"This excellent Pinot Gris balances aromas and flavors of citrus blossom and tart apple. Fermented in stainless steel, it retains firm acidity and a pleasing, textural finish.",A Squared,14,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Alexandria Nicole 2011 A Squared Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2011-a-squared-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2011,Alexandria Nicole
,Red,Italy,"This vineyard-designate Barbaresco opens with streamlined elegance and subtle aromas of chopped mint, crème de cassis and ginger. The firmness of the tannins holds it together.",Ronchi,55,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Albino Rocca 2009 Ronchi  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albino-rocca-2009-ronchi-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Albino Rocca
13.3,White,US,"Oak, acidity and tropical fruit comprise this dry Chardonnay. It's one of Armida's better efforts, showing ripe, flashy mango, buttered toast and mineral flavors that finish bright and spicy.",,25,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Armida 2011 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Armida
14.2,White,US,"This is a flashy Chardonnay that's meant to impress. Big, oaky and ripe, this bears opulent waves of mangoes, papayas and apricots, with notes of buttered toast and sweet caramel. Not particularly subtle, but a crowd pleaser.",Durell Vineyard,40,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Armida 2010 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2010-durrell-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Armida
,Red,Italy,"Fresh and subdued , this offers a delicate bouquet that is colored by all kinds of minute aromatic details, like cured meat, tobacco, crème de cassis and black licorice. There's also a very pretty blast of natural freshness on the close.",,35,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Castello di Neive 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-neive-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Castello di Neive
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is a touch foxy and feral on the nose, but overall it's an attractive, aggressive wine, with sweaty leather and animal leanings but also a lot of solid fruit and power. It feels round, with a herbal flavor and a cookie note, and a long, juicy and toasty finish.",Gran Reserva Lolol,22,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2009 Gran Reserva Lolol Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2009-gran-reserva-lolol-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2009,Casa Silva
10,Dessert,US,"With the interest in Moscato at all-time highs, this lovely wine should find a lot of admirers. A delicate orange-blossom scent rolls into flavors of pink grapefruit, lemon rind and rose petal. The acids keep the sugars in proportion and the finish refreshing.",Late Harvest,10,89,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Washington Hills 2011 Late Harvest Moscato (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/washington-hills-2011-late-harvest-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Washington Hills
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is a rich wine with a fine weight of ripe red apple and pink grapefruit flavors to go with the crisp finish. The wine is ripe and full in the mouth, with just the right final acidity.",Grand Cuvée Brut,61,89,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot NV Grand Cuvée Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-nv-grand-cuvee-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Veuve Doussot
13.8,White,US,"This is really easy to like for its rich tropical-fruit, apple and peach flavors; buttery, creamy texture; vibrant acidity; and the delicious coating of smoky oak. Appeals immediately to the senses. This is easily Wellington's best Chardonnay in a decade.",,20,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Wellington 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wellington-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Wellington
13.5,Red,Italy,"Dark richness and ruby extraction give this Barbaresco a very beautiful appearance. The bouquet offers bold aromas of raw cherry, spice and leather. The wine closes with a succulent, fruit-driven finish.",Basarin Vigna Gianmatè,52,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Giacosa Fratelli 2009 Basarin Vigna Gianmatè  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giacosa-fratelli-2009-basarin-vigna-gianmate-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Giacosa Fratelli
,Red,Italy,"This offers savory aromas of old spice and Indian market with bright background nuances of tar, cola and dried berry fruit. There isn't much fresh fruit, but there is a touch of sweetness on the finish.",Vigna Ruè,,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Germano Angelo 2008 Vigna Ruè  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/germano-angelo-2008-vigna-rue-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Germano Angelo
13.1,Red,US,"After initial scents of smoke and dark toast subside, the Ben's Blend reveals a prettier, daintier profile with vibrant red-cherry and plum notes laced with hints of cedar and purple flower. The palate is dense with flavors of blackberry and bramble, balanced by brisk acidity and ripe, mouth-coating tannins. Decant to drink now or save for another five years.",Corchaug Estate Ben's Blend,48,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,McCall 2007 Corchaug Estate Ben's Blend Red (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccall-2007-corchaug-estate-bens-blend-red-long-island-north-fork/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,McCall
14,Red,Italy,"Dark and concentrated in appearance, this opens with aromas of black cherry and cassis. The bouquet is generous and intense, but the mouthfeel is dry and compact.",Paiagallo,100,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mirafiore 2008 Paiagallo  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mirafiore-2008-paiagallo-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Mirafiore
13.5,Red,France,"This is a firmly textured wine, with tannins pushing through the black currant fruit. It is beginning to show a balanced structure and a smooth, smoky character that's leavened by acidity and juicy fruit.",,18,89,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Plaisance 2008  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-plaisance-2008-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Plaisance
13.5,Red,France,"A ripe, balanced wine this is maturing well. It has a black plum note to go with the underlying tannins. Rich juicy flavors join notes of spice and wood, leading onto the firm finish. Age for another two years.",,23,89,Bordeaux,Lalande de Pomerol,,Domaine Pont de Guestres 2008  Lalande de Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pont-guestres-2008-red-lalande-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Domaine Pont de Guestres
14.8,Red,US,"Sweet oak and upfront raspberry- and cherry-jam flavors mark this Pinot. It's not particularly complex, but it is delicious, and the brisk acidity make it shiny and clean in the mouth.",Amber Ridge Vineyard,44,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rockroom Winemaking Cooperative 2010 Amber Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rockroom-winemaking-cooperative-2010-amber-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rockroom Winemaking Cooperative
15,Red,Chile,"The nose is jammy and candied smelling, but it finds its stride and delivers aromas of licorice, leather and concentrated berry after airing. Crisp and fresh in the mouth, this has clacky tannins leading to lightly herbal flavors of tomato, thyme and wild berry. It shows some warmth on the long, solid finish. Drink now–2015.",Dry Farming,15,89,Cauquenes Valley,,,Santa Carolina 2009 Dry Farming Carignan (Cauquenes Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-carolina-2009-dry-farming-carignan-cauquenes-valley/,Carignan,2009,Santa Carolina
14,White,US,"Strong, ripe fruit and oak characterize this opulent young Chardonnay. It's flavors of pineapples, oranges and mangoes are rich, dry, honeyed and accented with a note of buttered toast. Drink now.",Heritage Reserve,35,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Schug 2010 Heritage Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2010-heritage-reserve-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Schug
14.5,Red,US,"This is the winery's most expensive Pinot, a barrel selection of its various vineyards. Its also J Vineyards' best 2010 Pinot, but they struggled with the chilly, moldy vintage. The flavors of raspberry and cherry jam, mocha, cinnamon spice and exotic sandlewood are delicious, but they feel a little heavy. Drink now.",Barrel 16 Estate,75,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2010 Barrel 16 Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2010-barrel-16-estate-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,J Vineyards & Winery
12.5,White,France,"This is an attractive wood-aged wine that puts spice and vanilla notes at the same level as the fruitiness. It retains an aromatic character, with hints of green fruit and citrus. Keep for another year.",La Grande Châtelaine,,89,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Joseph Mellot 2009 La Grande Châtelaine  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2009-grande-chatelaine-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Joseph Mellot
14.5,Red,Chile,"Solid berry aromas blend with notes of mild herb, mocha and sweet oak. The palate has good structure and feel, with creamy, oaky flavors of blackberry, cassis and vanilla. Dry, composed and medium-long on the finish, with freshness due to healthy acids. Contains 15% Malbec and Petit Verdot.",Royale,26,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Koyle 2009 Royale Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koyle-2009-royale-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Koyle
13.8,Red,US,"Lush and forward with juicy blackberry fruit, this supple Merlot is richly concentrated and creamy in texture, yet it's invigorated by rippling acidity and hints of freshly cracked pepper. It finishes with a touch of fresh mint and briar.",Reserve,36,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Macari 2007 Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macari-2007-reserve-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2007,Macari
13,White,France,"While this is certainly crisp, it also has a rich, creamy undertow giving the green plum and herb flavors some warmth and ripeness. It's ready to drink, but could age a year or two.",Les Tuilières,,89,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Michel Redde et Fils 2010 Les Tuilières  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-redde-fils-2010-tuilieres-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Michel Redde et Fils
13,Red,Greece,"Notes of savory meat, anise, crushed black pepper and balsamic on the nose are followed by elegant waves of ripe red fruit and smoke on the palate. A successful balance of rich fruit and a briny, spicy backbone, this is a red that's very good consumed on its own or paired with grilled meats.",Domaine Mercouri Vin de Pays des Letrinon,28,89,Letrinon,,,Mercouri Estate 2007 Domaine Mercouri Vin de Pays des Letrinon Red (Letrinon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercouri-estate-2007-domaine-vin-pays-letrinon-red-letrinon/,Red Blend,2007,Mercouri Estate
13,White,France,"This is a perfumed wine, moving easily between crisp, dry acidity and a more rounded almond and pear flavor. There are flavors of spice and freshly baked bread, with warm acidity on the finish.",Sec,22,89,Loire Valley,Vouvray,,Vignoble Brisebarre 2009 Sec  (Vouvray),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-brisebarre-2009-sec-chenin-blanc-vouvray/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Vignoble Brisebarre
14,Red,Italy,"Vintner Giovanni Viberti has crafted a generous and dense Barolo that opens with inky concentration and intense aromas of blackberry preserve and cherry liqueur. Background shadings of leather, tobacco and cured meat round out the palate.",Buon Padre,,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Viberti 2007 Buon Padre  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viberti-2007-buon-padre-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Viberti
13.8,Red,US,"In 2009, this vineyard's yields were reduced, and production of this wine was cut to just 75 cases. It is compact and astringent to such a degree that even 24 hours of breathing time does little to make it budge. Flavors of cassis, white pepper and a hint of herb poke out from a bed of tannins. It's just too soon to tell where this is going.",Klipsun Vineyard,45,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Seven Hills 2009 Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-klipsun-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Seven Hills
12,White,Greece,"A soft lemon note mingles with touches of spice, sea salt and ripe white fruit on the nose of this snappy but sophisticated Moschofilero. Clean, fresh and spicy white-fruit flavors and a pert finish give this wine poise, but there's still enough fruit to add dimension. It's versatile with food, too.",Georges Skouras,15,89,Peloponnese,,,Skouras 2011 Georges Skouras Moschofilero (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-2011-georges-greek-white-moschofilero-peloponnese/,Moschofilero,2011,Skouras
13.5,Red,Italy,"Made from Nebbiolo fruit from a hot vintage, this shows chewy fruit aromas of blackberry preserve and candied fruit. Background tones of leather and tobacco lend a soft, velvety feel to the finish.",Riserva Argento,72,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Parusso 2005 Riserva Argento  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parusso-2005-riserva-argento-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2005,Parusso
14.7,Red,US,"Toasty scents from having aged in 40% new French oak waft over the tart raspberry fruit. This is a very clean, focused, well-defined Syrah. It's not too big, but crisp and classy, with some aging potential over the next 6–8 years.",,21,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Two Vintners 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-vintners-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Two Vintners
10,White,US,"It's rare to grow Riesling on Long Island, but this is chock full of ripe peaches and apricots highlighted by a shower of Meyer lemon acidity and fragrant white blossoms. Sprightly on the palate, yet concentrated in flavor, it lingers long with a hint of saline and crushed-stone minerality.",Semi Dry,22,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2010 Semi Dry Riesling (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2010-semi-dry-riesling-long-island-north-fork/,Riesling,2010,Paumanok
13.5,Red,US,"Crisp, elegant black-plum and cassis flavors are framed with notes of fresh herb, dried lavender, cedar and tobacco on this single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Generous proportions of new French-oak add abundant vanilla and sweet-spice tones to the nose and palate. Pleasurable now, but grippy tannins and a firm structure could evolve well over the next 3–5 years.",Tuthills Lane Vineyard,60,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2005 Tuthills Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2005-tuthills-lane-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-long-island-north-fork/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,Paumanok
14.5,Red,US,"A very good Cabernet for drinking now. It's dry and pretty tannic, with blackberry, cherry and tobacco flavors that finish spicy and seemingly sweet. It earns extra points for its chewy deliciousness.",Jack London Vineyard,30,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kenwood 2009 Jack London Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2009-jack-london-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kenwood
14,Red,Chile,"Stewed, medicinal cherry and plum aromas come with a note of rubber. It feels tight, narrow and tannic, with superdark flavors of blackberry and bitter chocolate. Licorice, cola and herb flavors work the long, grabby finish. More cellar time won't hurt this Cabernet-led blend; drink now–2017.",House of Morandé,50,89,Maipo Valley,,,Morandé 2007 House of Morandé Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morande-2007-house-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Morandé
10.8,White,US,"Winemaker Anthony Nappa sources grapes from Finger Lakes notable Sheldrake Point to make this beautifully textured off-dry Riesling. It's fragrant and fresh, with hints of waxy lemon skins, tangerines and white blossoms, and the palate is rich, with lush stone-fruit and a deliciously astringent tea-leaf finish.",Luminous,18,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Anthony Nappa 2010 Luminous Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anthony-nappa-2010-luminous-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Anthony Nappa
14.5,Red,Chile,"Black cherry and violet aromas control what amounts to a compact, straightforward bouquet. It feels flush and ripe, with friendly tannins and a range of dark fruit flavors that lead to a warm finish with molasses-like richness. Very nice Cabernet to drink now through 2014.",Reserve,18,89,Colchagua Valley,,,El Huique 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-huique-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,El Huique
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is slightly exotic in terms of herb and spice aromas and a note of coconutty oak. It feels blocky and tannic, but forward, with flavors of baked berry, cinnamon and chocolate. The finish is creamy feeling, oaky and spicy. Drink now–2014.",Founder's Selection,40,89,Maipo Valley,,,Echeverria 2009 Founder's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2009-founders-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Echeverria
14.5,Red,France,"Firm and austere, this shows the structured side of the vintage. The wine has weight and rich fruit, giving it the promise of good aging. Give this at least two years to soften.",Château la Fleur,17,89,Bordeaux,Montagne-Saint-Émilion,,Horeau-Beylot 2010 Château la Fleur  (Montagne-Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2010-chateau-fleur-red-montagne-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Horeau-Beylot
14.2,White,US,"This shows the variety's delicious spiciness, as well as ripened pear and honeysuckle flavors. Treading that fine line between dry and off-dry, it's an exotic accompaniment to Vietnamese, Ethiopean and Indian foods.",Estate Vineyard,22,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Gundlach Bundschu 2011 Estate Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2011-estate-vineyard-gewurztraminer-sonoma-coast/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Gundlach Bundschu
14,Red,Italy,"A savory, aged quality marks this Barolo, recalling candied fruit, prune, leather and old spice. It is very firm and tannic with a velvety finish. Pair it with stewed beef or spicy marinated pork.",,45,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giribaldi 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giribaldi-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Giribaldi
14,Red,France,"Big, brooding and ripe, this is packed with a blackberry flavor that is laced through the bitter chocolate and mocha notes and dark tannins. It is powerful and concentrated, smooth and dark tasting.",Réserve,20,89,Bordeaux,Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Lamour 2009 Réserve  (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamour-2009-reserve-red-castillon-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lamour
13.5,Red,France,"While youthful tannins play an important part in this dense wine, so does the black fruit character. It's balanced, with the wood toast adding extra complexity. Ripe, while structured, it will age over several years.",,32,89,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Bellevue Canterrane 2010  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellevue-canterrane-2010-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bellevue Canterrane
13,Red,France,"An aromatic, full-bodied wine from a rich vintage, this has firm tannins and an approachable red-fruit flavor, with spice and toast notes from wood aging. Age this for at least two years.",Les Royaux,50,89,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Laporte 2009 Les Royaux  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laporte-2009-royaux-pinot-noir-sancerre/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Laporte
13.5,Red,France,"Ripe and fruity, this has sweet black-currant and plum fruits, a layer of rounded tannins and a juicy, full-in-the-mouth character. It will be ready to drink in a year.",Les Terres Rouges,35,89,Bordeaux,Fronsac,,Château Tour du Moulin 2009 Les Terres Rouges  (Fronsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-moulin-2009-terres-rouges-merlot-fronsac/,Merlot,2009,Château Tour du Moulin
,Red,Italy,"Sweet almond, wild berry, dried ginger and cherry cola are some of the interesting aromas in this wine. A touch of oak, in the form of honey-roasted nut, appears on the close.",,,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cantina del Nebbiolo 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-nebbiolo-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cantina del Nebbiolo
14.7,White,US,"Sweet, smoky oak and ultraripe flavors of tropical fruits mark this Chardonnay. It's strong and obvious in its appeal, but bright acidity and a stony minerality ground it, and the finish is thoroughly dry.",Sierra Mar Vineyard,40,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Sierra Mar Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-sierra-mar-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Bernardus
14,White,US,"Marked by strong acidity and minerality, this is an austere Chardonnay for drinking now. With a citrus flavor and a dry, honeyed richness, this sits on the elegant side of the Chardonnay spectrum.",Affiné Split Rock Vineyard,31,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Bryter 2010 Affiné Split Rock Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bryter-2010-affine-split-rock-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Bryter
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Big, rich and creamy, this has white and yellow fruits and a full-bodied mouthfeel. It is ripe and rounded, with its acidity showing through to the finish. It needs a year in the bottle.",Saphir Brut,,89,Loire Valley,Saumur,,Bouvet-Ladubay 2009 Saphir Brut  (Saumur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouvet-ladubay-2009-saphir-brut-sparkling-saumur/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Bouvet-Ladubay
13.9,Red,US,"Definitely one of the better Dolcettos to emerge from Washington State, this includes both Barbera and Tempranillo in the blend. Rich, ripe aromas and flavors mix pie cherry and fresh-cut tobacco, with added layers of coffee, licorice and dark chocolate. A feast for the senses.",,18,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Wind Rose 2010 Dolcetto (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wind-rose-2010-italian-red-dolcetto-columbia-valley-wa/,Dolcetto,2010,Wind Rose
14.1,White,US,"If you haven't tried a California Gewürztraminer lately, give this one a spin. Grown in a fine vineyard, it shows the exotic spice, tropical fruit and floral flavors of the variety that pair so well with today's international fare. It has brisk acidity and straddles the delicate line between dry and off-dry.",Ferrington Vineyard,28,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Arista 2011 Ferrington Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arista-2011-ferrington-vineyard-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Arista
14.2,Red,US,"This is Sojourn's most successful 2010 Pinot Noir, because it's the ripest and most satisfying. It shows rich, tantalizing raspberry, cherry and cola flavors that are brightened by brisk acidity. It earns extra points for its complexity.",Wohler Vineyard,48,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sojourn 2010 Wohler Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2010-wohler-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sojourn
,Red,Italy,"This is delicate and fine, with a beautiful and feminine personality. Aromas include soapy lavender, rose, dried ginger and medicinal herb. The tannins are dry and silky.",,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Socré 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/socre-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Socré
14.5,White,US,"Rich and fine, this is extraordinarily decadent. Flavors of pineapple, mango, crème brûlée, buttered toast, honey and spicy oak are wrapped in a note of vanilla cream, and brightened with crisp acidity. A bit heavy and seemingly sweet, this is showing its best now.",River Block,60,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 River Block Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-river-block-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rochioli
13.5,Red,Israel,"Here's a unique selection that offers concentrated aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, red plum flesh and stewed rhubarb, partnered with nuances of earthy spice and vanilla bean. Medium acidity keeps the palate bright, while medium tannins provide structure and a velvety texture to the close.",Reserve Wild,50,90,Judean Hills,,,Recanati 2009 Reserve Wild Carignan (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2009-reserve-wild-carignan-judean-hills/,Carignan,2009,Recanati
14.5,Red,Israel,"There's a nice herbal streak to the cassis and bramble berry core of this wine. A full, robust structure and firm tannins frame the weighty dark-fruit flavors, while accents of tobacco and leather unfold on the long, evolving finish. Drink now–2018.",Reserve,25,90,Galilee,,,Recanati 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Recanati
13.5,Red,Italy,"Still in need of cellar aging, this shows aromas of toasted almond and vanilla backed by notes of dried fruit, honey and cassis. The mouthfeel is beautifully firm and solid. Drink after 2018.",,37,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Produttori del Barbaresco 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/produttori-barbaresco-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Produttori del Barbaresco
13.6,Red,US,"This is bone dry, with lots of zesty acidity and flavors of sour cherry candy, pomegranate and persimmon, with a mushroomy earthiness. It should change over the next four years, although not necessarily improving. Try pairing it with steak, lamb or a rich cut of ahi tuna.",,50,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Twomey 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twomey-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Twomey
14.2,Red,US,"Showing a lot of new, not-yet-integrated new oak in the nose, this juicy Sangiovese is loaded with aging potential. The bright acidity and hints of herb buttress the generous flavors of strawberry, raspberry, boysenberry and plum. It has excellent concentration and length.",,24,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tulpen 2008 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tulpen-2008-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2008,Tulpen
14.2,Red,US,"Much lighter in 2008 than in 2007, this Bordeaux-style blend is based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. A pleasing entry, with peppery highlights, moves to a midpalate with flavors of strawberry and cherry and hints of cola, earth and bark. The finish fades gently; drink soon.",Coalescence Red,26,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tulpen 2008 Coalescence Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tulpen-2008-coalescence-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Tulpen
14.1,Red,US,"A super value, the 2009 Planing Mill Red is an eight-grape blend that nonetheless shows lovely integration of fruit, subtle aromatics, and a seamless progression of well-balanced flavors. Notes of cherry, chocolate and buttered toast come into play, all done in an elegant and most appealing fashion.",Planing Mill Red,18,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2009 Planing Mill Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-planing-mill-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Seven Hills
14,Red,Italy,"This elegant, floral expression shows feminine tones of lavender, rose and violet set over a silky mouthfeel.",Rio Sordo,50,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Pier 2009 Rio Sordo  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pier-2009-rio-sordo-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Pier
,Red,Italy,"This opens with a blast of espresso bean that lends a modern twist. The oak tones are softened by wild berry and licorice notes. The mouthfeel is steely, fresh and firm.",Riserva,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Nada Giuseppe 2007 Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nada-giuseppe-2007-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Nada Giuseppe
14.5,Red,US,"A lovely Cabernet for drinking now. It's soft and harmonious, with ripe, sweet flavors of blackberries, cherries and anise liqueur. An elaborate coating of oak brings a sweet, smoky deliciousness.",,45,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Peju 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Peju
15,Red,US,"This blend from Matthews is 47% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. It's thoroughly New World in style: thick, smoky, tannic and concentrated, with notes of black cherry and cassis at the core.",Claret,38,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Matthews 2009 Claret Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matthews-estate-2009-claret-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Matthews
13,White,France,"Old vines on a single parcel provide the base of this fresh-faced wine. It has an attractive herbaceous and green-fruit character that's laced with a grapefruit note. This has exceptional depth of flavor, and the aftertaste is more steely and flinty.",Les Caillottes,,90,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Les Caillottes  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-caillottes-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
,Red,Italy,"Thanks to its silky mouthfeel and balanced acidity, this renders a sensation of elegance and finesse. There's pulp and dimension on the nose with layers of red currant and underbrush.",Sorì Montaribaldi,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Montaribaldi 2009 Sorì Montaribaldi  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montaribaldi-2009-sori-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Montaribaldi
13,Red,Italy,"This has a dark, inky color, with rich aromas of black fruit, spice, leather and soft chocolate. The mouthfeel is smooth and luscious.",Pianezzo,17,90,Piedmont,Dolcetto di Dogliani,,Francesco Boschis 2010 Pianezzo  (Dolcetto di Dogliani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francesco-boschis-2010-pianezzo-italian-red-dolcetto-dolcetto-dogliani/,Dolcetto,2010,Francesco Boschis
12,White,US,"Firestone continues to produce good, affordable Rieslings, and this 2010 is one of their best yet. Like the 2009, it's off-dry, with a honey richness to the lemon, peach, white flower and mineral flavors that are brilliantly offset by crisp acidity and refreshingly low alcohol.",,14,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2010 Riesling (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2010-riesling-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Riesling,2010,Firestone
12.7,White,US,"The cool 2011 vintage hit the Columbia Gorge especially hard, but winemaker Chris Dowsett has crafted an expressive, wonderfully fragrant old-vine Gewürztraminer. This is tart and saline, with notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit rind and flesh that combine to form a delicate, lingering, snappy and bracing style.",Celilo Vineyard,22,90,Washington,Washington Other,Columbia Gorge (WA),Dowsett Family 2011 Celilo Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Columbia Gorge (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dowsett-family-2011-celilo-vineyard-gewurztraminer-other-columbia-gorge-wa/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Dowsett Family
14.8,Red,US,"Voluptuous in the mouth, with a velvety, chocolate-layer-cake richness. It has flavors of cassis liqueur and blackberries in every form—from freshly picked to dried. It's a delicious wine for drinking now and over the next few years.",,30,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Estate 1856 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-1856-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,1856,Estate 1856
13.5,Red,France,"Powerful and dense, this has a great balance between the ripe blackberry fruit and the dark, smoky concentrated structure. Along with its equilibrium comes crisp acidity, lending freshness to this solid, firm wine. Age for at least four years.",,55,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Arnaud 2010  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-arnaud-2010-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Arnaud
14.5,Red,Italy,This opens with a savory earth tone and drying layers of crushed stone and wet granite. There are also pretty aromas of violets and pressed blue flowers. It finishes with fine tannins and a slightly gritty texture.,Rio Sordo,50,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cascina delle Rose 2009 Rio Sordo  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-delle-rose-2009-rio-sordo-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina delle Rose
14.6,Red,US,"Young, vibrant and juicy, this is a beautiful Pinot Noir to drink now with fine foods ranging from steak and lamb to tuna and salmon. It has a silky, dry mouthfeel made brisk with acidity, while the flavors veer toward red stone fruits and spices.",,54,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Clos Pepe 2010 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-pepe-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Clos Pepe
14.7,Red,US,"Beautifully structured, this fruit-laden Cabernet shows a rich core of sweet blackberry, cherry and cassis notes that are dappled with pretty baking spices. The tannins are smooth and supple; the finish is clean and inviting.",Alderdale Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown,32,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alexandria Nicole 2009 Alderdale Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2009-alderdale-destiny-ridge-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Alexandria Nicole
,Red,Italy,"Sometimes Nebbiolo, depending on the ripeness of the fruit at harvest time, trades in its characteristic austerity for softer tones of ripe fruit and dried currant. This shows those plusher fruit tones backed by notes of exotic spice and crushed mineral. The mouthfeel is firm, tart and structured.",Valgrande,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ca' del Baio 2009 Valgrande  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-baio-2009-valgrande-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ca' del Baio
14,Red,Italy,"Tight aromas of berry, tar, smoke and roasted hazelnut open this wine. It's linear, silky and long on the finish, with a fine quality of tannin.",Mantico,45,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Bersano 2008 Mantico  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2008-mantico-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2008,Bersano
14.3,Red,US,"Unfiltered and broad shouldered, this is a fine expression of pure Merlot from the Walla Walla Valley. Though plenty ripe, the sweet fruit flavors have a pillowy elegance—the wine feels light but the flavors run deep.",,32,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Kontos 2009 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kontos-cellars-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2009,Kontos
14.5,Red,Chile,"A nice follow-up to the excellent '08 Zardoz, this is earthy and roasted smelling, full of cola and berry notes on the nose. It feels round and smooth, with a mild tannic bite and baked flavors of blackberry, cassis and chocolate. It's layered feeling on the finish, with a bit of syrupy residue.",Zardoz,32,90,Maipo Valley,,,Indomita 2009 Zardoz Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2009-zardoz-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Indomita
12,Sparkling,France,"Tense and crisp, this is a balanced food-friendly Champagne. It is dry, and its apple- and citrus-like acidity has rounded out with some bottle age. The acidity cuts right through to give the wine a great lift of freshness on the finish.",Excellence Brut,47,90,Champagne,Champagne,,Gosset NV Excellence Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gosset-nv-excellence-brut-champagne-155240/,Champagne Blend,,Gosset
13.2,White,US,"This is a well-made, delicately floral style of Pinot Grigio, with notes of apple blossoms, crisp tree fruits and bracing minerals that add length and texture.",,14,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Wind Rose 2011 Pinot Grigio (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wind-rose-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-columbia-valley-yakima/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Wind Rose
14.5,Red,France,"The dusty tannins dominate this firm and dry wine. With its new wood aging and its concentration, it is complex and dense. The ripe black fruit offers power and sweetness. The wine is likely to age well over five years or more.",Cuvée Vieilles Vignes,24,90,Bordeaux,Puisseguin Saint-Émilion,,Château Lanbersac 2009 Cuvée Vieilles Vignes  (Puisseguin Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lanbersac-2009-cuvee-vieilles-vignes-red-puisseguin-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lanbersac
13.7,Red,US,"This 100% estate-grown Merlot opens with meaty aromas of plum and black cherry. There is a pleasant, roasted character to the flavors, with nutmeg and cinnamon spice. Still youthful and tight, this breathes open into a supple wine with a finishing streak of pencil lead.",Vineyard Select,22,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Canoe Ridge 2009 Vineyard Select Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canoe-ridge-2009-vineyard-select-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Canoe Ridge
13.5,Red,France,"The wine comes from a small, seven-acre property. This 2010 is structured with a mineral character and chewy tannins. It is well balanced; the blackberry fruit synchronizes well with the dry texture and fresh acidity. Age for 4–5 years.",,55,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Graves de Pez 2010  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-graves-pez-2010-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Graves de Pez
,Red,Italy,"This shows less intensity than displayed in past vintages. Instead of brawn and power, this is elegant and polished, with aromas of dried fruit, crushed stone and dried herb.",Coste di Rose,,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Bric Cenciurio 2008 Coste di Rose  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bric-cenciurio-2008-coste-rose-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Bric Cenciurio
,Red,Italy,"Tight astringency and silky tannins demonstrate that this has ageability. There's an elegant and dry nature to the bouquet that is reflected in the aromas of cassis, currant, pressed rose and grated ginger.",Cannubi,,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Brezza 2008 Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brezza-2008-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Brezza
14.5,Red,Italy,"From the Nervo Cru, this dark Barbaresco shows a slight edge in terms of concentration and aromatic intensity. Notes of dark fruit, hazelnut and roasted espresso bean compose the bouquet, and the wine delivers smooth softness on the finish. Those characteristics suggest that this may be ready to drink earlier than others.",Vigneto Nervo,60,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Pertinace 2009 Vigneto Nervo  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pertinace-2009-vigneto-nervo-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Pertinace
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with cherry and candied blueberry aromas. It presents a thick, succulent quality that should pair well with braised beef or grilled lamb.",Monvigliero,49,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mauro Sebaste 2007 Monvigliero  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-sebaste-2007-monvigliero-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Mauro Sebaste
14.7,Red,Israel,"Dense layers of dark fruits—black plum, cassis and cherry—integrate with complex accents of black tea leaves, tanned hide and woody spice. Supporting tannins provide the palate a firm structure, framing the lush, concentrated black-fruit-driven flavor. Drinkable now, but it should age nicely though 2016.",Edom,35,90,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2010 Edom Red (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2010-edom-red-judean-hills/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Psagot
,Red,Italy,"Tight and streamlined, this has fresh acidity, polished tannins and pretty aromatic highlights of dried berry, licorice and cured meat. It shows an elegant personality.",Pora Riserva,67,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Produttori del Barbaresco 2007 Pora Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/produttori-barbaresco-2007-pora-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Produttori del Barbaresco
14.5,Red,Chile,"Notes of cassis, cola, cedar, tobacco, lemon and a twinge of eucalyptus comprise the bouquet on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenère and Merlot. It tastes of cassis, blackberry, herb and chocolate; the finish is solid and minty, with a suggestion of cigar tobacco. This rocks hard, but with focus. Drink now–2015.",The Blend,20,90,Colchagua Valley,,,Primus 2009 The Blend Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/primus-2009-blend-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Primus
,Red,Italy,"This opens with smoky overtones and pulpy richness, with tones of cinnamon, crushed clove, blackberry and plum. The palate shows accents of fresh cola and chopped mint.",,34,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Pietro Rinaldi 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietro-rinaldi-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Pietro Rinaldi
14,Red,Israel,"Scents of jammy black plum and cherry lead the nose of this blend, with exotic notes of crushed violet and iris petal adding depth to the fruit core. Great flavors of peppery spice and dense blackberry fruit fill the velvet-textured palate. Medium acidity keeps the palate fresh and balanced, while a decadent, fudgy brownie note carries through the long finish.",Namura Select,34,90,Galilee,,,Or Haganuz 2009 Namura Select Red (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/or-haganuz-2009-namura-select-red-galilee/,Red Blend,2009,Or Haganuz
,Red,Italy,"Silky and evolved, this has touches of sour fruit and wild berry on the finish. It also offers layers of licorice, cola, cedar and crushed white pepper that peel back slowly.",Basarin Riserva,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Negro Angelo e Figli 2007 Basarin Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negro-angelo-e-figli-2007-basarin-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Negro Angelo e Figli
,Red,Italy,"Fresh and buoyant, this has bright aromas of cherry cough drop, cola, rosemary oil and ginger. It is ethereal and clean with a very lively and polished mouthfeel.",Vigna Castellero,58,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Barale Fratelli 2008 Vigna Castellero  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barale-fratelli-2008-vigna-castellero-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Barale Fratelli
14.9,Red,US,"Tasting rich and vital, this has a wealth of raspberry, cherry and cola flavors to the long, spicy finish. It's just what you want Pinot Noir to be: dry, silky and elegant. It doesn't seem to be an ager, so drink by 2014.",Hallberg Vineyard,60,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Halleck 2008 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halleck-2008-hallberg-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Halleck
14.2,White,US,"This is fresh and lively, with crisp coastal acidity, elegance and sophistication. It offers oak-inspired citrus, tropical fruit and mineral flavors.",Estate Vineyard,27,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Gundlach Bundschu 2010 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2010-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Gundlach Bundschu
,Red,Italy,"Dry and sophisticated, this delivers aromas of dried fruit, ginger, spice and cola. There's a hint of Christmas spice that gives the wine a touch of softness and warm succulence on the finish.",Camilla,,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Grimaldi Bruna 2008 Camilla  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grimaldi-bruna-2008-camilla-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Grimaldi Bruna
14,Red,Italy,"There's a subdued but firm quality to this wine that also shows aromas of ripe fruit, cured meat, blackberry and cigar box. The palate shows bright freshness and velvety tannins.",,50,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Inalto 2006  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inalto-2006-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Inalto
13.3,White,US,"This well-made, pure Sauvignon Blanc seems to have a noticeable amount of residual sugar—not surprising in a high acid vintage such as 2011. Zesty, lightly grassy, spicy and stylish, it's fresh and rich on the palate, with a finishing streak of minerality.",,15,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Jones of Washington 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jones-washington-2011-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Jones of Washington
14.2,Red,US,"Big, rich and sappy, this tastes like cherry and raspberry jam that has been boiled down and made into wine—a suggestion of its youth. It is very fine, with keen acidity and a noble structure tinged with minerality. Give it 3–5 years to age.",Rancho Ontiveros,48,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Hug 2009 Rancho Ontiveros Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2009-rancho-ontiveros-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hug
14.2,Red,US,"An excellent follow up to the winery's 2008 Malbec, this well-made wine includes 5% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—all from the Two Coyote Vineyard. Cherries and plums are lightly dusted with an accent of cocoa from having spent 21 months in 30% new oak. The finish is clean as a whistle.",,18,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Lookout Point 2009 Malbec (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lookout-point-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Malbec,2009,Lookout Point
11.7,White,US,"Another successful vintage for this wine, it maintains a clean, well-defined mouthfeel that barely registers the 1.3% residual sugar. The aromas of pear, melon and citrus rind introduce similar flavors, along with a suggestion of sweet orange candy.",Evergreen Vineyard,16,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tempus Cellars 2011 Evergreen Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tempus-cellars-2011-evergreen-vineyard-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Tempus Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"Elegant and nuanced, this opens with ethereal layers of dried fruit, leather, spice and black licorice. There's a taut firmness to the finish that should soften as the tannins mature over the next 5–10 years. Very nice.",,30,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Rocca Felice 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-felice-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Rocca Felice
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Aged eight years prior to disgorgement, then again in the bottle, the Brut Séduction is a testament to how utterly delicious aged sparkling wine can be. Creamy in texture, with baby-soft bubbles and a rich, umami-laden warmth, it's brightened by lemon-lime acidity and hints of orange blossom and citrus rind that linger.",Brut Séduction,60,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sparkling Pointe 2002 Brut Séduction Sparkling (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkling-pointe-2002-brut-seduction-long-island-north-fork/,Sparkling Blend,2002,Sparkling Pointe
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a full and generous Barbaresco with tones of bold fruit, cola, leather, tobacco and cured meat. The alcohol adds to the overall muscle of this wine.",NonnOrlando,50,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Vigin 2009 NonnOrlando  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigin-2009-nonnorlando-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Vigin
14.5,Red,Chile,"Heavy and needing air at first, the nose evolves from being dense with an iodine note to meaty and intriguing. On the palate this is tannic and mouthfilling but fair on the palate, with cherry, cassis, tobacco and herb flavors. A note of cassis remains on the finish, which goes out with gusto.",Vertice Apalta Vineyard,,90,Colchagua Valley,,,Ventisquero 2007 Vertice Apalta Vineyard Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2007-vertice-apalta-vineyard-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Ventisquero
14.5,Red,Chile,"This smells like fortified wine and licorice at first, then more like earth and smoked meat. High acidity gives this blend a racy quality but also astringency, while the flavors of blackberry, prune and licorice are very nice. It's tannic and strong but not quite punishing on the finish.",Triple C,40,90,Maipo Valley,,,Santa Rita 2007 Triple C Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-rita-2007-triple-c-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Santa Rita
13.9,Red,US,"Go ahead and taste this Cabernet alongside bottlings that cost twice as much—it holds its head high. Dry and smooth on the palate, it has complex flavors of blackberries, currants, herbs and spices. It feels a little light in body, but very graceful and elegant.",,25,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Courtney Benham 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtney-benham-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Courtney Benham
15.1,Red,US,"Whole clusters of Syrah are co-fermented with Viognier to create this tight, concisely crafted wine. This is a firm expression of field and grape, with bright berry fruit and chocolaty tannins. The slightly chalky finish may smooth out with a bit more bottle age.",Rachis,53,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2009 Rachis Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-rachis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Dusted Valley
13,Rose,US,"Each of Channing Daughter's eight 2011 vintage rosato express a distinct personality, but the Mudd Vineyard Merlot stands out with its seamless integration of ripe, supple fruit with intense minerality and a dewy, floral flair that's irresistible, sip after sip. This is bone dry and begs to be opened as soon as possible.",Rosato Merlot Mudd Vineyard,18,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Channing Daughters 2011 Rosato Merlot Mudd Vineyard Rosé (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/channing-daughters-2011-rosato-merlot-mudd-vineyard-rose-long-island-north-fork/,Rosé,2011,Channing Daughters
,Red,Italy,"Impressive and modern in style, this has big, bold extraction. It is deep, plush and ripe with pretty notes of red fruit, spice and black licorice. It's smooth and silky in texture.",Sru,,90,Piedmont,Roero,,Monchiero Carbone 2009 Sru  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monchiero-carbone-2009-sru-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Monchiero Carbone
14,Red,Italy,"Very fresh, fine and elegant, this has savory aromas of cured meat, rusty earth and white truffle followed by notes of dried fruit and currant.",Angelo,24,90,Piedmont,Langhe,,Mauro Veglio 2009 Angelo Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2009-angelo-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2009,Mauro Veglio
14.2,Red,US,"Tamarack does a fine job with its 100% varietal Cabernet Franc. It manages to be both muscular and elegant, with stylish, juicy boysenberry fruit set against a backdrop of earthy, granular, drying tannins, which provide excellent grip and length.",,28,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Tamarack Cellars 2010 Cabernet Franc (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2010-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Tamarack Cellars
,Red,Italy,"This opens with aromas of sweet marzipan and bright forest berry, with subtle tones of ginger, cola and chopped herb filling in the background. It is tight and firmly astringent; drink after 2018.",,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Prunotto 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prunotto-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Prunotto
,Red,US,"Comprised of five Bordeaux grapes, this is buttery and round, with a fair streak of vanilla. It sports plump black-cherry and raspberry preserves, with polished tannins and highlights of fresh-cut tobacco.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Seven Hills
13.5,Red,US,"This is a very nice Cabernet that's gentle and soft in the mouth, with luscious blackberry and mocha flavors. It seems a little too light for aging, but should make for excellent drinking now and over the next year or two.",,28,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Schug 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Schug
13,Red,US,"While this is supple and rich with loads of sweet blackberry and blueberry fruit, the penetrating minerality and a swathe of fresh flower and herb add depth and grace to this lovely Merlot. The tannins are still quite taut, yet they're ripe in nature. It drinks deliciously now, but it's structured enough to improve over the next five years.",,24,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2007 Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2007-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2007,Paumanok
13.5,Red,US,"Intensely ripe on the nose and palate, with loads of sweet blackberries and cherries, this densely concentrated Merlot-based blend is an excellent offering from one of Long Island's best producers. Notes of sweet fruit and rose perfume soften the bold tannins and deeper tones of coffee and dark toast.",Assemblage,45,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2007 Assemblage Red (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2007-assemblage-red-long-island-north-fork/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Paumanok
14.6,Red,US,"An excellent, delicious wine, but it shows a slight imbalance of its parts due to the limitations of the vintage. The flavors, isolated from everything else, are rich, suggesting buttered toast spread with raspberry jam and sprinkled with cinnamon.",Vigneron Select,59,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Clos Pepe 2010 Vigneron Select Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-pepe-2010-vigneron-select-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Clos Pepe
13,Red,Italy,"This delivers a bold nose of ripe blackberry. The mouthfeel is plush, thick and slightly on the sweet side.",Ciabot della Luna,34,90,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Gianni Voerzio 2009 Ciabot della Luna  (Barbera d'Alba),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianni-voerzio-2009-ciabot-della-luna-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2009,Gianni Voerzio
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with simple fruit tones of cherry and cassis backed by evolved aromas of spice, leather and cola. It shows impressive purity and a long, silky finish.",Vigna Basarin,52,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Giacosa Fratelli 2009 Vigna Basarin  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giacosa-fratelli-2009-vigna-basarin-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Giacosa Fratelli
,Red,Italy,"This is a crisp expression of Nebbiolo that is finessed and elegant. It opens with dusty aromas of dried currant, crushed stone and black pepper. The tannins are solid and polished; it needs at least 10 more years of cellar aging.",Pajoré,58,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Rizzi 2009 Pajoré  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rizzi-2009-pajore-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Rizzi
13.5,Red,US,"Bold and expressive, this bursts with cherry, plum, cola and spice flavors. It offers lots of richness that's brightened with crisp acidity, finishing with streamlined elegance. This is ready to drink over the next 2–3 years.",,36,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sandhi 2010 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sandhi
13.5,Red,France,"This is a limited production wine—a rich and firmly tannic. It has weight and density, backed plum skin and blackberry notes. It's all wrapped in a concentrated, structured package. Age for at least 4 years.",La Fleur du Barril,30,90,Bordeaux,Montagne-Saint-Émilion,,Château Haut-Goujon 2010 La Fleur du Barril  (Montagne-Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-goujon-2010-fleur-barril-merlot-montagne-saint-emilion/,Merlot,2010,Château Haut-Goujon
13.5,Red,France,"Already the structure is beginning to make way for ripe plum and damson fruits. With its firm structure, this is a complex and concentrated wine that will need to age over at least four years.",,60,90,Bordeaux,Moulis-en-Médoc,,Château Haut Bellevue 2010  Moulis-en-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bellevue-2010-red-moulis-en-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Haut Bellevue
,Red,Italy,"Bold and generous, this has deep aromatic layers and pulpy dark fruit. The bouquet is redolent of dark cherry, cinnamon, cola, ginger and teriyaki sauce.",Preda Sarmassa,,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Virna Borgogno 2008 Preda Sarmassa  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/virna-borgogno-2008-preda-sarmassa-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Virna Borgogno
14.5,Red,Italy,"Give this a few more years of cellar aging to better integrate the oak spice and toast elements that appear on the bouquet. Nebbiolo's legendary aging potential shines through with tight tannins, bright acidity and a beautiful medley of balsamic and herb aromas.",Noemy,45,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Vigin 2009 Noemy  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigin-2009-noemy-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Vigin
14.4,Red,US,"The old vine fruit lends delicate details of herb, rock and pepper. The flavors are nicely mingled and evocative, and the addition of 10% Merlot from Seven Hills adds further complexity. The wine spent 22 months in 60% new French oak, but the barrel flavors are gentle and well-integrated.",,32,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tempus Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tempus-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tempus Cellars
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Understated scents of red plum and fresh pear mingle sweetly with brioche and sugar cookie crumb on this gorgeous sparkling blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Dry, yet concentrated with crisp raspberry and rose petal flavors, it has striking acidity and a deeply penetrating minerality.",Blanc de Noirs,75,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sparkling Pointe 2008 Blanc de Noirs Sparkling (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkling-pointe-2008-blanc-noirs-long-island-north-fork/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Sparkling Pointe
14.2,White,US,"Smooth and rich, this has creamy flavors of buttered toast, golden mango, Key lime pie and honey. Balancing all the sweet richness is fine acidity and a steely minerality. It's a bit dialed into the modern style, but there's no denying the opulent deliciousness of this Chardonnay.",Estate Grown,30,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Silverado 2010 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silverado-2010-estate-grown-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Silverado
13.6,Red,US,"On the nose, biscuit-crumb notes add a touch of sweetness to the crisp black-cherry and cassis scents. On the palate, darker tones of dried herb and briar patch contrast the lush black-fruit and violet flavors that linger luxuriously on the finish.",,19,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Keuka Lake Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keuka-lake-2010-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Keuka Lake Vineyards
13.9,White,US,"This is a wonderful wine that's dryish and vital in acidity, with savory Meyer lemon, grapefruit, lemongrass, apricot and vanilla flavors. A touch of oak brings a buttered toast richness. Only 260 cases were produced.",Preston Vineyard,20,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Horse & Plow 2011 Preston Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horse-plow-2011-preston-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Horse & Plow
12.5,Red,France,"This is fruity, balanced and full of blackberry flavor, with juicy acidity and an attractive perfumed character. Drinkable now, it should also mature well over 2–3 years.",Marie de Beauregard,20,90,Loire Valley,Chinon,,Guy Saget 2010 Marie de Beauregard  (Chinon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guy-saget-2010-marie-beauregard-cabernet-franc-chinon/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Guy Saget
13,White,France,"Wood aging has given this a spicy feel. It's rich, full bodied and textured with a citrus tang. The texture is creamy, with pear and grapefruit notes. Age for another two years.",Cuvée Francis Courselle,,90,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Thieuley 2010 Cuvée Francis Courselle  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thieuley-2010-cuvee-francis-courselle-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Thieuley
14,Red,Chile,"An unusual blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Grenache, this sports aromas of berry, red licorice and wet animal fur. It feels medium bodied and juicy, with citrusy acids and flavors of red cherry, plum, raspberry and chocolate. Clean, potent and “red” in nature.",The Blend Limited Edition,40,90,Aconcagua Valley,,,Errazuriz 2009 The Blend Limited Edition Red (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2009-blend-limited-edition-red-aconcagua-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Errazuriz
,Red,Italy,"This shows beautiful aromatic intensity, with plush ripeness and sweet tones of wild berry and spice. There's a blast of moist tobacco on the close followed by tight tannins and fine structure.",Serragrilli,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Marchesi di Barolo 2009 Serragrilli  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2009-serragrilli-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Marchesi di Barolo
14.5,Red,Italy,"Plump and food friendly, this has a rich fruit flavor backed by notes of spice, balsam, toasted almond and leather. It shows pleasant, restrained elegance.",Nirvasco,33,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Bersano 2007 Nirvasco  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2007-nirvasco-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Bersano
14.8,Red,US,"Cofermented with Viognier and blended with 13% Grenache, this concentrated Syrah offers flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry wreathed in juicy, citrusy acidity. It's an excellent example of the fresh, vivid flavors of Washington-grown Syrah.",Block 17 Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown,42,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alexandria Nicole 2009 Block 17 Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2009-block-17-destiny-ridge-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Syrah,2009,Alexandria Nicole
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Crisp, yet rich, brings in flavors of ripe apple and melon along with notes of yeast and toast. With its delicious acidity and a full, creamy texture, the wine has a refreshing final bite.",Trésor Brut,,90,Loire Valley,Saumur,,Bouvet-Ladubay 2008 Trésor Brut  (Saumur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouvet-ladubay-2008-tresor-brut-sparkling-saumur/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Bouvet-Ladubay
13.7,Red,US,"There's a simple directness to this wine. But, the flavors are delicious, consisting of ripe cherries and pomegranates, with a seemingly fruity sweetness that belies the dry finish. There's also plenty of tart acidity and tannins. All of the parts, including the oak, haven't come together, so give it a 3–4 years in the cellar.",Deer Meadows Vineyard,46,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Bruliam 2010 Deer Meadows Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bruliam-2010-deer-meadows-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bruliam
12.8,White,US,"Winemaker Anthony Nappa describes Anomaly as a Pinot Noir vinified like a white wine. Bone dry, with understated black-cherry flavor, it's bracing with acidity and an intensely chalky, minerally palate. It's refreshingly quaffable, yet lingers long, sip after sip.",Anomaly,19,90,New York,New York Other,New York,Anthony Nappa 2011 Anomaly Pinot Noir (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anthony-nappa-2011-anomaly-rose-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Anthony Nappa
14,Red,France,"This is a firm yet ripe wine that boasts ripe black-plum flavors layered with dense and dusty tannins. The wine is concentrated, with wood aging filling out the structure. It is big and bold, finishing with great ripe fruit.",,18,90,Bordeaux,Puisseguin Saint-Émilion,,Château Lanbersac 2009  Puisseguin Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lanbersac-2009-red-puisseguin-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lanbersac
13.5,Red,France,"Grapes from 40-year-old vines make up the bulk of this wine, giving it structure, concentration and weight. Densely wrought, its black fruit is still suppressed by wood and fruit tannins. The balance will come, giving an elegant wine in 3–4 years.",,80,90,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Grand Tayac 2010  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-tayac-2010-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Grand Tayac
13.5,Red,France,"Densely tannic and rich, this is full of ripe chocolate and blackberry fruit. It is dark, brooding and dense—a great success for the second wine of Château du Glana.",Terre du Lion,64,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château du Glana 2009 Terre du Lion  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-glana-2009-terre-lion-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château du Glana
12.8,Red,US,"Initial whiffs of smoke and green leaves blow off to reveal intense flower and white-pepper notes. Densely concentrated with blackberry and boysenberry flavors, this Long Island Blaufränkisch (with 25% Dornfelder) is taut and crisp with acidity and crushed-stone minerality. A fresh herb note and a hint of bay leaf lend a savory tone to the finish. Delicious.",Mudd West Vineyard,27,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Channing Daughters 2010 Mudd West Vineyard Blaufränkisch (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/channing-daughters-2010-mudd-west-vineyard-other-red-blaufrankisch-long-island-north-fork/,Blaufränkisch,2010,Channing Daughters
14,Red,Italy,"Luca Bosio's elegant Barolo opens with pretty aromas of currant, dried lavender, blackberry and crisp forest berry. The structure is solid and firm, and the tannins have a dry, silky quality.",,42,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Luca Bosio 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosio-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Luca Bosio
14.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with aromas of sweet cherry liqueur, toasted espresso bean, bright forest fruit, cola and dried herb. It's fresh and light on the finish thanks to the fine and elegant tannins.",Cannubi,45,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Borgogno F.lli Serio e Battista 2008 Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgogno-flli-serio-e-battista-2008-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Borgogno F.lli Serio e Battista
,Red,Italy,"Barbaresco Santo Stefano is a linear and silky expression of Nebbiolo, with pretty aromas of dried raspberry and smoke. It shows elegance and a bright, lively finish.",Santo Stefano,65,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Castello di Neive 2009 Santo Stefano  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-neive-2009-santo-stefano-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Castello di Neive
14.5,Red,Israel,"Violet, blackberry, cassis and blueberry aromas immediately waft from the glass. Rich and ripe, the palate boasts more of the same concentrated fruit in a lush, creamy, crushed-velvet-like texture. Notes of charred espresso bean, vanilla pod and licorice root all unfold on the long finish. Balanced, delicious and affordable.",Appellation,20,90,Galilee,,,Carmel 2009 Appellation Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2009-appellation-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Carmel
14.5,Red,Israel,"Cedar, tobacco and leather complement the notes of brambly berry, forest and a touch of cocoa spice. The medium tannins provide a gripping structure, firming the berry and plum flavors on the palate. Waves of cigar box spice and tanned hide undulate on the finish. Drinkable now, but it shows the stuffing to age gracefully as well.",Appellation,20,90,Galilee,,,Carmel 2009 Appellation Cabernet Franc (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2009-appellation-cabernet-franc-galilee/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Carmel
14.5,Red,Chile,"Only 300 cases of this blend were made, and it's a jammy wine with plenty of wood, leather and blackberry notes on the nose. It feels thick and borderline syrupy, with tastes of baked black fruits, prunes and molasses. Toasty and black in flavor on the finish, with chocolaty-oak notes. Drink now.",Ossa Sixth Generation,95,90,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2006 Ossa Sixth Generation Red (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2006-ossa-sixth-generation-red-cachapoal-valley/,Red Blend,2006,Viña La Rosa
14.9,Red,US,"Syrah makes up 70% of this blend—the rest is Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a fine, focused effort that's smooth and immediately drinkable, with flavors of dried herb, dark chocolate and pretty blueberry pastry. The soft, smooth tannins encourage near term consumption.",2 Spires Red,28,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2009 2 Spires Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2009-2-spires-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,William Church
12.2,White,US,"A textbook example of Washington Sauvignon Blanc, this is bright, racy, juicy and vibrant, with an array of crisp, clean fruit flavors. Citrus, grapefruit and pear are all in the mix, accented with notes of sweet grain from aging in new oak.",,19,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Flying Dreams 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flying-dreams-2010-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Flying Dreams
11.5,Dessert,France,"This is a sweet, botrytized wine, treading the line between richness and intense acidity. A dry edge and flavors of ripe yellow fruits and a touch of maple syrup give the wine both complexity and aging potential.",Château de la Mulonnière à la Faveur d'Automne,42,90,Loire Valley,Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu,,Guy Saget 2009 Château de la Mulonnière à la Faveur d'Automne Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guy-saget-2009-chateau-mulonniere-a-faveur-dautomne-chenin-blanc-coteaux-layon-beaulieu/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Guy Saget
13.9,White,US,"Lots of toasty, caramelized oak tones combine with ripe flavors of pineapples, pears and green apples. It seems a little sweet on the finish, but that's balanced by a swirl of acidity. Drink now.",Reserve,20,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Frei Brothers 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frei-brothers-2010-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Frei Brothers
,Red,Italy,"This opens with soft, bright fruit nuances of raspberry and crème de cassis and a smooth, polished quality of tannins. It finishes with a warming earthy tone of wild mushroom.",Riserva,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Fratelli Casetta 2007 Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-casetta-2007-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Fratelli Casetta
13,White,France,"Hailing from a separate domaine whose wines are bottled by Henri Bourgeois, this is a soft, fruity wine. It has attractive citrus and pear flavors—a combination that gives both crispness and a rounded texture. Age for a year.",Domaine Gérard Fiou,,90,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2010 Domaine Gérard Fiou  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2010-domaine-gerard-fiou-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Henri Bourgeois
,Red,Italy,"Like most of Punset's wines, this Barbaresco should be cellar aged before it shows its best. Made using organic and biodynamic fruit, this offers an elegantly subdued berry tone, with long, polished tannins. Hold for 10 more years.",Riserva,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Punset 2007 Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/punset-2007-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Punset
13,Red,Italy,"A blend of Dolcetto grapes from different prized vineyard sites in Dogliani, this has a definite note of sophistication that comes across as spice, ripe fruit and tobacco. On the finish, the wine is smooth, textured and long lasting.",San Luigi,,90,Piedmont,Dolcetto di Dogliani,,Pecchenino 2010 San Luigi  (Dolcetto di Dogliani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pecchenino-2010-san-luigi-italian-red-dolcetto-dolcetto-dogliani/,Dolcetto,2010,Pecchenino
,Red,Italy,"The celebrated Barbaresco Asili shows deep concentration and ripe fruit, with a bright cherry note and a perfumed blue-flower touch. Notes of sweet basil and chopped herb follow, giving the bouquet an aromatic lift.",Asili,90,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Michele Chiarlo 2009 Asili  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2009-asili-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Michele Chiarlo
14,Red,Greece,"Blackberry, plum and savory meat aromas give this red an earthy, visceral appeal. On the palate, bright fruit, acidity and brooding spice strike a delicious balance: think smoke, clove, and leather notes. This is a wine that's elegant and easy to like.",Domaine Mercouri Cava Dry,50,90,Letrinon,,,Mercouri Estate 2007 Domaine Mercouri Cava Dry Red (Letrinon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercouri-estate-2007-domaine-cava-dry-red-letrinon/,Red Blend,2007,Mercouri Estate
12.9,White,US,"Aromas of melon and pear run into a smooth, full-bodied core of lovely fruit that's highlighted with a hint of fresh cream. Broad and mouthfilling, with excellent concentration, this is a fine example of Washington State Pinot Gris.",,15,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Mercer 2010 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercer-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2010,Mercer
,Red,Italy,"The 2008 vintage was not an easy one but Piazzo Armando has crafted an elegant and streamlined expression of Nebbiolo that is redolent of wild berry, chopped herb and white licorice. It finishes with tight, dusty tannins.",,40,90,Piedmont,Barolo,,Piazzo Armando 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piazzo-armando-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Piazzo Armando
13,White,US,"As with all Nefarious wines, balance is the key to success. Whiffs of toast, smoke and sea breeze introduce a delicate, estate-grown wine, with pretty melon, pear and apple notes. Complex and graceful.",Defiance Vineyard,19,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Nefarious 2010 Defiance Vineyard Viognier (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-defiance-vineyard-viognier-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Viognier,2010,Nefarious
13.5,Red,US,"This is a blend of almost 50% Syrah, with Sangiovese, Cabernet and splashes of three other grapes. Jumping from the glass are flavors of juicy raspberry and sweet cherry swathed in a note of chocolate.",Three Legged Red,19,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2010 Three Legged Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2010-three-legged-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Dunham
14.5,Red,US,"Elegantly smooth in the mouth, like silk and velvet—this has rich, forward blackberry, black currant and oak flavors. It feels dramatic and complex, a white-tablecloth Cabernet for pairing with fine meats and cheeses. Seems best now and for a couple more years.",Napanook,59,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Dominus 2009 Napanook Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominus-2009-napanook-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Dominus
9,White,Israel,"This is a stunning, well-balanced late-harvest selection that's sure to be a welcome addition to any dessert course. Notes of ginger and sweet baking spice lift the baked-apple, peach and apricot-preserve fruit core. A kiss of honeyed sweetness and a soft, candied orange-peel flavor lingers on the close. Ample acidity keeps the palate fresh and lifted.",Reserve Late Harvest Cluster Select,27,90,Galilee,,,Binyamina 2009 Reserve Late Harvest Cluster Select Gewürztraminer (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/binyamina-2009-reserve-late-harvest-cluster-select-gewurztraminer-galilee/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Binyamina
14.4,White,US,"This shows the rich, ripe, opulent fruit that always accompanies the Chardonnays of this vineyard. Spicy, tart pineapples, oranges and mangoes are the flavors, with a jacket of sweet, smoky oak. The acidity is bright, giving it balance. Drink now.",Rosella's Vineyard,40,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-rosellas-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Bernardus
13.5,Red,Italy,"A bright Barbaresco—this opens with a fresh, floral quality that recalls blue flower and pressed rose. Beyond those aromas are layers of almond skin, ginger, cola and hazelnut. It's an elegant and fine expression that needs five more years of cellar aging.",,36,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Beni di Batasiolo 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Beni di Batasiolo
,Red,Italy,"Enhanced by notes of oak spice and toast, this vineyard-designate offering bears aromas of sweet vanilla, cinnamon and bright cherry. It is smooth and silky, but firmly structured on the long finish.",Roncaglie,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Socré 2009 Roncaglie  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/socre-2009-roncaglie-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Socré
,Red,Italy,"Ugo Lequio is a winemaker who presents some of the best expressions from the Gallina Cru. This shows bright berry and cola characteristics, with beautiful complexity and fresh acidity.",Gallina,,90,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ugo Lequio 2009 Gallina  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ugo-lequio-2009-gallina-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ugo Lequio
13.9,White,US,"This is an excellent follow-up to the fine 2010, showing similar qualities. Elegantly dry and zesty in acidity, it has savory flavors of lemons, limes and peaches, with a stimulating grassiness.",,25,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa County-Sonoma County,Twomey 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa County-Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twomey-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-sonoma-county-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Twomey
15.6,Red,US,"This potent wine brings the snap and vivid acidity of Washington-grown grapes to the spicy red- and black-berry flavors of this fully ripened Zinfandel. It has cut and verve along with dense fruit, and a finish with smoke, espresso, anise and mineral streaks.",Stone Tree Vineyard,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Two Vintners 2009 Stone Tree Vineyard Zinfandel (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-vintners-2009-stone-tree-vineyard-zinfandel-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Zinfandel,2009,Two Vintners
14.3,Red,US,"The winery's single-vineyard Syrah spent 20 months in 50% new French oak. It has an appealing mix of black cherry fruit and citrusy acids, with a hint of stone. The tang of Meyer lemon resonates long after the first swallow.",Seven Hills Vineyard,29,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Two Vintners 2009 Seven Hills Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-vintners-2009-seven-hills-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Two Vintners
14.5,Red,US,"Much the same blend as Rulo's Syrca (64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Syrah), this is softer and a bit further along the path to maturity, as it is nonvintage. The berry fruit is annotated with sleek streaks of graphite, toast and tobacco. It's just a bit chalky, so pair it with a fatty, juicy steak.",WCF Red,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Rulo NV WCF Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rulo-nv-wcf-red-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,,Rulo
15.5,Red,US,"There are lots of rich blackberry, cherry and currant flavors in this dry young wine. You'll also find the dried herb flavor that often characterize Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a bit high in alcohol and doesn't seem to be an ager, but it's finely crafted.",Rockaway,75,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Rodney Strong 2008 Rockaway Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2008-rockaway-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rodney Strong
14.5,Red,US,"Quite dry to the point of astringency, this stylish Syrah brings flavors of toast, coffee grounds and tangy berries. There is just a hint of finishing heat.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Rulo 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rulo-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Rulo
14.3,White,US,"This shows its cool-climate origins thanks to the brisk acidity and keen minerality that accompany the orange, peach and oak flavors. It's elegant and rich, but don't drink it too cold.",,36,90,California,North Coast,Marin County,Stubbs Vineyard 2009 Chardonnay (Marin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stubbs-vineyard-2009-chardonnay-north-coast-marin-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Stubbs Vineyard
14.5,Red,US,"Distinguished in its texture, this Syrah boasts smooth, complex tannins and a bright burst of acidity, which provides the framework for rich flavors of blackberries, plums, bacon and spices. Drink soon for its youthful vigor.",,25,90,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Firestone 2009 Syrah (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast/,Syrah,2009,Firestone
14,Red,Chile,"A bit of heat oozes off the bouquet, but it's mostly dense and sound, with blueberry, herb, tobacco and cola aromas. It feels tannic and rich, with baked berry, chocolate, prune and mint flavors. A five-grape Bordeaux blend that's jammy and New World in style, this is very ripe and a touch raisiny tasting on the finish.",Red One,27,90,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2009 Red One Red (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2009-red-one-maule-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Chilcas
14.3,Red,US,"Black in color, rich and lush, this is a broodingly stunning Tempranillo, with smoke, tar, blueberry and black currant flavors that are rounded out by notes of earthy coffee and minerality. It's a big boy in every way; so lay this bottle down for a few years, and it should only get more intensely interesting.",,27,89,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Bumgarner 2008 Tempranillo (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bumgarner-2008-tempranillo-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Tempranillo,2008,Bumgarner
12,White,Greece,"Aromas of candied fruits, flowers and a perky citric edge give this white a fun and exotic feel. On the palate, soft flavors of lemon curd, orange marmalade, fresh fruit and spice are in balance and will appeal to fans of a slightly less-dry Greek white. Pretty and easy drinking.",Roditis-Moscofilero,10,89,Peloponnese,,,Skouras 2011 Roditis-Moscofilero White (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-2011-roditis-moscofilero-white-peloponnese/,White Blend,2011,Skouras
,Red,Italy,"Tight and streamlined, this has elegant tones of smoke, crushed granite and dried berry. It shows a simple linearity, and its purity and honesty is ultimately the wine's strongest card.",Cascinotta,,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Negro Angelo e Figli 2009 Cascinotta  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negro-angelo-e-figli-2009-cascinotta-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Negro Angelo e Figli
14.2,White,US,"This is dry, full bodied and spicy. It's all about upfront flavors of citrus, green grass, hay, vanilla and honey, brightened with brisk acidity. Easy to drink with a wide range of foods.",LeBlanc Crystal Spring Vineyard,24,88,California,Napa,St. Helena,Salvestrin 2011 LeBlanc Crystal Spring Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvestrin-2011-leblanc-crystal-spring-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-napa-st-helena/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Salvestrin
14,Red,France,"This is a well-balanced, smoky and aromatic wine that has a good balance between dry tannins and black currant fruits. With its acidity and touch of minerality, it should age over the next 2–3 years.",Les Notes Parfumées,24,88,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Duval & Blanchet 2009 Les Notes Parfumées  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-blanchet-2009-notes-parfumees-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Duval & Blanchet
14,Red,Chile,"Graham cracker and berry aromas make up the ripe bouquet. It feels deep, meaty and lush, with roasted flavors of baked fruit, cookie and herb. Dry, composed and solid on the finish, this is an easygoing, healthy effort.",Gran Reserva,14,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2010 Gran Reserva Malbec (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2010-gran-reserva-malbec-colchagua-valley/,Malbec,2010,Viu Manent
14.2,Red,US,"With no rough edges and quite a bit of silky appeal, this earns points for its dry elegance. The flavors are elusive: At first there is a fresh, ripe cherry note, then an olive tapenade element and a moment later a rich earthiness. It is fairly tannic, however, and unlikely to age for very long. Drink now–2014.",,30,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2008 Merlot (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2008-merlot-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Merlot,2008,Truchard
,Red,Italy,"This delivers dusty and austere tannins, with tight notes of wild berry, forest floor, cola and crushed stone. There's not much fruit, but the tannic structure and acidity give this wine aging potential.",Bricco San Giulano,,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Pasquale Pelissero 2009 Bricco San Giulano  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasquale-pelissero-2009-bricco-san-giulano-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Pasquale Pelissero
13.9,Red,US,"This is dark in color and plush, with rustic tannins. It's beautifully crafted, giving off perfumed notes of violet, dried cherry and leather. Fullbodied, it has a lingering spice note.",,24,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Chatom Vineyards 2008 Touriga Nacional (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chatom-vineyards-2008-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Touriga Nacional,2008,Chatom Vineyards
14.2,Red,US,"A very interesting wine. At first it seems quite slender—compared to the bigger, riper Pinots. The flavors of sour cherry candy and cola are light, minerally and tart. This wine doesn't try to stun with power, and so it achieves respect with its elegance.",,42,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sojourn 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sojourn
14.5,Red,Chile,"A jammy raspberry aroma comes with a herb note and a pinch of varietal green. The palate is fresh, forward and well balanced, a nice home for plum, cherry and herb flavors. On the finish this is clean and fairly light in body, with some snappiness.",Reserve,18,87,Colchagua Valley,,,El Huique 2009 Reserve Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-huique-2009-reserve-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,El Huique
13.5,Red,US,"Malbec, Cabernet, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are all here. Fruity and forward, this shows the same strong streaks of vanilla, tobacco and chocolate flavors as the rest of the Milbrandt reds.",Brothers' Blend Red,17,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Milbrandt 2009 Brothers' Blend Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-brothers-blend-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Milbrandt
13,Red,Italy,"This blend of Albarossa, Barbera and Merlot opens with plush density and ripe aromas of black cherry and blackberry. It's an easy-drinking wine with a slight touch of sweetness on the finish.",,15,87,Piedmont,Monferrato,,Tenuta La Marchesa 2009 Red (Monferrato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-marchesa-2009-red-monferrato/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta La Marchesa
13.5,Red,Italy,This easy Ruché opens with herbal notes of dried tea and chamomile. There's a touch of sweet spice on the palate linked to the ripe cherry flavor.,La Tradizione,22,87,Piedmont,Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato,,Montalbera 2010 La Tradizione  (Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montalbera-2010-tradizione-italian-red-ruche-ruche-castagnole-monferrato/,Ruché,2010,Montalbera
14,Red,Italy,"Lequilibrio, which means “balance,” shows equal billing to its dark fruit and exotic spice components. It is aged for eight months in oak, rendering a soft, rich expression of the usually very acidic Barbera grape.",Lequilibrio,28,87,Piedmont,Barbera d'Asti,,Montalbera 2008 Lequilibrio  (Barbera d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montalbera-2008-lequilibrio-barbera-barbera-dasti/,Barbera,2008,Montalbera
12.5,White,France,"More fragrant than herbaceous, this is a rounded, creamy wine. It has creamed pear, apricot and ripe lime flavors to go with the smooth texture and finish.",Attitude,,87,Loire Valley,Val de Loire,,Pascal Jolivet 2010 Attitude Sauvignon Blanc (Val de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-attitude-sauvignon-blanc-val/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
14,Red,France,"Ripe, round, soft and juicy, this is already attractive and drinkable. It has firm tannins, yet these are cushioned by the sweet black fruits and the lift from the acids. Drink now, or hold this for another year.",Vieilles Vignes,25,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Abbaye de Saint-Ferme 2009 Vieilles Vignes  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbaye-saint-ferme-2009-vieilles-vignes-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Abbaye de Saint-Ferme
14.4,Red,US,"The nose is lifted and the flavors a bit austere, but the mix of red fruits and soft tannins is nicely balanced. There are hints of chocolate throughout the finish.",,15,87,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boomtown 2009 Merlot (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boomtown-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Boomtown
14.1,White,US,"An off-dry wine, this has some sugary flavors that accompany the peach, lemon custard, vanilla bean and exotic spice flavors, but they're balanced and brightened by a gorgeous bite of acidity.",Frank Johnson Vineyards,20,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Armida 2011 Frank Johnson Vineyards Gewürztraminer (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2011-frank-johnson-gewurztraminer-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Armida
12.5,Red,Italy,"This is a fun, easy-going Dolcetto that should well pair with pizza or meat cold cuts. Wild berry, spice and dark fruit notes open the bouquet, and the mouthfeel is crisp and bright.",,,87,Piedmont,Langhe,,Anna Maria Abbona 2010 Dolcetto (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-maria-abbona-2010-italian-red-dolcetto-langhe/,Dolcetto,2010,Anna Maria Abbona
13,Red,France,"While on the lean side, this does show juicy acidity from the black currant fruit. The tannins are integrated into the fruit while still keeping their dry character.",,62,87,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Mille-Roses 2008  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mille-roses-2008-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Mille-Roses
13.5,Red,France,"This light bodied wine is now mature. It has smoky meat and red currant flavors that are moulded into a gentle tannic framework, with a soft and elegant aftertaste.",,,87,Bordeaux,Canon-Fronsac,,Château Mazeris Bellevue 2007  Canon-Fronsac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mazeris-bellevue-2007-red-canon-fronsac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Mazeris Bellevue
14.5,White,US,"There's lots of ripe, savory lemon, lime and pineapple fruit in this Sauvignon Blanc, which is brightened by crisp acidity. It's clean and mouthwatering, but it seems a little too sweet on the finish, which gives it a soda-like taste.",Les Pionniers,45,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Captûre 2011 Les Pionniers Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capture-2011-pionniers-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Captûre
13.4,White,US,"Broadly aromatic, with lush buttered-popcorn scents dominating, this tasty Chardonnay is made for immediate enjoyment. It offers excellent value, clean fruit, and a buttery finish found in much pricier bottlings.",,12,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Waterbrook
13.8,White,US,"A pretty Sauvignon Blanc, polished and crisp, with a delicate, cleansing mouthfeel, and a dry finish. It has strong flavors of grapefruits, Asian pears and white tobacco, with stimulating spices.",,22,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,VML 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vml-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,VML
14.8,Rose,US,"This is a strongly flavored blush, packing a punch of raspberry, fig, sweet tea and rose flavors. It's dry and very crisp in acidity. Give it a chill and enjoy with salted, smoked meats, or a nice fish stew.",Rosé of Pinot Noir,20,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,VML 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir Rosé (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vml-2011-rose-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Rosé,2011,VML
13,Red,Chile,"Composed on the nose, this has a berry aroma and a controlled herbal-olive scent. It feels solid and round, with berry and herb flavors. The finish shows a hint of oak and chocolate.",Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes,10,87,Curicó Valley,,,Viña La Fortuna 2010 Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes Carmenère (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-fortuna-2010-culpeo-made-with-organic-grapes-carmenere-curico-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Viña La Fortuna
13,Sparkling,Italy,"From the Gavi area of northern Italy, this light sparkler opens with dry aromas of pressed flower and citrus, with slightly softer tones of peach and melon to follow on the palate.",Brut,30,87,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Villa Sparina NV Brut Sparkling (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-sparina-nv-brut-sparkling-piedmont/,Sparkling Blend,,Villa Sparina
13.9,Red,US,"With cherry, cola and smoky oak flavors and lots of tart acidity, this Merlot has a sweet-sour taste, but it's clean and has good bones.",,19,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Wild Horse 2009 Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-horse-2009-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2009,Wild Horse
14,Red,Italy,Crisp and brightfresh acidity and ethereal aromas of rosemary and dried basil. The nose is pungent.,Rabajà,55,87,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Giuseppe Cortese 2009 Rabajà  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-cortese-2009-rabaja-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Giuseppe Cortese
,Red,Italy,"This delivers dark, masculine concentration backed by firm astringency and dusty tannins. Rather than fresh fruit, the opens with aromas of crème de cassis, cherry liqueur and dark prune.",Le Coste,,87,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giacomo Grimaldi 2008 Le Coste  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giacomo-grimaldi-2008-le-coste-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Giacomo Grimaldi
14.8,Red,US,"There are lots of complex, pleasing flavors in this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. It's bone dry, with rich flavors of blackberries, cherries, currants, spices and oak. Drink now as it doesn't have the structure for aging.",,36,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Estate 1856 2009 Red (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-1856-2009-red-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,1856,Estate 1856
14.9,Red,US,"This has a powerful, briary character, with a spicy, high-alcohol kick. It erupts in the mouth, with flavors of wild berry, tobacco, cola, anise and white pepper that should pair well with equally spicy fare, preferably fatty meats and cheeses.",Treborce,27,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Pech Merle 2010 Treborce Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pech-merle-2010-treborce-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Pech Merle
13.5,Red,US,"Simple, forward flavors of vanilla syrup and fresh-cut tobacco seem to define the Milbrandt lineup. A tart berry flavor and chocolaty tannins make for a supple, flavorful Merlot.",Traditions,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Milbrandt 2009 Traditions Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-traditions-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Milbrandt
13.5,Red,Israel,"This medium-weight selection offers concentrated aromas and flavors of black currant and blackberry laced with accents of pepper and earthy spice. There's a bit of bite to the moderate tannins, while hints of tobacco leaf and cocoa nib spice up the finish.",Reserve Dry Red,22,87,Samson,,,Mony 2009 Reserve Dry Red Cabernet Sauvignon (Samson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mony-2009-reserve-dry-red-cabernet-sauvignon-samson/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mony
13,Red,France,"This is a dry, structured wine, showing its tannins on the surface. It has a firm texture, with layers of wood, black currant fruit and a touch of spice. Acidity cuts through the fruit, suggesting it needs 2–3 years' aging.",,,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Thieuley 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thieuley-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Thieuley
12.5,White,France,"The small appellation of Quincy, near Sancerre, produces soft, ripe Sauvignon Blanc. This has ripe acidity, with flavors of baked apple and pear and a fine citrus streak.",Cuvée des Victoires,19,87,Loire Valley,Quincy,,Domaine Philippe Portier 2010 Cuvée des Victoires  (Quincy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-philippe-portier-2010-cuvee-victoires-sauvignon-blanc-quincy/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Philippe Portier
13,White,US,"A great apéritif, this is bone dry and tart in acidity. It really gets those tastebuds whistling, with some good lime, grapefruit, lemongrass and honey flavors.",,10,87,California,California Other,California,Double Decker 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/double-decker-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Double Decker
15,Red,US,"This packs a whallop of acidity and tannins right off the bat, then the blackberry and cassis core kicks in, leading to a long, spicy finish. It will age, but the sharpness of the acidity may never disappear. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.",Woodstock Collection Black Widow,75,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards 2009 Woodstock Collection Black Widow Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-malibu-estate-2009-woodstock-collection-black-widow-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards
14.3,Red,US,"Small percentages of four other Bordeaux grapes are added to this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend. This is a fruity, forward wine, like a bowl of berries with accents of baking spice, toast and caramel. Tasty on first sip, but the finish is quick to fade.",,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Covington 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/covington-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Covington
13.5,Red,Italy,"This Ghemma—a blend of 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Vespolina aged for two years in oak—has a dark garnet color and savory aromas of moist earth, cured meat and candied fruit. It finishes with bright acidity and long notes of leather and tobacco.",,38,87,Piedmont,Ghemme,,Torraccia del Piantavigna 2006  Ghemme,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torraccia-piantavigna-2006-nebbiolo-ghemme/,Nebbiolo,2006,Torraccia del Piantavigna
13.8,Red,US,"A crowd-pleasing Barbera full of muted dark fruit, leathery aromas accented by cherry cola and blue and blackberry flavors that's soft and drinkable and packed with acidity.",,13,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Sobon Estate 2010 Barbera (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobon-estate-2010-barbera-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Barbera,2010,Sobon Estate
,White,US,"This shows the dried herb character that often characterizes Napa Chardonnay, giving the pineapple and orange flavors an earthiness. It's very dry and crisp in acidity, but it ultimately trades opulence for elegance. Drink now.",Brown Ranch,40,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2009 Brown Ranch Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2009-brown-ranch-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Saintsbury
13.5,Red,US,"Most of the grapes for this wine were sourced in Lodi. For a 24,000-case production, this has plenty of personality. Spice, tobacco and coffee notes jump out first, followed by straightforward blueberry, jammy yumminess.",,15,87,California,California Other,California,Spellbound 2010 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spellbound-2010-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2010,Spellbound
14.5,White,US,"Rich in tropical fruit, apricot and pear flavors, with a buttery, creamy texture, this is a satisfying Chardonnay made in the popular style. Brisk acidity makes it clean and balanced.",,28,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Schug 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Schug
15.1,Red,US,"This needs decanting, but after some air this Pinotage—a rarity in California—bears aromas of dark plum, cherry and leather pouch, followed by a deep root-beer note. Strong in flavor and body, the finish veers bitter before righting itself back on course.",Amorosa Vineyard,45,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Loma Prieta 2009 Amorosa Vineyard Pinotage (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loma-prieta-2009-amorosa-vineyard-pinotage-central-valley-lodi/,Pinotage,2009,Loma Prieta
14.2,Red,US,"Surprisingly soft and seemingly sweet for this vineyard, which comes from the cooler Freestone area of the western Russian River Valley. It's delicious in cherry, cola, mocha and spice flavors, but it feels heavy.",Freestone Hill Vineyard,60,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2010 Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2010-freestone-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,J Vineyards & Winery
13.5,Red,US,"A very nice Pinot Noir that's dry and silky, with satisfying cherry, cola, oak and spice flavors. Not one to age, but fine for drinking now, and easily as good as many Pinots costing more.",Vintner's Reserve,19,87,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Kendall-Jackson
14.6,Red,US,"Produced from estate-grown fruit, this also includes 10% Petit Verdot. A tart raspberry flavor fades into a light finish, with streaks of tobacco and vanilla that are bolstered with generous natural acidity.",Estate Vineyards,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Jones of Washington 2009 Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jones-washington-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Jones of Washington
,Red,Italy,This opens with a cherry liqueur note and dark concentration. There's a touch of barbecue smoke or teriyaki sauce backed by gritty tannins and ripe fruit.,Bricco Faset,37,87,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,La Spinona 2009 Bricco Faset  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spinona-2009-bricco-faset-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,La Spinona
14,Red,Chile,"Dark, bulky and flush, this has earthy, dense aromas of black fruit, charred meat and oak. It feels thick and thorough, with herb and baked-berry flavors that come with spice and oak-based resin. It shows good texture and weight, but also heavy tannins and a minty-green aftertaste.",Reserva,17,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Koyle 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koyle-2010-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Koyle
13.8,Red,US,"Superripe red fruit mingles with hints of milk chocolate and sweet spice on the nose and palate of this lush Merlot. Fresh herb, a spray of violet and soft, fine-grained tannins add structure and finesse to the palate.",,21,87,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Macari 2008 Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macari-2008-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2008,Macari
14,Red,Chile,"Solid blackberry, cassis and cola aromas are an invitation to enjoy this straightforward, well-made Cabernet that's lively and bouncy, with berry and black currant flavors that match the bouquet. Short on complexity but long on fruit.",Toro de Piedra Reserva,14,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2010 Toro de Piedra Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2010-toro-piedra-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Requingua
13.5,Red,US,"With an earthiness that weighs down the cherry, cola and currant flavors, this Pinot tastes a bit heavy. It's properly dry, with good acidity and modest alcohol.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,45,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Longoria 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2010-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Longoria
12.5,Sparkling,US,"A fragrant cherry-blossom scent accentuates the fresh red-raspberry and strawberry notes on the nose and palate of this delicious, easy-drinking sparkling. Lush and ripe, the Cuvée Carnaval would be a lovely apéritif for late-summer entertaining.",Cuvée Carnaval,27,87,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sparkling Pointe NV Cuvée Carnaval Sparkling (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkling-pointe-nv-cuvee-carnaval-long-island-north-fork/,Sparkling Blend,,Sparkling Pointe
13.5,White,Chile,"A bit oily and fleshy on the bouquet, with toasty oak aromas. It feels good, with a proper meshing of acidity and body weight. Flavors of orange and apple come with oak-based cinnamon notes, while the finish is tropical, warm and long.",Crucero Reserva,13,87,Maipo Valley,,,Siegel 2011 Crucero Reserva Chardonnay (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siegel-2011-crucero-reserva-chardonnay-maipo-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Siegel
13,Red,France,"This is a smooth, rich, wood-aged wine. It has wood aromas, but on the palate the wood has softened the black currant fruit, creating a wine that's elegant and full-bodied, with herbal acidity on the finish. Age for 1–2 years.",Cuvée Lucie,,87,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Les Hauts de Tousquiron 2009 Cuvée Lucie  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hauts-tousquiron-2009-cuvee-lucie-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Les Hauts de Tousquiron
13,Red,France,"This has good balance among its ripe blackberry and red-plum flavors and its firm core. It's solid and chunky while also offering crisp, taut acidity. The aftertaste, with a touch of smokiness, is attractive.",,,87,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Les Hauts de Tousquiron 2008  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hauts-tousquiron-2008-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Les Hauts de Tousquiron
13.5,Red,US,"This has flavors of cherry and blackberry jam, cola and spice. It's crisp in acidity and dry, as Pinot should be. This is direct and polished; it's not likely to get better with age, so drink now.",Devoto Garden Vineyard,27,87,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Wait Cellars 2009 Devoto Garden Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wait-cellars-2009-devoto-garden-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-green-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Wait Cellars
14.5,Red,Chile,"A little murky and muddled on the nose, this has an earthy-berry aroma, with a hint of floral-based perfume. It offers acidity and solidity on the palate, which is backed by standard black-fruit flavors, with undertones of vanilla and raw oak. Very good, but it's a bit oaky.",Sibaris Reserva Especial,16,87,Maipo Valley,,,Undurraga 2008 Sibaris Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2008-sibaris-reserva-especial-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Undurraga
,Red,Italy,"This easygoing wine has a red fruit note with a soft shading of spice. The mouthfeel is soft, plush and just short of sweet.",Prachiosso,,87,Piedmont,Roero,,Negro Angelo e Figli 2009 Prachiosso  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negro-angelo-e-figli-2009-prachiosso-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Negro Angelo e Figli
12,White,Greece,"This is a tasty white for patio sipping and summer picnics. Fresh, lively aromas are softened with a lovely floral edge, followed by easy-going, refreshing flavors of lemon, nectarine and sea salt. It's a flirty wine that should pair well with fruit, fresh fish and salads.",,16,87,Mantinia,,,Nasiakos 2011 White (Mantinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nasiakos-2011-white-mantinia/,White Blend,2011,Nasiakos
15.4,Red,US,"There are lots of delicious flavors in this smooth blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It impresses for its voluptuous flavors of blackberries, cherries, chocolate and sweet oak. It could be a little firmer in structure; it's soft and melted, like pastry filling.",Tesoro,46,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2009 Tesoro Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2009-tesoro-red-sonoma-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Muscardini
14.5,Red,US,"Rich and dry, this has flavors of cola, cherry pie, bacon and black pepper. The tannins are firm, and there's a bright burst of citrusy acidity to make things lively. Not an ager, but it should benefit from another year in the cellar.",Turner Vineyard,32,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Kessler-Haak 2009 Turner Vineyard Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kessler-haak-2009-turner-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Syrah,2009,Kessler-Haak
13,White,Chile,"Varietally and regionally correct, with green, grassy, punchy aromas of citrus, white pepper and jalapeño. This is prickly in the mouth, with lively acidity and flavors of lime, scallion, green apple and bell pepper. It finishes with cut and juicy acids.",Classic Series,12,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Montes 2011 Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2011-classic-series-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Montes
14,Red,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel, this fragrant wine opens with floral notes of pressed violet and rose perfume. The palate is tight, sharp and fresh, but what really sets this wine apart is the delicate and feminine nature of its bouquet.",Laccento,30,87,Piedmont,Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato,,Montalbera 2010 Laccento  (Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montalbera-2010-laccento-italian-red-ruche-ruche-castagnole-monferrato/,Ruché,2010,Montalbera
12.5,White,France,"This is a soft wine, with light green-plum and apple flavors, and an asparagus edge that comes through on the finish. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Le Montarlet,,87,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Joseph Mellot 2011 Le Montarlet  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2011-le-montarlet-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Joseph Mellot
12.5,White,France,"This is a ripe, full-bodied wine that has pear and apricot flavors and a soft, warm feel. It's fruity, tangy and ready to drink now. Screwcap.",La Chatellenie,,87,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Joseph Mellot 2011 La Chatellenie  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2011-chatellenie-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Joseph Mellot
14.5,Red,US,"This vineyard produces quite good Pinots for J Vineyards. The 2010 is ripe enough in cherry, raspberry and cola flavors, with good balancing acidity. It's a bit heavy, though. Cellar at your own risk.",Robert Thomas Vineyard,60,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2010 Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2010-robert-thomas-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,J Vineyards & Winery
15.3,Red,US,"Heavy accents of vanilla and black tea as well as sharp acids and drying tannins characterize this Petite Sirah. If you like your reds big, brawny and oak soaked, this is your poster child.",,42,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2009 Petite Sirah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-petite-sirah-columbia-valley-wa/,Petite Sirah,2009,Dusted Valley
14.9,Red,US,"The flavors of this Cabernet are enormously rich. Blackberry and blueberry jam, black currant, dark chocolate and cassis come in waves. Few wines on earth are this ripe. The issue is balance and complexity, both of which could be stronger. Drink over the next few years.",Alpha Wolf Vineyards,40,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Eagle Eye 2007 Alpha Wolf Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-eye-2007-alpha-wolf-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Eagle Eye
15.5,Red,US,"This Rhône-style blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah has plenty of cherry and mocha deliciousness. It seems a bit sweet on the finish, so drink it with compatible foods, like bacon.",el Pape,30,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Hug 2009 el Pape Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2009-el-pape-red-central-coast/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Hug
14,Red,France,"Fruit and spice come together in this young wine. It is structured with a core of dry tannins along with black currant fruit and a flavor of new wood. Finely made, this should be ready to drink in six months.",Château Bellevue,11,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Horeau-Beylot 2010 Château Bellevue  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2010-chateau-bellevue-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Horeau-Beylot
,Red,Italy,"This wine opens with aromas of leather, old spice and candied fruit that seem past their prime. There's a sour note on the finish.",Sotto Castello di Novello,,87,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giacomo Grimaldi 2008 Sotto Castello di Novello  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giacomo-grimaldi-2008-sotto-castello-novello-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Giacomo Grimaldi
13.2,Red,US,"One of the palest, lightest Pinots out there; the cold vintage seems to have taken its toll, making the wine low in alcohol and delicately flavored in sour cherry candy, orange zest and flat cola. Drink up.",Woodruff Family Vineyard,45,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Ghostwriter 2010 Woodruff Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghostwriter-2010-woodruff-family-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ghostwriter
,Red,Italy,"Ripe and concentrated, this has a thick, extracted appearance and abundant aromas of cherry liqueur and chocolate. There's a touch of sweet candied fruit on the finish.",Mondoca Dardi,,87,Piedmont,Barolo,,Germano Angelo 2008 Mondoca Dardi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/germano-angelo-2008-mondoca-dardi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Germano Angelo
14.8,Red,US,"A popular 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah blend, this sports a distinctive floral note, like a whiff of baby powder. Light cherry fruit anchors the core, remaining balanced throughout the medium finish.",Lawrence Vineyards Don Isidro Red,22,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2009 Lawrence Vineyards Don Isidro Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2009-lawrence-don-isidro-red-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,Gård
14.5,Red,US,"This shows classic Oakville tannins, acidity and rich blackberry and cassis flavors, with a nice, spicy finish. But, it doesn't show the flashy concentration or the ageworthiness of the region's best Cabernets. Give it a decanting and drink up.",,55,87,California,Napa,Oakville,Franciscan 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franciscan-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Franciscan
13,Red,Italy,"The bouquet offers intensity and character, with subtle accents of crème de cassis and toasted almond.",Cornarea,30,87,Piedmont,Roero,,Cornarea 2009 Cornarea  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornarea-2009-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cornarea
14.9,White,US,"This is very rich, ripe and oaky, but a little over the top, with strong flavors of buttered toast, caramel, orange jam and spice. An outgoing wine crafted in the popular style.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Conway 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conway-2009-bien-nacido-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Conway
13.5,Red,France,"Soft, warm and smoky wine, this has a finely layered wood flavor to go with the black currant and red berry fruits. It's dry, yet warm and ripe, finishing with freshness.",,16,87,Bordeaux,Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Moulin de Clotte 2009  Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moulin-clotte-2009-red-castillon-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Moulin de Clotte
13,Red,Greece,"This offers aromas and flavors of plum, savory spice and cigarbox, with an overall dry and focused character. A smoky spice note finishes the wine. Pair this with grilled lamb, pizza or steak.",Avaton,55,87,Epanomi,,,Gerovassiliou 2007 Avaton Red (Epanomi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gerovassiliou-2007-avaton-red-epanomi/,Red Blend,2007,Gerovassiliou
13,White,France,"This is a herbaceous wine with dominant green fruit, followed by acidity and fine flavors of sweet currant, kiwi and thyme. It is fresh and ready to drink.",Sur le Fort,23,87,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Domaine Fouassier 2010 Sur le Fort  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fouassier-2010-sur-le-fort-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine Fouassier
13,Red,France,"Profiting from the richness of 2009, this is a smooth blackberry-flavored wine. It has ripe fruit, a center of dry tannin and juicy acidity. The aftertaste is firm with some dryness.",,,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Haut-Sorillon 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-sorillon-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut-Sorillon
13.5,Red,US,"This has a pronounced nose, with aromas of black fruits swathed in savory dried herbs, mushrooms, game and smoke. The palate, by contrast, is juicy with tart black-cherry and berry flavors framed with ripe, but grippy, tannins. Pleasant now, but it could improve over the next 3–5 years.",Archeology,60,87,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Clovis Point 2007 Archeology Red (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clovis-point-2007-archeology-red-long-island-north-fork/,Red Blend,2007,Clovis Point
13.5,White,US,"There's lots of spicy richness in this slightly sweet Sauvignon Blanc. With zesty acidity, its flavors veer toward pineapples, limes, melons and vanilla. This should be versatile with all kinds of foods.",Estate,11,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2011 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2011-estate-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Clos La Chance
14.1,Red,US,"Acidity hits the tongue like a squeeze of lime juice, making it savory and mouthwatering. It really needs food to help it soften. Bone dry and elegantly structured, it has pleasant flavors of sour cherry candy, pomegranate and spice.",,49,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Williams Selyem 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Williams Selyem
14.4,Red,US,"Muscular and brawny are a few words to describe this Pinot Noir. Blackberry, cherry, licorice, bacon and spice flavors flood the mouth, leading to a seemingly sweet, long finish. Not particularly subtle now, and a little warm, but it could resolve its contradictions in 5–6 years.",Ridgetop Vineyard,59,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Sojourn 2010 Ridgetop Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2010-ridgetop-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sojourn
14.6,Red,US,"Very rich and full bodied, this offers flamboyant flavors of raspberry and cherry jam. It impresses with its sheer power, and it's indisputably delicious.",Gap's Crown Vineyard,48,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Sojourn 2010 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2010-gaps-crown-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sojourn
15,Red,US,"The 2010 vintage was marked with cool conditions, but the winemaker's art shows in the delicious fruit, which veers toward red berries. The oak has been tastefully applied. Drink now.",Bohemian Vineyard,44,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rockroom Winemaking Cooperative 2010 Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rockroom-winemaking-cooperative-2010-bohemian-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rockroom Winemaking Cooperative
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with subdued aromas of spice, blue flower, wild berry and raspberry. It is clean with the characteristic firmness and freshness typical of Nebbiolo.",,40,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Ricossa 2006  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricossa-2006-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Ricossa
13,White,Israel,"A blend of 50% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Viognier, this wine needs time to really open up in the glass, and should not be served too cold, as some of the more nuanced aromas will be masked. Rich apple and peach fruit mingle with notes of white and yellow flowers and fresh-cut herbs. The texture is round and lush, but the finish is clean and lifted with a tart melon-rind accent.",Special Reserve White,52,88,Galilee,,,Recanati 2010 Special Reserve White White (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2010-special-reserve-white-galilee/,White Blend,2010,Recanati
12.5,Red,US,"A ripe bramble-wood note and dusty minerality add shades of complexity to this ripe, richly concentrated Cabernet Franc. Dry and full bodied, with lush, ripe tannins, it finishes with a deliciously spicy cherry-vanilla note.",,19,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Ravines 2010 Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravines-2010-cabernet-franc-finger-lakes/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Ravines
14.4,Red,Israel,"A bit closed—give this wine some time in the open bottle or glass to better express iteself. Black plum and berry fruit lead the nose and palate, with more intensity appearing alongside the additional spicy notes of licorice stick and coffee grounds.",,30,88,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-judean-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Psagot
,Red,Italy,"This opens has a bold appearance with dark extraction. The aromas that follow are reminiscent of ripe cherry, cinnamon spice, plum and pulpy black fruit. Round and soft, this closes with firm grittiness.",Monfrini,15,88,Piedmont,Roero,,Ponchione Maurizio 2009 Monfrini  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ponchione-maurizio-2009-monfrini-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ponchione Maurizio
13.5,Red,US,"While plush with notes of superripe red plums and vanilla on the nose and palate, Shinn's Estate Merlot is remarkably complex with shades of dark cocoa powder, purple flowers and a spray of freshly-cut herbs. Sharp acidity and velvety tannins add structure and style.",Estate,26,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Shinn Estate 2008 Estate Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shinn-estate-2008-estate-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2008,Shinn Estate
,White,US,"Done in a meaty, almost thickly fruity style, this vineyard-designated Viognier fills the palate with citrus and stone flavors. There's a pretty floral note to both the nose and the finish.",Talcott Vineyard,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Seven Hills 2011 Talcott Vineyard Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hills-2011-talcott-vineyard-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2011,Seven Hills
14.8,Red,US,"With a rich, velvety texture and flavors of black cherries, green olives and smoky cedar, this is a very nice Merlot for drinking now. Drink this with upscale fare.",Reserve,25,88,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Martin Ray 2010 Reserve Merlot (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2010-reserve-merlot-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Merlot,2010,Martin Ray
13.8,Red,US,"This is 75% Merlot, with Cabernet, Malbec and Syrah comprising the other 25%. Despite all of the components, it tastes like there is a bit of a hole. The fruit is soft and plummy, and the overall balance is excellent.",Reserve,45,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Obelisco Estate 2009 Reserve Merlot (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obelisco-estate-2009-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Merlot,2009,Obelisco Estate
12.5,White,France,"One of the small Sauvignon Blanc areas close to Sancerre, Menetou-Salon produces a light, crisp and herbal style of wine. This fits that bill well, its freshness contained within the flavors of hedgerow fruits and tangy acids.",Côtes de Morogues,22,88,Loire Valley,Menetou-Salon,,Fournier Père et Fils 2010 Côtes de Morogues  (Menetou-Salon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fournier-pere-fils-2010-cotes-de-morogues-sauvignon-blanc-menetou-salon/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Fournier Père et Fils
14,Red,Italy,This is a fresh and full expression of Nebbiolo—aged 18 months in oak—that shows sweet aromas of black cherry and dried raspberry. Firm tannins give the wine a deep sensation of structure.,,23,88,Piedmont,Langhe,,Gianfranco Alessandria 2009 Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianfranco-alessandria-2009-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2009,Gianfranco Alessandria
14.1,White,US,"Everything in this wine is strong and obvious: With its powerful tropical fruit, sweet oak and intense finish, this is what many Americans like in Chardonnay. But as impressive as the winemaker's art is here, the flash is all on the surface. Drink up.",Ryo-Fu,44,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Freeman 2010 Ryo-Fu Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freeman-2010-ryo-fu-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Freeman
14.8,Red,US,"Very good and delicious, if not quite up there with the warmer vintages of 2007 and 2008. The winemaker has done a yeoman's job with this wine—considering the difficult vintage—coaxing out pleasant raspberry- and cherry-jam flavors.The finish is dry and spicy. Drink now.",Les Pommiers,65,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,EnRoute 2010 Les Pommiers Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enroute-2010-pommiers-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,EnRoute
12.5,Red,France,"Now maturing, this retains its red fruits; its bright texture and acidity go with the firm tannins and dark structure. It is balanced and ready to drink.",,53,88,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Bellegrave du Poujeau 2006  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellegrave-poujeau-2006-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Château Bellegrave du Poujeau
14.5,Red,France,"Packed with superripe Merlot, this is rich and round. It has wood flavors and sweet, juicy black-plum fruits that are balanced by firm tannins. The finish shows some bitterness from over-extraction.",,,88,Bordeaux,Lalande de Pomerol,,Château au Pont de Guitres 2009  Lalande de Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-au-pont-guitres-2009-red-lalande-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château au Pont de Guitres
13.5,Red,France,"This shows the rich density of Merlot in 2009, giving a solid structure, with dried fruit and red berry flavors and a concentrated line of tannins. Big and dense, this is ready to age.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Montagne-Saint-Émilion,,Château La Fleur Plaisance 2009  Montagne-Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-la-fleur-plaisance-2009-red-montagne-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château La Fleur Plaisance
13.5,Red,France,"This is structured and firm, with its dry tannins prominent along with blackberry and black cherry acidity. The wine does have density, a dusty texture and the chance to further age.",La Rose Saint-Vincent,42,88,Bordeaux,Lalande de Pomerol,,Château Haut-Goujon 2008 La Rose Saint-Vincent  (Lalande de Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-goujon-2008-rose-saint-vincent-red-lalande-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Haut-Goujon
14.6,Red,US,"A blend of approximately 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Malbec, Syrah and Petit Verdot making up the remainder, this barbecue-ready wine is scented with dried herb and forest floor components. Brambly berry fruit and tart acids work to balance out the earthy tannins.",Quarry Butte Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alexandria Nicole 2009 Quarry Butte Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2009-quarry-butte-destiny-ridge-estate-grown-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2009,Alexandria Nicole
14.6,Red,US,"Almost all Petite Sirah, with just 4% Syrah in the blend, this is purple and black in both color and fruit flavor. It packs in ample barrel flavors of licorice and coffee due to the aging regimen of 75% new French oak and 25% neutral. The tannins are hard, chewy, but plenty ripe. This is a bruiser.",Mr. Big Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown,42,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alexandria Nicole 2009 Mr. Big Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown Petite Sirah (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2009-mr-big-destiny-ridge-estate-grown-petite-sirah-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Petite Sirah,2009,Alexandria Nicole
13.8,Red,US,There's a savage appeal (what the French call sauvage) to this unabashedly rustic Cabernet Franc that was fermented entirely using wild yeasts. Initial notes of tomato leaf and green stem blow off to reveal aripe red fruit with a gorgeously floral character. Tart acidity and a concentrated red-cherry flavor are accented with graphite and black tea notes.,Bordo,20,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Anthony Nappa 2010 Bordo Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anthony-nappa-2010-bordo-cabernet-franc-long-island-north-fork/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Anthony Nappa
14.5,Red,US,"Andis's 100% Barbera tempts with ripe, dried black-cherry and mint flavors, and toasty layers of coffee and toffee that linger until the finish.",,24,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2010 Barbera (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2010-barbera-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Barbera,2010,Andis
13.2,White,US,"Brander's first Sauvignon Blanc of the cool 2011 vintage is delicious: It tastes dryish to slightly off-dry, with excellent acidity brightening the citrus and tropical fruit flavors.",,15,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Brander 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brander-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Brander
13.5,Red,Italy,"Blackberry, tobacco and spice flavors give this an appropriate air of sophistication. It should pair with pizza or pasta.",Costalunga,10,88,Piedmont,Barbera d'Asti,,Bersano 2009 Costalunga  (Barbera d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2009-costalunga-barbera-barbera-dasti/,Barbera,2009,Bersano
13.5,White,US,"Easily as good as Chardonnays costing two or three times as much, this is a great value, and with production at 12,000 cases, it should be fairly easy to find. It's rich in orange, apricot and buttered toast flavors, with balancing acidity and a dry finish.",,13,88,California,California Other,California,Leese-Fitch 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leese-fitch-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Leese-Fitch
15.5,Red,US,"A very rich wine—this has a warm, soft mouthfeel and ripe, jammy flavors enhanced with oak. Except for the heat, it's a lovely wine. Drink now.",Isoceles Reserve,98,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Justin 2008 Isoceles Reserve Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/justin-2008-isoceles-reserve-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Justin
12.5,Red,France,"Rich and firm, this has dry tannins set over the red berry fruits and acids. There is a crisp edge to go with the firm core. This is a wine to age for 2–3 years or drink this year.",Les Morinières,,88,Loire Valley,Chinon,,Joseph Mellot 2010 Les Morinières  (Chinon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2010-morinieres-cabernet-franc-chinon/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Joseph Mellot
14.5,Red,France,"Smooth and rich, this has superripe Merlot. It has soft, jammy red-fruit flavors and tannins that are enveloped by the opulent texture. The tannins should allow the wine to age over 3–6 years.",Château la Fleur Poitou,,88,Bordeaux,Lussac Saint-Émilion,,Horeau-Beylot 2010 Château la Fleur Poitou  (Lussac Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2010-chateau-fleur-poitou-red-lussac-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Horeau-Beylot
14.2,Red,Chile,"Berry, brown sugar and prune aromas are nice, while the palate is tannic, with a rugged mouthfeel that should be softened by hearty foods. This tastes of plum and dark berry, while the finish is oaky, chocolaty, spicy and strong.",Cuvée Alexandre - Apalta Vineyard,25,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Lapostolle 2009 Cuvée Alexandre - Apalta Vineyard Merlot (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2009-cuvee-alexandre-apalta-vineyard-merlot-colchagua-valley/,Merlot,2009,Lapostolle
14.2,Red,US,"This feels voluptuous and velvet, with soft, gentle tannins carrying loads of ripe blackberry, currant, crispy bacon and black pepper. It's a bit rustic around the edges, though.",SRH,23,88,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lafond 2010 SRH Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafond-2010-srh-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Syrah,2010,Lafond
14.9,Red,US,"This has a pungent dustiness that's pleasing, rounded out by ripe, tart fruit like pomegranate. It's well-integrated, soft and smooth. The herbal notes should pair well with herb-rubbed roasted chicken.",Pauli Ranch,38,88,California,Mendocino County,Redwood Valley,Muscardini 2010 Pauli Ranch Barbera (Redwood Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2010-pauli-ranch-barbera-mendocino-lake-counties-redwood-valley/,Barbera,2010,Muscardini
14,Red,Chile,"Dense, grapy and rubbery smelling, but with airing it unveils aromas of violet and blackberry pie. It feels grabby and tannic but healthy, with blueberry, blackberry and herb flavors. Sweet-tasting oak and a pinch of green herb define the finish. This is a blend of 60% Carmenère and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Toro de Piedra Reserva,14,88,Maule Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2010 Toro de Piedra Reserva Carmenère-Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2010-toro-piedra-reserva-red-blend-carmenere-cabernet-sauvignon-maule-valley/,Carmenère-Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Requingua
13.5,Dessert,France,"A rich wine that strikes a good balance among tropical fruits, acids and a dry botrytis core. It shows notes of spice and honey, with apricot juice acidity. This is ready to drink.",Thomas Barton Réserve,29,88,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Barton & Guestier 2009 Thomas Barton Réserve  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2009-thomas-barton-reserve-sauternes-153830/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Barton & Guestier
12,White,France,"A grassy, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc-dominated wine, this has fresh grapefruit and lime flavors, with an orange zest and mineral edge. This is delicious and ready to drink now.",,16,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Ducasse 2010  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ducasse-2010-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Ducasse
14.5,Red,France,This is a very rich wine with black fruit and bitter coffee flavors and dense tannins. Its weight is almost too much for the firm structure that is underneath.,,30,88,Bordeaux,Listrac-Médoc,,Château Cap Léon Veyrin 2009  Listrac-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cap-leon-veyrin-2009-red-listrac-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Cap Léon Veyrin
14,Red,France,"Ripe and juicy, this is packed with black currant fruit and lined with soft, open tannins. The wine has a dry core, yet this is surrounded by attractive smoky fruit and bright acidity. Ready to drink now.",,30,88,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Beauvillage 2009  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beauvillage-2009-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Beauvillage
13.5,Red,France,"This is a ripe wine offering red currants and plums, with a firm tannic character. With its fresh acidity and fruitiness, this is ready to drink but could age a few more years.",,,88,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Amour 2009  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-amour-2009-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Amour
14.5,Red,US,"Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a bit of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, this is a juicy, tart effort. Sappy berries, a bit of pineapple and a finishing hint of caramel all come together in this lively, fresh blend.",Blackboard Red,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Matthews 2009 Blackboard Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matthews-estate-2009-blackboard-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Matthews
,Red,Italy,"This opens with earthy tones of leather, spice and cured meat. There are notes of dried fruit and cassis as well. It's compact and still slightly astringent; drink after 2017.",,59,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Olek Bondonio 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olek-bondonio-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Olek Bondonio
14.3,Red,US,"This delivers the soft, velvety texture you want in a nice Merlot, along with ripe black-cherry, anise, cola and sandalwood flavors that finish dry and spicy.",,20,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2008 Merlot (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2008-merlot-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Merlot,2008,Firestone
14.5,Red,Greece,"This wine has a sultry nose of plum, anise, red berry and tobacco. On the palate, it offers a full, ripe fruit character, with an overall easy-going berry-and-spice combination. A balanced red blend with widespread appeal.",Dyo Elies,40,88,Naoussa,,,Kir-Yianni 2007 Dyo Elies Red (Naoussa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kir-yianni-2007-dyo-elies-red-naoussa/,Red Blend,2007,Kir-Yianni
12.5,White,France,"Taut, tangy and minerally, this has a steely texture to go with the intense green-herb and citrus notes. The wine has a green, crisp aftertaste, with acidity and a tight structure.",Domaine des Mariniers,,88,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Joseph Mellot 2011 Domaine des Mariniers  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2011-domaine-mariniers-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Joseph Mellot
,Red,Italy,Ruby colored—this opens with a sweet cherry aroma followed by light notes of vanilla and marzipan. It should pair well with meat or pasta dishes thanks to the already silky and smooth nature of its tannins.,Bric Volta,,88,Piedmont,Roero,,Malabaila 2009 Bric Volta  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malabaila-2009-bric-volta-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Malabaila
14.6,Red,US,"A super bang for the buck, this is brimming with intense mountain blackberry fruit. It's soft, with supple tannins and a long, cocoa-laced finish. Stock up on this for your next outdoor barbecue.",Hillside,13,88,California,California Other,California,Sobon Estate 2010 Hillside Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobon-estate-2010-hillside-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Sobon Estate
12.5,Red,Greece,"This earthy, spicy red has an Old World feel, with its allspice, new leather and black fruit aromas, and a flavor of savory spice. An ageworthy bottling with indigenous character, this wine will be should fantastic with grilled or dried meats and savory lamb.",Labyrinth 9906 Megas Oenos,120,88,Peloponnese,,,Skouras NV Labyrinth 9906 Megas Oenos Red (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-nv-labyrinth-9906-megas-oenos-red-peloponnese/,Red Blend,9906,Skouras
13.5,Red,Greece,"With raspberry and vanilla notes and a pretty finish of cherry, this is a full and friendly red that should pair with everything from casual burgers to beef Bourgogne.",Megas Oenos,26,88,Peloponnese,,,Skouras 2008 Megas Oenos Red (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-2008-megas-oenos-red-peloponnese/,Red Blend,2008,Skouras
14,Red,Italy,"Garnet in color with a brown highlight, this has aromas of cured meat, leather, tobacco, tar and dried berry. The tannins are silky and long, and there is enough natural acidity to keep the wine alive for many more years.",Riserva,45,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Villadoria 2000 Riserva  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villadoria-2000-riserva-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2000,Villadoria
13.5,Red,Italy,"Aromas of toasted nut and savory spice give this wine a brooding, masculine personality. Ripe notes of cherry liqueur and blackberry preserve lend a soft, succulent mouthfeel.",,35,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Villa Ile 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-ile-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Villa Ile
12.5,Red,France,"A balanced wine, showing the freshness of the vintage, this has a taut plum-skin texture and plenty of acidity. It has an edge of toast and spice and a stalky, smoky character.",Concerto Vieilles Vignes,30,88,Loire Valley,Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil,,Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2008 Concerto Vieilles Vignes  (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-jarnoterie-2008-concerto-vieilles-vignes-cabernet-franc-saint-nicolas-bourgueil/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Vignoble de la Jarnoterie
13,White,US,"With an opening whiff of peach fuzz, this is a full-bodied yet crisp Pinot Gris with tons of personaliy. A liquid version of ripe pear and vanilla crème brûlée, this is an impressive, easy and pleasing wine.",,10,88,California,California Other,California,Three Pears 2011 Pinot Gris (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-pears-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Three Pears
13.5,Red,Chile,"This cool-vintage wine has snappy red-plum and raspberry aromas. Fresh and pure, the palate bears red berry flavors, with plum and apple skin notes. The finish is marked with a mellow spice note.",Reserva,13,88,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-reserva-pinot-noir-maule-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chilcas
13,Red,Greece,"Big fruit aromas of plum, raspberry and a whiff of pepper start this enjoyable red from Gerovassiliou. On the palate, flavors of spicy black fruit, clove and smoke appeal and should pair well with grilled meat dishes and stews.",Evangelo,79,88,Epanomi,,,Gerovassiliou 2007 Evangelo Red (Epanomi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gerovassiliou-2007-evangelo-red-epanomi/,Red Blend,2007,Gerovassiliou
13.9,White,US,"Tart and juicy, this nicely balanced Riesling mixes fruit flavors of orange, Meyer lemon and tangerine. The acids are natural and tangy, and the overall balance is just right.",Lawrence Vineyards Dry,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2010 Lawrence Vineyards Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2010-lawrence-dry-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Gård
,Red,Italy,This opens with intense aromas of cherry liqueur and black licorice. It shows great purity and freshness with subtle but firm tannins on the finish.,Bricco Medica,48,88,Piedmont,Roero,,Cascina Val del Prete 2009 Bricco Medica  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-val-prete-2009-bricco-medica-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina Val del Prete
13.5,Red,Italy,"Made with organically-farmed fruit, this dark offering has smooth aromas of leather, tobacco, black cherry and blackberry pie. There's a bright point of acidity that renders a lively sensation on the finish.",Pirochetta Vecchie Vigne,22,88,Piedmont,Dogliani,,Cascina Corte Barosi-Battaglia 2009 Pirochetta Vecchie Vigne  (Dogliani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-corte-barosi-battaglia-2009-pirochetta-vecchie-vigne-italian-red-dolcetto-dogliani/,Dolcetto,2009,Cascina Corte Barosi-Battaglia
13.7,Red,US,"This has a strong current of spearmint, cedar and eucalyptus running throughout, but it is nicely balanced against the blackberry and raspberry tones. It's light in tone and should be fine with food.",Estate Reserve,41,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Rodrigue Molyneaux 2009 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodrigue-molyneaux-2009-estate-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rodrigue Molyneaux
13.4,White,US,"Lightly grassy and pleasantly fruity, this mingles kiwi, melon and apple with notes of fresh herb. The flavors are fresh and balanced, with just a small percentage of the fruit fermented and (briefly) aged in new American oak.",,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Mercer 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercer-2010-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Mercer
13.5,Red,Greece,"Notes of cola, black pepper and cocoa on the nose are followed by touches of red cherry, cedar and spice in this elegant red. It has a dry, sophisticated character but good red fruit roundness to balance the package.",Made with Organic Grapes,45,88,Nemea,,,Spiropoulos 2008 Made with Organic Grapes Agiorgitiko (Nemea),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spiropoulos-2008-made-with-organic-grapes-greek-red-agiorgitiko-nemea/,Agiorgitiko,2008,Spiropoulos
14.5,Red,France,"A big, rich blockbuster Merlot, this has dark raisins and black plum flavors that dominate the background tannins. Its power comes from the superripe fruit and the concentration of the structure. Age for 3–4 years.",,85,88,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Le Carillon de Rouget 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-carillon-rouget-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Le Carillon de Rouget
13.3,White,US,"This Italian variety isn't widely grown in California, but judging from this bottling, it should be. It's a wonderfully versatile wine, dry and tart in acidity, and the citrus rind and white flower flavors are subtle but beautiful.",,22,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Seghesio 2011 Arneis (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2011-italian-white-arneis-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Arneis,2011,Seghesio
14.5,Red,US,"This is an austere, very structured, leathery Zin, with notes of briary black pepper and dark, ripe fruit from start to finish.",Old Vine Reserve,32,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Scott Harvey 2009 Old Vine Reserve Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-harvey-2009-old-vine-reserve-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Scott Harvey
15.5,Red,US,"This showcases the varietal's rustic side, with edgy tannins and a briary mouthfeel framing cherry, raspberry, spice and tobacco flavors. It's dry and very high in alcohol, which gives it a glycerine-based sweetness. This does a good job expressing the essential Dry Creek Zinfandel character.",Cuccio,27,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Pech Merle 2010 Cuccio Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pech-merle-2010-cuccio-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Pech Merle
,Red,Italy,"Nebbiolo already makes lean and compact wines, so the generally light 2008 vintage hasn't done much to add extra pulp or softness. This expression has a bright ruby color, with dry tannins and youthful aromas of raw berry.",Acclivi,55,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Comm. G. B. Burlotto 2008 Acclivi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/comm-g-b-burlotto-2008-acclivi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Comm. G. B. Burlotto
15.5,Red,US,"Done in a solid, straight-ahead style, this estate-grown Cabernet pushes its ripe cherry flavor front and center. There is a pleasing sweet-sour snap to the mouthfeel.",Lawrence Vineyards,35,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gård 2009 Lawrence Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gard-2009-lawrence-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gård
,Red,Italy,This opens with jammy aromas of blackberry and strawberry followed by a streamlined feel on the palate. It delivers a firm wall of young tannins that need more time to age.,Bricco delle Viole,,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,G D Vajra 2008 Bricco delle Viole  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/g-d-vajra-2008-bricco-delle-viole-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,G D Vajra
14.5,Red,Chile,"Reedy on the nose, with notes of pine and juniper to go with tobacco and earthy baked-berry aromas. It feels lively but clacky, with flavors of vanilla, coconut and secondary notes of cassis and berry. The finish is lactic and creamy, with a vanilla note.",Gran Araucano,35,88,Colchagua Valley,,,François Lurton 2009 Gran Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2009-gran-araucano-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,François Lurton
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a very dry Champagne that offers crisp apple and grapefruit flavors along with a toasty, yeasty character. The acidity makes for a taut texture and a tense, lively finish.",Sélection Extra Brut,,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Jeaunaux-Robin NV Sélection Extra Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jeaunaux-robin-nv-selection-extra-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Jeaunaux-Robin
,Red,Italy,Indian spice and clove notes along with touches of ripe fruit and crushed granite appear on the bouquet. The finish is compact and polished.,Brunate Le Coste,120,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Giuseppe Rinaldi 2008 Brunate Le Coste  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-rinaldi-2008-brunate-le-coste-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Giuseppe Rinaldi
14.9,White,US,"This shows a deft touch in its balance of ripe tropical and pear fruit and sweet oak 
influence. This is varietally proper and marked by brisk Monterey acidity, lending itself to drinking with a wide variety of foods.",Arroyo Vista,25,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,J. Lohr 2010 Arroyo Vista Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2010-arroyo-vista-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2010,J. Lohr
13.2,White,US,"This is a big-style, full-bodied Riesling, with fleshy citrus notes of grapefruit and orange. As is often true in Washington, the residual sugar (1.6%) is entirely masked by the acidity.",Notebook,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),J. Bookwalter 2011 Notebook Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-bookwalter-2011-notebook-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,J. Bookwalter
13.5,Red,Greece,"Cedar, tobacco and mint aromas are followed by vibrant flavors of violet, red berry and black pepper in this elegant blend of Syrah, Merlot and Xinomavro. Dry and spicy but rounded by softer fruit, it's a very good red with exotic appeal.",Paranga,20,88,Macedonia,,,Kir-Yianni 2009 Paranga Red (Macedonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kir-yianni-2009-paranga-red-macedonia/,Red Blend,2009,Kir-Yianni
14,Red,Chile,"Pointy aromas of juniper, tree bark, pencil lead and blackberry come out rough but improve with airing. It feels mildly astringent, with rugged flavors of herbal berry and cola. The finish turns oakier, with coconut and vanilla notes rising up.",Single Vineyard Don Maximiano Estate,21,88,Aconcagua Valley,,,Errazuriz 2010 Single Vineyard Don Maximiano Estate Carmenère (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2010-single-vineyard-don-maximiano-estate-carmenere-aconcagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Errazuriz
12,Sparkling,France,"Attractive and floral, this is fruity with pear and red apple flavors. It is soft and full in the mouth; its creamy mousse lends just a light tang of lemon zest flavor. The finish is balanced and fruity.",Brut,45,88,Champagne,Champagne,,Duval-Leroy NV Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-leroy-nv-brut-champagne-143725/,Champagne Blend,,Duval-Leroy
13.5,White,US,"This is a nonvintage blend of Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, with additions of Viognier and Muscat. Its Chenin-like nose is floral and rich, and its lychee, lime and kiwi flavors swirl about before coming to a refined, perfectly crisp finish.",Simply White,20,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Testa Vineyards NV Simply White White (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testa-nv-simply-white-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,White Blend,,Testa Vineyards
14.5,Red,Chile,"Spicy and dry on the nose, this bears standard dark-berry and cassis aromas touched up by a lot of oak. It feels grabby and tannic, but pure, with flavors of plum, cassis, sweet oak, coffee and toast. It's oaky on the finish, with vanilla and spice flavors along with some heat.",La Capilla Single Vineyard,25,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2009 La Capilla Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2009-capilla-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Viu Manent
13.5,Red,Italy,This hearty wine opens with smoky notes of cured meat and bacon backed by touches of candied fruit and dried berry. There seems to be a touch of sweetness in the mouth followed by firmness and freshness.,,29,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Villa Ile 2008  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-ile-2008-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2008,Villa Ile
12.5,White,France,"A wine that is so herbaceous and crisply textured, this has intense grassy, herbal flavors of thyme and tarragon.",Les Belles Vignes,26,88,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Fournier Père et Fils 2010 Les Belles Vignes  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fournier-pere-fils-2010-belles-vignes-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Fournier Père et Fils
14.9,Red,US,"This is one of the best Pinot Noirs in this price range. It's softly delicious and instantly drinkable, with rich layers of raspberries, cherries, mocha, anise and sandalwood—3,287 cases were produced.",,24,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Firestone 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Firestone
14,Red,Italy,"The 2009 vintage has produced a more subdued expression from Barbaresco's celebrated Basarin cru. This has a tight, tannic grip, with tame aromas of wild berry, cola and ginger.",Basarin,38,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Adriano Marco & Vittorio 2009 Basarin  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adriano-marco-vittorio-2009-basarin-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Adriano Marco & Vittorio
13,Rose,US,"There are notes of wild berry and rustic game that add a shadow of darkness to this refreshing, cherry-laden rosé made from the Italian Refosco grape. It's bone dry and vivacious with acidity.",Rosato Refosco Home Farm Vineyard,20,88,New York,Long Island,"The Hamptons, Long Island","Channing Daughters 2011 Rosato Refosco Home Farm Vineyard Rosé (The Hamptons, Long Island)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/channing-daughters-2011-rosato-refosco-home-farm-vineyard-rose-long-island-hamptons/,Rosé,2011,Channing Daughters
13,Rose,US,"Whispers of cherry blossoms and briar patch add flair to the sweet black-cherry and blackberry flavors. Dry in style, with notes of fresh and dried herbs, it's a perfect pairing for an elegant late-summer barbecue.",Rosato Cabernet Sauvignon Mudd Vineyard,18,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Channing Daughters 2011 Rosato Cabernet Sauvignon Mudd Vineyard Rosé (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/channing-daughters-2011-rosato-cabernet-sauvignon-mudd-vineyard-rose-long-island-north-fork/,Rosé,2011,Channing Daughters
12.5,White,US,"Lusciously textured and bursting with citrusy acidity, this combines savory tones of burnt sugar and apple cider with hints of fresh orange peel and white flower. Crushed stone and a tea leaf astringency linger on the finish.",,20,88,New York,Long Island,Long Island,Channing Daughters 2010 Pinot Grigio (Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/channing-daughters-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-long-island/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Channing Daughters
14.3,Red,US,"This pure Cabernet Franc is bursting with black cherry and chocolate goodness. There are streaks of smoke and light charcoal, giving this medium-bodied wine more heft and a strong finish.",,35,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Covington 2009 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/covington-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Covington
13.5,Red,France,"A dark-colored wine, this is layered with a wood note that shows strongly along with the mint flavor. Rich, well structured and concentrated, this has black jelly fruit, and is meant for drinking in two years.",Cuvée Prestige,14,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Cornemps 2010 Cuvée Prestige  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cornemps-2010-cuvee-prestige-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Cornemps
14.9,Red,US,"Dry and leathery, this is a classic, old-school Petite Sirah. It's intense and full bodied, with round edges that make it ingriguing and easy to drink.",Vittorio's Vineyard,26,88,California,Mendocino County,Redwood Valley,Claudia Springs 2009 Vittorio's Vineyard Petite Sirah (Redwood Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudia-springs-2009-vittorios-vineyard-petite-sirah-mendocino-lake-counties-redwood-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Claudia Springs
14.5,Red,US,"This has notes of black cherry and smoky tar. It's tannins can barely be wrapped around one's lips on first sip, but let the wine open (and/or age) and its black cherry, berry, coffee and mint components swirl together in exciting ways.",Estate,28,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2010 Estate Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2010-estate-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Andis
13,Red,France,"Rich red fruits along with a stalky element give this wine weight and structure. It's on the dry side, with the fruit tannins and wood notes still dominant. Good acidity offers a bright aftertaste.",,18,88,Bordeaux,Lussac Saint-Émilion,,Château la Jorine 2010  Lussac Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jorine-2010-red-lussac-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château la Jorine
14.5,Red,US,"This feels upscale, bearing very ripe flavors of blackberry, mocha and cedar, with smooth tannins and a nice bite of acidity to balance out the richness.",Tourmaline Vineyard Inspired,75,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bryter 2009 Tourmaline Vineyard Inspired Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bryter-2009-tourmaline-vineyard-inspired-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bryter
13.6,Red,US,"This fruity red blend offers a nice mix of plum, black cherry, and cocoa powder scents and flavors. It develops into a darker wine, with cassis and cacao running through the finish.",Mélange Noir,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2009 Mélange Noir Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2009-melange-noir-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Waterbrook
13,White,US,"Clean and herbaceous, this high-acid Sauvignon Blanc recalls an excellent Quincy for style and value. Sharp and grassy, clean and refreshing, it's a perfect shellfish wine.",,10,88,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Washington Hills 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/washington-hills-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Washington Hills
13,Red,France,"Although there is a wood-aged character to the wine, the main feeling is of stalky red fruits, tight tannins and acids. It has a smoky character from the Cabernet Franc that adds complexity.",Château de la Mulonnière Rouge Baiser,26,88,Loire Valley,Anjou Villages,,Guy Saget 2009 Château de la Mulonnière Rouge Baiser Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Anjou Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guy-saget-2009-chateau-mulonniere-rouge-baiser-red-blend-cabernet-franc-cabernet-sauvignon-anjou-villages/,Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Guy Saget
14.4,Red,US,"A very nice wine that does what California Merlot is supposed to do. It delivers lots of ripe, sweet fruit and a lush texture. The cherry pie flavor is heightened by a savory baking-spice note.",,30,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Gundlach Bundschu 2009 Merlot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2009-merlot-sonoma-valley/,Merlot,2009,Gundlach Bundschu
,Red,Italy,"This opens with ripe, almost jammy, notes of strawberry and black cherry followed by sweet almond and spice scents. There's a touch of sweetness on the close that's backed by a plush, succulent mouthfeel.",Ad Altiora,,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Michele Taliano 2009 Ad Altiora  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-taliano-2009-ad-altiora-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Michele Taliano
,Red,Italy,"Streamlined and bright, this offers the aromatic intensity and complexity one should expect from Roero. Aromas include chopped mint, cola and wild berry.",,,88,Piedmont,Roero,,Matteo Correggia 2009  Roero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matteo-correggia-2009-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Matteo Correggia
11.5,White,US,"The sweetness gauge on the back label indicates this as medium dry, and at 3.2% residual sugar, there is more than a hint of sweetness. It's all in fine balance, full flavored, fruity and round. A mix of peaches, apricots and Mandarin oranges makes this an interesting Riesling with some complexity.",,11,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pacific Rim 2011 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pacific-rim-2011-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Pacific Rim
,Red,Italy,"Crisp and slender, this offers drying tannins and aromas of fresh berry and white cherry. It shows a subdued and elegant personality overall.",Monvigliero,40,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Pietro Rinaldi 2008 Monvigliero  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietro-rinaldi-2008-monvigliero-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Pietro Rinaldi
13.5,Red,Chile,"Massive and dark up front, with gritty aromas of herb, cola and black olive. It feels chunky, ripe and full bodied, bearing an herbal, minty flavor and notes of black fruit, licorice and earth. A chocolate/carob flavor marks the finish.",Orzada,20,88,Maule Valley,,,Odfjell 2010 Orzada Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2010-orzada-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Odfjell
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a subdued, easy quality to the bouquet, encompassing aromas of wild berry, ginger, cola and leather. The finish is smooth, fine and slightly chewy.",,40,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Ricossa 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricossa-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Ricossa
14.8,Red,US,"A Zin brimming with berry deliciousness, this is lushly fruit forward with a dusty coat and hints of cracked black pepper for good measure. It has a great, long, cocoa-kissed finish.",Corvino Bosco Vineyard,25,88,California,Central Coast,San Francisco Bay,Red Table Cellars 2009 Corvino Bosco Vineyard Zinfandel (San Francisco Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-table-cellars-2009-corvino-bosco-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-san-francisco-bay/,Zinfandel,2009,Red Table Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,Here's a clean expression of Barbera with sweet cherry and blackberry aromas followed by notes of cinnamon and crushed clove. The grape's naturally sharp acidity has been tamed thanks to 12 months of oak aging.,,15,88,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Costa di Bussia 2009  Barbera d'Alba,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costa-bussia-2009-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2009,Costa di Bussia
13.5,Red,Italy,"Aged for nine months in French oak, this northern Italian blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo delivers sour notes of cherry, wild berry, pomegranate juice and some distant spice. The wine's fresh acidity will make your mouth pucker.",Arcaplà,22,88,Piedmont,Langhe,,Costa di Bussia 2008 Arcaplà Red (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costa-bussia-2008-arcapla-red-langhe/,Red Blend,2008,Costa di Bussia
13,Red,France,"Big and densely tannic, this wine's fruit is still firmly buried in the structure. It has wood, spice and ripe plum notes. With its concentrated texture, it is still capable of aging.",Cuvée Terre Blanche,48,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Tourans 2006 Cuvée Terre Blanche  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tourans-2006-cuvee-terre-blanche-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Château Tourans
12,White,France,"Made by the top Muscadet producer Christophe Gadais, this is beautifully clean and crisp. It has fragrant fruit flavors of citrus and apple, with a light, dancing character.",Sur Lie,14,88,Loire Valley,Muscadet Sèvre et Maine,,Domaine de la Tourmaline 2010 Sur Lie  (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-tourmaline-2010-sur-lie-other-white-melon-muscadet-sevre-maine/,Melon,2010,Domaine de la Tourmaline
14,Red,Italy,"Aged for two years in traditional oak casks, this is bright, slightly gritty and textured on the finish, offering notes of ripe fruit, leather, cured meat and tobacco. Pair this with wild turkey or succulent ham.",,51,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Demarie 2006  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demarie-2006-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2006,Demarie
,Red,Italy,"Indian spice, cardamom, clove and dried berry aromas open the nose. The palate has a raw, chewy quality, so give this 10 more years of cellar aging.",Bricco di Neive Riserva,55,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Dante Rivetti 2007 Bricco di Neive Riserva  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dante-rivetti-2007-bricco-neive-riserva-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Dante Rivetti
14.4,White,US,"There's lots of citrusy acidity in this vineyard-designated Chardonnay, giving it the fresh bite of a green apple, pineapple and Meyer lemon. This is pleasantly rich and creamy, with oak aging imparting a buttered toast note.",Soberanes Vineyard,40,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Soberanes Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-soberanes-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Bernardus
12,White,US,"This is intoxicating on the nose, with scents of dried rose petals, lychees and white peppercorns. Dry in style, yet luscious on the palate, it has concentrated flavors of rose petal jam and grapefruit that are balanced by moderate alcohol and a brisk, lemony acidity. This is pleasantly bitter, with notes of jasmine tea and lemon pith. Drink now.",Corey Creek Vineyards,35,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Bedell 2010 Corey Creek Vineyards Gewürztraminer (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bedell-2010-corey-creek-gewurztraminer-long-island-north-fork/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Bedell
14,Red,France,"Some wood aging gives this Merlot-dominated wine a full structure, with attractive tannins and juicy black fruits. It is ripe, full-bodied and very approachable now.",Thomas Barton Réserve,20,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Barton & Guestier 2010 Thomas Barton Réserve  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-thomas-reserve-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a savory, almost toasted quality to this Barbaresco, resembling hazelnut, spice and crème de cassis. The bouquet is slightly weighed down by those bold aromas, but the mouthfeel is fresh and bright.",Garassino,30,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Tenuta Carretta 2008 Garassino  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carretta-2008-garassino-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2008,Tenuta Carretta
14.6,Red,US,"This is the first varietally labeled Grenache from Tempus, and it's lovely. Lush, with fresh raspberry scents and flavors, this is a juicy, fruit-driven wine with excellent grip and density.",,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Tempus Cellars 2010 Grenache (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tempus-cellars-2010-grenache-columbia-valley-yakima/,Grenache,2010,Tempus Cellars
12.5,White,France,"Taut, minerally and delicious, this could age but is refreshing and zingy now. It has fine depth of flavor—its herbal and grapefruit flavors are right up front.",Les Belles Côtes,30,88,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Roger et Didier Raimbault 2011 Les Belles Côtes  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roger-didier-raimbault-2011-belles-cotes-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Roger et Didier Raimbault
13.5,White,US,"There are lots of pineapple, peach and buttered toast flavors in this opulent wine, brightened by crisp acidity. It has a purity of fruit that makes it attractive.",,24,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Schug 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Schug
14,Red,Italy,"Fruity and smoky, this has muddled aromas of ripe fruit and exotic spice. The palate is bright and intense with fresh acidity and firm tannins.",,34,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Livio Voghera 2007  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-voghera-2007-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2007,Livio Voghera
14.6,Red,US,"Textbook Russian River Zin, this is a big, powerful, lusty wine, with a briary, brambly profile. It's enormously complex in flavor, offering notes of fresh summer berry, cola, licorice, dark chocolate and leather that are delicious and savory. It's also a little overripe, which brings raisin and prune notes. It's a great barbecue wine.",Block 1910,48,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Limerick Lane 2009 Block 1910 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/limerick-lane-2009-block-1910-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Limerick Lane
12.5,White,US,"A pleasing, well-crafted Riesling in a lighter, elegant mode, this brings a delicate stone-fruit flavor into a mix of mineral and breakfast tea highlights. The moderate alcohol makes it an ideal summer sipper.",Estate Vineyards,12,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Jones of Washington 2011 Estate Vineyards Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jones-washington-2011-estate-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Jones of Washington
13,White,Italy,"Gavi is a wonderful white wine to pair with elegant seafood or light vegetable dishes. This expression shows a drying mineral note backed by fresh citrus, white peach and honeydew melon. The mouthfeel is silky and clean.",Nuovo Quadro,,88,Piedmont,Gavi,,La Battistina 2011 Nuovo Quadro  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/battistina-2011-nuovo-quadro-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2011,La Battistina
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with black, inky intensity and generous aromas of ripe fruit, raspberry, plum, moist earth and pipe tobacco. The mouthfeel is earthy and gritty with astringent tannins on the finish. Hold this for 10–15 years.",,45,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Mario Marengo 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-marengo-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Mario Marengo
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe and fruit forward, this boasts aromas of blackberry jam, boysenberry, spice and pastry crust. The palate is lush and creamy, with a soft core that's framed by accessible tannins. It's a bit warm on the finish, but the flavors of berry and cedar linger.",Josie's Knoll,20,88,Virginia,Monticello,,Lovingston 2010 Josie's Knoll Merlot (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovingston-2010-josies-knoll-merlot-monticello/,Merlot,2010,Lovingston
15,Dessert,Greece,"Coffee, tobacco, orange peel and lemon aromas start this sweet wine from Mercouri. Big flavors of leather, bitter orange, molasses and spice box give it a masculine edge. It's assertive and good for a cold winter day.",Chortais Natural Sweet,75,88,Greece,,,Mercouri Estate 2004 Chortais Natural Sweet Red (Greece),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercouri-estate-2004-chortais-natural-sweet-red/,Red Blend,2004,Mercouri Estate
13.5,Red,Italy,"This delivers savory aromas of wet earth, wild mushroom, ripe fruit and cherry cola. The tannic imprinting is very strong and astringent at this stage; give this 5–10 more years.",Cascina Ferrero,40,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Tenuta Carretta 2008 Cascina Ferrero  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carretta-2008-cascina-ferrero-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Tenuta Carretta
14,Red,Chile,"This is stalky smelling, with rustic aromas of roasted berry, leather, tobacco and eucalyptus. It's full in the mouth, with smacking tannins and firm acids that create a flavor profile of roasted, herbal berry and plum. Bitter chocolate and espresso flavors control the peppery, dry finish. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah.",Tralca,70,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Viña Bisquertt 2007 Tralca Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-bisquertt-2007-tralca-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Viña Bisquertt
13.5,White,Israel,"Soft toasted-brioche and hay notes add depth to the orange rind and apple fruit center. Balanced and refreshing, the ripe fruit flavors flesh out the palate, transitioning onto the medium-length finish. Glimmers of sweet spice and peach pit linger on the close.",,15,88,Galilee,,,Recanati 2010 Chardonnay (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2010-chardonnay-galilee/,Chardonnay,2010,Recanati
12.5,Rose,US,"Understated on the nose, with hints of fresh strawberries and raspberries, this bone-dry rosé is quite penetrating on the palate, with a deep red-fruit flavor and a vein of crushed-stone minerality.",Pinot Dry,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Ravines 2011 Pinot Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravines-2011-pinot-dry-rose-finger-lakes/,Rosé,2011,Ravines
13.5,Red,US,"This is a worthy followup to Storm's fine 2008 bottling. Although it's not quite as rich, it does provide a pleasing Pinot Noir experience. The wine is very dry, tart in acidity and clean, with rich cherry, pomegranate and mushroom notes.",,40,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Storm 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storm-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Storm
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Delicate notes of white blossom, Meyer lemon and whiffs of sweet melon and biscuit lend an elegance to this brisk blanc de blancs. A shade juicier than the Brut label, it's softly pétillant, with a distinctly saline minerality on the finish.",Blanc de Blancs,42,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sparkling Pointe 2006 Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkling-pointe-2006-blanc-blancs-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2006,Sparkling Pointe
14,White,US,"Steely and creamy at the same time, this is no shy Pinot Gris. It's got body and heft from its time spent in 100% French oak (none of it new), and tastes perfectly in balance, with delightful notes of honeysuckle, apricot and honey. This is a small production made from certified-organic grapes.",McFadden Farm,20,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Horse & Plow 2011 McFadden Farm Pinot Gris (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horse-plow-2011-mcfadden-farm-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Gris,2011,Horse & Plow
,Red,Italy,"This has a dark, inky appearance and bright aromas of red fruit, black cherry, wild mushroom and licorice. It tastes succulent and slightly sweet with a rich, chewy quality of tannin.",Bergeisa,,88,Piedmont,Barolo,,Le Strette 2008 Bergeisa  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-strette-2008-bergeisa-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Le Strette
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is rustic, with notes of roasted berry, smoked meat, leather and dried cheese on the bouquet. It feels tannic and pushy, with herbal, wild flavors of dark berry, herb and roasted meat. Slightly warm and herbal, the finish lasts.",El Olivar Alto Single Vineyard,25,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2009 El Olivar Alto Single Vineyard Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2009-el-olivar-alto-single-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2009,Viu Manent
14,Red,Chile,"Clear, attractive berry and cherry aromas are not complex or pushy, but they are inviting. This is a little scratchy and raspy on the palate, but it feels fresh, with black fruit flavors supported by a chocolate accent. Dry, spicy and on the spot for $12.",Urban Maule,12,88,Maule Valley,,,O. Fournier 2010 Urban Maule Red (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2010-urban-maule-red-maule-valley/,Red Blend,2010,O. Fournier
13.4,White,US,"The blend is 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Aligoté and 5% Viognier, much as in past vintages. It's a pretty, fruity and aromatic wine, just slightly sweet (1.5% residual sugar); and it hits the palate softly, with flavors of fresh grass, melon, citrus and honeysuckle.",Consequence,18,88,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Nefarious 2010 Consequence White (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2010-consequence-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Nefarious
,Red,Italy,"Shows slightly riper characteristics, this has notes of dark fruit, smoked bacon, cola and teriyaki sauce. There's a slight dustiness to the tannins.",Casot,,88,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Nada Giuseppe 2009 Casot  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nada-giuseppe-2009-casot-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Nada Giuseppe
12.5,Red,France,This is a rounded wine that brings forward soft tannins and flavors of ripe fruit and spice. The red currant fruit dominates while the sultana flavor adds some richness.,Petit Clos,27,88,Loire Valley,Anjou Villages,,Musset-Roullier 2009 Petit Clos Cabernet Franc (Anjou Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musset-roullier-2009-petit-clos-cabernet-franc-anjou-villages/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Musset-Roullier
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with savory tones of cured meat and Spanish cedar followed by notes of blackberry and maraschino. The mouthfeel is sweet, succulent and rich.",Quass,,88,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Pecchenino 2008 Quass  (Barbera d'Alba),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pecchenino-2008-quass-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2008,Pecchenino
13.4,White,US,"A pretty bouquet of honeysuckle, lime and orange peel introduces this well-made Viognier. It offers pleasing richness across the palate, with some phenolic edginess sparking the finish.",,24,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Eleven 2010 Viognier (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eleven-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-yakima/,Viognier,2010,Eleven
14.5,Red,France,"Even though it is weighty, very full and dense, the wine has a fine balance, with acidity that cuts through the richness.",Château la Fleur,17,88,Bordeaux,Lussac Saint-Émilion,,Horeau-Beylot 2009 Château la Fleur  (Lussac Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2009-chateau-fleur-red-lussac-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Horeau-Beylot
13.5,Red,Greece,"This expressive red starts with aromas of raspberry, sour cherry and vanilla, leading into a medium-bodied, mouthfilling array of fruit, spice and a touch of sweetness. Balanced and structured, with an appealing spice backbone, this wine is an example of an indigenous red with true global appeal.",Areti,29,88,Pangeon,,,Estate Biblia Chora 2008 Areti Agiorgitiko (Pangeon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-biblia-chora-2008-areti-greek-red-agiorgitiko-pangeon/,Agiorgitiko,2008,Estate Biblia Chora
13.5,Red,US,"Racy and sleek, this low-alcohol Pinot has a silky transparency that makes it feel just fine in the mouth. The raspberry and cola flavors have a nice hint of smoky oak. Drink now.",,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Ghostwriter 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghostwriter-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ghostwriter
13.2,White,US,"Using grapes sourced from Klipsun Vineyard, this is a roughly even Sauvignon Blanc–Sémillon blend. Flavors of sweet toast, lemon verbena and melon, with a hint of mint and a splash of orange soda are all in evidence. Nicely nuanced, this does not overreach, but rather zooms in on the details of aroma and flavor that keep it interesting.",Blanc,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Covington 2011 Blanc Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/covington-2011-blanc-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2011,Covington
13.5,Red,France,"The wine has the richness of the vintage while retaining a more stalky black-currant character. The smoky tannins and fruit are integrated, creating a wine that will be ready to drink in the next two years.",,,88,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château la Tour de By 2009  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-by-2009-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Tour de By
13,Dessert,France,"With its apricot and honey flavors, this is an attractive, fruity dessert wine. There is some dryness from botrytis to add complexity. At the end, the wine offers a delicious fruit salad finish.",,27,88,Bordeaux,Cadillac,,Château Suau 2009  Cadillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-suau-2009-white-cadillac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Suau
13,Red,US,"Juicy and ripe with scents of sweet cherries, strawberries, vanilla cream and sweet spices, this is unabashedly fruit forward yet structured. Brisk acidity and ripe, chunky tannins add persistence and depth to the lush fruit and floral flavors that linger on the palate.",Taste Red,35,88,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Bedell 2009 Taste Red Red (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bedell-2009-taste-red-long-island-north-fork/,Red Blend,2009,Bedell
13.5,Red,France,"A softly textured wine, this has richness coming from black and red berry fruits. Wood and juiciness combine well in this attractive wine that will be ready to drink in a few months.",Thomas Barton Réserve,37,88,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Barton & Guestier 2010 Thomas Barton Réserve  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-thomas-reserve-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
13.5,Red,US,"The solidly varietal nose is loaded with grapy purple fruits, with streaks of coffee and Dr. Pepper and plenty of juicy berry flavor. This is forward, clean and tangy, with additional details of vanilla and black tea.",,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Bridgman 2010 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bridgman-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,Bridgman
13.5,White,US,"Value wines like this Castle Rock Chardonnay may soon be a distant memory, if predicted grape shortages come to pass. Soft, ripe and round, this has flavors of pineapple, guava, light vanilla and butter cookie. This is one to grab and savor.",,11,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Castle Rock 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Castle Rock
13,Red,Greece,"Crushed herb, rose petal, forest floor and red berry aromas immediately set this red apart. On the palate, it's more modern in style, with black cherry and berry flavors, and notes of tobacco and cigar box to balance, ending with a fresh finish.",Black Cubed,20,89,Peloponnese,,,Zacharias 2009 Black Cubed Red (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zacharias-2009-black-cubed-red-peloponnese/,Red Blend,2009,Zacharias
14.8,Red,US,"This Merlot-dominated, five-grape Bordeaux-style blend is anchored by pretty raspberry and cherry fruit. Forward and fruity, it thins out through the midpalate, adding layers of earth and herb, before finishing with soft tannins and a chorus of baking spices.",Sur La Mer Red,32,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2009 Sur La Mer Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2009-sur-mer-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,William Church
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is crusty and crisp up front, with focused, dusty aromas of wild berry and herb. It feels textured and authentic, bearing a toasted flavor, with notes of cassis and wild berry. The finish is spicy, peppery, mildly herbal and charred.",Gran Reserva,14,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Viu Manent 2010 Gran Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2010-gran-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Viu Manent
14.5,Red,Chile,"Dense and lightly herbal on the nose, with hints of cinnamon, cassis, blackberry and tobacco. It feels powerful but not heavy or clumsy, with flavors of cassis, blackberry and chocolate. As the wine turns more concentrated and syrupy, this shows a candied character on the finish. This is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah.",Cuvée Don Reca Limited Release,23,89,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2009 Cuvée Don Reca Limited Release Red (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2009-cuvee-don-reca-limited-release-red-cachapoal-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Viña La Rosa
14.3,Red,US,"There is some tension between the strong, tart acidity and the flavors of ripe red cherries and smoky oak. If you pop the cork now, give it a good decant. If you're a gambler, it could blossom by 2016.",La Encantada Vineyard,44,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Rockroom Winemaking Cooperative 2010 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rockroom-winemaking-cooperative-2010-encantada-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rockroom Winemaking Cooperative
14,Red,Italy,"This savory wine opens with aromas of cured meat, cedar, tobacco and black cherry. The tannins show a silky but firm structure.",,46,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Veglio 2007  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veglio-2007-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2007,Veglio
13.5,Red,Italy,"This offers savory aromas of leather, spice, dried fruit, crème de cassis and cherry cola. It's intense and bright on the finish, with a heavy, thick quality of fruit.",Cannubi,55,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Tenuta Carretta 2008 Cannubi  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carretta-2008-cannubi-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Tenuta Carretta
14,White,Greece,"Fresh, fruity aromas lead this distinctive Chardonnay. The peach, lemon and spice flavors on the palate are easy going and food friendly, but overall the wine has an added flair that gives it an advantage over others. Pair with seafood salads and fruit desserts.",Emphasis,35,89,Drama,,,Pavlidis 2010 Emphasis Chardonnay (Drama),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pavlidis-2010-emphasis-chardonnay-drama/,Chardonnay,2010,Pavlidis
12,White,US,"Pure refreshment from start to finish, this is gorgeously concentrated with sweet gooseberry and grapefruit flavor, yet it's nervy with acidity and a tonic sea breeze quality. Dry in style, this has a crisp cut-grass finish.",,24,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2011-sauvignon-blanc-long-island-north-fork/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Paumanok
11,White,US,"Classic notes of lanolin and waxy white flowers add dimension to this sprightly, light-bodied white. The palate is dry, yet intensely fruity, with a ripe tangerine flavor and a delicious wet-stone minerality. Drink now.",Dry,25,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2011 Dry Chenin Blanc (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2011-dry-chenin-blanc-long-island-north-fork/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Paumanok
14,Red,Italy,"Soft and bold, this has ripe aromas of raspberry and blueberry backed by notes of tar, espresso and moist earth. It shows a bright point of acidity on the close.",Tradizione,45,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Marchesi di Barolo 2009 Tradizione  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-barolo-2009-tradizione-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Marchesi di Barolo
13.4,Red,US,"Rich blackberry and black-cherry flavors are a luxurious backdrop to the notes of savory Worcestershire sauce, sweet spice, and darkly toasted wood in this full bodied, yet elegantly structured Merlot. The tannins are ripe, but grippy, and they linger long on the violet-inflected finish. Drinks well now, but it would likely improve until 2015.",Corchaug Estate Reserve,24,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,McCall 2008 Corchaug Estate Reserve Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccall-2008-corchaug-estate-reserve-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2008,McCall
12.5,White,France,"Soft and rounded, this is full of white fruits and a soft texture. It has a crisp citrus edge that gives a bite of acidity. On the finish, the tang is balanced by richness.",,,89,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Pascal Jolivet 2010  Pouilly-Fumé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascal-jolivet-2010-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pascal Jolivet
12.5,White,Greece,"Spicy but delicate aromas are followed by lively flavors of white fruit and citrus in this distinctive white. Fragrant and fruity, but balanced with a clean, refreshing acidity, this white has a stylish character that should pair well with cheeses and fresh fish.",Foloi Dry,18,89,Peloponnese,,,Mercouri Estate 2011 Foloi Dry White (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercouri-estate-2011-foloi-dry-white-peloponnese/,White Blend,2011,Mercouri Estate
13.5,Red,France,"Owned by a religious community and produced by Domaine de Chevalier, this has weight, ripe blackberry fruit and a smooth surface. Under its dusty tannins, there is attractive acidity and a bright aftertaste.",,,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Domaine de la Solitude 2008  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-solitude-2008-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Domaine de la Solitude
14.5,Red,Italy,"Saturated and rich, this has enticing aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry and spice. The mouthfeel is soft and plush, but there's a fresh touch of acidity on the finish.",Bricco dei Merli,23,89,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Elvio Cogno 2009 Bricco dei Merli  (Barbera d'Alba),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elvio-cogno-2009-bricco-dei-merli-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2009,Elvio Cogno
13.5,Red,France,"Structured and tannic, this is a rich, full-bodied wine. It has ripe plum and damson fruits that dominate the firm tannins to give a juicy wine that's full of fruitiness with the structure to match.",Le Moulin,20,89,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Sainte Marie 2010 Le Moulin  (Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-marie-2010-le-moulin-red-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Sainte Marie
13.5,Red,France,"A wine that is now showing some maturity, the second wine of Château d'Aiguilhe is made by the same team as Château Canon la Gaffelière in Saint-Emilion. It has hints of spice and wood, with great acidity that shows further potential.",Seigneurs d'Aiguilhe,,89,Bordeaux,Côtes de Castillon,,Château d'Aiguilhe 2006 Seigneurs d'Aiguilhe  (Côtes de Castillon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-daiguilhe-2006-seigneurs-red-cotes-castillon/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Château d'Aiguilhe
14,Red,Italy,"A genuine expression of Nebbiolo, this has subdued aromas of dried fruit, cola and cherry. The tannins show fine texture and a long, silky quality.",,57,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Demarie 2006  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demarie-2006-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2006,Demarie
,Red,Italy,"This austere expression opens with drying tones of crushed mineral and brimstone, with lush notes of bright cherry and wild berry at the back. It also shows fine silkiness and crisp acidity.",Rabajà,,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ca' du Rabajà 2009 Rabajà  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-rabaja-2009-rabaja-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ca' du Rabajà
,Red,Italy,"Nicely perfumed and elegant, this offers aromas of wild berry, pressed blue flower and white licorice. The young tannins are astringent, firm and followed by crisp acidity.",Asili,,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ca' del Baio 2009 Asili  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-baio-2009-asili-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ca' del Baio
14.6,White,US,"Wisps of smoke and savory garam masala add dimension to the plush pink-grapefruit and mango flavors on this unusually spiced Gewürztraminer. The palate is dry and brisk with grapefruit acidity, yet it's lusciously textured. Deep, gravelly minerality and an exotic tea note linger on the finish.",Spezia,18,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Anthony Nappa 2010 Spezia Gewürztraminer (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anthony-nappa-2010-spezia-gewurztraminer-long-island-north-fork/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Anthony Nappa
14.5,Red,US,"This has heady aromatics, with flavors of blackberry and cranberry swirling around layers of vanilla and roasted coffee. It's a smooth and refined wine whose acidity would pair well with a wide range of meals, especially grilled steak.",Cooper Ranch,32,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2010 Cooper Ranch Barbera (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2010-cooper-ranch-barbera-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Barbera,2010,Andis
14.5,Red,Italy,"Delicate, streamlined and feminine, this opens with pretty aromas of blue flower, cola and forest berry. Fresh acidity and a bright touch of white almond mark the finish.",Nirvasco,50,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Bersano 2008 Nirvasco  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2008-nirvasco-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Bersano
13.5,White,US,"A fine Sauvignon Blanc that delivers plenty of bang for the buck. It's highlighted by brisk, clean acidity and ripe, delicious flavors of oranges, limes and papayas, with savory, palate-tingling spices. This should be relatively easy to find, with 50,000 cases produced.",Vintner's Reserve,13,89,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Kendall-Jackson
12.5,White,France,"This is an off dry Chenin Blanc with the hallmark flavors of ripe yellow fruits and almonds that are balanced by intense acidity. With its still youthful crisp character, the wine should age.",Marie de Beauregard,20,89,Loire Valley,Vouvray,,Guy Saget 2010 Marie de Beauregard  (Vouvray),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guy-saget-2010-marie-beauregard-chenin-blanc-vouvray/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Guy Saget
14.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with sweet cherry and bright fruit aromas with drying mineral tones of talcum powder and crushed granite. The nose is bright, and the palate delivers a solid, gritty texture.",Sotto Castello di Novello,45,89,Piedmont,Barolo,,Le Ginestre 2008 Sotto Castello di Novello  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-ginestre-2008-sotto-castello-novello-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Le Ginestre
13,White,France,"Attractive, fruity and round, this offers tangy acidity, fresh apple and citrus fruits and a full texture. It is floral and aromatic—a wine that will be ready to drink in the next year.",En Travertin,,89,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Henri Bourgeois 2011 En Travertin  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2011-en-travertin-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Henri Bourgeois
,Red,Italy,"This opens with some brambly and earthy qualities of rusty earth, pressed violet and cassis. It offers loads of intensity with cooling acidity and notes of cherry and leather on the finish.",Montestefano,,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,La Ca' Nova 2009 Montestefano  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-ca-nova-2009-montestefano-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,La Ca' Nova
14.9,Red,US,"A field blend of 63% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah and 18% Carignane, this is marked by its pronounced earthiness. While it's austere it's also juicy and balanced. A hint of blueberry pie is contrasted beautifully by the wine's peppery spice and long finish.",Vittorio's Secret Red Wine,35,89,California,Mendocino County,Redwood Valley,Claudia Springs 2009 Vittorio's Secret Red Wine Red (Redwood Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudia-springs-2009-vittorios-secret-red-wine-mendocino-lake-counties-redwood-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Claudia Springs
14.5,Red,US,"This is a classy wine, showing a deep core of ripe blackberries, black currants and spices, with a smoked meat richness, like crispy bacon. Beyond the flavors is a fine mouthfeel, composed of smooth tannins and a nice bite of acidity.",RTW,45,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,VinRoc 2009 RTW Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinroc-2009-rtw-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,VinRoc
14,Red,Israel,"Dark, earthy aromas of black plum and chocolate-coated cherry are in the foreground of this wine's bouquet, although additional notes of hoisin and balsamic unfold in the backdrop. Round and mouthfilling, this has rich notes of crushed vanilla pod and coffee grinds that accent the black fruit core for added depth of flavor. Mevushal.",Reserve,25,89,Galilee,,,Binyamina 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/binyamina-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Binyamina
13.5,Red,France,"This is a complex wine that shows sweet berry fruits, ripe tannins and new wood flavors. It is dense and chewy while also being full of rich fruits. This is a wine for aging, although its smooth character suggests it will age relatively quickly.",,18,89,Bordeaux,Lussac Saint-Émilion,,Château la Jorine 2009  Lussac Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jorine-2009-red-lussac-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Jorine
13,Red,France,"This is concentrated, rich, full of blackberry fruits and layered with just the right balance of tannins. Chocolate and sweet fruits are given point by toast and an edge of spice.",,60,89,Bordeaux,Moulis-en-Médoc,,Château la Gravière Grand Poujeaux 2009  Moulis-en-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-graviere-grand-poujeaux-2009-red-moulis-en-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Gravière Grand Poujeaux
13.3,White,US,"Bedell's aromatic white blend bursts from the glass with exuberant scents of spring blossoms, freshly cut herbs and juicy pink-grapefruit notes. The palate is ripe and fruity, but balanced by an intensely chalky minerality and vivacious lime-juice acidity. Drink now.",Taste White,25,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Bedell 2010 Taste White White (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bedell-2010-taste-white-long-island-north-fork/,White Blend,2010,Bedell
,Red,Italy,"Linear, silky and long, this has ethereal tones of cola, licorice and dried mint. There's also a pretty mineral component of brimstone and talcum powder that gives the palate a dry feel.",,,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Ca' du Rabajà 2009  Barbaresco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-rabaja-2009-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Ca' du Rabajà
14.1,Red,US,"Superripe in flavors of cherry pie filling and spice, this Pinot Noir is nice and dry. Brisk acidity accompanies the richness, balancing it and brightening the mouthfeel. It seems best now, so drink up.",Wildcat Mountain Vineyard,46,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Bruliam 2010 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bruliam-2010-wildcat-mountain-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bruliam
12,Rose,US,"Sweet pea blossoms, stone fruits and red raspberries perfume this lovely dry rosé made predominantly from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sparkling acidity and an astringent tea-leaf note add structure to the ripe, supple red-fruit and berry flavors.",Dry,18,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2011 Dry Rosé (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2011-dry-rose-long-island-north-fork/,Rosé,2011,Paumanok
13.9,White,US,"Completing a quartet of excellent white-wine releases from Mercer, this lively, balanced Chardonnay comes on steely. It's clean and textural, with a mix of citrus flesh and rind, apple and melon. There is even a hint of lemon cream, keeping the finish light and refreshing.",,15,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Mercer 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercer-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Mercer
,Red,Italy,"Punset offers organic and biodynamic wines that require long years of cellar aging to complete their evolution. Currently, this is still disjointed and gritty; give it some time as this has potential for the greatness.",Campo Quadro,,89,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Punset 2009 Campo Quadro  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/punset-2009-campo-quadro-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Punset
14.5,Red,US,"There are drying tannins and an earthy underpinning to this bottling of the Gravity Merlot. The cherry and cassis flavors have good grip, leading into a coffee-coated finish.",Gravity Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown,24,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alexandria Nicole 2009 Gravity Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown Merlot (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2009-gravity-destiny-ridge-estate-grown-merlot-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Merlot,2009,Alexandria Nicole
13,Red,US,"Herbaceous and brambly on the nose and palate, Wölffer's Estate Merlot is concentrated in red plum and cherry fruit but lean in structure, with lively acidity and a softly tannic finish. It drinks well now, but it could benefit from decanting.",Estate,20,88,New York,Long Island,"The Hamptons, Long Island","Wölffer 2008 Estate Merlot (The Hamptons, Long Island)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolffer-2008-estate-merlot-long-island-hamptons/,Merlot,2008,Wölffer
13.5,Red,Italy,"This has a slightly aged appearance and tertiary aromas of candied berry, leather, tobacco and cola. The tannins are firm and tight; it still has an aging future ahead.",,38,88,Piedmont,Gattinara,,Torraccia del Piantavigna 2006  Gattinara,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torraccia-piantavigna-2006-nebbiolo-gattinara/,Nebbiolo,2006,Torraccia del Piantavigna
13.2,White,Greece,"Aromas of fleshy white fruits and spice give this Greek white a soulful edge. On the palate, clean, bracing flavors of bright lemon and minerals mean this is a multiple-glass choice. This should pair well with grilled octopus and fish.",Assyrtiko,20,88,Santorini,,,Argyros 2010 Assyrtiko Assyrtico (Santorini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argyros-2010-assyrtiko-greek-white-assyrtico-santorini/,Assyrtico,2010,Argyros
14.5,Red,Greece,"Red cherry, leather and spice aromas start this lively, spicy red from Skouras. On the palate, more rustic leather and sour cherry flavors mingle with mocha and a mineral-accented finish. This is a pert, plucky wine with soul.",Synoro,28,87,Peloponnese,,,Skouras 2007 Synoro Red (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-2007-synoro-red-peloponnese/,Red Blend,2007,Skouras
13.9,White,US,"This is a rewarding wine, with flavors of orange and pineapple. It finishes with a honeyed minerality.",,17,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Wild Horse 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-horse-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Wild Horse
14.7,Red,US,"The fruit flavors here are very good but simple: a wash of blackberry slathered in coffee, vanilla and sweet spice.",,42,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Dusted Valley 2009 Malbec (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Malbec,2009,Dusted Valley
14.5,Rose,US,"Dry and crisp in acidity, this has pleasant raspberry, rose, tobacco and spice flavors. Try pairing this with salty, cured meats, like ham and sausage.",Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah,18,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2010 Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah Rosé (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2010-steinbeck-vineyard-syrah-rose-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rosé,2010,Eberle
14.6,Red,US,"This has delicious flavors of cola, cherry pie filling and spice, with a flashy coating of smoky oak. It's all on the surface, but it sure is tasty.",,36,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Deep Sea 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Deep Sea
13,Red,Chile,"The modest but clean aromas of cherry and raspberry are pleasing. It feels scouring but fresh on the palate, with jumpy raspberry, plum and mild-peppery flavors. The finish is medium in length, with basic flavors.",Reserva,12,86,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-loncomilla-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cremaschi Furlotti
11.5,Sparkling,France,"A lightly sparkling blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng, this is soft and just sweet. It is delicious, packed with apple, pear juice and tangy lime flavors. A great summer apéritif. Screwcap.",Uby 02,,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine Uby 2011 Uby 02 White (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-uby-2011-02-white-cotes-gascogne/,White Blend,2011,Domaine Uby
12.5,White,France,"Truly herbaceous and aromatic, this is a crisp, clean, easy-drinking wine, with a fresh, bright line of acidity. Ready to drink now.",Le Bouquet,23,86,Loire Valley,Val de Loire,,Domaine Laporte 2011 Le Bouquet Sauvignon Blanc (Val de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laporte-2011-le-bouquet-sauvignon-blanc-val/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Domaine Laporte
12,White,France,"This is an attractive mint- and pear-flavored wine with citrus acidity. There is a delicious refreshing orange character to this soft, light and very fresh wine.",,16,86,Loire Valley,Cheverny,,Domaine du Salvard 2010 Chardonnay-Sauvignon (Cheverny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-salvard-2010-white-blend-chardonnay-sauvignon-cheverny/,Chardonnay-Sauvignon,2010,Domaine du Salvard
13.5,Red,US,"Notes of char, wild berry, dill and caramelized sugar fill the nose. While it's initially soft, bright acids and firm, medium-grained tannins bolster the midpalate. Pastry and dark berry flavors drive the medium finish.",,29,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-virginia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Barrel Oak
13.8,White,US,"Light for a reserve, this has a yeasty, slightly beer-like scent. The aromas run from celery and jicama to tart green apple, with a hint of toasted bread—perhaps from the fermentation that took place in neutral barrels.",Reserve Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown,28,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Alexandria Nicole 2010 Reserve Destiny Ridge Vineyards Estate Grown Viognier (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexandria-nicole-2010-reserve-destiny-ridge-estate-grown-viognier-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Viognier,2010,Alexandria Nicole
14,Red,Chile,"This offers aromas of feral berry, black olive and bell pepper followed by a black fruit flavor that's touched by a herbal note. It starts out better than it finishes.",Reserva,11,86,Maule Valley,,,Apaltagua 2011 Reserva Malbec (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apaltagua-2011-reserva-malbec-maule-valley/,Malbec,2011,Apaltagua
14.3,Red,US,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel reflects the change in ownership (from Diageo to Precept), rather than a specific new direction for the winery. A modest, all-purpose red, made from purchased grapes, it tastes of berries, with soft, muted tannins.",Cherry Street Red,17,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Canoe Ridge 2009 Cherry Street Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canoe-ridge-2009-cherry-street-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Canoe Ridge
13,White,France,"Crisp and smooth, this has refreshing lemon and pear flavors. Dry, fruity and ready to drink, it is bright and crisp.",,,86,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Château Bellevue 2010  Entre-Deux-Mers,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellevue-2010-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Bellevue
13.5,Red,France,"With a fresh black-currant flavor, this has a fine structure and dense tannins. The wood aging gave the wine a tight and firmly dry character, with great final acidity.",,,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Guichot 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-guichot-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Guichot
13,Red,US,"Dark toast and graphite contrast cheerful red-plum and cherry aromas on the nose. The palate is ripe with blackberry and plum flavors, but a tad lean in concentration. Hints of green herb, bramble and bright, zippy acidity lead to an elegant finish.",Red,20,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Suhru 2008 Red Red (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suhru-2008-red-long-island-north-fork/,Red Blend,2008,Suhru
13.2,White,US,"This 50-50 blend is tart and spicy, with 1% residual sugar. Apple, pear and nectarine flavors combine in this easy-drinking, pleasant quaff. It finishes more acidic than the residual sugar would suggest.",Shameless Hussy,18,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hard Row To Hoe 2011 Shameless Hussy Roussanne-Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hard-row-to-hoe-2011-shameless-hussy-rhone-style-white-blend-roussanne-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Roussanne-Viognier,2011,Hard Row To Hoe
11.5,Sparkling,France,"Fresh and fruity, this creamy wine has apple and citrus flavors and a crisp shot of acidity. It is stylish, bubbly and a fine apéritif.",Brut,10,86,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Grandin NV Brut Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grandin-nv-brut-sparkling-vin-mousseux-153578/,Sparkling Blend,,Grandin
14.4,Red,US,"The Arroyo Seco region of Monterey has yet to prove that it can move beyond dryness and acidity to produce Pinot Noirs of real quality. This is rustic, although it has tasty flavors of cherries, cola and spices. Drink now.",Cedar Lane Vineyard,30,86,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Hug 2009 Cedar Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2009-cedar-lane-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hug
14.6,Red,US,"Masses of spices and exotic wild berries mark this powerful Zinfandel. Focusing on the varietal's wild, briary side, this is not at all subtle, but instead wrestles the palate into submission with the sheer force of its personality. It's dry, with plenty of fruit, but it also has an overripe, pruny flavor.",Block 1934,42,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Limerick Lane 2009 Block 1934 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/limerick-lane-2009-block-1934-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Limerick Lane
14.2,Red,US,"The Petite Sirah for this wine comes from Clarksburg and the Petit Verdot from Lodi, with the blend 60%-40%, respectively. An interesting combination, the wine exudes a great fruity nose, with an earthy tobacco note. It's big and juicy, like a baked ripe-berry pie.",Petite Sirah Petit Verdot,17,86,California,California Other,California,LangeTwins 2010 Petite Sirah Petit Verdot Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2010-petite-sirah-petit-verdot-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,LangeTwins
14.5,Red,US,"Some less-than-ripe vegetal flavors compromise the riper notes of blackberry and cherry. On the plus side, it's dry and rich in acids and tannins. Drink up.",Sangiacomo Vineyard,48,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Sojourn 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2010-sangiacomo-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sojourn
14.9,Red,US,"This is a briary, low-priced Zinfandel that has notes of smoky toast and clove, with dry, mountainous tannins. It's perfumed with aromas of raspberry and violet.",Old Vines,13,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Sobon Estate 2010 Old Vines Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobon-estate-2010-old-vines-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Sobon Estate
15.2,Red,US,"This is a toasty Zinfandel bursting with aromas and flavors of smoked meat and blackberry jam. Soft, round and easy to drink, this should pair well with barbecue or similarly smoked meats.",Fiddletown,22,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Fiddletown,Sobon Estate 2009 Fiddletown Zinfandel (Fiddletown),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobon-estate-2009-fiddletown-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-fiddletown/,Zinfandel,2009,Sobon Estate
13.5,Red,Chile,"Aromas of black fruits are blended with pine needles and herbs. Lively in feel, this has flavors of berry, herb and spice. It narrows on the finish, where a mild bitterness and some warmth come into play.",,9,86,Maule Valley,,,Viña el Aromo 2010 Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-el-aromo-2010-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Viña el Aromo
14.5,Red,Chile,"Raisin, black plum and modest spice aromas set up a full and tannic palate, with flavors of blackberry, molasses and resiny oak. Raisin and brown sugar flavors dominate the finish on this structured, fairly high-acid Merlot.",Grey [Glacier] Single Block,20,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Ventisquero 2009 Grey [Glacier] Single Block Merlot (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2009-grey-glacier-single-block-merlot-colchagua-valley/,Merlot,2009,Ventisquero
14.2,Red,US,"This is has classic blackberry, black currant and cedar flavors. The feeling on the palate feels a little rough, though.",,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Uppercut 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uppercut-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Uppercut
13.5,White,Chile,"A basic wine, with white-fruit aromas of apple, pineapple and peach. This feels fresh, with good acidity and satisfying flavors of melon and mango. It's composed on the finish but far from elevated or complex.",Selected Terroir,9,86,Maipo Valley,,,Santa Ema 2011 Selected Terroir Chardonnay (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-ema-2011-selected-terroir-chardonnay-maipo-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Santa Ema
13,White,US,"This has ultraclean acidity, with peach, pear, citrus and honey flavors. It's definitely on the off-dry side, making it fine for drinking with slightly sweet foods.",,10,86,California,California Other,California,Ensemble 2010 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ensemble-2010-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Ensemble
12.5,White,France,"This is a soft, crisp, lightly herbaceous wine. It has fruity peach and pear flavors that are touched with citrus. The fruit dances easily on the palate. Screwcap.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Suau 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-suau-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Suau
14.3,Red,US,"This treads the line between simple and complex, showing ripe flavors of blackberries and cherries that seem sweet, although the finish is dry. Softly tannic, this is made for drinking now.",Reserve,27,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Frei Brothers 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frei-brothers-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Frei Brothers
,Red,Italy,"This opens with raw and sour aromas of wild berry and white cherry. There are touches of almond and ginger, but the finish is astringent and bitter. Drink after 2018.",Rabajà,,86,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Cascina Luisin 2009 Rabajà  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-luisin-2009-rabaja-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina Luisin
14.5,Red,US,"This is very ripe, with jammy blackberry and cherry flavors that have a touch of plumped raisin and even a touch of milk chocolate. It's technically dry, but all that richness lends it unctuousness.",Fortunati Vineyard,30,86,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Schulz 2009 Fortunati Vineyard Syrah (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schulz-2009-fortunati-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Syrah,2009,Schulz
14.5,Red,US,"This is ripe in cherry and red currant flavors, with a smoky, bacony touch from the charred oak. The mouthfeel is marked by edgy tannins. Drink now.",Heritage Reserve,35,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Schug 2008 Heritage Reserve Merlot (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2008-heritage-reserve-merlot-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Merlot,2008,Schug
12,Rose,Israel,"This deep rosé—made from 70% Barbera and 30% Merlot—exhibits intense aromas of red plum and strawberry, along with a hint of pomegranate. Light weight but fruit forward, this has assertive flavors of red cherry and berry that show good length on the finish.",,15,86,Galilee,,,Recanati 2010 Rosé (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2010-rose-galilee/,Rosé,2010,Recanati
12.5,Rose,France,"This is an intense crisp and red-fruited wine. Clean and clear, this is delicious to drink now with its lively freshness on the finish. Screwcap.",Le Rabault,,86,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Joseph Mellot 2011 Le Rabault Rosé (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2011-le-rabault-rose-sancerre/,Rosé,2011,Joseph Mellot
,Red,Italy,"Vintner Gianmario Marchisio produces a thickly extracted and rich Nebbiolo Roero with a dark ruby color and deep aromas of ripe berry and Indian spice. It has a pungent, loud quality to the bouquet followed by a plush, rich finish.",Montegalletto,,86,Piedmont,Roero,,Cascina del Pozzo 2009 Montegalletto  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-pozzo-2009-montegalletto-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina del Pozzo
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with a touch of cherry backed by notes of exotic spice, leather and moist earth. It has a plush, succulent mouthfeel and crisp acidity.",,,86,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Mauro Veglio 2010  Barbera d'Alba,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2010-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2010,Mauro Veglio
14.3,White,US,"This is Capture's unoaked Sauvignon Blanc, although it was aged on the lees, lending the wine a rich creaminess to the very ripe lemon, lime and tropical fruit flavors, which taste a bit sweet on the finish.",Tradition,30,86,California,North Coast,Lake County-Sonoma County,Captûre 2011 Tradition Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County-Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capture-2011-tradition-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast-lake-county-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Captûre
12.5,White,France,"Ripe tropical fruits dominate this warm, soft Sauvignon Blanc. The wine has a herbaceous element reinforced with acidity and a peach flavor. Ready to drink, but it could age for another year.",,,86,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château des Tourtes 2009  Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tourtes-2009-sauvignon-blanc-blaye-cotes/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Château des Tourtes
14.2,Red,US,"Following on the heels of the wonderful 2006 bottling, this has more tannin and less fruit, with a heavy presence of oak stepping in the way of the black cherry flavor. It was aged for 33 months in oak—50% new French oak.",Estate Reserve,36,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Topel 2007 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/topel-2007-estate-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Topel
13.5,White,US,"Packaged in an attractive sunflower-adorned screwcap bottle, this Chardonnay made from organic grapes is light, bright and straightforward—tasting of lemon, lime and kiwi—with barely any oak influence.",,13,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Girasole 2010 Chardonnay (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girasole-2010-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Chardonnay,2010,Girasole
13.5,Red,Chile,"This is meaty, spicy and bold. It feels fresh, clean and slightly astringent, with flavors of wild berry and currant that are a bit salinic. The finish is round, mossy and full. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Carmenère.",Wetland Winemaker's Selection,8,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Yali 2010 Wetland Winemaker's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yali-2010-wetland-winemakers-selection-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère,2010,Yali
14.2,Red,US,"This has strong acidity giving a sour candy taste to the raspberry and cherry flavors. The oak overlay is just fine, the texture is silky, and the finish is dry, but that acidity will likely never go away.",Estate Grown,100,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Halleck 2009 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halleck-2009-estate-grown-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Halleck
13.6,Red,US,"The Meritage term would indicate that this is a mix of Bordeaux grapes. It's juicy and forward, with red wine fruit flavors, as well as significant streaks of coffee and vanilla from the oak treatment.",Red,14,86,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Grandmaster 2010 Red Meritage (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grandmaster-2010-red-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-other/,Meritage,2010,Grandmaster
15,Dessert,Greece,"Hazelnut, butterscotch praline and vanilla aromas are followed by a mellow interplay of nut, honey, candied ginger and cinnamon. Not overly complex, but certainly appealing.",Red Dessert,15,86,Mavrodaphne of Patras,,,Hermes NV Red Dessert  (Mavrodaphne of Patras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hermes-nv-red-dessert-greek-red-mavrodaphne-mavrodaphne-patras/,Mavrodaphne,,Hermes
12.5,White,France,"A light, bright, herbaceous wine, this is the epitome of easy-drinking Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp apple and grapefruit flavors dominate the lemon zest texture. Drink now. Screwcap.",Petit Bourgeois,,86,Loire Valley,Val de Loire,,Henri Bourgeois 2011 Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc (Val de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2011-petit-sauvignon-blanc-val/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Henri Bourgeois
,Red,Italy,This shows aromas of raw fruit and exotic spice. The finish is firm and fresh with a nice quality of both tannins and acidity.,Bric Micca,55,86,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Dante Rivetti 2009 Bric Micca  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dante-rivetti-2009-bric-micca-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2009,Dante Rivetti
12,White,France,"This is an attractive herbaceous wine that's light and tangy. Its gooseberry character dominates, lending acidity and a lively, crisp finish. The wine's blue bottle is memorable.",,14,86,Bordeaux,Entre-Deux-Mers,,Château Tuilerie Pagès 2011  Entre-Deux-Mers,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tuilerie-pages-2011-white-entre-deux-mers/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Tuilerie Pagès
13,Rose,France,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a soft, rounded rosé, with red fruits right to the fore. With its attractive acidity, it is dry and very food friendly. Ready to drink.",,,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Rosé,,Château Thieuley 2011 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thieuley-2011-rose-rose/,Rosé,2011,Château Thieuley
15.3,Red,US,"Petit Verdot is a hard variety to successfully make on its own. Although this has intense flavors of blackberries, black currants and dark chocolate, there's not much beyond the seemingly sweet flavors. The high alcohol lends this a Port-like heat.",Estate Alpha Wolf Ranch,60,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Eagle Eye 2008 Estate Alpha Wolf Ranch Petit Verdot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-eye-2008-estate-alpha-wolf-ranch-petit-verdot-napa-valley/,Petit Verdot,2008,Eagle Eye
13,White,US,"This is dry, acidic and a little underripe, with a New Zealand-like touch of gooseberry. A respectable wine, this has a bright core of lemon, lime and tropical fruit.",,16,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mason Cellars 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mason-cellars-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Mason Cellars
13,Red,US,"The nose is a tad fleshy with ripe red-fruit and sweet spice notes, but the palate is crisp with striking acidity and hints of green leaves and forest floor. It tastes fine now, with ripe, chalky tannins, but it should hold well until at least 2015.",Merliance,35,86,New York,Long Island,Long Island,Long Island Merlot Alliance 2008 Merliance Merlot (Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/long-island-merlot-alliance-2008-merliance-long-island/,Merlot,2008,Long Island Merlot Alliance
15.5,Dessert,Israel,"This interesting selection offers something different—after being harvested by hand, the grapes were frozen for three days and then heated on an open olive-wood fire before fermenting. The resulting wine is full-bodied yet soft all at once, with dusty tannins that frame the dried berry, plum and black cherry fruit. Accents of crushed cocoa nib and balsamic grace the medium-length finish.",Har Sinai,39,86,Galilee,,,Or Haganuz 2010 Har Sinai Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/or-haganuz-2010-har-sinai-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2010,Or Haganuz
13,Rose,Israel,"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this offers dainty aromas of peony, nectarine and white strawberry. Fresh and bright, this has a lively mouthfeel and a zippy finish.",Volcanic Dry,25,86,Galilee,,,Odem Mountain 2011 Volcanic Dry Rosé (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odem-mountain-2011-volcanic-dry-rose-galilee/,Rosé,2011,Odem Mountain
7.5,Sparkling,France,"Lovers of Italian sweet Moscato will also enjoy this wine. With a honeyed perfume, it is a soft, creamy wine—fresh while also sweet. This is meant for summer days or cold afternoons alike.",M Moscato,14,86,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Charles de Fère NV M Moscato Muscat (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-fere-nv-m-moscato-muscat-vin-mousseux/,Muscat,,Charles de Fère
13.5,Red,Chile,"Wild berry and background wet animal fur aromas get the nose off to a lively start. This feels fresh and juicy, with red plum and berry flavors. It's juicy and a little tannic but clean on the tail end.",,10,86,Central Valley,,,Calina 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calina-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Calina
14.5,Red,Chile,"Opaque to the point that it looks like syrup. It smells severely of black olive, juniper and green herbs. It feels tannic and tastes fully roasted and herbal, with bitter chocolate on the finish. This is big and bulky; the fruit takes a back seat to the wine's herbal, prickly side. Carmenère-based, with smaller parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.",Altura,76,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2004 Altura Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2004-altura-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2004,Casa Silva
11.8,Rose,US,"A cranberry-apple flavor and a hint of pepper define this light, dry rosé. Despite the low alcohol it has little or no residual sugar. Chill it and quaff it on a hot summer day.",,12,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2011 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2011-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2011,Waterbrook
13.5,Red,Chile,"The cola and blackberry aromas are earthy and meaty. It feels snappy and a bit shrill due to forced acidity, while the flavors of black fruit and cocoa are standard. Not complex or elevated, but it's well made for the price.",Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes,10,86,Curicó Valley,,,Viña La Fortuna 2010 Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes Malbec (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-fortuna-2010-culpeo-made-with-organic-grapes-malbec-curico-valley/,Malbec,2010,Viña La Fortuna
13.9,Red,US,"A success for its wealth of succulent raspberry and cherry fruit. It's an easy Pinot Noir to drink now, with brisk acidity. Try it with beef, pork or chicken tamales.",,20,86,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Wild Horse 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-horse-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Wild Horse
15.4,Red,US,"Rich and oaky, this has bigtime flavors of blackberry and blueberry jam, milk chocolate and exotic spice. Made in the modern cult style, it's certainly sweet and flashy, yet lacks structural integrity.",Estate Alpha Wolf Ranch,55,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Eagle Eye 2008 Estate Alpha Wolf Ranch Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-eye-2008-estate-alpha-wolf-ranch-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Eagle Eye
14.2,Red,US,"Fulcrum's Gap's Crown bottling is extremely influenced by the vintage conditions. It does better in warmer years, and 2010 was not. As a result, this is acidic, without much richness. It has some cherry and cola fruit, and the oak is significant. Drink now.",Gap's Crown Vineyard,56,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Fulcrum 2010 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fulcrum-2010-gaps-crown-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Fulcrum
12.7,Red,US,"Smoke, toasted coconut and dill notes amplify the underripe black-fruit and cassis notes on the nose and palate of this Merlot. Taut with tannins and acidity on the midpalate, it finishes with hints of resin and spice.",Lot #1,20,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Peconic Bay Winery 2009 Lot #1 Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peconic-bay-winery-2009-lot-1-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2009,Peconic Bay Winery
13.5,Red,US,"There is a distinct scent and flavor of prune and raisin here that's quite ripe, dark and exotic. The fruit flavors are front-loaded and thin out quickly, leaving an astringent finish with streaks of green tannins.",The Estates,25,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Milbrandt 2009 The Estates Malbec (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-the-estates-malbec-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Malbec,2009,Milbrandt
13.5,Red,US,"This is a little rough around the edges, with jagged tannins. The flavors range from blackberries and black currants to cola and toasted oak, and the finish is nice and dry.",Napa Cuvée No. 15,23,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Michael Pozzan 2009 Napa Cuvée No. 15 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-pozzan-2009-napa-cuvee-no-15-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Michael Pozzan
15.4,Red,US,"A full-bodied, full-flavored Zin, this is packed with baking spice, classic blackberry and leather notes. It has great length and a spicy finish, and it should please many California Zin fans.",Evangelho Vineyard,25,86,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Precedent 2010 Evangelho Vineyard Zinfandel (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/precedent-2010-evangelho-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Precedent
12.5,Red,France,"This is a youthful fruit bomb, with a red fruit flavor that explodes in the mouth. It is soft and round, with a powerful shot of refreshing acidity. Drink now.",Léjourie,17,86,Loire Valley,Anjou,,Musset-Roullier 2010 Léjourie Gamay (Anjou),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musset-roullier-2010-lejourie-gamay-anjou/,Gamay,2010,Musset-Roullier
13.9,Red,US,"This could be more generous in flavor, offering modest cherry and cranberry notes. But it's a dry, elegant sipper, with tart acidity that should make your mouth water.",Vin d'Eliza,16,86,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Courtney Benham 2010 Vin d'Eliza Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtney-benham-2010-vin-deliza-red-central-coast/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Courtney Benham
13.5,White,US,"Nice and dry, this has vital acidity that makes the mouth water. It's an interesting wine, just barely ripe; the citrus, peach and honey flavors have an edge of wintergreen.",,16,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Cline 2011 Marsanne-Roussanne (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2011-rhone-style-white-blend-marsanne-roussanne-sonoma-coast/,Marsanne-Roussanne,2011,Cline
13.5,Red,Chile,"Pinched aromas of juniper, pine, eucalyptus and red berry lead to a tight and choppy palate, bearing herbal flavors of bell pepper, rosemary and dried red fruit. It's quite dry and leathery on the finish. This is a blend of 60% Carmenère, 20% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Vénere,75,86,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2007 Vénere Red (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2007-venere-red-loncomilla-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Cremaschi Furlotti
14,Red,Italy,"This offers savory aromas of cured meat, bacon and cigar tobacco that slowly segue to ripe notes of prune and blackberry preserve. It's heavy and thick on the finish.",Sovrana,22,86,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Beni di Batasiolo 2009 Sovrana  (Barbera d'Alba),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2009-sovrana-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2009,Beni di Batasiolo
13,Red,Italy,This opens with aromas of candied fruit and pressed blue flower. The mouthfeel is fresh and capped by crisp acidity. Pair it with cheesy pizza or appetizers.,,11,86,Piedmont,Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba,,Veglio 2010  Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veglio-2010-italian-red-dolcetto-dolcetto-diano-dalba/,Dolcetto,2010,Veglio
14.2,White,US,"This delivers what many American consumers want in a Chardonnay. It's creamy, buttery and seemingly sweet, with candied pineapple and orange flavors.",Reserve,35,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rock Wall 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2010-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rock Wall
13.6,White,US,"A pretty good Chardonnay made to appeal to consumer's who relish the popular style. It's rich and creamy, with pineapple jam, orange and mango juice and buttered toast flavors.",,25,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Rock Wall 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Rock Wall
13,White,US,"Orange rind and apple blossom add freshness to the savory apple and saline notes on this elegant, minerally Chardonnay. Fermented in stainless steel, it's bright on the palate, with brisk acidity and a crisp, clean finish.",Oregon Road,18,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sherwood House Vineyards 2011 Oregon Road Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sherwood-house-2011-oregon-road-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2011,Sherwood House Vineyards
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, this offers accessible flavors of berry, mocha, anise and sandalwood that seem to finish a little on the sweet side.",Samuel's Cuvée,30,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Schulz 2009 Samuel's Cuvée Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schulz-2009-samuels-cuvee-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Schulz
14.9,Red,US,"This is a soft, easy Cabernet, with a gentle mouthfeel and forward blackberry, currant and chocolate flavors. It's not terribly complicated, but it is sweet and clean. Drink now.",Hilltop,35,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,J. Lohr 2008 Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2008-hilltop-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,J. Lohr
13.5,White,US,"This is a straightforward Pinot Gris with a handful of Muscat Canelli, which lends it some sweetness. There are pleasant notes of stone fruit throughout. This would be thoroughly enjoyable on a summer afternoon—either on its own or with crudités.",Small Lot Blend,11,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Parducci 2010 Small Lot Blend Pinot Gris (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2010-small-lot-blend-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Gris,2010,Parducci
13.5,White,US,"An easy wine—this is zesty in acidity and slightly sweet in orange jam and pineapple flavors. The sweetness is the dominant feature, making it a good partner for slightly sweet foods, like teriyaki dishes.",,18,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Schug 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schug-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Schug
12.5,Red,France,"Soft and round, this has an enticing smoky aroma and red berry fruit. The stalky texture and crisp acidity give the wine a light, ready-to-drink feel",L'Elégance,22,86,Loire Valley,Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil,,Vignoble de la Jarnoterie 2009 L'Elégance  (Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-jarnoterie-2009-lelegance-cabernet-franc-saint-nicolas-bourgueil/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Vignoble de la Jarnoterie
13,Red,Italy,Here's a simple and slightly tart expression of Barbera that should pair well with cheesy pizza or pasta with cream sauce. The wine's natural acidity and bright berry flavor should cut through the fat in those foods.,Antica Casa,14,86,Piedmont,Barbera d'Asti,,Ricossa 2010 Antica Casa  (Barbera d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricossa-2010-antica-casa-barbera-barbera-dasti/,Barbera,2010,Ricossa
14.3,Red,Israel,"Soft accents of carnation and forest floor marry with the red currant and bright white-strawberry aromas and flavors. Medium weight with fine, fleeting tannins, this has a clean, medium-length finish. Drink now.",,34,86,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2010 Cabernet Franc (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2010-cabernet-franc-judean-hills/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Psagot
14.2,Red,US,"Soft, ripe and direct, bearing cherry pie and baking spice flavors wrapped in a silky texture. It's technically dry, but it tastes sweet like a sour candy. Drink up.",Rodger's Creek Vineyard,48,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Sojourn 2010 Rodger's Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sojourn-2010-rodgers-creek-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sojourn
12.5,Red,US,"This blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc is aromatically light, with wisps of strawberry preserve, currant and pastry. Light, dusty tannins frame the supple, easy mouthfeel. A tangy red-berry flavor lingers on the warm, medium-length finish.",Triumph Meritage Blend American Red Table Wine,20,86,America,,,Truro 2008 Triumph Meritage Blend American Red Table Wine Meritage (America),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truro-2008-triumph-meritage-blend-american-red-table-wine-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-america/,Meritage,2008,Truro
13.9,Red,US,"This is a rustic wine, but not without a certain charm. Sure, it's irregular in texture, with a jagged mouthfeel, but there's lots of ripe blackberry fruit, and the finish is dry and spicy.",Bootjack Ranch,30,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Niner 2008 Bootjack Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niner-2008-bootjack-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Niner
14,Red,Chile,"Hickory and wood resin are the key aromas that shadow the berry fruit components of the nose. It feels round, resiny and a bit heavy, with berry, cassis, oak and spice flavors. This is generous and sticky on the finish. Right now it's very oaky, but it could improve with time in the bottle.",Reserva,17,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Koyle 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koyle-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Koyle
12,White,Greece,"Rose and white flower notes lead the nose on this fragrant, distinctive white. On the palate, stone fruit, vanilla, and spice flavors are subtle and appealing.",Blanc de Gris Dry White,22,86,Arcadia,,,Tselepos 2010 Blanc de Gris Dry White Moschofilero (Arcadia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tselepos-2010-blanc-gris-dry-white-greek-white-moschofilero-arcadia/,Moschofilero,2010,Tselepos
14.1,Red,US,"This shows fine acidity and tannins, and the finish is properly dry. It offers slender flavors of cherry, cola and pomegranate, with rich oak influence. Drink up.",,49,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Williams Selyem
13.8,Red,US,"This Pinot is soft and for drinking now. It has some rich raspberry, cherry and cola fruit, with acidity that scours. Not up there with the winery's previous bottlings.",,37,86,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Williams Selyem 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Williams Selyem
13.5,White,US,"The fruit sure is ripe in this Chardonnay. It bursts with pineapples, limes and apricots, with bright, brisk acidity. The finish is entirely dry.",Unoaked,18,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Martin Ray 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Chardonnay,2011,Martin Ray
12.8,Red,US,"The low alcohol and light plum color suggest a wine of just moderate ripeness. You will find pale cranberry and crabapple flavors, with firm acidity and slightly earthy, herbal tannins.",,27,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Morrison Lane 2009 Cinsault (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morrison-lane-2009-other-red-cinsault-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cinsault,2009,Morrison Lane
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is roasted, rubbery and murky smelling. It feels chunky, tannic and grabby, with dense berry and herb flavors. The finish is long and modest in flavor, with some warmth. This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Carmenère.",Limited Selection,15,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Montes 2010 Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2010-limited-selection-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère,2010,Montes
14.2,Red,US,"This smells and tastes thin and a little unripe, with a subtle vegetal notes that are subtle that will limit it's aging. Flavors of sour black-cherry candy and toasty oak are on the surface.",,35,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Arista 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arista-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Arista
13,Red,Chile,"The sweet black-fruit aromas have a mossy edge as well as a mild green note of mint. Big on the palate, this has a standard mix of tea, herb and berry flavors. Short and shy on the finish, but overall this is easy to drink.",Reserva,14,86,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2010-reserva-carmenere-central-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Arauco
11,Red,US,"Perfumed with intense lily and gardenia notes, topped off with sweet tropical fruit and exotic spice, this late-harvest Gewürztraminer is a bit of a sensory overhaul. On the palate, honeyed sweetness is balanced by a shower of lemony acidity.",Aphrodite Late Harvest,19,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Duck Walk 2010 Aphrodite Late Harvest Gewürztraminer (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duck-walk-2010-aphrodite-late-harvest-gewurztraminer-long-island-north-fork/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Duck Walk
14,Red,Italy,"This edition of Barolo Cannubbio is underwhelming compared to years past. It's a nice, elegant wine, but it lacks aromatic intensity. The mouthfeel is crisp, thin and polished.",Cannubbio,69,86,Piedmont,Barolo,,Francesco Rinaldi 2008 Cannubbio  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francesco-rinaldi-2008-cannubbio-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Francesco Rinaldi
14.5,Red,US,"The flavors of purple and black fruit are tart and juicy, though the tannins turn slightly bitter, with a hint of greenness on the finish.",La Ronde,33,86,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Eleven 2009 La Ronde Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eleven-2009-ronde-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Eleven
14.5,Red,US,"Soft and gentle, this is easy to like now for its rich berry, mocha and smoky flavors, and its sweet, spicy finish. It's basically a Bordeaux-style blend, with some Syrah.",Infatuation Alpha Wolf Ranch,22,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Eagle Eye 2008 Infatuation Alpha Wolf Ranch Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-eye-2008-infatuation-alpha-wolf-ranch-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Eagle Eye
12.5,Red,France,"This is a well-balanced wine from the flat lands of Saint-Émilion, close to the Dordogne river. It is fruity and already approachable, with soft tannins and black currant fruit. Ready to drink in a year.",Château Joly,21,86,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Horeau-Beylot 2009 Château Joly  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2009-chateau-joly-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Horeau-Beylot
14.9,Red,US,"Clean, proper and balanced, this Merlot doesn't excite, but gets the job done in a nice way. It's dry, tannic and crisp, with flavors of cherries, tobacco, cola and spices.",,28,86,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Fields Family 2009 Merlot (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fields-family-2009-merlot-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Merlot,2009,Fields Family
14.5,Red,US,"This is a blend of 70% Merlot, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Mourvèdre. It spent almost two years in 60% new oak, and the oak dominates both the nose and the palate. Sharp edged and showing more than a hint of stem and herb, it finishes with a wash of vanilla-soaked cherry fruit.",Rough House Red,20,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Covington 2008 Rough House Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/covington-2008-rough-house-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Covington
12.5,Rose,France,This is a deliciously fruity effort that is packed with raspberry and red currant flavors. It's light and juicy with refreshing acidity. Screwcap.,Le Bouquet,23,86,Loire Valley,Val de Loire,,Domaine Laporte 2011 Le Bouquet Rosé (Val de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laporte-2011-le-bouquet-rose-val/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Laporte
13.5,Red,Chile,"Berry and crisp currant aromas make up the bouquet. It shows racy acidity and moderate sharpness on the palate along with solid berry flavors. Tangy, lively and fresh on the finish.",Reserva,13,86,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Reserva Merlot (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-reserva-merlot-maule-valley/,Merlot,2010,Chilcas
14.5,Red,US,"Here's a soft Pinot Noir that's rich in raspberries, cherries and roasted almonds, with a smoky coating of oak. It's seems a little sugary sweet—like a melted granola bar.",,25,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Clos La Chance 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Clos La Chance
13,Red,Israel,"Bright yet concentrated notes of plum, blueberry, cherry and soft bramble grace the nose and palate of this ripe wine. Straightforward, yet juicy and attractive, this is medium weight with a vanilla-kissed finish. Mevushal.",Reserve,25,86,Galilee,,,Binyamina 2010 Reserve Carignan (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/binyamina-2010-reserve-carignan-galilee/,Carignan,2010,Binyamina
12,White,Greece,"Dried apricot, lemon zest and flower notes lead the nose. Flavors of fresh white fruit and citrus are laced with a chalky bite, giving the wine focus and an elegant edge. A classy white for everyday sipping.",White Symmetry,13,87,Peloponnese,,,Zacharias 2011 White Symmetry Moschofilero (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zacharias-2011-white-symmetry-greek-white-moschofilero-peloponnese/,Moschofilero,2011,Zacharias
14.8,Red,US,"This is a fragrant and full-bodied Tempranillo, with flavors of sweet cherry and plum and a leathery, long-lasting finish.",,26,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Mt. Konocti Winery 2009 Tempranillo (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-konocti-winery-2009-tempranillo-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Tempranillo,2009,Mt. Konocti Winery
13.5,White,US,"Winemaker Rob Mondavi, Jr. sourced Chardonnay grapes from predominantly Lodi for this lightly aromatic, balanced wine. It opens with a big taste of ripe golden apples and vanilla, and a slightly tropical finish.",,15,87,California,California Other,California,Spellbound 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spellbound-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Spellbound
14.9,Red,US,"Rocky Top is one of Sobon's top bottlings, and this one delivers nicely. It has a big, fruity structure, with blackberry and cocoa flavors, particularly on the long finish.",Rocky Top Vineyard,17,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Sobon Estate 2009 Rocky Top Vineyard Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobon-estate-2009-rocky-top-vineyard-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Sobon Estate
13,White,Greece,"Lemon preserve and orange peel aromas lead this lusher-style Chardonnay. On the palate, tropical fruit is laced with minerals and sea salt to create an overall friendly and food-focused white. Pair with oysters and fuller-bodied fish.",Almyra,15,87,Peloponnese,,,Skouras 2010 Almyra Chardonnay (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-2010-almyra-chardonnay-peloponnese/,Chardonnay,2010,Skouras
13,Red,Chile,"This is slightly rubbery smelling, but overall the cassis and black cherry aromas more than do the job. It feels healthy, with a shock of core acids propelling black cherry, currant, herb and spice flavors. Slightly herbal on the finish, but overall this is very good stuff for under $10.",,9,87,Maule Valley,,,Viña el Aromo 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-el-aromo-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-maule-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Viña el Aromo
14,Red,Chile,"This is roasted and meaty smelling. What the nose holds back is revealed on the palate, which is rugged, aggressive and tight as nails, with boisterous plum, berry, menthol and chocolate flavors. Coconut and chocolate-mint flavors come up on the power-packed finish.",Rivalta Limited Selection,85,87,Cachapoal Valley,,,Santa Ema 2008 Rivalta Limited Selection Red (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-ema-2008-rivalta-limited-selection-red-cachapoal-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Santa Ema
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A fruity and structured wine—there is a definite tannic edge to this otherwise bright wine, with sweet strawberry fruit and fresh acidity. This is a Champagne for food.",Tendresse Brut Rosé,61,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot NV Tendresse Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-nv-tendresse-brut-rose-pinot-noir-champagne/,Pinot Noir,,Veuve Doussot
11.9,Rose,US,"Green herb and cut-grass notes lend a fresh purity to this Cabernet Franc rosé. Sprightly in body, with fresh, citrusy acidity, it would pair beautifully with herbaceous Thai or Vietnamese cuisine.",Dry,12,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Sheldrake Point 2011 Dry Rosé (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2011-dry-rose-finger-lakes/,Rosé,2011,Sheldrake Point
13.9,White,US,"A little one dimensional, but it's a polished wine that's nice for drinking now. The ripe orange, tropical fruit, cashew butter and spice flavors are wrapped into a creamy texture.",,22,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Wellington 2010 Roussanne (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wellington-2010-roussanne-sonoma-county/,Roussanne,2010,Wellington
12.3,White,US,"This is likeable for its dryness and the burst of lemony acidity that makes it so invitingly crisp. The flavors are subtle and rich, suggesting Meyer lemon, white peach and a lick of vanilla bean.",Santo Giordano Vineyards,24,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2010 Santo Giordano Vineyards Pinot Grigio (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2010-santo-giordano-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-sonoma-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Muscardini
13.1,White,US,"Easy to drink, this has crisp, zesty acidity, showing melange of citrus, melon, green apple and spice flavors that finish with a note of honey.",East Side Vineyards,13,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Pedroncelli 2011 East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedroncelli-2011-east-side-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Pedroncelli
13.2,Red,US,"There will be far less House Red in the freeze-shortened 2010 vintage. As always, a forward, compelling wine, with a swirl of black fruit, smoke, earth and cola scents. The tannins are graceful and proportionate; the finish does a gentle fade.",House Wine Red,12,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Magnificent Wine Company 2010 House Wine Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magnificent-wine-company-2010-house-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Magnificent Wine Company
14.5,Red,Chile,"There's more than a whiff of eucalyptus, olive and herb aromas on the nose, but there's also a dry berry hint underneath. It hits with hard acids and tannins but settles, while cherry and plum flavors come across herbal and dry. A sinewy blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Carignan and 20% Malbec.",Aliara,40,87,Central Valley,,,Odfjell 2008 Aliara Red (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2008-aliara-red-central-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Odfjell
13,White,US,"Savory and satisfying, this is one of the best Pinot Grigios at this price point. It shows real class, with brisk acidity framing flavors of lemons, limes, mangoes and honey. Perfect for drinking with today's Asian, Indian, Ethiopian and Mexican fare, or on its own as an apéritif.",Reserve,8,87,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2011 Reserve Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2011-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Oak Grove
14.2,Red,US,"Black cherry fruit with a bit of black olive and a hint of smoke lead quickly into an oaky finish with plenty of roasted coffee and tobacco flavors. A lot of barrel, but the fruit is simple, not distinctively varietal.",The Estates,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Milbrandt 2009 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-the-estates-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Milbrandt
14,Red,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel, this is fresh, presenting a solid wall of cherry and blackberry aromas. There's a touch of tobacco or moist earth as well, and the wine is plush, rich and bright on the close.",,19,87,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba,,Giuseppe Cortese 2010  Barbera d'Alba,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giuseppe-cortese-2010-barbera-barbera-dalba/,Barbera,2010,Giuseppe Cortese
12,Sparkling,France,"This is a refreshing, off-dry rosé that comes in a romantic half bottle for two. It is finely balanced, with red apple and strawberry flavors mingling well. A cut of acidity marks the finish.",Sec Rosé,32,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Duval-Leroy NV Sec Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-leroy-nv-sec-rose-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Duval-Leroy
13.5,Red,France,"This is rounded, with its ripe fruit dominating the new wood influence. It is dense and smoothly rich, with blackberry and bitter coffee flavors. Age for three to four years.",Cuvée Prestige,14,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château de Cornemps 2009 Cuvée Prestige  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cornemps-2009-cuvee-prestige-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Cornemps
13,Red,France,"This is a very dark wine, rich in dried fruits, plums and dense tannins. The wood aging is an important element here, giving a firm and dry character. With its richness comes weight and concentration. A bitter edge suggests overextraction.",,26,87,Bordeaux,Lalande de Pomerol,,Château Haut-Goujon 2009  Lalande de Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-goujon-2009-red-lalande-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut-Goujon
14.3,Red,Chile,"Plum, berry, raisin and spice aromas lead to a clacky mouthfeel, with slightly medicinal-toned flavors of herb, cough syrup, red berry and raisin. A little green and oaky on the finish, but it feels fresh and healthy.",Gran Reserva Maipo Alto,15,87,Maipo Valley,,,Carmen 2009 Gran Reserva Maipo Alto Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmen-2009-gran-reserva-maipo-alto-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Carmen
,Red,Italy,"This opens with bright aromas of raspberry and toasted almond. There's a nicely etched quality that gives it a firm, solid mouthfeel.",,,87,Piedmont,Roero,,Cantina del Nebbiolo 2009  Roero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-nebbiolo-2009-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cantina del Nebbiolo
15.2,White,US,"Ripe, delicious flavors of tropical fruit, butterscotch, honey and spice compose this flashy Viognier. It's a bit high in alcohol, with a chili pepper singe on the finish.",Coquina,28,87,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Deep Sea 2009 Coquina Viognier (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2009-coquina-viognier-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Viognier,2009,Deep Sea
14.4,Red,US,"Amador Foothill does a nice job with Esola's 67-year-old, dry-farmed Zin, making a wine that has dusty strawberry and cherry goodness interwoven around a toasty, oaky base.",Esola Vineyard,18,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Amador Foothill Winery 2008 Esola Vineyard Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amador-foothill-winery-2008-esola-vineyard-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Zinfandel,2008,Amador Foothill Winery
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Soft and rounded, this has good depth of flavor from the bite of acidity and orange zest flavor. An apple note and a touch of toast give this wine further shape.",Cuvée des Moines Brut,,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Besserat de Bellefon NV Cuvée des Moines Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/besserat-de-bellefon-nv-cuvee-des-moines-brut-champagne-143274/,Champagne Blend,,Besserat de Bellefon
12,White,France,"Wood aging has produced a well-rounded wine. It has a citrus flavor to go with the more tropical fruit, a good zing of acidity and a crisp aftertaste. Drink now, or age over the next year.",Thomas Barton Réserve,18,87,Bordeaux,Graves,,Barton & Guestier 2011 Thomas Barton Réserve  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2011-thomas-reserve-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Barton & Guestier
12,White,France,"This is a smooth, ripe fruited wine. It has refreshing pink-grapefruit and lime flavors bursting with crispness and surrounded by a creamy character. Screwcap.",Destinéa,,87,Loire Valley,Pays de Loire,,Joseph Mellot 2011 Destinéa Sauvignon Blanc (Pays de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2011-destinea-sauvignon-blanc-pays/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Joseph Mellot
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A pink sparkling wine made from Malbec, this shows signs of structure that overlay the red fruit, acidity, and some notes of toast and yeast. It all adds up to an attractive, fruity wine.",Bul's Rosé,15,87,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Jean-Luc Baldès NV Bul's Rosé Malbec (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-nv-buls-rose-malbec-vin-mousseux/,Malbec,,Jean-Luc Baldès
13.9,Red,US,"A blend of the winery's various vineyard sources in the Russian River Valley, this is soft and rich, with berry, cherry and oak flavors. Performance wise, it's a little off from the past several years—no doubt due to the challenges of the difficult 2010 vintage—so drink up.",Westside Road Neighbors,69,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2010 Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2010-westside-road-neighbors-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Williams Selyem
14.7,White,US,"This shows the creamy texture of Chardonnay, but with exotic flavors of tropical fruit, sweet nut and pear butter.",Estate Vineyard,22,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Wellington 2010 Estate Vineyard Marsanne (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wellington-2010-estate-vineyard-marsanne-sonoma-valley/,Marsanne,2010,Wellington
14,Red,France,"A combination of austere tannins and ripe fruits produces a youthful wine. It's solid while the acidity and black currant fruit remains dominant. At the end, the wine is dry, firm.",,,87,Bordeaux,Fronsac,,Château les Roches de Ferrand 2008  Fronsac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-roches-ferrand-2008-red-fronsac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château les Roches de Ferrand
15.2,Red,Israel,"Although the alcohol is relatively high, it's balanced by the wine's rich and ripe fruit core and soft tannic structure. The nose needs time to fully open up, revealing intense black-plum and cherry aromas. Jammy and full on the palate, this has a hint of black pepper on the close.",,40,87,Golan Heights,,,Bazelet HaGolan 2010 Merlot (Golan Heights),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bazelet-hagolan-2010-merlot-golan-heights/,Merlot,2010,Bazelet HaGolan
12.5,Red,France,"With the rough edges and firm tannins of Listrac, this is a wine that will likely always be firm. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a black currant skin flavor, some wood influence and a dry texture. It may not age further, always staying tannic and solid.",,33,87,Bordeaux,Listrac-Médoc,,Château Jandel 2006  Listrac-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jandel-2006-red-listrac-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Château Jandel
14,Red,France,"With soft tannins, this wine has a full, fleshy character that's laced with acidity. Black currant fruits and only hints of dryness suggest it is ready to drink.",Cuvée Réserve,12,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château du Prieur 2010 Cuvée Réserve  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-prieur-2010-cuvee-reserve-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château du Prieur
12.5,Red,France,"This is a maturing, wood-aged wine, with smooth plum fruit and tannins, now maturing well. Through aging, a more tarry character is revealed, with some smokiness, while maintaining a ripe, wood-laden feel. Ready to drink now.",Cuvée Collection Prestige,23,87,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château du Barrailh 2008 Cuvée Collection Prestige  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-barrailh-2008-cuvee-collection-prestige-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château du Barrailh
13,White,Greece,"Alluring aromas of tropical fruit, flower and a spin of citrus are followed by soft flavors of pineapple and tropical fruit. Less bounce and brace than typical, which means it's a great choice for fans of rounder whites.",Emphasis,35,87,Drama,,,Pavlidis 2010 Emphasis Assyrtico (Drama),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pavlidis-2010-emphasis-greek-white-assyrtico-drama/,Assyrtico,2010,Pavlidis
14,Red,Greece,"The Ovilos starts with aromas of rich blackberry, cedar and vanilla, and on the palate, offers a rustic, masculine edge. Lots of texture and tannin here, with layers of tobacco, leather and cedar flavors. It could age, or be paired nicely now with a grilled steak.",Ovilos,55,87,Pangeon,,,Estate Biblia Chora 2006 Ovilos Red (Pangeon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-biblia-chora-2006-ovilos-red-pangeon/,Red Blend,2006,Estate Biblia Chora
13.5,Red,Chile,"Cherry and black fruit aromas are capped by a rubbery note. It feels juicy and fresh, with raspberry, red plum and vanilla flavors. Drying but fresh and nice on the finish.",Crucero,10,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Siegel 2010 Crucero Merlot (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siegel-2010-crucero-merlot-colchagua-valley/,Merlot,2010,Siegel
14.6,White,US,"Creamy, rich and spicy, this has potent pineapple- and orange-jam flavors, with lots of the sweetly buttered toast you get from oak barrel aging. It seems a little sweet in the finish, but it's elegant and refined.",,24,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Pech Merle 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pech-merle-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Pech Merle
14.5,White,US,"Made in the popular Chardonnay style, this shows buttered toast, buttercream, pineapple, mango and exotic spice flavors. Drink this rich wine now.",,20,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Clos La Chance 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Clos La Chance
13.8,Red,US,"Lots of licorice and vanilla, coffee and dark chocolate notes are found, reflecting its 22 months spent in French oak. The fruit is definitely consigned to the back row, but there's plenty of luscious, chocolatey flavor.",Rivers Bend Vineyard,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lake Chelan 2009 Rivers Bend Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-chelan-2009-rivers-bend-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Lake Chelan
13.8,Red,US,"Dark and pruny, with a superripe, smoky finish, this seems to be at or quite near its peak. It's 100% Malbec, and it spent almost two full years in French oak.",,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lake Chelan 2009 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-chelan-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,Lake Chelan
13.9,White,US,"Big, rich and oaky, this is marked by buttered toast, orange cream and pineapple custard flavors.",,15,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,Josh Cellars 2010 Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josh-cellars-2010-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Josh Cellars
12.5,Red,France,"Attractive and smoky, this has a light red-currant perfume. The wine is soft, with bright acidity to go with the more serious tannins and dry finish. Drink now, or age for two years.",Le Boisclair,,87,Loire Valley,Saumur-Champigny,,Joseph Mellot 2009 Le Boisclair  (Saumur-Champigny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-mellot-2009-le-boisclair-cabernet-franc-saumur-champigny/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Joseph Mellot
14.8,Red,US,"The reserve Cab from Jones spent 18 months in new French and American oak, and the resulting wine is big, liquorous, and astringent. Layers of smoke, espresso, vanilla bean and tobacco wrap around a core of cassis. This is dark, pure and potent.",Jack's Reserve Estate Vineyards,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Jones of Washington 2009 Jack's Reserve Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jones-washington-2009-jacks-reserve-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Jones of Washington
,Red,Italy,Ripe aromas of strawberry jam and blackberry preserve come with notes of spice and fresh tobacco in the background. The slender mouthfeel is followed by a slightly sour finish.,Montespinato,,87,Piedmont,Roero,,Cascina Chicco 2009 Montespinato  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-chicco-2009-montespinato-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Cascina Chicco
,Red,Italy,This edition of Barolo Borzoni shows jammy aromas of cherry preserves and raspberry. You'll also detect a note of greenness that comes across as dried sage or olive. The mouthfeel is astringent and tight.,Borzoni,63,87,Piedmont,Barolo,,Montaribaldi 2008 Borzoni  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montaribaldi-2008-borzoni-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Montaribaldi
13.7,Red,US,"This wine hews to the Milbrandt style, emphasizing notes of vanilla and tobacco ahead of the simple black-fruit flavor. It has a hint of smoky earthiness and a citrusy edge to the acids.",Traditions,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Milbrandt 2009 Traditions Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-traditions-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Milbrandt
13,White,France,"This is fresh, light and very crisp. Citrus fruits dominate the grassy, herbaceous texture. There is perfumed white-currant acidity on the finish.",Petit Fumé,,87,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Michel Redde et Fils 2011 Petit Fumé  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-redde-fils-2011-petit-fume-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Michel Redde et Fils
14.5,Red,US,"Fresh, full bodied and juicy, this has flavors of dusty, dark plum and chocolate. It was aged in both French and American oak, which has added a background note of tobacco and vanilla on the palate, particularly on the finish.",Ranch Collection,24,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2009 Ranch Collection Petite Sirah (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2009-ranch-collection-petite-sirah-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Petite Sirah,2009,Shannon Ridge
14.8,Red,US,"Thick and rich, this is a very concentrated Cabernet that can use more time in the cellar. For now, it has tannins that overwhelm the blueberry fruit and traces of cedar and cocoa.",,65,87,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawk-horse-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hawk and Horse Vineyards
14.4,Red,US,"With cherry, cola, oak and spice flavors, this is a nice Pinot to drink now. It's dry and crisp in acidity, with some sweet richness.",,36,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Wait Cellars 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wait-cellars-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Wait Cellars
13.5,Red,Chile,"This is spunky and prickly smelling, which is normal for coastal Leyda Pinot Noirs. It feels juicy and medium in body, with racy, tangy flavors of raspberry, rhubarb, earth and spice. Zesty, edgy and tight as a whole.",T.H.,25,87,Leyda Valley,,,Undurraga 2010 T.H. Pinot Noir (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2010-th-pinot-noir-leyda-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Undurraga
14.5,Red,US,"Forward and—at least for the moment—quite oaky, this is tasty, although it does not expand into more complicated flavors. The 70% new French oak barrels seem to over-ride the fruit, giving it a somewhat monolithic impression. Drink up while it retains its youthful freshness.",Pepper Bridge Vineyard,29,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Two Vintners 2009 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-vintners-2009-pepper-bridge-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2009,Two Vintners
14.5,Red,Italy,"This offers raw aromas of black cherry, plum, prune and blackberry jelly. The mouthfeel is smooth, rich and chewy.",,30,87,Piedmont,Barolo,,Natale Verga 2008  Barolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/natale-verga-2008-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Natale Verga
13,Sparkling,France,"This is an attractively fruity wine, with an apple flavor and a creamy, full-in-the-mouth mousse. It's fragrant and refreshing, with final rich acidity.",Belle de Nuit Brut,19,87,Loire Valley,Crémant de Loire,,Alpha Loire 2009 Belle de Nuit Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alpha-loire-2009-belle-nuit-brut-sparkling-cremant/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Alpha Loire
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Ripe sour-cherry and red-berry notes on the nose and palate mingle elegantly with savory touches of burnt sugar and biscotti. It's dry in style, yet fruity and juicy, with brisk acidity and a tongue-tickling pétillance.",Topaz Impérial,37,87,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sparkling Pointe 2009 Topaz Impérial Sparkling (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkling-pointe-2009-topaz-imperial-long-island-north-fork/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Sparkling Pointe
12,Sparkling,US,"There are lots of rich, satisfying orange, pear and vanilla flavors in this dryish bubbly. It's clean, vibrant in acidity and a touch rough. The blend is Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Muscat.",Sofia Blanc de Blancs,19,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Francis Coppola 2011 Sofia Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-coppola-2011-sofia-blanc-blancs-sparkling-central-coast-monterey-county/,Sparkling Blend,2011,Francis Coppola
12.5,White,France,"While it does have a rounded texture, the dominant character here is a black currant and pink grapefruit herbaceousness. The wine has richness and good concentration along with tight acidity on the finish.",Les Deux Cailloux,27,87,Loire Valley,Pouilly-Fumé,,Fournier Père et Fils 2010 Les Deux Cailloux  (Pouilly-Fumé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fournier-pere-fils-2010-deux-cailloux-sauvignon-blanc-pouilly-fume/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Fournier Père et Fils
13.5,White,US,"Zingy acidity gives a boost to the citrus, tropical fruit and honey flavors of this Sauvignon Blanc. Without that tartness, it might seem too sweet.",Barrel Select,20,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2010 Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2010-barrel-select-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Firestone
13.5,White,US,"This has citrus, apricot and honey flavors brightened with crisp acidity. It turns a little sweet on the finish, but it's a lovely wine that should be versatile with a huge range of food.",Vintner's Reserve Summation,15,87,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Summation White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-summation-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Kendall-Jackson
13,Red,France,"Firm and tannic, this has a juicy fruit flavor buried under the dry top layer. It has a strong structure that will soften over several years of aging, yielding a richly juicy wine.",Château Tour Canon,30,87,Bordeaux,Canon-Fronsac,,Horeau-Beylot 2010 Château Tour Canon  (Canon-Fronsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horeau-beylot-2010-chateau-tour-canon-red-canon-fronsac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Horeau-Beylot
13,White,France,"Taut, mineral and also fruity, this expresses both the simple attraction of bright Sauvignon Blanc and its more structured, tangy character. Not for aging; enjoy this year.",Les Baronnes,,87,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2011 Les Baronnes  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2011-baronnes-sauvignon-blanc-sancerre/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Henri Bourgeois
13.5,Red,France,"This is a ripe, wood laden wine. It has red plum and damson flavors overladen by notes of burnt toast and smoke. Acidity shows through on the finish.",Domaine Gérard Fiou,,87,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Henri Bourgeois 2009 Domaine Gérard Fiou  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2009-domaine-gerard-fiou-pinot-noir-sancerre/,Pinot Noir,2009,Henri Bourgeois
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Scents of freshly cut herbs add a verdant quality to the yellow plum and white flower notes on this brisk, minerally blend comprised of the traditional Champagne grape varieties. Dry and tonic in style, it finishes clean and crisp, with just a hint of sugar-cookie-crumb sweetness.",Brut,29,87,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sparkling Pointe 2007 Brut Sparkling (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkling-pointe-2007-brut-long-island-north-fork/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Sparkling Pointe
13,White,US,"This is a full-bodied, creamy and voluptuous Chardonnay, bearing notes of wet stone and ripe yellow apple, with a tinge of vanilla on the finish.",,13,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Smart Cookie 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smart-cookie-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Smart Cookie
13.4,White,US,"Silverado has a mixed track record with Sauvignon Blanc, a difficult variety to get right in Napa Valley, as it's very vintage specific. It tastes a little on the sweet side, bearing flavors of green peas and oranges, with a savory spiciness.",Miller Ranch Estate Grown,22,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Silverado 2010 Miller Ranch Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silverado-2010-miller-ranch-estate-grown-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Silverado
12.5,Sparkling,France,"A soft and rounded style of Champagne, this leans toward the pineapple and baked apple flavor spectrum. At the same time, it has a pure streak of acidity, finishing with a crisp, tight note.",Tradition Brut,56,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Veuve Doussot NV Tradition Brut  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-doussot-nv-tradition-brut-sparkling-champagne/,Champagne Blend,,Veuve Doussot
14,Red,Chile,"This is a textbook Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, with red fruit and rubber aromas in front of flavors of herb, peppery spice and berry fruit. It finishes quickly.",Queulat Gran Reserva Single Vineyard,15,87,Maipo Valley,,,Ventisquero 2009 Queulat Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2009-queulat-gran-reserva-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ventisquero
13.6,Red,Chile,"A rich berry aroma and a touch of leafy tomato mark the bouquet. Healthy in feel, this has perky acidity and flavors of red plums, mixed herbs, earth and cola. Dry, juicy and solid on the finish.",Aliwen Reserva,13,87,Rapel Valley,,,Undurraga 2010 Aliwen Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/undurraga-2010-aliwen-reserva-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-rapel-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère,2010,Undurraga
12,Sparkling,France,"This is an attractive pink-colored wine, with soft crushed strawberry fruit flavors. The acidity is light, giving preference to the fruit and ripe flavor. The aftertaste veers on the sweet side, but it's well balanced.",Brut Rosé,60,87,Champagne,Champagne,,Duval-Leroy NV Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-leroy-nv-brut-rose-champagne-143747/,Champagne Blend,,Duval-Leroy
14.4,Red,US,"Rich, soft and sweet, this has elaborate blackberry and cherry pie, mocha, cola, bacon and spice flavors. A pretty wine, easy to drink now.",Blackcrow Mountain,100,87,California,South Coast,Saddle Rock-Malibu,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards 2009 Blackcrow Mountain Syrah (Saddle Rock-Malibu),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-malibu-estate-2009-blackcrow-mountain-shiraz-syrah-syrah-south-coast-saddle-rock-malibu/,Syrah,2009,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards
14,Red,France,"Structured and firm with balancing red berry fruit, this is a solid, chunky wine that reflects the concentration of the vintage. It has weight, solid tannins and hints of pepper and spice. Age for 2–3 years.",,25,87,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château Tertre de Viaud 2010  Côtes de Bourg,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tertre-viaud-2010-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Tertre de Viaud
14.1,White,US,"This bottling has been pretty consisent over the years, offering plenty of ripe, spicy fruit and brisk Carneros acidity, with some complexity. It has rich flavors of lemon, lime, pineapple, exotic tropical fruit and savory spice.",Mitsuko's Vineyard,20,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Clos Pegase 2010 Mitsuko's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-pegase-2010-mitsukos-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Clos Pegase
12.5,Rose,US,"The nose is subdued, with aromas of crisp red plum, herb and bramble; but the palate is lush, with loads of ripe strawberry, peach and cherry flavors. This is dry in style but soft and juicy on the palate.",Rosé,14,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2011 Rosé Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2011-rose-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2011,Glenora
,Red,Italy,"The aromas are tight and nervous with notes of wild berry, ginger and licorice. It is firmly astringent, so give it a few more years to help soften the tannins.",Bric Valdiana,32,87,Piedmont,Roero,,Giovanni Almondo 2009 Bric Valdiana  (Roero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanni-almondo-2009-bric-valdiana-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Giovanni Almondo
14.5,Red,US,"A firm and focused Cabernet Franc, with just 5% Merlot in the blend, this spent 18 months in 50% new American oak. It's a straight-ahead style, with a red berry flavor and polished, proportionate tannins.",Burning Desire,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Hard Row To Hoe 2009 Burning Desire Cabernet Franc (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hard-row-to-hoe-2009-burning-desire-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Hard Row To Hoe
13,Red,France,"A firm, dry textured wine, with tannins that are now losing more fruity character. It needs at least an hour in a decanter to show its more balanced nature. Ready to drink.",,18,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Plaisance 2006  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-plaisance-2006-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Château Plaisance
14.2,Red,US,"Scents of clover and wild flower lead into rather delicate flavors of rose petal and wild mountain berry. The tannins are astringent, but proportionate.",,32,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Eleven 2009 Malbec (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eleven-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Malbec,2009,Eleven
13,Red,France,"Juicy and ripe, this has soft tannins and a red berry flavor. Alongside all of the fruit is a more stalky, spicy character to give complexity. The wine is ready to drink, but it could age for 2–3 years.",Les Neuf Vingt,19,87,Loire Valley,Anjou,,Musset-Roullier 2009 Les Neuf Vingt Cabernet Franc (Anjou),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/musset-roullier-2009-neuf-vingt-cabernet-franc-anjou/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Musset-Roullier
14.5,Red,Chile,"Snappy red-berry aromas are true to the variety, but there's also a leathery, roasted stalkiness to the nose. It feels round, chunky and creamy, with baked berry and toasted flavors. It finishes round, full and creamy in feel, with a peppery note.",Alpha,22,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Montes 2010 Alpha Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2010-alpha-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Montes
14.2,Red,US,"This is an admirable wine that's bone dry and tart in acidity. Flavors of cherries, mushrooms and tobacco lead to a spicy finish. Drink up.",Reserve,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Martin Ray 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Martin Ray
14.2,Red,US,"Dry, with smooth tannins and plenty of elegance, this has interesting black-cherry, cola and cedar flavors. It's not likely to improve with age, so drink up.",,20,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Martin Ray 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Martin Ray
,Red,Italy,"Bold and chewy, this has slightly overdone notes of ripe berry, spice and moist pipe tobacco. There's a tiny touch of jammy strawberry or raspberry as well.",Bergera Pezzole,,87,Piedmont,Barolo,,Le Strette 2008 Bergera Pezzole  (Barolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-strette-2008-bergera-pezzole-nebbiolo-barolo/,Nebbiolo,2008,Le Strette
13,Red,Italy,"There are touches of milk chocolate and raw cherry at the start, which slowly segue into notes of spice and blackberry. The mouthfeel is rich and plush with a velvety soft texture.",Alto Fhrà,16,87,Piedmont,Monferrato,,Forti del Vento 2009 Alto Fhrà Red (Monferrato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forti-vento-2009-alto-fhra-red-monferrato/,Red Blend,2009,Forti del Vento
14,White,Greece,"Lemon, orange and tangerine aromas are followed by pert waves of lemon, spice and mineral in this elegant Chardonnay. The wine has seen oak but is still quite fresh in style; pair with ceviche or oysters.",,35,87,Krania Olympus,,,Katsaros 2010 Chardonnay (Krania Olympus),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-katsaros-2010-chardonnay-krania-olympus/,Chardonnay,2010,Katsaros
9,Dessert,Greece,"Deep black cassis fruit, cedar and cigarbox aromas are followed by flavors of thick kirsch, anise and raspberry. Very fruity and lush, this red has an opulent character and would be tasty over ice cream.",Apiliotis,25,87,Greece,,,Domaine Sigalas NV Apiliotis Mandilaria (Greece),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sigalas-nv-apiliotis-greek-red-mandilaria/,Mandilaria,,Domaine Sigalas
13.5,White,Greece,"Notes of sea salt, perky citrus and a wave of ripe tropical fruit?combine to form an elegant white with a food-pairing advantage. On the palate, there is good body and a round fruit character that is nicely cut with a fresh finish. Pair with chicken, salmon and fruit.",Asirtiko Athiri,18,87,Santorini,,,Domaine Sigalas 2011 Asirtiko Athiri White (Santorini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sigalas-2011-asirtiko-athiri-white-santorini/,White Blend,2011,Domaine Sigalas
13,Red,France,"While the aromas speak of wood aging, the fruit comes through on the palate. It is firm, full and dry, and the fruity acidity and fresh black currant flavor backs up the structure.",Thomas Barton Réserve Privé,40,87,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Barton & Guestier 2008 Thomas Barton Réserve Privé  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2008-thomas-reserve-prive-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Barton & Guestier
14.4,White,US,"This is big and strongly flavored. It has a ton of ripe, zingy apricot, mango and orange flavors wrapped into a buttery, creamy texture.",Sangiacomo Vineyard,35,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,B.R. Cohn 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/br-cohn-2010-sangiacomo-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,B.R. Cohn
13.5,Red,Italy,"Simple and linear, this has a mixed berry aroma, with notes of licorice, leather and dried tobacco. It's plush, fresh and shows power on the finish.",Bordino,45,87,Piedmont,Barbaresco,,Tenuta Carretta 2008 Bordino  (Barbaresco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carretta-2008-bordino-nebbiolo-barbaresco/,Nebbiolo,2008,Tenuta Carretta
13,White,Greece,"Notes of lemon rind, mineral and a spin of warming spice start this cheerful, easy-drinking white blend from the Cyclades. This is what Greek whites are all about: fresh, lively fruit and a clean finish?that pairs great with seafood.",Atlantis Dry White,15,86,Cyclades,,,Argyros 2011 Atlantis Dry White White (Cyclades),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argyros-2011-atlantis-dry-white-cyclades/,White Blend,2011,Argyros
6,Dessert,Italy,"Truly enjoyable, this has loads of fizzy bubbles and sweet tones of strawberry and raspberry tart. This sweet, sparkling red wine is made with low atmospheric pressure, giving it a soft, creamy feel.",,19,85,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Borgo Maragliano 2011 Brachetto (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgo-maragliano-2011-italian-red-brachetto-piedmont/,Brachetto,2011,Borgo Maragliano
11,Rose,US,"Dark in color and heavy in the mouth, this blush Pinot has ripe cherry and persimmon flavors. It is dry, with tart acidity.",Eye of the Toad Dry Rosé of,13,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Toad Hollow 2011 Eye of the Toad Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toad-hollow-2011-eye-dry-rose-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2011,Toad Hollow
13.8,Red,US,"Aromas of dried strawberry, Fig Newton, black currant and licorice are ripe and forward, with a hint of bacon adding a savory element. This is a firmly structured wine, with a slightly warm finish. A grilled steak or a hamburger would make for a good pairing.",Topiary,25,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2007 Topiary Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2007-topiary-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Boxwood
12.5,Red,Greece,"Red berry, tea and mesquite aromas lead into flavors of cherry, smoke and pepper in this dry, food-friendly red. A leaner sip with a spicy character, this wine will pair nicely with dry-rub barbecue and tangy stews.",Dry Red,16,85,Nemea,,,Boutari 2008 Dry Red Agiorgitiko (Nemea),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boutari-2008-dry-red-greek-red-agiorgitiko-nemea/,Agiorgitiko,2008,Boutari
13.5,Red,US,"This Cabernet is very dry, with a high level of acidity. It lacks generosity, but it's elegant. The green edge mellows as it warms in the glass, giving way to a note of blackberry jam. Drink up.",Reserve OC Collection,19,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Frisby 2009 Reserve OC Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frisby-2009-reserve-oc-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Frisby
13,White,US,"Throwing a party? Need plenty of white wine to make the rounds? This is the solution. With slightly sweet apricot, orange and vanilla flavors, it's clean, brisk and likeable.",,20,85,California,California Other,California,Bota Box 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bota-box-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Bota Box
14,Red,Chile,"The briary red-berry and plum aromas are earthy and rubbery. This is medium in body and a bit heavy, with just-adequate acidity and solid flavors of plum, berry and resiny oak. The finish is oaky and medicinal tasting.",Reserve,15,85,Curicó Valley,,,Cuevas del Sur 2010 Reserve Merlot (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuevas-sur-2010-reserve-merlot-curico-valley/,Merlot,2010,Cuevas del Sur
14.7,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux-style blend, blended with one-fifth Syrah. It's soft, sweet and simple. The candied flavors have a vegetal note that detracts.",Voluptuous,25,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Eagle Eye 2007 Voluptuous Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-eye-2007-voluptuous-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Eagle Eye
14,Dessert,France,"Light in style, this honeyed, fruity Sauternes has orange zest and marmalade flavors and crisp acidity. Ready to drink now.",Les Notes Dorées,52,84,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Duval & Blanchet 2009 Les Notes Dorées  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-blanchet-2009-notes-dorees-semillon-sauternes/,Sémillon,2009,Duval & Blanchet
15.4,Red,US,"Simple, soft and seemingly sweet, this has high alcohol, with cherry and mocha flavors that disappear on the finish. The blend is Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.",el Jefe,30,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Hug 2009 el Jefe Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2009-el-jefe-red-central-coast/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Hug
13,White,US,"The main thing to know about this Chardonnay is that it's overtly sweet. The fruit is good, the acidity is clean, but it's anything but dry.",,9,84,California,California Other,California,Happy Camper 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/happy-camper-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Happy Camper
13.5,Red,Greece,"This wine has a spicy character overall, with orange rind, tea and clove aromas, and flavors of bitter orange, lemon and tobacco. A focused red that evokes images of a Victorian gentleman's library.",Chidiriotiko Made With Organic Grapes,14,84,Lesbos,,,Methymnaeos 2010 Chidiriotiko Made With Organic Grapes Red (Lesbos),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methymnaeos-2010-chidiriotiko-made-with-organic-grapes-red-lesbos/,Red Blend,2010,Methymnaeos
13.5,White,Chile,"Fresh apple and pear aromas are rudimentary but clean, while the palate is lively. Flavors of chunky citrus fruits lead to a mild, plump and fleshy feeling finish.",,10,84,Central Valley,,,Cono Sur 2011 Chardonnay (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2011-chardonnay-central-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Cono Sur
13.5,Rose,US,"A simple rosé, soft and heavy, with raspberry and cherry flavors that seem a little sugary.",Vin Gris of,17,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2011 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2011-vin-gris-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2011,Saintsbury
12,Red,US,"Veneered with oak, the nose bears strong aromas of carpenter's shop and charred sugar, with notes of dark stone fruit and cranberry sauce lingering beneath. While initially soft and syrupy, the midpalate gains some tannic traction. Raw meat and blackberry flavors mark the juicy finish.",Rhapsody in Red,23,84,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Shenandoah Vineyards 2010 Rhapsody in Red Red (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shenandoah-vineyards-2010-rhapsody-in-red-shenandoah-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Shenandoah Vineyards
11.5,Sparkling,France,"Perfumed, light and fresh, this has acidity highlighting the white fruit and grapefruit flavors. It's a crisp wine, edged with an apple skin note.",Reserve Nature Brut,14,84,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Charles de Fère NV Reserve Nature Brut Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-fere-nv-reserve-nature-brut-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Charles de Fère
14,Red,Chile,"Plum and berry aromas carry a foxy, feral element. It feels full and grabby, with herbal, spicy flavors of plum and berry. Defined by its average length and flavors of pepper, green and black olives, and green herbs, this is old-school Carmenère.",Reserva,12,84,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2010-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Casa Silva
14.2,Red,US,"This has slender raspberry and cherry fruit. As a result, the acidity dominates, giving the wine a sour candy tartness. In its favor, it's nicely dry, and it feels silky.",,25,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Casa de la Cruz 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-cruz-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Casa de la Cruz
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This is soft and creamy, fresh and clean. It has an attractive burst of sweet orange peel along with a more citrusy character. With its final warm acidity, it is a fine apéritif wine.",Marquis de Perlade Blanc de Blancs Brut,13,84,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Pierre Sparr NV Marquis de Perlade Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-nv-marquis-de-perlade-blanc-de-blancs-brut-sparkling-vin-mousseux-145406/,Sparkling Blend,,Pierre Sparr
12,Rose,Italy,"Fresh and bright, this has an easy bouquet of wild flower and small berry notes, with a drying mineral touch. Pair this with Thai spring rolls.",RosaChiara,,84,Piedmont,Piedmont,,La Scolca 2009 RosaChiara Rosé (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scolca-2009-rosachiara-rose-piedmont/,Rosé,2009,La Scolca
14,Red,Chile,"Green bell pepper is the dominant aroma, and despite the wine showing grip and mouthfeel, the green quality leads the charge and does not yield. Additional flavors include carob, olive, pepper and black fruit.",Limited Edition,16,84,Pirque,,,Rios de Chile 2009 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Pirque),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2009-limited-edition-cabernet-sauvignon-pirque/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rios de Chile
14.5,Red,US,"This wine has soft tannins, with heaps of vanilla-cherry and raspberry notes and a herbal hit on the finish that leans green. A blend of 88% Zinfandel, with smaller amounts of Petite Sirah, Teroldego and Barbera from one of Amador's historic producers.",,19,84,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Terra d'Oro 2009 Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-doro-2009-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Terra d'Oro
12.5,White,US,"An easy wine that's marked by sweet lemon, lime and vanilla flavors. The zesty acids provide needed balance.",Estate,16,84,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,3CV 2011 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3cv-2011-estate-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,3CV
14.5,Red,US,"A simple wine, sharp in acidity and jammy, with gassy bubblegum and raspberry flavors, almost like a Beaujolais. By winter, it should calm down and start to mellow.",Bank Three Creek Vineyard,20,84,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,3CV 2010 Bank Three Creek Vineyard Red (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3cv-2010-bank-three-creek-vineyard-red-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Red Blend,2010,3CV
13.7,White,US,"This tastes like an orange, peach and guava breakfast fruit drink—sweet and tart in acidity. It has some warmth from the alcohol.",,16,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Cannonball 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cannonball-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Cannonball
13,Red,France,"An oddly balanced wine, showing both light texture and maturity. Spice, beetroot flavors and tense acidity surface, along with a dry aftertaste.",XX de Corbin,52,84,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Corbin 2004 XX de Corbin  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-corbin-2004-xx-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2004,Château Corbin
13.5,Red,US,"A domineering note of ground chipotle marks the nose, with dark fruit hiding in the background. Simple and spicy, this is a medium-bodied wine, with an open-knit texture and a finish that's suffused with a note of berry preserves.",Rooster Red,19,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Veramar NV Rooster Red Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-nv-rooster-red-red-virginia-141990/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,,Veramar
13.1,White,US,"This has ripe lemon, lime, green grass and vanilla flavors, with excellent acidity. It scours the mouth and prepares it for food, but it's a little on the sweet, simple side.",,15,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Wellington 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wellington-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Wellington
13.5,Red,US,"A bistro-style wine, this is simple and fruity, good for washing down a burger or a pizza.",Sultry Red Bistro Style Wine,12,84,California,California Other,California,Hey Mambo 2010 Sultry Red Bistro Style Wine Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hey-mambo-2010-sultry-red-bistro-style-wine-other/,Red Blend,2010,Hey Mambo
13.5,White,Israel,"Oak-driven notes of toasted almond skins and charred cedar planks mix with flavors of lemon custard and mealy pear. This is round and mouthfilling, with a strong, woody finish.",Elone Mamre Aged in Oak Barrels,25,84,Judean Hills,,,Hevron Heights Winery 2010 Elone Mamre Aged in Oak Barrels Chardonnay (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hevron-heights-winery-2010-elone-mamre-aged-in-oak-barrels-chardonnay-judean-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Hevron Heights Winery
13,Red,Israel,"A concentrated and intense wine, with forward notes of mulled cherry and berry fruit. Despite the listed alcohol, it comes off as a bit liquorous, ending dry and tannic with a skin-driven, astringent finish.",A Lasportas Brother's Selection Special Reserve,80,84,Judean Hills,,,Hevron Heights Winery 2007 A Lasportas Brother's Selection Special Reserve Red (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hevron-heights-winery-2007-a-lasportas-brothers-selection-special-reserve-red-judean-hills/,Red Blend,2007,Hevron Heights Winery
12.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with savory aromas of cured meat and dried fruit, and there's a spicy accent on the finish. This should pair well with cheesy pasta or pizza.",,10,84,Piedmont,Barbera d'Asti,,Cantine Volpi 2009  Barbera d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-volpi-2009-barbera-barbera-dasti/,Barbera,2009,Cantine Volpi
13.5,White,US,"Very soft, almost melted, with sweet orange, butter and spice flavors. Pretty easygoing, but lots of people should like it.",,12,84,California,California Other,California,White Truck 2009 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-truck-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2009,White Truck
13,White,US,"A simple but effective Chardonnay. It gets the basics right, with apricot, pear and orange juice flavors, with a touch of buttercream.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Grove Ridge 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grove-ridge-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Grove Ridge
12,Rose,France,"This is a perfumed wine, with attractive acidity and a light, fruity body. The wine is lively and soft; the raspberry acidity shows through on the finish.",Les Notes Rosées,19,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Rosé,,Duval & Blanchet 2010 Les Notes Rosées Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-blanchet-2010-notes-rosees-rose/,Rosé,2010,Duval & Blanchet
14.2,Red,US,"Soft and common, this has gentle berry, cola and spice flavors that finish seemingly sweet and syrupy. Drink up.",,32,84,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Handley 2009 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handley-2009-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Handley
13.5,Red,Chile,"The nose is prickly and peppery, which isn't atypical for the variety. It feels decent, maybe a little hard and gritty, with herbal-berry flavors touched up by vanilla. The finish shows mild warmth, with coffee, toast, herb notes.",Private Reserve,12,84,Maule Valley,,,Viña el Aromo 2010 Private Reserve Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-el-aromo-2010-private-reserve-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Viña el Aromo
14.4,Red,US,"Dry and acidic, this has flavors of cola and sour cherry candy. This unlikely to develop with age, so drink up.",Estate Bottled,36,84,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Talley 2010 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2010-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Talley
15,Red,US,"This is a soft, simple Merlot, with slender flavors of blackberries, cocoa and spices.",Three Palms Vineyard,55,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sterling 2009 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2009-three-palms-vineyard-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Sterling
14.9,Red,US,"This is a simple, and seemingly sweet Cabernet, with a blackberry jam flavor. It's smooth and velvety in the mouth, but it isn't likely to improve with age.",Reserve,45,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sterling 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sterling
14.5,Red,Chile,"Rather heavy and green on the bouquet, with olive, raisin and herbal aromas. Tannic in the mouth, this has a beam of acidity that keeps it moving forward. It's herbal, fruity and loaded with green and black olive flavors. The finish is quick and oaky.",Limited Reserve,15,84,Maule Valley,,,Millaman 2010 Limited Reserve Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/millaman-2010-limited-reserve-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Millaman
12,Red,US,"Light to medium in body, this expresses notes of toasted herb, black fruit and toast. The acids start soft but brighten across the palate; the tannins are firm, adding muscle.",La Trovatella,26,84,Virginia,Virginia,,Three Fox 2010 La Trovatella Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-fox-2010-trovatella-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2010,Three Fox
12,White,France,"A minerally and creamy wine, this has a green apple character that's shot through with acidity. It has a soft, fresh finish with bright citrus flavors.",Château des Cléons Sur Lie,,84,Loire Valley,Muscadet Sèvre et Maine,,Louis and David Luneau 2010 Château des Cléons Sur Lie  (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-david-luneau-2010-chateau-cleons-sur-lie-other-white-melon-muscadet-sevre-maine/,Melon,2010,Louis and David Luneau
12.5,Red,Italy,"This youthful Nebbiolo-based wine opens with a thin, garnet color, offering sour aromas of berry and white cherry.",Che l'inse,,84,Piedmont,Colline Novaresi,,Torraccia del Piantavigna 2010 Che l'inse Nebbiolo (Colline Novaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torraccia-piantavigna-2010-che-linse-nebbiolo-colline-novaresi/,Nebbiolo,2010,Torraccia del Piantavigna
12.4,White,US,"Not really sweet, and not entirely Riesling (the blend includes 13% Gewürztraminer and 10% Pinot Gris), this off-dry wine tastes like fresh squeezed apple juice, lightly sweetened.",Sweet,20,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Lake Chelan 2010 Sweet Riesling (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-chelan-2010-sweet-riesling-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Riesling,2010,Lake Chelan
14,Red,US,"There's something subtlely unripe about this Pinot Noir. It show up in the aroma, with a trace of stewed asparagus. Still, it's dry and elegant, and the flavors of sour cherry candy and sandalwood make it all right.",,40,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Martin Ray 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Martin Ray
13.6,Red,US,"Fruity in blackberry and cherry flavors, this is easy to drink, with a good acid-tannin balance.",,9,84,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Kirkland Signature 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kirkland Signature
14.9,Red,US,"There's a vegetal touch in this dry, earthy Syrah. Despite some cherry and mocha flavors and a nice structure of acids and tannins, it's just not rich enough to merit a higher score.",Steinbeck Vineyard,24,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2010 Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2010-steinbeck-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2010,Eberle
17.4,Dessert,US,"Made from Bordeaux varieties, this wine is fantastically sweet, with white sugar and honey flavors. But it's also soft and thin in fruity concentration, offering modest blackberry and cherry fruit.",Dessert Wine,30,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Estate 1856 NV Dessert Wine Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-1856-nv-dessert-wine-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,1856,Estate 1856
13.9,Red,US,"An easy-drinking Merlot, this is dry and smooth, with black cherry, cola and spice flavors. It's a fine wine for everyday purposes.",,17,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Courtney Benham 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtney-benham-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Courtney Benham
13,Red,Chile,"This is chunky and mossy on the nose, then thick and chewy in the mouth. It tastes of blueberry and herb, with a rubbery note on the finish. A meaty quality runs throughout.",Reserva,12,84,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2010-reserva-carmenere-loncomilla-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Cremaschi Furlotti
13,Red,Chile,"Dark in color, this delivers black fruit aromas along with a toasty note. While it's slightly hollow in the middle, it's wide around the edges, tasting of mossy blackberry and herb. The finish is toasty, big and grabby.",Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes,10,85,Curicó Valley,,,Viña La Fortuna 2010 Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes Merlot (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-fortuna-2010-culpeo-made-with-organic-grapes-merlot-curico-valley/,Merlot,2010,Viña La Fortuna
13.9,Red,US,"A very dry Cabernet, with upfront tannins, this has highlights of soft plum, blackberry, cedar and chocolate. It's missing plushness and backbone, finishing a bit thin.",,13,85,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Dynamite Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dynamite-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Dynamite Vineyards
13.7,Red,US,"A note of ground chipotle is at the forefront, with touches of blackberry pastry and dark stone fruit. This starts off lush and thick, with firm tannins framing the cassis and smoked-pepper flavors. The finish is toasty, with bright acids jutting out.",Estate Club,32,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Veramar 2010 Estate Club Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-2010-estate-club-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Veramar
13.5,White,US,"With no oak aging, this Chardonnay stands all by itself. It's defined by brisk acidity and ripe flavors of tangerine, peach and lime pie.",Unoaked,16,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Valley of the Moon 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-moon-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Valley of the Moon
12.5,White,Israel,"Always a good value, Recanati's Yasmin line is an easy-pleasing selection. Inviting aromas of freshly sliced peach, lychee and rose water lead seamlessly into flavors of green melon and lime on the palate. The finish is short, but clean and refreshing. Mevushal.",Yasmin,11,85,Shomron,,,Recanati 2011 Yasmin White (Shomron),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2011-yasmin-white-shomron/,White Blend,2011,Recanati
11.5,White,Greece,"Soft aromas of lemon blossom, flower and citrus lead into appealing flavors of citrus, sea salt and spice. It's not an overly complex white but does not need to be. Enjoy this with grilled seafood, vegetables and fruit.",Made with Organic Grapes,18,85,Mantinia,,,Spiropoulos 2010 Made with Organic Grapes Moschofilero (Mantinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spiropoulos-2010-made-with-organic-grapes-greek-white-moschofilero-mantinia/,Moschofilero,2010,Spiropoulos
14,White,US,"Tank fermented, then aged in neutral French oak, this has a tawny cast to it and a soft, slightly woody flavor. The lemony flavor finishes with a mildly bitter fruit-skin note.",,24,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Morrison Lane 2010 Viognier (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morrison-lane-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Viognier,2010,Morrison Lane
13.9,Rose,US,"Simple but savory, with rich acidity brightening notes of cherry, rosehip tea, vanilla and spice flavors that seem to finish a little sweet.",Rosé of Pinot Noir,16,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Martin Ray 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir Rosé (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2011-rose-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Rosé,2011,Martin Ray
14,Red,Italy,This opens with slightly green aromas of eucalyptus and mint with ginger and sour berry in the background. There's a strong menthol note on the close.,,30,85,Piedmont,Roero,,Malvirà 2009  Roero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malvira-2009-nebbiolo-roero/,Nebbiolo,2009,Malvirà
12.5,Rose,US,"Made from Syrah and Grenache, this is a big, powerful blush wine, with jammy strawberry and raspberry flavors. It's sweet on the finish, almost a dessert wine. If this is your style, it's for you.",Sofia,19,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Francis Coppola 2011 Sofia Rosé (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-coppola-2011-sofia-rose-central-coast-monterey-county/,Rosé,2011,Francis Coppola
13.5,White,US,"This is likeable for its acidity and savory citrus flavors, which work together to get the tastebuds watering. There's a strong note of sour gooseberry, with a touch of honey in the finish.",Diamond Collection,16,85,California,California Other,California,Francis Coppola 2011 Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-coppola-2011-diamond-collection-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Francis Coppola
13.5,White,US,"Sugary sweet and simple, like an apricot, orange and mango fruit juice drink. The alcohol lends body and warmth.",Diamond Collection,16,85,California,California Other,California,Francis Coppola 2011 Diamond Collection Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-coppola-2011-diamond-collection-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Francis Coppola
12.6,White,US,"This is off-dry, with flavors of oranges, peaches, honey and white flowers. The sweetness is balanced by crisp Monterey acidity.",Sofia,19,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Francis Coppola 2010 Sofia Riesling (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-coppola-2010-sofia-riesling-central-coast-monterey-county/,Riesling,2010,Francis Coppola
14.9,Red,US,"There are lots of lusty flavors of briary wild berries, currants, sweet cured tobacco and peppery spices in this dry Zinfandel. It has smooth tannins and brisk acidity; by itself, it's rustic, but richly sauced meats should help tame it.",Reserve,20,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Frei Brothers 2010 Reserve Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frei-brothers-2010-reserve-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Frei Brothers
14,Red,Chile,"Compact and herbal on the nose, this has hints of plastic and wet cement. It feels tannic and cheeky, with varietal flavors of tomato, oregano, herb and berry. The finish is lightly herbal and green, with cheek-blasting tannins.",Reserva,12,85,Curicó Valley,,,Echeverria 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2010-reserva-carmenere-curico-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Echeverria
12.5,Red,France,"This is a soft wine, with attractive red-currant fruit and open, smoky tannins. It's well balanced between the fruit, tannins and acidity, which lends a crisp aftertaste.",,28,85,Bordeaux,Montagne-Saint-Émilion,,Château Piron 2009  Montagne-Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-piron-2009-red-montagne-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Piron
13.5,Red,Chile,"The floral, candied aromas seem odd for Chile. On the palate this feels powerful and wide, with flavors of floral red berry, kirsch and spiced jam. It feels juicy and high in acidity; the finish lacks some texture.",Edición Limitada de Familia,27,85,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2008 Edición Limitada de Familia Red (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2008-edicion-limitada-familia-red-loncomilla-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Cremaschi Furlotti
14.4,Red,US,"From the Stonetree Vineyard, this supersaturated wine is so black that it looks impenetrable. The dark cassis fruit is drenched in astringent, tongue-drying flavors of smoke, asphalt and tar. Though true to its variety, it's a tough, chewy, somewhat chalky mouthful.",,35,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Covington 2009 Petite Sirah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/covington-2009-petite-sirah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Petite Sirah,2009,Covington
14.8,Red,US,"A pure Sangiovese from the Seven Hills Vineyard, this spent three years in barrel. Though listed as “used French oak” the barrel flavors drown out the fruit. The tannins are astringent, with strong streaks of tobacco and vanilla.",ODE,60,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Covington 2007 ODE Sangiovese (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/covington-2007-ode-sangiovese-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sangiovese,2007,Covington
13.5,Red,France,"The wine seems lean, austere and minerally in character. It has stalky black-currant fruits, firm tannins and forward acids. It should age over 2–3 years, but it will always be on the severe side.",,30,85,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château de Janicon 2010  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-janicon-2010-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Janicon
13,Red,France,"This is a fruity wine with a black currant flavor. As a contrast, the tannins offer a denser side, creating a food-friendly wine with fine dryness and a smoky flavor.",,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Lande de Bertin 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lande-bertin-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lande de Bertin
13,Red,France,"Fruity and juicy, this has soft tannins and an open, gentle texture. It has red currant fruit that gives acidity, with only a touch of dry tannins on the finish.",,,85,Bordeaux,Premieres Côtes de Blaye,,Château la Valade 2008  Premieres Côtes de Blaye,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-valade-2008-red-premieres-cotes-blaye/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château la Valade
13,Red,France,"Light and fruity, this wine's berry flavor dominates the gentle tannins, while the bright acidity adds lift. Drink this in the next two years.",Château Campot Lafont,9,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Cave du Marmandais 2011 Château Campot Lafont  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-marmandais-2011-chateau-campot-lafont-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Cave du Marmandais
13,Red,France,"This has intense black-currant fruit, with stalky tannins and a bone dry, firm core. It's a finely structured wine, packed with tight fruit and acidity. Drink now.",Réserve de l'Estey,,85,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Calvet 2009 Réserve de l'Estey  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calvet-2009-reserve-lestey-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Calvet
12,White,France,"This is a wine that brings out a soft, tropical character allied to a citrus and a herbaceous element. It's open, attractive and soft, and it's ready to drink.",,9,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Augey 2010  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/augey-2010-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Augey
14.7,Red,Chile,"This smells horsy, feral and herbal. Dry, rock-hard tannins make it feel rugged in the mouth, and it's already five years old.",,80,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Altaïr 2007 Red (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altair-2007-red-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Blend,2007,Altaïr
15.5,Red,US,"Hug has succeeded in using Grenache as a blending grape, but this bottling, which is 80% varietal, shows the problems associated with the grape in California. It has cherry and mocha flavors, but falls short in structure and complexity.",el Maestro,30,85,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Hug 2009 el Maestro Grenache (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2009-el-maestro-grenache-central-coast/,Grenache,2009,Hug
14.6,Red,US,"Soft and simple, this has flavors of raspberry and cherry jam and cola, which are slightly compromised by some unripeness. It's not likely to improve with age, so drink up.",The Farm Vineyards,65,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Halleck 2008 The Farm Vineyards Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halleck-2008-farm-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Halleck
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Rounded, rich and full in the mouth, this is a fruity wine. It has flavors of toast, yeast, green apple skin and a burst of citrus. There is a dry, herbal finish.",Brut,15,85,Loire Valley,Crémant de Loire,,Grandin NV Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grandin-nv-brut-sparkling-cremant/,Sparkling Blend,,Grandin
14.4,Red,US,"Strongly flavored in wild berries, tobacco and cola, this also has a vegetal note lurking around the edges. It's likeable for its dryness and firm tannins, which should perform well with a steak.",Block 1970,36,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Limerick Lane 2009 Block 1970 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/limerick-lane-2009-block-1970-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Limerick Lane
13.5,Red,Israel,"Red cherry and raspberry aromas lead the bouquet, with secondary notes of red currant and savory herb in the backround. This is medium weight, with dusty but gripping tannins and a firm structure.",Judean Heights,20,85,Judean Hills,,,Hevron Heights Winery 2007 Judean Heights Tempranillo (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hevron-heights-winery-2007-judean-tempranillo-judean-hills/,Tempranillo,2007,Hevron Heights Winery
14.3,White,US,"This tastes very oaky, with notes of buttered toast and sweet, smoky butterscotch dominating the apricot and orange fruit.",Lafond Vineyard,38,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lafond 2009 Lafond Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafond-2009-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Lafond
5.5,Dessert,Italy,"A ruby-colored sparkling dessert wine from northern Italy, Brachetto d'Acqui enjoys a long history rooted in Italian tradition, and it can be paired with sweet foods and savory ones alike. This is soft and round with notes of raspberry and candied cherry on the close.",,23,85,Piedmont,Brachetto d'Acqui,,La Gironda di Galandrino 2011  Brachetto d'Acqui,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gironda-galandrino-2011-italian-red-brachetto-brachetto-dacqui/,Brachetto,2011,La Gironda di Galandrino
12,Red,Italy,"A ripe, almost raisiny expression of Barbera, this opens sun-drenched aromas of candied fruit and prune.",,,85,Piedmont,Colli Tortonesi,,Cantine Volpi 2010 Barbera (Colli Tortonesi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-volpi-2010-barbera-colli-tortonesi/,Barbera,2010,Cantine Volpi
13.9,Red,US,"There are lots of ripe cherry, blackberry and cola flavors in this Merlot. It's a simple, elegant wine that's dry and silky in texture. Drink now.",,16,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Cannonball 2010 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cannonball-2010-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Cannonball
12,White,France,"This has a light herbaceous character followed by notes of warm yellow fruit, kiwi and bright acidity. It's crisp, fresh and ready to drink.",Sauvignon de Seguin,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château de Seguin 2010 Sauvignon de Seguin  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-seguin-2010-sauvignon-sauvignon-blanc-blanc/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Château de Seguin
13.5,Red,France,"Initially austere, this wine is driven by notes of bitter chocolate and lean fruit. The fruit weight promises some attractive aging, but for the present, it is firm, dry and solidly tannic.",,10,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Bois Redon 2010  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bois-redon-2010-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bois Redon
14,Red,France,"This is smooth and lush, with its tannins softened by ripe berry fruit and a strong presence of spicy wood. It has weight, density and, on the finish, fruitiness.",,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Bois de Rolland 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bois-rolland-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bois de Rolland
13.5,White,US,"Brisk and clean, this dry white is the 
anti-Chardonnay, marked by tart citrus flavors that make it versatile with a wide range of foods.",,10,85,California,California Other,California,Montevina 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montevina-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Montevina
14.2,White,US,"Sweetness marks and compromises this Sauvignon Blanc. It has very ripe flavors of honey and pineapple and lemon jam, with brisk acidity that helps make the finish clean and bright.",,20,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Armida 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Armida
13,Red,US,"Full bodied, with structured tannins and bright acids, this has flavors of black cherry, dark berry and dried flower. A note of spiced black fruit adds interest to the medium-to-long finish. This would pair well with softly spiced chili or barbecue.",New World Red,34,85,Virginia,Monticello,,Kluge Estate 2009 New World Red Red (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kluge-estate-2009-new-world-red-monticello/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Kluge Estate
14.9,Red,US,"There's a vegetal touch to the raspberries and cherries that compromises this Pinot Noir. It's nicely dry and crisp in acidity, with a silky texture, but it's not likely to improve with age, so drink up.",Three Sons Cuvée,42,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Halleck 2008 Three Sons Cuvée Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halleck-2008-three-sons-cuvee-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Halleck
14.9,Red,US,"The fog reached a little too far into the vineyard in 2010, judging from this less-than-fully-ripe Pinot Noir. Although it has some decent cherry fruit, it lacks fruity richness, which makes the acidity stick out.",Fog's Reach,35,85,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,J. Lohr 2010 Fog's Reach Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2010-fogs-reach-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Pinot Noir,2010,J. Lohr
15,Dessert,Greece,"Toasted nut, caramel and sweet cedar aromas are followed by hot, spicy flavors, rounded by sweet cherry and vanilla. Earthy but a touch flirty, this wine has an indigenous appeal.",Red Dessert Wine,11,85,Mavrodaphne of Patras,,,Loukatos NV Red Dessert Wine  (Mavrodaphne of Patras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loukatos-nv-red-dessert-wine-greek-red-mavrodaphne-mavrodaphne-patras/,Mavrodaphne,,Loukatos
13,Red,France,"Black currant fruit lends the nose a fruity aroma. The flavors are reflected in the soft, dry tannins, stalky fruit, black fruit acidity and smoky finish.",,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Les Caves Joseph 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-joseph-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Les Caves Joseph
13.8,Red,US,"Sweet and easy, with hard tannins framing jammy cherry, blackberry and oak flavors. Good for drinking now with steaks, burgers, tacos.",Vintner's Selection,18,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Rock Hollow 2010 Vintner's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-hollow-2010-vintners-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Rock Hollow
14.2,Red,US,"With tasty black currant, plum and prune flavors, this Cabernet is a little overripe, but it succeeds nonetheless in providing pleasure. It's bone dry, with a nice bite of astringency.",,16,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Sledgehammer 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sledgehammer-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sledgehammer
12,Sparkling,Italy,"This bright sparkler is redolent of yellow flower, peach, citrus and baked bread. There's also a slightly pungent note of apple skin or apricot that gives the bouquet lift and momentum.",Re Della Notte Extra Dry,15,85,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Veglio 2010 Re Della Notte Extra Dry Sparkling (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veglio-2010-re-della-notte-extra-dry-sparkling-piedmont/,Sparkling Blend,2010,Veglio
12.5,Red,France,"Firmly structured, this has a dry core that's solidly based on smoky tannins. The fruit is holding back, although in a few months the blackberry flavor should surface. The finish retains the dry, firm character of the wine.",Les Notes Fruitées,19,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Duval & Blanchet 2010 Les Notes Fruitées  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-blanchet-2010-notes-fruitees-merlot-bordeaux/,Merlot,2010,Duval & Blanchet
12.5,Red,France,"Solid, chunky and dense, this shows a rich character based around dark tannins. It has a ripe black-plum flavor and juicy acidity on the finish.",Les Notes Fruitées,18,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Duval & Blanchet 2009 Les Notes Fruitées  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-blanchet-2009-notes-fruitees-merlot-bordeaux/,Merlot,2009,Duval & Blanchet
15.3,Red,US,"Overripe and pruny, this has a Porty richness and a heavy feeling. It's unlikely to improve with age, so drink up.",Purple Mountain,175,85,California,South Coast,Saddle Rock-Malibu,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards 2008 Purple Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Saddle Rock-Malibu),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-malibu-estate-2008-purple-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-south-coast-saddle-rock-malibu/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards
14.2,White,US,"This shows simple flavors of orange and apricot juice wrapped into a creamy texture that seemingly finishes slightly sweet. The best thing is the acidity, which is brisk and stimulating.",,20,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Dahlia 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dahlia-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Dahlia
13.3,Red,Israel,"Jammy and fruit forward, this has intense notes of strawberry, blueberry and plum flesh throughout. The lively palate is bright and juicy, ending with an easy, mouthwatering finish. Mevushal.",,10,85,Galilee,,,Dovev 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dovev-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Dovev
14.5,Red,Chile,"This is charred smelling, with herbal, jammy, heavy aromas of mocha, coffee and berry fruit. It feels syrupy and cloying, with heavy extraction, borderline overripeness and sweet flavors of brown sugar, mocha, baked blackberry and oak. Warmth and a note of carob dominate the finish.",Hacienda Araucano Alka,50,85,Colchagua Valley,,,François Lurton 2009 Hacienda Araucano Alka Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2009-hacienda-araucano-alka-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,François Lurton
14.5,White,US,"This bottling has a creamy texture, with pleasant, simple flavors of citrus and buttery oak.",Cuvée Sauvage,40,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Franciscan 2010 Cuvée Sauvage Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franciscan-2010-cuvee-sauvage-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Franciscan
13,Red,Israel,"Attractive notes of dried red berry and bramble mingle with hints of savory herb and soft peppery spice on the bouquet of this blend. Skin-driven fruit flavors dominate the palate, followed by a clean finish. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon; Mevushal.",Yasmin,11,85,Galilee,,,Recanati 2011 Yasmin Red (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2011-yasmin-red-galilee/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Recanati
14,Red,Chile,"A solid effort, with cherry and red currant aromas. The palate bears scratchy tannins and flavors of raspberry and red plum, with mild, dry and crisp finish. This should pair well with basic foods.",Reserva,14,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2009 Reserva Merlot (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2009-reserva-merlot-colchagua-valley/,Merlot,2009,Casa Silva
13.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with a fruit-driven bouquet of cherry and raspberry, with a red rose note. It shows a soft but slightly textured feel, with smoky endnotes of old spice and leather.",,,85,Piedmont,Dolcetto d'Alba,,Mauro Veglio 2010  Dolcetto d'Alba,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-veglio-2010-italian-red-dolcetto-dolcetto-dalba/,Dolcetto,2010,Mauro Veglio
12.5,Red,France,"With red berry fruitiness, this is an attractive wine. It has a light texture, some juicy acidity and it's ready to drink.",,51,85,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Bellegrave du Poujeau 2007  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellegrave-poujeau-2007-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Bellegrave du Poujeau
12.5,White,France,"Herbaceous and aromatic, this is a crisp, green-fruit- and citrus-flavored wine. Grapefruit and green apple dominate the texture with its zesty character. Not for aging.",Cuvée Collection Prestige,22,85,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château du Barrailh 2010 Cuvée Collection Prestige  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-barrailh-2010-cuvee-collection-prestige-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château du Barrailh
11,Sparkling,France,"Pale and crisp, this has yeast and herb flavors, with a creamy character from the mousse. Light and just off-dry, this would make for a fine apéritif.",Brut,10,85,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Veuve du Vernay NV Brut Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-vernay-nv-brut-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Veuve du Vernay
15.1,Red,US,"Spicy and fruity, this has notes of raspberry and cola, with a brisk, full-bodied mouthfeel. It's easy to drink with pasta or barbecue.",,16,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Sledgehammer 2009 Zinfandel (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sledgehammer-2009-zinfandel-north-coast/,Zinfandel,2009,Sledgehammer
13.9,Red,US,This has some simple flavors of sour cherry candy and oak. The structure is overly soft and lacking tension. Drink up.,,37,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Williams Selyem 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Williams Selyem
14.1,White,US,"With pert acidity and candied pineapple and lemon flavors, this wine has the taste of a sweet-and-sour cough drop. It straddles the line between dry and off-dry.",Little Sister,32,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Halleck 2011 Little Sister Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halleck-2011-little-sister-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Halleck
14.5,White,US,"Elegance, not opulence, marks this Chardonnay. It's very dry and acidic, with citrus, herb and toast flavors. Don't look here for a big, fat, buttery, ripe style, because you won't find it.",,35,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Longwood 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longwood-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Longwood
14.2,Red,US,"This is a simple but attractive Pinot Noir that's dry and silky, with rich raspberry, cherry, cola and sandalwood flavors. It's ready to drink now.",Estate Grown,36,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Limerick Lane 2009 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/limerick-lane-2009-estate-grown-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Limerick Lane
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows clean aromas of blue flower, wild berry and cola, with a touch of moist earth or tobacco. The close is simple and slightly sour.",,15,85,Piedmont,Langhe,,Demarie 2009 Nebbiolo (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demarie-2009-nebbiolo-langhe/,Nebbiolo,2009,Demarie
13.5,Red,France,"With some structure to go with the blackberry fruit, this is fruity and still light-bodied. With soft tannins and acidity, it is ready to drink.",Thomas Barton Réserve,12,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Barton & Guestier 2010 Thomas Barton Réserve  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-thomas-reserve-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
13.5,White,US,"This is crisp and tangy, with a slightly beer-accented nose. Cucumber and apple flavors are found, with a touch of canned asparagus.",,15,85,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Boomtown 2011 Pinot Gris (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boomtown-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Boomtown
14.1,White,US,"Off-dry to sweet in style, this has lime, mango and honey flavors that are balanced by crisp acidity.",Antidote,20,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Armida 2011 Antidote White (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2011-antidote-white-sonoma-county/,White Blend,2011,Armida
12.5,White,France,"Taut and herbaceous, this has a refreshing line of perfumed pear and lime flavors. It's crisp, tangy and drinkable now with a clean, bright finish.",Domaine de la Croix Bouqure,15,85,Loire Valley,Touraine,,Alpha Loire 2011 Domaine de la Croix Bouqure Sauvignon Blanc (Touraine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alpha-loire-2011-domaine-croix-bouqure-sauvignon-blanc-touraine/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Alpha Loire
13,Red,Chile,"A little reedy and raspy smelling initially, the wine's berry aromas soon take over. It feels fleshy with an acidic offset, while flavors of plum and red currant come with a dark berry finish. The finish is clacky and citric but clean.",Reserva,14,85,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Arauco
14,Red,Greece,"Dried plums, savory spices and nutmeg aromas lead on this earthy red. On the palate, tart cherry, dried fruit and tobacco notes give it a rustic character. Pair this with salty cheese and nuts.",Merlot-Xinomavro Makedonikos,26,85,Greece,,,Boutari 2007 Merlot-Xinomavro Makedonikos Red (Greece),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boutari-2007-merlot-xinomavro-makedonikos-red/,Red Blend,2007,Boutari
14,Red,Chile,"Herbal and raspy on the nose, with feral notes and briary red-berry scents. It's juicy and wild feeling, with briny, herbal plum and raspberry flavors. It finishes with a zap of blazing acidity.",Quinta Generación,28,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2008 Quinta Generación Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2008-quinta-generacion-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Casa Silva
14.5,Red,US,"This is and properly dry, with smooth tannins and high acidity that lends some sting to the palate. The berry and earth flavors lack some intensity. Drink now.",Estate,24,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Vina Robles 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Vina Robles
14,Red,Chile,"Citric smelling, with lean red-berry scents and no shortage of tropical aromas, particularly pineapple. Solid in the mouth, with red berry flavors and mild chocolaty-oak accents.",Reserva,12,85,Maule Valley,,,Echeverria 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2010-reserva-pinot-noir-maule-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Echeverria
14.6,Red,US,"Soft and slightly one-dimensional, this bears blackberry and cherry jam flavors enriched with smoky oak. There's a funky, Syrah-like bacon note, too. It's not likely to improve with age, so drink up.",Dr. Konrad's Vineyard,59,85,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Fields Family 2009 Dr. Konrad's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fields-family-2009-dr-konrads-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fields Family
14.8,Red,US,"Soft and easy, this is a simple wine, with pleasant berry, mocha and spice flavors. Still, the fruit and oak will likely win many fans.",,30,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Estate 1856 2009 Petit Verdot (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-1856-2009-petit-verdot-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petit Verdot,1856,Estate 1856
14.5,Red,US,"Break out the pizza with tomato sauce and gooey, oily mozzarella. That's what this tough, gritty Bordeaux-style blend with added Sangiovese needs to soften and mellow. It's a good wine, ripe in berries and spices, but rustic.",The Tillerman,17,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Hook & Ladder 2009 The Tillerman Red (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hook-ladder-2009-tillerman-red-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Hook & Ladder
12.5,Rose,France,"Fresh and bright, this is a light, fruity and easy rosé. It is aromatic, soft and ready to drink. Screwcap.",Petit Bourgeois,,85,Loire Valley,Val de Loire,,Henri Bourgeois 2011 Petit Bourgeois Rosé (Val de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-bourgeois-2011-petit-rose-val/,Rosé,2011,Henri Bourgeois
13,Red,US,"Although it's a little slender and simple, it's good for the price and offers pleasant cherry and spice flavors that finish dry.",,9,85,California,California Other,California,Happy Camper 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/happy-camper-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Happy Camper
14.5,Red,Israel,"Strawberrry and rhubarb aromas open the bouquet of this Merlot, with hints of cinnamon, bark and raw cocoa nib unfolding shortly after. Medium weight with soft, approachable tannins, this has a clean, cherry-flavored finish.",Volcanic Red Dry,27,85,Galilee,,,Odem Mountain 2009 Volcanic Red Dry Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odem-mountain-2009-volcanic-red-dry-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2009,Odem Mountain
13,White,Israel,"Notes of light grass, green melon rind and a touch of green pepper unfold in the bouquet, while the palate boasts more citrus-based flavors of lime and tart gooseberry. This is bright and lively, with a short, mouthwatering finish.",,13,85,Shomron,,,Recanati 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Shomron),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2010-sauvignon-blanc-shomron/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Recanati
13,Red,France,"This has tannins, black currant fruit and a solid structure. It should soften in two years, resulting in an attractive, juicy and fruity wine.",,14,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Tuilerie Pagès 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tuilerie-pages-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Tuilerie Pagès
12.5,Rose,France,"Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, this aromatic, crisp rosé has refreshing red-currant acidity and a light, lively character. Screwcap.",,13,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Rosé,,Château Suau 2011 Rosé (Bordeaux Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-suau-2011-rose-rose/,Rosé,2011,Château Suau
13.5,Red,US,"Like so many of its previous bottlings, this one's dry and and elegantly structured, though it just doesn't summon opulence.",Lone Cypress Ranch Buhman Creek Block,45,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Clos du Val 2010 Lone Cypress Ranch Buhman Creek Block Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2010-lone-cypress-ranch-buhman-creek-block-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Clos du Val
14.5,Red,US,"Made from a whole bunch of varieties—including Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon—this is a soft, fruity wine. It has lush flavors of blackberries, cherries and spices.",,15,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cirque du Vin 2009 Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cirque-vin-2009-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,Cirque du Vin
13.5,Red,France,"On the lean side, this is a tannic and structured wine. The fruit is stalky, with a black currant note and tight acidity, creating a wine that needs 1–2 years to really soften.",Thomas Barton Réserve,17,85,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Barton & Guestier 2010 Thomas Barton Réserve  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barton-guestier-2010-thomas-reserve-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Barton & Guestier
14,Red,Greece,"Mocha, raspberry, sour cherry and spice are the focus of this plucky red from Skouras. The wine has focus and a masculine edge, and should pair well with dried meats, spicy pasta sauces and salty cheeses.",Grande Cuvée,26,85,Nemea,,,Skouras 2008 Grande Cuvée Agiorgitiko (Nemea),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skouras-2008-grande-cuvee-greek-red-agiorgitiko-nemea/,Agiorgitiko,2008,Skouras
13.5,Red,Chile,"Standard berry, plum and herb aromas set up a gummy-feeling palate, with a berry flavor and a hint of fine herbs. It shows texture and a black olive flavor on the finish.",Selected Terroir,9,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Santa Ema 2010 Selected Terroir Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-ema-2010-selected-terroir-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Santa Ema
13,Red,US,"Hints of char, smoke and green bramble accent tart black-fruit and vanilla-spice flavors in this Shiraz (with a splash of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon). The dense tannins are tacky on the palate, but zesty acidity and fresh flower and herb notes on the finish add elegance.",,22,85,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Suhru 2009 Shiraz (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suhru-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-long-island-north-fork/,Shiraz,2009,Suhru
13,Red,France,"A chunky wine, this has flavors of dark plum skin and blackberry that merge with the firm tannic core. It has a bell pepper character and a juicy, fruity aftertaste.",,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Kirkland Signature 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Kirkland Signature
12,Red,Greece,"Cherry, violet and vanilla aromas are followed by flavors of clove, tobacco, leather and red berry. Spicy and bright, this should pair well with lamb, grilled meats and ripe cheeses.",Vin de Crete Red,11,85,Crete,,,Kourtaki 2009 Vin de Crete Red Red (Crete),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kourtaki-2009-vin-crete-red-crete/,Red Blend,2009,Kourtaki
11.5,Sparkling,France,"Round and fruity, this is cleanly made, with its soft character coming from the ripe strawberry fruit. It's a good candidate to pair with a fruit dessert or to serve as an apéritif.",Brut Rosé,10,85,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Veuve du Vernay NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veuve-vernay-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Veuve du Vernay
14.5,Red,Israel,"On the nose and palate, notes of delicate cinnamon spice and bramble mingle with the blackberry and cassis fruit. Light weight and juicy, this has approachable tannins and a clean finish.",,15,85,Galilee,,,Recanati 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Recanati
13.5,Red,US,"This is dry, silky and easy, with pleasant berry, tobacco and spice flavors. It's not complicated—just a fine, affordable sipper.",,10,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Main Street 2009 Merlot (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-street-2009-merlot-central-coast-monterey-county/,Merlot,2009,Main Street
15.6,Red,US,"This Pinot tastes warm, soft and seemingly sweet—like a cherry cola drink without the carbonation—making it feel syrupy.",Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard,45,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Longoria 2010 Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2010-rancho-santa-rosa-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Longoria
11,Sparkling,US,"Made to appeal to the Moscato crowd, this blend of Chardonnay and Muscat Canelli is simple, with orange and dough flavors.",Blanc de Blancs,18,85,California,California Other,California,Rock Wall 2011 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2011-blanc-blancs-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,2011,Rock Wall
14.8,Red,Israel,"This Shiraz spends 13 months in French and American oak, and it shows, thanks to decadent notes of chocolate-covered cherry, cocoa powder and tree bark. The palate exhibits a bit more fruitiness, with flavors of red plum and cherry flesh. A hint of white pepper stays through the medium-length close.",,32,85,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2010 Shiraz (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2010-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-judean-hills/,Shiraz,2010,Psagot
13,Red,France,"Dominated by black currant and smoke flavors, this is a light, fruity wine that's ready to drink. The tannins are still firm and not likely to soften.",Cuvée Lucie,,85,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Les Hauts de Tousquiron 2007 Cuvée Lucie  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hauts-tousquiron-2007-cuvee-lucie-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Les Hauts de Tousquiron
13,White,US,"Tasting off-dry, this has flavors of citrus, vanilla, buttercream, honey and spice, which are brightened by crisp acidity.",Vintner's Reserve,13,85,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Kendall-Jackson
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Alicante Bouschet, this is an old-style wine, easy to drink with everyday fare. It's soft and sweet and fruity.",Station 10,17,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Hook & Ladder 2009 Station 10 Red (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hook-ladder-2009-station-10-red-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Hook & Ladder
13,Red,France,"Lean and rather severe, this is now showing maturity. It has a leathery texture, with just a hint of juicy fruit in the background.",,18,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Plaisance 2007  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-plaisance-2007-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Plaisance
13,White,US,"With a sweet finish, this easy white wine has ripe flavors of oranges and limes. Brisk acidity helps keep the finish clean and zippy.",Domino,7,85,California,California Other,California,Delicato 2011 Domino Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delicato-2011-domino-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Delicato
14.9,White,US,"Chalk Hill's 2010 seems a little too underipe for comfort, although it is clean and dry, with some pleasant citrus and peach flavors.",,33,85,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Chalk Hill 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalk-hill-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Chalk Hill
13,Red,Italy,"Offering savory aromas of raw fruit and Spanish cedar, this also has background tones of button mushroom and moist earth. The finish is bright.",Bricco Vergne,22,85,Piedmont,Dolcetto d'Alba,,Beni di Batasiolo 2010 Bricco Vergne  (Dolcetto d'Alba),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2010-bricco-vergne-italian-red-dolcetto-dolcetto-dalba/,Dolcetto,2010,Beni di Batasiolo
13.5,Red,Chile,"Murky, earthy aromas mark the nose—a blend of tomato, herb and meat notes. It feels good, with herbal-berry flavors and grapy thickness. It finishes with a flash of acidity, a note of coconutty oak and a final herbal blast.",,10,85,Central Valley,,,Calina 2010 Carmenère (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calina-2010-carmenere-central-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Calina
13.5,Red,US,"Medium-intense aromas of sun-baked meadow, spiced black fruit, narcissus and Raisinette mark the slightly funky nose. Firm tannins frame the soft, full-bodied core, with a touch of cedar surfacing on the finish.",Topiary,25,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2009 Topiary Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2009-topiary-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Boxwood
14.2,Red,US,"Notes of raisin, black currant, spice and smoke mark the dark-smelling nose. This is a full-bodied wine, bolstered by firm tannins and uplifting acids. The finish endures with soft notes of licorice and baking spice.",,25,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2007 Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2007-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Boxwood
15,Red,Chile,"The aromas of herbal berry seem crusty and roasted. The palate feels round, with herbal, burnt flavors of berry fruits surrounded by spice and warmth. It turns toward molasses and syrup on the medium-long, powerful finish. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.",Calicanto,18,86,Maipo Valley,,,Viña el Principal 2010 Calicanto Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-el-principal-2010-calicanto-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Viña el Principal
14,Red,Israel,"Black plum and cherry aromas take second stage to the earthy notes of bramble, spice and crushed iris petal. Medium weight with satiny tannins, this has a spicy black-cherry finish.",,15,86,Galilee,,,Recanati 2010 Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recanati-2010-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2010,Recanati
15,Red,US,"Lola is a 50-50 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah blend, and it was aged in 66% new French oak. Blackberry and black cherry flavors lend an impression of Dr. Pepper, and the wine turns a bit astringent in the finish. Quite tart and refreshing, it's a fine bottle to enjoy with a burger or barbecue.",Lola Red,25,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Two Vintners 2009 Lola Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-vintners-2009-lola-red-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2009,Two Vintners
12.5,Red,US,"Smoke and char notes mingle with bramble, dark chocolate and autumn leaf accents on this rustic, yet structured, Cabernet Franc. The palate is elegantly fruity, with a crisp black-plum flavor, striking acidity and a delicate touch of vanilla spice. The tannins are bold, so decant to drink now.",,40,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sherwood House Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Franc (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sherwood-house-2008-cabernet-franc-long-island-north-fork/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Sherwood House Vineyards
13,Red,US,"Smoke and dark chocolate notes abound on this elegant Long Island Merlot (made with 10% Petit Verdot). A touch austere on the palate, it has a black plum flavor shaded with hints of resin, leaves and game. Bold tannins add structure and power.",,30,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sherwood House Vineyards 2007 Merlot (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sherwood-house-2007-merlot-long-island-north-fork/,Merlot,2007,Sherwood House Vineyards
13.1,Red,US,"This is made from equal proportions of ripe, fleshy Merlot and herbaceous, violet-inflected Cabernet Franc. The resulting blend is brisk in acidity and framed with hints of cedar, baking spice and vanilla. It's robust with tannins but should round out with braised meat or other hearty fare.",Lot #2,20,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Peconic Bay Winery 2009 Lot #2 Red (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peconic-bay-winery-2009-lot-2-red-long-island-north-fork/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Peconic Bay Winery
14,Red,Greece,"Anise, blackberry, black pepper and savory spice aromas lead this ripe red from Pavlidis. The palate is laced with a vanilla note, and the red berry flavors are rich and easy to like. With its good spice and complex fruit, this should pair well with grilled meats and tomato pastas.",Thema,30,86,Drama,,,Pavlidis 2008 Thema Red (Drama),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pavlidis-2008-thema-red-drama/,Red Blend,2008,Pavlidis
14,Red,Chile,"This has a rubbery, smoky nose, as if it were caught between a campfire and a burning tire. Tangy, snappy and grabby around the edges, this also has a resiny, lactic oak flavor blanketing the robust berry fruit. It finishes grabby, with raspberry and herb notes.",,15,86,Maule Valley,,,Meli 2010 Carignan (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meli-2010-carignan-maule-valley/,Carignan,2010,Meli
13.5,White,US,"This tastes a little sweet and a little green and leafy, but there's enough pineapple and orange richness to satisfy. Best of all is the acidity, which is bright and zippy.",,14,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Dry Creek Vineyard 2011 Fumé Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2011-sauvignon-blanc-fume-sonoma-county/,Fumé Blanc,2011,Dry Creek Vineyard
12.5,Red,France,The maturity of this lightweight Pinot Noir expresses itself with depth of flavor—the wood and red fruit flavors reach out to the core of tannins. It has a smoky toast character along with the crisp acidity.,Les Belles Vignes,,86,Loire Valley,Sancerre,,Fournier Père et Fils 2007 Les Belles Vignes  (Sancerre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fournier-pere-fils-2007-belles-vignes-pinot-noir-sancerre/,Pinot Noir,2007,Fournier Père et Fils
14,White,Greece,"Alluring aromas of exotic fruit and citrus are followed by equally lush flavors throughout: think pineapple, lemon curd and even banana. Intriguing and fun, but not overly complex.",Areti,23,86,Pangeon,,,Estate Biblia Chora 2010 Areti Assyrtico (Pangeon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-biblia-chora-2010-areti-greek-white-assyrtico-pangeon/,Assyrtico,2010,Estate Biblia Chora
13.5,Red,Chile,"Aromas of crusty berry, olive and juniper mark the nose. It feels dry, solid and tannic, with racy, slightly fiery flavors of red berries and herbs. A mint note and an oaky, resinous flavor rule the finish.",,13,86,Colchagua Valley,,,El Huique 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-huique-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,El Huique
14,Red,France,"Bacon aromas and very dense tannins give this a lean, rather than fruity, character. It does have some density along with a more juicy black-fruit finish, although high amounts of toast also show strongly.",,30,86,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Duval & Blanchet 2010  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duval-blanchet-2010-merlot-saint-emilion/,Merlot,2010,Duval & Blanchet
13.5,Red,Chile,"A bit fiery on the nose, but it's also smoky and earthy. It feels clacky and zesty, with red plum, raspberry and spicy-oak flavors. Warm, toasty and regular on the finish, with crisp acidity all the way out the back door.",Organically Grown Grapes,13,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Cono Sur 2010 Organically Grown Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2010-organically-grown-grapes-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère,2010,Cono Sur
13.5,Red,France,"Soft and smoky, this has richness, a tarry character, good acidity and a touch of chocolate. There is a spice note and acidity on the finish.",La Demoiselle de By,,86,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Rollan de By 2009 La Demoiselle de By  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rollan-by-2009-demoiselle-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Rollan de By
13.5,Red,France,"With light fruits and a dry texture, this mature wine is very ready to drink. It is light in texture and the bitter chocolate tannins are just starting to dominate. Drink now.",,84,86,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Cadet-Bon 2004  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cadet-bon-2004-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2004,Château Cadet-Bon
13.5,Red,France,"With wood and black currant aromas, this is a soft, ripe and ready to drink wine. It has a rich texture, with a smokiness and black fruits that are smoothed by wood and lifted by acidity.",,30,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château Grand Bireau 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-bireau-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Grand Bireau
13.5,White,Italy,"Light, simple and streamlined, this shows the easy side of this otherwise austere and sophisticated noble Italian grape. There's a touch of bright sourness on the close.",,23,86,Piedmont,Nebbiolo d'Alba,,Demarie 2007  Nebbiolo d'Alba,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demarie-2007-nebbiolo-nebbiolo-dalba/,Nebbiolo,2007,Demarie
14.2,Red,US,"This tastes distinctly sweet—like a cherry-and-chocolate confection—and the acidity is high. It's hard to predict where this is going, but it seems awkward now. Tasted twice, with consistent results.",Stagecoach Vineyard,145,86,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Decades5 2009 Stagecoach Vineyard Petit Verdot (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decades5-2009-stagecoach-vineyard-petit-verdot-napa-atlas-peak/,Petit Verdot,2009,Decades5
13,Red,US,"This blend offers flavors of blackberry jam, pastry spice, plum and licorice. It's full bodied, with a sturdy structure and forward flavors. The medium-to-long finish offers a spiced-berry note. Pair this with barbecued ribs or grilled New York strips.",Simply Red,18,86,Virginia,Monticello,,Albemarle 2007 Simply Red Red (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albemarle-2007-simply-red-monticello/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Albemarle
13.5,Red,US,"Slightly shy aromas of spiced pastry, wild berry and lilac lead into the full-bodied palate. Even with its high level of strapping tannins this remains succulent, with a warm, structured finish.",Reserve,39,86,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2009 Reserve Petit Verdot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2009-reserve-petit-verdot-virginia/,Petit Verdot,2009,Barrel Oak
12.5,Sparkling,France,"This has strawberry fruit with acidity and a tang of kiwi. It is warm, rounded and on the sweeter side of brut. Ready to drink.",Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé,,86,Champagne,Champagne,,Besserat de Bellefon NV Cuvée des Moines Brut Rosé  (Champagne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/besserat-de-bellefon-nv-cuvee-des-moines-brut-rose-champagne-143275/,Champagne Blend,,Besserat de Bellefon
14.2,Red,US,"As this wine ages, a touch of vegetal unripeness slowly emerges. It's not too strong, but it does detract from the cherry and cola flavors. The mouthfeel is just beautiful, soft, silky and dry. Drink up.",Hillside Cuvée,50,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Halleck 2008 Hillside Cuvée Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/halleck-2008-hillside-cuvee-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Halleck
12,White,France,"Fruity and herbaceous, this is full of pear, green apple and citrus flavors. It's easy and crisp, with the acidity giving an attractive final taste.",,13,86,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Les Hauts de Lagarde 2011  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hauts-lagarde-2011-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Les Hauts de Lagarde
14.5,Red,US,"Big and rich, this is packed with complex flavors of soft cherry jam, roasted meat, white pepper and sweet, smoky new oak. There's a note of overripeness in the finish, like dried prunes. Drink it now with rich, fatty meats and sauces.",,38,86,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lafond 2009 Syrah-Grenache (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafond-2009-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Syrah-Grenache,2009,Lafond
13.5,White,Greece,"Balanced, elegant aromas of citrus and fresh white fruit give this immediate appeal. On the palate, there are layers of ripe tropical fruits and a touch of spice. Traditional in style, but with a stylish edge.",Idisma Drios,24,86,Drama,,,Wine Art Estate 2010 Idisma Drios Chardonnay (Drama),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-art-estate-2010-idisma-drios-chardonnay-drama/,Chardonnay,2010,Wine Art Estate
13,White,US,"This pleasant quaff displays flavors of mixed apple and crisp pear, with a suggestion of cucumber and green melon. A great summer sipper.",,12,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Blue Pirate 2010 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blue-pirate-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2010,Blue Pirate
13,Red,Chile,"Light cherry notes are, for the most part, clean but modest in intensity. It feels tangy but with a creamy, buttery oak element, while red plum and raspberry notes work the base level.",Tectonica,25,86,Bío Bío Valley,,,Bodega Volcanes de Chile 2010 Tectonica Pinot Noir (Bío Bío Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-volcanes-chile-2010-tectonica-pinot-noir-bio-bio-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bodega Volcanes de Chile
14,Red,Chile,"A little burnt and gritty on the bouquet, with notes of herbs and red fruits lurking in the background. It tastes “red” and acidic, with a salty red-fruit flavor and a crisp finish that inserts a touch of raisin to the overall picture.",Gran Reserva Apalta Vineyard,15,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Carmen 2009 Gran Reserva Apalta Vineyard Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmen-2009-gran-reserva-apalta-vineyard-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Carmen
13.5,Red,US,"Sweet and smooth, this blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has flavors of milk chocolate and cherry pie. It's a delicious wine for everyday drinking.",Royalty Red,12,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Château Julien 2009 Royalty Red Red (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-julien-2009-royalty-red-central-coast-monterey-county/,Red Blend,2009,Château Julien
12.5,Red,France,"Attractive mint aromas lead to a wine that is now mature. It's black currant fruit is layered with spice, herb and a dry structure that is not going to soften. Ready to drink now in a firm, austere way.",,90,86,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Haut de la Bécade 2007  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-becade-2007-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Haut de la Bécade
13.5,Red,Chile,"Powerful from the start, and hard as rocks in the mouth, this is also loaded to the brim with dense flavors of sweet plum and berry that bowl you over more than sooth. It wavers between ultrafruity and lusty and rough and rugged. A blend of four Bordeaux grapes plus Syrah.",Lien,30,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Maquis 2008 Lien Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maquis-2008-lien-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Maquis
13.5,White,US,"Yeasty, almost tasting like beer, this Chardonnay may need a bit more bottle age to show its best. A peppery, herbal element surfaces, with a crisp green-apple flavor.",Traditions,13,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Milbrandt 2011 Traditions Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2011-traditions-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2011,Milbrandt
13.5,Red,US,"A bit high-toned, with a raspberry scent and flavor, this youthful Syrah remains stubbornly tight. It could certainly benefit from additional bottle age. Re-tasted after being open overnight, with the same results.",Les Gosses Vineyard,35,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Obelisco Estate 2009 Les Gosses Vineyard Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obelisco-estate-2009-gosses-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Obelisco Estate
13,White,US,"This is easy to like for its combination of ripe fruit and brisk acidity. It has rich, zesty flavors of oranges, papayas, apricots and limes. While the finish tastes a little sweet, the acidity provides a clean balance.",Reserve,8,86,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2011-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Oak Grove
14.5,Red,US,"There are lots of ripe cherry, blackberry and cola flavors in this blend of Syrah and Bordeaux varieties. It's also sweet in smoky oak and has a wake-up call of zippy acidity. A pleasant wine to drink now with steaks, stews and burgers.",Cilla's Blend Three Creek Vineyard,18,86,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,3CV 2010 Cilla's Blend Three Creek Vineyard Red (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3cv-2010-cillas-blend-three-creek-vineyard-red-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Red Blend,2010,3CV
13.5,White,US,"Tasting a little on the sweet side, this has lemongrass and vanilla flavors. With the acidity that's nice and balancing, this should pair well with a wide range of fare.",,15,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Firestone 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firestone-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Firestone
13.5,Red,Italy,"Rich and inviting, this has bold aromas of maraschino, blackberry jam, plum and exotic spice. The mouthfeel is plush and rich, with a bright spot of acidity on the finish.",,17,87,Piedmont,Barbera d'Alba Superiore,,Demarie 2007  Barbera d'Alba Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demarie-2007-barbera-barbera-dalba-superiore/,Barbera,2007,Demarie
14,Red,Chile,"This is purple in color, with a saturated, rubbery aroma that folds in notes of leather, chocolate and blackberry. It's full and lush, with flavors of lemon, grainy oak, coffee and charred black fruit. Dark, oaky and charred on the finish, it needs a lot of air. Predominantly Malbec, with small additions of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.",Reserva,17,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Koyle 2010 Reserva Malbec (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koyle-2010-reserva-malbec-colchagua-valley/,Malbec,2010,Koyle
12,White,France,"Light and bright, this is full of crisp green-apple and citrus flavors, with an herbaceous edge. It's a summer wine, ready to drink now.",,14,86,Loire Valley,Pays de Loire,,Fournier Père et Fils 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Pays de Loire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fournier-pere-fils-2010-sauvignon-blanc-pays/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Fournier Père et Fils
13.9,White,US,"There's not much richness to the peach and orange flavors in this Chardonnay. But it's nicely dry and crisp in acidity, which lends it a sort of clean elegance.",,12,84,California,California Other,California,Ugly Duckling 2011 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ugly-duckling-2011-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Ugly Duckling
14.5,White,US,"A simple white, this has slightly sweet apricot and orange flavors that are brightened by crisp acidity.",Woodstock Collection Honey Pie,24,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards 2009 Woodstock Collection Honey Pie White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-malibu-estate-2009-woodstock-collection-honey-pie-white-napa-valley/,White Blend,2009,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards
13.9,Red,US,"Made from 100% Mourvèdre, this is a soft, simple wine, with a modest cherry and sweet oak flavor. It's dry and has nice tannins.",el Forastero,29,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Hug 2009 el Forastero Mourvèdre (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2009-el-forastero-mourvedre-central-coast/,Mourvèdre,2009,Hug
13,Red,US,"Aggressive on the palate, this has harp acids that frame flavors of sour cherry candy and green mint.",,10,82,California,California Other,California,Grove Ridge 2011 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grove-ridge-2011-merlot-other/,Merlot,2011,Grove Ridge
13,White,Chile,"This is oily and strained on the nose and fleshy in the mouth. It tastes herbal and quasi weedy, with a matchstick note on the finish.",,9,80,Maule Valley,,,Viña el Aromo 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-el-aromo-2011-sauvignon-blanc-maule-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña el Aromo
14.3,Red,US,"Deep, firm and concentrated, this gorgeous wine has the muscularity of Cabernet, but the plush, velvet elegance of Pinot Noir. Youthful and rich, it has deep fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry, with barrel notes of coffee, chocolate and anise. Full, smooth and supple, it is certainly among the best of the Oregon 2009s.",,48,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Tendril 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendril-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Tendril
14.7,White,US,"This shows the tense acidity and dry minerality that make young Marimar Estate Chardonnays so brisk and fresh. It's as elegant as Chardonnay gets, with a racy mouthfeel and rich, subtle tropical fruit and pear flavors. New French oak (100%) shows up in the form of buttered toast and wood tannins, but the wine is so big and powerful, it easily handles all that barrel weight. Drink now–2015.",Bonita's Hill Don Miguel Vineyard,39,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2009 Bonita's Hill Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2009-bonitas-hill-don-miguel-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Marimar Estate
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A lovely blend of 60% Malbec, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Tannat, this is strong, with aromas of coconut, cola, chocolate and pure berry. It's a powerful wine, with a flavorful core of black fruit accented by coffee and burnt toast. Drink now–2018.",Amano Remolinos Vineyard,60,93,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Finca Decero 2009 Amano Remolinos Vineyard Red (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-decero-2009-amano-remolinos-vineyard-red-agrelo/,Red Blend,2009,Finca Decero
14.5,Red,US,"A terrific Cabernet, this is rich and sophisticated, showing the classic proportions of the fabulous 2007 vintage. Dry and smooth in tannins, this is packed with flavors of berry, currant, spice and smoky cedar, leading to a long, satisfying finish. Hold and allow it to develop over the next six years.",,45,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Neal Family 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/neal-family-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Neal Family
14.4,Red,US,"This Coombsville-grown 100% Cabernet is just beginning to lose its primary bottle characteristic and develop secondary ones. The flavors of blackberries and cherries are drying out, turning subtle and leathery, leaving a rich palate of mocha and wood spice. It seems on a nice glidepath to gradually transform over the next six years.",,54,92,California,Napa,Coombsville,Sciandri Family 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coombsville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sciandri-family-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-coombsville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Sciandri Family
14.5,White,Italy,"A masterpiece—this is a true achievement. It is aged on its lees for seven months to achieve a rich, sophisticated mouthfeel, with long flavors of toasted bread, apricot and honey. The wine shows a slightly copperish or ramato color, with a dense creaminess on the finish.",Dessimis,42,92,,Friuli Isonzo,,Vie di Romans 2009 Dessimis Pinot Grigio (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vie-romans-2009-dessimis-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-isonzo/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Vie di Romans
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is a stacked Malbec-led blend, with pure blackberry, prune, cola and graphite aromas. It feels super healthy and ripped, with toasty black-fruit flavors topped with vanilla and peppery spice. The finish is toasty, dark and full of licorice. Only 500 cases were made. Drink now–2014.",Familia,58,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Durigutti 2006 Familia Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durigutti-2006-familia-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2006,Durigutti
14.2,Red,New Zealand,"This vintage of Sophia is almost two-thirds Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Hints of hickory smoke and mint mark the nose, while the palate is more about ripe black cherries and vanilla. It's full bodied and round in the mouth, with supple tannins that make it approachable now. Drink now–2023.",Sophia,,92,Hawke's Bay,,,Craggy Range 2009 Sophia Red (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/craggy-range-2009-sophia-red-hawkes-bay/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Craggy Range
14,Red,Portugal,"This is perfumed and fruity, with notes of raisins, prunes and bitter chocolate that are supported by solid tannins. For aging over 2-3 years.",Homenagem a Hans Christian Andersen,38,92,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2010 Homenagem a Hans Christian Andersen Syrah (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2010-homenagem-a-hans-christian-andersen-shiraz-syrah-syrah-alentejano/,Syrah,2010,Cortes de Cima
13.9,Red,US,"This superfruity wine is ripe, bearing a juicy raspberry flavor that's round and delicious. Suggestions of leather and stem add interest; the fresh, zippy acidity keeps the long finish lively.",Estate,34,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Coeur de Terre 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coeur-terre-2009-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coeur de Terre
12,White,France,"Along with its richness and opulent sweetness, this wine also has a fresh orange-zest character. Balance the two aspects and the wine is a complex, bright and sweet wine that would go with fruit desserts as well as by itself. Beware: There is no sweetness indication on the label.",Hengst Grand Cru,,92,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Hengst Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-hengst-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
13.8,Red,US,"The BlackJack is old vine Pinot Noir from this estate's most demanding barrel selection. Good concentration lends depth to the blackberry flavor. Streaks of cola, smoke and coffee extract run through the core of this wine, which remains in fine balance through the potent finish.",Estate BlackJack,45,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2009 Estate BlackJack Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2009-estate-blackjack-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,David Hill
14,Red,New Zealand,"This is firmly structured and tannic now, but still offers compelling complexity and mouthwatering flavors. Peppery, herbal notes; blueberry and boysenberry fruit; espresso and black olives; cedar and vanilla—there's something for everyone to enjoy. Drink now–2020.",Stoned Crow Gimblett Gravels,,91,Hawke's Bay,,,Squawking Magpie 2009 Stoned Crow Gimblett Gravels Syrah (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/squawking-magpie-2009-stoned-crow-gimblett-gravels-shiraz-syrah-syrah-hawkes-bay/,Syrah,2009,Squawking Magpie
14.8,Red,US,"This is densely packed with ripe primary fruit, oak and tannins, it's practically undrinkable now. Tastes tough despite a molten core of spicy blackberry and iron flavors. All indications point to its ageability. Give this 6-8 years to soften and mellow.",,54,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Laird 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laird-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Laird
14,Red,New Zealand,"On the herbal, tobacco-laden end of the Cabernet spectrum, but those elements are backed by ample cassis fruit and a lush mouthfeel. It's long and velvety on the finish, making a winning final impression. Drink now–2020.",Elspeth,,91,Hawke's Bay,,,Mills Reef 2009 Elspeth Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mills-reef-2009-elspeth-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-hawkes-bay/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2009,Mills Reef
14.5,Red,Argentina,"After the wine opens with a hit of sulfur and rubber, the bouquet turns for the better, ultimately delivering big black-fruit and cola aromas. Deep, driven and thorough in the mouth, it has earthy-berry and plum flavors that finish with notes of oaky coconut, vanilla and chocolate. Drink now.",Gran Reserva,50,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tomero 2006 Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tomero-2006-gran-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Tomero
14.4,Red,US,"With flavors of cherry and raspberry sap, this is a syrupy young wine made brisk by keen acidity. Oak adds to the impression of sweetness, with a buttered toast and caramelized richness. As delicious as a pastry tart now, but try giving it 4-5 years to gain some bottle notes.",Tina Marie Vineyard,50,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Savannah-Chanelle 2009 Tina Marie Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/savannah-chanelle-2009-tina-marie-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Savannah-Chanelle
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Over the past several vintages, Villa's tannin management in its Reserve Cab-Merlot has evolved to make the wines more approachable young. This blend of 75% Cabernet and 25% Merlot is fleshy and supple without being soft, with leafy cassis fruit framed by hints of vanilla and charred oak. Drink now–2023.",Gimblett Gravels Reserve,35,91,Hawke's Bay,,,Villa Maria 2009 Gimblett Gravels Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-maria-2009-gimblett-gravels-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-hawkes-bay/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2009,Villa Maria
14.3,Red,US,"The Tightrope bottling from Tendril winemaker Tony Rynders has the power and complexity of its companion “White Label” bottling, but it needs more time to pull itself together. Right now the wood component still has a rough, raw edge, unless given several hours of breathing time. The powerful cherry fruit is there to match it, but the details remain hidden.",Tightrope,64,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Tendril 2009 Tightrope Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tendril-2009-tightrope-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Tendril
14,Red,US,"A yummy new release from Roco, this seductive, satin-smooth wine marries flavors of cherry and chocolate, with a subtle underpinning of mineral. The finish brings in butterscotch and barrel notes, all choreographed into perfect harmony.",,30,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Roco 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roco-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Roco
13,White,France,"This is a finely balanced wine, showing ripe fruit along with tangy citrus and pineapple flavors. It has weight and richness, with a full, concentrated character. Although this is ready to drink now, it is also worth aging for another year to bring out even more fruit.",,25,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Trimbach 2009 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trimbach-2009-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Trimbach
12.9,White,US,"One of the first 2011 Sauvignon Blancs to be released, this is fresh, fruity and zesty in acidity. Like a walk through a spring rain, it awakens the senses, with savory citrus, lemongrass, vanilla and mineral flavors that finish dry and spicy.",,20,91,California,Napa,Rutherford,Long Meadow Ranch 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/long-meadow-ranch-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Long Meadow Ranch
15,Red,Argentina,"Saturated aromas of black currant and blueberry are nuanced with wood smoke, herb and mint notes. This feels ripped and tannic, but balanced, with toasty flavors of blackberry, cassis, herb and espresso. It's persistent on the finish; drink now–2015.",Ultra,20,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Kaiken 2009 Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaiken-2009-ultra-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kaiken
13.9,Red,US,"Marked by a light, silky texture and notable acidity, this Pinot has a rich core of raspberry and persimmon fruit. It's a rich wine, elegant and complex, but it needs a little time for the elements to knit together. Hold until 2015.",Double L Vineyard,50,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Morgan 2010 Double L Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2010-double-l-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Morgan
13.5,White,Portugal,"This smooth, rich, wood-aged wine has concentrated, ripe yellow-fruit flavors, with a vanilla-wood accent and a pinch of nutmeg. It finishes warm and rounded.",Palpite Branco,40,91,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2009 Palpite Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2009-palpite-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2009,Fitapreta Vinhos
13.4,Red,US,"Bone dry, acidic and tough in tannins, this also has a deep core of blackberry fruit, with a lovely coating of oak. Notable for balance and elegance, it wants some time in the cellar. Drink around 2015.",Dutton Ranch Cherry Ridge Vineyard,45,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2009 Dutton Ranch Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2009-ranch-cherry-ridge-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Dutton-Goldfield
14,White,New Zealand,"A lovely example of dry Marlborough Pinot Gris, with plenty of weight and a round, creamy texture that sets it apart. Pear and melon notes on the nose and palate blend with hints of honey, clove and plenty of indefinable spice. It's ready to drink now, but should hold for 2–3 years.",,20,91,Marlborough,,,Huia 2010 Pinot Gris (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huia-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-marlborough/,Pinot Gris,2010,Huia
12.5,White,France,"A delicious wine that's now approaching maturity, but it still promises to age for several years. Its crisp flavors of green and white fruits are merging into notes of toast, yeast and herb. It shows a mineral texture and tense acidity.",Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes,50,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2007 Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2007-altenberg-bergheim-grand-cru-vieilles-vignes-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2007,Gustave Lorentz
13.5,Red,France,"Firm and solid, this is packed with dark fruits and dense tannins. Fruit flavors include damsons, black plums and dried raisins that are entangled in the firm structure. Age for 3–4 years.",,140,91,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Henri Rebourseau 2002  Gevrey-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-henri-rebourseau-2002-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2002,Domaine Henri Rebourseau
14.2,White,US,"Concentrated, intense orange, apricot and mineral flavors characterize this Chardonnay, as does a brisk cut of acidity. It handles the 100% new French oak, with notes of buttered toast and sweet wood sap almost dominating. But then the ripe fruit comes swirling back, providing dynamic tension. Drink this flashy, young Chardonnay in the next few years with lobsters, scallops and mushroom risotto.",,35,92,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Smith-Madrone 2009 Chardonnay (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smith-madrone-2009-chardonnay-napa-spring-mountain/,Chardonnay,2009,Smith-Madrone
14,Dessert,Italy,"Made primarily from Verduzzo, with a small percentage of other native grapes, this opens with aromas of caramel, butterscotch, pine nut and sweet apricot. The acidity keeps the palate refreshed. This tastes like it should cost two or three times its price.",Dulcis,14,92,Veneto,Veneto,,Tenuta Polvaro 2010 Dulcis Verduzzo (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-polvaro-2010-dulcis-italian-white-verduzzo-veneto/,Verduzzo,2010,Tenuta Polvaro
14,Red,New Zealand,"This is a full-bodied, firmly tannic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot that's built for the cellar. It boasts copious amounts of vanilla and cedar, but there's plenty of cassis fruit to support it, and that fruit comes through strongly on the intense, long finish. Drink 2015–2025.",Helmsman,40,92,Hawke's Bay,,,Sacred Hill 2009 Helmsman Red (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sacred-hill-2009-helmsman-hawkes-bay/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Sacred Hill
13.5,Red,France,"An impressive wine that's packed with both fruit and tannins. The red fruit and acidity are balanced with the dense structure, and it still shows elegance. Age for 6–7 years.",Clos de Vougeot,100,92,Burgundy,Clos de Vougeot,,Manuel Olivier 2009 Clos de Vougeot  (Clos de Vougeot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-clos-vougeot-pinot-noir-clos-vougeot/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
14.5,Red,US,"Just delicious, this offers a flood of ripe, jammy blackberries and cherries. Beyond the richness is superb structure, with refined tannins, a floor of minerality and keen acidity. Good as it is now, the wine should profit with 6-8 years in the cellar.",,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Maldonado 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maldonado-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Maldonado
13.5,Red,France,"This is a powerful wine, driven by fruit and dark, firm tannins. It has a solid, chunky character, although that is balanced by the black plum and berry fruits and serious acidity. Both for its weight and its structure, it should age for several more years.",,600,92,Burgundy,Chambertin,,Domaine Henri Rebourseau 2001  Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-henri-rebourseau-2001-pinot-noir-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2001,Domaine Henri Rebourseau
13.5,Red,France,"Now mature, this is a big wine. Its tannins charged with juicy fruit and laden with acidity. It's firm, and the dryness is an important element. This finishes with intense, mature acidity.",Mazy-Chambertin,300,92,Burgundy,Mazis-Chambertin,,Domaine Henri Rebourseau 2000 Mazy-Chambertin  (Mazis-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-henri-rebourseau-2000-mazy-chambertin-pinot-noir-mazis-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2000,Domaine Henri Rebourseau
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A sparkling blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, this peach-colored rosé opens with delicate aromas of grapefruit, apricot, honey and toasted baguette. The quality of the perlage is fine and persistent, and the finish leaves a long sensation of freshness.",Brut Rosé,34,92,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Contadi Castaldi 2007 Brut Rosé  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/contadi-castaldi-2007-brut-rose-sparkling-franciacorta/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Contadi Castaldi
16.1,Red,US,"This tastes like a Starbucks fruit and mocha drink, with high alcohol. Still, the tannins and bracing minerality make it tangy and balanced. Should be good until 2015 or so.",,125,92,California,Napa,St. Helena,Dancing Hares 2009 Red (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dancing-hares-2009-red-napa-st-helena/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Dancing Hares
14.6,Red,Argentina,"Smoky, staunch and controlled on the bouquet, this has lead pencil, blackberry and vanilla aromas. It feels pure and full, with plum, berry, creamy oak and vanilla flavors. The finish is long, balanced and complex; overall this is an excellent, full-bodied Malbec that delivers the goods. Drink now–2015.",Escudero del Maestre,29,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Maestre 2009 Escudero del Maestre Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-maestre-2009-escudero-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Maestre
14.1,White,US,"A big improvement over the '09, this shows increased mastery of the grapes, which come from the estate on Atlas Peak. Fashioned in the Burgundian style, this has some new oak and plenty of sur lie character, with rich, ripe flavors of pineapple, golden mango and yellow apricot and firm minerality. Drink now with lobsters, crabs, scallops and similar rich fare.",,35,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Antica 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Antica
12.9,White,US,"This young, delicious Sémillon is creamy yet bright, complex, pretty and crisply sweet—like biting into a just-picked fig. Light in alcohol, this baby can be sipped all night long.",Bill Dillian Vineyard,19,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2011 Bill Dillian Vineyard Sémillon (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2011-bill-dillian-vineyard-semillon-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Sémillon,2011,Andis
15.2,Red,US,"This has the seriousness of a fine Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, but it's lighter, with flavors of cherry pie filling, cola and sandalwood. It feels just perfect on the palate, with a fantastic tannin-acid structure. Drink now with grilled steak.",Caitlin's Select,52,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kenefick Ranch 2008 Caitlin's Select Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenefick-ranch-2008-caitlins-select-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Kenefick Ranch
14.8,Red,US,"Firm tannins mark this young Cabernet, as well as a dense girding of minerals. Together with the dryness, these make it fairly austere. But a molten core of spicy blackberry flavor bodes well for the future. Cellar until at least 2018.",Cuvée,60,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cade 2008 Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cade-2008-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Cade
13,Red,France,"While Olivier Decelle is well known in Roussillon and Bordeaux and Pierre Jean Villa works in the Rhône, they have started a small negociant business in Burgundy. This is impressive and powerful, balancing richness with structure. It's certainly worth aging.",Les Criots Premier Cru,,92,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Olivier Decelle & Pierre Jean Villa 2009 Les Criots Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-decelle-pierre-jean-villa-2009-criots-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Olivier Decelle & Pierre Jean Villa
14.8,Red,US,"Blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot, this is just about perfect for drinking now. It's dry, firm in tannins and complex, with flavors of blackberry, currant, licorice, smoked meat, spice and cedar that mingle onto the long, ripe finish.",Jillian's Blend,38,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Laird 2008 Jillian's Blend Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laird-2008-jillians-blend-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Laird
14,Red,US,"Concentrated and laced with appealing minerality, this single-block Pinot Noir is cellarworthy, but drinking beautifully right now. The crisp acids and flavors of ripe cherry and clean earth are well balanced. With extra breathing time, this reveals further complexities.",Adalfo's Block,35,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Raptor Ridge 2009 Adalfo's Block Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raptor-ridge-2009-adalfos-block-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Raptor Ridge
13,White,France,"Rich and spicy, this concentrated wine has sweetness as well as a light touch of acidity. The lychee and mango character is prominent, giving a full, smooth feel to this ageworthy, intense wine.",Hatschbourg Grand Cru,28,92,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Hatschbourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-hatschbourg-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
14,Red,New Zealand,"Less weighty than some of the other top-rated Hawke's Bay Syrahs, Homage relies on complexity rather than raw power. Its sour plum fruit is perfectly balanced by black olive and roasted meat, hints of bacon and espresso, while the tannins are fine and silky, the acids bright. Drink now–2025.",Homage,125,92,Hawke's Bay,,,Trinity Hill 2009 Homage Syrah (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trinity-hill-2009-homage-shiraz-syrah-syrah-hawkes-bay/,Syrah,2009,Trinity Hill
13.9,White,US,"Rich, toasty and ripe, this seduces from first sniff to last sip. The balance of fruit and barrel influence is spot on, crafting an elegant yet powerful Chardonnay with flavors of melon, tree fruit, and baking spice.",Arthur,30,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Domaine Drouhin 2010 Arthur Chardonnay (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-drouhin-2010-arthur-chardonnay-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Drouhin
13.5,Red,France,"This is a solidly tannic wine, with the fruit firmly set behind the dry exterior. It has weight and dark, dry power; a spice note and a juicy character show through on the finish.",Domaine des Perdrix Aux Perdrix Premier Cru,95,92,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Domaine des Perdrix Aux Perdrix Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-domaine-perdrix-aux-perdrix-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
14.8,Red,US,"Using grapes sourced from the Hudson Vineyard in the Carneros appellation, this is an excellent Syrah. It's rich and ripe in the Failla style, yet terrifically complex. In its youth, it's all cherry and raspberry jam flavors, bearing new oak and a firm mineral spine. Give it 5–6 years in the cellar to let it mellow and develop secondary bottle character.",Hudson Vineyard,56,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Failla 2010 Hudson Vineyard Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-hudson-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2010,Failla
14.4,Red,Argentina,"The palate boasts full tannins and good acidity, with flavors of pastry, chocolate, blackberry, plum and prune that are marked with an undercurrent of spice. Toasty and long, the finish has a strong licorice accent. Drink now.",Oro,45,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gauchezco 2009 Oro Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gauchezco-2009-oro-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Gauchezco
14.2,Red,US,"This is an engaging mouthful of cherry-berry fruit soaked in toasty accents of mocha and caramel. Luscious and long, with a smooth, supple mouthfeel, it's hard to keep your hands off it.",Reserve,38,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Raptor Ridge 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raptor-ridge-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Raptor Ridge
15.7,Red,US,"High in alcohol, this full-bodied Syrah is almost like Port, with flavors of blackberry and blueberry jam and milk chocolate. It's pretty tannic, too. Not for everyone, but lays claim to the lush, opulent style.",The Prophet,75,92,California,California Other,California,Sanguis 2008 The Prophet Syrah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanguis-2008-prophet-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2008,Sanguis
16.3,Red,US,"The winery goes to great lengths not to reveal the sources or grape varieties of this wine. The alcohol is very high, but the wine is an exemplary representative of the style, which is not uncommon in California. Fantastically ripe, this has flavors of dessert pastry cherries, raspberries and mocha. It finishes dry despite its Port-like richness.",The Ballad of John Henry (r.i.p.),65,92,California,California Other,California,Sanguis 2008 The Ballad of John Henry (r.i.p.) Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanguis-2008-ballad-john-henry-rip-red-other/,Red Blend,2008,Sanguis
13,White,New Zealand,"Saint Clair's flagship Sauvignon, the 2011 Wairau Reserve features layers of tropical fruit aromas and a slightly sweaty pungency—just enough to lift and accentuate the fruit. Flavors are a lively mix of ripe tropical and stone fruit, with nettles and other green herbaceous notes. The wine is medium to full bodied and richly textured on the palate while remaining zesty and refreshing.",Wairau Reserve,29,92,Marlborough,,,Saint Clair 2011 Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-clair-2011-wairau-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Saint Clair
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This bottling is a bit green and herbal while remaining plump and ripe in the mouth. The aromas are intense and vibrant, redolent of gooseberries and crushed tomato leaves, while the flavors are a beguiling mix of ripe tropical fruit, with an herbal edge that lingers on the finish.",Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees,26,92,Marlborough,,,Saint Clair 2011 Pioneer Block 3 43 Degrees Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-clair-2011-pioneer-block-3-43-degrees-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Saint Clair
14.5,Red,US,"JD is a sort of second label for J. Davies, which in turn is Schramsberg's top-tier Cabernet. The JD '09 is a very fine wine; it's intense and concentrated in cassis, with a lovely tannins that scour and plenty of new French oak to give it a toasty fanciness. Drink now-2015.",,45,92,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,JD 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jd-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,JD
14,White,New Zealand,"This Villa Maria Chardonnay starts off with toasted custardy richness on the nose, hints of vanilla and relatively restrained fruit, then reveals its intensity on the palate, where flavors of vanilla, pineapple, citrus and smoke swirl together. Despite the richness, it's tightly structured, with a long, textured yet bright finish. Drink now–2018.",Taylors Pass Vineyard,44,92,Marlborough,,,Villa Maria 2009 Taylors Pass Vineyard Chardonnay (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-maria-2009-taylors-pass-vineyard-chardonnay-marlborough/,Chardonnay,2009,Villa Maria
13.5,White,France,"This has plenty of richness, which is contrasted with a more serious, mineral structure. The wine has a tense, nervy character, bearing dense white- and green-fruit flavors that are layered with wood. It has power and needs aging over 3–4 years.",Clos de Poruzots Premier Cru,,92,Burgundy,Meursault,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Clos de Poruzots Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-clos-de-poruzots-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14,Red,Portugal,"Deep and concentrated, this is still young and boasting the ripe fruit from the vintage. A blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional, it has weight and dark tannins, with a blackberry flavor. With its acidity and structure, this is a wine for aging.",Parus Tinto,35,92,Setubal,,,Herdade da Comporta 2009 Parus Tinto Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-comporta-2009-parus-tinto-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade da Comporta
14.5,Red,US,"Soft and luscious, this Cabernet has a melted fruit quality, like cherry pie filling, with a scoop of vanilla and coffee ice cream. Tasty, but beyond that is great structure and bones. Drink this wine by 2015.",Caravan,42,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Darioush 2009 Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darioush-2009-caravan-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Darioush
,White,France,"Fresh and juicy initially, it then develops a fuller, more complex character. It has weight and richness, with flavors of spice and yellow fruit and a streak of a citrus. There is good concentration in this intense, full-bodied and ageworthy wine.",Kaefferkopf Grand Cru,45,92,Alsace,Alsace,,Martin Schaetzel 2010 Kaefferkopf Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-schaetzel-2010-kaefferkopf-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Martin Schaetzel
13.5,White,France,"A wine that shows the natural richness of Meursault, this is full of pineapple and white peach flavors. This has a fine, tangy structure and a chalky minerality. Age 3–4 years.",Premier Cru,39,92,Burgundy,Meursault,,Manuel Olivier 2009 Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Manuel Olivier
14.7,Red,US,"A big, bold Pinot Noir, this is filled with raspberry, cherry, pomegranate and persimmon flavors. It's a fruit store in the glass. Power is a hallmark of Fog Crest Pinots, but the estate bottling, also shows an elegant structure with its finely crafted tannins and vital acids For all of the fruit, the finish is thoroughly dry. This should provide interesting drinking over the next six years.",Estate,49,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Fog Crest 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fog-crest-2010-estate-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Fog Crest
,White,France,"Big and ripe, this has flavors of apricots and stewed green plums, with a fine zing of acidity. It shows weight and richness, with a taut, nervy outer shell that demands aging. Age this for 3–4 years.",Eichberg Grand Cru,26,92,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Charles Baur 2010 Eichberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-charles-baur-2010-eichberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Charles Baur
13,Red,France,"An intensely perfumed wine, this is packed with ripe fruit and ripe tannins. The texture is full and rounded, yet it remains youthfully firm. It's very pure and lined with acidity; black fruits dominate the flavor profile. This is meant for for aging.",Brouillards Premier Cru,66,92,Burgundy,Volnay,,Domaine Jessiaume 2009 Brouillards Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jessiaume-2009-brouillards-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Jessiaume
13,White,France,"Taking its name from a small valley in the Keisler Vineyard, this is an opulent, rich and fragrant wine. The rose flavor is integrated into the ripe, spicy texture. It has a suggestion of dryness, but at the same time the richness offers a sweeter character.",Le Vallon Keisler Grand Cru,,92,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2005 Le Vallon Keisler Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2005-le-vallon-keisler-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2005,Domaines Schlumberger
15.5,Red,Argentina,"Probably the most lush of Alta Vista's three single-vineyard Malbecs from 2009, Alizarine offers coconut, cola and wild berry aromas, with a full-bodied, chunky palate that's packed with coconut, carob, cassis and sweet blackberry flavors. Smooth, oaky and stylish on the finish, this is rewarding now–2015.",Alizarine Single Vineyard,50,92,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Alta Vista 2009 Alizarine Single Vineyard Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2009-alizarine-single-vineyard-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Alta Vista
14.7,Red,US,"The '09 Continuum proves the adage that a great winery will produce fine wine even in a compromised vintage—such as 2009, with its cool conditions and rain during harvest. With dense tannins and a solid core of blackberry and spice flavors, the wine shows lovely complexity, with firm and masculine minerality. Still, it's gritty and too young now to enjoy. Cellar it for 6–8 years.",Proprietary Red Wine,165,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Continuum 2009 Proprietary Red Wine Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/continuum-2009-proprietary-red-wine-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Continuum
,Red,US,"This displays the impressive purity of flavor that characterizes Brittan Pinots. A chunky, firm core of black cherry fruit is streaked with a cola note, opening into a full-bodied wine of power and length. It's a fine match to the this producer's more elegant Basalt Block bottling.",Gestalt Block,45,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Brittan Vineyards 2009 Gestalt Block Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brittan-2009-gestalt-block-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Brittan Vineyards
,Red,US,"This Pinot remains as tart in acids and hard in tannins as the day it was bottled. It's made in a leaner, less-ripe style than most Pinots these days, including most from the Santa Lucia Highlands. However, it's just at the start of its journey. Give it another 5-6 years, and enjoy this as it sheds fruit and picks up bottle bouquet.",Sleepy Hollow Vineyard,45,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Arcadian 2007 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2007-sleepy-hollow-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2007,Arcadian
13.3,Sparkling,US,"Made mostly from Pinot Noir, with the balance Chardonnay, this is a richly satisfying sparkling wine. Accented with crisp acidity that makes the fruit brisk and clean, it has appealing flavors of strawberries, oranges and limes, with the yeasty sourness of a fine sparkling wine.",Brut,70,92,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Schramsberg 2007 Brut Sparkling (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2007-brut-sparkling-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Schramsberg
14.5,Red,US,"A fruity, dry Syrah that has delicious blackberry, blueberry, anise and spice flavors. It's pretty tannic, but a nice beef or lamb dish will help cut through the astringency. It's structure is classy and elegant. Easily Arcadian's best Syrah, it drinks well now when decanted, and it should develop over the next six years.",Hommage a Max,92,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Arcadian 2006 Hommage a Max Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2006-hommage-a-max-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2006,Arcadian
15.5,Red,Argentina,"This opens with an aromatic blast of spice, leather, coconut, cassis and blackberry. Plump and sturdy on the palate, it has fine acidity, smooth tannins and flavors of roasted, spicy blackberry and chocolate. With baking spice and barrel-driven flavors on the finish, this is a beautiful wine to drink from 2013–2018.",Temis Single Vineyard,50,92,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Alta Vista 2009 Temis Single Vineyard Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2009-temis-single-vineyard-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2009,Alta Vista
14,White,Italy,"This is delightful, with amazing intensity and unique smoothness. Aromas of honey, peach and cantaloupe linger on the finish, with a fresh note of mountain flower. This is a simple wine, but a perfectly executed one.",Punggl,30,92,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2011 Punggl Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2011-punggl-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Nals Margreid
,White,France,"Full bodied and ripe, this also has a dry, taut intensity. The flavors of white fruit, spice and nut are beginning to mature. This is a rich effort, and it could age longer.",Kastelberg Grand Cru,59,92,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Gresser 2008 Kastelberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gresser-2008-kastelberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Domaine Gresser
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made using the metodo classico, this is dedicated to winery founder Eliseo Bisol. The wine is rich and sophisticated, delivering creamy perlage and pretty aromas of apricot and honey.",Millesimato Eliseo Bisol Cuvée del Fondatore Talento Metodo Classico,,92,Veneto,Veneto,,Bisol 2002 Millesimato Eliseo Bisol Cuvée del Fondatore Talento Metodo Classico Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bisol-2002-millesimato-eliseo-cuvee-fondatore-talento-metodo-classico-sparkling-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,2002,Bisol
13.5,Red,US,"Acidity is the dominant factor in this Pinot. Tart and tingly, this is bone dry, elegantly constructed and complex. It shows flavors of raspberry and cherry jam, cola, red licorice and sandalwood, and it should develop interestingly over the next eight years.",Evening Land Vineyard,90,92,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sandhi 2010 Evening Land Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-evening-land-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sandhi
13.9,Red,US,"Unfined and unfiltered, Thistle's organically grown Pinot Noir is already showing a tawny rim. Soft and generous, with berry and cherry flavors, it has a tangy kick and a persistent spice note. The complexity and accessibility are especially appealing. Drink soon.",,30,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Thistle 2009 Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thistle-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Thistle
15.3,Red,US,"Rich acidity and dense tannins lock this Cabernet in a veil of toughness—despite its flashy, elaborate black currant, dark chocolate and cedar flavors. The dryness and elegant balance strongly suggest its ageability. This could really be something around 2018.",Caravina,55,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Seavey 2009 Caravina Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seavey-2009-caravina-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Seavey
14.2,Red,US,"This tremendous Mendocino wine is true to its California heritage, tasting of red cherry and spice, with a velvet-like texture and soft tannins. It's ready to drink now, but cellaring will further tame it.",Manchester Ridge Vineyard,55,92,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Olson Ogden 2009 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olson-ogden-2009-manchester-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2009,Olson Ogden
12.5,Sparkling,US,"This shows the Schramsberg signature of elegance and symmetry—a sparkling wine with streamlined fanciness. Made from 100% Chardonnay, this is still pretty tight and austere, with a minerally hardness to the pear, citrus and yeast flavors. These late disgorged wines are not meant to be further aged, so drink it now.",Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs,90,92,California,North Coast,North Coast,Schramsberg 2001 Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2001-late-disgorged-blanc-blancs-sparkling-north-coast/,Sparkling Blend,2001,Schramsberg
13.5,White,US,"A Chablis-like style of Chardonnay, this is utterly dry and zingy in acidity, with minerality that's like a lick of cold steel. In the wine's core are densely concentrated flavors of pineapple and tropical fruit. Elaborately textured and elegantly tailored, drink this over the next 2-3 years.",,28,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Sandhi 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Sandhi
14.7,Red,US,"A luscious Cabernet, impressive for the sheer power of its fruit. Delivers wave after wave of flavors of ripe blackberry, cherry, cassis and plum sauce spiciness. The tannins are intricate, yet soft and easy. It is just beginning to turn the corner, picking up bottle-age notes. Drink it now, with a great steak, and over the next six years or so.",SEPS Reserve,85,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Storybook Mountain 2007 SEPS Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storybook-mountain-2007-seps-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Storybook Mountain
14.9,Red,US,"Cabernet Franc on its own is tough to get right, which might be why Merryvale's winemaker blended in some Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec to fatten it up. The result remains quite dry, complex and elegant, with a fine cut of acidity brightening the flavors of cherry, herb and new oak.",,90,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Merryvale 2009 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merryvale-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Merryvale
13,Red,France,"Tannins and dark fruit dominate this concentrated, dense wine. The weight of ripe black fruit shows straight through the structure. This is for long term aging.",Clos de Vougeot,190,92,Burgundy,Clos de Vougeot,,Maison Jessiaume 2009 Clos de Vougeot  (Clos de Vougeot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2009-clos-vougeot-pinot-noir-clos-vougeot/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maison Jessiaume
14.6,Red,US,"Lots to recommend in this dry, complex and delicious Cabernet. It's jam-packed with flavors of blackberries and cherries, while oak aging lends a smoky jacket of charred wood. It has fine minerality, like a taste of granite that undergirds the richness. The tannins are considerable, but finely ground. Drink now, after decanting the wine for a few hours; it should develop throughout the next 8–10 years.",,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tayson Pierce 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tayson-pierce-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Tayson Pierce
14,Red,Portugal,"Powerful and concentrated, this is a serious wine that remains juicy and fruity. The wine has a dense, dry core surrounded by rich plum and damson flavors, with a spice note from the new wood. The firm edge means it will age over several years.",Reserva,20,92,Tejo,,,Quinta da Alorna 2009 Reserva Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-alorna-2009-reserva-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-cabernet-sauvignon-tejo/,Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Quinta da Alorna
14,Red,US,"Shows the balance of a fine Bien Nacido Pinot Noir, and also the density and spiciness of the Santa Maria Valley. Strikes a middle zone between light elegance and heavy full-bodiedness, with rich flavors of black cherry, Dr. Pepper, clove and black pepper flavors. Lovely now, and it should develop bottle complexity through 2016.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,40,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Ojai 2008 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2008-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Ojai
14.5,Red,US,"Hanzell Pinots age for a long time and are not particularly appealing in youth. This is dry and rustic, with flavors of cola, baked cherry pie and spice set into hefty tannins. It's made in a contrarian style to today's tastes. This is one to stash in the cellar. Drink 20152019, or even longer, if you like really old Pinots.",,95,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Hanzell 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanzell-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hanzell
13.9,Red,US,"Open and immediately accessible, this is fragrant and gently floral, with clearly defined varietal character. It opens beautifully into an elegant, aromatic and crisply structured wine, with excellent length.",,40,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Domaine Drouhin 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-drouhin-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Drouhin
13.4,White,US,"Give this Burgundian-style Chardonnay some extra breathing time and it rewards you with tight, fine-spun and complex flavors of lemon meringue, orange peel and brioche, with a streak of creamy vanilla. It's the sort of wine that invites reflection and rewards patience.",Evenstad Reserve,45,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Domaine Serene 2010 Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2010-evenstad-reserve-chardonnay-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Serene
13.7,Red,US,"A racy, rich and vital Pinot Noir, whose tart acidity and delicate structure testify to its cool coastal origin. The grapes were grown in a small vineyard close to the Pacific. You can taste the fog and wind that wind through the raspberry, cherry and cola flavors. Drink now-2015.",Left Edge,45,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Churchill Cellars 2009 Left Edge Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/churchill-cellars-2009-left-edge-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Churchill Cellars
13.8,Red,US,"A lovely Pinot that's dry and silky. The rich, ripe raspberry and cherry flavors are enriched with oak, and girded by its firm minerality. Easy to drink now, but it should age over the next six years.",La Encantada Vineyard,35,92,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Bratcher 2009 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bratcher-2009-encantada-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bratcher
14.7,Red,Argentina,"Fleshy and huge on the nose, this has hints of sweet red pepper, blackberry, dark plum and cola. It's pure, powerful and dense on the palate, with chewy tannins. The flavors of roasted berry, cassis and chocolate are layered, and the finish is long, sweet and toasty. This is a modern, bullish, full-bodied Cabernet to drink now–2014. 280 cases produced.",Bramare Marchiori Vineyard,60,93,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Viña Cobos 2009 Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2009-bramare-marchiori-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-perdriel/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Viña Cobos
15.3,Red,US,"Although there's a powerful mass of ripe blackberry essence in this Cabernet, it's also very strong in tannins. Feels vital, vigorous and muscular, with plenty of sculpted elegance—like a prize fighter in training. It needs some time to come around; drink after 2016.",,95,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Seavey 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seavey-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Seavey
15.7,White,US,"Made from Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne and Chardonnay, this is like nothing else in California. Aged in older, neutral oak, the wine's fruit stars, with complex apricot, kumquat and orange flavors. It's enormously high in alcohol, but wears it well. The grapes are sourced from top vineyards in Santa Barbara County.",Postcard From Morocco,50,93,California,California Other,California,Sanguis 2010 Postcard From Morocco White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanguis-2010-postcard-from-morocco-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Sanguis
,White,US,"Powerful and insistent, this is a Chardonnay that wrestles the mouth into submission. It's muscular in apricot, orange and peach fruit flavors, and it's brightened with keen acidity—like a squeeze of lime—but for all the richness, the finish is absolutely dry and minerally. Almost a food group in itself, it's strong enough to drink as an appetizer.",Bent Rock,90,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sandhi 2010 Bent Rock Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-bent-rock-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Sandhi
14.5,Red,US,"Aloof and resistant, this Pinot is almost rustic. The vineyard is at the coolest “deep end” of Anderson Valley, and the chilly vintage has accentuated the acids and tannins. There's a complex core of flavor, however, suggesting cherries, pomegranates, sautéed wild mushrooms and cured meats. All indications are of ageability; give it 68 years in a proper cellar.",The Narrows Vineyard Estate Grown,80,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Goldeneye 2009 The Narrows Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldeneye-2009-narrows-vineyard-estate-grown-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Goldeneye
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This exhibits a dark, brooding structure that underlies the rich and dense fruit. Flavors of chocolate and licorice add another element, bringing together a wine that will need many years of aging.",Reserva,45,93,Douro,,,Quinta de São José 2009 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-sao-jose-2009-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta de São José
13,White,France,"Sweet, rich and beautifully rounded, this opulent and mature, with lychee and apricot flavors all tinged by acidity. It feels powerful and dense while remaining supremely elegant.",Kitterlé Grand Cru,,93,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2007 Kitterlé Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2007-kitterle-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2007,Domaines Schlumberger
14.7,White,US,"Few vintners get fruit from the coveted Alban Vineyard, but Failla's Ehren Jordan does. He takes advantage of the brisk acidity and purity of fruit found in the vineyard's grapes. Dry and full-bodied, this delivers elaborate tropical fruit, peach, honey and spice flavors.",Alban Vineyard,42,93,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Failla 2010 Alban Vineyard Viognier (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-alban-vineyard-viognier-central-coast-edna-valley/,Viognier,2010,Failla
14.8,Red,US,"A first-class Cabernet, this is dry, richly tannic and mouthwateringly tart in acidity. It shows savory blackberry and cherry flavors, while the oak gives it an umami tang of smoke. Drink now-2016.",Summitville Vine Ranch,55,93,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Coho 2009 Summitville Vine Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coho-2009-summitville-vine-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Coho
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This Chardonnay-based sparkler has a beautifully smooth and silky quality, with bright aromas of apricot, tangerine, toasted bread and almond. The suppleness of the mouthfeel and creaminess of the perlage is what ultimately sets it apart.",Gran Cuvée Satèn,79,93,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Bellavista NV Gran Cuvée Satèn  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellavista-nv-gran-cuvee-saten-chardonnay-franciacorta-145116/,Chardonnay,,Bellavista
14.3,Red,US,"This nearly 100% Cabernet explodes with classic aromas and flavors of black currant, chocolate and smoky new oak. In its youth, it's a bit heavy and syrupy, which raises the question of its ageability. Due to its tight tannins and firm minerality, try this after 2015.",Jack & Jamie's Block,70,93,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,J. Davies 2009 Jack & Jamie's Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-davies-2009-jack-jamies-block-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,J. Davies
14.8,Red,US,"Ripe and creamy, this has a toffee flavor from its barrel aging. The fruit veers toward ripe summer red cherries and blackberries. Forward and brash now—this is still young. Give it until 2016 or so to begin developing bottle complexity.",Estate Grown,85,93,California,Napa,Rutherford,Hewitt 2008 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hewitt-2008-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hewitt
14.2,White,US,"Classy and delicious, this shows all you could ask for in the way of flavors of ripe tropical fruit and rich oak, with a buttery, creamy texture. With bright acidity and a firm minerality at its center, it's also structurally balanced and elegant.",Sangiacomo Vineyard,38,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,La Follette 2010 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/follette-2010-sangiacomo-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,La Follette
14.5,Red,US,"A commanding Pinot Noir that wants a little time in the cellar. It combines power with finesse—the mark of a great wine. Dramatically packed with rich, ripe cherry, mocha and pie spice flavors, it's young and sappy now. Give it 5-6 years to knit together.",Cerise Vineyard,45,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Saintsbury 2009 Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2009-cerise-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saintsbury
14.4,White,US,"This is very rich; it's the kind of Chardonnay that will dazzle fans of the oaky, creamy style. It's dry, despite the layered flavors of pineapple tart, orange cream, vanilla, buttered toast and cinnamon. It defines the luxe style of Chardonnay without ever straying into extremes. Drink now.",,39,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Vine Cliff 2010 Chardonnay (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vine-cliff-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Vine Cliff
13.5,White,New Zealand,"A top-notch offering, this combines ample weight and richness with an impression of focus and purity. It's smoky and subtly toasty on the nose, seamlessly marrying those notes with apple, peach and citrus flavors. Long, lingering and very fine on the finish. Drink now–2017.",Moutere,45,93,Nelson,,,Neudorf 2009 Moutere Chardonnay (Nelson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/neudorf-2009-moutere-chardonnay-nelson/,Chardonnay,2009,Neudorf
12.9,White,US,"At first, this shows faint aromas of lemon, pear and orange zest before gaining steam and finishing with a dollop of balanced white peach. Light in alcohol, this fresh, floral, mineral-laced wine should pair with goat cheese or seafood—especially in summer.",,19,93,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Andis
14.8,Red,US,"A fine Cabernet, showing a noble structure of tannins and acids, with concentrated mountain fruit expected from this vineyard. Delicious in blackberry and cassis flavors, it shows minerality that lends firmness. Drinkable now, it should develop bottle nuance over the next eight years.",Stagecoach Vineyard,75,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Krutz 2008 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krutz-2008-stagecoach-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Krutz
13,White,France,"This is a balanced, ripe and wood-aged wine that is intense and seductively attractive. It has a yellow fruit flavor, with acidity and a superb edge of wood. This should age well.",,180,93,Burgundy,Corton-Charlemagne,,Maison Jessiaume 2009  Corton-Charlemagne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2009-chardonnay-corton-charlemagne/,Chardonnay,2009,Maison Jessiaume
14,Red,US,"From a low-yielding estate vineyard, the Private Stash offers exceptional focus and clarity. It's a transparent and seductive wine, bearing immaculate berry and cherry fruit, lovely balance, silky tannins and amazing length.",Private Stash #7,70,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Roco 2009 Private Stash #7 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roco-2009-private-stash-7-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Roco
13.5,White,US,"This reserve-level Chardonnay is brimming with old vine elegance and detail. Delicately nuanced flavors mix fresh herb with citrus, apple and melon. The depth and detail are evidence of Jason Lett's increasing mastery of his vines and wines.",Original Vines Reserve,47,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,The Eyrie Vineyards 2010 Original Vines Reserve Chardonnay (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eyrie-2010-original-vines-reserve-chardonnay-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,The Eyrie Vineyards
13.5,White,New Zealand,"Complex on the nose and richly textured in the mouth, this wine delivers it all. Hints of struck flint and wild onion accent grapefruit aromas, while the flavors range easily from pink grapefruit and red currant to delicate herb shadings. It's full without being too full, with a potent yet refreshing finish that seemingly lingers forever.",,22,93,Marlborough,,,Dog Point 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dog-point-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Dog Point
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This blend of Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon is sultry and sexy—like a club dancer. Flashy, brash, deep in color and big in flavor, this has flavors of wild berry, chocolate and cola, with a toasted note. An incredibly ripe wine.",Paisaje de Barrancas,18,93,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Flichman 2009 Paisaje de Barrancas Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-flichman-2009-paisaje-barrancas-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2009,Finca Flichman
12.5,White,US,"The grapes used for this wine are from the original vines, planted almost 50 years ago by David Lett. Rich, sleek and textural, this thrilling effort sets a new standard for Oregon Pinot Gris. Grassy notes are married to lush citrus and apple fruit. The flavors go deep and long, the finish is immaculate and brings a palate-refreshing minerality.",Estate,15,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,The Eyrie Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Gris (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eyrie-2010-estate-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Gris,2010,The Eyrie Vineyards
14.4,Red,US,"Very dry, by modern standards, and while there's a noble core of blackberrry and currant flavors, there's also terrific minerality—as if the dirt had been set afire and liquified. The firm tannins make this Cabernet-based blend hard. With such great structure, it's a likely cellar candidate. Drink after 2015.",The Ranch,40,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Snowden 2009 The Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snowden-2009-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Snowden
14.8,Red,US,"Another outstanding Cabernet from PlumpJack. It's full bodied and ripe in blackberry and cherry fruit, with an almond-honey note from the oak. Firm tannins and keen acidity give balance to the richness. Wonderful to drink now and through 2017 or so.",,90,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Plumpjack 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plumpjack-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Plumpjack
14.2,Red,US,"This is a delicious Pinot Noir, packed with cherries and raspberries, with a deft touch of oak. Shows a light, delicate structure, like satin, with the richness brightened by tart acidity. Defines the elegant, drink-me-now Pinot style, but it should develop well over the next six years.",Dutton Ranch Campbell Vineyard,48,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,La Rochelle 2009 Dutton Ranch Campbell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochelle-2009-dutton-ranch-campbell-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,La Rochelle
13,White,US,"This combines concentrated flavors of citrus, peach and green appl, with medium alcohol to produce a dry, minerally young Chardonnay. It's austere by itself, yet very fine and elegant. The oak influence is there in the form of toast flavor, but it's modulated. It's easy to love, and versatile enough to pair with a range of foods.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,45,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Sandhi 2010 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-bien-nacido-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Sandhi
14.5,Red,US,"This showcases lovely, sappy cherry and raspberry flavors that are grounded and given greater interest by a rich, mulchy earthiness and also a slight funkiness—like wild mushrooms pan-sautéed in bacon fat. Alluring and complex, it's a Pinot Noir that will gain traction over the next six years.",Toyon Farm,45,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2009 Toyon Farm Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2009-toyon-farm-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saintsbury
14.4,Red,US,"Juicy and meaty, this Merlot-based blend is just starting to come into its own. It's rich in raspberry, cherry and mocha flavors, with a glycerine-driven sweetness. As delicious as it is now, it should hold and develop over the next 8–10 years.",Tenacious,60,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Celani Family Vineyards 2009 Tenacious Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celani-family-2009-tenacious-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Celani Family Vineyards
15.5,Red,Argentina,"This is rich, dense and sultry smelling, with cola, vanilla, char, coconut and wild berry aromas. It feels strapping and pure, with deep flavors of chocolate and blackberry offset by oak-driven spice and cedar. Toasty and spicy, the finish possesses a fudge-like richness. Best from 2013–2016.",Serenade Single Vineyard,50,93,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Alta Vista 2009 Serenade Single Vineyard Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2009-serenade-single-vineyard-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Alta Vista
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Solid and brimming with more potential than it's displaying, this Bordeaux-style blend of Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon starts with aromas of graham cracker, lush berry and pastry. It feels perfectly framed by acidity and tannins, with spicy, complex blackberry and cassis flavors. Toasty and a mile long on the finish, drink this from 2014–2020.",Privada,23,93,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2009 Privada Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2009-privada-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2009,Bodega Norton
,White,France,"This wine has loads of fruit, with a complex steely and racy texture. With its weight and intensity, this is likely to develop slowly. Give it at least four years.",Kaefferkopf Clos Saint Landelin Grand Cru,60,93,Alsace,Alsace,,René Muré 2010 Kaefferkopf Clos Saint Landelin Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-mure-2010-kaefferkopf-clos-saint-landelin-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,René Muré
12.5,White,France,"Schlumberger's practice of aging wine before release means that this is a Riesling well on the way to impressive maturity. It is poised, with an aroma of currant and hints of toast and flower. While drinkable now, this would certainly be worth aging for several more years.",Saering Grand Cru,32,93,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2008 Saering Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2008-saering-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Domaines Schlumberger
,White,France,"Beautifully balanced and racy, this is packed with spice and juicy fruit flavors. It layers currants and fresh fruits with a mature hint of toast. This finishes with a fine swathe of delicious fruit.",Kessler Grand Cru,,93,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2008 Kessler Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2008-kessler-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Domaines Schlumberger
14.5,Red,US,"Forward, flashy deliciousness is the signature of this wine, which comes from Rochioli's youngest vineyard that was developed in the late 1990s. With pure, unobstructed raspberry and cherry flavors, it's balanced by fine acidity and gentle tannins. Drink now-2018.",Sweetwater Vineyard,72,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Sweetwater Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-sweetwater-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rochioli
14.5,White,US,"Enormously rich and ripe, this is almost oversized, with flavors of pineapple and tropical-fruit pie filling, vanilla, honey and buttered toast. Balance to its opulence comes in the form of tart, citrusy acidity and a bracing minerality. It will last for 56 years, but it's really best now for its freshness.",Sanford & Benedict,45,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sandhi 2010 Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-sanford-benedict-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Sandhi
14.8,Red,US,"Ripe, flashy fruit and substantial oak mark this wine, with evident tannins. It shows terrific, concentrated flavors of blackberry, cherry, currant and dark chocolate that are rich and satisfying. It's soft enough to drink now, but will benefit from 6-8 years in the cellar.",Mast Ranch,70,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Laird 2008 Mast Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laird-2008-mast-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Laird
13,Red,France,"A powerful evocation of the weight of a Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru, this wine shows as much tannin as fruit. That said, the potential for the two coming into balance, aided by the edge of toast, is superb and worth waiting at least six years.",,236,93,Burgundy,Chapelle-Chambertin,,Maison Jessiaume 2009  Chapelle-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2009-pinot-noir-chapelle-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maison Jessiaume
13,Red,US,"Sharp and keen in acidity, with racy flavors of cherry jam and spice, this Pinot Noir is too young for maximum enjoyment. It has a very pure mouthfeel, light and delicate, with modest alcohol. But there's nothing light about the richness, which is considerable and complex, witha mineral note. Pinots from this vineyard age for a long time; give it until 2016.",Sanford & Benedict,55,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sandhi 2010 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-sanford-benedict-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sandhi
14,Red,New Zealand,"Full bodied and richly textured, this starts off with jammy mixed-berry aromas framed by cedar, vanilla and a touch of pepper, but the palate shows even more complexity and savory characters, hinting at meat, olive and clove. Long and velvety on the finish, the 2009 Deerstalkers is a compelling example of Hawke's Bay Syrah",Deerstalkers,,93,Hawke's Bay,,,Sacred Hill 2009 Deerstalkers Syrah (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sacred-hill-2009-deerstalkers-shiraz-syrah-syrah-hawkes-bay/,Syrah,2009,Sacred Hill
14.9,Red,Argentina,"This opens with a blast of blueberry, sweet grass and baking spices. On the palate, it feels syrupy and rich, with heavy flavors of caramel, baked berry, vanilla and blackberry jam. Sweet, modern in style and ripe to the max, this has a lush, plush finish of saturated berry and copious oak notes. Only 307 cases were made of this blend of 81% Cabernet and 19% Malbec. Drink now–2016.",Cobos Volturno Marchiori Vineyard,200,93,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Viña Cobos 2009 Cobos Volturno Marchiori Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2009-cobos-volturno-marchiori-vineyard-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-perdriel/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec,2009,Viña Cobos
13,Red,France,"Rich and finely perfumed, this has a ripe black-fruit flavor, with notes of fresh red berries. It is full bodied and round, with just the right level of ripeness and weight to lend excellent aging potential.",,246,93,Burgundy,Echézeaux,,Maison Jessiaume 2009  Echézeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2009-pinot-noir-echezeaux/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maison Jessiaume
14,Red,Portugal,"Mint and black fruit aromas follow through to a wine that has intensity and structured power. It is currently revealing as much tannin as fruit, although the dark plum flavors are plenty rich. This complex wine needs aging over 4-5 years.",Rapariga da Quinta Reserva,24,93,Alentejano,,,Luis Duarte 2010 Rapariga da Quinta Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luis-duarte-2010-rapariga-quinta-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Luis Duarte
14,Red,Portugal,"Concentrated and impressive, this has dark fruit and layers of wood, with a dense texture. Dominated by its opulent black fruits, this full-bodied wine is sustained by its tannins and acids. It should age for many years.",Palpite Reserva,40,93,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2008 Palpite Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2008-palpite-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Fitapreta Vinhos
14.1,Red,New Zealand,"Full bodied, creamy in texture and long on the finish, the 2009 Le Sol is the complete package. Blackberry fruit is accented by cracked pepper and vanilla, but closer examination reveals hints of black olive and coffee as well. The tannins are exquisitely silky on the finish, where the fruit comes to the fore. Drink now–2020.",Le Sol,90,93,Hawke's Bay,,,Craggy Range 2009 Le Sol Syrah (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/craggy-range-2009-le-sol-shiraz-syrah-syrah-hawkes-bay/,Syrah,2009,Craggy Range
13.5,Red,France,"This rich, fruity wine wears its wood aging right up front, with spice and a toast character. A flavor of black plum juice comes through, offering a full character and rounding out the structure. Age for at least five years.",Domaine des Perdrix Les 8 Ouvrées Aux Perdrix Premier Cru,121,93,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Domaine des Perdrix Les 8 Ouvrées Aux Perdrix Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-domaine-perdrix-8-ouvrees-aux-perdrix-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13,White,US,"This Chardonnay is intense, feeling as tight as a steel spring. It shows how well the Santa Rita Hills ripens grapes, while maintaining vital acidity. Just massive in orange, pineapple, apricot and golden mango flavors, with a firm, steely minerality. Despite the richness, the finish is totally dry. Drink over the next 4-6 years.",Rita's Crown,55,94,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Sandhi 2010 Rita's Crown Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sandhi-2010-ritas-crown-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Sandhi
14.5,Red,US,"As lush and delicious as Napa Merlot gets, this is stunningly with its flavor of milk-chocolate-coated blackberries. The alcohol gives it an anisette liqueur burn, and oak aging contributes rich toast and wood spice notes. For all the upfront generosity, firm tannins and acids keep it balanced.",Signature,46,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Darioush 2008 Signature Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darioush-2008-signature-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Darioush
14.5,Red,Portugal,"At this stage, the wine is young and closed up. It only hints at the powerful fruit and tannins that lie under the surface. For those with patience, this will be a serious, concentrated, terroir-driven wine, offering considerable aging.",Reserva,35,94,Dão,,,Vinha Paz 2009 Reserva Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinha-paz-2009-reserva-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2009,Vinha Paz
,Red,US,"The fourth vintage for Brittan's elegant Basalt Block Pinot Noir is arguably the finest yet. Tangy and pure, with an immaculate, expressive cherry flavor, it has great purity, with great depth of flavor and vivid minerality. It's a beautifully crafted wine, sure to continue to improve over a decade or more.",Basalt Block,45,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Brittan Vineyards 2009 Basalt Block Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brittan-2009-basalt-block-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Brittan Vineyards
14.9,Red,US,"This falls midway between the spectacular '08 and the elegant '07. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, its grapes were grown in St. Helena. The wine shows softly lush tannins and deep, complex flavors of red fruit, berry, licorice, cocoa and mineral that easily stand up to 100% new French oak. Don't open it until at least 2018, and it should develop for many years afterward.",Profile,165,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Merryvale 2009 Profile Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merryvale-2009-profile-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Merryvale
14.5,Red,US,"Incredibly dense and rich, this just rocks with luscious aromas and flavors of cherry pie, anise, mushroom and sandalwood. It feels so vital on the palate, offering real complexity and intellectual interest, as it reveals different aspects of its personality with each moment. Decant this beauty for an hour or so before serving.",Stanly Ranch,45,94,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2009 Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2009-stanly-ranch-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saintsbury
14.4,Red,US,"A sumptuous Bordeaux-style blend, this is based on Cabernet Sauvignon, showing plenty of class and elegance. It's strong in tannins and has deep flavors of blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate, with a firm minerality and cut of acidity that will help protect it through the aging process. Best after 2016.",Episode,175,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Terlato 2008 Episode Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2008-episode-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Terlato
14.5,Red,US,"Three Corner is a block in the estate vineyard that was planted in 1974. The 2010 is very rich and full bodied,—dramatically so—packed with cherries and pomegranates and savory spices and minerals. The power reflects the vineyard's site in a warmer part of the valley. But the wine never loses sight of elegance, and, like all Rochioli's vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs, it is in need of age. Don't even think of popping the cork before 2016, and the wine should develop for many years afterward.",Three Corner,80,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Three Corner Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-three-corner-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rochioli
14.8,Red,US,"Rich, vital and dramatically layered, offering tiers of ripe cherry and blackberry flavors. The oak is sweetly toasted and fine. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this is framed with firm mountain tannins that make it ageworthy. The first bottle tasted was off. Drink now—with a long decanting—through 2020.",,125,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Dancing Hares 2008 Red (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dancing-hares-2008-red-napa-howell-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Dancing Hares
14.5,Red,US,"This tastes fresh and juicy, like ripe blackberries picked on a hot summer day. The fruitiness disappears in a swirl of tannins and oak spice, leading to a long, dry finish. Fine, complex and elegant, this should develop over the next 8-10 years.",Signature,80,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Darioush 2008 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darioush-2008-signature-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Darioush
14.6,Red,US,"Oak, fruit, tannin, acidity and minerality are the parts of this flashy Cabernet, but they haven't come together yet. This clearly needs time. There's a brilliant heart of blackberry, black currant, anise and spice flavors, and it should begin to develop secondary or tertiary characteristics after 2016 or so.",Cuvée Rothschild,75,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tayson Pierce 2008 Cuvée Rothschild Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tayson-pierce-2008-cuvee-rothschild-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Tayson Pierce
14.9,Red,US,"This shows the tightly knit tannins of Spring Mountain, and is unapologetic about them, demanding that you cellar this wine. It's very finely constructed, with brisk acidity and a firm, grounding minerality below the intensely concentrated core of blackberry and cassis flavors. It should hit its stride in 8-10 years and go for well beyond that.",,350,94,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Lokoya 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lokoya-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lokoya
14.9,Red,US,"Bitter tannins lock this wine down in mouth-numbing astringency. Below the tannins is incredibly pure fruit, by way of blackberry and plum flavors. It has firm minerality, like a lick of stone, while oak aging brings its own flavor profile as well as additional wood tannins. This is nowhere near ready, so give it at least eight years in the cellar.",,350,94,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Lokoya 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lokoya-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lokoya
13,Red,France,"This is heavy on the wood, but it's so rich in fruit as well. An immensely concentrated wine that's powered by its dark tannins and flavors of ripe blackberry, loganberry juice and spice. The acidity is straight as an arrow, giving the wine good lift.",,266,94,Burgundy,Chambertin,,Maison Jessiaume 2009  Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2009-pinot-noir-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maison Jessiaume
14.5,Red,US,"This low production (365 cases) Pinot Noir is a selection from the winery's various vineyards. It's an enormous wine, intricately layered with blackberry, cherry, cola, mushroom, pine needle, bacon and toasty oak. It's also very acidic, and the tannins close in fast, giving the wine an astringency that lasts through the finish. This needs time; hold until 2016, at the very least.",Ten Degrees,110,94,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Goldeneye 2009 Ten Degrees Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldeneye-2009-ten-degrees-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Goldeneye
13.5,Red,France,"This is a big, smoky wine that's packed with ripe fruits, firm tannins and layers of wood. Firm, solid and concentrated, the wine's black fruits show through the dense texture. It has great potential—age for at least five years.",Domaine des Perdrix,195,94,Burgundy,Echézeaux,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Domaine des Perdrix  (Echézeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-echezeaux/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
15.1,Red,US,"There's a decadence to this Cabernet that's just addictive. It's soft, velvety and delicious, offering ripe waves of mashed red cherries, chocolate, bacon and anise, with a fabulously long, spicy finish. Drink it over the next six years.",,90,94,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Sherwin Family 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sherwin-family-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Sherwin Family
14.5,Red,US,"This interesting Pinot immediately flatters with layers of ripe fruit, pie spice and sandalwood. Then the real complexities kick in, suggesting earthy, foresty, minerally things that are almost mysterious in their brooding depths. Brisk acidity is an integral part of the equation. It's very fine now, and it could be a stunner in six years.",Armagh Vineyard,50,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Savannah-Chanelle 2009 Armagh Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/savannah-chanelle-2009-armagh-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Savannah-Chanelle
15.1,Red,US,"The style of this wine may not be for everyone, but there's no doubt that it's a great success for its type. Dry and full bodied, it shows intensely concentrated blackberry, cassis and mineral flavors, wrapped into huge, thick tannins. This absolutely requires aging; begin drinking it in 2016, but even then, it will be just starting to mellow.",,350,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Lokoya 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lokoya-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lokoya
14,White,Portugal,"An immense and opulent wine, with a more mineral, citrus-driven backdrop. This is packed with flavors of tropical fruit, crisp green apple and citrus, with a toast and spice contrast. Give this 3-4 years of aging.",Rubrica Branco,25,94,Alentejano,,,Luis Duarte 2010 Rubrica Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luis-duarte-2010-rubrica-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Luis Duarte
14.5,Red,US,"The richness and quality of this Pinot Noir are instantly striking. It's like a medieval tapestry, intricately woven and velvety, with interlocking flavors of berry, cherry, cola, mushroom, buttered toast and spice. As powerful as it is, it retains a subtlety that's captivating and elusive. Still, the acids and tannins are strong and unresolved. Cellar this for at least six years.",Gowan Creek Vineyard Estate Grown,80,94,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Goldeneye 2009 Gowan Creek Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldeneye-2009-gowan-creek-vineyard-estate-grown-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Goldeneye
14.5,Red,US,"An elaborate wine—it's broodingly closed and dry, yet it offers tantalizing glimpses of what it could become. As acidic and tannic as it is, it dazzles with complexity, showing notes of blackberries and cherries, then licorice and cola, then smoked meats, sautéed mushrooms and spices. A great success, it should begin to mellow by 2015.",Confluence Vineyard Estate Grown,80,94,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Goldeneye 2009 Confluence Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldeneye-2009-confluence-vineyard-estate-grown-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Goldeneye
14.6,Red,US,"Made in the Lokoya style, which is darkly colored, full bodied, tannic and dense in mountain fruit. A spicy oak tone joins with massive blackberry, cassis and violet flavors to make this wine delicious from the start. It's very tannic and needs a great deal of time. Begin to enjoy this wine in 2016, and it should go far longer than that.",,350,94,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Lokoya 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lokoya-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lokoya
15.2,Red,US,"Outstanding and opulent, this shows classic Napa Valley concentration and flair. It's based on Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with no Cabernet Sauvignon. Softly tannic and dry, it has rich flavors of cherries and blueberries, red currants, mocha and sandalwood. Superb now and over the next 2–3 years.",Pickett Road Red,55,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kenefick Ranch 2008 Pickett Road Red Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenefick-ranch-2008-pickett-road-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Kenefick Ranch
13.8,Red,US,"Estimating the ageability of a Pinot Noir can be tricky. This one, with hefty tannins, brisk acidity and loads of fresh primary fruit, seems to be ageworthy. Give it 5-6 years to let the structural elements begin to resolve and for the flavors of blackberry jam, Chinese tea, mushroom and spice to develop secondary characteristics.",Pearlessence,42,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Failla 2010 Pearlessence Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-pearlessence-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Failla
15,Red,US,"This Cabernet takes its place among Napa's top tier. Bone dry and nobly structured, it shows firm tannins and bracing acidity, framing classic blackberry and currant flavors. Should come into its own after 2015.",Reserve,80,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Snowden 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snowden-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Snowden
13.8,Red,US,"This Cabernet-Merlot blend is packed with blackberry and crème de cassis, with a firm minerality. With the weight of the middle palate and the long, spicy finish, it's especially attractive, although it's also quite tannic. The only difference between this Estate Monte Bello Cabernet and Ridge's Monte Bello Estate Cabernet ($150; note the difference in the placement of ""estate"") is that the winemaker selected lots from the vineyard that were considered more accessible, which in this case means more luscious. Despite its many charms, the wine should age for a long time.",Estate Monte Bello Vineyard,40,95,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Ridge 2009 Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2009-estate-monte-bello-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ridge
14.5,Red,Portugal,"With its concentration and dark tannins, this is a wine that will need many years of aging. It is a serious combination of great style and great power. From one of the top Douro vineyards, this is a wine with an impressive, long-lasting sense of presence.",,75,95,Douro,,,Quinta do Vale Meão 2009 Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vale-meao-2009-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Vale Meão
14.1,Red,US,"A brilliant Pinot Noir from Siduri; it's arguably their best of the vintage so far. Made from the highly regarded Hirsch Vineyard, it has a delicate body that explodes with flavors of tart, wild red berries, cola, baking spices and assorted forest-like notes—like pine needles, mushrooms and mulchy undergrowth. Just gorgeous now, and it should hold and develop over the next 6-8 years.",Hirsch Vineyard,50,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Siduri 2010 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-hirsch-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
15.4,Red,US,"This is fabulously rich and spicy, showcases flamboyant flavors of blackberry jam, mocha and cedar, flecked with minerality and wrapped into refined tannins. As flashy as it is, it's balanced and dry, although the alcohol is on the heady side. This should provide great drinking pleasure over the next 10 years.",Cobalt,98,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sherwin Family 2007 Cobalt Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sherwin-family-2007-cobalt-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Sherwin Family
14.8,Red,US,"This is dry and brisk in acidity, with firm tannins and great structural integrity. At the same time, it's vast in blackberry and cherry-jam flavors, while the oak overlay is strong but perfectly matched with the wine's volume. Very fine, complex and elegant, this is a Cabernet to cellar for eight years; it could be one for the long haul.",Flat Rock Ranch,80,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Laird 2009 Flat Rock Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laird-2009-flat-rock-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Laird
14.8,Red,US,"Young and succulent, this is fresh, with ripe flavors of blackberries, cassis, chocolate and herb, with a toasty overlay of oak. Powerful, but not overbearing, this shows an internal coherence that lifts it to a high level of elegant complexity. As good as it is, it will benefit from 8-12 years in a proper cellar.",Ardore,195,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Celani Family Vineyards 2008 Ardore Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celani-family-2008-ardore-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Celani Family Vineyards
14.9,Red,Argentina,"This wine takes you on a trip to an outer wine world where deep, cushioned berry aromas come with exotic perfumes, bath oils and crushed flower petals. It's ultrasaturated and jammy, but not clunky or heavy. This tastes like a storm of blackberry, espresso and Swiss chocolate, while black spices and length bring up the rear. A blend of 50% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cab Franc; drink now–2017.",Gran Corte Las Divas Vineyard,50,96,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Riglos 2009 Gran Corte Las Divas Vineyard Red (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riglos-2009-gran-corte-las-divas-vineyard-red-tupungato/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Riglos
14.5,Red,US,"We can quibble over whether the cherries are red or black, or if it's persimmons or pomegranates, or if the mushrooms are fresh or sautéed, but that's the point. This wine is so complex, it initiates discussion. Fine acidity and rich tannins provide structure, and although the wine is silky enough to enjoy now, you really want to give it 6–8 years.",West Block,100,96,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 West Block Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-west-block-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rochioli
14.5,Red,US,"Another fabulous Cardinale, better than the 2007 but short of the perfect 2006. This is so complete; it tastes like Cabernet on a cloud, light but ethereal, with ripe, polished blackberry and cherry flavors and touches of mocha, spice and cedar. The tannins are a wonder—soft and pliant—yet gorgeously complex. Drink now-2016, at least.",,250,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cardinale 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cardinale-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Cardinale
15.8,Red,US,"This tastes barely ripe, with a vegetal flavor compromsing the chocolate and cherry notes. It's soft, making it fall a little flat in the mouth.",Gracie Creek Vineyards,32,80,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2009 Gracie Creek Vineyards Syrah (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2009-gracie-creek-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-valley/,Syrah,2009,Muscardini
14.2,Red,US,"This is acidic and sweet, with a medicinal taste.",Hayley Vineyard,36,80,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Bryter 2009 Hayley Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bryter-2009-hayley-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bryter
13.5,White,US,"Peju's Sauvignon Blancs need warm vintages to succeed, and 2011 was anything but warm. The wine tastes unripe, with skunky aromas and flavors that make it difficult to like.",,22,80,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Peju 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Peju
13,White,Chile,"Other than notes of white flowers and green herbs on the nose, this wine is all about canned peas and beans. The palate has texture and flesh, but the flavors are vegetal.",Selected Terroir,9,81,Maipo Valley,,,Santa Ema 2011 Selected Terroir Sauvignon Blanc (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-ema-2011-selected-terroir-sauvignon-blanc-maipo-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Santa Ema
15.2,Red,US,"This is hot in alcohol, and it has a vegetal note, with modest berry fruit. The finish seems sweet—like cola.",el Magnifico,29,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Hug 2010 el Magnifico Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2010-el-magnifico-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Hug
12,Red,US,"This is sweet and simple, but its slight burn on the finish makes it harder to swallow.",Headshrinker Sweet Red Blend,7,81,California,California Other,California,flipflop NV Headshrinker Sweet Red Blend Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flipflop-nv-headshrinker-sweet-red-blend-other/,Red Blend,,flipflop
13,White,Chile,"This is nearly indistinguishable from Arauco's standard 82-point 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, smelling stalky, with zero pungency or varietal character. It shows lemony acids, but that's about all.",Reserva,14,81,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Arauco
12,White,US,"A soft, simple wine, with apricot and orange flavors that are quite sweet. Unless you like this style, you'll find it cloying.",,8,81,California,California Other,California,Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodbridge-by-robert-mondavi-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
,Red,US,"Somewhat underripe, this Bordeaux-style blend has modest cherry and boiled asparagus flavors.",Rouge,95,81,California,South Coast,Saddle Rock-Malibu,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards 2008 Rouge Red (Saddle Rock-Malibu),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-malibu-estate-2008-rouge-red-south-coast-saddle-rock-malibu/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards
13,White,Chile,"Basic citrus and apple aromas lead to a round palate that won't stay fresh for much longer. It tastes melony and green, with lettuce flavors and a flat finish.",La Palma,9,82,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2011 La Palma Sauvignon Blanc (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2011-palma-sauvignon-blanc-cachapoal-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña La Rosa
13.5,White,Chile,"Simple white-fruit aromas of apple and pear are as good as it gets. Feels slightly wan, with apple and green-herb flavors, finishing a bit bland.",Reserve,10,82,Maule Valley,,,V Norte 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-norte-2011-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-maule-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,V Norte
13.5,Red,US,"A big letdown after the 2009, this is a simple, rustic wine. It's dry and acidic, with thin berry, herb and spice flavors.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Ugly Duckling 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ugly-duckling-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Ugly Duckling
12,Red,US,"Scents of strawberry-rhubarb preserves and toasted herbs are streaked with a hint of latex. On the palate, the tannins excoriate, and there's a light raisin note that unfurls across the midpalate. The finish is all structure.",Piemontese,29,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Three Fox 2009 Piemontese Nebbiolo (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-fox-2009-piemontese-nebbiolo-virginia/,Nebbiolo,2009,Three Fox
13,White,US,"This shows green unripe notes that go beyond gooseberry. Still, it gets a pass for cleanness and dryness.",,17,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Franciscan 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franciscan-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Franciscan
14,Red,Chile,"This is charred and burnt smelling, with a rubbery, hickory aroma that covers up the wine's cherry and berry scents. The palate bears flavors of raspberry, pie cherry and green herb, finishing quick as a flash, with tannic residue.",Angostura Gran Reserva,22,82,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2009 Angostura Gran Reserva Merlot (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2009-angostura-gran-reserva-merlot-colchagua-valley/,Merlot,2009,Casa Silva
13.1,Red,US,"Green and jagged in the mouth, this has modest cherry and spice flavors, with a bite of acidity.",Caiden's Vineyards,13,82,California,California Other,California,Block Nine 2011 Caiden's Vineyards Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/block-nine-2011-caidens-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Block Nine
16.1,Red,US,"This has enormously high alcohol, but the fruit is curiously thin, with some unripeness. The amount of new oak doesn't seem to help.",Starr Ranch Vineyard,35,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Hug 2010 Starr Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2010-starr-ranch-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Hug
15,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend—with an addition of Mourvèdre—is soft, simple and cloying, with vegetal flavors alongside the sweet raspberry jam note. High alcohol makes for a hot mouthfeel.",el Conquistador,32,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Hug 2008 el Conquistador Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2008-el-conquistador-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Hug
14.5,Red,Chile,"Scratchy and dry on the nose, this turns lean and borderline sour in the mouth, with acidity running the show. Very zesty, with mild oak influence, this is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Carmenère.",Duette Single Vineyard,20,82,Maipo Valley,,,Indomita 2009 Duette Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2009-duette-single-vineyard-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère,2009,Indomita
13.8,Red,US,"Sour and thin, this has green mint, cherry and spice flavors.",,16,82,California,California Other,California,Cannonball 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cannonball-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cannonball
13.5,Red,US,"Muted aromas of blueberry and spice carry through into flavors that are equally tight-lipped. A charred-herb flavor imparts a bitter sensation, with bristly tannins framing the soft fruit core.",,25,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2009 Red (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2009-red-virginia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Boxwood
10.5,Rose,US,"Simple and sweet, like a mixture of watermelon, lemonade and raspberry jam.",Pink Wine,9,82,California,California Other,California,Pink Truck 2010 Pink Wine Rosé (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pink-truck-2010-wine-rose-other/,Rosé,2010,Pink Truck
13,White,Chile,"This is tropical on the nose, with light pear and banana aromas. It feels crisp and shearing, with mildly bitter flavors of citrus and scallion. Additional bitterness marks the finish.",,10,82,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Arauco
11,Dessert,US,This peach-flavored wine is sweet in honey and brisk in acidity.,Peach,10,82,California,California Other,California,Totally Random NV Peach White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/totally-random-nv-peach-white-other/,White Blend,,Totally Random
12,Red,US,"Faint aromatics of bitter orange, rubber and anise biscotti unfold in the nose. Medium to full in body, this has structured tannins, with flavors that fade on the midpalate but resurface again on the brisk finish.",Il Signor Reserve,27,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Three Fox 2009 Il Signor Reserve Sangiovese (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-fox-2009-il-signor-reserve-sangiovese-virginia/,Sangiovese,2009,Three Fox
13,White,Chile,"The melon and apple aromas are slightly dull but harmless. It feels decent, with orange and green-herb flavors. The finish is citric and green.",Reserva,12,82,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-loncomilla-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cremaschi Furlotti
14.5,Red,US,"Harsh in the mouth, with sharp acidity and uneven tannins, this has a candied-berry flavor.",Estate,15,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Clos La Chance 2010 Estate Zinfandel (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2010-estate-zinfandel-central-coast/,Zinfandel,2010,Clos La Chance
12.5,White,US,"This is lightly oaked, with pleasant Chardonnay flavors of oranges, limes and mangoes. However, it's too sweet, with a sugary finish that makes it cloying.",Lightly Oaked,8,82,California,California Other,California,Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2011 Lightly Oaked Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodbridge-by-robert-mondavi-2011-lightly-oaked-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
13.5,White,US,"A simple Sauvignon Blanc, this is a little sweet and acidic, and the citrus flavors are unripe and green.",,9,82,California,California Other,California,Montevina 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montevina-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Montevina
14.5,Red,US,"This is soft and simple, with flavors of cherry, cola and earth.",Dijon Clone,39,82,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Scott Family 2010 Dijon Clone Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-family-2010-dijon-clone-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Pinot Noir,2010,Scott Family
13.5,White,US,"This is very acidic, like a taste of sour lemon. The flavors are of lemon cough drops, and the finish is dry.",,11,82,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Clos La Chance 2011 Chardonnay (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-chance-2011-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/,Chardonnay,2011,Clos La Chance
15.1,Red,US,"Some Cabernets can get away with high alcohol, but this one one can't. It doesn't have the richness of fruit or the structure. What you get is a light blackberry-jam flavor and even a vegetable note. This is unlikely to get better with age.",Booker Vineyard,65,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Hug 2008 Booker Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2008-booker-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hug
12.5,Red,US,"The herbal, thin fruit is covered with a strong streak of vanilla. It finishes with bitter tannins.",Watershed,25,82,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cedar River Cellars 2010 Watershed Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedar-river-cellars-2010-watershed-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2010,Cedar River Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"This tastes sweet and simple, with flavors of cherries and berries that finish quick and thin, leaving behind a sugary taste.",,15,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Bridlewood 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bridlewood-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Bridlewood
13,White,US,"An ordinary Chardonnay—this is dryish and soft, bearing orange and apricot flavors, with a hit of buttercream.",Reserve,8,82,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2011 Reserve Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2011-reserve-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Oak Grove
13.5,Rose,Chile,"Red in color, with non-punchy aromas of strawberry and red apple. It feels heavy and thick, with red fruit flavors that don't bring enough refreshment to the glass.",Cherub Rosé of Syrah,13,82,Colchagua Valley,,,Montes 2011 Cherub Rosé of Syrah Rosé (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2011-cherub-rose-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Rosé,2011,Montes
14.4,Red,US,"Green, unripe vegetal notes se compromise this Pinot Noir. It's dry, crisp and elegantly structured, but the mint and broccoli notes diminish the cherry-berry fruit.",Longbow,48,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Arista 2010 Longbow Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arista-2010-longbow-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Arista
15.9,Red,US,"This Syrah is just too high in alcohol. Nearing 16% abv, it's as hot as a chili pepper. Some wines can handle that. As it's slender in flavor, it can't handle the heat. The addition of some Monterey County fruit adds acidity and freshness.",el Chico,29,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Hug 2010 el Chico Syrah (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2010-el-chico-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast/,Syrah,2010,Hug
15.1,Red,US,"A simple wine, it tastes soft and slightly sweet, with candied raspberry flavors.",,26,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Dancing Creek 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dancing-creek-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Dancing Creek
14.5,Red,US,"This is soft, sweet and syrupy, with a cherry pie flavor.",Reserve,30,82,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Dahlia 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dahlia-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dahlia
14,Red,Chile,"Unusual smelling, with blueberry and unfamiliar aromas that render the nose not too inviting. Feels jumpy, with an herbal flavor and a gritty, grabby finish.",Single Vineyard,17,82,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2009 Single Vineyard Carmenère (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2009-single-vineyard-carmenere-loncomilla-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Cremaschi Furlotti
14.6,Red,US,A simple Pinot Noir that was a little sweet and spritzy. Tastes like carbonated raspberry soda.,,40,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,B.R. Cohn 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/br-cohn-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,B.R. Cohn
13.5,White,US,"With an aggressive smell and taste, this Sauvignon Blanc isn't entirely ripe, a victim of the chilly vintage. Although it shows some decent citrus and gooseberry flavors, with clean, tart acidity.",,21,83,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Mauritson 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauritson-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Mauritson
6.5,Dessert,Italy,"A rosé-colored sweet sparkling wine, this should pair with fruit-based desserts or salty foods like sliced salami appetizers. Bright raspberry, bitter almond and cranberry aromas describe the bouquet. It's a simple wine with a whiff of volatility on the finish.",,19,83,Piedmont,Brachetto d'Acqui,,Duchessa Lia NV  Brachetto d'Acqui,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duchessa-lia-nv-italian-red-brachetto-brachetto-dacqui/,Brachetto,,Duchessa Lia
12.5,Red,US,"A 50-50 Cabernet/Syrah blend, this is heavily tannic. The cherry-cola flavor is smothered in char, smoke and bitter espresso. This needs a big thick steak to cut through the tannins.",Confluence Red Blend,25,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cedar River Cellars 2010 Confluence Red Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedar-river-cellars-2010-confluence-red-blend-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Cedar River Cellars
13.5,Red,Chile,"Not overtly green smelling, but thisdeals herbal aromas of olive and eucalyptus. Lean and scratchy on the palate, with citrusy, reticent flavors of light red fruits and leaves. There's not much to the finish.",Reserva,13,83,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-reserva-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Chilcas
14.4,Red,US,"Soft, sweet and simple, this Pinot reflects the difficulties of the vintage. It has some candied cherry and oak flavors but seems a little out of balance.",,35,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Bernardus 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bernardus
13,Red,US,"A simple wine, this shows a decent Cabernet character by way of blackberry and cherry fruit. The finish is a bit modest and a little sweet.",,9,83,California,California Other,California,Happy Camper 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/happy-camper-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Happy Camper
13,Red,France,"This has a tight, severe character, with black currant fruit and a touch of green bell pepper. It's stalky and structured, with a lean feeling.",,13,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Les Hauts de Lagarde 2010  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hauts-lagarde-2010-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Les Hauts de Lagarde
13,Red,Italy,"This is a bright food-friendly blend of 80% Nebbiolo and 20% Dolcetto. It delivers aromas of mature fruit, blue flower and button mushroom.",Baric,12,83,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Veglio NV Baric Red (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veglio-nv-baric-red-piedmont/,Red Blend,,Veglio
13.8,White,US,"This tastes sweet, with citrus and peach flavors. Fortunately there's brisk acidity that makes it balanced.",,12,83,California,North Coast,North Coast,Uppercut 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uppercut-2010-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Uppercut
14.5,Red,US,"Sharp acidity gives the cherry flavor cut; the finish is dry and clean. It's a simple wine for drinking with easy fare, like a pizza or a great cheeseburger.",Grand Premio Three Creek Vineyard,30,83,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Cimarone 2009 Grand Premio Three Creek Vineyard Sangiovese (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cimarone-2009-grand-premio-three-creek-vineyard-sangiovese-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Sangiovese,2009,Cimarone
14,Red,Chile,"Earthy berry, lemony oak and horseradish aromas in the nose. Clacky and tight on the palate, this has beastly tannins in front of modest red-berry and plum flavors. Rough in feel, with warmth on the finish.",Single Vineyard,17,83,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2009 Single Vineyard Merlot (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2009-single-vineyard-merlot-loncomilla-valley/,Merlot,2009,Cremaschi Furlotti
13.5,Red,Chile,"Raisiny and somewhat overripe, with cola and prune-like aromas. It feels wide and tannic, with grapy, herbal flavors of prune and molasses. The finish is thick, warm and syrupy.",Reserva,14,83,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2010 Reserva Malbec (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2010-reserva-malbec-colchagua-valley/,Malbec,2010,Casa Silva
13,Red,Chile,"This is gritty smelling, with notes of cement and spice. It feels hard and tannic, with narrow flavors of juniper and herbal berry. Prickly on the finish, with sandpaper tannins.",Gran Reserva Hecho de Uvas Orgánicas,20,83,Maipo Valley,,,Gil Ferrer 2009 Gran Reserva Hecho de Uvas Orgánicas Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gil-ferrer-2009-gran-reserva-hecho-uvas-organicas-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gil Ferrer
13,White,US,"Sweet and jammy, this Sauvignon Blanc's lemon and lime flavors have an unripe streak, but it has a clean mouthfeel.",,12,83,California,California Other,California,Geyser Peak 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyser-peak-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Geyser Peak
13.6,Red,US,"This comes down on the sweet side of flavor, with raspberry and cherry pie notes that turn funky on the finish. It's a simple, rustic wine; put a little chill on it, and sip it at the beach.",,11,83,California,California Other,California,Red Truck 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-truck-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Red Truck
13.5,Red,US,This is a simple Zinfandel that tastes of wild-raspberry syrup. It's made from organic grapes.,,14,83,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Green Truck 2009 Zinfandel (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/green-truck-2009-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Green Truck
13.5,White,Chile,"This is sweaty and pungent on the nose. It feels O.K. in the mouth, with roundness offset by honest acids. On the palate, it tastes tropical and grassy, with vegetal notes sneaking in. The flavors turn toward canned beans and mealy fruit on the finish.",Sepia Reserva,12,83,Casablanca Valley,,,Vistamar 2011 Sepia Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vistamar-2011-sepia-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Vistamar
14.8,Red,US,"This is rude and rustic, with sharply acidic, jammy berry flavors that veer into plumped raisin territory. Drink it with a pizza or a burger.",Poizin,25,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Armida 2010 Poizin Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armida-2010-poizin-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Armida
14.4,Red,US,The lack of ripeness makes this wine difficult to like. There's a strong vegetal note alongside the cherry and oak flavors.,,45,83,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Arista 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arista-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Arista
13,Red,US,"Faint scents of berry, spice, char and toast gain aromatic volume with air. Tart acids and ample tannins support the slender dark-fruit and creosote flavors.",,24,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Annefield Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/annefield-2010-cabernet-franc-virginia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Annefield Vineyards
13,White,US,"With simple vanilla, lemon and lime flavors, this Viognier tastes a little sweet and sugary. It's fortunately balanced by zippy acidity.",Reserve,8,83,California,California Other,California,Oak Grove 2011 Reserve Viognier (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-grove-2011-reserve-viognier-other/,Viognier,2011,Oak Grove
13.5,Rose,Chile,"The punchbowl aromas are fine but don't dazzle. It feels fresh enough, but tastes a bit green and weedy, like strawberries and grass. Solid feeling, but it's briny on the finish.",Q Pinot Noir,20,83,Casablanca Valley,,,Quintay 2011 Q Pinot Noir Rosé (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintay-2011-q-pinot-noir-rose-casablanca-valley/,Rosé,2011,Quintay
13,Red,Chile,"The bouquet is hard, carrying a mild chemical note along with a hickory aroma. Medium to light in body, with berry flavors blended with a woody spice note. Minty and medicinal on the finish.",Reserva,12,83,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2010 Reserva Merlot (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2010-reserva-merlot-loncomilla-valley/,Merlot,2010,Cremaschi Furlotti
13.7,Red,US,"Though Pinot Noir is not often considered a blending grape, here it is mixed with 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Syrah and 4% Malbec. Still technically a varietal Pinot Noir, but flavor wise it's in a different universe: tannic, sharp, earthy and a bit acetic.",,32,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lake Chelan 2009 Pinot Noir (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-chelan-2009-pinot-noir-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lake Chelan
13.5,White,US,"This is a simple, thin Chardonnay. It shows proper dryness, with a creamy texture and some decent pineapple and peach flavors.",,10,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Main Street 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-street-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Main Street
12.1,Red,US,"For Mourvèdre, this is rather light in hue. Assorted red-berry flavors are accented with notes of charred sugar and nail polish. The thick, globular palate leads into a tart, lightly pickled finish.",,20,83,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Veramar 2010 Mourvèdre (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-2010-mourvedre-shenandoah-valley/,Mourvèdre,2010,Veramar
13.5,White,US,"This is dry and crisp, with a trace of Viognier's tropical fruit and spice flavors.",,11,83,California,California Other,California,McManis 2011 Viognier (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcmanis-2011-viognier-other/,Viognier,2011,McManis
14.5,Red,US,"Dry and acidic, this has cherry flavors with a boiled asparagus edge. Drink up.",la Graciosa,45,83,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Hug 2010 la Graciosa Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hug-2010-graciosa-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Hug
13.5,Red,France,"A tight wine—this is on the lean side, but shows an attractive red-currant flavor and soft tannins. This is not meant for aging.",,10,83,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Château les Terrasses de Bouey 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-terrasses-bouey-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château les Terrasses de Bouey
14.4,Red,US,"This smells weedy and green, but tastes a little richer, with flavors of baked cherry pie, mint and tobacco. It's a good Pinot for drinking now.",,20,83,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Dahlia 2010 Pinot Noir (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dahlia-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dahlia
13.5,White,Chile,"Standard white-fruit aromas mark the nose. The wine feels medium bodied, with pithy, soft grapefruit and nectarine flavors. It's textured but turns bitter on the finish.",Reserve,15,83,Maule Valley,,,Cuevas del Sur 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuevas-sur-2011-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-maule-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cuevas del Sur
13.5,Red,US,"Notes of cassis, herb, worn leather and mocha appear on the nose. Medium to full in body, this is structured with stocky tannins and supporting acids. The spiced-berry finish ends a bit short.",,27,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2009 Merlot (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2009-merlot-virginia/,Merlot,2009,Barrel Oak
13.5,Rose,Chile,"This starts out pretty good, with melon and sweetness on the bouquet, but it feels loud and clumsy on the palate, with citrus as the sole flavor. Pulpy like grapefruit on the finish, but it's also sweet and fleshy.",Carmenère-Syrah,14,83,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Carmenère-Syrah Rosé (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-carmenere-syrah-rose-colchagua-valley/,Rosé,2011,Casa Silva
14.7,Red,US,"Heavy and soft, this has cherry, mocha and spice flavors. The blend is mostly Syrah, with the rest comprised of Bordeaux varieties.",Fortuna,32,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Muscardini 2008 Fortuna Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2008-fortuna-red-sonoma-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Muscardini
15,Red,US,"Soft, round and very ripe, this is simple and straightforward, with big, chewy tannins and flavors of cola and cinnamon. Bright on the nose, it is full-bodied and heavy in the mouth, and it screams out for hearty heaps of grilled food.",Old Vine,12,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Windmill 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windmill-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Windmill
14,Red,Israel,"Light cassis and black currant aromas softly appear on the bouquet of this wine, with a touch of purple flower in the background for added interest. Low tannins and an approachable weight make this an easy-drinking selection that's ready for consumption now.",20 Months Barrel Aged Reserve,22,84,Galilee,,,Barkan 2009 20 Months Barrel Aged Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barkan-2009-20-months-barrel-aged-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Barkan
13,Red,US,"Ripe, sweet fruit marks this simple Cabernet. It's candied in blackberries and cherries, with a touch of smoky oak.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Grove Ridge 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grove-ridge-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Grove Ridge
12.5,Red,Greece,"Cigarbox, cinnamon and clove aromas are followed by pepper, tea leaf and cherry on the palate of this traditional-style Agiorgitiko. Subtle and a bit spicy, this should pair well with brick-oven pizza with tangy cheese or lamb kebabs.",,17,84,Nemea,,,Greek Wine Cellars 2009 Agiorgitiko (Nemea),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greek-wine-cellars-2009-greek-red-agiorgitiko-nemea/,Agiorgitiko,2009,Greek Wine Cellars
12,Sparkling,France,"This traditional method sparkling rosé is soft, rounded with strawberry fruit. There is a bitter almond edge to it that spoils its otherwise fruity character.",Rosé Dry,10,84,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Grandin NV Rosé Dry Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grandin-nv-rose-dry-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Grandin
13,Red,France,"This is a softly ripe, blackberry-flavored wine, with its tannins lending a firm core. Along with the stalky fruit, the wine is dry with acidity. Drink now.",,,84,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Les Portes de Bordeaux 2009  Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/portes-bordeaux-2009-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Les Portes de Bordeaux
16.2,Red,US,"This opens with an aroma of cola syrup, and it seems devoid of a tannic structure and a finish.",,24,84,California,Central Coast,Cienega Valley,3 Steves Winery 2009 Zinfandel (Cienega Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3-steves-winery-2009-zinfandel-central-coast-cienega-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,3 Steves Winery
15.5,White,US,"Dark golden in color, this smells sweet—like caramel and toffee—which follows in taste. It's high in alcohol and oak influence.",,22,84,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,3 Steves Winery 2008 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3-steves-winery-2008-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2008,3 Steves Winery
13.9,Red,US,"This is a good effort, with berry and cherry flavors and smooth tannins.",,20,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Wild Horse 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-horse-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Wild Horse
14,White,Chile,"Candied melon and peach aromas lead to a creamy, woody palate that's somewhat flat in feel and short on acidity. Flavors include vanilla, cream, spicy oak and soft apple fruit. It's spicy and barrel driven on the finish.",Puerto Viejo Reserve,10,84,Maule Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2011 Puerto Viejo Reserve Chardonnay (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2011-puerto-viejo-reserve-chardonnay-maule-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Viña Requingua
14.5,Red,US,"A simple Barbera, this has lots of black cherry and toasty oak characteristics. Drink now.",,11,84,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Montevina 2010 Barbera (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montevina-2010-barbera-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Barbera,2010,Montevina
14,Red,Chile,"The aromas of black fruit, black olive and herb are solid. Racy and tangy due to pushy acidity, this has berry, herb and vanilla flavors. Fresh in feel but basic in flavor.",La Porfia Gran Reserva,,84,Maule Valley,,,Botalcura 2009 La Porfia Gran Reserva Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/botalcura-2009-porfia-gran-reserva-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Botalcura
13.7,Rose,US,"With a dark color and full body, this isn't very subtle. It's almost a red wine in itself, shows raspberry, strawberry and vanilla flavors that are sweet on the finish.",Rosé of Syrah,25,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Peju 2011 Rosé of Syrah Rosé (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peju-2011-rose-syrah-napa-valley/,Rosé,2011,Peju
13.5,White,Greece,"Vanilla, orange marmalade and butterscotch aromas intrigue in this more voluptuous white. On the palate, flavors of butterscotch and orange peel are unique but the white could use a touch more balancing acidity. Overall though, this is a unique everyday wine.",Chidiriotiko Blanc de Noirs,14,84,Lesbos,,,Methymnaeos 2010 Chidiriotiko Blanc de Noirs White (Lesbos),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methymnaeos-2010-chidiriotiko-blanc-noirs-white-lesbos/,White Blend,2010,Methymnaeos
15.9,Red,US,"Soft and seemingly sweet, this tastes like like a raspberry, mocha, roasted almond and smoky vanilla biscotti cookie.",Unti Vineyards,32,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Muscardini 2009 Unti Vineyards Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muscardini-2009-unti-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2009,Muscardini
11.5,Sparkling,France,"An aromatic wine with herb and toast notes, this is fruity while also yeasty. It is light and fragrant—an easy, refreshing drink.",Brut Prestige Blanc de Blancs,8,84,France Other,Vin Mousseux,,Grandin NV Brut Prestige Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Vin Mousseux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grandin-nv-brut-prestige-blanc-blancs-sparkling-vin-mousseux/,Sparkling Blend,,Grandin
5.5,Dessert,Italy,"Fresh and vibrant, this has bright aromas of raspberry and wild strawberry. The aromas are simple and so is the mouthfeel, offering a crisp berry nuance followed by a candy-like sweetness and a creamy, frothy finish.",,16,84,Piedmont,Brachetto d'Acqui,,Tenimenti Ca' Bianca 2011  Brachetto d'Acqui,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenimenti-ca-bianca-2011-italian-red-brachetto-brachetto-dacqui/,Brachetto,2011,Tenimenti Ca' Bianca
12.5,Red,Chile,"Floral and fruity on the nose, this turns wiry and racy in the mouth. It doesn't have a lot of body or weight, offering angular, lean berry and plum flavors, with a tight, peppery, acidic finish.",Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes,10,84,Curicó Valley,,,Viña La Fortuna 2010 Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-fortuna-2010-culpeo-made-with-organic-grapes-cabernet-sauvignon-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña La Fortuna
12.5,White,Greece,"Simple but satifisfying, this wine exhibits good fruit, pretty aromatics and a spicy kick. It's a little out of focus and lacks acidity, but overall, this is a pleasing everyday white.",Moschofilero-Moschato,18,84,Peloponnese,,,Dionysos 2010 Moschofilero-Moschato White (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dionysos-2010-moschofilero-moschato-white-peloponnese/,White Blend,2010,Dionysos
12.7,Sparkling,US,"With a touch of sweetness, this brut is made from about 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir. It's rich in strawberry, lime, orange and raspberry flavors, with a savory yeastiness. The tiny bubbles are the signature of a top-notch sparkling wine. Drink now.",Brut,70,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Schramsberg 2007 Brut Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2007-brut-sparkling-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Schramsberg
13,Red,France,"Structured and rich, this is a wine with great weight from the ripe fruit. It is open, bearing flavors of red berry, damson and spice, with acidity. It should age over several years.",Gravières Premier Cru,46,91,Burgundy,Santenay,,Domaine Jessiaume 2009 Gravières Premier Cru  (Santenay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jessiaume-2009-gravieres-premier-cru-pinot-noir-santenay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Jessiaume
14.1,White,US,"An exotic Sauvignon Blanc, this is filled with flavors of citrus and tropical fruit, with touches of mineral, flower and spice. It's bone dry and crisply acidic—the way Sauvignon Blanc should be. This defines elegance and complexity.",,35,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Hartwell 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hartwell-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Hartwell
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Floral aromas of violets and red roses mingle with smoky notes of roasted berry, plum and leather. It's staunch and firm in the mouth, with roasted, spicy flavors of lightly roasted blackberry and plum. This finishes mossy, with a leathery accent.",Paso de Piedra,20,91,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Viña Alicia 2009 Paso de Piedra Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-alicia-2009-paso-piedra-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Viña Alicia
13,White,France,"This is a full, opulent and rounded wine, with its wood influence very much at the front. The future will bring out the rich, warm flavor of tropical fruit.",La Pucelle,,90,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 La Pucelle  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-pucelle-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14,Red,Portugal,"Structured, elegant and fruity, this has a ripe black fruit flavor and a spiced-wood accent, with soft tannins that lend shape to a wine that is already delicious enough to drink.",Rapariga da Quinta Colheita Selecciondada,15,90,Alentejano,,,Luis Duarte 2010 Rapariga da Quinta Colheita Selecciondada Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luis-duarte-2010-rapariga-quinta-colheita-selecciondada-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Luis Duarte
14.5,Red,Argentina,"With a serious, generous opening of graphite, cassis and wild berry aromas, this Malbec is in good shape. It feels full, round and just right, with dark berry, spice and licorice flavors playing off one another. It's sweet, ripe, dense and a touch woody on the finish; drink now–2014.",Reserva,18,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2009 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2009-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Norton
13.5,Red,France,"At this stage, the wood aging of the wine is apparent. Yet at the same time, it also has a dense black-fruit flavor and a rich structure. This is smoky, powerful and ageworthy.",Les Petits Vougeot Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Vougeot,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Les Petits Vougeot Premier Cru  (Vougeot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-petits-vougeot-premier-cru-pinot-noir-vougeot/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Smooth, subtle and ripe, this has cola, blackberry and subtle spice aromas that sit nicely in the glass. It's jammy, rich and dense on the palate, with sweet-tasting berry flavors. The finish shows spice and pastry notes. Only 500 cases were made of this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Malbec. Drink now–2015.",Grand Vin,30,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Antucura 2007 Grand Vin Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antucura-2007-grand-vin-red-mendoza/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Antucura
14.5,Red,Argentina,"The bouquet is loaded with sweet-smelling aromas of dark plum and blackberry. It feels intense, packed and pure in the mouth, with potent flavors of blackberry, baked plum and cassis. The finish feels mild and smooth, with a long, jammy, steady fade. A blend of 65% Malbec and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Amancaya Gran Reserva,20,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodegas Caro 2010 Amancaya Gran Reserva Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-caro-2010-amancaya-gran-reserva-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Bodegas Caro
14.5,Red,US,"Abounding with a Bing cherry flavor and a depth of earthy goodness, this new Mendocino County Pinot Noir is austere in character, with a light touch of oak. Its soft and lush, with refined acidity.",Walsh Vineyard,35,89,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Judson Hale Winery 2010 Walsh Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/judson-hale-winery-2010-walsh-vineyard-pinot-noir-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Judson Hale Winery
13,White,Italy,"There's a rich, thick quality to this Italian Pinot Grigio, giving it heft and determination on the palate. Melon, apricot, honey and cantaloupe give momentum to its soft, creamy texture.",,21,89,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Teresa Raiz 2010 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teresa-raiz-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Teresa Raiz
14.7,Red,US,"A strongly flavored Pinot, this has plenty of saturated cherry-jam fruit. Tart acidity and some chili pepper heat from the alcohol contribute to the mouthfeel, while oak brings a toast note. This is likely to be best over the next few years.",Gunsalus Vineyard,50,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Savannah-Chanelle 2009 Gunsalus Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/savannah-chanelle-2009-gunsalus-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Savannah-Chanelle
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Dense and leathery on the nose, this has aromas of briary berries and a hint of corn/masa. It feels round and textured, with healthy tannins and chewy flavors of blackberry, roasted beef and herb. The medium-long finish turns a touch more herbal and complex.",,20,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rutini 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutini-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Rutini
13.5,Rose,US,"Amador Foothill Winery makes a tasty version of this every year.The 2011 is a standout for its pure watermelon flavor, and its fragrant and flowery composure. Balanced and dry, it has the right amount of spice tones on the finish.",Rosato of Sangiovese,13,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Amador Foothill Winery 2011 Rosato of Sangiovese Rosé (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amador-foothill-winery-2011-rosato-sangiovese-rose-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Rosé,2011,Amador Foothill Winery
13.5,White,Italy,"A crisp, tonic wine, with cucumber-like freshness and pretty aromas of lemon, herb and chamomile",,18,89,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
13,White,Portugal,"Attractively touched by wood, this is a round and spicy wine. A yellow fruit flavor is edged with a kiwi note, lending a good balance between richness and crispness. Ripe and full, this could age a year or two.",Monte Cascas Colheita,,89,Douro,,,Casca Wines 2010 Monte Cascas Colheita White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2010-monte-cascas-colheita-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Casca Wines
12.8,Red,US,"Fresh, clean flavors of plum and wild cherry are underscored with pleasing minerality. The balance is perfect, never overblown. It thins out a bit quickly on the finish.",Estate Paciência,45,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Coelho 2010 Estate Paciência Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coelho-2010-estate-paciencia-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Coelho
13,White,France,"A rich, soft and wood-aged wine, this shows toast, fat peach and apple flavors, with some structured acidity. Not a wine for long aging, this is already delicious and opulent.",Les Chevaliers,,89,Burgundy,Meursault,,Labouré-Roi 2009 Les Chevaliers  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laboure-roi-2009-chevaliers-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Labouré-Roi
14.9,Red,Argentina,"So ripe it's edging toward raisiny, with plum, nutmeg, charcoal and licorice notes. Jammy, soft and borderline syrupy on the palate, this has saturated flavors of black fruit, burnt caramel and mushroom. This is toasty on the finish but without much grip or edge. Drink now–2014.",Gran Las Divas Vineyard,32,89,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Riglos 2009 Gran Las Divas Vineyard Malbec (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riglos-2009-gran-las-divas-vineyard-malbec-tupungato/,Malbec,2009,Riglos
14.5,Red,US,"An easy Pinot to drink now, this shows cherry, raspberry and bacon flavors that are wrapped in a silky texture and highlighted by tart acidity.",Lee Vineyard,45,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2009 Lee Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2009-lee-vineyard-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saintsbury
12.5,White,France,"A full-bodied wine, this is packed with flavors of white fruit and citrus. The texture is soft, hinting at some sweetness. It feels weighty, packed with a fine concentration of fruit and toast. Give this rich wine at least three years.",The Furst Grand Cru Schlossberg,28,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg 2009 The Furst Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-kientzheim-kaysersberg-2009-furst-grand-cru-schlossberg-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Coìme Cartizze offers spicy sensations of toasted almond and tangerine skin. The natural fruit intensity is impressive here, and the wine offers smooth sweetness on the finish.",Coìme Cartizze Dry,62,89,Veneto,Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze,,Carlo Bisol Solighetto NV Coìme Cartizze Dry  (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlo-bisol-solighetto-nv-coime-cartizze-dry-italian-white-glera-valdobbiadene-superiore-cartizze/,Glera,,Carlo Bisol Solighetto
14.5,White,US,"Rich and textured, if a little heavy, this has flavors of pear butter, green melon and honeysuckle. Made in a ripe, flashy way, it's a wine to drink now.",,28,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Keever 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keever-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Keever
14.5,Red,US,"With a gentle, silky texture, this is a lovely Pinot Noir to drink now. Tart acidity gives the cherry and pomegranate flavors a sour candy savoriness. Elegant and charming, it's a nice partner for steak, lamb chops, grilled tuna.",,45,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Graton Ridge 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graton-ridge-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Graton Ridge
14.5,Red,US,"The main thing about this Pinot Noir is the richness. It's bold and sumptuous, with flavors of raspberries, cherries, pomegranates, persimmons and cola, accented by oak and brightened by brisk acidity. With its delicious finish, it's a pretty wine to drink now.",Bella Luna Vineyard,45,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Churchill Cellars 2009 Bella Luna Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/churchill-cellars-2009-bella-luna-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Churchill Cellars
,White,France,"This is an apple- and grapefruit-flavored wine, with fine acidity and a lively texture of spices and almonds. The finish bears a flower character. Ready to drink.",Andlau,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Marc Kreydenweiss 2010 Andlau Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marc-kreydenweiss-2010-andlau-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Marc Kreydenweiss
13,Red,France,"A ripely soft wine, although at this stage the wood is too obvous, lending a spice note that covers the rounded red fruits. It certainly demands at least five years of aging.",Aux Echanges Premier Cru,125,89,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Maison Jessiaume 2009 Aux Echanges Premier Cru  (Chambolle-Musigny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2009-aux-echanges-premier-cru-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maison Jessiaume
14,White,France,"Although this is dry, the wine's honey aromas and opulent texture point to richness. It's smooth, with weight and peach flavor. On the finish, all of the richness is balanced by refreshing acidity.",,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Mersiol 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-mersiol-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Domaine Mersiol
13.5,Red,France,"This feels old fashioned with its big, solid and dry tannins. This is very smoky and laden with wood; the fruit seems to be way behind the dark, firm structure. It's never going to be fruity—always firmly tannic.",Clos de Vougeot,400,89,Burgundy,Clos de Vougeot,,Domaine Henri Rebourseau 2001 Clos de Vougeot  (Clos de Vougeot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-henri-rebourseau-2001-clos-vougeot-pinot-noir-clos-vougeot/,Pinot Noir,2001,Domaine Henri Rebourseau
,White,France,"This has sweetness, with flavors of ripe currants and plums and a touch of orange marmalade. It is warm, ripe and already opulent. Drink this over the next two years.",,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ernest Burn 2009 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ernest-burn-2009-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Ernest Burn
,Red,US,"As usual, the Laurène reserve is a bit of a tough nut to crack, and needs extra breathing time. Here the cranberry-cherry fruit shows layering and depth, but it's so compact that it seems to quickly lead into a tart, tight, somewhat astringent finish. After some hours, a pleasing toasty character emerges, and experience would suggest that this is a wine to cellar for a decade or more.",Laurène,65,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Domaine Drouhin 2008 Laurène Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-drouhin-2008-laurene-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2008,Domaine Drouhin
13,Red,France,"The attractive smoky flavor and red berry fruits come through strongly in this wine. It has some weight, with a wood flavor supporting the fruitiness and the dense core of tannins. It's worth aging 2–3 years.",Château de Chamirey Les Ruelles Premier Cru,50,89,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Château de Chamirey Les Ruelles Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-chateau-chamirey-ruelles-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13.5,Red,France,"Firmly tannic, this is dark and dense, with a rich black-fruit flavor and a solid structure. The fruit is developing, and as it does so, it is bringing out the weight of the wine, layering ripeness on top of the dry texture. Age for 2–3 years.",Château de Chamirey,34,89,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Château de Chamirey  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-chateau-chamirey-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13.4,White,US,"This effort continues Babcock's consistent performance with this bottling. It has creamy weight and opulence, with lighter flavors of lemon and lime and a lovely streak of honeysuckle flower.",Naughty Little Hillsides,20,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2011 Naughty Little Hillsides Pinot Gris (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2011-naughty-little-hillsides-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Gris,2011,Babcock
14.7,Red,US,"Very dry, tannic and stubborn right now, this is a contrarian wine that makes the argument for austerity and structure, rather than immediate lushness. The tannins hit hard, but there's a wealth of blackberry fruit, with the oak aging adding a delicious, creamy, smoky note. This is impressive, although it takes a certain understanding to properly appreciate it. Drink now, after decanting.",Purisima Vineyard,45,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Arcadian 2006 Purisima Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2006-purisima-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2006,Arcadian
13.5,White,France,"This is classically perfumed and floral, with an extra burst of richness. It bears flavors of white and red currants, with intense, tangy acidity. For aging over 3–4 years, this has a medium-term future.",Genèse,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Genèse Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-genese-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Rustic and leathery smelling, the nose has hints of bell pepper, jalapeño and tomato. It feels mildly astringent but has good structure. The flavors of dried red fruit, tobacco, herb and sweet spice are mature and classic, and the finish has a good feel. This is a blend of 40% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. Drink now.",Cavas de Weinert Gran Vino,28,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Weinert 2004 Cavas de Weinert Gran Vino Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weinert-2004-cavas-gran-vino-red-mendoza/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2004,Weinert
14.5,Red,Argentina,"With the right mix of ripeness and varietal spiciness, this is fruity, dense and earthy, with pepper and herb hints. The palate is full and feels proper, offering flavors of baked berry, chocolate, toast and coffee. Moderately complex, the finish is long and healthy.",Gran Reserva,30,89,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Finca El Origen 2009 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-el-origen-2009-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-uco-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Finca El Origen
13,White,New Zealand,"Framingham is one of New Zealand's Riesling pioneers, but this shows the winery is serious about Sauvignon Blanc as well. There's a smoky, struck-flint character on the nose, then layers of citrusy fruit on the palate. It's medium bodied, with a long, grapefruity finish.",,20,89,Marlborough,,,Framingham 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/framingham-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Framingham
14.1,Red,US,"Folin's Misceo is a GSM blend of estate-grown fruit. The opening aromas carry a hint of pleasing funkiness. Once on the palate, the fruit and mineral flavors dominate, both detailed and nicely proportioned. Wild berry, rock and black pepper highlights provide interesting grace notes.",Misceo Red,34,89,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Folin Cellars 2009 Misceo Red Red (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/folin-cellars-2009-misceo-red-southern-rogue-valley/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Folin Cellars
14,Red,Argentina,"Dark, earthy and smoky up front, this has notes of cola, lead pencil and moss that are distinct to Cafayate. Full in feel, this has high acidity, with flavors of mossy, herbal black fruits. Bold, earthy and individual in character.",Don David Finca La Maravilla #6,20,89,Other,Cafayate,,Michel Torino 2010 Don David Finca La Maravilla #6 Malbec (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-torino-2010-don-david-finca-maravilla-6-malbec-cafayate/,Malbec,2010,Michel Torino
12.5,Red,US,"Complex and substantial, this excellent Pinot Noir from the Mariani Family's new Oregon label has pretty berry fruit at the core, wrapped in flavors of cola, chocolate and nougat. The length is impressive.",,17,89,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Rainstorm 2009 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rainstorm-2009-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rainstorm
13.6,Red,US,"Corison's Cabernets are always tight in youth, and this '09 is made in that tough, tannic style. It's bone dry, with subtle flavors of blackberry, red currant and dusty earth, with a coating of smoky cedar. Give it 4-5 years in the cellar. Tasted twice.",,70,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Corison 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corison-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Corison
,White,France,"This full-bodied wine shows maturity and weight. Its flavors of currants and dried plums are balanced by notes of toast and yeast. Not for aging, this offers fine drinking pleasure now.",Weingarten,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bernhard & Reibel 2008 Weingarten Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bernhard-reibel-2008-weingarten-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Domaine Bernhard & Reibel
13,Red,France,"Serious and intense, this is packed with tannins and a dark plum flavor. With its structure and richness, this concentrated wine is likely to age for many years.",Clos de Clos Genet,40,89,Burgundy,Santenay,,Domaine Jessiaume 2009 Clos de Clos Genet  (Santenay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jessiaume-2009-clos-clos-genet-pinot-noir-santenay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Jessiaume
,White,France,"Spicy, with a creamy texture, this has richness without being overwhelming. The acidity cuts through the wine, lending a combination of richness and excellent crispness.",Domaine du Château de Riquewihr Les Maquisards,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff & Irion 2008 Domaine du Château de Riquewihr Les Maquisards Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-irion-2008-domaine-chateau-riquewihr-maquisards-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2008,Dopff & Irion
13.5,White,France,"Taut and mineral, this is a chewy wine, with a dense texture of green apple skins. It has an almost steely character while still showing richness.",,,89,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Roux Père et Fils 2010  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
13.5,Red,France,"Relatively high in red currant acidity, this has a rustic side to it, although the fruit has potential richness and should show in 2–3 years.",,,89,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Roux Père et Fils 2010  Chambolle-Musigny,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Dry berry and balsam wood aromas are subdued and attractive. This feels slightly acidic, with a tomatoey feel to the hard-coated palate. It delivers pointed red-plum and wild-berry flavors, with a dash of spice. Drink now–2015.",Reserva,23,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tierra Prometida 2007 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tierra-prometida-2007-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2007,Tierra Prometida
13.5,Red,US,"A well-constructed Cabernet that offers lots of high-quality pleasure. It feels smooth and velvety, with firm tannins supporting ripe flavors of blackberry, currant and cedar. With it's high production, this should be relatively easy to find.",Vintner's Collection,15,89,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sterling 2009 Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2009-vintners-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sterling
13,White,France,"At this stage, this is a taut, minerally wine that's dominated by tight acidity. Pears and green plums are the lead flavors, with a touch of wood and a zing of crispness on the finish. Age for two years to round it out.",Les Rochelles,23,89,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Louis Max 2010 Les Rochelles  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-rochelles-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Max
13.5,Red,US,"This is a solid, flavorful and earthy wine; it's blocky core of black cherry fruit is set against a foundation of earth and concrete notes. Full bodied and powerful, the finish resonates with drying tannins.",Estate Grown,28,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Luminous Hills 2010 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luminous-hills-2010-estate-grown-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Luminous Hills
14,Red,Portugal,"Minerally in texture, this has a core of firm tannin, with streaks of red fruit and acidity. It is always going to be a firm, dry wine.",Colheita,19,89,Dão,,,Vinha Paz 2010 Colheita Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinha-paz-2010-colheita-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2010,Vinha Paz
13,White,US,"Marked by a slight effervescence, this clean and refreshing wine is perfect for warm weather. Light citrus, cucumber and melon flavors mingle in a balanced wine that has excellent structure and length.",,18,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Raptor Ridge 2011 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raptor-ridge-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Raptor Ridge
14.6,Red,US,"The grapes are obviously well grown, judging from the fine, ripe black currant flavor—not to mention the smooth tannins. This shows lots of class and complexity, leading to a seemingly sweet finish. It seems at its best in youth, so drink by 2014.",Mountain,55,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rahn 2008 Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rahn-2008-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rahn
13,White,France,"A wine with some concentration and a full, fruity character, this balances a light structure with a generous, wood-laced fruit flavor. While it's drinkable now, this shows potential to age.",Vieilles Vignes,21,89,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Louis Max 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Max
15.3,Red,US,"The art is in the blend here—a commingling of vintages and vineyards. The wine is fruity, fleshy and briary, with a spicy cardamom note on the midpalate and a finely honed texture.",Blend 4,18,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Claudia Springs NV Blend 4 Zinfandel (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudia-springs-nv-blend-4-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Zinfandel,,Claudia Springs
13.5,White,US,"This is a lovely combination of stone fruit and grapefruit flavors, with a creaminess that makes the wine very inviting. Pleasing and balanced, this shows minerality and a tinge of vanilla on the finish. Pair it with fish or light meats off the grill.",,20,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Handley 2010 Chardonnay (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handley-2010-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Handley
,White,France,"Rich, round and full bodied, this is ready to drink. It has weight, with flavors of ripe fruit, toast and piles of spice. Drink now.",Frankstein Grand Cru,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Ruhlmann 2007 Frankstein Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruhlmann-2007-frankstein-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2007,Ruhlmann
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This flagship Prosecco Superiore offers rich smoothness accented by fresh notes of apricot, honey and white flower. It ends with a playful endnote of succulent sweetness.",Giall'Oro Extra Dry,19,89,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Ruggeri & C. NV Giall'Oro Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruggeri-c-nv-gialloro-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152436/,Glera,,Ruggeri & C.
13.5,Red,US,"Lightly funky and showing definite signs of early maturity, this smooth, medium-bodied wine is ready to drink now. Flavors of blood oranges, berries and cherries mingle in this smooth, easy-drinking effort.",Lia's Vineyard,35,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Seven of Hearts 2010 Lia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hearts-2010-lias-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Seven of Hearts
11,Sparkling,Italy,"One of the new vineyard-designate Proseccos, this bright sparkler opens with delicate tones of crushed stone and white pepper, with subtle background touches of citrus and peach. It boasts creamy foam and a pretty spot of subtle sweetness on the finish.",Rive di Soligo Millesimato Dry,15,89,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Progettidivini 2011 Rive di Soligo Millesimato Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/progettidivini-2011-rive-soligo-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Progettidivini
15.1,Red,US,"A bit rough and gritty in tannins, this has a stickiness that pins the fruit to the tongue. But it has elaborate fruit, with ripe and showy blackberry and cassis flavors. It might gain an extra point or two over the next six years.",,76,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Porter Family Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/porter-family-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Porter Family Vineyards
14.6,White,US,"Carneros is one of the best places to grow Pinot Grigio/Gris in California. The cool climate lends this unoaked wine vital acids and subtle citrus, peach, flower and mineral flavors. With a dry, spicy finish, it's a nice partner for roasted chicken.",Cold Creek Ranch,18,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Laird 2010 Cold Creek Ranch Pinot Grigio (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laird-2010-cold-creek-ranch-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Laird
,White,France,"This is a juicy, lemon- and yellow-fruit-flavored wine. There's fine acidity, creating a wine with plenty of freshness and richness.",Tradition,17,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Kuentz-Bas 2010 Tradition Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuentz-bas-2010-tradition-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Kuentz-Bas
14,Red,Portugal,"Big, tannic and bold wine, this has ripe black fruits and sweet tannins, with a firm, mineral edge. Richness and structure combine to form a dense wine that should age for over three years.",Azul Portugal Reserva,,89,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2009 Azul Portugal Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2009-azul-portugal-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Wines & Winemakers
13.5,White,US,"Crisp and refreshing, this is attractive with notes of fresh lemon, lime and pear from cooler-climate vineyards. It's like a breath of fresh air, and it should pair beautifully with a wide range of meals.",Morning Fog,14,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Wente 2010 Morning Fog Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wente-2010-morning-fog-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Wente
12.6,White,US,"This unoaked wine is bone dry, tart in acidity, low in alcohol and intricate with citrus, pear and mineral flavors. What a nice wine for a cocktail sipper or for anything ranging from Thai to Mexican to simple picnic fare.",,32,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Inman Family 2010 Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inman-family-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Inman Family
14,Red,Portugal,"This is ripe, spicy and red fruited, packing considerable fruitiness from the flavors of juicy berries and the comfortable bed of tannins. With its acidity and bright finish, it could age 2-3 years, but is ready to drink now.",Vila Santa Reserva,20,89,Alentejano,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2010 Vila Santa Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2010-vila-santa-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,J. Portugal Ramos
13.5,White,France,"A rich wine that's full of ripe creamed-pear and apricot flavors, this has an open feel that contrasts with tangy, mineral acidity.",Burg,30,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2009 Burg Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2009-burg-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Gustave Lorentz
,White,France,"A wine that combines a tangy citrus character with currant and kiwi flavors, this is ripe, full bodied and open. Although it's ready to drink now, it could age over several years.",Cuvée Théo,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Weinbach 2010 Cuvée Théo Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-weinbach-2010-cuvee-theo-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Weinbach
14.5,Red,US,"Spicy and quite oaky, this needs more time in the bottle to meld itself together. Notes of cherry, blackberry, cola and earth run through the spine, and it has plenty of aging potential.",Estate Winemakers Cuvée,50,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2009 Estate Winemakers Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2009-estate-winemakers-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,David Hill
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This offers delicious fruit flavors, with crisp lines and steady perlage. With little detectable sweetness, this sould pair with fried finger foods or appetizers.",Crede Brut,24,89,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bisol NV Crede Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bisol-nv-crede-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Bisol
13,White,Italy,"This is redolent of fresh-cut flowers, honeysuckle, melon and white peach. All that aromatic freshness gives it a pure, elegant and expressive personality.",,26,90,,Alto Adige,,St. Pauls 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-pauls-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,St. Pauls
13.5,Red,France,"Ripe and full bodied, this is a rich, red-fruited wine. The fruit is delicious, supported by a core of sweet tannins and generous acidity, with a touch of wood. This should age over several years.",Les Charmes Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Les Charmes Premier Cru  (Chambolle-Musigny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-charmes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14.5,Red,New Zealand,"A chunky, muscular example of Pinot Noir, with dark fruit and lashings of oak. Coffee, vanilla and bacon notes blend with black cherries. It's firmly tannic on the finish right now, so try it in 2013.",The Great Marco,40,90,Martinborough,,,Palliser Estate 2009 The Great Marco Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palliser-estate-2009-great-marco-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Palliser Estate
13,Red,France,"From the village in the Côte de Nuits that produces the biggest wines, this Gevrey places itself firmly on the tannic side. It's dense and concentrated, yet it still preserves the generous fruit of the vintage.",,,90,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Gevrey-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
13.5,White,Italy,"Nals Margreid has evidently mastered the art of Pinot Grigio. What makes this wine special is that its simple core is embellished by a whole series of tiny, sophisticated tweaks that make it a pleasure to drink. There are flavors of ripe fruit, almond and bright melon, with a creamy note of citrus on the finish.",,20,90,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Nals Margreid
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Mionetto shows its best side with this luminous sparkler from the celebrated Cartizze Cru. Delicate, elegant and feminine, this shows an embroidery of stone fruit, white flower and citrus aromas. Very nice.",Dry,35,90,Veneto,Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze,,Mionetto NV Dry  (Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mionetto-nv-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-superiore-cartizze/,Glera,,Mionetto
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Rich and full bodied, this is a warm, rounded wine. It has superrich black fruits that push right through the tannic shell, adding a juicy character to a wine that will need several years to mature. On the finish, acidity and a dried fruit flavor combine with firm tannins.",Reserva,19,90,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2010 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2010-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Fitapreta Vinhos
13,White,Portugal,"Fermented in earthenware amphoras by winemaker Antonion Maçanita, this is a wine that starts both herbal and fruity, showing a medicinal flavor and an attractive oxidative note. With its taut texture, this is both fascinating and delicious.",Branco da Talha,18,90,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2010 Branco da Talha White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2010-branco-da-talha-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Fitapreta Vinhos
,White,France,"A taut, textured wine—this is steely, with a good mineral character. With its dry, citrus character and tense acidity, it's an impressive Riesling for aging. Keep this for at least 2 years.",Tradition,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2010 Tradition Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2010-tradition-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
,White,France,"A full-bodied and fruity wine that's packed with acidity as well as smooth, creamy tropical fruits. It is ripe and accessible now, yet with its drier structure it is likely to age for several years.",Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2010 Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2010-kirchberg-barr-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
12.5,White,US,"This has notes of sleek mixed fruits and toasty, bourbon-barrel-influenced flavors of toasted hazelnut and buttered popcorn that usually come at a higher price. Drink now.",,13,90,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Eola Hills 2010 Chardonnay (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eola-hills-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Eola Hills
,White,France,"Concentrated and full bodied wine, this has weight and ripe yellow- and white-fruit flavors, cut with acidity and a shaft of steel. Around the tough core, the wine is softer and richer. Still aging, this needs 2–3 years.",Schlossberg Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Albert Mann 2010 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-albert-mann-2010-schlossberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Albert Mann
13,Dessert,Italy,"This has superintense flavors of spice, bramble and ripe fruit, with biting tannins and tart sweetness. Recioto della Valpolicella dessert wines are not for everyone and need to be paired carefully with dark desserts such as rum cake or chocolate fudge.",,55,90,Veneto,Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,,Cesari 2009  Recioto della Valpolicella Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2009-red-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2009,Cesari
14.5,Red,US,"Lots to like in this polished, full-bodied young Pinot Noir—especially the flavor. It's ripe, with flavors of cherry pie filling and pomegranate and a rich earthiness. The framework of acids and tannins is just fine. Drink now with lamb, tuna or steak entrées.",,42,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Cinnabar 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cinnabar
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Here is a beautiful Prosecco Superiore, with soft, foaming bubbles and feminine aromas of stone fruit and honey. The finish has balanced acidity, with a drying note of crushed mineral.",Vigneto Giardino Dry Rive di Colbertaldo,20,90,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Adami 2011 Vigneto Giardino Dry Rive di Colbertaldo  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adami-2011-vigneto-giardino-dry-rive-colbertaldo-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Adami
15.5,Red,Argentina,"The earthy-berry and prune aromas are rich, with a hint of juniper and green herbs. It feels full, with medium acidity blending nicely with the creamy oak. Big, lush and generous, the palate bears black fruit and vanilla flavors, and the finish is a touch pruny.",Terroir Selection,30,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alta Vista 2009 Terroir Selection Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2009-terroir-selection-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Alta Vista
14.5,White,France,"With its gold color, this looks like an opulent wine—a fact confirmed on the palate. It remains essentially dry; its opulence translated into great swathes of perfumed tropical fruits. It has weight, the sort of wine to go with rich sauces—or even by itself.",Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru,50,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2007 Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2007-altenberg-bergheim-grand-cru-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2007,Gustave Lorentz
13.5,White,New Zealand,"Former Cloudy Bay winemaker Kevin Judd's new label displays a vibrant pungency to its leafy aromas, then opens up on the palate to add gooseberry and grapefruit notes. It's refreshingly medium bodied, with a slightly creamy texture and a long finish filled with pink grapefruit.",,20,90,Marlborough,,,Greywacke 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greywacke-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Greywacke
14,White,New Zealand,"A full-bodied, lushly textured wine with aromas and flavors that hint at peach or nectarine, honey and vanilla. This is just slightly off dry (8 g/L residual sugar), but that sweetness is balanced with a bit of tartness and a dash of white pepper on the finish. Drink now.",,25,90,Marlborough,,,Greywacke 2010 Pinot Gris (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greywacke-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-marlborough/,Pinot Gris,2010,Greywacke
14,Red,Portugal,"A finely structured wine that has serious tannins as well as red berry fruits. It is dense with a strong minerally, chewy texture; it's certainly rich but also elegant. For aging over 3-4 years.",,,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Touriga Franca (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-portuguese-red-touriga-franca-alentejano/,Touriga Franca,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
14.6,White,US,"This is a rich, young Sauvignon Blanc for drinking now. Dry on the finish and tart in acidity, it shows complex pineapple, pear, grapefruit and hay flavors, with a touch of peppery spice.",Big Ranch,20,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Laird 2011 Big Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laird-2011-big-ranch-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Laird
14.3,White,US,"Rich and pure in tropical fruit, pear and apricot flavors, this Chardonnay also has a sweet jacket of toasty oak. It's a fine wine, buttery and crisp in acidity. Drink now.",Lorenzo Vineyard,38,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,La Follette 2009 Lorenzo Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/follette-2009-lorenzo-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,La Follette
13.5,White,Italy,"This shows amazing purity of aromas, with undercurrents of flint, white pepper, lemon mousse and fresh peach. The mouthfeel is loaded with soft honey and melon.",,20,90,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Abbazia di Novacella
15.2,Red,US,"This has flavors of raspberry and cherry pie that are liberally enhanced with toasty, creamy oak. It's structure of tannins and acids is classy and easy to like.",,72,90,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Cade 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cade-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Cade
13.5,White,Portugal,"With Chardonnay giving weight to the blend, this is a full-bodied, rich and ripe wine. It has great balance, with flavors of pineapple, citrus and sweet pear enclosed in the firm texture. Worth aging for a few years.",Casa das Gaeiras Branco,,90,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Casa das Gaeiras Branco White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-casa-das-gaeiras-branco-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2010,Parras Vinhos
14,Red,Portugal,"Packed with the warm richness of Alentejo, this is a dense, solidly tannic wine. It has power and weight, with a dark chocolate flavor and a bone-dry core. Concentrated and rich, with a sweet finish.",Casa Brancas Reserva,,90,Alentejano,,,Parras Vinhos 2009 Casa Brancas Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2009-casa-brancas-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Parras Vinhos
12.5,White,New Zealand,"Millton's 2010 Chenin Blanc starts off with a fruit bowl of aromas ranging from apricot to melon. It's a full-bodied, richly textured expression of Chenin Blanc, yet one that retains a certain vibrancy to its ripe flavors of pineapple and stone fruit. Despite being dry, a honeyed note lingers on the long finish.",Te Arai Vineyard,30,90,Gisborne,,,Millton 2010 Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Gisborne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/millton-2010-te-arai-vineyard-chenin-blanc-gisborne/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Millton
13,White,Italy,"With bold aromas of exotic fruit, almond and vanilla, this is a smooth and deliciously creamy wine that delivers a subtle touch of rich oak spice on the finish. The crisp acidity keeps the palate refreshed.",Riserva,16,90,,Trentino,,Mezzacorona 2010 Riserva Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2010-riserva-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Mezzacorona
14.5,Red,US,"A gorgeous, brooding Syrah from Unti's wonderful Rhône-inspired vineyard. This wine has savory herbs intermingled with flavors of black cherry, leather and espresso—particularly on the finish. An integrated and complex rendering of California Syrah, with smooth tannins and a fullness that doesn't overwhelm.",Unti Vineyard,45,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Olson Ogden 2009 Unti Vineyard Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olson-ogden-2009-unti-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2009,Olson Ogden
14.8,Red,Argentina,"After an initial blast of cheesy, lactic oak, the nose settles on molasses and prune. This feels saturated and tough, with a steady drumming of hard tannins bolstering sweet, dark flavors of blackberry, bitter chocolate and peppercorn. A wine that's excellent for its power, it turns a bit raisiny on the finish. Drink now.",Alfa Crux Red,45,90,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,O. Fournier 2005 Alfa Crux Red Red (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2005-alfa-crux-red-uco-valley/,Red Blend,2005,O. Fournier
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"A soft, lush blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 25% Malbec, The Patriarch offers straightforward cassis and vanilla notes, with hints of coffee and tobacco for complexity. It's approachable now, but should be even better in a few years. Drink now–2020.",The Patriarch Premium Red Wine,,90,Hawke's Bay,,,Babich 2009 The Patriarch Premium Red Wine Red (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babich-2009-patriarch-premium-red-wine-hawkes-bay/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Babich
,Red,US,"This might be one of the lightest Pisoni Pinot Noirs of the vintage. It swaps the power normally associated with the vineyard for dryness and austerity. There's a streak of cherry and cola, but acidity and tannins swamp it. Defines a certain approach, one meant for the cellar. Try after 2015.",Pisoni Vineyard,60,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Arcadian 2007 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2007-pisoni-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2007,Arcadian
13.5,Red,US,"Don't look for big, rich opulence in this wine, instead seek structural elegance and ageworthiness. Dry and modest in alcohol, it shows flavors of sour cherry candy, tobacco, cola, mineral and spice. Austerely tannic and tart now, it wants a minimum of six years in the cellar.",Jill's Cuvée,50,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Arcadian 2007 Jill's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2007-jills-cuvee-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2007,Arcadian
14.5,Red,US,"The Fog Crest bottling is a blend of various vineyards. It's a dependable wine that can approach the Estate bottling in richness—although it never quite gets there. The 2010 is ripe, bearing raspberry and cherry flavors. Drink now.",Laguna West,39,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Fog Crest 2010 Laguna West Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fog-crest-2010-laguna-west-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Fog Crest
,White,France,"Balanced and showing some maturity, this is a toasty, ripe wine. It is fruity, with some weight, while keeping remaining poised and crisp. Packed with just the right tang of acidity, it is already delicious, but should age over several years.",Froehn Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean Becker 2009 Froehn Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-becker-2009-froehn-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Jean Becker
13,White,New Zealand,"Impressive for its bold tropical fruit flavors and subtle texture, this is a nicely proportioned Sauvignon Blanc that manages to combine richness with enough refreshing citrus to achieve balance. Drink now.",Reserve Selection,23,90,Marlborough,,,Jawbone 2010 Reserve Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jawbone-2010-reserve-selection-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Jawbone
14.2,Red,US,"Focused raspberry fruit is dotted with black pepper and underscored with a granite-like minerality. Tight and refined, this elegant but forceful young Pinot has excellent aging potential.",Pelos Sandberg Vineyard,36,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Iota Cellars 2009 Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iota-cellars-2009-pelos-sandberg-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Iota Cellars
13,Red,France,"Firm and tannic, this has structure that's buttressed by ripe, jammy fruit and intense acidity. Solid and powerful, this is impressive and ageworthy.",,,90,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Nuits-St.-Georges,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
,White,France,"This is dry and very crisp, with a taut, nervy texture. It has a tight, tangy character, with a youthful feel. A great food-friendly wine, this should age for several years.",Nature'S,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Louis Sipp 2008 Nature'S Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-sipp-2008-natures-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Louis Sipp
13.5,Red,US,"Made in a light style, this is a lovely wine for drinking now. It's fresh and silky, with tart flavors of sour cherry candy, cranberry and watermelon.",,30,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Saintsbury 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saintsbury-2009-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saintsbury
14,Red,Argentina,"This is smooth smelling, like a blend of raspberry, plum and spice. The palate feels ripped and layered, not lazy or heavy, with red berry, cassis, plum and caramel flavors. It's long, sweet and chocolaty on the finish, with roasted, savory notes.",,15,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tempus Alba 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tempus-alba-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Tempus Alba
14.9,Red,US,"This earns its score by virtue of the power of its flavors. It floods the mouth with flavors of blackberry, cherry, bacon, red licorice, cola, savory Indian spice and smoky, exotic sandalwood. It's a young wine, but soft enough to drink now for sheer deliciousness.",Eastern Exposures,49,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Storybook Mountain 2009 Eastern Exposures Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storybook-mountain-2009-eastern-exposures-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Storybook Mountain
14,Red,Argentina,"On the bouquet, the aromas are dark and mildly charred, with notes of grilled beef, blackberry and smoke. It feels powerful, juicy and healthy, with blackberry, dark plum and spice flavors. The finish is peppery, lively and bullish, with no shortage of toasty oak.",Reserve,15,90,Other,Patagonia,,Restivo 2010 Reserve Malbec (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/restivo-2010-reserve-malbec-patagonia/,Malbec,2010,Restivo
13,Red,US,"Chewy and tart, this has a core of cranberry and sour cherry fruit. A streak of minerality anchors the mouthfeel, with hints of herb and ground coffee streaking the finish.",Olenik Vineyard,35,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Raptor Ridge 2010 Olenik Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raptor-ridge-2010-olenik-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Raptor Ridge
13.9,Red,US,"Pale, light bodied and tart in acidity, this polished young wine defines the Edna Valley style. With raspberry and cherry flavors, it will appeal to fans of more delicately structured Pinot Noirs.",Marley Anne,50,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Tolosa 2010 Marley Anne Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tolosa-2010-marley-anne-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Tolosa
14.5,Red,US,"Terre Rouge's classic GSM is earthy, like a silken Pinot Noir, wafting with damp, earthy moss and mushroom aromas. It's very savory but has enough flavors of cranberry, bramble fruit and peppery spice on the finish.",L'Autre,30,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2009 L'Autre G-S-M (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-lautre-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-sierra-foothills/,G-S-M,2009,Terre Rouge
,White,France,"This is a well-balanced wine that attracts immediately with its generous fruit balanced with tangy acidity and fine citrus flavors. Crisp and concentrated, this is meant for aging over several years.",Hengst Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar 2009 Hengst Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-viticole-ville-colmar-2009-hengst-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar
14,White,New Zealand,"From a challenging vintage, this wine matches the intensity of barrel-fermentation and aging with potent grapefruit notes. The mouthfeel is creamy and lush, while the flavors of oak spice and citrus linger easily on the finish. Fully mature; drink up.",Section 94,35,90,Marlborough,,,Dog Point 2008 Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dog-point-2008-section-94-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2008,Dog Point
14.8,White,US,"A beguiling Viognier, showing ripe orange, peach and nectarine flavors, rolled into waves of butter, cream and toast. Best of all is its vital acidity that makes this so zesty and balanced.",Signature,39,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Darioush 2010 Signature Viognier (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darioush-2010-signature-viognier-napa-valley/,Viognier,2010,Darioush
14.1,Red,US,"Rich, ripe and classy, this shows real pedigree in its structure, with brisk acids, firm tannins and a hint of minerals providing the architecture for the cherry and pomegranate flavors. It finishes totally dry and is ready to drink now.",Russian River Selection,42,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gary Farrell 2009 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gary-farrell-2009-russian-river-selection-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gary Farrell
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Spicy on the nose, with berry and plum aromas. The palate is smooth and sturdy, with toasty, ripe black-fruit flavors that carry a sweet, spicy base. It finishes long and serious.",Phebus Reserva,15,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Fabre Montmayou 2009 Phebus Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabre-montmayou-2009-phebus-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Fabre Montmayou
14.9,Red,US,"This is a big, hearty Petite Sirah, showing class, elegance and power. Dry and softly tannic, it has ripe flavors of blackberry, currant, bacon and cedar, sprinkled with black pepper.",,35,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Trueheart 2009 Petite Sirah (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trueheart-2009-petite-sirah-sonoma-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Trueheart
14,Red,New Zealand,"This blend of five Bordeaux varieties is a solid value, offering intense and pure cassis fruit that's subtly framed by coffee, chocolate and the faintest hint of dried herbs. The overall feel is sturdy, with firm tannins. Drink 2015–2025.",The Gimblett,25,90,Hawke's Bay,,,Trinity Hill 2009 The Gimblett Red (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trinity-hill-2009-the-gimblett-red-hawkes-bay/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Trinity Hill
14,White,US,"Classic aromas of freshly mown grass, hay, lemon, lime and wet stone mark this Sauvignon Blanc. It's savory in acidity, feeling fresh, racy and a touch spritzy on the mouth. Tasted in March, it was a little spritzy, but that should be gone by the time you read this review.",Sunninghill,24,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Snowden 2010 Sunninghill Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snowden-2010-sunninghill-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Snowden
13.4,Rose,US,"This wine is deliciously dry and refreshing, with a pretty salmon hue. Made from Grenache, it smells of watermelon and strawberry and is perfectly balanced. Textured and easy to drink, this is an extremely pleasant wine for summer and beyond.",Grenache,19,90,California,Central Valley,Yolo County,Midsummer Cellars 2011 Grenache Rosé (Yolo County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/midsummer-cellars-2011-grenache-rose-central-valley-yolo-county/,Rosé,2011,Midsummer Cellars
13.4,Red,US,"The light, silky mouthfeel bears bright, citrusy acidity. It's dry and elegant, like Pinot should be. The flavors are rich and forward in raspberries, cherries and spices. It's a pretty Pinot Noir for drinking now.",Suacci Vineyard,45,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Suacci Carciere Wines 2009 Suacci Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suacci-carciere-wines-2009-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Suacci Carciere Wines
13,Red,France,"With all of its firm tannins intact, this is a solid, dense and concentrated wine. Black fruits linger behind the dark structure. Age this powerful wine for 4–5 years.",,126,90,Burgundy,Charmes-Chambertin,,Louis Max 2009  Charmes-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-pinot-noir-charmes-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
13,Red,France,"A wine that combines juicy acids, firm tannins and attractive fruit flavors. This is well banaced with a mineral character and taut structure. This should be ready to drink in 2–3 years.",Aux Fourneaux Premier Cru,36,90,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Louis Max 2009 Aux Fourneaux Premier Cru  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-aux-fourneaux-premier-cru-pinot-noir-savigny-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
15,Red,Italy,"From the Classico zone of Amarone, this shows delicately floral aromas of pressed violets and lavender behind zesty spice and ripe blackberry preserves. Overall, this is a more feminine and soft expression of one of Italy's most muscular red wines.",Corte Vaona,,90,Veneto,Amarone della Valpolicella Classico,,Novaia 2006 Corte Vaona  (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novaia-2006-corte-vaona-red-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/,Corvina,2006,Novaia
14.2,Red,New Zealand,"Faintly herbal or green bean notes seem to fade a bit with airing, giving way to cassis fruit and oak-derived elements of vanilla and brown sugar. This is full bodied and richly textured, with a long, velvety finish. Drink now–2020.",Cornerstone,40,90,Hawke's Bay,,,Newton Forrest Estate 2009 Cornerstone Red (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-forrest-estate-2009-cornerstone-red-hawkes-bay/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Newton Forrest Estate
14.1,Red,Argentina,"A warm and generous Malbec, this has aromas of melted rubber and berry. It's full, grabby and correct in the mouth, with lightly herbal flavors of plum, berry and chocolate. The finish is big, juicy and toasty.",Remolinos Vineyard,20,90,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Finca Decero 2010 Remolinos Vineyard Malbec (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-decero-2010-remolinos-vineyard-malbec-agrelo/,Malbec,2010,Finca Decero
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"One of the only wineries built within the prestigious Cartizze Cru, Col Vetoraz delivers a rich Prosecco Superiore that shows the mineral depth and sweet fruity personality of the vineyard. The mouthfeel is creamy, generous and frothy.",Cartizze Dry,30,90,Veneto,Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze,,Col Vetoraz Spumanti 2011 Cartizze Dry  (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-vetoraz-spumanti-2011-cartizze-dry-italian-white-glera-valdobbiadene-superiore-cartizze/,Glera,2011,Col Vetoraz Spumanti
14.5,Red,US,"A very well-constructed Cabernet that's dry, firm in tannins and classic in blackberry, black currant and cedar flavors. Luscious and rich, it treads a fine line between a wine to drink now and one to age; drink now-2015.",,50,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frank Family 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Frank Family
12.5,White,US,"This is the first release from Rainstorm, part of the expanding Mariani Family presence in the Pacific Northwest. It's bone dry, immaculately fresh, and lees-aged, with lovely depth and finesse. Flavors of melon and cucumber dominate, and the crisp acidity offers bracing minerality.",,13,90,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Rainstorm 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rainstorm-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Rainstorm
13.9,Red,US,"A lovely, delicate Pinot Noir, with vibrant acidity that creates a searing cut across the palate and into the finish. Bone dry, with subtle flavors of cranberry and sour cherry, it needs food. Try with ahi tuna, either tartare or grilled, or beef carpaccio.",Kessler-Haak Vineyard Clone 2A,45,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Kessler-Haak 2009 Kessler-Haak Vineyard Clone 2A Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kessler-haak-2009-vineyard-clone-2a-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kessler-Haak
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This is firm, with a dense dark-plum flavor and craggy tannins. It is very rich, although its acidity sustains some freshness. Ripe and juicy, this can age for 3-4 years.",Herdade da Pimenta,17,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2009 Herdade da Pimenta Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2009-pimenta-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade de São Miguel
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This is a concentrated wine, with medicinal and herbal characters alongside the tarry fruit flavor and firm tannins. It is rich, still needing some time to develop; the wood is layerd on the spicy aftertaste.",Herdade da Pimenta Grande Escolha,41,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2005 Herdade da Pimenta Grande Escolha Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2005-pimenta-grande-escolha-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2005,Herdade de São Miguel
13.5,Red,France,"This is concentrated, with big, firm tannins that are still covering the red berry fruits. It is always going to be firm and dry, although the aggressive tannins should open up to show more fruit after another two years.",Fonteny Premier Cru,140,90,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Henri Rebourseau 2000 Fonteny Premier Cru  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-henri-rebourseau-2000-fonteny-premier-cru-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2000,Domaine Henri Rebourseau
13.5,White,France,"Warm, rounded and full bodied, this has flavors of yellow fruit, apple and pear notes, with a touch of attractive wood spice. There is a fine burst of uplifting acidity on the finish.",Château de Chamirey,34,90,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Château de Chamirey  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-chateau-chamirey-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaines Devillard
13,White,France,"This shows all of the right steel and mineral acidity and crispness. The wood aging adds weight, while the citrus and red apple flavors bring fruitiness and acidity. A delicious wine for medium-term aging.",Fourchaume Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2010-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vrignaud
14,Red,Portugal,"A powerful wine—this is striated with dark fruits and tannins. The fruit is layered with an impressive feel of wood aging. Solid and very ageworthy, this should keep for 3-4 years.",Reserva,62,90,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2009 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2009-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Cortes de Cima
14,Red,Argentina,"This is one of Walter Bressia's better wines under his Monteagrelo label. It opens with spicy, peppery aromas that include cherry and berry scents. The palate is tannic, with cassis, plum, basil, oregano and spice flavors. This finishes long, with notes of coffee and chocolate entering the picture.",Monteagrelo,25,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bressia 2009 Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressia-2009-monteagrelo-cabernet-franc-mendoza/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Bressia
,Red,US,"By Fiddlestix Vineyard or even by coastal California Pinot Noir standards, this Pinot is light in body, tart, tannic and austere. It avoids lush immediacy in favor of extreme dryness and fruit that's subtle—only suggesting flavors of cherry and cola. What is apparent is its minerality and earthiness. Complex and indifferent to today's taste for sweet fruit, this wine wants some time to develop. Best after 2015.",Fiddlestix Vineyard,50,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Arcadian 2007 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2007-fiddlestix-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2007,Arcadian
14.8,Red,Argentina,"This is prickly and spicy on first take, followed by an aromatic wave of ripe berry and tobacco. It feels jammy and almost heavy, with creamy, milkshake flavors of blackberry, vanilla and cream, and a warm, Port-like finish. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20%; drink now–2014.",Calcura,20,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Antucura 2007 Calcura Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antucura-2007-calcura-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2007,Antucura
14,White,Portugal,"This is a toast- and spice-laden wine that has richness and smooth, creamy fruit notes. It's balanced with firm acidity that adds to the vanilla and white fruit flavors. Delicious now, but it will age.",Andreza Grande Reserva Branco,,90,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2010 Andreza Grande Reserva Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2010-andreza-grande-reserva-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Wines & Winemakers
12,White,US,"With great dryness, minerality and acidity, this marches to a different beat from today's rich, oaky style. It's austere, with suggestions of citrus fruit and flint. It exhibits great structure and complexity.",,30,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Ghostwriter 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghostwriter-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Ghostwriter
13.5,White,New Zealand,"Since this wine weighs in at 14% abv and still retains more than 17 g/L of residual sugar, the fruit was clearly very ripe. That ripeness is reflected in the flavors as well, which feature nectarine and honey accented by hints of white pepper. It's full bodied and lush, with a long finish that mingles the sensations of sweet and spicy. Drink now.",Tatty Bogler,20,90,Central Otago,,,Forrest 2010 Tatty Bogler Pinot Gris (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forrest-2010-tatty-bogler-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-otago/,Pinot Gris,2010,Forrest
14.5,Red,US,"This shows classic Napa Cabernet flavors of ripe blackberries and black currants, with a nice herbaceousness and a balanced overlay of toasty oak. It's pretty tannic now, although it's still enjoyable. It should gain bottle complexities over the next six years or so.",,40,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Honig 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/honig-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Honig
13,White,Portugal,"Powerful and textured, this has weight from the white and citrus fruits, with strong mineral undertones. It's dense and complex; the great acidity is tangled into the firm structure on the finish.",Azeo,,90,Douro,,,Quinta de São José 2011 Azeo White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-sao-jose-2011-azeo-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Quinta de São José
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This vintage-dated Prosecco is arguably one of the best this estate has ever produced. There's a sultry hint of sophistication here, with toasted almond, yellow rose and exotic fruit. Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza is one of the new vineyard crus recognized in the Prosecco region.",Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza Millesimato Brut,20,90,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Mionetto 2010 Rive di San Pietro di Barbozza Millesimato Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mionetto-2010-rive-san-pietro-barbozza-millesimato-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Mionetto
14.5,Red,US,"A bit over the top in flavors of pie fillng, black raspberry and cherry. The tannins are lovely, dense and ripe, and the acidity is just right. This is quite opulent.",,72,90,California,Napa,Oakville,Oakville Ranch 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oakville-ranch-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Oakville Ranch
13,White,France,"The Gravières vineVard is Premier Cru for both white and red. This white version is currently dominated by a new wood aroma and a sweet toast flavor. It's full, soft and rounded, with flavors of creamed pears and ripe peaches.",Gravières Premier Cru,45,90,Burgundy,Santenay,,Domaine Jessiaume 2009 Gravières Premier Cru  (Santenay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jessiaume-2009-gravieres-premier-cru-chardonnay-santenay/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Jessiaume
,White,France,This is well aged and attractively packaged with its ripe fruits and more mature almond and yeast flavors. The wine has good intensity to go with its taut and tangy character. Drink over the next 2–3 years.,Wiebelsberg Grand Cru,53,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Gresser 2008 Wiebelsberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gresser-2008-wiebelsberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Domaine Gresser
13.5,Red,France,"This is firm, with smoky tannins and sweet berry fruits. It is rich; the densely structured, dry core and the acidity promise ageability. The finish is ripe and full bodied.",Domaine des Perdrix,71,90,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Domaine des Perdrix  (Vosne-Romanée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13,Red,France,"Full of juicy red-fruit flavors, this is hugely rich. It is solid, chunky and concentrated, with jammy red-plum flavors marrying with firm tannins and intense acids. Expect this wine to age for six-plus years.",Clos du Cellier aux Moines Premier Cru,40,90,Burgundy,Givry,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Clos du Cellier aux Moines Premier Cru  (Givry),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-clos-cellier-aux-moines-premier-cru-pinot-noir-givry/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13.4,Red,US,"Consistent with previous vintages, this is a lightly herbal, spicy Pinot, with a core of cherry and chocolate flavors. The generous midpalate is full flavored and stays focused on the fruit and barrel notes. Though not as complex as some of the other Domaine Serene Pinots, this one is very well defined and expressive of the site.",Winery Hill Vineyard,75,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Domaine Serene 2009 Winery Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2009-winery-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Serene
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This opens with attractive balsam wood and cedar aromas as well as graphite, licorice and earthy blackberry. It feels plump, lush and deep, with flavors of blackberry, black plum, balsamic and spice. Not overtly oaky, this is a fruity, balanced effort.",Estate,30,90,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Colomé 2010 Estate Malbec (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colome-2010-estate-malbec-calchaqui-valley/,Malbec,2010,Colomé
13.4,White,US,"This is a soft and very pretty Chardonnay, with luscious mixed fruit flavors of banana, apple and melon. Highlights of pastry spice and a gentle toasty/nutty character make this wine easy drinking and most appealing.",Estate Reserve,18,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2009 Estate Reserve Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2009-estate-reserve-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,David Hill
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Already mature, this shows hints of bricking at the rim, plus complex aromas of decaying leaf litter, herbal-briary touches and delicate strawberry shadings. Finishes long and silky. Delicious; drink now.",Two Ton,22,90,Martinborough,,,Croney Estates 2009 Two Ton Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croney-estates-2009-two-ton-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Croney Estates
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Delicately soft in terms of its sweetness and firm in terms of the intensity of its effervescence, this lavishes on aromas of stone fruit, crushed flint and white pepper.",Cartizze Dry,50,90,Veneto,Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze,,Bisol 2010 Cartizze Dry  (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bisol-2010-cartizze-dry-italian-white-glera-valdobbiadene-superiore-cartizze/,Glera,2010,Bisol
13,White,New Zealand,"From a block in the lower part of the Wairau Valley, this is a pungently herbal expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Yet there's plenty of body and textural richness to offset and even complement the green tomato and tobacco notes, and a suggestion of briny minerality on the long finish.",Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block,26,90,Marlborough,,,Saint Clair 2011 Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-clair-2011-pioneer-block-18-snap-block-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Saint Clair
13.5,White,France,"While this full-bodied wine is currently closed up at this stage, apparent is the potential weight of the white and yellow fruits and the minerality. It will be rich and rounded, with a toast and citrus counterpoint.",Les Macherelles Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Les Macherelles Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-macherelles-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
13.5,White,France,"Saint-Aubin, in the hills behind Puligny-Montrachet, is the Roux family's home village. With this white, they have brought out the softness as well as the richness of the village's wines. A lemon flower aroma is followed by notes of citrus and white fruit, with a touch of spice.",Les Cortons Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Les Cortons Premier Cru  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-cortons-premier-cru-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14.5,Red,US,"A pleasing, complex Zin from the oldest documented Zin vineyard in California, which has belonged to Scott Harvey since 1984. Dusty, with a hint of mint, this structured, berry-flavored wine is medium in weight, with a licorice undertone.",1869,45,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Scott Harvey 2008 1869 Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-harvey-2008-1869-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Scott Harvey
13.9,Red,US,"This bone-dry Cabernet is made in a leaner style, bearing flavors of sour cherry candy, cocoa and red currant, with the smoky spiciness from oak barrel aging. It's also quite acidic. This needs a big, rich cut of meat to balance it out.",Redgrav Vineyard,50,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Longboard 2009 Redgrav Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2009-redgrav-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Longboard
14,Red,Portugal,"Rich and concentrated, this offers dense blackberry fruit and firm tannins that need to soften. With age, this wine's powerful fruit will develop as will its wood-aged character and depth of flavor. Give it 4-5 years.",Ramos Premium,20,90,Alentejano,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2010 Ramos Premium Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2010-premium-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,J. Portugal Ramos
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This has a delicate floral tone and a touch of white mineral, with a spicy endnote that recalls cracked white pepper.",Cartizze Dry,30,90,Veneto,Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze,,Le Colture NV Cartizze Dry  (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-colture-nv-cartizze-dry-valdobbiadene-superiore-di-cartizze-152312/,Glera,,Le Colture
14,White,Italy,"This gorgeous Pinot Grigio displays the fresh aromatic fragrances associated with cool-climate, mountain winemaking. Layers of jasmine, tangerine, cut grass and white almond appear on the bouquet, giving this wine a delicate and feminine personality. A spicy touch of acidity drives the clean, bright finish.",,15,90,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
14.4,Red,US,"Nicely dry, with a tart cut of citrusy acidity that cleanses the mouth and would certainly cut through the fattiness of lamb or beef dishes. It's tannic, too, with a good stuffing of cherries. Hard to know where it's going in the future, so drink up over the next few years.",9 Barrel,90,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,La Crema 2009 9 Barrel Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2009-9-barrel-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,La Crema
13,Red,France,"You can feel the power in this dark, concentrated wine. It shows structure and firm firm tannins that power the wine, allowing the ripe flavors of chocolate and dark plum to develop into a dense wine.",,,90,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Vosne-Romanée,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
13.5,White,US,"This is a good follow up to the very successful 2009 vintage. Ludwig's 2010 is dryish and brilliantly crisp in acidity. It offers clean, racy flavors of tart citrus, white flower, diesel and mineral.",Sweetwater Vineyard,18,90,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Ludwig 2010 Sweetwater Vineyard Riesling (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ludwig-2010-sweetwater-vineyard-riesling-central-coast-monterey/,Riesling,2010,Ludwig
14.1,Red,US,A dark plum and blueberry Syrah that's concentrated and full-bodied with back layers of cardamom spice that's big in the mouth and thick with tannins. Give it a chance to open and maybe even decant for a full experience of its intensity. The acidity in the wine will make it sing next to meaty meats.,Alder Springs Vineyard,65,90,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Olson Ogden 2009 Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olson-ogden-2009-alder-springs-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Syrah,2009,Olson Ogden
13,White,New Zealand,"Intensely passion fruity from start to finish, with accents of fresh herbs just adding a bit of complexity. This is a medium-bodied, creamy-textured Sauvignon Blanc that displays an admirable blend of ripe tropical fruit and just a hint of green.",Pioneer Block 1 Foundation,26,90,Marlborough,,,Saint Clair 2011 Pioneer Block 1 Foundation Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-clair-2011-pioneer-block-1-foundation-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Saint Clair
14,White,France,"Rich and perfumed, this is a rotund and smooth wine. It has light spice, followed by ripe flavors of tropical fruit and almond, with a crisp layer of acidity. The finish has a full mouthfeel, with a spice note.",Sélénite,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Sélénite Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-selenite-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
14.9,Red,Argentina,"This is full and solid, with blackberry, boysenberry and toasty aromas. It feels smooth and lush, with plump blackberry fruit and a flavor of roasted, smoky oak. The finish is mellow, with medium intensity. Drink now and over the next two years.",Blend de Malbecs,23,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Vicentin 2010 Blend de Malbecs Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vicentin-2010-blend-malbecs-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Vicentin
14.9,Red,US,"This is classic Zinfandel, bearing ripe, briary, brambly flavors of wild berries, with notes of Dr. Pepper, tobacco, bacon, sandalwood and exotic spices. Absolutely delicious, this is a wine to enjoy with a wide variety of spicy meats, cheeses and vegetarian dishes.",Estate Reserve,60,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Storybook Mountain 2009 Estate Reserve Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storybook-mountain-2009-estate-reserve-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Storybook Mountain
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is concentrated and pure, with focused boysenberry, subtle oak and graham cracker aromas. It feels serious and saturated, with a tight set of berry and vanilla flavors. Narrow, linear and precise on the finish; drink now–2014.",,22,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Recuerdo 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recuerdo-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Recuerdo
13.5,White,US,"Production of this Chardonnay was cut way back in 2010, but the quality is as good as ever. It's an elegant wine, showcasing purity of fruit. Flavors of meyer lemon, citrus, orange peel and pretty apple abound. There is both balance and depth to the finish.",Estate,27,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,The Eyrie Vineyards 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eyrie-2010-estate-chardonnay-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,The Eyrie Vineyards
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Reasonably priced for a Hawke's Bay blend of this quality, this medium- to full-bodied wine offers scents of cassis and dried herbs and a crisp, mouthwatering finish. The fruit is bright and focused, which sould give it at least 5–7 years of longevity.",,25,90,Hawke's Bay,,,Te Awa 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/te-awa-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-hawkes-bay/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2009,Te Awa
14.5,Red,US,"Charm marks this young Pinot Noir. It's softly luscious and delicious in raspberry and cherry jam, cola and sandalwood flavors. The acid-tannin structure is just fine. It shows a candied directness now, but you may want to cellar it for 5–6 years and see how it develops.",Little Hill,72,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Little Hill Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-little-hill-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rochioli
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Very firm in character, this is a solid, tannin-driven wine that's packed with dark fruit. With its density, black plum flavor and concentration, it is still young and ready to age for at least five years.",Casa das Gaeiras,,90,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2009 Casa das Gaeiras Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2009-casa-das-gaeiras-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,Parras Vinhos
14,Red,US,"This bottling by the fine producer Ojai always starts life out hard and dry in tannins. The '08 is no different. It's less rich than the 2005, or the 2006, but is built along similar lines, with a stuffing of dark red fruits, herbs and minerals. Hold until 2014.",Fe Ciega Vineyard,45,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Ojai 2008 Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2008-fe-ciega-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2008,Ojai
13.6,Red,US,"With a light, silky texture and plenty of acidity, this Pinot Noir-like wine will appeal to connoisseurs who can understand its complexity. The flavors are of sour cherry candy, mushroom and mineral.",Four Sisters Vineyard,38,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,La Rochelle 2010 Four Sisters Vineyard Pinot Meunier (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochelle-2010-four-sisters-vineyard-other-red-pinot-meunier-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Meunier,2010,La Rochelle
14.3,Red,US,"An eclectic red blend from Hank Beckmeyer's hillside vineyard, this is comprised of 28% Tannat, 24% Tempranillo, 24% Syrah, 22% Grenache and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Demonstrating La Clarine Farm's rich, signature aromatics, it's so pretty in the glass, smelling of violet and rose. On the palate, the wine is earthy and stony, with dark strawberry and cherry flavors and an air of orange zest and licorice framing its spicy, meaty qualities.",Home Vineyard,30,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,La Clarine Farm 2010 Home Vineyard Red (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarine-farm-2010-home-vineyard-red-sierra-foothills/,Red Blend,2010,La Clarine Farm
,White,France,"Taut, tight and tangy, this has a great zing of citrus and spice. The texture is still young, with a lime flavor, hinting at the creamy character to come. Give this wine two more years.",,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Martin Schaetzel 2010 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-schaetzel-2010-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Martin Schaetzel
12.5,Rose,US,"Blended from Mourvèdre and Grenache, this is a dry rosé. Brightened with crisp acidity and bracing minerality, it shows subtle flavors of citrus, rosehip tea and white pepper. The winemaker says the inspiration is Bandol.",Vogelzang Vineyard,24,90,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Liquid Farm 2011 Vogelzang Vineyard Rosé (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/liquid-farm-2011-vogelzang-vineyard-rose-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Rosé,2011,Liquid Farm
14.2,Red,US,"A lovely Cabernet—this is made in a lighter style, but you don't need a heavy, big, rich Cab all of the time. With a silky mouthfeel and a pleasant texture of tannins to the cherry-berry fruit, it's elegant and easy to drink now.",,37,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Markham
15,Red,Argentina,"Despite having tons of oaky aromas of coconut and vanilla, it's delicious, balanced and rich, with a graphite element. The full but smooth tannins carry the thick berry and plum flavors, which help absorb the generous oak like a sponge. Drink now–2016.",Gran Reserva,30,90,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Finca El Origen 2010 Gran Reserva Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-el-origen-2010-gran-reserva-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2010,Finca El Origen
14.8,Red,US,"The winery has an excellent track record over the years with this single-vineyard bottling. It boasts flavors of berry jam, milk chocolate, anise and peppery spice, wrapped into rich, soft tannins. Delicious with beef stew, barbecue, or just a classic burger.",Bernier-Sibary Vineyard,41,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dutcher Crossing 2010 Bernier-Sibary Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutcher-crossing-2010-bernier-sibary-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Dutcher Crossing
14.8,Red,US,"Dark and high-toned, this offers a concentrated blackberry flavor, with well-balanced, ripe tannins. There's a hint of heat on the finish, but the fruit is so jammy and juicy that it conquers all.",Estate,30,90,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Folin Cellars 2008 Estate Syrah (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/folin-cellars-2008-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-rogue-valley/,Syrah,2008,Folin Cellars
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This is a lush, creamy-textured wine, redolent of roasted cashews and grilled pineapple. It's toward the full-bodied side of the spectrum for New Zealand Chardonnay, but retains ample complexity in its interplay of nuts and citrus, with a hint of peach on the long finish. Drink now.",,20,90,Hawke's Bay,,,Esk Valley 2010 Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esk-valley-2010-chardonnay-hawkes-bay/,Chardonnay,2010,Esk Valley
,White,France,"A big, full bodied wine, this has power and some concentration. The weight comes from the intensity of rich fruit. Hints of spice, white currant and stewed pear are absorbed by the taut structure. This is a wine with aging potential.",Furstentum Grand Cru,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Albert Mann 2010 Furstentum Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-albert-mann-2010-furstentum-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Albert Mann
13,Dessert,France,"The spice character in this wine is much less apparent than the superripe flavors of lychee and mango, which are layered with a delightful amount of freshness, resulting in a wine that is both rich and delicate.",Cuvée Christine Vendanges Tardives,,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2008 Cuvée Christine Vendanges Tardives Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2008-cuvee-christine-vendanges-tardives-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2008,Domaines Schlumberger
13.5,Red,France,"While the surface of the wine is firmly tannic, the fruit brings in the richness and opulence underneath. The combination equals a ripe, wood-aged wine, with dry tannins that are beginning to integrate into the fruit.",Domaine des Perdrix,61,90,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Domaine des Perdrix  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Chardonnay is the base of this creamy sparkler, with additions of Pinot Bianco and fragrant Pinot Nero. Together, these varieties produce a balanced and rich offering, with lingering aromas of nectarine, apricot, white almond and honey.",Brut,24,90,Lombardy,Franciacorta,,Contadi Castaldi NV Brut  (Franciacorta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/contadi-castaldi-nv-brut-sparkling-franciacorta-145108/,Sparkling Blend,,Contadi Castaldi
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This Marlborough classic remains on form, artfully blending pineapple and crushed tomato leaf notes. If it's a bit leaner than some examples from the region, it's also more elegant and refined; less explosive and flamboyant, but tighter and more focused.",,25,90,Marlborough,,,Cloudy Bay 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudy-bay-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cloudy Bay
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This offers a wonderful bouquet of white flower, peach, tangerine skin and honey. The mouthfeel is creamy, rich, sweet and smooth, with a touch of clean acidity at the end.",Cartizze Dry,24,90,Veneto,Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze,,Bortolotti NV Cartizze Dry  (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortolotti-nv-cartizze-dry-valdobbiadene-superiore-di-cartizze-152311/,Glera,,Bortolotti
12.2,Rose,US,"A delightful blush wine—one of the best out there. Made from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, it's bone dry and brilliant in acidity, with complex, savory flavors of rose petal, orange tea, dried herb and spice. Really defines the elegant style of California rosé.",Rosé du Tusque,16,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sanglier Cellars 2011 Rosé du Tusque Rosé (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanglier-cellars-2011-rose-tusque-sonoma-county/,Rosé,2011,Sanglier Cellars
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,Cartizze expressions of Prosecco Superiore tend to offer exceptional creaminess in the mouth—thanks to the foamy quality of the perlage—and sweet fruit on the close. This expression from one of the area's most historic wineries lives beautifully up to this reputation.,Cartizze Dry,,91,Veneto,Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze,,Ruggeri & C. NV Cartizze Dry  (Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruggeri-c-nv-cartizze-dry-italian-white-glera-valdobbiadene-superiore-cartizze/,Glera,,Ruggeri & C.
14,Red,Portugal,"The second wine from the Vale Meão estate is a powerful statement. Dense, spicy wood is layered with acidity and flavors of dark berry and red stone fruit. With its huge concentration, age this wine for 2-3 years and more.",Meandro do Vale Meão,24,91,Douro,,,Quinta do Vale Meão 2009 Meandro do Vale Meão Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vale-meao-2009-meandro-do-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Vale Meão
13,Red,France,"Rich, opulent fruits give the wine an initially soft character. Slowly, the firm sub-structure comes into play, with firm tannins. The result is a dense, generous, smoky wine, ready to age.",,,91,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Chambolle-Musigny,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
14,Red,Argentina,"On the nose, smoky aromas of bacon and rubber mingle with notes of toasty oak and black fruit. The palate is lively and vital, with powerful plum, berry, vanilla and butter flavors. There's a leftover butter note on the finish along with texture and length. Ripe, lush and well oaked, this is a blend of 55% Malbec and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Limited Reserve,40,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Mi Terruño 2009 Limited Reserve Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mi-terruno-2009-limited-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mi Terruño
11.5,Dessert,France,"Riesling works its usual magic in this sweet, luscious and intensely fresh wine. It has rich white fruit, honey and crisp apple flavors all packed into the tangy, texture. Age for at least five years.",Cuvée Ernest Séléction de Grains Nobles,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2009 Cuvée Ernest Séléction de Grains Nobles Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2009-cuvee-ernest-selection-de-grains-nobles-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaines Schlumberger
13.5,Red,France,"This is a big wine with a big future. It has rich, concentrated fruit and a dense, tannic structure. Add in the flavors of smoky wood, spice, black plum and berry, and this looks worth keeping for 4–5 years or more.",Château de Chamirey Les Ruelles Premier Cru,47,91,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Château de Chamirey Les Ruelles Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-chateau-chamirey-ruelles-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13,White,France,"This is a really fruity wine, with a mineral depth that lends a crisp feel. The wine is taut, balancing its steely character with citrus flavors.",Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2010 Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2010-kirchberg-barr-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
14,White,France,"Ripe, spicy and honeyed, this has an almost-sweet character that just remains dry. Its concentrated lychee, apricot and sultana flavors meld into the rich, dense texture. Age for 3–4 years.",Les Pierres Franches,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Mersiol 2008 Les Pierres Franches Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-mersiol-2008-pierres-franches-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2008,Domaine Mersiol
15.5,Red,US,"Like the 2006 bottling, the winery's '07 is enormously rich and extracted, with concentrated flavors of blackberry, prune, cassis, cocoa and cedar. The alcohol high, and it shows up in the form of heat and a glycerine-driven sweetness—although the wine itself is dry.",,100,91,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Dark Matter 2007 Zinfandel (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dark-matter-2007-zinfandel-napa-howell-mountain/,Zinfandel,2007,Dark Matter
15.1,Red,US,"This is a thick, young blend that's based on Merlot. It's brooding in tannins, offering deep, impressive layers of blackberry purée, dark chocolate and bacon. This is really delicious now with big, rich fare, like short ribs, and it should be good over the next six years.",Mad Hatter,62,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Dancing Hares 2009 Mad Hatter Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dancing-hares-2009-mad-hatter-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Dancing Hares
14.9,Red,US,"Lots of zippy acidity perks up the cherry candy and butterscotch flavors of this Merlot, making it delicious. Despite the overt fruit, it has layers of minerals and dried herbs that lift its complexity. Drink now-2015.",Michael Black,55,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Coho 2009 Michael Black Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coho-2009-michael-black-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Coho
14.5,Red,US,"A powerful Zinfandel, this is dry and balanced. It's classic Napa Valley, with ripe fruit and superb tannin structure. It floods the mouth with flavors of blackberry, black currant, cedar and licorice, with touches of spices ranging from pepper to cloves and cinnamon. Terrific with lamb shanks over creamy, baked polenta.",Gary's Improv,32,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clif Family 2009 Gary's Improv Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clif-family-2009-garys-improv-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Clif Family
14,Red,Argentina,"This wine is living proof that Argentine Malbec can and does age well. Classic in style, it has aromas of leather, tobacco, dill, vanilla and baked berry. It feels alive and kicking, with dry yet sweet berry, spice and vanilla flavors. The finish is long and not the least bit tired; drink now or continue to hold.",Nicolás Granata Edición Especial Numerada,54,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Carmine Granata 1999 Nicolás Granata Edición Especial Numerada Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-carmine-granata-1999-nicolas-edicion-especial-numerada-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,1999,Bodega Carmine Granata
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Arguably one of the best values in modern-style red wine, this blend of Malbec, Bonarda and Petit Verdot delivers huge black- and blue-fruit aromas, which lead onto the palate, with massive blackberry, black currant, cola, spice and toast flavors. This is a strapping wine to drink with steak and grilled lamb.",Corte Malbec-Bonarda-Petit Verdot,14,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Kaiken 2009 Corte Malbec-Bonarda-Petit Verdot Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaiken-2009-corte-malbec-bonarda-petit-verdot-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2009,Kaiken
15,Red,Argentina,"Jammy and raisiny on the nose, but it also has fresh black-fruit and mocha notes that prevent the nose from seeming soft. This feels concentrated and jammy, with maple, mocha, blackberry and oak-influenced flavors. The rich, oak-driven finish shows even more notes of mocha, coffee and chocolate. Candy in a glass, but with structure.",,50,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Cuarto Dominio 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-cuarto-dominio-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Cuarto Dominio
13.5,Red,France,"This is firm, full of acidity and tannins as much as fruit. The fruit is the weight behind the superstructure, promising rich flavors of red berry and black plum in years to come. Keep for at least four years.",Premier Cru,,91,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Manuel Olivier 2009 Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
14.5,Red,US,"Olson Ogden has made a nice blend from several of its single-vineyard designates, using Syrah (57%), Counoise (22%), Pinot Noir (14%) and Marsanne (7%). It's full of flavor, chewy like sliced meats and savory herbs, concentrated and thick with tannins. The finish is long with a note of black pepper.",Milla's Blend,35,91,California,North Coast,North Coast,Olson Ogden 2009 Milla's Blend Red (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olson-ogden-2009-millas-blend-red-north-coast/,Red Blend,2009,Olson Ogden
14,Red,New Zealand,"This wine's elevated percentage of Merlot (63%) no doubt accounts for its forward, supple character. Cassis and black cherry notes pick up hints of tobacco, all framed by soft tones of vanilla and cedar. Drink now–2018.",Gimblett Road Red Wine,25,91,Hawke's Bay,,,Alluviale 2009 Gimblett Road Red Wine Red (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alluviale-2009-gimblett-road-red-wine-hawkes-bay/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Alluviale
13.8,White,US,"Former Chateau Potelle winemaker and co-owner Marketta Fourmeaux is back with her own brand. This Sauvignon Blanc, held back an extra year for bottle development, is bone dry and tartly clean in acidity, with subtle flavors of citrus fruits, lemongrass and white pepper. With a touch of oak, it's an elegant, streamlined wine to drink now.",,24,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hand Made by Marketta 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hand-made-by-marketta-2009-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Hand Made by Marketta
,White,France,"Smooth and rich, this is a wine with both a present and a future. It is full, bearing flavors of spice and sweet fruits, with a tangy character. This will give great pleasure in 3–4 years.",Schlossberg Grand Cru,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean-Marc Bernhard 2010 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-marc-bernhard-2010-schlossberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Jean-Marc Bernhard
15.2,Red,US,"High alcohol and lots of new oak bring a full-bodied sweetness to this Merlot. Fortunately, the fruit is concentrated enough in cherries and blackberries to stand up to all that. The wine is tannic and dry and complex. Lovely to drink now, it should develop for a few years, but it's likely not a longterm ager.",Estate Grown,42,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kenefick Ranch 2008 Estate Grown Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenefick-ranch-2008-estate-grown-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Kenefick Ranch
14.5,Red,US,"This is enormously extracted, bearing ripe, flashy cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit, with all kinds of chocolaty, spicy, mushroomy complexities. The richness is balanced by the wine's absolute dryness and tart acidity, with a fuzzy edge of tannins. Clearly a well-grown wine, although it's a bit scattered now in its youth. Give it 5-6 years in the cellar.",Tondre's Grapefield,45,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Savannah-Chanelle 2009 Tondre's Grapefield Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/savannah-chanelle-2009-tondres-grapefield-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Savannah-Chanelle
14.8,Red,US,"Darkly colored and coarsely tannic, this is a full-bodied, bone-dry and rustic wine. In its youth it offers a deep core of blackberry fruit. Lots of people will happily drink it now, but it's really a wine that wants time in the cellar. Best after 2017, and it should evolve in the bottle for years afterward.",Estate,45,91,California,Napa,Calistoga,Envy 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/envy-2009-estate-petite-sirah-napa-calistoga/,Petite Sirah,2009,Envy
13.5,White,France,"This is ripe, with its rich and concentrated character still developing. As it ages, its depth of flavor will lend a mineral texture, with rich mango and pineapple fruits and taut acidity. Age over the next 5–6 years.",Frankstein Grand Cru,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Mersiol 2009 Frankstein Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-mersiol-2009-frankstein-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Mersiol
13.5,White,France,"Wood spice flavors still dominate this zingy, mineral-textured wine. As it ages, it will reveal more rich fruit flavors of ripe apricot and pineapple. The acidity balances the wine's fruitiness. Keep for 2–3 years.",Château de Chamirey La Mission Premier Cru,47,91,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Château de Chamirey La Mission Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-chateau-chamirey-mission-premier-cru-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaines Devillard
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,What consumers love about Prosecco is its pure informality and ease. This bright sparkler does just that and would taste great with finger foods thanks to its crisp acidity and persistent bubbles.,Giustino B. Extra Dry,30,91,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Ruggeri & C. 2010 Giustino B. Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruggeri-c-2010-giustino-b-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Ruggeri & C.
14.3,Red,US,"It's dry, full bodied and tannic, needing some time to come around. A note of black pepper is immediately noticeable on first whiff. On the palate, it's rich and deep, with in blackberry and blueberry flavors, with an umami tang—like bacon. Give it until 2014 or so, although it's not a longterm ager.",,28,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2009 Syrah (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Syrah,2009,Truchard
14.5,Red,US,"Most California Merlots won't age well, but this one should. It's tightly wound with acids and tannins; it's bone dry, with a controlled expression of cherries, blackberries and minerals. Give it a spin in the cellar for five years.",,35,91,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Mayacamas 2007 Merlot (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mayacamas-2007-merlot-napa-mount-veeder/,Merlot,2007,Mayacamas
13,Red,France,"Big and rounded, this shows the richness of the vintage and the structure of the appellation. It has weight to go with the rich, juicy fruit, with a flavor of sweet strawberry that's balanced with acidity. This is very young and needing several years to age.",,29,91,Burgundy,Morey-Saint-Denis,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Morey-Saint-Denis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-morey-saint-denis/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
15.1,Red,US,"A big wine, this is front loaded with primary fruit flavors of blackberries, plums, cola and black currants. The tannins are significant, giving the wine a numbing astringency. This seems likely to develop some bottle complexities over the next 3-5 years, but it will always remain rather tannic.",,45,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Seavey 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seavey-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Seavey
14.4,Red,US,"With tannins still gripping the ripe blackberry, black currant and mocha flavors, this Cabernet still feels young. It's certainly drinkable, especially with decanting, but the fascination is where it could go beyond 2014.",,54,91,California,Napa,Coombsville,Sciandri Family 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coombsville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sciandri-family-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-coombsville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Sciandri Family
14.8,Red,US,"Dense and opulent, this Syrah defines the modern Napa style of dramatically ripe fruit with its blackberry, cassis and chocolate flavors. The tannins are wonderfully complex and sweet. Grown in the Coombsville area, it benefited from the region's coolness.",,47,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Porter Family Vineyards 2009 Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/porter-family-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Porter Family Vineyards
13.5,White,France,"This is a surprisingly reticent wine, with a forward spicy character that translates into a more elegant, rounded wine. The acidity and firm structure help to texture the lychee flavor. Pair this with food.",Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru,60,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2007 Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2007-altenberg-bergheim-grand-cru-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2007,Gustave Lorentz
13.6,White,US,"The pretty nose is richly scented with fresh, crisp grapefruit. There is also a hint of petrol and a peppery, rye-seed component. This is stylish and long, and the fruit is clean and deep. The spicy finish leaves you longing for another sip.",,18,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Eight Bells 2010 Pinot Gris (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eight-bells-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Gris,2010,Eight Bells
15.1,Red,US,"Forward in cherry and blackberry jam flavors, this Cabernet has been generously oaked, giving it a buttered-toast smokiness. It's soft and mellow, making it drinkable now.",,80,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Celani Family Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celani-family-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Celani Family Vineyards
14.4,Red,US,"Dark in color, this is deliciously shy at first, with cherry and raspberry notes peeping out first, followed by an earthy, almost minty roundness. The vineyard is known for its Rhône varieties, and this Pinot has a Syrah-like tinge of peppery spice and bigness in the mouth. With further cellaring or decanting, it will find its Pinot soul.",Alder Springs Vineyard,65,91,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Olson Ogden 2009 Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olson-ogden-2009-alder-springs-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2009,Olson Ogden
14,Red,Portugal,"Densely tannic, this has notes of licorice and dark chocolate. It has obvious richness and weight that give a sweetness to the damson flavor and acidity. The juicy character of this ageworthy wine powers right through to the finish.",Preta,50,91,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2008 Preta Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2008-preta-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Fitapreta Vinhos
14.4,White,US,"Spicy and savory, this is a whistle-clean, dry Sauvignon Blanc that's perfect as a cocktail sipper. It offers aromas and flavors of lemon, lime and vanilla, with bright, citrusy acidity.",Estate,42,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cade 2010 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cade-2010-estate-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Cade
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Craggy's Syrah that doesn't make the cut for luxury Le Sol bottling goes into this wine, and it's almost as good. Hints of graham cracker, bacon and arugula accent blackberry fruit in this supple but not soft Syrah. The finish is succulent and berry filled, held in focus by silky tannins. Drink now–2018.",Gimblett Gravels Vineyard,,91,Hawke's Bay,,,Craggy Range 2009 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/craggy-range-2009-gimblett-gravels-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-hawkes-bay/,Syrah,2009,Craggy Range
14.5,Red,US,"This shows the classically dry structure of Goldeneye, with firm tannins and tart acidity, as well as a fine core of cherry, cola, red currant and oak flavors. Not quite as intense as Goldeneye's ageable vineyard bottlings, but not too far off. Drink now.",,55,91,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Goldeneye 2009 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldeneye-2009-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Goldeneye
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Rich while elegant, this stylish wine has spice from wood to go with its blackberry flavor and firm tannins. Chunky and laced with acidity, it has a dense finish that promises good aging.",Cabeça de Toiro Reserva,15,91,Tejo,,,Caves Velhas 2008 Cabeça de Toiro Reserva Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-velhas-2008-cabeca-toiro-reserva-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Caves Velhas
,White,France,"Only just coming together, this has some richness and an expressive perfumed character. With its fine depth of flavor, a hint of spice and complexity, it's a wine that will age over several years.",Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru,18,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Bott Frères 2009 Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-2009-kirchberg-ribeauville-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Bott Frères
14.7,Red,US,"Richly layered and impressive, this is made in a fruit-forward, oaky style. The blackberry and cassis flavors are wrapped in tiers of toast and caramel, with soft, luscious tannins providing structure. It finishes with a fine, firm minerality, like a lick of lead pencil. Drink now-2018.",,135,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Buccella 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buccella-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Buccella
14.6,Red,US,"Lots of classy Russian River character is found in this Pinot. It's dry, full bodied and filled with rich black-cherry, cola and spice flavors. The tannins are fine, and the acidity is brisk, making the wine feel balanced. Might even gain traction over the next 2-3 years.",Estate Bottled,32,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Viszlay Vineyards 2010 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viszlay-2010-estate-bottled-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Viszlay Vineyards
14,Red,Portugal,"A serious, complex wine—this has dark, firm tannins that structure the flavors of dense black fruit, spice and herb. This intense wine needs to age for at least four years.",Andreza Reserva,,91,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2009 Andreza Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2009-andreza-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Wines & Winemakers
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is a prime example that Argentine Malbec can age and improve in the bottle. It's an earthy-smelling wine, with aromas of brick dust, baked bean, molasses and dried red fruit. Smooth and classy in the mouth but still acid rich, it has integrated flavors of hard spice and berry. Drink now.",,25,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Weinert 2005 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weinert-2005-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2005,Weinert
14.5,Red,US,"Acidic in its youth, this has a tart bite—like a squeeze of lemon. The flavors are of cranberries, sour red cherry candy and sandalwood. It feels noble and elegantly constructed, but it needs time. Give it six years in the cellar.",Thorn Ridge Ranch,56,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Inman Family 2008 Thorn Ridge Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inman-family-2008-thorn-ridge-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Inman Family
14,Red,Argentina,"Gets out of the starting blocks with spicy, brambly aromas of black cherry, red pepper flake, coconut and cassis. It feels solid and firm, with spicy, woody and dry flavors of roasted black fruit and pepper. This turns more barrel-influenced on the finish, with cinnamon and nutmeg flavors holding court. Drink now–2016.",Obra Prima Reserva,21,91,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Familia Cassone 2009 Obra Prima Reserva Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-cassone-2009-obra-prima-reserva-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Familia Cassone
13.5,Red,Portugal,"With its dusty tannins and tarry black-fruit character, this is a firm and structured wine. It has a juicy berry flavor, yet it's absorbed into the structure. With all this density, it's a wine for aging over at least four years.",,,91,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Touriga Nacional (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-alentejano/,Touriga Nacional,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
14,White,Portugal,"Considering its richness and alcohol, this wine has managed to retain a bright, fresh character. Along with its rich yellow fruit, there is a mineral, salty character that runs through the heart of the wine. It could be aged for 3-4 years.",Parus Branco,30,91,Setubal,,,Herdade da Comporta 2010 Parus Branco Antão Vaz (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-comporta-2010-parus-branco-portuguese-white-antao-vaz-setubal/,Antão Vaz,2010,Herdade da Comporta
14.5,Red,US,"With a smooth, silky texture and lots of rewarding flavors, this Grenache succeeds where so many others fail. It's bone dry and has just enough acidity to balance the flavors of cherry, tobacco, cola and Virginia ham.",Thompson Vineyard,28,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Ojai 2008 Thompson Vineyard Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2008-thompson-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2008,Ojai
14,Red,US,"Detailed and elegant, this requires a little extra time and attention to show its strengths. It's a subtle mix of spice, cocoa and blackberry notes, with a touch of tobacco; the scents and flavors mingle seamlessly. A hint of cola surfaces on the finish, lingering gracefully for more than a minute.",Reserve,60,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Ponzi 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ponzi-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ponzi
,White,France,"Warm and rich, this has flavors of spices and apricots, with a good concentrated character. Rich and powerful, it is full on the palate and needs more time to develop.",Schlossberg Grand Cru,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bott-Geyl 2010 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bott-geyl-2010-schlossberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Bott-Geyl
13.5,Red,France,"Powerful and serious, this is full of rich tannins and concentrated fruits. Its complex, with ripe tannins adding structure to the red plum and spice flavors. With its power, this will need to mature over the next four years.",Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru,47,91,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-chateau-chamirey-clos-roi-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13.5,White,France,"Rich, ripe and perfumed this also remains fresh and crisp. It's full of green fruit, citrus and apricot flavors. This is an elegant wine that deserves to age over several years.",Schoenenbourg Grand Cru,,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2010 Schoenenbourg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2010-schoenenbourg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
,White,France,"A fine, well-developed wine that's dry and rich. It has weight and power, with a concentrated apple flavor and the beginnings of a mature character. Drink now, or give the wine a few more months.",Tradition,20,91,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Sipp-Mack 2009 Tradition Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sipp-mack-2009-tradition-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Sipp-Mack
14.1,White,US,"A crowd-pleasing Sauvignon Blanc from the heights of Yorkville, this full, creamy and fresh, teeming with acidity. Its combination of aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, pear and grapefruit are near impossible not to like. Pair this wine with Hog Island oysters.",Randle Hill Vineyard,22,89,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Bink 2010 Randle Hill Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bink-2010-randle-hill-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Bink
14,Red,New Zealand,"This is nicely nuanced and silky in style, boasting delicate scents of mushrooms and tea backed by flavors of cranberries, leather and dried leaves. Long and elegant on the finish. Drink now.",Reserve Selection,30,89,Central Otago,,,Jawbone 2008 Reserve Selection Pinot Noir (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jawbone-2008-reserve-selection-pinot-noir-central-otago/,Pinot Noir,2008,Jawbone
13.5,White,Portugal,"This is an intense, aromatic wine. It has green- and white-fruit flavors that are rounded out by oak, which lends a spice note and a soft texture. The finish is tangy and mineral driven. This is worth aging for a year.",Vila Santa Branco Reserva,20,89,Alentejano,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2011 Vila Santa Branco Reserva White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2011-vila-santa-branco-reserva-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,J. Portugal Ramos
14.5,Red,US,"Hard tannins lock this Cabernet down. It's dry and deeply flavored in blackberries, black currants and plums. So, will the fruit outlast the tannins? Maybe, but there's touch of overripeness.",,75,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hunter III 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunter-iii-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Hunter III
14.6,Red,US,"This has classic blackberry and black currant flavors that linger onto the long finish. Thoroughly dry, it's a nice wine to drink now, but its soft structure limits its ageability.",Mountain,55,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rahn 2009 Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rahn-2009-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rahn
14.5,Red,US,"Young and strong now, this has lots of primary berry and chocolate flavors. The oak hasn't been integrated into the wine, making it feel rustic, with an emphasis on the tannins and acids. Give it two or three years before opening, but not much more than that.",Unfiltered,60,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Newton 2009 Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2009-unfiltered-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Newton
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Franco Adami adds just 5% Chardonnay to his Brut Prosecco Superiore to give the wine a broader, bolder mouthfeel. The addition works nicely on the bouquet, lending a pretty tone of exotic fruit and a drying touch of flinty mineral.",Bosco di Gica Brut,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Adami NV Bosco di Gica Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adami-nv-bosco-di-gica-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152435/,Glera,,Adami
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Full berry aromas are accented by notes of cumin, cola and grilled meat. This feels full-bodied but not overly heavy, with a mellow berry flavor and dark notes of chocolate and meat. The finish is smooth and oaky, with a touch of graphite.",Selección,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alamos 2009 Selección Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alamos-2009-seleccion-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Alamos
13,Red,France,"A rounded, wood-aged wine, this is full of ripe red-berry and spice flavors, with a core of warm, smoky tannins. It is structured and should age over several years.",Domaine de la Créa Les Grands Picotins,29,88,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Louis Max 2010 Domaine de la Créa Les Grands Picotins  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-domaine-crea-grands-picotins-pinot-noir-savigny-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Max
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A tiny percentage of Chardonnay is added to this Prosecco Superiore, giving it a small boost in terms of structure and creaminess. That addition adds a scent of fresh fruit, with subtle hints of apricot and exotic spice.",Extra Dry,16,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bortolotti NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortolotti-nv-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152309/,Glera,,Bortolotti
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This offers a bright and intense bouquet of white flower, peach blossom, almond paste and orange zest. A pretty sensation of sweetness gives it a round, creamy feel on the finish.",Santo Stefano Dry,19,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Ruggeri & C. NV Santo Stefano Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruggeri-c-nv-santo-stefano-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152437/,Glera,,Ruggeri & C.
14.1,White,US,"Pure, upfront flavors of lemon, lime and orange mark this unoaked Chardonnay. Zesty Central Coast acidity is present, brightening and cleansing the richness. With a dry finish, it's nice now with sushi, fruit salad or grilled chicken.",Un-Oaked,21,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Morgan 2011 Un-Oaked Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2011-un-oaked-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2011,Morgan
14,White,Argentina,"Sweet, tropical aromas lead the way, followed by notes of melon and vanilla. It feels fresh, with citrus and lychee flavors. The finish is tropical and green tasting, with nervy acidity.",Premium,20,87,Other,Salta,,Alta Vista 2011 Premium Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2011-premium-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Alta Vista
,White,France,"A smooth and creamy wine—this is rounded and soft. The citrus edge is cushioned by a rich apricot and pineapple character. As the wine opens, it also develops a vanilla flavor, followed by a burst of acidity on the finish. Screwcap.",Signature,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,René Muré 2010 Signature Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rene-mure-2010-signature-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,René Muré
14.5,Red,US,"Good, deep flavors of blackberries, currants and spices mark this dry wine. It has a coating of smoky new oak. The texture is a bit harsh, which is really its only minus. Otherwise, it's a nice Merlot to drink now.",,26,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Starmont 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/starmont-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Starmont
14.5,Red,US,"A full, fruity Zinfandel, with dusty tannins and structure. Its lingering finish is laced with notes of chocolate and vanilla. With 7% Petite Sirah mixed in, this would pair nicely with barbecue and other meaty dishes.",Ranch Collection,19,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2009 Ranch Collection Zinfandel (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2009-ranch-collection-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Shannon Ridge
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This vineyard-designate sparkler shows enormous softness and creaminess, with plush aromas of peach, sweet grapefruit and sweet almond flower.",Millesimato Rive di Farra di Soligo Extra Dry,17,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,La Farra 2011 Millesimato Rive di Farra di Soligo Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farra-2011-millesimato-rive-di-soligo-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,La Farra
14.5,Red,US,"This is a big, full Zinfandel that's blended with 19% Petite Sirah and 1% Chardonnay. With the right balance between fruit and spice, the wine is a liquid version of blackberry jam on toast.",Vintner's Reserve,17,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Zinfandel (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Kendall-Jackson
14.1,Red,US,"Brisk acidity brightens the cherry flavor in this clean, dry Pinot Noir. The fruit is young and sappy. If you drink it now, decant it for a few hours. Otherwise, give it a year or two.",,36,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sanglier Cellars 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanglier-cellars-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sanglier Cellars
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This is only light to medium in body, but it has a tactile, peach-skin element that gives it extra interest on the palate and pleasant flinty notes alongside modest citrus fruit. Drink now.",,15,87,Marlborough,,,Starborough 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/starborough-2010-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Starborough
13.5,White,US,"With a sweet, flowery nose, this blend of Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Malvasia and Gewürztraminer has plenty of acidity to balance out its subtle sweetness.",White Splash,13,87,California,California Other,California,St. Francis 2010 White Splash White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2010-white-splash-other/,White Blend,2010,St. Francis
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"The perfect wine for afternoon snack foods, this offers soft, creamy bubbles with fresh fruit aromas. Try this with baked potato skins with onion dip or fried zucchini flowers.",Extra Dry,19,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Masottina NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masottina-nv-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152335/,Glera,,Masottina
13,Red,France,"Solid and firm, this boasts dark tannins and red plum fruits. It has weight and structure, the fruits surrounding thedense, dry core. Age for 2–4 years, at least.",,42,87,Burgundy,Pommard,,Louis Max 2010  Pommard,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Max
15.8,Red,US,"Savory, with a bite on the finish, this proprietary blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Mourvedre is lush and well integrated. It's complex enough to match with a range of hearty foods—especially red meat.",Red Fusion,46,87,California,South Coast,Temecula,Lorenzi Estate 2009 Red Fusion Red (Temecula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lorenzi-estate-2009-red-fusion-south-coast-temecula/,Red Blend,2009,Lorenzi Estate
13.4,Red,US,"This light and herbal reserve has scents of pine needles and tart cherry. It spent 10 months in 25% new French oak, adding just a delicate hint of chocolate to the finish.",Lia's Vineyard Jory Bench Reserve,34,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Longplay 2010 Lia's Vineyard Jory Bench Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longplay-2010-lias-vineyard-jory-bench-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Longplay
14,Red,Portugal,"An easy, fruity wine, this is full of blackberry and red currant flavors. Its fruitiness is tempered with a firm tannic core that gives a light structure.",Loios Tinto,10,87,Alentejano,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2011 Loios Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2011-loios-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,J. Portugal Ramos
13.5,Red,US,"This has polished blackberry and black currant flavors, touched with oak. It shows real elegance and class.",Vintner's Reserve,19,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kendall-Jackson 2009 Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2009-vintners-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kendall-Jackson
12.5,White,Portugal,"Attractive, clean and fruity, this has pear and peach flavors; its aromatic intensity comes from the 30% Viognier in the blend. This is smooth, with just a bite of citrusy acidity on the finish. Screwcap.",Periquita Branco,,87,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2011 Periquita Branco White (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2011-periquita-branco-white-setubal/,Portuguese White,2011,José Maria da Fonseca
14,Red,New Zealand,"A dark, savory style of Pinot Noir, with intense aromas and flavors of cedar, coffee and cola that turn a bit dry and astringent on the finish. It's fairly big in the mouth, yet not particularly rich or textured. Drink it over the next few years.",,23,87,Marlborough,,,Lake Chalice 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-chalice-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lake Chalice
14.2,Red,US,"A little too soft and gentle for a Sonoma Coast Pinot, this lacking some dynamism, but there's no denying the deliciousness. It offers lush waves of raspberry and cherry purée, mocha and anise liqueur that are easy to love.",Split Rock Vineyard,55,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Lagniappe 2009 Split Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagniappe-2009-split-rock-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lagniappe
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this is redolent of honeydew, jasmine, white peach and rose. It has a soft, foamy quality to its effervescence.",Millesimato Dry,16,87,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,La Jara 2011 Millesimato Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jara-2011-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,2011,La Jara
12.5,White,France,"Aligoté shows a mineral character, with a chalky feel along with high-toned citrus- and green-apple flavors. Made from grapes sourced from 35-year-old vines, this has intensity as well as a crisp texture.",Vieilles Vignes,,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne Aligoté,,Manuel Olivier 2009 Vieilles Vignes  (Bourgogne Aligoté),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-vieilles-vignes-other-white-aligote-bourgogne-aligote/,Aligoté,2009,Manuel Olivier
13,Red,France,"This bears high acidity and firm tannins, with flavors of raspberry and black plum skin. The wine needs at least three years to come into balance.",,,87,Burgundy,Pommard,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Pommard,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Food friendly and simple, this possesses a uniquely firm structure, with tonic perlage and spicy notes of white pepper and field flower. It's bright, fresh and very dry on the close.",Brut,19,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Masottina NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masottina-nv-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152334/,Glera,,Masottina
14,Red,Argentina,"Compact and concentrated up front, the nose is propped up with hints of spice and berry. This shows good body and balance, with berry and licorice flavors that are lightly baked, mildly herbal and peppery. Despite a touch of green on the finish, this is very good.",Altos del Plata,12,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2010 Altos del Plata Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2010-altos-plata-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Terrazas de Los Andes
13,White,Italy,"This opens with fragrant aromas of yellow rose, apricot, butterscotch and spicy vanilla. It has edium density, with a fresh mouthfeel lending this a unique personality.",Vôs da Vigne,,87,,Collio,,Tenuta di Angoris 2010 Vôs da Vigne Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-angoris-2010-vos-vigne-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Tenuta di Angoris
14,Red,Argentina,"The nose includes rubbery whiffs of berry, cherry and leather. On the palate, it feels solid but tomatoey, with zesty red-fruit acidity and flavors of red plum, herb, tobacco and spice. It turns more charred and peppery on the finish.",La Madras Vineyards,19,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ricardo Santos 2010 La Madras Vineyards Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricardo-santos-2010-madras-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Ricardo Santos
13,Red,France,"A wine relatively high in red-currant-like acidity. It does have a rustic side to it, although the fruit has potential richness and should come through in 2–3 years.",La Perrière,,87,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 La Perrière  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-perriere-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roux Père et Fils
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with a drying bouquet of white flower, peach, talcum powder and crushed mineral. A small percent of Pinot Bianco is added to the wine for extra smoothness and structure.",Brut,12,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Progettidivini NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/progettidivini-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Progettidivini
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Offering the creamy and floral intensity of sparkling wines at double the price, this bears subtle notes of peach, white flower, brimstone and dried herb.",Millesimato Extra Dry,12,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Progettidivini 2011 Millesimato Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/progettidivini-2011-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Progettidivini
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is a grapefruit- and apple-flavored wine with a lively prickle on the palate. Bright and dry, this is sharpened by a citrus flavor and acidity. Ready to drink.",Paço de São Lourenço,12,87,Vinho Verde,,,Solar de Pinheiro 2011 Paço de São Lourenço White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solar-pinheiro-2011-paco-sao-lourenco-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Solar de Pinheiro
12.5,White,New Zealand,"This is a soft, ripely fruited Sauvignon Blanc, embued with hints of passion fruit and lime. It's plump and medium bodied, round on the palate, then tart and lingering on the finish. Drink now.",,18,87,Marlborough,,,Smythe & Renfield 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smythe-renfield-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Smythe & Renfield
12.5,White,Italy,"Great for easy seafood or pasta dishes, this is fresh, with crisp acidity backed by notes of stone fruit, melon and yellow rose.",,15,87,,Friuli Grave,,Pighin 2011 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pighin-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Pighin
12,Sparkling,Italy,"A 50-50 blend of Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, this opens with aromas of peach, honey and white rose. The quality of the bubbly perlage is tonic and crisp, but both grape varieties provide the wine with medium structure.",075 Carati Extra Dry,15,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Piera Martellozzo 2010 075 Carati Extra Dry Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-2010-075-carati-extra-dry-sparkling-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,2010,Piera Martellozzo
13,White,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel, this crisp effort shows subtle aromas of toasted almond and butter backed by notes of stone fruit and dried grass. It finishes with a rich, smooth texture.",,15,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Petrucco 2010 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petrucco-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Petrucco
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A textbook Prosecco Superiore, with soft, foamy bubbles and bright aromas of exotic fruit, spring flower and dried herb. It's easy going, with refreshing acidity on the finish.",Extra Dry,12,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Le Manzane NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-manzane-nv-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152327/,Glera,,Le Manzane
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This has flavors of fresh citrus and intense, fragrant flowers. The finish has notes of lime and white peach, with a soft, lush feeling and creamy bubbles.",Millesimato 20.10 Extra Dry,14,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Le Manzane 2010 Millesimato 20.10 Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-manzane-2010-millesimato-2010-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Le Manzane
13.5,White,US,"Made in a leaner, racier style than most California Viogniers, this has mineral, tangerine and apricot flavors, with considerable acidity.",Roll Ranch Vineyard,24,87,California,California Other,California,Ojai 2010 Roll Ranch Vineyard Viognier (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2010-roll-ranch-vineyard-viognier-other/,Viognier,2010,Ojai
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,The wine's natural acidity keeps the palate refreshed and the bouquet offers cleansing notes of citrus and honeydew. This cheerful sparkling wine should pair well with buttered popcorn or salted nuts.,Oro Puro Brut,19,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Valdo NV Oro Puro Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdo-nv-oro-puro-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Valdo
14.1,Red,US,"This vigorous wine shows the strong flavors that Laetitia Pinot Noirs most always display. It's powerfully ripe, with flavors of cherry, rhubarb pie, pomegranate and spicy persimmon. Full bodied, with pronounced acids and tannins, this offers plenty of generosity.",Estate,25,87,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2010-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Laetitia
13,Red,New Zealand,"A silky, easy-drinking Pinot Noir, but one that retains Martinborough's savory profile, featuring hints of dark earth and mushrooms alongside black cherries. Drink now.",River's Edge,27,87,Martinborough,,,Margrain 2008 River's Edge Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/margrain-2008-rivers-edge-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Margrain
15.5,Red,US,"A bit high in alcohol, this has blackberry and mocha flavors that are overripe, veering into sweet-prune territory. Drink now.",Chris's Cuvée,60,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kenefick Ranch 2008 Chris's Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenefick-ranch-2008-chriss-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Kenefick Ranch
13.8,Red,US,"This is an easy-drinking blend of many red varieties from a Livermore-based producer who loves both Rhône and Portuguese reds. This is soft and lightly spiced, with cola and cherry notes on the finish. A very good wine for a barbecue or a tailgate.",True Red Lot 26,12,87,California,California Other,California,Fenestra NV True Red Lot 26 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-nv-true-red-lot-26-other/,Red Blend,,Fenestra
14.2,White,US,"With brisk acidity and upfront fruit, this is ready to drink. The pineapple, pear and oak flavors are housed in a creamy mouthfeel.",Russian River Selection,32,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gary Farrell 2009 Russian River Selection Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gary-farrell-2009-russian-river-selection-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Gary Farrell
12.5,White,Italy,"Fresh and easy going, this offers generous fullness and intense notes of apricot, honeydew and Golden Delicious apple.",,20,87,,Trentino,,Gaierhof 2010 Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gaierhof-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Gaierhof
12.5,White,France,"Warm and fruity, this has an open apricot flavor that's balanced by spice and vanilla from the wood aging. Citrus flavors give a fresh, more medicinal finish.",,30,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Ellevin 2009  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ellevin-2009-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Ellevin
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Conte Collalto is one of the most important estates in the Conegliano subzone of Prosecco Superiore. This delicate rosé sparkling blend shows fine bubbles and elegant aromas of wild berry, blueberry, honey and almond paste.",Rosé Extra Dry,18,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Conte Collalto NV Rosé Extra Dry Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-collalto-nv-rose-extra-dry-sparkling-veneto-152331/,Sparkling Blend,,Conte Collalto
12,Sparkling,Italy,"This Chardonnay-based sparkler opens with creamy perlage and bright aromas of apricot, honey and yellow rose. The varietal's natural structure and richness is palpable on the palate.",Brut,23,87,,Friuli,,Comelli 2010 Brut Chardonnay (Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/comelli-2010-brut-chardonnay-friuli/,Chardonnay,2010,Comelli
,Rose,US,"Dark pink in color and aromatically true to its Mourvèdre roots, this has an oaky, earthy edge to its ripe strawberry flavor. This is a summertime wine that should pair with a range of foods, or it should perfect for patio sipping. Cherry and plum flavors, almost sangria-like, predominate on the finish.",Mourvèdre,12,87,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Cline 2011 Mourvèdre Rosé (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2011-mourvedre-rose-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Rosé,2011,Cline
13,White,Argentina,"Tropical and pure on the nose, this has aromas of lychee, lime, talcum powder and candle wax. It feels juicy and healthy, with flavors of apple, lime and lychee. The finish is steady and pure.",Lo Tengo,11,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2011 Lo Tengo Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2011-lo-tengo-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Bodega Norton
14.6,Red,US,"A big, bold Cabernet, with strong tannins and oak that sticks out. It's a bit overripe, with a pruny edge to the blackberry and cassis flavors. Ready to drink.",,60,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Burly 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burly-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Burly
14.2,Red,US,Bumgarner's 2008 has a heady herbal aroma that wafts into espresso and dark chocolate. This is a producer to watch in the El Dorado section of the Sierra Foothills.,,34,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Bumgarner 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bumgarner-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bumgarner
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Light and delicate, thist shows distant tones of fragrant fruit and tangy citrus. Its natural sweetness helps make the finish feel rich and generous.",Extra Dry,15,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,Borgo Magredo NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgo-magredo-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Borgo Magredo
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Steady, firm and tonic, this offers an informal bouquet of citrus and stone fruit followed by steely effervescence and fresh acidity. This Prosecco should pair with fried calamari or grilled shrimp.",Brut Millesimato,17,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,Borgo Magredo 2010 Brut Millesimato  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgo-magredo-2010-brut-millesimato-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2010,Borgo Magredo
11.5,White,Portugal,"For a Vinho Verde, this is ripe and creamy. It bears attractive minerality and citrusy acidity, with a smooth texture and a touch of exotic fruit.",Monte Cascas Colheita,,87,Vinho Verde,,,Casca Wines 2011 Monte Cascas Colheita White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2011-monte-cascas-colheita-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Casca Wines
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Creamy foam builds in the glass as the wine is poured. Its lush softness is backed by fragrant tones of almond blossom, peach and lemon mousse.",Extra Dry,16,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Carmina NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmina-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Carmina
11,Sparkling,Italy,This opens with impressive softness and creaminess that's enhanced by fragrant tones of peach cobbler and lemon mousse. Pair this with swordfish carpaccio marinated in lemon and chopped mint.,Coìne Extra Dry,28,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Carlo Bisol Solighetto NV Coìne Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlo-bisol-solighetto-nv-coine-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Carlo Bisol Solighetto
,White,France,"This is already mature. It has weight and demonstrates a delicious balance between a ripe white-fruit flavor and fresh acidity, with a fine note of tangy citrus. Ready to drink.",Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Willm 2009 Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willm-2009-kirchberg-barr-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Willm
13.5,White,Argentina,"A consistent Torrontés, with tropical and exotic aromas of green melon, lychee and bath oil. It feels round despite sporting nice acids, while flavors of green apple, lychee, melon and cardamom work well in front of a long, sweet, pithy finish.",Reserva,15,88,Other,Salta,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2011 Reserva Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2011-reserva-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Terrazas de Los Andes
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A new wine from Chile's Veramonte, this starts with huge cola and blackberry aromas. which are backed by grippy tannins and mild astringency. It tastes bulky, bearing grippy tannins and mild astringency, with leather and blackberry notes. Coffee and spice flavors control the finish on this ripe Malbec.",,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Primus 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/primus-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Primus
13,White,France,"On the ripe, tropical side of Pouilly, this is a full wine, laden with attractive notes of wood, juicy yellow fruit and bitter orange zest. It is warm, rich and ready to drink later this year.",,,88,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Roux Père et Fils 2010  Pouilly-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Col di Manza has it all: It's a vineyard-designate, vintage-dated Prosecco Superiore made with organically and biodynamically farmed fruit. It's a mouthful, with soft effervescence and fruit intensity.",Col di Manza Millesimato Rive di Ogliano Extra Dry,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Perlage 2010 Col di Manza Millesimato Rive di Ogliano Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perlage-2010-col-manza-millesimato-rive-ogliano-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Perlage
14.5,Red,US,"Tough and gritty in tannins, this Cabernet is still raw. There's a flattering core of ripe blackberry and black currant fruits, but the wine doesn't show the approachability of other 2007 Cabernets. Give it another five years in the cellar, but no guarantees that the fruit will outlast the tannins.",Reserve,80,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mount Veeder 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-veeder-2007-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Mount Veeder
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This has very nice aromatic intensity, boasting layers of peach blossom, jasmine and honey. Sweet peach tones appear on the close and are enhanced by the wine's creamy texture.",Millesimato Dry,27,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Malibràn 2011 Millesimato Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malibran-2011-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Malibràn
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A unique fruit aroma is highlighted with notes  of almond, yellow rose and cracked white pepper. The mouthfeel is creamy and soft thanks to the frothy mousse.",5 Grammi Brut,30,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Malibràn 2010 5 Grammi Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malibran-2010-5-grammi-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Malibràn
14.7,White,US,"This full-bodied version—sourced from Napa Valley's famed Stagecoach Vineyard—tastes very much like a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, with honey and green apple flavors. Well-made, the finish shows the wine's time spent in 33% French oak.",Margaret's Mandate,35,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Olson Ogden 2009 Margaret's Mandate Marsanne (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olson-ogden-2009-margarets-mandate-marsanne-napa-valley/,Marsanne,2009,Olson Ogden
13.5,White,New Zealand,"It's nice to see this historic winery finally being represented in the United States. This offers scents of toasted grain, smoke, citrus and just a hint of butter before it hits the palate with ample weight and a slightly creamy texture. A bit woody and smoky, but nice in that style. Drink now.",,16,88,Hawke's Bay,,,Mission Estate 2010 Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mission-estate-2010-chardonnay-hawkes-bay/,Chardonnay,2010,Mission Estate
14,White,Italy,"This shows sharp and well-defined aromas of citrus and exotic fruit, with background notes of dried herb and almond skin. Lees contact lended this wine extra richness and creaminess.",Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige,,88,,Trentino,,Fondazione Edmund Mach 2010 Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondazione-edmund-mach-2010-istituto-agrario-san-michele-alladige-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Fondazione Edmund Mach
14.5,Red,US,"Pungent of baked plum and baking spice, this Shenandoah Barbera is soft and rustic, yet refined, with a jolt of mocha espresso on the finish. The expert acidity enveloping this wine should pair with Mediterrean-themed food.",Cooper Ranch,25,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Easton 2009 Cooper Ranch Barbera (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2009-cooper-ranch-barbera-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Barbera,2009,Easton
13.5,White,Italy,"This opens with sweet fruit tones of honeydew, ripe peach and apricot. The full, generous mouthfeel is quite loveable.",,20,88,,Collio,,Conti Formentini 2010 Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conti-formentini-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Conti Formentini
13,Sparkling,Italy,"This Metodo Classico rosé opens with a pale pink-peach color and delicate aromas of wild berry, raspberry, lemon zest and toasted bread. The wine is straigh forward, elegant and clean.",Brut Rosé,39,88,Veneto,Veneto,,Costaripa NV Brut Rosé Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costaripa-nv-brut-rose-sparkling-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,,Costaripa
14,Red,Portugal,"Fruit and barnyard flavors combine to give a wine that, while on the rustic side, still has an attractive juicy quality. It is full bodied; its acidity combines with a ripe plum flavor.",,20,88,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2010 Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2010-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Cortes de Cima
,White,France,"Full and fruity, this is already a delicious wine. A note of tangy citrus enlivens the apple and pear flavors. This has weight and an intense texture, with warm acidity and a touch of spice on the finish.",Baron de Hoen,12,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Beblenheim 2010 Baron de Hoen Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-beblenheim-2010-baron-hoen-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Cave de Beblenheim
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A polished and very tonic effort, with a sharp personality and bright aromas of lemon, white flower, flint and crushed white pepper. It's crisp and balanced overall.",Brut,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Col Vetoraz Spumanti 2011 Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-vetoraz-spumanti-2011-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Col Vetoraz Spumanti
12.9,White,US,"Aromas of green apple, melon, pear and a hint of Meyer lemon introduce this tart and flavorful Pinot Gris. It's lightly spiced, fruity and compact.",Estate Renovação,20,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Coelho 2011 Estate Renovação Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coelho-2011-estate-renovacao-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Coelho
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Using the Metodo Classico, this shows bright aromas of citrus, mountain flower and apricot. The mouthfeel is round and smooth, with a playful touch of bitter almond on the close.",Brut,35,88,,Alto Adige,,Arunda NV Brut Sparkling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arunda-nv-brut-sparkling-alto-adige/,Sparkling Blend,,Arunda
14.4,Red,US,"This is arguably the best of the current Agate Ridge reds. It's a nicely focused Syrah, mixing flavors of raspberry, chocolate and coffee syrup into a ripe bundle. The tannins are supportive and proportionate.",Estate,24,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Agate Ridge 2009 Estate Syrah (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agate-ridge-2009-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-rogue-valley/,Syrah,2009,Agate Ridge
14.1,Red,US,"This is dry and rich in blackberry jam flavors. Right now it's fierce in tannins and acidity, making it tough and resistant in feeling. Give it several hours in a decanter before serving, or else hold it for 4-5 years.",,55,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Antica 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Antica
13.5,White,Italy,"An ideal Italian whites to pair with spaghetti alle vongole or fried fish. The bouquet is redolent of almond paste, stone fruit and citrus. There's a very well-defined streak of sassy spice on the crisp finish.",,20,88,,Alto Adige,,Andriano 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andriano-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Andriano
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A very good, heavily oaked Malbec that exudes clove and hickory notes before settling on aromas of earthy fruit and cheesy leather. The palate feels flush and tannic, with accents of clove and cumin and a secondary berry flavor. It ends with touches of barrel spice and resin.",Chento Vineyard Selection,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Cuarto Dominio 2010 Chento Vineyard Selection Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-cuarto-dominio-2010-chento-vineyard-selection-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Bodega Cuarto Dominio
14.7,Red,US,"Very ripe and fruity, this has a rich, glycerine-driven sweetness, like a tangy ruby Port. It's delicious in blackberry jam and caramel flavors, with intricate tannins and fine, citrusy acids.",Inspirado,68,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Keever 2009 Inspirado Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keever-2009-inspirado-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Keever
14.1,White,US,"Florally pungent, with sweet peach and apricot notes, this smells great. It's richly textured and balanced.",Estate,18,88,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Holly's Hill 2010 Estate Roussanne (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hollys-hill-2010-estate-roussanne-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Roussanne,2010,Holly's Hill
13,Red,France,"The wine has firm, dark tannins as befits a Pommard, with underlying sumptuous black fruit. As the tannins soften, this will become a rich and juicy wine, and it will likely always remain structured.",Le Taillefer,,88,Burgundy,Pommard,,Labouré-Roi 2009 Le Taillefer  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laboure-roi-2009-le-taillefer-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2009,Labouré-Roi
13,White,France,"Flavors of apples, pears and lemons compose this ripe, friendly wine. It has nutmeg and wood flavors along with a warm and rounded character. Drink now.",,37,88,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,L. Tramier & Fils 2010  Pouilly-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2010-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,L. Tramier & Fils
14.2,White,US,"Sadly, this is the last Patianna Sauvignon Blanc made by the late Mike Lee. It opens with great, subtle aromatics of just-ripe pear and melon and is balanced and easy to like. The finish is long and lean, with layers of acidity that would match well with scallops, shrimp or fresh oysters.",,17,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Patianna 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patianna-2010-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Patianna
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"On the nose, the sparkling wine delivers tones of citrus, peach and crushed white pepper. Fifteen percent Pinot Bianco is added to this Prosecco Superiore, giving it a noticeably richer and smoother mouthfeel.",Cuvée C Extra Dry,20,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Carmina 2011 Cuvée C Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmina-2011-cuvee-c-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Carmina
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,The grape used to make Prosecco Superiore (Glera) is blended with 10% Pinot Bianco to give this pretty sparkler slightly more structure and density in the mouth. The wine's smooth texture is backed by fragrant tones of peach and almond blossom.,Extra Dry 47,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bortolotti NV Extra Dry 47  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortolotti-nv-extra-dry-47-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152310/,Glera,,Bortolotti
13,White,Italy,"This “ramato” or copper-hued Pinot Grigio opens with bright aromas of bitter almond, honey, peach and exotic fruit. Its texture is smooth and soft.",Montesanto,15,88,Veneto,Piave,,Bonotto delle Tezze 2010 Montesanto Pinot Grigio (Piave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonotto-delle-tezze-2010-montesanto-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-piave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Bonotto delle Tezze
14,Red,Portugal,"Sweet fruit, coupled with a core of firm tannins form a wine that is dense and juicy. It has fine layers of acidity, with black plum and chocolate flavors and a finish that's smooth yet still firm.",Casa Brancas,,88,Alentejano,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Casa Brancas Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-casa-brancas-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Parras Vinhos
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"From the Rive di Ogliano Cru, this offers impressive balance between its crisp acidic side and its succulent sweet side. In between are lovely layers of stone fruit and honey.",Le Rive di Ogliano Millesimato Extra Dry,29,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Masottina 2011 Le Rive di Ogliano Millesimato Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masottina-2011-le-rive-ogliano-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Masottina
14.5,Red,US,"With sharp acidity and pungent black currant, plum and raisin flavors, this muscular Cabernet is probably best to drink now. It's an interesting wine, with a spicy, tannic finish.",Estate Grown,85,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Arns 2008 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arns-2008-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Arns
13.8,Red,US,"This has to be one of the best value Cabernets on the market. It's rich and ripe in blackberry and currant flavors, with smooth tannins and a fine edge of acidity to brighten the fruit.",,12,88,California,California Other,California,Avalon 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avalon-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Avalon
13,White,France,"Soft and attractively spicy, this has flavors of fresh apple, exotic mango and kiwi. Along with this fruitiness is a perfumed character that rounds out the finish. Screwcap.",Réserve,24,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2010 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2010-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Gustave Lorentz
13,White,Italy,"Jermann is the proud producer of some of Italy's best white wines. This effort offers rich sophistication, with pretty tones of almond, exotic fruit, apricot and caramel.",,29,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Jermann 2010 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jermann-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Jermann
,White,France,"Pure, clean and fresh, this has bright lime and grapefruit flavors that are lined with acidity. The wine has a touch of perfume and is attractively balanced. This is developing quickly.",Réserve,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean-Baptiste Adam 2011 Réserve Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-baptiste-adam-2011-reserve-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Jean-Baptiste Adam
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This is a full-bodied, soft and round style of Pinot Gris that's almost completely dry. Understated pear and melon aromas combine with hints of fern fronds to create an enchanting bouquet, while the flavors are more straightforward and fruity. Drink now.",,17,88,Marlborough,,,Jules Taylor 2011 Pinot Gris (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jules-taylor-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-marlborough/,Pinot Gris,2011,Jules Taylor
13,White,Portugal,"Round and ripe, this balances rich white- and yellow-fruit flavors with fine lime and pink grapefruit acidity. The result is balanced and fruity, with a fine, crisp finish.",Branco,20,88,Setubal,,,Herdade da Comporta 2011 Branco White (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-comporta-2011-branco-white-setubal/,Portuguese White,2011,Herdade da Comporta
13.5,Red,US,"Herbal and toasty, this is a smooth, open and forward Pinot. It is showing plenty of barrel influence at the moment, but the fruit seems to thin out a bit in the finish. As it's young, it could certainly flesh out and balance itself with a bit more bottle age.",Lux,35,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Luminous Hills 2010 Lux Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luminous-hills-2010-lux-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Luminous Hills
13,Red,France,"This is firm, showing a ripe plum-skin flavor and a severe line of tannin. There's some bitterness along with a good depth of fruit flavor, structure and acidity, all of which suggest aging potential.",Clos des Chênes,44,88,Burgundy,Volnay,,Louis Max 2009 Clos des Chênes  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-clos-chenes-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This pretty Prosecco delivers elegant aromas of pear, white flower and honey. Thanks to a tangy touch of sweetness and the wine's creamy mousse, this could be paired with smoked salmon or prosciutto di Parma.",Cruner Dry,20,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Le Colture NV Cruner Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-colture-nv-cruner-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152314/,Glera,,Le Colture
13.5,White,Italy,"This is plump, with an intense bouquet offering loads of yellow rose, apricot and fresh grapefruit. The mouthfeel is silky, soft and round.",,20,88,,Isonzo del Friuli,,Tenuta Luisa 2010 Pinot Grigio (Isonzo del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-luisa-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-isonzo-del-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Tenuta Luisa
14,White,France,"This is a gentle, fruity and open wine that's full of rounded spiced-fruit flavors. It is attractive, with a fine balance of acidity. Ready to drink.",Amélie,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Amélie Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-amelie-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"From the Rive di Refrontolo Cru, this shows clean aromas of citrus and peach, with a rich, foamy quality of bubbles.",Rive di Refrontolo Millesimato Extra Dry,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Toffoli 2011 Rive di Refrontolo Millesimato Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toffoli-2011-rive-refrontolo-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Toffoli
14.4,Red,US,"The cool vintage has given this wine lots of perky acidity and dry tannins as well as an earthy, mushroomy quality to the blackberry and cherry flavors. Probably best enjoyed soon, but give it a decant before serving.",Dutton Ranch Morelli Lane Vineyard,45,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Dutton Ranch Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-ranch-morelli-lane-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
13,White,Portugal,"Herbaceous and richly crisp, its acidity is tangy with mineral undertones and bright green- and white-fruit flavors. This is delicious and fruity, with a great final zing.",Tons de Duorum Branco,10,88,Douro,,,Duorum 2011 Tons de Duorum Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duorum-2011-tons-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2011,Duorum
,White,France,"A very fruity wine, boasting perfumed white fruit and some minerality. The acidity is tight, racy and crisp, and it's just beginning to fill out. Currently, this tastes like it's between youth and maturity.",Domaine du Château de Riquewihr Les Murailles,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff & Irion 2008 Domaine du Château de Riquewihr Les Murailles Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-irion-2008-domaine-chateau-riquewihr-murailles-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Dopff & Irion
,White,France,"This is a full, fruity wine. It's ripe and packed with currant, green plum and pink grapefruit flavors. There are hints of almond and delicate flower aromas. The soft finish has more ripe, delicious fruit.",Vieilles Vignes,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Sipp-Mack 2010 Vieilles Vignes Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sipp-mack-2010-vieilles-vignes-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Sipp-Mack
,White,France,"Smooth, rich and silky, this is attractively lifted by yeast and almond flavors. It's rounded and full bodied, and it's developing fast. Drink this within the year.",Brand Grand Cru,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Charles Baur 2009 Brand Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-charles-baur-2009-brand-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Charles Baur
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This delivers a delicately fragrant bouquet of white flower, stone fruit and lemon zest backed by a spicy touch of cracked white pepper. Pair this bright sparkler with smoked salmon on toast.",Millesimato Brut,28,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,De Faveri 2011 Millesimato Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/faveri-2011-millesimato-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,De Faveri
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Dense aromas of berries come with graphite and peppery scents, with notes of wood smoke and grilled meat. This feels full and a touch rough and rugged, with raspberry and plum flavors matched by herbal and burnt accents. It's forward and toasted on the finish, with coffee, herb and animal notes. Contains 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.",,23,88,Other,Cafayate,,Finca las Nubes 2010 Malbec (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-las-nubes-2010-malbec-cafayate/,Malbec,2010,Finca las Nubes
13.5,White,US,"This is dry, crisp and minerally; it's made in a lighter style that makes it especially food friendly. The flavors suggest oranges, apricots and tart Meyer lemons.",,13,88,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Chalone Vineyard 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chalone-vineyard-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,Chalone Vineyard
12.5,White,Italy,"Le Marsure has shown a long and consistent evolution over the past few vintages. This food-friendly expression shows full and ripe tones of melon, apricot, honey and yellow rose.",Le Marsure,14,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Teresa Raiz 2010 Le Marsure Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teresa-raiz-2010-le-marsure-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Teresa Raiz
12,Sparkling,Italy,"From one of the most beautiful vineyards in the Prosecco Superiore area, this uses fruit sourced from romantically gnarled and twisted old vines. It has crystalline aromas of stone fruit, citrus, almond and crushed white mineral.",Vecchie Viti Brut,,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Ruggeri & C. 2010 Vecchie Viti Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruggeri-c-2010-vecchie-viti-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Ruggeri & C.
14.2,Red,US,"Made in a leaner style than many Napa Valley Cabernets, this shows lots of blackberry and cherry fruit. If you enjoy wines with structured elegance, this could be for you.",,45,88,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Smith-Madrone 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smith-madrone-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Smith-Madrone
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This lively sparkler has played an important role in making Prosecco one of the most popular wines in the United States. Its a textbook rendition, with peach nectar, tangerine and a soft, creamy finish.",MO Extra Dry,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Mionetto NV MO Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mionetto-nv-mo-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Mionetto
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Earth and rubber notes on the bouquet give way to black fruit and black olive aromas. It feels fresh, with a good acid level and a solid body supporting flavors of wild berry, plum and spice. The finish is toasty, with a fair amount of oak and bacon flavors.",Reserva,13,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tamarí 2011 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamari-2011-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Tamarí
13.6,Red,US,"A pretty, polished wine that's easy to like for its low alcohol and silky texture. Made from an unusual blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, Dolcetto and Cabernet Franc, it's dry and elegant, with pleasant berry-cherry and spice flavors.",Winemaker's Reserve Red Wine Blend,18,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Stateside 2009 Winemaker's Reserve Red Wine Blend Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stateside-2009-winemakers-reserve-red-wine-blend-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Stateside
14,White,New Zealand,"Loaded with fruit—apricot, pineapple and passion fruit—this is an attractive, medium-bodied Pinot Gris with just a hint of sweetness. Enjoy it over the next year.",Roaring Meg,20,88,Central Otago,,,Mt. Difficulty 2011 Roaring Meg Pinot Gris (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-difficulty-2011-roaring-meg-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-otago/,Pinot Gris,2011,Mt. Difficulty
14.3,Red,US,"Combines rich flavors of blackberry, black cherry and cola onto and a full-bodied palate, with crisp acidity and some unevenly ripened fruit, which results in rusticity. It's a big wine to drink now with tuna, lamb and steak.",Flying Rooster Vineyard,42,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Longboard 2010 Flying Rooster Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2010-flying-rooster-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Longboard
12.5,White,Italy,"This is the perfect wine to pair with seafood salad or grilled Ahi tuna steaks. This bright effort shows creamy smoothness, with rich highlights of melon, exotic fruit and honeydew.",,27,88,,Collio,,Mario Schiopetto 2010 Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-schiopetto-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Mario Schiopetto
,White,France,"This is a tight, tangy wine, and its fruit is still developing. In the future, it will have a steely, nervy character, with its fruit showing more citrus.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Leon Beyer 2010 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leon-beyer-2010-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Leon Beyer
13.5,White,Italy,"This nicely structured Pinot Grigio shows a ""ramato"" or copper color and slightly oxidized aromas of butterscotch, bitter almond and ripe melon. The structure is bigger and more defined than a standard Italian white.",,24,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Le Vigne di Zamò 2010 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-vigne-zamo-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Le Vigne di Zamò
13,Red,France,"Raspberry ripeness and soft tannins lend warmth to this structured wine. It has weight and a smoky wood character, with a juicy finish. Age for 2–3 years.",Domaine de la Créa Les Cent Vignes Premier Cru,41,88,Burgundy,Beaune,,Louis Max 2009 Domaine de la Créa Les Cent Vignes Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-domaine-crea-cent-vignes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is an admirable aged Malbec, but it's definitely tannic and tough. The nose is hard and rubbery, with tire, mushroom, graphite and black cherry aromas. Feels tight as nails, with burnt caramel, tomato, green herb and cassis flavors. This finishes with some warmth.",FLM Gran Reserva,60,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Los Maza 2004 FLM Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-los-maza-2004-flm-gran-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2004,Finca Los Maza
13,White,Italy,"This vineyard-designate Pinot Grigio is nicely executed, with aromas of creamy vanilla, apricot and melon. There's a fragrant touch of yellow rose and even a note of exotic spice that fills in the finish.",Vigneti Sant'Helena,22,88,,Collio,,Fantinel 2010 Vigneti Sant'Helena Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fantinel-2010-vigneti-santhelena-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Fantinel
14,Red,Argentina,"This opens with a whiff of green and clam shell but quickly transitions to black plum and berry scents. Tannic and rugged on the palate, it has a mix of blackberry, chocolate and herbal flavors. The finish is firm, with length and more than enough power.",Gran Lurton,32,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,François Lurton 2009 Gran Lurton Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2009-gran-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,François Lurton
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh in terms of acidity and soft in terms of fruity sweetness, this pretty sparkler delivers the best qualities. Pair this with lightly fried vegetable tempura.",Arió Extra Dry,22,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,L'Antica Quercia 2010 Arió Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lantica-quercia-2010-ario-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,L'Antica Quercia
14.3,Red,US,"A bit heavy for Pinot Noir, this has extracted red-berry, cola and mocha flavors. It lacks finesse, but makes up for it in sheer deliciousness. There is a certain sylishness tannins and acids, courtesy of its Arroyo Grande origins. Drink now.",Reserve du Domaine,40,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2010 Reserve du Domaine Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2010-reserve-domaine-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Laetitia
14,Red,Portugal,"A bold, ripe wine that shows fruitiness. While there is some tannic structure behind all the rich plum fruit and acidity, the attraction is all up front and ready to go.",,,88,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Syrah (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-alentejano/,Syrah,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
13.8,Red,US,"A light touch works well with this elegant reserve. Its wild berry flavor and juicy acids are seemless, with a kiss of oak carried through on the finish.",Estate Reserve,32,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2009 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2009-estate-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,David Hill
,White,France,"Very perfumed, this has a floral character that's allied to a creamed-apple flavor. It's soft and fruity—a quickly developing wine. With its open texture, it is already delicious.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Marcel Deiss 2010 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-marcel-deiss-2010-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Marcel Deiss
,White,France,"A pure, fruity wine, this delights with its crisp apple- and pear-skin flavors. This is finely textured, with acidity and a fine, fresh character that gives lift to the rounded flavors.",,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine François Schmitt 2010 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-francois-schmitt-2010-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine François Schmitt
,White,France,"Smooth and ripe, this has the warmth of 2009, with layers of spice, pepper and ripe apricot and lychee. The acidity hides underneath, masked by the rich structure.",Domaine du Château de Riquewihr Les Sorcières,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff & Irion 2009 Domaine du Château de Riquewihr Les Sorcières Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-irion-2009-domaine-chateau-riquewihr-sorcieres-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Dopff & Irion
13.5,White,France,"This dry style of Pinot Gris has a rich character, which allows the spice to come through strongly—the acidity lingering behind. Flavors of tropical fruits are allied to the smooth, ripe finish.",Les Princes Abbés,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2010 Les Princes Abbés Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2010-les-princes-abbes-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Domaines Schlumberger
13,Red,France,"On the rustic side, this fruity wine has rhubarb and red fruit flavors, with intense acidity and a pure, juicy core. The soft tannins just underpin the fruity character. Age for two years, although it's ready to drink now.",Clos du Cellier aux Moines Premier Cru,40,88,Burgundy,Givry,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Clos du Cellier aux Moines Premier Cru  (Givry),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-clos-cellier-aux-moines-premier-cru-pinot-noir-givry/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13,White,US,"With organically grown grapes from both Lake County (58%) and Mendocino (42%), this showcases the best of both regions. It has a great mix of lemon, grapefruit, honeydew and kiwi freshness that remains balanced on the finish. It's a quaffable summer wine.",Made With Organic Grapes,14,88,California,North Coast,Lake County-Mendocino County,Bonterra 2010 Made With Organic Grapes Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County-Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2010-made-with-organic-grapes-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-county-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Bonterra
14.3,Red,US,"Made in a lighter style, this Pinot is as easy to toss back as a glass of cherry cola. It's delicious and savory, for drinking now.",Hayley Vineyard,55,88,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Lagniappe 2009 Hayley Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagniappe-2009-hayley-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lagniappe
13.6,White,US,"This is bursting with peach, pear and almond aromas. It's balanced and light, with 1.2% residual sugar—just the right amount to pair it with spicy Thai curry or a strongly flavored cheese course.",,12,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Husch 2011 Chenin Blanc (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/husch-2011-chenin-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Husch
13,White,Italy,"Farmed according to certified biodynamic and organic practices, this is an impressively clean and bright, with flavors of tangy citrus, spice and plump stone fruit. A touch of white mountain flower shades in the finish.",Porer,23,88,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2010 Porer Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2010-porer-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Alois Lageder
11,Sparkling,Italy,Adami makes a wonderful interpretation of extra dry Prosecco—the most popular and arguably the most traditional expression of Prosecco Superiore. This offers friendly tones of spring flower and honey.,Dei Casel Extra Dry,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Adami NV Dei Casel Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adami-nv-dei-casel-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152434/,Glera,,Adami
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"As a way of giving consumers greater understanding of where Prosecco Superiore fruit is harvested, many producers now identify the vineyard designation on their labels. This expression shows great intensity, with bright bubbles and a note of stone fruit.",Casa Vittorino Millesimato Brut Rive di Refrontolo,25,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Astoria 2011 Casa Vittorino Millesimato Brut Rive di Refrontolo  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-2011-casa-vittorino-millesimato-brut-rive-refrontolo-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Astoria
13,White,Italy,"Bold and structured, this is fragrant of yellow rose, stone fruit and honeydew. The wine's creamy finish delivers a bold, chewy softness.",,25,88,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Cantarutti 2010 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantarutti-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantarutti
,White,France,"Full and round, this is a rich wine, with a fine, tangy texture. There is a core of lime and other citrus flavors, with tight acidity. Age this for several more months before drinking.",Les Comtes de Ribeauvillé,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Ribeauvillé 2010 Les Comtes de Ribeauvillé Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-ribeauville-2010-comtes-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Cave de Ribeauvillé
,White,France,"Ripe and fruity, this has weight that's balanced by a mineral, steely character. A taut, tight character emerges, and the concentrated citrus and pineapple flavors complete the mix. Age this for 3–4 years.",Rosacker Grand Cru,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Hunawihr 2010 Rosacker Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-hunawihr-2010-rosacker-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Cave de Hunawihr
,Sparkling,France,"A yeasty, creamy wine that's soft and round. It is rich, full-bodied, with pear and ripe apple flavors. There's just an attractive hint of spice on the finish.",Cuvée Nicole Brut,,88,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Bott Frères NV Cuvée Nicole Brut Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-nv-cuvee-nicole-brut-sparkling-cremant-dalsace/,Sparkling Blend,,Bott Frères
13,White,Italy,"This is an attractive value-driven wine, with fleshy aromas of stone fruit and melon backed by aromatic notes of honey and wild flower. The wine delivers a smooth, rich mouthfeel.",,13,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Bortoluzzi 2010 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortoluzzi-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Bortoluzzi
14.4,Red,Argentina,"Much better than the 2009, this Malbec opens with menthol, leather and herb aromas along with notes of berries. It feels deep, with a medium body and sweet, friendly, flavors of blackberry, brown sugar and chocolate. The finish tastes slightly candied.",,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casarena 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casarena-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Casarena
13.5,White,Italy,"Interesting and well structured, this can age a few years or more. Aromas of honey, stone fruit and butterscotch candy give this wine a sophisticated edge.",,29,88,,Collio,,Villa Russiz 2009 Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-russiz-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Villa Russiz
,White,France,"Closed and mineral at this stage, this is will develop well into a crisp, ripe, lemon-scented wine, with a hint of yellow fruit and attractive acidity. Give it at least a year.",Signature,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Wolfberger 2011 Signature Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolfberger-2011-signature-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Wolfberger
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A very clean wine, with intense aromas of fruit and white flower followed by soft perlage and a plush, creamy texture. It could work with easy finger foods, or be consumed on its own.",Villa Luigia Millesimato Extra Dry,18,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Il Follo 2011 Villa Luigia Millesimato Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-follo-2011-villa-luigia-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Il Follo
13.5,White,Argentina,"Aromas of sweet grass, vanilla cookie, lime and lychee are welcoming on the nose. This is a melony, round style of Torrontés, featuring apple and lychee notes. Flavorful and friendly, with a moderate finish.",,18,88,Other,Cafayate,,Finca las Nubes 2011 Torrontés (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-las-nubes-2011-torrontes-cafayate/,Torrontés,2011,Finca las Nubes
14,White,Argentina,"This opens with a breeze of air freshener, tropical oils, green fruits and apricots. Fresh and crisp in feel, it has mild green-fruit flavors that are led by notes of lime and lychee. The finish is creamy, tropical and slightly bitter.",Reserva,12,88,Other,Salta,,Finca El Origen 2011 Reserva Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-el-origen-2011-reserva-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Finca El Origen
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A sharp note of crushed white pepper gives this a bright, pungent bouquet. The aromas are softened by pretty notes of peach, dried herb and clove. This has loads of personality and depth.",Vigna del Paradiso Extra Dry,20,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Montesel NV Vigna del Paradiso Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montesel-nv-vigna-del-paradiso-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152344/,Glera,,Montesel
12.5,White,US,"What a surprise to find that this Riesling is bone dry. It boasts complex flavors of mineral, lime, Meyer lemon and orange zest, with fantastic acidity that awakens the palate and prepares it for food.",Kick On Ranch,24,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Ojai 2010 Kick On Ranch Riesling (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2010-kick-ranch-riesling-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Riesling,2010,Ojai
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with a fragrant bouquet of white flower, nectarine and fresh honeydew melon, leading to soft fizz and steady perlage in the mouth.",Millesimato Dry,20,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Drusian 2011 Millesimato Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drusian-2011-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Drusian
13,White,France,"Rounded and sweet, this is a rich Gewurztraminer that's full of spice and textured with coconut. It is full in the mouth—a wine for rich sauces and pâtés.",Les Princes Abbés,,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2009 Les Princes Abbés Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2009-les-princes-abbes-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Domaines Schlumberger
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A rarity that is definitely worth finding, this is one of the only Metodo Classico Prosecco Superiore available today. In other words, the same storied technique used to make Champagne has been applied to this easy Italian bubbly. Dedicated to estate founder Sergio Cosmo, this shows ripe melon and yellow rose aromas.",Millesimato S.C. 1931 Pas Dosé,29,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bellenda 2009 Millesimato S.C. 1931 Pas Dosé  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellenda-2009-millesimato-sc-1931-pas-dose-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2009,Bellenda
14.2,White,US,"Nicely dry and tart for a Paso Robles white wine, this has flavors of sour pineapple candy, barely ripe pear, tobacco and Provençal herb. The acidity really kicks in, making the mouth water. This is versatile and should pair with a wide range of fare.",,19,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Tower 15 2010 Grenache Blanc (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tower-15-2010-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Tower 15
13.5,White,US,"A lovely off-dry Riesling that's crisply elegant. This is the kind of wine that shows why Riesling is experiencing an uptick. With apricot, citrus, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors, it's a great wine to drink with slightly sweet, spicy foods like Vietnamese, Thai, Burmese or Middle Eastern.",,9,88,California,California Other,California,Snap Dragon 2010 Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snap-dragon-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Snap Dragon
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,Aromas of white flower and peach pulp reinforce this sparkler's overall softness and creaminess.,Uvaggio Storico Dry,22,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Val d'Oca 2010 Uvaggio Storico Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-doca-2010-uvaggio-storico-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Val d'Oca
13.5,Red,US,"A full hit of blackberry and black cherry kick things off right in this Lodi Barbera, followed by flavors of Dr. Pepper-like spice and chocolate, with a silky, smooth finish. This lovely wine would be happy served alongside a heaping plate of lightly herbed, red-sauced pasta and pizza.",,18,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Uvaggio 2009 Barbera (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uvaggio-2009-barbera-central-valley-lodi/,Barbera,2009,Uvaggio
13,White,New Zealand,"Saint Clair produces some 86,000 cases of this solid Sauvignon Blanc. If it's not quite as rich, concentrated or flamboyant as its Pioneer Block bottlings, it still delivers authentic Marlborough Sauvignon character. Pineapple and tomato leaf notes are well balanced, while the wine is medium bodied and slightly creamy in the mouth.",,20,88,Marlborough,,,Saint Clair 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-clair-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Saint Clair
13.5,Red,France,This has a firm tannic structure that's allied to a smoky character. The dry core is bold and offers a counterpoint to the ripe red- and black-plum fruit. For aging over 4–5 years.,Montée Rouge,,88,Burgundy,Beaune,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Montée Rouge  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-montee-rouge-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14,Red,Argentina,"Untamed and herbal on the bouquet, this has a coconutty sweetness that's offset by scratchy berry and grassy notes. It feels firm, with high acidity and tight tannins; the herbal flavors mingle with notes of sweet cassis and baked berry.",Single Vineyard Los Aromos,45,88,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2007 Single Vineyard Los Aromos Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2007-single-vineyard-aromos-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Terrazas de Los Andes
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Dark in style, with graham cracker, shoe polish, hard spice and blackberry aromas. It feels staunch and edgy, then tastes deep, with a blackberry flavor backed by rubber and chocolate. The finish is marked with cocoa powder and vanilla notes.",Gran Reserva,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sur de los Andes 2009 Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sur-los-andes-2009-gran-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Sur de los Andes
11,Sparkling,Italy,Sorelle Bronca is a benchmark winery that consistently delivers one of the most elegant and refined expressions of Prosecco available today. This opens with drying mineral notes and feminine touches of honey and white rose on the finish.,Brut,15,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Sorelle Bronca NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-bronca-nv-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152637/,Glera,,Sorelle Bronca
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This offers quality that's almost the equal of Seifried's primary label Pinot Gris for a couple dollars less. Melon rind, pineapple and cinnamon notes are pervasive. This is plump and expansive on the palate, yet remains focused through the soft, elegant finish.",Old Coach Road,15,88,Nelson,,,Seifried 2010 Old Coach Road Pinot Gris (Nelson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seifried-2010-old-coach-road-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-nelson/,Pinot Gris,2010,Seifried
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This medium-bodied wine is bright and refreshing, filled with tart citrus flavors. Hints of fresh-cut grass, passion fruit and pineapple keep it interesting. Drink now.",,15,88,Marlborough,,,Lil Rippa 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lil-rippa-2010-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lil Rippa
13,Red,France,"Intense and concentrated, this shows dense tannins and layers of red- and black-fruit flavors, with the acidity cutting through. It's likely to age well over 4–5 years.",,,88,Burgundy,Aloxe-Corton,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Aloxe-Corton,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-pinot-noir-aloxe-corton/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,A pretty hint of peach or fresh tangerine appears on the bouquet of this lively sparkler. Sweet softness in the palate is cleaned away thanks to the wine's fresh acidity and foamy bubbles.,Extra Dry,19,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Vettori NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vettori-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Vettori
13,White,US,"Tart, racy, steely and bracing, this is a fine Grüner for Oregon. Grapefruit and Meyer lemon flavors are highlighted with a note of orange candy. It's persistent and crisply defined.",Estate,18,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Raptor Ridge 2011 Estate Grüner Veltliner (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raptor-ridge-2011-estate-gruner-veltliner-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Raptor Ridge
13,Red,France,"With as much structure as fruit, this is an austere effort. It has hints of juicy flavors of red fruit and black plum that are intertwined with the acidity and the tight tannins. It does need to age, although it will always be dry.",Les Azerottes,46,88,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Louis Max 2010 Les Azerottes  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-azerottes-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Max
14.1,Red,US,"This is opulent, dry and full bodied, with a rich network of tannins framing ripe flavors of cherries, red currants and sandalwood. Subtle trace notes of greenness suggest it's not an ager; drink now.",,29,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Suacci Carciere Wines 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suacci-carciere-wines-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Suacci Carciere Wines
13.5,White,US,"A bit of neutral oak has allowed this fresh, bone-dry Sauvignon Blanc to breathe and mellow. It's made from the Musque clone, which gives it an exotic gooseberry and lime-like grassiness, while one-fifth Sémillon brings needed fatness and oiliness to a wine that otherwise would be severely lean.",,19,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Starmont 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/starmont-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Starmont
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Warm and fruity, this has plum and loganberry flavors that are supported by some tannins. The wine has richness, spice from wood and red fruit acidity. With its tannins, it would be worth aging this for a year.",,11,88,Tejo,,,Quinta da Alorna 2009 Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-alorna-2009-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta da Alorna
13.5,White,Portugal,"A floral, ripe and full of sweet yellow-fruit flavors, this is round, with its softness balanced by some acidity. Flavors of green plum skins and apples add tang.",Quinta do Gradil,,88,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Quinta do Gradil Viognier (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-quinta-gradil-viognier-lisboa/,Viognier,2010,Parras Vinhos
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Firm and dense, this has flavors of intense spice and red berry, with solid, dark tannins. It is big, rounded and concentrated. This is likely to age.",Castelo do Sulco Reserva,11,88,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2009 Castelo do Sulco Reserva Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2009-castelo-sulco-reserva-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,Parras Vinhos
13.8,Red,Argentina,"The nose boasts concentrated plum and berry aromas. On the palate, this feels full and complete, with blackberry, mild spice and a hint of salt. It's crisp and focused on the finish.",,11,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Zolo
14.1,Red,US,"Dry and silky, this has pleasant cherry, sandalwood and spice flavors. It earns an extra point or two for its elegance. Ready to drink now.",,35,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2009-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Truchard
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"A pleasing, ready-to-drink Pinot Noir, Margrain's 2008 Home Block is a modest step up in concentration and length from its River's Edge bottling, but displays similar notes of dark cherries and berries and a mushroomy edge.",Home Block,35,88,Martinborough,,,Margrain 2008 Home Block Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/margrain-2008-home-block-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Margrain
12.5,White,France,"For its appellation, this is an impressively rich wine. The wood-aging contributes a note of sweet toast and a touch of nutmeg alongside a kiwi flavor. The wine is rounded, likely to be ready to drink in a few months.",,,88,Burgundy,Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-chardonnay-bourgogne-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Chardonnay,2009,Manuel Olivier
13.9,Rose,US,"This is nicely dry and crisp in acidity, with sour cherry, raspberry and mineral flavors. It's a bit heavy and full-bodied, making it a nice partner for smoked ham and tuna tartare.",Kessler-Haak Vineyard Rosé of,30,88,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Kessler-Haak 2011 Kessler-Haak Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kessler-haak-2011-vineyard-rose-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2011,Kessler-Haak
13.5,White,US,"Made with just a bit of oak, this wine stars fresh, juicy, off-dry fruit. The apricot, orange and lemon flavors are brightened by crisp acidity. A wonderful cocktail sipper, this should also pair well with a range of spicy ethnic fare.",R&S Franscioni Vineyard,18,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Morgan 2011 R&S Franscioni Vineyard Pinot Gris (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2011-r-s-franscioni-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Gris,2011,Morgan
14.5,Red,US,"There are lots of well-developed blackberry, currant and tobacco flavors in this Cabernet. It's dry and complex, with spice and cedar overtones. The tannins are a bit jagged, so drink it with rustic grilled meats and stews.",,24,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Jigar 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jigar-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Jigar
13.5,Red,Portugal,"It might be called Reserva, but in fact this is a fruity, ready-to-drink wine. Its forward berry flavor and attractive acidity combine easily and brightly.",Ramos Reserva,10,88,Alentejano,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2011 Ramos Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2011-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,J. Portugal Ramos
15,Red,Argentina,"Fleshy and aggressive on the bouquet, this has aromas of wild berries, with leather and dried cheese accents. It feels full and weighty, with sweet, almost-stewy flavors of blackberry and plum, and supporting notes of vanilla and spice. This finishes a bit rubberry.",Premium,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alta Vista 2010 Premium Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2010-premium-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Alta Vista
13.5,Red,Argentina,"A huge improvement over recent years, this wine offers pure cassis, berry and leather aromas. The palate is round, smooth and jammy, with fresh flavors of cherry, berry and cassis.",,13,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Argento 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argento-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Argento
14,Red,Argentina,"This opens with quality berry and cassis aromas. It feels crisp, focused and fresh on the palate, with restrained plum, black cherry and oaky-vanilla flavors. Steady and medium-long on the finish, this has controlled intensity and a touch of rusticity typical of Salta.",Reserve,20,88,Other,Salta,,Altos de San Isidro 2009 Reserve Malbec (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altos-san-isidro-2009-reserve-malbec-salta/,Malbec,2009,Altos de San Isidro
13,White,Italy,"Pinot Grigios from Alto Adige boast a bright, crisp and fresh quality that only cool-climate wines can deliver. All that aromatic intensity makes for pristine layers of melon, peach and smooth vanilla cream.",,18,88,,Alto Adige,,Elena Walch 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elena-walch-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Elena Walch
13.3,White,US,"Zippy acidity lends crisp freshness to the lemongrass and freshly squeezed lime flavors. With a honey-sweet midpalate, it's a lovely wine to drink now with Vietnamese, Ethiopian or Mexican fare.",,17,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Honig 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/honig-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Honig
12.5,White,France,"An attractive hint of spice leads to a crisp, fresh wine, with citrus and apple flavors. It has a mineral edge, with a taut texture and intense acidity on the finish. Screwcap.",Réserve,24,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2010 Réserve Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2010-reserve-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Gustave Lorentz
13,White,Italy,"Well crafted and carefully executed, this off-gold wine delivers a bouquet of candied fruit, butterscotch, caramel and vanilla. The mouthfeel is thick and creamy, and it will appeal to those who appreciate a slightly oxidized style.",Argillaia I Fondatori,,88,Lombardy,Lugana,,Fabiano 2008 Argillaia I Fondatori  (Lugana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabiano-2008-argillaia-i-fondatori-italian-white-trebbiano-lugana-lugana/,Trebbiano di Lugana,2008,Fabiano
13,Sparkling,Italy,"Fragrant and full, this has aromas of apricot, honey and freshly baked bread. There's a touch of minerality or brimstone on the close that gives it a tonic, crisp finish. This Chardonnay-based sparkler would pair with raw fish or oysters.",Brut,39,88,Veneto,Veneto,,Costaripa NV Brut Chardonnay (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/costaripa-nv-brut-chardonnay-veneto/,Chardonnay,,Costaripa
13,White,France,"An edgy wine that shows the steely side of Chablis, this has a tangy, taut texture that's laced with an asparagus flavor that allies with the notes of wood and lime juice. Age for another year to bring it to its best.",Vaucoupin Premier Cru,40,88,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Ellevin 2009 Vaucoupin Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ellevin-2009-vaucoupin-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Ellevin
13,White,France,"This is attractive and fruity, with a core of steely minerality. The wine is full of ripe apple and citrus flavors, with a touch of lime zest. It could age for another year, although it is drinkable now.",,24,88,Burgundy,Mâcon-Azé,,Domaine de la Garenne 2010  Mâcon-Azé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-garenne-2010-chardonnay-macon-aze/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine de la Garenne
14.6,Red,US,"An interesting wine that grows on you as you experience it. Bone dry and softly elegant, it has a crisp spine of acidity framing delicate flavors of sour cherry candy, tobacco and spice. It has the feel of a Pinot Noir, although it's a predominantly Bordeaux-style blend, with a splash of Syrah.",Claret,20,88,California,Central Coast,Paicines,Donati Family Vineyard 2008 Claret Red (Paicines),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donati-2008-claret-red-central-coast-paicines/,Red Blend,2008,Donati Family Vineyard
13,White,France,"This is an attractively fruity wine, with a mineral texture and flavors of white fruit and citrus. Crisp and bright, this needs another few months in the bottle.",Château de Chamirey La Mission Premier Cru,50,88,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Château de Chamirey La Mission Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-chateau-chamirey-mission-premier-cru-chardonnay-mercurey/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaines Devillard
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This has white foam, creamy perlage and a very soft texture. On the finish, this shows flavors of peach cobbler and lemon mousse, with a touch of tangerine zest.",Cuvée Tenuta Val de Brun Millesimato Extra Dry,25,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Astoria 2011 Cuvée Tenuta Val de Brun Millesimato Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-2011-cuvee-tenuta-val-brun-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Astoria
14,Red,US,"If this were a Burgundy, it would be a villages-style wine. It is rich in fruit, spice and mineral flavors that are housed in a lightly silky texture. With a lovely typicity of its appellation, it's meant for drinking now.",Jane Madison,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Bratcher 2009 Jane Madison Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bratcher-2009-jane-madison-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bratcher
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,This easy-going sparkler has more flower fragrances and overall aromatic intensity than usually offered by a Prosecco Superiore Brut. It is firm and tonic in the mouth.,Brut,16,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bortolotti NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortolotti-nv-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152308/,Glera,,Bortolotti
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this opens with delicate tones of white flower, tangerine blossom, almond and peach. The delicate elegance continues onto the palate where the wine is soft, creamy and smooth.",Ius Naturae Brut Millesimato,,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bortolomiol 2011 Ius Naturae Brut Millesimato  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortolomiol-2011-ius-naturae-brut-millesimato-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Bortolomiol
13,White,Italy,"This pretty vineyard-designate Pinot Grigio delivers a thick, creamy texture backed by fresh aromas of tangerine and apricot. Pair this with wild asparagus topped with melted butter and grated Parmigiano.",Vigna Trasassi,15,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Bollini 2010 Vigna Trasassi Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bollini-2010-vigna-trasassi-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Bollini
12.9,Rose,US,"This is a solid rosé. It's bone dry and crisp, with easy-to-like flavors of raspberry, pink grapefruit, rosehip tea and white pepper. It's rich and meaty on the midpalate, and the finish is dry. A versatile blush wine for everything from bouillabaisse and paella to roast ham and broiled chicken.",Rosé of,24,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Virage 2011 Rosé of Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/virage-2011-rose-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2011,Virage
14.2,Red,US,"This defines the style of delicate body, dryness and searing acidity, yielding a Pinot Noir to drink with more delicate foods, such as seared Ahi tuna. The flavors of sour cherry candy and tart cranberry finish spicy and clean. Drink soon.",,32,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Poetic Cellars 2008 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poetic-cellars-2008-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2008,Poetic Cellars
14.2,Red,US,"A brisk Pinot Noir—it's rich in citrusy acidity that gets the mouth watering. The flavors are fresh and young, suggesting raspberry and cherry jam, with a strong note of smoky oak. All indications are that this wine is too young now and will age for 5–6 years, mellowing but not necessarily gaining complexity.",Estate,38,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,McIntyre Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcintyre-2010-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,McIntyre Vineyards
13.5,Red,France,"Currently, this is a mouthful of tannins and wood toast, instantly revealing its long-term aging potential. With the weight of black fruit underneath, it will be a rich, solid wine in six years time.",Premier Cru,,89,Burgundy,Pommard,,Manuel Olivier 2009 Premier Cru  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
13,White,France,"Very ripe, this has a tropical fruit aroma and a palate that offers a sweet yellow-fruit flavor, with a citrus edge. Forward and fruity, it is likely to develop fast.",,,89,Burgundy,Meursault,,Manuel Olivier 2009  Meursault,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Manuel Olivier
13,White,France,"Jessiaume also runs a negociant business, and this Meursault is a good example. With a ripe, full white-fruit flavor, a note of smoky wood and a rounded texture, it is developing well, if fast. Drink over the next 4–5 years.",Charmes Premier Cru,115,89,Burgundy,Meursault,,Maison Jessiaume 2009 Charmes Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-jessiaume-2009-charmes-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Maison Jessiaume
14.5,Red,US,"Dry and full-bodied, this has deep, satisfying flavors of blackberry, currant, licorice, bacon and sandalwood. Its tannins are a bit rough and unlikely to age, but it should pair well now with steaks and beef stews.",,24,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Ojai 2009 Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Ojai
13,Red,France,"This is powerful, showing concentration and firm tannins. It has a juicy element of red fruit and dark plum flavors. The smoky character from the wood adds an exotic touch.",Cent Vignes Premier Cru,55,89,Burgundy,Beaune,,Domaine Jessiaume 2009 Cent Vignes Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jessiaume-2009-cent-vignes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Jessiaume
13,Red,France,"Smooth and ripe, this is full of red fruits that are layered with wood influence and attractive tannins. It has an enticing juicy character, with its soft texture bearing a spice note and fine acidity on the finish.",Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru,50,89,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Château de Chamirey Clos du Roi Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-chateau-chamirey-clos-roi-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
14.5,Red,US,"Faintly floral and deliciously soft and round, this Easton Barbera has a leathery backdrop to its dried currant and plum flavors, with a subtle layer of tomato leaf. The savory acidity should pair well with pasta dripping in red sauce.",Monarch Mine Vineyard,25,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Easton 2009 Monarch Mine Vineyard Barbera (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2009-monarch-mine-vineyard-barbera-sierra-foothills/,Barbera,2009,Easton
14.5,Red,New Zealand,"Craggy Range's Pinot Noir is typically an intense, concentrated wine, and the current release is no exception. Dark cherry fruit is nicely framed by vanillin oak, the tannins are creamy smooth and the acids provide tangy relief on the finish. Drink now–2018.",Te Muna Road Vineyard,39,89,Martinborough,,,Craggy Range 2009 Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/craggy-range-2009-te-muna-road-vineyard-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Craggy Range
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Big and fruity, this has a juicy blackberry flavor that's leavened with a herbal tang. It is warm and rounded—the fruit right up front. Given this soft texture, the wine will age quickly and is ready to drink.",Monte Cascas Reserva,,89,Douro,,,Casca Wines 2009 Monte Cascas Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2009-monte-cascas-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Casca Wines
13.5,White,Italy,"A true pleasure to drink, this cool-climate Pinot Grigio offers a silky, smooth texture, with bright aromas of peach, lemon and pineapple. There's even a touch of dried mountain herb on the finish.",,22,89,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Terlano 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-terlano-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cantina Terlano
14,White,Italy,"This opens with a smoky touch of almond backed by lush layers of ripe melon and apricot. It is round, smooth and generous, with good structure and crisp acidity on the finish.",Penóner,16,89,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Cortaccia 2011 Penóner Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-cortaccia-2011-penoner-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cantina Cortaccia
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is full, jammy and granular on the bouquet, with a ripped mouthfeel that offers rich, mildly minty flavors of blackberry, prune and cassis. The finish is tannic and full, with touches of herb, spice and oak.",Reserva,18,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bodega Norton
14.9,Red,US,"This has big tannins and primary blackberry-jam flavors, with a cut of acidity. Everything's bold and aggressive, reminiscent of an old-fashioned Napa Cabernet—except for the alcohol, which is high. Yet all indications are of an ager. Give it 6-8 years and see what happens.",Estate Grown,85,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Arns 2007 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arns-2007-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Arns
,White,France,"This is a concentrated wine that's full of apricot and apple flavors. It has a steely, tight core as well as rich fruit. It's full and still needs time to develop.",Schlossberg Grand Cru,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,André Blanck et ses Fils 2010 Schlossberg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-blanck-ses-fils-2010-schlossberg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,André Blanck et ses Fils
15,Red,Argentina,"Opaque purple in color, this has grapy aromas that are lush and dense. It feels grabby, tannic and a bit gritty, with sweet, jammy flavors of blackberry and licorice. The finish is fiercely tannic and a bit warm.",Altitud,25,89,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Andeluna 2009 Altitud Malbec (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2009-altitud-malbec-tupungato/,Malbec,2009,Andeluna
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This boasts a light peach-pink color and bears yeasty aromas of baguette, exotic fruit, pineapple and ripe melon. The finish shows bright accents of sour orange rind or grapefruit.",Cuvée 61 Rosé,39,89,Lombardy,Lombardy,,Berlucchi NV Cuvée 61 Rosé Sparkling (Lombardy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/berlucchi-nv-cuvee-61-rose-sparkling-lombardy/,Sparkling Blend,,Berlucchi
14,Red,New Zealand,"This is plump and round without being heavy, a slightly chunky Pinot featuring modest plum fruit. Savory accents of roasted meat and coffee add interest. At its suggested retail price of $15, it represents excellent value.",Jane Hunter,15,89,Marlborough,,,Hunter's 2009 Jane Hunter Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunters-2009-jane-hunter-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hunter's
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A terrific sparkling wine that embodies Prosecco's fresh informality and personality. It's rich, cleansing mousse is followed by generous tones of stone fruit and citrus.",Fagher Brut,15,89,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Le Colture NV Fagher Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-colture-nv-fagher-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152313/,Glera,,Le Colture
,White,France,"Rich and soft, this is a wine that's developing fast. It has the right weight, with flavors of yellow fruits, mangos and white stone fruits. Its attractive fruitiness dominates, while the more tangy aspects that characterize Riesling are missing.",Hatschbourg Grand Cru,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Joseph Cattin 2010 Hatschbourg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-2010-hatschbourg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Joseph Cattin
14,Red,Argentina,"A black fruit aroma is the basis of the attractive bouquet. On the palate there are notes of black plum and prune, with plenty of oak influence. It finishes sweet, dark and chocolaty. Drink now–2013.",Reserva,18,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Caballero de la Cepa 2010 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caballero-cepa-2010-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Caballero de la Cepa
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Rich red fruits, wood flavors and smooth tannins combine in this ripe wine. It has flavors of spice, blackberry juice, plum and mulberry. There is a dry edge of firmness to hold it all together.",Gaeiras Colheita Seleccionada,,89,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2009 Gaeiras Colheita Seleccionada Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2009-gaeiras-colheita-seleccionada-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,Parras Vinhos
13.9,White,US,"This is from a notoriously chilly vintage, with brisk acidity and mineral and green flavors that accompany the citrus fruits. The result is complex and highly satisfying. Only 680 cases were produced.",Estate Grown,20,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2011 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2011-estate-grown-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Babcock
15,Red,Argentina,"Superdense, jammy, extracted and dark, this has aromas of graphite, cola and sweet pastry along with a note of black fruit preserve. It feels lush and thick, bearing oaky, globular flavors of licorice and black fruit that seem a bit sticky, with a resiny finish. A blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Alto,90,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alta Vista 2007 Alto Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2007-alto-red-mendoza/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Alta Vista
14.3,Red,US,"Tough in acidity and tannins, this Pinot is notable for its structure rather than its opulence. There's an earthy, mushroomy edge to the concentrated black-cherry and cola flavors. You can drink it now if you want, but it should mellow with a few years in the cellar.",Olivet Grange Vineyard,56,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Inman Family 2008 Olivet Grange Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inman-family-2008-olivet-grange-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Inman Family
14.3,Red,US,"Made in the winery's style of dry elegance, this lovely Pinot Noir shows rich cherry, pomegranate, cola and mineral flavors. It's fairly full bodied, and it feels young and tough in tannins and acids. Give it some decanting and drink now.",Kessler-Haak Vineyard,40,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Kessler-Haak 2009 Kessler-Haak Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kessler-haak-2009-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kessler-Haak
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe flavors of berry, cherry, cassis and toasted oak dominate this perky young Syrah. The tannins are pure Napa—supple and intricate—while the acidity provides a deft touch of tartness. Drink now.",,45,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Keever 2008 Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keever-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2008,Keever
,White,France,"Firm and steely, this has a tight character that's dominated by citrusy acidity, with a hint of floral perfume. Clean, fruity and tight, this will need a few years of aging.",,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Joseph Cattin 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Joseph Cattin
13,Red,France,"Bringing out the sweet fruitiness of the vintage, this wine is softly sumptuous. It has a tannic edge, although it is the juicy red-berry character that dominates.",Les Damaudes,,89,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Manuel Olivier 2009 Les Damaudes  (Vosne-Romanée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manuel-olivier-2009-damaudes-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2009,Manuel Olivier
13,Red,France,"Serious and structured, this has dark, smoky flavors, with red-fruit acidity. The wine has good potential, with its jammy fruit heart surrounded by tannins that will soften.",,61,89,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Louis Max 2009  Vosne-Romanée,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
13,Red,France,"This is ripe and lined with solid, dry tannins, bearing strawberry, red plum and damson flavors. The wine has a rich spice note, a touch of smoke and a warm, soft finish.",,38,89,Burgundy,Volnay,,Louis Max 2009  Volnay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
13.5,Red,France,"A powerful wine—this has plenty of weight and tannic structure. It also has a lively red-fruit character that comes through with acidity. There is a muscular feel to this wine, one that promises ageability.",Vieilles Vignes,,89,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Vieilles Vignes  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-vieilles-vignes-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roux Père et Fils
13,White,France,"A wood-aged wine, this is crisp while also rounded. It has weight, with pear and apple flavors and a great tang of forward acidity. This is attractive and well worth aging.",Clos de Mollepierres,,89,Burgundy,Rully,,Roux Père et Fils 2010 Clos de Mollepierres  (Rully),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-clos-de-mollepierres-chardonnay-rully/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
14,Red,Argentina,"Lemony oak and wood shavings are the initial aromas, and with time the nose transitions to vanilla and mocha notes. It feels jammy and saturated, with thick berry flavors bolstered by hints of creamy oak and spice. It turns more oaky on the finish, with cinnamon and resin tones taking over.",,15,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tempus Alba 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tempus-alba-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Tempus Alba
13.6,Red,US,"Made using grapes from the emerging wine region of Marin County, this Pinot has a transluscent garnet color. The flavors are intense, veering toward red berries and stone fruits, with keen acidity. There's a similarity to the Pinot Noirs of Edna Valley, another cool coastal growing area.",Estate Grown,44,89,California,North Coast,Marin County,Stubbs Vineyard 2007 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Marin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stubbs-vineyard-2007-estate-grown-pinot-noir-north-coast-marin-county/,Pinot Noir,2007,Stubbs Vineyard
13,Red,US,"Youthful and tight, this offers bright scents of cranberry and raspberry fruit. The acids are firm and balanced, and the fruit clean and well defined.",Shea Vineyard,40,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Raptor Ridge 2010 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raptor-ridge-2010-shea-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Raptor Ridge
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This beautiful Prosecco offers just a touch of perfectly ripe summer fruit against a lively background of crushed stone, lemon zest and white almond. The finish is dry, clean and superfresh.",Particella 68 Brut,20,89,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Sorelle Bronca NV Particella 68 Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-bronca-nv-particella-68-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Sorelle Bronca
14,Red,US,"Shows the tart acidity and laser-like fruit purity of Edna Valley wines, with intense raspberry, cherry and oak flavors. A bit direct now, with everything flashing on the surface, but it could develop funky, earthy complexities in 6–7 years.",1772,52,89,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Tolosa 2010 1772 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tolosa-2010-1772-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Tolosa
13.4,White,US,"This estate grown, organic Chardonnay has plenty of acidity, but the tart lemon-lime and green-apple fruit is leavened with crisp minerality. The mouthfeel, texture and length elevate this to levels beyond just a simple, citrusy Chardonnay.",,20,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Thistle 2010 Chardonnay (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thistle-2010-chardonnay-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Thistle
12.5,White,New Zealand,"This full-bodied, off-dry wine represents a pretty good value in the current market. The flavors hint at peach, melon and citrus but finish clean and refreshing despite evident sweetness.",,17,89,Nelson,,,Seifried 2010 Pinot Gris (Nelson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seifried-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-nelson/,Pinot Gris,2010,Seifried
,White,France,"While the first signs of maturity are showing, the wine also retains fresh currant and pear flavors. It is warm, rounded and ripe, with some yeast and toast notes as well as touches of spiced pear and baked apples.",Muhlforst,,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2009 Muhlforst Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2009-muhlforst-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Toasty aromas of wood shavings, menthol, cola and blackberry compose the nose. This is flush and wide on the palate, with blackberry, coffee, chocolate, toast and molasses flavors. It feels a little soft, so drink now.",Remolinos Vineyard,36,89,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Finca Decero 2009 Remolinos Vineyard Petit Verdot (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-decero-2009-remolinos-vineyard-petit-verdot-agrelo/,Petit Verdot,2009,Finca Decero
11,Sparkling,Italy,This boasts just the right touch of distant sweetness that makes it perfect to serve with cocktails and finger foods. It closes with fresh tones of peach nectar and lemon zest.,Extra Dry,15,88,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Sorelle Bronca NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-bronca-nv-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152636/,Glera,,Sorelle Bronca
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Widely available, this easy Prosecco offers fresh aromas of citrus, stone fruit and honey. It's elegantly packaged with a light blue label that would look gorgeous at a lunchtime table set by the pool.",,17,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,La Marca NV  Prosecco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-marca-nv-prosecco-153976/,Glera,,La Marca
14.5,Red,US,"Though the blend is predominantly Mourvèdre, the lesser amount of Grenache really stands out aromatically, with notes of strawberry liqueur and cinnamon spice jumping out. A black cherry flavor follows on the midpalate, and the soft tannins lend structure to the wine. Additions of Syrah and Counoise round out the blend.",Patriarche,30,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Holly's Hill 2009 Patriarche Red (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hollys-hill-2009-patriarche-red-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Holly's Hill
11,White,Argentina,"This is pleasant and satisfying for what can best be described as a value sweet white. It smells tropical, like lychee and bath soap. The palate feels good and even-keeled, with lemon, mango, exotic spice and floral flavors. Shows a little heat on the finish.",Cosecha Tardia Natural Sweet White,9,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2011 Cosecha Tardia Natural Sweet White Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2011-cosecha-tardia-natural-sweet-white-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Bodega Norton
13,White,Italy,"On the thin and crisp side, this fresh Pinot Grigio offers layered aromas of lime, green apple and lemon mousse. The bight citrus tones last long on the palate.",Braide Grande,22,87,,Collio,,Livon 2010 Braide Grande Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livon-2010-braide-grande-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Livon
14.1,White,US,"Rich and spicy, this has forward flavors of orange, apricot, golden mango and buttered toast flavors. It's brightened with crisp acidity, but it seems to finish a touch sweet.",,22,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Jewell 2011 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-jewell-2011-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Joseph Jewell
13,Red,France,"A fruity wine—this is full of strawberry flavor, with enough acidity and soft, warm tannins to give it shape. While it can age, it is ready to drink now.",Domaine de la Créa Sous Roche,,87,Burgundy,Saint-Romain,,Louis Max 2009 Domaine de la Créa Sous Roche  (Saint-Romain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-domaine-crea-sous-roche-pinot-noir-saint-romain/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
,White,France,"Apple and peach flavors are mixed with a tangy character, leavened with notes of almond and toast. With its attractive maturity, it is ready to drink.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Henri Schoenheitz 2009 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-schoenheitz-2009-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Henri Schoenheitz
14,White,Italy,"Beautiful mountain aromatics of wild flower and Granny Smith apple give this wine a youthful and superfresh personality. The finish is smooth, silky and polished.",,18,87,,Alto Adige,,Girlan 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girlan-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Girlan
11,Sparkling,Italy,"There's a touch of burnt almond at the start, but this bright effort soon picks up speed thanks to delicate aromas of honey, cantaloupe and white peach. This is smooth and creamy on the finish.",Cuvée Brut,16,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Carpenè Malvolti NV Cuvée Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpene-malvolti-nv-cuvee-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152620/,Glera,,Carpenè Malvolti
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Cherry, leather and dried cheese aromas set up a mildly lactic palate, with flavors of cassis, cherry and oak-based butter. It feels good on the finish, with fruit and oak flavors.",,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Payana 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/payana-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Payana
13.2,Red,US,"Thin but elegant, with a hint of truffle on the nose. It's stylish in a tart, understated style, with a modest raspberry flavor.",Lia's Vineyard,27,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Longplay 2010 Lia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longplay-2010-lias-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Longplay
,Red,US,"The label features an image of a kicking mule, and it's appropriate, for this is a kick-butt wine. It's strong, tannic and high in alcohol, and it won't be shy about standing up to barbecue.",,28,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Puccioni 2009 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/puccioni-2009-petite-sirah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Puccioni
,White,France,"Flavored with white and red currants, this is a generally soft and warm wine. Its acidity is ensconced in a rich and creamy texture, touched with vanilla and spice.",Réserve,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Fernand Engel 2010 Réserve Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fernand-engel-2010-reserve-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Fernand Engel
12.5,White,Italy,"Packaged in a short, squat bottle, this a clean, modern wine, with bright aromas of cut grass, apricot and bright lemon zest.",Alìsia,10,86,,Delle Venezie,,Astoria 2011 Alìsia Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-2011-alisia-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Astoria
,Sparkling,France,"Lively, fresh and very clean, this has bright acidity and an attractive touch of strawberry. It's dry, with a crispness that balances the rich fruit.",Brut Rosé,,86,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Bott Frères NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-nv-brut-rose-pinot-noir-cremant-dalsace/,Pinot Noir,,Bott Frères
,White,France,"This is a steely wine wrapped with white and green fruit flavors. It is clean, bright and full of pear and crisp apple notes. The tangy after taste is floral. Ready to drink in six months.",Réserve,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Boeckel 2010 Réserve Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boeckel-2010-reserve-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Boeckel
13.5,White,US,"With no oak influence, this is pure and simple. It has direct flavors of ripe pineapples, apricots, oranges and Meyer lemons. The acidity is very strong, giving the wine a sweet-and-sour feel.",Teresa's Unoaked,20,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2010 Teresa's Unoaked Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2010-teresas-unoaked-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Balletto
13,White,France,"Light, fruity and rounded, this wood-aged wine has white fruit, spice and apricot flavors. It could age a year, but it is delicious now.",Les Charmes,15,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Lugny,,Cave de Lugny 2010 Les Charmes  (Mâcon-Lugny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-lugny-2010-charmes-chardonnay-macon-lugny/,Chardonnay,2010,Cave de Lugny
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Easy and bright, this is a great summer sipper. It makes no huge pretense, nor should it. It's crisp acidity is backed by white flower and peach.",Cuvèe 1821 Brut,15,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Zonin NV Cuvèe 1821 Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zonin-nv-cuvee-1821-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,1821,Zonin
11.5,White,US,"Refreshing and simple, this is dryish and spicy, with orange, apricot and peach flavors all accented with crisp acidity. It's easy to drink as a cocktail sipper, with little snacks, like tempura or cheesy puff pastries.",,10,86,California,California Other,California,McManis 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcmanis-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,McManis
13.7,Red,US,"This Merlot remains tight, tannic and acidic. Give it credit for elegant structure, but despite some good cherry fruit, it's still a dour wine.",,38,86,California,North Coast,Marin County,Stubbs Vineyard 2006 Merlot (Marin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stubbs-vineyard-2006-merlot-north-coast-marin-county/,Merlot,2006,Stubbs Vineyard
13.5,White,US,"An explosion of gooseberry comes first, followed by layers of creamy apricot fuzz and lemongrass, trailed by Lake County's typical acidity. This has balance and texture.",,16,86,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2011-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Shannon Ridge
15.1,White,US,"A full-bodied Roussanne, this tastes like vanilla custard and pineapple. It shows the influence of its 13% Viognier and French oak aging.",Morine Ranch,24,86,California,Lake County,High Valley,Shannon Ridge 2009 Morine Ranch Roussanne (High Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2009-morine-ranch-roussanne-mendocino-lake-counties-high-valley/,Roussanne,2009,Shannon Ridge
13,Red,France,"An attractively light-textured wine, this has a red currant flavor backed by juicy acidity. It is forward and fruity; with its gentle tannins, this is ready to drink.",Périgée,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Périgée Pinot Noir (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-perigee-pinot-noir-alsace/,Pinot Noir,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
12.5,White,France,"Soft and ripe, this has flavors of almond, pink grapefruit and attractive, crisp acidity. With its warm character that's embellished with toast, it is ready to drink now.",,,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Roux Père et Fils 2010  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
13.5,White,New Zealand,"Starts well, with pineapple and gooseberry aromas, but it doesn't seem that intense or concentrated on the palate. This is a medium-bodied, slightly creamy-textured wine that's easy to drink.",,17,86,Marlborough,,,Konrad 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/konrad-2010-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Konrad
,White,France,"Now at its drinking peak, this has attractive acidity balanced by mature flavors. It has weight, richness and a dry, steely core Enjoy this with food or by itself.",Jubilée,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2007 Jubilée Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2007-jubilee-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2007,Hugel
12.9,Rose,US,"Sweet in raspberries and crisp in acidity, this is a likeable rosé to drink with burgers. Based on Grenache, it has subtle a herbal overtone.",,16,86,California,California Other,California,Hogwash 2011 Rosé (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogwash-2011-rose-other/,Rosé,2011,Hogwash
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple, clean and refreshingly crisp, this offers a subtle bouquet of pear and talcum powder followed by steely effervescence and zesty lemon-lime notes. The sparkler is perfect for fried mozzarella sticks or stuffed zucchini flowers.",Brut,20,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,De Faveri NV Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/faveri-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,De Faveri
14.1,White,US,"This opens bearing scents suggesting banana and tropical fruit, with an oily character. On the palate, the flavor veers toward sour apple, with tart acids. The finish brings in a lick of butter, but at the moment it doesn't quite come together. This may benefit from more bottle age.",Lia's Vineyard Jory Slope,24,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Longplay 2010 Lia's Vineyard Jory Slope Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longplay-2010-lias-vineyard-jory-slope-chardonnay-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Longplay
14.9,Red,US,"Surprisingly mature in both color and flavor development, this mixes a flavor of rhubarb pie with brown sugar accents. Soft and approachable in style this should be consumed soon.",,24,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Macindoe 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macindoe-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Macindoe
13,Red,France,"Tannins and a red berry flavor combine in this soft wine. It has the structure of the vintage, with a firm core; the fruit and acidity developing slowly. Keep for 2–3 years.",Clos la Marche,23,86,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Louis Max 2010 Clos la Marche  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-clos-marche-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Max
14.5,Red,US,"Dry and robust, this has tannins that scour, giving a rough edge to the blackberry fruit.",,20,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Olema 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olema-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Olema
14,Red,Argentina,"Funky and jumpy, with aromas of candied berry and grass. The palate feels flush, with flavors of sweet berry and plum that are lightly accented with mint. A mix of blackberry and chocolate notes unfurl on the finish.",Gestos,14,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Flichman 2011 Gestos Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-flichman-2011-gestos-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Finca Flichman
,White,France,"This has richness, weight and some sweetness, with almond and toast notes. The fruit flavors are of yellow and white fruits. This is attractive and ready to drink.",Tradition,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2009 Tradition Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-barmes-buecher-2009-tradition-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Barmès-Buecher
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Aromas of peach, citrus and white flower mark this wine. It has an easy approach that is enhanced by fresh acidity and foamy bubbles.",Brut,16,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Bele Casel NV Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bele-casel-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Bele Casel
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Cheerful and playful, this opens with bright aromas of dried hay, pear and sweet grapefruit. A touch of sugary fruit on the close gives the wine a full and generous personality.",Celebration “S” Millesimato Dry,13,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Astoria 2011 Celebration “S” Millesimato Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-2011-celebration-s-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,2011,Astoria
14.8,Red,US,"Dry and tannic, this Syrah's intentions are high, but it has some less-than-ripe fruit. There's a green streak to the berries, which emphasizes the astringency and acidity. Drink now.",Stolpman Vineyard,45,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Arcadian 2006 Stolpman Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2006-stolpman-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2006,Arcadian
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Packaged in a pocket-friendly 187-ml bottle, this is fragrant and simple, with tonic, creamy foam and bright aromas of peach, honeydew and jasmine.",Mini,5,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Anna Spinato NV Mini  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-spinato-nv-mini-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Anna Spinato
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Solid on the bouquet, this has notes of dark fruit and smoke, with an almond-like sweetness. Big, bulky and bullish in the mouth, it has roasted, meaty flavors that include campfire smoke, flamed meat and black fruit. The finish tastes charred but feels healthy and lively.",,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Andeluna 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Andeluna
11,Sparkling,Italy,The simple bouquet is dominated by white rose and peach blossom aromas. This shows a nice quality of creamy effervescence as well.,,,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Canella NV  Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canella-nv-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-154331/,Glera,,Canella
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Direct and immediate, this crisp effort shows pretty balance between its sweet fruit and zesty citrus elements. A perfect summer-sipping sparkling wine.",Extra Dry,16,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Carpenè Malvolti NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpene-malvolti-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Carpenè Malvolti
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This is simple, showing dry tones of crushed stone and white peach. There is some softness in the mouth thanks to the creamy quality of the wine's foamy bubbles.",Brut,,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Caposaldo NV Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caposaldo-nv-brut-prosecco-154382/,Glera,,Caposaldo
13,Red,Argentina,"Red berry and cool cola aromas are pleasant, while the palate has a good feel even if it's a touch soft. Jammy flavors of prune and plum are ready and easygoing, and the finish is mellow and a touch flat. Drink now.",Reserva,10,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viñas de Vila 2009 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-vila-2009-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Viñas de Vila
13.5,Red,US,"Yorkville says this might possibly be the only wine produced in California with all six of Bordeaux's noble red varieties—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. And the producer is one of the few to have such a large planting of Carmenère, grown organically from its Rennie Vineyard. The wine mixes flavors of cherry and caramel toffee.","Richard the Lion-Heart, Rennie Vineyard",38,86,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,"Yorkville Cellars 2009 Richard the Lion-Heart, Rennie Vineyard Red (Yorkville Highlands)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorkville-cellars-2009-richard-lion-heart-rennie-vineyard-red-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Yorkville Cellars
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Smells a bit soupy, with overriding aromas of leathery berry and rubbery earth. Creamy and on the heavy side, the palate has herb-accented flavors of raspberry and plum. The finish remains sweet, sticky and lightly herbal.",Paso de Piedra,20,86,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Viña Alicia 2009 Paso de Piedra Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-alicia-2009-paso-piedra-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Viña Alicia
13,White,Argentina,"Light aromas of white fruits and honeysuckle are welcoming. This feels clean and balanced, with flavors of tropical fruits, sweet citrus, pineapple and mango. It finishes sweet and almost sugary, but not quite.",Mi Vida,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Pasión NV Mi Vida Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-pasion-nv-mi-vida-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,,Finca Pasión
13.9,Red,US,"This has a unique nose, including notes of clover and pine. The palate has a dark, hard, tannic core, with hints of black cherry and bitter chocolate peeing through. It may need several more years to open up completely.",,20,86,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-southern-rogue-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Foris
13.9,Red,US,"A strong herbal scent kicks things off, with a whiff of volatility. Tight and herbal, this has a core of black cherry flavor.",La Creole Reserve,29,86,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Eola Hills 2009 La Creole Reserve Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eola-hills-2009-creole-reserve-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Eola Hills
12.5,White,France,"A crisp, clean wine, with a gentle apple flavor and light acidity. It's a wine that is soft and round, with a spice note as well as a minerally tang on the finish.",Gentil Hugel,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2011 Gentil Hugel White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2011-gentil-hugel-white-alsace/,White Blend,2011,Hugel
12.5,White,Portugal,"Soft, round and full, this has soft yellow-fruit flavors that merge with lime and red apple notes. It ends with a warm finish.",Châo das Rolas Branco,11,86,Setubal,,,Herdade da Comporta 2010 Châo das Rolas Branco White (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-comporta-2010-chao-das-rolas-branco-white-setubal/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade da Comporta
11,Sparkling,Italy,This shows nice balance between its sweetness and acidity. The sweetness comes forth aromatically with layers of apricot and honeydew. But the wine's natural freshness keeps the palate clean.,Casa Martelletti Extra Dry,15,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Perlino NV Casa Martelletti Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perlino-nv-casa-martelletti-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Perlino
12,Sparkling,US,"A bit rough on the palate, this is dryish and rich, with flavors of citrus, sourdough bread and spice that are wrapped into the creamy texture.",L'Homme Qui Ris,29,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,McIntyre Vineyards NV L'Homme Qui Ris Sparkling (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcintyre-vineyards-nv-lhomme-qui-ris-sparkling-santa-lucia-highlands-152304/,Sparkling Blend,,McIntyre Vineyards
14.5,Red,New Zealand,"This is a solid, well made Pinot Noir, just one that shows more oak than fruit at this stage of its evolution. Vanilla and coffee flavors overshadow pleasant cherry and herb notes in this medium-bodied, slightly chewy wine.",The Great Walter,40,86,Martinborough,,,Palliser Estate 2008 The Great Walter Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palliser-estate-2008-great-walter-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Palliser Estate
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh acidity and aromas of peach, lemon soda and almond skin define this cheerful sparkler. Pair this with tuna carpaccio.",Millesimato Extra Dry,16,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Paladin 2011 Millesimato Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paladin-2011-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2011,Paladin
12.5,White,Italy,This has a smooth structure and yellow fruit aromas. This wine also adds a grassy twist of dried herb or rosemary on the finish.,,14,86,,Friuli Grave,,Pitars 2010 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pitars-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Pitars
,White,France,"Orange and mandarin flavors mark this warm, full-bodied wine. It's forward and fruity, showing a sweeter character, with vanilla and spice tones. Drink soon.",Steinert Grand Cru,35,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Rieflé 2008 Steinert Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-riefle-2008-steinert-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Domaine Rieflé
,White,France,"Spice and cream dominate this attractive wine. With its full flavors of spice and pear, there is a also a hint of flower. An attractive wine that is developing quickly.",Vignoble d'Epfig,28,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Ostertag 2010 Vignoble d'Epfig Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ostertag-2010-vignoble-depfig-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Ostertag
14.6,Red,US,"Riper and fruitier than Donati's less expensive '08s, the Ezio is a Bordeaux-style blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon. This swaps elegance for a more full-bodied, robust style that comes across as heavy.",Ezio,40,86,California,Central Coast,Paicines,Donati Family Vineyard 2008 Ezio Red (Paicines),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donati-2008-ezio-red-central-coast-paicines/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Donati Family Vineyard
14.7,Red,US,"Toasty, caramelized oak dominates the aroma and flavor of this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. It tastes soft and a little short of power.",Headwaters,42,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Coho 2009 Headwaters Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coho-2009-headwaters-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Coho
13.2,Red,US,"At first this shows some earthy, volatile aromas. The mineral-driven palate has tart, slightly bitter fruit flavors, suggesting crabapple and wild berry.",Atração,20,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Coelho 2010 Atração Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coelho-2010-atracao-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Coelho
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This is neutral on the nose, with passing aromas of delicate white flower and peach blossom. It delivers more personality on the finish thanks to its creamy perlage and honey-like tone.",Millesimato Dry,20,86,Veneto,Asolo Prosecco Superiore,,Dal Bello 2010 Millesimato Dry  (Asolo Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dal-bello-2010-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-asolo-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Dal Bello
13.5,Red,US,"A nice, sophisticated Cabernet to drink now Dry and crisp in acidity, it has a solid framework of tannins, giving structure to the blackberry and currant flavors.",,14,86,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Cupcake 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cupcake-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cupcake
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This sparkler opens with tonic, almost steely perlage that tickles the nose. The bouquet is comprised of crushed stone and white peach, and there's a distant hint of honey at the close.",Millesimato Brut,15,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bianca Vigna 2011 Millesimato Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bianca-vigna-2011-millesimato-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Bianca Vigna
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A genuine, honest sparkler, this has simple tones of almond paste and lemon soda. The mouthfeel is held steady by foamy cream and bright effervescence.",Miraval Millesimato Extra Dry,19,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bellenda 2011 Miraval Millesimato Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellenda-2011-miraval-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Bellenda
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This has a simple, streamlined mouthfeel backed by subtle tones of stone fruit and citrus. Overall, this feels fresh and easy.",Extra Dry,17,86,Veneto,Asolo Prosecco Superiore,,Bele Casel NV Extra Dry  (Asolo Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bele-casel-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-asolo-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Bele Casel
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Previously not in the Prosecco wine region, Tenuta Cà Bolani was recently included in the enlarged appellation map that delineates the Prosecco production zone. This is a thin expression, with easy aromas of stone fruit and citrus.",Brut,19,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Tenuta Cà Bolani NV Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-ca-bolani-nv-brut-prosecco-154159/,Glera,,Tenuta Cà Bolani
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"A nicely balanced, slightly herbal version of Martinborough Pinot Noir, with pretty berry and herb shadings and a bit of mushroomy savoriness. Turns tart on the finish.",Estate,20,86,Martinborough,,,Te Kairanga 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/te-kairanga-2009-estate-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Te Kairanga
14,Red,Argentina,"This is a little foxy and metallic on the nose, with red berry and plum aromas. It feels fresh and forward, with a basic feel to the palate and flavors of raspberry, mocha and chocolate. The finish shows some mild oak.",Altos del Plata,12,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2010 Altos del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2010-altos-plata-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Terrazas de Los Andes
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Pulsing and lively, the nose bears aromas of red plum and dark berry. The palate feels jumpy and rubbery, with black fruit and sweet cherry flavors. A big, fruity and flavorful wine.",,13,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Massimo 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massimo-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Massimo
,Red,US,"A cut of minty acidity makes this dry Merlot sharp in the mouth, giving the cherry and raspberry flavors a tart edge. Drink it now with a nice steak.",Dakine Vineyard,27,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Longboard 2009 Dakine Vineyard Merlot (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2009-dakine-vineyard-merlot-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Merlot,2009,Longboard
12.5,White,Portugal,"This wine is bright, fragrant and fruity, with a clean green-fruit and citrus character that's lively and attractive.",Marquês de Borba Branco,15,86,Alentejo,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2011 Marquês de Borba Branco White (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2011-marques-borba-branco-white-alentejo/,Portuguese White,2011,J. Portugal Ramos
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of fresh flavors of summer berry, red currant, tobacco and spice are found in this smoothly tannic Zin. There's a sweetness to the fruit, but the wine is actually dry. It's a fine Zinfandel to drink with barbecue. It should be relatively easy to find, with production nearing 21,000 cases.",,14,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kenwood 2009 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Kenwood
12.5,White,Italy,"Irresistibly fresh and crisp, this hasbright aromas of lemon-lime, green apple and dried hay. Pair this with raw fish, sushi or swordfish carpaccio.",Sortesele,14,86,,Delle Venezie,,Santi 2010 Sortesele Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santi-2010-sortesele-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Santi
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc is rustic smelling, with a rubbery, tannic mouthfeel and flavors of roasted plum and berry. Let this wine aerate to show its best.",Morena,30,86,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Viña Alicia 2008 Morena Red (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-alicia-2008-morena-red-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Blend,2008,Viña Alicia
13.9,Red,Argentina,"A blackened wine, with piercing, dense aromas of shoe polish, charred oak, dark spice and black fruit. It feels solid and juicy, with black-tasting flavors that focus on espresso and dark spice. The finish is a bit short on fruit.",,17,86,Other,Alto Valle del Río Negro,,Verum 2010 Malbec (Alto Valle del Río Negro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verum-2010-malbec-alto-valle-rio-negro/,Malbec,2010,Verum
13,White,Italy,"This easy opens with good structure, a silky mouthfeel and abundant aromas of stone fruit and citrus.",,14,86,,Friuli,,Risata 2010 Pinot Grigio (Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/risata-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Risata
12.5,White,France,"This is gentle and rounded, with creamed pear and citrus flavors. With hints of caramel and vanilla, it is soft, clean and very ready to drink.",,16,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Louis Max 2010  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Max
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"At only $12 per bottle, this is a solid value. The aromas are slightly dusty, like dried rose petal, while the flavors suggest mixed berries and dry earth, with a hint of black tea on the finish. Tannins are silky. Drink now.",,12,86,Marlborough,,,Stoneburn 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stoneburn-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stoneburn
13.5,Red,France,"Light in color, this has a warm jammy feel that's leavened by intense acidity. Just touched with tannins, it is attractive and ready to drink.",,,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Roux Père et Fils 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roux Père et Fils
12.5,White,New Zealand,"This Hawkes Bay producer has turned out a plump, medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc sourced from Marlborough. Notes of orange and lime sherbet enliven the nose, while tropical fruit comes through on the palate. Clean and refreshing on the finish.",Cellar Selection,13,86,Marlborough,,,Sileni 2011 Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sileni-2011-cellar-selection-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Sileni
12.9,Red,US,"This has pretty raspberry and cherry fruit. Light and forward, it displays a touch of minerality, adding interest to the finish.",Reserve,50,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Plush 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plush-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Plush
12,White,US,"This white blend has semisweet flavors of orange, pear, tropical fruit and honeysuckle. The spicy finish is crisp and clean, making it an easy match with Mexican, Thai and Indian fare.",,14,86,California,California Other,California,Pine Ridge 2011 Chenin Blanc-Viognier (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2011-white-blend-chenin-blanc-viognier-other/,Chenin Blanc-Viognier,2011,Pine Ridge
11.5,White,Italy,"This delivers bright aromas of peach blossom and lemon zest. It has steady perlage, with a touch of softness on the close that's followed by a dense mousse and foam.",Extra Dry Millesimato,16,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Paladin 2010 Extra Dry Millesimato  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paladin-2010-extra-dry-millesimato-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2010,Paladin
13,White,New Zealand,"Pungent scents of crushed tomato or nettle leaves enliven this lightweight wine. It's citrusy and pleasantly leafy on the palate, with a finish that turns slightly chalky.",,15,86,Marlborough,,,Oyster Bay 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oyster-bay-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Oyster Bay
13,Red,US,"Simple and earthy, this has a core of sour cherry and raspberry flavors, with a quick finish.",,20,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Olsen Family Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olsen-family-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Olsen Family Vineyards
14,Red,Argentina,"Fresh and reasonably fruity on the nose, but it's also slightly gritty and tough. Shows medium weight and intensity in the mouth, with a medicinal red-berry flavor accented by spice and herb notes. It finishes dry and mildly oaky.",Reserve,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Trivento 2010 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trivento-2010-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Trivento
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made using organically farmed fruit, this is a fresh, steady and youthful expression. It boasts simple lines, with loads of lemony freshness on the finish.",Brut,14,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,La Jara NV Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jara-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,La Jara
12,Sparkling,Italy,"From the ever-emerging Asolo subregion of Prosecco Superiore, this is a fresh, tonic Prosecco, with a subdued nose of white flower and crushed stone. The sparkling wine is on the drier side of extra dry—a style that usually shows some sweetness.",Extra Dry,15,86,Veneto,Asolo Prosecco Superiore,,Montelvini Venegazzù NV Extra Dry  (Asolo Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montelvini-venegazzu-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-asolo-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Montelvini Venegazzù
10,White,Portugal,"With a distinct pop of gas as it is opened, this light, fruity and lightly sweet wine is a classic summer refresher. Citrus and green apple fruits abound. Screwcap.",Twin Vines,,86,Vinho Verde,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2011 Twin Vines White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2011-twin-vines-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,José Maria da Fonseca
14.3,Red,US,"Give this wine a brief decant, to let some off notes breathe away. The flavors are fine and dry, suggesting sour cherry candy and Dr. Pepper that are brightened with vital acids.",,25,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Jenner 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jenner-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Jenner
11,Sparkling,Italy,"As Italy's first Prosecco with sleeve packaging, this offers a cheerful and carefree expression, with sweet tones of peach and melon on the finish.",4or Extra Dry,19,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Anna Spinato NV 4or Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-spinato-nv-4or-extra-dry-prosecco-152074/,Glera,,Anna Spinato
14.4,Red,US,"Made from a hodgepodge of red grapes—Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc—Ferriere's 2002 is, despite its age, tight at first. Its needs time to aerate for the brooding cassis and blackberry flavors to surface.",Radoux Ferriere,30,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Ferriere Vineyards 2002 Radoux Ferriere Red (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferriere-2002-radoux-red-sierra-foothills/,Red Blend,2002,Ferriere Vineyards
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Prima Volta (“first time”) is a fresh and easy wine, with medium intensity and bright aromas of honey, peach and white flower. The mouthfeel is lean and compact, but the persistent perlage keeps it lively.",Prima Volta Millesimato Dry,,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Giavi 2011 Prima Volta Millesimato Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giavi-2011-prima-volta-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Giavi
,Red,Argentina,"Black in color, this wine has reduced aromas of blueberry, cumin and bitter chocolate. Thick and generous in the mouth, but also rugged, with sweet blackberry and bacon flavors and a lot of toasty-oak influence.",Vendimia Especial,20,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gardel 2010 Vendimia Especial Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gardel-2010-vendimia-especial-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Gardel
,White,France,"Fresh, with an attractive line of acidity that complements the spice and rich texture. It's dry on the finish, remaining crisp and ripe. This is a real food wine.",Tradition,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff & Irion 2010 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-irion-2010-tradition-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Dopff & Irion
12.5,White,Italy,"Lean and easy, this has bright peach, apricot and lemon-lime aromas. A bright note of tangerine skin appears on the finish.",D'Adda,15,86,,Friuli Grave,,Conte Brandolini 2010 D'Adda Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-brandolini-2010-dadda-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Conte Brandolini
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Full berry and hickory aromas come with a hint of burnt rubber. The palate is regular, if a bit gritty, with generic berry flavors and a spot of bitterness. It finishes quick, tannic and solid, with a lot of fruit character.",,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Coiron 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coiron-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Coiron
11,Sparkling,Italy,This fresh sparkler opens with firm structure and tonic bubbles backed by bright notes of lemon zest and tangerine skin. This easy effort could be paired with appetizers or consumed by itself.,Arancio Extra Dry,17,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini NV Arancio Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cescon-italo-storia-e-vini-nv-arancio-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Astoria is a tried-and-true estate that most always delivers fresh, clean and correct expressions of Prosecco. This boasts lively aromas of stone fruit and citrus backed by a soft, creamy mousse.",Extra Dry,,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Astoria NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Astoria
13.5,White,US,"A solid effort that delivers all the buttery, creamy and fruity flavors most consumers love. Clean and vibrant in mouthwatering acidity, it's rich in pineapple, orange and spicy pear flavors.",Coastal Estates,11,86,California,California Other,California,Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Coastal Estates Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2010-coastal-estates-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Beaulieu Vineyard
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Canella's pocketbook-friendly Prosecco opens with drying tones of talcum powder, citrus and tangerine. The mouthfeel is cheerful, lean, informal and crisp.",Extra Dry,11,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Canella NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canella-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Canella
10.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This has some light deposits at the bottom of the bottle, with a slightly cloudy appearance. Aromas of stone fruit, melon and citrus create a broad and thick aromatic front.",Col Fondo,18,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Ca' dei Zago 2010 Col Fondo  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-zago-2010-col-fondo-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2010,Ca' dei Zago
14,Red,Argentina,"Nervy and tight smelling, this has rubber, black plum and berry. The palate feels a touch grabby, with roasted, slightly bitter flavors of dark chocolate, espresso and blackberry. The finish has plenty of oak flavor, with a leafy, herbal hint.",,14,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Broadbent 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broadbent-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Broadbent
,White,France,"Attractive spicy wine with a lively, lightly spicy character. It is rich without being heavy, showing acidity while also having a smooth texture on the finish.",Cuvée Particulière,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Bott Frères 2010 Cuvée Particulière Muscat (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-2010-cuvee-particuliere-muscat-alsace/,Muscat,2010,Bott Frères
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,Simple tones of white fruit and crushed stone mark this sparkler. A touch of softness is offered by the creamy quality of the wine's effervescence.,Brut,18,86,Veneto,Asolo Prosecco Superiore,,Case Paolin NV Brut  (Asolo Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/case-paolin-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-asolo-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Case Paolin
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Steely effervescence, bright acidity and tonic crispness is followed by subtle tones of peach and white rose. This sparkler is clean and bone dry on the finish.",Bosco Coste Brut,24,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Tenuta Santomè NV Bosco Coste Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-santome-nv-bosco-coste-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Tenuta Santomè
14.5,Red,US,"Like the winery's other newly released Zinfandels, this one is excessively soft, missing some structure to provide balance to the extraordinarily rich berry, cherry, bacon, cola and spice flavors. Still, it earns points for sheer deliciousness.",Mayacamas Range,36,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Storybook Mountain 2009 Mayacamas Range Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storybook-mountain-2009-mayacamas-range-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Storybook Mountain
14.7,Red,US,"This is heady and delicious, with powerful flavors of blackberry and cherry jam, cola, spice and smoky oak. A blend of Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a splash of Petit Verdot, this wine's strongest feature is its ripeness. It's bit soft on the finish; drink this over the next few years.",Antaeus,40,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Storybook Mountain 2008 Antaeus Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storybook-mountain-2008-antaeus-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Storybook Mountain
13.5,Red,US,"There's a lot to like in this affordable Syrah. It's rich and smoky, with blackberry and bacon flavors wrapped in a smooth texture. With 17,000 cases produced, this should be relatively easy to find.",Vintner's Collection,13,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sterling 2009 Vintner's Collection Syrah (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2009-vintners-collection-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast/,Syrah,2009,Sterling
11,Sparkling,Italy,"The quintessential summer sipping wine, this opens with fresh aromas of citrus, white flower and stone fruit. It follows to the palate with foamy bubbles and a bright touch of acidity.",Extra Dry,18,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Villa Sandi NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-sandi-nv-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-150511/,Glera,,Villa Sandi
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This bright sparkling wine delivers a touch of sassy spice in front of softer aromas of stone fruit, white flower and dried herb. Pair this with cocktail snacks, like potato chips or green olives.",Extra Dry,13,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Progettidivini NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/progettidivini-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Progettidivini
12.5,White,France,"Deliciously fruity, this has great flavors of pear and green plum. It is so fresh and lightly aromatic, with a smooth, creamy texture that's highlighted by lemony acidity.",Apogée,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Apogée Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-apogee-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple and straightforward, this has honest aromas of yellow fruit and perfumed white flower. It's an easy-drinking sparkler that should pair well with salads or raw fish.",Anno Zero Extra Dry,16,87,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Valdellövo NV Anno Zero Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdellovo-nv-anno-zero-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Valdellövo
13,White,New Zealand,"Ripe and round in style, this large-production (almost 100,000 cases) Sauvignon Blanc may lack a bit of length, but otherwise offers a lush mouthful of stone and tropical fruit accented by modestly grassy notes.",Vicar's Choice,18,87,Marlborough,,,Saint Clair 2011 Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-clair-2011-vicars-choice-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Saint Clair
13.5,White,Italy,"Exceedingly fresh and fragrant, this has medium structure, with bright stone fruit and citrus aromas. It should pair with smoked salmon or tuna tartare.",,15,87,,Alto Adige,,Tramin 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tramin-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Tramin
12.5,White,France,"A rounded wine that exudes a flavor of warm yellow fruit. With its weight, the fruitiness comes through strongly, leaving an attractive tang of acidity on the finish.",,20,87,Burgundy,Saint-Véran,,Louis Max 2010  Saint-Véran,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-chardonnay-saint-veran/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Max
13,Red,France,"The Louis Max style seems to be of wines that open slowly and have a firm structure. That's the case here: It has plenty of acidity, with a red currant flavor and a dry, dense character.",,58,87,Burgundy,Chambolle-Musigny,,Louis Max 2009  Chambolle-Musigny,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-pinot-noir-chambolle-musigny/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
12.5,White,Italy,"Here's a standard, well-made Pinot Grigio that shows bright aromas of citrus, apple, pear and honey. It is defined by a sharp, crisp vein of acidity on the finish.",,16,87,,Collio,,Livon 2011 Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livon-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Livon
14.2,Red,New Zealand,"This pretty Pinot is less concentrated than those in Palliser's The Great... series, but the fruit speaks louder nonetheless. Bright cherry fruit retains Martinborough's savory, earthy edge while finishing crisp, with a hint of tea leaf. Drink now.",,28,87,Martinborough,,,Palliser Estate 2008 Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palliser-estate-2008-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Palliser Estate
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"An easy match to finger foods or appetizers, this lively Brut sparkler shows tonic perlage and fresh notes of white fruit, grapefruit and crushed stone. Its bright acidity will help keep the palate refreshed and clean.",Ruio Brut,22,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Malibràn 2011 Ruio Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malibran-2011-ruio-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Malibràn
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple, bright and refreshing, this offers aromas of white flower, stone fruit, citrus and crushed mineral. Flavors of sweet fruit and peach are followed by creamy foam and lemon-lime acidity.",,15,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,Macaron NV  Prosecco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macaron-nv-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Macaron
10,Dessert,US,"Very sweet, this has honeyed-apricot, orange and vanilla flavors. It's an opulent wine, but as rich as it is, you find yourself wishing it were even sweeter.",Kick On Ranch,26,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Ojai 2011 Kick On Ranch Riesling (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2011-kick-ranch-riesling-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Riesling,2011,Ojai
10.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and bright, this has lasting aromas of stone fruit, lime and white flower. The mouthfeel is creamy and soft thanks to the foamy quality of bubbles.",Il Prosecco,12,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,Mionetto NV Il Prosecco  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mionetto-nv-il-prosecco-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Mionetto
13.9,White,Argentina,"Citrus, lychee and mineral are the key aromas. It feels alive, with nice acidity and flavors of nectarine, peach and lychee. This is sweet, oily, pithy and true to the variety from start to finish.",Don David Reserve,17,87,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Michel Torino 2011 Don David Reserve Torrontés (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-torino-2011-don-david-reserve-torrontes-calchaqui-valley/,Torrontés,2011,Michel Torino
13,White,Portugal,"Crisp, round and spicy, this has dominating flavors of apples and pears. A green plum flavor and pure acidity complement the finish.",Branco,18,87,Alentejano,,,Fitapreta Vinhos 2010 Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fitapreta-vinhos-2010-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Fitapreta Vinhos
13.5,White,New Zealand,"A solid effort for the price, marrying hints of pencil-like oak with bright pineapple and lemon drop flavors. There's ample weight and texture without going over the top, and a moderately long finish. Drink up.",,15,87,Marlborough,,,Fernz 2009 Chardonnay (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fernz-2009-chardonnay-marlborough/,Chardonnay,2009,Fernz
14.8,Red,US,"This is made in a delicate, acidic and bone dry style. Some will say it lacks richness—and it does, by Napa standards. But it's quite an elegant wine, silky and light, with a hint of blackberry and tobacco flavor.",,20,87,California,Central Coast,Paicines,Donati Family Vineyard 2008 Merlot (Paicines),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donati-2008-merlot-central-coast-paicines/,Merlot,2008,Donati Family Vineyard
,White,France,"Apple and pear flavors dominate this attractive wine. It has a simple, fruit-forward character, and it's soft, rounded and developing well. On the finish, a more tangy, fresh character shows.",Florimont Grand Cru,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar 2009 Florimont Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-viticole-ville-colmar-2009-florimont-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar
,White,France,"A very tangy wine, this is full of lemon zest and crisp apple-skin flavors. It's attractive, fruity and delightfully laden with almond and pear notes. The finish is rounded and fresh; drink this year.",Harth Tradition,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Schoffit 2010 Harth Tradition Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-schoffit-2010-harth-tradition-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Schoffit
,White,France,"Creamed pear- and apple-skin flavors give a wine that has warm acidity, with touches of vanilla and almond. This is warm, rounded and full bodied, with a tang of citrusy acidity that hints at its aging potential.",Tradition,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Michel Fonne 2010 Tradition Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-michel-fonne-2010-tradition-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Michel Fonne
14,Red,New Zealand,"Relatively light bodied, this Sauvignon Blanc has pungent aromas of crushed tomato leaf and nettles. It's a green style from start to finish, capped off by lime-like acids.",The Brothers,,87,Marlborough,,,Giesen 2010 The Brothers Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giesen-2010-brothers-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Giesen
13.5,White,Italy,"This is fresh, with lush layers of peach, melon, lemon zest and white flower. It's an easy effort, boasting good structure and staying power.",,17,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Ermacora 2010 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ermacora-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Ermacora
13,White,Italy,"A popular and well-distributed Pinot Grigio, this opens with fresh aromas of citrus, cut grass and stone fruit. The mouthfeel is generous, rich and fresh.",Bottega Vinaia,18,87,,Trentino,,Cavit 2011 Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavit-2011-bottega-vinaia-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cavit
,White,France,"This is a ripe, rich wine, with an open yellow-fruit flavor. It has weight that lends a full-bodied character. While missing a more nervy character, it gives warm pleasure.",The Furst,17,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg 2009 The Furst Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-kientzheim-kaysersberg-2009-furst-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Berry and black plum aromas build the nose. It's bold but a little acidic, with medium intensity and weight supporting snappy flavors of wild blackberry and slightly tart plum. The finish is quick and juicy.",Reserve,15,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Caligiore 2010 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caligiore-2010-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Caligiore
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This delivers top quality at an attractive price point, with floral aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle and orange blossom. The finish is soft, feminine and very smooth.",Cuvée Lounge Extra Dry,13,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,Astoria NV Cuvée Lounge Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/astoria-nv-cuvee-lounge-extra-dry-prosecco-152607/,Glera,,Astoria
14.7,Red,US,"There's a spicy, tobacco-y earthiness behind the blackberry and cherry flavors. It's dry and complex, but a bit rustic in the mouth, with some edgy tannins. Drink now.",,40,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Amici 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amici-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Amici
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a bright, textbook Pinot Grigio that shows the very best of easy-drinking Italian white wine. Light fragrances of sweet nectarine and honey are followed by a palate with medium structure and crisp acidity.",,15,87,Veneto,Valdadige,,Altanuta 2011 Pinot Grigio (Valdadige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altanuta-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-valdadige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Altanuta
,White,France,"This rich wine boasts perfumed acidity as well as a juicy white-fruit flavor. It feels full in the mouth, weighty, although a more steely edge is never far away.",Réserve,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Bott Frères 2010 Réserve Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-2010-reserve-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Bott Frères
15.5,Red,US,"A spicy, stewy Barbera that's medium in weight, soft and earthy—like a weathered leather saddle. It finishes long and soft, swaddled in plum flavor.",,20,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,IL Gioiello 2008 Barbera (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-gioiello-2008-barbera-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Barbera,2008,IL Gioiello
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A tiny percentage of Verdiso is added to the blend, lending this a bright green note of lime and honeydew. This Prosecco also shows extra depth and structure.",Cuvée Rustot Brut,16,87,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Il Follo NV Cuvée Rustot Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-follo-nv-cuvee-rustot-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Il Follo
13,White,France,"Confected and spicy, this is a wine that shows the indulgent side of Gewürztraminer. It has a spice note, with a fresh fruit-salad flavor. Screwcap.",Réserve,24,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2011 Réserve Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2011-reserve-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2011,Gustave Lorentz
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"On the nose, this has aromas of stone fruit and melon that lend the wine depth and personality. The mouthfeel is bright, clean and refreshing.",Brut,12,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Le Manzane NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-manzane-nv-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152326/,Glera,,Le Manzane
12.5,White,Italy,"The aromatic delivery is bright, fresh and pristine. Bright acidity is backed by flavors of stone fruit, citrus and Golden Delicious apple. It's the kind of white to serve with summer salad lunches by the pool.",Intaglio,13,87,,Trentino,,La Vis 2010 Intaglio Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vis-2010-intaglio-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2010,La Vis
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This shows bright floral tones of honeysuckle and citrus blossom backed by notes of stone fruit and dried grass. It's creamy and smooth, with a distant touch of sweetness on the finish.",Etamorosa Extra Dry,18,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,La Gioiosa NV Etamorosa Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gioiosa-nv-etamorosa-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,La Gioiosa
13,Red,France,"This is ripe and jammy, with soft fruit and attractive acidity. It is warm, with a hint of wood aging. Ready to drink.",Premier Cru,50,87,Burgundy,Beaune,,L. Tramier & Fils 2009 Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/l-tramier-fils-2009-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,L. Tramier & Fils
16.7,Red,US,"This smells of subdued strawberry and raspberry, with a twist of violet. It is tightly structured, tasting of brick and tar, and its finish is ripe, brambly and bittersweet.",Valenti Ranch,24,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino Ridge,Claudia Springs 2009 Valenti Ranch Zinfandel (Mendocino Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudia-springs-2009-valenti-ranch-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-ridge/,Zinfandel,2009,Claudia Springs
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Crisp, fresh and firm, this opens with steely effervescence and etched notes of flint, white pepper and delicate spring flower. The finish is dry and bright.",Maschio dei Cavalieri Brut Rive di Colbertaldo,19,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Cantine Maschio NV Maschio dei Cavalieri Brut Rive di Colbertaldo  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-maschio-nv-cavalieri-brut-rive-colbertaldo-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Cantine Maschio
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Light in color and bright in floral intensity, this delivers flavors of citrus, stone fruit and apple, with a subtle endnote of chopped mint or basil.",Brut,22,87,Veneto,Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore,,Borgoluce NV Brut  (Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgoluce-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-valdobbiadene-superiore/,Glera,,Borgoluce
,White,France,"Along with fine, tight acidity, the wine has a good green-fruit character. This is taut, nervy and full of fine acidity, and it's attractively perfumed. Ready to drink",Brandluft,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Boeckel 2010 Brandluft Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boeckel-2010-brandluft-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Boeckel
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A drying touch of talcum powder or crushed white pepper is followed by beautifully intense notes of peach, apricot and honey. This has extra sweetness and softness on the finish.",Millesimato Dry,17,87,Veneto,Asolo Prosecco Superiore,,Bele Casel 2010 Millesimato Dry  (Asolo Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bele-casel-2010-millesimato-dry-italian-white-glera-asolo-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Bele Casel
14,White,Portugal,"A powerful wine—this is a blend of Arinto and Sauvignon Blanc. It feels rich, ripe and full bodied, with flavors of yellow fruit and sweet grapefruit. The warm, round finish is spiced up with red apple acidity.",Quinta do Gradil,,87,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Quinta do Gradil White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-quinta-gradil-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2010,Parras Vinhos
14,Red,Argentina,"A mild, rustic hickory aroma is matched by scents of berries. It feels entirely easygoing and healthy, with fresh berry and vanilla flavors. A simple wine, with the right amount of oak character.",,12,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pantago 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pantago-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Pantago
14.1,Red,US,"Pours atypically dark for a Pinot Noir, and the color is reflected in the mouth, where the wine turns as heavy and full-bodied as Grenache. It's a good wine, hearty and flavorful in berries and cola, but lacks Pinot Noir's signature delicacy.",Estate Block 3,46,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,McIntyre Vineyards 2010 Estate Block 3 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcintyre-2010-estate-block-3-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,McIntyre Vineyards
11.5,White,Italy,"Arguably one of the best value wines from Italy this year, this has beautifully intense aromas of jasmine, honey and exotic fruit. It's simple and well made, with a sweet softness and a fruity succulence on the finish.",,9,87,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Mezzacorona 2011 Moscato (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2011-muscat-moscato-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Moscato,2011,Mezzacorona
13.5,White,Argentina,"This is a very good summer quaffer, with melon and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is wide, with green melon, peach, Golden Delicious apple and lychee flavors. Long on the finish.",Urban Uco,9,87,Other,Cafayate,,O. Fournier 2011 Urban Uco Torrontés (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2011-urban-uco-torrontes-cafayate/,Torrontés,2011,O. Fournier
14.4,Red,US,"Oaky and tart, this is anchored by a bright raspberry flavor. There is a firm, toasty edge to the tannins, and plenty of buoyant acidity.",Estate,30,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Folin Cellars 2008 Estate Tempranillo (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/folin-cellars-2008-estate-tempranillo-southern-rogue-valley/,Tempranillo,2008,Folin Cellars
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Bright fruit tones of peach, melon and Golden Delicious apple sit with the soft, creamy perlage. Overall, there's a feminine, delicate quality to this sparkler.",Extra Dry,,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,La Farra NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-farra-nv-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-154266/,Glera,,La Farra
14.1,Dessert,US,"A very sweet wine, this has a residual sugar of 11.9%. The sweetness of white sugar dominates the orange and apricot fruit.",Violetta Late Harvest,85,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2009 Violetta Late Harvest White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2009-violetta-late-harvest-white-napa-valley/,White Blend,2009,Grgich Hills
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Citrus, pear and peach open the bouquet. The palate shows a soft, creamy perlage, with a tangerine note and even a touch of crushed clove, giving this sparkler a unique personality.",Extra Dry,19,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Gregoletto NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gregoletto-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Gregoletto
13.9,Red,US,"With a soft, velvety mouthfeel, this bi-county Cabernet offers lush blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spice flavors that are gently touched by smoky oak. This earns extra points for elegance and sipability.",,13,87,California,North Coast,Napa County-Lake County,Jade Mountain 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County-Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jade-mountain-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast-napa-county-lake-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Jade Mountain
14,White,New Zealand,"This seems to be hurrying along its aging curve, showing a burnished gold color. It's smoky and intense, with citrusy fruit that's more like grapefruit than anything else, plus plenty of weight and bright acidity. Drink up.",Valhalla,30,87,Waiheke Island,,,Man O' War 2009 Valhalla Chardonnay (Waiheke Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/man-o-war-2009-valhalla-chardonnay-waiheke-island/,Chardonnay,2009,Man O' War
13.5,Red,Argentina,"The welcoming aromas of red berry and cherry are slightly smoky and spicy. Showing good body, this has light tannins, with flavors of toasty plum, berry, chocolate and spice. It's round, mellow and easy on the finish.",,10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Salvatore Principe 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvatore-principe-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Salvatore Principe
13.8,Red,US,"Rahn has blended 50% Grenache and 50% Mourvedre and aged it in French oak for a year. The result is a smooth, soft, rich texture, with a mix of cherry and vanilla flavors. A parting shot of dark chocolate marks the finish.",Corvino Bosco Vineyard,25,87,California,Central Coast,San Francisco Bay,Rahn 2010 Corvino Bosco Vineyard Grenache-Mourvèdre (San Francisco Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rahn-2010-corvino-bosco-vineyard-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-mourvedre-central-coast-san-francisco-bay/,Grenache-Mourvèdre,2010,Rahn
13,White,Italy,"Part of a wine series made from indigenous varieties of northeast Italy, this easy-going effort shows medium structure, with a creamy fullness. The finish has bright endnotes of cut grass, lime and honeydew. It's perfect for appetizers or light summer lunches.",,19,87,,Venezia Giulia,,Sirch 2011 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sirch-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Sirch
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and citrusy, this is heavy on tangerine and grapefruit aromas. It offers steady, foamy perlage that gives the wine softness and richness on the finish.",V Brut,19,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Vettori NV V Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vettori-nv-v-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152342/,Glera,,Vettori
14.5,Red,US,"Tastes soft and high in alcohol, with flavors of chocolate, cherry pie filling and spice. An appealing wine that's for drinking now.",La Storia Cuvée 32,25,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Trentadue 2009 La Storia Cuvée 32 Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trentadue-2009-storia-cuvee-32-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Trentadue
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A playful touch of sweetness appears in the mouth, giving this an added sense of softness and dimension. Its momentum is carried forth thanks to soft tones of peach, honey and jasmine.",Extra Dry,14,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-san-venanzio-fortunato-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato
13,Red,Argentina,"A fruitball of a Malbec, with bright, friendly aromas of berry, cola and cherry cough drop. It feels full, round and well balanced, with a black cherry flavor bearing a mild herbal underbelly. The finish is fruity without being heavy.",[+],10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Santa Julia 2011 [+] Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-julia-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Santa Julia
12.5,White,US,"This is a straightforward, clean, fruity wine, with a green apple flavor.",,13,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Eola Hills 2010 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eola-hills-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2010,Eola Hills
13,Red,France,"Wood-influenced aromas set the scene, with the wine's toast character partnered with ripe red fruits and taut acidity. It needs at least three years to balance out.",Les Ecusseaux Premier Cru,46,87,Burgundy,Auxey-Duresses,,Domaine Jessiaume 2009 Les Ecusseaux Premier Cru  (Auxey-Duresses),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jessiaume-2009-ecusseaux-premier-cru-pinot-noir-auxey-duresses/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Jessiaume
,White,France,"A wine that hints at spice, this is mainly floral, with a yellow fruit flavor and a ripe, full-bodied feel.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2011 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2011,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
12,White,France,"Called “Apiana” because Muscat is attractive to bees, this is very dry and lightly perfumed. It has great fresh acidity to complement the grape and spice character.",Uva Apiana,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler 2010 Uva Apiana Muscat (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vincent-stoeffler-2010-uva-apiana-muscat-alsace/,Muscat,2010,Domaine Vincent Stoeffler
14.3,Red,Argentina,"This delivers a solid mix of red fruits, herbs and spices on the nose. The palate feels a little jagged, but it's forward and contains lively flavors of cherry, plum, nutmeg and brown sugar. It's fruity on the finish, with a dash of cocoa.",,17,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casarena 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casarena-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Casarena
13.5,Red,US,"This single-vineyard Pinot is clean, tart and crisply defined. It has a note of Oregon herb, along with substantial, chewy tannins.",Armstrong Vineyard,35,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Ribbon Ridge,Seven of Hearts 2010 Armstrong Vineyard Pinot Noir (Ribbon Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-hearts-2010-armstrong-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-ribbon-ridge/,Pinot Noir,2010,Seven of Hearts
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"There's a sweet, succulent quality to this sparkler, expressing notes of lemon pie and honeydew. It's soft and creamy on the finish thanks to the rich and persistent quality of the effervescence.",Extra Dry,15,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Conte Collalto NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-collalto-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Conte Collalto
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Vintner Guglielmo Bortolomiol (not to be confused with the Prosecco estate of the same name) delivers a dry, tonic sparkler with steely effervescence and soft tones of yellow fruit and spring flower.",Extra Dry,,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Gemin NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gemin-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Gemin
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This offers beautiful purity of aromas, with subtle layers of crushed stone, flint, lemon zest and stone fruit. This sparkling wine is easy and fresh on the finish, with a bright endnote of fresh grapefruit and lemon zest.",Matiù Brut,20,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,L'Antica Quercia NV Matiù Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lantica-quercia-nv-matiu-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,L'Antica Quercia
12.5,Rose,US,"Acidic and assertive, this palely colored blush needs food to soften it and coax out the sweetness. With subtle flavors of sour cherry candy and rosehip tea, this finishes bone dry. It should be a nice partner with ham-based dishes or a spicy bouillabaisse.",Pinot Noir,24,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,La Rochelle 2011 Pinot Noir Rosé (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochelle-2011-pinot-noir-rose-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Rosé,2011,La Rochelle
13.5,Red,US,"Pleasant, light scents of pure Pinot Noir fruit lead onto the palate that has a brambly strawberry flavor. Tart and showing a hint of rhubarb, this is a clean, fruit-driven Pinot Noir.",,18,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Red Door 2010 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-door-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Red Door
,White,France,"A smooth, just-spicy wine that has some light acidity to go with its tropical fruit character. While it is rich, it also has a light touch, finishing with attractive crispness.",Tradition,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Joseph Cattin 2010 Tradition Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-2010-tradition-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Joseph Cattin
,White,France,"A spicy wine that's soft and fruity. It does have freshness, with a spiced-pear flavor, while the aftertaste bears a rounded, full texture.",Tradition,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Joseph Cattin 2010 Tradition Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-2010-tradition-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Joseph Cattin
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"“Rive di Refrontolo” refers to the specific vineyard cru where the fruit was harvested. Producers have opted to label their wines with Rive designations only recently. This expression is light and beautiful, with defined peach and citrus aromas followed by crushed stone and talcum powder.",Rive di Refrontolo Millesimato Brut,18,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Toffoli 2010 Rive di Refrontolo Millesimato Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/toffoli-2010-rive-refrontolo-millesimato-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Toffoli
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Tiziano presents a simple, sweet-smelling sparkler, with easy aromas of peach, Golden Delicious apple, citrus and white flower. The fragrant floral intensity is very direct and pleasing.",Dry,15,87,Veneto,Prosecco,,Tiziano NV Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiziano-nv-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Tiziano
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple, fresh and direct, this delivers all the easy-drinking sparkling intensity you should expect from Prosecco. Pair it with fried seafood or vegetable tempura.",Brut,14,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-san-venanzio-fortunato-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Terre di San Venanzio Fortunato
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This boasts a lively nose, with clean aromas of tangerine skin, white almond and honey. It shows soft texture and loads of foaming cream on the finish.",,20,87,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Terra Serena NV  Prosecco Treviso,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-serena-nv-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Terra Serena
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made with Ribolla Gialla, this shows simple perlage followed by plush aromas of yellow fruit, melon and fresh citrus. The unique grape variety used lends a sensation of structure and firmness.",Brut,30,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Teresa Raiz NV Brut Ribolla Gialla (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teresa-raiz-nv-brut-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-veneto/,Ribolla Gialla,,Teresa Raiz
,White,France,"This is a soft, forward wine that has developed fast. It has attractive fruit and weight, yet it misses the typical raciness of Riesling. Drink over the next year.",Rosacker Grand Cru,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Mittnacht Frères 2009 Rosacker Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mittnacht-freres-2009-rosacker-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Mittnacht Frères
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Despite its dry mouthfeel and finish, this offers a touch of fragrant fruit and honey on its fresh bouquet. It's simple and easy drinking, with a lively and cheerful personality.",Brut,16,87,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Mionetto NV Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mionetto-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Mionetto
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is smoky and a touch fiery and woody on the nose. Fresh on the palate, with plenty of body and pulp, it bears full flavors of berries and a fair amount of wood-driven spices. The finish tastes oaky and slightly lactic.",It's a Headsnapper,15,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Belgrano 2011 It's a Headsnapper Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-belgrano-2011-its-a-headsnapper-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Bodega Belgrano
14,Red,US,"Easy and mellow, this has a soft, velvety mouthfeel housing deep flavors of blackberry and blueberry jam, olive and mushroom tapenade and bacon. Drink up.",Drouthy Neebors,35,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,MacLaren 2009 Drouthy Neebors Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maclaren-2009-drouthy-neebors-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2009,MacLaren
13.9,Red,US,"This Bordeaux blend—comprised of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec—is a nice wine for drinking now, and a real success for the Russian River Valley. It's smooth and supple, with polished flavors of cherry, red currant, cola, mocha and spice.",Five Vines Estate Bottled,30,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Viszlay Vineyards 2008 Five Vines Estate Bottled Red (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viszlay-2008-five-vines-estate-bottled-red-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Viszlay Vineyards
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Subtle fragrances of white flower and pear mark the nose. Lean and crisp, its natural acidity makes it perfect for fried finger foods.",Brut,20,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Silvano Follador 2010 Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silvano-follador-2010-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2010,Silvano Follador
14.3,Red,US,"Lots of ripe, rich blackberry, black currant and blueberry flavors compose this dry, full-bodied Cabernet. It's very good, although the rough edges will never age out. Drink now.",,49,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Keenan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Keenan
,White,US,"This weaves spicy melon and pear flavors into a soft, smooth, fleshy and fruity core. Forward and accessible, it's best served chilled.",,14,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Grandmaster 2011 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grandmaster-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2011,Grandmaster
13.2,Red,US,"This has scouring tannins, but it offers plenty of ripe, savory blackberry, cherry and herb flavors. There's a rusticity about this Cab that calls for lusty beef dishes, like peppered steak.",,22,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Hobo 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hobo-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Hobo
14,Red,Portugal,"Rounded and soft, this is a red-fruited wine. There is a strong element of spicy wood lending dryness and a cinnamon note, which goes well with the young, bright fruits and acids.",Tinto,20,87,Setubal,,,Herdade da Comporta 2008 Tinto Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-comporta-2008-tinto-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2008,Herdade da Comporta
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Prosecco tastes great when it offers a measured flirtation of sweetness on the finish—as found in this wine. A soft, creamy mouthfeel is followed by peach blossom, citrus and honey.",Zero Gran Cuvée Extra Dry,25,87,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,De Stefani NV Zero Gran Cuvée Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-nv-zero-gran-cuvee-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,De Stefani
11,Sparkling,Italy,"In a nod to the most heartfelt of Veneto wine traditions, the bottle is closed with white string that holds the cork in place. Once open, the bottle boasts bright perfumes of peach blossom, honey and citrus.",Frizzante Spago,22,87,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,De Faveri NV Frizzante Spago  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/faveri-nv-frizzante-spago-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,De Faveri
12.5,White,Italy,"This is an easy, food-friendly wine, offering lively qualities of spice, yellow fruit and tangy grapefruit. The dragon depicted on the label makes the bottle recognizeable.",,15,87,,Trentino,,Lechthaler 2010 Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lechthaler-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Lechthaler
13,White,France,"Soft and creamy, this has green fruit and citrus flavors, mixed with a mineral texture and some wood. The acidity cuts right through to the finish.",Fourchaume Premier Cru,30,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Louis Max 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Max
14,Red,Argentina,"Dense and sweet up front, the nose is balanced and deep, with blackberry and graham cracker aromas. The palate feels grippy and concentrated, bearing blackberry, dark plum and black pepper flavors, with a lifted flower note. This finishes mild and spicy.",Casa Marguery,15,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Familia Marguery 2010 Casa Marguery Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-marguery-2010-casa-marguery-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Familia Marguery
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is jammy and bulky from the get-go, with heavy fruit aromas leading to a saturated, dense palate that feels thick. Baked, blackened flavors of sweet blackberry, chocolate and mocha mark the palate.",Phebus,12,87,Other,Patagonia,,Fabre Montmayou 2010 Phebus Malbec (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabre-montmayou-2010-phebus-malbec-patagonia/,Malbec,2010,Fabre Montmayou
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Very pretty, simple and clean, this opens with sharp, tonic perlage followed by etched aromas of talcum powder, citrus and white flower. Overall, this sparkling expression is extremely firm and clean.","Strada di Guia, 109 Brut",13,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,"Foss Marai NV Strada di Guia, 109 Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foss-marai-nv-strada-guia-109-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Foss Marai
13.4,White,US,"A floral nose greets you at first sniff, followed by hints of light citrus. A mix of grapefruit, melon and apple flavors are light and enticing, keeping the wine delicate and balanced. The finish leaves an impression of lemon tea.",Estate,25,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Folin Cellars 2011 Estate Viognier (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/folin-cellars-2011-estate-viognier-southern-rogue-valley/,Viognier,2011,Folin Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"Here's a big, gutsy Cab from bubbly specialist Chandon. It's dry and ripe, with a blackberry jam flavor. This finishes long and spicy. Drink now-2015.",,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Domaine Chandon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chandon-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Domaine Chandon
12.5,White,France,"With just that extra bottle age, the wine shows ripe quince and apricot flavors, with a suggestion of artichoke and a rounded texture. Soft and open, this is ready to drink.",Grains Dorés,40,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Garnier Fils 2008 Grains Dorés  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-garnier-fils-2008-grains-dores-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2008,Domaine Garnier Fils
14.3,Red,US,"Dry and crisp, this is elegant, with a silky mouthfeel carrying flavors of sour blackberry candy and cranberrys. It has a certain complexity that's pleasurable.",,20,87,California,Central Coast,Paicines,Donati Family Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paicines),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donati-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paicines/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Donati Family Vineyard
14,White,Argentina,"The chiseled lemon-lime aromas are minerally and crisp, with a touch of lychee. This feels light on its feet but shows depth, with flavors of citrus, green herbs and lychee. It's smooth and fresh on the finish, with a green herb note.",Hermanos,15,87,Other,Cafayate,,Domingo Molina 2011 Hermanos Torrontés (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domingo-molina-2011-hermanos-torrontes-cafayate/,Torrontés,2011,Domingo Molina
13,White,France,"Rounded and soft, this is an attractive, warm wine. Pears and green plums pair with the acidity. A final burst of citrus marks the finish. Ready to drink as a friendly apéritif.",Les Princes Abbés,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaines Schlumberger 2010 Les Princes Abbés Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-schlumberger-2010-les-princes-abbes-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Domaines Schlumberger
13,Red,France,"Attractively ripe, this has a dense texture that's full of red fruits and soft tannins. With its richness, it is delicious and ready to drink now.",Domaine des Perdrix,35,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Domaine des Perdrix  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Subtle and fairly deep, with aromas of berry, pastry and cherry cough drop. It feels lively and good, with blueberry and plum flavors in front of a textured, medium-deep finish.",Alta,9,87,Other,Tulum Valley,,Callia 2011 Alta Malbec (Tulum Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/callia-2011-alta-malbec-tulum-valley/,Malbec,2011,Callia
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Here's a textbook Prosecco Superiore, with tight, foaming bubbles and fresh aromas of stone fruit, lemon mousse and peach cobbler. The wine is easy to drink and does a great job of keeping the palate refreshed.",Siròcol Extra Dry,15,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Cà Salina NV Siròcol Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-salina-nv-sirocol-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Cà Salina
13.5,White,Argentina,"Golden in color, this has Viognier-like aromas of acacia and honeysuckle. It feels fleshy and round, with soft acidity. The flavors of green melon, kiwi and lychee are friendly yet sweet, while the finish is mellow. Drink now.",,13,87,Other,Salta,,Alamos 2011 Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alamos-2011-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Alamos
14,Red,Argentina,"This opens with red fruit aromas that are wrapped around earth and leather scents, yielding a rustic whole. It feels snappy, with red fruit acidity leading to a gritty, lively palate, with flavors of brown sugar, red pepper, plum and raspberry. Long on the finish but short on texture.",Monteagrelo,25,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bressia 2008 Monteagrelo Syrah (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressia-2008-monteagrelo-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendoza/,Syrah,2008,Bressia
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"The term “extra dry” refers to the slightly soft sensations of sweetness and roundness on display here. That plush softness provides an excellent platform for the wine's aromas of white flower, peach and honey.",Extra Dry,22,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Borgoluce NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgoluce-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Borgoluce
14.3,Red,US,"Made from grapes sourced from an inland Mendocino County appellation, this is at first forceful, tannic and dusty, with strong red-berry and blueberry flavors. A tad decadent, it settles down nicely in the glass.",Nate's Vineyard,24,87,California,Mendocino County,Redwood Valley,Claudia Springs 2008 Nate's Vineyard Zinfandel (Redwood Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudia-springs-2008-nates-vineyard-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-redwood-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Claudia Springs
14.2,Red,US,"Jammed with ripe plum, cherry and blackberry flavors, this is a big-boned yet soft, nicely spiced wine made from Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Barbera, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.",Wrangler Red,17,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Shannon Ridge 2009 Wrangler Red Red (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shannon-ridge-2009-wrangler-red-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Red Blend,2009,Shannon Ridge
14,Red,Argentina,"An oaky specimen that starts with maple syrup aromas, but it soon finds darker aromas of coffee, lemony oak and leather. This feels feels grippy and firm, with solid tannins and spicy, lightly herbal flavors of cassis and black plum. Dry and spicy on the finish, with a coffee-like bitterness.",Barrel Select,17,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2009 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2009-barrel-select-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bodega Norton
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Deep and dense, this smells horsey and leathery, with aromas of earthy berries. The palate feels racy with acidity, and the flavors of berry, cassis, cola and vanilla lead to a sweet, jammy finish, with touches of vanilla and caramel.",Special Blend Reserva,45,87,Other,Patagonia,,Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2008 Special Blend Reserva Red (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-fin-mundo-2008-special-blend-reserva-red-patagonia/,Red Blend,2008,Bodega del Fin del Mundo
13.9,White,US,"There are a lot of ripe, upfront pineapple and orange flavors in this Chardonnay, with a touch of vanilla and buttered toast. It has good acidity, making it clean and bright.",Estate Bottled,24,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2009 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2009-estate-bottled-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Balletto
13.5,White,US,"This is light, with a nose of fresh stone fruit—mostly peach—as well as melon. It's a delightful blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon that will appeal to Sémillon fans. iIts acidity is balanced and bracing; the finish is full of lemon flavor.",,12,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Amador Foothill Winery 2011 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amador-foothill-winery-2011-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2011,Amador Foothill Winery
12.5,White,Italy,"The private wine label of consulting enologist Stefano Chioccioli, Altadonna is a relatively new line. This expression is redolent of lemon, lime, green apple and honeydew.",,15,87,,Delle Venezie,,Altadonna 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altadonna-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Altadonna
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Red berry and cola aromas come with a cool menthol note. It feels chunky and jammy; the moderate-to-soft acidity creates a rubbery palate, with cherry and plum flavors. The finish turns sweet like caramel and slightly stewed.",Classic,12,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alta Vista 2010 Classic Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2010-classic-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Alta Vista
12,White,Italy,"Packaged with a grape cutting tied to the neck of the bottle, this generous wine shows aromas of ripe melon, apricot and tangerine skin. There's a fresh note of sweet honeysuckle on the close.",Il Tralcetto,14,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini 2011 Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cescon-italo-storia-e-vini-2011-il-tralcetto-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini
,White,France,"Round and full-bodied, this has a spice note and a perfumed, floral character. The wine is bright, still rather tight, needing a few months to develop.",,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Cave de Hunawihr 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-hunawihr-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Cave de Hunawihr
,Sparkling,France,"Full and structured, this has a spice note and a firm feel. Only on the finish does a more creamy character show. A few months bottle age would be a great benefit.",Cuvée Q.V. Paul Brut,,87,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Bott Frères NV Cuvée Q.V. Paul Brut Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-nv-cuvee-qv-paul-brut-sparkling-cremant-dalsace/,Sparkling Blend,,Bott Frères
,White,France,"Rich and spicy wine, this has a smooth character. Just beginning to soften, it feels ripe and full, bearing a white currant flavor, with a pinch of nutmeg.",Cuvée Particulière,,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Bott Frères 2010 Cuvée Particulière Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-2010-cuvee-particuliere-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Bott Frères
13.5,White,Italy,"This fresh white should pair with chicken salad or fish tacos. It offers aromas of lemon, pear and honeydew melon. Screwcap.",,,87,,Trentino,,Bollini 2010 Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bollini-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Bollini
12.5,White,Italy,"One of the flagship wineries of Italy's Veneto region, Zenato offers sophisticated reds (like Amarone) and easy-drinking whites like this fresh Pinot Grigio. It show creamy richness, bright acidity and lively notes of lemon, pear and peach.",,,87,,Delle Venezie,,Zenato 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zenato-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Zenato
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A delightful rosé sparkler that embodies a fresh, easy style, this opens with a forest berry aroma and presents crisp acidity and creamy foam on the finish.",Il Fresco Rosé,15,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Villa Sandi NV Il Fresco Rosé Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-sandi-nv-il-fresco-rose-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,,Villa Sandi
12.5,Sparkling,France,"Ripe and creamy, this has pure flavors of peaches and pears, with a rounded texture. There is just the right amount of acidity lending crispness to the finish.",Crémant Blanc Comète,,87,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Vignoble des 2 Lunes 2009 Crémant Blanc Comète Sparkling (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignoble-2-lunes-2009-cremant-blanc-comete-sparkling-cremant-dalsace/,Sparkling Blend,2009,Vignoble des 2 Lunes
14,Red,Portugal,"A rich and fruity wine that marries damson and blackberry flavors with a juicy, smoked-bacon character. It has weight, richness and a forward, ready-to-drink finish.",Azul Portugal Tinto,,87,Tejo,,,Wines & Winemakers 2009 Azul Portugal Tinto Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2009-azul-portugal-tinto-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Wines & Winemakers
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Despite being an Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore, this shows more dryness than it does sweetness. The finish is tonic and firm, with notes of white flower, peach and honey.","Strada di Guia, 109 Extra Dry",13,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,"Foss Marai NV Strada di Guia, 109 Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foss-marai-nv-strada-di-guia-109-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152443/,Glera,,Foss Marai
13.9,Red,US,"Tight and earthy, this spent 18 months in French oak—30% new. Flavors of wild berry and light chocolate are set in a tightly wound wine, with a strong mineral accent and drying tannins.",Siskiyou Terrace,20,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2008 Siskiyou Terrace Cabernet Franc (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2008-siskiyou-terrace-cabernet-franc-southern-rogue-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Foris
14.5,Red,US,"Thick and syrupy, this Syrah is not for everyone, but it will certainly stand apart from the crowd. Flavors of black cherry compote and maple syrup soak into the earthy, tannic base, with just a hint of volatility.",,16,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Eola Hills 2007 Syrah (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eola-hills-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2007,Eola Hills
12,Sparkling,Italy,"This is lightly fragrant, with pear and apple notes. There's a touch of tart sweetness on the finish as well a foamy texture and bright acidity. It should pair with Brie- or Gouda-based appetizers.",Brut,,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Gemin NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gemin-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Gemin
15.9,Red,US,"This is an aromatic, powerful GSM blend—predominantly Grenache and Syrah—that has dark cherry and plum flavors and a trace of cinnamon throughout. Very concentrated, this wine lingers on the palate without being overwhelming.",Eight-Nine-Ten,26,87,California,South Coast,South Coast,Hawk Watch Winery NV Eight-Nine-Ten G-S-M (South Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawk-watch-winery-nv-eight-nine-ten-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-south-coast/,G-S-M,,Hawk Watch Winery
12.5,Sparkling,US,"The palate is textured, bearing a slight sweetness, with flavors of lime, lemon and orange. Ten percent Pinot Gris was added to the Chardonnay.",Blanc de Blancs,36,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mumm Napa 2007 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mumm-napa-2007-blanc-blancs-sparkling-napa-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Mumm Napa
12.5,White,Italy,"Clean and easy-drinking, this is packed with pretty aromas of white peach, tangerine and almond. It shows medium structure, with a subtle touch of spice on the finish.",,9,87,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Mezzacorona 2011 Pinot Grigio (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Mezzacorona
13,White,Italy,"The nose offers easy tones of creamy apricot and almond paste, with bright accents of tangerine and lemon. The mouthfeel is soft and plush.",,9,87,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Mezzacorona 2011 Chardonnay (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2011-chardonnay-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Chardonnay,2011,Mezzacorona
14.5,White,US,"Lean and austere, this is bone dry and tart in acidity, with lemon, apricot and mineral flavors, touched with oak. Don't expect California opulence, but look instead for elegance and finesse.",,30,87,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Mayacamas 2009 Chardonnay (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mayacamas-2009-chardonnay-napa-mount-veeder/,Chardonnay,2009,Mayacamas
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,Riva dei Fiori (“hillside of flowers”) is an exciting vineyard cru that seems to impart flower aromas of jasmine and honeysuckle in its wines. On the finish is steady perlage and creamy effervescence.,Riva dei Fiori Brut,20,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Montesel NV Riva dei Fiori Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montesel-nv-riva-fiori-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Montesel
13,White,Italy,"This shows round, thick aromas of stone fruit and honeydew melon. The bouquet is sophisticated, and the mouthfeel is lean and fresh.",,22,87,,Collio,,Pighin 2010 Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pighin-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Pighin
13.5,White,Italy,"This has clean, bright flower and fruit aromas. It shows pretty, silky intensity on the palate, with well-integrated acidity.",,16,87,,Alto Adige,,Peter Zemmer 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-zemmer-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Peter Zemmer
13,White,Italy,"This shows pristine aromas of white flower, almond paste and summer peach. The cool northern Italian climate has helped shape the beautifully aromatic bouquet.",,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Niedermayr Josef 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niedermayr-josef-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Niedermayr Josef
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is rubbery and dark smelling, with black fruit and cheesy-oak aromas. It feels medium in weight, with blackberry and plum flavors softened by creamy oak. Sweet, solid and properly balanced.",Reserve,15,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Region 1 2010 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/region-1-2010-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Region 1
,White,France,"Showing fine acidity, this has a creamy texture and a rich, rounded feel. Full of pear and creamed-apple flavors, it has some weight and a full-bodied character without losing the crisp acidity.",Signature,15,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Robert Klingenfus 2011 Signature Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-robert-klingenfus-2011-signature-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Domaine Robert Klingenfus
13,White,France,"While ripe, this also has a firm structure, with a mix of rich yellow-fruit flavors and austere minerality. With the acidity just beginning to soften, it will turn into a full and more rounded wine.",,24,87,Burgundy,Mâcon-Azé,,Domaine de la Garenne 2009  Mâcon-Azé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-garenne-2009-chardonnay-macon-aze/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine de la Garenne
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple and clean, with bright a bright fruit flavor and a pretty flower note, this should pair with Thai spring rolls or smoked salmon appetizers. The perlage is fine, soft and creamy.",Extra Dry,18,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Drusian NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drusian-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Drusian
11,Sparkling,Italy,"A small percentage of outside grapes is added to the blend for a creamier and richer expression of Prosecco Superiore. Creamy and rich, this delivers a distant softness. The mouthfeel is enhanced by flavors of peach, citrus and honey.",Brut,18,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Drusian NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drusian-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Drusian
13,Red,France,"Very pure, this has a clean strawberry flavor, with exhilarating acidity. The wine has some structure and firm tannins, although its fruitiness is the dominant factor.",Domaine des Perdrix,37,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Domaine des Perdrix  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-domaine-perdrix-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13,Red,France,"Fresh, soft and fruity, this is brightened by a jammy red-fruit flavor and light acidity. It has a juicy character, with underlying attractive, gentle tannins.",Château de Chamirey,35,87,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Château de Chamirey  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-chateau-chamirey-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13.2,Rose,US,"A simple but elegant blush wine, this is nicely tart, with subtle flavors of citrus zest, tobacco and spice flavors that finish absolutely dry. Low alcohol adds to the wine's attractions.",Sunset,19,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Tower 15 2011 Sunset Rosé (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tower-15-2011-sunset-rose-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rosé,2011,Tower 15
14.1,Red,Argentina,"Concentrated, dark and distinct, the bouquet expresses notes of cumin and flower. It's round, grabby and a bit gummy feeling, with oaky, dark flavors of blackberry, resin and spices. The finish tastes mildly woody, with espresso accents.",,13,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Valentín Bianchi 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentin-bianchi-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Valentín Bianchi
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with a soft, creamy texture and ripe aromas of spring flower, stone fruit and lemon blossom. There's a touch of sweetness on the close that would pair with light cocktail snacks.",Millesimato Extra Dry,19,87,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Val d'Oca 2011 Millesimato Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-doca-2011-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Val d'Oca
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple lines, bright fruit flavors, creamy bubbles and fresh acids are what make good Prosecco Superiore. This wine has all these qualities and delivers them in a clean and determined manner.",Brut,15,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Sommariva NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sommariva-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Sommariva
14.8,Red,US,"A light flavor of cherry mingles with a dusting of brown sugar in this pleasant, easy-drinking wine.",,30,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Macindoe 2008 Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macindoe-2008-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2008,Macindoe
,Sparkling,France,"This has strawberry aromas with a fresh, creamy texture and a light touch of tannin. The wine is warm, rounded and fruity, with a soft, smooth finish.",Brut Rosé,,86,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Joseph Cattin NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-nv-brut-rose-pinot-noir-cremant-dalsace/,Pinot Noir,,Joseph Cattin
13,White,Italy,"Fresh and food friendly, this has light aromas of citrus, peach and caramel. The wine is immediate and direct thanks to its natural freshness.",,16,86,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Villa Rubini 2010 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-rubini-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Villa Rubini
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Named after the mighty Republic of Venice, Serenissima opens with sharp effervescence and bright aromas of citrus and white flower. This easy effort is crisp and clean on the finish.",Extra Dry,7,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Serenissima NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serenissima-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Serenissima
13,Red,Portugal,"This is an attractive, fruity wine that's dominated by black currant and damson flavors. It is layered with acidity and light tannins. Drink this year.",Montaria,9,85,Alentejano,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Montaria Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-montaria-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Parras Vinhos
7.5,Sparkling,US,"A spritzy, frizzante style, this is sweet and simple, with a clean flavor of orange.",,14,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Foris 2011 Moscato (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2011-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Foris
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Crisp and fresh, this has a bright bouquet of honey chopped herb and stone fruit. This simple sparkler would taste fantastic on a hot summer afternoon.",Brut,,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Casabianca NV Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casabianca-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Casabianca
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Soft and fruity, this has just a touch of tannins to go with the flavors of spice, blueberry and caramel. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Caval Bravo,,85,Tejo,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Caval Bravo Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-caval-bravo-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Parras Vinhos
12,White,Italy,"Bright and clean, this drinks easily thanks to its fresh aromas of citrus and stone fruit. The compact, crisp mouthfeel finishes with a touch of grated lemon zest.",Lumina,,85,,Delle Venezie,,Ruffino 2011 Lumina Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruffino-2011-lumina-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Ruffino
13.9,Red,New Zealand,"Pale in color, with modest aromas and flavors of tart strawberries and brown sugar. There's not much texture or weight to this effort, but it's fine for casual drinking over the summer.",Single Vineyard,22,84,Martinborough,,,Tablelands 2009 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Martinborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tablelands-2009-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-martinborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Tablelands
15.3,White,US,"Heavy and oaky, this has toast and butterscotch flavors. This won't age, so drink up.",SETA,36,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Signorello 2010 SETA White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/signorello-2010-seta-white-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Signorello
13.5,White,US,Rich flavors of orange and tropical fruit are marked with brisk acidity and a touch of Champagne-like sourdough yeast. The finish is sugary and simple.,Sur Lie,18,84,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Rail2Rail 2010 Sur Lie Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rail2rail-2010-sur-lie-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,Rail2Rail
13.5,White,New Zealand,"A simple, medium-bodied Chardonnay that emphasizes the variety's fruity characteristics. Apple, pineapple and citrus pick up a hint of peppery or clove-like spice on the finish.",,10,84,Marlborough,,,Stratum 2010 Chardonnay (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stratum-2010-chardonnay-marlborough/,Chardonnay,2010,Stratum
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Scratchy red-berry aromas come with a whiff of latex and milk-chocolate-covered cherry. It feels grabby and tannic, with flavors of baked berry, cinnamon and burnt rubber. The finish is warm, with an offsetting sweetness.",Reserve,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Region 1 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/region-1-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Region 1
13.5,Red,US,"This is dry and medium bodied, with flavors of hay, spice and sour cherry candy. Drink this rustic wine with simple fare, like burgers or pizza.",,9,84,California,California Other,California,Snap Dragon 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snap-dragon-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Snap Dragon
11.5,Rose,Portugal,"Vivid pink in color and taste, this lightly sweet rosé has intense acidity as well as a fresh strawberry flavor. Screwcap.",Periquita,,83,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2011 Periquita Rosé (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2011-periquita-rose-setubal/,Rosé,2011,José Maria da Fonseca
12.5,Red,US,"Although it's thin and simply constructed, it's a dry wine, with decent berry and mocha flavors.",,9,83,California,California Other,California,Hacienda 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hacienda-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Hacienda
14.8,Red,US,"From a new Lake County producer, this Zin isn't very aromatic and it shows its alcohol, with an earthy finish.",,24,84,California,Lake County,Lake County,Mt. Konocti Winery 2009 Zinfandel (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-konocti-winery-2009-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Mt. Konocti Winery
13.7,Red,US,"Dry and firmly tannic, this has some pretty nice berry, currant and spice flavors that are serviceable.",,15,84,California,California Other,California,Murphy-Goode 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Murphy-Goode
15.5,Red,US,"Robust and direct, this Zin is stuffed with fresh flavors of blackberries, cherries and raspberries. It's a nice wine to drink with lasagna and burgers.",Liar's Dice,21,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Murphy-Goode 2009 Liar's Dice Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2009-liars-dice-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Murphy-Goode
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Dense and grapy, this feels sharp before becoming oaky and resiny, with flavors of blackberry and peppery spice, and a slight bitter edge. It offers chocolate and creamy-oak flavor on the finish.",Torcidas,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Vides 2011 Torcidas Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-vides-2011-torcidas-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Finca Vides
14,Red,Argentina,"Raspberry is the lead aroma on an otherwise earthy, mossy and aggressive nose. Full bodied and rubbery, this has a blackberry flavor and an overriding baked character. Sweet and unwaivering on the finish.",Gestos,14,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Flichman 2011 Gestos Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-flichman-2011-gestos-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Finca Flichman
13.5,Red,US,"Rustic and seemingly sweet, this has berry and spice flavors that are wrapped with sturdy tannins. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Barbera, this makes for a good barbecue.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Double Decker 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/double-decker-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Double Decker
12,White,Italy,"This opens with saccharine sweet tones of lemon soda and peach cobbler. The close is chewy and soft, with ripe honeydew flavors.",,,84,Veneto,Marca Trevigiana,,El Vin 2010 Pinot Grigio (Marca Trevigiana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-vin-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-marca-trevigiana/,Pinot Grigio,2010,El Vin
,Red,Argentina,"Sweet red-fruit aromas are mild and earthy. This feels rough on its own but will drink well with food. Flavors of plum, berry and chocolate lead to a similar-tasting, medium finish.",Colección,10,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alma del Sur 2011 Colección Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alma-sur-2011-coleccion-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Alma del Sur
13.5,Red,US,"This blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, Barbera and Petite Sirah seems too sweet in cherry and plum flavors, but it plays to the consumers who like this style of wine.",Coastal Estates,11,84,California,California Other,California,Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Coastal Estates Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2010-coastal-estates-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Beaulieu Vineyard
15.1,Red,US,"Smelling of coconut on the nose, this Malbec is good, like a big mouthful of cherry pie.",,18,84,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Chacewater 2009 Malbec (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chacewater-2009-malbec-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Malbec,2009,Chacewater
13,Rose,Portugal,"A caramel aroma is followed by sweet strawberry fruit from the Touriga Nacional, lending a wine that is freshly fruity and soft.",,12,84,Tejo,,,Quinta da Alorna 2011 Rosé (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-alorna-2011-rose-tejo/,Rosé,2011,Quinta da Alorna
14.2,Red,US,"Dry and sour, this has a certain rustic elegance, with a nice finish that should pair well with simple beef dishes, like tacos.",Cellar 1879 Blend,25,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2010 Cellar 1879 Blend Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2010-cellar-1879-blend-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Markham
14.2,Red,US,"While it lacks some generosity, there are enough cherry and cola flavors to get by. The finish is dry and tart in acidity.",,32,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alderbrook 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alderbrook-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Alderbrook
13.8,Red,US,"Sharp and volatile aromas introduce this dark, chalky red. It needs to be paired with a seriously juicy, fatty red meat to buffer the the tannins.",Estate,26,84,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Agate Ridge 2008 Estate Petite Sirah (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agate-ridge-2008-estate-petite-sirah-southern-rogue-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Agate Ridge
14.5,Red,US,"Tastes almost as sweet and fruity as a minor Port, with milk chocolate, raisin and molasses flavors. It's a bit soft and warm.",Bacigalupi Vineyards,48,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Graton Ridge 2010 Bacigalupi Vineyards Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graton-ridge-2010-bacigalupi-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Graton Ridge
13.9,White,US,"Full of buttery, tropical flavors, it also has a barrel-infused taste of petroleum and char.",Estate Grown,15,84,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,LangeTwins 2010 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2010-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-valley-clarksburg/,Chardonnay,2010,LangeTwins
,White,France,"Tight and firm, this has a perfumed character, with hints of almond and lime juice and a slight bitterness on the finish. Too young at this stage, age this for at least a year.",Cuvée Jean-Charles,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Ruhlmann 2011 Cuvée Jean-Charles Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruhlmann-2011-cuvee-jean-charles-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Ruhlmann
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Red plum and raspberry aromas mark the nose. Fairly acidic in nature, the palate bears cherry, plum and spice flavors. Red pepper heat and spice mark the crisp, high-acid finish.",,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tapiz 2009 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapiz-2009-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2009,Tapiz
13.5,Red,US,"You get your money's worth with this Cabernet. It's dry and richly textured, bearing flavors of blackberries, currants and prunes, with a seemingly sweet finish.",,9,84,California,California Other,California,Snap Dragon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snap-dragon-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Snap Dragon
13.4,White,US,"Quite light and tart, this has simple fruit flavors of light citrus and melon. The finish turns a bit plastic tasting.",,15,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Siltstone 2010 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siltstone-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Siltstone
10,White,US,"Sweet in apricot, orange and vanilla flavors, this Moscato should appeal to many consumers.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Firefly Ridge 2011 Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firefly-ridge-2011-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Firefly Ridge
13.4,Red,US,"Dry, tannic and acidic, with proper flavors of blackberries and cherries. Perfectly fine for drinking at parties.",,10,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Firefly Ridge 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firefly-ridge-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Firefly Ridge
13.5,Rose,US,"This darkly colored blush may be technically dry, like the label says, but it tastes as sweet as raspberry Kool-Aid. If you like that fruity style, it's for you.",Dry Rosé of Zinfandel,11,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Pedroncelli 2011 Dry Rosé of Zinfandel Rosé (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedroncelli-2011-dry-rose-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Rosé,2011,Pedroncelli
14.3,Red,US,"This is a simple red wine that's rustic, bearing flavors of raspberry and cherry Lifesaver candy and Dr. Pepper cola.",friends.red,11,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Pedroncelli 2010 friends.red Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedroncelli-2010-friendsred-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2010,Pedroncelli
9,White,Portugal,"Floral, aromatic and light in texture, this has attractive prickle on the palate, with sweetness on the finish. A fine summer quaffer.",,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Lagosta 2011 White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagosta-2011-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Lagosta
13.9,Red,US,"A villages-style Pinot, this has a mouthfeel that scours, with flavors of sour cherry candy, cola and sandalwood flavors.",,25,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,La Crema 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,La Crema
13.8,White,US,"This has flavors of pineapple, orange and buttered toast, with lots of brisk acidity. It offers the oaky creaminess that many Americans love.",,18,84,California,Central Coast,Monterey,La Crema 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,La Crema
12,White,Italy,"Very easy-going, this light effort delivers aromas of cut grass, lemon and crushed stone.",,10,84,,Delle Venezie,,La Corte 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,La Corte
15.2,Red,US,"Bone dry, prickly and tannic, this blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah should be decanted for a couple of hours. Drink now.",Rouge du Tusque,25,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sanglier Cellars 2009 Rouge du Tusque Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanglier-cellars-2009-rouge-tusque-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Sanglier Cellars
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"“Frizzante” refers to the slightly softer and less intense quality of the bubbles in this Italian sparkling wine. As tradition dictates, the bottle is closed with white string instead of a metal capsule. This offers subtle aromas of peach and citrus.",Frizzante Riserva,,84,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Casa Roma NV Frizzante Riserva  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-roma-nv-frizzante-riserva-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Casa Roma
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"A ripe note of honeydew, apricot and butterscotch opens the bouquet of this lively sparkler. There's a chewy touch of sticky sweetness on the close.",Extra Dry,17,84,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Tenuta Polvaro NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-polvaro-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Tenuta Polvaro
13.9,White,Argentina,"The apple and peach aromas are not forced, oaky or heavy. It feels closed up, without much weight, body or texture, and tastes narrow and citrusy, like apple juice. The finish is short and tangy.",Don David Reserve,17,84,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Michel Torino 2011 Don David Reserve Chardonnay (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-torino-2011-don-david-reserve-chardonnay-calchaqui-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Michel Torino
13.5,White,US,"Zesty acidity perks up the palate and makes it easy to appreciate the flavors of ripe pineapple, orange, buttered toast and cream. With some sweetness, finish tastes slightly candied.",,15,84,California,California Other,California,A By Acacia 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-by-acacia-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,A By Acacia
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Dense on the nose, this has aromas of wet clay, tomato and herb-accented berry. It feels tight and tannic, with notes of red plum, berry and hard spice on the back palate. The finish is peppery and mildly herbal.",Reserva,18,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2009 Reserva Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2009-reserva-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2009,Bodega Norton
12.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, easy-going and clean, this has aromas of apricot, lemon and honeydew. It should pair with seafood or melon with sliced prosciutto.",,14,84,,Delle Venezie,,Esperto 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esperto-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Esperto
13.6,Red,US,"This is quite tannic and earthy, with some sweet berry fruit somewhat buried underneath the structure. It finishes with a little herbal bitterness.",,16,84,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Eola Hills 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eola-hills-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Eola Hills
11,Sparkling,Italy,"A very simple Prosecco, with clean lines underscored by subtle tones of white flower, peach and citrus. In fact, the close is marked by lemon zest and grapefruit.",Brut,,84,Veneto,Asolo Prosecco Superiore,,Loredan Gasparini NV Brut  (Asolo Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loredan-gasparini-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-asolo-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Loredan Gasparini
13.5,Red,Argentina,"The bouquet smells a bit rubbery, with notes of black fruits. Clampy and astringent in the mouth, this has lightly herbal flavors of raspberry and spice. The finish is minty and feels a bit tough.",Crios de Susana Balbo,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Dominio del Plata 2008 Crios de Susana Balbo Syrah-Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-plata-2008-crios-susana-balbo-red-blend-syrah-bonarda-mendoza/,Syrah-Bonarda,2008,Dominio del Plata
11,Sparkling,Italy,"A touch of butterscotch and toasted almond add to the foamy, generous mouthfeel. Ripe fruit, bright acidity and steely effervescence complete the package.",Brut,14,84,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Candoni NV Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/candoni-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Candoni
12.5,White,Italy,"Packed with honeysuckle and citrus, this offers background tones of dried mint and crushed mineral. The finish is sharp and spicy.",,16,84,Veneto,Lison-Pramaggiore,,Bosco del Merlo 2010 Pinot Grigio (Lison-Pramaggiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosco-merlo-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-lison-pramaggiore/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Bosco del Merlo
13.5,White,US,"This Sauvignon Blanc smells of lemon, vanilla and pear. It's crisp and steely, with sourness on the finish.",Small Lot Blend,11,84,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Parducci 2010 Small Lot Blend Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2010-small-lot-blend-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Parducci
13.9,Red,Argentina,"On the nose, aromas of sweet, red hard candy mingle with a note of animal fur. Fairly tannic and lively in the mouth, this has herbal, rubbery flavors alongside jumpy red-berry fruit. The finish is a bit abrasive.",Staccato Made with Organically Grown Grapes,10,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Caligiore 2011 Staccato Made with Organically Grown Grapes Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caligiore-2011-staccato-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Caligiore
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This simple, refreshing offering opens with a pungent note of crushed white pepper and citrus; the palate bears a tonic, steely effervescence. It's easy going and crisp.",Extra Dry,7,84,Veneto,Prosecco,,Cà del Doge 2011 Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-doge-2011-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2011,Cà del Doge
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Packaged in a picnic-friendly 375-ml bottle, this delivers big aromas of cut grass, almond and even a distant touch of toasted peanut. The sparkling wine is dry, crisp and slightly sour on the finish.",Brut,11,84,Veneto,Prosecco,,Inalto NV Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inalto-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Inalto
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This is superdark and savory smelling, with aromas of cumin, char, roasted blackberry and licorice. Big tannins and beaming acids structure the palate, which bears toasty, oaky flavors of berries. The finish is spicy and salty.",Centenario Reserve,13,84,Other,San Juan,,Graffigna 2010 Centenario Reserve Malbec (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graffigna-2010-centenario-reserve-malbec-san-juan/,Malbec,2010,Graffigna
13.6,Red,US,"There are tons of juicy raspberry and cherry flavors in this soft, gentle red blend.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Ensemble 2010 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ensemble-2010-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Ensemble
13,Rose,Portugal,"This is a caramel-scented wine, with a wild strawberry flavor and light acidity. It is crisp, fruity and fragrant.",,,84,Setubal,,,Herdade da Comporta 2011 Rosé (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-comporta-2011-rose-setubal/,Rosé,2011,Herdade da Comporta
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe, full bodied and jammy, this is a simple, country-style Cabernet, with berry-cherry flavors.",Dealer's Choice,26,84,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Murphy-Goode 2008 Dealer's Choice Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2008-dealers-choice-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Murphy-Goode
12.5,Red,France,"Structure goes with red berry fruits in this light, crisp wine. It has a tendency to a tight texture and lean tannins. Ready to drink.",Le Renard,22,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Le Renard  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-le-renard-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
16.2,Red,US,"Soft and simple, this has blackberry and chocolate flavors. There's heat from the very high alcohol. It's a wine to drink now with barbecue.",Solana Vineyards,38,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cinnabar 2009 Solana Vineyards Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2009-solana-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2009,Cinnabar
14.4,Red,US,"Aged for two-plus years in mixed oak barrels, this has not yet proved it can handle all of that wood. Tannic and aggressively oaky, it carries little fruit and varietal character.",,35,84,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,David Hill 2009 Tempranillo (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2009-tempranillo-southern-rogue-valley/,Tempranillo,2009,David Hill
13.5,Red,US,"It's easy to see why this red blend is so popular among consumers: It's smooth, with the taste of raspberry and white layer cake with vanilla frosting.",Red Velvet,14,84,California,California Other,California,Cupcake 2011 Red Velvet Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cupcake-2011-red-velvet-other/,Red Blend,2011,Cupcake
13.5,White,Argentina,"Golden in color, with a nose of gardenia, green herb and lychee. This feels solid, but it's softening, with adequate grip despite no overt acidity. It tastes peachy and oily. Drink immediately.",Selección,10,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,San Felipe 2010 Selección Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-felipe-2010-seleccion-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2010,San Felipe
12,White,Italy,"From a dynamic, family-run wine estate in northern Italy, this light Pinot Grigio offers aromas of lemon soda, peach and tangerine skin.",,10,84,Veneto,Veneto,,Stival 2010 Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stival-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Stival
13.5,Red,Argentina,"The nose has warm, jammy aromas that suggest horsehide and blackberry syrup. It feels chunky and full, with jammy, spicy, slightly herbal flavors of black fruits. On the finish, it turns more herbal and loses its structure.",,8,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Kirkland Ranch 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-ranch-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Kirkland Ranch
14,Red,US,"Bennett Valley is a cooler section of Sonoma County, and maybe the cool vintage was just too much. This wine isn't quite ripe.It's bone dry, acidic and tannic, and the fruit is herbal.",Judge Family Vineyard,38,84,California,Sonoma,Bennett Valley,MacLaren 2009 Judge Family Vineyard Syrah (Bennett Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maclaren-2009-judge-family-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-bennett-valley/,Syrah,2009,MacLaren
14,Red,Argentina,"This opens with huge aromas of dark berry, cola and maple. The palate is ultratannic and grabby, with a sandpaper mouthfeel and big, boistrous flavors of black fruit. Syrupy and tannic on the finish, it has an overt rugged feel.",Reserve,15,84,Other,Patagonia,,Restivo 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/restivo-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-patagonia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Restivo
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Fairly round in the mouth, this has blackberry, vanilla and butter notes. It's rugged and simple, but tasty.",,7,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Real del Pedro 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-pedro-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Real del Pedro
14,Red,Portugal,"This fruity wine is light in texture. It has gentle tannins, with bitterness and a stalky character that brings out the acidity.",Castelo do Sulco,,84,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2009 Castelo do Sulco Cabernet Sauvignon (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2009-castelo-sulco-cabernet-sauvignon-lisboa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Parras Vinhos
11.5,White,US,"This is bone dry, crisp in acidity and low in alcohol. The fruit is green, suggesting limes, and is strongly marked by a feline aroma.",,18,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Voss 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/voss-2011-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Voss
13.5,Red,US,"This California bottling of an Italian varietal is rustic, with flavors suggesting cherry pie filling. This should pair with burgers and similar fare.",,28,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Mosby 2008 Teroldego (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mosby-2008-italian-red-teroldego-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Teroldego,2008,Mosby
12,White,Italy,"Very simple and straightforward, this bright wine opens with aromas of lime, cut grass and white peach. It's crisp and lean on the finish.",,11,84,Veneto,Veneto,,Angelini 2011 Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angelini-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Angelini
14.8,Red,US,"This is a Petite Verdot-based blend, with smaller amounts of Zinfandel (22%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (14%), with opening scents of cherry and teak. It's clean albeit a tad heavy-handed, with soft tannins.",Synthesis,26,84,California,South Coast,South Coast,Hawk Watch Winery 2008 Synthesis Red (South Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawk-watch-winery-2008-synthesis-red-south-coast/,Red Blend,2008,Hawk Watch Winery
,White,France,"A very perfumed wine, with a thin texture. It has pure apple-juice flavors that lend a creamy feel, with a soft, rounded finish.",,,84,Alsace,Alsace,,Frey-Sohler 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frey-sohler-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Frey-Sohler
13.5,White,US,"This is ripe and forward in orange and pineapple jam, with buttered toast, vanilla and spice flavors that seem to finish with sweetness.",,12,84,California,California Other,California,Crème de Lys 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/creme-lys-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Crème de Lys
11,Sparkling,Italy,There's a slightly pungent note of ripe melon or lemon zest at the start followed by sweet floral tones of jasmine and honeysuckle. This tastes soft and chewy on the close.,L'Enso Extra Dry,23,84,Veneto,Prosecco,,Carlo Bisol Solighetto NV L'Enso Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlo-bisol-solighetto-nv-lenso-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Carlo Bisol Solighetto
13,White,Italy,"Fresh, tart and crisp, this balances its natural acidity against sun-ripened aromas of peach and honeydew.",,14,85,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Villa Rubini 2011 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-rubini-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Villa Rubini
10.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Spago Nero is one of the few Proseccos packaged in a screw cap bottle. Lively effervescence renders a soft, foamy feel and the sparkler ends with peach, honey and sweet almond.",Spago Nero,13,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Riondo NV Spago Nero  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riondo-nv-spago-nero-prosecco-149319/,Glera,,Riondo
10.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Foamy bubbles and lively aromas of citrus, peach and Golden Delicious apple mark this sparkler. It's “frizzante,” which means the effervescence is soft and creamy.",Spago Nero,13,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Riondo NV Spago Nero  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riondo-nv-spago-nero-prosecco-143971/,Glera,,Riondo
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Dry and tonic, this has steely bubbles and subtle aromas of crushed stone, citrus and dry hay. Pair this easy with fried finger foods or grilled shrimp appetizers.",Punto Rosso Brut,15,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Riondo 2010 Punto Rosso Brut  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riondo-2010-punto-rosso-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2010,Riondo
10.3,White,US,"The 8.3 designation refers to the residual sugar by weight. It is indeed a very sweet wine, rich in simple honey, orange and apricot flavors.",Lafond Vineyard 8.3,15,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Santa Barbara Winery 2010 Lafond Vineyard 8.3 Riesling (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2010-lafond-vineyard-83-riesling-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Riesling,2010,Santa Barbara Winery
14.2,Red,US,"This is a bit thin on the palate, with flavors of sour black-cherry candy and spice. It earns a few extra points for its elegance and fine tannins.",,38,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Truchard
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This easy-going Prosecco opens with a fresh bouquet of white flowers, citrus, peach and talc powder. The mouthfeel is crisp, fresh and very informal.",Santiquaranta Extra Dry,,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Trevisana NV Santiquaranta Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trevisana-nv-santiquaranta-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Trevisana
13.5,Red,US,"A solid everyday Pinot, this is dry, tart in acidity and silky in texture, with cranberry and pomegranate flavors.",,20,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Garnet 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnet-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Garnet
12.5,White,Italy,"Easy and fresh, with a simple, crisp finish, this should pair with garden greens or sliced tomato and mozzarella",,,85,Veneto,Veneto,,Caposaldo 2011 Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caposaldo-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Caposaldo
14.3,White,US,"Made in a style to appeal to many Chardonnay drinkers, this one seems to have sweetness, with flavors of custard, vanilla, butter cream and orange jam.",,30,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Churchill Cellars 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/churchill-cellars-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Churchill Cellars
12,White,Italy,"This no-fuss wine is redolent of lemon soda, cut grass and bitter almond. The mouthfeel is clean and fresh.",,10,85,,Delle Venezie,,Barone 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barone-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Barone
13.5,Red,US,"A Grenache blended with small amounts of Mourvèdre and Syrah, this may need more time in bottle to truly reveal itself. But for now, its herbal characteristics overpower the hidden notes of blueberry and vanilla trying to get out.",,25,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2010 Grenache (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2010-grenache-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Grenache,2010,Andis
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Black fruit and graphite aromas come with an earthy heaviness. This is intense, with driving tannins pushing the flavors of black plum and stewed meat. The finish is big and fruity, with a rubbery feel.",,11,85,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Andeluna 2010 Merlot (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2010-merlot-tupungato/,Merlot,2010,Andeluna
,White,Argentina,"This is mellow up front, with mild aromas of melon and baby powder. It feels fresh and easygoing, with apple, citrus and vanilla flavors. Drink well chilled, and soon.",Classic,12,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alta Vista 2011 Classic Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-vista-2011-classic-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Alta Vista
13.3,White,US,"This unoaked Sauvignon Blanc showcases pure flavors of lemon, lime and green melon. The acidity is brisk, providing brightness. A touch of sugary sweetness on the finish should make it pair nicely with Asian fare.",,15,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Alma Sol 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alma-sol-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-paso-robles/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Alma Sol
,White,France,"This is soft and smooth, with acidity and a creamy character. The flavors are reminiscent of ripe pear and spice. Very ready to drink.",,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Bott Frères 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-2010-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Bott Frères
13.5,White,US,"Simply constructed, this has flavors of orange, mango and buttered toast. This will appeal to many who like their white wines with some sweetness.",,20,85,California,California Other,California,Jade Mountain 2009 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jade-mountain-2009-white-other/,White Blend,2009,Jade Mountain
,White,France,"This has a silky texture, with weight and richness. Soft and ripe, this has a hint of spice that's attractively balanced by tangy acidity.",Herrenreben,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Henri Schoenheitz 2008 Herrenreben Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-schoenheitz-2008-herrenreben-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Henri Schoenheitz
13.5,Red,US,"This high-production Pinot shows good varietal flavors of red cherry candy, cola and spices. It feels common, with a simple finish.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,A By Acacia 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/a-by-acacia-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,A By Acacia
12.5,White,New Zealand,"A lightweight wine seemingly made for poolside sipping, with herbal-grassy tones accenting citrus notes. It's clean on the finish and as refreshing as a cool breeze.",,10,85,Marlborough,,,Zeal 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zeal-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Zeal
13.8,Red,US,"This tastes like a candy bar, with flavors of melted cherry jam and milk chocolate. Some overripe fruit shows up in the form of a raisin flavor.",Jordan,45,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Wesley Ashley 2009 Jordan Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wesley-ashley-2009-jordan-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2009,Wesley Ashley
13,White,Argentina,"Mild, clean and peachy on the nose, with a pinch of sweet banana. It feels chunky but honest, with apple, sweet citrus and peach flavors. The finish is solid; a good wine for under $10.",,9,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2011 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2011-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Bodega Norton
14,Red,Argentina,"A ripe, raisiny wine—it starts out with aromas of raisin, milk chocolate and candied berry. The palate is saturated, with prune and baked-plum flavors and a chunky finish. Drink now.",Reserva,19,85,Other,Patagonia,,Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2010 Reserva Malbec (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-fin-mundo-2010-reserva-malbec-patagonia/,Malbec,2010,Bodega del Fin del Mundo
13.5,Red,US,"Ripe in blackberries and cherries, this affordable Cabernet has an edge of toasty oak. It's an easy wine to drink now, at a good price.",Coastal Estates,11,85,California,California Other,California,Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2010-coastal-estates-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Beaulieu Vineyard
14,White,New Zealand,"This medium-bodied Pinot Gris is nearly dry in style, with crisp acids that give it a somewhat angular feel. Melon and citrus notes finish with a slightly bitter hint of orange pith. Drink now.",,23,85,Central Otago,,,Maude 2010 Pinot Gris (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maude-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-otago/,Pinot Gris,2010,Maude
14.1,Red,US,"Ripe and fruity, this has an oak flavor that overshadows the blackberries and currants.",,54,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Pine Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pine-ridge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pine Ridge
12.5,White,Italy,"Very easy and fresh, this offers a quick succession of grapefruit, apricot and lemongrass aromas. It's a simple wine that should taste great with summer salads.",,15,85,Veneto,Marca Trevigiana,,Anna Spinato 2011 Pinot Grigio (Marca Trevigiana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-spinato-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-marca-trevigiana/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Anna Spinato
14,Red,Argentina,"Grilled burger, olive, leather and burnt earth aromas carry the nose. It feels tight in the mouth, with compact flavors of cherry and red berry. Chocolaty and solid on the finish, this has an overriding spunky personality.",Centenario Reserve,14,85,Other,San Juan,,Graffigna 2010 Centenario Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graffigna-2010-centenario-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-san-juan/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Graffigna
12,Dessert,US,"You have to classify this Moscato as a dessert wine because it's so sweet. It shows sugared orange, lemon and vanilla flavors that are brightened and cleansed with brisk acidity.",Zacchera,14,85,California,California Other,California,Kenwood 2011 Zacchera Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2011-zacchera-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Kenwood
,White,France,"A typically soft wine, with attractive fruit, bright acidity and a touch of almond. The almond note, with a hint of bitterness, has the last word.",Tradition,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Joseph Cattin 2010 Tradition Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-2010-tradition-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Joseph Cattin
14.1,White,US,"This wears an oak jacket over its pineapple, orange and honey flavors. Brisk acidity brings a clean finish.",,19,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Hook & Ladder 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hook-ladder-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Hook & Ladder
14.4,Red,US,"This has flavors of briary and wild berry, with spiciness and rich tannins that need a steak to play against. The wine is soft, which accentuates the alcohol and makes the finish seem to taste a bit sweet.",,22,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Hobo 2010 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hobo-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Hobo
12.5,White,France,"A fruity, lemon-scented wine, this is attractively crisp, with the bright acidity of the vintage. Drinkable now, or age for a year.",,,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Roux Père et Fils 2010  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roux-pere-fils-2010-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Roux Père et Fils
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and floral, this offers creamy foam and a simple bouquet of stone fruit and citrus. It also delivers a plush, semisweet sensation on the palate.",Extra Dry,7,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Trevisana 2011 Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trevisana-2011-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2011,Trevisana
14.5,Red,US,"A soft Cabernet, this brims with granola-bar-like flavors of blackberry, roasted almond and brown sugar.",La Storia Estate,25,85,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Trentadue 2009 La Storia Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trentadue-2009-storia-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Trentadue
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, Tiamo sparkling Prosecco opens with steady bubbling and a bright straw-gold color. The bouquet delivers honey, butterscotch and lemon soda.",Extra Dry,15,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Tiamo NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiamo-nv-extra-dry-prosecco-148906/,Glera,,Tiamo
18.3,Dessert,US,"This has a fantastically sugary, honeyed richness. But the flavors don't stand up to the sweetness. The blackberry flavor diminishes on the midpalate, and never recovers.",,48,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Envy 2008 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/envy-2008-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Envy
13,White,Portugal,"Flavors of pear and white peach drive this clean, fruity wine. It has a tang of citrus and acidity that adds a lively edge. Ready to drink now.",Chaminé Branco,12,85,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2011 Chaminé Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2011-chamine-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,Cortes de Cima
,White,France,"Rich, rounded, spicy and very ready to drink, this has weight and flavors of lychee, pineapple and kiwi. The finish brings in a more herbal character.",Tradition,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff & Irion 2010 Tradition Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-irion-2010-tradition-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Dopff & Irion
13,Red,France,"Light, bright and fruity, this has soft tannins, plenty of red fruits and balancing acidity. Just dry to finish, it is ready to drink now.",Le Renard,22,85,Burgundy,Givry,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Le Renard  (Givry),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-le-renard-pinot-noir-givry/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13,Red,Argentina,"Dark and concentrated, this has jammy, raisiny aromas that are marked with a strong current of green. It feels full but a touch flat, with sweet berry flavors and a core of mint. The finish ends abruptly.",Perlita,10,85,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,DiamAndes 2010 Perlita Malbec-Syrah (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diamandes-2010-perlita-red-blend-malbec-syrah-uco-valley/,Malbec-Syrah,2010,DiamAndes
14.5,Red,Argentina,"The smoky aromas are hard and rubbery, turning murky and charred with time. It feels leaden and almost syrupy, with flavors of black fruit and bitter coffee that are blended with a herbal undertone. The finish is thick, rubbery and textured, with a burnt molasses note.",Finca La Florencia,12,85,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Familia Cassone 2011 Finca La Florencia Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-cassone-2011-finca-florencia-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2011,Familia Cassone
12,White,Italy,Cavit is an important wine cooperative in northern Italy that is largely responsible for Pinot Grigio's immense popularity in the United States. This bottle shows easy tones of peach and citrus.,,10,85,,Delle Venezie,,Cavit 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavit-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Cavit
13.9,White,US,"This is an estate-grown Chardonnay, with flavors of vanilla, tropical pineapple and guava that are surrounded by an oaky character and a lemony finish.",Reserve,30,85,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,LangeTwins 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2010-reserve-chardonnay-central-valley-clarksburg/,Chardonnay,2010,LangeTwins
11,Sparkling,Italy,"A fresh sparkling wine, this has a bright bouquet of stone fruit, citrus and white flower. It's simple and lightweight, with a touch of spice.",Extra Dry,15,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Lamberti NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamberti-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Lamberti
12.5,White,Italy,"Full and generous, this has creamy peach and apricot aromas backed by a slightly spicy touch of vanilla bean and caramel. Pair this wine with coconut curry.",Monte Forte Lot 6,10,85,,Delle Venezie,,Riondo 2011 Monte Forte Lot 6 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riondo-2011-monte-forte-lot-6-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Riondo
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with ripe aromas of cantaloupe, apricot and Golden Delicious apple, with bright perlage and a creamy, smooth texture.",Extra Dry,14,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Tenuta Santomè NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-santome-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Tenuta Santomè
13,White,Italy,"Bright citrus and bitter almond give this a sharp, tonic personality. Pair this easy, food-friendly wine with sushi or Thai food.",,14,85,Veneto,Venezia,,Tenuta Polvaro 2010 Pinot Grigio (Venezia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-polvaro-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Tenuta Polvaro
12.5,White,Italy,"This is lightly fragrant, with a bright floral bouquet. It offers the natural personality of this varietal without being overdone or too heavy. Bright, crisp and lean, it is the perfect companion to spicy Thai food.",,9,85,,Trentino,,Mezzacorona 2011 Riesling (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2011-riesling-trentino/,Riesling,2011,Mezzacorona
14,White,New Zealand,"A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a focus on fruit. Honeydew and citrus flavors take the lead, then finish crisp and clean.",Private Bin Unoaked,15,85,Hawke's Bay,,,Villa Maria 2010 Private Bin Unoaked Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-maria-2010-private-bin-unoaked-chardonnay-hawkes-bay/,Chardonnay,2010,Villa Maria
14.6,Red,US,"Noticeable alcohol gives this Zin both heat and apparent sweetness. Combined with a superripe fruit flavor that veers into raisin territory, it turns rustic. Drink it with barbecue.",Branham Vineyard,30,85,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Hobo 2010 Branham Vineyard Zinfandel (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hobo-2010-branham-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-rockpile/,Zinfandel,2010,Hobo
13.3,Red,US,"With its flavors of raspberry and cherry soda, this a simple Pinot Noir. A slight grassy note comes through on the finish.",,16,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Eola Hills 2010 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eola-hills-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Eola Hills
14.5,Red,US,"Tough and gritty in tannins and acidity, this lacks the generosity you expect from Merlot. It's a good wine, though, and strong meats and cheeses will coax out the berry flavor.",,18,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Cellars 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-cellars-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Napa Cellars
14,Red,New Zealand,"This lightweight Pinot Noir features high-toned red-fruit aromas and flavors. Strawberry and red cherry notes dominate, but there are hints of coffee and nail polish as well. Drink now.",,16,85,Marlborough,,,Mana 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mana-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Mana
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"This tart, medium-bodied Pinot Noir features sour cherry and cranberry fruit blended with hints of minty herbs and fresh compost. Drink now.",,20,85,Central Otago,,,Lil Rippa 2008 Pinot Noir (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lil-rippa-2008-pinot-noir-central-otago/,Pinot Noir,2008,Lil Rippa
13.2,White,US,"Yeasty, with beery aromatics, this has slightly sweet, tangy flavors of grapefruit and soda pop. Give it more time in the bottle to meld together.",,22,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,LaVelle 2011 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lavelle-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,LaVelle
13,White,Portugal,"This is soft and full bodied, with a ripe yellow-fruit flavor and a hint of spice that merge with the rounded texture. The acidity just surfaces on the finish.",Pera Doce Branco Reserva,,85,Alentejano,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Pera Doce Branco Reserva White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-pera-doce-branco-reserva-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Parras Vinhos
13,Red,France,"Red Chassagne-Montrachet is rarer today than it used to be—now that Chardonnay has taken the village by storm. This is a lean wine, with tight acidity and dry tannins.",,,85,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Louis Max 2010  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-pinot-noir-chassagne-montrachet/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Max
12.6,White,US,"Blocky and tart, this shows little of the flower or delicate citrus notes that many Oregon Rieslings convey. The clean apple flavor makes it good for summer picnics.",,14,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2010 Riesling (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2010-riesling-southern-rogue-valley/,Riesling,2010,Foris
11,Sparkling,Italy,"For this sparkler, fermentation occurs inside of the bottle instead of large pressurized tanks like the majority of Prosecco. This is simple and fresh, with a bright, almost sour, citrus-driven finish.",Col Fóndo,16,85,Veneto,Asolo Prosecco Superiore,,Bele Casel NV Col Fóndo  (Asolo Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bele-casel-nv-col-fondo-italian-white-glera-asolo-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Bele Casel
,White,France,"A tight wine—this has acidity and a firm, steely character. It's taut and lined with a green flavor that powers the crisp apple and grapefruit finish.",Kritt,29,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Gresser 2011 Kritt Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gresser-2011-kritt-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Domaine Gresser
13,Red,France,"Light and fruity, this has a fresh red-berry flavor. It has intense youthful acidity, lending a very crisp texture. With its soft tannins, it is ready to drink in a few months when the acidity has calmed down.",Le Renard,22,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Le Renard  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-le-renard-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaines Devillard
13.9,Red,Argentina,"The dark and penetrating aromas of violets, shoe polish, blackberry and road tar are solid. This feels a bit tough on the palate, with narrow tannins and flavors of rubber and black plum.",Reserve,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Caligiore 2010 Reserve Syrah (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caligiore-2010-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendoza/,Syrah,2010,Caligiore
,White,France,"This shows intense flavors of spice, orange marmalade and lime. It is developing quickly.",Steinklotz Grand Cru,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Arthur Metz 2008 Steinklotz Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arthur-metz-2008-steinklotz-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Arthur Metz
13.6,Red,Argentina,"The rubbery plum aromas are sweet and medicinal, and the palate feels creamy, thick and chewy. This tastes sweet and lightly herbal, with baking spice and jammy black-fruit flavors and a mild green element. The finish is a touch chunky.",,11,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Elena de Mendoza 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-elena-mendoza-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Bodega Elena de Mendoza
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with aromas of citrus and crushed white pepper. There's a touch of soft sweetness on the close, with a bright, tonic quality of effervescence.",47 Extra Dry Millesimato,9,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Anno Domini Vineyards 2011 47 Extra Dry Millesimato  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anno-domini-2011-47-extra-dry-millesimato-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2011,Anno Domini Vineyards
14.1,White,US,"With a mix of melon and cucumber flavors, this is not-quite-ripe tasting. Clean and quaffable, it has a hint of alcoholic warmth on the palate.",Estate,14,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Agate Ridge 2010 Estate Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agate-ridge-2010-estate-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Agate Ridge
14.1,Red,Argentina,"Purple in color, this wine has grapy aromas. It feels potent yet pointy, with heavy extraction and high acidity for such a dark, berry-packed wine. The black fruit and pepper flavors are solid, and the finish is tight, with warmth and mild bitterness.",Reserve,12,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Artes del Sur 2011 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artes-sur-2011-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Artes del Sur
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Plush, sweet aromas of peach and lemon blossom are backed by fun, perky bubbles. There's a soft, but lively accent on the finish.",Extra Dry,13,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Anna Spinato NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-spinato-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Anna Spinato
10,White,Portugal,"This has attractive apple and citrus fruits,with a crisp structure and some sweetness on the finish.",Vinhas Altas,,85,Vinho Verde,,,Cavipor 2011 Vinhas Altas White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavipor-2011-vinhas-altas-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Cavipor
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Packaged in what looks like a solid gold bottle, this easy sparkler offers fresh acidity and clean fruit aromas. The gold packaging gives this particular bottle a sassy, luxurious competitive edge.",Gold Brut,30,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Bottega NV Gold Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bottega-nv-gold-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Bottega
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This easy Prosecco shows delicate aromas of white flower, citrus and stone fruit followed by a crisp, lean mouthfeel and a fresh finish.",Pian dei Filari Extra Dry,,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Casa Roma NV Pian dei Filari Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-roma-nv-pian-filari-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Casa Roma
12.5,White,Italy,"A great value wine, this opens with fresh, easy aromas of citrus, melon and dried hay. It has good depth and a smooth texture.",,10,85,,Delle Venezie,,Villa Rubini 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-rubini-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Villa Rubini
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Redolent of peach, lemon soda and crushed flint, this sparkler would be pleasant to consume at outdoor picnics or summer barbecues.",Extra Dry,13,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Il Follo NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-follo-nv-extra-dry-prosecco-152318/,Glera,,Il Follo
14.1,Red,US,"A simple rendition of Merlot, with soft plum fruit and supple tannins. Easy to drink and pair, this should make for a fine midweek wine with roast chicken or turkey meatloaf.",Thatcher Bay Vineyard,19,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2007 Thatcher Bay Vineyard Merlot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2007-thatcher-bay-vineyard-merlot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Merlot,2007,Fenestra
14,Red,Argentina,"This comes off sharp and fiery at first, with heady aromas. It feels forward, rubbery and tannic, with flavors of blackened plum and dark spice. Bitter chocolate is the most defined flavor on the fairly short finish.",,13,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Mil Piedras 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mil-piedras-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Mil Piedras
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Made using organically grown grapes, this lively sparkler opens with aromas of yellow flower, peach and moist hay. There's a touch of honey and butterscotch on the finish.",Extra Dry,17,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Mionetto NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mionetto-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Mionetto
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Attractive and open, this has sweet fruit and a fresh character. With bright acids and hedgerow fruits, it is ready to drink.",Castelo do Sulco,,85,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2009 Castelo do Sulco Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2009-castelo-sulco-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,Parras Vinhos
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Bright-pink in hue, this has crisp acidity and enduring aromas of grapefruit, raspberry, wild fruit and chopped herb. There's even a touch of bitter almond on the bubbly close.",075 Carati Rosé Cuvee Dry,15,85,Veneto,Veneto,,Piera Martellozzo NV 075 Carati Rosé Cuvee Dry Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-nv-075-carati-rose-cuvee-dry-veneto/,Sparkling Blend,,Piera Martellozzo
11,Sparkling,Italy,"A refreshing sparkler—this opens with aromas of yellow flower and dried hay, with soft background notes of peach and citrus. The close is simple, creamy and fresh.",075 Carati Extra Dry,15,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Piera Martellozzo NV 075 Carati Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-nv-075-carati-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Piera Martellozzo
14,Red,Argentina,"This is wiry and exotic smelling, with strained berry aromas. It feels grabby and buttery, with dry oaky and berry flavors.",,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,TintoNegro 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tintonegro-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,TintoNegro
14.4,Red,US,"Heavy and seemingly sweet, this has the taste of black raspberry syrup and melted red licorice.",Cuvée 107,18,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Testarossa 2010 Cuvée 107 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2010-cuvee-107-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Testarossa
14,Red,Argentina,"Grassy and scattered on the nose, with alfalfa, mint, berry and a note of agave or Tequila. It feels sticky at first but solid, with an herbal, minty flavor that is copied on the finish.",Organic Wine,16,85,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Spirit of the Andes 2010 Organic Wine Malbec (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spirit-andes-2010-organic-wine-malbec-tupungato/,Malbec,2010,Spirit of the Andes
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple, fresh and perky, this has subtle background layers of citrus, peach and dried hay.",,10,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Lola NV  Prosecco,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lola-nv-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Lola
,White,France,"Medium sweet, this wine has warm currant and stewed-pear flavors. It has weight to go with its sweet character. Soft and gentle, this is ready to drink.",Kronenbourg,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean Becker 2009 Kronenbourg Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-becker-2009-kronenbourg-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Jean Becker
11,Sparkling,Italy,"This offers fresh, soothing sensations of citrus, dried grass and white flower. The style is Brut, which means this expression is slightly drier than the majority of Proseccos found on the market today.",Etamorosa Brut,11,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,La Gioiosa NV Etamorosa Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gioiosa-nv-etamorosa-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,La Gioiosa
12,White,Italy,"Easy, toned and fresh, this opens with citrus, peach and honey aromas. The mouthfeel is lean, sharp and brightly acidic.",,12,85,Veneto,Veneto,,Tiamo 2011 Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiamo-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Tiamo
12.5,White,France,"Simple and fruity, this has crisp apple and grapefruit flavors. It is light and refreshing and is ready to drink over the next few months.",Saint-Jean,19,85,Burgundy,Chablis,,Louis Max 2010 Saint-Jean  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-saint-jean-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Max
15.1,Red,US,"Austere tasting at first, this has a fruity, dusty flavor, with a swath of caramel.This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel tastes warm on the finish.",Heritage Red,48,85,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Lorenzi Estate 2009 Heritage Red Red (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lorenzi-estate-2009-heritage-red-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Lorenzi Estate
15.2,Red,US,"A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, Adam & Eve has red cherry and cranberry flavors going on in spades, with a soft note of vanilla. The alcohol heats up quickly, especially on the finish.",Adam & Eve,38,85,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Lorenzi Estate 2009 Adam & Eve Cabernet Franc-Merlot (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lorenzi-estate-2009-adam-eve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-franc-merlot-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Cabernet Franc-Merlot,2009,Lorenzi Estate
14.4,Red,US,"Soft in blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavor, this is a simple Cabernet, but it's not without charm. Furry tannins give it a much needed bite.",,20,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Sextant 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sextant-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sextant
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Light gold in color, this opens with easy aromas of garden herb, tangerine and white flower. Pair this with snack foods, such as toasted almonds or fried corn nuts.",Brut,9,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Progettidivini 2011 Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/progettidivini-2011-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,2011,Progettidivini
12,White,New Zealand,"The Hawke's Bay region isn't known for its Pinot Gris, but this is a solid example at a very reasonable price. It's citrusy and very nearly dry, giving an overall impression that's a bit lean. Probably best with seafood dishes. Drink now.",Cellar Selection,12,85,Hawke's Bay,,,Sileni 2011 Cellar Selection Pinot Gris (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sileni-2011-cellar-selection-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-hawkes-bay/,Pinot Gris,2011,Sileni
11,Sparkling,Italy,"An all-Italian blend of Garganega, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Nerello Mascalese, this bright rosé sparkler is easy-going and clean, with pretty citrus and almond notes on the close.",Rosé Brut,15,85,Italy Other,Italy,,Zonin NV Rosé Brut Sparkling (Italy),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zonin-nv-rose-brut-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Zonin
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This opens with creamy, soapy foam backed by delicate notes of citrus, pear and Golden Delicious apple. Easy drinking, this should pair with lightly fried appetizers.",Gocce di Luna Moondrops Extra Dry,14,85,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Anna Spinato NV Gocce di Luna Moondrops Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-spinato-nv-gocce-luna-moondrops-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Anna Spinato
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Sturdy on the nose, this has cherry and red berry aromas. The palate is juicy, lively and fun, with crisp, focused red-plum and cassis flavors. Easy to quaff.",Colección,11,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gardel 2011 Colección Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gardel-2011-coleccion-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Gardel
14.5,Red,Portugal,"An initial earthy aroma follows through to the palate that is full and fruity, with a bitter edge. Flavors of licorice and berry combine to give a wine that is now ready to drink.",Incógnito,80,85,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2009 Incógnito Syrah (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2009-incognito-shiraz-syrah-syrah-alentejano/,Syrah,2009,Cortes de Cima
,White,France,"Round and full-bodied, this has warm apricot and ripe pineapple flavors. It has weight and richness, with a touch of toast and a smoky finish.",Vieilles Vignes,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bernhard & Reibel 2009 Vieilles Vignes Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bernhard-reibel-2009-vieilles-vignes-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2009,Domaine Bernhard & Reibel
13.5,White,France,"Initially herbal, it then rounds out in the mouth, with white- and green-fruit flavors combined with a soft texture. Ready to drink now.",Le Renard,22,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Le Renard  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-le-renard-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaines Devillard
13.3,Red,US,"This is the winery's budget offering. It shows modest varietal flavors, with a slight burned or roasted character.",Estate,16,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2009-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,David Hill
11,Sparkling,Italy,This opens with a slightly pungent note of ripe cantaloupe and apricot. Distant sweetness and touch of butterscotch or caramel is detected on the creamy finish.,Extra Dry,19,85,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Canella NV Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canella-nv-extra-dry-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-145124/,Glera,,Canella
14.2,Red,US,"This is a big, almost overpowering Cab that has mint and cedar streaks running through its classic cassis flavor.",,39,85,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Bumgarner 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bumgarner-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Bumgarner
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Thanks to its bright perlage and sweet floral bouquet, this could be served at an outdoor summer cocktail party. This is an easy wine that expresses the cheer of Italian sparking wine.",Extra Dry,17,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Scanavino NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scanavino-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,,Scanavino
13.8,Red,US,"A big, fruity Cabernet that hardly shows a day of age at nearly six years. It's still rich and ripe in blackberry, blueberry and cherry jam flavors. Drink up.",Mountain,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Red Table Cellars 2006 Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-table-cellars-2006-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Red Table Cellars
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Easy, simple and bone dry, this should pair with slightly sweet appetizers based on cream or cheese. Its bright, crisp acidity also helps cut through those fatty foods.",Tréser Brut Rive di Combai,21,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Serre Spumanti NV Tréser Brut Rive di Combai  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serre-spumanti-nv-treser-brut-rive-combai-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Serre Spumanti
13.8,Red,Argentina,"The nose is jammy and slightly medicinal at first, but then plum and berry aromas settle. This feels firmly tannic and mouthfilling, with baked berry and roasted plum flavors. The finish is hard and strapping, with excess power.",Yauquen,12,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ruca Malen 2010 Yauquen Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2010-yauquen-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Ruca Malen
,White,France,"Perfumed and rounded, this has fine acidity and a warm, sunny feel. Flavors of apples and pears are cut through with a lime juice note, yielding a balanced wine that will develop quickly.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff Au Moulin 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-au-moulin-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Dopff Au Moulin
13,Red,France,"Full, ripe and spicy, this has flavors of meat and wild strawberry. It is dense, with bright acidity and enough tannin for structure.",Le Renard,,86,Burgundy,Givry,,Domaines Devillard 2009 Le Renard  (Givry),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2009-le-renard-pinot-noir-givry/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaines Devillard
,White,France,"This is attractive and mature, with a light touch and flavors of currants mingling with almonds. Soft yet tangy, this is very ready to drink.",Réserve Spéciale,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,F. Mallo et Fils 2008 Réserve Spéciale Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/f-mallo-fils-2008-reserve-speciale-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,F. Mallo et Fils
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Forward, fruity and crisp, this is an attractive wine. It's red berry flavor and bright acidity is layered with smoky tannins. Not for aging, so drink over the next 2-3 years.",Chaminé,12,86,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2011 Chaminé Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2011-chamine-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2011,Cortes de Cima
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This bright and youthful sparkler offers a thin mouthfeel that is embellished by foamy cream and persistent effervescence. The bouquet is simple, fresh and fruit forward.",Extra Dry,16,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Col de' Salici 2011 Extra Dry  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-salici-2011-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Col de' Salici
,White,France,"Fruity and apple flavored, it has a creamy texture, followed by an attractive hint of spice and a tight line of crisp acidity.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,André Blanck et ses Fils 2011 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andre-blanck-ses-fils-2011-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,André Blanck et ses Fils
15,Red,Argentina,"Red licorice, rhubarb and green herb aromas are balanced by toast, spice and berry notes. The palate feels hard and dense, with herbal berry and olive flavors. Chocolate and additional herbal flavors carry the finish.",Altitud,25,86,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Andeluna 2009 Altitud Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2009-altitud-cabernet-sauvignon-tupungato/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Andeluna
13.3,Red,Argentina,"This has simple aromas of plum, berry and sweet vanilla. The palate feels fresh, with a citrusy bounce and flavors of raspberry, red plum and mellow spice. The finish is sweet and comported.",,9,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alma del Sur 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alma-sur-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Alma del Sur
,White,France,"Spicy in character, this is rich, smooth and weighty. Because of its richness, it seems sweet. For a contrast, the acidity lends a light, crisp aftertaste.",Cuvée Particulière,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Bott Frères 2010 Cuvée Particulière Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bott-freres-2010-cuvee-particuliere-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Bott Frères
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This starts with subtle aromas of wild rise, lemon zest and forest berry. The blend is based on Glera, with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon added for color.",Brut Cuvée Rosé,16,86,Veneto,Veneto,,Il Follo NV Brut Cuvée Rosé Sparkling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-follo-nv-brut-cuvee-rose-sparkling-veneto-152317/,Sparkling Blend,,Il Follo
,White,France,"While it does not have strong intensity, this is a wine that packs pleasure. It is fruity and rounded, with plenty of green apple and white fruit flavors. There is an attractive tang of citrus that adds lift to the finish. Enjoy soon.",,,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2010 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2010-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Hugel
13.5,Red,US,"It should be easy to drink this sweetish Merlot with everything from a hamburger to a steak. It's rich in cherry flavor, with lots of palate-stimulating spices.",Vintner's Reserve,19,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kendall-Jackson 2009 Vintner's Reserve Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2009-vintners-reserve-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2009,Kendall-Jackson
14.5,White,US,"This Chardonnay remains dry and resistant in acids and tannins. The flavors are elusive, suggesting minerals and lemons, with plenty of brisk, citrusy acidity.",Carneros Selection,75,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2008 Carneros Selection Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2008-carneros-selection-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2008,Grgich Hills
,Sparkling,France,"Made from Pinot Blanc, this is fruity and deliciously crisp. Flavors of apple and fresh fruit salad, with a touch of flower all add to the pleasure.",Brut,,86,Alsace,Crémant d'Alsace,,Joseph Cattin NV Brut Pinot Blanc (Crémant d'Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-cattin-nv-brut-pinot-blanc-cremant-dalsace/,Pinot Blanc,,Joseph Cattin
13.5,White,New Zealand,"Dry and medium bodied, this features ample apple and citrus notes, accented by hints of chalk dust and spice. Drink it over the next six months.",Eyrie Vineyard,17,86,Marlborough,,,Lake Chalice 2010 Eyrie Vineyard Pinot Gris (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-chalice-2010-eyrie-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-marlborough/,Pinot Gris,2010,Lake Chalice
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This delivers fresh aromas of white peach and sun-ripened apricot. Dry and tonic on the palate, this has a lively blast of acidity on the finish.",Costa dei Peschi Brut,17,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Cà Vittoria NV Costa dei Peschi Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-vittoria-nv-costa-dei-peschi-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152452/,Glera,,Cà Vittoria
13.5,Red,US,"A sound, bistro-style wine that's dry and full-bodied. Made from Syrah and Grenache, it shows tobacco, cherry and spice flavors, with brisk acidity.",Cotes du Crow's,18,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Morgan 2010 Cotes du Crow's Red (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2010-cotes-crows-red-central-coast-monterey/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Morgan
12,Sparkling,Italy,"Clean, bright and simple, this would taste great on a hot summer afternoon by the pool. Citrus, stone fruit and crushed white-pepper notes emerge on the finish.",Extra Dry,16,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Moletto NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moletto-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Moletto
13.5,Red,US,"A big, ripe, fruity Pinot Noir, this is basically an orchard in a glass, with flavors of raspberries, cherries, persimmons and more. Beyond that, it's dry and soft. Drink now.",Floodgate Vineyard,28,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Miro 2010 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miro-2010-floodgate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Miro
13,White,New Zealand,"This is full-bodied, offering subtle cashew and melon shadings alongside bold pineapple fruit. The oak stands a little apart on the palate, imparting a touch of dryness to the bright fruit. Drink now.",Falveys Vineyard,14,86,Marlborough,,,Omaka Springs 2009 Falveys Vineyard Chardonnay (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/omaka-springs-2009-falveys-vineyard-chardonnay-marlborough/,Chardonnay,2009,Omaka Springs
13,White,US,"Strong notes of lemongrass and pineapple jam mark this Sauvignon Blanc. It has a nice cut of acidity. While it's not particularly subtle, this is ready to drink now as a cocktail.",McGinley Vineyard,26,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Ojai 2010 McGinley Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2010-mcginley-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Ojai
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This shows powdery aromas of talcum powder and crushed mineral, with subtle tones of apricot and tangerine skin at the back. Bright lemony acidity brings up the rear.",Extra Dry,18,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Anna Spinato NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anna-spinato-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Anna Spinato
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Simple and fresh, this offers the easy-drinking experience that has made Prosecco Superiore a world-wide sensation. Thanks to its peach and citrus aromas, this should go down beautifully with a simple platter of grilled vegetables.",Brut,16,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,La Farra NV Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farra-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,La Farra
14.5,White,US,"Acidity dominates this Chardonnay despite rich pineapple, orange and apricot flavors. It's rather oaky, with a flavor of buttered toast. Made in the popular style, it's for drinking now.",,29,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Graton Ridge 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graton-ridge-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Graton Ridge
14,Red,Portugal,"A reliable and immediately enjoyable wine, this is full of ripe and juicy fruit. With soft tannins and layered acidity, it has a bright and lively finish.",Marquês de Borba Tinto,15,86,Alentejo,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2011 Marquês de Borba Tinto Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2011-marques-borba-tinto-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2011,J. Portugal Ramos
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is round and smooth, with its flesh balanced with citrusy acidity. It's clean, fruity and crisp, yet this has weight and structure.",Loios Branco,10,86,Alentejano,,,J. Portugal Ramos 2011 Loios Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-portugal-ramos-2011-loios-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2011,J. Portugal Ramos
14.1,Red,US,"The tannins are tougher than almost anything out of Napa Valley today. Despite a hearty core of ripe blackberry flavor, it's a tough and astringent wine, already beginning to dry out. Hard to see the fruit outlasting the tannins, so drink up.",,50,86,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,iNapa Wine 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inapa-wine-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-atlas-peak/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,iNapa Wine
13,Red,France,"A firmly tannic wine, with flavors of smoky wood and plum skin. Equally relying on its lean structure, acidity and fruit, this needs to age for 2–3 years.",Domaine de la Créa Les Beaumonts,,86,Burgundy,Chorey-lès-Beaune,,Louis Max 2009 Domaine de la Créa Les Beaumonts  (Chorey-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2009-domaine-crea-beaumonts-pinot-noir-chorey-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Max
11,Sparkling,Italy,"An easy-going wine, with clean aromas of crushed mineral, Golden Delicious apple and stone fruit. Pair this with spicy Thai spring rolls.",Brut,16,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Tenuta Santomè NV Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-santome-nv-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Tenuta Santomè
14,Red,New Zealand,"Pretty ripe stuff, marked by hints of stewed berries and chocolate. It's medium to full in body, with soft tannins, yet the acids remain crisp, turning tart almost to the point of being citrusy on the finish.",,18,86,Marlborough,,,Stoneleigh 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stoneleigh-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stoneleigh
13.5,Red,US,"There's lots of Zinny personality in this dry, affordable wine. It's spicy and brisk, with briary flavors of forest berries, tobacco, sweet mocha and pepper.",Vintner's Collection,13,86,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sterling 2009 Vintner's Collection Zinfandel (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sterling-2009-vintners-collection-zinfandel-central-coast/,Zinfandel,2009,Sterling
11,Sparkling,Italy,"An attractive value, this is generous and fresh, with layers of citrus, peach, honey and dried grass. Pair this with cheese appetizers or Parmigiano chunks.",Il Fresco Brut,16,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Villa Sandi NV Il Fresco Brut  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-sandi-nv-il-fresco-brut-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Villa Sandi
11,Sparkling,Italy,"A cap of white, foamy cream sits tall on the surface of this sparkler. Aromas of honey, Golden Delicious apple and melon compose the bouquet.",Extra Dry,17,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,Villa Cornaro NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-cornaro-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,Villa Cornaro
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Packaged in an electric blue bottle, this opens with tones of cracked white pepper and fragrant field flower. There's a touch of sweet softness on the finish that gives momentum to the wine's bubbly foam.",Blue Millesimato Extra Dry,18,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Val d'Oca 2011 Blue Millesimato Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-doca-2011-blue-millesimato-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2011,Val d'Oca
13,White,Italy,"This is exceptionally clean and simple, and it should drink easily with appetizers or salads. A note of zesty citrus marks the finish.",,,86,,Delle Venezie,,Torre di Luna 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-luna-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Torre di Luna
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Food friendly, this has soft tones of peach and melon. There's a touch of fresh acidity that helps to smooth out the naturally rich perlage.",Lovrè Extra Dry Rive di Combai,21,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Serre Spumanti NV Lovrè Extra Dry Rive di Combai  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serre-spumanti-nv-lovre-extra-dry-rive-combai-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Serre Spumanti
13.6,Red,US,"The winery continues a trend of fine, everyday Merlots at an affordable price with this dry, elegant 2009. It's full-bodied and deeply flavored with black currants and plums.",,10,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Dynamite Vineyards 2010 Merlot (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dynamite-2010-merlot-north-coast/,Merlot,2010,Dynamite Vineyards
14.5,Red,US,"This is tart and briary in the mouth, with less-than-ripe tannins and fruit. This has a decent blackberry flavor. Drink up.",Indian Valley Vineyard,38,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Cinnabar 2009 Indian Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2009-indian-valley-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-monterey-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cinnabar
12.5,White,Italy,This is an easy white wine with balanced acidity. There's a spicy note of crushed clove or exotic spice at the start that is smoothed out by softer aromas of peach cobbler and lemon mousse.,Casoli Maniago,17,86,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Conte d'Attimis-Maniago 2010 Casoli Maniago Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-dattimis-maniago-2010-casoli-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Conte d'Attimis-Maniago
14.6,Red,US,"Tannic and dry, this turns twiggy and earthy on the finish. There's a burst of acid-inspired black-cherry flavor on the midpalate.",Stanly Ranch,45,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Coho 2009 Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coho-2009-stanly-ranch-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coho
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Founded in 1914, Giavi delivers a dry, crisp Prosecco Superiore Brut, with bright lemon-lime flavors and background notes of flint and talcum powder. Pair this with bite-sized, cheesy quiche appetizers.",Prima Volta Brut,,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Giavi NV Prima Volta Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giavi-nv-prima-volta-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,,Giavi
13,White,France,"A fresh, fruity, unoaked effort, this has lively acidity, with flavors of quince and pear and a soft, open texture. Screwcap.",Chardonnay de Chardonnay,15,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Chardonnay,,Cave de Chardonnay 2010 Chardonnay de Chardonnay  (Mâcon-Chardonnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-chardonnay-2010-de-macon-chardonnay/,Chardonnay,2010,Cave de Chardonnay
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"There are notes of cut grass and honey on the bouquet. The bubble size is large, and a crisp endnote marks the finish.",Extra Dry,18,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Pitars NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pitars-nv-extra-dry-prosecco-153278/,Glera,,Pitars
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"La Jara—an organic Prosecco producer—has shown happy improvements in quality over the years. This expression is redolent of pink grapefruit, peach and Golden Delicious apple.",Extra Dry,14,86,Veneto,Prosecco Treviso,,La Jara NV Extra Dry  (Prosecco Treviso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jara-nv-extra-dry-italian-white-glera-prosecco-treviso/,Glera,,La Jara
14.2,Red,US,"With a fresh, jammy, blackberry flavor, this is a nice Syrah to drink now. It's a big wine, full bodied, tannic and bone dry. On its own, it's a bit tough, but pair it with rich, oily lamb, beef and game dishes and it will rise to the occasion.",,20,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Santa Barbara Winery 2009 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2009,Santa Barbara Winery
13.5,White,Argentina,"This is peachy and a bit oily on the nose, but not harsh or pointed. It feels full and fleshy, with sweet, ripe flavors of melon, citrus and lychee. Long and melony on the finish; drink now.",Killka Collection,15,86,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Salentein 2011 Killka Collection Torrontés (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salentein-2011-killka-collection-torrontes-uco-valley/,Torrontés,2011,Salentein
,White,France,"Smooth and soft, this creamy textured wine has warm pear and apple flavors. It's ripe, lightly spicy and very soft on the finish.",Tradition,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Dopff & Irion 2010 Tradition Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dopff-irion-2010-tradition-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Dopff & Irion
13,Red,France,"Attractive and fruity, this has red fruits at the fore. It is soft, round and balanced, with just the right amount of red currant acidity. Drink now.",,25,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Jessiaume 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-jessiaume-2009-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Jessiaume
12,Rose,France,"Like all Alsace rosé, this wine is made from Pinot Noir. It's dry, with delicious, crisp acidity and a flavor of wild raspberry. A great summer apéritif.",Le,20,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Gustave Lorentz 2011 Le Rosé (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gustave-lorentz-2011-le-rose-alsace/,Rosé,2011,Gustave Lorentz
14.6,Red,US,"Stewy at first, this gets better after opening and catching some air, developing into a straightforward Rhône blend, with soft tannins and strips of cinnamon and vanilla.",Ensemble,24,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Morse 2007 Ensemble G-S-M (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morse-2007-ensemble-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-sierra-foothills/,G-S-M,2007,Morse
14.9,Red,US,"This is overripe, with a pruny flavor along with notes of blackberry, mocha and spice. The alcohol is high, giving the wine some heat, but the finish is thoroughly dry.",,25,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Optima 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/optima-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Optima
12.5,White,New Zealand,"Citrus and crushed stone notes start this wine off, followed by lemon sorbet on the palate. It's lightweight, a real summertime refresher, with a short, clean finish.",,11,85,Marlborough,,,Overstone 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/overstone-2011-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Overstone
13.5,White,Portugal,"Rich and rounded, thismisses the crispness of good Arinto. It is warm and fat, with a white fruit flavor and a pleasant touch of acidity.",Castelo do Sulco,,85,Lisboa,,,Parras Vinhos 2010 Castelo do Sulco Arinto (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parras-vinhos-2010-castelo-sulco-portuguese-white-arinto-lisboa/,Arinto,2010,Parras Vinhos
11,Sparkling,Italy,"Packaged in a bright blue bottle, this the kind of easy-going sparkler meant for a hot summer afternoon. It offers bright aromas of peach, citrus and honeydew.",Blu Giovello,13,85,Veneto,Prosecco,,Piera Martellozzo 2011 Blu Giovello  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-2011-blu-giovello-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2011,Piera Martellozzo
13,Red,France,"Along with soft red fruits, this is a wine that shows crisp acidity, strawberry flavors and light tannins. It's already drinkable, but it can age for a year.",Vigne du Chapitre,30,85,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Louis Max 2010 Vigne du Chapitre  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-max-2010-vigne-chapitre-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Louis Max
14.5,Red,US,"A blend of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, Vezer's Jake's has a good, dark earthy personality, with a depth of spice around its big shoulders and dusty Petite Sirah finish.",Jake's Cellar Master Select,39,85,California,North Coast,Suisun Valley,Vezer Family Vineyard 2008 Jake's Cellar Master Select Red (Suisun Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vezer-family-vineyard-2008-jakes-cellar-master-select-red-north-coast-suisun-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Vezer Family Vineyard
,White,France,"This is rich both on the nose and on the palate. Full and rounded, it has spice and currant flavors. There is a burnt-almond bitterness that marks the finish.",Hagenschlauf,,85,Alsace,Alsace,,Jean Becker 2011 Hagenschlauf Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-becker-2011-hagenschlauf-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2011,Jean Becker
13.5,White,France,"A very soft wine, with its yellow fruits giving a rounded character. It is warm, forward and ready to drink.",Le Renard,22,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaines Devillard 2010 Le Renard  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-devillard-2010-le-renard-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaines Devillard
14.7,Red,US,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is soft, with berry, cocoa and spice flavors. Drink it with summer barbecue and enjoy.",The Swell,21,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Tower 15 2009 The Swell Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tower-15-2009-swell-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Tower 15
12,White,Italy,"Simple, broad and slightly oily at first, this has generous melon and apricot aromas. There is enough natural acidity to brighten the palate.",,12,85,,Delle Venezie,,Paladin 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paladin-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Paladin
10.9,White,US,"Amador County's mighty Zin producer Montevina has made a White Zin for White Zin aficionados. This is a pink, simple and slightly sweet wine that many will find refreshing.",White,6,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Montevina 2011 White Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montevina-2011-white-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2011,Montevina
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"San Fermo is a historic sparkling wine from the Conegliano subzone of Prosecco Superiore that offers intensely floral aromas of yellow rose, apricot and honey. The mouthfeel is lightly fizzy and creamy.",Millesimato San Fermo Brut,19,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Bellenda 2011 Millesimato San Fermo Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellenda-2011-millesimato-san-fermo-brut-italian-white-glera-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore/,Glera,2011,Bellenda
14,Red,Argentina,"Woodsy and warm on the bouquet, this has cedary, toasty aromas augmenting notes of milk chocolate and berry fruit. It feels heavy, with berry, leather and herb influences. This is big and oaky on the finish.",,18,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Lagarde 2010 Syrah (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagarde-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendoza/,Syrah,2010,Lagarde
14,Red,Argentina,"This opens with a blast of funky, jumpy wild berry. The palate feels fresh, with a lot of fruit, acid and extract. It tastes saturated, big and grapy, with herb-influenced wild-berry and animal notes.",Barrel Select,17,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2009 Barrel Select Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2009-barrel-select-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Bodega Norton
13,White,Argentina,"Mineral and lime aromas are key on the bouquet. It feels wide, with fleshy but not flabby flavors of peach, nectarine and apple. This is quiet, clean and just juicy enough.",,9,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Norton 2011 Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-norton-2011-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Bodega Norton
10.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This small winery and family-run bed-and-breakfast takes an artisanal approach to winemaking with this sparkler, which offers a yellow fruit flavor, with accents of spice and bitter almond.",Col Fondo,18,86,Veneto,Prosecco,,Ca' dei Zago 2011 Col Fondo  (Prosecco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-zago-2011-col-fondo-italian-white-glera-prosecco/,Glera,2011,Ca' dei Zago
11.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this shows simple lines of citrus, peach blossom and crushed granite. The finish is dry and tonic thanks to the firm and steady perlage.",Canah Brut,15,86,Veneto,Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore,,Perlage NV Canah Brut  (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perlage-nv-canah-brut-conegliano-valdobbiadene-prosecco-superiore-152354/,Glera,,Perlage
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Aromas of char and burnt rubber combine with dark spice on the nose. This has spunky acidity, with herb, oaky plum and berry flavors. It's a bit burnt on the finish, with a coffee accent.",Oak Cask,10,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,San Felipe 2010 Oak Cask Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-felipe-2010-oak-cask-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,San Felipe
12,White,Italy,"Made by the folks at the Cantine Colli Berici, this is ripe and round, with aromas of apricot, vanilla and butterscotch.",Cielo,8,83,,Delle Venezie,,Cielo e Terra 2010 Cielo Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-e-terra-2010-cielo-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cielo e Terra
12.5,Red,US,"Though the alcohol level on this Pinot Noir is modest, the heavy handedness of the oak is high, with the wine taking on a burnt flavor—almost akin to barbecue-flavored CornNuts.",,17,82,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,LangeTwins 2010 Pinot Noir (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2010-pinot-noir-central-valley-clarksburg/,Pinot Noir,2010,LangeTwins
14.5,Red,US,"An acceptable effort, with sour acidity, this Pinot has raspberry and cherry flavors that are marked with a hit of mint.",,40,82,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,La Crema 2010 Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Pinot Noir,2010,La Crema
14.6,Red,US,"A terrific Syrah that's dry and as smooth as velvet. It's elegant on the palate with complex, tantalizing flavors of ripe black and blue berries and stone fruits, smoked meat, black pepper and cedar. Drink this over the next few years, before it loses freshness.",Solomon Hills Vineyard,45,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Ojai 2008 Solomon Hills Vineyard Syrah (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2008-solomon-hills-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Syrah,2008,Ojai
14.3,Red,US,"A very herbal, red-fruit-infused Cabernet, from, as the name says, just one clone: Clone 30. This blockbuster California Cab has leather, tobacco and dusty dark-chocolate-layered tannins, that still somehow taste softened and are accompanied by a note of black licorice. Cellar it for 10–12 years and the fruit should get along even better with the tannins.",Ghielmetti Vineyard Clone Thirty,100,93,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2008 Ghielmetti Vineyard Clone Thirty Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2008-ghielmetti-vineyard-clone-thirty-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Steven Kent
14,White,Austria,"A rich and creamy wine, this is full of the ripest fruit. It has flavors of yellow fruit and pineapple, with intense acidity. The wine is powerful yet balanced, with a delicious acidity on the finish.",Loam,,92,Niederösterreich,,,Kurt Angerer 2010 Loam Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kurt-angerer-2010-loam-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Kurt Angerer
13,Rose,France,"This is a vibrantly rich wine that is brimming with delicious red fruit notes and bright acidity. Full and concentrated, it has weight without being heavy. It is a finely made wine, with a crisp finish.",,21,92,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Château Vignelaure 2011 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vignelaure-2011-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Château Vignelaure
12.5,White,Austria,"This has memorable aromas of warm hat, green herbs and perfumed fruit candy. It is a delicious wine that has been aged in cask before bottling.",Solist,75,92,Kamptal,,,Kirchmayr 1992 Solist Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirchmayr-1992-solist-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,1992,Kirchmayr
13.5,White,US,"A very rich Chardonnay that's creamy and smooth in the mouth. A touch of oak and lees gives weight and density to the lime and peach fruit, while brisk acidity contributes brightness. A great price for a wine of this distinction.",Grand Reserve,21,92,California,North Coast,Santa Barbara-Monterey,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Grand Reserve Chardonnay (Santa Barbara-Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-grand-reserve-chardonnay-north-coast-santa-barbara-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,Kendall-Jackson
12.5,Dessert,South Africa,"A stunning and inviting dessert wine that exhibits the superb balance that Chenin Blanc can lend to the style. Honeyed peach and apricot notes abound, with spicy accents of ginger, clove-spiked orange and toast. The mouth is lush and slightly viscous, but the racy acidity provides good cut. This ends with a long, spice-driven finish. Delicious now, but it should age for another five years.",T Noble Late Harvest,55,92,Stellenbosch,,,Ken Forrester 2009 T Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-forrester-2009-t-noble-late-harvest-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Ken Forrester
14.5,Red,US,"Classic Petite Sirah, in the full-bodied richness, dryness, hard tannins and deep flavors of ripe dark berries and fruits, cocoa, grilled meat and black pepper. As good as that is, it also shows the impeccable balance of a fine Napa Valley red wine. Good now with robust meat stews and roasts, and it should develop for many years.",Barrel Select,32,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Elyse 2010 Barrel Select Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elyse-2010-barrel-select-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Elyse
14.1,White,US,"This shows the chilly vintage in the bright acidity that makes this wine's finish so zesty clean. The flavors are tantalizing, suggesting golden apricots, limes and honey, but are complex in minerals and creamy in lees, making it an intellectual wine.",La Sereinité,70,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 La Sereinité Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-sereinite-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lynmar
14.1,White,US,"Showing the brisk acidity and minerality of this fine Chardonnay vineyard, Fort Ross's 2010 also shows rich, rewarding pineapple, orange, butterscotch and vanilla flavors. Feels opulent, a worthy followup to past vintages.",Fort Ross Vineyard,32,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Fort Ross Winery 2010 Fort Ross Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fort-ross-2010-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Fort Ross Winery
14.1,Red,US,"This is the winery's best Marinus since 2007, and is as good as the '04—which is arguably the best ever. It offers immediate pleasure, with soft tannins and acids framing perfectly ripened blackberry, cherry, cola and earthy flavors. Ready to drink now.",Marinus Red Wine,46,92,California,Central Coast,Carmel Valley,Bernardus 2009 Marinus Red Wine Red (Carmel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernardus-2009-marinus-red-wine-central-coast-carmel-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Bernardus
14.5,Red,France,"This is a top-notch effort—a blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. It starts off with intriguing floral and herbal notes, then delivers deep black-cherry flavors on the palate, tinged with savory nuances of roasted meat and black olive. It's full bodied and round, richly but finely textured and very drinkable now yet with the substance to age up to 10 years or more.",Cuvée Vieilles Vignes,40,92,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Domaine du Grand Montmirail 2009 Cuvée Vieilles Vignes  (Gigondas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-grand-montmirail-2009-cuvee-vieilles-vignes-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine du Grand Montmirail
14.5,White,US,"Always a strong suit from àMaurice, the 2009 Viognier has a cocktail mix of lemon drop and botanical herbs and spices. Pungent, bright and deliciously lively, this is a thrilling, high-wire wine.",,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2009 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2009-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2009,àMaurice
13,White,Austria,"This is an intriguing wine, with its perfumed aromas of wild flower and cinnamon. The acidity cuts through the delicious apple flavor, and the finish has a great crisp feel. Screwcap.",Schiefer Reserve,,92,Kremstal,,,Forstreiter 2010 Schiefer Reserve Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2010-schiefer-reserve-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2010,Forstreiter
12.5,Dessert,Austria,"This is full of botrytis influence, yet is it lighter and fresher than some other Burgenland sweet wines. It leaves a feeling of lemon acidity to go with the honey- and flower-scented finish. Screwcap.",Ruster Ausbruch,39,92,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2009 Ruster Ausbruch Welschriesling (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2009-ruster-ausbruch-other-white-welschriesling-burgenland/,Welschriesling,2009,Gunter Triebaumer
14.7,Red,US,"Cabernet Franc is a difficult variety on its own, but Jarvis does an excellent job. This is still quite tannic, with a hard, astringent mouthfeel to the cherry, blackberry and dark-chocolate flavors. Give this a few more years of aging, although it doesn't seem like a longterm ager.",Estate Grown Cave Fermented,80,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2007 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2007-estate-grown-cave-fermented-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2007,Jarvis
13,White,Austria,"Smooth and beautifully perfumed, this has pure fruit flavors, with hints of walnut, spice and intense minerality. The wine is crisp, promising a future that will be richer and impressive. Screwcap.",Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve,,92,Kamptal,,,Hirsch 2010 Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hirsch-2010-gaisberg-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Hirsch
13,White,Austria,"This is a smooth, ripe wine that's just beginning to mellow. The flavors of toast and cashew are opulent, with just a touch of spice. It has weight and a finish that shows both acidity and richness.",Gaisberg Erste Lage,40,92,Kamptal,,,Hirsch 2009 Gaisberg Erste Lage Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hirsch-2009-gaisberg-erste-lage-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2009,Hirsch
15,Red,US,"This is an inky-black wine, with soft, jammy flavors of blackberries, cherries, dark chocolate and oak. The tannins are mountain thick but as refined as modern winemaking can make them. And the finish? Sweet and dry at the same time, which only a good wine can accomplish. Needs 5–7 years in the cellar.",Reserve,75,92,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Highlands 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/highlands-2007-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Highlands
15.5,Red,Australia,"From the relatively unknown GI of Kangaroo Island, this is a full-bodied, reasonably structured Cabernet that looks to have a good 10 years of evolution ahead of it. Right now, it's still primary, with cassis and plum fruit framed by vanilla oak and a long, fruit-driven finish.",,30,92,South Australia,Kangaroo Island,,Hazyblur 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Kangaroo Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazyblur-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-kangaroo-island/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hazyblur
14.5,Rose,US,"One of the best California rosés of the last several years. It's light bodied, crisply acidic, and ultrarefined, with flavors of polished rose, herbal tea, strawberry and spice. So clean and so pure, this is wonderfully dry on the finish.",Rosé of,25,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2011-rose-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,Lynmar
14.9,Red,US,"The vintage was cool, lending this wine strong acidity that cuts through the mouth like a squirt of lime juice. Dry and austere, it offers oak-influenced sour-cherry candy and cola flavors. This should develop bottle complexity over the next 3–6 years.",Freestone,55,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Freestone Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-freestone-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lynmar
14.5,Red,US,"From old vines dating to 1865, this is a hugely fragrant mountainous Zinfandel, with an abundance of raspberry and blackberry flavors. A wine with a huge presence and soft, rounded tannins, it's extremely yummy with a ton of peppery spice on the long finish.",Rinaldi Vineyard,28,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Fiddletown,Easton 2009 Rinaldi Vineyard Zinfandel (Fiddletown),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2009-rinaldi-vineyard-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-fiddletown/,Zinfandel,2009,Easton
14.7,Red,US,"Three quarters Merlot, with 17% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a bit lighter than the 2007 Merlot, but just as good, if not better. Lush and loaded with black cherry, blackberry, cocoa and baking spices, it extends deliciously and seamlessly into a long, ripe, smooth finish.",Estate,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Dumas Station 2008 Estate Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dumas-station-2008-estate-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2008,Dumas Station
14.2,Red,US,"This is a tight, black-fruited wine, with generous flavors that include espresso and licorice. At first it's quite firm and a bit unyielding, it slowly peels open layer after layer, tossing out hints of dried herb, tobacco and mocha.",,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Walla Walla Vintners 2009 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walla-walla-vintners-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Walla Walla Vintners
14.5,Red,Spain,"Bold as always, with a ton of cedar, graphite, blackberry, vanilla and coconut notes on the nose. This is huge, tough and ripe, with massive blackberry, café mocha and vanilla flavors. It finishes hard but with a cascade of sweet fruit, marshmallow, coconut cake, herb and vanilla. Needs a few more years to settle. Drink after 2013.",San Román,70,92,Northern Spain,Toro,,Maurodos 2007 San Román  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurodos-2007-san-roman-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2007,Maurodos
14.5,Red,US,"Shows Pride's house style, a wildly bold, mountain-concentrated wine that couldn't possibly be fruitier or riper. Intense flavors of blackberries, blueberries and cedar are wrapped into complex but gentle tannins, making the wine drinkable now. But it should develop over the next 6–8 years.",,68,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa-Sonoma,Pride Mountain 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pride-mountain-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast-napa-sonoma/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Pride Mountain
14.5,Red,Australia,"The 2008 Brookman Syrah is a rich, plush, luxurious wine. Aromas of cedar, vanilla and black cherry set the stage, while the palate features intense dark fruit layered with hints of olive and coffee. It's full bodied and creamy in texture, showing just a touch of warmth on the supple finish. Drink now–2020.",Brookman,75,92,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Brookman Syrah (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-brookman-shiraz-syrah-syrah-clarendon/,Syrah,2008,Clarendon Hills
13,White,Austria,"Delicious and full bodied, this has both weight and delicacy. It is rich and dry, with swathes of ripe apricot and pineapple that cut through the tense acidity. A wine for aging over 5–6 years. Screwcap.",Schenkenbichl Reserve,34,92,Kamptal,,,Rabl 2010 Schenkenbichl Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rabl-2010-schenkenbichl-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Rabl
13.5,Rose,France,"With its Mourvèdre content, this is a big-hearted wine. It is finely balanced between its rich yellow and red fruits and spice and acidity. This is a great food rosé, textured and ripe.",Château de Romassan,45,92,Provence,Bandol,,Domaines Ott 2011 Château de Romassan Rosé (Bandol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-ott-2011-chateau-de-romassan-rose-bandol/,Rosé,2011,Domaines Ott
13.7,Red,US,"With low alcohol and a clean minerality, this Pinot represents the new direction that the variety is taking in California, helped by cooler vintages. It's dry, crisply acidic and complex, with the cherry-berry flavors assisted with notes of earthy herb and mushroom. A lovely wine now, and should gently develop over the next six years.",Slice of Heaven,60,92,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2010 Slice of Heaven Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-slice-heaven-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Babcock
15,Red,Italy,"This is a sophisticated blend of Carignano, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and it's always delightful. This vintage shows intense, soft notes of dried sage and rosemary.",Barrua,60,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Agricola Punica 2008 Barrua Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agricola-punica-2008-barrua-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2008,Agricola Punica
12.2,White,US,"This cool-climate Riesling, technically off-dry with 2% residual sugar, has very tart, highly extracted flavors, with flavors including tangy citrus, peach, apricot and papaya. The length, acidity, texture, mouthfeel, depth and surpassing freshness are exceptional.",Glacier Estate Vineyard,14,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,AntoLin Cellars 2010 Glacier Estate Vineyard Riesling (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolin-cellars-2010-glacier-estate-vineyard-riesling-columbia-valley-yakima/,Riesling,2010,AntoLin Cellars
13.5,White,US,"So dry and zesty in acidity, it really gets the tastebuds watering. The flavors start slow, then crank up toward the finish, suggesting ripe white peaches, summer white flowers and savory spices. Delicate and elegant, this is what Pinot Gris ought to be.",,24,92,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Chamisal Vineyards 2011 Pinot Gris (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Chamisal Vineyards
14,Red,Spain,"Lush, composed and fresh on the bouquet, with blackberry and perfect prune aromas. This is mouthfilling and smooth, with a firm, flush tannic structure and flavors of coconut, lemon rind, herbal black fruit and red berry. It's long and supple late, and it's arguably one of the best Cabernet Sauvignons you'll find from Spain and Navarra.",La Viña de Mi Madre Reserva,50,92,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Finca Albret 2007 La Viña de Mi Madre Reserva Red (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-albret-2007-vina-mi-madre-reserva-red-navarra/,Red Blend,2007,Finca Albret
14.2,White,US,"This Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend is firm, powerful and polished. The fruit runs the gamut from citrus to melon to white peach, finishing with some youthful bite. Already a succulent, mouthfilling gem, but should improve for another five years.",,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Insania 2010 White (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/insania-2010-white-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Insania
13,Red,Austria,"At this stage, the wine shows its wood aging. But with the rich black-currant flavor, the oak will eventually integrate to make a serious, dark-fruited wine. It's textured, dry and concentrated. This will need aging over five years. Glass stopper.",Pannobile,55,92,Burgenland,,,Gernot and Heike Heinrich 2009 Pannobile Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gernot-heike-heinrich-2009-pannobile-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Gernot and Heike Heinrich
,White,France,"This seemingly forward Hermitage boasts bold notes of lime, pineapple and melon, wrapped in a soft blanket of toastiness and restrained oak. It's round in the mouth and ample in body, with a long finish faintly suggestive of coffee. Drink now.",Les Dionnières,70,92,Rhône Valley,Hermitage,,Fayolle Fils & Fille 2009 Les Dionnières White (Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fayolle-fils-fille-2009-dionnieres-white-hermitage/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Fayolle Fils & Fille
12.1,White,US,"Irresistible from the get-go, this fragrant wine offers up inviting aromas of citrus, stone and exotic tropical fruits. Flavors of ripe peaches, brightened with vivid acidity, keep it in perfect balance. The 1.4% residual sugar is barely noticeable; the finish lingers gracefully and refreshes the palate, inviting the next sip.",Genesis,16,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2010 Genesis Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2010-genesis-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Hogue
20,Dessert,US,"This wine is gorgeous, with flavors of hazelnut, pear and ripe green apple. It's crisp, balanced and perfectly sweetened. Mixed with vodka and fresh fruit juices, it also makes a fine cocktail.",Angelica,36,92,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2010 Angelica Pinot Gris (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2010-angelica-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Occasio
14.2,White,US,"A fancy, rich Chardonnay that has concentrated, intense Meyer-lemon tart, mineral and honeysuckle flavors, yet it's elegant, with streamlined acidity. Oak adds the perfect touch of buttered toast. This showcases the opulence of Chardonnay, while maintaining balance and dryness.",Estate Monte Bello Vineyard,40,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Ridge 2010 Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2010-estate-monte-bello-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Ridge
14.4,Red,US,"Donum is at the top of it's Pinot Noir game. This is simply wonderful, offering a wealth of red fruit, cola, spice, mineral and earth flavors. The tannins are negotiable, the acidity brisk and clean, the finish dry and long. You may even want to cellar it for 5–6 years, although it's fully enjoyable now.",Estate Grown,65,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Donum 2009 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donum-2009-estate-grown-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Donum
13.5,White,Austria,"This is a rich and smooth yet mineral-textured wine. It has weight, but it's balanced with intense acidity, a tight texture, and pink grapefruit and mandarin fruit. This needs to age for several years. Screwcap.",Achleiten Smaragd,50,92,Wachau,,,Domäne Wachau 2010 Achleiten Smaragd Riesling (Wachau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domane-wachau-2010-achleiten-smaragd-riesling-wachau/,Riesling,2010,Domäne Wachau
13.5,White,US,"A good Chardonnay from a vineyard well-known for its Pinot. Simultaneously marked by brisk, citrusy acidity and pure, long hangtime flavors, it's delicious in orange, apricot and peach fruit, with a clean minerality from the soil.",Tondré Grapefield,25,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Tondré 2010 Tondré Grapefield Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tondre-2010-grapefield-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Tondré
13,White,Austria,"Textured and concentrated, this offers layers of green fruit and tightly controlled acidity. Packed with fruit, this complex wine should age for several more years. Screwcap.",Gottschelle Erste Lage Reserve,,92,Kremstal,,,Unger 2010 Gottschelle Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/unger-2010-gottschelle-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Unger
13,White,Austria,"This is a taut, terroir-driven Riesling. It is textured with both minerality and tense, racy fruitiness. With its perfumed background, this is a wine for aging. Screwcap.",Pfaffenberg Erste Lage,35,92,Kremstal,,,Salomon-Undhof 2011 Pfaffenberg Erste Lage Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2011-pfaffenberg-erste-lage-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2011,Salomon-Undhof
14.9,Red,US,"So ripe, you can taste the sun bursting through the blackberry flavor. Firm, refined tannins, good acidity and a grounding minerality provide complex structure to this intensely concentrated mountain wine. Drink now–2018.",Estate Grown,45,92,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Terra Valentine 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-valentine-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Terra Valentine
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot are combined to produce a beautiful red wine of intensity, persistency and integrity. Bright blackberry and cherry aromas are backed by crushed pepper and green mountain herbs.",San Leonardo,61,92,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Tenuta San Leonardo 2005 San Leonardo Red (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-leonardo-2005-leonardo-red-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Red Blend,2005,Tenuta San Leonardo
13.5,Red,Italy,"This Bordeaux-style blend shows bright cherry notes, with hints of rosemary, blackberry, espresso bean and exotic spice. The structure is firm, tight and shows the complexity found in excellent cool-climate wines.",San Leonardo,61,92,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Tenuta San Leonardo 2004 San Leonardo Red (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-leonardo-2004-leonardo-red-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Red Blend,2004,Tenuta San Leonardo
13,White,Austria,"Beautifully smooth, this ripe wine contrasts its rich peach and pineapple flavors with a squeezed lime note and taut acidity. With its intensely-fruity finish, this is a wine for aging.",Schenkenbichl Reserve,28,92,Kamptal,,,Summerer 2010 Schenkenbichl Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerer-2010-schenkenbichl-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Summerer
13,White,Austria,"This is rich and concentrated. It has weight, with the ripe white-peach fruit giving a smooth edge to the otherwise taut, mineral acidity. Age over 3–4 years. Glass stopper.",Wachtberg Erste Lage Reserve,40,92,Kremstal,,,Stadt Krems 2010 Wachtberg Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stadt-krems-2010-wachtberg-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Stadt Krems
14,White,South Africa,"This oaked Chenin shows great structure and power now, with the potential to cellar nicely for another three years or beyond. Toasted brioche, wood-grilled peaches and quince aromas open up immediately on the bouquet and carry through to the palate alongside seductive accents of sweet spice, almond skin and orange oil. The texture is round and full, and the spice-driven finish is long and satisfying.",Signature,28,92,Western Cape,,,Jean Daneel 2010 Signature Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-daneel-2010-signature-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Jean Daneel
14.5,Red,US,"This Merlot starts off tough and tannic, with rich flavors of blackberries, currants and toasty oak, girded with minerals and spices and finishing totally dry. It feels elegant and balanced, showing a fine sense of control. Drink over the next 5–6 years.",Grand Reserve,26,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kendall-Jackson 2009 Grand Reserve Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2009-grand-reserve-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2009,Kendall-Jackson
14.9,White,US,"Expensive, yes, but very fine, especially if you're looking for a Chardonnay that's drier, more elegant and more streamlined than the opulent, buttery modern style. Sleek and crisp in acidity, this features citrus, tropical fruit and mineral flavors, with a balanced addition of smoky oak.",Rosella's Vineyard,65,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,La Rochelle 2010 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochelle-2010-rosellas-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,La Rochelle
14.3,White,US,"The Loner title seems to refer to an absence of oak, although it's not entirely unoaked. The wine spent time in what the winemaker calls “seasoned barriques” that lent no overt oak influence, but let the wine breathe and mellow. Marked by intense lemon, lime and mineral flavors, this bone-dry wine is elegant and eccentric.",Loner W10-a,60,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Sanguis 2010 Loner W10-a Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanguis-2010-loner-w10-a-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Sanguis
14.3,Red,US,"California Malbec by itself tends to be straightforward, which might be why the winemaker blended this one with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The result is excellent, one of the best Malbecs in California, with rich blackberry, currant and cedar flavors. The strong tannins suggest it should pair well with beef.",Dollarhide,50,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2009 Dollarhide Malbec (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2009-dollarhide-malbec-napa-valley/,Malbec,2009,St. Supéry
14.8,Red,US,"A wonderful wine at a great price. This is complex and delicious in blackberry and black currant flavors, with a savory minerality on the finish. As it starts off with tough tannins, allow it to decant.",,26,92,California,Sonoma,Bennett Valley,Matanzas Creek 2009 Merlot (Bennett Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-2009-merlot-sonoma-bennett-valley/,Merlot,2009,Matanzas Creek
14,Red,Spain,"This five-grape blend is harmonious, with aromas of sweet spice, ripe berry, cherry, licorice and mineral. It's racy, deep and powerful, with dark berry, black plum and oaky, spicy flavors. It's long, elegant and potent on the finish. Drink through 2018.",Grans Muralles,109,92,Catalonia,Penedès,,Torres 2007 Grans Muralles Red (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torres-2007-grans-muralles-red-penedes/,Red Blend,2007,Torres
14.5,White,Austria,"Rich and almost liquorous in its texture, this is powerful stuff. It has weight, with intense, concentrated flavors of tropical fruit, spice and a smooth character. The acidity lends lift on the finish. Screwcap.",Oberfeld Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve,,92,Kremstal,,,Unger 2010 Oberfeld Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/unger-2010-oberfeld-erste-lage-alte-reben-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Unger
13.5,White,Austria,"While this is rich, it is also balanced and elegant. This is an impressive, ageworthy wine, with a perfumed, spicy character. It has white fruit and peach flavors and taut acidity. Screwcap.",Senftenberger Pellingen Erste Lage Privat,67,92,Kremstal,,,Nigl 2010 Senftenberger Pellingen Erste Lage Privat Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nigl-2010-senftenberger-pellingen-erste-lage-privat-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2010,Nigl
12,White,Austria,"This is perfumed with crisp apple and light spice aromas. It's a delicate yet concentrated wine, with acidity that's tempered with pepper and a fresh finish. Screwcap.",Gemischter Satz,22,92,Vienna,,,Wieninger 2011 Gemischter Satz White (Vienna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wieninger-2011-gemischter-satz-white-blend-austrian-vienna/,Austrian white blend,2011,Wieninger
12.5,White,Austria,"This is finely proportioned, with intense fruit flavors laced with spice, acidity and a mineral texture. Made using grapes from a single vineyard, it is concentrated, with a depth of intense flavor. For aging over 3–4 years. Screwcap.",Obere Steigen,20,92,Traisental,,,Markus Huber 2011 Obere Steigen Grüner Veltliner (Traisental),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markus-huber-2011-obere-steigen-gruner-veltliner-traisental/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Markus Huber
13.5,White,Italy,"This sophisticated blend of Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana and Picolit opens with a deep, off-gold color and rich aromas of honey, apricot, candied fruit and a touch of exotic spice. The mouthfeel is creamy and long-lasting.",Vintage Tunina,76,92,,Friuli Venezia Giulia,,Jermann 2008 Vintage Tunina White (Friuli Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jermann-2008-vintage-tunina-white-friuli-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2008,Jermann
13.5,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a lush and beautiful wine, with thick layers of red fruit, chocolate, spice and tobacco. The mouthfeel is firm, streamlined and very nicely held together.",Cor Römigberg,50,92,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2006 Cor Römigberg Cabernet Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2006-cor-romigberg-cabernet-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Alois Lageder
,Red,US,"There's just 15% Grenache in the blend, but the label lists it along with the dominant Syrah. The wine is tight at first, then rich aromas of plum, berry and mocha open to reveal a bright and tangy midpalate that nicely matches perfectly ripened fruit to the sweet barrel spices. Good concentration and excellent acidity complete the picture.",,34,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2008 Syrah-Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2008-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah-Grenache,2008,àMaurice
14,Red,Austria,"This is a smooth, wood-aged wine that's full of berry fruits and rich tannins. The wine is dark and concentrated, with a medicinal hint and a juicy element to go with the powerful structure. This should age for 4–5 years and more. Screwcap.",Obererwald Reserve,43,92,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2009 Obererwald Reserve Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2009-obererwald-reserve-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Gunter Triebaumer
13.5,White,Austria,"While the wine is technically dry, its richness gives it a sweeter sensation. The ripe apricot and pineapple fruit is cut with knife-like acidity, allowing this concentrated wine to remain poised, with a crisp finish.",Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve,39,92,Kremstal,,,Geyerhof 2010 Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyerhof-2010-gaisberg-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Geyerhof
15,Red,France,"As usual at this young age, the new oak used for aging this cuvée stands out a bit, giving the plummy fruit aromas a cedary, menthol-tinged veneer. But on the palate the wine shines, from its expansive, creamy mouthfeel to the captivating flavors of brandied cherries and powdered cinnamon. Drink now–2020.",La Reine des Bois,141,92,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Domaine de la Mordorée 2009 La Reine des Bois Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-mordoree-2009-reine-bois-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de la Mordorée
14.4,Red,US,"Give this polished young Pinot Noir some time in the cellar to come around. It's a seriously good wine, dry, tannic and medium-bodied, with a dense core of cherry and plum flavors. If you have to drink it before 2015, give it several hours in a decanter.",Estate Grown,65,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Donum 2009 Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donum-2009-estate-grown-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Donum
13,White,South Africa,"This is a stunning and cellar-worthy Chenin that exhibits superb balance and layers of flavor. At first it's nutty and toasty on the nose, with notes of grilled red apple, orange rind and honeydew providing a solid fruit core. Threads of mineral and a soft fynbos character weave through the palate. Peach pit and sweet spice flavors grace the long, evolving finish.",Hope Marguerite,28,92,Bot River,,,Beaumont 2010 Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc (Bot River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaumont-2010-hope-marguerite-chenin-blanc-bot-river/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Beaumont
13.8,White,US,"This shows a darker shade than most young whites, almost a burnished gold. Soft and complex, with ripe, slightly confected fruit flavors, it's super smooth, with honeysuckle highlights around waxy stone fruits. Excellent length.",61% Sémillon/21% Sauvignon/18% Muscadelle,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Buty 2010 61% Sémillon/21% Sauvignon/18% Muscadelle White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buty-2010-61-semillon-21-sauvignon-18-muscadelle-white-columbia-valley-wa/,White Blend,2010,Buty
14.3,Red,US,"High toned and grapy when first opened, this opens up nicely with decanting. Pretty raspberry and light cherry fruit are enhanced with aromas of fresh-cut tobacco and just-picked herbs. The length and detail are impressive.",Champoux Vineyard,55,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Buty 2009 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buty-2009-champoux-vineyard-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc,2009,Buty
14.5,White,US,"Intense and concentrated, this Chardonnay powerfully displays the pedigree of its mountain terroir. The Meyer lemondrop candy, orange and apricot fruit flavors are enriched with minerals and uplifted by bright acidity, while the oak influence lends a tension of opulence. A very fine, elegant and sophisticated wine for drinking now.",Broken Road,40,93,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stonestreet 2010 Broken Road Chardonnay (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonestreet-2010-broken-road-chardonnay-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Stonestreet
14.8,Red,US,"Fine in acidity and elegantly dry, this is a glorious Cabernet, marked with intensely ripe flavors of blackberry and black currant. Delicious and ripe, it's sturdy in tannins. Really needs some time to come around. Best from 2015–2021 or so.",Rockfall,75,93,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stonestreet 2009 Rockfall Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonestreet-2009-rockfall-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stonestreet
15.3,Red,US,"Dark in color and full-bodied, this bone dry Cabernet is tannic and hard, despite having concentrated flavors of blackberry jam and black currant. It has plenty of structural integrity, and feels elegant in the mouth. Try holding it for a few years. If you drink it now, give it a few hours in the decanter.",Monument Ridge,45,93,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stonestreet 2009 Monument Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonestreet-2009-monument-ridge-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stonestreet
14.9,Red,US,"Almost impenetrably dark, this juicy Syrah includes 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Red Mountain fruit brings a blast of boysenberry and black cherry fruit, heightened with citrusy acidity. It's an expression of pure fruit power, with barrel notes of black coffee and tannins that taste of wet rock. This is a wine that should have a good decade of life ahead.",Ruckus,38,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Sparkman 2009 Ruckus Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2009-ruckus-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Sparkman
15,Red,US,"Few Bordeaux-style wines in California are as ripe and bold as this, but that's the Pride style. The wine explodes in spicy blackberry, currant and cherry fruit, almost like punch, while oak adds toasty notes. A heady wine, it's also brutally firm in tannins. It's a little warm in alcohol, but that shouldn't keep it from aging for at least eight years—and maybe longer.",Reserve,130,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa-Sonoma,Pride Mountain 2008 Reserve Claret (Napa-Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pride-mountain-2008-reserve-bordeaux-style-red-blend-claret-north-coast-napa-sonoma/,Claret,2008,Pride Mountain
14.8,Red,US,"With raspingly dry, hard tannins, this is a difficult Cabernet to assess. It's impressively rich in blackberries and black currants, with a firm minerality, and the overall balance is good. Seems like it should develop over the next decade, maybe even longer, but those tannins might outlast the fruit.",,75,93,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Mt. Brave 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-brave-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Mt. Brave
13.5,White,France,"A blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne, this is unusually aromatic for a white Hermitage, with perfumed notes of pineapple and melon underscored by hints of graphite. It's plump on the midpalate and custardy-rich in texture, yet focused and long on the finish. Drink now, or sometime after 2017.",,79,93,Rhône Valley,Hermitage,,Maison Nicolas Perrin 2009 White (Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-nicolas-perrin-2009-white-hermitage/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Maison Nicolas Perrin
14.5,Red,US,"There's a lot of complex, youthful charm in this Cabernet-based wine, which was grown in both of St. Supery's estate vineyards, Rutherford and Dollarhide. It's very rich and ripe in blackberries, cassis, blueberries and dark chocolate, with a savory spiciness. This really defines the Napa style, and demonstrates the great success of the 2007 vintage.",Élu Red Wine,65,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2007 Élu Red Wine Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2007-elu-red-wine-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,St. Supéry
13,White,Austria,"Ripe and perfumed, this has almond, apple and baked-pear flavors that are layered with notes of nutmeg and pepper. It's a concentrated wine, with acidity that has become rounded. Made from a top Kamptal vineyard, this has the potential for aging further. Screwcap.",Kammerner Lamm Reserve,57,93,Kamptal,,,Hirsch 2010 Kammerner Lamm Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hirsch-2010-kammerner-lamm-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Hirsch
12.5,White,Austria,"This Riesling is light, delicate and perfumed, revealing the minerality of the vineyard and the wine's aging potential. Keep for 5–10 years. Screwcap.",Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage,,93,Kamptal,,,Hirsch 2009 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hirsch-2009-zobinger-heiligenstein-erste-lage-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2009,Hirsch
13,White,Austria,"This concentrated wine hits the palate like the shock of a cold shower. As the fruit settles, it shows depth of flavor, with notes of green apples and honey. Young and crisp, this is worth aging for another year at least.",Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve,,93,Kamptal,,,Eichinger 2010 Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eichinger-2010-gaisberg-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Eichinger
13.5,Red,Italy,"This cool-climate Merlot opens with aromas of bright cherry, chocolate and a shading of toasted espresso. It's opulent and complex, with length and intensity—but it's never over the top.",MMVIII,48,93,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2008 MMVIII Merlot (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2008-mmviii-merlot-alto-adige/,Merlot,2008,Alois Lageder
14.5,Red,US,"This is a fascinating wine, offering a pleasing mélange of fruits—loads of berries and cherries to be sure, but also intriguing suggestions of oranges and peaches. Detailed and nicely toasty on the finish, this excellent effort will reward further bottle age.",Champoux Vineyard,62,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Andrew Will 2009 Champoux Vineyard Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-will-2009-champoux-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Andrew Will
13.5,White,US,"This southern Rhône-style blend includes 10% each Marsanne and Roussanne. It's flat out lovely and silky smooth, with scents and flavors of honey-laced flowers. Lemon, lime and grapefruit dominate the palate, with superb balance and persistence. Certainly one of the best Washington State Viogniers I have ever tasted.",,19,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,AntoLin Cellars 2010 Viognier (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolin-cellars-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-yakima/,Viognier,2010,AntoLin Cellars
14.6,Red,US,"This is a big, rich, dramatic Cabernet, marked with flavors of ripe blackberry and black currant. It's clearly a pedigreed wine, yet it's young and aggressive in tannins, making it astringent. Cellar it for a good eight years, to see what it can do.",Helena Montana,75,93,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Anakota 2008 Helena Montana Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakota-2008-helena-montana-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Anakota
14.9,Red,US,"Another terrific Signature Cabernet from Chappellet. This has primary blackberry and cherry-jam flavors, with an additional note of toasty oak. The tannins and acids are excellent, lending structure to the richness. The result is a wonderfully-complex Napa Cabernet that should develop over the next six years.",Signature,49,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Chappellet 2009 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chappellet-2009-signature-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chappellet
13.5,White,US,"Marked by crisp, zingy acidity that gives the lemon and lime fruit a mouthwatering tartness, this voluminous Chardonnay is perfect for drinking now, as a cocktail or with rich shellfish dishes. It's really elegantly constructed and stylish, a great restaurant wine.",,40,93,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Freemark Abbey 2010 Chardonnay (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-2010-chardonnay-napa-howell-mountain/,Chardonnay,2010,Freemark Abbey
14.1,Red,US,"Right on the heels of the excellent 2008, this estate-grown Bordeaux-style blend is equally compelling. Bright and tasty fruit flavors of blueberry and black cherry introduce a lively, polished wine with a firm, complex and layered structure. Seventeen months in French oak, roughly half new, has wrapped the fruit in a nicely-layered, textural finish with highlights of mineral, licorice, black olive and spice.",Seven Hills Vineyard,60,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Pepper Bridge 2009 Seven Hills Vineyard Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pepper-bridge-2009-seven-hills-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Pepper Bridge
13,White,Austria,"The vineyards of the Benedictine monastery of Göttweig are now run by the Stadt Krems winemaking team. The quality is now impeccable, as this gorgeous, opulent Riesling shows. With weight and a fine balance between fruit and structure, this will age over many years.",Silberbichl Erste Lage Reserve,32,93,Kremstal,,,Stift Göttweig 2010 Silberbichl Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stift-gottweig-2010-silberbichl-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2010,Stift Göttweig
13,White,Austria,"This has the typical character of Sauvignon Blanc and its purity of fruit. But it is the minerality, the sense of vineyard that sets it apart. This fruity, rich wine has a creamy texture that's worth aging for several years more.",Grassnitzberg Erste Lage,,93,Südsteiermark,,,Manfred Tement 2010 Grassnitzberg Erste Lage Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manfred-tement-2010-grassnitzberg-erste-lage-sauvignon-blanc-sudsteiermark/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Manfred Tement
14.8,Red,US,"Great Pinot Noir, dry, silky and crisp in acidity, yet with enormously complex flavors. The cherries and pomegranates have an earthy connection by way of minerals and sweet herbs. Only an infant now, this elegantly polished wine should develop over the next six years.",Jenkins Vineyard,70,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Jenkins Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-jenkins-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lynmar
13,White,Austria,"This is a ripe, creamy wine made with grapes from a single vineyard. It's smooth yet laced with minerality and a tang of lemon zest, green apple and kiwi. This should age nicely for 3–4 years.",Wachtberg Erste Lage,28,93,Kremstal,,,Salomon-Undhof 2011 Wachtberg Erste Lage Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2011-wachtberg-erste-lage-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Salomon-Undhof
14.5,Red,US,"This pure, supple, fruit-laden Syrah is loaded with wild blackberry fruit, and detailed veins of licorice, coffee, and iron filings. The wine's excellent length and polished tannins showcase exceptional handling of superb fruit.",McKinley Springs Vineyard,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Syncline 2010 McKinley Springs Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/syncline-2010-mckinley-springs-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Syrah,2010,Syncline
14.6,White,US,"Comes down on the austere side of Chardonnay, trading the modern flashy style for a sober, streamlined wine. It's bone dry and bright in acidity, with lemon, lime, honey and mineral flavors, touched with sweet oak. Expensive, but elegant and complex. Will challenge sommeliers to come up with the perfect pairing. Consider shellfish first.",Ferrington Vineyard,65,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,La Rochelle 2010 Ferrington Vineyard Chardonnay (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochelle-2010-ferrington-vineyard-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,La Rochelle
14.5,Red,Spain,"Dry, earthy and leathery on the nose, with finely etched aromas of raspberries, plums and other red berries. This feels fresh and pure, with balance, weight, tannic grip and perfect acidity. It's bright, forward and juicy, with elevated flavors of plums, berries and peppery spices. A blend of 85% Cab Franc and 15% Cab Sauvignon.",Aspiru,50,93,Catalonia,Penedès,,Pardas 2007 Aspiru Red (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pardas-2007-aspiru-red-penedes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Pardas
13.5,White,US,"A beautiful Chardonnay, dry, silky and modest in alcohol. It's rich in oak-inspired tropical fruit, peach and Meyer lemon fruit flavors, girded with a tangy minerality. Will be great with a mushroom risotto or something lobster based.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,28,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Ojai 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2009-bien-nacido-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Ojai
13.5,White,Italy,"One of Italy's best white wines, this is an opulent blend of Friulano, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon. Honey, stone fruit, light spice and exotic fruit glide over a thick, creamy mouthfeel.",Terre Alte,80,93,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Livio Felluga 2009 Terre Alte White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2009-terre-alte-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2009,Livio Felluga
14.1,Red,US,"A rush of blueberry introduces this exceptional Malbec. Pure and deep, it is streaked with bark, iron, clove and dark chocolate. Impressively long and focused, this has the structure and balance to develop further in the bottle. But as a young wine, it is already delicious and utterly seductive.",,35,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2008 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2008-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2008,àMaurice
14,Red,Italy,"Delicate and sophisticated, this has notes of wild berry, rosemary, crushed stone, tobacco and spice that are delivered with slow, beautiful intensity. The wine shows freshness, structure and staying power.",San Lorenzo,55,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Girolamo Russo 2009 San Lorenzo  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girolamo-russo-2009-san-lorenzo-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2009,Girolamo Russo
13.5,White,Austria,"Steely and mineral in character, this is a taut, nervy wine. It has great acidity and balance, with green fruit and sliced apple flavors. Keep for 3–4 years. Screwcap.",Steinleithn Erste Lage Reserve,,93,Kremstal,,,Geyerhof 2010 Steinleithn Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyerhof-2010-steinleithn-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Geyerhof
13.5,Rose,France,"This delicious wine offers subtle barrel nuances, with ripe plum and strawberry fruits. Along with this is a stylish crispness, just touched by spice and toast. This is a serious wine, intended for food.",Garrus,90,93,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château d'Esclans 2010 Garrus Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-desclans-2010-garrus-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2010,Château d'Esclans
14.5,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend is Baer's top wine. A bright bouquet of violet, berry, pepper and stone greets you at first sniff, and it gets better and better from there. Dark fruits weave through a supple and striated flavor palette, long and detailed.",Arctos,43,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Baer 2009 Arctos Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baer-2009-arctos-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Baer
14.3,Red,US,"This is a concentrated wine, with intense flavors of cherry and red currant. There's a tug of the earth by way of minerals and dried herbs. It's splendid acidity and firm tannins give it wonderful structure. It's an ager, so it should hold out at least through 2017.",Old Vines,70,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Old Vines Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-old-vines-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lynmar
14.2,White,US,"Lots of toasty new oak marks this Chardonnay, as well as bright, citrusy acidity. It's young, vibrant and energetic, and undoubtedly complex. Beginning with flavors of Meyer lemons, apricots and limes, it evolves in the glass with flavors of minerals, white flowers and honey. This should last six years or so.",Monastery,70,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Monastery Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-monastery-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lynmar
15.7,Red,US,"This interesting blend consists of 31% Cabernet Franc, 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon. Roasty, toasty aromas explode from the glass, with gorgeous barrel notes of cedar and smoke. Bright raspberry and cherry fruit is set amid generous streaks of caramel, maple syrup and coffee liqueur. High-toned and expressive, it is the most accessible and complete of the 2009 releases from Fielding Hills.",RiverBend Vineyard Tribute,32,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Fielding Hills 2009 RiverBend Vineyard Tribute Red (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fielding-hills-2009-riverbend-vineyard-tribute-red-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Red Blend,2009,Fielding Hills
14,Red,Italy,"This is an elegant and streamlined Cabernet Sauvignon, with dark chocolate, rosemary, black fruit and spice. It has a thick structure, with lovely intensity and length.",Lafòa,92,94,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2007 Lafòa Cabernet Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2007-lafoa-cabernet-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Colterenzio
14.5,Red,Australia,"A step up from the other Syrahs in the 2008 Clarendon Hills' lineup, the Astralis is firmly tannic and should be long-lived. The masses of rich black-cherry fruit are amply framed by cedary oak without ever being overwhelmed, with the fruit persisting on the long finish. Try around 2018.",Astralis,225,94,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Astralis Syrah (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-astralis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-clarendon/,Syrah,2008,Clarendon Hills
14.6,Red,US,"A great Cabernet that will proudly stand beside the best of Napa Valley. Made in the modern style, it's soft and sweet in blackberry, cherry, currant and dark-chocolate flavors, but the finish is thoroughly dry, wrapped in a scour of tannins and acids. So good to drink now, you might forget to age it, but don't. This will provide plenty of deliciousness over the next six-plus years.",Estate,75,94,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Lancaster 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lancaster-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lancaster
15.4,Red,US,"Just three barrels of this outstanding reserve were produced. It's full bodied, richly fruity and broadly textural, it holds its alcohol well, with strawberry jam highlighting a lush palate of ripe, sweet fruits. The barrel notes of toast, caramel and mocha are the frosting on the cake.",Reserve,35,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Watermill 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/watermill-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Watermill
15,Red,Spain,"A huge wine that's tannic as nails but so aromatic and flavor packed. Toasted oak, mint, cola, maple, marzipan work the potent nose, while the saturated palate thumps along with massive black-fruit flavors and coffee, fudge and light herb accents. This is one of the most powerful wines from Spain or anywhere. Drink or hold.",Emeritus,100,94,Central Spain,Dominio de Valdepusa,,Marques de Griñon 2005 Emeritus Red (Dominio de Valdepusa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-grinon-2005-emeritus-red-dominio-valdepusa/,Red Blend,2005,Marques de Griñon
14.6,Red,US,"This “Tobey” Artist Series release is 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 26% Merlot. Sweet scents of toast and cherry fruit introduce a wine with exceptional detail and density. Its core of cherry fruit is highlighted with cinnamon and baking spices, and the finishing tannins are polished and precise. The elegance, persistence and sheer finesse of this wine is most impressive.",,35,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2008 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2008-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,àMaurice
15.5,Red,US,"Peter Mondavi Sr. and his two sons, Peter Jr. and Marc have crafted a big, tannic and ageworthy wine. It's packed with massive blackberry fruit, with the hard tannins and minerality common of Howell Mountain. Don't even think of opening this before 2016; it should develop well beyond that.",,150,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Aloft 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aloft-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Aloft
14.8,Red,US,"This lacy, fine-tuned Grenache displays superb aromatics that are still a bit raw. One gets the feeling that as good as the juicy, young grape and berry flavors are, this wine has more complexity lurking below the surface. Berry, mineral and bright spices elevate the finish, much like a youthful Montsant.",La Montagnette Upland Vineyard,35,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Maison Bleue 2010 La Montagnette Upland Vineyard Grenache (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-bleue-2010-montagnette-upland-vineyard-grenache-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Grenache,2010,Maison Bleue
14.9,Red,US,"The Eléni Syrah, sourced from old vines at Red Willow Vineyard, may lay claim to being the best of a very fine lineup. It is a densely fruity wine, with concentrated flavors of raspberry liqueur, set upon a foundation of liquid rock. Focused and precise, it is almost crystalline in its resonant elegance.",Eléni,45,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Efeste 2009 Eléni Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2009-eleni-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Efeste
13.5,White,Austria,"This is concentrated and ripe, with its fruit sublimated into a tense, mineral texture, layered with equally intense acidity. It has power, with the fruit lending a rich, full-bodied finish.",Lamm Erste Lage Reserve,40,94,Kamptal,,,Schloss Gobelsburg 2010 Lamm Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-gobelsburg-2010-lamm-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Schloss Gobelsburg
12,Sparkling,US,"Don't confuse this with authentic Prosecco from Italy. It's not that good. Dry, thin and textured, this has a rough mouthfeel.",Estate Bottled,28,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Viszlay Vineyards 2009 Estate Bottled Prosecco (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viszlay-2009-estate-bottled-sparkling-prosecco-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Prosecco,2009,Viszlay Vineyards
13.5,Red,US,"This is a simple, rustic wine, with flavors of raspberry and cherry.",The Red Flash,10,82,California,California Other,California,Firefly Ridge 2010 The Red Flash Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firefly-ridge-2010-red-flash-other/,Red Blend,2010,Firefly Ridge
13,White,US,"Sweet and soft, this has pineapple, orange and vanilla flavors. The firm acidity helps to maintain some balance.",Unoaked,10,82,California,California Other,California,Dominican Oaks 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominican-oaks-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2011,Dominican Oaks
13.5,White,US,"Barrel-fermented and pungent, with a whiff of glue, this has a simple mix of mint and wax aromas.",Estate,20,82,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Agate Ridge 2010 Estate Viognier (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agate-ridge-2010-estate-viognier-southern-rogue-valley/,Viognier,2010,Agate Ridge
13,Red,Argentina,"Green aromas of oregano and basil blend with tomato and red plum. It feels grabby and thick, with heavy flavors of carob and herb-accented red berry.",Reserva,10,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viñas de Vila 2009 Reserva Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-vila-2009-reserva-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2009,Viñas de Vila
12.5,Red,Argentina,Fiery red-fruit aromas precede a rough palate. It tastes like herbal red plums; the finish turns a bit sweet.,,8,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Funky Llama 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/funky-llama-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Funky Llama
12.5,Red,US,"A simple wine that's sweet and lacking in richness, with a syrupy raspberry flavor.",,10,82,California,California Other,California,Montpellier 2011 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montpellier-2011-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2011,Montpellier
13.5,Red,US,"This is simple, with raisin and plum sauce flavors that finish dry.",,15,82,California,California Other,California,Murphy-Goode 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Murphy-Goode
13.8,White,US,"This has green aromas that lead to simple, sweet-and-sour citrus flavors.",,15,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Santa Barbara Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Santa Barbara Winery
13.5,White,Argentina,"This smells reminiscent of almost-burnt popcorn. It has medium body, with tropical flavors and a note of popcorn on the finish.",,10,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Salvatore Principe 2011 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvatore-principe-2011-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Salvatore Principe
14,Red,Argentina,"The nose is brushy and earthy at first, then herbal and rubbery. It feels like red berry jam on the palate, with raspberry flavors mixed with leafy, herbal notes. A sweet vanilla note appears on the finish.",Made with Organic Grapes,15,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Medanos 2010 Made with Organic Grapes Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/medanos-2010-made-with-organic-grapes-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Medanos
14.2,Red,US,"This is heavy and overripe, with prune jelly flavors.",,40,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,La Crema 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,La Crema
13,White,US,"This a bit sweet, with flavors of pineapple, orange and buttered that are brightened by brisk Central Coast acidity.",,10,83,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Firefly Ridge 2011 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firefly-ridge-2011-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2011,Firefly Ridge
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells sweet and rubbery up front. The palate is tannic, with a blackberry flavor that starts sweet but turns bitter.",,11,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Coiron 2010 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coiron-2010-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2010,Coiron
12,White,Italy,"There's a touch of lemon soda or lollipop at the start that is soon rounded off by fresher aromas of peach and grapefruit. This is a simple, easy-drinking effort.",,,83,,Delle Venezie,,Antica Corte 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-corte-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Antica Corte
14,Red,Portugal,"Rustic, barnyard aromas lead onto the palate that is soft and fruity, with a bitter, vegetal edge. With only a modicum of tannin, this is a wine for drinking soon.",Châo das Rolas Tinto,11,83,Setubal,,,Herdade da Comporta 2010 Châo das Rolas Tinto Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-comporta-2010-chao-das-rolas-tinto-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade da Comporta
13.7,Red,US,"Dry, acidic and tannic, this has cherry and spice flavors. It's reminiscent of an old-fashioned Chianti.",Coastal Estates,11,83,California,California Other,California,Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Coastal Estates Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2010-coastal-estates-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Beaulieu Vineyard
12,White,Italy,"Round and slightly heavy, this offers aromas of lemon soda, butterscotch and apricot. The mouthfeel is soft and creamy.",,10,83,,Friuli Grave,,Candoni 2010 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/candoni-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Candoni
13.7,Red,US,"Distinctly sweet, this is a simple wine, with jammy berry flavors.",“Champ” Lightnin' Lane,14,81,California,California Other,California,Heavyweight 2010 “Champ” Lightnin' Lane Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heavyweight-2010-champ-lightnin-lane-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2010,Heavyweight
14,Red,Argentina,"Dark, oaky and fiery on the nose, but soft and globular in the mouth, with raisin and prune flavors. The finish is heavy and dark, but severely raisiny. This is a bit overripe.",,15,81,Other,Argentina,,Battle Axe 2010 Malbec (Argentina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/battle-axe-2010-malbec-other/,Malbec,2010,Battle Axe
13.9,Red,US,"A bit thin on the palate, this has good cherry and oak flavors. The texture leaves something to be desired.",,15,83,California,California Other,California,Murphy-Goode 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Murphy-Goode
14,Red,Argentina,"Earthy, muddy aromas of prune and cheesy leather mark the nose. The palate is flat, with jammy, medicinal raspberry flavors and a quick finish.",,12,81,Other,San Juan,,Antigua Bodega 2009 Syrah (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antigua-bodega-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-san-juan/,Syrah,2009,Antigua Bodega
13,White,Argentina,"Hay and green apple aromas are about all that you can extract from the nose. It feels top heavy and awkward, with mealy citrus and maderized apple flavors. The finish is full, fruity and baked. Drink now.",Unoaked,8,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Funky Llama 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/funky-llama-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Funky Llama
13,Red,Argentina,"On the nose, the red berry aromas are rough and scratchy. The palate feels acidic and clipped, with tart flavors of red plum, cranberry and pie cherry. The finish is long and acidic.",,10,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tierra de Antes 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tierra-antes-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Tierra de Antes
16,Red,US,"With the alcohol clocking in at 16%, the wine has a taste chili pepper, with raisin and plum notes.",Old Vine,28,82,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Puccioni 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/puccioni-2009-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Puccioni
15,Red,US,"A simple Zinfandel, this is lacking in structure and balance, with overripe and underripe flavors. The basic taste is of spicy, oaky blackberries, with a Porty heat from the high alcohol.",La Storia,25,82,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Trentadue 2009 La Storia Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trentadue-2009-storia-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Trentadue
13.9,White,US,"This is ripe in apricot and orange flavors, but it's simple and sweet on the finish.",,14,82,California,California Other,California,Murphy-Goode 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Murphy-Goode
13.9,Red,US,"A difficult wine to embrace. It's herbal, stemmy and green, with a cherry flavor.",Clautiere Vineyard,38,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cinnabar 2008 Clautiere Vineyard Mourvèdre (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2008-clautiere-vineyard-mourvedre-central-coast-paso-robles/,Mourvèdre,2008,Cinnabar
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is rough and gritty smelling, with burnt, stalky berry aromas. It feels straightforward, with rubbery-tasting berry flavors that lead to a sweet, warm finish.",Sustainably Farmed,10,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Árido 2010 Sustainably Farmed Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arido-2010-sustainably-farmed-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Árido
12.5,Red,Argentina,"Red cherry and plum aromas are citric in style, while the palate is quite citrusy, too, with flavors of plum skin and pie cherry. This finishes tannic and grabby.",,9,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Aconga 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aconga-2011-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-malbec-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec,2011,Aconga
13.5,Red,US,"Dry and tannic, this has less-than-ripe flavors of green peppercorns, tobacco and cherries.",Cardinal Zin Beastly Old Vines,10,82,California,California Other,California,Big House 2010 Cardinal Zin Beastly Old Vines Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/big-house-2010-cardinal-zin-beastly-old-vines-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Big House
13.5,Red,US,"Dry, acidic and simple, this has a vegetal along with flavors of cherry and blackberry.",Coastal Estates,11,82,California,California Other,California,Beaulieu Vineyard 2010 Coastal Estates Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaulieu-vineyard-2010-coastal-estates-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Beaulieu Vineyard
13.5,Red,US,"A simpleand soft wine, this has a modest red-cherry flavor that doesn't taste quite ripe.",,24,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Mosby 2008 Dolcetto (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mosby-2008-italian-red-dolcetto-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Dolcetto,2008,Mosby
,White,France,"Rather thin on the palate, the wine feels slightly unfocussed. Drink soon.",,,82,Alsace,Alsace,,Louis Sipp 2010 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-sipp-2010-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Louis Sipp
15.3,Red,US,"Simple and high in high alcohol, this bears semiripe berry and spice flavors. There's also a tug of boiled asparagus.",,19,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Tower 15 2009 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tower-15-2009-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2009,Tower 15
,White,France,"The perfumes are slightly unbalanced, tasting confected. The fruit seems to be missing.",Schoenenbourg Grand Cru,,82,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bott-Geyl 2010 Schoenenbourg Grand Cru Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bott-geyl-2010-schoenenbourg-grand-cru-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Bott-Geyl
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Red fruit aromas come with green notes of tomato leaf, oregano and sage. It tastes tangy, with flavors of tobacco and red berry. The finish is stalky and herbal tasting.",Mi Amor,15,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Pasión 2009 Mi Amor Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-pasion-2009-mi-amor-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Finca Pasión
14.9,Red,US,"A smoky, oaky Zinfandel that's well-endowed, with a fuller-than-full body and a taste of bacon on the finish.",,15,82,California,Central Valley,Lodi,LangeTwins 2010 Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2010-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,LangeTwins
13.5,White,US,"Simple and soft, this has flavors of buttered popcorn, vanilla and sweet pineapple.",,9,83,California,California Other,California,Snap Dragon 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snap-dragon-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Snap Dragon
14.5,Red,US,"A simple little Pinot Noir, with flavors of raspberry cream and vanilla. Gets the Pinot job commendably done.",,18,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Cellars 2010 Pinot Noir (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-cellars-2010-pinot-noir-napa-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Napa Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"Excessively soft, this is a simple, rustic sipper. Pair this with fare like spaghetti with sausage.",,26,83,California,California Other,California,Mosby 2009 Primitivo (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mosby-2009-zinfandel-primitivo-other/,Primitivo,2009,Mosby
,White,France,"This feels full and fat, with almond and apricot skin flavors.",Herrenweg,,83,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Saint-Rémy 2010 Herrenweg Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-saint-remy-2010-herrenweg-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Domaine Saint-Rémy
9,White,Portugal,"Sweet and yeasty, this shows a balance between intense acidity and sugar. The finish has a touch of citrus flavor. Screwcap.",,,83,Vinho Verde,,,Calamares 2011 White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calamares-2011-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Calamares
13.6,Red,Argentina,"Rubbery and spicy smelling at first, it then loses focus, resulting in green, piquant scents. This has mild cassis, strawberry and tomato flavors. The finish is soft and minty.",,12,83,Other,San Juan,,Antigua Bodega 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antigua-bodega-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-san-juan/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Antigua Bodega
14.5,White,US,"An intense aroma of lemon peel marks the nose, with a note of apricot fuzz a musky overtone of flavor.",,16,83,California,Lake County,Lake County,Mt. Konocti Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-konocti-winery-2010-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Mt. Konocti Winery
14.5,Red,Argentina,"The aromas smell rubbery and soupy, especially at first. Flavors of roasted berry and plum taste slightly burnt and bitter; overall, this Merlot is herbal, oaky and heavy.",Felino,20,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viña Cobos 2010 Felino Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2010-felino-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2010,Viña Cobos
13.5,Red,US,"An off-note of burnt rubber mars this otherwise good wine. It's silky and dry, with a flavor of sour cherry candy.",,15,83,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Garnet 2010 Pinot Noir (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnet-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Garnet
13.9,Red,US,"Soft and syrupy, with firm tannins, this Zinfandel is infused with strong berry, cherry and mocha flavors that are a little sweet and overripe.",“Champ” Thumper Thompson Old Vine,14,83,California,California Other,California,Heavyweight 2009 “Champ” Thumper Thompson Old Vine Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heavyweight-2009-champ-thumper-thompson-old-vine-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2009,Heavyweight
15.3,Red,US,"A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, this is dry and superhigh in acidity and tannins, with thin fruit. The white pepper and licorice flavors finish warm.",Boar's Camp / Kick Ranch,45,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sanglier Cellars 2009 Boar's Camp / Kick Ranch Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanglier-cellars-2009-boars-camp-kick-ranch-red-sonoma-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Sanglier Cellars
14,Red,Argentina,"The nose is marked with notes of blackberry, cherry and mild oak. On the palate, it's tannic, with dry flavors of medicinal cherry, raspberry and oak. The finish tastes oak dominant.",,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sur de los Andes 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sur-los-andes-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Sur de los Andes
12.8,Rose,US,"Dark plum in color, this rosé made from Sangiovese grapes tastes like a mix of strawberry and raspberry. It's lighthearted in power but big on oak.",Estate Grown Sangiovese,13,83,California,Central Valley,Lodi,LangeTwins 2011 Estate Grown Sangiovese Rosé (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2011-estate-grown-sangiovese-rose-central-valley-lodi/,Rosé,2011,LangeTwins
13,Red,Argentina,"Grassy on the nose, this smells like a bale of alfalfa mixed with blueberry and raisin. Heavy but solid on the palate, with a herbal accents to the wine's berry core. This finishes a bit medicinal.",Organica Made With Organic Grapes,11,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Santa Julia 2011 Organica Made With Organic Grapes Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-julia-2011-organica-made-with-organic-grapes-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Santa Julia
13.5,White,New Zealand,"This wine's pineapple fruit carries a faintly lactic note along with it, although it doesn't show much in the way of an enriched texture. Drink now.",Cellar Selection,12,83,Hawke's Bay,,,Sileni 2010 Cellar Selection Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sileni-2010-cellar-selection-chardonnay-hawkes-bay/,Chardonnay,2010,Sileni
15.1,Red,US,"This Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre blend is simple and seemingly sweet. It tastes like a coffeehouse concoction of mocha, raspberry syrup and licorice.",The Jetty,21,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Tower 15 2010 The Jetty Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tower-15-2010-jetty-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Tower 15
15.2,Red,US,"Soft and simple, this has flavors of sour cherry candy and red currant, with a hint of oak. It feels warm from the high alcohol.",All In,24,83,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Murphy-Goode 2006 All In Claret (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2006-all-in-bordeaux-style-red-blend-claret-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Claret,2006,Murphy-Goode
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This is heavy and clubbing on the nose, with earthy black-fruit aromas. Grabby stuff, bearing salty-tasting flavors of smoky plum and berry, and an herbal finish.",,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Kaiken 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaiken-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Kaiken
15.5,Red,US,"One taste is all it takes to fall in love with this Cabernet. Made from Sonoma Valley and Knights Valley fruit, it's wonderfully sweet and deep in blackberry and cherry-jam flavors, with near-perfect tannins and a judicious touch of oak. Great for drinking now and over the next six years.",Reserve Speciale,90,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Arrowood 2008 Reserve Speciale Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrowood-2008-reserve-speciale-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Arrowood
14.8,Red,US,"This reserve tastes oakier and stronger than Jarvis's regular 2006 Cabernet. With near-perfect balance, this is awesome. Flavors of blackberries and black currants are complexed with minerals and herbs and indefinable things from the soil. It's hard in tannins and rich in spicy, smoky new oak. Hold until at least 2014, and it should continue to age well beyond that.",Estate Grown Cave Fermented Reserve,245,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2006 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2006-estate-grown-cave-fermented-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Jarvis
14,Red,Spain,"By far this is the best Traslanzas I've come across. It is pure, with aromas of cola, mineral, black cherry and the mildest note of raisin. On the palate, it feels concentrated, with big tannins pushing sweet, dark flavors of blackberry, fig, chocolate and licorice. Tastes lightly toasted and feels big on the finish. Drink now through 2018.",,28,92,Northern Spain,Cigales,,Traslanzas 2006 Tinto del Pais (Cigales),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/traslanzas-2006-tempranillo-tinto-pais-cigales/,Tinto del Pais,2006,Traslanzas
14,White,Italy,"Beautifully fragrant and intense, this bright Sauvignon Blanc lends cool-climate aromas of tangerine skin, chopped basil, yellow fruit, citrus, tomato leaf and a touch of exotic fruit. The wine's texture is creamy and rich.",Andrius,47,91,,Alto Adige,,Andriano 2010 Andrius Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andriano-2010-andrius-sauvignon-blanc-alto-adige/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Andriano
13.9,Red,US,"Gifford Hirlinger's Stateline Red is perhaps the least-known best-value wine in the Walla Walla AVA. The blend changes radically from year to year—this is 83% Cabernet with splashes of Malbec, Tinta Cão, Tempranillo and Petit Verdot. Focused and concentrated, it has a streak of orange and cherry liqueur, and yummy highlights of coffee cake.",Stateline Red,16,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Gifford Hirlinger 2009 Stateline Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gifford-hirlinger-2009-stateline-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Gifford Hirlinger
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a beautiful and well-executed Riserva Pinot Nero that shows balance, complexity and a wide array of wild berry, cola, spice and toasted-almond aromas. There's also a refreshing touch of chopped mint and basil on the crisp finish.",Riserva,57,91,,Alto Adige,,Niedermayr Josef 2008 Riserva Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niedermayr-josef-2008-riserva-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2008,Niedermayr Josef
14.6,Red,US,"Merlot is certainly one of the real strengths at Fidélitas, and two different versions are offered. This broad and flavorful effort has pretty cherry fruit backed with pleasing baking spices. The finish is focused and precise, adding streaks of cinnamon and chocolate.",,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Fidelitas 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fidelitas-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Fidelitas
13,Red,Italy,"This is a pure expression of Pinot Noir from one of Italy's first organic and biodynamic wine producers located in the far, mountainous north of the country. Aged in oak barrique, the wine is elegant, fine and silky, with beautiful aromas of wild berry, almond, cola and herb.",Krafuss,50,91,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2008 Krafuss Pinot Noir (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2008-krafuss-pinot-noir-alto-adige/,Pinot Noir,2008,Alois Lageder
14.7,Red,US,"Nice, classic black currant and cedar flavors in this dry young wine, with some firm minerality. The tannin structure is evident in the form of a tough astringency. Give it 6–8 years in the cellar.",Estate,36,90,California,Napa,St. Helena,Buehler 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buehler-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Buehler
13.5,Red,US,"A fine effort, with an inviting swirl of earthy components. Citrus, spice, earth, compost, coffee grounds and cinnamon comprise this detailed, aromatic wine. It sits squarely in the classic mold of the better Walla Walla Syrahs.",Les Collines Vineyard,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Tertulia 2008 Les Collines Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tertulia-2008-collines-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2008,Tertulia
9.5,Dessert,Austria,"Harvested in December, this marries opulent flavors of honey and orange marmalade with intense acidity. Ready to drink in its youth, but it's likely to age for many years. Screwcap.",Eiswein,46,90,Niederösterreich,,,Türk 2010 Eiswein Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turk-2010-eiswein-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Türk
14.1,Red,US,"Spicy, peppery and still a bit sharp, this Merlot-dominated blend includes fruit from both estate vineyards—Seven Hills and Pepper Bridge. It shows the seamless polish that marks all of Jean-François Pellet's wines. The finish is focused and long, with delicious highlights of cinnamon and dark chocolate.",,50,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Pepper Bridge 2009 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pepper-bridge-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2009,Pepper Bridge
14.5,Red,Spain,"Woodsy and smooth smelling, with integrated spice and black-fruit aromas. It feels like a padded vise grip, with demanding tannins and blackberry, toast and coffee flavors that narrow down due to tannic astringency. Incredibly flavorful and potent; drink or hold.",Summa Varietalis Estate Bottled Syrah+Cabernet Sauvignon+Petit Verdot,30,90,Central Spain,Dominio de Valdepusa,,Marques de Griñon 2005 Summa Varietalis Estate Bottled Syrah+Cabernet Sauvignon+Petit Verdot Red (Dominio de Valdepusa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-grinon-2005-summa-varietalis-estate-bottled-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-petit-verdot-red-dominio-valdepusa/,Red Blend,2005,Marques de Griñon
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a delicate and refined Bordeaux-style blend, with aromas of white cherry, wild berry, rosemary crushed stone and licorice. The finish is crisp and bright.",Terre di San Leonardo,,90,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Marchese Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga 2007 Terre di San Leonardo Red (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchese-carlo-guerrieri-gonzaga-2007-terre-san-leonardo-red-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Red Blend,2007,Marchese Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga
13.5,Red,Italy,"A bright and elegant red wine with a crisp, silky mouthfeel. The bouquet is redolent of wild berry, white almond, chopped mint and spice. This should pair with honey roasted ham or wild turkey.",Maso delle Rose,35,90,,Alto Adige,,Josef Weger 2007 Maso delle Rose Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-weger-2007-maso-delle-rose-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2007,Josef Weger
14.7,Red,US,"The three partners in this new venture have decades of winemaking experience among them, and it shows. With 15% Grenache blended in, the result is a ripe, lightly funky, spicy rendition of Syrah that nicely marries the earthiness to racy wild-berry flavors and a peppery finish. Great length.",,25,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Eight Bells 2009 Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eight-bells-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Eight Bells
15.3,Red,US,"The 2009 Dollarhide Petit Verdot is an excellent wine that reflects its terroir, but overall it's a tad one dimensional, with a dark color, strong tannins and ripe, sweet blackberry flavors.",Dollarhide,50,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2009 Dollarhide Petit Verdot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2009-dollarhide-petit-verdot-napa-valley/,Petit Verdot,2009,St. Supéry
13.3,Red,US,"An excellent Washington Malbec, this spicy delight sets up beautifully on the palate with bright, crisply defined, varietal fruit flavors of boysenberry, black cherry and cassis. Precise and penetrating, with excellent balance, it keeps the barrel flavors light and minimal.",Proprietor's Reserve,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,Maryhill
13.6,Red,US,"Tight and focused, this has a fine core of black cherry and cassis. Layers of coffee and dark chocolate are wrapped around the fruit, and the wine is compact and textural. Excellent now, but probably better in a few years.",,17,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Maryhill
13,White,Italy,"This is distinguished for its deeply-rich mouthfeel and creamy aromas of stone fruit, honeydew and crushed almond. There's a point of crisp acidity that's refreshing.",,30,90,,Collio,,Livio Felluga 2010 Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Livio Felluga
13,White,Italy,"Friulano shows its best results in its native home—northeast Italy—where the wine expresses creamy richness followed by aromas of white peach, pear and honey. Pair it with shellfish or vegetable risotto.",,30,90,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Livio Felluga 2010 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2010-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Livio Felluga
13.5,Red,France,"A supple, welcoming Côtes du Rhône, this offering from Flemish former race-car driver Dirk Vermeersch starts off spicy and herbal but adds ample cherry fruit on the palate. It's harmonious and easy to drink, without any excessive extraction or weight.",LePlan Classic,20,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,LePlan-Vermeersch 2009 LePlan Classic Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leplan-vermeersch-2009-classic-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,LePlan-Vermeersch
14,Red,Italy,"This is a pure expression of Pinot Nero from arguably one of the best cooperative wineries in northern Italy. It is silky and smooth, with flavors of wild berry, cola, chopped mint and blue flower. The finish is fresh and bright.",Saltner,24,90,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2009 Saltner Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2009-saltner-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2009,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
14.2,White,US,"A rich, creamy wine, with flavors of buttered toast, vanilla cream, pineapple and orange. It's rich, but fine in dry acids and minerals.",,30,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,La Crema 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,La Crema
14.5,White,US,"This is a good followup to Merryvale's 2009. While it was barrel fermented in nearly half new French oak, it never feels overly manipulated or fussy. Marked by crisp acidity and Carneros minerality, it's an elegant, clean wine, with subtle Meyer lemon, lime and Asian pear flavors.",,35,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Merryvale 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merryvale-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Merryvale
14.5,Red,US,"One of the lusher, more delicious Cab Francs out there. It's enormous in baked cherry pie flavors, with the spicy, smoky crust, and a little heat from alcohol. Drink this generous wine while it's still fresh and young.",,36,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Titus 2009 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/titus-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Titus
14.4,Red,US,"Saviah makes one of the better varietal Petit Verdots in Washington. This is full bodied, with black fruits and excellent concentration. It's highlighted with suggestions of mint and vanilla, from 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels.",,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Saviah 2008 Petit Verdot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saviah-2008-petit-verdot-petite-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Petit Verdot,2008,Saviah
14.4,Red,US,"A first-class Zinfandel, showing the variety's briary, brambly personality. The flavors are of ripe wild summer berries, cola, pine extract, black pepper and cinnamon, wrapped into firm tannins and finishing sweet and long.",Benito Dusi Ranch,30,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ridge 2010 Benito Dusi Ranch Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2010-benito-dusi-ranch-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Ridge
13.9,Red,US,"A proper, textbook Pinot Noir—it's dry, nicely crisp, with smoothly astringent tannins. It has pleasant, complex cherry, pomegranate, plum, tobacco, bacon and sandalwood flavors. Not an ager, so drink up with upscale fare.",,27,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacMurray Ranch 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macmurray-ranch-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,MacMurray Ranch
14.4,White,US,"This is always a gigantic wine, and its success depends on technically balancing its various parts. The 2010 delivers the usual richness, with vast, deep fruit, mineral, oak and leesy flavors. It's as full bodied as a red wine, but a little heavy for a Chardonnay. Not an ager, it's best enjoyed now with the richest Chardonnay-friendly dishes.",Vintner Select,48,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Pride Mountain 2010 Vintner Select Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pride-mountain-2010-vintner-select-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Pride Mountain
14.5,White,South Africa,"This blend of 57% Chenin Blanc and 43% Viognier is opulent and forward. Rich scents of baked apple, clove-spiked orange, honeysuckle and hazelnut crisp dance on the nose and mouth, but the palate remains lifted with fresh acidity and a saline note. Accents of spice and toast remain through the long close. A gorgeous wine now, but it should age beautifully through 2015.",White,35,90,Malgas,,,Sijnn 2010 White Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Malgas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sijnn-2010-white-white-blend-chenin-blanc-viognier-malgas/,Chenin Blanc-Viognier,2010,Sijnn
14,Red,Italy,"This blend of Cannonau, Carignano and Bovale opens with bright, intense fruit, with notes of blackberry, crème de cassis and pomegranate juice. The mouthfeel is firm and structured.",S'arai,46,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Pala 2007 S'arai Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2007-sarai-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2007,Pala
13.8,Red,Australia,"Like all of the Yering Station Reserves, this one shows a healthy whack of new oak, but there's plenty of ripe cherry fruit to support the vanilla and cedar nuances. It's medium bodied, plump yet suave, with a long finish that echoes vanilla and spice. Drink now–2019.",Reserve,65,90,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Yering Station 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yering-station-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Yering Station
14.5,Red,Spain,"Sweet and toasty, with overt oak, sarsparilla, raisin and coconut aromas. It feels supersaturated, with monster tannins. Flavors of black coffee, chocolate, spice, pepper and licorice are rich and deep, while the finish is chewy, meaty and long. Drink now.",Pago de las Costanas,53,90,Northern Spain,Cigales,,Val de Los Frailes 2004 Pago de las Costanas Tempranillo (Cigales),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-los-frailes-2004-pago-las-costanas-tempranillo-cigales/,Tempranillo,2004,Val de Los Frailes
14.5,White,US,"You can taste the oak and lees influence in this rich, full-bodied Chardonnay. With a creamy mouthfeel, it gets serious on the midpalate, with flavors of buttery peach, orange and nectarine fruit. Outstanding and elegant.",Signature,43,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Darioush 2009 Signature Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darioush-2009-signature-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Darioush
13.8,White,US,"This is one of the stars of the vintage in 2010; the Conner Lee fruit is rich and fully ripe, with a pleasingly candied aspect. Yet it remains lively with bracing acids, citrus and apple, and highlights of toasted nuts and caramel. A big, grin-inducing wine that is virtually irresistible.",Conner Lee Vineyard,35,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Buty 2010 Conner Lee Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buty-2010-conner-lee-vineyard-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Buty
14.5,Red,US,"Tastes big, thick and full-bodied, with ripe fruit and new oak dominating. The particular flavors are of blackberries and black currants. The tannins are fierce and dry, making the wine barely drinkable now. Cellar it until 2015, at the very least.",Helena Dakota,75,93,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Anakota 2008 Helena Dakota Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakota-2008-helena-dakota-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Anakota
14.8,White,US,"A very rich, oaky, dramatic Chardonnay. It's dry and crisp in acidity, showing powerfully ripe pineapple, orange, apricot and honey flavors, enhanced by toasty oak. Brisk acidity makes it clean and vibrant.",Nine Barrel,75,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,La Crema 2009 Nine Barrel Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2009-nine-barrel-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,La Crema
12.5,White,Austria,"From the single vineyard Engelreich—which translates to the angel's kingdom—this is rich, with a concentration of perfumed fruit and intense layers of minerality. It has spice, kiwi and pink grapefruit flavors. This is a wine that needs to age for several years. Screwcap.",Engelreich,25,93,Traisental,,,Markus Huber 2011 Engelreich Riesling (Traisental),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markus-huber-2011-engelreich-riesling-traisental/,Riesling,2011,Markus Huber
15.2,Red,US,"Abundantly rich in fruit, this Cabernet shows its California origins in the incredibly ripe blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors. It's sweet, almost like pie filling, except the finish is thoroughly dry. Thick mountain tannins make for astringency, suggesting ageworthiness. The window of drinkability looks like 2014-2016.",Reserve,130,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa-Sonoma,Pride Mountain 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa-Sonoma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pride-mountain-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast-napa-sonoma/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Pride Mountain
14,White,Austria,"This is intensely rich, with very concentrated ripe fruit. Apple and peach flavors are cut by acidity. A note of pepper details the finish. Age for 3–4 years.",Tabor Reserve Die Räritat,36,93,Kremstal,,,Forstreiter 2010 Tabor Reserve Die Räritat Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2010-tabor-reserve-raritat-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Forstreiter
13.5,White,Austria,"With its richness and complex wood and spice character, this is an ageworthy wine. It has weight and concentration, with a series of flavors that go deep into the powerful interior. Tropical fruit notes balance with the wine's herbal edge.",Zieregg Grosse Lage,,93,Südsteiermark,,,Manfred Tement 2009 Zieregg Grosse Lage Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manfred-tement-2009-zieregg-grosse-lage-sauvignon-blanc-sudsteiermark/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Manfred Tement
14.5,Red,US,"A pinch of hard tannins gives this bone-dry young wine an astringent toughness. It shows very fine, concentrated black-cherry, cocoa and crème de cassis flavors. Aging in almost 100% new French oak adds notes of toast that the fruit easily tolerates. Nearly all Merlot, it's a wine of considerable volume, but nowhere near ready to drink. Give it at least six years in a proper cellar, and it could be one of the rare Merlot-based California wines capable of extended aging.",La Muse,450,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Verité 2008 La Muse Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verite-2008-muse-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Verité
14.5,Red,Spain,"For a mature, high-end taste of the Levante, this blend of 70% Cabernet with 15% each of Merlot and Syrah is at the top of the heap. It smells exotic and smooth, like sandalwood, baked berries and brandied plums. On the palate it feels firm and secure, with juicy, deep flavors of cassis and slow-cooked black cherry. This is a bullish red to drink now.",Santa Rosa Reserva,50,93,Levante,Alicante,,Enrique Mendoza 2006 Santa Rosa Reserva Red (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrique-mendoza-2006-santa-rosa-reserva-red-alicante/,Red Blend,2006,Enrique Mendoza
14.5,Red,Australia,"Of all the Clarendon Hills 2008 Syrahs, the Moritz probably offers the best value. It's plummy, dark and intense, with savory overtones of meat and spice that complement the wine's full body and creamy texture. The long finish echoes with hints of coffee, meat and plummy fruit. Drink now–2020.",Moritz,60,93,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Moritz Syrah (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-moritz-shiraz-syrah-syrah-clarendon/,Syrah,2008,Clarendon Hills
14.1,White,US,"A very fine Chardonnay, bone dry and acidic, with a powerful streak of minerality that makes it rather austere. Yet there are powerful pineapple and orange flavors. It's clearly elegant and complex, and tight enough to age for six or so years. The vines from which this Chardonnay was sourced are nearing 40 years of age, which may explain the concentration.",Estate Grown,50,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Donum 2009 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donum-2009-estate-grown-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Donum
13.5,Dessert,South Africa,"This luminous and unique Chenin Blanc straw wine is a real stunner, showing an upfront and approachable character as well as hidden layers of nuanced herbs and the potential to develop additional complexities with time. Heady notes of toasted brioche, dried apricot, gingered orange peel and baking spice abound throughout, with great richness and a lush texture in the mouth. Intense but balanced; it can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to ten years.",Straw Wine,50,93,Stellenbosch,,,de Trafford 2008 Straw Wine Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trafford-2008-straw-wine-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2008,de Trafford
14,Red,Italy,"A blend based on Nerello Mascalese, with a tiny percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, this boasts a bold, compelling bouquet of wild berry, leather, tobacco and a light shading of crushed spice. The mouthfeel is characterized by elegance, power and determination.",Feudo,55,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Girolamo Russo 2009 Feudo  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girolamo-russo-2009-feudo-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2009,Girolamo Russo
14.8,Red,US,"A brooding bottle of tobacco and dark chocolate with ever-present tannins that go down easy and stay awhile. This single-vineyard designate from Livermore will impress Napa Valley Cab fans and encourage them to get to know this producer. Smith Ranch has body for miles, bolstered by flavors and aromas of blackberry, black plum and fig. This wine will develop further over the next 5–7 years.",Smith Ranch,60,93,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2008 Smith Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2008-smith-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Steven Kent
12.5,White,Austria,"One of a series of great single-vineyard wines from Geyerhof, this is as impressive as the rest. It has weight, complexity and richness. Its perfumed fruits provide a delicate counterpoint to the acidity, taut minerality and herbal edge. For aging over at least five years.",Kirchensteig Erste Lage Reserve,40,93,Kremstal,,,Geyerhof 2010 Kirchensteig Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyerhof-2010-kirchensteig-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2010,Geyerhof
15,Red,Spain,"An excellent effort given that 2008 was by no means an excellent vintage. This Tempranillo is loaded with alluring aromas of sous-bois, marzipan, cola, moss and black-fruit aromas. The feel is thorough and pure, with blackberry, black licorice, graphite and chocolate flavors. It's textured and deep, but not overly tannic or hard on the finish. Drink now through 2015.",El Albar Lurton Excelencia,55,93,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,François Lurton 2008 El Albar Lurton Excelencia Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2008-el-albar-lurton-excelencia-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tempranillo,2008,François Lurton
14,White,Italy,"This is a well-priced Pinot Bianco that opens with a clean, bright bouquet of melon, pear, stone fruit and white flower. It offers impressive smoothness of texture and a bright, food-friendly disposition.",Kastelaz,22,90,,Alto Adige,,Elena Walch 2010 Kastelaz Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elena-walch-2010-kastelaz-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Elena Walch
13.9,Red,US,"Well made and muscular, this compact effort brings black fruit, black olive, black licorice and espresso flavors together in a balanced and strikingly complex Syrah. The blend includes small amounts of Cabernet, Lemberger, Sangiovese and Merlot—unusual, but it works.",Genesis,16,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2009 Genesis Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2009-genesis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Hogue
14,Red,Austria,"Properly rustic, this has firm and dry tannins, a powerful structure to go with the wood aging and black plum flavor. It has pepper, spice and toast notes, with layers of acidity. The finish is very dry and firm. Screwcap.",Reserve,43,90,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2009 Reserve Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2009-reserve-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Gunter Triebaumer
13.5,Red,Spain,"Gets rolling with a blitz of dark berry, cedar, bramble and graphite aromas. It feels punchy for being a dark-style red, with meaty black-fruit flavors. On the palate, it turns juicier and more rugged as the acidity steps up, ultimately finishing thick but catchy, with peppery spice. A blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet and Merlot.",Juan de Albret Crianza,35,90,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Finca Albret 2008 Juan de Albret Crianza Red (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-albret-2008-juan-crianza-red-navarra/,Red Blend,2008,Finca Albret
13.5,White,Austria,"Big and rich, this is just settling into its stride. It has weight and richness, with taut acidity as well as a forward, concentrated, fruity character. For food and for aging.",Vordernberg Reserve,,90,Kremstal,,,Felsner 2010 Vordernberg Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felsner-2010-vordernberg-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Felsner
12.5,Rose,France,"This is a bright, fresh raspberry-flavored wine. It's fruity and layered with attractive, crisp acidity. A touch of spice accents the finish.",L'Instant,18,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Barbanau 2011 L'Instant Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-barbanau-2011-linstant-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Barbanau
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a crisp, fruity and delicate wine. With its pale gray-pink color and lively acidity, it has both concentration and lightness; it's so poised.",,18,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire,,Domaine Houchart 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-houchart-2011-rose-cotes-sainte-victoire/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Houchart
14.1,White,US,"Tasting similar to Chardonnay, this has a buttery, creamy texture that frames orange, citrus and tropical fruit flavors. It gains extra points for delicacy and balance. The appellation is in San Benito County, about 25 miles inland from Monterey.",,20,90,California,Central Coast,Paicines,Donati Family Vineyard 2010 Pinot Blanc (Paicines),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donati-2010-pinot-blanc-central-coast-paicines/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Donati Family Vineyard
13,Rose,France,"A delicious, crisp and fruity wine that's textured with minerality and a tang of lemon zest. On the palate a raspberry flavor dominates, with layers of acidity and a lively, bright aftertaste.",,20,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Rimauresq 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rimauresq-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Rimauresq
13,Rose,France,"Based on Tibouren, a red grape found in Provence, this is a perfumed wine that tastes of the regions herbs and lavender. Both warm and light, it has notes of spice, red plum and a delicate aftertaste.",,,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Clos Cibonne 2010 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-cibonne-2010-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2010,Clos Cibonne
13.8,Red,US,"Big, rich and fruity, with fantastically ripe cherry and Dr. Pepper flavors that are elevated by a note of sweet sandalwood, and brightened with crisp acidity. Impresses for sheer power, as well as the long, spicy finish. This is too young to drink now; it needs 5–6 years to mellow.",Hicks Family Vineyard,49,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Cumbre of Vine Hill 2008 Hicks Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cumbre-vine-hill-2008-hicks-family-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2008,Cumbre of Vine Hill
14,Red,Spain,"This is floral and minerally on the nose, with notes of tobacco and bold berry. Feels structured and solid, with dark berry, carob and sweet mocha flavors. It's lean, mild and smooth on the finish both in terms of flavor and feel. A winner among Alicante wines.",Casta Diva Principe de Salinas,26,90,Levante,Alicante,,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega 2007 Casta Diva Principe de Salinas Monastrell (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-gutierrez-vega-2007-casta-diva-principe-salinas-mourvedre-monastrell-alicante/,Monastrell,2007,Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is packed with oaky, masculine aromas of black fruit, bacon, moss and leather, but in the mouth it's rough as nails, with heavy tannins propping up flavors of blackberry, baked plum, herb and smoke. It finishes earthy and toasty, with thick tannins and ruggedness. Drink now with beef.",Gran Dama de Toro,45,90,Northern Spain,Toro,,Bodegas Fariña 2006 Gran Dama de Toro  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-farina-2006-gran-dama-toro-tempranillo-blend-toro/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Bodegas Fariña
14.9,White,US,"This effort is similar to Chappellet's past vintages, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors, tastefully accented by oak and brightened with a squeeze of lemony acidity.",,32,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Chappellet 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chappellet-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Chappellet
14.3,Red,US,"Here is a full-throttle style of Malbec, smoky and dark, with flavors of deep, dense black fruits wrapped in a coat of espresso and chocolate. A spicy, lingering finish holds your attention with muscular, substantial tannins.",Crawford Vineyard,26,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Camaraderie 2009 Crawford Vineyard Malbec (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-crawford-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-yakima/,Malbec,2009,Camaraderie
14.5,White,US,"This Chardonnay has all the bells and whistles the winemaker can bestow on it. It's soft and creamy, with flavors of sweetly-sour pineapple and lemon-drop candy, buttered toast and savory cinnamon spices. Fine acidity gives a sheen to the richness.",Upper Barn,60,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stonestreet 2010 Upper Barn Chardonnay (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonestreet-2010-upper-barn-chardonnay-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Stonestreet
13.6,White,US,"Unbelievable that there's no oak on this Chardonnay. It's so rich and creamy in vanilla, tangerine, peach and apricot flavors, you won't miss that hit of buttered toast. The acidity is marvelous.",Un-Oaked Sustainable Farming,16,91,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sorelle Per Sempre 2010 Un-Oaked Sustainable Farming Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sorelle-per-sempre-2010-un-oaked-sustainable-farming-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Sorelle Per Sempre
14,White,South Africa,"Seductive and forward, the Avec Chêne (with wood) boasts intense aromas of vanilla, butter and cream that frame the superripe peach and guava fruits. A touch of honey and sweet spice add depth to the round, creamy-textured palate. Rich but not overdone, with a sweet orange oil lift to the long, evolving finish. Drink 2013-2015.",Avec Chêne,35,91,Stellenbosch,,,Simonsig 2010 Avec Chêne Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/simonsig-2010-avec-chene-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Simonsig
14.1,Red,US,"Stylistically, this Pinot is right in the middle of the big, blowsy style and the more austere, low-alcohol style. It's balanced, dry and rich in cherry and raspberry-pie flavors, with an opulent overlay of sweet, smoky oak. Drink now–2015.",Barrel 31,34,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Vine Hill 2008 Barrel 31 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vine-hill-2008-barrel-31-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2008,Vine Hill
14.9,Red,US,"Smooth and chocolaty, this palate-coating Syrah brings ripe black-cherry flavors into a lush and compelling core. Just a hint of leather does not detract from the powerful fruit.",,24,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Watermill 2008 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/watermill-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2008,Watermill
14.5,Red,Spain,"Aromas of kirsch, licorice, mineral and blackberry are strapping as they lead onto a balanced, flowing palate with flavors of black fruit, spice and chocolate. Easygoing as a whole, with a smooth fade to the finish. Drink now through 2017.",Dos,25,91,Levante,Valencia,,Rafael Cambra 2007 Dos Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Valencia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rafael-cambra-2007-dos-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-valencia/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2007,Rafael Cambra
13.5,White,France,"This reticent wine takes a bit of airing to come around, but once it does it shows impressive depth of melon fruit accented by crushed stone. It's medium to full in body, with a slightly oily texture, while the finish has a drying, tactile quality to it that's a bit like chalk dust.",Le Chevalier de Sterimberg,95,91,Rhône Valley,Hermitage,,Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Le Chevalier de Sterimberg White (Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-jaboulet-aine-2009-le-chevalier-sterimberg-white-hermitage/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Paul Jaboulet Aîné
15,Red,Spain,"Beautiful aromas of forest floor, dusty berry and smoked meats lead to a huge, tannic but tolerable mouthful of toasty blackberry, cassis, chocolate and additional darkness. It's toasty and really long on the finish; almost syrupy but not quite. A tannic effort, like all Griñon wines.",Single Vineyard Estate Bottled,40,91,Central Spain,Dominio de Valdepusa,,Marques de Griñon 2005 Single Vineyard Estate Bottled Syrah (Dominio de Valdepusa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-grinon-2005-single-vineyard-estate-bottled-shiraz-syrah-syrah-dominio-valdepusa/,Syrah,2005,Marques de Griñon
14,Red,Spain,"Punchy and pure on the bouquet, this has nicely presented blackberry and cassis aromas that are offset by a whiff of dried cheese and leather. It feels snappy, fresh and firm, with toasty, mildly-spicy plum, berry and toasted flavors. Lengthy, juicy and healthy on the finish. Drink now through 2015.",Negre Franc,25,91,Catalonia,Penedès,,Pardas 2007 Negre Franc Red (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pardas-2007-negre-franc-red-penedes/,Red Blend,2007,Pardas
14.1,White,US,"This affordable Chard is a wonderful food wine. It's dry, brisk in acidity and clean, with nice varietal flavors of pineapples, oranges, pears and limes. Oak treatment adds a just right touch of vanilla and buttered toast, while brisk acidity makes it all bright and zesty. Easy to find, with 13,200 cases produced.",,25,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacRostie 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macrostie-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,MacRostie
14.6,Red,US,"An enormous Pinot Noir that's rich and ripe in cherries, red currants, licorice, cola and sweet toasty oak, and thoroughly dry on the finish. There's no doubting its layers of complexity, although it's a little warm with alcohol. Could be an ager. Try after 2016.",Quail Hill Vineyard Bliss Blend,70,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Quail Hill Vineyard Bliss Blend Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-quail-hill-vineyard-bliss-blend-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lynmar
14.5,White,US,"The cool vintage has kept this wine tart in acidity; and there may even be a touch of botrytis, to judge from the golden apricot note that rides over the pears, limes and buttery cream. Bone dry and minerally, it's an elegant, Chablis-style wine for drinking now.",,30,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lynmar
14.5,Red,France,"Full-bodied and lushly textured, this delicious Gigondas is a blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre. It's fragrant with hints of wildflowers and black cherries, but adds enough savory hints of black olive and coffee to avoid being a simple fruit bomb. A bit warm, but impressive; for early drinking.",,40,91,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Domaine du Pradas 2009  Gigondas,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-pradas-2009-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine du Pradas
13,Rose,France,"With a dominance of Mourvèdre, this is big and rich. It has weight, with intense fruit flavors and a dense texture. Structured and concentrated, this is a food-friendly rosé.",,19,91,Provence,Bandol,,Domaine Sorin 2011 Rosé (Bandol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sorin-2011-rose-bandol/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Sorin
12.5,Rose,France,"From old vines, this is a concentrated wine that's full of dense red-berry fruits and an intense caramel and spice character. It has an apple skin texture, with an herbal aftertaste.",Vieilles Vignes,,91,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Saint-André de Figuière 2011 Vieilles Vignes Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-saint-andre-figuiere-2011-vieilles-vignes-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Saint-André de Figuière
12.5,Rose,France,"Elegant, taut and poised, this has enough texture to suggest it needs a few more months of aging. It has a finely wrought character that comes from the mix of zesty acidity and sweet fruit.",Grand Réserve Cru Classé,28,91,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Sainte Marguerite 2011 Grand Réserve Cru Classé Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-marguerite-2011-grand-reserve-cru-classe-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Sainte Marguerite
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"Ripe fruit, dried apricot, candied fruit and sweet caramel open the nose of this amber-colored dessert wine. The wine imparts a thick, chewy mouthfeel, with loads of apricot sweetness and honey-coated almond on the finish.",,,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Passito di Pantelleria,,Cantine Florio 2008  Passito di Pantelleria,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-florio-2008-white-passito-pantelleria/,White Blend,2008,Cantine Florio
14.5,Red,US,"Completely satisfying on every level. Kudos to the winery for releasing a wine this dry, complex and delicious, at such a good price. Easy to drink, yet sophisticated and elegant.",Lot 285,24,91,California,Napa,Rutherford,Cameron Hughes 2009 Lot 285 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2009-lot-285-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cameron Hughes
13.5,White,Austria,"This is an intense expression of steely Riesling, with a complex structure and excellent aging potential. It is full of citrus, pear and crisp pineapple flavors that are laced with concentrated acidity. Age for at least five years. Screwcap.",Moosburgerin Reserve,41,91,Kremstal,,,Buchegger 2010 Moosburgerin Reserve Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buchegger-2010-moosburgerin-reserve-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2010,Buchegger
14.5,Red,Australia,"Full bodied and richly textured, this is a terrific value in Barossa Cabernet. And it's no simple fruity concoction, either. Instead, it delivers complex notes of grilled meat, coffee and black olive layered easily over a base of dark plums. Finishes long, velvety and mouthwatering; drink now–2020.",Blacksmith,30,91,South Australia,Barossa,,Langmeil 2008 Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/langmeil-2008-blacksmith-cabernet-sauvignon-barossa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Langmeil
,Rose,France,"This is complex, ripe and full of sweet raspberry fruit. Impressive and dense, it's balanced with acidity and a tense tannic structure.",Cuvée 946,30,91,Provence,Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire,,Château Gassier 2011 Cuvée 946 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gassier-2011-cuvee-946-rose-cotes-sainte-victoire/,Rosé,2011,Château Gassier
13.5,White,Austria,"This is a very closed, terroir-driven wine with a mineral character. With its tight structure and flavors of green fruit and spice, it is a wine for aging. Screwcap.",Kogelberg Erste Lage Reserve,34,91,Kamptal,,,Brandl 2011 Kogelberg Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brandl-2011-kogelberg-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2011,Brandl
14.5,White,Austria,"A wine that pushes the concept of Grüner to its limits. It is powerful, dense and concentrated, with spice, lychee and apricot flavors. This is full bodied, superrich. Screwcap.",Senftenberger Pellingen Erste Lage Privat,52,91,Kremstal,,,Nigl 2010 Senftenberger Pellingen Erste Lage Privat Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nigl-2010-senftenberger-pellingen-erste-lage-privat-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Nigl
14.9,White,US,"Buttery and creamy, with tiers of tangerine and tropical fruit flavors that turn honeyed on the finish. Despite the richness, there's elegance and balance throughout.",Reserve Speciale,40,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Arrowood 2009 Reserve Speciale Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrowood-2009-reserve-speciale-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Arrowood
14.6,White,US,"After years of trying, Alpha Omega finally hits the bullseye. It's everything you want in a fine Chardonnay, with ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavors, a rich oaky, creamy overlay and bracing acidity.",,58,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Alpha Omega 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alpha-omega-2009-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Alpha Omega
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a rich Riesling, with soft apple and creamed-pear flavor as well as perfumed notes of white flower and white currant. The wine has a dense texture, giving both concentration and a mineral core. Screwcap.",Lenz,20,91,Kamptal,,,Loimer 2011 Lenz Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loimer-2011-lenz-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2011,Loimer
14,White,US,"This Chardonnay is marked by brisk acidity, and pure, clean flavors of pineapples, golden mangoes, stony minerals and smoky butter. It's made for drinking now with upscale fare.",,30,91,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,La Crema 2010 Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2010,La Crema
13.5,Red,Austria,"Judging by the success of this wine, St. Laurent seems to be this winery's signature grape. It is big, bold and packed with tannins as well as dense fruit. It's a solid- and dark-textured wine. Not yet ready to drink, this is worth aging for a few more years.",Ried Holzspur Grande Reserve,90,91,Thermenregion,,,Johanneshof Reinisch 2007 Ried Holzspur Grande Reserve St. Laurent (Thermenregion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johanneshof-reinisch-2007-ried-holzspur-grande-reserve-other-white-st-laurent-thermenregion/,St. Laurent,2007,Johanneshof Reinisch
12.5,White,Austria,"Soft, ripe and perfumed, this has currant and pear flavors. With its intense lemon tang and tense texture, it will certainly age. Screwcap.",Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage,,91,Niederösterreich,,,Hirsch 2010 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Riesling (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hirsch-2010-zobinger-heiligenstein-erste-lage-riesling-niederosterreich/,Riesling,2010,Hirsch
13,White,Austria,"Made from grapes sourced from the Gebling Vineyard, this has broad, ripe yellow fruit and a touch of spice. With its rich mouthfeel, it is a serious wine, both complex and intense. Age for at least a year. Screwcap.",Fortissimo Reserve,30,91,Kremstal,,,Hermann Moser 2011 Fortissimo Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hermann-moser-2011-fortissimo-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Hermann Moser
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is gorgeous, offering intense and complex aromas of wild berry, violet, candied fruit, almond paste and garden herb. The mouthfeel is silky, long and penetrating.",Bachgart Riserva,30,91,,Alto Adige,,Tenuta Klaus Lentsch 2008 Bachgart Riserva Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-klaus-lentsch-2008-bachgart-riserva-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2008,Tenuta Klaus Lentsch
14.6,White,US,"A very fine Sauvignon Blanc that's pure, fresh and crisp. This shows uplifted citrus fruit, gooseberry, date and spice flavors. It's an excellent example of the variety; only 387 cases were produced.",,35,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stonestreet 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonestreet-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Stonestreet
14.1,Red,US,"Malbec on its own doesn't always express much in California but this wine has a huge personality and a lot of varietal character, with its heady aromatics of blueberry pie and baking spice. Medium in body, it remains spicy across the palate. The finish is long lasting, with a note of dried plum.",Ghielmetti Vineyard,50,91,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2008 Ghielmetti Vineyard Malbec (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2008-ghielmetti-vineyard-malbec-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Malbec,2008,Steven Kent
14.9,Red,US,"This is a supple, spicy wine, with a core of black cherry fruit. It's complemented with lighter flavors of cola, earth and coffee. At first it seems to fade a little too quickly, but with some breathing time the finish expands and brings in notes of cracker and toast.",Jolie Bouche,39,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Efeste 2009 Jolie Bouche Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2009-jolie-bouche-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Efeste
14.5,Red,US,"An excellent Zin—this has an invitingly soft floral nose, mountainous black-fruit flavors and structure and plenty of depth. This should age nicely over the next 3–5 years, but it is delicious to drink now, too.",,18,91,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Easton 2010 Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2010-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Easton
13,Rose,France,"This is a delicate, beautifully-poised wine, so crisp and lively. The ocean-influenced vineyard site helps to keep the wine light. This is what summer rosé is about.",Clos Mireille,45,91,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaines Ott 2011 Clos Mireille Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-ott-2011-clos-mireille-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaines Ott
13,White,Italy,"This is an oak-aged blend of Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer that opens with a deep, soft bouquet of vanilla, exotic fruit, stone fruit and honey. Pair this gorgeous wine with shellfish or white meat.",Manna,40,91,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Franz Haas 2009 Manna White (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franz-haas-2009-manna-white-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,White Blend,2009,Franz Haas
13,Rose,France,"From this estate founded in the 13th century comes a finely made wine. Its dryness combines well with great flavors of red currant, raspberry and lime. It is delicious with food or as an apéritif.",,19,91,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Commanderie de la Bargemone 2011 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/commanderie-bargemone-2011-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Commanderie de la Bargemone
12.5,Red,Austria,"This is a wood-aged wine that shows structure, dense tannins as well as juicy red fruits. The wood is finely integrated, lending a round texture to go with the dry character of the wine. For aging 4–6 years.",,25,91,Burgenland,,,Gernot and Heike Heinrich 2009 Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gernot-heike-heinrich-2009-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Gernot and Heike Heinrich
14.2,Red,US,"Marked by gritty tannins and a tang of acidity, this non-vintage Bordeaux blend turns rich in blackberry and black currant flavors on the midpalate. It's very dry, despite the sweet fruit. You can drink it now, but it's tannic enough to hold over at least the next eight years.",125th Anniversary History,125,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Freemark Abbey NV 125th Anniversary History Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-nv-125th-anniversary-history-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,,Freemark Abbey
14,Red,Spain,"Hickory is the lead aroma, followed by notes of leather, earthy berry and spice. It feels juicy, lively and traditional, with a fine body-to-acid ratio. This offers classic Rioja flavors of red fruit, tomato, tobacco, dill and vanilla, with a long, consistent finish. It's healthy and drinkable now through 2017.",Gran Reserva Tempranillo,30,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ramón Bilbao 2004 Gran Reserva Tempranillo  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramon-bilbao-2004-gran-reserva-tempranillo-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Ramón Bilbao
13,White,Austria,This wine balances ripeness with crispness. There is a spice note as well as a smooth texture that will round out further as the wine develops over the next four years..,Undhof Kögl Erste Lage,28,91,Kremstal,,,Salomon-Undhof 2011 Undhof Kögl Erste Lage Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2011-kogl-erste-lage-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2011,Salomon-Undhof
13.5,White,Austria,"This is an elegant wine that has a smooth, perfumed character, with a racy, peppery edge. It has a crisp element, white fruit and pineapple. This should age for several years. Screwcap.",Von Stein Reserve,55,91,Kremstal,,,Salomon-Undhof 2010 Von Stein Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2010-von-stein-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Salomon-Undhof
13,White,Austria,"A beautifully perfumed wine, with aromas of white flowers and white fruits. It's rich and full of complex ripe fruits, with a smooth texture. Intense acidity marks the finish. Screwcap.",Innere Bergen,27,91,Niederösterreich,,,Zull 2011 Innere Bergen Riesling (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zull-2011-innere-bergen-riesling-niederosterreich/,Riesling,2011,Zull
14.4,White,US,"Talley produces some of the best Chardonnays on the Central Coast. Although this isn't one of their single-vineyard bottlings, it's a splendid wine, dry, crisp and silky. It shows complex citrus, vanilla and mineral flavors, and should pair with lobster, shrimp and scallops.",Estate Bottled,26,91,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Talley 2010 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2010-estate-bottled-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Talley
14.4,Red,US,"This tightly-wound effort is built from 40% Malbec, 40% Tempranillo and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It's forceful and elegant, with streaks of black tea, anise and iron filings set in tangy red fruits that play out vertically through a lingering finish.",Saros 154,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Syzygy 2007 Saros 154 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/syzygy-2007-saros-154-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2007,Syzygy
14,Red,France,"Beaucastel's Côtes du Rhône is like a mini Châteauneuf-du-Pape in its blend of grapes and its sourcing, just outside that famous appellation. The 2009 is a very successful and flattering Coudoulet, with scents of garrigue and cherry followed by a palate that's round and lush without being at all heavy. Long and velvety on the finish.",Coudoulet de Beaucastel,36,91,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Château de Beaucastel 2009 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beaucastel-2009-coudoulet-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Beaucastel
14,Red,Spain,"This is deep, lush and earthy on the nose, with tobacco, broad spice aromas and fair but generous oak. It feels tight and balanced, with toasty, peppery flavors of cassis and black cherry. It's long, toasty and chocolaty on the finish, with layered spice accents. Drink now through 2016.",Lanzaga,34,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Telmo Rodríguez 2008 Lanzaga  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telmo-rodriguez-2008-lanzaga-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Telmo Rodríguez
14.5,Red,US,"A jump forward in quality for this pure Tempranillo. It opens with a dark, smoky nose—oaky but compelling. The midpalate remains tight and hard, but shows muscular black fruits, good length, and leads nicely into a balanced finish with ripe tannins.",,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Watermill 2008 Tempranillo (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/watermill-2008-tempranillo-columbia-valley-wa/,Tempranillo,2008,Watermill
14.3,White,US,"There's a bright, brisk vein of acidity in this dry wine, which stimulates the palate and gets the tastebuds watering. The true flavors sink into the middle palate, suggesting grilled pineapple, tangerine jam and buttered toast. A firm minerality grounds and braces the richness. Don't drink this Chardonnay too cold.",Courtney's Vineyard,55,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Two Sisters 2009 Courtney's Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-sisters-2009-courtneys-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Two Sisters
13.7,White,US,"A standout in a flight of pricier Chardonnays, this young wine is tight and focused, with a pretty toasty edge. Fresh apple and white peach flavors have taken on a lot of new oak, but have the stuffing to absorb it, especially with a bit more bottle age. A lot of vanilla, custard and almond-cookie goodness fills out the finish.",,21,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Two Mountain 2010 Chardonnay (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-mountain-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Two Mountain
14.6,Red,US,"This is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec. It's forward, fruity, and almost plump, with a beguiling mix of spices and barrel notes, including red licorice, cola, mocha, smoke and chai. Concentrated and long, the finish is very clean.",Ruby Leigh,42,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Sparkman 2009 Ruby Leigh Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2009-ruby-leigh-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Sparkman
13,White,Austria,"Pure in character, this has a taut line of perfumed white fruits, with a nervy, tight character. It is young, needing several years of aging to bring out its complex flavors.",Gebling,22,91,Kremstal,,,Hermann Moser 2011 Gebling Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hermann-moser-2011-gebling-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2011,Hermann Moser
14.5,Red,Spain,"Slightly rusty in color and ready to drink, this lovely blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot conveys a lightly roasted bouquet, with cigar box, earth notes and tons of berry fruit. It feels rich but lively, with sweet black-fruit flavors, cocoa, mocha and licorice. This is toasty and chocolaty on the finish. Drink now.",Abadal Crianza,19,91,Catalonia,Pla de Bages,,Masies d'Avinyo 2007 Abadal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Pla de Bages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masies-davinyo-2007-abadal-crianza-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-pla-bages/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2007,Masies d'Avinyo
14,White,South Africa,"A stunning wine, with great balance and layers of flavor. Baked apple, melon, honeysuckle and delicate fynbos notes dance on the nose and palate, with a toasty thread that ties it all together. A peach-pit nuttiness remains throughout the long finish. Delicious now, but should age nicely through 2015.",Estate,19,91,Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,,,Morgenhof 2010 Estate Chenin Blanc (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgenhof-2010-estate-chenin-blanc-simonsberg-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Morgenhof
14.4,Red,US,"This vineyard has been source to Ottomino's best Zinfandels for years. The '08 is right up there, rich and sweet in briary berries, cola, mocha and pepper spice. The tannins are firm; the acidity is just right. A bit young and sweet in primary fruit, try aging it for a few years in the cellar.",Von Weidlich Vineyard,38,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ottimino Vineyards 2008 Von Weidlich Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ottimino-2008-von-weidlich-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Ottimino Vineyards
14,Red,France,"If you haven't puzzled it out from the name, this is a Syrah-based cuvée. Aged 14 months in second-use oak, it features dark, smoky notes on the nose to balance the bright raspberry aromas, then turns darker and meatier on the palate, ending with a hint of coffee. The tannins are supple and impart a rich texture. Drink now–2017.",Cuvée Shyrus,24,91,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine Fond Croze 2009 Cuvée Shyrus Syrah (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-croze-2009-cuvee-shyrus-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cotes/,Syrah,2009,Domaine Fond Croze
12.5,Red,France,"Atypically round for a Crozes-Hermitage—a result of the vintage—but immediately attractive, with ample weight backing up the smoky, bacony notes and plummy fruit. Finishes long and richly textured, with hints of oak. Drink now–2020.",Cuvée Gaby,42,91,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Domaine du Colombier 2009 Cuvée Gaby  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-colombier-2009-cuvee-gaby-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Domaine du Colombier
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a finely balanced wine, showing its crisp acidity and its fruitiness along with a richer character that lends weight. This is both immediately attractive and worth aging for a few months.",L'Oratoire,35,91,Provence,Bandol,,Domaine de l'Hermitage 2011 L'Oratoire Rosé (Bandol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lhermitage-2011-loratoire-rose-bandol/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de l'Hermitage
6,Dessert,Austria,"Fully-botrytized grapes were harvested in December for this liquorous, smooth wine. Aromas of orange peel and wild-flower honey come together with the intense acidity. This opulent wine should age for many years. Screwcap.",Kellerberg  Trockenbeerenauslese,,91,Wachau,,,Domäne Wachau 2010 Kellerberg  Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling (Wachau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domane-wachau-2010-kellerberg-trockenbeerenauslese-riesling-wachau/,Riesling,2010,Domäne Wachau
14.8,Red,US,"A great Cabernet for drinking now with upscale dishes. Production was 2,700 cases, but it's worth a search. Tastes classy and elegant, with rich blackberry, currant, anise and oak flavors that are dry and complex. For this price, it's a huge value.",Lot 246,22,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cameron Hughes 2009 Lot 246 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2009-lot-246-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cameron Hughes
14.6,Red,US,"This reserve spends 30 months in barrel. It has lovely aromatics, with subtle suggestions of tobacco and clove woven through the base of ripe black cherry and cassis. The tannins are polished, and the finish lends a thread of iron.",Reserve,38,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Camaraderie 2008 Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2008-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Camaraderie
13.5,White,Austria,"An excellent wine from the great Heiligenstein Vineyard. Its perfumed character is full of rich pear and peach flavors, with the cut of intense citrus. The tense mineral texture promises good aging. Screwcap.",Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve,,91,Kamptal,,,Allram 2010 Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allram-2010-heiligenstein-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Allram
13.8,Red,Spain,"A potent Mencía with concentrated berry aromas along with intense oak, rubber and graphite notes. Full-bodied and sound as a boulder, with balance, tannic grip and rousing flavors of black cherry, blackberry and dark spices. Toasty and black on the finish; top-shelf Bierzo to drink now through 2015.",,26,91,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Abad Dom Bueno 2008 Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abad-dom-bueno-2008-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2008,Abad Dom Bueno
12.5,White,Austria,"Beautifully perfumed, this is now maturing. It has an elegance, lightness of touch and a wonderful almond and spice character. The fruit is softened and rounded, with the acidity lending a vivid aftertaste.",Die Leidenschaft,48,91,Niederösterreich,,,Arndorfer 2008 Die Leidenschaft Riesling (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arndorfer-2008-leidenschaft-riesling-niederosterreich/,Riesling,2008,Arndorfer
15,Red,US,"Rhône specialist Andrew Murray has succeeded with this lovely blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drinkable now, it's soft, tannic and bone dry, with tantalizing blackberry, cherry, spice and sandalwood flavors. This is a versatile, elegant food wine.",Espérance,25,91,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Andrew Murray 2009 Espérance Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2009-esperance-red-central-coast/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Andrew Murray
15,Red,France,"Full bodied, softly tannic and immediately appealing, this offering from Alain Jaume's négociant business is attractively priced. It's not the biggest or most complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but the ripe black-cherry and chocolate flavors and finely dusty texture are undeniably satisfying. Drink now–2018.",Vieux Terron,45,91,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Vieux Terron Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-vieux-terron-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
14.5,Red,France,"A full-bodied yet remarkably fresh Gigondas, with floral aromas and a fruit-driven style. Subtle shadings of licorice and chocolate add dark overtones, while the tannins are finely textured on the long finish. Drink now–2018.",Terrasses de Montmirail,33,91,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Terrasses de Montmirail  (Gigondas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-terrasses-montmirail-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
14.5,Red,US,"Shows class and elegance in the dryness, astringent tannins and crisp acidity that frame the blackberry, blueberry, teriyaki beef and spice flavors. The astringency is an integral part of the wine's structure. Drink this over the next six years with rich lamb, game and beef dishes.",Tous les Jours,16,91,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Andrew Murray 2009 Tous les Jours Syrah (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2009-tous-jours-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast/,Syrah,2009,Andrew Murray
15,Red,US,"This is arguably one of the best Paso Robles Syrahs ever. Yes, the alcohol is high, giving the wine some warmth, but it's delicious and complex. It's entirely dry, with blackberry, black pepper, bacon, cola and sandalwood flavors. Ready to drink now, this will pair well with a great steak.",Terra Bella Vineyard,36,91,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Andrew Murray 2009 Terra Bella Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2009-terra-bella-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2009,Andrew Murray
13,Rose,France,"This is an impressive wine that's full of fruit, structure and acidity. It's well balanced, rich and crisply fresh, with lively acidity on the finish—a real food-friendly rosé.",,19,91,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château de Pampelonne 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pampelonne-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château de Pampelonne
14.7,Red,US,"Dark and smoky, with superconcentrated black fruits, this also displays notes of black olive, char and earth. The bright, clean, pure fruit shines through the darker elements, giving the wine balance and a touch of elegance.",,28,91,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Camaraderie 2009 Cabernet Franc (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-cabernet-franc-other/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Camaraderie
13,White,Italy,"This is a radically different Pinot Grigio that opens with a golden color and offers aromas of caramel, butterscotch and candied fruit. The mouthfeel is creamy and luscious. It's released after many years of cellar aging, and the process to make it is very sophisticated and labor-intensive.",,40,91,,Venezia Giulia,,Bressan 2006 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressan-2006-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2006,Bressan
13.5,Red,Australia,"A full-bodied, ripe Cabernet, with plenty of cassis fruit shored up by vanilla and cedar. There's just enough mint for it to be a pleasant accent rather than an annoying distraction, while the tannins are supple almost to the point of creaminess, making it easy to drink now.",Dead Ringer,60,91,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Wirra Wirra 2007 Dead Ringer Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wirra-wirra-2007-dead-ringer-cabernet-sauvignon-mclaren-vale/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Wirra Wirra
12.5,White,Austria,"Pepper and spice notes dominate this wine. It has a full texture and a ripe character from the apricot and kiwi flavors. Concentrated and rich, it would benefit from a year of aging.",Herrenholz,28,91,Vienna,,,Wieninger 2011 Herrenholz Grüner Veltliner (Vienna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wieninger-2011-herrenholz-gruner-veltliner-vienna/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Wieninger
13.5,White,Austria,"A currant flavor pushes this wine to a rich, concentrated fruitiness. It is dry, although the superripe fruit gives an illusion of sweetness. The concentration and density of the fruit are impressive. Screwcap.",Schiefer Reserve,,91,Kremstal,,,Forstreiter 2010 Schiefer Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2010-schiefer-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Forstreiter
15,Red,Austria,"Firmly tannic and structured, this has a dark, black-fruit character along with paprika and pepper. Blackberry and juicy plum flavors sit behind the tannins. This should develop over 5–6 years. Screwcap.",Plachen Reserve,43,91,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2009 Plachen Reserve Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2009-plachen-reserve-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Gunter Triebaumer
14,White,Austria,"A hugely-rich wine that is very concentrated, offering as much pepper flavor as fruit. With its weight and soft, velvety texture, there are notes of ripe yellow fruit and pear. This should age over several years. Screwcap.",Alte Reben Reserve,25,91,Niederösterreich,,,Felsner 2011 Alte Reben Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felsner-2011-alte-reben-reserve-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Felsner
14,Red,Italy,"The rich aromas of blackberry, rosemary oil, dried sage, exotic spice and chocolate are impressive and complex. The mouthfeel is soft, enduring, velvety and long-lasting.",S'arai,31,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Pala 2006 S'arai Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2006-sarai-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2006,Pala
14.5,Red,US,"Surprising and delightful, this blend of Syrah and Merlot brings a complex mix of botanical highlights to a base of citrusy red-berry flavors. Notes of black pepper and granite-like minerality add more interest. The depth and persistence are remarkable in a wine at this price.",Plumb Crazy,18,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Plumb Cellars 2009 Plumb Crazy Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plumb-cellars-2009-crazy-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Plumb Cellars
15,Red,Spain,"Dark and opaque, with compact aromas of rubbery blackberry and controlled oak. Feels flush and grabby, with staunch tannins and creamy, toasty flavors accenting core blackberry and cassis. This seems more barrel-influenced the longer it airs out. A generous wine to drink now through 2015.",Termes,30,91,Northern Spain,Toro,,Numanthia 2009 Termes  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/numanthia-termes-sl-2009-termes-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Numanthia
13.5,White,Spain,"Smoky, toasty and without a doubt barrel fermented. This feels a little raw and tannic for a white wine, but it's also grippy, elevated and fruity. On the palate, things open with a blast of apple and raw oak; the finish is long and tastes of butterscotch and dried apple. A classy wine from some of the oldest vines in Rueda.",Naiades,29,91,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Naia 2008 Naiades Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naia-2008-naiades-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2008,Naia
15,White,South Africa,"An elegant and refined Chenin that shows superb balance and the potential to age gracefully for another five years, at least. Lush and rich, this has a smooth texture and a round but lifted palate. Aromas and flavors of baked apple and toast are layered with sweet citrus and honeyed richness. The long, strong finish leaves sultry sweet spice and nutty accents behind.",,29,91,Stellenbosch,,,de Trafford 2009 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trafford-2009-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2009,de Trafford
14,Red,Italy,"Bright and beautiful, this caresses the palate with its smooth and silky texture. The wine's aromas include wild berry, violet, wet earth, cola and toasted nut. It finishes structured, crisp and refreshing.",Lintictarus Riserva,35,91,,Alto Adige,,Tiefenbrunner 2008 Lintictarus Riserva Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiefenbrunner-2008-lintictarus-riserva-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2008,Tiefenbrunner
14.9,Red,US,"A standout from the first sniff, this powerful Merlot displays dark fruits across a broad, lush midpalate. Textural and tongue coating, it lifts the tannins with flavors of cacao, coffee and cedar from barrel aging. Excellent integration and length.",Champoux Vineyard,39,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Three Rivers 2008 Champoux Vineyard Merlot (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2008-champoux-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Merlot,2008,Three Rivers
13.8,Red,US,"The reserve takes the tight focus and black fruit flavors of the regular Cab and ramps them up a notch or two. Deeper, denser and darker, with flavors of cassis and licorice wrapped into the tannic, earthy depths of the finish. This has great power.",Proprietor's Reserve,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Maryhill
14,Red,Australia,"A textbook example of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2007 Art Series offers perfumed cassis fruit just tinged with mint and tobacco. There's ample body yet classic Cabernet restraint, so it's not jammy or overdone. The tannins are supple enough to make it enjoyable now, yet sufficient to see it through 2018, at least.",Art Series,45,91,Western Australia,Margaret River,,Leeuwin Estate 2007 Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaret River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leeuwin-estate-2007-art-series-cabernet-sauvignon-margaret-river/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Leeuwin Estate
13.5,White,US,"This wine is exactly why Pinot Gris/Grigio is so popular. It's simply delicious, with zesty acidity framing orange, peach, honey, vanilla and mineral flavors that remain basically dry.",,16,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Kenwood 2011 Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Gris,2011,Kenwood
14.3,Red,US,"Rich and toasty, round and full across the palate, this thoroughly-enjoyable new release is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a splash of Cabernet Franc. It was aged 17 months in 60% new French oak, yielding a spicy, chocolaty wine, with vivid, bright fruit flavors of cherries and plums. Excellent length, balance and texture.",Une Vallée,32,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Saviah 2009 Une Vallée Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saviah-2009-une-vallee-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Saviah
14.5,White,South Africa,"A gorgeous, single-vineyard Chenin Blanc that shows great complexity and balance. The bouquet is initially seductive and oaky, but it subsides with time to integrate with the ripe melon, mango and yellow peach scents. Developed and slightly honeyed, the palate is lush and round. Almond, honeysuckle and soft sweet spice flavors stay through the long close. Tasty now, but should age nicely through 2015.",Honeybunch Reserve,39,91,Stellenbosch,,,Remhoogte 2010 Honeybunch Reserve Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remhoogte-2010-honeybunch-reserve-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Remhoogte
13.5,White,Austria,"This is concentrated fruity and very spicy. It has an intensity of fruit flavor, its nutmeg character balanced by crisp green apples, pear skins and a great depth of acidity. Screwcap.",Käferberg Reserve,29,91,Kamptal,,,Rabl 2010 Käferberg Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rabl-2010-kaferberg-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Rabl
14.6,Red,US,"A fine wine, dry and bright in zesty acidity, and an excellent example of a tight, young Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. This shows flavors of sour cherry candy, persimmon and spice flavors, grounded with minerals. Drink now, with decanting, or age it for up to six years.",Afleet,66,91,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Maggy Hawk 2009 Afleet Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggy-hawk-2009-afleet-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maggy Hawk
14.2,White,US,"This is brimming with the tropical fruit, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors typical of Viognier. Dry and elegant, it is ripe, but shows the acidity from the cool 2010 vintage.",Birdsong,20,91,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Vogelzang 2010 Birdsong Viognier (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vogelzang-2010-birdsong-viognier-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Viognier,2010,Vogelzang
13,Red,Italy,"Pretty aromatic layers of mint, cola, almond paste, blueberry and currant mark this wine. The mouthfeel is silky and clean, and there's a bright note of acidity on the finish.",Krafuss,50,91,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2006 Krafuss Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2006-krafuss-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2006,Alois Lageder
13.5,White,US,"With the snap and concentration of a tasty lemon-drop cocktail, this lovely Gewürztraminer pays homage to the floral aspect of the grape without drowning in it. Perfumed, not soapy, with superb fruit flavors of peaches and citrus, it's a sensational value.",,11,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2010 Gewürztraminer (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2010-gewurztraminer-columbia-valley-wa/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Hogue
14.1,White,US,"Hestan only makes this one white wine. Though its beginnings might seem humble, the juice in the bottle surely will change anyone's mind. This is liquid gold in color, with deep petrol aromas and a note of toasted caramel oak.It's superbly balanced, with minerality winning the day—especially on the finish. This wine starts out like a California blockbuster but finishes very elegantly, with finesse.",,50,91,California,Central Coast,San Francisco Bay,Hestan 2009 Chardonnay (San Francisco Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hestan-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-san-francisco-bay/,Chardonnay,2009,Hestan
14,Red,Austria,"Initially wood dominated, this then reveals mint, dark chocolate and black currant flavors. An impressive Bordeaux-style blend that's concentrated while retaining the correct sense of structure and acidity. It needs aging. Screwcap.",Weite Welt,43,91,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2009 Weite Welt Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2009-weite-welt-red-burgenland/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Gunter Triebaumer
14.1,White,US,"Made from fruit grown in the Hudson Vineyard on the Napa side of Carneros, this Chardonnay is rich, creamy and soft. There's a touch of dried herbs to the orange, banana-cream pie and butterscotch. Opulent and dry, it's made to drink now with rich fare.",Hudson Vineyard,50,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Failla 2010 Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-hudson-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Failla
14.5,Red,Australia,"The 2008 Liandra comes across as slightly more savory than the other Clarendon Hills bottlings, displaying pungent notes of coffee, black olives, scorched earth and cracked pepper. The tannins are supple, giving this medium- to full-bodied wine an easy-drinking smoothness. Drink now–2020.",Liandra,60,91,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Liandra Syrah (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-liandra-shiraz-syrah-syrah-clarendon/,Syrah,2008,Clarendon Hills
14.6,Red,US,"Broad and toasty, the 2008 Andreas is pure Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wallula Vineyard. Lush plum and cherry fruit is set against generous, toasty new oak. Nuanced highlights of herb, rye seed and even a dash of cayenne peek through on the finish. The wine spent a full year in bottle prior to release, but could certainly age for another decade or more, and is likely to improve significantly.",Andreas,80,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Den Hoed 2008 Andreas Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/den-hoed-2008-andreas-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Den Hoed
14.7,White,US,"This Chardonnay offers nothing but deliciousness, and doesn't apologize for any lack of subtlety. It's as rich as a dessert pastry, with pineapple and orange pie, buttered croissant and vanilla flavors. Brisk acidity makes it all shiny and bright. It's arguably one of the best Napa Valley Chardonnays out there.",,50,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,D.R. Stephens 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-stephens-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,D.R. Stephens
14,Red,US,"Fragrant and plush aromas of cassis, blueberry and black cherry mix with strong notes of licorice and black olive. Silky, detailed, supple and beautifully proportioned, this is a terrific value.",Wildebeest,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Beast 2009 Wildebeest Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beast-2009-wildebeest-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Beast
13.8,Red,US,"Sharp and herbal, this new Rediviva has a high-acid, peppery profile. It penetrates deeply into the palate, with excellent length. The herbal side of both the Syrah and the Cabernet is what is most forcefully expressed.",Rediviva of the Stones,60,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Buty 2009 Rediviva of the Stones Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buty-2009-rediviva-stones-red-blend-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Buty
15,Red,US,"Let this wine breathe for a couple hours in a decanter to unlock it. Right out of the bottle, it's a bit brittle and Porty. Airing brings out the cherry-raspberry fruit, and it softens and enhances the earthiness and spices, making for a more fulfilling experience.",Arpad's Selection,32,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2008 Arpad's Selection Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2008-arpads-selection-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Buena Vista
14.5,Red,Spain,"This has an opaque purple color, with a supremely concentrated and potent dark-fruited bouquet. Feels amped up, warm and exotic, with black fruit flavors alongside notes of peppery spice and bitter chocolate. Toasty and chocolaty on the finish. Drink now through 2016.",Almirez,28,92,Northern Spain,Toro,,Teso La Monja 2009 Almirez  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teso-monja-2009-almirez-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Teso La Monja
14.4,Red,US,"A gorgeous wine, with herb, mint and tapenade flavors. ThisCabernet has a big mouthfeel, with elegance and a powerful finish. The tannins are sophisticatedly silky and the wine should age 5–7 years with aplomb.",Home Ranch Vineyard,60,92,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2008 Home Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2008-home-ranch-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Steven Kent
13.5,White,Austria,"This is a powerful Riesling that concentrates more on the weight, richness and spice than on the fruit. It has a structured, intense character that offers long-term aging. The finish is full bodied and powerful.",Grillenparz Erste Lage Reserve,40,92,Kremstal,,,Stadt Krems 2010 Grillenparz Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stadt-krems-2010-grillenparz-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2010,Stadt Krems
13,White,Austria,"This is a powerful and intense wine, with its rich fruit encased by a tight line of acidity. It has great depth of fruit, with structure and a spice note. With its acidity, this is a wine that should age. Screwcap.",Kremser Sandgrube Reserve,29,92,Kremstal,,,Türk 2010 Kremser Sandgrube Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turk-2010-kremser-sandgrube-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Türk
14.5,Red,France,"The poster child for Tardieu's winemaking style is this 2009 Rasteau. It features masses of luscious oak—toasted coconut, cedar, vanilla—with just enough raspberry fruit to support it. It's full bodied and lushly textured, even a bit dessert-like despite being totally dry. Probably best consumed on its own over the next few years.",Vieilles Vignes,31,92,Rhône Valley,Rasteau,,Tardieu-Laurent 2009 Vieilles Vignes Red (Rasteau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tardieu-laurent-2009-vieilles-vignes-red-rasteau/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Tardieu-Laurent
15.3,Red,US,"Aged in 100% new French oak, this 100% Cabernet is big, sweet and tannic. It's offering little beyond exceptionally rich, ripe flavors of blackberries, black currants and dark chocolate. It's almost like a Port wine whose high alcohol is an integral part of the package. Shows the dramatic flair of all Shafer's red wines, but you might want to cellar it for 5–6 years.",One Point Five,70,92,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Shafer 2009 One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shafer-2009-one-point-five-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Shafer
12.5,White,Austria,"A beautifully concentrated wine that balances flavors of baked apple and spicy pepper. It feels full in the mouth, with a tense texture and intense acidity. Drink now, but better to hold for two years. Screwcap.",Wiedenberg Tradition,25,92,Kremstal,,,Salomon-Undhof 2011 Wiedenberg Tradition Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2011-wiedenberg-tradition-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Salomon-Undhof
13,White,Austria,"This is a big, fruity wine that has a dense texture and intense white fruit and peach fruit flavors. It's an impressive, rich wine, worth aging for 2–3 years. Screwcap.",Wahre Welte Reserve,24,92,Kamptal,,,Weixelbaum 2010 Wahre Welte Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weixelbaum-2010-wahre-welte-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Weixelbaum
14.5,Red,US,"Half Sangiovese and half Cabernet Sauvignon, the Bello Rosso marries immediate appeal with the structure for some additional years of aging. Boysenberry and vivid black-cherry flavors show excellent definition and penetration, and are highlighted with barrel accents of clove and sweet spices. Over many hours this wine continued to improve and expand.",Bello Rosso,32,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Walla Walla Vintners 2008 Bello Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walla-walla-vintners-2008-bello-rosso-italian-red-cabernet-sauvignon-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese,2008,Walla Walla Vintners
13.8,White,US,"A big, flashy wine that's fabulously rich in flavors of pineapple, orange and lemon custard, and liberally accented with the crème brûlée and vanilla from it's time in new French oak. Fresh acidity, minerality from the soil and a dry finish bring an elegant touch to this ripe Chardonnay.",Double L Vineyard,40,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Morgan 2010 Double L Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2010-double-l-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Morgan
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is intense in both color and aromatics. Potent scents of black fruit, animal hide, graphite and bold oak are at the fore. It feels pure, lush and well built, with dark flavors of blackberry, chocolate, toast and spice. Coffee and pepper are the prime finishing flavors; drink now through 2015.",Viñedos Viejos,30,92,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Peique 2007 Viñedos Viejos Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peique-2007-vinedos-viejos-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2007,Peique
14.5,Red,US,"A vibrant, flashy, fruit-laden nose introduces this lively G-S-M blend. The three component grapes all contribute different red, blue and purple berry flavors, nicely wound together with supporting acidity. Sappy, fresh and seductive, with the potential for a few years of aging.",Jaja Red Wine Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Maison Bleue 2010 Jaja Red Wine Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-bleue-2010-jaja-red-wine-grenache-syrah-mourvedre-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Maison Bleue
14.4,Red,US,"The vintage was kind to this bottling, resulting in fabulously ripe flavors of cherry, black raspberry and cola that finish in a swirl of exotic spices. It's a bit heavy and direct in primary fruit, but the acids and tannins are fine, and should allow this wine to age for the next 6–8 years.",Quail Hill Vineyard Summit,70,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Quail Hill Vineyard Summit Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-quail-hill-vineyard-summit-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lynmar
13.5,Dessert,US,"This dessert wine is a blend of 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Dark-golden in hue, it tastes like a fresh apricot tart glazed ever so slightly with sugar. Light drinking and very beautifully made, try enjoying this poured over vanilla ice cream.",Botricelli,40,92,California,California Other,California,Miraflores 2008 Botricelli Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miraflores-2008-botricelli-white-blend-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc,2008,Miraflores
15.6,Red,US,"A fine effort from Fielding Hills, in a year in which the alcohol levels of their wines appeared to spike. This Cabernet retains the firm, compact character of previous vintages, with notes of graphite, earth and iron in a base of rich cassis. The tannins are polished and dense.",RiverBend Vineyard,42,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Fielding Hills 2009 RiverBend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fielding-hills-2009-riverbend-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fielding Hills
14.4,Red,US,"An excellent wine—it's big and brawny, but magnificently packed with flavors of briary fruit, cola and spices. It has all the weight, depth and length one could want, yet it never loses its delicacy and elegance. It's pretty tart in acidity, but that could help it develop. Try after 2015.",Thomas Estate,100,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Donum 2009 Thomas Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donum-2009-thomas-estate-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Donum
12.5,White,Austria,"Ripe and creamy, this is full of rich pear and green plum fruit. It has weight and is layered with acidity, with a spice note and a taut, mineral texture. This is complex and age worthy.",Wechselberg,20,92,Kamptal,,,Eichinger 2011 Wechselberg Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eichinger-2011-wechselberg-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Eichinger
14.9,Red,US,"Emmy is 67% Mourvèdre, 22% Grenache and 11% Syrah, all sourced from the excellent Stone Tree Vineyard. Tart and chewy, it delivers full throttle fruit flavors of black cherry and plum, with hints of clean earth, mineral and gun metal. Modeled on the blends of the southern Rhône, it shows beautiful balance throughout a long finish.",Emmy,38,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Efeste 2009 Emmy Red (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2009-emmy-red-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Efeste
13.5,White,US,"This is great white wine, especially at this price. With no oak, it shows pure, clean orange, pineapple, fig and vanilla flavors that are brightened by crisp acidity. Flashy and showy, yet complex, it's a beautiful wine to drink now.",Dutton Ranch Shop Block,25,92,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2011 Dutton Ranch Shop Block Pinot Blanc (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2011-ranch-shop-block-pinot-blanc-sonoma-green-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Dutton-Goldfield
13,Rose,France,"Crisp, bright and delicious, this has pure red fruit, with an herb note, intense acidity and a tangy texture.",,20,92,Provence,Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire,,Château Coussin 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-coussin-2011-rose-cotes-sainte-victoire/,Rosé,2011,Château Coussin
13.5,White,South Africa,"A beautifully balanced and attractive wine that's delicious now but should hold well for another five years. Herbal fynbos aromas infuse the peach, melon and ripe fig core while accents of soft toast and nuttiness add depth. The medium-weight mouth, framed by sweet, tropical-fruit flavored acidity, leads seamlessly onto the long and evolving finish.",,30,92,Stellenbosch,,,DeMorgenzon 2010 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demorgenzon-2010-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,DeMorgenzon
14.5,Red,Spain,"A full, ripe and generous Tempranillo, with rich aromas of prune and blackberry offset by balsamic notes and tobacco. It feels lush and smooth, with concentrated flavors of roasted berry, coffee, chocolate and tobacco. Huge and lasting on the finish, has subtle tannins and complexity. Drink now through 2016.",Leda Viñas Viejas,45,92,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Bodegas Leda 2008 Leda Viñas Viejas Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-leda-2008-leda-vinas-viejas-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Leda
15,Red,Spain,"Oaky and superconcentrated, with shoe polish and other dark aromas forming a cap on the bouquet. Airing reveals a rugged, fully oaked and tannic wine, with baked berry, baking spice, raisin, syrup and chocolate flavors all wrapped up in a chewy, chunky frame. Sweet, rich and saturated stuff. Drink now or hold through 2017.",VS,100,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alidis 2005 VS  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alidis-2005-vs-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2005,Alidis
14.2,White,US,"This marches in a completely opposite direction from the oaky, fruity, buttery style of modern Chardonnay. It's bone dry and minerally, with mouthwatering acidity and traces of oranges and limes. The minerality is like a lick of cold steel. What a great food wine at a great price, although production was a paltry 230 cases.",Mary Ellis Sierra Madre Vineyard,25,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Bratcher 2009 Mary Ellis Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bratcher-2009-mary-ellis-sierra-madre-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Bratcher
14,White,Italy,"This is a gorgeous cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc with incredible aromatic intensity. Sophisticated and well crafted, this the shows tones of white flower, exotic fruit, citrus and jasmine. The mouthfeel is bold, smooth and silky.",Giovanelli,,92,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2008 Giovanelli Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2008-giovanelli-sauvignon-blanc-alto-adige/,Sauvignon Blanc,2008,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
13.5,White,Italy,"This is a sophisticated effort that opens with lively aromas of butterscotch, candied fruit, papaya, pineapple, vanilla and ripe apricot. It's a beautiful wine, with a bold and opulent mouthfeel and a finish that lasts minutes.",W.... Dreams,76,92,,Venezia Giulia,,Jermann 2008 W.... Dreams Chardonnay (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jermann-2008-w-dreams-chardonnay-venezia-giulia/,Chardonnay,2008,Jermann
13.8,White,US,"Napa Cabernet specialist Krutz has been looking for a place to buy grapes for Chardonnay. Now they have a Russian River bottling, and it's quite a good one. This shows the region's brisk acidity and minerality, as well as a purity of orange, pineapple, apricot and green apple fruit, elaborated with sweet new oak. Drink now, with upscale fare.",Martinelli Road,45,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Krutz 2010 Martinelli Road Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/krutz-2010-martinelli-road-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Krutz
14,White,Italy,"This is a lovely, sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc, with rich aromas of candied fruit, apricot, honeysuckle and amazing aromatic intensity. Thick, creamy and enduring on the palate, this beautiful wine shows the structure for long cellar aging.",Quarz,60,92,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Terlano 2010 Quarz Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-terlano-2010-quarz-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2010,Cantina Terlano
14.5,White,US,"A splendid Chardonnay, rich, vital and elegant, with so many layers of interest. Framed by a cut of brilliant acidity, it evolves with complex flavors of citrus and tropical fruits, minerals, flowers and honey, then finishes long and savory in a swirl of spices. Oak adds the perfect touch of buttered toast, while the wine is a study in the creamy effect of sur lie aging. It's perfectly dry on the finish.",Susanna's Vineyard,50,96,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Susanna's Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-susannas-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lynmar
14.4,Red,US,"The blend is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with the other four classic Bordeaux varieties added for complexity. The grapes were sourced from vineyards throughout Sonoma County, and the finished wine was aged in 75% new oak. It's very fine, with concentrated, intense blackberry, cherry and crème de cassis flavors.Minerality, in the form of granite, lends a lick of stone. It's still extremely tannic, and needs much more timebefore it begins to come around.",La Joie,450,96,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Verité 2007 La Joie Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verite-2007-joie-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Verité
14.5,Red,US,"Clover, white pepper, and a whiff of animal make this blend of 75% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah and 5% Grenache compelling now, but it's certainly a wine to cellar. The aromas move through a spectrum of flower, spice, fruit and animal. It already displays tremendous length and superb aging potential.",Gravière Upland Vineyard Mourvèdre-Syrah-Grenache,45,96,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Maison Bleue 2010 Gravière Upland Vineyard Mourvèdre-Syrah-Grenache Red (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maison-bleue-2010-graviere-upland-vineyard-mourvedre-syrah-grenache-red-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Maison Bleue
14.4,Red,US,"A fabulous Pinot Noir that's rich and deeply flavored, with the most wonderful structure. After a fruity, spicy entry, the wine sinks down dramatically on the midpalate, offering masses of cherries, raspberries, red currants, cured meats, sautéed mushrooms, spices and sweetly toasted sandalwood. Bone dry, and capable of aging eight years in the cellar, it surpasses even the 2007 West Slope, arguably making it one of the greatest Carneros Pinot Noirs ever made.",West Slope Estate,100,97,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Donum 2009 West Slope Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donum-2009-west-slope-estate-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Donum
14.2,Red,US,"A spectacular wine that defines the upper limit of California Bordeaux-style blends. Based on Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with splashes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, this is delicious and complex, offering a blast of blackberry, blueberry-concentrate and mineral flavors. Comprised of fruit grown throughout Sonoma County, this is a masterpiece of the art of blending. Absolutely dry and very hard in tannins, drink this from 2013–2022.",Le Desir,450,97,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Verité 2007 Le Desir Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verite-2007-le-desir-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Verité
14,Red,US,"The 2008 vintage presented challenges for Cabernet Sauvignon, but this Cabernet Franc-based blend succeeds wildly. It's bone dry, tannic and enormously complex, with flavors of sour-cherry candy, red currant, licorice and spicy cola. Ninety-five percent new oak lends this a wonderful toastiness. Few wines could handle that much new wood, but this one can. However, it's very tannic. You can drink it now, but it should blossom after 2014.",Le Desir,450,97,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Verité 2008 Le Desir Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verite-2008-le-desir-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Verité
15.2,Red,US,"A tremendous achievement in Merlot. The vineyard, around 1,600 feet up on Mt. Veeder, is now owned by the Jackson family, and the winemaker is Chris Carpenter, who oversees Cardinale. In fact, this Merlot bears an uncanny resemblance to Cardinale in the dramatically ripe, sweet fruit and superb, tannin-based structure. It's 100% Merlot, with hefty yet balanced alcohol, and the wine easily handles the 85% new French oak in which it was aged for 22 months.",,60,98,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Mt. Brave 2008 Merlot (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-brave-2008-merlot-napa-mount-veeder/,Merlot,2008,Mt. Brave
14.5,Red,US,"The 2006 vintage was erratic, but Nick Goldschmidt has pulled a rabbit out of a hat with this fabulously complex and rewarding 100% Cabernet. It's classic Oakville, dry, tannic and elegant, and the way the blackberry and black currant flavors marry the new oak is simply wonderful. The Game Ranch Vineyard has been source to some of Goldschmidt's greatest Cabernets over the past decade. This is one of those wines that's compelling to drink now, but should evolve over the next 10–15 years.",Plus Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection,150,98,California,Napa,Oakville,Goldschmidt 2006 Plus Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goldschmidt-2006-plus-game-ranch-single-vineyard-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Goldschmidt
14.2,White,US,"Shows classic, full-throttle notes of tropical and citrus fruits, pears and sweet green apples, combined with strong minerality and complex layers of buttered toast, honey and creamy lees. The description alone hardly does justice to the wine's beauty. The acidity is perfect, the oak deftly applied, the finish long and completely satisfying. Winemaker Ehren Jordan suggests pairing it with simple fare like roast chicken and salted fingerling potatoes.",Estate Vineyard,44,99,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Failla 2010 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/failla-2010-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Failla
14.4,Red,US,"This wine dazzles with perfection. Sourced from vineyards throughout Sonoma County, it refutes the belief that a great Cabernet must come from a single vineyard. It does not. The master's art of blending, coupled with demanding vineyard practices lends completeness. The blend is 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, making it an extraordinary success despite the absence of Cabernet Sauvignon. Give credit to winemaker Pierre Seillan. The wine itself is absolutely dry. It starts with a tug of tannins, baring flavors of blackberries, black currants, minerals and new oak, with earthy, herbal and meaty complexities. This is a magnificent wine; it dazzles now and should evolve over the next 6–8 years.",La Muse,450,100,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Verité 2007 La Muse Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verite-2007-muse-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Verité
13.9,Red,Argentina,"The nose is grassy and minty up front. Syrupy in feel, the palate bears a heavy green note and a tinge of raisin.",Mi Fuego,15,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Pasión 2009 Mi Fuego Syrah (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-pasion-2009-mi-fuego-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendoza/,Syrah,2009,Finca Pasión
14.8,White,US,"A Livermore Chardonnay tasting of honey and sour green apple, this has a touch of sweetness on the finish.",,22,80,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,3 Steves Winery 2009 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3-steves-winery-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,3 Steves Winery
15.6,Red,US,This wine has very little going on aromatically and tastes slightly burnt.,Reserve,26,80,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,3 Steves Winery 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3-steves-winery-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,3 Steves Winery
13.3,White,US,"There's a strong peach-fuzz aroma enveloping this wine. It's unoaked, tasting overly rich and oily.",,13,80,California,Central Valley,Capay Valley,Capay Valley 2011 Viognier (Capay Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capay-valley-2011-viognier-central-valley-capay/,Viognier,2011,Capay Valley
12.5,Red,Argentina,"This smells shrill, like rhubarb and cranberry, but it's also a tad weedy. It tastes of grapefruit rather than berry fruit.",Gaucho Spur,13,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Espuela del Gaucho 2011 Gaucho Spur Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/espuela-gaucho-2011-spur-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Espuela del Gaucho
13.9,Red,US,"Excessive sweetness mars this wine, making the blackberry flavors dull.",“Champ” Jim the Gent,14,80,California,California Other,California,Heavyweight 2009 “Champ” Jim the Gent Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heavyweight-2009-champ-jim-gent-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Heavyweight
13.5,White,US,"This wine, made from organic grapes, opens with a nose of steely lemon but it devolves quickly into lemony cough drop territory, with a sourness in taste.",,14,81,California,Lake County,Lake County,Green Truck 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/green-truck-2008-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2008,Green Truck
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Soupy aromas lead to a sharp palate, with citrusy, sour red-berry flavors. It's tangy and edgy on the finish.",,8,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Suter 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suter-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Suter
14.9,White,US,There's a lot of barrel influence in this acidic Viognier that finishes with a metallic taste.,,17,81,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,LangeTwins 2010 Viognier (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2010-viognier-central-valley-clarksburg/,Viognier,2010,LangeTwins
14.3,Red,US,"A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Syrah—this is a focused wine, with complex nuances of licorice, tar, mineral and lead pencil, but it is buttressed by the compact, concentrated red and black fruits. The dusty tannins are reminiscent of a Napa wine, with excellent length and polish.",Phinny Hill Vineyard Columbia Rediviva,48,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Buty 2008 Phinny Hill Vineyard Columbia Rediviva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buty-2008-phinny-hill-vineyard-columbia-rediviva-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2008,Buty
14,Red,US,"Right now this is not typically soft and lush like a cult Cab, but hard in tannins, with minerality like little particles of granite. Buried deep down is a pirate's treasure of ripe, intense blackberry fruit. New oak, to the tune of 94%, doesn't cloud the wine, suggesting this blend's its intensity and concentration. The wine is comprised of all five classic Bordeaux varieties, sourced throughout Sonoma County. Clearly this is one for the cellar; drink after 2018.",La Joie,450,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Verité 2008 La Joie Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verite-2008-joie-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Verité
15.5,Red,US,"Beckmen is one of Santa Barbara's premier Rhône-style producers, and one of the few wineries that understands how to get Grenache right. This one, which has been blended with a little Syrah is just wonderful. It's not only delicious in fruits and spices, but it's balanced, with superb acidity and a bracing coating of tannin.",Purisima Mountain Vineyard,45,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Beckmen 2009 Purisima Mountain Vineyard Grenache (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beckmen-2009-purisima-mountain-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache,2009,Beckmen
15,Red,US,"A big, thick, massive Cabernet, impressive for sheer volume. Yet it's very tannic and dry. Deep down inside is an intense core of concentrated blackberry essence, coated in smoky new oak. This feels dramatic and important, but nowhere near ready. Give it eight years in the cellar.",Christopher's,100,94,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stonestreet 2009 Christopher's Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonestreet-2009-christophers-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stonestreet
14.6,White,US,"Expensive, yes, but very lovely and dramatic. Creamy and smooth in the mouth, this is perfectly dry, with rich notes of honey, Mandarin oranges and sweet buttered toast, girded with minerals. Shows control and precision.",Journey,75,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Matanzas Creek 2010 Journey Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-2010-journey-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Matanzas Creek
14.6,Red,US,"Hard to describe the balance and elegance of this Cabernet Franc, although it's pretty hard in tannins. Below that is a fabulous core of blackberry, black cherry and mineral flavors. Rich, complex and dramatic, this is arguably one of the best Cab ernet Francs on the market. Drink now–2017.",,75,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,La Jota Vineyard 2009 Cabernet Franc (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jota-vineyard-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Franc,2009,La Jota Vineyard
14.5,Red,US,"Made from 100% Malbec sourced from Mount Veeder at the old Chateau Potelle vineyard, this is arguably one of the best Malbecs from California ever. It's dark in color, dense in texture and full bodied, offering bone-dry blackberry flavors that are wrapped with hard tannins. Nowhere near ready to drink now, although consuming it with a steak will help mellow it. Hold until 2015, at least.",,60,94,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Mt. Brave 2008 Malbec (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-brave-2008-malbec-napa-mount-veeder/,Malbec,2008,Mt. Brave
12.5,White,Austria,"This has great concentration of fruit, texture and acidity. It has white and green fruits layered upon the mineral and zesty texture. The wine is ripe and yet so crisp and fresh. It is ready to age for many years.",Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve,,94,Kamptal,,,Eichinger 2010 Gaisberg Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eichinger-2010-gaisberg-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Eichinger
14.3,Red,US,"Very rich and opulent, in the Heidi Barrett style, this Cabernet is sweetly jammy but somewhat direct in blackberries, cherries and raspberries. The finish is extraordinarily long and spicy, an indication that it's a wine for the cellar. Firm tannins and fine acidity confirm its ageability. Hold this flashy, decadent wine until 2016 and then try it again.",,250,94,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Au Sommet 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/au-sommet-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-atlas-peak/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Au Sommet
12.9,White,US,"From the biodynamic block at Wallula, this is truly a bone-dry style, with intense concentration. It's fruity and complex, with grapefruit and lemon rind flavors that are backed with astonishing minerality. The acidity is high but natural and perfectly integrated. The dry extract gives texture to an amazingly-long finish.",Wallula Vineyard Sphinx,25,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Beast 2010 Wallula Vineyard Sphinx Riesling (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beast-2010-wallula-vineyard-sphinx-riesling-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Riesling,2010,Beast
15.5,Red,France,"A prodigious effort, the 2009 Vieilles Vignes from Grand Veneur includes a whopping 40% Mourvèdre in the blend (there's also 10% Syrah, with the balance being Grenache), which no doubt accounts for its dark flavor profile. This is a full-bodied, lushly textured, expansive wine, with a finish that seems to go on forever. Approachable now, it should age well for 10–12 years at least.",Domaine Grand Veneur Vieilles Vignes,121,95,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Domaine Grand Veneur Vieilles Vignes Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-domaine-grand-veneur-vieilles-vignes-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
14.4,White,US,"A brilliant, completely satisfying Viognier that shows its sunny California terroir in the ripe lemon, peach and mango flavors. It finishes dry, with a steely minerality, like stones and cold metal. Just gorgeous, one of the finest California Viogniers ever.",Saralee's Vineyard,30,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Arrowood 2009 Saralee's Vineyard Viognier (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrowood-2009-saralees-vineyard-viognier-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Viognier,2009,Arrowood
14.8,Red,US,"The tannins are so fierce on this baby Cabernet that they effectively lock it down and make it tough to drink now. Yet there's a fabulous core of blackberries that are rich, ripe and intense. Everything about it suggests ageability. Give it at least eight years in a proper cellar, and it could age even longer.",,65,95,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,La Jota Vineyard 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jota-vineyard-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,La Jota Vineyard
14.3,Red,US,"With fine acidity, grippy tannins and a tangy minerality, this Pinot offers complex flavors of sour-cherry candy, red currant, Dr. Pepper and spice that are laced with notes of dried herbs and white pepper. Turns dramatic on the midpalate, where the weight sinks in. Delicious now, this should develop over the next 6–8 years.",Quail Hill Vineyard Lynn's Blend,70,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Quail Hill Vineyard Lynn's Blend Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-quail-hill-vineyard-lynns-blend-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lynmar
13.5,White,Austria,"The richness of this superb wine comes from the concentrated fruit flavors allied to the densely textured acidity and minerality. It's so complex, with both warmth and an icicle crispness. It's ready for aging over at least 5 years.",Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve,,95,Kamptal,,,Eichinger 2010 Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eichinger-2010-heiligenstein-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Eichinger
14.8,Red,US,"This is quite an impressive Cabernet. The wine rivals an intense Napa Cabernet, with it's tannic structure and its bold flavors of blackberry, black currant and licorice that have been exquisitely oaked. It's elegantly drinkable now despite the power, but should comfortably glide through at least the next eight years.",,75,95,California,Sonoma,Chalk Hill,Creō 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chalk Hill),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/creo-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-chalk-hill/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Creō
14.5,Red,US,"Sourced entirely from the Champoux Vineyard, this Bordeaux-style blend is two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon. Yummy from the first sniff to the last sip, it's packed with juicy berries and cassis, gracefully wrapped in layers of black olive, toast, clean earth and dark chocolate. Tannins are ripe and smooth.",Sorella,75,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Andrew Will 2009 Sorella Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-will-2009-sorella-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Andrew Will
14.3,White,US,"A bone dry wine that's rich in steely minerals and wonderful acidity. It offers the elegance and complexity of a great premier cru, with tantalizing traces of sweet Meyer lemons, limes and exotic spices. The oak is subtle, lending aromas and flavors of buttered toast, while its time spent on the lees contributes notes of sour cream. A fabulous success for this or any vintage.",Quail Hill Vineyard,40,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Lynmar 2010 Quail Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-quail-hill-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Lynmar
14.8,Red,US,"The tannins are so fierce on this baby Cabernet that they effectively lock it down and make it tough to drink now. Yet there's a fabulous core of blackberries that are rich, ripe and intense. Everything about it suggests ageability. Give it at least eight years in a proper cellar, and it could age even longer.",,55,95,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,La Jota Vineyard 2009 Merlot (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jota-vineyard-2009-merlot-napa-howell-mountain/,Merlot,2009,La Jota Vineyard
13.5,White,US,"A clean, spicy Chardonnay, with classic flavors of oranges, green apples, pears and spices. The oak influence is minimal, allowing the fruit and acidity to star. This shows an elegance that places it at the forefront of Chardonnays in this price range.",Annabella,13,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Michael Pozzan 2010 Annabella Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-pozzan-2010-annabella-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Michael Pozzan
13,Red,Austria,"This is a rich success. It has concentration, spice and juicy fruits as well as layered tannins, acidity and a dark, brooding structure. For aging over several years. Screwcap.",Wiener Trilogie,30,90,Vienna,,,Wieninger 2009 Wiener Trilogie Red (Vienna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wieninger-2009-wiener-trilogie-red-blend-austrian-vienna/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Wieninger
14,Red,France,"Full bodied and creamy in texture, this is a big, ripe wine, but it never goes over the edge into raisins. Black olives, leather and chocolate finish long, potent and dusty. Drink now–2016.",Les Vieilles Vignes,16,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine Santa Duc 2009 Les Vieilles Vignes Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-santa-duc-2009-vieilles-vignes-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine Santa Duc
14.5,Red,Spain,"Coffee, vanilla and dried-cheese aromas turn charred and toasty with airing. On the palate, it's generous but a little rough, with lemony oak, clove, black fruit and resiny flavors. Oak, clacky tannins and herbal shadings control the finish. Drink from 2013–2017.",El Puntido,64,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viñedos de Paganos 2008 El Puntido  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinedos-paganos-2008-el-puntido-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Viñedos de Paganos
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is a dark and sophisticated red, with an interesting aromatic profile that includes dried rosemary, sage, cola, blackberry, leather and spice. It's thick and powerful on the close and should pair well with red meat.",Korem,50,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Argiolas 2007 Korem Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2007-korem-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2007,Argiolas
13.9,White,US,"Created only in exceptional years like 2010, this is a beautiful example of New York Chardonnay. Elegant on the nose and palate, with penetrating notes of Meyer lemons, honey and waxy white flowers, this is an opulent, full-bodied wine that's judiciously oaked and concentrated through the finish. Drinks gorgeously now, but could easily hold 3-5 years.",Grand Vintage,36,90,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2010 Grand Vintage Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2010-grand-vintage-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2010,Paumanok
13,Red,Italy,"Aged in French oak, this offers rich flavors of black fruit and plum followed by a medium, bright finish. Pair this wine with pork or grilled lamb chops.",Lindenburg,40,89,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2007 Lindenburg Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2007-lindenburg-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2007,Alois Lageder
13.5,Rose,France,"A rounded style, with full-bodied red fruits and a rich, silky texture. The wine still does have attractive acidity and a crisp grapefruit edge to balance it out.",Château de Selle,45,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaines Ott 2011 Château de Selle Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-ott-2011-chateau-selle-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaines Ott
14.5,Red,Australia,"The Baker's Gully Syrah is the entry-level offering from Clarendon Hills, but it remains a very good wine. It's medium to full in weight, with some alcoholic warmth and hints of slightly raisined fruit, yet charms for its velvety-soft tannins and aromas of chocolate and baking spices. Drink now.",Baker's Gully,50,89,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Baker's Gully Syrah (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-bakers-gully-shiraz-syrah-syrah-clarendon/,Syrah,2008,Clarendon Hills
13,Red,Spain,"Dense and somewhat roasted on the bouquet, with tarry, leathery aromas. This feels good but angular, with sheering acidity, firm tannins and solid flavors of red berry, plum, herb and pepper. It's lengthy but a little hot and grabby on the finish. A blend of 50% Cabernet and 50% Merlot.",CaMerlot,15,89,Catalonia,Penedès,,Ferré I Catasús 2007 CaMerlot Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferre-i-catasus-2007-camerlot-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-penedes/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2007,Ferré I Catasús
14,Red,Australia,"A nicely textured if somewhat oaky Pinot Noir, with cherry fruit that just sufficient to support the plush coating of vanilla and cedar. Long and layered but oaky on the finish. Drink now and over the next couple of years.",,22,89,Victoria,Beechworth,,Brokenwood 2010 Pinot Noir (Beechworth),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brokenwood-2010-pinot-noir-beechworth/,Pinot Noir,2010,Brokenwood
13.5,White,US,"The lime, kiwi, orange and lemon fruit flavors are so delicious, you won't miss the oak accents at all. Its bright, vital acidity makes it shine like polished silver. This is a very good food win at a reasonable price. With 20,000 cases produced, it should be relatively easy to find.",Stainless Unoaked,18,89,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Chamisal Vineyards 2011 Stainless Unoaked Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2011-stainless-unoaked-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2011,Chamisal Vineyards
13.5,Red,US,"Castle Rock does a fine job with this value Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth and supple, the very pretty fruit flavors range from cranberry to black cherry. Delicate suggestions of mushroom, cocoa and dusty earth add welcome complexity.",,12,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Castle Rock 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Castle Rock
13.5,Red,Spain,"This opens with a classic Rioja nose of leather, dried cheese, roast berry and spice. It feels chunky and quite solid, with roasted fruit, tomato and herbal flavors on a deep palate. This is long and a touch warm on the finish, but healthy and ready to drink.",Reserva,35,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Puelles 2004 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/puelles-2004-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2004,Puelles
13.9,White,US,"Exuberant aromas of white blossoms and ripe stonefruit settle substantially in the glass, revealing a rich yet layered palate that marries sweet cream and butter notes with lemon pith, smoke and striking acidity. Full and opulent, but elegant and balanced. Drink now.",Barrel Fermented,24,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2010-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2010,Paumanok
14.7,Red,US,"Toasty and firm, this pure Petit Verdot is rich with black cherry and cassis. Whiffs of smoke and a slight burn in the finish suggest that further bottle age will bring in more barrel nuances (from 40% new American oak) and smooth out the finish.",Estate,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Gifford Hirlinger 2009 Estate Petit Verdot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gifford-hirlinger-2009-estate-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Petit Verdot,2009,Gifford Hirlinger
14.5,White,US,"Floral highlights accent the nose, leading into a crisp and textural wine with pear skin and citrus dominating. This falls on the steely side of Chardonnay styles, offering texture and accents of mineral for added interest.",,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),àMaurice 2008 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2008-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2008,àMaurice
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a perfumed wine that's concentrated and full of white fruit, pineapple and kiwi. It has a cool, mineral character lending both freshness and a rich backdrop. It could well age for 2–3 years. Screwcap.",,25,89,Kamptal,,,Loimer 2011 Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loimer-2011-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2011,Loimer
13.5,Red,Austria,"This is a firm blend that brings out more the black currant flavor and tannic structure of the Cabernet, more so than the spice of Blaufränkisch. The wine has an austere edge, with a mineral character and a taut aftertaste. Screwcap.",,15,89,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2009 Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2009-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Gunter Triebaumer
12.6,White,US,"This is very rich and complicated, with oak and lees adding creamy, smoky notes to the ripe citrus, peach and pear flavors. It seems a little candied, in the California way, but it's clean and varietally proper.",Estate Reserve,26,89,California,Central Coast,Carmel Valley,Joullian 2010 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Carmel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joullian-2010-estate-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-carmel-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Joullian
13,Red,Italy,"This delivers a delicate bouquet of wild berry, white cherry, peppercorn, dried mint and forest floor. The aromatic intensity of this ruby-colored wine is intense and pure.",Mason,38,89,,Alto Adige,,Manincor 2009 Mason Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manincor-2009-mason-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2009,Manincor
,Red,US,"A dark and chewy Malbec, this displays a well-balanced mix of black fruits. Acids accent the wine like a wash of citrus. It's young and still pulling itself together, but the material and styling are excellent.",,18,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Lookout Point 2008 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lookout-point-2008-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2008,Lookout Point
13,Rose,France,"Herb and strawberry flavors shine through this rich, southern-feeling wine. It is ripe and smooth, with a bright, lively aftertaste.",Esprit Sud,15,89,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Les Quatre Tours 2011 Esprit Sud Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quatre-tours-2011-esprit-sud-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Les Quatre Tours
11,White,Austria,"The name is derived from the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden. Off dry, ripe and round, it's lightly honeyed, with tempting flavors of peach and pineapple. Screwcap.",Forbidden,19,89,Niederösterreich,,,Laurenz V. 2011 Forbidden Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2011-forbidden-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Laurenz V.
13,White,South Africa,"Flavorful and harmonious, seductive notes of soft toast and walnut shell add dimension to the honeydew, red apple and orange zest notes. Medium weight, with good acidity and a lasting finish, this is balanced and approachable now, with all of the elements working together.",Reserve,24,89,Stellenbosch,,,Land of Hope 2010 Reserve Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/land-hope-2010-reserve-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Land of Hope
14.4,Red,US,Tangy red fruits mix with berries and unusual hints of banana and coconut in this 100% varietal Mourvèdre. The tannins are light and proportionate. This is a very good depiction of both the grape and vintage.,,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Syncline 2010 Mourvèdre (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/syncline-2010-mourvedre-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Mourvèdre,2010,Syncline
12.5,White,Austria,"With its rich feel, this is a ripe and rounded wine. It has layers of yellow fruit and green apple flavor, with a crisp yet full character. Although it's drinkable now, it's worth aging for two years. Screwcap.",Göttweiger Berg,17,89,Kremstal,,,Stift Göttweig 2011 Göttweiger Berg Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stift-gottweig-2011-gottweiger-berg-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Stift Göttweig
14,White,South Africa,"There's a strong herbal backbone to the core of this wine, surrounded by fleshy notes of melon and white peach. The earthy notes mix with a lime rind freshness on the palate, with a nice tropical fruit flavor that stays well into the close. Drink now.",,18,89,Swartland,,,Spice Route 2010 Chenin Blanc (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2010-chenin-blanc-swartland/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Spice Route
14.8,Red,US,"A whiff of leather introduces a wine with a strong savory character; the leather and earth flavors start to bury the sweet berry fruit, and the tannins take on a chalky texture.",Kingpin,62,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Sparkman 2009 Kingpin Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2009-kingpin-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sparkman
14.1,Rose,US,"One of the better bistro-style rosés in California, this one shows fresh, zesty raspberry and strawberry flavors. Brightened by crisp acidity, it's a nice partner with lots of foods, like ham, roast chicken and cioppino.",Grenache,18,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Trattore 2011 Grenache Rosé (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trattore-2011-grenache-rose-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Rosé,2011,Trattore
13,Rose,France,"From selected parcels at Sainte-Roseline, this is a concentrated and serious rosé. It has weight and rich strawberry fruit, balanced by attractive acidity. The aftertaste brings in ripe fruit and a touch of spice.",Cuvée Prieure,38,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Sainte Roseline 2011 Cuvée Prieure Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-roseline-2011-cuvee-prieure-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Sainte Roseline
14.5,Red,France,"Made in a traditional style with no evident new oak, leathery, meaty notes balance dusty earth and sour plums on the nose, while the palate is full, round and richly textured. Finishes with dark, savory notes of coffee and black olives. Drink now–2017.",La Cigalette Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre-Carignan Cairanne,17,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Domaine de Dionysos 2009 La Cigalette Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre-Carignan Cairanne Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-dionysos-2009-cigalette-grenache-syrah-mourvedre-carignan-cairanne-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Dionysos
14.5,Red,US,"Young and bright, this is loaded with fresh boysenberry and tart cherry flavor. At first sip, it seems concentrated with excellent structure and length; as it breathes some green tannins begin to show in the finish. Overall a good effort.",,25,89,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Frenchman's Gulch 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frenchmans-gulch-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Frenchman's Gulch
14,Red,France,"It's only medium bodied, but this wine displays charming notes of wild herbs that make it irresistible. The floral and herbal notes wrap seamlessly around the core of ripe cherry fruit, which picks up a touch of chocolaty richness on the finish. Drink now–2014.",Samorëns,14,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Ferraton Père et Fils 2009 Samorëns Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferraton-pere-fils-2009-samorens-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Ferraton Père et Fils
14.1,Red,US,"Another delicious Mourvèdre from Fenestra's estate that's invitingly earthy, spilling over with dark plum and sweet blackberry aromas and a taste of spicy cardamom. Very bright and light in taste, the wine's body has enough heft to pair with big-boned meals and a lot of spiciness. Drink now.",Estate,25,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2008 Estate Mourvèdre (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2008-estate-mourvedre-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Mourvèdre,2008,Fenestra
12.5,Red,Austria,"This is a fruity and ripe wine, with delicious, forward flavors of blackberry and sweet plum. It has a mineral texture, with balanced acidity that gives it a very accessible and ripe finish.",,25,89,Burgenland,,,Gernot and Heike Heinrich 2009 Zweigelt (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gernot-heike-heinrich-2009-other-red-zweigelt-burgenland/,Zweigelt,2009,Gernot and Heike Heinrich
14.5,White,US,"This is a minerally and oaky wine, but it's balanced with fine acidity. Despite the ripe pineapple and orange flavors, this finishes thoroughly dry. Don't drink it too cold.",,30,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Gallo Signature Series 2009 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gallo-signature-series-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Gallo Signature Series
14.5,White,US,"Big, rich and oaky, this is packed with flavors of buttered toast, buttered popcorn, honey and tropical fruit flavors. It's a ripe, flashy wine, with broad appeal. Drink with opulent fare, like shellfish risotto or crab in drawn butter.",,75,89,California,Napa,Rutherford,Staglin 2009 Chardonnay (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/staglin-2009-chardonnay-napa-rutherford/,Chardonnay,2009,Staglin
14.5,Red,Spain,"From a good vintage like 2009, this modest Tinta de Toro has a lot to offer. It smells slightly rustic but full of fruit. The palate has a tannic but balanced feel, with dark, sweet flavors of cassis and blackberry. It's peppery and lightly herbal on the finish.",Tinta de Toro,15,89,Northern Spain,Toro,,Cermeño 2009 Tinta de Toro  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cermeno-2009-tinta-toro-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Cermeño
13.5,Rose,France,"Full, soft and rounded, this shows flavors of ripe strawberry and red plum. The texture is smooth, with just a tang of minerality. Nutmeg and pepper complement the acidity on the finish.",,35,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château d'Esclans 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-desclans-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château d'Esclans
13,Rose,France,"This is a soft, carmel-flavored wine, with smooth yeast and sweet fruit flavors. The richness is balanced with apple skin acidity and a crisp, clean aftertaste.",Secret de Léoube,32,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Léoube 2011 Secret de Léoube Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoube-2011-secret-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Léoube
13,Rose,France,"This is a delightful rosé that's full of lemon and raspberry fruit. The lively, crisp acidity should cut through rich fare.",Grande Réserve,15,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château la Moutète 2011 Grande Réserve Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moutete-2011-grande-reserve-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château la Moutète
13,White,Austria,"This is a very herbal wine, with a green medicinal edge that contrasts the rich yellow-fruit flavor. There is concentration, dense fruits and a soft, ripe finish. Screwcap.",Alte Reben Reserve,,89,Kamptal,,,Weixelbaum 2010 Alte Reben Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weixelbaum-2010-alte-reben-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Weixelbaum
14.5,White,US,"Nicely done, still young and sharp, but carrying interesting scents of lemon and lime rind, orange liqueur, and peppery spice. Excellent acidity buoys it up through a satisfying finish, with just a slim suggestion of warmth. Should continue to improve with another two or three years in the bottle.",,16,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Watermill 2010 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/watermill-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2010,Watermill
14.5,Red,Spain,"Roasted and leathery smelling, with aromas of brick dust, root beer and exotic spices. Feels grabby and astringent, with boistrous tannins. It tastes toasty and black, with baked berry flavors and tons of chocolate and spice. It feels a bit choppy on the finish, with an espresso-like aftertaste.",Selección Personal,55,89,Northern Spain,Cigales,,Val de Los Frailes 2006 Selección Personal Tempranillo (Cigales),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-los-frailes-2006-seleccion-personal-tempranillo-cigales/,Tempranillo,2006,Val de Los Frailes
13,Red,Australia,"This is very close in quality to the winery's reserve bottling, boasting fully ripe cherry-berry fruit made complex by hints of vanilla and button mushroom. It's supple, silky and lingering on the finish, marked by lingering notes of vanilla and berry. Drink now.",,20,89,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Yering Station 2010 Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yering-station-2010-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Yering Station
12,White,Austria,"With considerable depth of flavor, this is a rounded, smooth wine. Its green apple flavor is laced with notes of pink grapefruit, crisp pear and a touch of peppered kiwi. It's ready to drink but also worth aging for a few months. Screwcap.",Per Due,13,89,Kremstal,,,Hermann Moser 2011 Per Due Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hermann-moser-2011-per-due-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Hermann Moser
13,Red,France,"An early-maturing Crozes-Hermitage, with aromas of violets and hickory smoke alongside charming blueberry and blackberry fruit. There's not much tannin in this medium-bodied wine, so drink it over the next couple of years for its easy charm.",Petite Ruche,27,89,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,M. Chapoutier 2009 Petite Ruche  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/m-chapoutier-2009-petite-ruche-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,M. Chapoutier
16.1,Red,US,"A whiff of volatility brightens up the aromas of this ripe Merlot. The structure is tight and compact, and the acidity is substantial. Clean fruit flavors of red and black berries can be found, but this is a year in which all of the Fielding Hills wines would benefit from a bit more bottle age to knit together.",RiverBend Vineyard,36,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Fielding Hills 2009 RiverBend Vineyard Merlot (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fielding-hills-2009-riverbend-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Merlot,2009,Fielding Hills
14.8,Red,US,"For the moment, this is rather hard and tight, with notes of black pepper around tangy berry fruit. There are interesting streaks of iron and graphite, and a balanced structure that suggests extended cellaring may be an option. This blend is 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec.",Optu,40,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Fidelitas 2008 Optu Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fidelitas-2008-optu-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Fidelitas
13.5,Red,Italy,"The wine has a dark, inky appearance, with bold nuances of blackberry, plum and black cherry on the bouquet. This oak-aged effort should pair well with lasagna or grilled sausage and polenta.",Praepositus Riserva,40,89,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2008 Praepositus Riserva Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2008-praepositus-riserva-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2008,Abbazia di Novacella
13,White,Austria,"This is a mature Grüner that's rich, ripe and deliciously smooth. It has a great depth of flavor, with notes of wild herb and passion fruit that are balanced with mature acidity.",Die Leidenschaft,,89,Niederösterreich,,,Arndorfer 2008 Die Leidenschaft Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arndorfer-2008-leidenschaft-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2008,Arndorfer
14.5,Red,US,"Two-thirds of the blend is Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, initially tannic with an emphasis on the greener flavors sometimes found in those grapes. It's well-balanced, elegant and tart, with highlights of cinnamon and chocolate from aging in one-third new French oak barrels.",Two Blondes Vineyard,55,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Andrew Will 2009 Two Blondes Vineyard Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-will-2009-two-blondes-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Andrew Will
13,Rose,France,"Full in the mouth, this is a rich style of rosé, with delicious red-berry crispness. It is ready for food with its tangy, textured aftertaste. Screwcap.",,20,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château de Pourcieux 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pourcieux-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château de Pourcieux
,Rose,France,"This is dry and spicy, with a full character. Perfumed and rich, it's concentrated and packed with wild strawberry fruit. It finishes with intense acidity.",Château Beaulieu,16,89,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Château Beaulieu 2011 Château Beaulieu Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beaulieu-2011-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Château Beaulieu
13,Rose,France,"From one of the Sumeire family estates, this ripe, red-fruited wine is cleanly balanced with the purest fruit flavors. There is just a touch of lemon and exhilarating acidity.",,,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château l'Afrique 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafrique-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château l'Afrique
12.5,White,Austria,"This has green apple and creamed pear flavors, with a lively, buoyant texture. It's worth aging for a few more months. Screwcap.",Holzgasse,18,89,Niederösterreich,,,Buchegger 2011 Holzgasse Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buchegger-2011-holzgasse-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Buchegger
13.5,White,South Africa,"Strong oak-driven aromas of toasted brioche, vanilla cream and sweet spice dominate the nose. The lush, creamy palate is filled with more of the same, but is supported by peach and mushy pear fruit flavors. A decadent choice that's a good match for salmon or rich seafood.",,15,89,Stellenbosch,,,Vinum Africa 2010 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-africa-2010-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Vinum Africa
14,Red,Australia,"This is a good value in the plush superripe style of Cabernet that seems to be popular these days. The velvety mouthfeel easily carries bold vanilla and plum flavors over the palate, partly balanced by a savory-spicy element. Drink now.",Book Ends,22,89,Western Australia,Great Southern,,West Cape Howe 2008 Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon (Great Southern),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/west-cape-howe-2008-book-ends-cabernet-sauvignon-great-southern/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,West Cape Howe
12.5,White,Austria,"Delicately perfumed, this has ripe, intense aromas of apricot and pear. It is round and concentrated, with a full texture and minerality. Screwcap.",Hasel,,89,Kamptal,,,Eichinger 2011 Hasel Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eichinger-2011-hasel-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Eichinger
12,White,US,"Aromatic and refreshing, with scents of white blossoms, stonefruits and a hint of beeswax, this is fermented entirely in stainless steel and meant to be enjoyed fresh and young. Squeaky clean on the palate with hints of white peach, underripe pineapple, lime pith and a bright, lemony acidity that tickles the palate.",Festival,17,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Paumanok 2011 Festival Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paumanok-2011-festival-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2011,Paumanok
14.8,Red,US,"Give this dynamic young Cabernet blend a good decanting or a little time in the cellar to mellow and let its edges round off. It's tannins are hard and astringent, masking the blackberries and black currants. Not one for the long haul, but 3–4 years should do the trick.",Journey,155,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Matanzas Creek 2009 Journey Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matanzas-creek-2009-journey-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Matanzas Creek
13,White,Austria,"A smooth and rich wine, this has weight and concentration. At the same time, it has an attractive, light-hearted feel that's poised and elegant. The wine could age for a few years. Screwcap.",Rotenpüllen,20,89,Niederösterreich,,,Pratsch 2010 Rotenpüllen Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pratsch-2010-rotenpullen-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Pratsch
14.2,White,US,"Made in the modern style of oaky creaminess and very flashy fruit, this Chardonnay erupts in a burst of oranges and rum punch, buttered toast and honey. It's rich and layered, if a little soft.",,38,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Porter Family Vineyards 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/porter-family-2009-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Porter Family Vineyards
14,Red,France,"The cherry, leather and chocolate aromas are accompanied by a slightly citrusy aroma in this blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Carignan and 5% Cinsault. It's creamy, warm and inviting on the palate, with black cherry and plum fruit, before turning chocolaty on the long finish. Drink now.",La Devèze,13,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine de Dionysos 2009 La Devèze Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-dionysos-2009-deveze-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Dionysos
13,Red,France,"A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, this is full bodied and richly textured, redolent of wild thyme and lavender, black cherries and a hint of cocoa. Drink this charmer over the next couple of years.",,12,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine Charles Thomas 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-charles-thomas-2009-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine Charles Thomas
12.5,Rose,France,"This is the lighter of the two rosés from Saint-André de Figuière. It brings out crisp fruit, lively spice and red berry, with a great streak of clean, mouthwatering acidity.",Cuvée Signature,,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Saint-André de Figuière 2011 Cuvée Signature Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-saint-andre-figuiere-2011-cuvee-signature-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Saint-André de Figuière
13.5,Red,France,"Medium bodied and firmly structured, this doesn't show the generosity of the 2009 vintage as much as some other Nothern Rhônes. Instead, it's a traditionally built wine with classic notes of smoke, herbs and black olives, and even some ash-like notes on the finish. Drink 2013–2018.",,30,89,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Domaine Les Hauts de Mercurol 2009  Crozes-Hermitage,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-hauts-mercurol-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Domaine Les Hauts de Mercurol
13,White,US,"Beautifully pristine on the nose and palate, with concentrated notes of fresh lemon and apple, with hints of waxy white flower and honeycomb. There's significant weight and body on the palate, amplified by notes of sweet cream, smoke and an umami-rich salinity that lingers on the finish. Fermented entirely with ambient yeasts. Drink now.",,25,89,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Bedell 2010 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bedell-2010-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2010,Bedell
12.5,White,South Africa,"There's a great freshness to this Chenin, with upfront, juicy notes of clementine, Granny Smith apples and green melon rinds. The light and refreshing palate transitions into a bright, mouthwatering finish, with accents of pineapple-flavored acidity.",,17,89,Walker Bay,,,Beaumont 2011 Chenin Blanc (Walker Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaumont-2011-chenin-blanc-walker-bay/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Beaumont
14.2,Red,US,"The blend is 51% Merlot, the rest divided among five other grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Consequently, it's a bit of a mish-mash, fruity to the point of grapy, medium long, with the barrel flavors unresolved. Give this one another year or two of aging to allow all the components to come together.",Pentatonic,40,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2009 Pentatonic Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sinclair-estate-2009-pentatonic-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Sinclair Estate Vineyards
13.5,White,US,"SuLei's Tanya Woodley ferments her Sauvignon Blanc in stainless steel, then ages it in a mix of neutral oak and stainless steel barrels. In this new vintage some residual sugar (just under 1%) remains, to soften the otherwise-searing acidity. It works well, crafting a fleshy wine loaded with citrus and honeydew. The finish lingers and has plenty of lift.",Spring Creek,18,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),SuLei 2011 Spring Creek Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sulei-2011-spring-creek-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,SuLei
13.9,Red,US,"Dense and meaty like a baked purple leather pouch, this is tightly tannic, with a lift of acidity on the midpalate and a hint of violet struggling to get out. It's an interesting wine; give it 3–5 years in the cellar or drink now with red meat.",Ghielmetti Vineyard,50,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2008 Ghielmetti Vineyard Petit Verdot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2008-ghielmetti-vineyard-petit-verdot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petit Verdot,2008,Steven Kent
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a perfumed wine, with intense flavors of spring blossom, grapefruit and white peach. It has a tight line of acidity that cuts through to the finish. Screwcap.",Terrassen,17,89,Traisental,,,Markus Huber 2011 Terrassen Riesling (Traisental),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markus-huber-2011-terrassen-riesling-traisental/,Riesling,2011,Markus Huber
12.5,White,Austria,"The Rotgipfler is the local grape for the Thermenregion south of Vienna. This is a warm, spice- and pepper-scented wine that also offers a rich mouthfeel. Screwcap.",,20,89,Thermenregion,,,Johanneshof Reinisch 2011 Rotgipfler (Thermenregion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johanneshof-reinisch-2011-other-white-rotgipfler-thermenregion/,Rotgipfler,2011,Johanneshof Reinisch
14.1,White,US,"Very much like the fine 2009, the winery's new Chardonnay is bone dry and austere, like a Chablis. Highly minerally, with mouthwatering acidity, the fruit flavors veer toward Meyer lemons and limes.",Kessler-Haak Vineyard,38,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Kessler-Haak 2010 Kessler-Haak Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kessler-haak-2010-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Kessler-Haak
14,Red,Spain,"This opens with gritty aromas of mineral, char, mushroom, leather and berry fruits. It feels cutting and juicy, but it has the body to handle it. The flavors of berry and cherry are bright and tight, while chocolate and earthy notes reside in the background. Toasty, dark and tough on the finish, drink this Syrah-Cariginan blend now through 2014.",Venus,65,89,Catalonia,Montsant,,La Universal 2007 Venus Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/universal-2007-venus-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2007,La Universal
,White,US,"An eccentric Chardonnay, although it's well made and has intellectual appeal. Bone dry and acidic, this has intense flavors of apricots, pineapples and honey. It should age for up to 8 years, gradually losing fruit and gaining earthy, minerally qualities.",Soberanes Vineyard,45,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Lucia 2010 Soberanes Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucia-2010-soberanes-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Lucia
,Dessert,US,"Fantastically rich and sweet, with vast, deep flavors of honey, apricots, tangerines, vanilla and spices. The residual sugar is 13.3%. We humans are hard-wired to love this level of sweetness, but a minor quibble is that the acidity isn't high enough to provide ultimate balance.",Late Harvest,35,89,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Castello di Amorosa 2010 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-amorosa-2010-late-harvest-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Castello di Amorosa
13.8,Red,US,"Alienor Grand Vin hails from Kelseyville, in Lake County, a fine place for Bordeaux varieties. A blend of 51% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, this is highly structured with a lot of herbal intensity. The typical fruit forwardness of many California reds is subdued; the wine may need time for the fruit to make its way through.",Grand Vin,65,89,California,Lake County,Lake County,Alienor 2009 Grand Vin Red (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alienor-2009-grand-vin-red-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Alienor
14.1,White,US,"A product of the cool 2010 vintage, this has a green, minty flavor, with notes of lemon and lime. It's not the richest wine, but with its bright, mouthwatering acidity it should be nice a cocktail sipper, and should pair well with spicy Asian fare.",Gemini,25,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Volker Eisele Family Estate 2010 Gemini Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volker-eisele-family-estate-2010-gemini-white-blend-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Volker Eisele Family Estate
14.2,Red,US,"A chocolaty delight, this is a soft and smoky style of Merlot. The dark fruit flavors are accented with some toasted, slightly charred notes, and cinnamon spices. As very good as it is, the mouthfeel seems just a little broad as it flattens out the finish.",,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Walla Walla Vintners 2009 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walla-walla-vintners-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2009,Walla Walla Vintners
13.5,White,South Africa,"The oak is pronounced on the nose and mouth of this wine, but it's supported by ripe fruit aromas and flavors of red apple flesh, guava and quince. It's lush and mouthfilling, but there's enough acidity to keep it from feeling overdone or flabby. Finishes clean with spiced tropical-fruit notes.",Barrel Selection,35,89,Bot River,,,Wildekrans 2009 Barrel Selection Chenin Blanc (Bot River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wildekrans-2009-barrel-selection-chenin-blanc-bot-river/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Wildekrans
13,Rose,France,"A wine that has just the right balance between acidity and fruit. It's smooth and soft, with an attractive zesty texture. The wine has warm richness on the finish.",,25,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire,,Mas de Cadenet 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-cadenet-2011-rose-cotes-sainte-victoire/,Rosé,2011,Mas de Cadenet
12.5,White,Austria,"This is smooth, with creamed apple and pink grapefruit notes. Textured and concentrated, this has delicious pure fruit flavor that's contrasted with a touch of pepper and intense acidity. Screwcap.",Terrassen,17,89,Traisental,,,Markus Huber 2011 Terrassen Grüner Veltliner (Traisental),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markus-huber-2011-terrassen-gruner-veltliner-traisental/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Markus Huber
13,Red,Austria,"This is a structured wine, with a dry character, ripe fruit and firm acidity. It has a dry core that needs more aging to bring out its potential richness.",,20,89,Thermenregion,,,Johanneshof Reinisch 2009 St. Laurent (Thermenregion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johanneshof-reinisch-2009-other-white-st-laurent-thermenregion/,St. Laurent,2009,Johanneshof Reinisch
14.1,White,US,"This is rich and oaky, with ripe orange, pineapple and pear flavors and the buttered toast of oak barrel aging. Almost too much of a good thing, it trades nuance for sheer power, but it's certainly a good example of the California style.",Bicentennial Commemorative Bottling,34,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Fort Ross Winery 2010 Bicentennial Commemorative Bottling Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fort-ross-2010-bicentennial-commemorative-bottling-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Fort Ross Winery
14,Red,Spain,"Pine and juniper aromas mix with berry and plum scents on a lively but dense and slightly volatile nose. Airing leads to an edgy, full-bodied palate with baked berry, plum and tomato flavors. This is long, lively and mildly herbal on the finish. A bit wiry and high in acid.",Estrecho,40,89,Levante,Alicante,,Enrique Mendoza 2006 Estrecho Monastrell (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrique-mendoza-2006-estrecho-mourvedre-monastrell-alicante/,Monastrell,2006,Enrique Mendoza
12,White,Austria,"This is rounded, with a creamy texture and fruity aromas. It's warm, with pear and baked-apple flavors set over wood spice. Worth aging for a few months. Screwcap.",Guttenberg,,89,Burgenland,,,Höpler 2011 Guttenberg Grüner Veltliner (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hopler-2011-guttenberg-gruner-veltliner-burgenland/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Höpler
15.4,Red,US,"Surprisingly, this seems quite light at first, with strawberry and cranberry fruit flavors, and a fair amount of acidity. Give it a few hours of breathing time and it gains flesh. The wine spent 19 months in a combination of American and French oak (two-thirds new).",RiverBend Vineyard,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Fielding Hills 2009 RiverBend Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fielding-hills-2009-riverbend-vineyard-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Fielding Hills
13.5,Red,Italy,"Elegant, spicy and fresh, this shows tones of wild berry, forest floor, chopped herb and mint. The mouthfeel is silky, clean and easy.",,50,89,,Alto Adige,,Franz Haas 2009 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franz-haas-2009-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2009,Franz Haas
14.5,Red,US,"A big, rich, softly jammy Petite Sirah that's packed with flavors of blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, anise and pepper. It's tannic, so cellaring this puppy for a good six years is recommended—although, it will always be fairly rustic.",SJ Vineyard,65,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frank Family 2009 SJ Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2009-sj-vineyard-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Frank Family
13.5,Rose,France,This is a full-bodied wine that has plenty of weight and richness. It has spice as well as ripe red fruits; its balanced with delicious acidity and a dart of orange peel.,,,89,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Domaine d'Eole 2011 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-deole-2011-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Domaine d'Eole
13.5,Rose,France,"Ripe, smooth and toasty, this has the feel and texture of Chardonnay. It is full and rounded, yet its acidity and red fruit character lend elegance.",Les Clans,70,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château d'Esclans 2010 Les Clans Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-desclans-2010-clans-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2010,Château d'Esclans
13,Rose,France,"The second rosé from Vignelaure is a delicate, fruity wine, with attractive acidity to go with its orange and white fruit flavors. The finish is smooth, with just a tang of lemon zest.",La Source,14,89,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Château Vignelaure 2011 La Source Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-vignelaure-2011-source-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Château Vignelaure
14,Red,Spain,"Sweet on the nose but also a little green, with minty aromas of herb mixed with blueberry. It feels typically tannic and tough, with roasted blackberry and chocolate flavors. The finish is tannic, with spicy, chocolaty flavors that last for quite a while. Drink now. USA Wine West.",La Calera Tinta de Toro,27,89,Northern Spain,Toro,,Cyan 2004 La Calera Tinta de Toro  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cyan-2004-calera-tinta-toro-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2004,Cyan
14.3,Red,US,"Named for a tree native to the Northwest coast, this red blend is 60% Dolcetto, the rest Merlot and Syrah. Unusual, but it works well, pushing the luscious red fruits forward, which are bright and well-defined. Just a hint of pepper and dark chocolate is woven through the finish. Though not as big as the winery's varietal wines, it has a pleasing, supple elegance.",Madrona,23,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Camaraderie 2009 Madrona Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-madrona-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Camaraderie
14.6,Red,US,"Young, tight and primary, this stylish, astringent Cabernet includes 10% Merlot in the blend. Blueberry, cassis, black cherry and chocolate flavors mingle in this tannic, ageworthy wine.",,28,89,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Camaraderie 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Camaraderie
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Among bone-dry Cavas, this is one of the best in Spain. It's focused pastry and pear aromas lead directly onto the tangy, citric palate. The flavors of orange, grapefruit and mineral are developed and crisp, remaining firm on the finish.",Brut Nature Gran Reserva,30,90,Catalonia,Cava,,Sumarroca 2007 Brut Nature Gran Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sumarroca-2007-brut-nature-gran-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Sumarroca
12.5,White,Austria,"A wine that shows all the typicity of cool-climate Grüner. It has pear, baked-apple and lemon zest flavors that are combined in a delicious tangy texture. The wine is rich while remaining light and lively. Drink soon, or age over 1–2 years. Screwcap.",,20,90,Weinviertel,,,Zull 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zull-2011-gruner-veltliner-weinviertel/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Zull
13,White,South Africa,"There's a natural essence to this wine, exhibiting the best qualities of the grape as well as a sense of terroir. Soft herbal and mineral accent the clean, fruity core. Green pear, melon rind and a hint of peach pit unfold on the palate and follow through to the long, slightly spiced finish. Perfectly drinkable now, but will cellar nicely for another 3-5 years.",Organic Grapes,30,90,Stellenbosch,,,Reyneke 2010 Organic Grapes Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reyneke-2010-organic-grapes-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Reyneke
14.6,Red,US,"Dark, big, bold and extracted, this Syrah has tough tannins that are threaded with intricate flavors of blackberry, licorice, pepper, cola and grilled bacon. The astringency will stand up to big, rich roasted and grilled meats, but it doesn't seem likely to make gains beyond the next 3–4 years.",,60,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Pride Mountain 2009 Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pride-mountain-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2009,Pride Mountain
12.5,Dessert,South Africa,"This wine starts off with an enticing honeycomb and baked apple aroma, followed by secondary accents of baking spice and orange zest. The fully textured mouth is loaded with dried peach and apricot flavors, followed by a nice citrus zip that adds spring to the long finish.",Noble Late Harvest,27,90,Stellenbosch,,,Rudera 2008 Noble Late Harvest Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rudera-2008-noble-late-harvest-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2008,Rudera
12.5,White,Austria,"With his emphasis on natural yeast fermentation, Rudolf Rabl is able to bring out the naturally perfumed fruitiness of Riesling. This has a feel of the terroir; it's very tangy, minerally and nervy. Screwcap.",Steinhaus,18,90,Kamptal,,,Rabl 2011 Steinhaus Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rabl-2011-steinhaus-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2011,Rabl
13.5,White,South Africa,"This Chenin-based blend—with 10% Clairette Blanc and 10% Viognier—offers great richness and a lush texture. Notes of beeswax and brioche add depth to the orange oil, pear, melon and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. The medium weight mouth offers a fresh lemony citrus and green plum tartness, keeping the palate clean and vibrant. Drink now–2014.",,28,90,Swartland,,,Mullineux 2010 White (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mullineux-2010-white-swartland/,White Blend,2010,Mullineux
13,White,France,This wine—made using fruit from 60-year-old Marsanne vines—is full bodied but crisp and reined in at the same time. Hints of toast accent citrus and melon notes that turn more lemony and lean on the finish. Could improve with 3–5 years of cellaring.,Domaine de Roure,60,90,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Domaine de Roure Marsanne (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-jaboulet-aine-2009-domaine-roure-marsanne-crozes-hermitage/,Marsanne,2009,Paul Jaboulet Aîné
14.1,White,US,"Polished and creamy, this is made to appeal to the popular style. It's rich and ripe in tangerine, apricot and lime fruit, with toasty, vanilla overtones. Brightened by crisp acidity, it's a lovely wine to drink now.",Golden Slope,50,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Liquid Farm 2010 Golden Slope Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/liquid-farm-2010-golden-slope-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Liquid Farm
,White,US,"This is a flamboyant wine made in the oaky style. It's opulent in pineapple, golden mango and pear flavors, with a coating of sweet oak. The richness is brightened by tart acidity. Drink this flashy wine now, with the richest fare you can.",Estate,28,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,McIntyre Vineyards 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcintyre-2010-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,McIntyre Vineyards
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This is sweet, easy, powdery and entirely inviting on the nose. It feels pure and correct on the palate, with apple, white grape, kiwi and lime flavors. The finish is long, sweet and totally comfortable. Only 2,500 were cases made.",Cuvée 21 Brut,18,90,Catalonia,Cava,,Parxet NV Cuvée 21 Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parxet-nv-cuvee-21-brut-sparkling-cava-145969/,Sparkling Blend,,Parxet
14.9,Red,US,"This shows the meatier side of Mourvèdre, with flavors of soft leather, purple berries, fragrant wildflowers and earth. The finish is long and savory.",Estate,26,90,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Miraflores 2009 Estate Mourvèdre (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miraflores-2009-estate-mourvedre-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Mourvèdre,2009,Miraflores
13.5,Rose,France,"Delicious and crisp, this has an initial taste of intense citrus and red fruit. The sensation carries through the wine, with a fruity yet taut and mineral-driven texture. There is great fruit on the finish.",Rosé d'une Nuit,25,90,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Domaine du Deffends 2011 Rosé d'une Nuit Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-deffends-2011-rose-dune-nuit-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Domaine du Deffends
14,Red,Spain,"This reserva blend of Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of lead pencil and mossy berry. The lively palate deals coconut, spice, lemon peel and wild berry flavors. This is a powerful wine that will benefit from airing.",Reserva,40,90,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Finca Albret 2007 Reserva Red (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-albret-2007-reserva-red-navarra/,Red Blend,2007,Finca Albret
14.6,Red,US,"This pure Cabernet is stubbornly unyielding at first, showing a lean and herbal expression. But with extensive (overnight) breathing time, the fresh and bright flavors of boysenberries and cassis pop into focus, the tannins are ripe and polished, the finish still tightly wound but textural and long.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Fidelitas 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fidelitas-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fidelitas
13,Rose,France,"Rounded and rich, this is full of strawberry flavors. It's deliciously ripe, with crispness to go with the serious fruit. This is very much a food rosé, concentrated and intense.",Terra Amata,12,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Sorin 2011 Terra Amata Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sorin-2011-terra-amata-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Sorin
13,White,Italy,"A blend of Friulano, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, this is a rich and sophisticated white wine, with aromas of vanilla, toast, stone fruit, melon and grapefruit. The wine is structured and rich and should pair with mild chicken curry.",Broy,50,90,,Collio,,Eugenio Collavini 2010 Broy White (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eugenio-collavini-2010-broy-white-collio/,White Blend,2010,Eugenio Collavini
14.5,White,Italy,This oak-aged blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco opens with slightly oxidized aromas of caramel and butterscotch. It also delivers delicate flavors of apricot and honey that help add momentum to the very silky and creamy mouthfeel. The style is bold and determined.,Ronco Broilo,32,90,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Conte d'Attimis-Maniago 2007 Ronco Broilo White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-dattimis-maniago-2007-ronco-broilo-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2007,Conte d'Attimis-Maniago
12.5,Rose,France,"Light and bright, this is so poised and crisp. It has a lift of raspberry fruit, lime juice and a touch of saltiness. This is a sophisticated food rosé.",La Chapelle de Sainte-Roseline,60,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Sainte Roseline 2011 La Chapelle de Sainte-Roseline Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-roseline-2011-chapelle-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Sainte Roseline
12.5,Rose,France,"This is fruity, light and crisp, with all elements in balance. An orange zest note cuts through the raspberry fruit, with attractive acidity in the background. A fine apéritif style of rosé.",Cuvée M Cru Classé,,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Sainte Marguerite 2011 Cuvée M Cru Classé Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-marguerite-2011-cuvee-m-cru-classe-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Sainte Marguerite
12.5,Rose,France,"This is a well-balanced wine that is both crisp and breezy and full of delicious red-berry fruits. It has a tight texture, with some minerality and a tangy aftertaste. This should make for an excellent apéritif.",Tradition,15,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Saint-Pierre 2011 Tradition Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-pierre-2011-tradition-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Saint-Pierre
13,Rose,France,"Wonderfully fruity, this is a clean, crisp and food-friendly rosé. It poised and elegant, with a ripe fruit character that's balanced by taut acidity and lime zest flavor.",Corail,20,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château de Roquefort 2011 Corail Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-roquefort-2011-corail-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château de Roquefort
12.5,Rose,France,"Lively and crisp, this is a finely balanced rosé. Its raspberry fruits are allied to notes of grapefruit and mineral, with delicious mouthwatering acidity.",,19,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire,,Château Maupague 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maupague-2011-rose-cotes-sainte-victoire/,Rosé,2011,Château Maupague
15,White,Italy,"A big, bold expression of Gewürztraminer that opens with bright aromas of natural rubber, passion fruit and candied fruit. It shows huge intensity and a touch of silky sweetness on the close.",Lunare,60,90,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Terlano 2010 Lunare Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-terlano-2010-lunare-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Cantina Terlano
14.5,Red,US,"A very good Syrah, easily the winery's best in years. It's most notable for the power of its flavors, offering a flood of black-pepper-infused cured meat and ripe black cherry. The richness is wrapped into firm tannins. With its long finish, this should provide pleasant drinking over the next few years.",White Hawk Vineyard,44,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Damian Rae 2009 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/damian-rae-2009-white-hawk-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Damian Rae
14,Red,Spain,"This is generous and ripe, with spicy black-fruit aromas. It feels full but shows elegance with its depth and layering. Flavors of blackberry, plum, tobacco and oak stick out on the palate. It's long, sturdy, leathery and somewhat complex on the finish. Drink now through 2016.",Señorio de Convey,16,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Cellers Unió 2008 Señorio de Convey Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cellers-unio-2008-senorio-convey-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Cellers Unió
14.8,White,US,"Strongly flavored, this Chardonnay marches to its own beat. Some will object to the apricot, golden currant and butterscotch tastes as atypical, but they're quite complex and original. It finishes thoroughly dry and crisp. Drink over the next 3–4 years.",Top Cream,45,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2010 Top Cream Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-top-cream-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Babcock
14,White,US,"This is the estate bottling, lush and round, with a Chardonnay-like mouthfeel from barrel fermentation. Flavors of citrus and apricot fruit, expressions of a cool vintage, pull it into sharp focus. A smattering of toast and butter threads through the finish.",Sparrow,33,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),àMaurice 2010 Sparrow Viognier (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amaurice-2010-sparrow-viognier-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Viognier,2010,àMaurice
13,White,Austria,"This is a delicate wine that blossoms with white fruit flavors and taut acidity. It's very tense, with fine depth of flavor and a mouthwatering texture that will take several years to mature. Screwcap.",Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve,34,90,Kamptal,,,Brandl 2011 Heiligenstein Erste Lage Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brandl-2011-heiligenstein-erste-lage-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2011,Brandl
14,White,South Africa,"Made with grapes sourced from 40-year-old bush vines, this Chenin boasts savory herb notes alongside the creamy peach, fig and sweet lime fruit. The medium-weight palate shows well-integrated oak notes that complement the earthy, herbal character. The texture is somewhat nervy now, but this should really start to shine from 2014 on.",The Bernard Series Limited Release Old Vine,50,90,Coastal Region,,,Bellingham 2011 The Bernard Series Limited Release Old Vine Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellingham-2011-bernard-series-limited-release-old-vine-chenin-blanc-coastal-region/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Bellingham
13.5,White,US,"A bit heavy and creamy, but there's something exotic about the oily, fat richness that suggests cashew nuts. With Meyer lemon flavors, it's an unctuous wine, and a very good value.",Avant,15,90,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Avant Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-avant-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Kendall-Jackson
14.5,Red,Spain,"With aromas of warm earth, cedar, tobacco and meaty black fruit, this covers the basics of Ribera. It feels plump, round and maybe a bit flat, with rich, ripe blackberry, prune and spice flavors. It's harmonious and full-bodied on the finish.",Reserva,36,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Legaris 2005 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/legaris-2005-reserva-tempranillo-tinta-fina-ribera-duero/,Tinta Fina,2005,Legaris
14.9,Red,US,"This blend is 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache and 25% Syrah, with leather, herb and earth tones on the bouquet and palate. The fruit was sourced entirely from the relatively cool Stillwater Creek Vineyard. An excellent, balanced composition.",,40,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodinville Wine Cellars 2009 G-S-M (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodinville-wine-cellars-2009-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-columbia-valley-wa/,G-S-M,2009,Woodinville Wine Cellars
14.3,Red,US,"The aromas of black pepper and grilled meat immediately pinpoints this as a cool-climate Syrah, and quite a good one. It's dry, rich and smoothly tannic, with blackberry, blueberry, bacon and smoky cedar flavors. While it's asy to drink now, this should hold over the next six years.",,28,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Waxwing 2010 Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waxwing-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2010,Waxwing
14.9,Red,US,"This Cabernet-dominated Bordeaux-style blend is more subtle and complex than its high alcohol would suggest. Nicely constructed, it has a light red-fruit flavor, with elements of leaf and earth. The tannins are proportionate and supportive, and the acidity is natural.",Estate Midnight,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Watermill 2008 Estate Midnight Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/watermill-2008-estate-midnight-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Watermill
14.2,Red,US,"This pure Malbec carries spicy, slightly gamy scents similar to Syrah. Forward purple fruits fill the mouth, accented with notes of licorice, moist earth and dried herb. The finish leaves an impression of maple syrup, which is quite delicious.",Pepper Bridge Vineyard,32,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Walla Walla Vintners 2009 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walla-walla-vintners-2009-pepper-bridge-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Malbec,2009,Walla Walla Vintners
13.5,White,South Africa,"A full-flavored and ripe selection, with decadent scents of sweet spice, whole vanilla bean and peanut skin that give depth to the ripe pear and melon fruit. There's a tangy lift to the palate, as flavors of white cranberry and lemon zest keep the mouthfeel fresh. A honeyed almond accent unfolds on the close.",Kama,33,90,Western Cape,,,Vins d'Orrance 2010 Kama Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-dorrance-2010-kama-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Vins d'Orrance
14,Red,Italy,"This is a very interesting wine that shows a unique bouquet of wild berry, dried rosemary and black olive aromas. There is elegance and balance here, with a tight, velvety finish.",Rocca Rubia Riserva,28,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Carignano del Sulcis,,Cantina Santadi 2007 Rocca Rubia Riserva  (Carignano del Sulcis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-santadi-2007-rocca-rubia-riserva-carignan-carignano-carignano-sulcis/,Carignano,2007,Cantina Santadi
14,White,Italy,"This is a beautiful wine with aromas of pear, peach and yellow rose. The palate is plush and intense, with a sassy, spicy close.",,55,90,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Meroi 2010 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meroi-2010-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Meroi
13,White,Austria,"With its pear and apricot fruits, this has a delicious full-bodied character, and the the grapefruit acidity keeps it fresh. Screwcap.",Steinberg,25,90,Niederösterreich,,,Pratsch 2010 Steinberg Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pratsch-2010-steinberg-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Pratsch
14.8,Red,US,"This is a proper El Dorado Zin. It's still tight and tannic, but air and time reveal a lovely bouquet of lavender and crushed herbs that's layered, soft and spicy on the finish. Miraflores is making some lovely wines and this is one worth seeking out.",Estate,25,90,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Miraflores 2009 Estate Zinfandel (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miraflores-2009-estate-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Zinfandel,2009,Miraflores
13.5,White,Austria,"Really ripe, this is a full-bodied wine that is full of tropical fruit contrasted with green apple flavor. It has weight, intensity and just a hint of spice. This should be aged 1–2 years at least. Screwcap.",Herzstück vom Kirchenberg,53,90,Kremstal,,,Nigl 2010 Herzstück vom Kirchenberg Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nigl-2010-herzstuck-vom-kirchenberg-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Nigl
14.5,Red,US,"A lighter Ursa than recent vintages, the 2009 is a young purple-violet color, with grapy aromas and a broad, fruity palate. Hints of roasted nuts express barrel aging, and the wine has good grip, though the fruit flavors at this stage are still primary. Give this one some further bottle age to smooth out.",Ursa,39,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Baer 2009 Ursa Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baer-2009-ursa-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Baer
15,White,Italy,"This is a pure expression of Gewürztraminer that opens with a sweet and floral bouquet of honeysuckle, peach, white rose and jasmine. The wine closes with a sweet, creamy feeling and a playful touch of candied fruit.",Movado,47,90,,Alto Adige,,Andriano 2010 Movado Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andriano-2010-movado-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Andriano
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a lovely Sauvignon that opens with huge aromatic intensity and flavors of stone fruit, chopped basil and citrus. Expressive and bright, it's true to the semi-aromatic variety. Screwcap.",,30,90,,Collio,,Livio Felluga 2011 Sauvignon (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-collio/,Sauvignon,2011,Livio Felluga
13.5,White,Italy,"This is a delightful white wine that opens with compelling aromas of peach, honeydew melon and Golden delicious apple. The mouthfeel is smooth, silky and rich, with a pretty blast of creamy honey on the close.",La Vila,28,90,,Friuli Isonzo,,Lis Neris 2010 La Vila Friulano (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2010-vila-italian-white-friulano-friuli-isonzo/,Friulano,2010,Lis Neris
13.5,White,Austria,"This is full bodied, ripe and creamy. It has flavors of tropical fruit, spiced pineapple and a touch of pepper. The underlying grapefruit acidity holds everything together. Screwcap.",Schiefer Reserve,,90,Kremstal,,,Forstreiter 2011 Schiefer Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2011-schiefer-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Forstreiter
13.8,White,US,"A bone-dry Chardonnay for drinking now. This shows great structure, with a keen cut of acidity that brightens the mineral-driven orange and pineapple flavors.",,22,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,La Crema 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crema-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,La Crema
14.7,Red,US,"Youthful and tangy, this new Le Chateau release of pure Petit Verdot reflects a positive change in the winemaking. The spiced-plum, blueberry and cherry flavors are pure and mouthcoating, and the barrel aging (22 months in 30% new French oak) wraps the fruit in vanilla, coffee, and dusty graphite, leading onto the long and satisfying finish.",,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Le Chateau 2009 Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-chateau-2009-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-wa/,Petit Verdot,2009,Le Chateau
14.8,Red,US,"So smooth and lush, it's hard to keep from drinking the whole bottle. Shows wonderfully smooth, sweet blackberries, cherries and raspberries, balanced with supple tannins and fine acidity. Should hold well over the next six years.",Bear Point,60,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stonestreet 2009 Bear Point Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonestreet-2009-bear-point-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stonestreet
14.5,Red,US,"Bold flavors of clove, spice, tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate jump from the glass. This is a style of wine akin to hyperrealism in painting. Barrel flavors are emphasized over fruit, but it all holds together with a massive amount of sweet spices.",,46,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Revelry 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/revelry-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Revelry
14.5,Red,Spain,"Chunky and chocolaty on the nose, with aromas of raisins, blackberries and other black fruits. It feels easy and round, with balance and toasty flavors of blackberries and dark cherries. This finishes with a blend of coffee, rubber, mocha and vanilla flavors. An excellent wine; drink now through 2014.",Tinto Roble,18,90,Northern Spain,Toro,,Rejadorada 2009 Tinto Roble  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rejadorada-2009-tinto-roble-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Rejadorada
13.5,White,Austria,"This is an intriguingly-spiced wine that shows a cinnamon flavor along with notes of concentrated, rich yellow fruit and lime. It's an exotic wine that will need two years to come together. Screwcap.",Grand Cru,,90,Kamptal,,,Steininger 2011 Grand Cru Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steininger-2011-grand-cru-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Steininger
15,Red,Spain,"This is nicely done given that 2008 was a subpar year throughout Spain. The bouquet deals full berry and cherry aromas with notes of exotic spices and perfume. It feels thick and creamy but polished, with deep blackberry and cassis flavors. Jammy almost to the point of raisiny, but with such deep fruit it works.",Embruix,25,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Vall Llach 2008 Embruix Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vall-llach-2008-embruix-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Vall Llach
14.3,Red,US,"Very rich and sumptuous, if a little heavy. It's delicious and complex, with cherry, mocha and red currant flavors that finish sweet and spicy. You'll experience a hit of tannins that provides structure, but makes the wine slightly unaccessible. Aging is a gamble, given a certain pruniness on the finish.",Rafaelli Vineyard,49,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Cumbre of Vine Hill 2008 Rafaelli Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cumbre-vine-hill-2008-rafaelli-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2008,Cumbre of Vine Hill
14.5,Red,US,"This tightly-wound, compact wine needs some extra breathing time, but will reward patience with expressive notes of blueberry jam, wild herb and pungent clove. The balance is just right, the tannins polished and firm, and the acidity keeps it fresh and lively.",,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Fidelitas 2009 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fidelitas-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,Fidelitas
14.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot offers aromas of dark fruit, espresso bean, leather, tobacco and savory spice. It's a bold, structured wine, with firm tannins and a bitter chocolate aftertaste.",Rosso,40,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Ceuso 2008 Rosso Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ceuso-2008-rosso-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Ceuso
14.6,Red,US,"Estate grown, this 100% Syrah has excellent concentration and round, mouthfilling fruit flavors. Cherries and plums are highlighted with baking spices and a finishing wash of rich mocha. Very tasty, forward, and drinking at its best right now.",,24,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Plumb Cellars 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plumb-cellars-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Plumb Cellars
13.8,Red,US,"Shows the impeccable viticulture and winemaking talent that mark all of Jarvis's red wines. The tannins and acidity are considerable, giving the cherry flavor such a nice bite. A lovely wine to drink now with steak or Italian-inspired beef dishes.",Estate Grown Cave Fermented,70,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2010 Estate Grown Cave Fermented Tempranillo (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2010-estate-grown-cave-fermented-tempranillo-napa-valley/,Tempranillo,2010,Jarvis
14.5,Red,Italy,"There's a glimpse of dried herb and rosemary behind more intense aromas of black fruit, cherry and leather. This rich wine is concentrated and persistent, and it should pair well with stewed meat dishes.",Keramos Riserva,42,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Cannonau di Sardegna,,Tenute Soletta 2007 Keramos Riserva  (Cannonau di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-soletta-2007-keramos-riserva-grenache-cannonau-cannonau-sardegna/,Cannonau,2007,Tenute Soletta
13.5,White,Austria,"Rich and smooth, this wine shows weight with superripe fruit that offers a mellow take on Grüner. With its spice, pineapple and dried apricot flavors, this is both fruity and structured.",Gottschelle Erste Lage Reserve,32,90,Kremstal,,,Stift Göttweig 2010 Gottschelle Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stift-gottweig-2010-gottschelle-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Stift Göttweig
13.5,White,Italy,"Aged in large oak casks, this gorgeous Pinot Bianco shows lively aromas of white flower, pear, Golden Delicious apple and stone fruit. It's a tight, well-compacted wine, with enormous length and elegance on the finish.",Passion Riserva,33,90,,Alto Adige,,St. Pauls 2008 Passion Riserva Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-pauls-2008-passion-riserva-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2008,St. Pauls
13,Rose,France,"Pink fruited and light, with an attractive herbal character. The crisp acidity cuts right through the rich mouthfeel.Bright and lively, the finish has a grapefruit note that lends lift.",Les Belles Bastilles,18,90,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Château de l'Escarelle 2011 Les Belles Bastilles Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lescarelle-2011-belles-bastilles-rose-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Château de l'Escarelle
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a rich style of rosé, full-bodied and packed with ripe strawberry fruit. As a happy contrast to this richness, it also has a spice and orange zest element that adds both piquancy and final crispness.",,23,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château les Valentines 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-valentines-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château les Valentines
15.5,Red,US,"This is a ripe, full-bodied red, made mostly from Syrah, with about one-fifth Petite Sirah for tannic weight and depth. It's a big wine, front-loaded with blackberry and black pepper flavors, with a spicy, smoky finish that tastes of grilled Canadian bacon. Drink this savory wine now.",Syrée,39,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Vina Robles 2008 Syrée Syrah-Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2008-syree-red-blend-syrah-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah-Petite Sirah,2008,Vina Robles
13.5,Red,France,"This medium- to full-bodied blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre is round in the mouth without being soft, and delivers a complex swirl of cherry, olive and herb flavors. It even picks up a bit of chocolate on the surprisingly long finish. Drink now–2015.",Côté Jardin,15,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Vignobles Boudinaud 2009 Côté Jardin Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-boudinaud-2009-cote-jardin-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Vignobles Boudinaud
14,White,South Africa,"There's great richness to the nose, with a seriously decadent and robust apple-pie aroma. The palate shows a bit more balance and restraint, with ripe flavors of fig and melon fleshing out the creamy texture but staying bright thanks to lifting acidity. The evolving finish transitions from fruit to spice and finally ends on a citrus pith flavor.",Platinum,30,90,Elgin,,,Rudera 2009 Platinum Chenin Blanc (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rudera-2009-platinum-chenin-blanc-elgin/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Rudera
14.2,Red,US,"Good concentration and clear varietal flavors mark this excellent Washington Mourvèdre. The mixed red fruits are well integrated, with a strong vein of mineral, and a finishing wash of vanilla, coffee and chocolate. Lots of barrel flavors to be sure, but the fruit can take it.",McKinley Springs Vineyard,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Robert Ramsay 2009 McKinley Springs Vineyard Mourvèdre (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-ramsay-2009-mckinley-springs-vineyard-mourvedre-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Mourvèdre,2009,Robert Ramsay
14.5,Red,US,"Though labeled Cabernet Sauvignon, this Bordeaux-style blend includes all six red grapes. It's a medium-bodied wine that deftly mixes black cherry and cassis with chocolate, toast and licorice highlights.",,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Walla Walla Vintners 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walla-walla-vintners-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Walla Walla Vintners
14.5,Red,Australia,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Malbec (15%) and Petit Verdot (13%) still seems very youthful and fresh. The cassis fruit is relatively simple and primary, accented only by hints of vanilla and mint until the finish, when some coffee notes creep in. It's full bodied and heavily extracted, yet the tannins remain velvety from start to finish.",Heytesbury,75,90,Western Australia,Margaret River,,Vasse Felix 2007 Heytesbury Red (Margaret River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vasse-felix-2007-heytesbury-red-margaret-river/,Cabernet Blend,2007,Vasse Felix
14.7,Red,US,"This is a five-grape blend, with leafy flavors of garden-fresh herbs as well as ripe strawberries and vanilla cream. It's a smooth and immediately pleasing wine, with a velvety finish.",Wilderness,28,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sparkman 2009 Wilderness Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2009-wilderness-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Sparkman
14.6,Red,US,"Ripe fruit flavors of berry and plum are enveloped in spice-cake highlights. The citrus-infused acids bring in a hint of grapefruit and lemon. This is a complex wine, with fascinating components, and beginning to pull itself together.",Darkness,56,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sparkman 2009 Darkness Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2009-darkness-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Sparkman
14,White,Italy,"This cool-climate Chardonnay offers beautiful aromas of white peach, honey, apricot and exotic fruit. It's silky but fresh mouthfeel should pair with shellfish or sophisticated Thai dishes. Very nice.",Giovanelli,,90,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2008 Giovanelli Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2008-giovanelli-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2008,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
14.9,Red,US,"Pronounced Kay-lee, this is the most tannic of the Syrahs from Efeste-. Forward black fruit flavors are wreathed in smoke, and there is plenty of supporting acidity. This finishes with a burst of cherry.",Ceidleigh,38,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Efeste 2009 Ceidleigh Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/efeste-2009-ceidleigh-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Efeste
12.5,White,Austria,"Rich and rounded, this has notes of spice and ripe white and yellow fruit. Immediately attractive, it has complex acidity and a zesty texture. This should be ready to drink in 6 months. Screwcap.",,22,90,Kamptal,,,Loimer 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loimer-2011-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Loimer
13.5,White,Italy,"A successful expression of Sauvignon Blanc, this has good structure, density and staying power. It delivers stone fruit, citrus, pear, exotic fruit flavors, with touches of spice and green herb on the crisp close.",Picol,28,90,,Friuli Isonzo,,Lis Neris 2010 Picol Sauvignon Blanc (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2010-picol-sauvignon-blanc-friuli-isonzo/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lis Neris
13.5,Red,Australia,"Hints of smoked meat and cedary oak mark the nose, nicely accenting the cassis and cherry fruit. The flavors follow suit, picking up hints of vanilla, while the texture is lush without going all soft and creamy. Fresh berry tea notes linger on the finish.",Prelude Vineyards,29,90,Western Australia,Margaret River,,Leeuwin Estate 2007 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot (Margaret River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leeuwin-estate-2007-prelude-vineyards-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-merlot-margaret-river/,Cabernet Merlot,2007,Leeuwin Estate
14.5,Red,US,"Ottomino consistently has success with this single-vineyard Zinfandel. As always, it's dry, smoothly tannic and complex, with flavors of wild berry, tobacco, chocolate and spice.",Rancho Bello Vineyard,29,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ottimino Vineyards 2008 Rancho Bello Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ottimino-2008-rancho-bello-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Ottimino Vineyards
12.5,White,Austria,"Rounded yet fresh, this is a warm, intense, spicy wine with just the right balance between fruit and acidity. It has good minerality that lends texture. Screwcap.",,17,90,Weinviertel,,,Dürnberg 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-gruner-veltliner-weinviertel/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dürnberg
15.4,Red,US,"Mellow and complex, this is a highly approachable wine, offering butter-soft tannins, ripe fruits, and interesting highlights of grain, earth and caramel. A fine expression of the unique estate terroir.",Estate,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Dumas Station 2009 Estate Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dumas-station-2009-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Dumas Station
15,Red,France,"After 12 months in new oak, this blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre deftly balances the resulting toast, vanilla and baking spice elements with briary raspberry and cherry fruit. It's medium bodied, with supple tannins and a long, fruit-driven finish. Drink now–2016.",Rasteau,26,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Domaine Fond Croze 2009 Rasteau G-S-M (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-croze-2009-rasteau-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-cotes-villages/,G-S-M,2009,Domaine Fond Croze
13,White,Italy,"A beautiful oak-aged blend of Ansonica and Chardonnay, this is a great white wine from Sicily, with fragrant tones of almond blossom, apricot, hazelnut and vanilla. The mouthfeel is smooth, long and silky.",Chiarandà,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Contessa Entellina,,Donnafugata 2008 Chiarandà  (Contessa Entellina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnafugata-2008-chiaranda-white-contessa-entellina/,White Blend,2008,Donnafugata
13,Rose,France,"A really crisp, attractive wine. It has great fruit character and balanced acidity. The wine is poised and elegant, with a delicious fruity finish.",Cuvée de l'Aubigue,,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaines les Fouques 2011 Cuvée de l'Aubigue Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-fouques-2011-cuvee-laubigue-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaines les Fouques
14.5,Red,US,"Deliciously full and fleshy, this lusty, muscular Merlot brings boatloads of dark cherry fruit and seams of rich cacao. Tannins are firm and slightly chalky, but the overall structure and length suggest a decade of life ahead.",,28,90,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Camaraderie 2009 Merlot (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Camaraderie
14.6,Red,US,"The Camaraderie reserves—both this and the Merlot—have spent an extra year in barrel, and the benefit is that they have broadened out a bit. The vineyard sources are Champoux, Artz and Meek. This offers tart berry, and astringently-tannic flavors, with chalk, smoke and lead pencil streaks. Excellent balance and mass.",Reserve,38,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Camaraderie 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Camaraderie
13.8,Rose,US,"Thank goodness this rosé is bone dry for a change, when so many California blushes are sugary sweet. It also shows a bite of acidity and tannins. The flavors range from mineral and rose petal to cherry and herb tea.",Rosé of Pinot Noir,18,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir Rosé (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2011-rose-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Rosé,2011,Balletto
15.3,White,US,"An eccentric Chardonnay, with botrytis-like flavors of apricot jam and honey dominating, but there also are rich notes of buttered toast and tropical fruit. It's dry and creamy and a little warm. Drink over the next 3 years.",The Mentor,45,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2010 The Mentor Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-mentor-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Babcock
14.1,Red,US,"Made in a ripe, rich style, this is a big, fruity wine. It's has a potent black-cherry jam flavor that's simply delicious. Atypical for Pinot Noir, but there's no denying how good it tastes.",Deja Vu,60,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Babcock 2010 Deja Vu Pinot Noir (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-deja-vu-pinot-noir-central-coast-paso-robles/,Pinot Noir,2010,Babcock
15,Red,France,"This is an exceptional Côtes du Rhône, loaded with cherry-raspberry fruit and hints of wild thyme and lavender. It's full bodied and creamy in texture, with supple tannins on the lingering finish. Drink now–2016.",Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins,25,90,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-domaine-grand-veneur-champauvins-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
14.3,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet, Malbec and Merlot, this bright and grapy effort pleasingly integrates slightly rougher notes of earth, leaf and stem. It all works here, adding texture and detail to the tart berry fruits. Drink in the next 3–5 years.",Nalin,27,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Adamant Cellars 2008 Nalin Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adamant-cellars-2008-nalin-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Adamant Cellars
14.5,Red,Italy,"This hearty blend boasts a dark, inky color, with bright aromas of black fruit, cola, dried rosemary, black olive and spice. The finish is thick, concentrated and long lasting.",Turriga,80,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Argiolas 2005 Turriga Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2005-turriga-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2005,Argiolas
13.8,Red,US,"This young wine brims with fresh acidity and primary cherry, blackberry and cola flavors. The complexity is considerable and so is the elegance. It feels graceful and silky in the mouth, despite the power of the fruit. Should hit its peak in two or three years.",,25,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Ampelos 2010 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ampelos-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ampelos
15.4,Red,US,"This feels dramatic from the start. It's silky and refined in texture, with brisk acidity and a bite of tannic astringency. It shows a rich core of cherry, cola and sandalwood flavors. This should hang in there over the next five years.",Hawkster,66,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Maggy Hawk 2009 Hawkster Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggy-hawk-2009-hawkster-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maggy Hawk
13.5,White,Austria,"Combining richness and freshness, this has a crisp apple flavor that mingles with smooth-textured yellow fruit. Its ripe while still preserving its taut finish. Screwcap.",Hasel Alte Reben Reserve,,90,Kamptal,,,Allram 2010 Hasel Alte Reben Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allram-2010-hasel-alte-reben-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Allram
15.8,Red,US,"Although the alcohol level on this Grenache is high, the wine is delicious. It shows cherry, cola, bacon and sandalwood flavors, wrapped into firm tannins that call for rich lamb and beef dishes. The alcohol is an integral part of the wine, bringing spicy heat and sweetness.",Terra Bella Vineyard,30,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Andrew Murray 2009 Terra Bella Vineyard Grenache (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2009-terra-bella-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache,2009,Andrew Murray
14,Dessert,Italy,"This passito dessert wine from the island of Lipari delivers a deep amber color, with bright aromas of resin, caramel, butterscotch, candied fruit, chestnut and honey. The mouthfeel is rich, syrupy and very sweet.",,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Malvasia delle Lipari,,Cantine Florio 2008  Malvasia delle Lipari,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-florio-2008-italian-white-malvasia-malvasia-delle-lipari/,Malvasia,2008,Cantine Florio
13.5,Red,Italy,"Not well known in foreign markets, Lagrein is a traditional grape found in the far north of Italy. This Riserva is a expression, with impressive intensity and bright aromas of blackberry, cola and plum. The mouthfeel is soft, velvety and long.",Riserva,,90,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2008 Riserva Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2008-riserva-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2008,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
13,Red,Spain,"Rusty and mature in color, with earthy, lightly leafy aromas that come with notes of maple and brown sugar. This feels elegant and fit, with classic Rioja flavors of dried red fruit, cocoa and malt. The finish is long and tasting lightly baked. Drink now.",Viña Albina Gran Reserva,45,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Riojanas 2001 Viña Albina Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-riojanas-2001-vina-albina-gran-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2001,Bodegas Riojanas
13,Red,Spain,"Smoky and earthy smelling, with aromas of tobacco, subtle spice and dried cherry. This feels tight, with more acidity than body at this point in its evolution. Flavors of dried raspberry, plum, earth and brown sugar are solid and classic. Drink now through 2013.",Monte Real Gran Reserva,45,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Riojanas 2001 Monte Real Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-riojanas-2001-monte-real-gran-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2001,Bodegas Riojanas
14.1,Red,US,"Light red-fruit flavors are spiced up beautifully with cinnamon and sweet toast. This is an elegant, peppery wine that's well defined and still showing some youthful sharpness. It will reward additional bottle age and should cellar well for up to a decade.",Merlot-Cabernet Franc,45,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Buty 2010 Merlot-Cabernet Franc Merlot-Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buty-2010-merlot-cabernet-franc-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot-Cabernet Franc,2010,Buty
14.5,Red,US,"A ripe Pinot Noir—it's a little forward and jammy, but its acids and tannins are well balanced. Oak is there in the background, bringing subtle toast influence to the cherries and pomegranates. Drink now–2015.",Otelia's Selection,45,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Buena Vista 2008 Otelia's Selection Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2008-otelias-selection-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Buena Vista
13.9,Red,US,"Rich and satisfying, it has a ton of cherry and cola fruit that is wrapped into firm tannins and made brisk with acidity. The finish is dry and spicy. Not an ager, but it's a beautiful wine to drink now with a great steak.",,30,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Vine Hill 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vine-hill-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Vine Hill
13.5,White,Italy,"This lovely Pinot Bianco offers a smooth, creamy texture backed by long aromas of melon, peach and pear. The wine finishes spicy and tangy.",,23,90,,Alto Adige,,Weingut Niklas 2010 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weingut-niklas-2010-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Weingut Niklas
14.7,White,US,"This is a rich, complex Chardonnay that's made to appeal to fans of the variety. Acidity brightens the green apple, peach and pear flavors, while oak brings notes of buttered toast and caramel. The alcohol is a little high and warm, making the wine ready to drink now.",Dutton Ranch - Mill Station,30,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Girard 2009 Dutton Ranch - Mill Station Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girard-2009-dutton-ranch-mill-station-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Girard
14.5,Red,Australia,"This Cabernet is built for current consumption, boasting a savory, complex blend of meat and herb elements nicely balanced by just enough dark plum fruit. The tannins are soft to the point of creaminess, letting just a bit of warmth show through on the lingering finish. Drink now–2016.",,17,90,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Earthworks 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/earthworks-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-barossa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Earthworks
14,Red,France,"Gigondas is Meffre's home turf, and this cuvée is impressive, boasting ample weight, rich tannins and massive extraction. It's dense and dark, combining asphalt, coffee, chocolate and licorice with black cherry preserves. Ultimately it leaves one wondering if it isn't trying too hard, but it seems worth putting a few bottles away until 2015 and seeing how they turn out.",Sainte-Catherine,27,90,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Gabriel Meffre 2009 Sainte-Catherine  (Gigondas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gabriel-meffre-2009-sainte-catherine-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Gabriel Meffre
15,Red,Spain,"Impressive for a 2008 Tempranillo. This opens with aromas of balsam wood, spice, blackberry and plum. The feel is grippy and intense, with notes of roasted berry, black olive, leather and a mildly-salty flavor. It finishes meaty, lightly herbal and slightly salinic, with a firm feel. Drink now through 2014.",El Albar Lurton Barricas,25,90,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,François Lurton 2008 El Albar Lurton Barricas Tinta de Toro (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2008-el-albar-lurton-barricas-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tinta de Toro,2008,François Lurton
13.5,Red,France,"Élevage in one-third new oak has imparted toast, vanilla and cedar aromas and given the texture of this wine a plush edge, but the quality of the underlying fruit and the length of the finish are undeniable. The primary blackberry fruit should develop hints of coffee and black olive in short order; drink 2013–2019.",Clos les Cornirets,42,90,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Fayolle Fils & Fille 2009 Clos les Cornirets  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fayolle-fils-fille-2009-clos-cornirets-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Fayolle Fils & Fille
12,White,Austria,"This is beautifully crisp, with its acidity cutting the tense, mineral texture. It has a light touch, and is perfumed with green apple and pineapple notes that dance on the palate. Age 2–3 years. Screwcap.",Kammerner Heiligenstein,,90,Kamptal,,,Hirsch 2010 Kammerner Heiligenstein Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hirsch-2010-kammerner-heiligenstein-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Hirsch
13.5,White,Austria,"An intense pepper and spice-influenced wine from the Gebling Vineyard above Krems. It is rich, weighty and intense, with the spirited acidity lending a refreshing edge. For aging over several years. Screwcap.",Kellerterrassen Reserve,45,90,Kremstal,,,Hermann Moser 2011 Kellerterrassen Reserve Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hermann-moser-2011-kellerterrassen-reserve-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2011,Hermann Moser
12.5,White,Austria,"Crisply fruity, this is delicate, with clean lines of acidity. It shows delicious flavors of green apple and bitter orange, with a tangy, zesty texture. The finish is dry and taut. Screwcap.",Karmeliterberg,15,90,Kremstal,,,Hermann Moser 2011 Karmeliterberg Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hermann-moser-2011-karmeliterberg-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Hermann Moser
14.2,White,US,"Dry and rich, with bracing acids and minerals, this has complex pineapple, pear and buttercream flavors. It's lovely to drink now.",Sebella,36,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Hanzell 2010 Sebella Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanzell-2010-sebella-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Hanzell
14,Red,Spain,"Bullish, oaky and ripe, with leathery black-fruit aromas touched up with plenty of smoke, coconut and toast. This feels full, juicy and aggressive, with a quick rush of black fruit flavors and even more oak tones of coconut and bitter chocolate. It finishes like espresso and burnt toast. Drink now through 2016.",,100,90,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Paixar 2008 Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paixar-2008-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2008,Paixar
13,White,Italy,"A 50-50 blend of Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, this offers enormous intensity both in terms of its aromas and its natural structure. It shows soft, enduring tones of stone fruit, honey and exotic fruit, and there's a bright touch of acidity on the close that pulls the wine nicely together.",Hof Zu Pramol,27,90,,Alto Adige,,Niedermayr Josef 2009 Hof Zu Pramol White (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niedermayr-josef-2009-hof-zu-pramol-white-alto-adige/,White Blend,2009,Niedermayr Josef
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is delicate and subdued, without any of the rawness this variety sometimes provides. Flavors of cola, blackberry and spice mark the palate; the finish is soft and rich.",Gries Riserva,31,90,,Alto Adige,,Niedermayr Josef 2008 Gries Riserva Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niedermayr-josef-2008-gries-riserva-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2008,Niedermayr Josef
13.5,White,South Africa,"This dense, full-flavored Chenin exudes ripe fruit aromas and flavors of red apple flesh, wood-grilled peach and sweet orange oil. The mouthfeel is round but not fat, with good acidity and a spicy but clean finish. Drink now–2014.",,27,90,Stellenbosch,,,Remhoogte 2010 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remhoogte-2010-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Remhoogte
,Red,US,"Exceptionally smooth for such a young wine, this deeply-fruited red blends pretty raspberry and cherry flavors with seductively-delicious milk-chocolaty barrel notes. Happily, there is enough natural acidity to keep it lively and fresh.",Estate,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Dumas Station 2009 Estate Cabernet Franc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dumas-station-2009-estate-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Dumas Station
12.6,White,US,"As fresh as a young white wine can be, this sappy Riesling opens with lovely floral aromas, that lend the palate a bit of Gewürztraminer-like soapiness. It turns spicy and penetrating, with Meyer lemon and other expressions of tart citrus.",Bacchus Vineyard Dewpoint,17,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Convergence Zone 2011 Bacchus Vineyard Dewpoint Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convergence-zone-2011-bacchus-vineyard-dewpoint-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2011,Convergence Zone
13,Rose,France,"This tastes light and fruity. Its great swathe of acidity cuts through the orange and red fruit flavors, lending crispness and a fresh finish.",Aix,19,90,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Domaine Saint-Aix 2011 Aix Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-saint-aix-2011-aix-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Saint-Aix
13.5,Rose,France,"This is an attractive, fruity wine, with a touch of well-integrated vanilla. The aftertaste is soft, with a hint of pepper.",Cuvée Clarendon,,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Gavoty 2011 Cuvée Clarendon Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gavoty-2011-cuvee-clarendon-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Gavoty
13,Rose,France,"Red plum and grapefruit flavors lead the wine down a crisp path. As it develops, it shows some weight and richness, with a hint of truffle, spice and caramel.",Grand Clos,21,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine du Clos d'Alari 2011 Grand Clos Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-clos-dalari-2011-grand-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine du Clos d'Alari
13.9,White,US,"This is a wine that offers lots of class at a very good price. It's marked by flavors of streamlined citrus fruit, Asian pear, honey and a hint of buttered toast. It finishes thoroughly dry. With nearly 37,000 cases produced, this should be relatively easy to find.",,22,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Starmont 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/starmont-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Starmont
13.5,Red,Spain,"Mature, earthy and soft on the nose, with roasted, spicy, integrated berry aromas. Full but baked feeling, with maturity and monotone flavors of sweet berries that don't vary. It remains roasted and warm on the finish. Drink soon.",Gran Reserva,22,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca del Marquesado 2003 Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-marquesado-2003-gran-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2003,Finca del Marquesado
14.7,Red,US,"This new Bordeaux-style red could technically be labeled Cabernet Sauvignon, as it accounts for 82% of the blend. Pungently smoky, the impression of charred wood penetrates into the deep core of cassis and black cherry. Dark and quite tannic, it remains to be seen if all that barrel toast will ultimately meld into the rest of the wine.",Svelte,65,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2008 Svelte Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2008-svelte-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Three Rivers
14,Red,France,"Plan de Dieu is an oft-overlooked commune within the Côtes du Rhône Villages that frequently produces very ripe wines. This one is chocolaty and chunky in style, with intense notes of black cherries and some extracted, bitter notes of coffee and cocoa on the finish. Drink it over the next few years with heaty stews or braises.",Saint-Mapalis Plan De Dieu,16,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Gabriel Meffre 2009 Saint-Mapalis Plan De Dieu Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gabriel-meffre-2009-saint-mapalis-plan-dieu-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Gabriel Meffre
14.8,Red,US,"Woody and aromatic of muggy earth, this has a spicy, tannic finish and a big-time structure. Its aromas at first veer on the funky side, but then they swirl into tar and spicy, cinnamon berry.",,30,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Ferriere Vineyards 2003 Cabernet Franc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferriere-2003-cabernet-franc-sierra-foothills/,Cabernet Franc,2003,Ferriere Vineyards
12,White,Austria,"This is a light and fruity style of Grüner, with a crisp green-fruit flavor. It is immediately accessible, with a spice note and bright acidity on the finish. Screwcap.",Stephanus,,88,Kamptal,,,Weixelbaum 2011 Stephanus Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weixelbaum-2011-stephanus-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Weixelbaum
14.1,Red,US,"Carignan takes the lead here, composing roughly two-thirds of the blend. Young, tart, still primary and chewy on the palate, this subtle, expressive wine displays an underlying minerality backing pie cherry fruit.",,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Syncline 2010 Carignan-Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/syncline-2010-rhone-style-red-blend-carignan-grenache-columbia-valley-wa/,Carignan-Grenache,2010,Syncline
14.3,Red,US,"This shows a strong Bourbon barrel flavor from the new oak that is still being integrated into the fruit. Tart wild-berry flavors surfacewith air, but the impression is of a high-acid, sharply-defined Merlot; it's structured for aging.",,35,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sinclair-estate-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Sinclair Estate Vineyards
13.5,White,US,"A light-golden Chardonnay that does its county proud. It's lively and bright, with medium weight and flavors of sweet lemon custard, apple, and a lime-zest-dominated finish. This is a very good wine at a very fair price that should pair with an assortment of dinner fare.",Small Lot Blend,11,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Parducci 2010 Small Lot Blend Chardonnay (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2010-small-lot-blend-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Parducci
13.5,Red,Spain,"Jammy berry aromas come with a dense coating of milk chocolate. But in the mouth, it's snappy and juicy, with enough body to handle the acids. It tastes fresh, pointed and zesty, with plum and berry flavors that finish full and grabby. A very good old-vine Garnacha for the price.",Viñas Viejas,14,88,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Zorzal 2010 Viñas Viejas Garnacha (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zorzal-2010-vinas-viejas-grenache-garnacha-navarra/,Garnacha,2010,Zorzal
14,Red,Australia,"A silky, easy-drinking Pinot Noir, with all of the expected complexity and tender texture expected in a very good example. The cherry and vanilla notes offer enough leafy, mushroomy, earthy complexity to satisfy. Ready to drink now and over the next few years.",,50,88,Victoria,Mornington Peninsula,,Yabby Lake Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir (Mornington Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yabby-lake-vineyard-2008-pinot-noir-mornington-peninsula/,Pinot Noir,2008,Yabby Lake Vineyard
14.5,Red,Spain,"Aromas of pointed red plum and mild earthy, leafy aromas precede a well-constructed palate, with dark plum and standard berry flavors. This is a mellow wine that's very good for the price.",,9,88,Levante,Jumilla,,Wrongo Dongo 2010 Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wrongo-dongo-2010-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Wrongo Dongo
13,Rose,France,"This is a bright, soft wine, rounded and finely balanced. The delicate apple- and pear-skin flavors bring out the acidity and lift the smooth texture.",,24,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Léoube 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoube-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Léoube
14,Rose,France,"Fruity and ripe, this has rich red fruits and a smooth texture, with blended acidity. Its concentrated, with a piquant edge of pepper from the alcohol.",,20,88,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Château de Calavon 2011 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-calavon-2011-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Château de Calavon
14.5,Red,Spain,"This is toasty and overflowing with wild berry and cassis aromas. The palate is tight and tannic, with salty berry fruit flavors that seem wild and untamed. Stays salty on the finish, with herbal notes sneaking in. It smells great, but it's rough in terms of feel.",Caliza Syrah & Petit Verdot,20,88,Central Spain,Dominio de Valdepusa,,Marques de Griñon 2007 Caliza Syrah & Petit Verdot Red (Dominio de Valdepusa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-grinon-2007-caliza-syrah-and-petit-verdot-red-dominio-valdepusa/,Red Blend,2007,Marques de Griñon
13.8,Red,Spain,"This is a bit dry and scratchy on the bouquet, with direct cherry and plum aromas. It feels snappy and a little on the acidic side, with oaky creaminess softening things up. It tastes of vanilla, butter, cherry and plum, with vanilla on the finish. This comes across both bright and woody.",Crianza,25,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Puelles 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/puelles-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Puelles
14.2,White,US,"Having fermented in neutral oak and stainless-steel tanks, this wine's savory lemongrass, peach and spice flavors shine through. This is rich and elegant, with brisk acidity bringing balance and cleanness to the palate.",Birdsong,20,88,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Vogelzang 2010 Birdsong Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vogelzang-2010-birdsong-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Vogelzang
14,Red,Spain,"Strawberry and herbal aromas find their way to a tight, structured palate that's home to medicinal fruit flavors, accented by toast and bitter chocolate. Dark and medium-long on the finish, with freshness, depth and good complexity. Drink now.",Menguante Selección,24,88,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo 2007 Menguante Selección Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinedos-bodegas-pablo-2007-menguante-seleccion-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2007,Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo
14.5,Red,Spain,"Smoky, dark and robust, with blackberry and black coffee on the bouquet. It's full, textured, resiny and tannic on the palate, with blocky blackberry, leather and a pinch of saltiness. Dry, dense and oaky late, this is powerful overall.",Venta Mazzaron,15,88,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Viñas del Cenit 2009 Venta Mazzaron Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-cenit-2009-venta-mazzaron-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2009,Viñas del Cenit
12,White,Austria,"An attractive, crisp wine that boasts all the right citrus and green herb flavors along with a hint of pepper. Bright and ready to drink. Screwcap",Sandgrube,21,88,Weinviertel,,,Pratsch 2010 Sandgrube Grüner Veltliner (Weinviertel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pratsch-2010-sandgrube-gruner-veltliner-weinviertel/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Pratsch
13.5,White,Spain,"This smells fruity, like a mix of melon, mango and sweet nectarine. It feels alert and alive, with fresh flavors of melon, passion fruit and green currant. On the finish, it settles down without forcing things. Drink now.",Vendimia Seleccionada,12,88,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Pradorey 2011 Vendimia Seleccionada Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2011-vendimia-seleccionada-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Pradorey
14.5,Red,US,"Enormously jammy in raspberries and cherries, this is almost sweet, like spicy dessert-pastry filling. There's good acidity and even a bite of grippy tannins, but the wine is so powerful it lacks subtlety.",Lindsay's Vineyard,75,88,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Two Sisters 2009 Lindsay's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-sisters-2009-lindsays-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Two Sisters
13.8,Red,US,"This interesting Cabernet combines brambly berry fruit with a streak of maple syrup. Aged 22 months in a mix of French and American oak (roughly half new), it has picked up a hint of pickle spice along the way. Flavors are nicely integrated and work well together on the lasting finish.",,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Two Mountain 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-mountain-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Two Mountain
13.5,Red,Italy,"Savory and sophisticated aromas of cured meat, leather, dried fruit and prune are elegant and nicely evolved. There's a bright touch of bitter almond on the finish.",Terre Rare Riserva,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Carignano del Sulcis,,Sella & Mosca 2005 Terre Rare Riserva  (Carignano del Sulcis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sella-mosca-2005-terre-rare-riserva-carignan-carignano-carignano-sulcis/,Carignano,2005,Sella & Mosca
13,White,South Africa,"This wine shows character and layers of flavor in its straightforward yet elegant approach. A mineral thread stitches together the ripe fruit notes of white melon, yellow apple, pear and Key lime. Medium weight, with a bit of a nervy feel right now, give this another year to really shine.",Original Unwooded,15,88,Coastal Region,,,Raats Family 2011 Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raats-family-2011-original-unwooded-chenin-blanc-coastal-region/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Raats Family
13,Red,Italy,"Dark and earthy, this has flavors of wild berry, savory spice, toasted almond, rose petal and mint. The finish is smooth and silky.",,19,88,,Alto Adige,,Peter Zemmer 2008 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-zemmer-2008-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2008,Peter Zemmer
13.9,White,US,"For a wine that's been made with a soft touch but still has some weight and finesse, this is a great value. It opens with aromas of ripe peach fuzz and crisp apple, a nice intermingling of flavors. Lemon and grapefruit rind flavors shine on the finish.",Split Oak Estates Sur Lie,11,88,California,California Other,California,Morro Bay 2010 Split Oak Estates Sur Lie Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morro-bay-2010-split-oak-estates-sur-lie-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Morro Bay
13.5,White,South Africa,"Young and fresh, this Chenin shows the stuffing to hold for another couple of years thanks to firm, tight acidity and a solid fruit core of pear, melon, guava and lime rind. The mouthfeel is round, but the palate isn't heavy. An attractive hint of sweet spice unfolds on the finish.",,15,88,Western Cape,,,Mulderbosch 2011 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mulderbosch-2011-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Mulderbosch
13.5,Red,France,"This attractively priced Gigondas is a solid example, boasting traditional notes of leather and spiced meat. It's supple and slightly warm, with modest cherry fruit coated with a dusting of dry red earth. Clove and metallic notes on the finish suggest early consumption is the prudent option.",,22,88,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Louis Bernard 2009  Gigondas,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-bernard-2009-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Louis Bernard
14.4,Red,US,"Supple and inviting, this mellow take on Cabernet Franc has soft cherry-pie flavors, a dash of pepper, and a smooth, chocolaty finish, with a pleasant, toasty, caramel aftertaste.",Proprietor's Reserve,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Maryhill
14,Red,Italy,"Bovale is a little-known indigenous grape from Sardinia. This opens with savory aromas of cured meat, chocolate, ripe fruit and prune. The close is bold, bitter and bright.",Essentija,30,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Pala 2008 Essentija Bovale (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2008-essentija-italian-red-bovale-isola-nuraghi/,Bovale,2008,Pala
13.5,Red,US,"An easy, gentle wine, soft and velvety in texture, offering jammy flavors of blackberries, cherries, raspberries and oak. Earns extra points for dryness and a richly tannic structure.",,16,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Lyeth 2010 Meritage (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2010-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-county/,Meritage,2010,Lyeth
14.8,Red,US,"This has plenty of cherry, red licorice, cola and spice flavors that are wrapped into firm tannins. Long on the finish, this is a very good example of a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.",Horseshoe Bend Vineyard,34,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2008 Horseshoe Bend Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2008-horseshoe-bend-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Occidental Road Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"A perfectly fine Cabernet, with ripe blackberry, black currant and herb flavors. Does a good job at a fair price.",Annabella,17,88,California,Napa,Napa County,Michael Pozzan 2010 Annabella Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-pozzan-2010-annabella-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Michael Pozzan
15.5,Red,US,"Michael David makes bombastically huge wines, but here they've mastered the style, making a black-as-night Syrah true to it's roots, with flavors of dark red fruit, bacon and toast, with a wall of vanilla and oak. It's juicy, jammy and surprisingly well integrated, a wine that's ready to drink now, preferably with a sizzling tri-tip.",Sixth Sense Syrah,16,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Michael David 2010 Sixth Sense Syrah Syrah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2010-sixth-sense-syrah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-valley-lodi/,Syrah,2010,Michael David
13.5,Red,France,"Fresh, nuanced and just slightly herbal, this is a refreshingly easy to drink Côtes du Rhône made for everyday consumption. Cherry and plum notes are dressed up with hints of wild thyme and cracked pepper, while some cocoa-like textures and flavors linger on the finish. Drink now.",Réserve,11,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Famille Perrin 2009 Réserve Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/famille-perrin-2009-reserve-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Famille Perrin
13,White,Spain,"Peach, melon and natural vanilla aromas are an open invitation to this fresh Spanish white. Feels jumpy and lively like it should, with green fruit, citrus, apple and melon flavors. Spunky on the finish, this is textbook Verdejo.",,,88,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Montespina 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montespina-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Montespina
13.5,Red,Australia,"This is the rarest of all finds: a high-quality Pinot Noir at an everyday price. It's medium bodied and crisp, with ample complexity that blends smoke, cedar, cola and black cherry notes. With its reasonably firm finish, it might be interesting to try in another year or two, although it's ready to drink now.",Vision,12,88,Victoria,King Valley,,Nugan Family Estates 2010 Vision Pinot Noir (King Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nugan-family-estates-2010-vision-pinot-noir-king-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Nugan Family Estates
13.5,Red,Italy,"This delivers a playful touch of sweetness in the mouth, with bold aromas of blackberry, plum, spice and leather. It shows harmony, with a velvety mouthfeel.",Aus Gries,23,88,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2009 Aus Gries Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2009-aus-gries-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2009,Nals Margreid
14.5,Red,US,"This is a new blend from Baer. Merlot dominant, it's forward, fruity and fresh, offering pleasant strawberry and mocha flavors. Though at first sip it seems to fade quickly, it becomes more fleshy in the glass and thickens up nicely.",Star,27,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Baer 2009 Star Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baer-2009-star-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Baer
14.6,Red,US,"A clean, varietal nose introduces this complex Yakima Valley Syrah. Mixed notes of fennel, anise, herb and coffee wrap around tight, tangy red fruits. The balance and definition are excellent; the finish has just a hint of stem.",,24,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,AntoLin Cellars 2009 Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolin-cellars-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,AntoLin Cellars
11.5,White,Austria,"Almost sweet in its old age, this ethereal wine has crisp acidity to go with its almond and mushroom flavors.",Solist Altenberg,95,88,Weinviertel,,,Kirchmayr 1988 Solist Altenberg Riesling (Weinviertel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirchmayr-1988-solist-altenberg-riesling-weinviertel/,Riesling,1988,Kirchmayr
13,Red,Italy,"This bold red has an inky, dark appearance, with ripe aromas of moist earth, tobacco, blackberry, peppercorn and bitter almond. The finish is plush and smooth.",,21,88,,Alto Adige,,Josef Weger 2009 Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-weger-2009-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2009,Josef Weger
13.9,Red,US,"Hogue has really stepped it up across the board, and this $11 Cabernet is as good as you'll find at that price point. Raspberry and cherry fruit comes with an underpinning of pencil lead and clean earth, paying tribute to the earthier, herbal side of the grape.",,11,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hogue
14.6,Red,US,"This is enormously rich in berry, cherry and cola flavor. It's flashy, but not particularly subtle as a Pinot Noir should be, and it veers on being a little heavy.",Terra de Promissio,70,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Lynmar 2010 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lynmar-2010-terra-promissio-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lynmar
13.5,Red,France,"This isn't the most complex Côtes du Rhône, but it does offer bold, fruit-driven flavors of cherry and raspberry, medium body and tannins that are creamy soft. Drink this 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah over the next year or so.",cdr,11,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Les Domaines Auriol 2009 cdr Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-auriol-2009-cdr-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Domaines Auriol
13.5,Red,Spain,"Tight aromas of cherry and cassis come with orange peel and licorice scents. It feels edgy and acidic on the palate, but there's enough body and fruit to absorb the acids. Tastes like schisty licorice, black fruits and spice, with a choppy, tannic, medium-long finish. Drink this Syrah-Carignan blend now.",Venus,65,88,Catalonia,Montsant,,La Universal 2006 Venus Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/universal-2006-venus-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2006,La Universal
14.8,Red,US,"This ripe Cabernet brims with forward flavors of blackberries, black currants, cola and smoky oak. This is soft enough to drink now, but the firm tannins will play against a great grilled steak, especially with a blue cheese sauce.",Estate,50,88,California,Napa,Chiles Valley,RustRidge 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Chiles Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rustridge-2007-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-chiles-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,RustRidge
14,Red,France,"Despite this wine's evident ripeness, it remains freshly floral and perfumed on the nose. On the palate, it delivers ripe black-cherry fruit and hints of chocolate and licorice, cushioned by a lush, velvety texture. Drink it over the next year or two.",,13,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Vignobles La Coterie 2010 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-coterie-2010-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Vignobles La Coterie
14.5,Red,Spain,"Roasted and rustic up front, with bricky, oaky berry aromas. This is tight and ripped across the palate, with hickory, maple and bacon flavors. It's zesty in terms of mouthfeel, with adequate chunkiness. The finishing flavors of spice, herb and earth are solid.",Crianza,19,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Valdecampaña 2005 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdecampana-2005-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2005,Valdecampaña
14.5,Red,US,"Feels chunky and gritty in the mouth, with fresh young tannins giving a hard bite. Down under all that are flavors of ripe blackberry jam and spice. It doesn't seem likely this will age beyond the life of its tannins, so drink over the next five years with rich fare.",,48,88,California,Napa,Calistoga,Envy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/envy-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Envy
12.5,White,Italy,"Emilio Bulfon delivers a portfolio of wines that are intensely aromatic and thickly concentrated, to the point of being syrupy and viscous. Off-gold in color, this white blend bares aromas of apricot, Thai peanut sauce and toasted almond.",Cividìn,22,88,,Friuli Grave,,Emilio Bulfon 2009 Cividìn White (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emilio-bulfon-2009-cividin-white-friuli-grave/,White Blend,2009,Emilio Bulfon
13,White,US,"All the Eight Bells wines show attention to cleanliness and varietal expression. This has a ripe apple flavor, with a lick of minerality on the finish.",French Creek Vineyard,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Eight Bells 2010 French Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eight-bells-2010-french-creek-vineyard-chardonnay-columbia-valley-yakima/,Chardonnay,2010,Eight Bells
14.2,Red,US,"This has pretty fruit flavors of plums and spicy black cherries. At first the wine seems sharp and slightly warm, but it mellows with air.",Roosevelt Red,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Eight Bells 2009 Roosevelt Red Merlot (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eight-bells-2009-roosevelt-red-merlot-columbia-valley-yakima/,Merlot,2009,Eight Bells
15,Red,US,"Hello alcohol and black cherry liqueur. A nicely made and compelling Syrah this is, although the alcohol is intense. The wine has mighty tannins and is very fruity, with an added note of black licorice. The peppery finish will make you want more.",,23,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Chatom Vineyards 2008 Syrah (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chatom-vineyards-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Syrah,2008,Chatom Vineyards
14,Rose,France,"Big and rich, this is packed with ripe wild-strawberry and red-plum fruits. The wine has attractive acidity, with concentration and power.",Le Château,,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Thuerry 2011 Le Château Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thuerry-2011-le-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Thuerry
13,White,Italy,"Bold and sassy, this has defined aromas of lemon zest, melon, peach and white almond. There's a note of spice on the close and the wine should pair with Thai basil curry in coconut milk.",Altkirch,15,88,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2011 Altkirch Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2011-altkirch-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2011,Colterenzio
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a beautiful wine at an very attractive price. It's redolent of blueberry, dried mint, cola, almond and forest berry.",,18,88,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2010,Colterenzio
13.9,White,US,"A solid wine, rich in oak-inspired orange, apricot and Asian pear flavors, with a spicy, creamy finish. The acidity is notable, making this Chardonnay brisk and clean.",,24,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Girard 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girard-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Girard
14.7,Red,US,"Surprisingly, this Red Mountain Merlot is rather light and tart, showing cranberry fruit with a streak of smoke. The tannins are peppery and earthy, with a hint of stem; a European style, with poise and good balance.",,50,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Fidelitas 2009 Merlot (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fidelitas-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Merlot,2009,Fidelitas
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a wine dominated by Grüner's signature pepper character. It is weighty and round, with its acidity cushioned by richness. Give this wine at least a year. Screwcap.",Gedersdorfer Moosburgerin,,88,Niederösterreich,,,Felsner 2010 Gedersdorfer Moosburgerin Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felsner-2010-gedersdorfer-moosburgerin-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Felsner
13,White,Spain,"With a nose of citrus and mineral and a fresh palate, this is nothing but pleasing. Flavors of grapefruit, tangerine, lime and green apple are direct and lively, while the finish is long and fruity. This is how Verdejo should be.",,14,88,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Esperanza 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esperanza-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Esperanza
14.2,White,US,"A big improvement over the '08 bottling, the winery's '09 is dry and tart in Central Coast acidity, with pure, clean flavors of tangerine, vanilla and buttered toast. It's a lovely Chardonnay; drink now.",,30,88,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Center of Effort 2009 Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/center-effort-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Center of Effort
13.5,Red,Spain,"Blackberry, tobacco and balsamic aromas lean slightly towards vinegar, and there's a distinct tangy quality to the palate. Otherwise, the wine is very nice, with plum and blackberry flavors. Tobacco notes reappear on the finish along with toasty oak. Will do best with food.",Hombros,37,88,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Casar de Burbia 2007 Hombros Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casar-burbia-2007-hombros-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2007,Casar de Burbia
13.5,White,South Africa,"A blend of mostly Chenin Blanc, with 9% Chardonnay and 5% Viognier, this is a charming white with alluring notes of orange blossom and peony that mingle with the white peach and mango fruit. There's a nice vibrancy on the palate, with fresh tropical-fruit flavors that hang on to the finish.",Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay-Viognier,17,88,Wellington,,,Thokozani 2010 Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay-Viognier White (Wellington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thokozani-2010-chenin-blanc-chardonnay-viognier-white-wellington/,White Blend,2010,Thokozani
13,White,Italy,"This bright and lively wine offers aromas of flower, honey, papaya, mango and stone fruit. The finish is smooth and silky.",Eichberg,30,88,,Alto Adige,,Tenuta Klaus Lentsch 2009 Eichberg Grüner Veltliner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-klaus-lentsch-2009-eichberg-gruner-veltliner-alto-adige/,Grüner Veltliner,2009,Tenuta Klaus Lentsch
13.9,Red,US,"Juicy, tart and tightly wound, this pure Malbec has a core of wild, brambly berry and light plum. Nicely managed oak aging (28% new) brings in a lick of smoky caramel, clove and coffee. The flavors fall off a little too quickly on the finish.",Reserve,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2009 Reserve Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2009-reserve-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,Waterbrook
14.1,White,US,"This wine continues to be big, with bold fruit and notable oak and lees influence. It's as full bodied as a red wine, with flavors of apricot, orange, buttered toast and yeasty cream flavors. Drink up.",West Rows Sangiacomo Vineyard,32,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Signaterra 2010 West Rows Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/signaterra-2010-west-rows-sangiacomo-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Signaterra
13,Red,Italy,"This opens with dark, inky concentration and savory aromas of leather, black fruit, tobacco and black cherry. The wine feels smooth and rich on the palate.",Riserva,16,88,,Teroldego Rotaliano,,Mezzacorona 2008 Riserva  (Teroldego Rotaliano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2008-riserva-italian-red-teroldego-teroldego-rotaliano/,Teroldego,2008,Mezzacorona
13.5,Sparkling,Austria,"This is a complex, rounded wine. It's texture is soft, rich and creamy, layering acidity with ripe flavors of apple and pear. It could age for 1–2 years.",Edition Adele Blanc de Blancs,25,88,Österreichischer Sekt,,,Szigeti 2009 Edition Adele Blanc de Blancs White (Österreichischer Sekt),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/szigeti-2009-edition-adele-blanc-blancs-white-blend-austrian-osterreichischer-sekt/,Austrian white blend,2009,Szigeti
14.9,Red,US,"Good balance throughout typifies this Columbia Valley Cabernet. The tart fruit suggests cranberry and raspberry, accompanied by generous acidity. A hint of herb runs through the finish, but the tannins are well-managed and smooth.",,36,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Syzygy 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/syzygy-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Syzygy
13,Red,Australia,"This is a restrained, even delicate, Pinot Noir, with nuanced aromas of underbrush and barely ripe cherries. It's elegantly proportioned in the mouth, with a silky texture and pretty cherry fruit. At 10,000 cases produced, this should be relatively easy to find even Stateside.",,20,88,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Sticks 2010 Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sticks-2010-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sticks
13,Red,Italy,"Pretty flavors of forest berry, cola and almond lead into a silky, menthol finish. Pair this with wild turkey or delicate ravioli stuffed with minced veal.",,23,88,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2009 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2009-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2009,Nals Margreid
13.9,Red,US,"This approachable, easy-drinking wine will please a range of different palates. Made by Napa-based winemaker Jamey Whetstone, it has soft red-fruit flavor and a big finish.",,18,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Manifesto! 2009 Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manifesto-2009-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2009,Manifesto!
13.5,Rose,France,"The wine is crisp, full of red berry fruit and lively acidity, with a smooth texture. This is terrific as an accompaniment to a summer meal or as an apéritif. The finish is deliciously fruity. Screwcap.",Terres de Saint-Lion,,88,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Les Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Louis 2011 Terres de Saint-Lion Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maitres-vignerons-saint-louis-2011-terres-lion-rose-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Les Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Louis
10.5,Dessert,Austria,"Icewine from Cabernet Sauvignon is pretty rare. The grape's dark pigment lends the wine no more than a hint of pink in the gold color. On the palate, the tannins do show, along with a note of honey and acidity. It's unusual, but it works. Screwcap",Ice Wine,50,88,Niederösterreich,,,Pratsch 2010 Ice Wine Cabernet Sauvignon (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pratsch-2010-ice-wine-cabernet-sauvignon-niederosterreich/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Pratsch
13.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon, this aromatic white opens with a deeply-floral bouquet of rose, honeysuckle, salvia and white peach. Crisp acidity helps pull it together in the mouth.",Cortinie Bianco,25,88,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Peter Zemmer 2011 Cortinie Bianco White (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-zemmer-2011-cortinie-bianco-white-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,White Blend,2011,Peter Zemmer
13.5,Red,Italy,"Ripe fruit, blackberry, cherry liqueur and cinnamon characterize this hearty red. It finishes with notes of tobacco, plum and exotic spice.",,36,88,,Alto Adige,,Franz Haas 2009 Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franz-haas-2009-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2009,Franz Haas
13.5,White,South Africa,"Honey and minor toast notes mingle with the red apple, mango and peach aromas and flavors. Easy-drinking and fruit-forward, the palate is bright and lively, with pineapple-core acidity that lingers on the finish. Drink now.",Le Cotte Mill,15,88,Western Cape,,,Franschhoek Cellar 2011 Le Cotte Mill Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franschhoek-cellar-2011-le-cotte-mill-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Franschhoek Cellar
13,Rose,France,"This is fresh and herbal, with crisp flavors of red fruit and citrus. It's made from old vines close to Mont Sainte-Victoire in the heart of Provence.",,16,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,La Croix du Prieur 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croix-prieur-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,La Croix du Prieur
12,White,Austria,"This is ripe, with a creamy and peppery character that's balanced with intense red-apple and pineapple flavors. It's textured and infused with grapefruit acidity. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Hochterrassen,17,88,Niederösterreich,,,Salomon-Undhof 2011 Hochterrassen Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salomon-undhof-2011-hochterrassen-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Salomon-Undhof
14,White,South Africa,"This barrel-fermented Chenin shows well-integrated oak, with hints of soft baking spice to the melon and green-fig fruit core. A slightly creamy texture fills the mouth, with a seductive toasty accent staying through the medium-length finish.",Barrel Fermented,16,88,Stellenbosch,,,Jardin 2011 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jardin-2011-barrel-fermented-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Jardin
14.5,Red,US,"Tough and gritty in tannins, this showcases sweet cherry, cola and spice flavors, with a nice earthiness. Not an ager, it needs the richest foods you can pair it with, like steak or game served in rich sauces.",Reserve Estate,38,88,California,Napa,Calistoga,Envy 2008 Reserve Estate Merlot (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/envy-2008-reserve-estate-merlot-napa-calistoga/,Merlot,2008,Envy
13.6,Dessert,US,"Made from Sierra Foothills Zinfandel, this smells of grapes dried in the sun. This is delicately balanced, with just the right level of thickness and sweetness. Enjoy with plummy desserts or dark chocolate.",Late-Harvest Obscura,20,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Fiddletown,Easton 2009 Late-Harvest Obscura Zinfandel (Fiddletown),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2009-late-harvest-obscura-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-fiddletown/,Zinfandel,2009,Easton
13,White,Italy,"White rose, tangerine skin and honey open the bouquet of this beautiful cool-climate Pinot Bianco. Its structure is firm and creamy enough to pair with Pacific seafood or grilled shrimp.",Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige,,88,,Trentino,,Fondazione Edmund Mach 2010 Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige Pinot Bianco (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondazione-edmund-mach-2010-istituto-agrario-san-michele-alladige-pinot-blanc-bianco-trentino/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Fondazione Edmund Mach
14,Red,France,"Mordorée's Côtes du Rhône is a classic blend built around 40% Grenache and 30% Syrah, with smaller amounts of the other permitted varieties. The result combines scents of leather and roasted meat with cherries and dark overtones of cocoa and coffee. It's a nicely balanced, full-bodied wine, with just a touch of coarseness to its texture. Drink now-2016.",La Dame Rousse,19,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine de la Mordorée 2010 La Dame Rousse Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-mordoree-2010-dame-rousse-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Domaine de la Mordorée
13.8,Red,US,"Delicious in its own way, with a soft, gentle mouthfeel framing upfront flavors of raspberry, cherry, vanilla, toast and pie spice. Drink now with a steak or a lamb chop.",Precocious,60,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Babcock 2010 Precocious Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-precocious-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Babcock
14.2,Red,US,"Rich, dry and pretty full-bodied for a Pinot Noir, this is stuffed with flavors of cherry pie and cola, made brisk by acidity. A little heavy, but sound and complex.",Microcosm,60,88,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2010 Microcosm Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-microcosm-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Babcock
12.8,White,US,"A delightful Riesling, sweetly aromatic, and balanced with some residual sugar. It has well-crafted flavors of pear and vanilla.",,15,88,California,North Coast,Lake County-Mendocino County,Bonterra 2010 Riesling (Lake County-Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2010-riesling-mendocino-lake-counties-county-county/,Riesling,2010,Bonterra
15.2,White,US,"Here's a smooth, creamy Chardonnay for drinking now. It has good weight, with a deep center of citrus, peach and buttered toast flavors. Russian River Valley acidity makes it racy and clean.",Alary,35,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Arrowood 2009 Alary Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrowood-2009-alary-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Arrowood
13.9,Red,US,"Still quite young, this 100% Cabernet Franc shows great promise with more cellar aging. It's respectful of what that grape can do, with smoky overtones amid layers of green olive, cedar and pepper. The finish has a bite of minty cocoa.",Bill's Block,28,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Andis 2010 Bill's Block Cabernet Franc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2010-bills-block-cabernet-franc-sierra-foothills/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Andis
13,Red,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel to preserve its fresh berry nuances, this Lagrein-Merlot blend delivers raspberry, blackberry and a touch of dark chestnut honey.",Beta Delta,25,88,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Alois Lageder 2009 Beta Delta Red (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2009-beta-delta-red-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Red Blend,2009,Alois Lageder
12.5,White,Austria,"A smooth and creamy wine, with a rich, fruity baked-apple character, and tense, tangy acidity. There is a touch of pepper that offers contrast. Drinkable now, this is also worth aging. Screwcap.",Strassertaler,,88,Kamptal,,,Allram 2011 Strassertaler Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allram-2011-strassertaler-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Allram
13.5,White,Italy,"Aromas of honey, passion fruit, peach and natural rubber appear on the nose. There's a soapy, floral element as well but the wine ultimately ends on a dry, crisp note.",Praepositus,28,88,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Praepositus Sylvaner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2010-praepositus-other-white-sylvaner-alto-adige/,Sylvaner,2010,Abbazia di Novacella
14.5,White,Italy,"This delivers fresh flavors of cut grass, lime, stone fruit and honeydew, backed by tangy acidity. It should pair well with fried calamari, sardines or baked fresh-water fish.",Is Argiolas,23,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Argiolas 2011 Is Argiolas  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2011-is-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2011,Argiolas
14.5,Red,France,"This is a very drinkable Gigondas despite being very much in the savory-spicy style. Leather, garrigue, cinnamon and clove are the dominant notes, softened by silky tannins and modest cherry fruit. Drink now–2015.",,26,88,Rhône Valley,Gigondas,,Andrieux & Fils 2009  Gigondas,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrieux-fils-2009-red-gigondas/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Andrieux & Fils
14.1,Red,US,"The cool vintage shows in the brisk acidity, hard tannins and herb and mineral flavors that accompany the usual blackberries and spices. There's plenty of elegance, with the wine showing a highly refined structure. Drink now–2014.",Watch Hill Vineyard,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Andrew Murray 2010 Watch Hill Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2010-watch-hill-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2010,Andrew Murray
13,Rose,France,"From organic grapes, this is a soft, red-fruited wine. The tang of acidity is well balanced by the full fruit character. It's ripe and attractively structured.",Perle de Margüi,22,88,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Château Margüi 2011 Perle de Margüi Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-margui-2011-perle-rose-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Château Margüi
13,Red,Italy,"Teroldego is a fantastic red grape located in select areas of northern Italy. This expression opens with aromas of hearty blackberry, savory spice, leather, prune and tobacco. It finishes bright, bold and spicy.",Bottega Vinaia,18,88,,Teroldego Rotaliano,,Cavit 2010 Bottega Vinaia  (Teroldego Rotaliano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavit-2010-bottega-vinaia-italian-red-teroldego-teroldego-rotaliano/,Teroldego,2010,Cavit
13.5,Red,Spain,"The leathery red-berry aromas are a tad stretched and tight but still good. This feels zesty, snappy and alert in the mouth, with lightly herbal flavors of red plum and tangy cherry tomato. The hickory spice imparted from 24 months of oak aging shows up on the finish along with licorice.",Señorío del Águila Gran Reserva,22,88,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Bodegas Virgen del Águila 2004 Señorío del Águila Gran Reserva Red (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-virgen-aguila-2004-senorio-gran-reserva-red-carinena/,Red Blend,2004,Bodegas Virgen del Águila
15.5,Red,US,"Enormously rich and sweet in jammy blackberries and cherries, sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon spice, this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. You can taste that famous Paso Robles sun in every sip, but the wine is a bit too high in alcohol, giving it warmth on the finish.",Suendero,49,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Vina Robles 2008 Suendero Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2008-suendero-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Vina Robles
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a pepper- and apple-flavored wine with refreshing acidity that cuts through its richness. Using grapes sourced from the Kogl Vineyard, this shows perfumed ripeness and intense crispness. Screwcap.",Kremser Kogl Bergwein,,88,Kremstal,,,Forstreiter 2011 Kremser Kogl Bergwein Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2011-kremser-kogl-bergwein-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Forstreiter
12.5,White,Austria,"With its perfumed fruit and bright acidity, this dances across the palate. Flavors include spice, peach, grapefruit and lemon zest, which all meld into a light, refreshing whole. Screwcap.",Vom Berg,,88,Kamptal,,,Eichinger 2011 Vom Berg Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eichinger-2011-vom-berg-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2011,Eichinger
13,White,Italy,"This creamy blend of Ribolla Gialla and Friulano opens with bright aromas of butterscotch, honey and caramel. Brushstrokes of apricot and Golden Delicious apple fill in the background.",Castelcosa Sant'Antonio,35,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Furlan 2006 Castelcosa Sant'Antonio White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/furlan-2006-castelcosa-santantonio-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2006,Furlan
16.2,Red,US,"Ultraripe black fruits—berries and cherries, along with raisins—reflect the high alcohol. Even so, the wine carries an impression of almost sugary sweetness, as if still not fermented completely dry. Spice cake and plum pudding, with heat on the finish, mark this as extreme by previous Fielding Hills standards. Drink soon.",RiverBend Vineyard,38,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Fielding Hills 2009 RiverBend Vineyard Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fielding-hills-2009-riverbend-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,Fielding Hills
13,White,Austria,"A crisp wine that's full of acidity, this has flavors of green fruit and pepper. It feels rich while still showing its fruity and lively aftertaste. Screwcap.",Rohrendorfer Gebling,,88,Niederösterreich,,,Felsner 2010 Rohrendorfer Gebling Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felsner-2010-rohrendorfer-gebling-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Felsner
12.2,White,US,"This is a delightful, off-dry style with the clean, natural, bracing acidity to perfectly balance out the 2.3% residual sugar. About 3% Muscat was blended in, adding a pretty orange note to a fruit-laden mix of melon, citrus and cotton candy.",,11,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2010 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2010-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Hogue
14.2,White,US,"Bone dry and strong, this Chardonnay displays concentrated citrus, apricot and peach flavors that are heavily influenced by the toast of oak barrels. It's flashy, although a touch heavy and meant for consuming now.",,38,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Pride Mountain 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pride-mountain-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Pride Mountain
13.9,Red,US,"This single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon captures the flavor profile of Pepper Bridge fruit, with streaks of green olive and green tea adding complexity to the tart and brambly fruits. The tannins are quite astringent and drying, but the aromas suggest there may be further improvement with age.",Pepper Bridge Vineyard,39,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Mosquito Fleet 2008 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mosquito-fleet-2008-pepper-bridge-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Mosquito Fleet
13.8,Red,US,"A dark, brooding, tannic young wine that actually smells like the grilled steak it should accompany. Blackberry and earth flavors surface on the palate, made brisk with acidity.",Flood Family Vineyards,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rancho Sisquoc 2009 Flood Family Vineyards Malbec (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rancho-sisquoc-2009-flood-family-malbec-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Malbec,2009,Rancho Sisquoc
13.9,White,US,"This has zesty acidity that lends a mouthwatering briskness to the citrus, peach and spice flavors. Easy to like as a cocktail sipper, or paired with Chinese food and tempura.",,22,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Benessere 2010 Pinot Grigio (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benessere-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-napa-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Benessere
14.1,Red,US,"Light and tight fruit flavors of pretty berry open slowly after plenty of breathing time. The wine is nicely structured, balanced with the addition of 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Malbec—the only drawback is the almost complete lack of aroma. Even with extended airing, the fruit comes up but the nose stays closed, giving the impression of a shortened finish.",,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2009 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sinclair-estate-2009-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2009,Sinclair Estate Vineyards
13.5,White,Austria,"Rich and luscious, this is a tropical-fruited wine. Fruitiness is the driving force here, and the acidity keeps this full-bodied effort proportioned and crisp. Glass stopper.",Kittmansberg Reserve,,88,Kamptal,,,Steininger 2010 Kittmansberg Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steininger-2010-kittmansberg-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Steininger
14.2,White,US,"An exotic Chardonnay, this is reminiscent of a Rhône white wine, with its honeysuckle, mineral, apricot, tangerine and sautéed banana flavors. It's certainly savory. Don't drink it too cold.",Windsor Oaks Vineyard,30,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Stark 2009 Windsor Oaks Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-2009-windsor-oaks-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Stark
13,Red,Italy,"This shows aromas of cola, dried garden herb, rosemary oil and violet. The palate has a bright, tonic quality.",Tanca Farrá,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Alghero,,Sella & Mosca 2006 Tanca Farrá Cabernet Sauvignon (Alghero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sella-mosca-2006-tanca-farra-cabernet-sauvignon-alghero/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Sella & Mosca
13,Rose,France,"Smooth yet crisp, this has attractive acidity and strawberry fruit. It is poised and elegant, with just the right amount of acidity.",Classique,11,88,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Les Quatre Tours 2011 Classique Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quatre-tours-2011-classique-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Les Quatre Tours
13,White,South Africa,"This limited release is big and flavorful upfront, with assertive aromas of sweet spice, clementine, tropical fruit and blanched almonds. A fleshy pear flavor leads the round, mouth-filling palate, followed by a lengthy finish laced with notes of hazelnut toast and sweet spice. Ready to drink now.",Spellbinding,31,88,Stellenbosch,,,Leopard Frog NV Spellbinding Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leopard-frog-nv-spellbinding-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,,Leopard Frog
13.2,White,US,This lovely Verdelho is perfumed with jasmine and apricot. It's crisp and creamy while also tasting refreshing and light. The finish is all lime salt and minerality. Pour it at an outdoor soirée or sip it while cooking dinner.,Silvaspoons Vineyard,15,88,California,Central Valley,Alta Mesa,Lee Family Farm 2010 Silvaspoons Vineyard Verdelho (Alta Mesa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lee-family-farm-2010-silvaspoons-vineyard-spanish-white-verdelho-central-valley-alta-mesa/,Verdelho,2010,Lee Family Farm
14,Red,Spain,"Gritty aromas of olive, herbs and charred berry give this Montsant wine a Chilean-like bouquet. The palate is wide, blunt and tannic, with blackberry and stewed plum flavors. It mellows out on the finish, with earth notes. It's solid and sturdy, but feels tough. A blend of Garnacha, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.",Dido,30,88,Catalonia,Montsant,,La Universal 2009 Dido Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/universal-2009-dido-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2009,La Universal
14.5,Red,Spain,"Earthy and leathery smelling, this has briary, almost cheesy-berry and oak aromas. This feels full, and it evolves with airing. Flavors of herbal black fruit join notes of tobacco, peppery spice and mint that carry onto the finish. A blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the Cab standing out.",Crianza,15,88,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Marco Real 2007 Crianza Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-real-2007-crianza-red-blend-tempranillo-cabernet-sauvignon-navarra/,Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Marco Real
,Red,US,"Will appeal broadly to many Pinot lovers for its soft, lush array of flavor. Raspberries, cherries, red currants, licorice and bacon all lead to a long, spicy finish. Trades complexity for immediate appeal, so drink up.",Garys' Vineyard,50,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Lucia 2010 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucia-2010-garys-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lucia
14,Red,Italy,"The palate has a touch of green rosemary and wild berry, with a hint of toasted almond on the finish. It is named after the high-altitude vineyard (located 1,300–1,700 feet above sea level) from which the Nero d'Avola grapes were sourced.",Alto,21,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2009 Alto Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2009-alto-nero-davola-sicilia-149295/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Tenuta Rapitalà
12.5,White,Italy,"A fragrant, pure expression of Moscato Giallo, this is a slightly-sweet wine to drink as a hot-afternoon apéritif. The bouquet is generous and bold, with persistent aromas of yellow rose, acacia, honeysuckle and peach. All that sweet intensity is held in line by a pretty mineral endnote.",Muskatell,22,88,,Alto Adige,,Tenuta H.Lentsch 2009 Muskatell Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-hlentsch-2009-muskatell-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2009,Tenuta H.Lentsch
13.5,Red,Spain,"Damp earth, subtle berry, plum and smoke notes define the nose. It feels typically tannic and clampy for Ribera del Duero, with leathery, roasted flavors of blackberry, rubber and herbs. Long, meaty and dense on the back side, with chewy tannins and sweet lasting flavors.",Reserva,29,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Vilano 2005 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-vilano-2005-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2005,Viña Vilano
13.9,Red,US,"The Reveler is Revelry's mainstay blend, a mix of roughly equal parts of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Floral and powdered sugar scents lead into a light and pretty palate, showcasing red berry flavors and a touch of minerality.",The Reveler,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Revelry 2009 The Reveler Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/revelry-2009-reveler-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Revelry
13,White,South Africa,"Open and seductive, this has upfront notes of oak backed by moderate red apple, pear and faint herb accents. Medium weight, with a flinty streak, the palate is bright and mouthwatering, closing on a toasty, orange rind flavor.",Renaissance,35,88,Stellenbosch,,,Radford Dale 2010 Renaissance Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/radford-dale-2010-renaissance-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Radford Dale
14.5,Red,US,"A Meritage that's 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, this wine is all leathery pouch—still chewy but with lots of well-intentioned structure and big blackberry flavor.",,40,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Dogwood 2007 Meritage (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogwood-2007-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Meritage,2007,Dogwood
12.5,White,US,"Fragrant with lime, stone, apricot and flowers, this Gewürztraminer is deliciously dry and slightly crisp yet full bodied. A slight spiciness marks the finish, with a note of lime salt. It should pair well with a roast chicken and spicy stuffing.",Terroir Select,30,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Stonehedge 2010 Terroir Select Gewürztraminer (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonehedge-2010-terroir-select-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Stonehedge
14.6,Red,US,"There are lots of fresh, deeply flavored blackberries, blueberries and black currants in this wine. It's tough and gritty in tannins now, but it should benefit from a few years in the cellar.",,30,88,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Wattle Creek 2009 Merlot (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wattle-creek-2009-merlot-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Merlot,2009,Wattle Creek
14.5,Red,Spain,"For a 60,000-case Toro, this is very good and well recommended. It smells full, leathery and slightly cheesy, with baked berry aromas. The palate is smooth, with minty, spicy, black fruit flavors. A hint of young oak rises up on the finish.",Joven Tinto,10,88,Northern Spain,Toro,,Muruve 2009 Joven Tinto  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muruve-2009-joven-tinto-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Muruve
14.8,Red,US,"This is Lafond's entry-level Pinot, and it's arguably the best SRH in years. The vintage was kind, offering long hangtime fruit, while preserving vital acidity. With savory cherry flavors and some firm tannins, it's a fine wine to drink with lamb or steak.",SRH,27,88,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lafond 2009 SRH Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafond-2009-srh-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lafond
14,White,Italy,"White almond, pressed rose, natural rubber, exotic fruit and tangy spice characterize this Grüner Veltliner. It's thickly textured, with tangy freshness on the close.",,,88,,Alto Adige,,Kuenhof 2010 Grüner Veltliner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuenhof-2010-gruner-veltliner-alto-adige/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Kuenhof
14.5,Red,US,"This pure Cabernet Franc, aged in 100% second-use French oak, displays nicely ripened fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry. Highlights of black pepper dapple the finish, which at first seems attenuated, but opens up nicely with extended breathing time.",,50,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodinville Wine Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodinville-wine-cellars-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Woodinville Wine Cellars
13,White,Italy,"A silky and sophisticated Pinot Grigio that shows more substance and elegance than normally found in this variety. Aromas include peach, pear, honey and apricot.",,15,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Marco Cecchini 2009 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-cecchini-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Marco Cecchini
13.5,White,US,"This is clean and dry, with crisp acidity. It's leaner than many richer Chardonnays, but shows plenty of wealth and creaminess, and citrus and pear flavors. A nice partner to roasted chicken or broiled halibut.",Vintner's Reserve,15,88,California,California Other,California,Kendall-Jackson 2010 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2010-vintners-reserve-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Kendall-Jackson
13,Red,Austria,"Fruity and juicy, with all of the black fruit flavors of Zweigelt. It's soft, ripe and attractively forward. With its acidity, the wine could age, but its fruitiness makes it ready to drink now. Screwcap.",,18,88,Thermenregion,,,Johanneshof Reinisch 2010 Zweigelt (Thermenregion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johanneshof-reinisch-2010-other-red-zweigelt-thermenregion/,Zweigelt,2010,Johanneshof Reinisch
13,Red,Italy,Tazzelenghe is a fascinating red varietal from northeast Italy that almost faced extinction before it was rediscovered just a few years ago. It offers density and richness that is enhanced by red cherry and blackberry spice.,Tazzelenghe,24,88,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Jacùss 2007 Tazzelenghe Red (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacuss-2007-tazzelenghe-red-colli-orientali-friuli/,Red Blend,2007,Jacùss
13,White,Italy,"Fresh and bright, this has bold aromas of stone fruit, tangerine, white flower and honeysuckle. A drying mineral note at the back adds backbone.",,20,88,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Sylvaner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2010-other-white-sylvaner-alto-adige/,Sylvaner,2010,Abbazia di Novacella
,White,US,"Apricot jam and late-harvest botrytis flavors are often characteristic of this vineyard. This is bone dry, with brisk acidity and stony minerality. It will gradually lose fruit over the years.",Sleepy Hollow Vineyard,45,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Arcadian 2007 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arcadian-2007-sleepy-hollow-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2007,Arcadian
14.2,Red,US,"A little tough, a little refined, this is a town-and-country wine for drinking now. It has ripe cherry, red currant, bacon and sandalwood flavors, spiced with pepper and wrapped into firm tannins.",Sigma Syrache,28,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Ampelos 2008 Sigma Syrache Syrah-Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ampelos-2008-sigma-syrache-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah-Grenache,2008,Ampelos
11.5,White,Austria,"Perfumed and spicy, this has fine acidity and a light texture. The wine is bright and crisp, with flavors of pears mingling with green apples. Screwcap.",Cool Climate,15,88,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 Cool Climate White (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-cool-climate-white-blend-austrian-niederosterreich/,Austrian white blend,2011,Dürnberg
13.5,Red,US,"This blend is roughly half Cabernet Sauvignon. It spends 18 months in barrel, 40% of it new American oak. Smooth and open, it's a tasty young wine reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherries.",Cow Catcher,24,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Dumas Station 2009 Cow Catcher Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dumas-station-2009-cow-catcher-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Dumas Station
14.5,Red,US,"A little rustic and rough in texture, but otherwise this is a nice, dry wine. It's also pretty fierce in tannins, but offers polished blackberry, cured-meat, pepper and cedar flavors. Could gain in the bottle over the next 4–5 years.",Bee Bee's Blend Estate,48,88,California,Napa,Calistoga,Envy 2009 Bee Bee's Blend Estate Red (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/envy-2009-bee-bees-blend-estate-red-napa-calistoga/,Red Blend,2009,Envy
12.5,White,Austria,"Apricot and grapefruit flavors dominate this soft, ripe and yet crisply-acidic wine. There are spice, almond and melon flavors, with structure and roundness. Finely balanced and ready to drink. Screwcap.",,,88,Burgenland,,,Höpler 2011 Pinot Blanc (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hopler-2011-pinot-blanc-burgenland/,Pinot Blanc,2011,Höpler
12.2,White,US,"From the Upland Vineyard, this sweetly fruity (3% residual sugar) wine bursts with fresh flavors of grapefruit and pear. The expansive, fleshy midpalate leads into a clean finish with excellent grip.",Sunbreak,17,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Convergence Zone 2011 Sunbreak Chenin Blanc (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convergence-zone-2011-sunbreak-chenin-blanc-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Convergence Zone
14.5,Red,France,"This is a round, silky Châteauneuf-du-Pape that's an appealing, early-drinking rendering. Cherry and leather notes aren't particularly complex beyond a certain horsiness, but the wine fills the mouth and the flavors do linger.",Secret de Nos Vignes,37,88,Rhône Valley,Châteauneuf-du-Pape,,Domaine de Châteaumar 2009 Secret de Nos Vignes Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chateaumar-2009-secret-nos-vignes-red-chateauneuf-pape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Châteaumar
14,Red,France,"Aged predominantly in concrete tanks, this treatment allows the fruit to speak loudly and clearly, delivering dark cherry flavors tinged with dried herbs. It's creamy in texture, with ample acids on the finish to help balance the rich tannins. Drink now–2018.",Cuvée Vincent de Catari,17,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Domaine Fond Croze 2009 Cuvée Vincent de Catari Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-croze-2009-cuvee-vincent-catari-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine Fond Croze
14.5,Red,France,"The blend in this cuvée is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, aged in second-use oak. The oak provides hints of baking spices on the nose and some cedary notes on the palate, nicely accenting the bright black-cherry fruit in this medium-bodied wine. Soft tannins combine with mouthwatering acids on the finish. Drink now–2016.",Cuvée Romanaise,22,88,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Domaine Fond Croze 2009 Cuvée Romanaise Grenache-Syrah (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-croze-2009-cuvee-romanaise-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-syrah-cotes-villages/,Grenache-Syrah,2009,Domaine Fond Croze
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a food-friendly rosé that's full-bodied and rich. It has orange and apricot flavors, along with a note of red plum. The acidity keeps the wine fresh and crisp while the aftertaste has a fine tang of zest. Screwcap.",,18,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Riotor 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-riotor-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Riotor
14,Red,Spain,"Lightly spiced up front, with cinnamon and nutmeg aromas adding complex sweetness to cherry and cassis scents. It feels juicy and sincere, with a mix of berry, plum, herb, spice and licorice flavors. This turns toward vanilla on the finish. A traditional wine that's ready now.",Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo,22,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2005 Rioja Bordón Gran Reserva Tempranillo  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-franco-espanolas-2005-rioja-bordon-gran-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Bodegas Franco-Españolas
14.5,White,Italy,"The thick, oily texture is backed by aroflavors of stone fruit, honeysuckle and passion fruit. This is a generous and bold wine.",Sanct Valentin,38,88,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2010 Sanct Valentin Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2010-sanct-valentin-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
14,White,Italy,"This cool-climate expression shows exceptionally-beautiful tones of peach, melon and pear. A tiny percentage of the wine is aged in French barrel. This is a fantastic white wine to pair with fish, white meat or vegetables..",Dellago,22,88,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries 2010 Dellago Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-bolzano-s-maddalena-gries-2010-dellago-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries
14,Red,Spain,"A bit scratchy, leathery and herbal on the bouquet, but there's also a stony character and raspberry aromas. It feels crisp and a bit sheering, with flavors of zesty red fruit, citrus and vanilla filling in the gaps. The finish is long and lightly oaky.",Heredad Candela,25,88,Levante,Yecla,,Barahonda 2008 Heredad Candela Monastrell (Yecla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barahonda-2008-heredad-candela-mourvedre-monastrell-yecla/,Monastrell,2008,Barahonda
14.5,Red,US,"Elégance is a five-grape Bordeaux-style blend, sourced from a single vineyard. Sweet oak scents waft up from the glass, a lush melding of various toasts, over pretty raspberry flavors. The wine is sensuous and elegant, already quite drinkable, and seems to slip away gently before you are quite ready for it to leave.",Elégance Meek Family Vineyard,38,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Camaraderie 2009 Elégance Meek Family Vineyard Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-elegance-meek-family-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Camaraderie
13,White,Italy,"Slightly oxidized aromas of butterscotch, caramel and candied fruit mark this elaborate wine. The mouthfeel is pungent and slightly spicy.",,45,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Bressan 2007 Verduzzo (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressan-2007-italian-white-verduzzo-venezia-giulia/,Verduzzo,2007,Bressan
13.5,Red,Spain,"Earthy, meaty berry aromas are solid and sturdy. It feels fresh and lifted by lasting acidity, with flavors of raspberry, strawberry and vanilla that are easy to like. A wine to drink now without too much contemplation, this finishes steady and smooth.",Señorío del Águila Reserva,18,88,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Bodegas Virgen del Águila 2004 Señorío del Águila Reserva Red (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-virgen-aguila-2004-senorio-reserva-red-carinena/,Red Blend,2004,Bodegas Virgen del Águila
12.5,White,Italy,"Bright, luminous and soft, this has a bouquet of spring flowers and exotic fruits. It's soft, with a sweet intensity that's not overdone or heavy. This is made by one of Europe's most successful wine co-operatives.",Zeveri,25,88,,Trentino Superiore,,Cavit 2010 Zeveri Müller-Thurgau (Trentino Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavit-2010-zeveri-other-white-muller-thurgau-trentino-superiore/,Müller-Thurgau,2010,Cavit
14,White,France,"Full-bodied, broad and a bit oily in texture, this concentrated old-vine Marsanne seems a bit evolved, with open aromas of honeyed fruit and truffle backed by citrusy fruit and a hint of anise. Long and intense on the finish. Drink now.",Au Coeur des Siècles,60,88,Rhône Valley,Hermitage,,Cave de Tain 2009 Au Coeur des Siècles Marsanne (Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-tain-2009-au-coeur-siecles-marsanne-hermitage/,Marsanne,2009,Cave de Tain
14,Red,Spain,"The aromas of wet clay, mild chili peppers, cedar and sweet berry mesh nicely. On the palate it is plump and a touch greasy, with richness in spades along with plum and berry flavors. It feels weighty on the finish, with a licorice note. A very good wine from the little-know Vidadillo grape.",Menguante,24,89,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo 2007 Menguante Vidadillo (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinedos-bodegas-pablo-2007-menguante-spanish-red-vidadillo-carinena/,Vidadillo,2007,Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo
15,Red,Spain,"Gritty on the nose, this has baked bean, mushroom, roasted plum and earth aromas. It feels blocky and tannic, with some cushion to the palate. Oaky tasting, with prune, vanilla and buttery notes that settle on baked fruit and chocolate. It comes on forceful and heavy and is arguably a little overripe.",Reserva,80,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Resalte 2005 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/resalte-2005-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2005,Resalte
14.6,Red,US,"This pure Cabernet jumps from the glass with luscious cherry fruit. Forward and tasty, it's a full-blown mouthful of cherries and chocolate, with a hint of warmth in the back of the throat from the alcohol. Drink soon while the fresh fruit is in play.",,36,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Plumb Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plumb-cellars-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Plumb Cellars
14.5,Red,Australia,"Toasty oak frames dark, earthy flavors in this Cabernet from Western Australia. Despite being medium to full in body, it turns crisp on the finish, an enjoyable contradiction highlighted by tart plum notes and hints of tapenade. Drink now–2018.",,29,89,Western Australia,Mount Barker,,Plantagenet 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Barker),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plantagenet-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-mount-barker/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Plantagenet
14.5,Red,France,"This blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah is a bit feral, with sweaty leather notes that actually work well with the wine's meaty, black olive and dark plum elements. It's full bodied yet supple, with a lingering finish. Drink now–2015.",Les Becs Fins,,89,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Tardieu-Laurent 2009 Les Becs Fins Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tardieu-laurent-2009-becs-fins-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Tardieu-Laurent
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a crisp, green-fruited wine with all its flavors concentrated in a full, fruity character. It has citrus and lively mineral notes, with a juicy texture. Ripe and rich yet not heavy, it's almost drinkable now. Screwcap.",Spiegl,15,89,Kamptal,,,Rabl 2011 Spiegl Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rabl-2011-spiegl-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Rabl
14.5,Red,Spain,"The bouquet is dosed with resiny oak and vanilla aromas, but there are herbal notes, leather and red fruit scents as well. It feels good but slightly sticky, with flavors of vanilla, coconut, tomato, red plum and herb. This feels good on the finish, with tobacco, vanilla and oak flavors. Drink now through 2015.",Durius Magister,45,89,Northern Spain,Arribes del Duero,,Marqués de la Concordia 2007 Durius Magister Tempranillo (Arribes del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-concordia-2007-durius-magister-tempranillo-arribes-duero/,Tempranillo,2007,Marqués de la Concordia
12.5,White,Austria,"Intensely herbal, this is classic Sauvignon Blanc. It is packed with green fruit and herb flavors, with lively acidity. It is crisp, full bodied and fruity. Drink now.",Steirische Klassik,,89,Südsteiermark,,,Manfred Tement 2011 Steirische Klassik Sauvignon Blanc (Südsteiermark),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manfred-tement-2011-steirische-klassik-sauvignon-blanc-sudsteiermark/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Manfred Tement
13.5,White,US,"Made in the Ojai style of modest alcohol, dryness and delicacy, this offers subtle citrus, tropical fruit and mineral flavors. It's not terribly complex, but it is streamlined and elegant. Drink up.",,24,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Ojai 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ojai-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Ojai
15.5,Red,US,"Easy to like for its ripe fruit, cola, spice and meaty flavors. This is De Loach's basic Zinfandel, and it's very good due to the balance that makes it so drinkable.",,18,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2010 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,De Loach
15,Red,France,The Jaume family's négociant business is thriving because of wines like this that faithfully represent their terroirs while offering solid value. This raspberry- and garrigue-scented wine features ample weight framed by supple tannins that firm up on the finish. Drink now–2018.,Les Valats,27,89,Rhône Valley,Rasteau,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Les Valats Red (Rasteau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-valats-red-rasteau/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
13,White,Austria,"A full-bodied, ripe wine, showing flavors of pepper and apricot. It feels rich and smooth, with a full texture and a good depth of green and yellow fruits. The finish has a fine lift of acidity. Screwcap.",Gebling,21,89,Kremstal,,,Buchegger 2011 Gebling Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buchegger-2011-gebling-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Buchegger
13.5,White,Austria,"This is an off-dry blend of Zierfandler, Rotgipfler and Neuburger—grapes local to the Thermenregion. This wine is now mature but certainly not old. It has mushroom and spice flavors that are lifted by currant acidity that still cuts through the wine.",Solist,110,89,Thermenregion,,,Kirchmayr 1983 Solist White (Thermenregion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirchmayr-1983-solist-white-blend-austrian-thermenregion/,Austrian white blend,1983,Kirchmayr
13.5,Rose,France,This is a powerful and rich rosé that's best with food. It has weight and smooth fruit; the red fruit and mandarin orange flavors are ripe and forward. Age this for a few months.,Signature,,89,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Les Quatre Tours 2011 Signature Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quatre-tours-2011-signature-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Les Quatre Tours
14,Red,Spain,"Baked and rubbery up front, with asphalt, roasted peanut and black fruit aromas. In the mouth, it's solid and stately, with black plum and raspberry flavors, good balance and a taught, muscular structure. It tastes bright and mildly complex. Drink now through 2014.",Dido,30,89,Catalonia,Montsant,,La Universal 2008 Dido Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/universal-2008-dido-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2008,La Universal
14.5,Red,Spain,"Inviting aromas of tobacco, earth, cedar and bacon give weight to racy berry scents. It's stripped and tight as a drum on the palate, with fiery acidity creating tangy raspberry and plum flavors accented by notes of tobacco, wood spice and citrus. This is best enjoyed with food; on its own it's a bit sharp.",Terra Incognita,70,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Vilano 2005 Terra Incognita  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-vilano-2005-terra-incognita-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2005,Viña Vilano
14.5,Red,US,"A spicy, piny note lifts the aroma of this young Bordeaux-style blend. It's nicely defined and appears at first delicate, but opens up broadly in the glass and turns meaty, smoky and tannic, with arresting dark-cherry and cassis flavors.",Grâce,38,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Camaraderie 2009 Grâce Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-grace-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Camaraderie
13,White,Italy,"From the gravel soils of northeast Italy, this pure expression of Chardonnay offers bright aromas of papaya, banana, exotic fruit and white peach. There's a touch of spice and almond on the close.",,55,89,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Meroi 2010 Chardonnay (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meroi-2010-chardonnay-colli-orientali-friuli/,Chardonnay,2010,Meroi
13,Red,Spain,"Hailing from the very hot 2003 vintage, this wine is baked and full, with mature yet rich aromas. It feels thorough and weighty, with sweet berry flavors that are at their peak along with a chocolate note. This is warm, full and under control on the finish. Drink now.",Gran Reserva,45,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Puelles 2003 Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/puelles-2003-gran-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2003,Puelles
13,White,Austria,"Impressively rich and food-friendly, this has green apple and peach flavors along with intense acidity. The mouthfeel has a pepper edge to contrast with the fine crisp finish. Glass stopper.",Vienna Hills,22,89,Vienna,,,Wieninger 2011 Vienna Hills Riesling (Vienna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wieninger-2011-vienna-hills-riesling-vienna/,Riesling,2011,Wieninger
12.5,White,Austria,"Soft and creamy, this has a crisp element that's nicely balanced by kiwi and baked-apple flavors. There's a hint of spice along with a bright and fresh finish. Screwcap.",Lössterrassen,,87,Niederösterreich,,,Felsner 2010 Lössterrassen Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felsner-2010-lossterrassen-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Felsner
12.5,White,Spain,"Heavily barrel influenced on the bouquet, where sawdust and resin aromas render any fruit to the upper deck. Feels resiny and sappy, and never really moves off that feel. Tastes of oak, baked apple and banana, with resiny oak controlling the finish. Nice but not great.",PR 3 Barricas,25,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Pradorey 2009 PR 3 Barricas Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2009-pr-3-barricas-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2009,Pradorey
15,Red,Spain,"Concentrated and sweet, with aromas of raisin and cassis that lead onto an intense, syrupy palate, with salty berry, brown sugar and fudge flavors. This is deep as a country well, with a ton of flavor. But truth be told, it's tannic as can be, with a crushing mouthfeel that makes food mandatory.",Single Vineyard Estate Bottled,40,87,Central Spain,Dominio de Valdepusa,,Marques de Griñon 2005 Single Vineyard Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Dominio de Valdepusa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-grinon-2005-single-vineyard-estate-bottled-cabernet-sauvignon-dominio-valdepusa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,Marques de Griñon
14.2,White,US,"Lightly floral and quite Burgundian aromatically, this wine exudes a mixture of caramel and earth amid a full-bodied texture and racy acidity.",,18,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2010 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Fenestra
13.5,Red,US,"With a softly tannic mouthfeel and appealing cherry, mocha and spice flavors, this is a nice Merlot to drink now. Gets better in the glass as it airs and warms. This should pair well with lamb.",L de Lyeth,13,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Lyeth 2010 L de Lyeth Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2010-l-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Lyeth
13,White,Italy,"This pretty Pinot Grigio opens with creamy aromas of melon, stone fruit and pear. It has a full, generous and persistent personality.",,24,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Conte d'Attimis-Maniago 2011 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-dattimis-maniago-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Conte d'Attimis-Maniago
14.7,White,US,"Shows opulent, vibrant flavors of pineapple and orange jam, with accents of butter, cream and vanilla. Very flashy and decadent, if a little obvious. This should pair nicely with rich shellfish dishes.",SRH,22,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lafond 2010 SRH Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafond-2010-srh-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Lafond
13.9,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux-style blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It's battened down a bit at the moment, but mixed berries and a wealth of sweet baking spices peek through. The finish tails off with a hint of herb and compost.",Proprietor's Reserve Serendipity,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Serendipity Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-serendipity-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Maryhill
13.5,White,US,"This is intensely aromatic, with loads of tropical fruit, apple blossom and white peach notes on the nose and palate. It's fresh, tasty and big in body, yet deftly balanced. Soft, lemony acidity on the midpalate gets a boost of citrus rind and saline on the finish.",,12,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Knapp 2011 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knapp-2011-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2011,Knapp
14.2,Red,US,"This wine has the variety's trademark notes of herb, green bell pepper, with a woodsy qulaity. This is a full-bodied effort, bearing a long, spicy finish.",Babcock Vineyard,30,87,California,North Coast,Suisun Valley,MICA Cellars 2009 Babcock Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Suisun Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mica-cellars-2009-babcock-vineyard-cabernet-franc-north-coast-suisun-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,MICA Cellars
13.9,Red,US,"Medium-bodied and easy drinking, this Cabernet opens with yeasty red-fruit aromas and a touch of smoky oak, before finishing clean. A very good Cabernet Sauvignon that should be fairly easy to find.",Silver Label,20,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,B.R. Cohn 2009 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/br-cohn-2009-silver-label-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,B.R. Cohn
13.5,Red,Spain,"Smoky and roasted on the nose, it also has standard red-berry aromas lurking in the background. This feels fairly full and healthy, with sweet-oak flavors accenting lightly-pickled-tasting red berry. It finishes a bit herbal, with lasting minty, oaky flavors.",Señorío del Águila Reserva,18,86,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Bodegas Virgen del Águila 2002 Señorío del Águila Reserva Red (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-virgen-aguila-2002-senorio-reserva-red-carinena/,Red Blend,2002,Bodegas Virgen del Águila
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is stewy smelling, with tomato leaf and raisiny notes. It feels dense and mature, with mild acidity creating jammy raspberry and plum flavors along with a lot of barrel spice. The oak flavor is dominant on the finish.",Deyo,18,86,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Castillo de Monjardin 2007 Deyo Merlot (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-monjardin-2007-deyo-merlot-navarra/,Merlot,2007,Castillo de Monjardin
13,White,Austria,"This is a soft, creamed-apple style of wine, with a great shaft of acidity cutting through the crisp fruit. Kiwi and gooseberry fruits are lifted on the bright, lively finish.",Kellermeister Privat Goldberg,18,87,Kremstal,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Kellermeister Privat Goldberg Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-kellermeister-privat-goldberg-gruner-veltliner-kremstal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Winzer Krems
14.8,Red,US,"The production of Malbec at Three Rivers has risen dramatically, and the new vintage seems considerably lighter and less complex than it previously did. Fruity and forward, it shows black cherry and cola flavors, with a light streak of licorice.",,29,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2009 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2009-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,Three Rivers
19.1,Port/Sherry,US,"Dark black like the grapes it's made from. Once you get past its high alcohol, this has powerful flavors of dark chocolate, tar and baked plums.",My Sweet Petite,23,87,California,North Coast,Suisun Valley,Stuessy Cellars 2010 My Sweet Petite Petite Sirah (Suisun Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stuessy-cellars-2010-my-sweet-petite-petite-sirah-north-coast-suisun-valley/,Petite Sirah,2010,Stuessy Cellars
14.4,White,US,"Dominated by sweet oak and sweet fruit, this Chardonnay is made to appeal to consumers who enjoy the popular style. This tastes like orange and lemon jam, with body from the alcohol.",Reserve,22,86,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Santa Barbara Winery 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2009-reserve-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Santa Barbara Winery
13,White,South Africa,"For ten bucks, this is an attractive and crowd-pleasing Chenin that boasts forward notes of baked apple, melon, sweet orange and a hint of savory herb. The balanced acidity ensures that the ripe flavors don't feel too heavy on the close.",,10,86,Western Cape,,,Stonewalker 2010 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonewalker-2010-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Stonewalker
14.3,Red,US,"Rustic in texture, with jagged tannins, this is an old-fashioned wine, the kind they drank straight out of the cellar a long time ago. Made from Zinfandel, Carignan and several other varieties, it's dry and tannic, with berry, currant and spice flavors.",Geyserville,37,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ridge 2010 Geyserville Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2010-geyserville-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2010,Ridge
14,Red,Italy,"This offers a raw, sharp note of garden herb and white cherry. The natural acidity and crispness suggests it should pair well with cheese ravioli in a sage butter sauce.",Corona Majore,33,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Cannonau di Sardegna,,Tenute Soletta 2008 Corona Majore  (Cannonau di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-soletta-2008-corona-majore-grenache-cannonau-cannonau-sardegna/,Cannonau,2008,Tenute Soletta
12.2,White,US,"Scents of fresh lemons, herbs and white flowers grace this delicately structured, unoaked Chardonnay. Brisk and tonic on the palate, it's a breezy white that's perfect for summer sipping.",Wahoo White,15,86,Virginia,Monticello,,Lovingston 2010 Wahoo White Chardonnay (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lovingston-2010-wahoo-white-chardonnay-monticello/,Chardonnay,2010,Lovingston
12.5,White,South Africa,"This is light, bright and easy, with clean notes of Granny Smith apple, pear, and a hint of fresh grass. The tart palate is sharp but refreshing, with a medium-length, mouthwatering finish.",,10,86,Western Cape,,,Six Hats 2011 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-hats-2011-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Six Hats
12.5,White,Italy,"I Fiori is a simple and fragrant white wine that reflects the aromas of coastal Italy and it's beautiful sea breezes. Wild sage, citrus and sea salt all converge on the bright bouquet.",I Fiori,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Nuragus di Cagliari,,Pala 2010 I Fiori  (Nuragus di Cagliari),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2010-i-fiori-italian-white-nuragus-nuragus-cagliari/,Nuragus,2010,Pala
14.9,Red,US,"Give this tough, young Cabernet a good long decant before serving. At first, it's dominated by sharp acidity and mouth-numbing tannins. But after some airing, it offers black currant flavors. This is likely not an ager.",,50,86,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Vogelzang 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vogelzang-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Vogelzang
13.4,Red,US,"Lemberger is a grapy red, with broad and simple fruit flavors, often with a rustic, tannic finish. Here it's been done in a lighter style, with a dried leaf note and lightly dusty tannins.",,16,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Two Mountain 2010 Lemberger (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-mountain-2010-other-red-lemberger-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Lemberger,2010,Two Mountain
13.5,White,South Africa,"Pear, white melon rind and faint guava notes grace the bouquet of this fresh and inviting wine. The ripe, round mouthfeel is balanced and approachable, with a refreshing lime-zest infused finish. Drink now.",,11,86,Western Cape,,,La Capra Presented by Fairview 2010 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capra-presented-by-fairview-2010-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2010,La Capra Presented by Fairview
12.5,White,Austria,"Classically crisp, this is packed with attractive green fruits. It has a tang of citrus and a lively bite. Fruity and ready to drink. Screwcap.",Handverlesen,,86,Niederösterreich,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Handverlesen Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-handverlesen-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Winzer Krems
12.5,White,South Africa,"Dainty floral aromatics mingle with the fresh scents of white peach and melon rind. Medium weight, this has good zip on the palate that carries through to the finish. Lively lime and green plum flavors abound.",,15,86,Bot River,,,Wildekrans 2011 Chenin Blanc (Bot River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wildekrans-2011-chenin-blanc-bot-river/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Wildekrans
14.6,Red,US,"The reserve seems to have spent more time in barrel, bearing a chocolatey finish, but otherwise it is quite similar to the Marryhill's regular Sangiovese. Slightly higher alcohol makes for a bit more concentration of the strawberry fruit, but the herbal, peppery bite is still there in the finish.",Proprietor's Reserve,20,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2009,Maryhill
14,Red,France,"This is dry and cedary upfront, with decent raspberry fruit emerging on the palate. It's medium bodied and lacks the richness and expansiveness of many 2009 Rhônes, but still offers a solid if somewhat oaky drinking experience.",Rasteau Le Cancarot,29,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Rasteau Le Cancarot Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-rasteau-le-cancarot-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
14,Red,Spain,"This smells gritty and herbal on first take, with roasted, leafy aromas. The herb and red fruit flavors are a bit spotty, remaining herbal and mildly green on the finish, with snappy acidity.",,28,86,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Aljibes 2006 Cabernet Franc (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aljibes-2006-cabernet-franc-vino-tierra-castilla/,Cabernet Franc,2006,Aljibes
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a value white, with fresh tones of citrus, pear and stone fruit. Zesty crispness marks the finish, making it perfect for smoked salmon with cream cheese.",,11,86,,Venezia Giulia,,Altùris 2011 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alturis-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Altùris
14.5,White,US,"Marked by flamboyant oak, this wine is dominated by buttered toast and sweet butterscotch flavors. Down under all that is pineapple and mango fruit. Will appeal to fans of this oaky style.",,35,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Guarachi Family 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guarachi-family-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Guarachi Family
13.5,White,South Africa,"With 10% Viognier added to this Chenin, there is a forward, earthy character to this wine, like a mix of honeysuckle and citrus-scented fynbos. The medium-weight palate shows melon and tropical fruit flavors while a lemon-lime accent freshens up the close.",,8,86,Western Cape,,,Essay 2011 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/essay-2011-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Essay
13,Rose,Spain,"Light salmon in color, this has aromas of pineapple, passion fruit and tangerine. It feels tangy and zesty, with pithy, crisp flavors of citrus fruits and red berries. It's juicy, but not overly flavorful on the finish.",El Albar Rosado,12,86,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,François Lurton 2011 El Albar Rosado Rosé (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2011-el-albar-rosado-rose-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Rosé,2011,François Lurton
13,Rose,France,"Delicately perfumed, this is an attractive, fruity wine.It layers acidity and a light tannic edge with white fruits and red currants. There is a soft vanilla aftertaste.",Cuvée Château,15,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sauveuse 2011 Cuvée Château Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sauveuse-2011-cuvee-chateau-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de la Sauveuse
13.5,Red,Italy,"Concentrated and silky, this has bright flavors of wild berry, bitter almond and balsam cola. The medium mouthfeel is backed by a fresh, menthol finish.",Luziafeld,16,87,,Alto Adige,,St. Pauls 2009 Luziafeld Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-pauls-2009-luziafeld-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2009,St. Pauls
14.6,Red,US,"This Stella Mae is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It remains a rather lean wine in the Sparkman portfolio, despite having alcohol at 14.6%. Here are lightly earthy flavors of strawberry and herb, with a hint of green in the tannins.",Stella Mae,45,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Sparkman 2009 Stella Mae Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2009-stella-mae-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Sparkman
14.7,Red,US,"Tart and lively, this medium-bodied Sangiovese was co-fermented with small amounts of Syrah and Viognier. The Viognier contributes scents of citrus and stone fruit, which add some welcome complexity.",,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Zerba Cellars 2008 Sangiovese (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zerba-cellars-2008-sangiovese-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sangiovese,2008,Zerba Cellars
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Lime, apple and mineral aromas come with a note of eggy yeast. The mouthfeel is regular and a touch foamy, with semisweet flavors of kiwi, apple and gooseberry. Mild and feeling good on the finish, it's basic but well worth a go.",Reserva Brut,19,87,Catalonia,Cava,,V&N Cellars NV Reserva Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-n-cellars-nv-reserva-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,V&N Cellars
13,Red,Italy,"Garnet-ruby in color, this has fresh aromas of white cherry, plum, dried dill and rosemary. The mouthfeel is simple and clean, with fresh acidity on the close.",Riserva,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Cannonau di Sardegna,,Santa Maria La Palma 2006 Riserva  (Cannonau di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-maria-palma-2006-riserva-grenache-cannonau-cannonau-sardegna/,Cannonau,2006,Santa Maria La Palma
12.5,White,Italy,"This bright white is redolent of tomato leaf, wild salvia and citrus. The brightness of the bouquet is followed by a satisfyingly creamy mouthfeel.",,13,87,,Friuli Grave,,Vigneti Le Monde 2010 Sauvignon (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-le-monde-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-friuli-grave/,Sauvignon,2010,Vigneti Le Monde
13,White,Italy,"Pinot Grigio from the Friuli Grave tends to show extra creaminess and structure in the mouth. Here is a stellar example that's backed by flavors of peach, citrus and Golden Delicious apple.",,18,87,,Friuli Grave,,Vigneti Le Monde 2010 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigneti-le-monde-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Vigneti Le Monde
15,Red,US,"This is a likeable Syrah for drinking now. It has soft acids and tannins that frame notes of jammy cherry and blackberry. The flavors are sweet on the midpalate, but finish dry and spicy.",Flood Family Vineyards,25,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rancho Sisquoc 2009 Flood Family Vineyards Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rancho-sisquoc-2009-flood-family-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Rancho Sisquoc
14.2,Red,US,"This is arguably the winery's best Merlot ever. While it is not an ager, it is a lovely food wine that's dry, with crisp acidity. It expresses subtle flavors of cherry, red currant, tobacco and sandalwood flavors.",Flood Family Vineyards,20,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rancho Sisquoc 2009 Flood Family Vineyards Merlot (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rancho-sisquoc-2009-flood-family-merlot-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Merlot,2009,Rancho Sisquoc
13,White,Italy,"A blend of Friulano and Verduzzo, this delivers aromas of candied fruit, yellow rose, butterscotch, spice and apricot. It opens a clear window onto the natural characteristics of both grape varieties.",Tovè,15,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Marco Cecchini 2010 Tovè White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-cecchini-2010-tove-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2010,Marco Cecchini
13.5,Red,France,"Bulky and rugged but sound, with some drying tannins on the finish. It compensates by offering attractive flavors of black cherries, black olives and hints of asphalt and garrigue. Try it with hearty braises or stews.",,13,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Louis Bernard 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-bernard-2009-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Louis Bernard
13.5,White,Spain,"This barrel-fermented Verdejo is interesting, but it's also a bit low on acidity. It smells like pine and blowsy flowers. Creamy, soft and cuddly on the palate, this has flavors of baked apple, wood resin and banana. It finishes round and sweet. Drink now.",Collection Blanco,25,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Loess 2009 Collection Blanco Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loess-2009-collection-blanco-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2009,Loess
13.5,Red,US,"This smooth, lush Cabernet is brimming with blackberry, black currant, blueberry cedar and spice flavors. It's classic Cabernet. You'll find quite a scour of acidity running through the middle, which suggests this wine should pair with rich, fatty meats.",L de Lyeth,13,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Lyeth 2010 L de Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2010-l-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Lyeth
14.5,Red,US,"There are lot's of cherry, cola, sandalwood and exotic spice flavors in this Pinot Noir. It's dry and silky, with a nice crispness from the acidity.",Annabella,17,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Michael Pozzan 2010 Annabella Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-pozzan-2010-annabella-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Michael Pozzan
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a big, spicy wine, with very ripe flavors of red berries. It''ss concentrated, with layers of pepper a tight lemon-zest acidity.",L'Esprit de Provence,20,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine du Grand Cros 2011 L'Esprit de Provence Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-grand-cros-2011-lesprit-provence-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine du Grand Cros
14.1,White,US,A Verdelho with a taste of nuts—like Marcona almonds—it gets more fruity and aromatic after a good swirl. This is marked by a tangy sweetness on the finish.,Silvaspoons Vineyard,15,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fenestra 2010 Silvaspoons Vineyard Verdelho (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2010-silvaspoons-vineyard-spanish-white-verdelho-central-valley-lodi/,Verdelho,2010,Fenestra
13,Red,Australia,"A supple, easygoing Pinot Noir, with modest weight in the mouth but assertive notes of cola, earth and cherries. The aromas are slightly perfumed and confected, but the flavors are sturdier and more savory in nature. Drink now.",Sexton Vineyard,35,87,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Giant Steps 2010 Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giant-steps-2010-sexton-vineyard-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Giant Steps
13.5,Rose,Spain,"Aromas of watermelon and a dusting of natural vanilla mark the bouquet. On the palate, it's fleshy but still crisp and focused, with nectarine, red apple and strawberry flavors. The finish lasts, with some sweetness.",Rosado,11,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,El Coto 2011 Rosado Rosé (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-coto-2011-rosado-rose-rioja/,Rosé,2011,El Coto
14.9,White,US,"This reveals honeyed flavors of orange, peach, mango and vanilla. Zesty in acidity, it shows a nice formula for ripe Viognier, with a touch of oak and a sur lie influence that gives it a creamy mouthfeel.",Mill Road Vineyard,21,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2010 Mill Road Vineyard Viognier (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2010-mill-road-vineyard-viognier-central-coast-paso-robles/,Viognier,2010,Eberle
12.4,White,US,"This bottling has consistently been one of Eberle's specialties for quality and price for many years, and it still is. With residual sugar of 5.6%, it's sweet in honey, apricot, orange, guava and Meyer lemon flavors, brightened by crisp acidity.",Estate,14,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2010 Estate Muscat Canelli (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2010-estate-muscat-canelli-central-coast-paso-robles/,Muscat Canelli,2010,Eberle
14,White,Italy,"Here's a vineyard-designate Vermentino that shows a bright bouquet of yellow flower, melon, stone fruit and citrus. There's a ripe, full quality to this fresh white.",Vigna 'Ngena,33,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Gallura,,Capichera 2010 Vigna 'Ngena  (Vermentino di Gallura),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capichera-2010-vigna-ngena-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-gallura/,Vermentino,2010,Capichera
13.5,White,South Africa,"A glimmer of toast and honey add depth to the green fig, apple and underripe peach center of this wine. Fresh and zippy on the palate, the vibrant fruit and sweet citrus flavors carry through to the mouthwatering finish. Drink up.",,12,87,Stellenbosch,,,Cape View 2011 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cape-view-2011-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Cape View
14,White,Italy,"This is a rare example of Italian-made Kerner that opens with mineral, smoky granite and loads of soft peach. It delivers a tangy, etched quality overall, with a playful layer of sweetness.",Aristos,28,87,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Valle Isarco 2010 Aristos Kerner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-valle-isarco-2010-aristos-other-white-kerner-alto-adige/,Kerner,2010,Cantina Valle Isarco
12,White,US,"Who knew Ohio made such tasty Chardonnay? Bright and fresh, with scents of green apple, pear, fresh herbs and just a hint of nut oil. This dry, medium-bodied wine offsets juicy flavors of nectarines and apples against a backdrop of sweet cream and white flowers that lingers on the finish. Drink now.",,11,87,Ohio,Grand River Valley,,Debonné 2009 Chardonnay (Grand River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/debonne-2009-chardonnay-grand-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Debonné
14,Red,Spain,"Roasted and smelling a touch bricky, this also has full aromas of berry and black plum. Feels grabby but honest, with baked black-fruit flavors, chocolate, mocha and coffee. Jammy and deep on the finish, with earthy, chocolaty notes. A blend of 60% Garnacha with 20% each of Syrah and Merlot.",Ludovicus,11,87,Catalonia,Terra Alta,,Celler Piñol 2009 Ludovicus Red (Terra Alta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/celler-pinol-2009-ludovicus-red-terra-alta/,Red Blend,2009,Celler Piñol
13.5,White,Italy,"The bouquet of yellow rose, apricot, pear and cantaloupe is delightful. On the palate it's creamy and rich, and it should pair well with shrimp risotto.",Thurner,16,87,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Thurner Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-thurner-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Colterenzio
14,Red,Italy,"This pretty Cannonau-based wine opens with ripe aromas of blackberry, tobacco and dried spice. The mouthfeel is smooth, plush and dense.",Costera,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Argiolas 2008 Costera Cannonau (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2008-costera-grenache-cannonau-isola-nuraghi/,Cannonau,2008,Argiolas
14.5,Red,Spain,"Full and smoky, with bacon, blackberry and tire rubber on the nose. This is a bit grating in feel due to full tannins and acids, with wild berry flavors, bitter oak, black plum and darkness. Lengthy on the finish.",,16,87,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Aleo 2009 Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aleo-2009-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Tempranillo,2009,Aleo
14,Red,France,"A simple but attractive Côtes du Rhône, with impressively pure cherry-berry fruit, medium body and a slightly chunky feel. Drink it over the next couple of years.",Réserve Grand Veneur,15,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Alain Jaume et Fils 2009 Réserve Grand Veneur Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-jaume-fils-2009-reserve-grand-veneur-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Alain Jaume et Fils
,Red,US,"This is a mix of fruit from both warm and cool vineyards, crafting a clean, fresh, lightly herbal wine with a pleasing dusty character. Hints of cocoa and toast annotate the tart berry fruit, with a thread of smoke and chalk running through the tannins.",,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Camaraderie 2009 Tempranillo (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-tempranillo-columbia-valley-yakima/,Tempranillo,2009,Camaraderie
14.4,Red,US,"Medium bodied, this sharply defined wine brings in plenty of notes of herb, root and earth around its light berry fruit. It captures the defining flavors of Wahluke Slope Syrah in a somewhat muted style, reflecting the abbreviated growing season.",Clifton Vineyard,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Camaraderie 2009 Clifton Vineyard Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camaraderie-2009-clifton-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2009,Camaraderie
14,Red,US,"The alcohol is nice and low in this dry Pinot Noir. It has a silky texture and complex flavors of red cherries, persimmons, cola and spices. Acidity is great but there's something slightly off, suggesting a trace of unripeness. Drink now.",Ocean's Ghost,60,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2010 Ocean's Ghost Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-oceans-ghost-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Babcock
12.5,White,Italy,"A blend of 70% Pinot Grigio and 30% Ribolla Gialla, this bright white opens with floral notes of jasmine and honeysuckle, white pepper and stone fruit. The Ribolla Gialla element adds structure and notes of caramel and pineapple.",,12,87,,Venezia Giulia,,Altùris 2011 White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alturis-2011-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2011,Altùris
13.5,Red,US,"Produced by Three Rivers for celebrity winemaker Geoff Tate, the Insania is actually rather tame. Pretty fruit flavors of berry, cherry and plum introduce the wine gracefully, then run into some stiff, drying, chalky tannins.",,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Insania 2009 Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/insania-2009-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Red Blend,2009,Insania
13.5,White,South Africa,"A fresh and fruity wine that's ready to drink now. This has attractive aromas and flavors of green apple and lime followed by a clean, mouthwatering finish. There's a soft herbal streak that adds depth to the nose and mouth.",Petit,12,87,Western Cape,,,Ken Forrester 2011 Petit Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-forrester-2011-petit-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Ken Forrester
13.2,White,US,"Sauvignon Blanc has been a consistent performer for Hanna, usually yielding a rich, ripe wine with brisk acidity. The '11 is one of their best efforts. It's tart, clean and savory, with the pineapple, tangerine and Meyer lemon flavors touched with a slight sweetness.",,19,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Hanna 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanna-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Hanna
7,Sparkling,Austria,"Deliciously perfumed, this is as light as a feather, with baked apple and lemon flavors. It's crisp and honey sweet—a great apéritif.",Muscato,18,87,Österreichischer Sekt,,,Gunter Triebaumer NV Muscato Moscato (Österreichischer Sekt),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-nv-muscato-muscat-moscato-osterreichischer-sekt/,Moscato,,Gunter Triebaumer
14.8,Red,US,"Could use greater acidity and structure to provide a framework for all the fruit, but that fruit sure is attractive. It floods the mouth with raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with pretty additions from smoky oak. Not going anywhere, so drink up.",,65,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Guarachi Family 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guarachi-family-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Guarachi Family
14.6,White,US,"This El Dorado wine opens with aromas of sweet floral jasmine and is very pretty through and through. Its acidity sings perfectly through the middle of the wine, lifting the flavors of apple and dried apricot as well as the notes of lemon and lime on the finish. This should pair with a range of midweek dinners.",Battonage,18,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2010 Battonage Chardonnay (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2010-battonage-chardonnay-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Chardonnay,2010,Lava Cap
12,White,US,"Fragrant apple blossom and vanilla custard notes are delightful on this luxurious and balanced Chardonnay. Sweet butter and cream notes on the midpalate add weight, but are offset by brisk acidity and a spray of saline on the finish.",,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2010-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,1852,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
13,Rose,France,"Smooth and caramel-flavored, this has a feeling of weight and richness. Its texture is soft, with a tang of spice and peppered lemon zest. The name of the wine refers to the old trunk road that ran from Paris to Provence.",Nationale 7,18,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Xavier Flouret 2011 Nationale 7 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xavier-flouret-2011-nationale-7-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Xavier Flouret
13,White,Austria,"This is a perfumed wine, with white fruit flavors and and citrus zest acidity. It is still young, tense and tangy, needing several months to balance out.",Kellermeister Privat Kremsleiten,19,87,Kremstal,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Kellermeister Privat Kremsleiten Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-kellermeister-privat-kremsleiten-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2011,Winzer Krems
14.5,Red,Spain,"Spunky and clean as a whistle, with pointed cherry aromas leading to a zesty, juicy palate with red plum and red berry flavors. It remains dry and poised on the finish.",Tarima,8,87,Levante,Alicante,,Volver 2010 Tarima Monastrell (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volver-2010-tarima-mourvedre-monastrell-alicante/,Monastrell,2010,Volver
13.6,White,US,"A good, brisk Chardonnay, dry and honest. Not flashy or dramatic, it pulls its punches, with a deft touch of minerals, peaches and vanilla.",Estate Bottled,25,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Viszlay Vineyards 2010 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viszlay-2010-estate-bottled-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Viszlay Vineyards
13.5,Rose,France,This is a textured wine that's rich and round. Its citrus and red berry fruits are balanced with a spice and caramel character.,Pétale de Rose,,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château la Tour de l'Evêque 2011 Pétale de Rose Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-leveque-2011-petale-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château la Tour de l'Evêque
14,White,Italy,"To preserve the freshness of its aromas, this was aged only in stainless steel . This bright Sauvignon delivers a spicy, fresh finish with lasting tones of white flower, peach and wild sage.",Lahn,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2010 Lahn Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2010-lahn-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2010,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
13,Red,Spain,"Attractive aromas of cigar box, forest floor, plum and berry get this Tempranillo off to a good start. It feels crisp and juicy, with proper acidity cutting into flavors of buttery oak, raspberry and plum. On the finish it remains buttery tasting and turns grabby but also tangy.",Tarantas Crianza Made with Organic Grapes,10,87,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Bodegas Iranzo 2007 Tarantas Crianza Made with Organic Grapes Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-iranzo-2007-tarantas-crianza-made-with-organic-grapes-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo,2007,Bodegas Iranzo
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and other varieties, this is a charming red wine for drinking now. It's definitely on the sweet side, like cherry pie with a toasty crust.",Phenomenon,50,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Benessere 2007 Phenomenon Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benessere-2007-phenomenon-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Benessere
14,Rose,France,"The entry-level wine from Château d'Esclans, this is red fruited, with fine acidity. It has weight and a smooth texture, with a finish that's rounded and ripe.",Whispering Angel,,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château d'Esclans 2011 Whispering Angel Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-desclans-2011-whispering-angel-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château d'Esclans
13,Rose,France,"Citrus acidity and raspberry fruit combine in this ripe, sun-drenched wine. It has a fine balance of crispness, with rich fruits and a delicate lemon note on the finish.",Eternelle Favorite,23,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château de Saint-Martin 2011 Eternelle Favorite Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-saint-martin-2011-eternelle-favorite-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château de Saint-Martin
14.7,White,US,"Sweet oak and jammy fruit dominate this Chardonnay. Made in the popular style, its buttered toast, orange marmalade and honey flavors—all brightened with acidity—will find widespread appeal.",,16,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Buehler 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buehler-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Buehler
14.4,White,US,"A big, strong Chardonnay that's impressive for it's sheer power. This offers in-your-face flavors of pineapple and apricot jam and oak. It's rich and opulent, but lacks some delicacy and grace. Drink now.",Estate Block K-1,38,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,McIntyre Vineyards 2010 Estate Block K-1 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcintyre-2010-estate-block-k-1-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,McIntyre Vineyards
14.5,Red,US,"This young Merlot shows some muscle and some stem; the tannins and the herbal flavors override the fruit, which has a sweet cherry-candy character. Further bottle age should help pull it together.",Proprietor's Reserve,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Maryhill
14,Rose,Spain,"Red berry and mild matchstick aromas augment the resiny oak scents from being barrel fermentation. It's juicy, fresh and healthy in the mouth, with a mix of red fruit and stone fruit flavors and a finish that's mild, consistent and long.",Rosado Fermentado en Barrica,14,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2011 Rosado Fermentado en Barrica Rosé (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2011-rosado-fermentado-en-barrica-rose-ribera-duero/,Rosé,2011,Pradorey
14.5,White,South Africa,"There's an assertive oaky presence to this wine, with forward aromas and flavors of vanilla bean, honeyed peach and spiced guava. The round and mouthfilling texture complements the rich fruit flavors, and the finish is long and sweet-spice driven.",,26,87,Stellenbosch,,,Post House 2010 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/post-house-2010-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Post House
13.5,White,Italy,"This is crisp and refreshing, with pretty endnotes of lime, wild flower and honeydew melon. It's an easy-drinking Vermentino that should pair well with sushi rolls or tuna tartare.",I Fiori,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Pala 2011 I Fiori  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2011-i-fiori-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2011,Pala
14,White,Italy,"This refreshing wine is redolent of stone fruit, citrus and tangerine skin. It's an easy, food-friendly effort.",Stellato,30,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Pala 2010 Stellato  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2010-stellato-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2010,Pala
13,Red,Italy,"Fresh and easy, this shows bright berry aromas, with subtle touches of forest floor and bramble. This should pair well with barbecued pork or grilled hamburgers.",Silenzi,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Pala 2009 Silenzi Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2009-silenzi-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2009,Pala
15.5,Red,US,"Dark, full-bodied and dry, this Syrah is a bit rustic, with some sharp acidity accompanying the blackberry fruit and pepper. Doesn't show a great deal of complexity, but it's a solid red wine for drinking now with hearty meats or stews.",Saralee's Vineyard,40,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Arrowood 2009 Saralee's Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrowood-2009-saralees-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Arrowood
15,Red,US,"Marked by ripe blackberry and cherry pie flavors, this offers plenty of pleasure. It's clean, robust and tannic, and finishes with an array of spices. This should appeal to those who like Zinfandel on the soft, sweet side.",,40,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Arrowhead Mountain 2008 Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrowhead-mountain-2008-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Arrowhead Mountain
13.5,White,Italy,"This opens with bold aromas of Golden Delicious apple, vanilla, yellow rose, pear and white almond. The mouthfeel is oily and dense, with a touch of sweet spice.",Praepositus,28,87,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2009 Praepositus Grüner Veltliner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2009-praepositus-gruner-veltliner-alto-adige/,Grüner Veltliner,2009,Abbazia di Novacella
13.7,Red,US,"There are good, dry flavors in this Cabernet. It's a little on the coarse side, but shows lots of extraction to the blackberries and black currants. The tannins are hard and firm, and not likely to age out, so drink up.",The Loin,50,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Babcock 2009 The Loin Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2009-loin-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Babcock
13.7,White,US,"Tastes sweeter than past vintages, with flavors of oranges, peaches, honey and vanilla. But the acidity is brisk, providing balance. It's easy to like for its clean finish.",Psi,25,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Ampelos 2011 Psi Viognier (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ampelos-2011-psi-viognier-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Viognier,2011,Ampelos
13,White,Austria,"A perfumed wine from the Krems Vineyards, with flavors of white fruits, currants and tangy kiwis. It is poised and elegant, with an exquisite fresh aftertaste. Screwcap.",Donau Riesling,,87,Kremstal,,,Forstreiter 2011 Donau Riesling Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2011-donau-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2011,Forstreiter
14.2,White,US,"Strives for power in every way, with massively ripe, extracted pineapple, orange and peach flavors, as well as lots of oak. The barrel aging brings butterscotch and caramel notes.",,45,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kuleto Estate 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuleto-estate-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Kuleto Estate
14.5,White,Italy,"This delivers aromas of sweet honeysuckle and peach blossom, with notes of crushed mineral and natural rubber. The thick, sweet bouquet is followed by a lean, drying mouthfeel.",,,87,,Alto Adige,,Kuenhof 2010 Silvaner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuenhof-2010-other-white-silvaner-alto-adige/,Silvaner,2010,Kuenhof
14.5,Red,US,"A solid Cabernet, offering plenty of savory blackberry, cola and spice flavors that finish dry and wholesome.",Grand Reserve,28,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kendall-Jackson 2009 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kendall-jackson-2009-grand-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kendall-Jackson
13,Red,Australia,"This wine shows much less oak influence than Pepik's Zdar bottling, but in this case that's a good thing. The fruit is herbal and perhaps a bit tomatoey, but there's enough cherry to hold things together, with smoke and sous-bois notes for complexity. It's a light- to medium-bodied wine that finishes on a crisp note. Drink now.",Pepik,24,87,Tasmania,Tasmania,,Josef Chromy 2010 Pepik Pinot Noir (Tasmania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-chromy-2010-pepik-pinot-noir-tasmania/,Pinot Noir,2010,Josef Chromy
13,Red,Austria,"Soft and raspberry-flavored, this has an earthy note and jammy texture. It has tannins that are buried firmly in the sweet fruit and acidity. Screwcap.",,20,87,Thermenregion,,,Johanneshof Reinisch 2010 Pinot Noir (Thermenregion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johanneshof-reinisch-2010-pinot-noir-thermenregion/,Pinot Noir,2010,Johanneshof Reinisch
14.1,White,US,"A rich Chardonnay, with plenty to offer. It's creamy and smooth in the mouth, with dry flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, vanilla and buttered toast, and brisk, clean acidity.",Sustainably Grown,18,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hill Wine Company 2010 Sustainably Grown Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hill-wine-company-2010-sustainably-grown-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Hill Wine Company
14.5,White,US,"Rich in flavors of buttered toast, buttered popcorn, vanilla, pineapple, orange and apricot jam, this is an elaborate Chardonnay. It's a very lush offering, honey sweet on the finish.",Los Olivos Vineyard,42,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Maldonado 2009 Los Olivos Vineyard Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maldonado-2009-los-olivos-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Maldonado
14.7,Red,US,"This blend remains severely tannic, but it's also very ripe, with flavors of baked cherries, blackberries and prunes. It's a big, deep, dark, brooding wine that's probably at its best now.",Estate,42,87,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Star Lane Vineyard 2007 Estate Red (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/star-lane-vineyard-2007-estate-red-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Red Blend,2007,Star Lane Vineyard
13,Red,Italy,"This opens with dark, inky concentration and savory aromas of leather, spice, tobacco and black fruit. An interesting touch of bitterness appears on the finish.",Gries,16,87,,Alto Adige,,St. Pauls 2009 Gries Lagrein (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-pauls-2009-gries-italian-red-lagrein-alto-adige/,Lagrein,2009,St. Pauls
14,Red,France,"Séguret wines often have a firmness to their tannins, and this is no exception. Attractive notes of red cherries, dusty earth and garrigue are framed by starching tannins, which leave the finish spicy and drying. Drink it now with fatty red meats, or give it a couple of years in the cellar to mellow.",,16,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret,,Vignobles La Coterie 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-coterie-2009-seguret-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Vignobles La Coterie
14.1,White,US,"This is a rather austere, tough Chardonnay. Bone dry, it's marked by brisk acidity, minerality and citrus flavors, with a touch of apricot that's reminiscent of botrytis.",,30,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Truchard 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truchard-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Truchard
13.7,White,US,"For those who love a big, oaky Chardonnay, this is for you. It's raw, blocky and rough, but there is plenty of fresh oak flavor, and time should integrate the wood into the clean and straightforward green apple flavor.",,18,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Three Rivers
14.9,Red,US,"Hard and showing an herbal edge, this single-vineyard Merlot will require some further bottle age and/or decanting. It drinks more like a Cabernet than a Merlot, with a green slant to the tannins.",Pepper Bridge Vineyard,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Tertulia 2008 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tertulia-2008-pepper-bridge-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2008,Tertulia
14,Red,Italy,"This opens with bright aromas of wild berry, white cherry, spice, cola and dried medicinal herb. It's a streamlined, elegant wine, with fresh acidity and a bitter almond finish.",Riserva,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Cannonau di Sardegna,,Sella & Mosca 2007 Riserva  (Cannonau di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sella-mosca-2007-riserva-grenache-cannonau-cannonau-sardegna/,Cannonau,2007,Sella & Mosca
14.1,White,US,"Easy, appealing and frankly sweet, this is very rich in citrus, tropical fruit and honey flavors. A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier.",Côtes-du-Rôbles Blanc,24,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2010 Côtes-du-Rôbles Blanc White (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2010-cotes-robles-blanc-white-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Eberle
14,Red,France,"Domaine Fond Croze's entry-level cuvée is a bit coarsely textured, but otherwise offers ample spice-driven flavors and a subtle layer of cherry fruit. Clove and pepper notes linger on the finish. Drink now–2015.",Cuvée Confidence,15,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine Fond Croze 2009 Cuvée Confidence Grenache-Syrah (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-fond-croze-2009-cuvee-confidence-rhone-style-red-blend-grenache-syrah-cotes/,Grenache-Syrah,2009,Domaine Fond Croze
11.5,Rose,France,"This is a taut wine that's full of zest, acidity and delicate wild strawberry fruit. It has a hint of orange and almond, with a great crisp feeling.",L'Alycastre,14,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Courtade 2011 L'Alycastre Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-courtade-2011-lalycastre-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de la Courtade
14.5,Red,France,"Full bodied and richly tannic, this heavily extracted wine seems almost like too much of a good thing. Leather and cedar aromas give way to flavors of roasted meat, tapenade and asphalt and finish slightly warm. Maybe some time in the cellar will help dial this wine down.",,34,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Clos de l'Hermitage 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-lhermitage-2009-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Clos de l'Hermitage
13,White,South Africa,"Apple skin, orange rind and clove spice lead on the bouquet, while opulent flavors of popcorn and baked apple fill the medium-weight palate. Despite the rich notes throughout, there's a nice freshness, with a clean, softly spiced finish. Drink now.",The Pirate of Cocoa Hill,13,87,Stellenbosch,,,Dornier 2010 The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dornier-2010-pirate-cocoa-hill-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Dornier
12.5,Red,Austria,"Warm and juicy, this has a typical rustic edge. It's packed with plum and dark prune flavors, with a rounded and soft mouthfeel that's layered with attractive acidity. Glass stopper.",,37,87,Burgenland,,,Gernot and Heike Heinrich 2009 St. Laurent (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gernot-heike-heinrich-2009-other-white-st-laurent-burgenland/,St. Laurent,2009,Gernot and Heike Heinrich
14.7,Red,US,"The mix of fruits here is unusual, with flavors of citrus, stone fruit and berry all in play. A pure Malbec, with lots of acid and a tightly wound middle, it should smooth out a bit with more time in bottle.",Estate,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gamache 2008 Estate Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamache-2008-estate-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2008,Gamache
14.9,Red,US,"Tight black fruit and hints of stem and wood suggest that this herbal Cabernet needs more time in bottle. The tannins are slightly green, and the softening influence of buttery barrel aging has not yet been fully integrated.",Estate,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gamache 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamache-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Gamache
13,White,Italy,"This bright Moscato Giallo offers a fragrant bouquet of honey, peach, white flower and almond blossom. The wine shows nice thickness in the mouth, with a touch of sweetness.",Barleit,,87,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2010 Barleit Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2010-barleit-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2010,Erste Neue
13.5,Red,US,"A project of Charles Smith and Charles Bieler, this easy-drinking, approachable red is a low-budget expression of a popular blend. The sweet cherry fruit is lightly candied, and it bears a strong scent of toast. The flavors are simple, juicy and quite pretty, with a streak of fresh cut tobacco.",,11,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Charles & Charles 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/charles-charles-2010-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2010,Charles & Charles
13.5,Red,France,"Ripe black cherry fruit is underlain by hints of game in this medium-bodied Crozes from one of the world's biggest producers of Syrah. It's a clean, crisp wine with a faintly dusty texture to its finish. Drink now–2018.",L'Esprit du Fief,25,87,Rhône Valley,Crozes-Hermitage,,Cave de Tain 2009 L'Esprit du Fief  (Crozes-Hermitage),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-tain-2009-lesprit-fief-shiraz-syrah-syrah-crozes-hermitage/,Syrah,2009,Cave de Tain
13,Rose,France,"This is a rich red-berry-fruited wine. It is balanced and full, with nutmeg and pepper as well as crisp fruit flavors. With its ripeness, it's certainly suitable for food.",Domaine de la Rabiotte,,87,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Ravoire et Fils 2011 Domaine de la Rabiotte Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravoire-fils-2011-domaine-de-rabiotte-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Ravoire et Fils
14.9,Red,US,"This is a fresh and forward effort that's based on all six Bordeaux grapes. It bears pretty plum and cherry flavors, with a chocolaty wash over the quick finish.",Sobra,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tertulia 2008 Sobra Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tertulia-2008-sobra-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Tertulia
14.6,Red,US,"At first this comes across as being a bit heavy, yeasty and tight. With time, however, this should be full of bramble-fruit flavors. This is a well-crafted wine, with structure and elegance that should start to show in 3–5 years.",Methode Ancienne,30,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Miraflores 2009 Methode Ancienne Syrah (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miraflores-2009-methode-ancienne-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Syrah,2009,Miraflores
14,Red,Spain,"With full black-cherry and bacon aromas, this affordable wine comes across well on the nose. Thick and full-bodied in the mouth, this has flavors of blackberry, creamy oak, chocolate and vanilla. It feels broad and just bright enough on the finish.",Old Vines,11,87,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Stylo 2008 Old Vines Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stylo-2008-old-vines-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2008,Stylo
13.5,White,Italy,"A bright and crisp wine, with overtones of lime, cut grass, dried hay and white flower. This is fresh and tangy on the palate.",Villa Solais,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Cantina Santadi 2011 Villa Solais  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-santadi-2011-villa-solais-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2011,Cantina Santadi
13.5,White,Italy,"Cool-climate northern Italian whites show exceptional fragrant or floral qualities. Tones of jasmine and peach blossom are evident in this crips, easy-drinking Pinot Grigio.",,17,87,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-bolzano-s-maddalena-gries-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries
,Rose,France,"This is very fresh, with light acidity and a touch of caramel. Its round character is contrasted with tangerine crispness.",Sables d'Azur,14,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Gassier 2011 Sables d'Azur Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gassier-2011-sables-dazur-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Gassier
14.5,Rose,France,"This has superrich fruit, spice and a touch of pepper, revealing a wine that is powerful for a Provence rosé. This is impressive and finely made.",Patricia Ortelli,,87,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Chateau La Calisse 2011 Patricia Ortelli Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-calisse-2011-patricia-ortelli-rose-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Chateau La Calisse
14.2,Red,US,"Edgy and sharp now, with a cut of acidity giving a rustic bite to the cherry, blackberry and toasty oak flavors. Hard to see it aging well, so give it a good decant and drink now.",,40,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Champ de Rêves 2010 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/champ-reves-2010-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Champ de Rêves
14.5,Red,Spain,"This opens softly, with murky aromas of tomato and prune. It feels heavy and dense, with big tannins and mild acidity. The flavors of prune, mocha, fudge and stewed berry are rich and weighty. This is dense and ripe, a touch flat.",Vendimia Seleccionada,18,87,Northern Spain,Cigales,,Val de Los Frailes 2005 Vendimia Seleccionada Tempranillo (Cigales),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-los-frailes-2005-vendimia-seleccionada-tempranillo-cigales/,Tempranillo,2005,Val de Los Frailes
13.5,White,Italy,"Ribolla Gialla typically delivers unique aromas of caramel, butterscotch and candied fruit. This expression delightfully embodies those characteristics, with extra structure and creaminess on the close.",,21,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Il Roncal 2010 Ribolla Gialla (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-roncal-2010-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-colli-orientali-friuli/,Ribolla Gialla,2010,Il Roncal
14.5,Red,US,"A rustic, earthy and soft Zinfandel that's priced attractively. It has the right amount of blackberry fruit and fistfuls of bacon and toasty oak.",,15,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Chessman 2010 Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chessman-2010-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Chessman
13,Rose,France,"A caramel- and lemon-flavored wine that's both fresh and soft. It has an attractive perfumed character and a warm and round texture. This is made from old vines, which lends it extra concentration.",Perle de Rosé,20,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Réal Martin 2011 Perle de Rosé Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-real-martin-2011-perle-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Réal Martin
15.2,Red,US,"This is a blend of Grenache Noir and Syrah. It's enormously rich in blackberry, cherry and cola fruit, with a long, spicy finish. It's a flashy wine, with its glycerine lending an overall softness.",Revelation,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Epiphany 2009 Revelation Red (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2009-revelation-red-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Epiphany
15.2,Red,US,"Cherries and chocolate are the hallmark of the Zins at Maryhill. The fruit is pretty and the chocolate smooth, certainly a crowd-pleasing style. The finish is clean and supple.",Proprietor's Reserve,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-zinfandel-columbia-valley-wa/,Zinfandel,2009,Maryhill
13.9,Red,US,"The first of Morgan's 2010 Pinots to be released, it shows promise for the winery's single-vineyard bottlings. Dry and firm in acidity and tannins, it's a big, strong wine, packed with cherry pie flavor.",Twelve Clones,32,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Morgan 2010 Twelve Clones Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2010-twelve-clones-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Morgan
11.5,White,Austria,"Typical aromas of spice and lychee mesh with white grape notes. The wine is attractive, ready to drink, and probably best as an apéritif. Screwcap.",,25,87,Niederösterreich,,,Markus Huber 2011 Gelber Muskateller (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markus-huber-2011-other-white-gelber-muskateller-niederosterreich/,Gelber Muskateller,2011,Markus Huber
13,Rose,France,"An attractively balanced wine, this is ripe but fresh. The raspberry and orange fruits are vivid and well etched into the structure of the wine.",Cave de Saint-Roch les Vignes,14,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez 2011 Cave de Saint-Roch les Vignes Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maitres-vignerons-presquile-saint-tropez-2011-cave-roch-les-vignes-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez
13,Rose,France,"This is a fat, rich wine, with fruits that are sweet and ripe. With its weight and caramel flavor, it's a full-bodied effort suitable for food.",Ormilles,12,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Ormilles 2011 Ormilles Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ormilles-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Ormilles
12.5,Rose,France,"Delicately light in color, this is a fresh-faced wine. It has notes of raspberry, plum and lemon, with a delicious level of acidity, a clean texture and a bright aftertaste.",MIP Made in Provence,,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Sainte Lucie 2011 MIP Made in Provence Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sainte-lucie-2011-mip-made-in-provence-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Sainte Lucie
13.5,Red,Italy,"This shows a distinctive green element of bell pepper and wild sage, with opulent notes of blackberry and cherry. The finish adds tones of bitter almond and menthol freshness.",Grener,,87,,Trentino,,Dorigati 2006 Grener Cabernet (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dorigati-2006-grener-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-trentino/,Cabernet,2006,Dorigati
12.5,White,Austria,"An immediately delicious wine, perfumed with fruit blossoms and laden with ripe citrus fruits and pears. With its cutting acidity, it will age, but it is so delicious now. Screwcap.",Terrassen  Federspiel,20,87,Wachau,,,Domäne Wachau 2011 Terrassen  Federspiel Riesling (Wachau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domane-wachau-2011-terrassen-federspiel-riesling-wachau/,Riesling,2011,Domäne Wachau
14.6,Red,US,"A bit rugged, with some unripeness, but otherwise a solid Cabernet, drily tannic and clean. The blackberry jam and oak flavors are pleasant.",,40,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Atalon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atalon-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Atalon
13.5,White,Italy,"Lemon soda, powdered candy, peach and white flower characterize the nose of this bright Kerner. There's a touch of saccharine sweetness on the close followed by crisp freshness.",,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Kerner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2010-other-white-kerner-alto-adige/,Kerner,2010,Abbazia di Novacella
14,White,South Africa,"This is fresh and vibrant, with aromas and flavors of apple, melon and orange citrus. Medium weight, with a mouthwatering zip to the finish, pair this with grilled fish, chicken or summer salads. Drink now.",,15,87,Coastal Region,,,Boschendal 2011 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boschendal-2011-chenin-blanc-coastal-region/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Boschendal
13.5,Red,Spain,"The briary, red fruit aromas are slightly prickly slightly, becoming fuller and deeper with time in glass. This feels solid and fairly dense for the price, with berry, peppery spice and light herb flavors. Fruity and friendly on the finish.",Luzon Verde,9,87,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas Luzón 2010 Luzon Verde Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-luzon-2010-luzon-verde-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Bodegas Luzón
14.5,Red,Italy,"This opens with raw notes of wild berry and dried herb that lend it an untamed, rustic feel. The palate is bright.",Is Solinas,40,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Argiolas 2007 Is Solinas Red (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2007-is-solinas-red-isola-nuraghi/,Red Blend,2007,Argiolas
,White,US,"Rich in spice, peach, tangerine and honeysuckle flavors, this Gewürztraminer finishes a little sweet. This is a savory wine for drinking now—especially with Asian fare.",,21,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Castello di Amorosa 2010 Gewürztraminer (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-amorosa-2010-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Castello di Amorosa
,White,US,"This polished Gewürztraminer straddles the line between off dry and sweet. Rich in peach, pear, orange and spice flavors, it's a little too soft, but it should make for a pleasant apéritif and should pair well with Asian cuisine.",Dolcino,21,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Castello di Amorosa 2010 Dolcino Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-amorosa-2010-dolcino-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Castello di Amorosa
13.8,White,US,"A very nice Pinot Gris, with excellent acidity and rich flavors of citrus and honey. With steely minerality, it tastes clean and tangy.",Estate Bottled,18,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2010 Estate Bottled Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2010-estate-bottled-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Balletto
13.8,Red,US,"A bit coarse in the mouth, especially compared to a smooth Napa Valley Cabernet. It's bone dry and moderate in alcohol, with tannins putting a bite on the sweet blackberry fruit.",Nucleus,50,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Babcock 2009 Nucleus Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2009-nucleus-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Babcock
13.9,White,US,"The Sonoma Valley-based winery has sourced from all over for this wine and from a wide selection of clones. This wine is attractively priced for its crisp and lively golden delicious apple flavors and smoky oak presence. Richly textured, the finish is all about lemon.",Silver Label,15,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,B.R. Cohn 2010 Silver Label Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/br-cohn-2010-silver-label-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,B.R. Cohn
13.7,White,US,"This is barrel fermented, with noticeable flavors of heavily buttered toast, butterscotch and caramel flavors. Bright with crisp acidity, it also features notes of ripe pineapple, pear, peach and mango.",,15,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Aquinas 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aquinas-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Aquinas
13.5,Red,Spain,"Leathery, earthy aromas don't seem entirely fresh, but they are solid and don't waiver. Full bodied, with coarse tannins and roasted red-berry, tomato and herb flavors. It's tight, chunky and long on the finish, with tannic grab, and more tomato and herb characteristics.",Gran Reserva,20,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Campo Viejo 2004 Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-viejo-2004-gran-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Campo Viejo
13.5,White,Austria,"This is a ripe Sauvignon Blanc, with herb, yellow fruit and grapefruit aromas. Let this attractive, fruity wine age for another year. Screwcap.",,,87,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2011-sauvignon-blanc-burgenland/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Gunter Triebaumer
14.6,Red,US,"This young, grapy wine has buoyant flavors of raspberry jam. It needs more time, but the fruit is excellent; the finish just a little warm.",,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Eight Bells 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eight-bells-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Eight Bells
14.7,Red,US,"A wine bearing flavors of dark cherry and earth, with bright and silky tannins, and a dusting of cocoa on the finish. This may now be in its prime; drink now.",Raven Oaks VIneyards,30,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Ferriere Vineyards 2003 Raven Oaks VIneyards Cabernet Franc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferriere-2003-raven-oaks-cabernet-franc-sierra-foothills/,Cabernet Franc,2003,Ferriere Vineyards
13.8,White,US,"A little on the sweet side, but crisp acidity provides a clean whisk of tartness, and the lemon-cream and orange flavors are absolutely delicious.",,15,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ferrari-Carano 2011 Fumé Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2011-sauvignon-blanc-fume-sonoma-county/,Fumé Blanc,2011,Ferrari-Carano
13,White,South Africa,"A forward and fruity wine, with red apple flesh, melon and tropical fruit aromas and flavors that are laced with just a hint of oak. The medium-weight mouth is juicy and clean, and the finish brisk and refreshing.",,13,87,Western Cape,,,False Bay 2010 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/false-bay-2010-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2010,False Bay
13,Red,France,"Like many of the Perrin & Fils wines, this one is firmly structured, its cherry and cocoa flavors ending on a dusty, tannic note. But the fruit is attractive, and even boasts some complexity in the wisps of garrigue on the nose. Probably best from 2013–2017.",,15,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Perrin & Fils 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrin-fils-2009-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Perrin & Fils
13,Rose,Spain,"Strawberry and other red-fruit aromas run the bouquet. The palate is tangy and crisp, with dry but clean red-fruit flavors. Mildly spiced on the finish, this has length and purity. A very good quaffer.",Rosado Garnacha,12,87,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Ochoa 2011 Rosado Garnacha Rosé (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ochoa-2011-rosado-garnacha-rose-navarra/,Rosé,2011,Ochoa
14,White,Italy,"Stone fruit, fragrant white rose, natural rubber and tangerine blossom mark the nose of this pretty effort. The wine's texture is thick and oily, and there's a touch of sweet spice on the close.",,25,87,,Alto Adige,,Niedermayr Josef 2010 Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niedermayr-josef-2010-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Niedermayr Josef
14.2,Red,US,"A tough, gritty, tannic Merlot that's dry and full bodied, with a solid core of blackberries, minerals and herbs. It's a bit rough now, and not likely to age over the long haul, but it does show class. This mellows in the glass as it breathes. Drink now–2015.",Estate Monte Bello Vineyard,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Ridge 2009 Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Merlot (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2009-estate-monte-bello-vineyard-merlot-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Merlot,2009,Ridge
13.9,Red,US,"Despite the reserve designation, this is a forward, fruity, quaffable red blend of Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. There's plenty of toast and spice up front, along with somewhat chalky, chocolatey tannins. The finish fades quickly.",Reserve Blend,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Revelry 2008 Reserve Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/revelry-2008-reserve-blend-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Revelry
13.8,Red,US,"Tastes plummy, jammy and spicy, with lots of wood tannins and a long finish. It's a good Pinot Noir that will pair well with steak.",Flood Family Vineyards,30,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rancho Sisquoc 2010 Flood Family Vineyards Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rancho-sisquoc-2010-flood-family-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Rancho Sisquoc
14.8,Red,US,"So sweet in fruit, it's almost like a dessert pastry. Shows blackberry, cherry and cocoa flavors, with pie spices and caramelized oak. Finishes a little sweet, but it's clean and made in a popular style.",Flood Family Vineyards,24,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rancho Sisquoc 2009 Flood Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rancho-sisquoc-2009-flood-family-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rancho Sisquoc
12.5,White,Austria,"Very perfumed, this is a spicy Traminer with an amount of sweetness. The wine is ripe and rounded, with dominant tropical fruit. The acidity cuts through the richness. Screwcap.",Altes Kreuz,28,87,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 Altes Kreuz Traminer (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-altes-kreuz-other-white-traminer-niederosterreich/,Traminer,2011,Dürnberg
14.7,White,US,"Here's a dry, crisp Chardonnay. The tropical fruit flavors are grounded by herbs and minerals, elaborated by smoky oak. Drink now.",,24,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cosentino 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cosentino-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Cosentino
12.5,Rose,France,"This is ripe and soft, with its red fruits well integrated into the rounded texture. There is a crisp edge to the wine, with spice, lemon and apple skin flavors.",Cuvée Lampe de Méduse,30,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Sainte Roseline 2011 Cuvée Lampe de Méduse Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sainte-roseline-2011-cuvee-lampe-meduse-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Sainte Roseline
13,White,Italy,"This is an unoaked Chardonnay, with a fresh and lively bouquet of white flower, stone fruit and lemon zest. The cool-climate Alto Adige growing conditions help develop the purity and intensity of the grape's aromas.",Altkirch,15,87,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Altkirch Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-altkirch-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2010,Colterenzio
14,Red,Australia,"A medium-bodied, slightly chunky Pinot Noir, the 2008 from Coldstream Hills displays smoky, earthy notes layered over attractive black-cherry fruit. Even if it lacks of bit of elegance to its mouthfeel, it finishes with appropriately silky tannins. Try it with roast chicken.",,,87,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Coldstream Hills 2008 Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coldstream-hills-2008-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Coldstream Hills
15.2,Red,US,"This vintage of Syzygy Syrah lacks the complexity of past versions, with fruit that is a bit on the thin side, or perhaps just hidden by alcohol and oak. The wine shows powerful vanilla and tobacco aromas, and they carry through on the palate, masking the fruit.",,33,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Syzygy 2008 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/syzygy-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2008,Syzygy
13,White,South Africa,"The bouquet opens with peppy aromas of sweet clementine juice, white peach and a soft saline accent. The palate is fresh and crisp, with the green melon and lime zest flavors taking center stage and lingering well into the finish. Drink now.",,10,87,Western Cape,,,Six Hats 2010 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-hats-2010-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Six Hats
14.5,Red,US,"Given plenty of breathing time and careful consideration, this barrel-aged Syrah still seemed soaked in vanilla. The oaky flavors overpowered the pretty fruit, even with the addition of 21% Grenache.",,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2009 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sinclair-estate-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Sinclair Estate Vineyards
12.5,White,Austria,"Ripe and opulent, this shows great swathes of white fruit, pineapple and a shaft of acidity cutting through the palate. It is approachable now. Screwcap.",Stein Terrassen,,87,Kremstal,,,Unger 2010 Stein Terrassen Riesling (Kremstal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/unger-2010-stein-terrassen-riesling-kremstal/,Riesling,2010,Unger
13.9,Red,US,"For a reserve wine, this seems rather light. Peppery red fruit fills out a broad midpalate, with streaks of bark, smoke and espresso adding interest. It's well balanced, with plenty of acidity.",Reserve,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Two Mountain 2008 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-mountain-2008-reserve-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Two Mountain
14.9,Red,US,"So dark, you can hardly see light through it. It's tannic, too, which makes for one big, heavy wine. But it's delicious, packed with blackberry jam, teriyaki beef, Dr. Pepper, dark chocolate and sweet sandalwood flavors. Usually a Petite Sirah this rich will develop in the cellar, but this one's on the soft side, so its future is questionable.",,36,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Titus 2009 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/titus-2009-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Titus
13.5,Rose,Spain,"Pink in color, this has fresh, clean aromas of stone fruits. Feels medium to full, with red licorice, sweet baking-spice and raspberry flavors. Quick, round and solid on the finish, which lingers for quite some time. A fine summer sipper.",,9,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Cáceres 2011 Rosé (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2011-rose-rioja/,Rosé,2011,Marqués de Cáceres
13.7,White,US,"Marked by brisk, cutting acidity, this Chardonnay is bone dry, with a steely, stony cut of mineral that's relieved by lemon and lime flavors. It's a severe wine by itself, but it should be food friendly.",White Hill,38,87,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Liquid Farm 2010 White Hill Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/liquid-farm-2010-white-hill-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Liquid Farm
14.1,White,US,"Ripe and oaky, with notes of vanilla and buttered toast dominating pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Brisk acidity provides a needed balance to all this richness.",,18,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Jenner 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jenner-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Jenner
12,White,Austria,"This is a floral effort perfumed with apple blossom. The palate is rich and creamy, with intense acidity balanced by peach and pear flavors. It has a smooth finish. Screwcap.",Laurenz and Sophie Singing,16,87,Niederösterreich,,,Laurenz V. 2011 Laurenz and Sophie Singing Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2011-sophie-singing-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Laurenz V.
14,Rose,Italy,"This has a bright pink color and unique aromas of wild berry and forest floor, with delicate menthol overtones. A blend of Pinot Noir, Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it's mouthfeel is more structured and firm than standard rosé. Pair this with white meat or salted cod.",Signé,16,87,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2010 Signé Rosé (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2010-signe-rose-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Rosé,2010,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
13.5,White,Italy,"Creamy and rich on the palate, this has flavors of white peach and exotic fruit. There's a subtle touch of sweetness on the close.",,22,87,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2010 Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2010-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
14.5,Red,Australia,"Lavish vanilla and cedar nearly take over this wine, leaving just enough dark, plummy fruit to peek through, yet the wine remains true to its varietal roots in its silky mouthfeel. A bitter coffee note sneaks in on the finish. Seems ready to drink.",Zdar,47,87,Tasmania,Tasmania,,Josef Chromy 2006 Zdar Pinot Noir (Tasmania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-chromy-2006-zdar-pinot-noir-tasmania/,Pinot Noir,2006,Josef Chromy
14.2,White,US,"This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is forward in citrus, floral, spice and honey flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. A little heavy and full bodied, this has a touch of green gooseberry that makes it exotic and New Zealand style.",Blueprint,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Lail 2010 Blueprint Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lail-2010-blueprint-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lail
12.5,White,South Africa,"Cuvée V, MAN's homage to the wines of Vouvray, is an attractive and semisweet-style Chenin Blanc that offers rich aromas of peach, lightly baked apple and tropical fruit. A slight prickle from the bright acidity dances on the palate and keeps the wine from feeling too sweet or heavy. Drink now.",Cuvée V,11,87,Coastal Region,,,MAN Vintners 2011 Cuvée V Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/man-vintners-2011-cuvee-v-chenin-blanc-coastal-region/,Chenin Blanc,2011,MAN Vintners
,White,US,"This shows that apricotty, botrytised aroma and flavor often found in Santa Lucia Chardonnays from the cooler parts of the appellation, but it's not at all sweet. Instead, it's a bone-dry wine, with vibrant acidity.",,40,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Lucia 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucia-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Lucia
12.5,White,Italy,"Pear, peach blossom and fragrant almond paste open the nose of this lively Pinot Grigio. This is easy, crisp and compact overall.",,13,87,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Tolloy 2011 Pinot Grigio (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tolloy-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Tolloy
14.1,Red,US,"This rather tart red wine shows pretty blueberry fruit, though it is somewhat dominated by barrel-influenced flavors. Vanilla and coffee accents run through the nose and across the palate. It's well made, though it lacks the depth and detail of the best vintages.",,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Saviah 2008 Cabernet Franc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saviah-2008-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Saviah
14.4,Dessert,US,"Like pulling up to a fruit stand in the Central Valley on a hot day, this dessert-style Black Muscat tastes of baked plums and syrupy chocolate. It's balanced, and its sweetness lingers.",Franci,24,87,California,California Other,California,Vezer Family Vineyard 2007 Franci Black Muscat (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vezer-family-vineyard-2007-franci-muscat-black-other/,Black Muscat,2007,Vezer Family Vineyard
15.1,Red,US,"High alcohol, and possibly a little residual sugar, give this 100% Zin a definite sweet edge, like raspberry Port. It's very smooth and soft in the mouth.",East Bench,28,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Ridge 2010 East Bench Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridge-2010-east-bench-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Ridge
13.5,White,South Africa,"This is dainty and pretty, with solid floral aromas of peony and orange blossom that lift the pear and hard peach fruit backbone. Vibrant acidity keeps the palate fresh and the finish clean and mouthwatering. Drink now.",,11,87,Coastal Region,,,MAN Vintners 2011 Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/man-vintners-2011-chenin-blanc-coastal-region/,Chenin Blanc,2011,MAN Vintners
14.4,Red,US,"Fruit ripeness in 2010 was generally much more difficult to achieve than in 2009. This Southern Rhône-style blend has not yet come out of its rather tough, chewy shell. The flavor of hard cherry candy is wrapped in rock-like tannins, needing more bottle time to smooth out. Lay it down for a couple of years while enjoying the 2009 Subduction Red.",Subduction,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Syncline 2010 Subduction Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/syncline-2010-subduction-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Syncline
13.5,Sparkling,Austria,"This is a dry, tangy, citrus-flavored wine that bursts in the mouth with a shot of acidity. It's very crisp, and full of green apple and grapefruit flavors.",,,87,Österreichischer Sekt,,,Steininger 2010 Riesling (Österreichischer Sekt),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steininger-2010-riesling-osterreichischer-sekt/,Riesling,2010,Steininger
12.5,White,Austria,"Attractively herbaceous, this is full of green fruit and intense citrus, with a tangy texture. Screwcap.",Rotenpüllen,23,87,Niederösterreich,,,Pratsch 2010 Rotenpüllen Sauvignon Blanc (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pratsch-2010-rotenpullen-sauvignon-blanc-niederosterreich/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Pratsch
13,White,Spain,"The melon and pineapple aromas are pure and carry a waxy edge. It feels simple and well comported, with green apple, pear and vanilla flavors. This is tasty, smooth, lively and classy; drink right away.",,10,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Pradorey 2011 Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2011-white-blend-verdejo-sauvignon-blanc-rueda/,Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Pradorey
14.5,White,US,"Buttered toast, buttered popcorn and caramelly-vanilla flavors dominate this wine. Fortunately, a strong punch of pineapple and orange jam stands up to all that barrel influence.",Private Reserve,28,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Sonoma-Loeb 2010 Private Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonoma-loeb-2010-private-reserve-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Sonoma-Loeb
14.3,Red,Australia,"Despite ample alcohol levels and soft tannins, this wine comes across as tart and crisp on the palate, its cola, cherry and vanilla flavors ending on a lemony note.",Omrah,20,87,Western Australia,Great Southern,,Plantagenet 2010 Omrah Pinot Noir (Great Southern),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plantagenet-2010-omrah-pinot-noir-great-southern/,Pinot Noir,2010,Plantagenet
15,Red,Spain,"Concentrated aromas of earthy black fruits and cola come with a slight burn. The aggressive, full-force palate feels grating and gritty but tastes good and smoky, with cherry and berry fruit topped off with oak and mint. It's a bit high in acid, which creates a tangy sensation on the finish.",Tarima Hill,16,87,Levante,Alicante,,Volver 2009 Tarima Hill Monastrell (Alicante),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volver-2009-tarima-hill-mourvedre-monastrell-alicante/,Monastrell,2009,Volver
13,Rose,Italy,"The bouquet is marked by a steady stream of bright raspberry, rose, wild berry and bitter almond. It's sassy crispness on the finish should pair well with cheese or mayonnaise-based appetizers.",Lagrein Kretzer,18,87,,Alto Adige,,Muri-Gries 2010 Lagrein Kretzer Rosé (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muri-gries-2010-lagrein-kretzer-rose-alto-adige/,Rosé,2010,Muri-Gries
13.6,Red,US,"Tart and spicy, with tangy raspberry and black cherry fruit. The chocolaty tannins make for a nice finish.",Winemaker's Red,,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2010 Winemaker's Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2010-winemakers-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2010,Maryhill
12,White,Austria,"Light and crisp, this has clean pear and grapefruit flavors. With its enticing acidity, this is a great summer quaff. Screwcap.",Lois,16,87,Niederösterreich,,,Loimer 2011 Lois Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loimer-2011-lois-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Loimer
14.6,Red,US,"This has lovely aromas of black pepper and blackberry, but in the mouth, it turns a bit soft and sweet, with melted chocolate and blueberry jam flavors. It's ripe and tasty, but could use greater structure.",White Hawk Vineyard,54,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Kagan 2008 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kagan-2008-white-hawk-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2008,Kagan
14.5,Red,US,"A good Cabernet for drinking now, with some extra features of fanciness. It's dry, soft and packs plenty of blackberry and cherry jam flavors.",Founder's Art Reserve,65,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Judd's Hill 2008 Founder's Art Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/judds-hill-2008-founders-art-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Judd's Hill
14.8,Red,US,"Sourced from the Spofford Station Vineyard, this pure Merlot offers medium concentration, with mixed blueberry and plum fruits, and a suggestion of some raisiny fruit as well. All neutral oak was used, imparting no barrel flavors.",Winemaker's Select,35,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Adamant Cellars 2008 Winemaker's Select Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adamant-cellars-2008-winemakers-select-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2008,Adamant Cellars
13.5,Red,Spain,"An impressive wine for $8. This smells savory, like a mix of smoked meats, roasted berries and leather, and it feels juicy and racy, with a good texture and honest flavors of blackberry, savory meat and spice. The finishes is mild, with mild herbal notes and tobacco.",,8,87,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Abrazo 2010 Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abrazo-2010-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Abrazo
12.5,White,Italy,"From the vineyards of Italy's most important school of enology, this bright Sauvignon delivers clean aromas of passion fruit, citrus, peach and tomato leaf. It's fresh, with balanced acidity.",Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige,,87,,Trentino,,Fondazione Edmund Mach 2010 Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige Sauvignon (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondazione-edmund-mach-2010-istituto-agrario-san-michele-alladige-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-trentino/,Sauvignon,2010,Fondazione Edmund Mach
13.9,White,US,"A fine Chardonnay, brisk in acidity and dry, with complex citrus, peach and pear flavors, enhanced with smoky oak. Drink now before it loses its freshness.",,18,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Folie à Deux 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/folie-a-deux-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Folie à Deux
14.5,Red,US,"A bruiser of a Zinfandel—it's dry, full-bodied and tannic. This shows its Dry Creek origins in the spicy, briary mouthfeel and the hint of overripe, pruny fruit. Drink now.",,22,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Folie à Deux 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/folie-a-deux-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Folie à Deux
14.8,Red,US,"This blend is 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 20% Syrah. Cassis, vanilla and espresso flavors dominate the palate in equal proportion, with very astringent, drying tannins.",Shellback,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Eight Bells 2009 Shellback Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eight-bells-2009-shellback-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Red Blend,2009,Eight Bells
12,White,Spain,"Stalky and grassy smelling, which is par for a Penedès white blend. There str also apple and lemon-lime notes on the nose. In the mouth, it's lively and spritzy in feel, with pineapple, lime and grassy flavors. Zesty, dry and minerally on the finish, this should pair well with seafood and paella.",Blanc Selecció,15,87,Catalonia,Penedès,,Huguet de Can Feixes 2010 Blanc Selecció White (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huguet-can-feixes-2010-blanc-seleccio-white-penedes/,White Blend,2010,Huguet de Can Feixes
13.1,White,US,"The scents of lightly toasted oak, waxy lemon rind and orange blossoms are enticing. On the palate, ripe, concentrated peach and apricot flavors are bathed in a subtly-sweet cream note that adds richness, but isn't cloying. Brisk with acidity, the finish is eminently refreshing.",,13,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2010 Chardonnay (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2010-chardonnay-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Chardonnay,2010,Hosmer
14,White,US,"There's lots to like in this Chardonnay, from the pineapple, orange and peach fruit, to the creamy texture, crisp acidity and smoky oak. But it tastes a bit jammy sweet.",Special Reserve,36,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Herzog 2009 Special Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herzog-2009-special-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Herzog
14.3,Red,US,"This has direct blackberry and cherry jam flavors, and is a little one-dimensional and candy sweet.But if you're a gambler, put it in the cellar and try again after six years.",Bourriquot,65,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Havens 2009 Bourriquot Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/havens-2009-bourriquot-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Havens
13.6,White,US,"A pretty wine, with flavors of flowers and cream that have some heft. The finish is austere yet refreshing, with a lemony note. Easy drinking, this is a Pinot Gris that would pair well with tangy seafood.",,17,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2010 Pinot Gris (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Fenestra
13,Dessert,Austria,"Tawny in color, this is a blend of Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch. It is rich with intense acidity and a fruity character. With its orange peel flavor, it is both sweet and very crisp. Screwcap.",Beerenauslese,17,87,Burgenland,,,Gernot and Heike Heinrich 2010 Beerenauslese Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gernot-heike-heinrich-2010-beerenauslese-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2010,Gernot and Heike Heinrich
13.7,Red,US,"With its oak-infused blackberry and blueberry flavors, this is a smooth Cabernet for drinking soon. It's a little sweet and modest in complexity, but shows plenty of elegance.",Sycamore Vineyard,75,87,California,Napa,Rutherford,Freemark Abbey 2008 Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-2008-sycamore-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Freemark Abbey
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe, rich and fruity, with an acidic tang to the cherry and raspberry fruit. A little simple in sour candy tastes, but likeable for dryiness and acidity. Give it a good decant, or try cellaring.",Bosché Vineyard,75,87,California,Napa,Rutherford,Freemark Abbey 2008 Bosché Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freemark-abbey-2008-bosche-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Freemark Abbey
14,Red,France,"A rustic but mouthwatering red, with leather, clove and dark fruit notes delivered via a medium-bodied, slightly chunky mouthful. With its old school style, it has the rough edges to handle stews and braises.",,15,87,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Château de Ségriès 2010 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-segries-2010-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Ségriès
13.5,Red,Spain,"Peppy, clean black-fruit aromas come with a touch of leather. It feels full and juicy, with a firm texture and bright, lightly toasted flavors of plum and berry. This is an uncomplicated wine, the perfect quaffer for the price.",Lobetia Made with Organic Grapes,10,87,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Dominio de Punctum 2010 Lobetia Made with Organic Grapes Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-punctum-2010-lobetia-made-with-organic-grapes-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Dominio de Punctum
12.5,White,US,"Scents of candied pineapple, ripe pear and lemon entice on this intensely-fruity yet refreshing wine. Fermented entirely in stainless steel, the palate is pristine, with ripe, sweet stonefruit, tangerine acidity, and just a hint of grapefruit pith on the finish.",Church Creek Steel,15,87,Virginia,Virginia,,Chatham 2009 Church Creek Steel Chardonnay (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chatham-2009-church-creek-steel-chardonnay-virginia/,Chardonnay,2009,Chatham
13,Rose,France,An attractive red-fruited wine that's light in flavor and texture. It's laced with acidity and a touch of vanilla. The finish is crisp and easy. Screwcap.,Petit Rimauresq,15,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Rimauresq 2011 Petit Rimauresq Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rimauresq-2011-petit-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Rimauresq
13.5,White,Italy,"This is a pure expression of Pinot Bianco from one of northern Italy's most successful wineries. It offers flavors of creamy peach, pear and honeydew. The wine finishes with a smooth, silky texture.",Thurner,15,87,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2011 Thurner Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2011-thurner-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2011,Colterenzio
13.5,White,Italy,"Great for easy sipping or cocktails on a hot afternoon, this fragrant Pinot Grigio delivers cut grass, citrus, wild flower and a fresh, tangy close.",,16,87,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Colterenzio
13,White,Spain,"Oily and pinched on the nose, with cactus and nettle aromas. This feels like a cool stream on the palate, with green-fruit flavors including lime, kiwi and apple. A note of pithy grapefruit controls the finish.",,14,87,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Campos de Sueños 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campos-suenos-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Campos de Sueños
14.5,Red,Spain,"Floral, with berry aromas, it's also quite charred and oaky, with mocha. It feels weighty despite displaying prickly acidity, and there's a resiny feel to the palate as well. The flavors of baking spice, chocolate and blackberry run aside barrel-driven flavors. This is a big, oaky Garnacha.",Tres Picos,17,87,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Borsao 2010 Tres Picos Garnacha (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borsao-2010-tres-picos-grenache-garnacha-campo-borja/,Garnacha,2010,Borsao
13.5,Red,Spain,"Citrusy on the nose, with rooty, restrained, earthy accents. It feels full but a bit dull in the middle, with flavors of minty spice, pepper and mature red fruit. Dry and drawing on the finish, with a tomatoey flavor.",Gémina,15,87,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas San Isidro 2007 Gémina Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-san-isidro-2007-gemina-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2007,Bodegas San Isidro
14.5,Red,Australia,"This wine's dark root beer and cola notes surround a core of plummy fruit. There's ample body and richness, supported by soft tannins and crisp acids, but the overall sense is one of immediate approachability.",,95,88,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Yarra Yering 2008 Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yarra-yering-2008-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Yarra Yering
12.5,White,Austria,"Warm and rounded, this is full of tropical fruit flavors. It has a zing of citrus, with its lively fruit remains balanced with a full, ripe feel. Age for a few months or drink now. Screwcap.",,,88,Niederösterreich,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Winzer Krems
12,White,Austria,"Light and bright, this has pear and apple flavors. The acidity cuts through to balance the fruitiness, with a lively lemon-peel note and an edge of minerality.",Vienna Hills,22,88,Vienna,,,Wieninger 2011 Vienna Hills Grüner Veltliner (Vienna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wieninger-2011-vienna-hills-gruner-veltliner-vienna/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Wieninger
13.7,Red,US,"Light and forward, this pure Cabernet offers pretty strawberry fruit and soft tannins. Easy drinking, it's built for near-term consumption.",,22,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),AntoLin Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antolin-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,AntoLin Cellars
14.3,White,US,"Sweet and soft, this simple Chardonnay has flavors of oranges, pineapples, vanilla, cream and buttered toast. It's made in a style to appeal.",Parr Vineyard,29,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Maldonado 2009 Parr Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maldonado-2009-parr-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Maldonado
13.9,Red,US,"There is lots of charm in this soft, gentle Pinot Noir. It's not an ager, but it offers some nice cherry, Dr. Pepper and spice flavors.",,20,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Michael Pozzan 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-pozzan-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Michael Pozzan
13,Red,Italy,"This is crisp, clean and fresh in the mouth, with bitter berry and almond aromas. Pair it with soft cheese.",Pfarrhof,10,86,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2010 Pfarrhof Schiava (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2010-pfarrhof-italian-red-schiava-alto-adige/,Schiava,2010,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
13,White,South Africa,"A great value wine that's ready to drink now. This vibrant and aromatic selection boasts scents of orange blossom, white peach and fresh honeydew. The palate is fresh and lively with a crisp and mouthwatering finish.",,10,86,Stellenbosch,,,Spier 2011 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spier-2011-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Spier
14.3,Red,US,"This light-bodied Rhône-style blend is mostly Grenache and Mourvèdre. It's simple and easy to drink, with flavors of raspberries, cherries and spices. Give it a bit of a chill and pair it with a hamburger.",Heritage Cuvée,22,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Curtis 2009 Heritage Cuvée Red (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/curtis-2009-heritage-cuvee-red-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Curtis
12.5,Rose,France,"This is soft and rich, with a light and smooth textured. It has red fruit, light acidity and a rounded aftertaste.",Signature,17,85,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château de Brigue 2011 Signature Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brigue-2011-signature-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château de Brigue
15.2,Red,US,"This is full bodied, tannic and concentrated, in the way of Mount Veeder red wines. It's also sweet and high in alcohol, with jammy blackberry flavors.",Communication Block,50,85,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Schulz 2009 Communication Block Red (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schulz-2009-communication-block-red-napa-mount-veeder/,Red Blend,2009,Schulz
13.5,White,US,"As sweet as a dessert pastry, with vanilla, cream, toast, butter and pineapple jam flavors. Vibrant acidity provides balance just in time.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Michael Pozzan 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-pozzan-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Michael Pozzan
12.5,White,South Africa,"Opens light and easy, with scents of green apple flesh, lemon rind and soft herb. A tart, nervy streak overwhelms the mouth, with flavors of white currant and citrus pith.",,12,84,Stellenbosch,,,De Meye 2011 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meye-2011-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2011,De Meye
12,White,Italy,"Flavors of stone fruit, citrus and crushed mineral mark the simple, refreshing mouthfeel. This is a good choice for a hot summer afternoon.",,12,84,,Delle Venezie,,Paladin 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paladin-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Paladin
16.3,Red,US,"This Syrah starts off earthy, musky, big and brawny and can't escape the wood-oaked herbal greenness on the finish. It's simply too high in alcohol.",Reserve,46,84,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Lorenzi Estate 2009 Reserve Syrah (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lorenzi-estate-2009-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Syrah,2009,Lorenzi Estate
13.5,White,US,"You can technically call this a table wine, but it's really sweet, with orange and honey flavors.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Discoveries 2010 Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/discoveries-2010-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2010,Discoveries
13.7,Red,US,"Although this Cabernet is ripe, it's harsh in the mouth, with a tart scour. Drink it with rich fare, like burgers.",,26,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Alma Sol 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alma-sol-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Alma Sol
14,Red,Spain,"Cherry and plum aromas come with a dusty note, however things turn sharper and more brambly with airing. It feels citrusy and choppy, with sweet-and-sour flavors of raspberry and red plum. Juicy, but fiery on the finish.",La Aldea,8,84,Levante,Jumilla,,Bodegas la Aldea 2010 La Aldea Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-aldea-2010-la-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Bodegas la Aldea
14.5,Red,US,"This doesn't taste ripe, with a green, minty edge to the cherry and oak flavors. The tannins and acids provide nice structure, however.",Hollystone-Collins Old Vines,32,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Benessere 2009 Hollystone-Collins Old Vines Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benessere-2009-hollystone-collins-old-vines-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Benessere
13.1,Red,US,"This simple little Pinot Noir has thin flavors of sour cherry candy and spices. It's properly made and clean, just not very interesting.",Lot 5,13,83,California,California Other,California,Grayson 2010 Lot 5 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grayson-2010-lot-5-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Grayson
13,Red,Spain,"With aromas of milk-chocolate-covered cherries and forced oak, this smells overtly sweet and candied. This feels choppy and juicy, with red fruit flavors and buttery oak in the background. It turns sweeter and more buttery on the finish, but doesn't offer much complexity.",Reserva Old Vine,15,83,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Gabarda 2008 Reserva Old Vine Red (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gabarda-2008-reserva-old-vine-grenache-blend-carinena/,Grenache Blend,2008,Gabarda
13,Red,Spain,"Quiet up front, with dull, candied aromas of black cherry and plum. This feels bullish and grabby, with clipped, crisp flavors of red plum and cherry pie filling. Fresh, but it comes up short on flavor on the finish.",,10,83,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Tussock Jumper 2010 Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tussock-jumper-2010-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Tussock Jumper
13,Red,Spain,"Dusty red-fruit aromas come with earthy, leathery tones. It feels tight, drawn and resiny, with hard spice and oak flavor. There's not much fruit to ponder, and the finish is dried out, with a woody note.",Reserva,13,83,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Viña Albali 2007 Reserva Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-albali-2007-reserva-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2007,Viña Albali
13,Red,Spain,"This is cedary and dry smelling, with more spice than fruit aromas. It feels crisp, tight and acidic, with flavors of raspberry, red plum and forced spice coming from the heavy oak. Dry, oaky and spicy on the finish.",Gran Reserva,15,83,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Viña Albali 2006 Gran Reserva Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-albali-2006-gran-reserva-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2006,Viña Albali
14,Red,Spain,"Soft and stewy up front, without a whole lot of vigor. It feels wide and hard, with abrasive tannins and strained flavors of herbal berry and leather. On the finish it's earthy, tannic and warm, with a weedy note along with barrel spice.",Roble,15,83,Northern Spain,Toro,,Taurus 2007 Roble  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taurus-2007-roble-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2007,Taurus
12.5,Rose,France,"This is soft, with candy and raspbery flavors. Its acidity offers some freshness along with light sweetness on the finish. Drink now.",,,83,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Quinson Fils 2010 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinson-fils-2010-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2010,Quinson Fils
14.9,Red,US,"This Zinfandel is a bruiser. It's hot from high alcohol, overripe and Porty. But it is true to a certain Dry Creek style. The flavors are mixed, of berries, herbs, tobacco and prunes. Drink up.",West Vineyard Tradizionale,24,83,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Peterson 2009 West Vineyard Tradizionale Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peterson-2009-west-vineyard-tradizionale-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Peterson
13,Red,Spain,"Floral and fruity smelling, this also has notes of dry earth and asphalt. It feels tangy and tomatoey, with saucy flavors of red cherry, tomato and herbs. The finish is herbal, with flavors of oregano and rosemary amplified by zingy acidity.",Duque de Medina Tinto,10,83,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Ignacio Marín 2010 Duque de Medina Tinto Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ignacio-marin-2010-duque-medina-tinto-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Ignacio Marín
13.5,Red,Spain,"Gritty, toasty and burnt smelling, with stalky aromas of burning hay and rubber. It feels solid, with herbal flavors of tomato and basil that are given heft via additional flavors of grilled beef and leather. This has a medium-long on the finish.",,8,83,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Coto de Hayas 2010 Garnacha-Syrah (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coto-hayas-2010-red-blend-garnacha-syrah-campo-borja/,Garnacha-Syrah,2010,Coto de Hayas
14.5,Red,US,"Tough and gritty, this Zinfandel-based blend has brusque tannins and sweet berry, black pepper and cola flavors. Drink this lusty wine with everyday fare.",Lot 313 Field Blend,11,83,California,California Other,California,Cameron Hughes 2010 Lot 313 Field Blend Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2010-lot-313-field-blend-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Cameron Hughes
13.1,White,US,"Firm and dry, with tart acids and minerals, this Chardonnay's fruit veers toward golden apricots and herbs. Not showing much richness now. Drink up.",,24,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Vine Hill 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vine-hill-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Vine Hill
13.8,White,US,"Sugary and sweet, this bottling has tangerine, pear and vanilla flavors. For the price, it's a good party wine.",,13,84,California,California Other,California,Seven Daughters NV Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seven-daughters-nv-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,,Seven Daughters
12,White,US,"Bright gold in color, this is fragrant of sweet spice, smoke and orange rind. Medium-bodied in style, the palate is a tad tart, with notes of sour apple, lemon and underripe tangerine. Finishes on a sour wood note.",Estate Grown,25,84,Massachusetts,Southeastern New England,,Truro 2008 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Southeastern New England),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truro-2008-estate-grown-chardonnay-southeastern-new-england/,Chardonnay,2008,Truro
12.5,Red,France,"A bit lean and tannic, with an herbal tang to the tart cherry and cranberry fruit. This doesn't show much of the warmth of the vintage but remains a pleasant wine, best served alongside fatty foods like burgers.",Domaine Le Garrigon,13,84,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Louis Bernard 2009 Domaine Le Garrigon Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-bernard-2009-domaine-le-garrigon-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Louis Bernard
13,Rose,France,"Delicate and rounded, this has soft vanilla and ripe strawberry flavos. It has touches of spice and orange peel, with gentle acidity on this finish.",Arbaude,14,84,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Mas de Cadenet 2011 Arbaude Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-cadenet-2011-arbaude-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Mas de Cadenet
13.5,White,US,"This is a strongly flavored wine, offering a blast of vanilla, buttered toast, caramel, honey, and orange and apricot jam flavors.",Limited Production,15,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Magistrate 2010 Limited Production Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magistrate-2010-limited-production-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Magistrate
14.1,Rose,US,"Rather heavy and sweet for a rosé, with a dark, ruby-garnet color, and flavors of cherry-pie filling, vanilla and clove. Brisk Santa Lucia acidity keeps it alive.",Rosé of Pinot Noir,18,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Lucy 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir Rosé (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucy-2011-rose-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Rosé,2011,Lucy
14.5,Red,US,"A rugged, simple wine, with raspberry, cherry and spice flavors. Drink it with everyday fare, like burgers or chicken tacos.",Four Mile Creek,12,84,California,North Coast,North Coast,Novy 2010 Four Mile Creek Red (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2010-four-mile-creek-red-north-coast/,Red Blend,2010,Novy
14.3,Red,US,"Soft and sweet, a simple country-style wine with cherry jam flavors as well as a streak of wintergreen mint.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Curtis 2009 Mourvèdre (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/curtis-2009-mourvedre-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Mourvèdre,2009,Curtis
13.5,Red,Spain,"Stalky and sweet smelling, this has aromas of beets and rhubarb pie. The palate offers weight, depth and a firm feel, with sweet berry flavors that come with herb and mint accents. It's warm on the finish, with length.",,9,84,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Almez 2009 Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/almez-2009-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2009,Almez
14.5,Red,US,"Heavy and sweet, this wine has melted cherry-jam and Dr. Pepper flavors and some heat from the alcohol.",,56,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Jeff Gordon 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jeff-gordon-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jeff Gordon
14.1,White,US,"This seems heavy and sweet for a Pinot Gris, with flavors of white sugar, orange and vanilla.",Regan Vineyard,22,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Rexford 2010 Regan Vineyard Pinot Gris (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rexford-2010-regan-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Gris,2010,Rexford
13,White,Italy,"This Friulano from northeast Italy offers aromas of caramel, stone fruit and butterscotch, with a thick, slightly oily finish.",,15,84,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Villa Rubini 2010 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-rubini-2010-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Villa Rubini
14.5,Red,US,"A good Cabernet, rough and tannic, with blackberry and blueberry fruit flavors that finish a bit sweet and syrupy.",Cuveé le la Luna,30,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Valley of the Moon 2009 Cuveé le la Luna Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-moon-2009-cuvee-le-luna-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Valley of the Moon
14.5,Red,US,"This is a soft, easy wine, with sweet black raspberry, cherry and spice flavors. Drink now with a nice homemade cheeseburger.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Curtis 2009 Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/curtis-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Curtis
14,Red,Australia,"This crisp, medium-bodied Pinot Noir features tart cherry and cranberry fruit alongside hints of tomato leaf. Drink now.",,13,84,South Australia,Eden Valley,,Cool Woods 2010 Pinot Noir (Eden Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cool-woods-2010-pinot-noir-eden-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cool Woods
14.1,White,US,"This has lots of tropical and apricot flavors, with oak and creamy lees notes. It's simple and a bit sweet, but should appeal to consumers.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Joullian 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joullian-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2009,Joullian
13.5,Red,US,"A bit rustic in the mouth, with candy-sweet cherry and blackberry flavors. Drink now.",Estate,34,84,California,Central Coast,Carmel Valley,Joullian 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Carmel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joullian-2007-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-carmel-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Joullian
13.5,Red,Spain,"Sweet and heavily oaked, with candied fruit, loads of vanilla and milk chocolate-covered raisin aromas. Feels choppy on one hand and lactic on the other, with mostly oak-based, sweet flavors of maple, vanilla and mocha. Feels O.K. but creamy on the finish, and it tastes candied and artificial throughout.",Crianza,45,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Valoria 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-valoria-2008-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Viña Valoria
14.2,Red,US,"A bit jagged, but fully dry, with some nice sour-cherry candy, herb and spice flavors. A good wine for parties.",,20,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hill Wine Company 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hill-wine-company-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Hill Wine Company
13.5,Rose,France,"This is full, soft and a little heavy. It's condensed with sweetness from the rich fruit and misses some crispness.",,17,84,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Pas du Cerf 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pas-cerf-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Pas du Cerf
14.3,Red,US,"This is a typical, standard style of Syrah, that tastes strongly of vanilla rather than of the actual grape. The fruit is muted, but the vanilla and tobacco flavors stand out.",,17,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Maryhill
13.1,Red,US,"A simple red, with sharp acids that give an edgy cut to the mouthfeel. This would be a fine pizza wine, or good with grilled sausages.",,17,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Barbera (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-barbera-columbia-valley-wa/,Barbera,2009,Maryhill
14,Red,Spain,"Roasted and rubbery on the nose, this has herb and leaf accents. It feels thick, chunky and a bit syrupy, with flavors of herb, mint and roasted blackberry. This turns grittier on the finish, with bacon, hickory and rubbery flavors. A blend of 50% Monastrell and 50% Syrah.",,13,84,Levante,Yecla,,Nabuko 2009 Monastrell-Syrah (Yecla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nabuko-2009-red-blend-monastrell-syrah-yecla/,Monastrell-Syrah,2009,Nabuko
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a gentle wine that has some weight and richness. Its fruit is soft, ripe and warm.",Cep d'Or,15,84,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez 2011 Cep d'Or Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maitres-vignerons-presquile-saint-tropez-2011-cep-dor-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez
13.5,White,US,"For the price this is a nice party wine. It's sweet, offering ripe citrus and vanilla flavors. Production was 5,400 cases.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Discoveries 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/discoveries-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Discoveries
13.5,White,US,"For ten bucks, you get a good, everyday Chardonnay. It has creamy, fruity flavors and a clean finish.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Discoveries 2009 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/discoveries-2009-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2009,Discoveries
13.5,White,US,"Scents of fresh dill, toasted coconut and buttery pastry pair well with flavors of fresh apple, lemon and sea brine on this full-bodied Chardonnay. This is savory in style, with a slightly muted palate.",,17,84,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Brooklyn Oenology 2009 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brooklyn-oenology-2009-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2009,Brooklyn Oenology
13.5,Rose,Spain,"Flourescent pink in color, like Day-Glo paint. It smells of sweet plum and berry; the palate is crisply acidic, with citrus and tart red-fruit flavors. The finish is crisp and cleansing but regular.",Garnacha Negra-Syrah,,84,Catalonia,Terra Alta,,Bogatell 2011 Garnacha Negra-Syrah Rosé (Terra Alta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogatell-2011-garnacha-negra-syrah-rose-terra-alta/,Rosé,2011,Bogatell
13.6,Rose,US,"Darkly colored, heavy and sweet for a rosé, with raspberry jam flavors. It lacks the dry vibrancy desired in blush wine.",Upsilon Rosé of Syrah,16,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Ampelos 2011 Upsilon Rosé of Syrah Rosé (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ampelos-2011-upsilon-rose-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Rosé,2011,Ampelos
14.2,White,US,"This is a simple wine, with orange, lime and vanilla flavors. Despite brisk acidity, it quickly turns cloying.",Lot 314,13,84,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Cameron Hughes 2010 Lot 314 Chardonnay (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2010-lot-314-chardonnay-napa-atlas-peak/,Chardonnay,2010,Cameron Hughes
14.5,Red,US,"Rustic and sweet, a simple Syrah with flavors of candied berry, black pepper and sassafras.",Lot 292,13,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Cameron Hughes 2010 Lot 292 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2010-lot-292-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2010,Cameron Hughes
14.6,White,US,"Sweet oak dominates, making it taste like buttered toast dipped into wine. The pineapple and orange fruit underneath all that wood is just fine.",,25,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,VML 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vml-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,VML
15.5,Red,US,"High alcohol, enormously ripe fruit and soft acidity make this wine taste sweet and syrupy. Not likely to evolve, so drink up.",Signature Estate Cuvée,39,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Vina Robles 2008 Signature Estate Cuvée Petit Verdot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2008-signature-estate-cuvee-petit-verdot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petit Verdot,2008,Vina Robles
13.5,White,US,"One of the first wines to be released from the 2011 vintage, this Sauvignon Blanc shows how chilly the year was. It's barely ripe, showing dry, acidic citrus and mineral flavors, with a green, minty edge.",,11,84,California,California Other,California,Greystone 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greystone-2011-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Greystone
13.9,White,US,"Sweet and simple, with flavors of buttered toast, popcorn, white sugar and pineapple jam. Crisp acidity helps for balance. It's not really a dry table wine, but it's a good example of its style.",Charm Acres,20,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Pali 2010 Charm Acres Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-charm-acres-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Pali
11.5,White,Italy,"Packaged in a cheerful bright blue bottle, this offers simple aromas of wild flower, cut grass and citrus. It's a simple, fresh white, with a bright finish of melon and peach.",Blu Giovello,10,84,,Delle Venezie,,Piera Martellozzo 2010 Blu Giovello Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piera-martellozzo-2010-blu-giovello-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Piera Martellozzo
,Rose,France,"Flavors of red fruit, tangerine and a touch of spice all contribute to this open, warm effortthat has light acidity.",,,84,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Noble Terroir 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noble-terroir-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Noble Terroir
13.5,Rose,France,"This is a simple, clean wine, with light fruit and approachable acidity. The finish is soft and easy.",Domaine Fontanyul,,84,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Ravoire et Fils 2011 Domaine Fontanyul Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravoire-fils-2011-domaine-fontanyul-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Ravoire et Fils
13,Red,Australia,"Lean, tart and slightly ungenerous on the palate, but the flavors are authentically Pinot Noir, ranging from earth and root vegetables to pie cherries and herbs. Clean and crisp on the finish.",,16,84,Victoria,Strathbogie Ranges,,Cooralook 2010 Pinot Noir (Strathbogie Ranges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cooralook-2010-pinot-noir-strathbogie-ranges/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cooralook
13.5,Rose,France,"Soft and ripe, this has sweet strawberry and spice flavors, with an herbal edge. The wine is rich and full bodied, with a touch of pepper on the finish.",Jules,17,84,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine du Grand Cros 2011 Jules Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-grand-cros-2011-jules-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine du Grand Cros
10.5,Rose,Italy,"This pale-pink sparkler, with large, chunky bubbles, offers aromas of mature berry, violet and rose. It's an easy wine that should be a good apéritif.",Deor Raboso Rosé Spago,13,84,,Delle Venezie,,Cielo e Terra NV Deor Raboso Rosé Spago Raboso (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-e-terra-nv-deor-raboso-rose-spago-italian-red-raboso-delle-venezie/,Raboso,,Cielo e Terra
14.2,Red,US,"There's a streak of green unripeness that gives a vegetal note, with some polished berry and cherry flavors, too. It's unlikely to improve with age, so drink up.",Windsor Oaks Vineyard,44,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Stark 2009 Windsor Oaks Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-2009-windsor-oaks-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stark
13.5,White,US,"This is a good everyday Sauvignon Blanc for drinking with chicken, ham sandwiches or fish tacos. Slightly sweet in orange and vanilla, it's accompanied by crisp acidity.",,12,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kenwood 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2011-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Kenwood
13.8,White,US,"This tastes soft and sweet, with citrus, green apple and apricot flavors. It's an easy wine to drink with slightly-sweet southeast Asian fare.",Top Chef,18,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Quickfire 2010 Top Chef Pinot Gris (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quickfire-2010-top-chef-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Quickfire
13.8,Red,US,"You'll find lush flavors of cherry pie, sweet dates and cola in this simple, soft Pinot Noir.",,18,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Picket Fence 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/picket-fence-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Picket Fence
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is dark in color, with pushy aromas of wild field, prune and vinegar. Wide, chunky and heavy, it has flavors of black fruit, mint and green herb. It's full but soft on the finish, with pruny accents.",,14,84,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Lelia 2010 Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lelia-2010-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Lelia
14.8,Red,US,"This brings light flavors of leaf and hard cherry candy, with a hint of cola.After its quick start, the wine tails off gently.",Proprietor's Reserve,20,84,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-grenache-columbia-valley-wa/,Grenache,2009,Maryhill
14.5,White,US,"The pineapple, orange and vanilla flavors seem a bit thin. But it's nicely dry, with a clean burst of acidity.",,40,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Judd's Hill 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/judds-hill-2009-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Judd's Hill
20,Dessert,US,"A sweet mix of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão, Souzão and Tinta Barroca that smells of melted chocolate over strawberries. The alcohol overwhelms the fruit's charm and makes it hard to discern the care that was taken in putting such grapes together.",Vino Dolce,30,84,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Chatom Vineyards 2006 Vino Dolce Red (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chatom-vineyards-2006-vino-dolce-red-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Red Blend,2006,Chatom Vineyards
13.5,Red,Spain,"Opens with tolerable green tobacco and green bean aromas interspersed with black-fruit notes and earth. It feels astringent and supertannic, with leathery, herbal berry flavors. Same on the finish, which is rough in feel and tastes herbal.",Dama de Toro Crianza,17,84,Northern Spain,Toro,,Bodegas Fariña 2005 Dama de Toro Crianza  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-farina-2005-dama-toro-crianza-tempranillo-toro/,Tempranillo,2005,Bodegas Fariña
13.5,Red,Austria,"This is a cool-climate Zweigelt, with a spicy, juicy fruit character and light tannins. The red fruit and green herb flavors are layered with acidity.",Kellermeister Privat,18,85,Niederösterreich,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Kellermeister Privat Zweigelt (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-kellermeister-privat-other-red-zweigelt-niederosterreich/,Zweigelt,2011,Winzer Krems
13.9,Red,US,"This sturdy red is a blend of four Bordeaux grapes, with a tannic, earthy structure. It has the sort of rugged power that you'd look for in a café wine, ready to take on a juicy burger and some fries.",Hidden Horse,15,85,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Two Mountain NV Hidden Horse Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-mountain-nv-hidden-horse-red-other/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,,Two Mountain
14.2,White,US,"A clean, lively Sauvignon Blanc, whose tart acidity gives a brisk mouthfeel. The fruit is very ripe and sugary sweet in green apples, pears and tangerines. Make it drier, and the score would improve considerably.",Top Chef,18,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Quickfire 2010 Top Chef Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quickfire-2010-top-chef-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Quickfire
13.9,Red,US,"A routine, although entirely drinkable, Merlot. It's very dry and tart in acidity, with pleasant tobacco and sour cherry candy flavors.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,Stonehedge 2010 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonehedge-2010-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Stonehedge
11.9,White,US,"Hints of lightly toasted oak highlight bright, fresh apple and lemon flavors on this easy drinking Chardonnay. Delicately structured with a vibrant, zesty acidity, it finishes with just a hint of sea breeze.",,11,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Standing Stone 2010 Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-stone-2010-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2010,Standing Stone
13.8,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this will find plenty of fans. It's sweet and creamy in buttered toast, pineapple and pear flavors.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Picket Fence 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/picket-fence-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Picket Fence
15,Red,Spain,"Charcoal, cola and menthol aromas sit on top of blueberry and mint. The mouth is so tannic and powerful that it's tough to swallow. Incredibly ripe, this has a short finish that's toasty tasting and not complex in the least.",Single Vineyard Estate Bottled,40,85,Central Spain,Dominio de Valdepusa,,Marques de Griñon 2005 Single Vineyard Estate Bottled Petit Verdot (Dominio de Valdepusa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-grinon-2005-single-vineyard-estate-bottled-petit-verdot-petite-dominio-valdepusa/,Petit Verdot,2005,Marques de Griñon
13,White,Spain,"Dusty, chunky peach and apple aromas find a second gear with airing. This feels round, with mild acidity and flavors that range from apple and citrus to sweet banana. The finish is mostly smooth and full flavored, albeit sweet.",,14,85,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Palos 2010 Verdejo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palos-2010-spanish-white-verdejo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Verdejo,2010,Palos
14,Red,Spain,"Dark, meaty and ripe, the bouqiet has a strong wave of herb and carob notes. It feels grabby almost to the point of cloying, with heavily oaked flavors of roasted black fruit and milk chocolate. This is oak dominated, but full and chocolaty.",Real de Aragon,11,85,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Pagos Familia Langa 2009 Real de Aragon Garnacha (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pagos-familia-langa-2009-real-aragon-grenache-garnacha-calatayud/,Garnacha,2009,Pagos Familia Langa
13.5,Red,Spain,"The earthy-smelling aromas of red berry and plum are snappy and rustic. It feels fresh, zesty and deep, with bright but basic tasting berry flavors that transition to chocolate and herb before the scratchy feeling finish. This is a good wine with moderate depth and complexity.",Monastrell,13,85,Levante,Yecla,,Castillo del Barón 2009 Monastrell Monastrell (Yecla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-baron-2009-monastrell-mourvedre-monastrell-yecla/,Monastrell,2009,Castillo del Barón
14,Red,Spain,"Rather unusual smelling, with exotic spice and blue fruit aromas that aren't cut from the normal cloth. It feels rubbery, with black plum, cumin and licorice flavors. Dark and fruity on the finish, it has warm notes of spice covering every angle. A blend of Garnacha, Monastrell, Samso and Syrah.",Proyecto Cu4tro,12,85,Catalonia,Catalunya,,Bodegas Concavins 2009 Proyecto Cu4tro Red (Catalunya),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-concavins-2009-proyecto-cu4tro-red-catalunya/,Red Blend,2009,Bodegas Concavins
13.5,Rose,US,"This is a simple, sweet blush wine, with jammy raspberry and cherry flavors. It finishes with a swirl of spices.",Rosato,16,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Benessere 2011 Rosato Rosé (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benessere-2011-rosato-rose-napa-valley/,Rosé,2011,Benessere
13.9,Red,US,"The Lange Twins are longtime growers in Lodi who also make their own wine, with the help of former Woodbridge winemaker David Akiyoshi. This Bordeaux blend is mostly Petit Verdot and Cabernet, with smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec in the mix. The time this spent aging in French oak shows through in its minty, full mouthfeel and vanilla tannins.",Midnight Reserve,30,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,LangeTwins 2008 Midnight Reserve Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2008-midnight-reserve-red-central-valley-lodi/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,LangeTwins
12.5,White,Italy,"Modest aromas of cut grass, white flower and citrus establish this as an easy-drinking white. The finish is marked with a touch of green lime. It should pair well with shrimp cocktail or basil pesto.",,16,85,Veneto,Venezia,,Bosco del Merlo 2011 Pinot Grigio (Venezia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosco-merlo-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Bosco del Merlo
13.5,Red,US,"With sweet berry, cherry and spice flavors, this is a fine wine for drinking now with everyday fare. It's soft and a little sweet, with bracing tannins.",,11,85,California,California Other,California,Bogle 2009 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogle-2009-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2009,Bogle
13.5,Red,Spain,"Rugged and roasted on the bouquet, with rubbery blackberry and freshly laid tar aromas. It feels big and solid, but simple, with raspberry, strawberry and a hint of green herb on the palate. The finish is mild tasting, with a cocoa note.",Selección Mesache Tinto,10,85,Northern Spain,Somontano,,Bodegas Pirineos 2010 Selección Mesache Tinto Garnacha-Monastrell (Somontano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-pirineos-2010-seleccion-mesache-tinto-red-blend-garnacha-monastrell-somontano/,Garnacha-Monastrell,2010,Bodegas Pirineos
13.2,White,US,"Rich and full bodied, this abounds with pretty flower, sweet peach and pear aromas mingled with a toasted oak. It's decidedly oaky on the palate, with an abundance of smoke, vanilla and coconut notes. Generous in body, this has nicely extracted apple and lemon flavors. Drink now.",Barrel Fermented,27,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2009-fermented-chardonnay-virginia/,Chardonnay,2009,Barrel Oak
12,White,Italy,"Redolent of fresh citrus, peach, pear and fragrant white flower, this is a wine to drink on a hot summer day by the pool.",,9,85,,Delle Venezie,,Canaletto 2011 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canaletto-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Canaletto
13.5,Red,France,"A blend of Grenache and Syrah, this is slightly minty upfront, followed by bright cherry flavors. It's on the light side for a Côtes du Rhône, but fresh and silky in texture, with just a hint of chocolaty richness on the finish.",Nature Red Wine,14,85,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Perrin & Fils 2010 Nature Red Wine Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perrin-fils-2010-nature-red-wine-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Perrin & Fils
13.8,Red,US,"Light fruit suggests strawberries with a slightly green edge. The tannins are still a bit rough and tumble, with a peppery kick.",,17,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2009,Maryhill
14.5,Red,France,"A solid wine at a rock-bottom price, this Côtes du Rhône Villages was put together by the well-known négociant Patrick LeSec. The full-bodied, amply textured wine delivers bright and cheery cherry and cinnamon flavors with a hint of chocolate. Only a slightly sharp, acidic tang kept the score from rising higher.",,7,85,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Kirkland Signature 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2009-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Kirkland Signature
13.5,Red,US,"There is a lot of sweet, upfront blackberry and cherry fruit in this Cabernet. A good wine that should pair well with everyday fare.",Sustainably Grown,25,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hill Wine Company 2009 Sustainably Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hill-wine-company-2009-sustainably-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hill Wine Company
12.4,White,US,"Scents of sweet-cream butter, vanilla and stonefruit are enticing on the nose of this richly textured, medium-bodied wine. The palate boasts hints of sweet lemon curd and fresh apple, but the slightly-sour oak notes can be overwhelming.",Dry,14,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lucas Vineyards 2010 Dry Chardonnay (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucas-2010-dry-chardonnay-finger-lakes/,Chardonnay,2010,Lucas Vineyards
15.9,Red,US,"This is light in color and strikes the right strawberry tones. It's big and tannic, with weight and warmth on the finish.",Reserve,28,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Lorenzi Estate 2009 Reserve Grenache (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lorenzi-estate-2009-reserve-grenache-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache,2009,Lorenzi Estate
12.5,Rose,France,"This is soft and round, with flavors of sugared orange and caramel. It's an attractive, easy apéritif rosé.",Provence,13,85,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Vignobles de Roany 2011 Provence Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-roany-2011-provence-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Vignobles de Roany
13.9,White,US,"While the nose on this Chardonnay is decidedly savory, with notes of cooked apples and buttery cheese rinds, the palate is surprisingly feminine, with pretty orange-blossom and apple jelly notes. Opulent and fruity, yet refreshingly-balanced in alcohol and acidity.",Barrel Fermented,21,85,Virginia,Shenandoah Valley,,Veramar 2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Shenandoah Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramar-2010-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-shenandoah-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Veramar
12,White,US,"Darkly charred wood mingles with scents of coconut, dill and sweet spice on this heavily-oaked Chardonnay. Hints of smoke and hazelnuts seep into the palate as well, but serve to highlight fresh, fruity flavors of pear, lemon and orange rind. This finishes on a slightly-bitter wood note.",Barrel Fermented,16,85,America,,,Truro 2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (America),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truro-2010-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-america/,Chardonnay,2010,Truro
13.5,Rose,Spain,"This has berry fruit aromas that don't fully register as crisp and spunky. It feels narrow and tastes tart and tangy, with red plum and cherry pie flavors. Punchy and refreshing.",Sangre de Toro de Casta,12,85,Catalonia,Catalunya,,Torres 2011 Sangre de Toro de Casta Rosé (Catalunya),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torres-2011-sangre-toro-casta-rose-catalunya/,Rosé,2011,Torres
13,White,Spain,"Sassy right off the bat, with feline aromas and juniper. Feels wet, bouncy and soda-like, with a mix of prickly green-fruit flavors and sweetness. There's more of the same on the finish; it's briny and melony sweet.",,20,85,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Circe 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/circe-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Circe
13.5,Red,Spain,"Jammy and mildly baked on the bouquet, with cinnamon, matchstick and blueberry aromas. It's full and tannic, with a mix of stewed fruit, brown sugar, spice and tomato making up the flavor profile. The woody and chunky finish has herb and tomato notes.",Crianza Viñas Viejas,13,85,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Corolilla 2007 Crianza Viñas Viejas Bobal (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corolilla-2007-crianza-vinas-viejas-spanish-red-bobal-utiel-requena/,Bobal,2007,Corolilla
13,Red,Spain,"Standard berry and cherry aromas set up a fresh, fairly balanced and medium-weight palate with raspberry, red plum and oak flavors on the back end. It's mild on the finish, with snappy acidity that causes shortness.",Old Vine,10,85,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Dragonia 2009 Old Vine Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonia-2009-old-vine-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2009,Dragonia
12,Rose,Austria,"Full of bright acidity, this is a crisp wine, with a taut texture and flavors of red plum and orange. This is a good quaffer with summer food. Screwcap.",Lust & Laune,13,85,Niederösterreich,,,Zull 2011 Lust & Laune Rosé (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zull-2011-lust-laune-rose-niederosterreich/,Rosé,2011,Zull
12,White,US,"Savory on the nose and palate, with persistent dill, coconut and vanilla notes, there's an abundance of American oak on this wine. Medium bodied, this is creamy and oaky on the palate, with a slightly-bitter herb finish.",,12,85,New York,New York Other,New York,Thousand Islands Winery 2010 Chardonnay (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thousand-islands-winery-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Thousand Islands Winery
13,White,South Africa,"Good intensity of fruit aromas and flavors are matched with a light, easy mouthfeel and clean finish. Aromas of guava, mango, yellow peach and sweet pineapple flood the nose and palate. Drink now.",Five's Reserve,14,85,Robertson,,,Van Loveren 2011 Five's Reserve Chenin Blanc (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/van-loveren-2011-fives-reserve-chenin-blanc-robertson/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Van Loveren
13,Red,Italy,"This bright Pinot Noir has aromas of rose, wet earth, tobacco and crushed stone. The finish is fresh and silky.",,9,85,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Mezzacorona 2010 Pinot Noir (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mezzacorona-2010-pinot-noir-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Pinot Noir,2010,Mezzacorona
11.5,White,Austria,"This is a smooth, apple- and apricot-flavored wine. It's crisp and dominated by refreshing acidity. The finish is creamy, with a hint of almond. Screwcap.",Klosterkeller Siegendorf,,85,Burgenland,,,Lenz Moser 2010 Klosterkeller Siegendorf Weissburgunder (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lenz-moser-2010-klosterkeller-siegendorf-pinot-blanc-weissburgunder-burgenland/,Weissburgunder,2010,Lenz Moser
14.6,Red,US,"An everyday sort of Pinot. At this price, it's worth investigating for wine lovers curious about this popular variety, but who don't want to spend an arm and a leg. It's rich in raspberries, cola and spices.",Huntington,21,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Pali 2010 Huntington Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-huntington-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
15.3,Red,US,"Made in a softly appealing style, this Pinot is like cherry pie sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon. It shows Pinot Noir's silky texture.",Bluffs,21,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Pali 2010 Bluffs Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-bluffs-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
13,White,Italy,"This Sicilian Grillo has bright aromas of candied fruit, lemon zest and caramel. The mouthfeel is syrupy and oily.",Carolina Marenga,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2009 Carolina Marenga Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2009-carolina-marenga-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Feudi del Pisciotto
14.3,Red,US,"A fine, everyday Merlot, soft and approachable, with ripe berry, cherry, cola and oak flavors. The tannins are pretty. Drink up.",,22,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Rexford 2009 Merlot (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rexford-2009-merlot-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Merlot,2009,Rexford
13,Rose,France,"A herbal aroma gives a green feel to this wine. It is fruity, with apple and red currant flavors and notes of thyme and mint.",Le Pont,,85,Provence,Bandol,,Ravoire et Fils 2011 Le Pont Rosé (Bandol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ravoire-fils-2011-le-pont-rose-bandol/,Rosé,2011,Ravoire et Fils
14.5,Red,Austria,"With a combination of jammy red plums, berry fruits and a farmyard edginess, this is ripe, warm-climate Pinot Noir. Its texture has some tannin, but it's mostly soft and rounded. For aging over 3–5 years.",Rosenberg,,85,Burgenland,,,Höpler 2009 Rosenberg Pinot Noir (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hopler-2009-rosenberg-pinot-noir-burgenland/,Pinot Noir,2009,Höpler
13,White,Austria,"Bright and attractively fruity, this has pear and green apple flavors, with a lemon zest tang. Drink over the next year. Screwcap.",Trie White,15,85,Burgenland,,,Gunter Triebaumer 2011 Trie White White (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gunter-triebaumer-2011-trie-white-white-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian white blend,2011,Gunter Triebaumer
13.9,Red,US,"A good everyday Merlot that's dry and softly tannic, with pleasant cherry, cola and spice flavors.",Lot 6,10,85,California,California Other,California,Grayson 2010 Lot 6 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grayson-2010-lot-6-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Grayson
14.3,White,US,"Few wineries produce an Oakville Chardonnay. This is a soft and heavy effort, with apricot and tangerine flavors.",,45,85,California,Napa,Oakville,Havens 2009 Chardonnay (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/havens-2009-chardonnay-napa-oakville/,Chardonnay,2009,Havens
12.5,Red,Italy,"Simple, bright and genuine, this Cabernet Sauvignon offers layers of blackberry, leather and prune.",Collection,10,85,,Trentino,,Cavit 2010 Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavit-2010-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-trentino/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cavit
13,Rose,France,"A ripe style of wine, typified by its caramel element and full, spicy fruit. With its weight, it should pair well with food.",Cuvée Première,13,85,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Deffends 2011 Cuvée Première Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-deffends-2011-cuvee-premiere-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Deffends
14.8,Red,US,"This is a soft and sweet effort. It's a good wine, with raspberry and cherry jam flavors. This bottling from Armanino has been inconsistent over the years.",The Ringneck La Encantada,55,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Armanino Family Cellars 2010 The Ringneck La Encantada Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armanino-family-cellars-2010-ringneck-encantada-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Armanino Family Cellars
13,Rose,France,"Soft and rounded, this has plenty of warm fruits, but misses the acidity, crispness and texture. There is a pepper note on the finish.",Cuvée Victoria,,85,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Andrieux & Fils 2011 Cuvée Victoria Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrieux-fils-2011-cuvee-victoria-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Andrieux & Fils
12.5,White,US,"Made in a style to appeal to the masses, this is a soft, sweet Chardonnay. It's rich in vanilla cream, pineapple and orange jam and buttered toast flavors.",Estate Vineyard,22,85,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Handley 2010 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handley-2010-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Handley
13,Rose,France,"A soft wine, with just a touch of sweetness. The ripe fruit lends a gentle, smooth texture, and it's balanced with attractive red-currant acidity.",iPink,20,85,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Château de l'Escarelle 2011 iPink Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lescarelle-2011-ipink-rose-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Château de l'Escarelle
12,White,Austria,"Round and soft, this is immediately drinkable. Its acidity and green fruit flavors are well balanced; the wine dances easily on the palate. Screwcap.",,16,85,Kamptal,,,Brandl 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brandl-2011-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Brandl
13.5,Red,Spain,"Hickory smoke and rubber band aromas control the nose. It feels stretched and acidic, with zesty plum and raspberry flavors. Oaky vanilla and creamy flavors surface, which lead to a long but undistinguished finish.",Señorío del Águila Gran Reserva,22,85,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Bodegas Virgen del Águila 2001 Señorío del Águila Gran Reserva Red (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-virgen-aguila-2001-senorio-gran-reserva-red-carinena/,Red Blend,2001,Bodegas Virgen del Águila
14,Red,Spain,"This is bulky on the nose, with meaty, rubbery aromas. It feels more snappy and acidic on the tongue, with zesty acids pushing tomato, red plum and herb flavors. Long and steady on the finish, with additional tomato-based tang.",Artazuri,12,85,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Bodegas Artazu 2010 Artazuri Garnacha (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-artazu-2010-artazuri-grenache-garnacha-navarra/,Garnacha,2010,Bodegas Artazu
11.5,Rose,Austria,"This is tightly crisp, with plenty of acidity to give it a mouthwatering character. It is balanced, with orange and caramel flavors. Great with food. Screwcap.",,10,85,Niederösterreich,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Rosé (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-rose-niederosterreich/,Rosé,2011,Winzer Krems
12,White,Italy,"Fresh and spicy, this opens with bright aromas of stone fruit and citrus. It offers an easy mouthfeel, with a refreshing touch of zesty acidity.",,14,85,,Delle Venezie,,Inalto 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inalto-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Inalto
13.9,White,US,"Almost as sweet as a dessert wine, with caramel, butterscotch and honey flavors riding over the underlying pineapple and peach notes. An enjoyable quaff.",Estate,20,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2010-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-paso-robles/,Chardonnay,2010,Eberle
14.9,Red,US,"Flavors of cracker and toast accompany light raspberry fruit. The wine is a bit unbalanced, and it falls a little flat on the finish.",Boulder Red,18,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gamache 2009 Boulder Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamache-2009-boulder-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Gamache
13.5,White,South Africa,"A nice selection for poolside entertaining, this bright and accessible Chenin Blanc offers attractive aromas and flavors of guava, melon and orange marmalade that are balanced by vibrant acidity. Ripe and flavorful without being overdone.",Sultry,10,85,Western Cape,,,Frisky Zebras NV Sultry Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frisky-zebras-nv-sultry-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,,Frisky Zebras
13.6,White,US,"A Riesling that's quite sweet, its best feature is its perfumed, flowery nose. It's tropical flavors come off as slightly too sweet, so try pairing it with a simple pear tart.",,15,85,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Fenestra 2010 Riesling (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2010-riesling-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Riesling,2010,Fenestra
14.5,White,US,"Savory on the nose and palate, with a slightly dusty apple note that lingers amidst whiffs of vanilla, spice, potpourri and sweet cream. Big in body and alcohol.",,15,85,Idaho,Idaho,,Pend d'Oreille 2009 Chardonnay (Idaho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pend-doreille-2009-chardonnay-idaho/,Chardonnay,2009,Pend d'Oreille
13,White,Spain,"Subtle and sweet on the nose, it has aromas of honey, peach and melon. Standard nettle, gooseberry and slightly-mealy citrus flavors mark the palate. This finishes chunky yet easygoing. Drink immediately.",,10,85,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Moonday Night Harvest 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moonday-night-harvest-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Moonday Night Harvest
14,Red,Spain,"Very sweet on the nose, this has aromas of prune, raisin and nutmeg. It feels surprisingly acidic given the sweet-leaning aromas, with full tannins and berry and smoky oak flavors. The finish is tasty and long.",,20,85,Levante,Jumilla,,Oferente 2009 Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oferente-2009-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2009,Oferente
13.5,Rose,Spain,"Red in color, with sweet aromas of sugar beet, Red Delicious apple and cherry. It feels zesty, with simple flavors of red fruit and red apple. The finish is dry and a touch peppery. Drink immediately while it's fresh.",Rosado Joven Tempranillo,10,85,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2011 Rosado Joven Tempranillo Rosé (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2011-rosado-joven-tempranillo-rose-ribera-duero/,Rosé,2011,Pradorey
14.6,Red,US,"Sweet and soft, with cherry pie, date and toffee flavors dominating. You could almost drink it as a dessert wine.",Regan Vineyard,38,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Rexford 2009 Regan Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rexford-2009-regan-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rexford
13.1,White,US,"Made in a style to appeal to today's Chardonnay fans, this has flavors of buttered toast, popcorn, vanilla, pineapple and Key lime pie, with crisp acidity.",,36,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Chronicle 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chronicle-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Chronicle
14.2,White,US,"This is a big, sweet, extracted wine, for those who like Chardonnay packed with fruit. It tastes like buttered popcorn, orange jam, gingerbread and vanilla caramel.",Lot #6,15,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Tangley Oaks 2009 Lot #6 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tangley-oaks-2009-lot-6-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Tangley Oaks
14.5,Red,Spain,"Stretched and woody on the nose, with not much fruit. It feels wide, grabby and tannic, with leathery, herbal berry flavors. Grabby on the finish, this is still quite tannic and a bit tough on the palate.",Prestigio,27,85,Northern Spain,Cigales,,Val de Los Frailes 2004 Prestigio Tempranillo (Cigales),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/val-los-frailes-2004-prestigio-tempranillo-cigales/,Tempranillo,2004,Val de Los Frailes
15.3,Red,US,"A simple wine with tart cherry and oak flavors, and alcohol warmth. Drink now with salty, spicy meats.",Lafond Vineyard,26,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Santa Barbara Winery 2009 Lafond Vineyard Grenache (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2009-lafond-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Grenache,2009,Santa Barbara Winery
14.2,Red,US,"Soft and lightly fruity, this has an underlying chalkiness. That chalky sensation runs across the palate and seems to mute the other flavors, such as herb, which are on the light side.",,17,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Maryhill
13,Rose,France,"Simple and fruity, this has tangy a tangy raspberry flavor. It's light and zesty, with a fine, fresh aftertaste.",Provence One,17,85,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez 2011 Provence One Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maitres-vignerons-presquile-saint-tropez-2011-provence-one-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez
12,White,Austria,"This is a simple, fruity wine—great for quaffing as a summer apéritif. It is attractively crisp, fresh, and it's laced with grapefruit, apple and pepper flavors. Screwcap.",,,85,Niederösterreich,,,Thierry-Weber 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thierry-weber-2011-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Thierry-Weber
13.5,Red,Spain,"This opens with smoky, rubbery aromas along with dark berry and cherry scents. It feels fresh and lively, with good body weight and forward, candied flavors of cherry and raspberry. The finish is nice, with cocoa notes and lasting sweetness.",,10,85,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Tapeña 2010 Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapena-2010-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Tapeña
13,White,Spain,"A bit oily on the bouquet, this has slightly acrid notes of burnt hay and matchstick, with notes of apple and nectarine. It feels full and not edgy, with good acidity and limited flavors of baked apple and peach. A standard Penedès wine made from 80% Xarello, with Malvasia and Macabeo.",Rupestris,19,85,Catalonia,Penedès,,Pardas 2010 Rupestris White (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pardas-2010-rupestris-white-penedes/,White Blend,2010,Pardas
11.5,White,Italy,"An easy blend of Pinot Bianco, Tai and Manzoni Bianco, this is a fresh, crisp white wine with aromas of white flower, sambuca and citrus.",Pralis,12,85,,Delle Venezie,,Paladin 2011 Pralis White (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paladin-2011-pralis-white-delle-venezie/,White Blend,2011,Paladin
13.5,Red,France,"This blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre is plump and charming, filled with cherry fruit and just a hint of spice. It's clean and correct, a fine option for everyday drinking.",,11,85,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Oraison 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oraison-2009-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Oraison
12,White,US,"Unabashedly tropical on the nose and palate with gobs of ripe mango, guava and peach, this cheerful Chardonnay is fresh and juicy, with lemon-lime acidity and a surprisingly-elegant minerality on the finish. Drink now.",Unoaked,16,85,Massachusetts,Southeastern New England,,Truro 2009 Unoaked Chardonnay (Southeastern New England),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/truro-2009-unoaked-chardonnay-southeastern-new-england/,Chardonnay,2009,Truro
14.2,Red,US,"Shows the soft, supple side of Merlot, with smooth tannins framing earthy flavors of sour-cherry candy, herbs and cedar. Ready to drink now.",,23,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Markham
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"This is a bit wayward and cheesy on the nose, but on the palate it's good and smooth. It tastes sweet, with a burnt brown-sugar flavor and mild bitterness on the back palate. The finish is sweet and slightly maderized.",Mas Suau Brut Rosé,15,85,Catalonia,Cava,,Ferré I Catasús NV Mas Suau Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferre-i-catasus-nv-mas-suau-brut-rose-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Ferré I Catasús
14.2,Red,US,"A candied nose introduces light fruit and there's and impression of some residual sugar on the finish. With extra breathing time tobacco and vanilla notes emerge, but the fruit is ephemeral.",Estate,22,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Gifford Hirlinger 2008 Estate Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gifford-hirlinger-2008-estate-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2008,Gifford Hirlinger
12.5,Red,Austria,"A blend of Austrian red varieties, this is soft, light and fruity. It has flavors of red fruit and spice from wood aging. With its attractive acidity, this is ready to drink. Screwcap.",Red,17,85,Austria,,,Gernot and Heike Heinrich 2010 Red Red (Austria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gernot-heike-heinrich-2010-red-red-blend-austrian/,Austrian Red Blend,2010,Gernot and Heike Heinrich
13,Red,Spain,"Narrow and fiery on the nose, this has plum and raspberry aromas. On the palate, it feels snappy and crisp, with a mild lactic note alongside flavors of light herb, raspberry, plum and buttery oak.",Crianza Old Vine,12,85,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Gabarda 2009 Crianza Old Vine Red (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gabarda-2009-crianza-old-vine-grenache-blend-carinena/,Grenache Blend,2009,Gabarda
13.2,White,US,"Scents of roasted nuts and apples gain levity on the palate with flavors of lemons and delicate white flowers. Richly textured, this has a slightly-viscous but refreshingly-fruity profile.",Reserve,28,85,Virginia,Virginia,,Barrel Oak 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrel-oak-2009-reserve-chardonnay-virginia/,Chardonnay,2009,Barrel Oak
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a light wine, with a white fruit flavor and a taut, mineral character. It is all fruit with layer upon layer of pear and crisp acidity. Drink over the year as it's not meant for aging. Screwcap.",Ried Sandgrube,11,86,Niederösterreich,,,Winzer Krems 2011 Ried Sandgrube Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winzer-krems-2011-ried-sandgrube-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Winzer Krems
12.5,White,Italy,"This food-friendly Pinot Grigio offers aromas of melon, pear, apricot and citrus. On the palate it's easy and creamy.",Braida Santa Cecilia,,86,,Friuli Grave,,Pitars 2011 Braida Santa Cecilia Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pitars-2011-braida-santa-cecilia-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Pitars
12.5,White,South Africa,"A refreshing and approachable wine, with forward notes of green plum, plantain, Granny Smith apple and lime on the nose and palate. There's a slight roundness to the midpalate, but a vibrant twang lifts the finish.",Chenin No. 5,11,86,Robertson,,,Van Loveren 2011 Chenin No. 5 Chenin Blanc (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/van-loveren-2011-chenin-no-5-chenin-blanc-robertson/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Van Loveren
13.5,Red,France,"This blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah doesn't have the most effusive red-cherry fruit, but instead shows an appealing earthy, savory side. Pepper, clove and some dusty earth elements impart complexity above its price point. Drink now.",La Source,12,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine Courtois 2010 La Source Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-courtois-2010-source-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Domaine Courtois
11.5,White,Austria,"This wine has a crisp character, tangy with apples and laced with citrus fruits. It's totally ready to drink. Screwcap.",L & T,15,86,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 L & T Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-l-t-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Dürnberg
12,Rose,Austria,"Made from Zweigelt, this has a soft feel along with lively acidity. Its raspberry flavor is paired with a note of orange peel while the wine finishes with a touch of spice. Scewcap.",Blanc de Noir Select,17,86,Niederösterreich,,,Dürnberg 2011 Blanc de Noir Select Rosé (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durnberg-2011-blanc-noir-select-rose-niederosterreich/,Rosé,2011,Dürnberg
13,Red,Austria,"This is light, fruity and spicy, with a crisp edge of acidity as well as a soft texture. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Zvy-Gelt,,86,Niederösterreich,,,Forstreiter 2009 Zvy-Gelt Zweigelt (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2009-zvy-gelt-other-red-zweigelt-niederosterreich/,Zweigelt,2009,Forstreiter
14.7,Red,US,"Hard and tannic at first, this young wine grudgingly reveals a core of very tart cherry fruit, encased in flavors of stem and wood. A coffee-infused finish does not conceal the chewy, tough tannins.",Estate,24,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Gamache 2008 Estate Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamache-2008-estate-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Gamache
13.7,Red,US,"Sourced from the excellent Lewis Vineyard, this toasty, chewy Syrah displays black cherry fruit against a strong background of vanilla. At first it seems tart to the point of being almost sour, but as it breathes, the oak mutes some of the acid and balances it out.",,25,86,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Frenchman's Gulch 2008 Syrah (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frenchmans-gulch-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2008,Frenchman's Gulch
12.5,Rose,France,"Delicate and crisp, this is a well-balanced fruity wine with strawberry flavor. The finish is warm and soft, with a tang of lemon.",,,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château des Demoiselles 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-demoiselles-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château des Demoiselles
13,White,Canada,"Aromas of fresh figs, strawberries and dark flowers add mystery and unusual dimension to this wine. Tangy on the palate, with notes of underripe stonefruit and vibrant lime-inflected acidity, it's a refreshingly different wine that would complement a variety of fowl or creamy cheeses.",St. David's Bench Vineyard,20,86,Ontario,St. David's Bench,,Château des Charmes 2009 St. David's Bench Vineyard Chardonnay (St. David's Bench),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-charmes-2009-st-davids-bench-vineyard-chardonnay-st-davids-bench/,Chardonnay,2009,Château des Charmes
13.5,Rose,France,"A ripe rosé that offers red plums, red apples and a rich layer of caramel. This has weight, which pushes it into the food-friendly category.",,,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Barbeyrolles 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-barbeyrolles-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Barbeyrolles
14.5,Rose,France,"Full bodied and rich, this is a concentrated effort. Flavors of pepper and spice, red plum and ripe strawberry combine in this powerful wine.",,,86,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Chateau La Calisse 2011 Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-calisse-2011-rose-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Chateau La Calisse
14.5,Red,Australia,"There's a slightly scorched character to this wine that I had a tough time getting past. There's solid plummy fruit, but also recurring hints of freshly sawn lumber and burnt coffee. It's full bodied, with plenty of astringent tannins, so it might age past this current stage, and it's possible this rating could look stingy in a few years.",The Coppermine Road,65,86,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,D'Arenberg 2008 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darenberg-2008-coppermine-road-cabernet-sauvignon-mclaren-vale/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,D'Arenberg
14.1,Red,US,"This unoaked wine is rich and tasty in cherries and black raspberries, but the truth is that a little oak seasoning could make it better.",Stainless Unoaked,24,86,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Chamisal Vineyards 2011 Stainless Unoaked Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chamisal-2011-stainless-unoaked-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,Chamisal Vineyards
15.5,Red,US,"A hit-you-upside-the-head, floral Zin, with mountain tannins, and big blackberry and savory leather flavors. Over time, the alcohol takes over.",,20,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Chatom Vineyards 2008 Zinfandel (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chatom-vineyards-2008-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Chatom Vineyards
12.5,White,Austria,"This is a ripe, full-in-the-mouth wine. The creamed pear and citrus flavors are delicious. It has poise and an intense fruitiness. Drink now. Screwcap.",Vorgeschmack,,86,Niederösterreich,,,Arndorfer 2011 Vorgeschmack White (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arndorfer-2011-vorgeschmack-white-blend-austrian-niederosterreich/,Austrian white blend,2011,Arndorfer
14,White,Italy,"Delicate tones of stone fruit, lime, talc power and honeydew melon mark the bouquet. It's crisp on the palate, with a touch of wild salvia on the finish.",Costamolino,16,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Argiolas 2011 Costamolino  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2011-costamolino-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2011,Argiolas
13.8,White,US,"Simple and honey sweet, made in the popular style, with jammy apricot, nectarine and citrus flavors. Bright acidity provides clean balance.",,24,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alderbrook 2009 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alderbrook-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Alderbrook
13,White,US,"There are enticing hints of berries and cream on the bouquet. On the palate, a floral note mingles with apple, lemon and just a dash of vanilla spice. This is full bodied and substantial in structure.",Reserve,15,86,North Carolina,North Carolina,,Biltmore Estate 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (North Carolina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/biltmore-2010-reserve-chardonnay-north-carolina/,Chardonnay,2010,Biltmore Estate
12.5,Rose,France,"This is a smooth wine, with strawberry fruits and a creamy texture. The wine feels just off dry, making it accessible, warm and ripe. Screwcap.",Estandon,,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Les Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Louis 2011 Estandon Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maitres-vignerons-saint-louis-2011-estandon-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Les Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Louis
7.5,Dessert,Austria,"Brown sugar and dark treacle flavors dominate this rich, sweet wine. With its opulent texture, this is for sipping. Screwcap.",Auslese,,86,Thermenregion,,,Johanneshof Reinisch 2011 Auslese Rotgipfler (Thermenregion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/johanneshof-reinisch-2011-auslese-other-white-rotgipfler-thermenregion/,Rotgipfler,2011,Johanneshof Reinisch
12,White,Austria,"This has fresh citrus and dried apricot flavors, with Grüner's typical peppery edge. For drinking now. Screwcap.",,,86,Burgenland,,,Höpler 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hopler-2011-gruner-veltliner-burgenland/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Höpler
13.5,Red,Spain,"Red plum, rubber and leathery aromas lead to a dry, medium-full palate, with peppery spice and red fruit flavors. It's spicy on the finish, with modest depth of flavor and little to no variety in texture. A good but regular Monastrell.",Made with Organic Grapes,13,86,Levante,Jumilla,,Las Hermanas 2010 Made with Organic Grapes Monastrell (Jumilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/las-hermanas-2010-made-with-organic-grapes-mourvedre-monastrell-jumilla/,Monastrell,2010,Las Hermanas
13.5,Red,Spain,"This has firm, ripe berry aromas that are a little roasted and woody. Thehe palate feels fresh, compact and bright, with earthy plum and berry flavors that carry a minerally note and a hint of leather. It's ightly herbal and toasty on the finish. A blend of 70% Monastrell with 30% Syrah.",Capa Rota,10,86,Levante,Yecla,,La Purísima 2009 Capa Rota Monastrell-Syrah (Yecla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/purisima-2009-capa-rota-red-blend-monastrell-syrah-yecla/,Monastrell-Syrah,2009,La Purísima
14.9,Red,US,"This wine has flavors of wild blackberry, blueberry and mocha, with a rich vein of herb, tobacco and spice. However, it's hot in alcohol, and finishes with glyceriney sweetness—almost like a minor Port. Drink up.",,35,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kuleto Estate 2009 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuleto-estate-2009-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Kuleto Estate
14.7,Red,US,"Although there's a lot of ripe blackberry jam, black currant and chocolate flavors, it's a little on the simple side. Ready to drink now.",Estate,50,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kuleto Estate 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuleto-estate-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Kuleto Estate
14.5,Red,US,"A young Zin still in need of time to develop, there's an intensity of raspberry and blackberry fruit in this wine, and a softness throughout. It's full bodied, and its finish falls flat.",,18,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Artezin 2010 Zinfandel (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artezin-2010-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Artezin
12,White,Austria,"In the light style of value Austrian white wine, this is full of crisp, fresh flavors of apple and grapefruit, with just a touch of pepper. Drink now. Screwcap.",Lust & Laune,14,86,Niederösterreich,,,Zull 2011 Lust & Laune Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zull-2011-lust-laune-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Zull
14.1,Red,US,"A “kitchen sink” blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot, the Wild Z shows far more flavors of vanilla and black tea than fruit. A popular style to be sure, fine for everyday drinking.",Wild Z,20,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Zerba Cellars 2008 Wild Z Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zerba-cellars-2008-wild-z-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Zerba Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"Dolcetto is still a rare sighting in Washington, and the vines that exist are still quite young. Not surprising then that this pleasant red is rather simple, with red fruit flavors and a subtle streak of pepper. The tannins are a little on the stemmy side.",,30,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Zerba Cellars 2008 Dolcetto (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zerba-cellars-2008-italian-red-dolcetto-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Dolcetto,2008,Zerba Cellars
13,White,South Africa,"This wine shows good balance between the lively acidity and ripe notes of red apple flesh, pear and orange oil. The round mouthfeel of ripe fruit flavors are lifted on the finish by a tangy, green plum and lime zest accent. Drink now.",Bush Vine,12,86,Stellenbosch,,,Winery of Good Hope 2011 Bush Vine Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winery-good-hope-2011-bush-vine-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Winery of Good Hope
13.5,White,US,"This has orange, pineapple and green apple flavors that are accented by oaky caramel. Balanced with crisp, citrusy acidity, this should pair well with rich shellfish fare. Drink now.",,22,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Windsor Sonoma 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-sonoma-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Windsor Sonoma
12,Rose,France,"A wine with a light texture and character, this is very fresh and crisp. It has flavors of white berries, pears and red plums, with lemon zest acidity.",,,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château Montaud 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montaud-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château Montaud
13.5,White,US,"Flavors of creamy vanilla pudding, buttered toast and pineapple jam mark this slightly sweet Chardonnay. A crisp streak of acidity provides much needed balance to the richness.",,13,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Cartlidge & Browne 2010 Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cartlidge-browne-2010-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Cartlidge & Browne
12.5,Red,France,"This is herbal, with some flavors of green bell pepper and wild spice. The wine is light bodied and fruity, with attractive, juicy black-currant flavors and a perfumed aftertaste.",Signature,17,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château de Brigue 2010 Signature Red (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brigue-2010-signature-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Château de Brigue
14.5,Rose,Spain,"Earthy and dark, this has a lot of oak, herb and carob aromas. It feels full, tannic and grating, but also creamy due to copious oak. The flavors are beefy and mildly herbal, with sweetness on the back palate. It's very oaky and bulky, with Garnacha, Shiraz and Monastrell.",Unfiltered,20,86,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Papa Luna 2009 Unfiltered Red (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/papa-luna-2009-unfiltered-calatayud/,Red Blend,2009,Papa Luna
12,White,Austria,"This is crisp, clean and light. It is fruity with green apple flavor, and it has a tight texture. The finish is floral and aromatic. Screwcap.",Hugo,12,86,Niederösterreich,,,Markus Huber 2011 Hugo Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markus-huber-2011-hugo-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Markus Huber
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a savory, earthy element to this oak-aged wine, with bright tones of wild berry, cola, balsam and rosemary oil.",,25,86,,Trentino,,Maso Poli 2008 Pinot Nero (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maso-poli-2008-pinot-noir-nero-trentino/,Pinot Nero,2008,Maso Poli
14.5,Red,Spain,"Rubbery and gaseous smelling at first, with medicinal black-fruit aromas of blueberry and black plum. It feels syrupy and heavy, with roasted flavors of herb-tinged black fruit and mint. A full-bodied, forceful wine, with heat and herbal influences.",,30,86,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Pagos del Moncayo 2010 Garnacha (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pagos-moncayo-2010-grenache-garnacha-campo-borja/,Garnacha,2010,Pagos del Moncayo
13.5,White,South Africa,"Pear, apple and lime lead on the nose of this wine, with a secondary glimmer of flint. Rich but not overdone, the palate is fresh, with ripe fruit flavors and lively acidity. A peach pit accent unfolds on the finish; drink now.",,10,86,Stellenbosch,,,3000 BC 2009 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3000-bc-2009-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2009,3000 BC
14.2,Red,US,"Right out of the bottle, this wine smells and tastes tight and unappealing. It's marked by drying tannins and earthiness, giving it a rustic quality. Still, there's a good core of cherry fruit.",Psi Clone,60,86,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Babcock 2010 Psi Clone Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/babcock-2010-psi-clone-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Babcock
13.5,White,South Africa,"Although only 10% of this wine was aged in oak, you can definitely pick up on some of the woody accents—like vanilla and faint toast—that spice up core of green apple flesh and melon rind. Medium bodied and balanced, a sweet spice accent lingers nicely through the finish.",Bergkelder Selection,10,86,Western Cape,,,Fleur Du Cap 2011 Bergkelder Selection Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fleur-cap-2011-bergkelder-selection-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Fleur Du Cap
13,Rose,Italy,"Pressed from Lagrein grapes native to northern Italy, this bright rosé offers an easy, crisp finish with tones of wild berries, peach and pink grapefruit.",Lagrein Rosato,19,86,,Alto Adige,,Josef Weger 2010 Lagrein Rosato Rosé (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-weger-2010-lagrein-rosato-rose-alto-adige/,Rosé,2010,Josef Weger
13,Red,Italy,"There is a touch of sour berry on the bouquet, with white almond and menthol notes. The mouthfeel is subdued and silky.",,21,86,,Alto Adige,,Josef Weger 2008 Pinot Nero (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-weger-2008-pinot-noir-nero-alto-adige/,Pinot Nero,2008,Josef Weger
12.5,White,Spain,"Ripe but basic on the nose, this has dusty apple and sweet, minerally notes that are not sugary. It feels a little blowsy, but there's ample acidic cut to frame the dry, flavors of melon, green banana and apple. This has a simple finish. A blend of 80% Xarello and 20% Riesling.",Massís del Garraf,15,86,Catalonia,Penedès,,Terraprima 2010 Massís del Garraf White (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terraprima-2010-massis-garraf-white-penedes/,White Blend,2010,Terraprima
13,White,US,"Sweet scents of apple, tropical fruit and sweet butter are layered amid nuances of smoke and toasted oak on this full-bodied, savory Chardonnay. While smoky and dark in profile on the palate, it's maintains crisp apple and lemon flavors through the finish.",,30,86,New York,Long Island,North Fork of Long Island,Sherwood House Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (North Fork of Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sherwood-house-2010-chardonnay-long-island-north-fork/,Chardonnay,2010,Sherwood House Vineyards
12.5,White,Italy,"This is an easy and bright white wine with crisp acidity. Clean notes of citrus, melon and fresh-cut sage mark the finish. Pair this with barbecued shrimp or fried calamari rings.",La Cala,14,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Sella & Mosca 2010 La Cala  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sella-mosca-2010-cala-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2010,Sella & Mosca
13.5,Red,France,"This wine is light in body for a Côtes du Rhône, elegant and spicy, with silky tannins and hints of cracked pepper on the finish. Enjoy this blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah over the next few years.",Léa,18,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Domaine de Givaudan 2009 Léa Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-givaudan-2009-lea-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de Givaudan
13,Rose,France,"This is attractive, fruity and lightly balanced wine. It has great wild-strawberry flavors that are laced with just the right amount of acidity. The finish is tight and crisp.",Miradou,11,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Miradou 2011 Miradou Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miradou-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Miradou
12,Sparkling,Austria,"Clean, fruity and spicy, this has flavors of green apple and white plum. The wine is crisp and perfumed, with a great line of acidity on the finish.",Brut,25,86,Österreichischer Sekt,,,Szigeti NV Brut Welschriesling (Österreichischer Sekt),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/szigeti-nv-brut-other-white-welschriesling-osterreichischer-sekt/,Welschriesling,,Szigeti
12.5,Rose,Spain,"This is appealing from the beginning, with fresh raspberry, strawberry and mineral aromas. It feels nice and bright, with flavors of citrus, pink grapefruit and green herb. Finishes with forward acidity and mild flavors of sage and tarragon.",Tempranillo-Shiraz,10,86,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Storks' Tower 2011 Tempranillo-Shiraz Rosé (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storks-tower-2011-tempranillo-shiraz-rose-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Rosé,2011,Storks' Tower
13.5,Sparkling,Austria,"A wine with attractive softness, this has a slight edge of sweetness and perfumed apple flavors. Crisp, with a gentle creamy finish.",,,86,Österreichischer Sekt,,,Steininger 2010 Grüner Veltliner (Österreichischer Sekt),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steininger-2010-gruner-veltliner-osterreichischer-sekt/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Steininger
13.5,Red,France,"A straightforward, slightly chunky Côtes du Rhône, with modest cherry fruit tinged with leather, chocolate and licorice. It's medium to full in body, with acids that stick out a bit on the palate, but which should serve it well when paired with burgers or meatloaf.",,12,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Louis Bernard 2009 Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-bernard-2009-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Louis Bernard
14.5,Red,France,"Plummy and confected, with the baked-fruit character and hints of raisined fruit that can sometimes affect wines from the Plan de Dieu. Thankfully, the tannins are supple, and while there's some alcoholic warmth, it's still easy to drink. Drink now–2014.",Plan de Dieu,17,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône Villages,,Ferraton Père et Fils 2009 Plan de Dieu Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferraton-pere-fils-2009-plan-dieu-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Ferraton Père et Fils
13.5,White,US,"This blend of of 51% Chardonnay and 49% Semillon tastes big and ripe, mostly of pineapple, guava and very-ripe pear, with a rich vanilla finish.",Semonnay,16,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2010 Semonnay Chardonnay-Semillon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2010-semonnay-white-blend-chardonnay-semillon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay-Semillon,2010,Fenestra
14.8,White,US,"This is a powerful wine, almost too powerful for its own good, with forward citrus, tropical fruit and vanilla-oak flavors.",,42,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Pride Mountain 2010 Viognier (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pride-mountain-2010-viognier-sonoma-county/,Viognier,2010,Pride Mountain
12.5,White,Spain,"The lime, mineral and flower aromas are inviting. On the palate, light, powdery flavors of lime, kiwi and green melon take over. It tastes a little green on the finish, like tarragon, but overall it's fresh, dry and easy to drink. This is a blend of 40% Macabeo and 40% Parellada and 20% Sauvignon Blanc.",Xipella,15,86,Catalonia,Conca de Barberà,,Clos Mont-Blanc 2011 Xipella White (Conca de Barberà),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-mont-blanc-2011-xipella-white-conca-barbera/,White Blend,2011,Clos Mont-Blanc
13.2,Red,US,"Tannic and dry, this has cherry-berry flavors that finish with a touch of tobacco and spice. Ready to drink now.",,34,86,California,Napa,Rutherford,Frog's Leap 2009 Merlot (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2009-merlot-napa-rutherford/,Merlot,2009,Frog's Leap
13,White,South Africa,"An off-dry Chenin, with lush notes of peach, red apple and sweet lime. There are soft hints of sweet grass and spice that unfold on the bouquet and on the finish. Vibrant acidity keeps the flavors fresh and leaves a lingering tingling sensation. An easy choice for drinking now.",Bush Camp The Sundowner,11,86,Paarl,,,Landskroon 2011 Bush Camp The Sundowner Chenin Blanc (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/landskroon-2011-bush-camp-sundowner-chenin-blanc-paarl/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Landskroon
13.5,White,US,"Rich, ripe and oaky, with crisp acidity and notes of pineapple jam and buttered toast. Tasty and flashy, but is marked with a slightly vegetal flavor.",Estate,18,86,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Laetitia 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laetitia-2010-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Laetitia
13,Red,Australia,"A lightweight but charming Pinot Noir, with pretty cherry fruit accented by notes of dried bracken and ground cinnamon. It's soft, silky and immediately accessible. Drink now.",,20,86,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Innocent Bystander 2010 Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/innocent-bystander-2010-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Innocent Bystander
12,White,Austria,"Light and crisp, this is a delicious green-fruited wine that has a crisp texture and lively acidity. Screwcap.",,11,86,Niederösterreich,,,Green Eyes 2011 Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/green-eyes-2011-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Green Eyes
13,Red,Australia,"Suitably light in body and elegant, this is a pretty, varietally correct Pinot Noir, with fruity notes of cranberry and tart cherry accented by shadings of earth and brown sugar. It's silky on the finish, with delicate hints of coffee. Drink now.",Gulf Station,20,86,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,De Bortoli 2010 Gulf Station Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bortoli-2010-gulf-station-pinot-noir-yarra-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,De Bortoli
13.5,Rose,France,"On the rich side, this is a full-bodied and forward. It's concentrated and spicy, and with its weight it is a food-friendly wine.",,18,86,Provence,Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence,,Château Revelette 2011 Rosé (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-revelette-2011-rose-coteaux-daix-en/,Rosé,2011,Château Revelette
14.4,White,US,"This comes down on the sweet side, with orange, apricot and peach jam flavors. But the acidity is bright and clean. If you don't like sweet California wines, this isn't for you.",,18,86,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Handley 2010 Pinot Gris (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handley-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Handley
13.5,Red,Spain,"Slightly earthy and rubbery smelling, with a pinch of wet dog fur on the nose. It feels full and hefty, with sweet blackberry flavors leading to a round, sweet finish. This is solid and easy to like.",Organic,8,86,Spain Other,Spain,,Vicente Gandia 2010 Organic Tempranillo (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vicente-gandia-2010-organic-tempranillo-other/,Tempranillo,2010,Vicente Gandia
13,White,South Africa,"An interesting blend of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Pinotage, this white is fresh and fruity, with an enticing mixture of citrusy flowers and small red berries. There's a touch of earthiness on the palate, with a nice smoothness its medium weight. So crisp and alive now; drink up.",Chenin Blanc-Pinotage,11,86,Coastal Region,,,Beyerskloof 2011 Chenin Blanc-Pinotage White (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beyerskloof-2011-chenin-blanc-pinotage-white-coastal-region/,White Blend,2011,Beyerskloof
12.5,Rose,France,"Soft and ripe, this has attractive red-berry fruits that are layered with acidity and tangerine flavor. It's delicate, light hearted, and great as an apéritif.",Brigue Prestige,18,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Château de Brigue 2011 Brigue Prestige Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brigue-2011-brigue-prestige-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Château de Brigue
13.3,White,US,"This thick, rich white has aromas of toasted oak and corn nuts, chased by a note of petrol. It's a good white to pair with seriously hearty fare or sharp cheeses.",Estate Bottled,24,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Chateau Molyneaux 2010 Estate Bottled Pinot Blanc (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-molyneaux-2010-estate-bottled-pinot-blanc-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Chateau Molyneaux
14.6,Red,US,"This is a good Pinot Noir, although it's a bit off here and there. Dry, crisp and silky, it offers pleasant cherry and cola flavors. But there's just a touch of unripeness that compromises it.",Jolie,66,86,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Maggy Hawk 2009 Jolie Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggy-hawk-2009-jolie-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maggy Hawk
14,White,South Africa,"Lively aromatics and fresh fruit are coupled with a bright, mouthwatering texture and a refreshing finish. White peach, strawberry hull and melon rind form the fruity core of this wine, with assertive lemon-lime citrus flavors infusing the zippy finish.",,11,86,Wellington,,,Bain's Way 2011 Chenin Blanc (Wellington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bains-way-2011-chenin-blanc-wellington/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Bain's Way
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is an easy-drinking wine that opens with tight aromas of wild berry, dried rosemary and green herb. The finish has both sweet and sour elements.",Grotta Rossa,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Carignano del Sulcis,,Cantina Santadi 2008 Grotta Rossa  (Carignano del Sulcis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-santadi-2008-grotta-rossa-carignan-carignano-carignano-sulcis/,Carignano,2008,Cantina Santadi
12.5,White,Austria,"Taut and crisp, this has tight acidity and a lively green-fruit character. It's full of attractive fruit, with a mouthwatering finish. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Pfaffenberg,25,86,Kamptal,,,Brandl 2011 Pfaffenberg Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brandl-2011-pfaffenberg-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Brandl
14,Red,Spain,"This is big and bacony on the nose, with herbal berry aromas and notes of spice and more. It feels lifted and nervy, with vital, almost volatile acidity and resiny, oak-led flavors of vanilla and black fruit. This is minty, spicy and aggressive on the finish.",,24,86,Catalonia,Montsant,,Xabec 2008 Red (Montsant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xabec-2008-red-montsant/,Red Blend,2008,Xabec
12,White,Austria,"This is very much in the light, fruity style of instantly-drinkable Grüner. It's packed with green apple flavor and bright acidity. The finish is marked with a tang of citrus. Screwcap.",Grooner,10,86,Niederösterreich,,,Forstreiter 2011 Grooner Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forstreiter-2011-grooner-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2011,Forstreiter
14.5,Red,US,"This Fiddletown Zin has a sweet graham cracker and marshmallow quality about it, soft and round in the middle, and a finish that's long and a touch green.",E Estate,22,86,California,Sierra Foothills,Fiddletown,Easton 2009 E Estate Zinfandel (Fiddletown),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2009-e-estate-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-fiddletown/,Zinfandel,2009,Easton
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"A bit heavy and corny, with a strong influence of tortilla and corn chips on the nose. On the palate, it's crisp, with modest flavors of salt, baked apple and dried papaya. Dry, mellow and ultimately short on the finish.",Mas Suau Brut Nature,15,86,Catalonia,Cava,,Ferré I Catasús NV Mas Suau Brut Nature Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferre-i-catasus-nv-mas-suau-brut-nature-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,,Ferré I Catasús
15.5,Red,US,"Pali's multi-vineyard Summit blend has come from various appellations over the years. The 2010 shows the ripe cherry-berry flavors and fine acidity of the Santa Rita Hills. It's good, but a bit warm, sweet and simple.",Summit,29,86,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Pali 2010 Summit Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pali-2010-summit-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Pali
13,White,Italy,Bright aromas of lemon zest and cut grass give this wine a crisp feel. This should pair well with basil and tomato buschetta or summer pasta dishes with tangy pesto sauce.,I Fiori,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Pala 2010 I Fiori  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pala-2010-i-fiori-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2010,Pala
13.9,Red,US,"A good, lusty Zinfandel, robust and sweet in berry, mocha, tobacco, cola and spice flavors. It's a blend of Ottomino's various vineyards.",Zinfinity,18,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ottimino Vineyards 2008 Zinfinity Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ottimino-2008-zinfinity-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Ottimino Vineyards
13,Rose,France,"This is very soft and rounded, with a caramel edge. Its warm, ripe mouthfeel is marked by fruity, light acidity and a splash of lime. Screwcap.",,13,86,Provence,Coteaux Varois,,Château Routas 2011 Rosé (Coteaux Varois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-routas-2011-rose-coteaux-varois/,Rosé,2011,Château Routas
13.5,Rose,France,"With its extra richness, this has lost some fruitiness and acidity, lending a fat feeling. The red fruits are still there, however, coupled with an orange zest note. Screwcap.",,15,86,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Houchart 2011 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-houchart-2011-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Domaine Houchart
13.5,Red,US,"Something like a cross between a silky Pinot Noir and a soft Merlot, this is a gentle, fruity wine, with berry, tobacco, cola and spice flavors. A nice scour of tannins suggests this will pair with rich, oily meats and cheeses.",,16,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Valley of the Moon 2009 Sangiovese (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-moon-2009-sangiovese-sonoma-county/,Sangiovese,2009,Valley of the Moon
13.9,White,US,"This is a dry, minerally and acidic Chardonnay, with just enough of a squeeze of lemon and lime to satisfy. Drink this austere wine with roast chicken, broiled halibut and vegetable tempura.",,30,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Sanglier Cellars 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sanglier-cellars-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Sanglier Cellars
13.8,White,US,"Strong and eccentric, this tastes like the grapes from this fine vineyard had a hit of botrytis. But it's not sweet; the end result is dry, with apricot and honey flavors.",Heintz Vineyard,42,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Suacci Carciere Wines 2009 Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/suacci-carciere-wines-2009-heintz-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Suacci Carciere Wines
14.5,Red,Spain,"Bacon, rubber and berry fruit aromas comprise the bouquet. Feels crisp on the palate, with roasted berry flavors and herb and pepper accents. It feels warm on the finish, with herbal leanings and some roughness.",Prior,27,86,Catalonia,Priorat,,Scala Dei 2008 Prior Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scala-2008-prior-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Scala Dei
14.6,Red,US,"Forward and pleasant, with a balanced attack of berry and peppery herb, this saw 20 months in one-fifth new French oak. The resulting toasty, lightly-chocolaty finish is pleasing, though it tends to override the subtle fruit. Drink soon.",Proprietor's Reserve,25,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Proprietor's Reserve Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-proprietors-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Maryhill
13.6,Red,US,"Spice, pepper, chocolate and a hint of stem are all wrapped into this light-hearted Cabernet Franc. The pretty, sweet, cherry candy core gives it immediate appeal. Drink up.",,17,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Maryhill 2009 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maryhill-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Maryhill
14.5,Red,France,"This négociant operation has greatly expanded its offerings in recent years, and this blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre is reasonably successful. Cherry and dried herb notes are framed by dry cedar accents before picking up olive and coffee nuances on the finish. Drink now and over the next two years.",Les Cranilles,15,86,Rhône Valley,Côtes du Rhône,,Les Vins de Vienne 2009 Les Cranilles Red (Côtes du Rhône),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-vienne-2009-cranilles-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vins de Vienne
,Red,US,"This is ripe and fruity wine. A hit of acidity lends some structure to the raspberry, cherry and cola flavors.",,40,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Lucia 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucia-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lucia
13.8,White,US,"The acidity and minerality of this wine are instantly apparent, lending grip and bite. But its flavors of orange and apricot jam seem a bit sweet.",Lot 320,13,84,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Cameron Hughes 2010 Lot 320 Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cameron-hughes-2010-lot-320-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2010,Cameron Hughes
14,Red,Spain,"A touch of vinegar and volatility sits atop the nose, but there's fruit and weight under the surface. It feels tannic and slightly sour, with sharp acidity pushing zesty flavors of tomato, red cherry, red plum and herbs. Tasted twice with inconsistent results; this note reflects both wines that were tried.",Premium,12,82,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Castillo Colina 2007 Premium Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-colina-2007-premium-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2007,Castillo Colina
14.1,Red,US,"A huge, harsh Cabernet without much in the way of varietal character.",Reserve,30,81,California,Central Valley,Lodi,LangeTwins 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,LangeTwins
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Dark in color, this is a powerful, classic wine, with dense tannins. It has rich black-fruit flavors, and notes of wood and herb that are packed into its concentrated, dry structure. This is a great Douro for aging.",Batuta,100,95,Douro,,,Niepoort 2009 Batuta Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2009-batuta-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Niepoort
14.5,Red,US,"Extraordinarily ripe and sweet in blackberries, cassis and figs, with a lovely perfume of violets and cedar, this soft, lush Cabernet, which was blended with some Petit Verdot, is so decadent now, you can hardly resist it. But it's pretty tannic, with good acidity, and has the structure to ride out the next eight years.",Reserve Bovet,95,94,California,Napa,Rutherford,Round Pond 2008 Reserve Bovet Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/round-pond-2008-reserve-bovet-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Round Pond
14.2,Red,US,"Although the Chestnut Hill selection from Lemelson remained stubbornly hard and tight after opening, it rewarded extra patience with added depth and polish. The red fruits showed the most concentration of all the 2009s from this producer, and oak accents of cinnamon and toast were beautifully integrated. A seamless middle and exceptional length mark this wine as one to cellar.",Chestnut Hill Vineyard,42,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lemelson 2009 Chestnut Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lemelson-2009-chestnut-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lemelson
15,Red,Portugal,"A powerfully ripe wine, full of black fruit and sumptuous tannins. Despite its youth, the wine, wearing all its charms up front, is very ready to drink. It's dark, juicy and deliciously rich.",Grande Reserva Classico,,93,Douro,,,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 2009 Grande Reserva Classico Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-nova-nossa-senhora-carmo-2009-grande-reserva-classico-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
14,Red,France,"A powerful, impressive wine. It combines dark, brooding tannins and firm fruits with such an elegant structure and texture. Solid and full of juicy black-plum flavors, it finishes with dry yet voluptuous tannins.",Château Bouscassé,27,92,Southwest France,Madiran,,Alain Brumont 2008 Château Bouscassé Red (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-brumont-2008-chateau-bouscasse-red-madiran/,Red Blend,2008,Alain Brumont
14,Red,Portugal,"A beautiful wood-aged wine, its power and concentration feel smooth and stylish, with elegant tannins, and toast and ripe black-currant flavors. It's a wine with the potential to age for 3–4 years.",Premium Trincadeira-Aragonez,14,92,Alentejo,,,Alente 2009 Premium Trincadeira-Aragonez Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alente-2009-premium-trincadeira-aragonez-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Alente
14.3,Red,US,"Showing lots more depth and focus than Husch's regular Pinot Noir, this wine comes from nearly 40-year-old grapes grown on the estate. It's charming, light and silky in the mouth, with brilliant acidity framing intense flavors of cherries and spices. Should age well for up to a decade.",Knoll,40,92,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Husch 2009 Knoll Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/husch-2009-knoll-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Husch
13.5,Red,France,"Perfumed aromas give this wine a smooth, polished feel. Hints of mint go with the well integrated tannins that firm up the sweet blackberry flavors. A great ripe swathe of fruit is laced with acidity on the finish.",Cuvée Pierre le Grand,20,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Eugénie 2009 Cuvée Pierre le Grand Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-eugenie-2009-cuvee-pierre-le-grand-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2009,Château Eugénie
14.5,Red,US,"). Very good wine from a winery increasingly known for its red varieties, and one of the best Cabernets ever to hail from this appellation. It shows a dry, distinguished tannin structure and the concentration of flavors typical of this warm, low-yielding region, with black currant intensity. Give it a decant and drink over the next six years.",Rockpile Ridge Vineyard,47,92,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Mauritson 2009 Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauritson-2009-rockpile-ridge-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-rockpile/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mauritson
15.1,Red,US,"This is a vigorous young Cabernet, fresh and jammy in blackberry, cassis and new oak notes. The tannins are thick, smooth and flashy, and should protect the wine as it glides on its aging journey. Best after 2015.",Clark-Claudon Vineyard,44,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Midsummer Cellars 2009 Clark-Claudon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/midsummer-cellars-2009-clark-claudon-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Midsummer Cellars
13.6,Red,US,"With firm acidity and big tannins, this Cabernet is nowhere ready to drink. It shows an almost old-time Howell Mountain aggressiveness. It's also relatively low in alcohol, the kind of wine that Napa doesn't produce much of anymore. All signs, including an intense concentration of blackberries and stone fruits, are that it's an ager. Cellar until 2017.",,150,92,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Notre Vin 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/notre-vin-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Notre Vin
12.5,White,US,"This could be the best Pinot Blanc in Oregon right now, with lushness from barrel fermentation offset by the delicate balance throughout. Despite its modest 12.5% alcohol, this is a wine of considerable depth, with a mix of ripe yellow fruits and persistent, toasty highlights.",,25,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Ken Wright 2010 Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-pinot-blanc-willamette-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Ken Wright
14.5,Red,US,"Once again the Jerome Reserve delivers the goods—a fine core of ripe cherry fruit, wrapped in pretty new oak. It's full-bodied, round and textural, while retaining a crisp, well-defined focus. Barrel aging adds complexity, with streaks of coffee, licorice and dark chocolate.",Jerome Reserve,50,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lemelson 2009 Jerome Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lemelson-2009-jerome-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lemelson
14,Red,Italy,"This lavish wine boats fine winemaking. Its beautiful flavors of plump cherry, leather, chocolate and tobacco are backed by soft tannins and a rich, round mouthfeel. This should pair with meat or pasta.",Torcicoda,,92,Southern Italy,Salento,,Tormaresca 2007 Torcicoda Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2007-torcicoda-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2007,Tormaresca
13,Red,Portugal,"Bottled in June 2009, nearly four years after harvest, this is a limited production wine. It has great structure, tannin and beautiful ripe fruits. With a perfumed black-currant character, it is ready to drink now, but its tannins suggest aging potential.",Quinta do Mourão Rio Bom Colheita,25,91,Douro,,,Mário Braga 2005 Quinta do Mourão Rio Bom Colheita Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-braga-2005-quinta-mourao-rio-bom-colheita-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2005,Mário Braga
13,Red,US,"Raspberry and cherry fruit, pure and concentrated, introduces the wine aromatically and glides smoothly into the midpalate. It tightens its focus and lingers gracefully, a mouthful of tart, primary, ripe and deliciously fresh fruit.",Guadalupe Vineyard,50,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Ken Wright 2010 Guadalupe Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-guadalupe-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
14.5,Red,US,"This is a rich, delicious and balanced Pinot. It defines the modern California style, being dry, silky and ripe, showing a wealth of raspberry, cherry, cola, persimmon and spice flavors. Oak adds rich notes that are perfectly in keeping with the fruit. Drink this savory wine over the next few years.",No. 7 Sonoma Collection,50,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,JCB 2010 No. 7 Sonoma Collection Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jcb-2010-no-7-sonoma-collection-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,JCB
15,Red,Italy,"Pieluni Riserva is a superdense and rich expression of Montepulciano that could use another 3–5 years of aging. Oak spice aromas (the wine aged in French barrique for 18 months) are evident and will relax with time, ulimately revealing black fruit, cassis and sweet cinnamon spice.",Pieluni Riserva,87,91,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane,,Illuminati Dino 2007 Pieluni Riserva  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2007-pieluni-riserva-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo-colline-teramane/,Montepulciano,2007,Illuminati Dino
13,Red,France,"This is a balanced and stylish wine, with a solid base of solid tannins and a dry core that gives strength to the blackberry fruit and acidity. There is minerality as well as a firm, austere finish. Age for 4–5 years.",,14,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Coste Peyrouse 2007 Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-coste-peyrouse-2007-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2007,Château Coste Peyrouse
12.5,Dessert,France,"Apricot and lemon marmalade aromas open up on this smooth, unctuous wine. It has concentrated honey and rich botrytis flavors, with an intense texture and fruit quality. Ready to drink now.",L'Abbaye,42,91,Southwest France,Monbazillac,,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure 2007 L'Abbaye  (Monbazillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lancienne-cure-2007-labbaye-white-monbazillac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2007,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure
14.9,Red,US,"There is a delicious, citrusy kick to this wine, lifting the bright berry fruit flavors. The flavors pile on, with peppery spice and chocolate, and a complex midpalate that tastes like cherry cola.",Guadalupe Vineyard,40,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Soléna 2009 Guadalupe Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solena-2009-guadalupe-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2009,Soléna
13.3,Red,US,"A very earthy Pinot Noir from the gorgeous Oppenlander Vineyard. The wine—from mostly Pommard clones—is a heady mix of aromatic mushrooms growing in dirt and bright cherry-strawberry notes, finished by a lilting lift of rose petal and supple spice. An elegant wine that would be tempting to drink early and often.",Oppenlander Vineyard,38,92,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Couloir 2010 Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/couloir-2010-oppenlander-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Couloir
14.6,Red,US,"A bit on the hot side, reflecting the extra warmth that the Pope Valley region of eastern Napa Valley gets during the summer. Made from 100% Cabernet, it's massively flavored, huge in jammy blackberries, cherries, cassis and dark chocolate. The tannins are considerable, the finish long and ripe. Best to open this wine by 2015 or so.",Dollarhide,85,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2007 Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2007-dollarhide-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,St. Supéry
13.1,Red,US,"There is a racy, spicy, biting edge to this young Pinot that nicely expresses the Chehalem Mountains AVA terroir, authoritative and unapologetic for the herbal side of the grape. It lingers and opens into a mélange of red fruits, forest, leaf and loam, still stiff and compact after hours of breathing.",,29,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Siduri 2010 Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
9.6,White,Germany,"Textbook fruchtig Riesling—but with the volume turned up to 11. The flavors of honeyed apple, nectarine and lime are sweet and the wine round and plump in the mouth, but then electric acids kick in, providing great balance through the long finish. Exciting to try now, but this wine should age 10-plus years without any trouble at all.",Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Spätlese,28,92,Mosel,,,Weingut Karp-Schreiber 2010 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Spätlese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weingut-karp-schreiber-2010-brauneberger-juffer-sonnenuhr-spatlese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Weingut Karp-Schreiber
15.5,Red,US,"An intense concentration of blackberry and cassis fruit marks this dry, opulent wine. It could easily be a Cabernet Sauvignon, with its rich vein of tannins and distinguished structure. Although it's a bit hot in alcohol, it represents one of the more successful varietal bottlings of Petit Verdot, which is normally a blending grape. Drink now–2014.",,75,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frazier 2008 Petit Verdot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frazier-2008-petit-verdot-napa-valley/,Petit Verdot,2008,Frazier
14.1,Red,US,"A lovely Napa Cabernet, marked by ripe, rich flavors of blackberry and black currant and the smoky toast of oak barrel aging. Dry and tannic, it's a soothing, upscale Cabernet to drink over the next few years.",,40,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crossbarn-by-paul-hobbs-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs
14.5,Red,France,"The top wine from Château Chambert is huge and densely concentrated. It has a solid, black fruited feel to it along its immense tannins. It's richness has given its structure a sweeter almost jammy finish. The wine will certainly age many years.",Grand Vin,70,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château de Chambert 2009 Grand Vin Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chambert-2009-grand-vin-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château de Chambert
14.5,Red,US,"This polished wine offers an array of ripe cherry, pomegranate, persimmon and cola flavors, making it rich and sweet in the mouth. Yet the finish is entirely dry, and you'll find plenty of scoury acidity to rip through the greasy richness of lamb or duck.",Maboroshi Vineyard,44,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2009 Maboroshi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-maboroshi-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
15,Red,US,"Picture perfect Sonoma Zin, said to be made from old-vine vineyards. It's dry, softly tannic and sweetly ripe in black raspberry, cherry and blackberry fruit, with a rich earthiness and even an umami touch of grilled bacon. Delicious for drinking now.",Forgotten Vines,34,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,De Loach 2009 Forgotten Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-forgotten-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,De Loach
14.5,Red,US,"This is a big, rich, vibrant wine, fruity enough to drink now. Mainly Merlot, with some Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it's deliciously forward in cherry, currant, herb and new oak flavors. The vineyard is in the cooler Oak Knoll District, and the wine shows a brisk acidity that makes it elegant and refined.",Illustration,125,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Blackbird Vineyards 2009 Illustration Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blackbird-2009-illustration-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Blackbird Vineyards
,Red,US,"At first stark and steely, this is the earthiest of Bergström's 2009 Pinots, with a streak of beetroot, tightly wound and substantial red fruits, and an earthy base behind well-delineated tannins. Give it time to breathe, and some lovely cinnamon highlights emerge.",Cumberland Reserve,40,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Bergström 2009 Cumberland Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergstrom-2009-cumberland-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bergström
13,Red,US,"Absolutely bursting with scents and flavors of ripe cherries, this delicious wine has amazing intensity. The fruit is as fresh as any wine can be, pure and focused, sweet and still deep, with a tight intensity that suggests good things to come. You have to love its purity.",Abbott Claim Vineyard,50,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Ken Wright 2010 Abbott Claim Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-abbott-claim-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
14.5,Red,US,"This begins as a hard, tight wine with hints of rose petal around a core of blackberry hard candy. The balance is superb, and the wine is lively with nuanced, dark notes blending smoke, espresso and bitter chocolate. An intriguing animal scent surfaces after some hours of breathing.",Eileen Vineyard,50,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Cristom 2009 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2009-eileen-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cristom
14.2,White,US,"Lots to like in this ripe Chardonnay. It has fruit-forward pineapple, kiwi and apricot flavors, brightened with citrusy acidity, and enriched by sweet, smoky oak. A rich, elegant wine to drink now with lamb, ahi tuna or by itself as an appetizer.",Tré Terre,32,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2010 Tré Terre Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2010-tre-terre-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Ferrari-Carano
13.7,Red,US,"A lovely Cabernet, dry and dustily tannic, with a complex array of flavors. The black cherries and cola are accompanied by firm mineral and earthy notes that make this strikingly different from your typical fruit-forward Cabernet, but then, the alcohol is a modest 13.7% by volume. All indications are of ageability. Could age at least eight years in the cellar.",,75,92,California,Napa,Rutherford,Frog's Leap 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Frog's Leap
13.5,Red,France,"Part of the musical note series from Lannac Saint-Jean, this is the top of the wines. The color is so dark and so are the dense black fruit flavors. Wood accents dominate at this stage, but the weight of its fruit promises fine aging, ultimately yielding a rich and sumptuous wine.",F# (Fa),32,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Lannac Saint-Jean 2009 F# (Fa) Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lannac-saint-jean-2009-f-fa-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Lannac Saint-Jean
14.2,Red,US,"The vineyard is in Rutherford, and the wine shows the dusty tannins that this commune is famous for. They're an integral part of the palate experience, along with lush, plush blackberry, plum, charred meat, dark chocolate, black pepper and anise flavors. Impressive for the way it tackles Petite Sirah's rustic character and imposes true Napa elegance. Drink now–2017.",Chavez-Leeds Vineyard,45,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jacob Franklin 2009 Chavez-Leeds Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacob-franklin-2009-chavez-leeds-vineyard-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Jacob Franklin
13,White,US,"This is a lovely wine, dark golden in color yet fresh on the palate, with piercing flavors of green apple, apricot and flowers, its long finish laced with honey. A wine of noticeable depth and balance that gets better in the glass and would make for an unexpected apéritif.",,22,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2010 Grenache Blanc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2010-other-white-grenache-blanc-sierra-foothills/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Terre Rouge
14.9,Red,US,"This bottling, from the winery's estate vineyard in the warm Pope Valley region, is ripe and relatively high in alcohol. It's a full-bodied blend, mainly Cabernet but with a drop or two of Malbec and Merlot, and rich in blackberries, chocolate and toasty new oak. The tannins are thick and furry, suggesting aging for six or so years.",Dollarhide Elevation,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2009 Dollarhide Elevation Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2009-dollarhide-elevation-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,St. Supéry
14,Red,France,"Maturing well, this wine shows 2005's combination of richness and structure. It is built around firm, dusty tannins and big black-currant flavors, with a fine perfumed character from the wood aging. Ready to drink in a year, but it should age for several more.",,25,92,Southwest France,Pécharmant,,Château de Corbiac 2005  Pécharmant,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-corbiac-2005-red-pecharmant/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2005,Château de Corbiac
13,Red,Portugal,"Mint and eucalyptus aromas set the scene for a wine that is polished and sophisticated. It has firm tannins and balanced acidity that are well integrated into the flavors of berry fruit and wood. The wine is impressive, likely to age for 2–3 years or more.",Muge Vingas Velhas,,92,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2009 Muge Vingas Velhas Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2009-muge-vingas-velhas-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Casal Branco
14,Red,Portugal,"A serious, dense wine that impresses with its elegant structure and rich fruit. The wine has an austere mineral feel that contrasts with its black-currant flavors, and its ripe, juicy character.",Falcoaria Classico,18,92,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2008 Falcoaria Classico Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2008-falcoaria-classico-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta do Casal Branco
13.8,Red,US,"A terrific vintage for the Freedom Hill bottling, the 2008 displays a firm, concentrated core of cranberry, raspberry and pie-cherry fruit flavors. Wrapped in plenty of toasty new oak, the wine is powerful and mouth-coating, balanced with juicy acidity, and rolls on through a lengthy, satisfying finish.",Freedom Hill Vineyard,40,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Panther Creek 2008 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/panther-creek-2008-freedom-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Panther Creek
14.6,Red,US,"Just delicious, offering sweetly ripe blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors, with a rich coating of smoky oak. The all-important tannins are soft and gentle. Really a flamboyant, opulent wine, and probably showing its best in youth.",Reserve,42,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ferrari-Carano
14.1,Red,US,"A good followup to last year's bottling, although the wine isn't quite as ripe and lush. The cool vintage has brought out a tannic earthiness, as well as a blast of black pepper that makes the blackberry and blueberry fruit tingly on the tongue. It's a complicated, individualistic wine, and you might want to cellar it for up to six years and see what happens.",,45,92,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Aril 2009 Syrah (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aril-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-atlas-peak/,Syrah,2009,Aril
13.5,Red,France,"A big and dense wine, with tannins that are well integrated into its core of solid black plum and cherry flavors, and a bitter chocolate note that comes from wood aging. With all of its concentration, this wine should age for five years.",,20,92,Southwest France,Pécharmant,,Château de Tiregand 2009  Pécharmant,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tiregand-2009-red-pecharmant/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Tiregand
14.5,Red,US,"Made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a big, massively structured wine. It offers an explosion of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate and sweet, caramelized oak. It's really too immature to enjoy now, but has the inherent balance to ride out the next 10 years until it throws sediment and mellows.",Bella's Blend,40,92,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Ehret 2008 Bella's Blend Red (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ehret-2008-bellas-blend-red-sonoma-knights-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Ehret
14,White,US,"This crisp white is inviting and dry, with aromas of citrus, fig and fennel. Reminiscent of a fine Sancerre, it's finely structured, steely and still lushly textured and full enough in the mouth to enjoy with seafood, a creamy goat cheese salad or entirely on its own.",Monarch Mine Vineyard,18,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Easton 2010 Monarch Mine Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/easton-2010-monarch-mine-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-sierra-foothills/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Easton
14.7,Red,US,"Made from mountain grapes, this is an extraordinarily rich, concentrated young Cabernet Sauvignon. It's marked by classic varietal flavors of blackberries, black currants, dark chocolate and cassis liqueur. A minor quibble is that it's too soft and melted for further development, but it scores high on the deliciousness scale.",Prevail Back Forty,85,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2007 Prevail Back Forty Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2007-prevail-back-forty-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Ferrari-Carano
13.5,White,Portugal,"An impressive wood-aged wine that offers a rich, complex series of ripe yellow-fruit flavors, a steely texture and layers of wood toast. It is finely balanced, a wine with great style, spice and final acidity.",Redoma Branco,30,92,Douro,,,Niepoort 2010 Redoma Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2010-redoma-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Niepoort
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Structured and perfumed, this is a great expression of Touriga Nacional. It brings out a mineral character, with a severe edge to go with the dry tannins and black currant flavors. For aging over 4–5 years.",TN Grand Reserva,,92,Douro,,,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 2009 TN Grand Reserva Touriga Nacional (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-nova-nossa-senhora-carmo-2009-tn-grand-reserva-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-douro/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
13,Red,France,"Almost black in color, this medicinal, bitter chocolate flavored wine is completely dominated by wood at this stage. But it has such weight that, even though it will always be dark and dry, it is going to be powerful and impressive. Age 6–8 years.",Prieuré de Cenac,25,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Saint-Didier-Parnac 2009 Prieuré de Cenac Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-didier-parnac-2009-prieure-cenac-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château Saint-Didier-Parnac
13.5,White,US,"This barrel-fermented estate wine is luscious and creamy, coating the palate with generous flavors of apricot, peach and melon. The concentration is impressive, as are the barrel flavors on the finish. Vanilla, coconut, caramel and lightly buttered almonds all contribute to the nuanced detail.",Germaine Vineyard,25,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Cristom 2010 Germaine Vineyard Viognier (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2010-germaine-vineyard-viognier-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Viognier,2010,Cristom
13.5,White,US,"Lovely, lemony jasmine-tea scents and flavors abound in this delicate yet penetrating wine. Clean and fresh, it adds highlights of citrus rind without a trace of bitterness. Pure elegance.",Estate,26,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Cristom 2010 Estate Viognier (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2010-estate-viognier-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Viognier,2010,Cristom
14.5,Red,US,"Hard tannins currently lock this wine down. Although it's astringent, it's very polished and complex. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, in that order, it's marked by black cherry, red currant and cedar flavors, and finishes totally dry. The vineyard is in the cool Oak Knoll District, which helps explain the acidity and tightness. Difficult to predict if it will age.",Paramour,125,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Blackbird Vineyards 2009 Paramour Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blackbird-2009-paramour-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Blackbird Vineyards
14.9,White,US,"One of the biggest, boldest, ripest Chardonnays in California, marked as usual by intense flavors, which the winemaker has boosted with oak. Just explodes in pineapple and apricot jam, tangerine custard and buttered toast, brightened by zesty acidity. The wine will age, gradually losing fruit and picking up roasted nut notes.",Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Estate Grown,40,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Talbott 2010 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talbott-2010-sleepy-hollow-vineyard-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Talbott
14.4,White,US,"A gorgeous effort, awash in high-toned floral aromatics, sharply penetrating, and leading to a densely-packed palate of waxy fruit, honeyed spice, Meyer lemon, citrus and stone fruit. Rich, lush, concentrated and long—what more can you ask from a Viognier?",,20,92,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,RoxyAnn 2009 Viognier (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roxyann-2009-viognier-southern-rogue-valley/,Viognier,2009,RoxyAnn
15,Red,US,"Lots of rich flavors of blackberry, black currant, bacon, pepper and clove in this Syrah, which comes from the winery's big vineyard on Spring Mountain. Feels luxurious in the mouth, with a silky texture and a deep, long finish. It's a bit brusque in tannins, but that's part of its structural distinction. Drink it over the next few years.",Estate,55,92,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Spring Mountain Vineyard 2008 Estate Syrah (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-mountain-vineyard-2008-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-spring-mountain/,Syrah,2008,Spring Mountain Vineyard
14.5,Red,US,"The 2009 vintage was successful for Sausal's three new Zinfandels, and this intense, concentrated bottling shows how the cool weather managed to ripen the grapes, yet keep alcohol levels moderate. It's a big, powerful wine, packed with wild berry, cola, licorice, spice and sandalwood flavors that have a tang of the earth.",Century Vines,40,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Sausal 2009 Century Vines Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sausal-2009-century-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Sausal
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A single-vineyard wine made from selected grapes. The wine is impressively structured and darkly tannic. While it's built for aging, it is drinkable now for its red plum and black currant flavors, as well as its juicy aftertaste.",Dona Sophia,13,92,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2008 Dona Sophia Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2008-dona-sophia-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta do Casal Branco
13.9,Red,US,"Some will critique this Pinot as too big and bold, but it defines the ripe, exuberant California style. It's fabulously rich in berry fruit, mocha and spice flavors. Nothing shy about it, and not particularly subtle in its appeal, but it does show meticulous vineyard care and terroir. Its future evolution is unclear, but this delicious Pinot Noir is a natural partner to full-bodied lamb and beef dishes.",Clos Madeleine,90,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Notre Vin 2009 Clos Madeleine Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/notre-vin-2009-clos-madeleine-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Notre Vin
13.9,Red,US,"Big for a Pinot Noir, but that's Santa Lucia and Tondre for you. It could almost be Grenache, but it sure is delicious. Floods the mouth with raspberries, cherries, spices and oak; full-bodied, with some hefty tannins, but it never loses Pinot's essential silkiness. Drink now–2015.",Tondre Grapefield,50,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Morgan 2009 Tondre Grapefield Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2009-tondre-grapefield-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Morgan
14.5,Red,US,"Expensive, yes, but it shows the drama and interest that a Joseph Phelps Cabernet predictably delivers. It's rich and ripe in blackberry, cherry, currant and oak flavors, with wonderful tannins and a dry finish. Best now.",,58,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Joseph Phelps 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Joseph Phelps
14.6,Red,US,"This big, strong Cabernet insists on pushing its blackberry, currant, plum and cocoa flavors across the palate. It's not subtle, and doesn't apologize for it. The grapes are from various vineyards in St. Helena, a warmer part of Napa Valley, and you can taste the incredible ripeness as well as the softness of tannins and acids that make drinking it so pretty now.",,85,92,California,Napa,St. Helena,Anomaly 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anomaly-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Anomaly
13.8,Red,US,"The vineyard is in the cooler Green Valley, and this Pinot shows its terroir in the vital acidity that brightens pure, intense cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit flavors. It's an elegant wine, but tannic. Give it 4–6 years in the cellar.",Dutton Ranch Emereld Ridge Vineyard,58,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Dutton Ranch Emereld Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-ranch-emereld-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
14.5,Red,Italy,"This high-end blend of Montepulciano (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon shows the best of winemaking in Abruzzo. This is a poised and confident wine, with defined aromas of ripe blackberry, leather and polished mineral. The tannins are plush and velvety; and the wine definitely delivers a very long and determined finish.",Lumen Riserva,70,92,Central Italy,Controguerra,,Illuminati Dino 2007 Lumen Riserva Red (Controguerra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2007-lumen-riserva-red-controguerra/,Red Blend,2007,Illuminati Dino
14.1,Red,US,"Winemaker Laurent Montalieu has outdone himself with the fruit from this heritage vineyard. Silky and deep, with a luscious mix of berries, it's a supple, seductive Pinot, wrapped in sleek layers of spicy, toasty oak.",,35,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Hyland 2009 Pinot Noir (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyland-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hyland
14.5,Red,Portugal,"As part of its top varietal range, Esporão has produced this rare Petit Verdot. Almost black in color, its darkness follows through onto the palate that's powerful, tarry and spicy, with plenty of concentration and richness.",PV,35,92,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2008 PV Petit Verdot (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2008-pv-petit-verdot-alentejano/,Petit Verdot,2008,Herdade do Esporão
15,Red,US,"This is a great Napa Valley Merlot, from a winery with a generally good track record with the variety. The grapes were grown in the Coombsville region, although they were allowed to get very ripe, resulting in fairly high alcohol and rich cherry, berry, dark chocolate and anise flavors. It's notable for grippy tannins that give it a firm, dry mouthfeel.",,42,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frazier 2008 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frazier-2008-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Frazier
14.5,White,US,"Another fabulous I Block from Mondavi. Exceptionally ripe in grapefruit, lime and gooseberry fruit, it shows the minerality of this vineyard that gives the wine grip and grounding. Bone-dry, with crisp supportive acidity and just the right amount of oak, it's wonderful now. This is not a wine to age, but will hold over the next four years.",To Kalon Vineyard I-Block,75,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Robert Mondavi 2009 To Kalon Vineyard I-Block Fumé Blanc (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2009-to-kalon-vineyard-i-block-sauvignon-blanc-fume-napa-oakville/,Fumé Blanc,2009,Robert Mondavi
14,Red,France,"A bold statement of dark Malbec, it's very rich and very concentrated. The wine has considerable tannins to go with the weight of its fruit. With excellent potential, this wine, made from old-vine grapes, should age for at least seven years",La Lande Cavagnac,19,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine de Cause 2009 La Lande Cavagnac Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cause-2009-lande-cavagnac-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Domaine de Cause
15.5,Red,US,"The vintage was kind to Frazier, whose red wines excelled in 2008. This Cabernet Sauvignon, made by Kirk Venge, is classic Napa Valley. It's dry, richly textured in tannins, and complex, offering intense waves of blackberries, black currants, crème de cassis and oak. Yes, the alcohol is high, but who's counting? As good as it is now, it should develop bottle complexity over the next 4–6 years.",,55,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frazier 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frazier-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Frazier
14,Red,Chile,"Opens with crusty, rock-solid aromas of mineral, shoe polish, herb and dense black fruit. This is a thick but smooth-bodied Cabernet with richness and sweet flavors of blackberry, cassis, fine herbes and brown sugar. Mild tannins, excellent structure and length define the finish. Drink now through 2016.",Don Melchor,95,93,Puente Alto,,,Concha y Toro 2008 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon (Puente Alto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concha-toro-2008-don-melchor-cabernet-sauvignon-puente-alto/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Concha y Toro
14,Red,US,"This is classic Oregon Pinot Noir at its most svelte and stylish. Fresh and clean upon entry, it showcases its raspberry and cherry fruit in a delicate wrap of leaf and bark. The tannins are in perfect proportion; the finish is complex and intriguing.",Louise Vineyard,50,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Cristom 2009 Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2009-louise-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cristom
14.5,White,US,"De Loach has been showing a fine appreciation of dryness, acidity and minerality in its recent Chardonnays, and this single-vineyard bottling is another example of what makes these wines so drinkably good. It's rich in pears, pineapples and green apples, but that zesty stoniness lifts it into true complexity.",Ritchie Vineyard,44,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2010 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2010-ritchie-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,De Loach
14.5,Red,US,"Two-plus years in the cellar have softened and mellowed this wine, taking off the edges and giving it a nice roundness. It's quite impressive, filled with classically varietal cherry, cola and sweet persimmon fruit, while that famous Russian River acidity gives it a boost of tartness. Drink this delicious, rich wine now–2016.",Le Roi,44,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,De Loach 2009 Le Roi Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-le-roi-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
14.5,Red,US,"Just beautiful to drink now, despite grippy tannins that give the ripe fruit an astringent mouthfeel. Based on Cabernet Franc, the wine's flavors are simply delicious, offering waves of cherries, blueberries, plums and currants. Plenty of new oak adds toasty vanilla. Those tannins suggest pairing this wine with rich foods, such as lamb, but you don't want to smother the delicacy underneath a rustic stew. Drink soon, before it loses freshness.",Contrarian,125,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Blackbird Vineyards 2009 Contrarian Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blackbird-2009-contrarian-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Blackbird Vineyards
14.8,Red,US,"All the parts are here, but they're not yet in complete harmony. The black-currant flavor is strong and deep; the tannins are thick and dramatic; and the acidity is fresh and stimulating. Oak is evident, with notes of buttered cinnamon toast, and the finish is long and spicy. All indications are of a wine that needs serious time in the cellar. Give it until at least 2015.",Brix Vineyard,82,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Kelleher 2007 Brix Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kelleher-2007-brix-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Kelleher
14.5,Red,US,"This wine, which is from the Napa side of the sprawling Carneros appellation, is superb. It's soft, rich and chocolaty, with a rich vein of ripe blackberries, but it also has a tannic structure and dry finish that make it balanced and complex. Drink now–2015.",Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard,60,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Joseph Phelps 2009 Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2009-larry-hyde-sons-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Joseph Phelps
13,Red,France,"Tiregand has long been the big name in Pécharmant. Although the estate fell behind, it seems now to have managed to use a traditional approach to create a impressive wines. This wood-aged wine, with its mint aromas and dense yet elegant tannins, is a good case in point. Wait for 5–6 years before drinking.",Grand Millésime,42,93,Southwest France,Pécharmant,,Château de Tiregand 2008 Grand Millésime  (Pécharmant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tiregand-2008-grand-millesime-red-pecharmant/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château de Tiregand
14,Red,Portugal,"Smooth and rich, its tannins are buried in the ripe, sumptuous fruit. It's packed with red-berry, wild-strawberry and raspberry flavors, along with intense and juicy acidity. The structure does have a dry edge that promises aging, although the wine is very ready to drink now.",Redoma,30,93,Douro,,,Niepoort 2009 Redoma Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2009-redoma-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Niepoort
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"The wood aging has not yet left the fruit behind in this warm, rich yet dry Port. It has intense concentration, the herbs and spices showing through the rich, smooth texture. The aftertaste is rounded, even with its fortified edge.",Colheita,53,93,Port,,,Niepoort 1998 Colheita  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-1998-colheita-port-blend-port-port/,Port,1998,Niepoort
14,Red,US,"Stylish, precise, elegant and evocative, the Jessie may be the best of an excellent single-vineyard lineup from Cristom in 2009. Light toast rims deep black-fruit flavors, with excellent concentration. The lengthy finish brings in streaks of espresso and clean earth. This has the balance and detail to reward significant cellaring.",Jessie Vineyard,50,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Cristom 2009 Jessie Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2009-jessie-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cristom
15,Red,Chile,"Opaque in color, with a driving bouquet loaded with graphite, pastry and incredibly ripe black-fruit aromas. Feels rich, but with fine acidity creating superb balance. Tastes like a cascade of blackberry, cassis and chocolate, and then comes a finish of coconut, vanilla and texture. Drink now through 2014; contains 9% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Gravas del Maipo,150,93,Buin,,,Concha y Toro 2008 Gravas del Maipo Syrah (Buin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concha-toro-2008-gravas-maipo-shiraz-syrah-syrah-buin/,Syrah,2008,Concha y Toro
13.5,Red,France,"A powerful, long-term wine. Its density and great concentration all show a solid, powerful character. Jammy black fruits combine with dark tannins and acidity in an already balanced wine. Hold for 4–5 years, but with the sweet fruit, it could be consumed younger.",Notre Dame des Champs,34,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine de Cause 2008 Notre Dame des Champs Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cause-2008-notre-dame-champs-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Domaine de Cause
13.5,White,US,"Tastes of perfectly ripened pineapple, pear, lime and peach flavors. On the structural side is fine acidity and a tangy minerality, like a lick of cold steel. Oak is here, notable but perfectly integrated. Give this Chard a little time in the glass to breathe.",Estate Collection,35,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2010 Estate Collection Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2010-estate-collection-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,De Loach
15,Red,US,"Lusty, powerful, ripe and concentrated, this Zin could also be described by the old Yiddish word, zaftig. The vineyard is in a warm part of the valley, and the grapes show the influence of sun and heat in the jammy, slightly baked quality of the cherries and blackberries. It's a really fine example of Russian River Zinfandel.",Butler Vineyard,36,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2009 Butler Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-butler-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,De Loach
14.9,Red,US,"With this new line, Gallo once again strives to redefine itself, with positive results. Bearing Gina Gallo's signature, it's a fine Cabernet, soft, dry and complex, with flavors of blackberry, black currant and cedar. The structure is all about Napa Valley, showing ripe, smooth tannins and a good bite of acidity. Really a superior Cab, one to drink now and over the next six years.",,40,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Gallo Signature Series 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gallo-signature-series-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Gallo Signature Series
14.5,Red,US,"From Frank Family, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend was grown in Rutherford. It's marked by intense flavors of blackberry, black cherry and currant, wrapped into firm, ripe tannins, and aged in 75% new French oak barrels. A perfect wine for drinking now with a great steak.",,150,93,California,Napa,Rutherford,Winston Hill 2008 Red (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/winston-hill-2008-red-napa-rutherford/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Winston Hill
13.8,Red,US,"This Syrah was grown and produced by the winery owners, and held back almost five years before release. That's an impressive act of courage, but it has benefited the consumer. The wine, while still somewhat tannic, feels mellow, with a complex array of black fruits and berries, grilled bacon, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate and, above all, freshly crushed black pepper. An impressive Syrah that should change in interesting ways over the next six years.",,38,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2007 Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2007,Occidental Road Cellars
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A deliciously satisfying wood-aged Port. It has an intense fruitiness, with layers of acidity and oxidated notes. It's concentrated, yet shows lightness and poise.",20 Years Old Tawny,92,93,Port,,,Niepoort NV 20 Years Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-nv-20-years-old-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Niepoort
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A very dry Port, the tannins concentrating the fruit into a tight, mineral ball. Even if the fruit is suppressed at this stage, it will show through in years to come, leaving a structured but rich wine.",Bioma Vinha Velha Vintage,90,93,Port,,,Niepoort 2008 Bioma Vinha Velha Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2008-bioma-vinha-velha-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2008,Niepoort
13.5,Red,Italy,"Vintner Riccardo Cotarella's fantastic Cabernet-based Marciliano (both Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc are present) opens with an intense bouquet of red fruit, blackberry, oak spice and chocolate. The ripeness level is spot-on; and the wine leaves a smooth, soft sensation in the mouth that's followed by firm, age-worthy tannins.",Marciliano,45,93,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2007 Marciliano Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2007-marciliano-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2007,Falesco
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Even the stain on the base of the cork reveals this wine's huge color. With its open richness and structure, it's comparable to a Rhône wine. Wood aging has lended notes of spice to go with the flavors of plum jelly and ripe, sweet fruit.",S,35,93,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2008 S Syrah (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2008-s-shiraz-syrah-syrah-alentejano/,Syrah,2008,Herdade do Esporão
13.5,White,US,"You'll find plenty of fruit, in the way of ripe mangoes, peaches, green apples and limes, as well as a sweet coating of smoky oak. However, it's elevated by brisk acidity and a stony, tangy minerality that must come from the soil of this cool-climate vineyard.",Hawk Hill Vineyard,44,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2010 Hawk Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2010-hawk-hill-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,De Loach
14,Red,Portugal,"A powerful, full-bodied and rich wine. Its tannins are already well balanced, layered within the dense black fruit. The wood aging brings hints of bitter chocolate and spice to go with its impressive fruit. This is a wine for aging over the next 4–5 years.",Monte Cascas Grand Reserva,38,93,Douro,,,Casca Wines 2009 Monte Cascas Grand Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2009-monte-cascas-grand-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Casca Wines
13,Red,France,"From this top Bergerac producer comes this powerful blend. With its 30% Malbec, it has intense tannins and a firm, solid structure, with dense and richly concentrated blackberry fruit. It does need to age for at least five years.",L'Extase,40,93,Southwest France,Côtes de Bergerac,,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure 2009 L'Extase Red (Côtes de Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lancienne-cure-2009-lextase-red-cotes-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure
15.5,Red,US,"Plenty of tough mountain tannins in this classically-huge Howell Mountain Cabernet. Combined with dryness and acidity, it makes for one tough drink. Deep down is a solid core of blackberries, complexed with spices and earthy-mineral notes. This is surely one to age. Hold until 2018, and could go well beyond that.",The Pointer,80,93,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Armanino Family Cellars 2009 The Pointer Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armanino-family-cellars-2009-pointer-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Armanino Family Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"This softly delicious, complex wine is one of the reasons why Pinot Noir has soared in popularity lately. Made from the Dijon clones that give such fruity wines in California, it's filled with raspberry, cherry and smoky cedar flavors, with the silky elegance you want from this variety. Drink this flashy wine soon, to fully appreciate the youthful fruit.",Reserve,57,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Frank Family 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Frank Family
14,Red,France,"Black as ink, this is a rich and beautifully smooth, concentrated wine. It has weight and depth of flavor, with cinnamon and finely integrated opulent fruit and tannins. This is a wine for aging over several years.",K,40,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Clos Troteligotte 2009 K Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-troteligotte-2009-k-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Clos Troteligotte
15.5,Red,US,"If only more Zins were this good! De Loach hits this one out of the park, with its fabulous wealth of wild berry, mocha, anise, spice, grilled meat and mushroom flavors. The high alcohol adds a wonderful varietal heat to the peppery finish.",OFS,30,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2009 OFS Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-ofs-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,De Loach
13.9,Red,US,"Joseph Jewell's 2009 Elk Prairie is even better than its 2008, which is saying something. This vintage opens with perfumed cola spice and cinnamon that evolves in its lightly textured, lush mouthfeel into decadent strawberry in crème Anglaise. Bright, with a lingering finish, this Pinot Noir only gets better while in the glass.",Elk Prairie Vineyard,39,93,California,North Coast,Humboldt County,Joseph Jewell 2009 Elk Prairie Vineyard Pinot Noir (Humboldt County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-jewell-2009-elk-prairie-vineyard-pinot-noir-north-coast-humboldt-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Jewell
14,Red,US,"The wine is stunning, full of bright red fruit and a soft tinge of French bread, tightly structured with dark wood and a leathery component. A beautiful example of what can happen when the right winemaker and site collide: The finish is long and the wine is one to remember.",Cote de Castelero,45,93,California,Lake County,Lake County,Alienor 2009 Cote de Castelero Syrah (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alienor-2009-cote-castelero-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Syrah,2009,Alienor
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A complex, wood aged wine, this 20-year-old has a perfumed, dry style. Walnut and spice flavors blend together with the spirit and mature acidity. It's rich, with just the right amount of age.",20 Year Old Tawny,50,93,Port,,,Taylor Fladgate NV 20 Year Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taylor-fladgate-nv-20-year-old-tawny-port-149408/,Port,,Taylor Fladgate
14.8,Red,US,"The majority Cab Sauvignon in the blend brings classic blackberry and cassis flavors, as well as firm tannins. The flavors are complex and interesting, and change as they breathe in the glass. Should develop additional bottle complexity over the years, although it's ready to drink now.",Estate,75,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sodaro 2008 Estate Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sodaro-2008-estate-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Sodaro
14,Red,Italy,"A beautiful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano and Merlot, Pelago is a landmark wine for the Marche. It's soft and lushness, with an underlying firmness. Flavors of rich chocolate and black cherry ride long on the finish. This wine can age for 5–10 more years, or it can be consumed now.",Pelago,90,93,Central Italy,Marche,,Umani Ronchi 2008 Pelago Red (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2008-pelago-red-marche/,Red Blend,2008,Umani Ronchi
13,White,Portugal,"From a field blend of old vines, this is a beautifully ripe, rounded, wood-aged wine that still preserves an internal structure. With its stone-fruit and mineral character, it is both fruity and textured. It's a wine for aging over 4–5 years.",Quinta da Pellada Branco,65,93,Dão,,,Alvaro Castro 2009 Quinta da Pellada Branco White (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvaro-castro-2009-quinta-pellada-branco-white-dao/,Portuguese White,2009,Alvaro Castro
13,Red,Portugal,"Rich and concentrated, this is a wine that has the Dão structure. It has an austere minerality from the hard granite soi, which is layered with enticing ripe black-fruit flavors. Touches of wood aging are blended well with the richness of this dense wine.",Quinta da Pellada,65,93,Dão,,,Alvaro Castro 2008 Quinta da Pellada Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvaro-castro-2008-quinta-pellada-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2008,Alvaro Castro
14,Red,Italy,"Serpico is a bold, larger-than-life wine, with beautiful aromatic intensity and notes of black fruit, espresso and crushed granite. Some 18 months of oak aging adds elements of dark spice and smoke; and the wine shows firm tannins and a long, polished mouthfeel. It's very elegant and should withstand many more years of cellar aging.",Serpico,83,93,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2008 Serpico Aglianico (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2008-serpico-italian-red-aglianico-irpinia/,Aglianico,2008,Feudi di San Gregorio
13,Red,France,"Dark chocolate and black currant flavors dominate this concentrated wine. It is densely tannic, while still allowing room for the brooding fruit to show through. Still young, it will age slowly and impressively over the next five years.",Collection,27,93,Southwest France,Pécharmant,,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure 2009 Collection  (Pécharmant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lancienne-cure-2009-collection-red-pecharmant/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure
14,Red,France,"An impressively powerful wine that balances the blackest of juicy fruit with dark, dusty and dense tannins. The right amount of wood aging and acidity are in the mix. Harmonious while still concentrated.",Cuvée Réserve de l'Aïeul,24,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Eugénie 2009 Cuvée Réserve de l'Aïeul Malbec-Tannat (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-eugenie-2009-cuvee-reserve-laieul-red-blend-malbec-tannat-cahors/,Malbec-Tannat,2009,Château Eugénie
14,Red,France,"The heavy bottle leaves little doubt that this is the top wine from Château Eugénie. Inside is an impressive, beautifully balanced wine. It has new-wood mint flavors, with still young fruit. In 4–5 years, this will be at its peak",Haute Collection,40,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Eugénie 2008 Haute Collection Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-eugenie-2008-haute-collection-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château Eugénie
14,Red,Italy,"This vineyard-designate Taurasi Riserva is probably one of the biggest, boldest wines produced in Italy. It opens with an inky black color and intense aromas of black fruit, toast, spice, espresso bean and bitter black chocolate. The jackhammer tannins are steady and firm, and there's a long tail of prune and black fruit on the finish.",Piano di Montevergine Riserva,65,94,Southern Italy,Taurasi,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2004 Piano di Montevergine Riserva  (Taurasi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2004-piano-montevergine-riserva-italian-red-aglianico-taurasi/,Aglianico,2004,Feudi di San Gregorio
14.1,Red,US,"Dark, full, generous and ripe to the far edge of elegance, this powerful Pinot is saturated with black fruits, annotated with fennel, pepper, smoke and espresso, the rich and varied flavors rolling right through a lush midpalate and on into a gently fading finish. Retasted over 24–48 hours, it continued to evolve and develop additional nuances. A wine to cellar for a decade or more.",Evenstad Reserve,65,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Domaine Serene 2008 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2008-evenstad-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Domaine Serene
12,Red,US,"Along with the Freedom Hill bottling, the Savoya is the wine of the vintage for Ken Wright. A beautifully-crafted mix of brambly berry, thistle and herb, this textural and detailed effort keeps developing added complexity as it rolls across the palate. Blackberry, black cherry, and hints of truffle infuse the complex, deliciously satisfying finish.",Savoya Vineyard,50,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Ken Wright 2010 Savoya Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-savoya-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Now that the color of this superb wine has gone to old gold, it has definitely become a gloriously mature Port. The color translates into sweetness, which is allied to acidity, richness and an immense intensity due to its long wood aging.",Colheita,100,94,Port,,,Niepoort 1984 Colheita  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-1984-colheita-port-blend-port-port/,Port,1984,Niepoort
12.5,Red,US,"A marvelous vintage for Freedom Hill, this high-acid Pinot is loaded with black cherry fruit. Rich, ripe, full, tart and penetrating, it might seem one-dimensional at first, but it has such excellent focus and depth that the fruit simply rocks. The finish weaves in threads of smoke and mocha, but this is a wine to cellar for a couple more years at least.",Freedom Hill Vineyard,50,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Ken Wright 2010 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-freedom-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
15,Red,Portugal,"A big rich wine from a warm year. Its powerful, dense structure is dominated by wood aging and fine blackberry and plum fruits. There is concentration along with swathes of delicious fruit. Age it for 4–5 years.",Reserva,54,94,Alentejano,,,Herdade dos Grous 2009 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-grous-2009-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade dos Grous
15.5,Red,US,"A superb wine, showing real Oakville character. It's bone dry, rich and complex in tannin structure, with wonderfully ripe blackberry and cassis flavors. Yet there's a minerality that anchors the wine, and the finish is long, smooth and spicy. Just delicious now, and should hold over the next six years.",District Collection,75,94,California,Napa,Oakville,Raymond 2008 District Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2008-district-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Raymond
14.6,White,US,"Immaculately clean and fresh, this enters the mouth with a pleasing lightness, displaying a mix of stone fruits and a streak of vanilla wafer running right through its core. It opens in the glass, adding muscle and depth, ultimately developing into a complex and persistent wine that simply refuses to quit.",Côte Sud Vineyard,49,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Domaine Serene 2009 Côte Sud Vineyard Chardonnay (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2009-cote-sud-vineyard-chardonnay-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Serene
14.4,Red,US,"The winery doesn't reveal on the label what grape varieties are in this blend, but they're Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. It's a fine, delicious wine, with blackberry, dark chocolate and bacon flavors, wrapped into exceedingly fine tannins. It's well-balanced, too, with moderate alcohol and a nice lick of acids. Impressive and classy from this Lake County winery.",Half Mile,60,94,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Obsidian Ridge 2009 Half Mile Red (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obsidian-ridge-2009-half-mile-red-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Red Blend,2009,Obsidian Ridge
15,Red,US,"De Loach reaches into Lake County, not usually thought of as Zinfandel country, with tremendous results. This is a great wine by any standard. It shows some heat from high alcohol and some shriveled raisin tastes, but that's part of a ripe Zin's charm. Mostly, you'll be impressed by waves of sweetly ripe berries, chocolate and bacon, smooth tannins and a long, spicy finish.",Nova Vineyard,30,94,California,Lake County,Lake County,De Loach 2009 Nova Vineyard Zinfandel (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-nova-vineyard-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Zinfandel,2009,De Loach
13.3,Red,US,"The vineyard has been source to Pinot Noirs from Copain and Drew, and this one, from Winemaker Jon Grant shows a somewhat Cabernet-esque interpretation. The wine is dark, tannic and medium-bodied, and quite extracted in the flashily ripe cherry and cola fruit that Monument Tree ripens so well in a cool, long hangtime year like 2010. Despite the richness, this is an elegant, ageworthy wine, whose low alcohol will delight many who critique California Pinot Noir for clumsiness. Give it at least six years in a good cellar.",Monument Tree Vineyard,38,94,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Couloir 2010 Monument Tree Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/couloir-2010-monument-tree-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Couloir
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A gorgeous Port at that right stage where there is still freshness and hints of orange and dried fruits, while the wood aging is concentrating the wine into its essence. It is rich, full, yet at the same time has a great tang of spirit and acidity.",20 Year Old Tawny,50,94,Port,,,Fonseca NV 20 Year Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fonseca-nv-20-year-old-tawny-port-149421/,Port,,Fonseca
15.5,Red,US,"A vastly concentrated Cabernet. Frazier seems to have taken their basic Cabernet, which is an excellent wine, and intensified everything about it. With explosive blackberry, cassis, blueberry, dark chocolate and oak flavors, it's almost too much of a good thing. Your best bet is to cellar it, but that's chancy. The alcohol is very high, and we do not know how these modern Cabernets will ride out the years.",Memento,110,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frazier 2008 Memento Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frazier-2008-memento-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Frazier
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A superb example of the quality of Touriga Nacional. This wine combines the richness of the hot Alentejo sun with the sophisticated structure of the grape. Big, juicy and richly fruity as well as perfumed and elegant. Age it for at least 2–3 years.",TN,35,94,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2008 TN Touriga Nacional (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2008-tn-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-alentejano/,Touriga Nacional,2008,Herdade do Esporão
14.6,Red,US,"A huge wine, almost old-fashioned in its tannins. They're so strong, they freeze the palate with astringency, like a shot of Novacaine. It's also very dry, despite sweetly ripe blackberry essence, licorice and dark chocolate. All indications are that this is an ageworthy wine. Should begin to throw sediment and mellow in seven or eight years, and could go the distance to 2020 and beyond.",,150,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Notre Vin 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/notre-vin-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Notre Vin
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Gold in color, this is a wood-aged Port. Despite being 26 years old, it is still lively, almost fruity. The wood character does certainly show strongly, but so do the delicious caramel and toffee flavors, which are balanced by an intense acidity. Like all Colheitas, it is ready to drink.",Colheita,80,94,Port,,,Niepoort 1986 Colheita  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-1986-colheita-port-blend-port-port/,Port,1986,Niepoort
15.6,Red,US,"So rich and ripe in fruit, you almost don't notice that it's also a complicated and layered wine in structure. Blackberry marmalade, cassis and cocoa flavors are balanced despite hefty alcohol. An extraordinarily delicious wine, but it's meant to be enjoyed in its youth. Drink up by 2016.",Generations,100,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Raymond 2008 Generations Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2008-generations-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Raymond
14.1,Red,US,"A concentrated core of pure, sweet raspberry and cherry fruit is showcased in a wine of remarkable penetration and length. The fruit, from a biodynamic estate vineyard, is perfumed and open, making this immediately accessible and supremely enjoyable. And yet cellaring will surely reward those with the patience and discipline to lay it down for up to a decade.",de Lancellotti Vineyard,63,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Bergström 2009 de Lancellotti Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergstrom-2009-lancellotti-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bergström
14.4,Red,US,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc shows all the charms of the 2007 vintage. It's an opulent, delicious wine, immediately likeable now for its broad array of blackberry, cherry, raspberry, mocha, cassis and new oak flavors. The tannins are soft, but strong enough to protect this wine for the next six years at the very least.",Elivette,125,94,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Spring Mountain Vineyard 2007 Elivette Red (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-mountain-vineyard-2007-elivette-red-napa-spring-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Spring Mountain Vineyard
14.5,Red,Italy,"Villa Gemma is a flagship wine for Abruzzo that underlines a specific quality-minded winemaking philosophy that makes this Italian region so exciting and full of surprises. The wine is dark and superconcentrated, with amazing intensity and generous layers of mature berry fruit, spice, tobacco, used leather and polished river stone. It is smooth, firm, dense and will age many more years to come.",Villa Gemma,100,94,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Masciarelli 2005 Villa Gemma  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2005-villa-gemma-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2005,Masciarelli
14.5,Red,US,"Dry, smooth and distinguished. Shows Mondavi's ability to get the grapes ripe in blackberries and currants, yet the fruit pulls back at the last moment, letting earthy, herbal notes take over, providing complexity and endless pleasure. The tannins are pure Oakville—sweet, soft and supple. Drink this elegant, balanced wine over the next six years.",,45,94,California,Napa,Oakville,Robert Mondavi 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Robert Mondavi
,Red,France,"This legendary Madiran is, its fruit tannins just softened by wood aging. It's smoky, brooding, very concentrated, and worth aging for 10 years.",Château Montus,35,94,Southwest France,Madiran,,Alain Brumont 2007 Château Montus Tannat-Cabernet Franc (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-brumont-2007-chateau-montus-red-blend-tannat-cabernet-franc-madiran/,Tannat-Cabernet Franc,2007,Alain Brumont
14.5,Red,US,"Pinot Noir just doesn't get richer than this. It floods the mouth with ripe flavors of raspberries and cherries, with fascinatingly earthy things, like truffles and pine cones. Vibrant acidity and a hint of furry tannins give it a fine structure. This upscale Pinot Noir is drinkable now and should evolve over the next six years.",Durell Vineyard,44,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,De Loach 2009 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-durrell-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
,Red,US,"A major league Cabernet, capable of extended aging. Blended with a few drops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it shows massive flavors of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate and sweetly smoked cedar wood. Just superb and delicious, but tannic and locked down in astringency. If you can keep your hands off it, cellar this beauty. It should begin to come into its own around 2015 and go on for many more years.",Reserve,85,95,California,Napa,Rutherford,Frank Family 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Frank Family
,Red,France,"Some vines at Bouscassé are 150 years old, which inevitably give this wine great depth and concentration. It is hugely structured, with very rich, intense black-plum flavors. The tannins are still developing.",Château Bouscassé Vieilles Vignes,50,95,Southwest France,Madiran,,Alain Brumont 2006 Château Bouscassé Vieilles Vignes Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-brumont-2006-chateau-bouscasse-vieilles-vignes-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2006,Alain Brumont
14.1,Red,US,"Sourced entirely from the biodynamic estate vineyard, this extraordinary wine delivers compact, complex, detailed aromas and flavors in perfect proportion. The blueberry and cherry fruit is wreathed in dried herbs and flowers. Fourteen months in French oak, roughly half new, adds a thread of vanilla bean. Loads of dried extract, polished tannins and moist earth bring in more nuances.",Bergström Vineyard,81,95,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Bergström 2009 Bergström Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergstrom-2009-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bergström
14.2,Red,US,"A lovely Cabernet, richly attractive and deeply flavored in blackberries, blueberries and black currants. Made from vineyards scattered across Napa Valley, the wine has been blended with a splash of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It shows a dramatic structure marked particularly by firm, smooth tannins, and it finishes dry. Shows the stuffing to age for 10-plus years, but it's polished enough to drink now, after decanting.",,170,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Yao Ming 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yao-ming-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Yao Ming
13,Red,Portugal,"Here is a powerful, dense wine, with modest alcohol— thanks to the Dão's mountain climate and granite soil. Pape is a top wine from Alvaro Castro made predominantly from Touriga Nacional. Perfumed, elegant and structured, with plenty of concentration, this is a wine for serious aging.",Pape,65,95,Dão,,,Alvaro Castro 2008 Pape Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvaro-castro-2008-pape-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2008,Alvaro Castro
14.1,Red,US,"This rich wine is a great success. It's enormously rich, almost flamboyant in blackberry jam, blueberry cobbler, anise and smoky new oak, as delicious as any Cabernet out there. Yet it shows a fine structure and relatively modest alcohol, a feature of the 2008 vintage. Good as it is now, you can safely cellar it for the rest of this decade and watch it evolve.",,85,95,California,Napa,Rutherford,St. Supéry 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,St. Supéry
14.4,White,US,"A brilliant Chardonnay, displaying both the terroir of this fine upland part of Monterey County, and the cool vintage that let the grapes hang on the vines until they were perfectly ripe. Dazzles with pineapple and mango fruit, with a perfect jacket of sweet, vanilla-scented oak. Best of all is the acidity, which is brisk, bright and clean.",Sierra Mar Vineyard,45,95,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Roar 2010 Sierra Mar Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roar-2010-sierra-mar-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Roar
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A powerful, almost black-colored Port. It has the richness of the vintage allied to ripe blackberry flavors, and a mineral, tannic structure. Its great fruit makes it almost drinkable now, but aging will add so many more dimensions.",Vintage,90,95,Port,,,Niepoort 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Niepoort
13.9,White,US,"An astonishing wine, creamy and loaded with lush fruit flavors. The tropical fruits are just the beginning; layer upon layer of marshmallow, whipped cream, brioche, butterscotch, buttered nuts, toast and more keep piling on. With all that richness, it remains a billowy, pillowy Chardonnay, light as a feather, yet deep and dreamy.",Sigrid,80,95,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Bergström 2009 Sigrid Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergstrom-2009-sigrid-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Bergström
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Old-gold in color, this wine has concentrated flavors with an almost medicinal intensity. Old wood and acidity form a dominant element along with a note of orange peel. A memorable wine for savoring.",30 Years Old Tawny,200,96,Port,,,Niepoort NV 30 Years Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-nv-30-years-old-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Niepoort
14.9,Red,US,"A massive wine, decadent and splendid, and a worthy followup to the near-perfect 2008. Densely packed in fruit, it explodes in blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, minerals and sweet, toasty new oak. That richness is lifted to brilliance by the tannic structure, which is world class. So deliciously approachable, it's drinkable now, but it should develop over the next 6–8 years. Beyond that, all bets are off, because this modern style of soft, relatively high-alcohol wines has yet to prove itself over the long haul.",Family Reserve,135,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Venge 2009 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venge-2009-family-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Venge
14.5,Red,US,"With the 2009 vintage, De Loach is at the top of its Pinot Noir game, and this one, from a chilly vineyard south of Sebastopol, is among its best ever. The crisp acidity, like a squirt of lime, that accompanies the raspberry, cherry and persimmon fruit is bracing. Meanwhile, a mushroomy earthiness gives complex layers that don't stop. It should age through the next decade.",Pennacchio Vineyard,45,96,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2009 Pennacchio Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-pennacchio-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
14.8,Red,US,"The former basketball star's initial release immediately establishes itself among the elite Cabernets of Napa Valley. Made from mountain vineyards on Atlas Peak and benches in the Rutherford appellation, it combines intensity with elegance. Bursts with upfront, delicious blackberry, crème de cassis and dark chocolate flavors that are wildly sweet on the midpalate, but then finish thoroughly dry. Structure comes by way of a tangy minerality and finely laced tannins. This is one of those wines that is softly decadent from start to finish, although it's probably not one to hold much beyond six years.",Family Reserve,625,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Yao Ming 2009 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yao-ming-2009-family-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Yao Ming
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Powerful and dense, this wine exudes the darkest of tannins as well as intense black fruit. Layers of richness and structure show in this Port's considerable ageability, while its acidity lends freshness. This is a wine that should be aged for 15 years or more.",Vintage,95,97,Port,,,Niepoort 2005 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2005-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2005,Niepoort
13.7,Red,US,"This has aromas of prunes and burnt rubber, but it tastes better than that. It's a pretty raw effort.",Top Chef,18,80,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Quickfire 2008 Top Chef Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quickfire-2008-top-chef-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Quickfire
13,Red,Spain,"Murky and stewy smelling, with no vitality and overt green accents. It's a bit heavy in feel, with salsa-like flavors of tomato, tomatillo, chili pepper and herbs.",Duque de Medina Reserva Old Vine,14,80,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Ignacio Marín 2008 Duque de Medina Reserva Old Vine Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ignacio-marin-2008-duque-medina-reserva-old-vine-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2008,Ignacio Marín
13.5,Red,Spain,"This starts with aromas of cinnamon, hard candy and weedy red fruits. It feels sugary and broken, with candied strawberry flavors in front of a sweet, confected finish.",Circles Syrah & Garnacha,10,80,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Bodegas Virgen del Águila 2010 Circles Syrah & Garnacha Syrah-Grenache (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-virgen-aguila-2010-circles-syrah-garnacha-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-carinena/,Syrah-Grenache,2010,Bodegas Virgen del Águila
14,Red,Spain,"This smells like compost. It feels hard and clacky, with sharp acidity and weedy, minty flavors that finish rough and green.",Manon,8,80,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Mano A Mano 2009 Manon Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mano-a-mano-2009-manon-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2009,Mano A Mano
14.8,Red,US,"This has fierce acidity, and is sweet in cherry jam flavors, with some unripe, green notes.",Stolpman Vineyard,24,80,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Santa Barbara Winery 2008 Stolpman Vineyard Sangiovese (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-barbara-winery-2008-stolpman-vineyard-sangiovese-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sangiovese,2008,Santa Barbara Winery
15,Red,US,This smells and tastes rather vegetal; it lacks richness and comes across a bit sweet.,Primary,40,80,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Arrowhead Mountain 2008 Primary Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrowhead-mountain-2008-primary-red-sonoma-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Arrowhead Mountain
13,Red,Spain,"This smells of latex and cinnamon. On the palate it's light and lean, with dilute flavors of cherry pie and unusual Middle Eastern spice. Grating and acidic on the finish.",Maceració Carbónica Garnatxa Negra,20,81,Catalonia,Terra Alta,,Jordi Miró 2010 Maceració Carbónica Garnatxa Negra Garnacha (Terra Alta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jordi-miro-2010-maceracio-carbonica-garnatxa-negra-grenache-garnacha-terra-alta/,Garnacha,2010,Jordi Miró
14.5,Red,Spain,"Burnt and gritty smelling, with rubbery, meaty berry aromas that turn candied and herbal with airing. This feels hollow, with roasted, stalky flavors and buttery young oak. It's grabby on the finish.",,18,81,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Solar de Urbezo 2010 Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solar-urbezo-2010-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2010,Solar de Urbezo
13.5,Red,US,"A soft, simple wine, with a gluey texture and sweet berry and spice flavors.",,10,81,California,California Other,California,Discoveries 2009 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/discoveries-2009-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2009,Discoveries
13.5,Red,US,"A soft, simple wine, with cherry cough medicine flavors.",,10,81,California,California Other,California,Discoveries 2009 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/discoveries-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Discoveries
13.5,Red,Spain,"A soupy sort of wine with raisiny aromas. It tastes salty and feels astringent, with tomato, herb and brothy flavors. The mouthfeel is the best part.",Unus,9,81,Northern Spain,Calatayud,,Agustín Cubero 2008 Unus Syrah (Calatayud),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agustin-cubero-2008-unus-shiraz-syrah-syrah-calatayud/,Syrah,2008,Agustín Cubero
13.5,Red,Spain,"This is gritty, burnt and stalky smelling. On the palate it's sour and underdeveloped as a whole.",,10,81,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Volteo 2009 Tempranillo-Shiraz (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volteo-2009-red-blend-tempranillo-shiraz-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo-Shiraz,2009,Volteo
13,Red,Spain,Mild raspberry and tomato aromas precede a grabby-feeling wine with sandpaper tannins and flavors of medicinal plum and tomato. It comes across loud but raw and unrefined.,Crianza,10,82,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Viña Albali 2007 Crianza Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-albali-2007-crianza-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2007,Viña Albali
13,Red,Spain,"Stemmy, earthy aromas of cherry and hard spice lead to a rough palate with hard cherry and berry flavors. It blackens up on a pounding finish; this is edgy and rough stuff.",Crianza,12,82,Central Spain,Valdepeñas,,Marques de Moral 2007 Crianza Tempranillo (Valdepeñas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-moral-2007-crianza-tempranillo-valdepenas/,Tempranillo,2007,Marques de Moral
13,White,Spain,"Tan in color, this has fleshy, almondy aromas. It feels flat and creamy, with soft, lightly oxidized flavors of mealy apple and walnut oil. This is past its prime.",,9,82,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Bitácora 2010 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bitacora-2010-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2010,Bitácora
13.5,Red,US,"Thick and syrupy, with candied raspberry and cherry flavors. A simple, soft little Pinot Noir that tastes as sweet as a pastry.",,15,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Jackhammer 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jackhammer-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Jackhammer
13.5,Red,US,"This wine is ripe in raspberry and cherry flavors, but it feels heavy. The sweetness and lack of structure make it taste like wine candy.",,13,82,California,California Other,California,Leese-Fitch 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leese-fitch-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Leese-Fitch
13,Red,Spain,"A funky, lean wine that's all over the place. The nose is fiery, with cardamom and notes of sweet peppers and candied berries. It feels clampy but juicy, with flavors of cumin, cardamom, sour plum and raspberry. It finishes acidic.",Ennak,15,82,Catalonia,Terra Alta,,Jordi Miró 2010 Ennak Red (Terra Alta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jordi-miro-2010-ennak-red-terra-alta/,Red Blend,2010,Jordi Miró
13,Red,Spain,"Stalky aromas give off the impression of corn and funk. It feels ultrasnappy, with medicinal fruit, forced oak and berry flavors that don't really click. The finish is grating and slightly bitter.",Rojo Granrojo,9,82,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Bodegas Navarro López 2010 Rojo Granrojo Tempranillo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-navarro-lopez-2010-rojo-granrojo-tempranillo-vino-tierra-castilla/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Navarro López
14,Red,Spain,"Fresh on the nose, with red cherry and apple skin aromas. This feels rather sharp and acidic, with flavors of tart cherry pie and red plum.",,9,82,Northern Spain,Campo de Borja,,Aletta 2010 Garnacha (Campo de Borja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aletta-2010-grenache-garnacha-campo-borja/,Garnacha,2010,Aletta
14,Red,Spain,"This is rubbery smelling, with distinct whiffs of leather and grilled meat. Sheer, tangy and acidic, this has a burnt, gritty flavor that blends with cherry and tart plum. It's minty and somewhat dilute on the finish.",Vinya Laia,17,82,Catalonia,Catalunya,,Albet I Noya 2009 Vinya Laia Red (Catalunya),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albet-i-noya-2009-vinya-laia-red-catalunya/,Red Blend,2009,Albet I Noya
13.9,Red,US,"Like liquid toasted cinnamon, this Cabernet Sauvignon is texturally harsh.",Estate grown,15,82,California,Central Valley,Lodi,LangeTwins 2009 Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-twins-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,LangeTwins
12.5,White,US,"Although this is dry and nicely tart in acidity, it's unripe and green, with a severe feline aroma to the citrus fruits.",,18,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hill Wine Company 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hill-wine-company-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Hill Wine Company
12.5,Red,Spain,"This smells flat and stewy, with jammy sweetness and little punch. Conversely, it's pointy on the palate, with tart, generic red-berry flavors and warmth on the finish. A blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon.",Hoya de Cadenas Reserva Privada,10,82,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Vicente Gandia 2007 Hoya de Cadenas Reserva Privada Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vicente-gandia-2007-hoya-cadenas-reserva-privada-red-blend-tempranillo-cabernet-sauvignon-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Vicente Gandia
19.7,Port/Sherry,US,"Dark honey gold in color, this is reminiscent of cider. It's an interesting use of ripe Chardonnay, but finishes overly sour, almost bitter.",,22,82,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,3 Steves Winery NV Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3-steves-winery-nv-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,,3 Steves Winery
12.5,White,Spain,"Aromas of white pepper and nettle are about as fresh as it gets. The rest is falling off, with bitterness and oxidation. Acceptable but bland and bitter on the tail end.",Valdeleña,15,82,Northern Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León,,Bodega Melgarajo 2010 Valdeleña Verdejo (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-melgarajo-2010-valdelena-spanish-white-verdejo-vino-tierra-castilla-leon/,Verdejo,2010,Bodega Melgarajo
,Red,US,"Thin and earthy, this is Pinot Noir at its most herbal, with no fruit in sight.",,11,82,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Castle Rock 2010 Pinot Noir (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2010-pinot-noir-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Noir,2010,Castle Rock
13.9,Red,US,"Rustic and simple, this has some decent cherry-berry flavors. Drink up.",The Grass Cutter,12,82,California,California Other,California,Cambridge & Sunset NV The Grass Cutter Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cambridge-sunset-nv-grass-cutter-red-other/,Red Blend,,Cambridge & Sunset
14.8,Red,US,"An unfortunate green, vegetal streak cuts through the heart of this Pinot Noir. It blurs the cherry fruit and detracts from the fine silky texture.",Tondre Grapefield,40,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Tondré 2009 Tondre Grapefield Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tondre-2009-grapefield-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Tondré
14.7,Red,US,This is a simple and soft wine. It has semi-sweet flavors of cola and cherry.,,25,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Curtis 2009 Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/curtis-2009-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2009,Curtis
13.5,White,US,"Fans of sweet white wines will enjoy this blend, which includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer. It has candied orange and apricot flavors.",The Clippings,12,82,California,California Other,California,Cambridge & Sunset NV The Clippings White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cambridge-sunset-nv-clippings-white-other/,White Blend,,Cambridge & Sunset
13.1,White,US,"Quite savory on the nose and palate, with notes of cooked apple, lemon and peach purée. This is judiciously oaked with bright, lemon-lime acidity that livens up the palate.",Unionville Home Single Vineyard Estate Bottled,36,83,New Jersey,New Jersey,,Unionville 2010 Unionville Home Single Vineyard Estate Bottled Chardonnay (New Jersey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/unionville-2010-home-single-vineyard-estate-bottled-chardonnay-new-jersey/,Chardonnay,2010,Unionville
14.4,Red,US,"Pungent notes of cranberry and pruny oak mark this wine, with tannins that are a bit tough and slightly out of balance.",,20,83,California,North Coast,North Coast,Manifesto! 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manifesto-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Manifesto!
13,Red,Spain,"Burnt and leathery smelling, with aromas of earth, rubber and baked fruit. It feels rough and grabby, with dry spice, cinnamon and roasted berry flavors. The finish is abrasive, with some warmth.",Vertus Crianza Wine Made with Organically Grown Grapes,11,83,Levante,Utiel-Requena,,Bodegas Iranzo 2006 Vertus Crianza Wine Made with Organically Grown Grapes Tempranillo (Utiel-Requena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-iranzo-2006-vertus-crianza-wine-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-tempranillo-utiel-requena/,Tempranillo,2006,Bodegas Iranzo
13,White,Spain,"This is mustardy smelling, with salad-like aromas. It feels round, plump and a little heavy, with spiced apple and mild citrus flavors. Chunky in feel and briny in taste on the finish. Not as good as past vintages.",,9,83,Northern Spain,Rueda,,Analivia 2011 Verdejo (Rueda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/analivia-2011-spanish-white-verdejo-rueda/,Verdejo,2011,Analivia
14,Red,Spain,"Herbal to the max, with strong bell pepper and pimiento aromas. It feels clacky, with salty, herbal flavors of blackberry and dark plum. Warm almost to the point of being hot on the finish, with burnt notes as well as acidic zip.",Ennak Criança,22,83,Catalonia,Terra Alta,,Jordi Miró 2008 Ennak Criança Red (Terra Alta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jordi-miro-2008-ennak-crianca-red-terra-alta/,Red Blend,2008,Jordi Miró
14.5,Red,US,"Hearty and rustic, this is a blend of several varieties—including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah—it's an all-purpose, slightly sweet red wine for drinking with spaghetti and meatballs, burgers and chili.",Red Splash,10,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,St. Francis 2007 Red Splash Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2007-red-splash-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2007,St. Francis
13.5,Red,Spain,"Broken up on the nose, with a nutty, leafy set of over-the-hill aromas. Feels soupy, with hard acids and flavors of tomato, herbs and heavy sweetness. It shows a few good qualities but not enough to rate better.",Reserva,23,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Hermosa 2004 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-hermosa-2004-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2004,Viña Hermosa
12,White,US,"Hints of cooked apple and chalk dust contrast with a slightly confectionery sweetness on the palate of this simple, apple-y white blend. This is medium bodied, with a finish that verges on sugary.",Gatto Bianco,23,83,Virginia,Virginia,,Three Fox NV Gatto Bianco Chardonnay-Viognier (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-fox-nv-gatto-bianco-white-blend-chardonnay-viognier-virginia/,Chardonnay-Viognier,,Three Fox
,Red,US,"Quite tannic and herbal, this is no match for the previous vintage. Barely ripe, with a bitter edge to the finish.",,11,83,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Castle Rock 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Castle Rock
13,Red,Spain,"This is lightly baked and sweet on the nose, with a hint of plastic and raisin as the bouquet opens. It feels fresh and a bit sharp, with tangy red-plum and currant flavors followed by bland oak. The finish is tart and acidic.",Duque de Medina Crianza Old Vine,12,83,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Ignacio Marín 2009 Duque de Medina Crianza Old Vine Garnacha (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ignacio-marin-2009-duque-medina-crianza-old-vine-grenache-garnacha-carinena/,Garnacha,2009,Ignacio Marín
14.1,Red,US,"A rustic, common wine; it's not quite ripe, and is hot in alcohol and pepper. But it's okay for everyday pizza and such.",Lot 12,11,83,California,California Other,California,Grayson 2010 Lot 12 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grayson-2010-lot-12-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Grayson
12.5,Rose,France,"Soft and rounded, this has caramel and strawberry flavors, but it misses some crispness.",Cuvée du Golfe de Saint-Tropez,,83,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Les Vignerons de Grimaud 2011 Cuvée du Golfe de Saint-Tropez Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-grimaud-2011-cuvee-golfe-saint-tropez-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2011,Les Vignerons de Grimaud
13.5,Red,US,"A simple wine that's offered at a fair price, this has sweet, candied cherry and blackberry flavors.",,10,83,California,California Other,California,Discoveries 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/discoveries-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Discoveries
14.5,Red,US,"Not a successful vintage for the winery's Sangiovese. The wine is a bit unripe, with flavors of green vegetable, cherry and white pepper.",,28,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Benessere 2008 Sangiovese (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benessere-2008-sangiovese-napa-valley/,Sangiovese,2008,Benessere
13,White,Spain,"As it smells blowsy, stalky and oily, this is probably already past its freshness point. It feels chunky and sort of flat, with mealy apple flavors leading to a honeyed finish that feels fleshy. This is a blend of 50% Viura, 40% Chardonnay and 10% Muscat.",Chardonnay-Viura-Muscat,11,83,Northern Spain,Cariñena,,Campos de Luz 2010 Chardonnay-Viura-Muscat White (Cariñena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campos-luz-2010-chardonnay-viura-muscat-white-carinena/,White Blend,2010,Campos de Luz
13.5,White,US,"This is dry and vital in acidity, but it seems slightly underripe. Raw citrus and asparagus flavors mark the sharp finish.",Los Olivos Vineyard,25,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Brander 2009 Los Olivos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brander-2009-los-olivos-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Brander
14.1,Red,US,"This is a lovely, gentle Syrah for drinking now with upscale fare. It's soft in both tannins and acids, making it velvety in the mouth, and the blackberry, cassis and mocha flavors are, in a word, delicious.",,45,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Aril 2009 Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aril-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Aril
14,Red,Italy,"This gorgeous wine bursts open with loads of ripe fruit, blackberry, tar, asphalt and pipe tobacco. It's a thick, velvety expression with a high caliber of concentration and intensity that would pair with roast lamb or barbecue pork chops. Age 5–7 more years.",Opi Riserva,37,91,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane,,Farnese 2005 Opi Riserva  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2005-opi-riserva-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo-colline-teramane/,Montepulciano,2005,Farnese
14.7,Red,US,"A decadent, dark and meaty Syrah, with plenty of sauvage tendencies amid a rich, velvety texture that finishes long and lushly perfumed with sweet smoke. In a cool year in El Dorado, Lava Cap has reined in this Syrah's tannins and let its dark cherry and plum flavors take center stage.",Estate Bottled,21,91,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2009 Estate Bottled Syrah (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2009-estate-bottled-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Syrah,2009,Lava Cap
14.1,White,US,"A distinguished, opulent Chardonnay that's a real testimony to the art of blending. Offers waves of orange custard, sweet pineapple tart, crème brûlée, buttered toast and cinnamon spice flavors, brightened with zesty acidity. Easy to find, with more than 38,000 cases produced.",,23,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ferrari-Carano 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Ferrari-Carano
13.5,White,Chile,"Veramonte's first high-end Ritual Sauvignon is a big success. The nose is mellow, refined and minerally as opposed to pungent and feline. The feel is fresh, clean as a razor, and easygoing, with lime, nectarine and passion fruit flavors. Long and lightly green on the classy finish.",Ritual,20,90,Casablanca Valley,,,Veramonte 2011 Ritual Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramonte-2011-ritual-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Veramonte
13.5,White,US,"Succeeds in playing the Chardonnay card just where consumers want it. With some new oak, it's packed with tangerine, apricot, green apple and peach flavors, made brisk by acidity, and finished with honeyed ripeness.",,35,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Fogdog 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fogdog-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Fogdog
11.5,White,US,"Off-dry, this succulent wine has you smacking your lips rather than puckering them. The natural acidity buoys up the sweet fruit, a mix of peach and apricot principally, and the wine has an excellent focused core that trails off into suggestions of honeycomb and lemon custard.",Estate Grown,18,90,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Girardet 2011 Estate Grown Riesling (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girardet-2011-estate-grown-riesling-southern-umpqua-valley/,Riesling,2011,Girardet
14,Red,Italy,This top-shelf wine from Umani Ronchi has shown great improvement over the past two or three years. There's a rich layer of chocolate and ripe cherry that gives this red blend extra lift and intensity.,Cúmaro Riserva,45,90,Central Italy,Conero,,Umani Ronchi 2008 Cúmaro Riserva  (Conero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2008-cumaro-riserva-red-conero/,Red Blend,2008,Umani Ronchi
13,White,Portugal,"While the wine has weight, it also has intense mineral structure. It piles the citrus flavors over more notes of apples and apricots, a medley of fruits that are shaped into a firm, concentrated structure. The wine has acidity along with a light toast edge.",,20,90,Dão,,,Alvaro Castro 2011 White (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvaro-castro-2011-white-dao/,Portuguese White,2011,Alvaro Castro
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is a pretty expression of Primitivo, showing a nice balance of ripe fruit and blackberry set against savory tones of spice and tobacco. That balance continues onto the palate, where the wine is plush, rich and slightly sweet.",Jèma,,90,Southern Italy,Salento,,L'Astore Masseria 2008 Jèma Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lastore-masseria-2008-jema-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2008,L'Astore Masseria
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A serious, structured wine that packs a punch of black-cherry and spice flavors, with edges of wood and fine acidity. This is full of ripe fruit, and the tannins take on a supporting role of tension and power.",Quartilho,13,90,Ribatejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2009 Quartilho Red (Ribatejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2009-quartilho-red-ribatejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Casal Branco
15,Red,France,"Generous in color, this wine has a violet-flecked, dark-ruby hue. Game and mineral aromas mix with a blueberry cobbler note. Sophisticated, dense tannins and medium-plus acidity provide structure to this intensely-bodied wine. A good wine for hearty and flavorful food as the oak is well-integrated and the wine is finely balanced.",Notre Terre,,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes du Roussillon Villages,,Mas Amiel 2009 Notre Terre Red (Côtes du Roussillon Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-amiel-2009-notre-terre-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Mas Amiel
14.2,Red,US,"The entire 2008 lineup from Panther Creek shows consistent flavors that deftly mix tart but ripe berry fruit with layers of dusty spice, hints of barnyard and lightly grainy tannins. Excellent mouthfeel and persistence.",Shea Vineyard,40,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Panther Creek 2008 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/panther-creek-2008-shea-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2008,Panther Creek
,Red,US,"Dusty and toasty, with plenty of spice and just a hint of composty barnyard, this biodynamically farmed fruit brings in subtle notes of dried leaf and herb. Cranberry fruit flavors roll into fine-grained tannins and a medium-long finish.",Momtazi Vineyard,40,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Panther Creek 2008 Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/panther-creek-2008-momtazi-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Pinot Noir,2008,Panther Creek
13.7,White,US,"There's no oak at all on this Sauvignon Blanc, just lots of clean freshness. What stars is a great burst of gooseberry, grapefruit and peach fruit, accented with zesty acidity. Just delicious, a perfect wine for cocktails and Asian-inspired cuisine.",White Grass,16,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Mara 2010 White Grass Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mara-2010-white-grass-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Mara
13.5,Red,Italy,"Wines from the extinct Vulture volcano in the deep south of Italy tend to show a linear, elegant side, with etched mineral notes of smoke and crushed granite. This wine offers all those characteristics, but does so with a modern twist, showing notes of spice and plush red fruit.",,28,90,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2008  Aglianico del Vulture,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2008-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2008,Feudi di San Gregorio
10,Dessert,Portugal,"A sweet wine that is packed with botrytis and also intense acidity. Honey, apricot and orange peel of the Riesling are blended with spicy Gewurztraminer, giving a taut, still young wine. Keep 3–4 years.",Late Harvest,25,89,Tejo,,,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2010 Late Harvest White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-lagoalva-cima-2010-late-harvest-white-tejo/,White Blend,2010,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
13.5,Red,Portugal,"The spice and juicy fruit give the wine its intense strawberry flavor. To balance its fruit, the tannins lend a firm background structure. The wine has just the right weight, and its soft aftertaste, it's ready to drink now.",Grande Escolha,38,89,Tejo,,,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2008 Grande Escolha Alfrocheiro (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-lagoalva-cima-2008-grande-escolha-portuguese-red-alfrocheiro-tejo/,Alfrocheiro,2008,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
13.5,Red,Portugal,"This single-variety wine from Alorna has a sophisticated quality that's found in the estate's other cuvées. It is structured, with spicy wood accents balancing the black currant flavors. A bitter chocolate note lends an edge to this finely made wine.",,,89,Tejo,,,Quinta da Alorna 2009 Touriga Nacional (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-alorna-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-tejo/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Quinta da Alorna
13.5,White,France,"A nice richness and light honey note permeate the bouquet, accenting the solid core of red apple skin, peach pit and dried vanilla bean. Medium weight, with a very attractive sweet spice and charred egg-bread accented finish.",Toques et Clochers Océanique,17,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Limoux,,Sieur d'Arques 2009 Toques et Clochers Océanique Chardonnay (Limoux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sieur-darques-2009-toques-clochers-oceanique-chardonnay-limoux/,Chardonnay,2009,Sieur d'Arques
13,White,Portugal,"A perfumed, floral white, its citrus character is laced with flavors of apricot and green plums. This is a summer day's wine with a cool, refreshing feel to its smooth and ripe texture.",Tiara,30,89,Douro,,,Niepoort 2010 Tiara White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2010-tiara-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Niepoort
13.5,Red,Chile,"Rubbery and gassy at first, with a ton of barrel power that pushes charred aromas onto the nose. Feels correct and well-balanced, with honest Pinot flavors of red fruits, herbs and baked earth. Tastes and feels harmonious.",Wild Ferment,28,89,Casablanca Valley,,,Errazuriz 2010 Wild Ferment Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2010-wild-ferment-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Errazuriz
14,Red,France,"A blockbuster of a wine, very dense, packed with medicinal flavors and notes imparted by wood aging. It shows the solid structure of the 2008 vintage, and certainly needs aging.",Lou Prince,70,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine du Prince 2008 Lou Prince Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-prince-2008-lou-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Domaine du Prince
13.5,Red,Chile,"Smoky on the nose, with a hint of rubber and good red-fruit purity. Feels tight, with modest tannic grab and dark flavors of baked berry, leather and earthy density. Shows complexity on the finish via tobacco and light herbal notes.",Single Vineyard,17,89,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2009 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2009-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-loncomilla-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cremaschi Furlotti
14,Red,US,"Good concentration and a classic Oregon Pinot mix of herb and fruit characterize this winning effort. Dried herb, thistle, berry, cherry and a Dr. Pepper streak are all in the mix, with hints of earth and stem.",Estate,28,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Blakeslee 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blakeslee-2009-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Blakeslee
13,White,US,"This clean and leesy Chardonnay was fermented half in stainless, half in neutral oak. Its flavors are apple, melon and celery, with a lightly beery, textural mouthfeel that refreshes and lingers. Just a hint of toast comes up on the finish.",Estate,35,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Blakeslee 2009 Estate Chardonnay (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blakeslee-2009-estate-chardonnay-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Chardonnay,2009,Blakeslee
14.5,White,US,"A voluptuous wine packed with almonds, a handful of herbs and citrus aromas and flavors, this big-boned, dry, barrel-fermented Roussanne finishes with a swirl of lemon. Available in 2013.",Monarch Mine Vineyard,25,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2010 Monarch Mine Vineyard Roussanne (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2010-monarch-mine-vineyard-roussanne-sierra-foothills/,Roussanne,2010,Terre Rouge
14,Red,US,"This lovingly made wine is packed with boysenberry, black cherry and swirls of vanilla cream around its soft, round texture and structure. Its long finish is laced with plum, whispers of smoke, licorice and a touch of cedar. Another 3–5 years in bottle will tame its tannins further and enhance every last nuance.",Ghielmetti Vineyard,60,90,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Steven Kent 2008 Ghielmetti Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steven-kent-2008-ghielmetti-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Steven Kent
14,Red,Italy,"This southern Italian blend of Gaglioppo and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with soft aromas of ripe blackberry, espresso, dark chocolate and spice. There's a note of sweet cherry on the finish, followed by smoothly polished tannins. The wine is elegant and clean.",Arvino,,90,Southern Italy,Calabria,,Statti 2008 Arvino Red (Calabria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/statti-2008-arvino-red-calabria/,Red Blend,2008,Statti
14.6,Red,US,"Supple and muscular, with appealing bacon fat aromas, this round and spicy effort. A tightness in the midpalate suggests that further bottle age is in order.",Domaine Danielle Laurent,50,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Soléna 2009 Domaine Danielle Laurent Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solena-2009-domaine-danielle-laurent-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2009,Soléna
14,Red,Chile,"Spicy and dusty smelling, with full-force plum and berry aromas matched by equally potent smoky barrel scents. Thorough in feel, with vivid, oak-accented flavors of wild berry and plum. Round and full on the finish, with lasting resiny flavors that remain after all else has faded away.",,20,90,Casablanca Valley,,,Ritual 2010 Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ritual-2010-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ritual
13.5,White,France,"A wine that has all the freshness of the Gascony region while bursting with some extra weight of fruit. There is a fine citrus and apricot concentration, just a hint of toast and enticing fresh acidity.",L'Empreinte de Saint-Mont Blanc,22,90,Southwest France,Saint-Mont,,Producteurs Plaimont 2010 L'Empreinte de Saint-Mont Blanc  (Saint-Mont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2010-lempreinte-saint-mont-blanc-white-saint-mont/,White Blend,2010,Producteurs Plaimont
14.5,Red,US,"Sausal has some of the oldest vines in Sonoma County, and despite ripe raspberry, blackberry, cola and chocolate flavors, this wine has a taste of the earth that must come from the vine roots reaching deep into the soil. It's a lovely, gentle Zinfandel for drinking now.",Private Reserve,24,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Sausal 2009 Private Reserve Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sausal-2009-private-reserve-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Sausal
14.5,Red,Chile,"Graphite, deep black fruit, earth and cola aromas make for a full-force, inviting entry. The palate feels lifted and healthy, with a thorough blend of tobacco, herb, barrel spice and ripe berry flavors. Toasty, spicy and long on the finish. High quality for $20 Cabernet.",Reserva de Familia,20,90,Maipo Valley,,,Santa Carolina 2009 Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-carolina-2009-reserva-de-familia-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Santa Carolina
14.5,White,US,"Cabernet specialist Venge brings its vision of big, bold wines to Chardonnay, with mixed results. The wine is huge and fruity, with massive pineapple, pear, crème brûlée, buttered toast, caramel and vanilla spice flavors, in which oak obviously plays a part. Yet it's almost too much of a good thing. It earns its high score for sheer power, but you find yourself wanting greater subtlely and finesse.",Maldonado Vineyard,39,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Venge 2010 Maldonado Vineyard Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venge-2010-maldonado-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Venge
13,Red,Italy,"Passo del Lupo Riserva delivers personality and surprises thanks to its extremely polished aromas of Indian spice, red berry, natural rubber and cola. The wood integration is lovely, and the wine is both spicy and fresh on the close.",Passo del Lupo Riserva,40,90,Central Italy,Conero,,Fazi Battaglia 2006 Passo del Lupo Riserva  (Conero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fazi-battaglia-2006-passo-lupo-riserva-red-conero/,Red Blend,2006,Fazi Battaglia
14,Red,Italy,"Made from a blend of five indigenous grapes from Abruzzo and Puglia (Montepulciano, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Negroamaro and Malvasia), this is a soft and luscious wine, with generous aromas of ripe fruit, spice and moist tobacco. There's a sweet spot on the finish followed by thickly extracted but soft tannins.",Edizione Cinque Autoctoni,43,90,Central Italy,Abruzzo,,Farnese 2008 Edizione Cinque Autoctoni Red (Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2008-edizione-cinque-autoctoni-red-abruzzo/,Red Blend,2008,Farnese
14.5,Red,Chile,"A complete wine that starts with lemony oak-based aromas that come with notes of herb, spice and dark-berry fruit. Feels layered, ripe and fresh, with full, sweet flavors of brown sugar, herb and baked berry and plum. Chocolaty and smooth on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Limited Edition,22,90,Central Valley,,,Echeverria 2008 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2008-limited-edition-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Echeverria
13.5,Red,US,"Very rich and ripe, marked by pure, intense flavors of cherries, blueberries and spicy cloves. It displays the balanced elegance and thoughtful winemaking of this winery. Young and juicy now, it should develop in the bottle for a year or two, but some sharpness in the finish will ultimately limit ageability.",Dutton Ranch,35,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
13.5,Red,France,"With its new wood and mint flavors, this is a smooth, polished wine, full of delicious ripe black fruit flavors and acidity. The wine is elegant, the wood already well integrated into the fruit. Age for 3–4 years.",,11,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Saint-Sernin 2009 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-sernin-2009-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château Saint-Sernin
13.5,White,Chile,"Casas del Bosque makes some of the most pungent, expressive Sauvignon Blancs in Chile. This vintage fits the blueprint; it's forward, punchy and full of passion fruit, white grapefruit and tarragon on both the bouquet and palate. Shows mineral components, saline and scallion on the finish. A high-quality wine with a commensurate price tag.",Gran Reserva,15,90,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2011 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2011-gran-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Casas del Bosque
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is a plush, earthy Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva that opens with aromas of ripe fruit, leather, tobacco and exotic spice. The wine shows impressive elegance in the mouth, thanks to its polished tannins and drying, mineral finish.",Cagiòlo Riserva,28,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantina Tollo 2008 Cagiòlo Riserva  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2008-cagiolo-riserva-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Cantina Tollo
14,Red,France,"A big, bold wine that is full of dense fruit and sweet berry flavors. It has weight and richness, the structure stuffed with pure, ripe Malbec fruit that has not been in wood. Delicious and worth aging 2–3 years.",K-Or,18,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Clos Troteligotte 2009 K-Or Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-troteligotte-2009-k-or-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Clos Troteligotte
14,Red,Portugal,"A sophisticated wine that shows the Douro structure while also bringing out great ripe swathes of black fruits. There is a fine balance, good depth of flavor, with a tannic character that promises aging.",Churchill Estates,,90,Douro,,,Churchill's 2009 Churchill Estates Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/churchills-2009-churchill-estates-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Churchill's
13.2,White,US,"Tart and spicy, the latest release of Adelsheim's iconic Auxerrois opens with grapefruit and lemon zest, shows excellent grip and length, and moves into subtle details of lime, citrus, and ginger. A unique and interesting wine, crisp as a new dollar bill.",Ribbon Springs Vineyard,22,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Ribbon Ridge,Adelsheim 2010 Ribbon Springs Vineyard Auxerrois (Ribbon Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-ribbon-springs-vineyard-other-white-auxerrois-willamette-valley-ribbon-ridge/,Auxerrois,2010,Adelsheim
13.8,White,US,"The fruit shines here—pears and apples aplenty—with textural notes of citrus rind. Balanced, with medium length, it's a young, clean, lip-smacking style, with more density than most Oregon Pinot Gris.",,19,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Adelsheim 2010 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Adelsheim
14.1,Red,US,"In its youth, this wine is tightly wound and austere, despite a wealth of ripe cherry fruit. The acidity and tannins wrap it up in a concealing cloak of dry astringency. But it has the inherent balance to age over the next 10 years, gradually softening and mellowing.",Ryan,40,90,California,Central Coast,Mt. Harlan,Calera 2009 Ryan Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2009-ryan-pinot-noir-central-coast-mt-harlan/,Pinot Noir,2009,Calera
14.9,Red,US,"This vineyard bottling is very vintage driven. The cool 2009 harvest has made it ripe and tart in cherry pie flavors, but also rather tannic. It's aloof, revealing little of its soul, beyond the primary fruit and oak. Needs time in the cellar. Could really be interesting over the next decade.",Mills,45,90,California,Central Coast,Mt. Harlan,Calera 2009 Mills Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2009-mills-pinot-noir-central-coast-mt-harlan/,Pinot Noir,2009,Calera
13.5,Red,US,"Dark in color and flavor, the Crannell brings ripe fruit flavors of black cherry and prune. Smooth and full-bodied, with an easy-drinking roundness to the mouthfeel, it finishes softly with all components well integrated.",Crannell Single Vineyard,35,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amity 2009 Crannell Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amity-2009-crannell-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Amity
14.9,Red,US,"An extremely fragrant, concentrated and rich Cabernet from Lake County's most promising red dirt. The wine opens with a heady air of blackberry jam and violets and tastes like cassis liqueur. It's well integrated, still a little dusty, finishing with flavors of mint chocolate. Ready to drink now, this Cab should be even better in 3–5 years.",,70,90,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Fortress 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fortress-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Fortress
14.1,Red,US,"Round, full, fruity and complex, this polished effort's flavors runs the gamut from citrus to stone fruit to light tropical. Generous and elegant at once, it finishes with light notes of cracker and grain.",Estate Reserve,38,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Blakeslee 2009 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blakeslee-2009-estate-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Blakeslee
14.5,Red,France,"Its red fruit-driven nose gives way to a significantly earthy palate, which also shows dried mushrooms and exotic spices. Full-bodied and generous in alcohol, this wine possesses somewhat chunky, though attractive, tannins. The acidity is fresh and balances the fairly rich texture. The finish is moderate. Drink now through 2015.",Passion d'une Vie,,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes du Roussillon,,Bernard Magrez 2009 Passion d'une Vie Red (Côtes du Roussillon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bernard-magrez-2009-passion-dune-vie-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Bernard Magrez
14,Red,Portugal,"Tense and tannic, it's very dry initially, before opening up to show its rich blackberry and plum flavors. The structure is impressive with wood spice layered with tight fruit tannins. Worth aging for 3–4 years.",Grande Escolha,,90,Alentejano,,,Mouras de Arraiolos 2008 Grande Escolha Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mouras-arraiolos-2008-grande-escolha-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Mouras de Arraiolos
14.5,Red,France,"Dense, dusty tannins show the concentration of this wine from the southwest region of Armagnac. The wine has power and a solid, chunky character. Dark plum, cranberry and wood flavors combine well.",L'Empreinte de Saint-Mont,25,90,Southwest France,Saint-Mont,,Producteurs Plaimont 2009 L'Empreinte de Saint-Mont  (Saint-Mont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2009-lempreinte-saint-mont-red-saint-mont/,Red Blend,2009,Producteurs Plaimont
14,Red,Portugal,"A smooth and beautifully ripe wine that is full of rich red fruits, in a Burgundian style. Opulent and deliciously rich, its tannins are enveloped in a plump velvet cushion. It can age longer, but is almost drinkable now.",Charme,100,90,Douro,,,Niepoort 2009 Charme Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2009-charme-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Niepoort
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This is a top wine from the Borba cooperative. It has all the right richness and fruitiness followed by great concentration, solid texture and dark tannins. The finish shows acidity, with touches of tar and perfume.",Premium,,90,Alentejo,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2009 Premium Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-borba-2009-premium-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
14.1,Red,US,"Full, forward and loaded with ripe strawberry and cherry flavors, this immediately likeable wine offers plenty of fruit and spice. It's almost chunky it's so big, with a lick of chocolate highlighting the finish.",Carpe Noctum,48,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Aberrant Cellars 2009 Carpe Noctum Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aberrant-cellars-2009-carpe-noctum-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Aberrant Cellars
14.1,White,US,"The winery has been consistent with this wine over the vintages, and once again, the '09 is rich and layered. It's brilliant in Edna Valley acidity, showing the long hangtime, ripe flavors of limes, kiwi fruits, oranges and minerals that characterize this region.",Grand Firepeak Cuvée,30,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Baileyana 2009 Grand Firepeak Cuvée Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baileyana-2009-grand-firepeak-cuvee-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Baileyana
11.5,White,Germany,"This wine's calling card is its electric acidity, which provides a poignant counterbalance to the wine's plump feel on the palate. Ripe citrus notes of pineapple and orange offer plenty of flavor to go along with the superb length. It's ready to drink, yet should prove capable of aging at least 5–6 years.",Vom Schiefer Trocken,18,90,Mosel,,,Ansgar Clüsserath 2010 Vom Schiefer Trocken Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ansgar-clusserath-2010-vom-schiefer-trocken-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Ansgar Clüsserath
14.5,Red,Italy,"Zanna Riserva is a delicious wine with oak tones of chocolate and vanilla bean that are backed by touches of black fruit, currant, leather and spice. It finishes with soft, plump density and loads of black fruit and plum. Very nice.",Zanna Riserva,42,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane,,Illuminati Dino 2007 Zanna Riserva  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2007-zanna-riserva-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo-colline-teramane/,Montepulciano,2007,Illuminati Dino
14,Red,US,"A somewhat pale wine, at first reluctant to show much aroma, it ultimately reveals itself to be elegant and surprisingly deep. Varietally expressive, with light cranberry and strawberry fruit, dusty tannins, toast, caramel and a whiff of incense. Complex and lovely.",,20,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Illahe 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illahe-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Illahe
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a carefully aged expression of Montepulciano from Abruzzo that offers sultry aromas of spice, currant and dried raspberry, along with notes of leather, tobacco and smoke. It finishes with dry, polished sensations of wet river stone and root beer. Drink now.",Margae,64,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2001 Margae  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-feuduccio-s-maria-dorni-2001-margae-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2001,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni
14,Red,US,"This lush, smooth and supple Cabernet is drinkable now for its rich array of red berry fruit, briary spice, red licorice, blond tobacco and sandalwood flavors. It shows the softness of Alexander Valley Cabernet, but make no mistake, the balance enables it to age 6–8 years.",Special Reserve,38,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Herzog 2009 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herzog-2009-special-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Herzog
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A fine example of this sometimes tricky grape, this wine is structured with solid tannins and rich fruit. Wood aging has softened some of the structure, allowing a more rounded, rich aftertaste.",AB,35,90,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2008 AB Alicante Bouschet (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2008-ab-other-red-alicante-bouschet-alentejano/,Alicante Bouschet,2008,Herdade do Esporão
14,Red,France,"A firmly tannic wine, bursting with the herbs of Provence, layers of new wood and pure sweet plum and blackberry fruits. The balance of this maturing wine is just right, giving an intense flavor.",L. Robert Milan 57,60,90,France Other,Vin de Table Francais,,Henri Milan 2007 L. Robert Milan 57 Red (Vin de Table Francais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-milan-2007-l-robert-57-red-vin-table-francais/,Red Blend,2007,Henri Milan
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Still retaining its fruitiness, this smooth aged tawny offers red-fruit and caramel flavors, layered with notes from wood aging. Drier than some aged tawnies, it has a smoky character to go with its ripe feel.",10 Year Old Tawny,,90,Port,,,Taylor Fladgate NV 10 Year Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taylor-fladgate-nv-10-year-old-tawny-port-149403/,Port,,Taylor Fladgate
15,Red,Portugal,"The top wine from Quinta Nova is hugely rich, rather extracted and over the top. Chocolate, rather than fruit, dominates, giving a bitter edge and bringing out the wine's dark tannins. It's certainly impressive, and will soften in 3–4 years.",Referencia Grand Reserva,,90,Douro,,,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 2009 Referencia Grand Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-nova-nossa-senhora-carmo-2009-referencia-grand-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
10,White,Germany,"Thirty bucks may seem like a lot for an entry-level Riesling, but this is an exemplary example. Aromas of wet stones, moss and spring flowers are mouthwatering, and then are followed by a complex array of nonfruity flavors, like stones and greens carried along by a mouthfeel that's light as a feather. Tart pineapple emerges on the long finish. Drink anytime over the next 10 years.",Scharzhof,29,90,Mosel,,,Egon Müller 2010 Scharzhof Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/egon-muller-2010-scharzhof-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Egon Müller
14,Red,France,"A lightly wooded wine, with a good depth of black fruit flavor that comes from the Malbec and the perfumed Cabernet Franc in the blend. With its ripe tannins and delicious mint and berry flavors, this can age for 2–3 years, but is also drinkable now.",Le Mignon,,90,Southwest France,Côtes de Duras,,Domaine les Riquets 2010 Le Mignon Red (Côtes de Duras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-riquets-2010-le-mignon-red-cotes-duras/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Domaine les Riquets
13.5,Red,France,"A pure black-fruited wine, rich in berries and tannins. It is firmly structured, although as the wine opens up the fruit brightens. The finish is fruity, with balanced acidity.",,13,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine de Cause 2009 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cause-2009-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Domaine de Cause
14.5,White,US,"Great acidity and minerality in this elegant young wine. Doesn't show the rich concentration of De Loach's single-vineyard Chards, but then again, it costs far less. It's actually a good value for a dry, minerally and complex Russian River Chardonnay. Don't drink it too cold.",Cool Coastal Vineyards,18,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2010 Cool Coastal Vineyards Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2010-cool-coastal-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,De Loach
14.1,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux-inspired blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon. It's frankly delicious, with tiers of blackberry and cherry pie, milk chocolate and sweet, buttery, toasted oak flavors. Doesn't have the structure for aging, so drink up with a great steak.",Trésor,58,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ferrari-Carano 2008 Trésor Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2008-tresor-red-sonoma-county/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Ferrari-Carano
12,Sparkling,Portugal,"A sophisticated sparkling wine, showing minerality and structure. With some bottle age, it has developed an attractive nutty character, baring acidity and a tense texture.",Vertice Millésime,22,90,Douro,,,Caves Transmontanas 2007 Vertice Millésime Sparkling (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-transmontanas-2007-vertice-millesime-sparkling-portuguese-douro/,Portuguese Sparkling,2007,Caves Transmontanas
13.4,Red,US,"A palate-pleasing combination of ripe plum and cherry fruit, gently applied baking spices, with a peppery bite and firm, focused tannins. Impeccable balance, with just enough ripeness to suggest ageworthiness.",Hawk's View Vineyard,39,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Siduri 2010 Hawk's View Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-hawks-view-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
7.5,White,Germany,"Sweet, lush and harmonious, with almost decadent honey, apple and citrus flavors balanced by scents of crushed stone and just enough acidity to keep things vibrant.",Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese,29,90,Mosel,,,Peter Nicolay 2010 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-nicolay-2010-bernkasteler-badstube-spatlese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Peter Nicolay
14.5,Red,US,"So rich and appealing now in blackberry, currant and bitter dark chocolate flavors, it's drinkable now despite some hefty tannins. Shows the class and elegance you expect from this estate. Give it a few hours of decanting to let it mellow as much as it's going to.",Blueprint,55,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Lail 2009 Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lail-2009-blueprint-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Lail
13.5,Red,Italy,"Pago dei Fusi is an extremely mineral-driven wine that oozes with aromas of asphalt, wet river stone and crushed brimstone. There's are touches of candied fruit and black licorice, with notes of tobacco and campfire ash on the close. The mouthfeel is very nice: long, polished, firmly tannic, astringent and elegant. Give this wine five more years in the cellar.",Pago dei Fusi,,90,Southern Italy,Taurasi,,Terredora Di Paolo 2005 Pago dei Fusi  (Taurasi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terredora-paolo-2005-pago-fusi-italian-red-aglianico-taurasi/,Aglianico,2005,Terredora Di Paolo
,Red,Italy,"This grand wine, with its heavy consistency, tannic backbone and aromatic intensity, should pair well with aged cheeses or grilled red meat. The elegant bouquet opens with thick black fruit, crushed stone, asphalt and dried tobacco. The mouthfeel is equally huge and bold.",,,90,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Tenuta del Portale 2007  Aglianico del Vulture,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-portale-2007-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2007,Tenuta del Portale
15.5,Red,US,"High in alcohol, but Rockpile Zins wear it well. The peppery heat is perfectly in keeping with the variety's briary, brambly personality. Enjoy the wild blackberry, spice and dark chocolate flavors now for maximum freshness.",Rockpile Ridge Vineyard,37,90,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Mauritson 2010 Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauritson-2010-rockpile-ridge-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-rockpile/,Zinfandel,2010,Mauritson
13.5,White,US,"There's no oak on this delightfully dry wine, although you'd never know it from the rich streak of vanilla and smoky butter that accompanies the orange, apricot, lime and honey flavors. It's a brilliant success, bright and zesty in acidity, and one of the most satisfying Pinot Gris on the market.",Paragon Vineyard,17,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Tangent 2009 Paragon Vineyard Pinot Gris (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tangent-2009-paragon-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Gris,2009,Tangent
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tre Saggi, or three wise men, is a terrific wine at a realistic price. This luscious vintage shows bright fruit nuances of black cherry and currant backed by soft, oak-inspired aromas of spice, leather and tobacco.",Tre Saggi,20,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2008 Tre Saggi  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2008-tre-saggi-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Talamonti
14.3,White,US,"Fruit is the star of this crisp wine. It bursts with pineapples, tangerines, limes and honeysuckle flowers, with a savory touch of vanilla and buttered toast. Best of all is the brisk acidity that highlights the richness.",,17,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Stickybeak 2010 Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stickybeak-2010-white-blend-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Stickybeak
14.8,Red,US,"Just released after nearly eight years, this wine still tastes lively and timely. It's marked by complex waves of blackberries, mocha, currants, cola and spices, although the fruit is beginning to move into drier, secondary characteristics. It's delicious, and fully ready to drink now. Give it a decanting, and watch as it changes in the glass.",,24,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Indigené 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indigene-2004-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2004,Indigené
13.7,Red,US,"The Shea is a bit of an anomaly at 13.7% in a vintage where the other Ken Wright Pinots float around the 12–12.5% mark. Not surprisingly, the fruit is thicker and the midpalate more full and broad, with pleasing cherry-berry flavors framed in chocolaty oak. Though not as aromatically complex as its companions, it offers plenty of rich fruit flavor.",Shea Vineyard,50,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Ken Wright 2010 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-shea-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
12,Red,US,"Though just 12% alcohol, this wine is ripe and vibrant, with a thrilling bouquet of violets, cranberries and fresh herbs. Light and delicate, perfectly balanced and complex, with a whiff of chocolate in the finish.",Carter Vineyard,50,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Ken Wright 2010 Carter Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-carter-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
14,Red,US,"The most forward of Cristom's 2009 single-vineyard Pinots, this shows flavors of strawberry preserves and candied orange, suggestive of marmalade. It has a streak of root beer and pleasing spice, with a quick finish.",Marjorie Vineyard,50,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Cristom 2009 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2009-marjorie-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cristom
14.5,Red,Italy,"There's a dark, savory quality to this richly concentrated wine that is reminiscent of aromas of air-dried beef or spicy bresaola. You'll also get ripe fruit and blackberry jam and there's a textured, gritty quality to the firm but ripe tannins.",Marina Cvetić,29,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Masciarelli 2006 Marina Cvetić  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2006-marina-cvetic-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Masciarelli
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a full, rich Taurasi that opens with a slightly raw note of fresh cherry, exotic spice and milky chocolate. The mouthfeel is plush, long and velvety.",,,90,Southern Italy,Taurasi,,Vesevo 2006  Taurasi,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vesevo-2006-italian-red-aglianico-taurasi/,Aglianico,2006,Vesevo
14.8,Red,US,"Forward in jammy raspberry and cherry fruit, this Pinot's ripeness is balanced with crisp acidity. It's a flashy wine, quite typical of the vineyard, for drinking now and over the next six years.",La Encantada Vineyard,52,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Fontes & Phillips 2009 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fontes-phillips-2009-encantada-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Fontes & Phillips
13.5,Red,US,"Bright cherry fruit is set against a backdrop of clean earth, while the young tannins are firm and focused. The wine carries balanced suggestions of leaf and herb, and will surely benefit from further bottle age.",Shea Vineyard,55,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Bergström 2010 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergstrom-2010-shea-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bergström
14,Red,Portugal,"A big, sweet and mature wine. It has structure, dark tannins, and ripe and sweet fruit flavors, with notes of intense spice and wood. The acidity keeps the wine deliciously juicy, while its concentration offers a big, warm-hearted experience.",Monsaraz Premium,,90,Alentejo,,,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz 2008 Monsaraz Premium Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cooperativa-reguengos-monsaraz-2008-premium-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz
14.9,White,US,"This is a full-bodied wine that belies the notion that Oregon always makes a sleeker style of Chardonnay. Here are ripe, round flavors of peach and mango, wrapped in naturally vivid acidity, with a warming sensation in the finish. Best enjoyed soon, while fresh and young.",Dijon 76 Estate,27,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Carabella 2009 Dijon 76 Estate Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carabella-2009-dijon-76-estate-chardonnay-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Carabella
14,Red,Italy,"Chewy, rich and dense, this is redolent of ripe blackberry, plum, prune and moist pipe tobacco. There's also a pretty floral tone that gives the wine an almost feminine personality. It's tight and firmly structured as well.",Aldiano Riserva,19,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantina Tollo 2008 Aldiano Riserva  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2008-aldiano-riserva-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Cantina Tollo
14,Red,US,"The reserve gets a little tighter selection and an extra new oak barrel or two; it brings a broad, strawberry-flavored palate, with accents of pine and forest. The finish is lightly toasty, with a streak of dark chocolate.",Nicholas Estate Reserve,45,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Anam Cara 2009 Nicholas Estate Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anam-cara-2009-nicholas-estate-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Anam Cara
14,Red,Portugal,"A big, bruising wine that is bursting with sweet tannins and juicy blackberry flavors. All of its acidity and attractive flavors of up-front fruit, spice and wood are clamoring for attention. Ready to drink with strong flavored food.",Alicante Bouschet+Aragonez+Trincadeira Reserva,18,90,Alentejo,,,Alente 2006 Alicante Bouschet+Aragonez+Trincadeira Reserva Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alente-2006-alicante-bouschet-aragonez-trincadeira-reserva-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2006,Alente
13,Red,Portugal,"This wine is delicious with its fresh, concentrated blueberry and raspberry flavors, and the ripest tannins. The wine has a dark and tannic element, although this is well integrated into its beautiful layers of fruit.",,20,90,Dão,,,Alvaro Castro 2009 Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvaro-castro-2009-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2009,Alvaro Castro
13,Red,France,"There is an excellent depth of flavor in this ripe and fruity wine. It is more about rich fruits than it is about structure, giving a full and rounded character to the plum-jelly, spice and mint flavors. Ready to drink in a year.",Cyrano de Bergerac,16,90,Southwest France,Pécharmant,,Château de Corbiac 2009 Cyrano de Bergerac  (Pécharmant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-corbiac-2009-cyrano-bergerac-red-pecharmant/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Corbiac
12.5,Dessert,France,"Marmalade, raisin and a hint of tropical fruit are balanced by the dry botrytis of this rich wine, which is based on the same grape varieties as Sauternes. It is elegant and ageworthy, but is also ready to drink now.",,26,90,Southwest France,Saussignac,,Château K 2009 White (Saussignac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-k-2009-white-saussignac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château K
13,Red,Portugal,"Mint and red-fruit aromas dominate this classic Dão wine, with its firm tannins and mineral structure. Spice, toast and dark-berry flavors give a feeling of weight to a wine that demands to be paired with rich red meats.",Catedral Reserva,10,90,Dão,,,Caves Velhas 2008 Catedral Reserva Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-velhas-2008-catedral-reserva-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2008,Caves Velhas
14.4,Red,US,"Shows much in common with past vintages of this bottling. It's dry, tart in acidity and somewhat earthy, with a nice balance of cherries, herbs and cedar. Feels complex and distinguished, in a dry, elegant style.",de Villiers,35,90,California,Central Coast,Mt. Harlan,Calera 2009 de Villiers Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2009-villiers-pinot-noir-central-coast-mt-harlan/,Pinot Noir,2009,Calera
13.5,Red,Italy,"Ursonia is a well-aged expression of the hearty Montepulciano grape, with juicy notes of blackberry, cherry and currant. There are hints of spice, smoke and milk chocolate; and the wine is plush, rich and velvety on the close.",Ursonia,39,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2004 Ursonia  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-feuduccio-s-maria-dorni-2004-ursonia-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2004,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni
14,Red,France,"An attractive and slightly hedonistic wine. The intense black fruit core of boysenberry, blueberry and raspberry fruit preserves are spiked with spicy notes of garrigue, violet, faint pepper and soft sweet smoke. Rich and thick on the palate, the creamy mouthfeel is balaned by medium tannins and a long, gripping finish.",Grand Terroir Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre,22,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Grand Terroir Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre G-S-M (Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-grand-terroir-syrah-grenache-mourvedre-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-coteaux-pic-saint-loup/,G-S-M,2009,Gérard Bertrand
13.5,Red,Portugal,"An impressive Pinot Noir that brings out plenty of the varietal's characteristics: the strawberry fruit flavors, the structure and the acidity. It is from the region north of Lisbon, which has a cool maritime climate, giving the wine its depth of flavor. Age for two years.",Q de Sant'Ana,28,90,Portuguese Table Wine,,,Quinta de Sant'Ana 2009 Q de Sant'Ana Pinot Noir (Portuguese Table Wine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-santana-2009-q-pinot-noir-portuguese-table-wine/,Pinot Noir,2009,Quinta de Sant'Ana
13.5,White,Portugal,A brilliantly crisp wine that combines both the creaminess and fruit of Arinto and Chardonnay. Wood aging has added a rounder character. Ready to drink in a year.,Reserva Branco,,90,Tejo,,,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2010 Reserva Branco White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-lagoalva-cima-2010-reserva-branco-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
14.5,Red,US,"Tightly wound, but clearly big and bold with massive tannins, this Tempranillo has amazingly dark, brooding fruit and spicy undertones and should develop into a stunner with time.",Estate,25,90,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Miraflores 2009 Estate Tempranillo (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miraflores-2009-estate-tempranillo-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Tempranillo,2009,Miraflores
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Hovering easily between red-fruit flavors and a more mature wood-aged taste, this is a smooth Port. It is dominated by a rich texture, both juicy and spicy with a smoky hint.",Colheita,44,90,Port,,,Niepoort 2001 Colheita  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2001-colheita-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2001,Niepoort
13,White,Chile,"Pungent and precise, with a textbook mix of green aromas, tropical fruits and lushness. Feels lively and juicy, with lime, lychee, green apple and pineapple flavors that settle on passion fruit come finishing time.",Q,15,90,Casablanca Valley,,,Quintay 2011 Q Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintay-2011-q-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Quintay
13.5,White,Italy,"This wine delivers a deep and sophisticated personality, with creamy aromas of banana, caramel, pineapple, vanilla and butterscotch. It definitely shows a big, bold style.",Colle dei Cerri,41,90,Southern Italy,Fiano di Avellino,,Di Meo 2005 Colle dei Cerri  (Fiano di Avellino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meo-2005-colle-cerri-italian-white-fiano-fiano-avellino/,Fiano,2005,Di Meo
14,White,France,"A stunning white with superb balance and layer upon layer of aromas and flavors. An expressive white-flower note accents the solid backbone of ripe red apple and firm nectarine fruit. The medium-weight palate is slightly creamy but not overdone, with hints of toast, sweet spice and almond-flavored nuttiness that unfold on the finish.",Odyssée,20,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Limoux,,Château Rives-Blanques 2010 Odyssée Chardonnay (Limoux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rives-blanques-2010-odyssee-chardonnay-limoux/,Chardonnay,2010,Château Rives-Blanques
9.5,White,Germany,"Ripe and peachy in style, with accents of brine, honey and cinnamon. It's round and voluptuous in the mouth, then gains focus and crispness on the finish, finishing without an excess of sugar. Try it anytime over the next 6–8 years.",H,17,90,Mosel,,,Dr. Hermann 2010 H Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-hermann-2010-h-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Dr. Hermann
13,Red,France,"From old Cabernet vines, this rich and full-bodied wine was made from a magnificent vintage. It has rich, ripe and powerful fruits that burst with energy and structure. It was bottled without added sulfur.",Cuvée le Clos,,90,Southwest France,Côtes de Bergerac,,Clos des Terrasses 2009 Cuvée le Clos Red (Côtes de Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-terrasses-2009-cuvee-le-red-cotes-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Clos des Terrasses
14.9,Red,US,"Would have benefited from being held back a year or so longer before release, but you can compensate by cellaring it. Dry, very full-bodied for a Pinot Noir and rich in tannins, it shows robust blackberry and black cherry flavors. Should mellow and improve after 2015 or so.",Garys' Vineyard,52,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Roar 2010 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roar-2010-garys-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roar
14.5,Red,Italy,"Visellio is a pretty wine from one of the most promising wineries in Puglia. It opens with an inky dark color and shows balance and harmony, with aromas of ripe blackberry and exotic spice. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety.",Visellio,,90,Southern Italy,Primitivo del Salento,,Tenute Rubino 2007 Visellio  (Primitivo del Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-rubino-2007-visellio-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2007,Tenute Rubino
14.5,Red,US,"It's classic Alexander Valley, soft, rich and thick in melted tannins, and elaborate in tiers of briary wild berries, milk chocolate, black pepper and sweet charred oak. Easy to drink with everything from burgers and steaks to tacos and teriaki beef.",Family,19,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Sausal 2009 Family Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sausal-2009-family-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Sausal
13.5,White,US,"Rich and tangy, a Chardonnay that appeals for its pure varietal flavors and noble structure. It's powerful in pineapple and orange fruit, with a sweet overlay of caramelized oak. This richness is balanced by brisk acidity and minerality.",No. 76,30,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,JCB 2010 No. 76 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jcb-2010-no-76-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,JCB
13.4,Red,US,"A beautiful, bargain-priced blend of Tinta Roriz (aka Tempranillo), Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa and Alvarelhão. Violet and jasmine perfumed, this wine is so, so pretty with just a stunning nose. In taste, there's raspberry, strawberry and lilting layers of pepper and herbs. An intriguing wine well worth trying, made by Morgan Winery Winegrower Dan Lee.","Rio Tinto, Silvaspoons Vineyard",16,90,California,Central Valley,Alta Mesa,"Lee Family Farm 2009 Rio Tinto, Silvaspoons Vineyard Red (Alta Mesa)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lee-family-farm-2009-rio-tinto-silvaspoons-vineyard-tempranillo-blend-central-valley-alta-mesa/,Tempranillo Blend,2009,Lee Family Farm
14.3,Red,US,"Made from equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine is flamboyantly rich and opulent in fruit. The cherry pie and blackberry tart flavors finish sweet, with a bracing scour of tannins and acidity. Should hold in the bottle for some years in a good cellar.",Mernet,96,90,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Keenan 2008 Mernet Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2008-mernet-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Keenan
14.6,Red,US,"To call this anything other than modern in style would be incorrect. It's soft and silky and direct in blackberry and cherry jam, chocolate and caramel flavors, although the finish is technically dry. Delicious and fancy, and will appeal to fans of ripe, sweet fruit, but it doesn't have the structure for aging.",Beckstoffer Georges III,95,90,California,Napa,Rutherford,Keating 2009 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2009-beckstoffer-georges-iii-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Keating
13.5,Red,Italy,"Spelt is a mature and richly extracted Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with deep tones of black tobacco, ripe berry, prune, plum and spicy rum cake. It exhibits soft texture and a plush, rich finish.",Spelt,20,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,La Valentina 2005 Spelt  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentina-2005-spelt-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2005,La Valentina
14.4,Red,US,"If you're used to soft, ripe Napa Valley Cabernet, this one, grown just over the Lake County border, will strike you as dry and unyielding. The tannins are pronounced, giving it a hard bite. But it's rich and deep in crème de cassis, the sort of wine that seems ageworthy. Take a gamble and put it in your cellar for 6–8 years.",Obsidian Ridge Vineyard,28,90,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Obsidian Ridge 2009 Obsidian Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obsidian-ridge-2009-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Obsidian Ridge
14.9,White,US,"Shows the fantastic power and extracted fruit that this vineyard is famous for. Just massive in apricots, tangerines and pears, it's enriched with sweet smoky oak, which adds vanilla bean and buttered toast to the richness. Fortunately, brisk acidity and minerality provide balance.",Logan Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Estate Grown,23,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Talbott 2010 Logan Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talbott-2010-logan-sleepy-hollow-vineyard-estate-grown-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Talbott
8,White,Germany,"Starts off with promising aromas of struck flint, lime and passion fruit, then delivers flavors that are sweet and succulent. The ripe tropical fruit notes seem to lack the intense acids of some 2010 wines, making this a lush, easygoing wine to drink over the next few years.",Josephshöfer Spätlese,55,90,Mosel,,,Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2010 Josephshöfer Spätlese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reichsgraf-von-kesselstatt-2010-josephshofer-spatlese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
14.1,Red,US,"Here's a lush, fruity Cabernet, brimming with blackberry, black currant and flashy oak flavors. It straddles that line between a tannic young wine you can drink now after decanting, and one to age. Probably best opened by 2015.",Cañon Creek Vineyard,44,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Midsummer Cellars 2009 Cañon Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/midsummer-cellars-2009-canon-creek-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Midsummer Cellars
14.2,Red,US,"A nice Cabernet, on par with the winery's equally fine 2008. Shows plenty of class, with rich blackberry, currant and cedar flavors. Earns points for sheer elegance. Ready to drink now.",,35,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Louis M. Martini 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-m-martini-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Louis M. Martini
13.5,Red,France,"Darkly tannic, Tannat-dominated wine. The structure is formidable, its rich fruit layered with the dry spice, fruit cake flavor and a powerful texture. Think of this wine with a stew, but also age for a few years.",Cuvée 1907,16,90,Southwest France,Madiran,,Producteurs Plaimont 2009 Cuvée 1907 Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2009-cuvee-1907-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2009,Producteurs Plaimont
14.5,Red,France,"An impressively structured blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc, this wine boasts a concentrated structure, with dense tannins to go with the flavors of black plum skin and black currant. Age for 3–4 years.",Château de Crouseilles,25,90,Southwest France,Madiran,,Producteurs Plaimont 2008 Château de Crouseilles Tannat-Cabernet Franc (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2008-chateau-crouseilles-red-blend-tannat-cabernet-franc-madiran/,Tannat-Cabernet Franc,2008,Producteurs Plaimont
14.5,Red,US,"Very ripe, rich and fruity, showing powerful blackberry, cassis and cedar flavors. The structure is classic Napa, with firm, dynamic tannins and a fine application of acidity. Feels just great in the mouth, if on the young side. Give this wine three or four years in the cellar.",Felicity,55,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sodaro 2008 Felicity Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sodaro-2008-felicity-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sodaro
14.5,Red,US,"Young, tart and racy, Lemelson's Stermer single-vineyard selection shows a pleasing mix of red fruits, set in sharp acids that crisply define the core flavors. Clean and focused, with a tight but persistent finish that leaves the impression of fresh, bracing cranberries.",Stermer Vineyard,42,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lemelson 2009 Stermer Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lemelson-2009-stermer-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lemelson
13.9,Red,US,"Sharp, tart and focused, this bright and well-defined wine offers raspberry and black cherry fruit flavors with some bite on the back end. It shows good concentration and length, with the depth and polish to age nicely for a decade or more.",Olalla Vineyard,55,90,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Torii Mor 2009 Olalla Vineyard Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-olalla-vineyard-pinot-noir-southern-umpqua-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Torii Mor
14.8,Red,US,"V. Sattui has been making some pretty good Cabernets, and here's another one. It's classic Napa, with smooth, polished tannins, fine acidity and ripe, full-bodied flavors of blackberries, black currants and cedar. Might even develop additional bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years.",,35,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,V. Sattui 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,V. Sattui
12,White,Portugal,"A new venture from Dirk Niepoort, who has chosen the crisp and fresh Loureiro grape as the base for this tantalizingly refreshing wine. It is dry, dancing lightly on the palate with a lively citrus and grapefruit character.",Dócil,20,90,Vinho Verde,,,Niepoort 2010 Dócil White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2010-docil-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2010,Niepoort
13,Sparkling,Portugal,"Made from Pinot Noir, this is a sophisticated and soft wine, its acidity cutting through the richness. There are lemon and green apple flavors followed by a red fruit aftertaste. A delicious, high quality sparkling wine.",Bruto,,90,Távora-Varosa,,,Murganheira 2004 Bruto Pinot Noir (Távora-Varosa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murganheira-2004-bruto-pinot-noir-tavora-varosa/,Pinot Noir,2004,Murganheira
15,Red,US,"One of the most pleasurable Syrahs now on the market. Really hits the spot, with soft, lush tannins framing ripe flavors of black cherries, milk chocolate, pepper, cloves and sandalwood. Drink now.",,50,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Joseph Phelps 2009 Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-phelps-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Joseph Phelps
14,Red,Portugal,"It's a ripe wood-aged wine, showing a full body, dark plum flavors and generous tannins. It is maturing well, giving plenty of ripe fruits along with spice and a solid tannic aftertaste.",Tinto,35,90,Alentejano,,,Altas Quintas 2007 Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altas-quintas-2007-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2007,Altas Quintas
14.5,Red,Italy,"A generous and lush blend of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot, this ruby red wine shows a soft, approachable side to Montefalco wines, which are usually known for hard tannins. You could pair this expression with pasta or grilled beef, thanks to its forthcoming aromas of black fruit, spice and dark chocolate.",Riserva,45,90,Central Italy,Montefalco Rosso,,Arnaldo Caprai 2006 Riserva  (Montefalco Rosso),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2006-riserva-red-montefalco-rosso/,Red Blend,2006,Arnaldo Caprai
13.6,Red,US,"This elegant, Burgundian wine carries nuanced flavors of cranberry, crabapple, raspberry and beet root. Tart and acidic, with nicely-balanced tannins, it neither masks nor apologizes for its herbal aspect. Excellent length and structure overall.",Nicholas Estate,32,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Anam Cara 2009 Nicholas Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anam-cara-2009-nicholas-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Anam Cara
14.5,Red,US,"This wine presents an old-fashioned style, marked by hard, numbing tannins that frame ripe flavors of blackberries, licorice, cherries, mocha and black currants. Hard to tell where it's going beyond the next six years, but give it a proper decanting and drink with roasted or grilled meats.",Estate Grown,60,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2008 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2008-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Grgich Hills
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"In the full Fonseca style, this aged tawny shows both rich fruit and a more serious wood-aged character. Good acidity follows the sweet initial taste, broadening into ripe flavors of nut, plum jelly, and a final crisp acidity.",10 Year Old Tawny,,90,Port,,,Fonseca NV 10 Year Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fonseca-nv-10-year-old-tawny-port-149420/,Port,,Fonseca
14,Red,Italy,"Taurasi is one of the great red wines of Italy (sometimes dubbed “the Barolo of the South”), and this expression delivers amazing intensity both in terms of its bouquet and mouthfeel. Its aromas include ripe, chewy blackberry, pipe tobacco, toasted espresso and crushed granite. The mouthfeel is plush, rich and firmly textured, with polished tannins and a smoky aftertaste.",,38,90,Southern Italy,Taurasi,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2007  Taurasi,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2007-italian-red-aglianico-taurasi/,Aglianico,2007,Feudi di San Gregorio
14,Red,Italy,"Opi Riserva is a dense wine (in a heavy bottle) that would pair with spicy barbecue sauce and succulent grilled meats. The wine is redolent of mature fruit, blackberry jam, exotic spice, clove and cinnamon. It's a soft, sticky expression with long spice flavors on a slightly sweet finish.",Opi Riserva,37,90,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane,,Farnese 2006 Opi Riserva  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2006-opi-riserva-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo-colline-teramane/,Montepulciano,2006,Farnese
13,White,France,"This smooth and creamy wood-aged wine brings a touch of spice to its rich and perfumed character. Ripe and rounded, this wine has apricot and sweet pear flavors.",L'Extase,40,90,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure 2010 L'Extase White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lancienne-cure-2010-lextase-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure
13,Red,France,"A deep ruby wine with brilliant reflections. It has a youthful, fruit-driven nose backed by mineral undertones. Opulent bramble fruit appears on the nose, with blueberry flavors on the palate highlighted by a dusting of cocoa powder. Supple and smooth tannins finish lightly dusty and moderate acidity aids the medium finish. Drink now–2015.",Valensol,,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Domaine la Bouysse 2010 Valensol Red (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bouysse-2010-valensol-red-corbieres/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Domaine la Bouysse
14,Red,France,"By its very name, this is the top wine from this estate in the Tarn region, which is close to Gaillac. It is powerful, with a medicinal and bitter chocolate edge. The fruit is firm, darkly tannic, rich and worth aging.",Grande Réserve,43,90,Southwest France,Côtes du Tarn,,Domaine D'en Ségur 2007 Grande Réserve Red (Côtes du Tarn),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-den-segur-2007-grande-reserve-red-cotes-tarn/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Domaine D'en Ségur
12.8,White,US,"A little reticent on the nose, but opens up generously in the mouth. It's off-dry (3% residual sugar), with a flavorful, round mix of citrus, tangerine and nectarine fruits. Full-bodied and lingering, it sails into a clean, tangy finish.",,10,90,Idaho,Idaho,,Colter's Creek 2010 Riesling (Idaho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colters-creek-2010-riesling-idaho/,Riesling,2010,Colter's Creek
15,Red,US,"Rich, tannic and spicy, a classic Sonoma Zinfandel with enough elegance to pair with upscale food. It's a little hot in alcohol and overripe, but wears it proudly, celebrating its Zinny personality with a sweet flourish. That's characterisic of the vineyard, which is on a warm ridge within this cool appellation.",Von Weidlich Vineyard,34,90,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,De Loach 2009 Von Weidlich Vineyard Zinfandel (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-von-weidlich-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-green-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,De Loach
13.8,White,US,"This elegant and detailed Pinot Gris offers fresh floral accents around spicy, toasty, well-mixed fruit. Pear and orange fruit flavors carry just a slight hint of honey, and the concentrated finish extends into a long, clean fade-out.",Estate,17,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Carabella 2010 Estate Pinot Gris (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carabella-2010-estate-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Gris,2010,Carabella
13.5,White,US,"Very rich and opulent. You can taste how the grapes had a long season to grow enormously ripe, delivering flavors of pineapples, pears and golden mangoes. Yet the cool vintage also preserved vital acidity. A delightful young Chardonnay for drinking now with upscale fare.",,19,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Buena Vista 2009 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2009-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Buena Vista
14,Red,Italy,"Cúmaro Riserva is a gorgeous wine that offers rich notes of ripe fruit and chocolate, followed by leather, tobacco and exotic spice. Its smooth chocolate richness that sets this wine apart.",Cúmaro Riserva,45,91,Central Italy,Conero,,Umani Ronchi 2007 Cúmaro Riserva  (Conero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2007-cumaro-riserva-red-conero/,Red Blend,2007,Umani Ronchi
13.5,Red,US,"A deliciously priced blend of 60% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah and 27% Grenache that'll be tricky to ask for by name but is worth the effort to find and share. This blend shows off brooding dark dollops of spicy fruit, herb and tobacco that are tenaciously balanced by the cherry tones from the Grenache. A fun wine to pass around at parties and barbecues.",*%#&@!,18,91,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Twisted Oak 2009 *%#&@! Red (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-oak-2009-and-red-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Twisted Oak
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Bottled in January 2012, this classic LBV has great perfumed fruit, soft and elegant. A blackberry jam flavor dominates, laced with black cherries and soft tannins. Immediately appealing and drinkable now.",Late Bottled Vintage,18,91,Port,,,Taylor Fladgate 2007 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taylor-fladgate-2007-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2007,Taylor Fladgate
13,Red,France,A very fine wine with some bottle age that has given the dense tannins a chance to integrate beautifully into its sweet fruit. There is a bitter chocolate edge that comes from the wood aging. It has a dark and very structured aftertaste.,Orbe Noir,29,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine le Bout du Lieu 2007 Orbe Noir Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-le-bout-lieu-2007-orbe-noir-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2007,Domaine le Bout du Lieu
14.3,White,US,"Despite vastly rich tropical fruit flavors and plenty of sweet oak, this wine is equipped with brilliant acidity and a stony minerality that give it balance. Kudos to the winemaker for letting the terroir shine through. Will be fine with the richest Chardonnay-friendly foods you can muster.",Emelia's Cuvée,38,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2009 Emelia's Cuvée Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2009-emelias-cuvee-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Ferrari-Carano
14.3,Red,US,"Sometimes in a challenging vintage such as 2009, it is the least expensive, blended wines that benefit most, perhaps because grapes normally destined for the single-vineyard wines are redirected. Here, rich fruit flavors highlighted with streaks of caramel and toffee get things rolling quickly. Berries and cherries, firm acids, pretty spice and a lingering butterscotch finish.",Yamhill Cuvée,45,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Domaine Serene 2009 Yamhill Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2009-yamhill-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Serene
14,Red,Chile,"Dense in color, with earthy, crusty aromas of baked berry, moss, tobacco, cola and cassis. Feels lush, meaty and deep, with tobacco, balsamic flavors, baked blackberry and chocolate. Mellow, lightly herbal and smooth on the finish; hits all the high marks. Drink now.",Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block 27 Unfiltered,38,91,Peumo,,,Concha y Toro 2008 Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block 27 Unfiltered Carmenère (Peumo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concha-toro-2008-terrunyo-vineyard-selection-block-27-unfiltered-carmenere-peumo/,Carmenère,2008,Concha y Toro
13.5,Red,France,"A powerful wine that has integrated its dense tannins with its equally impressive fruit. Blackberry jelly and spice mingle around a firm, dry core mingle in this concentrated, ageworthy wine. Drink now or keep for 4–5 years.",Prieuré de Cénac Mission,15,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Saint-Didier-Parnac 2009 Prieuré de Cénac Mission Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-didier-parnac-2009-prieure-cenac-mission-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2009,Château Saint-Didier-Parnac
13.5,White,Chile,"A perennial favorite due to its precise yet prickly nose of green melon, passion fruit, grapefruit and minerality. It's smooth yet cutting on the palate, with pithy lime, orange, passion fruit and lemon flavors. More refined than CDB's Gran Reserva, but generally speaking it's a similar wine.",Pequeñas Producciones,33,91,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2011 Pequeñas Producciones Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2011-pequenas-producciones-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Casas del Bosque
14.1,Red,US,"Lots of ripe fruit in this wine, offering rich flavors of raspberries, cherries, persimmons and red plums, with a tart note of cranberry. Tastes fresh, lively, and rather young. Drink over the next six years.",Selleck,78,91,California,Central Coast,Mt. Harlan,Calera 2009 Selleck Pinot Noir (Mt. Harlan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2009-selleck-pinot-noir-central-coast-mt-harlan/,Pinot Noir,2009,Calera
13.1,White,US,"A delightful, dry, citrusy Gewürztraminer, with a mix of dried rind and lightly candied fruit flavors. Lemon-lime and tangerine, a wash of rose water, and a balanced, elegant style, mark this as special.",,25,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Hyland 2010 Gewürztraminer (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyland-2010-gewurztraminer-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Hyland
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Full of aromas of dark plums, bitter chocolate and a bit of spice, this is a powerful wine. It is warm, rich and juicy, with a fruity character that is balanced by dense, dusty tannins. For aging over 4–5 years.",Private Collection,,91,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2009 Private Collection Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2009-private-collection-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade de São Miguel
13.5,Red,France,"A rich wine, perfumed and intense. The tannins are a major element, although they ride with the sweet fruit and concentrated, complex wood and acidity. The wine is firm, impressively fruity and still likely to age further.",Le Vallon,28,91,France Other,Vin de Table Francais,,Henri Milan 2007 Le Vallon Red (Vin de Table Francais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-milan-2007-le-vallon-red-vin-table-francais/,Red Blend,2007,Henri Milan
14.5,Red,Italy,"This elegant wine opens with rich concentration, an inky black appearance and intense aromas of blackberry, cherry liqueur and rich mocha chocolate. It's soft, well defined and very long on the finish, which bears spice and oak-derived flavors. Let it age for 3–4 more years.",Cagiòlo,,91,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantina Tollo 2007 Cagiòlo  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2007-cagiolo-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Cantina Tollo
14.5,Red,France,"A beautifully perfumed wine. It shows an elegant side to Cahors, offering intense and juicy blackberry fruit that override the dark tannins. The wine has weight and power and remains finely proportioned. Age for 4–5 years.",,40,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château de Chambert 2009 Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chambert-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2009,Château de Chambert
13.5,Red,US,"A distinguished Merlot, dark, dry and brooding. Complex, too, with deep flavors of blueberry, mushroom, dark chocolate and anise. The tannins are fairly fierce despite the softness, but the wine doesn't seem like a longterm ager, so give it a decant before drinking over the next few years.",,20,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Buena Vista 2009 Merlot (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2009-merlot-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Merlot,2009,Buena Vista
14.5,Red,US,"Nearing the age of four years, this Cabernet remains hefty in tannins, but it's not undrinkable, because those tannins are soft and lush. In fact, they're an integral part of the network that makes the wine so interesting, which also includes the classic Cabernet flavors of blackberries and cassis. Drink this elegant wine over the next six years.",,60,91,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Meadowcroft 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meadowcroft-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Meadowcroft
13.5,Red,France,"The aroma is earthy, while on the palate this wine shows a full-bodied structure and rich, chewy black fruits. There is minerality here, a very textured wine offering spice as well as blackberry and plum-skin flavors.",Collection Plaimont,18,91,Southwest France,Madiran,,Producteurs Plaimont 2007 Collection Plaimont Red (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2007-collection-red-madiran/,Red Blend,2007,Producteurs Plaimont
14.1,Red,US,"Like its companion, Carpe Noctum, the Confero offers full flavors of cherry and berry, with spice and toast backing. Here the flavors are a touch lighter but perhaps more elegant and detailed, with suggestions of mint and caramel trickling through the finish.",Confero,34,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Aberrant Cellars 2009 Confero Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aberrant-cellars-2009-confero-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Aberrant Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"For whatever reason, Keating's 2010 Zin represents a vast improvement over the '09. It's a pretty, polished Zinfandel, the kind called claret-style to distinguish its elegance and balance. Classic Dry Creek Valley, with wild berry, cola, sweet tobacco and spice flavors and briary tannins.",Buchignani Vineyard,28,91,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Keating 2010 Buchignani Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2010-buchignani-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Keating
14,White,Portugal,"Very rich, ripe wine, full and round in character. It has spice from wood aging as well as almost-sweet yellow fruits. Pineapple acidity does give some balance to this powerful white wine.",Reserva Branco,30,91,Alentejano,,,Herdade dos Grous 2010 Reserva Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-grous-2010-reserva-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade dos Grous
,Red,Italy,"This offers just about the biggest, boldest aroma and taste profile you will ever find in an Italian red. The correct food pairing is essential (rare prime rib or aged cheeses) because of the firm, dusty nature of the tannins. The finish shows crushed stone and powdered black licorice.",Le Vigne a Capanno,,91,Southern Italy,Aglianico del Vulture,,Tenuta del Portale 2007 Le Vigne a Capanno  (Aglianico del Vulture),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-portale-2007-le-vigne-a-capanno-italian-red-aglianico-aglianico-vulture/,Aglianico,2007,Tenuta del Portale
14,Red,Italy,"Soft, plush and bold, this is a modern and elegant wine. It opens with bright notes of cherry and blackberry, but also offers loads of toasted almond and dark chocolate on the close.",Torcicoda,19,91,Southern Italy,Salento,,Tormaresca 2009 Torcicoda Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2009-torcicoda-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2009,Tormaresca
13.5,White,US,"A tart and beautifully-defined mix of apple and pear fruit, with a steely spine and dappled baking spices. Excellent balance and mouthfeel, with a finishing mineral note.",,17,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Cristom 2009 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2009,Cristom
14,Red,France,"A wine that shows its wood aging from the mint aromas and dark, dry texture. At this young stage, the 18-month barrel aging weighs heavily on the fruit, but this should certainly soften after 3–4 years. An impressive wine showing the richness of 2009.",K-Lys,24,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Clos Troteligotte 2009 K-Lys Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-troteligotte-2009-k-lys-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Clos Troteligotte
7.5,White,Germany,"This wine is atypically fine and chiseled for this estate, combining bright, sweet fruity notes of lime and green apples with crushed stone and spring flowers. It's light in body, but impeccably balanced.",Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese,30,91,Mosel,,,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2010 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-pauly-bergweiler-2010-bernkasteler-badstube-spatlese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a minty, aromatic Syrah, with tannins that are laced with violet and blackberry flavors. It's finely structured, and shows a spice charcter from the fruit that combines easily with the wood toast. Age for 4 years.",Grande Escolha,38,91,Tejo,,,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2008 Grande Escolha Syrah (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-lagoalva-cima-2008-grande-escolha-shiraz-syrah-syrah-tejo/,Syrah,2008,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
14.5,White,Canada,Full barrel fermentation in French oak yields a delicious Chardonnay with fruit tasting of grapefruit and peaches. The buttery mouthfeel and streak of vanilla cookie match up well with the expected acidity from Okanagan grapes.,Stewart Family Reserve,24,91,British Columbia,Okanagan Valley,,Quails' Gate 2009 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay (Okanagan Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quails-gate-2009-stewart-family-reserve-chardonnay-okanagan-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Quails' Gate
14.7,Red,US,"This 100% old-vine Cinsault preserves the vineyard's earthiness in a unique wine aged in neutral French oak. It's light and bright, tasting of savory rhubarb, with soft layers of spice and a lingering, easy finish.",Bechthold Vineyard,21,91,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Phoenix Ranch 2010 Bechthold Vineyard Cinsault (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/phoenix-ranch-2010-bechthold-vineyard-other-red-cinsault-central-valley-lodi/,Cinsault,2010,Phoenix Ranch
14,Red,Chile,"Earthy and dark to start, with blackberry, cassis, mineral and leather on the nose. Feels rich and slightly syrupy, with herb, sweet berry and brown sugar flavors. Impressive for its power and density; finishes smooth, with mild tannins and caramel flavors. Drink now through 2015.",Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block Las Terrazas Unfiltered,38,91,Pirque,,,Concha y Toro 2008 Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block Las Terrazas Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Pirque),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concha-toro-2008-terrunyo-vineyard-selection-block-las-terrazas-unfiltered-cabernet-sauvignon-pirque/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Concha y Toro
13.5,Red,France,"Young and purple colored, with elegant mint and polished black fruit flavors. The wine has a fine structure, never too heavy, but remains rich and dense. It's so smooth that it could be consumed now, but three more years of aging will do it well.",D (Ré),20,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Lannac Saint-Jean 2009 D (Ré) Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lannac-saint-jean-2009-d-re-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Lannac Saint-Jean
14.2,Red,US,"Yummy, with ripe, plush berries running rampant across the tongue. The juicy acids and underlying minerality add lift and life, but the fruit, rolling from cranberry to boysenberry to blackberry, just won't let go. The structure suggests ageability for another decade of more.",Carabella Vineyard,30,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Kudos 2009 Carabella Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kudos-2009-carabella-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kudos
13,Red,Chile,"Opens with sensational aromas that span plum, berry and chocolate. Feels compact yet juicy, with a lot of depth and purity. Wild berry, mint and bacon-like flavors work the palate, while the finish is defined by tannins, woody spice and natural body. A smooth bruiser to enjoy with venison or steak.",Gran Reserva,20,91,Cachapoal Valley,,,Rios de Chile 2009 Gran Reserva Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2009-gran-reserva-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Syrah,2009,Rios de Chile
13.2,Red,US,"Smooth and already a seamless, complex and compelling whole, this estate-grown reserve overdelivers for the price. Roughly one-fifth new oak balances the modest alcohol, and the just-ripe berry and pomegranate fruit. Light hints of earth, coffee grounds and sassafras add further detail through a lingering finish.",Reserve,36,91,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Iris Vineyards 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iris-2008-reserve-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2008,Iris Vineyards
14.8,Red,US,"You might almost think this is a Pinot Noir, it's so silky, crisply acidic and rich in raspberries, cherries, red licorice and sandalwood. That this is a nearly six-year-old Syrah is a surprise, but a pleasant one. It would not have been possible for this wine to taste this young if it weren't from a cool-climate appellation. Shows the potential of Santa Maria Valley Syrah capable of aging.",Parenthesis,28,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Indigené 2006 Parenthesis Syrah (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indigene-2006-parenthesis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Syrah,2006,Indigené
12.5,Red,US,"Ken Wright's 2010 Pinots keep the alcohol levels low without sacrificing any flavor or depth. The Nysa is a gorgeous color, aromatically rich with a bouquet of fruit and flowers. Fresh and primary flavors of ripe berry are set amid delicate tannins. The structure suggests excellent aging potential over a decade or more.",Nysa Vineyard,50,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Ken Wright 2010 Nysa Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-nysa-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
14.4,Red,US,"Plenty of Zinny character in this lusty, spicy young wine. It shows how well Zin ripens in a good Napa vineyard. With firm, supporting tannins, it's bone dry and rich in wild berry, pepper, bacon and cinnamon spice flavors, with just a hint of raisining in the finish.",Morisoli Vineyard,37,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Elyse 2008 Morisoli Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elyse-2008-morisoli-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Elyse
14.5,Red,Chile,"Smooth and earthy on the nose, with tobacco, cola and restrained red-berry aromas. Has depth and the right amount of snap to the palate, which features classic flavors of herb, spice, tobacco, cedar and berry fruit. Long and barrel-driven on the finish, but cuddly in feel and ready to drink.",Founder's Selection,35,91,Maipo Valley,,,Echeverria 2008 Founder's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2008-founders-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Echeverria
14.2,White,US,"From a cool, inland section of Mendocino County, this Viognier opens with gorgeous aromatics—heavenly honeysuckle and grapefruit—and offers up crisp, dry, borderline bracing acidity that pulls back just at the right moment. Nicely textured, the finish lingers.",Lolonis Vineyard,24,91,California,Mendocino County,Redwood Valley,Claudia Springs 2010 Lolonis Vineyard Viognier (Redwood Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudia-springs-2010-lolonis-vineyard-viognier-mendocino-lake-counties-redwood-valley/,Viognier,2010,Claudia Springs
14.2,White,US,"Winemaker Denis Malbec has created a brilliantly delicious, crisp, dry yet richly textured version of the variety that opens with golden honey, dried apricot and lychee on the nose and mouth. Very minerally, the wine has a steely finish with smoky, oaky edges.",,36,91,California,Lake County,Lake County,Alienor 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alienor-2010-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Alienor
14,Red,Chile,"Among Chilean Pinot Noirs, this is one of the best. The bouquet blends leather, berry, plum and spice aromas with fine results. Feels full, elegant and complete on the palate, with spicy, layered flavors of dry berry fruit and peppercorn. Smooth and unwavering on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Herú,45,91,Casablanca Valley,,,Ventisquero 2009 Herú Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2009-heru-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ventisquero
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"The fact that this LBV is unfiltered means it can age, although with its powerful fruit it is ready to drink now. Following the Fonseca style of rich Ports, this wine relishes its full texture, spice and great concentration.",Late Bottled Vintage,,91,Port,,,Fonseca 2007 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fonseca-2007-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2007,Fonseca
14.5,White,US,"So elegant and sophisticated, this is a great value in California Chardonnay. Although it's dry, it's rich and delicious in pineapples, pears, mangoes and honey, with an opulent overlay of sweet oak. The brisk acidity is balanced, and gets the mouth watering.",Katherine's Vineyard,22,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Cambria 2010 Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cambria-2010-katherines-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Cambria
,Red,US,"Lush, full, forward, ripe and round fruit flavors of spiced plum and cherry pour from the glass. Rich, smooth and mouth coating, this instantly-accessible young Pinot finishes with pretty milk chocolate and light toast, a balanced and satisfying effort.",Estate,37,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Carabella 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carabella-2009-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Carabella
14,Red,France,"A powerful smoky, wood-aged Bordeaux blend. It is dominated by the tense black-currant flavor of Cabernet Sauvignon, giving a structured and elegant wine that remains rich. It will certainly age for over 4–5 years or more.",,20,91,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château K 2009 Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-k-2009-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château K
14,Red,France,"While it is structured and solid, the wine also has rich black fruits that are surrounded by the firm, dry tannins. There is a base of dark chocolate, wood spice and a brooding final quality to the weighty finish.",,22,91,Southwest France,Pécharmant,,Château de Corbiac 2008  Pécharmant,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-corbiac-2008-red-pecharmant/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château de Corbiac
15.5,Red,US,"Delicious, with pleasurable flavors of milk chocolate, cherries and dried red currants, as well as the sweet toast of oak. The tannins are wonderfully pure and complex, in the Napa style.",,52,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frazier 2008 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frazier-2008-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Frazier
13.5,Red,Italy,"This hearty red wine from central Italy would pair well with grilled meat or veal wrapped in sage leaves and sliced prosciutto ham. Loads of red berries are followed by notes of exotic spice, leather, tobacco and firm tannins. Drink in 3–5 more years.",Tullum,22,91,Central Italy,Abruzzo,,Feudo Antico 2008 Tullum Red (Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-antico-2008-tullum-red-abruzzo/,Red Blend,2008,Feudo Antico
15.3,Red,US,"A lovely Cabernet, rich and ripe in blackberries and cassis, with a touch of herbs and a little heat from high alcohol. A good steak, with its salty fattiness, will take care of that. But it's tannic. Not so much that you can't drink it now, but it really wants a year or two in the cellar.",District Collection,75,91,California,Napa,St. Helena,Raymond 2008 District Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2008-district-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Raymond
13,Red,France,"This wine reveals the intense acidity of the 2007 vintage, while managing to balance that juiciness with solid tannins. With its acidity, it can age for over 3–4 years.",Notre Dame des Champs,34,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine de Cause 2007 Notre Dame des Champs Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cause-2007-notre-dame-champs-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2007,Domaine de Cause
14.5,Red,US,"Great price for a Cabernet this good. It's packed with classic varietal flavors of blackberries, cassis, plums and cocoa. The tannins are rich and ripe, with an elegantly pure Napa Valley structure. Not an ager, so drink soon.",Estate,25,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Black Stallion 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-stallion-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Black Stallion
13.1,White,US,"Zippy and fruity, bursting with bright, palate-cleansing grapefruit and citrus, this excellent effort is further bolstered by bracing minerality and a barely perceptible hint of sweetness. All in all a thrilling ride on the Oregon Pinot Gris roller coaster.",,20,91,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Soléna 2010 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solena-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2010,Soléna
12,Red,US,"A lovely Canary Hill, though a bit lighter than previous vintages, this elegant, smoky wine offers tart wild-berry fruit with a lightly earthy foundation.",Canary Hill Vineyard,50,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Ken Wright 2010 Canary Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-canary-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
14.3,Red,US,"Merlot hardly gets richer than this. Just explodes in the mouth with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and chocolate truffle flavors. As sweet as it seems, it's actually dry, with a wonderful edge of acidity. Drink now.",,36,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Keenan 2008 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2008-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Keenan
14.1,Red,US,"What a delicious barbecue wine. It shows Malbec's thick, sturdy tannins and California's ripe, sweet fruit, in the way of blackberries, cassis and blueberries, with a savory streak of espresso. But it's totally dry on the finish. Shows how well the Rockpile appellation ripens these big, full-bodied red wines.",,42,91,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Keating 2008 Malbec (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2008-malbec-sonoma-rockpile/,Malbec,2008,Keating
13.5,White,Chile,"Strikingly pungent on first take, with crackling aromas of cactus, nettle, lime and grapefruit. Feels zesty, deep and layered, with an even mix of tropical fruit flavors, stone fruits and green notes. About as right as it gets for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.",EQ Coastal,20,91,Casablanca Valley,,,Matetic 2011 EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matetic-2011-eq-coastal-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Matetic
14.5,Red,US,"A little soft and herbal, in the way of certain Sonoma Cabernets, but incredibly rich, offering a heady array of flavors. Blackberries, blueberries, chocolate, sweet red licorice, pepper and toasty oak all mingle and make the wine rewardingly delicious. Seems best now and for the next few years.",Chronology Grand Reserve,30,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Lyeth 2009 Chronology Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2009-chronology-grand-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Lyeth
14,Red,Portugal,"Finely structured, this full-bodied wine is packed with black-fruit and plum flavors, with intense notes of spice and toast. With its solid foundation of powerful tannins, this is a wine for aging over 3–4 years.",Falcoaria Reserva,20,91,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2007 Falcoaria Reserva Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2007-falcoaria-reserva-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2007,Quinta do Casal Branco
13.6,Red,US,"Smooth, soft and plummy, this wine slips in on cat's feet and spreads gracefully across the palate. A sexy mix of blue and purple fruits, cocoa, coffee, red licorice and sandalwood.",Lachini Vineyard,45,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Ross Andrew 2009 Lachini Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ross-andrew-2009-lachini-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ross Andrew
14.9,Red,US,"Planted in 1998, this vineyard is relatively new to Soléna's lineup. Plenty of toast and Bourbon-barrel scents lift the open, with a hint of sharpness from the alcohol. Though only a quarter of the barrels were new, the spice and coffee accents are in full display, wrapped around tart red fruits. An earthy bottom, hinting at forest and mushroom, completes the experience.",Willakia Vineyard,40,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Soléna 2009 Willakia Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solena-2009-willakia-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Soléna
13.2,Red,US,"The fruit from this well-located vineyard shines in this new vintage. Cherries and berries are set in a composty, moist, loamy framework. Hints of barnyard are subtle enough to add texture and depth. Lovely complexity.",Vista Hills Vineyard,40,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Panther Creek 2008 Vista Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/panther-creek-2008-vista-hills-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2008,Panther Creek
14,Red,Italy,"Tormaresca delivers a beautiful expression of Negroamaro. Quality aromas of blackberry and cherry liqueur emerge on the bouquet, and oak-driven tones of almond and chocolate follow through on the finish. It's soft, plush and bold.",Masseria Maìme,,91,Southern Italy,Salento,,Tormaresca 2007 Masseria Maìme Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2007-masseria-maime-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2007,Tormaresca
13.5,White,US,"Delicate, but nicely concentrated, with flower and fruit nicely integrated. Meyer lemon, tangerine, pear and even a hint of candied papaya mingle beautifully, set in a fine-tuned frame of acid and mineral.",,14,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Oak Knoll 2009 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-knoll-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2009,Oak Knoll
13.5,Red,Portugal,"From its youth, this is obviously an ageworthy wine. The tannins, firm black-fruit flavors and intense acidity all point to this wine's longevity. It shows great balance, with its fruit melding into its dry structure. A beautifully polished wine.",Vertente,23,91,Douro,,,Niepoort 2009 Vertente Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2009-vertente-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Niepoort
13.5,Red,France,"With its wood aging, the ripe and concentrated Malbec adds an extra dryness to the rich flavor of black plums. The wine is dense, balanced with toast. It could be aged, but is ready to drink now.",No 46,19,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château du Cayrou 2009 No 46 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cayrou-2009-no-46-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château du Cayrou
13,Red,Portugal,"Its Grand Escolha (equivalent to a Reserve wine) label explains why this is a young, reticent and closed wine. With its firm fruits and tight tannins, it needs several years of aging to reveal what will always be a serious wine.",Grande Escolha,12,89,Tejo,,,Quinta Vale de Fornos 2008 Grande Escolha Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vale-fornos-2008-grande-escolha-cabernet-sauvignon-tejo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Quinta Vale de Fornos
13.5,Red,France,"The 50% Tannat in this blend is softened by the addition of Bordeaux grapes. It has weight and density, with the tannins giving power. The blackberries and ripe black cherries give great juiciness and sweetness.",,,89,Southwest France,Madiran,,Domaine Laougué 2009 Tannat-Cabernet (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-laougue-2009-red-blend-tannat-cabernet-madiran/,Tannat-Cabernet,2009,Domaine Laougué
12,Dessert,Canada,"An unusual Merlot icewine, this is clear and quite lovely in the glass, with shades of sunset orange and mahogany, like burnished wood. It's unctuous and sugary in the mouth, with grainy flavors of sugarcane, strawberry jam and sweet cherry liqueur. Quite thick for an icewine, with a cloying finish.",Journey of Hope Icewine,145,88,British Columbia,Okanagan Valley,,Ex Nihilo 2008 Journey of Hope Icewine Merlot (Okanagan Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ex-nihilo-2008-journey-hope-icewine-merlot-okanagan-valley/,Merlot,2008,Ex Nihilo
15.1,Red,US,"A monstrous mix of Mourvèdre (89%) and Syrah (11%) from Calaveras's Dalton Vineyard, Twisted Oak's River of Skulls opens with a heady nose of bright cherry, black tea and candied dark plum and shows off bright acidity for such a pleasantly plump wine. Tannins are resolved and yet rightfully there. The long finish is enveloped in raspberry flavors.",River of Skulls,35,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Twisted Oak 2008 River of Skulls Red (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-oak-2008-river-skulls-red-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Twisted Oak
12,White,Portugal,"A big, soft and rounded wine that shows notes of wood aging and ripe yellow fruit. There is a fine burst of acidity that offers a more citric side. Drink now, or wait for up to two more years.",Monte Cascas Reserva Branco,24,88,Douro,,,Casca Wines 2010 Monte Cascas Reserva Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2010-monte-cascas-reserva-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Casca Wines
14.8,Red,US,"Huge, ripe flavors of blackberry and plum jam, mocha, black currants, anise and cedar mark this wine, grown in the rugged hills of southern Monterey County. It's quite tannic and dry, but doesn't seem to be an ager, so drink up.",,29,88,California,Central Coast,Carmel Valley,Indigené 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Carmel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indigene-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-carmel-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Indigené
12,Red,France,"A severe wine whose tannins show no sign of softening yet. Very mineral in texture, with black currants and dark-fruit skins, it is structured and concentrated, and should pair well with rich foods.",,,88,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine du Prince 2006 Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-prince-2006-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2006,Domaine du Prince
12.5,Red,US,"Aromas of cinnamon and spice decorate the nose, leading into a wine whose mouthfeel suggests just a hint of pétillance. Light, juicy raspberry fruit is pleasant and fresh, but this does not have the density of the other 2010 Pinots from Ken Wright.",McCrone Vineyard,50,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Ken Wright 2010 McCrone Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-wright-2010-mccrone-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ken Wright
14.8,Red,US,"Plenty of ripe, forward fruit here: It brims with cherries, blackberries and plums. Shows its Alexander Valley origin in the softness and herbaceousness that accompany the fruit. Drink up.",,30,88,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Louis M. Martini 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-m-martini-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Louis M. Martini
14.5,Red,US,"Soft and smooth in tannins, this Cabernet is made in a drier, earthier style than many others. It displays classic blackberry and cedar flavors, and will benefit from a brief decant.",,30,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ferrari-Carano
14,Red,Chile,"Dark and saturated out of the blocks, with blackberry and other rich, black-fruit aromas. Feels smooth and solid, with a mix of blackberry, buttery oak and light herb flavors. Fairly long on the finish, with a note of mint. Very nice for an uncommon blend.",Estate Malbec-Petit Syrah,12,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Estampa 2010 Estate Malbec-Petit Syrah Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estampa-2010-estate-malbec-petit-syrah-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Estampa
14.5,White,US,"You'll find ripe, sweet pineapple, peach and pear fruit in this wine, as well as crisp Carneros acidity. But the oak has been heavily applied, with overpowering buttered toast and caramel flavors.",Lewis Vineyard,57,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Frank Family 2010 Lewis Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2010-lewis-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Frank Family
14,Red,Chile,"Opens with dark-berry aromas, spice and varietal herbal hints. Feels full and flush, with good balance and slightly creamy tasting blackberry and cherry flavors running side by side with potent oak. Peppery, resiny and full on the finish.",Reserve,14,87,Cachapoal Valley,,,Cornellana 2011 Reserve Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornellana-2011-reserve-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Cornellana
13.5,Red,France,"Vibrant and espressive notes of tart red currant, blueberry jam and charred meat compose the bouquet. The palate reveals some developed notes of dried leaves and beef jerky. It's full bodied, with moderate extraction, firm and structured tannins and bright acidity. It has a fairly short finish; drink now until 2014.",Cuvée Charles,14,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Terrasses du Larzac,,Domaine la Croix Chaptal 2009 Cuvée Charles Red (Terrasses du Larzac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-croix-chaptal-2009-cuvee-charles-red-terrasses-larzac/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine la Croix Chaptal
14.1,Red,US,"A palate-friendly wine tasting like chocolate-covered cherries and raisins, Cinder's Idaho-sourced Syrah has a refined, elegant balance. Fruity and forward, it makes for enjoyable drinking right now.",,27,87,Idaho,,,Cinder 2009 Syrah,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinder-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-snake-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Cinder
14.2,Red,US,"Hits all the Cabernet buttons, showing flashy blackberry, cherry and cassis flavors, accented by oak and wrapped in thick tannins. It's a bit too soft, like a fruit and pie crust dessert, but good for drinking now.",Estate,30,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,St. Supéry
15.5,Red,US,"A challenging name for a pretty good wine, given the frost and smoke issues so many North Coast producers faced in 2008, not to mention consumers' tendency to stay away from wines that might give them headaches. This 50% Petite Sirah-based blend (there's Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, too) is a sledgehammer of a wine, all savory leather and dark blue fruit, with a velvety structure that'll linger a long time.",O-Eight Headache!,33,87,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Chacewater 2008 O-Eight Headache! Red (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chacewater-2008-o-eight-headache-red-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Red Blend,2008,Chacewater
12,White,Portugal,"This is a fruity wine, with tight acidity and a smooth texture. It's full of pear and green-apple flavors, and a warm, rich feeling. Very clean, ready to drink.",Terra de Lobos Branco,8,87,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2010 Terra de Lobos Branco White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2010-terra-lobos-branco-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta do Casal Branco
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"With its edge of wood aging, this is a delicious entry level tawny. The wine has a toffee and orange marmalade character, retaining fruitiness in a soft, rounded texture.",Fine Tawny,,87,Port,,,Taylor Fladgate NV Fine Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taylor-fladgate-nv-fine-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Taylor Fladgate
13.9,Red,US,"The 2009 Torii Mors are not widely separated in style or substance. The Select is smooth and fruity, with citrusy acids and light red-berry flavors. It's ready to drink, but does not show the depth or detail for long-term aging.",Dundee Hills Select,45,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Torii Mor 2009 Dundee Hills Select Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-dundee-hills-select-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Torii Mor
13.9,Red,US,"The Deux Verres spreads broadly across the palate, soft and slightly soapy. The simple fruit is accented with earth and mushroom highlights. It quickly fades and leaves behind a pleasant herbal note on the finish.",Deux Verres Reserve,35,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Torii Mor 2009 Deux Verres Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-deux-verres-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Torii Mor
14.7,Red,US,"A wine with bright, red and blue fruit notes that's full and structured, laced with pepper that gets better the longer you let it open up. The finish is long and has traces of sweet caramel and vanilla.",Tanner Vineyard,28,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Twisted Oak 2008 Tanner Vineyard Syrah (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-oak-2008-tanner-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Syrah,2008,Twisted Oak
14.5,Red,Chile,"Aromas of olive, juniper, pepper and berry are tight and a lot like Carmenère or Chilean Cabernet. The feel is gritty and tannic, while flavors of herbal berry fruit blend with pepper, licorice and clove. Tastes minty and feels a bit hot on the finish.",Orzada,20,87,Maule Valley,,,Odfjell 2008 Orzada Syrah (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2008-orzada-shiraz-syrah-syrah-maule-valley/,Syrah,2008,Odfjell
13.5,Red,Italy,"La Valentina shows the innovative side of winemaking in Abruzzo. The wine is plush and rich, with ripe cherry and blackberry aromas that are backed by touches of bitter almond and spice.",,14,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,La Valentina 2007  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentina-2007-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,La Valentina
12.6,White,US,"Tart apple and pear fruit, accented with light green herbs and underscored with vivid acidity mark this wine. The finish is lightly spicy, and it goes down easily.",,15,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Iris Vineyards 2009 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iris-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2009,Iris Vineyards
14,Red,Chile,"Crusty, herbal aromas form a typical Maipo opening; add in eucalyptus, dry berry notes, char and olive aromas and it's straight from the textbook. Feels full, chewy and meaty, with cassis, herbal accents and toasty flavors. Shows good length and herbal, chocolaty finishing flavors.",Gran Reserva,,87,Maipo Valley,,,Indomita 2010 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2010-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Indomita
13.8,White,US,"Strong and flashy, not particularly subtle, but impressive in sheer volume, which is a mark of many Santa Lucia Highlands wines. In this case, the wine shows brisk acidity that lends clean balance to the huge orange, mango, apricot, vanilla and buttered toast flavors.",Highland,26,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Morgan 2010 Highland Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2010-highland-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Morgan
14,Red,France,"This is soft, ripe and spicy, and is made from young vines. It's a full and fruity wine, packed with plush plum flavors.",Torus,16,87,Southwest France,Madiran,,Alain Brumont 2009 Torus Tannat-Cabernet (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alain-brumont-2009-torus-red-blend-tannat-cabernet-madiran/,Tannat-Cabernet,2009,Alain Brumont
13,Red,Italy,"This blend of organically farmed Uva di Troia, Montepulciano and Aglianico is redolent of clove, black pepper and dark fruit. There's a point of clean acidity on the close.",Giancarlo Ceci,,87,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Agrinatura 2009 Giancarlo Ceci Red (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agrinatura-2009-giancarlo-ceci-red-castel-monte/,Red Blend,2009,Agrinatura
14,Red,US,"Just two barrels were made of this wine, a new release based upon a vineyard selection and a decision to use no new oak. Admirable in concept, but not quite there in execution, this wine is soft and earthy, with plum and a whiff of cocoa. The midpalate seems to have a slight dip in it, not a hole, but not a smooth ride either.",Heather's Vineyard,65,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Anam Cara 2009 Heather's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anam-cara-2009-heathers-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Anam Cara
12,White,Germany,"“Feinherb” isn't an officially defined term, but it's generally understood to mean a wine that's slightly drier than might be expected without being fully dry. This is a medium-bodied, slightly sweet wine, with notes of honey and paraffin alongside citrus fruit. Drink it over the next year or two.",Feinherb,18,87,Mosel,,,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2010 Feinherb Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-pauly-bergweiler-2010-feinherb-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler
14.6,Red,US,"This Cabernet-based blend includes all the other classic Bordeaux varieties. Aged in 35% new French oak, it's soft and sweetly gentle, with flavors of cherry-pie filling and blackberry as well as a touch of buttered toast. Drink now.",,30,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Elements by Artesa 2009 Meritage (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elements-by-artesa-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-napa-valley/,Meritage,2009,Elements by Artesa
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a soft and plush Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that should pair well with meat dishes or oven-cooked pasta, such as lasagna. Concentrated flavors of black cherry, cassis and berry flavors are followed by a polished finish.",Ilico,18,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Illuminati Dino 2008 Ilico  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2008-ilico-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Illuminati Dino
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a soft, plush element to this Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that is followed by aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis and leather. It's easy and smooth on the close, with a clean, compact finish.",,,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2006  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-feuduccio-s-maria-dorni-2006-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Aromatically earthy, this wine is attractively structured, with chalky minerality, ripe strawberry flavors and acidity on the finish.",Vinha da Defesa Tinto,,87,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2009 Vinha da Defesa Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2009-vinha-defesa-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade do Esporão
12.5,Red,France,"An attractively fresh wine made from the rare hybrid Segalin grape. It offers a rustic charm, juicy red-fruit flavors and acidity, and an open finish.",Domaine Saint-Sernin Rouge,10,87,Southwest France,Lot,,Château Saint-Sernin 2009 Domaine Saint-Sernin Rouge Segalin (Lot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-sernin-2009-domaine-rouge-other-red-segalin-lot/,Segalin,2009,Château Saint-Sernin
14,Red,France,"The entry level wine from Clos Troteligotte, K-Nom is soft and very juicy, with light tannins and black-currant fruit. Made to be drunk young.",K-Nom,14,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Clos Troteligotte 2009 K-Nom Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-troteligotte-2009-k-nom-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Clos Troteligotte
14.8,Red,US,"Right out of the bottle, this Pinot smells grapy and winy, almost as though it were still fermenting. It's young, rude and fresh, but very rich in cherries, with a pie-filling sweetness. Should be fine by this winter.",,39,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Darms Lane 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darms-lane-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Darms Lane
14.5,Red,US,"A big, savory Syrah from Mendocino's well-known Eaglepoint Ranch that's been aged in neutral oak but retains layers of tar and caramel on the finish. Let this wine open before pairing it with rich, meaty fare.",Eaglepoint Ranch,42,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Stark 2009 Eaglepoint Ranch Syrah (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-2009-eaglepoint-ranch-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Syrah,2009,Stark
14.3,Red,US,"This bottling has been consistent over the years, with the 2009 showing cherry, cola, bacon and sandalwood flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. Give it a few hours in the decanter before serving.",Klindt Vineyard Estate Grown,32,88,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Claudia Springs 2009 Klindt Vineyard Estate Grown Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/claudia-springs-2009-klindt-vineyard-estate-grown-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Claudia Springs
14.8,Red,US,"An intensely fruity Petite full of plum and aromas of strawberries dipped in chocolate. Blended with 10% Mourvèdre, the wine is soft and round, with tame tannins. It finishes long, with a taste of char and Sweet Tarts, in a good way.",,24,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Twisted Oak 2008 Petite Sirah (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-oak-2008-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Petite Sirah,2008,Twisted Oak
14.7,Red,US,"Like the winery's 2008 Pinot, this new 2009 is tart. Its acidity cuts right through the rich, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, giving the wine a sour candy taste. Everything else about it is great.",Durell Vineyard,60,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Three Sticks 2009 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-sticks-2009-durell-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Three Sticks
14.5,Red,US,"A Côtes du Rhône-style blend meant to be drunk early and around a weekday meal, among Terre Rouge's easiest to drink and find wines. There's lots to like, from the wine's high-toned cherry and boysenberry aromas and flavors to its traces of black olive and jaunty, gamy pepper.",Tête-á-Tête,18,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2009 Tête-á-Tête Red (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-tete-a-tete-red-sierra-foothills/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Terre Rouge
14,White,Canada,"Done half in stainless and half in barrel, this soft and supple wine boasts grapefruity acids and lightly buttery pear-flavored fruit. Medium long, fresh and complex, with a parting kiss of cinnamon spice.",,15,88,British Columbia,Okanagan Valley,,Quails' Gate 2009 Chardonnay (Okanagan Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quails-gate-2009-chardonnay-okanagan-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Quails' Gate
15,White,US,"Stark's Viognier is liltingly ripe, enveloped by lemon and kumquat and a circle of spice. Light and crisp upon opening it develops a depth of textures and layered flavors over time and is very pretty, retaining plenty of acidity amidst its alcohol and neutral oak. Pair it with Thai food or creamy lobster rolls.",Damiano Vineyard,28,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Stark 2009 Damiano Vineyard Viognier (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-2009-damiano-vineyard-viognier-sierra-foothills/,Viognier,2009,Stark
13,Red,Italy,"A hearty, masculine effort, with thick aromas of blackberry, espresso, black granite and pipe tobacco. It has a firm tannic backbone, with a slightly chewy quality to the fruit flavors.",Starsa,,88,Southern Italy,Basilicata,,Tenuta del Portale 2008 Starsa Aglianico (Basilicata),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-portale-2008-starsa-italian-red-aglianico-basilicata/,Aglianico,2008,Tenuta del Portale
14,Red,Chile,"Big, bold and bulky on the bouquet, with a truck load of ripe blackberry and boysenberry aromas that rightly announce that a fruit bomb is coming. Feels plump, round and structured, with soft tannins and compact flavors of berries, black plums and herbs. Finishes full, with a mild herbal accent.",Crucero Reserva,13,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Siegel 2010 Crucero Reserva Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siegel-2010-crucero-reserva-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2010,Siegel
14.5,Red,US,"Extremely rich, soft and fruity, like blackberry pie drizzled with melted chocolate. The tannins are lush, complex and gentle. Made in the modern way, it's certainly delicious, but almost too much of a good thing.",Estate,50,88,California,Napa,Rutherford,Round Pond 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/round-pond-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Round Pond
14,Red,Chile,"Floral red-fruit aromas get heavier with airing. Feels thick and full, with soft tannins and mild acidity. Tastes oaky but not overoaked, with caramel, vanilla and standard red-berry and plum flavors. A touch stewy on the finish, with a resiny oak flavor hanging in there.",Q,19,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Quintay 2010 Q Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintay-2010-q-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Quintay
11,White,Germany,"The entry-level Riesling from this historic estate is a solid, satisfying wine in 2010, offering modest aromas and flavors of citrus fruit and wet stones. It's a medium-weight, almost-dry wine, with a long, crisp finish. Drink now–2017.",,26,88,Mosel,,,Maximin Grünhäuser 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maximin-grunhauser-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Maximin Grünhäuser
14,Red,Italy,"This opulent, almost sweet blend of Primitivo and Merlot shows bold fruit nuances of cherry liqueur and blackberry pie, backed by touches of leather and moist pipe tobacco. Those chewy fruit tones give the wine a soft, velvety sensation on the close.",Primitivo-Merlot,,88,Southern Italy,Tarantino,,Matané 2009 Primitivo-Merlot Red (Tarantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matane-2009-primitivo-merlot-red-tarantino/,Red Blend,2009,Matané
11,White,US,"A palate-pleasing, off-dry white, with a mix of peach and pear, some nice highlights of baking spices, and good texture through the finish.",Toasted Cow Vintners Blend,10,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Oak Knoll NV Toasted Cow Vintners Blend White (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-knoll-nv-toasted-cow-vintners-blend-white-willamette-valley/,White Blend,,Oak Knoll
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A soft, fruity wine, with spice, strawberry and currant flavors. It has a warm, open feel, with a hint of tannin. Its name refers to the winding Douro River Valley.",Twisted,18,88,Douro,,,Niepoort 2009 Twisted Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2009-twisted-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Niepoort
14.2,Red,US,"Ripe and juicy in freshly crushed blackberries and spicy plums, this Cabernet is wrapped into firm tannins, and brightened with a crisp burst of acidity. It's a bit ungainly now, and its future is unclear. Try aging for a couple of years and try again.",Tomasson Vineyard,44,88,California,Napa,St. Helena,Midsummer Cellars 2009 Tomasson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/midsummer-cellars-2009-tomasson-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Midsummer Cellars
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A big, bold and rich Port that is smooth and very plush with a velvet feel. The style is ripe and rounded, a delicious medley of jammy fruits and soft tannins.",Ruby,,88,Port,,,Fonseca NV Ruby  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fonseca-nv-ruby-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Fonseca
12.5,White,France,"Lightly amylic-pear drop, resin, mineral, stone-fruit and peach-skin aromas dominate the youthful nose of this wine. Very clean and mineral-focused. The medium body and vibrant acidity give the palate a firm texture. Given its short, crisp finish, it is best consumed between now and through 2013. Good by the glass or with light fare.",,,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Picpoul de Pinet,,Domaine la Croix Gratiot 2011  Picpoul de Pinet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-croix-gratiot-2011-other-white-picpoul-picpoul-pinet/,Picpoul,2011,Domaine la Croix Gratiot
14,Red,France,Black tea leaves and sweet spices season the fresh black-cherry and cassis spine of this attractive red blend. A good grip in the mouth lends structure to the fruit-forward palate and gives longevity to the dry finish.,Val de L'Ours,13,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2010 Val de L'Ours Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-barons-rothschild-lafite-2010-val-lours-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-pays-doc/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2010,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
13.5,White,Portugal,This enjoyable blend of wood-aged Chardonnay and Fernão Pires is rich; the two grapes together lend a smooth and creamy wine.,Hobby,,88,Tejo,,,Exquisite Wines 2010 Hobby White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/exquisite-wines-2010-hobby-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2010,Exquisite Wines
14.5,Red,Chile,"A big blast of roasted berry, herb and spice hits hard on the composed bouquet. Feels stocky and lush, with full tannins, good extract and flavors of herb, black olive, earth, cola and toasty blackberry. Toasted on the finish, with bitter chocolate notes.",Reserve Assemblage Carménère-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc,16,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Estampa 2009 Reserve Assemblage Carménère-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estampa-2009-reserve-assemblage-carmenere-cabernet-sauvignon-cabernet-franc-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Estampa
14,Red,Chile,"Intense and black up front, with coconut, tobacco and blackberry aromas. Feels round and plump, with dark, toasty flavors of mildly herbal berry and cassis. Finishes warm, spicy, a little heavy and with tannic grip. A fun wine that's big boned and concentrated.",Marques de Casa Concha,22,88,Peumo,,,Concha y Toro 2009 Marques de Casa Concha Carmenère (Peumo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concha-toro-2009-marques-casa-carmenere-peumo/,Carmenère,2009,Concha y Toro
13,Red,Portugal,"Initially tannic, this concentrated wine shows itself to be young, with its structure still waiting to open. A dry texture lies over the big berry flavors that will develop over the next year.",Monsaraz,10,88,Alentejo,,,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz 2010 Monsaraz Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cooperativa-reguengos-monsaraz-2010-monsaraz-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz
14,Red,Portugal,"Ripe and jammy, with black-fruit, herb and licorice flavors, this wood-aged wine is superrich. It's heavy and full bodied, with dark tannins and a juicy fruit element.",Monte Cascas Reserva,24,88,Alentejano,,,Casca Wines 2009 Monte Cascas Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2009-monte-cascas-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Casca Wines
14,Red,Chile,"Leafy and loaded with sweet tobacco and earth aromas. Concentrated and lively in the mouth, with cherry, brown sugar and cocoa flavors leading to a layered, sweet-tasting, long finish. Offers a good mix of character, poise and power.",Terroir Selection Gran Reserva,16,88,Cachapoal Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2008 Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2008-terroir-selection-gran-reserva-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2008,Casas del Toqui
14.5,Red,US,"This Pinot Noir may become more rich and charming in coming years, but right now it's fresh, tart and jammy in raspberries and cherries. It's also a bit heavy, almost as if a bit of Grenache found its way into the blend.",Estate Collection,45,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2010 Estate Collection Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2010-estate-collection-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,De Loach
15.3,Red,US,"York Mountain is a little-known appellation in the western part of Paso Robles. This blend of two varieties is dry, tannic and hot, with complex blackberry, tobacco, plum and pepper flavors that are so ripe, they veer into raisins. Drink up.",Chelle Mountain Vineyard Reserve,50,88,California,Central Coast,York Mountain,Adelaida 2008 Chelle Mountain Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (York Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2008-chelle-mountain-vineyard-reserve-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-central-coast-york-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2008,Adelaida
14,Red,US,"The Mark series from Anam Cara represents a sort of mini-reserve, all estate-grown, with a selection of what the winemaker considers to be the “boldest” clones. It has full-bodied flavors of cherry and sassafras, accented with cinnamon and cocoa. The barrel spices outlast the fruit—perhaps just an indication of youth. There is potential for considerable improvement with bottle age.",Mark IV,65,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Anam Cara 2009 Mark IV Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anam-cara-2009-mark-iv-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Anam Cara
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a linear and polished Montepulciano, with bright fruit nuances of blackberry and cassis, followed touches of black stone, spice and mature plum. It feels smooth and fine in the mouth, with a rich berry-driven finish.",Ripamosso,16,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Illuminati Dino 2009 Ripamosso  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2009-ripamosso-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Illuminati Dino
,Red,US,"Clean and varietal, this firm and juicy Pinot Noir offers light, forward raspberry and plum fruit, dusted with cinnamon and cocoa. Medium concentration and length.",Signature Collection,27,88,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,King Estate 2010 Signature Collection Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-estate-2010-signature-collection-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,King Estate
13.5,Red,France,"While it's firmly tannic, the fruit still shows through the structure. It has taut flavors of black plum and currant; angular now, but has some good aging potential.",B (Si),16,88,Southwest France,Cahors,,Lannac Saint-Jean 2009 B (Si) Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lannac-saint-jean-2009-b-si-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Lannac Saint-Jean
13.5,Red,Italy,"Montepulciano grapes are aged six months in oak to render sweet nuances of cinnamon and toasted almond that rest over a dense core of jammy fruit. The wine is lush, soft and velvety on the finish.",Mekan,17,88,Southern Italy,Molise,,Cantine Cipressi 2006 Mekan Montepulciano (Molise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-cipressi-2006-mekan-italian-red-montepulciano-molise/,Montepulciano,2006,Cantine Cipressi
13,Red,France,"From the young vines of aristocratic Tiregand estate, this is still a densely tannic wine. It has smoky black fruits and intense acidity, a directly linear structure that needs to soften, although it will always be tannic.",Clos Montalbanie,16,88,Southwest France,Pécharmant,,Château de Tiregand 2008 Clos Montalbanie  (Pécharmant),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tiregand-2008-clos-montalbanie-red-pecharmant/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château de Tiregand
14,Red,France,"This blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Carignan starts off tight and firm, but with time it reveals attractive aromas and flavors of small red berries and plums accented by garrigue and a hint of sweet woody smoke. It's firmly structured, with gripping tannins and a faint cocoa accent to the dry finish.",Coste d'Aleyrac,21,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup,,Château de Lancyre 2009 Coste d'Aleyrac Red (Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lancyre-2009-coste-daleyrac-red-coteaux-pic-saint-loup/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Lancyre
14,Red,Portugal,"Extreme juiciness gives this wine an exotic character. It has ripe red-berry fruit, a hint of sweet tomato, and is layered with wood tones and soft tannins. The acidity cuts through this perfumed wine. Not for aging; it's attractively fruity and ready to drink now.",,,88,Tejo,,,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2008 Syrah (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-lagoalva-cima-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-tejo/,Syrah,2008,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
14,White,Chile,"Round and grassy smelling, but turning more pungent and pointed with airing. Shows good grip and a slight spritz on the palate in front of grassy, green flavors of lime, bell pepper and tarragon. Pithy on the finish, where jalapeño and white-pepper notes rise up and take over.",Corralillo,16,88,San Antonio,,,Matetic 2011 Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matetic-2011-corralillo-sauvignon-blanc-san-antonio/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Matetic
13.5,White,Portugal,Flavors of ripe pear and lime juice make this wine both full in the mouth and crisp. There is an apple skin-like texture to this wine that is ready to drink.,Terra a Terra Branco Reserva,19,88,Douro,,,Quanta Terra 2010 Terra a Terra Branco Reserva White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quanta-terra-2010-a-branco-reserva-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Quanta Terra
14,Red,France,"With its concentrated fruit and weight, this is a wine that, as its name suggests, brings Tannat to its intense apogee. The wine is a blockbuster; with its power and density, it is on the edge of being too much.",Plénitude,35,88,Southwest France,Madiran,,Producteurs Plaimont 2008 Plénitude Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2008-plenitude-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2008,Producteurs Plaimont
15,Red,US,"Couldn't get any riper, with an explosion of blackberries, cherries, currants, plums, and cola, not to mention plenty of toasty, caramelized oak. Trades complexity and subtlety for sheer power. It's mostly Merlot, with a splash of Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.",The Puzzle,80,88,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Newton 2008 The Puzzle Red (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2008-puzzle-red-napa-spring-mountain/,Red Blend,2008,Newton
14.6,Red,US,"On the light side for a reserve, this nicely balanced, elegant wine is from the southwest block of the estate vineyard. Red berries and pomegranate fruit, moderate acidity, smooth tannins and a full middle are the hallmarks. With a little decanting, it's ready to go.",Reserve,45,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Abacela 2007 Reserve Tempranillo (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abacela-2007-reserve-tempranillo-southern-umpqua-valley/,Tempranillo,2007,Abacela
13,White,Portugal,"In the full style of an Alentejo white, this is packed with flavors of tropical fruit and yellow stone fruit. Its richness is balanced by a good crisp line of citrusy acidity that yields a harmonious whole.",Branco,35,88,Alentejano,,,Altas Quintas 2010 Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altas-quintas-2010-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Altas Quintas
13.2,White,US,"Exceptionally tart, with vivid green-apple and sour lemon flavors, this tangy mouthful mixes its high-acid lemony fruit with highlights of pineapple and grapefruit. Nicely delineated, but definitely for those who love acid.",Bryan Creek Vineyard,22,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Adelsheim 2010 Bryan Creek Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelsheim-2010-bryan-creek-vineyard-pinot-blanc-willamette-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Adelsheim
14.8,White,US,"An interesting and even somewhat eccentric wine. There are notes of green tea and herbs, but enough pure orange fruit to make it rich. Lots of zingy acidity, too.",Sierra Madre Vineyard,25,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Fontes & Phillips 2009 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fontes-phillips-2009-sierra-madre-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Fontes & Phillips
14.5,Red,US,"No one will ever complain that this Napa Valley-Sonoma County blend isn't fruity enough. It's deliciously explosive in jammy blackberries, cassis, cherries and milk chocolate. Oak adds notes of caramel. But flavor isn't everything, and this wine would benefit from greater restraint and structural integrity.",Encomium,70,88,California,California Other,California,Keating 2009 Encomium Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2009-encomium-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Keating
13.5,White,US,"Here's a nice Sauvignon Blanc for drinking now. It shows how well this variety grows in the warmer parts of the county, with citrus, apricot, peach and spice flavors. Crisp acidity provides zesty balance to this deliciously drinkable young wine.",,19,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Straight Line 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straight-line-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Straight Line
14.5,Red,US,"Rich and tart, this is a delightful Pinot Noir for drinking now. Feels upscale in the mouth, with flavors of spicy raspberry, red currant, cola and sandalwood. Shows the elegance that almost always accompanies a Robert Mondavi wine.",,26,88,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Robert Mondavi 2010 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2010-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2010,Robert Mondavi
13.5,White,Chile,"Shy and clean on the nose, which offers up only mild grapefruit and lime. The feel is tight and stony, with pithy citrus and green apple flavors. Leans towards green and herbaceous on the finish, but never fully goes green while maintaining clarity and crispness.",La Gloria,12,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Veramonte 2011 La Gloria Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramonte-2011-gloria-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Veramonte
14,Red,Italy,"An ancient import from Greece, Uva di Troia finds its best expression in Puglia, southern Italy. This Riserva opens with plush aromas of black cherry, cola and spice. Soft wood influences give the wine a velvety feel.",Riserva Le More,30,88,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Santa Lucia 2007 Riserva Le More Uva di Troia (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-lucia-2007-riserva-le-more-italian-red-uva-troia-castel-monte/,Uva di Troia,2007,Santa Lucia
13.8,Red,US,"The appellation is North Coast, with the fruit sourced from Mendocino and Lake Counties. It's pale in color and delicate in structure, with raspberry, tangerine zest and fig newton flavors brightened by hefty acidity. Defines a light, elegant style, and it's a steal at this price.",,13,88,California,North Coast,North Coast,Chessman 2009 Pinot Noir (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chessman-2009-pinot-noir-north-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chessman
14.5,Red,US,"Blended from various vineyards throughout Napa Valley, this bone-dry Cabernet is classically rich in blackberry, cassis and cedar flavors, wrapped into ripe tannins. It's a bit aggressive in acidity.",DRII,65,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,D.R. Stephens 2009 DRII Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-stephens-2009-drii-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,D.R. Stephens
14,Red,Chile,"Crisp and peppery smelling, with nicely chiseled raspberry and red-plum aromas. Feels tight and tangy, a direct reflection of the wine's coastal origins, with zesty flavors of citrus, plum, cherry and tomato. Finishes short and exact, with a dusting of oak-based cocoa.",Visión,15,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Cono Sur 2010 Visión Pinot Noir (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2010-vision-pinot-noir-colchagua-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Cono Sur
9.5,White,Germany,"Starts off with wet stone and lime aromas, then folds in Granny Smith flavors on the palate, giving it just the right mix of mineral, citrus and apple. It's lightweight but potent, with a lean but wiry frame. Drink now–2018.",,25,88,Mosel,,,Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch) 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-h-thanisch-erben-thanisch-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch)
13,Red,Portugal,"This wine heads the range of good value wines under the Monte Alentejano name. It has some weight and a tangy, structured character, and has not lost its black-plum flavors. Drink now.",Monte Alentejano Reserva,10,88,Alentejano,,,DFJ Vinhos 2007 Monte Alentejano Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2007-monte-alentejano-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2007,DFJ Vinhos
13.5,Red,Italy,"Casale Vecchio is a dark and spicy expression of Montepulciano that opens with sweet aromas of jammy fruit and blackberry preserve. Layers of moist pipe tobacco, new leather and crushed granite or mineral form a nicely integrated finish.",Casale Vecchio,18,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Farnese 2009 Casale Vecchio  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2009-casale-vecchio-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Farnese
14.5,Red,Chile,"Opens with funky aromas of wet dog, cola and cassis. Airing allows it to roll into form, with a chewy, thick palate and solid flavors of herb-infused berry and cassis, buttery oak and coffee. Tastes oaky and creamy on the finish, with a chewiness to the texture.",Lolol Gran Reserva,22,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2008 Lolol Gran Reserva Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2008-lolol-gran-reserva-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2008,Casa Silva
11,Dessert,Portugal,"Blending Riesling and Gewürztraminer, this wine benefits from the pure steeliness of the former and the spice of the latter. This wine has a honeyed character, balanced by intense acidity and dry botrytis. Great paired with berry fruits.",Late Harvest,25,88,Tejo,,,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2009 Late Harvest White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-lagoalva-cima-2009-late-harvest-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2009,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
14,Red,Canada,"From the Canadian Okanagan, this stylish, well-balanced wine offers a focused mix of flavors—cola, cherry, tobacco and wet stone in particular. It's a fresh and lively palate, with the sort of crisp elegance found in some European Pinots.",,20,88,British Columbia,Okanagan Valley,,Quails' Gate 2009 Pinot Noir (Okanagan Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quails-gate-2009-pinot-noir-okanagan-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Quails' Gate
13,Red,France,"This ripe wine laces black fruits with a stalky texture and attractive acidity. The wine has a dry core of tannins, but are softening into a warmer character. Ready to drink.",Château de Sabazan,25,88,Southwest France,Saint-Mont,,Producteurs Plaimont 2008 Château de Sabazan  (Saint-Mont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2008-chateau-sabazan-red-saint-mont/,Red Blend,2008,Producteurs Plaimont
12.5,Red,France,"Bright and jammy red cherry, strawberry and raspberry aromas flood the nose of this Syrah-dominated blend, and carry onto the palate. Medium tannins add a bit of structure, while the finish is clean, with a mouthwatering sensation.",Les Bambins,20,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup,,Clos des Augustins 2010 Les Bambins Red (Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-augustins-2010-bambins-red-coteaux-pic-saint-loup/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Clos des Augustins
14.5,Red,Chile,"Coconut is the lead aroma, but there's graphite, cool earth, cola, blackberry and raw oak on the bouquet. Feels structured and lush, with tight tannins and robust flavors of clove, coconut, blackberry and tobacco. Quite oaky late, with barrel-driven flavors driving the finish.",1865 Single Vineyard,19,88,Maule Valley,,,San Pedro 2009 1865 Single Vineyard Malbec (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2009-1865-single-vineyard-malbec-maule-valley/,Malbec,2009,San Pedro
14.8,Red,US,"Very rich and ripe, but compromised by a mouthfeel that's simultaneously soft and yet weirdly acidic, like it has a squeeze of lime juice. Still, there's no denying the fabulous wealth of black cherries, cassis, mocha and spices.",Elivette,125,88,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Spring Mountain Vineyard 2008 Elivette Red (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-mountain-vineyard-2008-elivette-red-napa-spring-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Spring Mountain Vineyard
11.5,White,Portugal,"A full and rounded wine from one of the best estates in the Lima Valley of northern Portugal. It brings out all the structure and perfume of the Loureiro, adding in a rich intensity. A dry wine that is just right for food.",,,88,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta do Ameal 2010 Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-ameal-2010-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2010,Quinta do Ameal
13.5,White,France,"Baked apple, bread crust and sweet spice abound on the nose and palate, with a solid peach-pit nuttiness that lingers on the medium-length finish. Medium weight with a lush texture, but good acidity enlivens the close.",Toques et Clochers Méditerranéen,17,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Limoux,,Sieur d'Arques 2009 Toques et Clochers Méditerranéen Chardonnay (Limoux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sieur-darques-2009-toques-clochers-mediterraneen-chardonnay-limoux/,Chardonnay,2009,Sieur d'Arques
,White,US,"Rich, ripe and tropical, this calls to mind bananas soaked in cream. Round and lightly spicy, it's a forward, fruit-driven wine with a veneer of spice and toast, but enough acid to keep it lively.",,18,88,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,King Estate 2010 Chardonnay (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/king-estate-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,King Estate
13.5,Red,Italy,"Dark, luscious and inky in appearance, Antrum shows thick and juicy aromas of jammy fruit, blackberry pie and rum cake. There are hints of dark spice and leather, with a touch of sour fruit and grittiness on the close.",Antrum,48,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2005 Antrum  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2005-antrum-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2005,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13,White,Chile,"Neutral up front except for green apple and mineral aromas. Feels quite good and healthy, with juicy acids pushing fresh bell pepper, lime and white peach flavors. Short but fresh and citrusy on the finish.",Reserva,13,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Chilcas 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Chilcas
13.5,Red,France,"Densely-colored, dark wine. Somewhat sullen and closed nose, yet on the palate, blackberry coulis aromas lead to aged and charred steak flavors. This is a moderately complex wine with a briefly lingering finish. Leather and dried earth notes suggest this wine has evolved to benefit but that it should be consumed now to 2014.",Cuvée des Dieux,,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Cabardes,,Château Salitis 2005 Cuvée des Dieux Red (Cabardes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-salitis-2005-cuvee-dieux-red-cabardes/,Red Blend,2005,Château Salitis
14,White,Chile,"Toasty, waxy and peachy on the nose, with nicely applied oak. Feels comfortable and apple-like, with good acidity pushing apple, green melon and green plum flavors. Bright, lively and firm on the finish, with a slightly pithy aftertaste.",Novas Gran Reserva,14,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Emiliana 2011 Novas Gran Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emiliana-2011-novas-gran-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Emiliana
13.7,White,Chile,"Pungent off the bat but not punchy, with pure citrus aromas. Feels fresh, with good acidity and overall balance framing layered flavors of lime, orange, grapefruit and lemon. Turns slightly pithy and green on the finish, but by then it has made its mark.",Cefiro Reserva,11,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Viña Casablanca 2011 Cefiro Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-casablanca-2011-cefiro-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña Casablanca
14,Red,Italy,"Appropriately named “Passion,” this hearty red wine expresses itself with opulence and generosity. Bold fruit layers of blackberry and cherry liqueur are framed by spice and chewy pipe tobacco. There's a ripe, syrupy feel in the mouth, with loads of jammy fruit on the close.",Passione,,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo del Salento,,Vigne & Vini 2008 Passione  (Primitivo del Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigne-vini-2008-passione-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2008,Vigne & Vini
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A firm, tannic wine that reveals the cool ocean climate of Lisboa. This wine is structured and spicy from wood aging, with underlying juicy, well-blended flavors of plum and blackberry.",Reserva,15,88,Lisboa,,,Vidigal 2007 Reserva Touriga Nacional (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidigal-2007-reserva-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-lisboa/,Touriga Nacional,2007,Vidigal
13,White,Portugal,"Smooth, rounded wine with the weight of ripe yellow fruit behind its acidity and creamy character. There is a touch of pepper that gives a burst of spice. With the extra year in bottle, the wine is now ready to drink.",Via Latina,13,88,Vinho Verde,,,Vercoope 2010 Via Latina Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vercoope-2010-via-latina-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2010,Vercoope
13,White,Chile,"Minearally and fresh on the nose, with hints of grass, lime and apple. Good and round in the mouth, with ample acidic punch and lively flavors of nopal, citrus and tarragon. Mellow and just zesty enough on the finish.",Gran Reserva,15,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Ventisquero 2011 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2011-gran-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Ventisquero
13.6,White,US,"Some spritzy bubbles and a yeasty flavor confirm that this is quite young and fresh, certainly the best time to enjoy it. The color is almost translucent, the flavors running lightly from celery to apple to melon, but this 100% varietal wine is quite well made and nicely defined.",,15,88,Idaho,,,3 Horse Ranch Vineyards 2010 Pinot Gris,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3-horse-ranch-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-snake-river-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,3 Horse Ranch Vineyards
13,White,Portugal,"A wood-aged wine that has a round character and a mineral tang. The flavors of yellow stone fruit, pineapple and toast are rich in this ready-to-drink wine.",Monte Claros Reserva Branco,,88,Alentejo,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2010 Monte Claros Reserva Branco White (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-borba-2010-monte-claros-reserva-branco-white-alentejo/,Portuguese White,2010,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
13.5,Red,US,"Spicy right from the top, with cinnamon candy highlights around cherry and berry fruit flavors. Juicy acids add vitality and lift, and the wine is clean and palate-friendly, with a lovely freshness. Good proportion and flavor all the way through the finish.",,22,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amity 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amity-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Amity
13.5,White,US,"A fresh, juicy, citrusy open roams through grapefruit and lemon-lime into light tropical fruits, with a pleasing hint of papaya. Good length and penetration, in a wine with a delicate sensibility.",,20,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amity 2009 Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amity-2009-pinot-blanc-willamette-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2009,Amity
13,Red,Portugal,"This is a very fruity wine with some of the Dão minerality lending it structure. There are red-fruit flavors, with notes of coffee and herb. Its tannins are balanced, and its acidity lends a juicy aftertaste.",Outeiro,16,88,Dão,,,Alvaro Castro 2009 Outeiro Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvaro-castro-2009-outeiro-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2009,Alvaro Castro
13.5,Rose,Italy,"Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (made with Montepulciano grapes) is one of the best rosé wines to come from Italy. In fact, this region was one of the first to propose a rosé and this expression is redolent of pink rose, forest berry and fragrant passion fruit.",Hedòs,19,88,Central Italy,Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo,,Cantina Tollo 2010 Hedòs  (Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2010-hedos-rose-cerasuolo-dabruzzo/,Rosé,2010,Cantina Tollo
13,White,France,"A youthful, pale straw color is the backdrop of haunting aromas of Marcona almond, dried lemon peel and hay. Zesty citrus notes on the palate are accompanied by hazelnut, baguette crust and vanilla. The vanilla continues on with the medium finish—a clear indicator of some oak influence. Round and succulent, yet balanced by fairly refreshing acidity.",Exquises Esquisses,,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Château Maylandie 2010 Exquises Esquisses Grenache Blanc (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maylandie-2010-exquises-esquisses-other-white-grenache-blanc-corbieres/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Château Maylandie
14,Red,Italy,"Yume is a dark, extracted wine, with sweet spice aromas and loads of plush, ripe fruit, such as blackberry and currant. It shows soft tannins and finishes with moderate persistency.",Yume,23,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Caldora Vini 2006 Yume  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2006-yume-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Caldora Vini
14.7,Red,US,"Rich, soft and extracted in blackberry jam and chocolate, this Cabernet trades subtlety for sheer deliciousness. And it certainly is easy to drink, with waves of ripe fruit, oak and spice.",,45,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Brookdale Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brookdale-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Brookdale Vineyards
14.5,Red,Chile,"A serious Cab with a medium-to-full disposition. Starts with aromas of loam, rubber and tobacco, then comes an active palate with zesty acids and a juicy overall feel. Tastes of black fruits and raspberry, with coffee, mocha and herbal accents. Thick on the finish, with tannic clamp and oaky residue.",Gran Reserva,27,88,Maipo Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2010 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2010-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Casas del Bosque
14.5,Red,Chile,"The bouquet is elegant and restrained for the variety, with lead pencil, lemony notes, dark cherry and blackberry aromas. Feels lively and textured, with racy acidity setting up flavors of tobacco, coffee, chocolate, herbs and blackberry. Saucy on the finish, with menthol.",La Capitana Barrel Reserve,,88,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2009 La Capitana Barrel Reserve Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2009-capitana-barrel-reserve-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Viña La Rosa
14,Red,Chile,"Begins with lightly spiced aromas of dried red fruit, tomato leaf and herb. Feels smooth and thick, with chewiness and soft tannins. Flavors of strawberry, raspberry and plum come with creamy tasting oak and affiliated butter and vanilla. Stocky and rich on the finish.",Duette Single Vineyard,20,88,Maipo Valley,,,Indomita 2010 Duette Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2010-duette-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-maipo-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Indomita
14,Red,Chile,"A racy, balanced type of Cabernet with aromas of graphite, black cherry and plum. That's followed by a fit palate with Cab-related weight and tannins but also a lightness of being. Tastes lightly herbal, but with plenty of red plum and berry notes and length. Juicy and fresh overall.",Reserva,12,88,Curicó Valley,,,Echeverria 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Echeverria
13.5,Rose,Italy,"This beautiful rosé from central Italy opens with a raspberry-pink color and bright aromas of forest berry, white cherry and crème de cassis. It's smooth and silky in the mouth with a bright, crisp finish.",,20,88,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Feudo Antico 2010 Rosé (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-antico-2010-rose-terre-chieti/,Rosé,2010,Feudo Antico
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A blend of typical Alentejo grapes, this is a firm effort, with the fruit laced inbetween the complex tannic structure. The acidity gives the wine a final lift.",4 Quatro Castas,16,88,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2010 4 Quatro Castas Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2010-4-quatro-castas-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade do Esporão
12.5,Red,US,"A light style, but still stylish, with finesse and good structure. The pretty plum fruit is lightly dusted with cocoa, softening the tannins and adding spice to the finish. A gentle and beguiling wine, ready for near-term enjoyment.",,19,88,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Hedgeline 2010 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hedgeline-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Hedgeline
14.5,Red,US,"Nearing four years of age, this Pinot remains tannic and tight. It's dark, full-bodied and rich in cherries and currants, and quite dry. But it flirts with overripeness, which detracts from the wine's delicacy. Ready to drink now.",Clos Camille,75,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Notre Vin 2008 Clos Camille Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/notre-vin-2008-clos-camille-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Notre Vin
16,Red,US,"New French oak dominates this wine, in the form of caramel and buttered cinnamon toast. Those are delicious flavors, of course, but they have little to do with the wine itself, which seems just fine, suggesting sour red cherries, red currants and licorice. Maybe it's just going through an awkward phase, or maybe it's the alcohol, which officially clocks in at 16% by volume, emphasizing the sweetness.",District Collection,75,88,California,Napa,Rutherford,Raymond 2008 District Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2008-district-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Raymond
13.5,Red,US,"At first herbal, tart and steely, this Pinot does appear to have been assembled from rather different lots in terms of ripeness. It has Dr. Pepper-like flavors, sharp acidity and some alcoholic heat, along with raisin and brown sugar flavors on the back of the palate.",Grand Assemblage,29,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Dobbes Family Estate 2009 Grand Assemblage Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dobbes-family-estate-2009-grand-assemblage-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Dobbes Family Estate
13,Red,France,"An enticingly perfumed wine that has firm tannins, blackberry flavors and layers of new wood. It is concentrated and powerful, full of the dark weight of Cabernet and Merlot.",Cuvée Germain,,88,Southwest France,Côtes du Tarn,,Domaine D'en Ségur 2009 Cuvée Germain Red (Côtes du Tarn),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-den-segur-2009-cuvee-germain-red-cotes-tarn/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine D'en Ségur
13,Red,France,"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Tarn region north of Toulouse gives a firm wine, with ripe fruit that is striated with tannin and acidity. It is still young and fruity and could age 2–3 years.",Cuvée Germain,16,88,Southwest France,Côtes du Tarn,,Domaine D'en Ségur 2008 Cuvée Germain Red (Côtes du Tarn),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-den-segur-2008-cuvee-germain-red-cotes-tarn/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Domaine D'en Ségur
13.5,Red,Italy,"Divus offers aromatic accents of cherry liqueur, air-dried beef, pipe tobacco, dried currant and exotic spice. The wine is smooth, taut and bright, with the kind of medium density and length that would help it pair with pasta.",Divus,21,88,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2009 Divus  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2009-divus-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13.7,White,US,"Strong citrus fruit and citrus-rind aromas mix lemon, lime and grapefruit in a sharply-defined, relatively moderate-in-alcohol Viognier. It's acidic and firm, nicely focused and precise. Overall, it is a very good, food-friendly wine.",,20,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2010 Viognier (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2010-viognier-southern-rogue-valley/,Viognier,2010,Del Rio
14,Red,US,"In a flight of Cristom single-vineyard Pinots, this blended reserve stands out as a little on the green side, with some noticeable tannic astringency. Cranberry and berry fruit, light and showing some earthiness, holds down the center.",Sommers Reserve,41,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Cristom 2008 Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2008-sommers-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Cristom
14,Red,Italy,"This blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Merlot, which is aged for two years in oak, offers easy fruit nuances of blackberry and black cherry, followed by accents of rum cake and sweet spice. The wine ends with a lively touch of bitter almond.",Kudos,25,88,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Talamonti 2007 Kudos Red (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2007-kudos-red-colline-pescaresi/,Red Blend,2007,Talamonti
13.7,Red,US,"Strawberry fruit is mixed in with fresh, pungent herbs—a mix that nicely expresses the Chehalem Mountains terroir. Fruity, full and forward, this ripe and pleasing wine is balanced just right for near-term enjoyment.",Hawks View Vineyard,55,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Torii Mor 2009 Hawks View Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-hawks-view-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Torii Mor
14.8,Red,US,"In the context of the rest of the outstanding 2009 Pinots from Soléna, this seems the lightest. Soft, spicy fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry, accented with rose water, set up an elegant, thinnish palate, with residual tannic flavors of green tea. This could be a surprisingly long-lived wine, but at this stage it's anyone's guess.",Zena Crown Vineyard,40,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Soléna 2009 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solena-2009-zena-crown-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Soléna
12.5,White,US,"This wine is a great example of why Riesling is so increasingly popular. Despite the “dry” title on the label, it's actually a bit off-dry and crisp in acidity, with clean, savory flavors of limes, kiwi fruits, honey and vanilla. So easy to like, and the alcohol is relatively low.",Dry,20,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,V. Sattui 2010 Dry Riesling (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2010-dry-riesling-napa-valley/,Riesling,2010,V. Sattui
14,Red,Chile,"Integrated on the nose, with dark berry and crushed mineral notes and scents of herb, vanilla and earth. Feels round and full, with good balance and likable flavors of boysenberry, leather and spice. Deep, chewy and friendly overall, with coffee, pepper and spice on the finish.",Limited Edition,16,88,Cachapoal Valley,,,Rios de Chile 2010 Limited Edition Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2010-limited-edition-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Syrah,2010,Rios de Chile
12,White,US,"Fruity and dry—but not too dry—this delightful Riesling is loaded with juicy, satisfying flavors of grapefruit and orange. It's a drink-now, thirst-quenching style, great for quaffing.",Dry,20,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lemelson 2010 Dry Riesling (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lemelson-2010-dry-riesling-willamette-valley/,Riesling,2010,Lemelson
14.5,Red,US,"A young, tart, somewhat candied Thea's brings a mouthful of primary berry fruit flavor to bear, principally raspberries and cherries. It shows generous acidity, keeping the palate lively, and hints of light herb, though little new oak influence.",Thea's Selection,30,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lemelson 2009 Thea's Selection Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lemelson-2009-theas-selection-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lemelson
14,Red,Chile,"This mature Syrah gets going with saucy, slightly volatile aromas that incorporate stewed berry, leather and horse hide. Feels plump, chunky and structured, with baked berry, herbal notes and chocolaty flavors. Finishes toasted and lightly herbal. for the name, Payen means “copper” in the local dialect.",Payen,60,88,Limarí Valley,,,Viña Tabalí 2007 Payen Syrah (Limarí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-tabali-2007-payen-shiraz-syrah-syrah-limari-valley/,Syrah,2007,Viña Tabalí
15,Dessert,Italy,"Chicca is a naturally sweet wine with an inky garnet color and a dark consistency. The wine's unique characteristics require special consideration when pairing with foods. Chocolate-based desserts and rum cake could work well. Notes of blackberry and cherry liqueur are backed by a thick, sweet mouthfeel.",Chicca Vino Dolce Naturale,,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Vigne & Vini 2007 Chicca Vino Dolce Naturale  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigne-vini-2007-chicca-vino-dolce-naturale-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2007,Vigne & Vini
14,Red,Chile,"Brambly aromas are restrained and slightly floral. Feels fresh and easy to drink, with medium body weight and a mix of strawberry, raspberry, tomato and herbal-tea flavors. Finishes mellow and consistent. Very nice Pinot Noir for the money.",Reserva,14,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Veramonte 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramonte-2010-reserva-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Veramonte
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of 70%Montepulciano and 30% Merlot, this is a smooth and rich wine, with dark concentration and a bouquet showing notes of black cherry, cassis, blackberry pie and exotic spice. There's beautiful smoothness here, while the finish is bright and compact.",Kudos,25,88,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Talamonti 2006 Kudos Red (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2006-kudos-red-colline-pescaresi/,Red Blend,2006,Talamonti
14.5,Red,US,"Perhaps due to its youth, this seems to be the lightest and fruitiest of the 2009 Lemelson lineup. Tart cranberry flavors show plenty of acid and spice, with the fruit echoing a hint of sweet tomato through the finish. It brings to mind the substance and whole cluster flavors of a particularly ripe Beaujolais.",Meyer Vineyard,42,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lemelson 2009 Meyer Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lemelson-2009-meyer-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lemelson
14,Red,Chile,"Creamy and oaky on the nose, with a soft touch. This blend of 68% Cabernet and 32% Syrah offers weight, density and smooth edges along with blackberry, coffee and mild medicinal and herbal flavors. Finishes dark, toasty and a touch minty.",Reserva,12,88,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2010-reserva-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-maule-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2010,Oveja Negra
13.7,White,US,"Named for Twisted Oak's infamous rubber chicken, Ruben, this Marsanne-Grenache Blanc-Roussanne blend is as fun as its namesake, with luscious lemon and a trace of tar in the background culminating in a dry freshness and just a tinge of almonds.",Ruben's Blend,24,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Twisted Oak 2010 Ruben's Blend White (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-oak-2010-rubens-blend-white-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Twisted Oak
15.4,Red,US,"With 15.4% alcohol by volume, this is arguably Lail's ripest, hottest Cabernet ever. It certainly has flashy blackberry and cherry jam flavors, with plenty of toasty oak, but there's a raisin-and-prune, overripe finish. Could age, but it's more likely that the heat will pinch in within six years, crushing the fruit.",J. Daniel Cuvée,135,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Lail 2008 J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lail-2008-j-daniel-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lail
14.3,Red,US,"This new brand turns to this increasingly respected vineyard, which is located in a tenderloin of great properties in the southern part of the appellation. Even nearing the age of three years, it's fresh, young and pure, with brisk flavors of raspberries and cherries. Could show greater depth and complexity, though, especially at this price.",La Encantada Vineyard,60,88,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Kagan 2009 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kagan-2009-encantada-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kagan
13.5,Red,US,"Sealed with a screwcap, this affordable Pinot offers forward, fruity flavors of red apple, fig, plum and prune. It starts out quite nicely, then hardens up a bit, and needs decanting to show its best. A streak of espresso runs through the finish; it's not an elegant wine, but a hearty one.",,19,88,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Jovino 2009 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jovino-2009-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jovino
13.5,Rose,Chile,"Light pink in color and super fresh smelling. This is punchy up front, with red-berry and citrus scents. Feels zesty, crisp and steely, with tangy citrus flavors followed by a long finish that's refreshing and cleansing. Really nice for affordable Chilean rosé.",Carmenère,12,88,Central Valley,,,Apaltagua 2011 Carmenère Rosé (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apaltagua-2011-carmenere-rose-central-valley/,Rosé,2011,Apaltagua
13.5,Red,US,"The core fruit flavor is pretty strawberry, with a root beer aspect often found in Oregon Pinots. There is a bit of an empty spot in the center, then a finish with light tannins and a dash of pepper.",Estate Vineyard,35,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amity 2009 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amity-2009-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Amity
,Red,US,"Light and elegant, with a scent of smoke winding through the pretty cherry fruit, this pleasant wine will appeal most to those who prefer their Pinots to show delicacy and nuance.",Amalie's Cuvée,50,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amalie Robert 2008 Amalie's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amalie-robert-2008-amalies-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Amalie Robert
14,Red,Chile,"The big difference between this wine and the standard Novas Cab is oak; this version deals coconut, marzipan and vanilla aromas along with olive and asphalt. It's full of mocha and chocolaty black-fruit flavors, which are backed by more coffee and mocha on the finish. A weighty Cab that's woody and confected but still sturdy and serious.",Novas Gran Reserva,16,88,Maipo Valley,,,Emiliana 2009 Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emiliana-2009-novas-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Emiliana
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a plump, succulent wine with a black inky appearance and aromas of blackberry jam and cherry preserves. Background tones of spice and smoke lend the wine depth and momentum. It shows obvious sweetness and a bold, jammy style.",Sessantanni Old Vines,,88,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Feudi di San Marzano 2007 Sessantanni Old Vines  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-marzano-2007-sessantanni-old-vines-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2007,Feudi di San Marzano
15.1,Red,US,"A meaty Shiraz that pulls no punches, proudly displaying its black raspberry and earthy, salumi-infused flavors around a rich, dense texture full of leather and a touch of smoke. The Temecula Valley is continuing to make strides and this is a jumbo-jet-sized example that finishes a teensy bit sweet. The Shiraz is blended with 11% Cinsault.",Reserve,56,88,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Fazeli Cellars 2008 Reserve Shiraz (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fazeli-cellars-2008-reserve-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Shiraz,2008,Fazeli Cellars
13.9,Red,US,"This opens pleasantly, with black cherry, cola and toast components all nicely balanced. It continues through a medium body with medium length; then a Bourbon barrel note takes over the finish.",,50,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Cornerstone 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornerstone-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cornerstone
12.5,White,Italy,"A very successful Fiano, with bright aromas of banana, exotic fruit, pineapple and loads of honey. In fact, those beautiful honey flavors continue onto the palate and give the wine a pretty sensation of smoothness and creaminess.",,28,88,Southern Italy,Fiano di Avellino,,Di Meo 2010  Fiano di Avellino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meo-2010-italian-white-fiano-fiano-avellino/,Fiano,2010,Di Meo
13,Red,Portugal,"Paxis is a warm, earthy wine, packed with ripe, soft and forward fruit. It does have a structure that could allow the wine to age, but there is no need as its fruitiness makes it ready to drink now.",Paxis,9,88,Alentejano,,,DFJ Vinhos 2008 Paxis Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2008-paxis-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,DFJ Vinhos
13,White,France,"Smoky wood makes its presence known. This wine has a soft, rounded texture and a warm, rich feel. There's attractive citrus and apricot fruit to go with the wood spice.",Cuvée Madeleine,16,88,Southwest France,Côtes du Tarn,,Domaine D'en Ségur 2010 Cuvée Madeleine Chardonnay (Côtes du Tarn),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-den-segur-2010-cuvee-madeleine-chardonnay-cotes-tarn/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine D'en Ségur
13.5,Red,France,"This is the entry-level wine from Château Eugénie, and it is delicious. The Malbec is softened with some Merlot, rounding out the wine. It does still preserve the solid structure of Cahors with its dense black fruits and firm tannins.",Tradition,16,88,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Eugénie 2009 Tradition Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-eugenie-2009-tradition-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2009,Château Eugénie
13.5,Red,France,"Layers of black raspberry and cherry are intensified by a decadent mocha note in the background. The mouthfeel is round and opulent, but structured with dusty tannins. A coffee note stays through the medium-length close. Drink now.",Le Merlot du Donjon,22,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays des Coteaux de Peyriac,,Château du Donjon 2008 Le Merlot du Donjon Merlot (Vin de Pays des Coteaux de Peyriac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-donjon-2008-le-merlot-vin-pays-coteaux-peyriac/,Merlot,2008,Château du Donjon
14,White,Chile,"Fleshy and also minerally on the nose, with green banana, peach and nectarine aromas. Feels a little gritty, with plenty of oak and ample acidity. Oak-based flavors of baked apple and peach lead to an energetic finish. Drink now.",Marques de Casa Concha,18,88,Limarí Valley,,,Concha y Toro 2010 Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay (Limarí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concha-toro-2010-marques-casa-chardonnay-limari-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Concha y Toro
14.5,Red,US,"Even by De Loach's standards of enormously ripe Zinfandels, this one stands out. It's a hydrogen bomb of a wine, fantastically rich in berries and fruits that have a slightly dried quality to them. The tannins are thick, and the alcohol seems higher and hotter than the stated 14.5% by volume.",Riebli Valley Vineyard,34,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,De Loach 2009 Riebli Valley Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-riebli-valley-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,De Loach
13.3,Red,US,"Pungent and herbal aromas make for a vivid splash upon entry. The wine quickly evolves into pretty cherry fruit, wrapped in cinnamon, sassafras and cocoa, then runs into gently fading barrel spices.",Estate Reserve,38,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Blakeslee 2008 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blakeslee-2008-estate-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2008,Blakeslee
14.5,Red,Italy,"Artas shows a ripe and pulpy quality, with bold aromas of blackberry, plum, savory spice and cured meat. The high alcohol is palpable, and the wine shows a strong, southern Italian personality that should pair well with aged cheese or grilled lamb sausage.",Artas,40,88,Southern Italy,Salento,,Castello Monaci 2008 Artas Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-monaci-2008-artas-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2008,Castello Monaci
13.5,Red,Chile,"Opaque in color, with herbal aromas that include graphite, tobacco, sweaty leather and mocha along with floral berry fruits. The acidity is high due to coastal origins, so the blackberry flavors run tangy, with herbal leanings. Streaky, sharp acidity is the only sticking point.",Gran Reserva,30,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2010 Gran Reserva Syrah (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2010-gran-reserva-shiraz-syrah-syrah-casablanca-valley/,Syrah,2010,Casas del Bosque
14.5,White,Chile,"Baked apple, roasted corn, hay stack and buttery aromas define the nose on this full-bodied, fully oaked Chard from western Casablanca. Feels good, with weight as well as vitality. Flavors run toward baked apple, barrel spice and minerality. Finishes oaky, peppery and resiny.",Gran Reserva,27,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2010 Gran Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2010-gran-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Casas del Bosque
13,White,Chile,"Smells neither tropical nor citric as it falls somewhere in the middle of those two common denominators. Feels wet, fresh and minerally, with flavors of lime, green melon, sour apple, green herbs and mineral. Clean, well-cut and tight on the finish, with zesty length.",Reserva,12,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-colchagua-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Casa Silva
13.5,Red,US,"This is far and away the standout in the Wine By Joe lineup—a clean, medium-bodied, elegant Oregon Pinot Noir at a bargain price. Cherry and plum fruit is accented with light herb and cola notes, and the surprising finish lingers nicely.",,13,89,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Wine by Joe 2009 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-by-joe-2009-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Wine by Joe
14.3,Red,US,"Shows all the hallmarks of the modern, exclusive style of Cabernet, with massively ripe blackberry and cassis flavors, aged in the best toasty oak, and structured with rich, softly complex Napa tannins. Drink now.",Private Reserve,95,89,California,Napa,Oakville,Spoto 2008 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spoto-2008-private-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Spoto
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of 50% Nero di Troia and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, Kebir is a plush and sweet-smelling wine with layers of black cherry, chocolate, espresso, candied berry and light exotic spice. There's a playful touch of almond bitterness on the close.",Kebir,,89,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Torrevento 2006 Kebir Red (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torrevento-2006-kebir-red-puglia/,Red Blend,2006,Torrevento
13.9,Red,US,"Pretty aromas of pure Pinot fruit, a mix of cola, earth, cherry and root beer introduce this estate bottling. Still a bit tight, perhaps even bottle shocked, it nonetheless opens up with breathing time into a balanced, elegant and stylish effort.",Olson Estate Vineyard,60,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Torii Mor 2009 Olson Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-olson-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Torii Mor
14,Red,Chile,"Integrated and dark up front, with aromas of raspberry, blackberry, oak resin and spice. Feels textured and resiny, with good depth and generous flavors of lemony oak, barrel spice and berry fruit. Finishes more woody than anything, but along the way it struts very good density and flavor.",Orzada,20,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Odfjell 2008 Orzada Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2008-orzada-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Odfjell
14.8,Red,US,"Miraflores continues to make a compelling case for El Dorado Petite Sirah with this yeasty, vanilla cream- and blueberry molasses-infused wine. Its tannins smoothed out a bit, but they'll still coat the sides of your mouth, with notes of oak and milk chocolate surfacing on the finish.",Estate,24,89,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Miraflores 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/miraflores-2009-estate-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Petite Sirah,2009,Miraflores
14.5,Red,US,"An early freeze shut down the vineyards in 2009, and produced wines that are less immediately generous than the ripe, fruit-driven 2008s. The vanilla wafer aromas from barrel aging show prominently here, with the wild berry fruit being tart and so compact as to be almost invisible at first. But patience is rewarded, as the wine fills in gracefully with nuanced notes of herb and dried leaf, as well as balanced acids.",Jerusalem Hill,85,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Domaine Serene 2009 Jerusalem Hill Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-serene-2009-jerusalem-hill-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Serene
13.5,White,US,"A good, fairly complex California Chardonnay, marked by ripe, jammy orange, pear and apricot fruit flavors. Winemaker interventions also play roles, with the malolactic fermentation adding buttery notes and French oak contributing sweet caramel.",Dutton Ranch,35,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton-Goldfield 2010 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-goldfield-2010-ranch-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Dutton-Goldfield
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A dry style of tawny, bringing out wood aging as well as rich mellow fruit. The wine has an old gold feel to it, with butter toffee, butterscotch and final acidity.",Ten Year Old Aged Tawny,,89,Port,,,Croft NV Ten Year Old Aged Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croft-nv-ten-year-old-aged-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Croft
13.5,Red,France,"This is a rounded and smooth wine, with attractive, ready-to-drink red-fruit flavors and soft tannins. The wine is already delicious with its dusty structure and ripe flavors. The Corbiac family has links that go back to the long-nosed hero Cyrano de Bergerac.",Cyrano de Bergerac,14,89,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château de Corbiac 2009 Cyrano de Bergerac Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-corbiac-2009-cyrano-bergerac-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Corbiac
13,Red,Portugal,"One of the historic Portuguese branded wines, Serradayres continues to offer well-balanced fruit, attractive acidity and tannins that fit well into the overall ripe character of a wine that is ready to drink.",Serradayres Reserva,,89,Tejo,,,Caves Velhas 2010 Serradayres Reserva Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-velhas-2010-serradayres-reserva-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Caves Velhas
14,Red,Italy,"This is a delicious wine with rich layers of chocolate and sweet spice that give heft and momentum to the bright berry fruit. Finely textured and firm, the wine should be paired with grilled or stewed meat dishes.",Antrum,53,89,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2003 Antrum  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2003-antrum-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2003,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13.5,White,Chile,"More neutral than fruity or pungent, with vivacity and minerality on the bouquet. Feels lifted, medium-bodied and citrusy, with lime, tarragon, wet stone and green apple flavors. Level and chiseled on the finish.",Single Vineyard Plot: Anís,13,89,Leyda Valley,,,Anakena 2011 Single Vineyard Plot: Anís Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakena-2011-single-vineyard-plot-anis-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Anakena
13.5,Red,Chile,"Cola, blackberry and coconut aromas get this Cachapoal Malbec going in an attractive fashion. Feels good, weighty and properly tannic, with bold berry, chocolate, spice and depth to the palate. Toasty, dark, spicy and nice on the finish, but also oaky tasting.",Single Vineyard Plot: Sauco,13,89,Requinoa,,,Anakena 2009 Single Vineyard Plot: Sauco Malbec (Requinoa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakena-2009-single-vineyard-plot-sauco-malbec-requinoa/,Malbec,2009,Anakena
13.5,Red,US,"Still a little hard and tight, with a flavorful mix of plum and black fruits, this may need extra breathing time to show its full strength. Some whiffs of smoke and coffee linger on the finish.",Sunnyside Single Vineyard,35,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amity 2009 Sunnyside Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amity-2009-sunnyside-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Amity
13.8,Red,US,"Arresting from the get-go, with a spice-driven start that rolls into a soft midpalate with nicely evolved fruit flavors of plum and spicy cherry. This isn't a big wine, but it's balanced and fruity, with moderate depth and excellent balance.",Zena Crown Vineyard,30,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Kudos 2009 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kudos-2009-zena-crown-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kudos
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a fantastic wine should pair well with meat or pasta. Its aromas include cassis, currant, crushed mineral, cola and dark asphalt. The mouthfeel is firm and structured without being overwhelming.",Elkon,17,89,Southern Italy,Terra degli Osci,,Cantine Cipressi 2006 Elkon Aglianico (Terra degli Osci),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-cipressi-2006-elkon-italian-red-aglianico-terra-degli-osci/,Aglianico,2006,Cantine Cipressi
13.5,Red,Italy,"Varius is a blend of 50% Negroamaro with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The bouquet is steady and clean with pretty offerings of black fruit, spice and dark chocolate. It is rich, clean and polished; the finish shows a touch of bitter almond.",Varius,,89,Southern Italy,Salento,,Cantele 2008 Varius Red (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantele-2008-varius-red-salento/,Red Blend,2008,Cantele
14,Red,Chile,"A bit lactic and green on the nose, but only at first. With time, it becomes more floral and expressively fruity. Feels compact and chewy, with dark-berry flavors offset by chocolate and peppery spice. Finishes with coffee, chocolate and crusty accents.",,20,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Maquis 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maquis-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Maquis
14,Red,Chile,"Light, elegant and lithe on the nose, with a touch of stemminess to the core plum and cherry aromas. Feels just right, with a feminine touch and snap to the mouthfeel. Flavors of red plum, raspberry, herbs, tomato and dried spice lead to a fresh, focused finish. Top level for under $15.",Limited Selection,14,89,Casablanca Valley,,,Montes 2010 Limited Selection Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2010-limited-selection-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Montes
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"From a top vintage year, this LBV has a fine richness and dry core to its blackberry-jelly and spice flavors. Despite being softened by wood aging, it could withstand a few more years in bottle.",Late Bottled Vintage,30,89,Port,,,Niepoort 2007 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-2007-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2007,Niepoort
12.3,White,US,"From 40-year-old vines, this is quite tart and puckery, but ultrafresh and clean. A lemony Riesling that seems like a match made in heaven for Pacific coast oysters.",,25,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Hyland 2009 Riesling (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hyland-2009-riesling-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Riesling,2009,Hyland
13,White,Portugal,"A blend of Gouveio and Verdelho, this is a spicy, perfumed wine that has fine, lively acidity to go with its honey, lemon and pear flavors. To drink now, although the mineral edge suggests aging potential.",2 Duas Castas Gouveio-Verdelho,13,89,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2010 2 Duas Castas Gouveio-Verdelho White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2010-2-duas-castas-gouveio-verdelho-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade do Esporão
14.8,Red,US,"This is a softly appealing single-vineyard wine to drink now. It shows fine Napa Valley structure, with gentle tannins and cleansing acidity framing cherry, sandalwood and sweet tobacco flavors. With such elegance, it will be a fine partner to steak.",Two Fourteen,40,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Lang & Reed 2009 Two Fourteen Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lang-reed-2009-two-fourteen-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Lang & Reed
14,Red,Italy,"This shows a pretty ripeness, with tones of red cherry and blackberry that are followed by a soft, smooth mouthfeel. There's a touch of sweetness that should pair with pork and roasted fennel.",Torre Migliori,14,89,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane,,Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi 2006 Torre Migliori  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-cerulli-spinozzi-2006-torre-migliori-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo-colline-teramane/,Montepulciano,2006,Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi
13.5,Red,Italy,"An excellent pizza or pasta wine, San Lorenzo delivers soft tones of black cherry and chocolate, backed by crisp acidity and a well structured mouthfeel.",San Lorenzo,17,89,Central Italy,Rosso Conero,,Umani Ronchi 2009 San Lorenzo  (Rosso Conero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2009-san-lorenzo-italian-red-montepulciano-rosso-conero/,Montepulciano,2009,Umani Ronchi
14.4,Red,US,"Once upon a time, this valley, south of San Francisco, was wine country. Today, it's Silicon Valley, but scattered vineyards still prove its worth. This is a lovely, food-friendly Pinot Noir, rich in fruit and acids, and elegantly balanced.",Estate,35,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Sarah's Vineyard 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sarahs-vineyard-2010-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sarah's Vineyard
14,Red,Italy,"This wine is held back for eight years by the winery before it is released for sale. It's named after the Fibonacci numbers, or the so-called “golden ratio” that appears repeatedly in nature, this is a soft, almost sweet wine, with aromas of cherry and ripe raspberry. The mouthfeel is plush and velvety.","Riserva 0,618",75,89,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,"Santa Lucia 2004 Riserva 0,618 Nero di Troia (Castel del Monte)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-lucia-2004-riserva-0-618-italian-red-nero-troia-castel-monte/,Nero di Troia,2004,Santa Lucia
14,Red,France,"A good value Cahors that shows delicious black fruit flavors and balancing acidity. The tannins are relatively gentle, although there is a dry core. Ready to drink.",K-Price,18,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Clos Troteligotte 2009 K-Price Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-troteligotte-2009-k-price-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Clos Troteligotte
,White,France,"A fat style of white wine, with wood and ripe peach and apricot flavors. Rounded, rich and ripe, it is full of southern warmth, tempered by enticing acidity.",Collection,,89,Corse,,,Domaine Vico 2010 Collection White (Corse),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vico-2010-collection-white-corse/,White Blend,2010,Domaine Vico
14,Red,Italy,"This is a bold, bulky blend of five indigenous grapes from central Italy that shows jammy aromas of blackberry pie and raspberry preserves, followed by white button mushroom and wet earth. Tobacco and spice notes arise on the soft, succulent finish.",Edizione Cinque Autoctoni,,89,Central Italy,Abruzzo,,Farnese 2007 Edizione Cinque Autoctoni Red (Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2007-edizione-cinque-autoctoni-red-abruzzo/,Red Blend,2007,Farnese
13,Red,Chile,"With mint gumdrop, graphite and black fruit on the bouquet, the invitation is open. Feels generous but a little sticky and grabby, with black fruit flavors, char, toast and licorice on the palate. Finishes toasty and dark, with lasting grabbiness. Drink now through 2014.",Gran Toqui,20,89,Cachapoal Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2009 Gran Toqui Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2009-gran-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Syrah,2009,Casas del Toqui
14.5,Red,US,"The 2009 DTR Syrah won't be available until 2013 and is appropriately still tight, waiting to resolve itself into the superbly structured, bone-dry, savory wine it will become. There's a lot of minerality lurking between walls of black fruit and white pepper spice.",DTR Ranch,38,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Fiddletown,Terre Rouge 2009 DTR Ranch Syrah (Fiddletown),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2009-dtr-ranch-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-fiddletown/,Syrah,2009,Terre Rouge
9,Dessert,Portugal,"This is a rare dessert wine from the Vinho Verde region. It's packed with flavors of currant, lemon honey and orange peel. With its great sense of acidity, it is both sweet and deliciously refreshing.",Ameal S.H.,,89,Portuguese Table Wine,,,Quinta do Ameal 2010 Ameal S.H. White (Portuguese Table Wine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-ameal-2010-sh-white-portuguese-table-wine/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta do Ameal
14,Red,US,"Earthy like a Pinot Noir at first, but bigger boned like Syrah, this Tempranillo (with 10% Graciano blended in) has brooding mushroom notes throughout, is quite savory and has a long, peppery finish. Still very young, its tightly wound tannins will let loose over time.",,24,89,California,California Other,California,Straight Line 2010 Tempranillo (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straight-line-2010-tempranillo-other/,Tempranillo,2010,Straight Line
13,White,France,"Full and wood-aged, this wine is smoothly textured. It's ripe and spicy, with apricot fruit and some minerality. Rich and worth aging for 2–3 years.",,,89,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Clos des Terrasses 2008 White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-terrasses-2008-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2008,Clos des Terrasses
13.5,White,US,"Lots of zesty, mouthwatering acidity in this Chardonnay. The pineapple, crème brûlée, buttered toast and vanilla flavors are so rich that they require balance, which the zippy acidity provides. Maybe a touch too oaky, but that's a matter of personal preference.",No. 81 Sonoma Collection,30,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,JCB 2010 No. 81 Sonoma Collection Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jcb-2010-no-81-sonoma-collection-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,JCB
14.5,Red,US,"Cedarville takes a lot of pride in its Cab, and this definitely screams mightily of its mountain, granite-soiled origins, with a rich mouthfeel and rocky minerality. Fully fruity, though restrained, this Cab has plenty of leathery plushness in the midpalate ending with a finale of dense, dark chocolate.",Estate,29,89,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Cedarville 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedarville-vineyard-2007-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Cedarville
15,Red,Portugal,A powerful—possibly too powerful—wine that pushes forward with its superconcentrated black-fruit flavors. It fills the palate with richness and juiciness; this is a wine for lovers of blockbusters.,Vertice Grand Reserva Tinto,32,89,Douro,,,Caves Transmontanas 2008 Vertice Grand Reserva Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-transmontanas-2008-vertice-grand-reserva-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Caves Transmontanas
14,Red,France,"Dark and concentrated but simultaneously fresh and juicy, this blend of 65% Syrah and 35% Grenache offers heady notes of black cherry, plum and raspberry accented by hints of game and tree bark. The meaty, medium-weight palate offers a firm structure and a solid finish.",Vieilles Vignes,26,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup,,Château de Lancyre 2009 Vieilles Vignes Red (Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint Loup),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lancyre-2009-vieilles-vignes-red-coteaux-pic-saint-loup/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Lancyre
,Red,US,"As before, the Estate Selection is the bigger of the two Pinots from Amalie, textural and clean. Strawberry and raspberry fruit flavors hint at herb and stem, but all the details are in proportion and complement each other. Not for long aging, but drinking well right now.",Estate Selection,50,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amalie Robert 2008 Estate Selection Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amalie-robert-2008-estate-selection-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Amalie Robert
13.9,Red,US,"From four acclaimed Mendocino County vineyards, Winemaker Jon Grant's Straight Line Pinot is heftier than his single-vineyard bottlings from sister label Couloir. A dense style of Pinot, this has smoke and oak to it, plenty of strawberry and plum, its tannins not resolved, yet it still exhibits a lush fullness and well-rounded elegance.",,28,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Straight Line 2009 Pinot Noir (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straight-line-2009-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Straight Line
14,Red,Portugal,"An elegant wine that slides easily over the palate. Its red berry flavors have a firm edge that stiffens the initial softness. Its tannins and acidity make this a serious, food-friendly wine that could age.",Trincadeira-Aragonez,10,89,Alentejo,,,Alente 2009 Trincadeira-Aragonez Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alente-2009-trincadeira-aragonez-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Alente
11.5,White,Germany,"Perhaps because of its slow, natural fermentation in large casks and the resulting lees contact, this wine shows a bit of toasty, mealy character and a slightly creamy texture. It's a weighty Riesling (for the Mosel, anyway), with ripe notes of peach complementing citrus fruit and a dry, stony finish.",Steinreich Trocken,40,89,Mosel,,,Ansgar Clüsserath 2010 Steinreich Trocken Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ansgar-clusserath-2010-steinreich-trocken-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Ansgar Clüsserath
14,Red,Chile,"Piercing on the nose, with aromas of cola, graphite, juniper and blackberry. Feels thick, with meaty flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, herb and flower notes. Layered and relatively long on the finish. Impressive for under-$20 Chilean Syrah, with complexity and sauvage notes.",Terroir Selection Gran Reserva,16,89,Cachapoal Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2010 Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2010-terroir-selection-gran-reserva-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Syrah,2010,Casas del Toqui
13.8,White,Chile,"Light and fresh up front, with lychee, passion fruit and wet stone aromas. Feels good and balanced as if offers a nice mix of textured fruit and minerally acidity. Flavors of green melon, passion fruit, lime and green herbs come straight from central casting. Perfect for summer drinking.",Nimbus Single Vineyard,13,89,Casablanca Valley,,,Viña Casablanca 2011 Nimbus Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-casablanca-2011-nimbus-single-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña Casablanca
14,Red,Chile,"Opens with lactic, slightly raisiny aromas that turn oakier and creamier with airing. Dense, rubbery and intense on the tongue, with dark flavors of blackberry and herb in the middle. Finishes long, earthy and slightly herbal, with tannic bite and grip. Drink now through 2014.",Nimbus Single Vineyard,23,89,Casablanca Valley,,,Viña Casablanca 2009 Nimbus Single Vineyard Syrah (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-casablanca-2009-nimbus-single-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-casablanca-valley/,Syrah,2009,Viña Casablanca
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, this interesting blend seems ready to drink now. It's soft and smooth in the mouth, with opulently ripe flavors of blackberries, chocolate, bacon, sweet oak, pepper and a touch of funk.",Prevail West Face,55,89,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2007 Prevail West Face Red (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2007-prevail-west-face-red-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Ferrari-Carano
14,Red,Portugal,"A solid, chunky wine whose tannins are still dominant. It has ripe black fruit flavors and a hint ofspice from wood aging. This is a wine that will develop well over the next 3–5 years.",Tinto,22,89,Lisboa,,,Quinta de Sant'Ana 2010 Tinto Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-santana-2010-tinto-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta de Sant'Ana
14.5,Red,US,"Soft and gentle in texture, this Cabernet is very rich and forward in blackberry and black-currant flavors, enriched with sweet oak. It's a flashy, opulent wine that's delicious for drinking now.",,40,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mount Veeder 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mount-veeder-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mount Veeder
13.8,Red,US,"A bit reduced when first opened, it throws off scents of burnt rubber, then slowly opens into a roundly fruity, lightly toasty Pinot with a firmly tannic base. Flavors of Dr. Pepper drift through the midpalate. Give it a good decanting and it's fine for near-term consumption.",Reserve,60,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Panther Creek 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/panther-creek-2008-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Panther Creek
7.5,White,Germany,"There's a brooding quality to the smoky, diesel-fuel like aromas of this wine, but that's left in the rearview by ripe flavors of honey and baked apple once it's in the mouth. This wine is round and atypically soft for the vintage, but picks up some lively lime notes on the finish.",Scharzhofberger Spätlese,41,89,Mosel,,,Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2010 Scharzhofberger Spätlese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reichsgraf-von-kesselstatt-2010-scharzhofberger-spatlese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
13.5,Red,France,"A wood-dominated wine that is powerfully extracted. It is dense, with a bitter coffee character, followed by some juicy blackberry flavors. It is still all bare bones, very firm and dry.",Empyrée,45,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine le Bout du Lieu 2007 Empyrée Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-le-bout-lieu-2007-empyree-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2007,Domaine le Bout du Lieu
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tre Saggi is steadily becoming a representative wine for the Abruzzo region in central Italy. It shows loads of ripe fruit and blackberry, with shadings of spice and leather. That tight, bitter close would pair with succulent grilled meats.",Tre Saggi,19,89,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2007 Tre Saggi  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2007-tre-saggi-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Talamonti
14,Red,Italy,"San Calisto is a rich, pulpy and concentrated wine, with an inky black appearance and savory aromas of black pepper, clove, leather, tobacco and loads of mature jammy blackberry. The finish is smooth, velvety and bright.",San Calisto,40,89,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Valle Reale 2006 San Calisto  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-reale-2006-san-calisto-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Valle Reale
14.5,Red,US,"A solid example of the variety, with complex red and black fruits mixing it up with additional grace notes of coffee, sweet spice, toast and licorice. It's a balanced effort, with rather delicate tannins, and a finish that quits just a little early.",,30,89,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,RoxyAnn 2008 Syrah (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roxyann-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-rogue-valley/,Syrah,2008,RoxyAnn
14.5,White,US,"Terre Rouge's yearly blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier is always a delightful wine with food. This vintage opens with a pleasant hit of pear followed by spring flowers and delves into creamy textures and layers of honeysuckle and orange rind in the midpalate.",Enigma,25,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2010 Enigma White (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2010-enigma-white-sierra-foothills/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Terre Rouge
13,Red,France,"Although this is labeled Vin de France, this is effectively a Cahors wine. It's soft and rounded, with tannins that are already integrated already into blackberry jam flavors. Rich, with a hint of dried fruit, this is ready to drink in a year.",Villa la Réserve,,89,France Other,Vin de France,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 Villa la Réserve Malbec (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2010-villa-reserve-malbec-vin/,Malbec,2010,Lionel Osmin & Cie
13.5,Red,Italy,"Salice Salentino is a historic Italian red wine made with a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. This interpretation shows off sun-ripened aromas of prune, raisin and cherry liqueur. The mouthfeel is plush and chewy, but also marked by a firm tannic backbone and lingering cinnamon and nutmeg.",50th Vintage Riserva,16,89,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Leone de Castris 2007 50th Vintage Riserva Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leone-castris-2007-50th-vintage-riserva-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2007,Leone de Castris
13.8,Red,US,"This has the classic flavors of many Oregon Pinot Noirs, a balanced mix of tangy red fruits, mineral, earth and more than a hint of stem. It's full bodied and detailed, with excellent balance, weaving threads of site and grape into a complex finish.",Reserve,20,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Kudos 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kudos-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Kudos
15,Red,Chile,"Dense and dark smelling, with coconut, tobacco, perfumed berry fruit and leather aromas. Feels powerful and layered, with tough tannins and a rugged overall mouthfeel. Flavors of dark berry, toast, herb and spice are rewarding, while the finish is herbal and chocolaty.",Reserva de Familia,20,89,Rapel Valley,,,Santa Carolina 2009 Reserva de Familia Carmenère (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-carolina-2009-reserva-de-familia-carmenere-rapel-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Santa Carolina
13.5,White,Chile,"Emphasizes intense passion fruit aromas that grow more pungent upon breathing. Feels tangy as it dances on the palate, with passion fruit, lemon-lime and tarragon flavors. Long and focused on the finish, with tons of zest.",1865 Single Vineyard,19,89,Leyda Valley,,,San Pedro 2011 1865 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2011-1865-single-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,San Pedro
15,Red,US,"Shows the firm tannins and full-bodied richness of Petite Sirah, but it's not an ager because it's a little too low in acid for the long haul. So enjoy it now for the wealth of blackberries, cherries, anise and mocha.",Estate,26,89,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Vina Robles 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-robles-2009-estate-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2009,Vina Robles
14,Red,Italy,"Mature, gritty and tight, this Montepulciano offers warm-climate aromas of ripe berry, spice and tobacco. It's soft and smooth on the palate, with a long, cherry-driven finish.",Torre Migliori,14,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane,,Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi 2005 Torre Migliori  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-cerulli-spinozzi-2005-torre-migliori-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo-colline-teramane/,Montepulciano,2005,Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi
13,Red,France,"This wine has tame Malbec tannins with ripe fruit. It is soft and rounded, with black-currant flavors and soft acidity. Warm and juicy, it's ready to drink.",Malbec Valley,13,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château du Cayrou 2009 Malbec Valley Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cayrou-2009-malbec-valley-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château du Cayrou
13,Red,Portugal,"Structured and dark, this wine's warm fruits are enmeshed in the firm tannins. It has richness and weight, with good sweet berry fruit flavors, and a juicy plum note on the finish.",Romeira Colheita Seleccionada,,87,Alentejano,,,Caves Velhas 2010 Romeira Colheita Seleccionada Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-velhas-2010-romeira-colheita-seleccionada-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Caves Velhas
11,White,Portugal,"A perfumed, crisp wine that is very aromatic. Citrus and grapefruit meld with kiwi-like acidity to give a brilliantly fruity but dry wine for instant pleasure.",,15,87,Vinho Verde,,,Quinta do Tamariz 2010 Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-tamariz-2010-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2010,Quinta do Tamariz
14.6,White,US,"Lots of gooseberry flavors in this wine, alongside notes of lemons, grapefruits and limes. It's accented with fresh, citrusy acidity, and is entirely dry. If that tart, somewhat green taste appeals to you, it's quite elegant.",,40,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grieve 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grieve-2009-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Grieve
13.5,Red,Chile,"Classic Carmenère aromas of oregano, basil and tomato vie with ripe plum and spice to create an herbal-leaning but honest bouquet. Feels good, with balance and lift to flavors of berry, olive, tobacco and herbs. Mild and short on the finish, but nice for $10.",,10,87,Central Valley,,,oops 2010 Carmenère (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oops-2010-carmenere-central-valley/,Carmenère,2010,oops
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A soft, mellow style that veers on the sweet side, but has a good tang from its wood aging. The Port has a touch of orange peel, just a hint of spirit and soft final tannins.",Fine Tawny,,86,Port,,,Croft NV Fine Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croft-nv-fine-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Croft
14,White,Chile,"Toasty oak yields a smoky nose, but the fruit aromas are mild and hidden, showing only basic apple notes. With ample oak, the wine is slightly resiny in feel, with tropical fruit flavors followed by a wave of oak flavor. Ditto on the finish, which feels solid and good.",Clava Coastal Reserve,12,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Quintay 2009 Clava Coastal Reserve Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintay-2009-clava-coastal-reserve-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Quintay
13.8,Red,US,"Drink this Syrah with the best burger you can build. It's too soft for aging, but offers plenty of deliciously sweet fruit and spice flavors, with good Monterey structure.",,20,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Morgan 2009 Syrah (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-monterey/,Syrah,2009,Morgan
13,Red,Chile,"Smells scratchy and lemony, with hints of vanilla, coconut and other barrel-driven scents. Feels scratchy like the nose, with a decent mouthfeel and tangy red-fruit flavors blended with sweeter vanilla and candied notes. Oaky, sweet and short on the finish.",Single Vineyard,17,86,Loncomilla Valley,,,Cremaschi Furlotti 2010 Single Vineyard Syrah (Loncomilla Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cremaschi-furlotti-2010-single-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-loncomilla-valley/,Syrah,2010,Cremaschi Furlotti
,White,France,"With its Sauvignon Blanc in the blend, this is an herbaceous tasting wine, with green apple, and hay aromas. It finishes bright and fresh; drink now.",Le Fruit Blanc,17,86,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Clos des Terrasses 2011 Le Fruit Blanc White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-terrasses-2011-le-fruit-blanc-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Clos des Terrasses
13,White,France,"A touch of sweet spice jazzes up the nose, giving lift to the lightly baked apple and yellow peach characteristics. The round, medium-bodied palate has lively acidity and a sweet orange-oil flavored finish.",Réserve Spéciale,15,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Gérard Bertrand 2010 Réserve Spéciale Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2010-reserve-speciale-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Gérard Bertrand
14,Red,Chile,"Light aromas of tea, briary raspberry and field notes are mild as a whole. Feels juicy, lean and transparent, with agile dry-fruit flavors, cocoa and modest buttery oak. Light in weight and tasting on the tail end.",Reserva Privada,,86,Maule Valley,,,Caballo Bravo 2010 Reserva Privada Pinot Noir (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caballo-bravo-2010-reserva-privada-pinot-noir-maule-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Caballo Bravo
12.5,White,Chile,"A heavy dose of petrol is the aromatic greeting, and it comes with hints of rubber, latex and waxy white fruits. Feels tangy and fresh due to blazing acidity, while it tastes both of tropical fruits and diesel. Long and chiseled on the finish.",,12,86,Central Valley,,,Meli 2010 Riesling (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meli-2010-riesling-central-valley/,Riesling,2010,Meli
14.7,Red,US,"Somewhat rustic and coarse, with sweet, jammy berry and new oak flavors and a soft, melted mouthfeel. It's an easy wine for everyday fare.",Pavo Estate,38,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Qualia 2009 Pavo Estate Syrah (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/qualia-2009-pavo-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-valley/,Syrah,2009,Qualia
12,Rose,France,"A deliciously fruity rosé, brimming with smiling red-berry flavors and enhanced by a lime-like tang. It is just what a light summer rosé should be. Screwcap.",Colombelle L'Original,9,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Producteurs Plaimont 2011 Colombelle L'Original Rosé (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2011-colombelle-loriginal-rose-cotes-gascogne/,Rosé,2011,Producteurs Plaimont
13.8,Red,US,"A simple, pleasant red, blending equal portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a splash of Cabernet Franc. The fruit is one dimensional, but clean and fresh, with buoyant acidity.",Koos-Koos-Kia,16,86,Idaho,Idaho,,Colter's Creek 2009 Koos-Koos-Kia Red (Idaho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colters-creek-2009-koos-koos-kia-red-idaho/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Colter's Creek
13.5,White,Chile,"Crisp apple aromas are light and minerally. Feels citrusy and lifted on the palate, with melon, apple and barrel spice flavors. Mildly oaked but not heavy on the finish, with a fresh overall approach.",Reserva,13,86,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Reserva Chardonnay (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-reserva-chardonnay-maule-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Chilcas
14,Red,Portugal,"A blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah has produced an intriguing mix of earth, mint and red-fruit flavors. The wine is rich and concentrated, laced with intense acidity. Drink now.",Tinto,16,86,Alentejano,,,Além 2009 Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alem-2009-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Além
13.5,White,Chile,"Calina has changed its sourcing of this Chardonnay from Casablanca to Aconcagua, and the result is good. This wine is round, yeasty and fleshy on the nose, with applesauce and peach aromas. Feels mild, with apple and citrus flavors. Finishes with acidic cut.",,10,86,Aconcagua Valley,,,Calina 2010 Chardonnay (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calina-2010-chardonnay-aconcagua-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Calina
14.5,Red,US,"This seems like one of those old field blends where the Zin is blended with Carignan and Petite Sirah. It's hot in alcohol, very ripe in jammy berry, prune and chocolate flavors, and rather rustic. Grill up the ribs, slather them in barbecue sauce and enjoy.",Limited Reserve,42,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Azzaro 2009 Limited Reserve Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/azzaro-2009-limited-reserve-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Azzaro
14.5,Red,Chile,"Neutral on the nose, with modest sweet berry aromas but not much more. Feels heavy and buttery, with baked berry flavors bolstered by loud oak that tastes buttery and creamy. Chunky, ripe, buttery and sweet on the finish.",,30,86,Leyda Valley,,,Amayna 2010 Pinot Noir (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amayna-2010-pinot-noir-leyda-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Amayna
12.5,White,US,"Slightly spritzy and low in alcohol, this dry Riesling has light peach and apricot fruit, spread broadly across the palate. It would be prudent to drink it sooner rather than later.",Estate,22,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Blakeslee 2009 Estate Riesling (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blakeslee-2009-estate-riesling-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Riesling,2009,Blakeslee
13.5,Rose,US,"This blend of Cab Sauvignon, Merlot and Cab Franc is a little heavy for a rosé. It's rich in cherry, currant and spice flavors. Could almost substitute for a red wine.",Arriviste,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Blackbird Vineyards 2011 Arriviste Rosé (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blackbird-2011-arriviste-rose-napa-valley/,Rosé,2011,Blackbird Vineyards
14.2,White,US,"Pretty good price for such a nice Sauvignon Blanc. It's a little one-dimensional in ripe tangerine, mango and lime flavors, but the acidity is bright and clean, and the finish is long and spicy.",,16,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Koehler 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/koehler-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Koehler
13,Red,Italy,"Inalto's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo shows soft, almost sweet tones of ripe fruit, plum cake and honey-covered almond. It's simple and tight in the mouth with a fresh, clean close.",,15,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Inalto 2009  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inalto-2009-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Inalto
13.5,Red,France,"Dusty accents of dried carnations add character to the blackberry- and cassis-flavored core. Rich and textured, with gripping but manageable tannins and a plum-skin-driven finish. Drink now.",,11,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Les Jamelles 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jamelles-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-pays-doc/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Les Jamelles
13.5,White,US,"Very rich in orange, lemon and peach flavors, with a tangy gooseberry, green pea tartness that gets the mouth watering. The acidity is just about perfect. Would score higher except for some sugary sweetness.",Allomi,16,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hess 2010 Allomi Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hess-2010-allomi-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Hess
14,White,France,"There is just a touch of wood here, adding spice to the warm tropical-fruit flavors. It's round, with hints of pepper and rich melon and peach.",Le Grand Blanc,35,86,France Other,Vin de France,,Henri Milan 2009 Le Grand Blanc White (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-milan-2009-le-grand-blanc-white-vin/,White Blend,2009,Henri Milan
12.5,White,US,"Quite tart, with dominant lemony tea and green-apple flavors. This recalls the Rieslings of Western Australia, though without their bracing minerality. Definitely for those who love high acid wines.",,12,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Kudos 2010 Riesling (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kudos-2010-riesling-willamette-valley/,Riesling,2010,Kudos
13.9,Red,US,"From a mix of southern Oregon vineyards, this vintage was harvested at pretty low sugar levels (22.7º brix). It is light, and elegantly designed—definitely a wine for every day drinking. Along with spare berry fruit is a hint of nougat from a tiny percentage of new oak.",,21,86,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Southern Oregon,Abacela 2009 Tempranillo (Southern Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abacela-2009-tempranillo-southern/,Tempranillo,2009,Abacela
13.5,White,US,"Much like this producer's Pinot Blanc, this wine offers apple and pear fruit, with just a little more flesh and a hint of cinnamon.",,14,86,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Wine by Joe 2010 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-by-joe-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2010,Wine by Joe
13,Red,Italy,"Susumaniello is a little-known indigenous red grape from southern Italy that has recently been rediscovered and replanted in Puglia. This expression is simple, with a bitter almond finish, and a touch of smoke behind the red fruit flavors.",Piu'Su,,86,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Vita Italia 2008 Piu'Su Susumaniello (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vita-italia-2008-piusu-italian-red-susumaniello-puglia/,Susumaniello,2008,Vita Italia
12.5,Red,Italy,"Nicely polished and bright, here's an excellent value. Pressed violet and lavender aromas are followed by notes of red cherry and almond skin. This fruity wine is aged in stainless steel to maintain its fresh, easy approach.",,11,86,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Caldora Vini 2009 Sangiovese (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2009-sangiovese-terre-chieti/,Sangiovese,2009,Caldora Vini
12,Rose,Chile,"Light pink to the eye, then fresh and vital on the nose, with a touch of stalkiness. Refreshing, lip-smacking acidity drives the palate, pushing tangy, basic citrus flavors.",Reserva,13,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Calcu 2011 Reserva Rosé (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calcu-2011-reserva-rose-colchagua-valley/,Rosé,2011,Calcu
14.7,Red,US,"Cabot's Cab is probably very much of its place, along the Klamath River in Humboldt County: quite savory, with flavors of leather, tobacco and cranberry around a middleweight texture and tight tannins.",,24,86,California,North Coast,Humboldt County,Cabot Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Humboldt County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cabot-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast-humboldt-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Cabot Vineyards
11.5,White,France,"A blend of Colombard and Ugni Blanc, this is crisp and lively. It has a wonderfully fruity tang, and is packed with flavors of citrus fruit and green apple juice. Screwcap.",Colombelle L'Original Blanc,9,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Producteurs Plaimont 2011 Colombelle L'Original Blanc White (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2011-colombelle-loriginal-blanc-white-cotes-gascogne/,White Blend,2011,Producteurs Plaimont
14.5,Red,Chile,"Pointy aromas of citrus, red berry and juniper are nice but a little sharp. The palate is similar; it's closed, snappy and juicy but fresh, with cherry tomato, herb and raspberry flavors. Long but basic tasting come finishing time.",Reserva,13,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Morandé 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morande-2010-reserva-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Morandé
13,White,US,"Creamy with ripe apricot and peach fuzz flavors, this Sauvignon Blanc has a wet stone quality to it as well, with an oak presence and lightly sweet finish.",,18,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Page Mill Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-mill-winery-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Page Mill Winery
14,Red,Portugal,"A wine that reveals the warmth of the Alentejo in 2009. It is gentle and smooth, with flavors of spice, red fruit and a touch of wood. Not for aging, this is a great barbecue wine.",Montes Claros,,86,Alentejo,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2009 Montes Claros Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-borba-2009-montes-claros-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
14.9,Red,US,"A bit hot and heavy. Alcohol gives it a glyceriney sweetness, while the flavors themselves are very ripe in blackberry and cherry pie filling, with a superripe finish of prunes.",Viking Estate Vineyard Reserve,65,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2008 Viking Estate Vineyard Reserve Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2008-viking-estate-vineyard-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2008,Adelaida
13.5,Red,US,"With ripe flavors of black cherry, cola, licorice and sandalwood, this Merlot doesn't disappoint in the deliciousness department. It's soft on the finish, and ready to drink now.",Jack London Vineyard,25,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kenwood 2009 Jack London Vineyard Merlot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2009-jack-london-vineyard-merlot-sonoma-valley/,Merlot,2009,Kenwood
14.6,Red,US,"Showing ripe cherry, cola and spice flavors, this pleasant Merlot has a nice touch of smoky oak. It's dry and softly tannic, although there's a brisk backbone of acidity. Drink now.",,25,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Keating 2009 Merlot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2009-merlot-sonoma-valley/,Merlot,2009,Keating
13.5,White,Portugal,"Flavors of yellow fruits and pink grapefruit are balanced in this wine. There's a hint of spice, with attractive, taut acidity that adds structure to the wine.",Vinha da Defesa Branco,13,86,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2010 Vinha da Defesa Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2010-vinha-defesa-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade do Esporão
13,White,US,"Clean, crisply defined green apple and pear fruit flavors anchor this high-acid Pinot Gris. A fine choice with cream-based sauces or seafood that needs something to cut through the flavor. More bottle age could round it out.",Tikka's Run,19,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lemelson 2010 Tikka's Run Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lemelson-2010-tikkas-run-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Lemelson
14.4,Red,US,"Some lightly reductive aromas of rubber yield to decanting, though the wine remains rather hard and compact. Bourbon barrel flavors highlight the middle and continue on through the finish. This young wine seems to have good stuffing, but needs more years in bottle.",,30,86,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,RoxyAnn 2008 Tempranillo (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roxyann-2008-tempranillo-southern-rogue-valley/,Tempranillo,2008,RoxyAnn
14.3,Red,US,"Like Talisman's other 2008s, this is an easy, gentle wine, marked by ripe, candied raspberry and cherry fruit, enhanced with the sweet caramel and vanilla of oak barrels. Drink now.",Gunsalus Vineyard,40,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Talisman 2008 Gunsalus Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talisman-2008-gunsalus-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Talisman
14,Red,Italy,"There's a raw, syrupy element to this wine. It suggests aromas of cherry liqueur, spice and roasted coffee bean, and finishes on a bright note.",,,86,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Villa Schinosa 2008 Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-schinosa-2008-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2008,Villa Schinosa
13,Red,Italy,"This offers soft, slightly sweet aromas of cherry and cinnamon, with touches of leather and tobacco. It shows an easy, smooth mouthfeel.",Montipagano,12,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Umani Ronchi 2010 Montipagano  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2010-montipagano-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Umani Ronchi
13.7,Red,US,"This is a soft, somewhat one-dimensional Cab. It has jammy flavors of blackberries and cherries, with the vanilla and toast of oak barrel aging. Drink now.",Blend #5,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tyler Florence 2009 Blend #5 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tyler-florence-2009-blend-5-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tyler Florence
13,Red,France,"Licorice and dark chocolate flavors combine with blackberry to give a smooth, balanced wine. A herbal undertow yields a green and stalky finish.",,,86,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine du Prince 2008 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-prince-2008-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Domaine du Prince
,Rose,France,"Young rosé suits the fruit range from Clos des Terrasses very well. With its fresh and strawberry-fruited acidity, it is bright and clean with just a light zing of structure.",Rosé le Fruit,14,86,Southwest France,Bergerac Rosé,,Clos des Terrasses 2011 Rosé le Fruit  (Bergerac Rosé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-terrasses-2011-rose-le-fruit-bergerac-rose/,Rosé,2011,Clos des Terrasses
14.2,Red,US,"This is a sound Merlot. It has some good fruit flavors, along the lines of cherries and blackberries, with earthier notes of olive tapenade and sweet, spicy tobacco. Despite firm tannins, it's fully ready to drink now.",,25,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ferrari-Carano 2009 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2009-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2009,Ferrari-Carano
13.5,White,Chile,"After sulfuric and match stick aromas muddle the nose, things turn for the better via prickly green-fruit scents. Feels wet and fleshy, with stalky, somewhat bitter flavors that offer mild notes of apple and peach. Melony on the finish, but there's still some bitterness and a stalky, oily character.",Single Vineyard,16,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Errazuriz 2011 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2011-single-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Errazuriz
13,White,France,"A toasty streak frames the overall character of this wine, resulting in aromas and flavors of wood-grilled peaches and lightly roasted walnut shells. The texture is round and fleshy, but a sweet spice and orange-oil lift help to keep the palate fresh and balanced.",Réserve Spéciale,15,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Gérard Bertrand 2010 Réserve Spéciale Viognier (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2010-reserve-speciale-viognier-pays-doc/,Viognier,2010,Gérard Bertrand
14,Red,Chile,"Not often does a 2003 Chilean wine come onto the market now, but that's the case with this earthy, mature Cabernet. Smells fully mature and tastes of stewed plum, caramel and brown sugar, then finishes with tobacco and smoothness. Has lost most of its pulse so drink now.",Reserva Especial,17,86,Rapel Valley,,,Santa Monica 2003 Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-monica-2003-reserva-especial-cabernet-sauvignon-rapel-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2003,Santa Monica
14,Red,Chile,"This small-production Carmenère hails from magnesium-rich soils, hence the “dark earth” name. Opens with severe aromas of burnt oak, asphalt and blackberry. Feels hard, tannic and gritty, with burnt meat and roasted berry flavors. Herbal and extreme as a whole. 500 cases made.",Tierras Moradas,44,86,Maule Valley,,,San Pedro 2009 Tierras Moradas Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2009-tierras-moradas-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2009,San Pedro
14,Red,US,"An easy-drinking, nicely priced Pinot Noir. Its bright cherry notes make it a fine choice anytime you need an affordable, straightforward fruity wine without too much oak or tannin.",Small Lot Blend,12,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Parducci 2010 Small Lot Blend Pinot Noir (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2010-small-lot-blend-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Parducci
13.8,Red,Chile,"Smoky, charred and dark on the surface, with underlying cassis and berry aromas. Feels tight, compact and scratchy due to hard tannins, with black-fruit flavors, sauciness and herbal notes. Finishes toasty and herbal, but with a solid feel.",Cefiro Reserva,11,86,Maipo Valley,,,Viña Casablanca 2010 Cefiro Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-casablanca-2010-cefiro-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Casablanca
13.5,Red,US,"Good price for a clean, solid Cabernet, properly varietal and easy to drink now. It has pleasant berry, cherry, cola and herb flavors that have some complexity.",,17,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Rodney Strong 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rodney Strong
14.5,Red,US,"This is a fairly ordinary Merlot. It's dry and pleasantly oaked, with some modest cherry and spice flavors. Yet it's a bit off in texture, with jagged tannins.",,23,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Robert Mondavi 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Robert Mondavi
12.5,Rose,Italy,"A bright, saturated rosé with a pink raspberry color and bright berry aromas, this Cerasuolo from central Italy will pair with shellfish or white meat. The wine finishes with a crisp, easy close.",Vigneto Vigne Nuove,13,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo,,Valle Reale 2009 Vigneto Vigne Nuove  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-reale-2009-vigneto-vigne-nuove-rose-montepulciano-dabruzzo-cerasuolo/,Rosé,2009,Valle Reale
14,Red,Italy,"Simple and bright, filled with crisp berry nuances, this easygoing effort offers tones of blackberry, cherry and spicy tobacco.",,19,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Valle Reale 2006  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-reale-2006-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Valle Reale
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a ripe, jammy red wine with sweet cherry aromas and plump background notes of blackberry preserve and exotic spice. It offers an easy, approachable personality, with a touch of chewy sweetness on the finish.",,,86,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Matané 2009 Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matane-2009-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2009,Matané
13,Rose,Italy,"Made from Aglianico grapes, this fresh rosé is a garnet-pink color, with savory aromas of forest floor, bramble, wild berry and white almond. A touch of sassy spice defines the finish.",Ros'Aura,15,86,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2010 Ros'Aura Rosé (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2010-rosaura-rose-irpinia/,Rosé,2010,Feudi di San Gregorio
14.4,Red,US,"A mellow, well-rounded Petite that could almost be mistaken for blueberry tea, so prominent are those two strains of flavor in this wine.",Ghielmetti Vineyard,27,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2008 Ghielmetti Vineyard Petite Sirah (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2008-ghielmetti-vineyard-petite-sirah-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Fenestra
12.5,Red,Portugal,"Solid and chunky, a wine that fills the mouth with its attractive red fruits, structured tannins and a general juicy feel. A fine barbecue wine.",Bigode,8,86,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Bigode Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-bigode-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,DFJ Vinhos
13,Red,Italy,"There's a ripe note of strawberry jam or blackberry pie that opens this darkly concentrated effort. It shows a soft, plush texture that would be nicely offset by a piece of charcoal-grilled red meat.",,11,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Caldora Vini 2009  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2009-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Caldora Vini
14.5,Red,France,"The color resembles roasted beets. The simple fruit-forward nose wafts between red and blackberry aromas. Its easygoing tannins, moderate acidity and short finish suggest that this wine should be enjoyed now to mid-2013.",Via Secreta,,86,Rhône Valley,Lirac,,Château le Devoy Martine 2010 Via Secreta Red (Lirac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-devoy-martine-2010-via-secreta-red-lirac/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Château le Devoy Martine
14.8,White,US,"Borra is having fun in Lodi experimenting with both red and white blends of varieties not usually put together —here, it's 89% Viognier and 11% Gewürztraminer—with worthwhile results. White Fusion starts with a severe lemony crispness, segues into oaky caramel and finishes bittersweet.",White Fusion,17,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Borra 2010 White Fusion White (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borra-2010-white-fusion-central-valley-lodi/,White Blend,2010,Borra
12.5,White,Portugal,"A fine and fruity wine that is tangy, dry, packed with citrus and lively acidity that has benefited from a year's aging. The aftertaste is full, always fresh.",AT,,86,Vinho Verde,,,Borges 2010 AT White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2010-at-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2010,Borges
13.9,Red,US,"So ripe and fruity in blackberries and cherries, with additional umami richness of tangy bacon and spices, that you hardly notice the texture is a little rustic. It's a solid wine for drinking now.",,22,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Aquinas 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aquinas-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Aquinas
15.1,Red,US,"A brawny, dusty Petite with ripe flavors of plum and black fruit enveloped by sticky tannins.",,18,86,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Chacewater 2009 Petite Sirah (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chacewater-2009-petite-sirah-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Petite Sirah,2009,Chacewater
14.1,White,US,"Good acidity in this wine, with a pleasant minerality, but it's really too fruity and buttery. Shows little subtlety beyond pineapple, peach and pear jam flavors.",HMR Estate Vineyard,40,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Adelaida 2010 HMR Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adelaida-2010-hmr-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-paso-robles/,Chardonnay,2010,Adelaida
8.5,White,US,"Spritzy and off-dry, this low-alcohol Riesling has a beery, just-out-of-the-vat aftertaste. The fruit flavors are of light citrus, with a hint of honey.",Wedding Dance,17,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Amity 2010 Wedding Dance Riesling (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amity-2010-wedding-dance-riesling-willamette-valley/,Riesling,2010,Amity
12,Red,France,"Initially dominated by new wood, this juicy wine then rounds out with flavors of black cherry and spice. It is young at this stage, with its fruit tannins showing, and its wood and acidity still calming down. Give it 2–3 years.",,9,86,Southwest France,Fronton,,Château Coutinel 2009 Red (Fronton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-coutinel-2009-red-fronton/,Red Blend,2009,Château Coutinel
14.5,White,France,"A wood-aged wine that feels weighty, soft and rich. It's spiced with a hint of cinnamon, and offers rounded apple and apricot flavors.",,14,86,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Château K 2010 White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-k-2010-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château K
14.5,White,Chile,"Smells waxy and soft, with fleshy but not very demonstrative aromas of papaya and white peach. Feels lifted and lively, with lemon curd, pithy citrus, apple and toasted flavors. Basic on the finish, which is zingy but short on flavor.",Reserva,20,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2010 Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2010-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Casas del Bosque
14,Red,Chile,"Straightforward berry aromas come with modest herbal shadings. Feels edgy, lively and alert, with briny red-berry, spice and oaky flavors. Finishes minty and meaty, with mild oak bringing it home. Standard but good.",La Palma Reserva,13,86,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2011 La Palma Reserva Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2011-palma-reserva-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Viña La Rosa
14,Red,Chile,"Rubber, tar, coffee grounds and crusty dark-fruit aromas set up a chewy, full palate with meaty flavors of blackberry, toasted oak and herbs. Round on the tongue and thick, but controlled on the finish, with a mild licorice flavor and herbal leftovers.",Selección,12,86,Maipo Valley,,,Viña Chocalan 2010 Selección Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-chocalan-2010-seleccion-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Viña Chocalan
14,Red,Chile,"Solid and composed on the bouquet, with aromas of black fruit, dry earth, dust and tobacco coming together as a good whole. Features proper flow and balance, with flavors of cola, burnt toast and blackberry. Falls off on the finish.",Gran Reserva,,86,Maipo Valley,,,Indomita 2010 Gran Reserva Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2010-gran-reserva-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Indomita
14.4,White,US,"Dry and somewhat herbaceous, this Chardonnay has some good pear, melon and orange fruit, but otherwise is missing out on opulence, especially at this price. New oak, to the tune of 40%, contributes buttered toast and caramel, but the wine needs more than that.",Estate Grown,42,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2009 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2009-estate-grown-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Grgich Hills
13.5,White,Chile,"Casablanca is the new source for this winery's Sauvignon Blanc, which smells prickly and spicy, with lychee and melon notes. Feels smooth, fleshy and round, with green flavors of lime and lychee offset by mild bitterness. Peppery on the finish.",Reserva,12,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Echeverria 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Echeverria
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a modest blend of Primitivo and Merlot that offers subtle aromas of ripe fruit and spice, backed by leather and toasted nut. There's a sweet note of cherry liqueur on the soft finish.",Sud,,86,Southern Italy,Tarantino,,Feudi di San Marzano 2009 Sud Red (Tarantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-marzano-2009-sud-red-tarantino/,Red Blend,2009,Feudi di San Marzano
13,Red,Italy,"This is a terrific wine to pair with pizza or a heaping plate of spaghetti and meat sauce. Informal, bright and fruity, this Montepulciano d'Abruzzo delivers clean blackberry aromas and an easy but sufficiently extracted finish.",,9,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Farnese 2009  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2009-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Farnese
12.5,Rose,Italy,"Sporting a pretty rosé color, this blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Aleatico offers bright aromas of cranberry, raspberry and white almond. This is a perfect warm-climate wine to pair with fresh fish dinners.",Vitiano,12,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2010 Vitiano Rosé (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2010-vitiano-rose-umbria/,Rosé,2010,Falesco
13.5,White,France,"Attractive and fragrant aromas of yellow peach, honeysuckle and white grape juice lead, while the citrus-driven palate ends crisp and lifted. Medium weight, with balanced acidity and a tangy finish; drink now.",Les Piliers,13,86,France Other,Vin de France,,Michel Gassier 2010 Les Piliers Viognier (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-gassier-2010-piliers-viognier-vin/,Viognier,2010,Michel Gassier
13,Red,Italy,"There's a slightly aged quality to this Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that comes forth as notes of smoke, mineral and cola despite the wine's relatively young age. It's also elegant and polished, with a clean, bright close.",Codici,12,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Mondo del Vino 2009 Codici  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mondo-vino-2009-codici-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Mondo del Vino
13.5,Red,Chile,"Mellow and friendly on the nose, with plum and cherry aromas and not too much herbal activity. Feels fresh, with cassis, raspberry and plum flavors followed by herbal notes. Finishes smooth and resiny, with just enough juiciness to maintain freshness.",,10,86,Central Valley,,,Paso Grande 2010 Carmenère (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paso-grande-2010-carmenere-central-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Paso Grande
13,Red,France,"On the lean, severe side, this shows more structure than fruit. It has chocolate and dark-wood flavors that seem to push the fruit on one side.",La Lande Cavagnac,15,86,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine de Cause 2007 La Lande Cavagnac Malbec-Tannat (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cause-2007-lande-cavagnac-red-blend-malbec-tannat-cahors/,Malbec-Tannat,2007,Domaine de Cause
13,Red,France,"A blend of Merlot and Duras, the red grape of Gaillac. The combination creates a meaty and chewy wine, with pepper and red-currant flavors. While the Merlot supplies the warmth, the Duras offers acidity and fruitiness. Drink now.",,13,86,Southwest France,Côtes du Tarn,,Domaine D'en Ségur 2008 Red (Côtes du Tarn),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-den-segur-2008-red-cotes-tarn/,Red Blend,2008,Domaine D'en Ségur
13.4,Red,US,"Straight-ahead cranberry fruit takes center stage, with light tannins. It's well balanced and everything is proportionate—good winemaking. But there is not a lot of depth or detail to the finish.",,28,86,Idaho,Idaho,,Colter's Creek 2009 Cabernet Franc (Idaho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colters-creek-2009-cabernet-franc-idaho/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Colter's Creek
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"An attractive entry level Port, fruity with a light tannic structure and a sweet character. Blackberry jam dominates the fruit flavor of this everyday Port.",Fine Ruby,,86,Port,,,Croft NV Fine Ruby  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croft-nv-fine-ruby-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Croft
13.6,Red,US,"Sweet, grapy, raspberry-candy fruit flavors are set against suggestions of dried leaf. Tannins are grainy, with a rough, earthy finish.",Arena Valley Vineyard,19,86,Idaho,,,Snake River 2009 Arena Valley Vineyard Sangiovese,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snake-river-2009-arena-valley-vineyard-sangiovese-snake-river-valley/,Sangiovese,2009,Snake River
14.5,White,US,"Rich in tropical fruit and citrus flavors and generously oaked, this Chardonnay is made in the modern style, designed to appeal. It's dry and properly crisp, with a fine minerality, but is overworked. You can feel the heavy hand of the winemaker.",Reserve,40,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Robert Mondavi 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-mondavi-2009-reserve-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Robert Mondavi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Packaged in a thick, heavy glass bottle, this hearty Montepulciano d'Abruzzo opens with oaky tones of spice and wood shop, backed by notes of ripe fruit and exotic spice.",Tolos,19,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Terra d'Aligi 2006 Tolos  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-daligi-2006-tolos-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Terra d'Aligi
14.5,Red,US,"The mid-14% alcohol gives this wine a solid fruit core, much like a California Pinot. Cherry cola flavors hit the palate immediately, then quickly fall away. Bottle shock maybe, but the wine doesn't show the stuffing of past versions.",JV Estate,25,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Stoller 2009 JV Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stoller-2009-jv-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Stoller
13.5,Red,Chile,"Aromas of hard spices, black licorice, dark plum and herbs are in sync. The palate feels a bit high-toned and jumpy, but the structure is there and so are flavors of toasty oak, black fruits, herbs and spices. Broad but woody tasting on the finish.",Crucero,10,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Siegel 2010 Crucero Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siegel-2010-crucero-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Siegel
13.5,Red,Italy,"Bold, chewy and huge in both mouthfeel and aromatic intensity, there's nothing subtle about this jammy wine. Its finish is driven by blackberry and exotic spice, and is soft and syrupy.",Passamante,,86,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Li Veli 2008 Passamante Negroamaro (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/li-veli-2008-passamante-italian-red-negroamaro-salice-salentino/,Negroamaro,2008,Li Veli
13,Red,Italy,"This is clean and subdued wine, without the overtly jammy and cooked aromas you sometimes find in southern Italian reds. The alcohol feels warm in the mouth; and the finish is marked by polished tannins and dark fruit.",Orion,12,86,Southern Italy,Salento,,Li Veli 2008 Orion Primitivo (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/li-veli-2008-orion-zinfandel-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2008,Li Veli
14.7,White,US,"Lava Cap Sauvignon Blanc is made from estate-grown grapes, then barrel ferments for a tropical, nutty, round version of the wine, with lots of creamy, tropical flavors. The finish shows off the wine's time in oak.",Estate Bottled,16,86,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2010 Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2010-estate-bottled-sauvignon-blanc-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lava Cap
14.4,White,US,"Lots of zesty acidity in this fruity Sauvignon Blanc. It's ripe and forward in lemon, lime, green apple, vanilla and spice flavors. Easy to drink with Asian fare.",Block 21,28,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kelleher 2010 Block 21 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kelleher-2010-block-21-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Kelleher
,White,France,"Nuanced toasty aromas augment the red apple and peach pit notes in the bouquet. Medium acidity picks up the palate, with an attractive nuttiness to the solid finish. Well balanced and very accessible now.",Barrel Selection,11,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,La Forge Estate 2010 Barrel Selection Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forge-estate-2010-barrel-selection-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,La Forge Estate
13.3,White,US,"Fruity, tart and blocky, this delivers bold flavors of lemon and apple. There is plenty of acid under the tangy fruit, and medium persistence. A good quaffer.",,23,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Kudos 2010 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kudos-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Kudos
11,White,Portugal,"Softer than some Vinho Verdes, this wine from the Loureiro grape has a baked-apple character, its acidity laced into the ripe grapefruit flavors. It is crisp, dry, yet soft.",Via Latina,6,86,Vinho Verde,,,Vercoope 2010 Via Latina Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vercoope-2010-via-latina-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2010,Vercoope
13,Red,Italy,"Here's a terrific value wine that would pair with ground beef, grilled sausage or oven-baked lasagna with meat sauce. The wine has a dark, concentrated color, and it opens with generous aromas of black berry and tobacco.",Modà,10,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2008 Modà  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2008-moda-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Talamonti
14,White,Italy,"There are subtle tones of brimstone, pear, apricot and citrus on this wine. You can feel the alcohol here, although it is pretty well integrated within the wine's crisp, smooth mouthfeel.",,24,86,Southern Italy,Fiano di Avellino,,Rocca del Principe 2010  Fiano di Avellino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-principe-2010-italian-white-fiano-fiano-avellino/,Fiano,2010,Rocca del Principe
13.5,Red,Chile,"Plum, berry and milk chocolate aromas are not too aggressive. The palate is round and friendly feeling, with flavors of wild berry, sweet oak and carob. Finishes with solid oaky flavors. Good Syrah that's uncomplicated and generally well made.",Crucero,10,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Siegel 2010 Crucero Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siegel-2010-crucero-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2010,Siegel
13.9,Red,US,"Made mostly from Mendocino County fruit, this is a really good value in a Cabernet. It's dry, tart and grippy in tannins, and savory in blackberry, blueberry, espresso and cedar flavors.",,10,86,California,California Other,California,Trim 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trim-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Trim
13.8,Red,US,"This is showing light black cherry fruit, forward and moderately chewy. Other hints of black fruits and coffee grounds add some interest, with smoke and pepper filling out the finish.",Anna Maria,24,86,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Valley View 2006 Anna Maria Syrah (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-view-2006-anna-maria-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-applegate-valley/,Syrah,2006,Valley View
14.7,Red,US,"Jammy, this Zin has softened and mellowed as it nears five years of age. With raspberry, cherry and cola flavors, it's ready to drink now.",Helen's Ridge Vineyard,34,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2007 Helen's Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2007-helens-ridge-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2007,Occidental Road Cellars
13.5,Red,France,"Concentrated aromas of blackberry, cherry and mashed fig abound, while flavors of black plum skins dominate the palate and coat the mouth with a firm texture. Medium tannins linger on the finish alongside a hint of roasted cocoa nib.",,13,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,La Noble 2009 Merlot (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noble-2009-merlot-vin-pays-doc/,Merlot,2009,La Noble
13.1,Red,US,"Iris offers a modestly priced, fruity Pinot Noir, with berry and black cherry fruit at its core. A hint of volatility and a slight suggestion of vinegar keep the score from going any higher, but it is a perfectly pleasant wine for everyday drinking.",,18,86,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Iris Vineyards 2008 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iris-2008-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2008,Iris Vineyards
14.8,White,US,"New French oak dominates this wine with buttered toast and caramel flavors. Despite this heavy hand, the underlying wine somehow shines through, with orange, mango, pear and peach flavors, brightened with brisk acidity.",Wulff Vineyards,42,86,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Lobo 2010 Wulff Vineyards Chardonnay (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lobo-2010-wulff-chardonnay-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Chardonnay,2010,Lobo
12,White,France,"A blend of fruit from across the southwest yields a very fresh wine. It is crisp, textured, full of white fruit with an herbal edge. Drink now.",Villa Grand Cap,,86,France Other,Vin de France,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 Villa Grand Cap White (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2010-villa-grand-cap-white-vin/,White Blend,2010,Lionel Osmin & Cie
15.6,Red,US,"This is a robust Pinot Noir, marked by excessive alcohol that gives it a peppery burn throughout. Beyond that, it's dry and silky, with flavors of very ripe cherry, red currant and Dr. Pepper.",Laughlin Road Ranch,55,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Mara 2009 Laughlin Road Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mara-2009-laughlin-road-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Mara
15,Red,US,"Given its modest price and weighty alcohol, this wine should find many admirers. Thick and tannic, it could pass for a heavier red than Pinot Noir, and it offers bulky, rustic fruit flavors, with some heat on the finish.",,25,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Alchemist 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alchemist-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Alchemist
11,White,Portugal,"A delicious, ripe but dry wine with good acidity and attractive flavors of apple and white currant. The wine has some depth as well as crispness. Screwcap.",Hera Grande Escolha,9,86,Vinho Verde,,,Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Barca 2011 Hera Grande Escolha White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-ponte-barca-2011-hera-grande-escolha-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Barca
14.1,Red,US,"This Sangiovese-based blend is a solid red wine with some extra features that lift it out of the everyday category. It's bone dry and tannic, with herb-infused cherry flavors.",Siena,25,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ferrari-Carano 2009 Siena Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2009-siena-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Ferrari-Carano
13.5,White,Chile,"Pungent but green up front, with a mix of citric and vegetal aromas that includes lime, peas and canned beans. Feels good and bright, with zesty acidity propelling passion fruit, grapefruit and bell pepper flavors. Finishes both green and crisp, with a blend of tropical and cool-climate character.",Estate Reserva,12,86,Aconcagua Valley,,,Errazuriz 2011 Estate Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2011-estate-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-aconcagua-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Errazuriz
13.5,White,Chile,"Gets going with tropical aromas and notes of fresh apple. Feels smooth but not that substantial, with pithy flavors of white fruits and sweet citrus. Similar on the finish.",Estate Reserva,12,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Errazuriz 2011 Estate Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2011-estate-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Errazuriz
14.1,White,US,"This Idaho entry has been fermented in stainless steel and was not put through malolactic. It's bone dry and yeasty, with a beery flavor and tart acidity.",Dry,17,86,Idaho,,,Cinder 2010 Dry Viognier,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinder-2010-dry-viognier-snake-river-valley/,Viognier,2010,Cinder
13.5,Red,Chile,"Smells dark and compact, with black-fruit aromas, floral notes and a minor herbal influence. Feels mild and lean, with soft tannins and dry flavors of berry fruit and barrel spice. Short and not overly flavorful on the finish.",Reserva,12,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Chilensis 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilensis-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Chilensis
10.5,White,Germany,"A wine that shows it is possible to make a good Riesling at a reasonable price, the 2010 from Clean Slate offers up basic apple and citrus flavors. Hints of crushed stone and spring flowers elevate it above the ordinary, as does the mouthwatering finish of this off-dry wine. Drink now.",,10,86,Mosel,,,Clean Slate 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clean-slate-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Clean Slate
13.5,White,France,"A slight vanilla accent glimmers through the fresh fruit aromas of pear and apple flesh. Round and ripe on the palate, the finish takes a seductive tropical-fruit turn before finally landing on a clean, clementine citrus note.",,12,86,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Cap Cette 2010 Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cap-cette-2010-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Cap Cette
12.5,Red,Italy,"In playful packaging with a screwcap, Tanto is a fresh and informal wine that should pair well with pizza or take-out. There are berry and spice notes here followed by a sweet, lush mouthfeel.",Tanto,9,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantine Galasso 2010 Tanto  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-galasso-2010-tanto-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Cantine Galasso
13.5,Red,US,"A streak of tart, citrusy acidity cuts right through this wine, giving the sweet raspberry and cherry flavors a jammy bite. Easy to drink now with a nice lamb chop.",,25,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Buena Vista 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2009-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Buena Vista
13,Red,Italy,"There's a raw, woody element to this Montepulciano d'Abruzzo that recalls forest floor and exotic spice. In fact, other than currant and dried berry, there's not much fruit left behind. The wine closes with sour, firm tannins. Drink now.",,,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Bosco Nestore 2006  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosco-nestore-2006-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Bosco Nestore
13.5,Red,Italy,"Don Bosco offers gritty aromas of crushed stone, leather and spice, followed by blackberry and cherry liqueur. There are touches of smoke, cola and barbecue sauce; and it finishes slightly short.",Don Bosco,,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Bosco Nestore 2006 Don Bosco  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosco-nestore-2006-don-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Bosco Nestore
14.5,Red,Chile,"Earthy and leathery smelling, with strong olive, eucalyptus, spice and plum aromas. Feels solid, if a bit clampy and scratchy, with herbal baked-berry flavors matched against spice and carob. Peppery on the finish, with spicy oak and not much fruity follow-through.",Reserva,20,86,Rapel Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-rapel-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Casas del Bosque
13.5,Red,Italy,"You can't beat the everyday low price of this savory wine. There's a fresh element of ripe fruit and exotic spice that is backed by touches of crushed black pepper, tobacco and leather.",Cretara,10,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Carlo Mario Margiotta 2007 Cretara  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlo-mario-margiotta-2007-cretara-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Carlo Mario Margiotta
13.5,White,France,"The round mouthfeel is balanced by medium acidity and an orange-oil lift on the palate. Nuanced and refined, with delicate notes of apple skin and firm fresh-cut peach slices. A nice woody spice flavor remains on the finish. Drink now.",Toques et Clochers Autan,17,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Limoux,,Sieur d'Arques 2009 Toques et Clochers Autan Chardonnay (Limoux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sieur-darques-2009-toques-clochers-autan-chardonnay-limoux/,Chardonnay,2009,Sieur d'Arques
14,Red,Chile,"Opens with grapy black-fruit aromas that come across chunky and jammy but don't elicit complaints. Feels round and meaty, with condensed flavors of blackberry and grilled beef. Finishes with a creamy feel, medium length and lasting darkness.",Toro de Piedra Reserva,14,87,Curicó Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2010 Toro de Piedra Reserva Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2010-toro-piedra-reserva-red-blend-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-curico-valley/,Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Requingua
13.5,White,Chile,"Oceanic aromas of saline and grass mix with vanilla wafer and lime on the bouquet. Feels round and full for basic Sauvignon Blanc, with grapefruit and passion fruit flavors leading the way. Fleshy on the finish, with mild bitterness. Drink immediately to capture the wine's maximum freshness.",Leyda Estate Reserva,12,87,Leyda Valley,,,Santa Carolina 2011 Leyda Estate Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-carolina-2011-leyda-estate-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Santa Carolina
,White,France,"The name of the wine refers to the almost-unknown ancient varieties of vines that have been rediscovered by the Plaimont cooperative. The blend shows a perfumed mix of yellow fruit and citrus, with a tight tang of final acidity.",Les Vignes Retrouvées,16,87,Southwest France,Saint-Mont,,Producteurs Plaimont 2010 Les Vignes Retrouvées  (Saint-Mont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2010-vignes-retrouvees-white-saint-mont/,White Blend,2010,Producteurs Plaimont
14.3,Red,US,"This is made in Talisman's ripe, forward style; it's an easy Pinot, rich in raspberry and cherry pie flavors. It has a nice burst of citrusy acidity. Drink it now before the fruit fades away.",Red Dog Vineyard,48,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Talisman 2008 Red Dog Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talisman-2008-red-dog-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-mountain/,Pinot Noir,2008,Talisman
14.2,White,US,"This is Talbott's minor bottling of Chardonnay, but it shows the house style. The 2010 vintage was fine, resulting in strong, forward apricot, tangerine, honey and oak flavors, made bold by Central Coast acidity.",Kali Hart,19,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Talbott 2010 Kali Hart Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talbott-2010-kali-hart-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,Talbott
13.5,Red,Chile,"Floral and light on the nose, with cocoa, cherry, red-plum and orange-peel aromas. Feels almost Burgundian on the palate, which offers reticent flavors of spice, red plum and raspberry. Dry, lightly oaky and mildly buttery tasting on the finish.",Reserve,17,87,Central Valley,,,Siegel 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siegel-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-central-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siegel
14.5,Red,US,"A soft, lush Cabernet that's been blended with a little Merlot. While it doesn't have quite the concentration of Round Pond's more expensive Cabs, its blackberry, cherry and toast flavors are delicious. Drink now.",,30,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Round Pond 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/round-pond-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Round Pond
12,Sparkling,Portugal,"For those who like the acquired taste of red sparkling wine, this is an enjoyable example. It balances its acidity with taut black-currant flavors, along with a firm core of tannins.",Tinto Bruto,,87,Vinho Espumante de Qualidade,,,Raposeira 2004 Tinto Bruto Sparkling (Vinho Espumante de Qualidade),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raposeira-2004-tinto-bruto-sparkling-portuguese-vinho-espumante-qualidade/,Portuguese Sparkling,2004,Raposeira
12.5,White,Chile,"Nice yet quiet on the opening, with lime, apple and minerally aromas. Feels tangy, maybe a touch sharp and pointed, with standard Casablanca flavors of lime, bell pepper and green apple. Short and tangy on the finish, with washing acidity.",Clava Coastal Reserve,10,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Quintay 2011 Clava Coastal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintay-2011-clava-coastal-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Quintay
13.5,Red,Portugal,"An attractive spice- and wood-flavored effort that has rich blackberry fruit. Its tannins are soft and round, with its acidity giving structure to a wine that is ready to drink.",,9,87,Tejo,,,Quinta Vale de Fornos 2008 Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vale-fornos-2008-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta Vale de Fornos
,Red,US,"This is one of the more drinkable Sangioveses in California, and while it's no blockbuster, it does have a certain charm. Dry and balanced, it has easy to like cherry, tobacco, bacon and spice flavors.",Alto Vineyards,15,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Pedroncelli 2008 Alto Vineyards Sangiovese (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedroncelli-2008-alto-sangiovese-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Sangiovese,2008,Pedroncelli
13.5,White,France,"Deep yellow in color. This has a somewhat closed nose with hints of hay, yellow fruit and honey. The fairly low acidity magnifies the full body, round midpalate and creamy texture. A well-integrated note of buttered toast nods to the use of some new oak. This wine is for hearty poultry and polenta dishes.",L'Etoile de Begude,,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Limoux,,Domaine Begude 2008 L'Etoile de Begude Chardonnay (Limoux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-begude-2008-letoile-chardonnay-limoux/,Chardonnay,2008,Domaine Begude
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A rich, full-in-the-mouth tawny. It shows some attractive almond, nutmeg and marmalade flavors. At the end, a more fruity character emerges along with some light acidity.",Tawny,,87,Port,,,Fonseca NV Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fonseca-nv-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Fonseca
13,Red,France,"A wine whose firm tannins have softened into sweet blackberry fruit and ripe structure. It's full and broad, very ripe and powerful, with a restrained finish.",Demain,15,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine le Bout du Lieu 2008 Demain Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-le-bout-lieu-2008-demain-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Domaine le Bout du Lieu
14.5,Red,US,"Soft and spicy, this Zin shows concentrated flavors of wild berries, tobacco, olive tapenade and sandalwood, liberally spiced and smoky on the finish. It's a little overripe. Enjoy with lusty fare, such as beef stews.",Reserve,50,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frank Family 2009 Reserve Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2009-reserve-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Frank Family
13.5,Rose,Italy,"This bright rosé from central Italy opens with aromas of cranberry and raspberry, followed by white almond and pressed flower. There's enough power and determination here to pair with roast chicken or vegetarian pasta.",Hedòs,19,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo,,Cantina Tollo 2009 Hedòs  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2009-hedos-rose-montepulciano-dabruzzo-cerasuolo/,Rosé,2009,Cantina Tollo
13.5,White,US,"This broadly fruity Viognier is full across the palate, with a ripe mix of Meyer lemon and pink grapefruit. It's bolstered by matching acidity, and the core of tangy fruit runs into a fresh and balanced finish.",Sundown Vineyard,24,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Dobbes Family Estate 2010 Sundown Vineyard Viognier (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dobbes-family-estate-2010-sundown-vineyard-viognier-southern-rogue-valley/,Viognier,2010,Dobbes Family Estate
13.3,White,US,"Sharp scents of rind and perfume seem almost Viognier-like. The bright flavors echo the aromas, with citrus rind, oranges and apples. Nicely focused.",,16,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2010 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Del Rio
14.5,White,US,"Shows plenty of ripe pineapple, peach and pear flavors, enhanced with toasty vanilla and oak; rounded out with clean acidity. It's solidly in the modern California style.",,28,87,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Darms Lane 2010 Chardonnay (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darms-lane-2010-chardonnay-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Chardonnay,2010,Darms Lane
12,Sparkling,Portugal,"A lively, crisp wine that boasts intense pineapple and citrus fruits. From high-elevation Douro vineyards, it is light and refreshing, with great swathes of acidity.",Vertice Cuvée Reserva,19,87,Douro,,,Caves Transmontanas 2009 Vertice Cuvée Reserva Sparkling (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-transmontanas-2009-vertice-cuvee-reserva-sparkling-portuguese-douro/,Portuguese Sparkling,2009,Caves Transmontanas
13.5,Rose,Italy,"Made with the native Montepulciano grape, this raspberry-colored rosé is redolent of forest berry, spice and candied berry. There's enough structure and firmness here to pair with spicy Indian chicken curry.",Divus,17,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2009 Divus  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2009-divus-rose-montepulciano-dabruzzo-cerasuolo/,Rosé,2009,Ciavolich Giuseppe
14.9,Red,US,"This is sort of Calera's homage to many scattered vineyards throughout Calfornia's Central Coast that Josh Jensen respects. It's a good, sound Pinot Noir, with some complexity. Fully dry and varietally correct, it has classy flavors of cherries, cola and oak. Drink now.",Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Vintage,24,87,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Calera 2010 Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Vintage Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calera-2010-thirty-fifth-anniversary-vintage-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Calera
13.7,Red,US,"This is a rich Cabernet for drinking now. It's ripe and forward in blackberries, plums and mocha, and the finish is spicy. Give it a brief decant.",,30,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,B Side 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/b-side-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,B Side
13.5,Red,US,"Vibrant aromas of spice, cranberry and plum lead into a vivid, juicy, youthful wine with plenty of tangy fruit. The acids are way out in front, but the fruit has a zip to it, and there is little or no suggestion of new wood to get in the way.",,15,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Kudos 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kudos-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Kudos
14.4,Red,US,"A little too soft, but otherwise this is a rich red wine, packed with flavor. Tastes of ripe blackberries, cherries and red currants, with pleasant complications of licorice and bacon. Drink now.",Obsidian Ridge Vineyard,28,87,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Obsidian Ridge 2009 Obsidian Ridge Vineyard Syrah (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obsidian-ridge-2009-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Syrah,2009,Obsidian Ridge
13.5,White,Chile,"Waxy smelling, with mild baked apple aromas. Feels smooth, with a good texture and creamy flavors of peach and apple cut by just enough acidity to keep it fresh. Finishes in good form, with a round body and acidic bite.",Gran Reserva,15,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Carmen 2010 Gran Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmen-2010-gran-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Carmen
13,Red,Italy,"This vintage of Valle d'Oro presents almost exaggerated aromas of violet, dried rose and cinnamon potpourri. Definitely more floral than it is fruity, the wine closes with sweet spice flavors, density and polished tannins.",Valle d'Oro,12,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantina Tollo 2009 Valle d'Oro  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2009-valle-doro-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Cantina Tollo
14.5,Red,France,"A wine that shows Malbec's fruity-floral side. At the same time, it doesn't lose sight of the grape's tannic character, combining red cherry and plum with mint, spice and a firm, dry aftertaste.",Gourmand,25,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château de Chambert 2009 Gourmand Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chambert-2009-gourmand-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château de Chambert
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a solid, medium-bodied wine that should pair well with pizza and pasta. Colle dei Venti offers bright berry nuances with light shadings of spice and tobacco.",Colle dei Venti,19,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Caldora Vini 2008 Colle dei Venti  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2008-colle-venti-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Caldora Vini
14.7,Red,US,"With forward flavors of raspberries, cherries, cola and cloves, this Pinot has become mellow over the years. It's a little too soft, and could use greater structure, but it's still a pretty wine. Drink up.",Horseshoe Bend Vineyard,34,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2007 Horseshoe Bend Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2007-horseshoe-bend-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Occidental Road Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"A nice wine, especially for the price. It's dry and elegantly balanced, with polished blackberry, cherry and cedar flavors that lead to a spicy finish.",,18,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kenwood 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kenwood
13.9,White,US,"Ripe pineapple, orange, apricot and pear fruit joins with toasty oak to make for a pleasantly rich Chardonnay. It's a little forward, but crisp acidity provides stimulating balance.",,30,87,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Keenan 2010 Chardonnay (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keenan-2010-chardonnay-napa-spring-mountain/,Chardonnay,2010,Keenan
15.9,Red,US,"This soft, easy to drink Zinfandel has likeable flavors of raspberries, cherries, cola and spices. It's a little on the sweet side, but the drying tannins provide balance.",Montecillo Vineyard,28,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Keating 2010 Montecillo Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2010-montecillo-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Keating
14,Red,France,"Crushed violets and attractive garrigue aromas frame the bouquet and spice up the blackberry, cassis and raspberry core. The lush texture is balanced, with medium but firm tannins and a coffee-infused finish. Grenache and Syrah with 14% Carignan.",Injuste,13,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Languedoc,,Les Vignobles Foncalieu 2009 Injuste Red (Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-foncalieu-2009-injuste-red-languedoc/,Red Blend,2009,Les Vignobles Foncalieu
12.5,Rose,Italy,"Five Roses was one of Italy's first quality rosé wines. The blend is 90% Negroamaro and 10% Malvasia Nera; its bouquet is redolent of ripe blueberry, raspberry and white almond. The fresh fruit component is pure and clean.",Five Roses,17,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Leone de Castris 2010 Five Roses Rosé (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leone-castris-2010-five-roses-salento/,Rosé,2010,Leone de Castris
13.3,Red,US,"Moderately full and roundly fruity, with an undertone of mineral or concrete. This is a nicely managed blend, with the balance and grip to age for another five years.",99W,19,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,RouteStock 2010 99W Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/routestock-cellars-2010-99w-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,RouteStock
14,Red,Chile,"Full and fruity smelling, with plum, berry and sweetness as opposed to being dry, lean and spicy. Feels snappy and racy, with cherry, oak and peppery spice flavors. Finishes with warmth and kick, with lasting flavor.",Limited Edition,16,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Rios de Chile 2011 Limited Edition Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2011-limited-edition-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,Rios de Chile
13.5,Red,Portugal,"The latest release from Vallado is a value wine named after a four-leaf clover found on the estate. Soft and spicy, it is full of berry flavors, with just a hint of Douro power. This 2010 is ready to drink for its fruit and its structure.",Quadrifolia,15,87,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2010 Quadrifolia Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2010-quadrifolia-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta do Vallado
14,Red,Italy,"A wine that delivers a ripe, toasted expression, with flavors of blackberry, plum, hazelnut and savory spice. It delivers a smooth, thick feeling on the finish.",Papale,,87,Southern Italy,Primitivo di Manduria,,Vigne & Vini 2008 Papale  (Primitivo di Manduria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigne-vini-2008-papale-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-manduria/,Primitivo,2008,Vigne & Vini
13.5,Red,Italy,"Made from a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera, this Riserva from southern Italy opens with a sweet bouquet of candied cherries, cola, almond paste and cinnamon. The wine is linear, compact and clean on the close.",Sine Nomine Riserva,,87,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Torrevento 2006 Sine Nomine Riserva Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torrevento-2006-sine-nomine-riserva-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2006,Torrevento
14,Red,Chile,"Dark and toasty, with ripe cherry and berry aromas offset by herbal shadings and an aroma of earthy, wet clay. Feels fresh and ready, with a standard blend of sweet berry flavors, oak, spice and herbs. Turns toastier and slightly bitter on the finish.",Crucero Reserva,13,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Siegel 2010 Crucero Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siegel-2010-crucero-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Siegel
9.5,White,Germany,"A nicely balanced entry-level Riesling, with hints of stone fruit and wet stone accenting apple and citrus. As a Saar wine should be, it's properly light on its feet, with refreshing acids on the abbreviated finish. Drink now and over the next few years.",,16,87,Mosel-Saar-Ruwer,,,Schloss Saarstein 2010 Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-saarstein-2010-riesling-mosel-saar-ruwer/,Riesling,2010,Schloss Saarstein
14,Red,Chile,"Dry and spicy on the opening, with berry aromas, shoe polish and crusty notes. Feels solid but narrow, with slightly abrasive acidity pushing herbal-leaning flavors of blackberry, chocolate and spice. Turns decidedly herbal and more olive-like on the finish.",Limited Edition,20,87,Maipo Valley,,,Echeverria 2009 Limited Edition Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2009-limited-edition-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Echeverria
14.1,Red,Chile,"Dark up front, with aromas of charcoal and crusty black fruits. Feels full but creamy, with black fruit flavors and oak-driven accents of butter and mocha. Warm and full, with licorice and dark berry flavors accenting a healthy feeling finish. Good Syrah for everyday drinking.",Reserva,13,87,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Reserva Syrah (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-reserva-shiraz-syrah-syrah-maule-valley/,Syrah,2010,Chilcas
13,White,France,"It's impressive what a small addition of Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle can do to a Sauvignon-Sémillon blend—it turns this into an exotic wine, with spice and lychee flavors.",L'Abbaye,22,87,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure 2010 L'Abbaye White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lancienne-cure-2010-labbaye-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Domaine l'Ancienne Cure
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A powerful wine that shows berry fruits, with dark tannins and layers of acidity. It is structured while being fruity and juicy; a great pasta wine that is ready to drink now.",Vega,9,87,Alentejano,,,DFJ Vinhos 2008 Vega Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2008-vega-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,DFJ Vinhos
13.6,Red,US,"A pretty color, hinting at orange in the rim. The wine feels just a little tired and disconnected in the mouth, the fruit tart and beginning to fade. Some pretty spices lift the finish; it's a pleasant wine that should be consumed soon.",Barrel Select,25,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Girardet 2009 Barrel Select Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girardet-2009-barrel-select-pinot-noir-southern-umpqua-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Girardet
14.5,Red,US,"Sangiovese is one of the hardest red wines to get right in California, but Frank Family gives it their best. The wine is dry, acidic and rewarding in cherry, tobacco, white pepper and sandalwood flavors. Pack in a little more complexity, and the score soars.",Reserve,59,87,California,Napa,Rutherford,Frank Family 2009 Reserve Sangiovese (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2009-reserve-sangiovese-napa-rutherford/,Sangiovese,2009,Frank Family
13,Red,Italy,"A wine with a dark, inky appearance, it offers ripe fruit aromas of black cherry, bitter almond and prune. The wine is soft and simple, with a cheerful blast of jammy fruit on the close.",,,87,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,Feudi di San Marzano 2009 Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-marzano-2009-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2009,Feudi di San Marzano
13.5,White,Italy,"This bright Fiano is very well put together, with a tight, linear mouthfeel that is backed by opulent aromas of pear, white peach, crushed mineral and lemon zest. A very fresh, food-friendly wine.",Refiano,14,87,Southern Italy,Fiano di Avellino,,Tenuta Cavalier Pepe 2010 Refiano  (Fiano di Avellino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-cavalier-pepe-2010-refiano-italian-white-fiano-fiano-avellino/,Fiano,2010,Tenuta Cavalier Pepe
14,Red,Italy,"This is a ripe, chewy wine, with jammy aromas of blackberry pie and cherry preserve. It shows a dark, inky structure, with loads of moist pipe tobacco and crème de cassis on the thick, syrupy finish.",Òtre,18,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Teanum 2008 Òtre Aglianico (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teanum-2008-otre-italian-red-aglianico-puglia/,Aglianico,2008,Teanum
13,Red,Italy,"This easy-going expression of Montepulciano opens with flavors of red fruit and cherry, with background shadings of leather and nutmeg. It finishes clean and fresh, with medium heft.",Vigneto Vigne Nuove,13,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Valle Reale 2009 Vigneto Vigne Nuove  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-reale-2009-vigneto-vigne-nuove-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Valle Reale
15.1,Red,US,"Ripe and fruity, this forward, candied wine is for those who love ultraripe Zinfandel berry flavors, set in rich baking spices. It's full, forward and powerful, but carries a whiff of burnt rubber and some serious heat in the finish.",Old Vine,39,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Columbia Valley (OR),Sineann 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (OR)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-other-columbia-valley-or/,Zinfandel,2010,Sineann
13.5,White,US,"Pear and peach fruit flavors are front and center, highlighted with lemon oil and a hint of honey. It's not sweet, just imparts a honeyed sensation. Medium long, a flash of citrus rind adds to the finish.",,18,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Methven Family Vineyards 2010 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Methven Family Vineyards
13.8,Red,US,"A pretty, floral nose introduces this nicely made Dolcetto from southern Oregon. Raspberries abound, with a subtext of light, clean earth. Tannins are modest, the acids natural and subdued.",,22,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Melrose 2009 Dolcetto (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melrose-2009-italian-red-dolcetto-southern-umpqua-valley/,Dolcetto,2009,Melrose
14.6,Red,US,"A little coarse in the mouth, with grippy tannins, but it sure is ripe, offering a wealth of cherry, raspberry, sweet oak and spice flavors. It's soft enough to drink now.",,24,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Straight Line 2010 Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/straight-line-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2010,Straight Line
13,Red,Italy,"Calabria's Statti offers one of the best and purest expressions of Gaglioppo found in the United States today. This unique offering has a bright garnet color, and shows clean acidity and distinctive aromas of wild berry and burnt almond.",,,87,Southern Italy,Calabria,,Statti 2009 Gaglioppo (Calabria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/statti-2009-italian-red-gaglioppo-calabria/,Gaglioppo,2009,Statti
15.4,Red,US,"Good, rich Zinfandel here, dry and slightly high in alcohol, with a blast of berry, cherry, cola and spice flavors. Enjoy it now with hearty meats or cheese-based, tomatoey veggie dishes.",Helen's Ridge Vineyard,34,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Occidental Road Cellars 2008 Helen's Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occidental-road-cellars-2008-helens-ridge-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Occidental Road Cellars
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A drier style of white Port, its richness coming from concentrated flavors of spice, almond and vanilla. There is some good acidity to give the wine a refreshing aftertaste, leaving a flavor of dried oregano along with the spirit.",Dry White,18,87,Port,,,Niepoort NV Dry White  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niepoort-nv-dry-white-port-148161/,Port,,Niepoort
13,White,Italy,"This saturated, golden Pecorino (a native white grape of central Italy) drinks like a red wine and would pair with roast chicken or veal in cream sauce. It shows density and determined flavors of apricot, melon and pineapple.",Casale Vecchio,18,87,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Farnese 2009 Casale Vecchio Pecorino (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2009-casale-vecchio-italian-white-pecorino-terre-chieti/,Pecorino,2009,Farnese
13.5,White,Portugal,"With its toast and vanilla flavors, balanced with notes of green apple and plum, this is an attractive, ready-to-drink wine that rolls ripely around the mouth.",Reserva,,87,Tejo,,,Quinta da Alorna 2010 Reserva White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-alorna-2010-reserva-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta da Alorna
12.5,White,Canada,"This is a distinctive, well-made wine, with a strong streak of fennel running persistently through it. It's sharp, spicy and peppery, as you might expect from a low alcohol Chenin Blanc grown so far up north. By any standard it would be a fine seafood companion, crisp and clean.",,15,87,British Columbia,Okanagan Valley,,Quails' Gate 2010 Chenin Blanc (Okanagan Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quails-gate-2010-chenin-blanc-okanagan-valley/,Chenin Blanc,2010,Quails' Gate
13.7,Rose,US,"Dry Creek Valley is a great place to grow Syrah, and this blush wine is one of the better ones out there. It's dry, crisp in acidity and clean, with raspberry sorbet, rosehip tea and white pepper flavors. What a natural for bouillabaisse.",Ivy Rosé de Syrah,17,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Pech Merle 2011 Ivy Rosé de Syrah Rosé (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pech-merle-2011-ivy-rose-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Rosé,2011,Pech Merle
14.5,Red,US,"A tasty Cabernet. All the pleasure is immediate, so it's not an ager. But it offers plenty of soft, pure blackberry, cherry and mocha deliciousness.",,28,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Conn Creek 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conn-creek-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Conn Creek
13.5,Red,Italy,"From old vines in Puglia, this hearty wine shows deep concentration and bold aromas of jammy fruit and blackberry preserve. There are both sweet and sour traces on the finish, and the wine is almost too much of a good thing.",Solyss Old Vines,12,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,La Corte 2009 Solyss Old Vines Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-2009-solyss-old-vines-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2009,La Corte
12.5,Sparkling,Portugal,"An attractive, rounded raspberry flavored wine that is clean, fruity and soft in the mouth. A good streak of acidity keeps the crisp character, which is enhanced by a pink-grapefruit aftertaste.",Rose Bruto,,87,Vinho Espumante de Qualidade,,,Raposeira 2006 Rose Bruto Sparkling (Vinho Espumante de Qualidade),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raposeira-2006-rose-bruto-sparkling-portuguese-vinho-espumante-qualidade/,Portuguese Sparkling,2006,Raposeira
14.5,Red,Chile,"Earth, olive and ample berry aromas vie with herbal scents to create a textbook Maipo Valley bouquet. The palate is packed and full, with olive, sweet oak, herb and cassis flavors. Finishes long but herbal tasting, with lasting flavors of olive and tobacco.",,12,87,Maipo Valley,,,Haras 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haras-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Haras
14,Red,Italy,"Divus is a bold, earthy expression of Montepulciano with ripe aromas of forest fruit and red cherry, followed by spice and black peppercorn. There's a touch of cherry sourness and bitterness on the finish as well.",Divus,21,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2008 Divus  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2008-divus-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Ciavolich Giuseppe
14.5,Red,Chile,"Dense and a bit green on the nose, with oak-based aromas of coffee to go with graphite and blackberry. Feels thick, creamy and resiny, with oak-led flavors of coconut, chocolate, vanilla and herbs along with black fruit. Finishes minty, with tobacco notes and heat.",Reserva,15,87,Rapel Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2010-reserva-carmenere-rapel-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Casas del Bosque
14,Red,Italy,"Don Vincenzo is a sharp, brambly red wine from the blackened slopes of the dangerous Vesuvius volcano. It offers bright aromas of wild berry, cassis, currant and mocha. With its crisp acidity, this wine should pair well with pizza or cheesy pasta.",Don Vincenzo,20,87,Southern Italy,Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio,,Casa Setaro 2008 Don Vincenzo Piedirosso (Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-setaro-2008-don-vincenzo-italian-red-piedirosso-lacryma-christi-vesuvio/,Piedirosso,2008,Casa Setaro
14.5,Red,US,"Ferrari-Carano grows the grapes in the high hills above the Anderson Valley, unproven ground for Pinot Noir. The wine is rich and rather heavy. It's fruit-forward and delicious in cherry pie, cola and sandalwood flavors, yet lacks zest. Drink now.",Sky High Ranch,46,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino Ridge,Ferrari-Carano 2009 Sky High Ranch Pinot Noir (Mendocino Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2009-sky-high-ranch-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-ridge/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ferrari-Carano
13.5,White,Chile,"Pungent and punchy on the nose, with nettle, passion fruit and tangerine aromas. Zesty and well-cut in the mouth, with citrus, green herb, lime and bitter flavors of raw kale or collards. Finishes green, spunky and full.",Secreto de Viu Manent,14,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Viu Manent 2011 Secreto de Viu Manent Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viu-manent-2011-secreto-de-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viu Manent
13.5,Red,Italy,"Schiaccianoci (“nutcracker”) is a dark, brooding wine with bold aromas of spice, ripe fruit, rum cake, leather and tobacco. The wine is smooth and soft, with a touch of bitter almond on the close.",Schiaccianoci,,87,Southern Italy,Salento,,Vigne & Vini 2008 Schiaccianoci Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigne-vini-2008-schiaccianoci-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2008,Vigne & Vini
13.5,Red,Chile,"Earthy black-cherry aromas are offset by balsam wood and cedary notes. Feels juicy and solid, with tannic grip and snappy flavors of berry fruit and currant offset by chocolate and herbal shadings. Smooth and medium-long on the finish.",El Caballero,12,87,Colchagua Valley,,,Veramonte 2010 El Caballero Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramonte-2010-el-caballero-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Veramonte
14,Red,Chile,"Syrupy smelling, with dark-berry aromas mixing with olive, herbal hints and leather. Feels a bit narrow, with sharp acidity at the center. Flavors of raspberry, plum, cocoa powder and tea are typical of the variety, while mocha and vanilla flavors work the finish.",Queulat Gran Reserva Single Vineyard,15,87,Maipo Valley,,,Ventisquero 2009 Queulat Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2009-queulat-gran-reserva-single-vineyard-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Ventisquero
12,Red,France,"With the structure of 2007, this is a firmly textured wine, with its fruits hanging off its firm tannins. Bright acidity and black-currant flavors lend interest.",,22,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine du Prince 2007 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-prince-2007-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2007,Domaine du Prince
13.1,Red,US,"Tightly wound, with bright cranberry fruit flavors, this firm and compact effort needs a bit of breathing time. Scents of herb and stem add detail, but don't look for a superripe style here; it's more of a country quaffer.",,20,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Airlie 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airlie-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Airlie
14.5,Red,Portugal,"This is a rich, soft and spicy wine. It has jammy fruit flavors that are very ripe and warm. Its acidity cuts through the roundness to give a more balanced character, offering a powerful wine that is very ready to drink.",Montes Claros Reserva,,87,Alentejo,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2009 Montes Claros Reserva Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-borba-2009-montes-claros-reserva-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
13.5,Red,France,"This wine boasts a bright and youthful ruby-red color. Its nose is crammed with exuberant scents of red cherries and fresh blueberries, along with just-picked rosemary and thyme. There is a faint whiff of vanilla and cocoa pointing to some new oak influence. Moderately viscous, this wine is soft in texture, with supple tannins and supporting acidity. Short on the finish.",Le Secret de Frère Nonenque,,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays des Collines de la Moure,,Abbaye de Valmagne 2011 Le Secret de Frère Nonenque Red (Vin de Pays des Collines de la Moure),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbaye-valmagne-2011-le-secret-frere-nonenque-red-vin-pays-collines-moure/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2011,Abbaye de Valmagne
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tintilia is a little-known red grape from central Italy that is made into wine by a handful of boutique producers. This expression shows aromas of red cherry, soft cinnamon spice and ripe blackberry. It doesn't have long staying power, but it does deliver freshness.",Macchiarossa,25,87,Southern Italy,Molise,,Cantine Cipressi 2006 Macchiarossa Tintilia (Molise),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-cipressi-2006-macchiarossa-italian-red-tintilia-molise/,Tintilia ,2006,Cantine Cipressi
13.5,Red,Chile,"Aromas of cola, blackberry, cherry and mild herbs are cool and collected. Feels good, chunky and round, with plum, raspberry and more than enough herbal essence in the backdrop. Finishes herbal, spicy and peppery, which is textbook for this variety.",Single Vineyard Plot: Malva,15,87,Peumo,,,Anakena 2010 Single Vineyard Plot: Malva Carmenère (Peumo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakena-2010-single-vineyard-plot-malva-carmenere-peumo/,Carmenère,2010,Anakena
13.8,White,US,"Husch was a pioneer of Gewürztraminer in Anderson Valley, and after all these years they still produce one of the more dependable bottlings in California. It's a clean, dry, spicy wine at a good price. Great to pair with today's ethnic-inspired fare, from Indian to Vietnamese.",,14,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Husch 2010 Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/husch-2010-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Husch
13.7,White,US,"Made from organically grown grapes, this thick, creamy Viognier has great perfume and weight and shows an expertly handled balance between ripeness and oak.",,16,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Bonterra 2010 Viognier (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2010-viognier-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Viognier,2010,Bonterra
14.2,Red,US,"This blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Petite Verdot is one big mouthful of intensity, with big tannins and big wallops of dark cherry and blackberry flavor. It's a wine that's not afraid of the 34 months it spent in French oak, 75% of it new.",,38,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Dogwood 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogwood-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Dogwood
13.5,Red,Italy,"From a certified organic producer, this bright wine opens with a pretty garnet color and aromas of forest berry, bramble, white almond and cassis. There's a touch of softness in the mouth, followed by a bitter almond finish.",Giancarlo Ceci Parco Marano,,87,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Agrinatura 2008 Giancarlo Ceci Parco Marano Uva di Troia (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agrinatura-2008-giancarlo-ceci-parco-marano-italian-red-uva-troia-castel-monte/,Uva di Troia,2008,Agrinatura
,Red,US,"Rich scents carry a subtle hint of leather and barnyard, but the fruit is still abundant. The slightly funky character adds weight and depth, and the impression is of a round, full bodied red, with plenty of charm.",,18,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Acrobat 2010 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/acrobat-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Acrobat
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is partly aged in American oak, which adds a spicy patina of clove and cinnamon to a luscious, fruit-filled core. The wine finishes with dark flavors of prune, plum and blackberry.",Kult,12,87,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Cantina Tollo 2008 Kult Red (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2008-kult-red-terre-chieti/,Red Blend,2008,Cantina Tollo
14,Red,Italy,"There's a ripe, brambly note here that recalls forest floor, ripe berry and chocolate chip cookie. The wine finishes with rich, smooth fruit flavors mixed in with a touch of exotic spice.",Vino di Bosco Pan,,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Bosco Nestore 2006 Vino di Bosco Pan  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosco-nestore-2006-vino-pan-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2006,Bosco Nestore
13.5,Red,Chile,"Smells slightly leathery and earthy, with plenty of berry and plum aromas. Feels tangy and lively but also full-bodied, with fresh, juicy acidity propping up raspberry and red plum flavors. Fairly standard in terms of flavors, with balance and verve.",Terroir Selection Gran Reserva,16,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2011 Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2011-terroir-selection-gran-reserva-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,Casas del Toqui
12.6,White,Chile,"Fresh and salinic on the bouquet, with lime, grapefruit and melony aromas. Feels more tangy and citric than it smells, with tangerine, lemon-lime and grapefruit flavors. Fresh, lean and cut on the citrusy finish.",Gran Reserva,15,87,Leyda Valley,,,Carmen 2011 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmen-2011-gran-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Carmen
,Red,US,"A good second-label effort, the Plowbuster starts out on the thin side, then expands through the midpalate. Cola and cherry flavors run the show, with an herbal accent to the tannins.",Plowbuster,20,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Carabella 2010 Plowbuster Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carabella-2010-plowbuster-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Carabella
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a ripe, slightly jammy Primitivo that should pair with grilled sausage or zucchini stuffed with minced meat. There's a soft, lush quality to this wine that is followed by flavors of blackberry, strawberry, tobacco and spice.",Il Trullo,,87,Southern Italy,Primitivo del Salento,,Vita Italia 2009 Il Trullo  (Primitivo del Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vita-italia-2009-il-trullo-zinfandel-primitivo-primitivo-salento/,Primitivo,2009,Vita Italia
13.5,White,Chile,"Nice for a warmer-climate Chardonnay, with toast, white fruit, cinnamon and baked notes to the bouquet. Feels healthy and round, with fleshy peach, apple and spice flavors. Falls off a touch on the finish, but overall it runs smoothly.",Toro de Piedra Reserva,14,87,Maule Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2010 Toro de Piedra Reserva Chardonnay (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2010-toro-piedra-reserva-chardonnay-maule-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Viña Requingua
13.5,Red,Chile,"With nonaggressive, lightly oaked aromas of raspberry, tea and spice, this bargain-priced Pinot gets off to a nice start. The palate is bright and has good flow, while flavors of tomato, red plum, raspberry and saline are full but reserved.",Reserva,13,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Ventisquero 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2010-reserva-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Ventisquero
14.2,Red,US,"Lots to like in this Cabernet, which has ripe, juicy flavors of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and flashy oak. Made thoroughly in the modern style, it's marked by soft tannins and a certain uniformity. Drink now.",Oso Vineyard,50,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Emblem 2008 Oso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emblem-2008-oso-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Emblem
14.3,Red,US,"Soft and fruity, this Cabernet has fruit-forward flavors of blackberry, cherry pie and smoky oak. It's a tasty wine whose firm tannins suggest decanting for a few hours before service. Drink over the next few years.",,50,87,California,Napa,Rutherford,Emblem 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emblem-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Emblem
14.6,Red,US,"One of two Tempranillos from Fenestra (the other from Lodi), the Livermore Valley version is bright, tasting of cherry spice, with good acidity. Nearing the finish the taste turns to toasty dark molasses; a nice wine overall.",,36,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Fenestra 2008 Tempranillo (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2008-tempranillo-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Tempranillo,2008,Fenestra
14,Red,Chile,"Chunky black-fruit aromas come with strong notes of coconut, chocolate and cedar. Feels fresh, zesty and voluminous, with sweet oak, coconut, mocha and herbal flavors to go with standard berry and cassis. Long and mildly herbal tasting on the finish.",Single Vineyard,21,87,Aconcagua Valley,,,Errazuriz 2010 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2010-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-aconcagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Errazuriz
13.5,Red,Portugal,"An intriguing blend that includes Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Castelão and Trincadeira. gives a firm yet full black fruited wine. It's packed with firm tannins, and its full black-fruit flavors are structured and layered with acidity. The perfumed aftertaste suggests a more plummy character.",Terra de Lobos,8,87,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2009 Terra de Lobos Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2009-terra-lobos-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Casal Branco
14.5,Red,Chile,"Sweet and almost resiny on the bouquet, with red licorice candy, cherry and heavy oak aromas. Gets better and more Pinot-like with airing, although the palate remains full, rich and creamy, with flavors of black cherry and resiny oak. Chunky and full on the finish; drink by 2013.",EQ,40,87,San Antonio,,,Matetic 2009 EQ Pinot Noir (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matetic-2009-eq-pinot-noir-san-antonio/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matetic
13.5,Red,Chile,"Gets cranking with ripe berry, cassis and subtle lemon, tea and herb aromas. Shows citrusy acidity and mild astringency, but tastes of bold cherry, plum, currant and mocha. Finishes fresh, with good acidity and a crisp feel out the door. Made from 72% Cab Franc and the rest Carmenère.",Reserva,12,87,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2010 Reserva Cabernet Franc-Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2010-reserva-red-blend-cabernet-franc-carmenere-maule-valley/,Cabernet Franc-Carmenère,2010,Oveja Negra
14.5,Red,Chile,"Textbook Maipo aromas of herbal berry fruit, olive, tobacco and earth carry the nose. Feels good and tastes sweet and ripe, with herbal-leaning flavors of cassis and blackberry. Finishes smooth, with carob and more herbal character.",Clava Coastal Reserve,14,87,Maipo Valley,,,Quintay 2010 Clava Coastal Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintay-2010-clava-coastal-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Quintay
13,Red,France,"A rossignol is a nightingale, an increasingly rare bird but one found in Cahors. The wine certainly sings with its attractive red fruits, soft tannins and bright acidity. With its fruit character, it is ready to drink.",Rossignol,,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine du Prince 2008 Rossignol Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-prince-2008-rossignol-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2008,Domaine du Prince
14,Red,US,"A whiff of tomato opens the wine, which moves into a light cherry core with a hint of brine. The middle quickly finds a conclusion, and the tannins are authoritative and chewy.",Mount Jefferson Cuvée,30,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Cristom 2009 Mount Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cristom-2009-mount-jefferson-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cristom
14.5,White,US,"Solidly fruity, with a mix of apple, pear and peach, this pleasant, easy-drinking Chardonnay plays out broadly across the palate. It is immediately accessible, ready and appears to be at its peak. Light baking spices enhance the finish.",Carabella Vineyard,28,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Blakeslee 2009 Carabella Vineyard Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blakeslee-2009-carabella-vineyard-chardonnay-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Blakeslee
13,Red,Italy,"Soft, supple and seductive, Modà is a simple wine that is propped up by notes of mature cherry fruit, spice and tobacco. It's easy in the mouth, with a rich, velvety texture.",Modà,10,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Talamonti 2009 Modà  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2009-moda-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Talamonti
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A fruity red, with jammy plum flavors and a smooth texture. The wine shows some of the elegance for which Taylor Fladgate is famed, while also offering a rich aftertaste.",Fine Ruby,,87,Port,,,Taylor Fladgate NV Fine Ruby  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taylor-fladgate-nv-fine-ruby-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Taylor Fladgate
13.9,Red,US,"Pretty raspberry fruit scents and flavors dominate, and in the mouth there is a sense of grainy sugars. It has good fruit and ripeness, but still seems a little disjointed. Perhaps more time in the bottle will help sort it out.",La Colina Vineyard,55,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Torii Mor 2009 La Colina Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-colina-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Torii Mor
10.7,White,US,"Off-dry, with initial flavors of orange candy and a slight medicinal graininess. It develops some honeyed lemon in the midpalate, and smoothes into a pleasant-drinking, low alcohol and high acid Riesling.",Arena Valley Vineyard,10,87,Idaho,,,Snake River 2010 Arena Valley Vineyard Riesling,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snake-river-2010-arena-valley-vineyard-riesling-snake-river-valley/,Riesling,2010,Snake River
13.5,Red,Italy,"Jorio is the kind of wine that should easily pair with pasta and meat. It shows a sophisticated softness, with concentration and natural intensity.",Jorio,17,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Umani Ronchi 2009 Jorio  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2009-jorio-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Umani Ronchi
13.6,Red,US,"A pleasant wine, it has straightforward berry flavors and a wash of cola. It's slightly quick to fade.",SV Estate,40,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Stoller 2008 SV Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stoller-2008-sv-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2008,Stoller
14.8,Red,US,"A bit too hot for complete balance, the result of high alcohol. Other than that, it's rich, full bodied and delicious in berry, cassis and oak flavors.",Estate,75,87,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Spring Mountain Vineyard 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-mountain-vineyard-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Spring Mountain Vineyard
14.4,Red,US,"Although this is from Oakville, which is hallowed ground for Bordeaux-style wines, it's fairly simple and direct. With a soft, drink-me-now mouthfeel, it offers flavors of blackberries, black currants and mocha.",Cuvée Alexi,50,87,California,Napa,Oakville,Spoto 2009 Cuvée Alexi Red (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spoto-2009-cuvee-alexi-red-napa-oakville/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Spoto
12.5,Red,Italy,"Solenero (“black sun”) is a hearty blend of Magliocco (a grape native to Calabria) and Merlot. The Magliocco grounds the wine in local tradition, and offers bright acidity and wild berry aromas. The addition of Merlot adds softness and a black cherry note.",Solenero,13,87,Southern Italy,Calabria,,Spadafora 2009 Solenero Red (Calabria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spadafora-2009-solenero-red-calabria/,Red Blend,2009,Spadafora
14.8,Red,US,"The fruit component of this wine is at first elusive, its aromas dominated by dust, earth and saddle leather, but it opens over time into plum and chocolate and a sweetly spicy layer too. It's structured like a wall, so give this baby some time to further develop its assets.",Granite Hill Reserve,30,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2009 Granite Hill Reserve Petite Sirah (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2009-granite-hill-reserve-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Petite Sirah,2009,Lava Cap
13.5,White,France,"Fresh red-apple and nectarine slices abound on the nose and palate, while a lively floral character adds lift and depth to the bouquet. A touch of citrus pith and peach pit stay through the medium-length finish. Medium weight and fleshy, but vibrant and balanced.",Nord Sud,14,87,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,Laurent Miquel 2010 Nord Sud Viognier (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurent-miquel-2010-nord-sud-viognier-vin-pays-doc/,Viognier,2010,Laurent Miquel
13.5,Red,Italy,"This bright red blend from southern Italy offers modest aromas of black cherry, blackberry pie and crushed black pepper. The mouthfeel manages to be plush, clean and crisp at the same time.",,11,87,Southern Italy,Salice Salentino,,La Corte 2009 Red (Salice Salentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corte-2009-red-salice-salentino/,Red Blend,2009,La Corte
13.5,Red,Italy,"Arrocco is a faithful and pure expression of one of Puglia's native grapes, Nero di Troia. It delivers notes of wild berry, bramble, and chopped rosemary and mint. The mouthfeel shows a sweet-and-sour theme, with ripe fruit and bitter almond.",Arrocco,,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Tenuta Fujanera 2008 Arrocco Nero di Troia (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fujanera-2008-arrocco-italian-red-nero-troia-puglia/,Nero di Troia,2008,Tenuta Fujanera
13.5,White,Chile,"Citrusy aromas of lemon, grapefruit and orange blend with grass and herbs. Feels tangy, crisp and correct, with lime, grapefruit and fresh green-bean flavors. Mellow on the finish, but as a whole it's quite good and honestly reflects the qualities of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.",Puerto Viejo Reserve,10,87,Maule Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2011 Puerto Viejo Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2011-puerto-viejo-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-maule-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña Requingua
13.5,White,Chile,"Saline on the nose, with banana, pastry and dusty baked-apple aromas. Shows proper body, good acids and waxy flavors of citrus and apple that are influenced by barrel spice.",Reserva,12,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Veramonte 2010 Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veramonte-2010-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Veramonte
14,Red,Italy,"Earthy aromas of moist tobacco and forest floor open the nose of this darkly concentrated wine. It's dense and chewy, with a bright accent of sweet spice on the palate.",,16,87,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Valori 2007  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valori-2007-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Valori
14,Red,Chile,"Leafy and dry on the nose, with red berry and brick dust aromas. Feels good for Carmenère, with herbal, oaky red-fruit flavors that lead to a finish with sweet plum notes matched by creamy leftover oak. Nice even if the fruit fades quickly on the palate and finish.",Limited Edition,16,87,Peumo,,,Rios de Chile 2008 Limited Edition Carmenère (Peumo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2008-limited-edition-carmenere-peumo/,Carmenère,2008,Rios de Chile
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Crafted by Luis Duarte, one of Portugal's top winemakers, this spicy, fruity red is simple and easy to drink. Soft berry fruits, wood flavors and a warm mouthfeel are lightened with a tang of acidity. Screwcap.",Agricultura,12,87,Alentejano,,,Luis Duarte 2010 Agricultura Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luis-duarte-2010-agricultura-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Luis Duarte
14.3,Red,US,"Fans of very fruity wines will enjoy this wine's candy jar of raspberries, cherries, ripe persimmons and pomegranate. It's delicious, although a bit too soft and melted, which makes it taste almost sweet.",Spring Hill Vineyard,42,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Talisman 2008 Spring Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talisman-2008-spring-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Talisman
14.3,Red,US,"Give this tart, dry wine a brief decanting before you drink it. Although it's nearing four years of age, it's still acidic and fresh, with black cherry and pomegranate fruit flavors brightened with a squeeze of lime.",Adastra Vineyard,50,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Talisman 2008 Adastra Vineyard Pinot Noir (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talisman-2008-adastra-vineyard-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2008,Talisman
13,Red,Portugal,"A ripe, soft, fruity wine that has red-berry flavors, with a hint of spice from having spent time in wood, and attractive acidity. It's immediately appealing and needs no further aging.",Meia Encosta,,85,Dão,,,Borges 2010 Meia Encosta Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2010-meia-encosta-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2010,Borges
13.5,Red,France,"The deep red-black color reaches from core to rim. The fragrant nose centers around hot chocolate and candied cherries. Dry on the attack with adequate acidity, the wine shows moderate extraction and medium alcohol that lead to a short finish.",,,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Villa Noria 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-noria-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-pays-doc/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Villa Noria
10,White,US,"A perfect example of what's fueling the Moscato craze in America. This wine is pretty sweet in citrus, peach, honey and vanilla flavors that are brightened by zesty acidity. Easy to drink glass after glass.",,11,85,California,California Other,California,Forest Glen 2011 Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forest-glen-2011-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2011,Forest Glen
13.1,White,US,"Aggressively oaky in the nose, it follows with a buttery, oaky palate that shows little fruit beyond green-apple tartness.",,24,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Torii Mor 2009 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Torii Mor
12.5,Red,France,"A fresh wine that's ready to drink now with bright notes of red cherry and currant. Juicy and easy on the palate, with a finish that offers the slightest hint of mocha richness.",,12,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Aude,,Les Jamelles 2010 Pinot Noir (Aude),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jamelles-2010-pinot-noir-aude/,Pinot Noir,2010,Les Jamelles
,Red,Chile,"Opens with charred, toasted, leathery aromas. The feel, however, is mild, with herb flavors that incorporate berry and lots of burnt oak. Finishes toasty, with notes of bitter chocolate, clove and a touch of greenness.",,9,84,Central Valley,,,San Elias 2010 Syrah (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-elias-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-valley/,Syrah,2010,San Elias
14,Red,Portugal,"This is intensely juicy, with acidity that cuts through the black-currant flavors, creating a wine that's brimming with fruitiness. There is a slight distracting hint of oxidized tomato, but it's otherwise enjoyable.",Private Selection,,84,Alentejano,,,Mouras de Arraiolos 2010 Private Selection Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mouras-arraiolos-2010-private-selection-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Mouras de Arraiolos
14.2,Red,US,"A soft, rather clumsy wine. Despite some rich, ripe cherry jam and spice flavors, it's too sweet and melted.",,34,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Meadowcroft 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meadowcroft-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Meadowcroft
12.5,Rose,France,"This is a cleanly made rosé from Cabernet, with a caramel flavor that falls alongside attractive red-berry flavors.",Le,12,83,Southwest France,Côtes du Tarn,,Domaine D'en Ségur 2011 Le Rosé (Côtes du Tarn),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-den-segur-2011-le-rose-cotes-tarn/,Rosé,2011,Domaine D'en Ségur
13.5,White,Chile,"Clammy and pickled smelling on first take, with melon and apple in the background. Feels choppy, with pithy citrus and mealy apple flavors. More or less the same on the finish, but with acidic bite and tang.",,12,83,Maipo Valley,,,Haras 2010 Chardonnay (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haras-2010-chardonnay-maipo-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Haras
13.4,Red,US,Spun sugar scents lead into a wine with modest fruit flavors. The mouthfeel and finish are a touch dilute.,Anna Maria,24,82,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Valley View 2006 Anna Maria Cabernet Sauvignon (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-view-2006-anna-maria-cabernet-sauvignon-applegate-valley-149528/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Valley View
13.4,White,US,"A simple Chard, with vanilla, buttered popcorn and pineapple jam flavors.",,13,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Castoro Cellars 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castoro-cellars-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Castoro Cellars
12,Red,Italy,"This easy Sangiovese should pair with a pizza or a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. There are mild fruit flavors here, followed by sun-drenched aromas of leather and spice.",,8,83,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Spinelli 2009 Sangiovese (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spinelli-2009-sangiovese-terre-chieti/,Sangiovese,2009,Spinelli
13.5,White,Chile,"Crisp but bland, with sharp edges and some bitterness on the finish.",,14,81,Maipo Valley,,,Cousiño-Macul 2010 Sauvignon Gris (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cousino-macul-2010-other-white-sauvignon-gris-maipo-valley/,Sauvignon Gris,2010,Cousiño-Macul
14.2,Red,US,"Plenty of zesty Central Coast acidity on this Pinot, and it's nicely dry. But it's thin and unrewarding in richness.",Top Chef,18,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Quickfire 2010 Top Chef Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quickfire-2010-top-chef-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Quickfire
14.5,Red,US,"This is a rustic, soft Cabernet. It tastes hotter than the official alcohol level, which is 14.5%, giving heat to the blackberry and prune flavors.",,15,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Chessman 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chessman-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Chessman
,White,France,95-97. Barrel sample. A powerful wine that's full of wood and ripe tropical-fruit flavors. It also has an intensely mineral structure that powers the wine right through to the concentrated finish.,Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Domaine de Chevalier 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chevalier-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Domaine de Chevalier
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. A powerful wine with dark and dry tannins. It has a great depth of fruit flavor, with immense and concentrated weight, and a structure that is for long-term aging.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Lafite Rothschild 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafite-rothschild-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lafite Rothschild
,Dessert,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. This wine shows sheer opulence; it's beautifully rich and ripe, powered by complex flavors of orange zest and superripe mango. It's fresh, showing this vintage's character.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Rieussec 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rieussec-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Rieussec
,White,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. Showing new wood spice, this rich and full-bodied wine also has weighty fruit, with creamy and herbaceous qualities.",Barrel Sample,170,96,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Pape Clément 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pape-clement-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Pape Clément
14,Red,Italy,"Definitely on a top 10 list of Italian icons, Solaia affirms the massive potential of Italian winemaking, from vineyard to cantina to cellar and beyond. Superrich and polished, but never over the top, this gorgeous super Tuscan shows deep layers of chocolate, black cherry, rum cake and spice. The secret lies in its balance: Everything is in place, from intensity and complexity to persistency.",Solaia,325,97,Tuscany,Toscana,,Marchesi Antinori 2008 Solaia Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2008-solaia-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Marchesi Antinori
,Red,Italy,"Luce della Vite opens with an opulent, generous style and is packed with black cherry, black currant, cola, leather and pipe tobacco. This is a plush, rich and deeply textured wine, with plenty of intensity and staying power. It shows dense tannins with a touch of youthful astringency. Age 10 more years.",,93,97,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Luce della Vite 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luce-della-vite-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Luce della Vite
,Red,France,"96-98. Barrel sample. The fruit is very pure with a great depth of flavor. This wine has weight, and intense flavors of dark plum and sweet fruit. Impressive.",Barrel Sample,,97,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pontet-Canet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pontet-canet-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pontet-Canet
15,Red,Italy,"Capanna's offering in 2007 is extremely bold, dark and opulent. Loads of aromatic momentum in the form of blackberry, cherry liqueur, spice, leather, tobacco, rum cake, cinnamon, vanilla bean and bitter chocolate characterize the bouquet. The wine also shows a soft, ripe, generous texture, yet remains well-contained and balanced.",,55,97,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Capanna 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capanna-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Capanna
14.5,Red,Italy,"Gorgeous, opulent and rich, Tenuta Nuova is an unforgettable wine. It has body, power, persistence and loads of plush personality. It is layered with chocolate, cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and savory notes. There's a deep mineral layer as well. Compelling and lovely.",Tenuta Nuova,79,97,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Casanova di Neri 2007 Tenuta Nuova  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casanova-neri-2007-tenuta-nuova-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Casanova di Neri
13.5,White,France,"With its concentrated yellow fruits, this is already a powerful wine. It is packed with acidity, toast, peach flavors and minerality, starting out as a gorgeously rich wine from a ripe vintage. Of course, it will age over many years; open in 10 years.",,410,98,Burgundy,Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet,,Domaine Leflaive 2009  Bienvenues Bâtard-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leflaive-2009-chardonnay-bienvenues-batard-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Leflaive
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cerretalto delivers aromas of natural complexity and oak-driven tones of cinnamon, clove, chocolate and exotic spice. The fruit is dark, dense and ripe. There's extra roundness and density in the mouth that holds together the wine's firm tannins and its crisp, acidic component. Hold 10–20 more years.",Cerretalto,215,98,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Casanova di Neri 2006 Cerretalto  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casanova-neri-2006-cerretalto-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Casanova di Neri
14.4,Red,US,"Amazingly rich, offering deep, complex layers of cherries, black raspberries, cola, anise biscotti, pomegranates, persimmons, black tea, orange zest, mushrooms, you name it, but don't forget the spices, everything from cloves and black pepper to cinnamon. Utterly delicious, with a silky, briskly clean mouthfeel. But the tannins are pronounced. They're not so strong as to lock the wine down, but do suggest time in the cellar. Give it four years, and it could be wonderful after 10 or more.",Klopp Ranch,57,98,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2009 Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-klopp-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
14,Red,Italy,"This beautiful riserva shows enormous thickness and blackness, like midnight of a new moon. The wine delivers impenetrable density, extraction, black fruit, spice, berry preserves, licorice, asphalt, ground black pepper, cherry liqueur and crème de cassis. There are seemingly no limits to the intensity and complexity here. The mouthfeel is dense, plush, firmly structured and very long. Keep this Brunello safely in your cellar 20 years or more.",Madonna del Piano Riserva,275,98,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Valdicava 2006 Madonna del Piano Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdicava-2006-madonna-piano-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Valdicava
10,Rose,Portugal,Aromas of strawberry sherbet are followed by sweet candy-shop flavors on the palate. Chill it thoroughly before drinking. Screwcap.,Estreia,8,80,Vinho Verde,,,Viniverde 2011 Estreia Rosé (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viniverde-2011-estreia-rose-vinho-verde/,Rosé,2011,Viniverde
13.5,White,Chile,"Fluffy, sweet aromas of peach, pear and vanilla are as good as it gets. Tastes of powdered sugar and the most forced oak you can imagine. Not at all surprising that it's resiny on the finish.",Reserve,15,80,Maule Valley,,,Cuevas del Sur 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuevas-sur-2010-reserve-chardonnay-maule-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Cuevas del Sur
12.8,Red,US,"Dilute, with simple strawberry flavors and a disjointed finish.",,16,81,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Melrose 2010 Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melrose-vineyards-2010-pinot-noir-southern-umpqua-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Melrose
13,Red,Chile,"Funky and odd smelling, with exotic aromas that are unfamiliar and not that inviting. Feels thick and soupy, with black fruit flavors, cumin, candy and some bitterness on the finish.",,10,81,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2011 Carmenère (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2011-carmenere-central-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Arauco
13,Rose,Chile,"Flat aromas of red licorice candy, grass and maderized fruit are none too inviting. Feels chunky for rosé, with sweet, wayward fruit flavors that come with a burnt stalkiness. Finishes bitter.",Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,12,81,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2011 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Rosé (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2011-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-rose-maule-valley/,Rosé,2011,Oveja Negra
15.4,Red,US,"Overripe and Porty, with raisin, prune and chocolate flavors that finish hot and slightly sweet. The heat simply overwhelmed this Merlot.",Reserve,37,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Cerro Prieto 2008 Reserve Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cerro-prieto-2008-reserve-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2008,Cerro Prieto
14.3,Red,US,"Sugary sweet and medicinal, like cherry cough syrup.",,11,81,California,California Other,California,YN NV Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yn-nv-red-other/,Red Blend,,YN
14.8,Red,US,"This rustic wine is overripe in prunes and raisins, and hot in alcohol. It's also as sweet as a minor Port.",Altes Vineyard,42,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Willowbrook 2010 Altes Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willowbrook-2010-altes-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2010,Willowbrook
13.5,Rose,Chile,"This rating is probably as much a reflection of tasting the wine too late in its evolution as anything else. At this mature state, the wine is heavy and syrupy, with stalky, almost bitter red-fruit flavors. Finishes with matchstick and grassy flavors. Wait for the 2011.",Cherub Rosé of Syrah,20,82,Colchagua Valley,,,Montes 2010 Cherub Rosé of Syrah Rosé (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2010-cherub-rose-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Rosé,2010,Montes
13,Red,Chile,"Feels flat and syrupy feeling, with sweet, herb flavors that suggest blueberry and baked plum. Finishes herbal.",,10,82,Central Valley,,,Arauco 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arauco-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Arauco
14.5,White,Chile,"A strange wine that's not very aromatic beyond basic pear fruit and grass. Feels basic and tastes both green and oddly sweet, with a short, oily feeling finish that ends bitter. Tasted twice with similar findings.",,20,82,Leyda Valley,,,Amayna 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amayna-2011-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Amayna
14.5,White,Chile,"Forced oak and baked apple aromas work the nose on this challenged, wheaty Chardonnay. Voluminous in the mouth but cloying, with banana, toffee and pudding-like flavors. Heavy and oaky on the finish, which is all about butterscotch and resin covering up marginal fruit character.",,25,82,Leyda Valley,,,Amayna 2009 Chardonnay (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amayna-2009-chardonnay-leyda-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Amayna
14.4,Red,US,"Soft, with slightly dilute flavors of blackberry and currant, surrounded by oak. Turns vegetal as it opens.",,50,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hesperian 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hesperian-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hesperian
14.5,Red,US,"Not quite ripe, with a green, vegetal streak cutting through the thin flavors of cherries. It's a soft, simple country wine.",,20,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Stickybeak 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stickybeak-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Stickybeak
15,Red,US,"A bit unripe, with some vegetal flavors along with the blackberries. There's also a lot of sweet heat from high alcohol.",Zinfusion Reserve,18,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Castoro Cellars 2010 Zinfusion Reserve Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castoro-cellars-2010-zinfusion-reserve-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Castoro Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"Soft and thin, with rustic berry, tobacco and spice flavors that finish sweet.",,18,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Waterstone 2008 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterstone-2008-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Waterstone
14.2,Red,US,Twin unbalanced notes of vegetables and raisins mar this Cabernet. It's very soft and finishes with notes of prunes and milk chocolate.,Signature Selection,19,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Bianchi 2009 Signature Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bianchi-2009-signature-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bianchi
13.9,Red,US,"Soft, with a severe cut of acidity slicing through modest blackberry-jam flavors.",,20,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Anatomy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anatomy-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Anatomy
11,White,Portugal,"A perfumed wine with wood aging flavors over citrus. From the Vinho Verde region, it's a curious hybrid of a wine, neither crisp enough nor rich enough.",Monte Cascas Reserva Branco,24,82,Minho,,,Casca Wines 2009 Monte Cascas Reserva Branco White (Minho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2009-monte-cascas-reserva-branco-white-minho/,Portuguese White,2009,Casca Wines
13.5,White,Chile,"Smells vegetal, with aromas of canned peas and beans vying for attention with mature tropical fruit. Feels mealy despite decent acidity, while the flavor profile is from the garden, meaning it's mostly about asparagus and green beans.",Selección,15,82,Maipo Valley,,,Viña Chocalan 2010 Selección Sauvignon Blanc (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-chocalan-2010-seleccion-sauvignon-blanc-maipo-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Viña Chocalan
14,Red,Chile,"Smells perky, prickly and tart, with sharp plum and raspberry aromas. Feels citrusy and pithy, with a cutting mouthfeel, and snappy flavors of berry and red plum. Tastes rubbery and slightly bitter on the finish.",Hacienda Araucano Reserva,13,82,Central Valley,,,François Lurton 2011 Hacienda Araucano Reserva Pinot Noir (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2011-hacienda-araucano-reserva-pinot-noir-central-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,François Lurton
14.1,Red,US,"Aggressively stemmy on the nose and on the palate, with a strong streak of canned peas.",5 Block,24,82,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lumos 2009 5 Block Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lumos-2009-5-block-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lumos
14.3,Red,US,"The vintage was terribly difficult, with cold and rain everywhere, leading to widespread mold, especially along the coast. This Pinot seems to suffer from that problem despite some good raspberry and cherry fruit flavors.",,28,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Roth 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roth-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Roth
10.5,White,Portugal,"A crisp, off-dry Vinho Verde with a good prickle on the tongue. Flavors of lemon and green apple are well balanced in this ready-to-drink summer wine. Screwcap.",Estreia,8,83,Vinho Verde,,,Viniverde 2011 Estreia White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viniverde-2011-estreia-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Viniverde
13,White,Chile,"Fleshy, soft and uncommitted on the bouquet, with sulfur aromas along with basic apple and pineapple. Feels wet but nothing more, with modest flavors of citrus and grass. Shy on the finish, with a spot of acidity.",La Palma Reserva,13,83,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2011 La Palma Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2011-palma-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-cachapoal-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña La Rosa
13.5,Rose,Portugal,"This is a soft, caramel-flavored rosé that has a wild-strawberry freshness, and a limpid texture.",Terra de Lobos,8,83,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2010 Terra de Lobos Rosé (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2010-terra-lobos-rose-tejo/,Rosé,2010,Quinta do Casal Branco
14.4,Red,US,"Blended from Syrah, Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc, this is a soft, seemingly sweet wine. It has cherry flavors and is fine for drinking with burgers and the like.",Syrage,16,83,California,California Other,California,Mara 2009 Syrage Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mara-2009-syrage-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Mara
13,White,Chile,"Take an acidic grape like Sauvignon Gris and combine it with a cool year like 2011 and what you get is a tart, tight, steely wine like this. It's neutral on the nose, then sheer and scouring on the palate. Tastes of lemon and sour apple before ending in an acidic wash.",,22,83,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Sauvignon Gris (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-other-white-sauvignon-gris-colchagua-valley/,Sauvignon Gris,2011,Casa Silva
13.6,Red,US,"Barely ripe, with strong flavors of herb and leaf, this is a rough, chewy wine whose stemmy tannins will need a hearty cut of beef to tame them.",,28,83,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2009 Merlot (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2009-merlot-southern-rogue-valley/,Merlot,2009,Del Rio
13,White,Chile,"Dry and melony on the bouquet, with shy peach aromas. The slightly pithy flavors reflect mature, slightly maderized white fruits. A touch flat and bready on the finish.",Reserva Privada,,83,Maule Valley,,,Arbol de Vida 2010 Reserva Privada Chardonnay (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arbol-vida-2010-reserva-privada-chardonnay-maule-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Arbol de Vida
13.5,White,Chile,"Stylistically, this is a racy, no-oak wine that smells of pineapple and tastes of citrus and passion fruit. The mouthfeel is citrusy, like fruit juice, with a lean, linear, citric finish that's bright in feel but tastes tangy and simple.",Reserva Unoaked,11,83,Casablanca Valley,,,Apaltagua 2011 Reserva Unoaked Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apaltagua-2011-reserva-unoaked-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Apaltagua
13.9,White,US,"For those who like their white wines distinctly sweet, this tastes like apricot and orange jam, with the stimulating heat of alcohol.",,13,83,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Bianchi 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bianchi-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-monterey/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Bianchi
14.5,White,US,"Blatantly appeals to the popular style, with pineapple jam, vanilla, honey and buttered popcorn flavors. Shows brisk acidity and a certain minerality.",,16,83,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Bianchi 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bianchi-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Bianchi
15.9,Red,US,"With enormously high alcohol, this Zin tastes as sweet as a dessert wine. It's soft and simple, with raspberry and cherry flavors.",,18,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Bianchi 2009 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bianchi-2009-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2009,Bianchi
14.2,Red,US,"An o.k. everyday Cabernet. It's a little scoury in the mouth, with some green flavors alongside the sweet blackberries.",Top Chef,18,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Quickfire 2009 Top Chef Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quickfire-2009-top-chef-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Quickfire
14.5,Red,US,"Here's a simple, soft little Bordeaux blend. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers pleasant flavors of blackberries and oak.",,20,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Thomas Henry 2009 Meritage (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-henry-2009-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-county/,Meritage,2009,Thomas Henry
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A bright and fruity wine that has plenty of acidity, but a slightly distracting tomato flavor. It's slightly unbalanced as the fruit is too juicy for the rest of the wine.",Capoeira Tinto,9,83,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2009 Capoeira Tinto Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2009-capoeira-tinto-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Casal Branco
13.5,Red,US,"A second label for Velocity Cellars. A light wine, with modest characteristics.",,18,83,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,William Augustus 2008 Cabernet Franc (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-augustus-2008-cabernet-franc-southern-rogue-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,William Augustus
13.5,Red,US,"Not entirely together flavors of sour cherry, cracker and seed mark this as a wine that may require some further bottle age. The components are here, but they do not come together.",,16,83,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Melrose 2009 Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melrose-vineyards-2009-pinot-noir-southern-umpqua-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Melrose
13.5,Red,Chile,"Stalky, burnt aromas settle on herbal cherry and cassis along with leather. Feels chewy and a touch heavy, with murky berry flavors matched by herbal accents and buttery oak. Finishes oaky and creamy feeeling, with herbal flavors.",,10,83,Central Valley,,,oops 2010 Cabernet Franc-Carmenère (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oops-2010-red-blend-cabernet-franc-carmenere-central-valley/,Cabernet Franc-Carmenère,2010,oops
13,White,Chile,"Light in kick, with mealy white-fruit aromas. Feels wet but doesn't sport much texture or complexity, while the flavors are neither here nor there as the palate settles on stalky peach. Finishes with bitterness.",,9,83,Maule Valley,,,Viña el Aromo 2011 Chardonnay (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-el-aromo-2011-chardonnay-maule-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Viña el Aromo
14.5,White,US,"Your basic California Chardonnay, soft, with oak-infused pear and orange flavors, brightened by pleasant Carneros acidity.",,20,83,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Buccio 2009 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buccio-2009-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Buccio
10,Rose,Portugal,"Along with its strawberry flavors, this wine is soft and dry, with structured, tangy acidity. Screwcap.",Hera,7,83,Vinho Verde,,,Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Barca 2011 Hera Rosé (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-ponte-barca-2011-hera-rose-vinho-verde/,Rosé,2011,Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Barca
13.7,Rose,Chile,"Soft, fleshy and neutral smelling, with mild plum and strawberry aromas. Feels rather heavy for rosé, with flavors of cherry and red plum. Finishes round, weighty and sweet.",Cefiro Reserva Syrah,12,83,Casablanca Valley,,,Viña Casablanca 2010 Cefiro Reserva Syrah Rosé (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-casablanca-2010-cefiro-reserva-syrah-rose-casablanca-valley/,Rosé,2010,Viña Casablanca
13.5,Red,Chile,"Lemony and sort of chemical smelling, with green herbs, graphite and berry aromas. Feels compact, without much layering or body. Tastes herbal, with red currant and berry fruit in the background. Minty and resiny on the finish.",Reserva,10,83,Colchagua Valley,,,Ventisquero 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Ventisquero
14,White,Chile,"Oily and hard on the nose, with slightly syrupy apricot and/or peach aromas. Feels round and capped, with no layering and slightly mealy flavors of peach followed by mild bitterness and a nutty flavor. Chunky stuff; drink right away.",Gran Reserva,18,83,Casablanca Valley,,,Morandé 2009 Gran Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morande-2009-gran-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Morandé
13.5,Red,Chile,"Stewy on the nose, with reduced, jammy aromas of blueberry and sweet, grassy scents of alfalfa. Shows high acidity and a clampy mouthfeel in front of tomato and herbal red-fruit flavors. Feels sharp and tastes herbal on the finish.",,10,83,Central Valley,,,Paso Grande 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paso-grande-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Paso Grande
13,White,Chile,"Seems old due to mild vegetal aromas infiltrating the wine's core aromas of banana, vanilla and melon. Still zesty in feel despite 2011 being the current vintage; tastes of mature orange, grapefruit and pith, with lime on the finish. Drink now.",,9,83,Central Valley,,,San Elias 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-elias-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,San Elias
13.5,Red,US,"Way too soft and featureless, lacking the structure to give it balance. But the cherry, spice and oak flavors are good.",,22,83,California,North Coast,North Coast,Thomas Henry 2010 Pinot Noir (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-henry-2010-pinot-noir-north-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Thomas Henry
14.5,Red,US,"Soft, simple and a little tired, lacking structure. But it does have a nice, silky texture, and the cherry, cola and spice flavors have authentic Pinot Noir character.",,26,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Jacella 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacella-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jacella
13.5,White,France,"Lively and vibrant, bright scents of apple and fresh orange supremes quickly fade on the light-weight palate and on the clean but short finish.",,11,83,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Les Jamelles 2010 Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jamelles-2010-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Les Jamelles
12.5,Red,Chile,"Light and brambly smelling, with leathery red-fruit aromas. Feels juicy and lifted but tastes tart, with medicinal flavors of spunky raspberry and sour red plum. Finishes with medium length and a minty, herbal aftertaste.",,13,83,Central Valley,,,Maniña 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manina-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Maniña
13.5,Red,US,"The first impression was of plastic, Band-Aid, a bit off-putting. A second bottle showed better, though distinctly minty. The flavors suggest grapes that barely got ripe.",,15,83,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Oak Knoll 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-knoll-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Oak Knoll
12.1,White,US,"Lightly tawny in color (presumably from the brief skin contact rather than premature aging), this seems to be a casualty of the vintage, as far as fruit ripeness is concerned. It's a sour, bone-dry wine, which could be almost anything from anywhere.",Blanc de,24,83,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Novy 2010 Blanc de Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2010-blanc-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Novy
13,White,Portugal,"A full, soft wine, with hints of toast and spice to go with the warm peach flavors. With only light acidity, it is clean but feels soft.",Reserva Branco,,83,Alentejano,,,Mouras de Arraiolos 2010 Reserva Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mouras-arraiolos-2010-reserva-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Mouras de Arraiolos
13.5,Red,US,"Pretty common Cabernet, dry, toughly tannic and overripe in prune flavors alongside the blackberries.",,10,83,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Line 39 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/line-39-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Line 39
13.8,Red,US,"Dark and ripe, beyond Port-like, with flavors of raisin, prune, brown sugar and molasses. It has a base of tart acids, but the fruit tastes scorched.",Row 17 Deerwood Vineyard,100,83,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Girardet 2009 Row 17 Deerwood Vineyard Pinot Noir (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girardet-2009-row-17-deerwood-vineyard-pinot-noir-southern-umpqua-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Girardet
15.5,Red,Chile,"This small-production Pinot is dark in color, with warm berry and cherry aromas. However, it feels resiny and heavy in the mouth, with hickory-driven oak leading baked berry flavors to a drying, all-oak finish. Overly toasted and heavy, it lacks Pinot Noir elegance.",Hacienda Araucano Humo Blanco,25,83,Lolol Valley,,,François Lurton 2011 Hacienda Araucano Humo Blanco Pinot Noir (Lolol Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2011-hacienda-araucano-humo-blanco-pinot-noir-lolol-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,François Lurton
13,Red,Portugal,"A very dry wine, firmly tannic and feeling overextracted. It is hard and unlikely to yield much fruit.",Tinto,8,83,Alentejo,,,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz 2010 Tinto Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cooperativa-reguengos-monsaraz-2010-tinto-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz
14.2,White,US,"Not much going on besides lots of toasty oak, buttered popcorn and caramel aromas and flavors. Somewhere down there is pineapple and lime fruit.",,19,83,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Chime 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chime-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Chime
13,White,France,"There's a slight overripeness to the red apple scents in the bouquet, while the medium-weight palate falls a bit flat on the astringent, pithy finish. Drink now.",Cuvée Stéphi,14,83,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Bourgeois Family 2010 Cuvée Stéphi Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-family-2010-cuvee-stephi-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Bourgeois Family
13,Red,France,"A bit shy, with notes of tight black fruit and herb. The medium-weight mouth offers a decent structure with firm tannins and a solid close. Give it a good decant before drinking now.",Fortant de France,8,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,Skalli 2010 Fortant de France Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skalli-2010-fortant-france-cabernet-sauvignon-vin-pays-doc/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Skalli
13,White,France,"Lemon and Anjou pear take the lead in this easy-drinking white, with secondary hints of faint toast and citrus rind adding depth and interest. It's balanced but there's a slight sharpness to the finish with a slightly pithy bitterness.",,10,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,The Frenchhouse 2010 Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frenchhouse-2010-chardonnay-vin-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,The Frenchhouse
13.5,Sparkling,Portugal,"This Pinot Blanc is a soft sparkling wine, rustic around the edges and missing the acidity. It is rounded, feels ripe and finishes on a yeasty note.",Extrème de Pinot Blanc Bruto,,84,Távora-Varosa,,,Murganheira 2005 Extrème de Pinot Blanc Bruto Pinot Blanc (Távora-Varosa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murganheira-2005-extreme-pinot-blanc-bruto-tavora-varosa/,Pinot Blanc,2005,Murganheira
13.5,Red,France,"A hint of talcum dusts the red cherry and blueberry aromas in the bouquet, followed by tighter flavors of plum skin in the medium-bodied mouth. Finishes dry and slightly dusty.",,14,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Domaine de Coussergues 2010 Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-coussergues-2010-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine de Coussergues
13.5,Red,Chile,"Dense and murky on the nose, with green aromas, rubber and peppery berry scents. Feels vibrant but scratchy, with olive, green herbs and plum and berry flavors. Finishes slightly green.",Classic Collection,9,84,Curicó Valley,,,Echeverria 2011 Classic Collection Carmenère (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echeverria-2011-classic-collection-carmenere-curico-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Echeverria
11.5,Rose,France,"A medium-sweet rosé, attractively balanced between strawberry and cream and bright acidity. The wine is soft and rounded and ready to drink.",Domaine Saint-Sernin Rosé Moelleux,10,84,Southwest France,Lot,,Château Saint-Sernin 2010 Domaine Saint-Sernin Rosé Moelleux Malbec (Lot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-sernin-2010-domaine-rose-moelleux-malbec-lot/,Malbec,2010,Château Saint-Sernin
,Red,France,"This very dark colored wine is all about young fruit—black cherries and berries—and vivid acidity. The tannins are soft, and the wine will be ready to drink this autumn.",Le Fruit,14,84,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Clos des Terrasses 2011 Le Fruit Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-terrasses-2011-le-fruit-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Clos des Terrasses
14,Red,Chile,"A traditional-style Carmenère with minty aromas backed by roasted-fruit scents, tea and earthiness. Feels surprisingly clacky and high in acid for Maipo Carmenère before showing green pepper, green bean and red-plum flavors. Finishes quick.",Reserva,12,84,Maipo Valley,,,Chono 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chono-2010-reserva-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Chono
13,Rose,Portugal,"Vanilla and raspberry notes flavor this rosé, with its acidity lending a bright, fresh character. A blend of Castelão and Aragonez, it has the spicy Castelão character with the Aragonez lending this wine some weight.",,10,84,Alentejo,,,Alente 2010 Rosé (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alente-2010-rose-alentejo/,Rosé,2010,Alente
11.2,White,US,"Rather sweet in style, it has simple, sugary peach, pear, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors.",I=MB2,13,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Indigené 2009 I=MB2 Riesling (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indigene-2009-i-mb2-riesling-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Riesling,2009,Indigené
13,White,France,"A hint of honey gives a lush impression to the peach and melon notes in this wine. There's a soft toastiness to the palate, helping to lift the fleshy fruit core. Drink now.",,11,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Les Jamelles 2010 Viognier (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jamelles-2010-viognier-pays-doc/,Viognier,2010,Les Jamelles
13.5,Red,France,Forward fruit aromas of raspberry and strawberry follow through to the lightweight palate. Easy-drinking with a fresh and lifted finish. Drink now.,,13,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Le Drunk Rooster 2010 Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-drunk-rooster-2010-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Le Drunk Rooster
13,White,France,"Suggestions of dried white flowers accent the ripe Anjou pear and melon aromas. Round and flush in the mouth, the fruit flavors are ripe and lend heft to the weighty finish. Drink now.",,11,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Le Drunk Rooster 2010 Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-drunk-rooster-2010-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Le Drunk Rooster
13.5,White,US,"The clever label reads “Original Flavor—Unoaked” and the wine has not a hint of anything other than bare-bones apple-flavored fruit. It's simple, light and balanced.",,14,84,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Wine by Joe 2010 Chardonnay (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-by-joe-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Wine by Joe
11,White,Portugal,"With its roundness, this wine shows the character of the Loureiro grape. Giving a tweak to the softer element is a burst of fine acidity, a lime juice note and a fresh aftertaste.",Estreia Grande Escolha,9,84,Vinho Verde,,,Viniverde 2011 Estreia Grande Escolha Loureiro (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viniverde-2011-estreia-grande-escolha-portuguese-white-loureiro-vinho-verde/,Loureiro,2011,Viniverde
13,Red,Italy,"This is a light, fresh expression, with foxy notes of fresh grapes, violets, wild strawberries and blueberries. Its bright berry freshness makes this a good appetizer or lunch red wine.",,13,84,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Capestrano 2008  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capestrano-2008-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Capestrano
13.5,White,Chile,"Neutral smelling except for stalky hay and straw notes and a touch of pear and/or peach. Feels citrusy and alive, with flavors of green herbs, orange and tropical fruits. Flattens out on the finish, where things turn chunky and yeasty.",,10,84,Central Valley,,,Paso Grande 2010 Chardonnay (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paso-grande-2010-chardonnay-central-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Paso Grande
13.8,Red,US,"The fruit is hard and shows some earthy flavors of seed and stem, but this serviceable red has been enhanced with spicy, toasty oak flavors.",Fools Gold,22,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,3Fools 2009 Fools Gold Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/3fools-2009-fools-gold-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,3Fools
14.3,Red,US,"This red blend is dry, tannic and coarse. It's also packed with cherry and blackberry jam flavors.",Philanthropist,21,84,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Indigené 2007 Philanthropist Red (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indigene-2007-philanthropist-red-central-coast/,Red Blend,2007,Indigené
13.5,White,US,"This is a very light, rather modest wine. Hints of pear and apple show some varietal character, but the flavors are quite mild.",,12,84,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Jovino 2010 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jovino-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2010,Jovino
13.5,Red,US,"This blend of Lodi Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Syrah and Dry Creek Zinfandel is dry, rustic and fruity. The tannic astringency suggests drinking with everyday fare, such as pasta with meatballs or pizza.",Collection Field Blend,16,84,California,California Other,California,Stonegate 2010 Collection Field Blend Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonegate-2010-collection-field-blend-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Stonegate
13,White,France,"A ripe and lush style of Chardonnay that's widely available, this has assertive characteristics of pineapple, mango and sweet citrus that are plentiful throughout the nose and mouth. Medium weight, with a straightforward style and a brisk, clean finish.",Fortant de France,8,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Skalli 2010 Fortant de France Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/skalli-2010-fortant-france-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Skalli
13.5,White,Chile,"Neutral up front except for some pine and minerality. Feels grippy but highly regular, with apple cider and stalky white-fruit flavors. Resiny and mildly bitter on the finish.",Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes,10,84,Curicó Valley,,,Viña La Fortuna 2010 Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-fortuna-2010-culpeo-made-with-organic-grapes-chardonnay-curico-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Viña La Fortuna
13,Red,Portugal,"A smoothly textured wine that shows red-berry flavors, with very soft tannins along with a farmyard character. It feels ripe and fruit; a fine barbecue wine.",NBNC,10,84,Lisboa,,,Vidigal 2008 NBNC Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidigal-2008-nbnc-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2008,Vidigal
13.8,Red,US,"A simple, proper Pinot Noir, dry and silky in the mouth. It shows modest raspberry and cherry flavors, with an edge of oak.",,13,84,California,California Other,California,Chime 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chime-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chime
12.5,Red,Italy,Here's a solid value wine that should pair with take-out pizza or grilled panini. It delivers easy fruit aromas of cherry and raspberry followed by crisp acidity.,,10,84,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cortenova 2009  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortenova-2009-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Cortenova
11.5,White,US,"This unusual offering is a cross of two hybrids: Schuyler and Seyval Blanc. It immediately shows noticeable sweetness, opening with sugary flavors of honey and orange marmalade. Once in the mouth the acids kick in, and the wine turns tart.",Estate Grown,19,84,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Umpqua Valley,Girardet 2011 Estate Grown Cayuga (Umpqua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girardet-2011-estate-grown-other-white-cayuga-southern-umpqua-valley/,Cayuga,2011,Girardet
,Red,France,"Mushy black fruit characteristics lead on the nose and mouth, and don't really subside until the slightly astringent finish takes hold. Medium weight with a firm structure; drink now.",Unfiltered,11,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,La Forge Estate 2010 Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forge-estate-2010-unfiltered-cabernet-sauvignon-pays-doc/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,La Forge Estate
14,Red,Chile,"Quite green upon first impression, with bell pepper and a potpourri of green herbs on the front end. Feels healthy and crisp, with bite and structure to support the herbal flavors of tomato leaf, oregano, bell pepper and red berry fruit. Finishes with a minty, herbal aftertaste.",Terroir Selection Gran Reserva,16,84,Maipo Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2009 Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2009-terroir-selection-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Casas del Toqui
12,White,Germany,"The little-known Mosel village of Reil is the source of this perplexing wine. It possesses attractive and slightly stony, citrus aromas, and starts off on the sweet side, with bright pineapple fruit. But somewhere on the palate it shifts gears, turning dry and tart almost to the point of being sour.",Reiler Mullay-Hofberg Molun,30,84,Mosel,,,Melsheimer 2010 Reiler Mullay-Hofberg Molun Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melsheimer-2010-reiler-mullay-hofberg-molun-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Melsheimer
14,Red,Chile,"Minty and smelling of sawdust on the nose. This is oaky for a $10 wine, with berry aromas and flavors touched up by green notes, resiny oak and milk chocolate. The finish tastes herbal and feels chewy.",Puerto Viejo Reserve,10,84,Curicó Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2011 Puerto Viejo Reserve Carmenère (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2011-puerto-viejo-reserve-carmenere-curico-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Viña Requingua
11,White,Portugal,"As fresh as possible, a wine with some soft sweetness but more of the crisp acidity of Vinho Verde. Bright, lemon scented and clearly ready for the summer.",Pavão,6,84,Vinho Verde,,,Vercoope 2011 Pavão White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vercoope-2011-pavao-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Vercoope
14.6,White,US,"Oak, in the way of vanilla and buttered toast, dominates. Underneath are simple pineapple and apricot flavors that are watered down on the finish.",,18,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Waterstone 2009 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterstone-2009-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Waterstone
14.4,Red,US,"There are some rich cherry and raspberry granola flavors in this wine, but it's tired. It lacks the vibrancy to give it life and structure. Drink up.",,31,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Indigené 2007 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indigene-2007-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Indigené
14.2,White,US,"This is a distinctly simple Chardonnay. It's marked by pineapple, pear and peach flavors. Will satisfy America's basic Chardonnay craving.",,14,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Chessman 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chessman-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Chessman
13.5,Red,US,"A common, rustic Merlot. While it shows plenty of jammy cherry and blackberry fruit, it's tannins are jagged, and finishes soft.",Limited Production,20,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Magistrate 2010 Limited Production Merlot (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magistrate-2010-limited-production-merlot-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Merlot,2010,Magistrate
13,White,Chile,"A mild Sauvignon Blanc, with white grapefruit, grass and mild asparagus aromas. Feels chunky and round, with soft acids creating sweet, green flavors of grapefruit and grass. Round on the finish, with a modest variety of flavor.",Babor,8,84,Central Valley,,,Odfjell 2011 Babor Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2011-babor-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Odfjell
13,Red,Portugal,"Storks have traditionally nested in the tall chimnies of DFJ's winery, and this wine celebrates that. Soft, ripe and easily fruity, it has a light tannic touch, followed by some bright acidity and red-berry flavors. Screwcap.",Storks Landing Tinto,8,84,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2010 Storks Landing Tinto Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2010-storks-landing-tinto-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2010,DFJ Vinhos
10,White,Portugal,"Smooth and rounded with light, perfumed sweetness, this is an easy and approachable wine. Its pear and kiwi flavors come together easily. Screwcap.",Hera,7,84,Vinho Verde,,,Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Barca 2011 Hera White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-ponte-barca-2011-hera-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Barca
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A young, fruity wine with soft tannins and juicy berry fruits. It is forward, very approachable, and is ready to drink with pasta or spicy food.",Coudel Mor,7,84,Tejo,,,Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2010 Coudel Mor Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-cartaxo-2010-coudel-mor-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2010,Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo
14,Red,Portugal,"Barnyard aromas offer a wine that is spicy and ripe, with the somewhat hard tannins lending a rustic feel. There is some juicy red fruit that blends with the acidity.",Bridão,12,84,Tejo,,,Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2009 Bridão Trincadeira (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-cartaxo-2009-bridao-portuguese-red-trincadeira-tejo/,Trincadeira,2009,Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo
13.5,White,Chile,"Piercing and strange on the bouquet, with pine resin, bathroom cleanser and air freshener. Feels flat and demanding, with melony weight and weird flavors of lychee, green melon and anise. Finishes chalky.",Trisquel,17,84,Curicó Valley,,,Aresti 2009 Trisquel Gewürztraminer (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aresti-2009-trisquel-gewurztraminer-curico-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Aresti
13,White,Portugal,"It is unusual to find the northern Portuguese Alvarinho grape in the southern Alentejo—and it doesn't quite work. With the heat, the intense flavors of the grape are transmuted into flabbiness with only hints of acidity.",Senses,,84,Alentejano,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2010 Senses Alvarinho (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-borba-2010-senses-albarino-alvarinho-alentejano/,Alvarinho,2010,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
13.5,White,Chile,"Gold in color, with an oily, mealy nose that starts out with petrol and funk and settles if given time. Feels round, with good acidity and oak-led flavors of pithy citrus and melon that finish bitter and stalky. Roughly one-third each of Viognier, Riesling and Chardonnay.",Ona Viognier-Riesling-Chardonnay,19,84,Chile,,,Anakena 2010 Ona Viognier-Riesling-Chardonnay White (Chile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakena-2010-ona-viognier-riesling-chardonnay-white/,White Blend,2010,Anakena
13.5,White,France,“Sans Soufre Ajouté” means without added sulfur; the wine has a considerable sediment that needs time to settle. It is a wine full of ripe fruit and toasted popcorn. It has a round mouthfeel.,Sans Soufre Ajouté,,84,France Other,Vin de France,,Henri Milan 2010 Sans Soufre Ajouté White (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-milan-2010-sans-soufre-ajoute-white-vin/,White Blend,2010,Henri Milan
13,White,Portugal,"A bright, floral wine that offers light citrus and apricot flavors. It is a perfect apéritif wine, fruity and ready to drink.",,10,84,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2010 Fernão Pires (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2010-portuguese-white-fernao-pires-tejo/,Fernão Pires,2010,Quinta do Casal Branco
12,White,Portugal,"A soft, simple and ripe wine, with attractive notes of white-fruit. The texture is open, with a light touch of acidity and citrus flavors.",Capoeira Branco,9,84,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2010 Capoeira Branco White (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2010-capoeira-white-tejo/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta do Casal Branco
12.5,Rose,Portugal,"A blend of Syrah and Touriga Nacional, this strawberry-flavored wine has fine acidity and an attractive soft yet tangy texture.",,,84,Tejo,,,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima 2010 Rosé (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-lagoalva-cima-2010-rose-tejo/,Rosé,2010,Quinta da Lagoalva de Cima
12.5,Red,France,"With its black currant intensity and a soft, slightly stalky texture, this fruity red is for summer drinking. Screwcap.",Colombelle L'Original Rouge,9,84,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Producteurs Plaimont 2011 Colombelle L'Original Rouge Red (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/producteurs-plaimont-2011-colombelle-loriginal-rouge-red-cotes-gascogne/,Red Blend,2011,Producteurs Plaimont
13.5,Red,Chile,"The opening boasts fresh red-berry aromas and prickle. Feels racy and energetic, with zesty red-cherry and red-plum flavors. Edgy, jumpy and mostly harmonious, but more tangy than deep, rich or complex.",Babor,8,84,Central Valley,,,Odfjell 2011 Babor Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/odfjell-2011-babor-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Odfjell
12.5,Red,Italy,"Crisp, light and redolent of red apple and forest berry, this wine should pair with fried chicken or easy pasta dishes. There's a sharp bitter berry note on the close.",,10,84,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Natale Verga 2008  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/natale-verga-2008-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Natale Verga
14.2,Red,US,"Vintages of this wine have been variable, and this 2010 is like the so-so 2009, which earned the same score. It's an okay Pinot Noir, dry and earthy, but rather aggressive in acids and tannins. Ready to drink now.",,35,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/crossbarn-by-paul-hobbs-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs
13,Red,Chile,"Roasted and rubbery up front, with additional aromas of grilled beef and black olive. Feels scratchy, with midlevel berry flavors. It finishes with an oaky flavor.",Reserva Privada,,84,Maule Valley,,,Una Uva 2010 Reserva Privada Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/una-uva-2010-reserva-privada-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Una Uva
13,White,US,"The first impression is of grain and soda crackers. The wine is tart, with a mix of orange peel, baby aspirin and lemon custard flavors. It finishes rather sharp-edged, with a hint of heat, and a lot of acid.",,24,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Methven Family Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2010-chardonnay-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Methven Family Vineyards
13.5,Red,France,"Mouth-puckering in its youth, with possible aging potential, this wine's black currant flavor has a stalky character that's pretty dominant.",G (Sol),14,84,Southwest France,Cahors,,Lannac Saint-Jean 2010 G (Sol) Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lannac-saint-jean-2010-g-sol-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2010,Lannac Saint-Jean
14.5,White,US,"Too oaky, dominated by butterscotch, caramel and buttered popcorn. Somewhere underneath all that you'll find a good, pineapple- and orange-flavored Chardonnay.",,25,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,V. Sattui 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/v-sattui-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,V. Sattui
9.5,White,Germany,"Starts off with aromas of struck flint, heating oil and even some sweaty-sock notes before delivering melon and apple flavors on the palate. Offers decent complexity, but lacks focus and length. Drink now.",,12,84,Mosel,,,Mozelle 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mozelle-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Mozelle
13,Red,France,"A solid and very drinkable wine, the forward black fruit elements are accented by hints of fudge and sweet spice on the finish Drink now.",Réserve St. Martin,8,84,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée 2009 Réserve St. Martin Merlot (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-mediterranee-2009-reserve-st-martin-merlot-pays-doc/,Merlot,2009,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée
12.5,Red,Italy,"This bright Italian red offers simple berry aromas, with hints of white almond and tobacco. It's a no-fuss wine that should pair with mini-pizza bites or grilled-sausage appetizers.",,,84,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Il Faggio 2008  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-faggio-2008-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Il Faggio
12.5,White,Portugal,"A blend of Chardonnay and Fernão Pires, this is light, fruity and ready to drink. Its citrus and white-fruit flavors are soft, open and approachable. Screwcap.",Storks Landing Branco,8,84,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2010 Storks Landing Branco White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2010-storks-landing-branco-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2010,DFJ Vinhos
13.5,White,France,"Flavors of pear and kiwi balance together to give a crispness and roundness to this warm, fruity wine. There is an attractive touch of nutmeg for added complexity.",Amourette,,84,Southwest France,Côtes de Duras,,Domaine les Riquets 2011 Amourette White (Côtes de Duras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-riquets-2011-amourette-white-cotes-duras/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Domaine les Riquets
13,Red,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel in order to preserve its jammy berry aromas, this should pair perfectly with lasagna or meat-stuffed tortellini. The finish is dominated by a rusty, earthy tone.",Ancilla,16,84,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2008 Ancilla  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2008-ancilla-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13,Red,France,"Jammy strawberry and raspberry notes fill the nose and mouth, and a soft accent of chocolate-covered cherry adds just the right amount of decadence. A slight peppery lift keeps things vibrant on the finish.",,10,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,The Frenchhouse 2010 Pinot Noir (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frenchhouse-2010-pinot-noir-vin-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,The Frenchhouse
9.5,White,Germany,"It's a bit chunky for a Mosel Riesling, but this wine also offers enough in the way of semisweet lime and pineapple flavors to compensate. There's a hint of struck flint on the nose and a slightly custardy texture. Drink now.",,9,85,Mosel,,,St. Gabriel 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-gabriel-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,St. Gabriel
14.5,White,US,"The chilly 2010 vintage was not kind to Spring Mountain's Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is unripe, despite oak and sur lie aging, featuring green flavors that can charitably be described as gooseberry. This is a frequent problem with this wine, which is so vintage dependent.",Estate,40,85,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Spring Mountain Vineyard 2010 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spring-mountain-vineyard-2010-estate-sauvignon-blanc-napa-spring-mountain/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Spring Mountain Vineyard
11.5,Rose,Portugal,"This is a crisp, fresh and fruity rosé, made from Touriga Nacional in the same region where Vinho Verde is produced. It's vivid acidity is bright, with raspberry flavors and low alcohol.",,13,85,Minho,,,Quinta de Santa Maria 2010 Rosé (Minho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-santa-maria-2010-rose-minho/,Rosé,2010,Quinta de Santa Maria
14.5,Red,US,"An everyday sort of Pinot Noir, soft and juicy in raspberries and cherries, with a kiss of oak. It has a nice, silky mouthfeel.",Heritage Reserve,19,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Lyeth 2009 Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyeth-2009-heritage-reserve-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lyeth
11.5,White,France,"Aromatic and crisp wine, with refreshing green and pineapple fruit flavors. This wine is as bright as a button; it's light, refreshing and ready to drink. Screwcap.",,,85,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine de Ménard 2009 Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-menard-2009-white-blend-colombard-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Domaine de Ménard
12,Dessert,US,This dessert wine is richly honeyed in raspberries and cherries. It appeals to the human taste for its sweetness and modest fruity concentration.,El Dorado Noir,30,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2010 El Dorado Noir Black Muscat (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2010-el-dorado-noir-muscat-black-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Black Muscat,2010,Ferrari-Carano
13.6,Dessert,US,"With a dark, old gold color and rich aromas of apricot honey, this wine promises to reward with opulence. But it doesn't live up to the advance billing. It's extraordinarily sweet, yet the citrus and apricot fruit is curiously thin and fleeting.",El Dorado Gold,30,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ferrari-Carano 2008 El Dorado Gold Sémillon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2008-el-dorado-gold-semillon-sonoma-county/,Sémillon,2008,Ferrari-Carano
13,Rose,Italy,"Here's a fantastic value wine with a clean, simple delivery and a fruit-driven mouthfeel that is fueled by raspberry, cassis and cranberry. It's crisp and fresh on the close and will pair with grilled vegetables or fish couscous.",,9,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo,,Farnese 2010  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2010-rose-montepulciano-dabruzzo-cerasuolo/,Rosé,2010,Farnese
10.5,White,Portugal,"Bright and fresh Vinho Verde, with attractive citrus character and a light fizz over dryness. The wine is just right for summer drinking. Screwcap.",Cape Roca Fisherman,11,85,Vinho Verde,,,Casca Wines 2011 Cape Roca Fisherman White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2011-cape-roca-fisherman-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Casca Wines
10,White,Germany,"Riesling's growing popularity has led to a number of recent brand introductions, like this one. It's light in body, with a wiry intensity to its acids and crisp green apple, lime and wet stone notes. Drink it over the next year.",Medium Sweet,11,85,Mosel,,,blüfeld 2010 Medium Sweet Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blufeld-2010-medium-sweet-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,blüfeld
13,White,France,"The lightly intense bouquet is laced with nuances of hard, underripe peach, yellow flower and a soft mineral streak. Medium weight but fresh and lively, with a clean, slightly tart finish reminiscent of lemon and green plum flavors.",La Violette,12,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,Jean-Luc Colombo 2010 La Violette Viognier (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-colombo-2010-violette-viognier-vin-pays-doc/,Viognier,2010,Jean-Luc Colombo
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Attractive flavors of red fruit mixed with soft tannins give this wine a very approachable feel. With spice notes from having been aged in wood and its fruity character, this wine is ready to drink now.",Monte Velho Tinto,10,85,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2010 Monte Velho Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2010-monte-velho-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade do Esporão
14.1,Red,US,An unfussy Syrah with black raspberry flavors and subtle use of oak. It finishes short.,,15,85,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Bonterra 2009 Syrah (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Syrah,2009,Bonterra
12.5,Red,Italy,"Bricco al Sole is proudly made with organically grown grapes and exhibits aromas of black fruit, sweet spice and black olive. It's streamlined and fresh on the finish, with a bright berry aftertaste.",Bricco al Sole,10,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantine Volpi 2008 Bricco al Sole  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-volpi-2008-bricco-al-sole-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Cantine Volpi
11.5,Rose,US,"This blush wine shows plenty of Merlot fruit in the form of cherries and raspberries. It's slightly sweet to off-dry, with pleasant acidity providing balance.",White,11,85,California,California Other,California,Forest Glen 2010 White Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forest-glen-2010-white-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Forest Glen
13.5,Red,US,"Pretty good for a California-appellated Pinot Noir at this price. Dry and silky, it shows pretty flavors of cherries and spices, with a nice, silky texture.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,Hangtime 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hangtime-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Hangtime
12,Red,France,A lovely floral streak adds interest to the bright red-berry and ripe rhubarb aromas. Cherry-skin and rich strawberry flavors fill the palate and remain through the clean finish. Light weight with soft tannins and an easy demeanor.,Réserve St. Martin,8,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée 2010 Réserve St. Martin Pinot Noir (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-mediterranee-2010-reserve-st-martin-pinot-noir-pays-doc/,Pinot Noir,2010,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée
14.3,White,US,"There is a somewhat disjointed aspect to the mouthfeel of this wine, and some light and unusual floral scents that don't follow through as flavors. Clean, simple fruit and light cracker flavors come and go rather quickly. Two bottles tasted.",Truffle Hill,20,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Left Coast Cellars 2009 Truffle Hill Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/left-coast-cellars-2009-truffle-hill-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Left Coast Cellars
13,Red,Portugal,"A blend of Douro grapes, this wine is earthy and lightweight. While it does make an attractively fruity wine, it misses the extra dimension of wood.",Unoaked,,85,Douro,,,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 2010 Unoaked Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-nova-nossa-senhora-carmo-2010-unoaked-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2010,Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
12.5,Red,Italy,"This no-fuss Montepulciano d'Abruzzo should pair with pizza or grilled sausages, thanks to its simple array of fresh berry aromas. There's are sweet touches of ripe cherry and cinnamon on the close.",,8,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Spinelli 2008  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spinelli-2008-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Spinelli
13.5,Red,Chile,"Dense and dark, with a full wave of herbs, leather and wild-berry aromas. Feels snappy and a touch high in acidity, thus the overall mouthfeel is clacky. Tastes of tomato, red plum and herbs, while the finish is saucy like an Italian ragu.",Reserva,10,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Ventisquero 2010 Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2010-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2010,Ventisquero
12.9,White,US,"Broad across the palate, this brings flavors of orange soda and orange candy, with a grainy impression. It's fruit forward, with a quick fade.",Anna Maria,22,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Valley View 2008 Anna Maria Viognier (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-view-2008-anna-maria-viognier-applegate-valley-149527/,Viognier,2008,Valley View
13,Red,Italy,"Thanks to a large case production and low retail price, Podere is a classic Italian value wine to drink with pasta or pizza. It shows easy aromas of spice, cherry and white pepper, and closes with sour, fresh fruit.",Podere,10,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Umani Ronchi 2010 Podere  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2010-podere-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Umani Ronchi
13.5,Red,Chile,"Full in style, with sweet aromas of black fruit. Feels chunky, with fatty tasting oak leading herbal, simple flavors of blackberry and dark plum. A ripe wine with a round mouthfeel but not much in the way of elegance or refinement.",Single Vineyard,18,85,Maule Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-single-vineyard-pinot-noir-maule-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Chilcas
12.5,White,France,"Very herbaceous and green, this wine has intense aromas of grapefruit and white currant. Some softer flavors come from kiwi and bright green apples. Drink now.",,12,85,Southwest France,Côtes du Tarn,,Domaine D'en Ségur 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes du Tarn),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-den-segur-2010-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-tarn/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Domaine D'en Ségur
12,Red,Portugal,"A big-hearted wine, despite its modest alcohol. This character comes from the bold fruitiness—blackberry and sweet plum flavors—underpinned with acidity and a light touch of tannins. Ready to drink.",Paxis Tinto,8,85,Lisboa,,,DFJ Vinhos 2009 Paxis Tinto Red (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dfj-vinhos-2009-paxis-tinto-red-lisboa/,Portuguese Red,2009,DFJ Vinhos
15.2,Red,US,"Is there a harder variety to get right in California than Grenache? Probably not. This wine tries hard, but it can't rise above a certain simplicity of cherry fruit.",,45,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Feliz Noche 2008 Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feliz-noche-2008-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2008,Feliz Noche
12,White,Portugal,"A smooth and soft wine that shows some weight to its ripe apricot and lime flavors. It is rounded, with a slight apple-skin texture, and is ready to drink. Screwcap.",Cape Roca Fish,15,85,Minho,,,Casca Wines 2011 Cape Roca Fish Alvarinho (Minho),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casca-wines-2011-cape-roca-fish-albarino-alvarinho-minho/,Alvarinho,2011,Casca Wines
14,Red,Chile,"Raspberry aromas mix with herbs and earth to give off a typically Chilean Cabernet bouquet. Feels sticky and a little grabby, with mild acidity and rubbery flavors of black cherry and herbs. Blends sweet fruit with green, herbal notes.",Gran Toqui,20,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Casas del Toqui 2008 Gran Toqui Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-toqui-2008-gran-cabernet-sauvignon-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Casas del Toqui
13.8,Red,US,"Thin fruit, with a canned pea scent and a hint of the veggies.",Arena Valley Vineyard,15,85,Idaho,,,Snake River 2008 Arena Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snake-river-2008-arena-valley-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-snake-river-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Snake River
12.5,White,Chile,"A middle-tier wine that's honest and good for the money. Smells of spunky citrus fruit and vanilla, then offers a tight, minerally palate with a mix of white peach, lemon and lime flavors. Crisp and quick on the finish, with a lemony aftertaste.",Wetland Winemaker's Selection,8,85,Lolol Valley,,,Yali 2011 Wetland Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Lolol Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yali-2011-wetland-winemakers-selection-sauvignon-blanc-lolol-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Yali
14,Red,Chile,"Neutral up front except for sweet cherry and plum aromas. Feels full and grabby, with biting tannins pushing dark, baked flavors of earthy black fruits and chocolate. Grabby and resiny on the oaky but short finish. Feels hard but tastes good.",Urban Maule,12,85,Maule Valley,,,O. Fournier 2010 Urban Maule Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2010-urban-maule-cabernet-sauvignon-maule-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,O. Fournier
14,White,Chile,"Reasonably accurate on the nose for Leyda Sauvignon Blanc, but also a little pickled smelling. Feels chunky and a little flat, with mild flavors of green apple and citrus. Finishes somewhat bitter, like walnut or almond skins, with a green-banana flavor.",Centauri,18,85,Leyda Valley,,,O. Fournier 2010 Centauri Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2010-centauri-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,O. Fournier
13.4,White,US,"So sugary sweet, it might be a dessert wine. A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli and Gewürztraminer, it's fruity and spicy and honeyed, brightened with crisp acidity.",Bella Luna,16,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Ferrari-Carano 2011 Bella Luna White (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2011-bella-luna-white-sonoma-county/,White Blend,2011,Ferrari-Carano
14.6,Red,US,"A soft, somewhat simple wine, with earthy flavors of cherries, herbs and oak. Easy to drink with everyday fare.",,24,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Lang & Reed 2010 Cabernet Franc (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lang-reed-2010-cabernet-franc-north-coast/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Lang & Reed
14,Red,Chile,"Minty aromas include whiffs of cola, bramble, animal fur and berry fruit. Feels creamy and solid, with standard berry fruit flavors, minty herbal notes and blatant oak. Finishes green and simple; a good representation of basic Carmenère.",Reserva,12,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Rios de Chile 2011 Reserva Carmenère (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rios-chile-2011-reserva-carmenere-cachapoal-valley/,Carmenère,2011,Rios de Chile
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a sour note in this wine that is followed by aromas of forest fruit and spice. It's simple and clean, with an easy, no-fuss personality.",Fonte Venna,,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2008 Fonte Venna  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-feuduccio-s-maria-dorni-2008-fonte-venna-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni
13,White,Portugal,"A light, bright and breezy wine with an attractive citrus character and tight acidity. Great for an apéritif or with shellfish.",Monte Velho Branco,10,85,Alentejano,,,Herdade do Esporão 2010 Monte Velho Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-esporao-2010-monte-velho-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade do Esporão
14.5,Red,US,"Pretty soft, in the manner of Paso Robles, and a little overripe, with a raisiny taste. But it's nice and dry and smooth in tannins, with rich blackberry fruit.",,13,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Castoro Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castoro-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Castoro Cellars
14,White,Chile,"This wine is mild and lightly fruity up front, with aromas of pear, apple, vanilla and other warm-climate standards. Feels round, with pear, peach and white pepper flavors. Turns bitter on the short finish.",Reserva,14,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2010 Reserva Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2010-reserva-chardonnay-colchagua-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Casa Silva
11,White,Portugal,"Crisp apple-green wine with just the right amount of acidity to balance the palate prickle. The wine is dry, laced with citrus.",Via Latina,6,85,Vinho Verde,,,Vercoope 2010 Via Latina White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vercoope-2010-via-latina-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2010,Vercoope
13.5,Rose,France,"Made from Malbec, this is a full-bodied, dry rosé, with ripe strawberry fruit. It has the acidity that carries the wine, but is more of a food rosé than an apéritif.",Bouquet de Cavagnac,12,85,Southwest France,Lot,,Domaine de Cause 2011 Bouquet de Cavagnac Rosé (Lot),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-cause-2011-bouquet-cavagnac-rose-lot/,Rosé,2011,Domaine de Cause
13.5,Red,France,"Blackberry and cassis flood the nose and mouth of this blend, with a touch of greenness and earthy spice adding depth. Gripping tannins take hold on the palate but fade nicely into the tobacco-leaf-tinged finish.",Lily Pad Red,10,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Arrogant Frog 2010 Lily Pad Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arrogant-frog-2010-lily-pad-red-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-pays-doc/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2010,Arrogant Frog
13,Red,Italy,"A blend of mostly Montepulciano, with a small percentage of other indigenous varieties, this wine offers easy berry aromas of ripe raspberry and blackberry, backed by a soft, velvety mouthfeel. It finishes with a bright feeling.",Venas,10,85,Southern Italy,Terra degli Osci,,Cantine Cipressi 2007 Venas Montepulciano (Terra degli Osci),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-cipressi-2007-venas-italian-red-montepulciano-terra-degli-osci/,Montepulciano,2007,Cantine Cipressi
13.5,Red,Chile,"Dark, toasty and leathery on the nose, but also earthy, rubbery and herbal. Shows good body on the palate, with oaky, lightly medicinal flavors of herbal plum and raspberry. The finish lingers, with herbal flavors and a healthy feel.",La Palma Reserva,12,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Viña La Rosa 2011 La Palma Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-rosa-2011-palma-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Viña La Rosa
13,Red,Portugal,"While this is lightweight for a Douro wine, it does have a backbone of tannin. It is warm, with its damson jelly flavors giving a reassuring winter feel. The texture shows dusty tannins and a final juicy character. Screwcap.",,13,85,Douro,,,Vidigal 2008 Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vidigal-2008-red-douro-149094/,Portuguese Red,2008,Vidigal
11,White,Portugal,"A light and fruity style of Vinho Verde, its acidity balanced with pear and white-currant notes. Lemon flavors cut through, adding brightness.",Terras de Felgueiras,6,85,Vinho Verde,,,Vercoope 2011 Terras de Felgueiras White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vercoope-2011-terras-felgueiras-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2011,Vercoope
13.5,White,Chile,"Creamy and sweet on the bouquet, with pear and apple aromas and toasty oak that includes the scent of cinnamon. Feels weighty, maybe a bit mealy, with matching flavors of melon and citrus that are sweet and pithy. Modest on the finish, it's pleasant as a whole.",Gran Reserva,,85,Casablanca Valley,,,Indomita 2011 Gran Reserva Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2011-gran-reserva-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Indomita
14.3,White,US,"Scented with green gooseberry aromas, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc isn't for everyone. It's enriched by citrus and peach fruit, and by creamy lees and a touch of oak.",Estate Grown Dry,30,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Grgich Hills 2010 Estate Grown Dry Fumé Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grgich-hills-2010-estate-grown-dry-sauvignon-blanc-fume-napa-valley/,Fumé Blanc,2010,Grgich Hills
13.5,Red,Chile,"Leafy and herbal on the nose, with light berry aromas, tomato and basil. Shows pretty good body and balance despite some stickiness, with herb, red bell pepper, spice and berry flavors. A little oaky on the finish.",Estate Reserva,12,85,Aconcagua Valley,,,Errazuriz 2010 Estate Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Aconcagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/errazuriz-2010-estate-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-aconcagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Errazuriz
12.5,Red,France,"A wine with only natural sulfur, it feels lean, with piercing acidity and firm tannins. It is young and all the elements should fall into place, but with the fruit's stalky character the wine will always be dry.",Sans Soufre Ajouté,35,85,France Other,Vin de France,,Henri Milan 2010 Sans Soufre Ajouté Red (Vin de France),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-milan-2010-sans-soufre-ajoute-red-vin/,Red Blend,2010,Henri Milan
9.5,White,Germany,"Musky, spicy and reasonably complex on the nose, this recent entrant into the ranks of realistically priced Riesling is a bit chunky in the mouth, but offers satisfying apple, melon and citrus flavors.",,14,85,Mosel,,,Redbreast 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redbreast-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Redbreast
12.5,White,France,"An herbal, vegetal wine, its acidity is very citrusy and crisp. There is a bite of asparagus and bell pepper.",,,85,Corse,,,Domaine Vico 2010 White (Corse),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vico-2010-white-corse/,White Blend,2010,Domaine Vico
12.4,Red,US,"Light and tart, this simple and fruity style has hard candy flavors of sour cherry and raspberry. A fun wine, straightforward and good for chilling.",,29,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Devorah Creek 2010 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/devorah-creek-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Devorah Creek
13.6,Red,US,"Simple and a bit light, this brings brambly berry and garrigue-like herbal flavors, all done in a clean, approachable style. It lacks the concentration and meatiness of the better Northwest Syrahs, but it's perfectly serviceable for everyday consumption.",,35,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Del Rio 2009 Syrah (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/del-rio-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-southern-rogue-valley/,Syrah,2009,Del Rio
12.5,White,France,"Quite aromatic and fruit-forward, with seductive scents of ripe lychees and peaches in syrup alongside some crushed rose-petal accents. The palate shows a bit more balance, with lemon peel flavors that mingle on the slightly astringent finish.",,12,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes,,Cuvée de Peña 2010 Viognier (Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuvee-pena-2010-viognier-vin-pays-cotes-catalanes/,Viognier,2010,Cuvée de Peña
13.3,White,US,"A tart take on Pinot Blanc, with sour peach and pear fruit flavors, finishing slightly bitter with pear skin and a hint of spice.",,20,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Torii Mor 2010 Pinot Blanc (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2010-pinot-blanc-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Torii Mor
10.5,White,Germany,"A respectable effort, Raimund Prüm's 2009 Essence displays fine aromas of honey, citrus and clove blossom. The melon and citrus flavors lack a bit of intensity, yet still finish clean and refreshing. Drink this lightweight wine over the next six months or so.",Essence,13,85,Mosel,,,S.A. Prüm 2009 Essence Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sa-prum-2009-essence-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,S.A. Prüm
13.9,White,US,"A solid everyday Chardonnay, showing good pineapple, peach and pear flavors, with a nice edge of buttered toast and vanilla.",,17,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Stickybeak 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stickybeak-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Stickybeak
13,Red,Italy,Sharp aromas of white cherry and bramble open the nose of this ruby-colored Negroamaro. The wine does boast bright acidity and some sourness that should pair with fried rice balls stuffed with cheesy mozzarella.,,,85,Southern Italy,Salento,,Vita Italia 2009 Negroamaro (Salento),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vita-italia-2009-italian-red-negroamaro-salento/,Negroamaro,2009,Vita Italia
12,White,Portugal,"A soft and creamy wine. It has baked apple and perfume notes, with an attractive, crisp aftertaste. Made from Alvarinho grown in the northern subregion of Vinho Verde, this wine could age a few months.",Estreia Grande Escolha,13,85,Vinho Verde,,,Viniverde 2011 Estreia Grande Escolha Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viniverde-2011-estreia-grande-escolha-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2011,Viniverde
14,Red,Chile,"Smells mildly herbal and brambly but overall the nose is composed. Feels textured, creamy and resiny, with flavors of berry and plum accented by sweet oak. Light in feel, but juicy on the finish, with additional oak flavor.",Puerto Viejo Reserve,10,85,Curicó Valley,,,Viña Requingua 2011 Puerto Viejo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-requingua-2011-puerto-viejo-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-curico-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Viña Requingua
12.5,White,Chile,"Light and reserved on the nose, with a hint of green apple and minerality but that's it. Feels citrusy and tangy, with lean, fresh flavors of lemon-lime and lettuce. Mild citric acidity keeps things lively on the finish.",Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes,10,85,Curicó Valley,,,Viña La Fortuna 2011 Culpeo Made with Organic Grapes Sauvignon Blanc (Curicó Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-fortuna-2011-culpeo-made-with-organic-grapes-sauvignon-blanc-curico-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Viña La Fortuna
12.5,White,US,"Tart to the point of sour, this has highly acidic grapefruit and lemon flavors dominating. With the right food—perhaps oysters—it could work nicely. As a standalone it is strictly for acid-lovers.",,20,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Methven Family Vineyards 2010 Riesling (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2010-riesling-willamette-valley/,Riesling,2010,Methven Family Vineyards
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A lean, rather severe wine initially that pushes its bitter chocolate and tannic character. Only slowly does its ripe berry fruit come through to give a fuller texture. At the end, more juicy cranberry flavors appear.",,10,85,Tejo,,,Quinta do Casal Branco 2009 Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-casal-branco-2009-red-tejo/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Casal Branco
14.8,Red,US,"The flavors of cherry pie, sandalwood and spice are ripe and delicious, but this Pinot is a little off in the mouthfeel. It's jagged and rude. Decent, but ready to drink now.",Spring Hill Vineyard,33,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Waxwing 2010 Spring Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waxwing-2010-spring-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Waxwing
13.4,Red,US,"Light and chocolaty, this carries a strong and distinctive scent and flavor of cinnamon spice. On the palate, the flavors suggest strawberries, with a quick-to-fade finish.",Anna Maria,24,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Applegate Valley,Valley View 2008 Anna Maria Tempranillo (Applegate Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-view-2008-anna-maria-tempranillo-southern-applegate-valley/,Tempranillo,2008,Valley View
13.5,White,US,"Buttered toast, caramel, vanilla bean, spice and pineapple and orange jam aromas and flavors mark this wine. It's a little sweet and white sugary on the finish.",,16,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Valley of the Moon 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-moon-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Valley of the Moon
12,Red,Italy,"This wine opens with ripe berry tones and light touches of moist earth and dried beef. It's simple but clean, and finishes with a bright cherry accent.",Il Poggio dei Vigneti,10,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Natale Verga 2008 Il Poggio dei Vigneti  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/natale-verga-2008-il-poggio-vigneti-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2008,Natale Verga
13,White,US,"Mixed and unintegrated scents of cracker, mint, apple and soap lead into a fruity wine of modest proportions.",,16,85,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,William Augustus 2010 Viognier-Marsanne (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-augustus-2010-rhone-style-white-blend-viognier-marsanne-southern-rogue-valley/,Viognier-Marsanne,2010,William Augustus
13,White,France,"There's a nice yellow-flower character to the red-apple and nectarine aromas. The medium-weight mouth turns a bit sweeter than the nose suggests, with ripe tropical-fruit flavors that continues through to the finish. Drink now.",Réserve St. Martin,8,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée 2010 Réserve St. Martin Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-mediterranee-2010-reserve-st-martin-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Les Vignerons de la Méditerranée
13,White,Portugal,"Pineapple and mango flavors lead off a wine that is soft and rounded. Its acidity is muted by the ripe fruit, although there is a good zingy mineral edge. A seafood friendly style of wine.",Branco,10,85,Alentejo,,,Alente 2010 Branco White (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alente-2010-branco-white-alentejo/,Portuguese White,2010,Alente
14,Red,Portugal,"Earthy aromas lead to a wine that is closed, tight and very firm. It has tough tannins that mask the jellied red-fruit flavors, but should soften in a year, revealing a more juicy character.",Bridão,12,85,Tejo,,,Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 2009 Bridão Touriga Nacional (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-cartaxo-2009-bridao-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-tejo/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo
14,White,Chile,"Lightly toasted aromas of lemon and tropical fruits meet all the basic requirements of good Chardonnay. The palate is quite tangy and forward, with lemony acidity and flavors of lemon, orange rind and nettle. Average on the finish.",Special Selection,15,85,Colchagua Valley,,,El Huique 2010 Special Selection Chardonnay (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-huique-2010-special-selection-chardonnay-colchagua-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,El Huique
14,Red,Chile,"Aromas of baked black fruit, rubber and herb set up an edgy, zesty palate with a buttery oak flavor running side by side with roasted berry and cassis. Short, oaky and basic on the finish, with drying tannins.",Reserve Assemblage Cabernet Sauvignon-Carménère-Petit Verdot,16,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Estampa 2009 Reserve Assemblage Cabernet Sauvignon-Carménère-Petit Verdot Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estampa-2009-reserve-assemblage-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-petit-verdot-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Estampa
13.5,Red,France,"Red berries dominate this juicy, concentrated wine. It is packed with fruit flavors, while the tannins from the ripe Merlot are soft and well integrated into the background.",Diablère,,85,Southwest France,Côtes de Duras,,Domaine les Riquets 2011 Diablère Red (Côtes de Duras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-riquets-2011-diablere-red-cotes-duras/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Domaine les Riquets
13.5,White,France,"Dainty wisps of white flower scents come and go in the bouquet, fighting for recognition beyond the ripe pear and melon aromas and flavors. A pinch of sweet spice flavor unfolds on the close, mixing with a sweet orange-oil essence.",Val de L'Ours,12,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2010 Val de L'Ours Chardonnay (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-barons-rothschild-lafite-2010-val-lours-chardonnay-pays-doc/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
12.5,Red,Italy,"This delivers jammy aromas of blackberry, cherry liqueur and light clove. It's easy, with a quick, fresh finish.",Ancilla,15,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2010 Ancilla  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2010-ancilla-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2010,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13,Red,Chile,"Smoky and toasty on the nose, which isn't something you normally find in a $10 wine. The palate feel is tomatoey and pinched, with narrowing acidity driving tomato, baking spice and zesty berry flavors. Finishes with herbal notes and acid-driven length.",,10,85,Central Valley,,,Cono Sur 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cono Sur
19.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Bearing in mind that pink Ports lend themselves as a cocktail ingredient, the neutral character of this sweet wine is just right. Hinting at strawberry flavors and a soft texture, it is ready to drink.",Pink,,85,Port,,,Croft NV Pink  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croft-nv-pink-port-149414/,Port,,Croft
13,Red,Italy,"Here's a fresh, informal and food-friendly wine that begs for pizza or take-out. The wine shows simple but pristine aromas of red cherry and plum.",,13,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Capestrano 2009  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capestrano-2009-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Capestrano
12.5,Red,Italy,"Produced from organically farmed grapes, this wine opens with aromas of black fruit, spice, wet earth and tobacco leaf. It shows a bright, crisp point of red cherry on the close.",Bricco al Sole,10,85,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Cantine Volpi 2009 Bricco al Sole  (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-volpi-2009-bricco-al-sole-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2009,Cantine Volpi
13.5,Red,France,"Here's a solid and satisfying Merlot, boasting bright notes of blackberry and plum laced with accents of carnation potpourri. Medium tannins give structure to the palate, and the slightly lifted finish ends clean.",,12,85,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,Barrière Frères 2008 Merlot (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barriere-freres-2008-merlot-vin-pays-doc/,Merlot,2008,Barrière Frères
13.5,Red,Chile,"Bubble gum and hard-candy aromas open things up, and after that the nose is pretty sharp and piercing. Feels zesty and forward, with ample oak creating flavors of mocha and vanilla to go with standard berry. Dry, peppery and a little scratchy on the finish.",Reserva,12,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2011 Reserva Pinot Noir (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2011-reserva-pinot-noir-colchagua-valley/,Pinot Noir,2011,Casa Silva
14.5,White,Chile,"Sweet opening aromatics suggest a box of animal crackers along with lemon peel, banana and vanilla bean. Feels full, but good acidity prevents it from seeming flabby. Flavors of vanilla, lychee and melon are interesting, while the finish turns bitter and pithy.",Reserva,14,85,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2010 Reserva Viognier (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2010-reserva-viognier-colchagua-valley/,Viognier,2010,Casa Silva
13.5,White,US,"Fresh flavors of pear and apple are the highlights here. This is a high-acid, sharp-tasting wine with a slightly bitter, pear skin-flavored finish.",,14,86,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Wine by Joe 2010 Pinot Blanc (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-by-joe-2010-pinot-blanc-other/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Wine by Joe
14.1,Red,US,"A straightforward, well-priced wine with hints of cola spice, dark cherry and strawberry vanilla that'll go down easy and pair with all kinds of lighter fare. Made from organic grapes.",,14,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Bonterra 2010 Pinot Noir (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2010-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bonterra
13,White,Italy,"Off-gold in color, this wine bares aromas of candied fruit, pineapple, pear and exotic fruit. The wine's texture is naturally round and smooth thanks to the rich glycerin.",,,86,Southern Italy,Calabria,,Statti 2009 Greco (Calabria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/statti-2009-italian-white-greco-calabria/,Greco,2009,Statti
14.4,Red,US,"Front-loaded with raspberry, cherry and mocha flavors, this wine's mouthfeel is soft and lush. Oak adds a nice touch of caramel.",,26,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Qualia 2009 Syrah-Grenache (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/qualia-2009-rhone-style-red-blend-syrah-grenache-sonoma-county/,Syrah-Grenache,2009,Qualia
13.5,White,Chile,"Grassy, green aromas are suggestive of honeydew and lychee but also canned beans and peas. Feels round while showing medium intensity and lightly vegetal flavors of fresh asparagus mixed with bitter greens.",Amplus,20,86,Leyda Valley,,,Santa Ema 2011 Amplus Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-ema-2011-amplus-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Santa Ema
14,Red,Italy,"An easy-drinking wine, it shows ripe aromas of raspberry, black cherry and moist pipe tobacco. It's made from Primitivo, and shows bold fruit notes and a soft, slightly sweet mouthfeel.",Tatu,17,86,Southern Italy,Tarantino,,Vigne & Vini 2008 Tatu Primitivo (Tarantino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vigne-vini-2008-tatu-zinfandel-primitivo-tarantino/,Primitivo,2008,Vigne & Vini
13,Red,Italy,"Lacrima is a native red grape variety found in central Italy. It delivers a dark, rich ruby color, with aromas of sweet forest berry, violet, cassis and a touch of cinnamon spice. It has generous floral aromas that almost recall Pinot Noir, and an easy finish.",Fonte del Re,17,86,Central Italy,Lacrima di Morro d'Alba,,Umani Ronchi 2008 Fonte del Re  (Lacrima di Morro d'Alba),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2008-fonte-re-italian-red-lacrima-lacrima-morro-dalba/,Lacrima,2008,Umani Ronchi
13.8,Red,US,"Pleasantly fruity, with candy flavors of strawberry and cherry. Light, forward, fruity and simple, with a bit of Dr. Pepper on the finish.",,24,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Torii Mor 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torii-mor-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Torii Mor
12.5,White,Italy,"Bright and easy, this wine would pair beautifully with grilled shrimp or lightly fried calamari. It is crisp and fresh, with loads of zesty citrus on the finish.",,25,86,Southern Italy,Fiano di Avellino,,Mastroberardino 2011  Fiano di Avellino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mastroberardino-2011-italian-white-fiano-fiano-avellino/,Fiano,2011,Mastroberardino
13,Red,Italy,"Dried currant opens the nose of this savory wine. There's a raw and slightly rustic element to this lean, informal wine that recalls the beautiful terroir of Abruzzo.",,9,86,Central Italy,Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,,Masciarelli 2007  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2007-italian-red-montepulciano-montepulciano-dabruzzo/,Montepulciano,2007,Masciarelli
13,White,Chile,"Powdery smelling, with green melon and a lightness to the nose. Feels good, with adequate layering, balance and minerality. Nothing complicated about the flavors, but it's dealing nice notes of apple, lime and orange. Finishes dry, pithy, long and slightly bitter.",,10,86,Central Valley,,,Paso Grande 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paso-grande-2011-sauvignon-blanc-central-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Paso Grande
13.5,Red,Chile,"Earth, olive, dusty spice and roasted red-berry aromas are honest and backed by coffee and mocha notes. Feels easygoing and mellow, with plum, berry, herb and peppery flavors. Finishes with a light feel along with notes of olive and herb.",Reserva Carmenère-Merlot,12,86,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2010 Reserva Carmenère-Merlot Red (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2010-reserva-carmenere-merlot-red-maule-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Oveja Negra
14,White,Chile,"Yellow tinted, which announces that this wine was barrel aged. And that barrel character is huge on the nose, which smells of raw oak, vanilla and dried cheese. Feels creamy, but the acidity is lively as well. Shows flashes of brilliance but also fights to absorb all the wood that's been thrown at it. A quality wine but definitely not for everyone.",Alfa Centauri,32,86,Leyda Valley,,,O. Fournier 2009 Alfa Centauri Sauvignon Blanc (Leyda Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2009-alfa-centauri-sauvignon-blanc-leyda-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,O. Fournier
14,Red,US,"Tart raspberry fruit, highlighted with peppery spices, makes this bright and sharp-toned wine a good match for poultry. The acidity is substantial and the tannins show a hint of green woody flavor.",Citizen's Cuvée,20,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Methven Family Vineyards 2009 Citizen's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2009-citizens-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Methven Family Vineyards
13.5,Red,Italy,"Sud, named in homage to the beautiful southern tip of Italy, is a tight, polished effort, with prickly aromas of wild berry, bitter almond and fresh dill. There's a sharp, direct quality to the wine that would match chile rellenos.",Sud,,86,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Feudi di San Marzano 2009 Sud Primitivo (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-marzano-2009-sud-zinfandel-primitivo-puglia/,Primitivo,2009,Feudi di San Marzano
13,Red,Portugal,"Soft and ripe, this wine has an easy, approachable character. It brings out the warmth of the Alentejo with a rounded character, rich black-cherry flavors and enticing acidity. Drink now.",Terras d'El Rei,7,86,Alentejano,,,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz 2010 Terras d'El Rei Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cooperativa-reguengos-monsaraz-2010-terras-rei-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Cooperativa Reguengos de Monsaraz
12,Sparkling,Portugal,"Lightly strawberry colored and flavored, this is a wine with a hint of tannin as well as bright, fresh fruit. While it could age for another year in bottle, it is a food-friendly sparkler that should pair well with rich seafood.",Vertice Rosé,19,86,Douro,,,Caves Transmontanas 2010 Vertice Rosé Sparkling (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-transmontanas-2010-vertice-rose-sparkling-portuguese-douro/,Portuguese Sparkling,2010,Caves Transmontanas
12.5,Red,Italy,"This Sangiovese shows a dark-ruby color and sweet aromas of berry fruit, strawberry and blueberry. It tastes soft and ripe, with a hint of toasted nut on the close.",,9,85,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Farnese 2009 Sangiovese (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2009-sangiovese-terre-chieti/,Sangiovese,2009,Farnese
13.7,White,US,"Fruit stars front and center in this crisply clean, young Pinot Grigio. The mouth is flooded with ripe pineapples, Meyer lemons, kiwis, white peaches and honey.",,17,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ferrari-Carano 2011 Pinot Grigio (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-carano-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Ferrari-Carano
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. A beautifully-perfumed wine with ripe, soft tannins and sweet fruit. It has density yet the tannins are so velvety and ripe.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Vieux Château Certan 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vieux-chateau-certan-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Vieux Château Certan
13.5,Red,France,"The walled Clos de la Barre is a Jadot monopoly. This 2009 has great depth of flavor, hinting at the Volnay richness while remaining structured. That makes it a concentrated wine, red and black fruits mingling with wood and intense acidity. For long-term aging over six years and more.",Clos de la Barre Premier Cru,68,95,Burgundy,Volnay,,Louis Jadot 2009 Clos de la Barre Premier Cru  (Volnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-clos-barre-premier-cru-pinot-noir-volnay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Jadot
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here is a very plush, dark and decadent riserva with soft and luscious tones of ripe fruit, blackberry, moist earth and pipe tobacco. The wine is smooth, dense and enduring. It can be either aged or consumed in 3–5 years. The style reflects a soft, round approach to the crisp 2006 vintage.",Riserva,70,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,PianCornello 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piancornello-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,PianCornello
14.5,Red,Italy,"This riserva is silky, firm and polished, with bright fruit nuances of wild berry, almond skin, cola and lingering menthol overtones. The mouthfeel is bright and crisp, with a very fine, smooth texture. Dusty mineral notes appear on the finish.",Riserva,59,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Fortuna 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fortuna-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Fortuna
,White,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A finely balanced wine, with a ripe mix of mango, apricot and pink grapefruit flavors. It has a fresh edge along with a rich, full character.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château de France 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-france-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de France
,Red,Italy,"An intense and opulent Brunello, with bold brush strokes of ripe cherry, blackberry, chocolate, coffee and mocha. Concentrated fruit and firm tannins are marked by a pretty touch of dusty mineral on the finish.",Riserva,120,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castelgiocondo 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelgiocondo-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Castelgiocondo
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. The wine shows dryness and concentration, with a core of austere tannins. Its juicy character slowly emerges.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Bélair-Monange 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belair-monange-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Bélair-Monange
15,Red,Italy,"A nice surprise. Great density and richness with layers of dark fruit and spice. Thick concentration and a bold, confident presentation. Plush texture, length and density. Age 5–10 more years.",,50,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggiarellino 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggiarellino-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Poggiarellino
14.5,Red,Italy,"Pleasurable and modern, with a dense opulence that makes a wine like this attractive on so many levels. It delivers deep layers of ripe fruit, blackberry, vanilla bean, espresso and black pepper.",Beato Riserva,120,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi 2006 Beato Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggiolo-e-cosimi-2006-beato-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi
14,Red,Italy,"Delicate embroidered with sage, eucalyptus, cola, wild berry, white cherry, rum cake and savory spice, this wine shows the kind of pretty berry aromas that are brighter than they are intense. In fact, the wine shows elegant restraint with the potential for a beautiful evolution in the bottle.",Vigna del Fiore,90,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria dei Barbi 2007 Vigna del Fiore  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-barbi-2007-vigna-fiore-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fattoria dei Barbi
14.5,Red,Italy,"A Brunello with broad shoulders and a powerful bouquet that delivers bright, bold aromas of ripe fruit, dark spice, leather and dried tobacco. The wine's structure and dark fruit flavors move evenly over the palate with smoothness and harmony.",,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fattoi
,Dessert,France,92-94. Barrel sample. This wine has both weight and a light touch. Its weight is driven by the powerful botrytis character and ripe apricot fruit; its lightness comes from a straight line of intense acidity that cuts through the wine. It should age a long time.,Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Sigalas Rabaud 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sigalas-rabaud-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Sigalas Rabaud
13.5,White,France,"A deliciously fruity wine, its bright apricot, pineapple and peach flavors open and generous. Of course, there is a more serious core of structure, lemon zest and dryness to promise aging. At the end, though, fruit and a light toastiness give immediate pleasure.",Clavoillon Premier Cru,145,93,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Leflaive 2009 Clavoillon Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leflaive-2009-clavoillon-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Leflaive
14,Red,Italy,"Loads of balsam intensity and an array of dried herb, red fruit, wild berry, cedar wood and forest floor aromas. It's very full and generous in the mouth, with firm, but polished tannin.",Le Lucére,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Filippo di Giannelli 2007 Le Lucére  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-filippo-giannelli-2007-le-lucere-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,San Filippo di Giannelli
14.5,Red,US,"Here's a big, thick, tannic, ripe wine, impressive for its sheer power and fruit. In other words, it's classic Petite Sirah. The flavors are just wild, suggesting blackberries, plums, bacon, orange tea and exotic spices. Absolutely delicious, with classic Napa balance. Shows why Petite Sirah has such momentum. Will age easily for at least a decade.",Spring Creek Vineyard,37,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Grove 2008 Spring Creek Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-grove-2008-spring-creek-vineyard-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Rutherford Grove
14.9,Red,US,"An elegant showcase for the Boushey fruit, this new JM Cellars release displays refined raspberry fruit, coated in silky cocoa and almond butter. Firmly acidic, sleek and racy, it gains complexity and texture through a lingering, tobacco-laden finish.",Boushey Vineyard,45,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,JM Cellars 2009 Boushey Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jm-cellars-2009-boushey-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,JM Cellars
14.5,Red,Australia,"A perennial favorite, Wakefield's St. Andrews bottling shows how good certain parts of Clare can be for Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2006 displays a masterful blend of cedar, chocolate, mocha, cassis, baking spices and leather, all wrapped in an elegant coat of dusty but supple tannins. Drink 2015–2025.",St. Andrews,50,93,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Wakefield 2006 St. Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wakefield-estate-2006-st-andrews-cabernet-sauvignon-clare-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Wakefield
14.5,Red,Italy,"Shows a pretty, polished nose with dusty mineral notes backed by elegant tones of dried berry, spice and leather. Nice complexity and balance. Loads of tobacco-like sensations on the close.",Riserva,118,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Lisini 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lisini-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Lisini
14.7,Red,US,"The winery has been producing more and more low-production block bottlings from their estate vineyard. This one is entirely from the Dijon clone 115. It's soft, sweet and utterly captivating, a feminine wine of enormous charm, with raspberry, cola and pomegranate flavors, enhanced, of course, by smoky new oak. The acidity is fine, and will protect the wine as it develops over the next six years.",Stony Block Don Miguel Vineyard,47,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2008 Stony Block Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2008-stony-block-don-miguel-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Marimar Estate
14,Red,Italy,"Sophisticated, with tertiary aromas of crushed mineral, asphalt, cola, dried mint, wild berry and cassis. On the palate, it's tight, compact and linear, with a long, polished finish.",Riserva,90,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Lazzeretti 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lazzeretti-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Lazzeretti
14,Red,Italy,"Toasted, tight, even gritty in spots, with firm tannins and bold aromas. The wine shows power and personality, with ripe fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and thick density.",Prime Donne,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2007 Prime Donne  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donatella-cinelli-colombini-2007-prime-donne-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Donatella Cinelli Colombini
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. This is a dense wine, with complex and concentrated flavors of sweet plum, chocolate and licorice. It's powerful, showing its extraction.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Lynch-Moussas 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lynch-moussas-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lynch-Moussas
,Dessert,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. An intensely powerful wine—so rich that it overwhelms with its weight. At the same time, there is a great core of fine acidity that cuts the richness well.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château de Malle 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malle-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Malle
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Firm and concentrated, this wine has great structure and density along with acidity and berry flavor. There is an attractive final spicy element.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Certan de May de Certan 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-certan-may-certan-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Certan de May de Certan
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. This wine is based on tannins, yet it also has weight and a complex fruit structure. Its power lies in the density of its texture.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Branaire-Ducru 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-branaire-ducru-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Branaire-Ducru
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Mint flavors make the initial impression, with its fruit buried deep in the concentrated structure. Wood tannins dominate this polished wine, but its finish shows a juicy character.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beau-sejour-becot-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Beau-Séjour Bécot
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Very dry, firm and hard, this is heavily dominated by new wood. It's only the underlying weight that suggests the black fruit potential.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Angélus 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-angelus-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Angélus
,White,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. This wine is tight and taut, with minerality. Its fruit is heavily citrusy, with a character that cuts like steel through the nervy texture. This shows aging potential.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Latour-Martillac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-martillac-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Latour-Martillac
13.5,Red,Italy,"A lovely, lush wine with bold, direct aromas of ripe cherry, cured meat, blackberry preserves and exotic spice. It presents a clean and fresh mouthfeel, with solid structure on the long finish.",Casalino,25,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Bonacchi 2007 Casalino  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonacchi-2007-casalino-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Bonacchi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Opulent tones of toasted espresso bean and soft chocolate fudge play a supporting role to bold berry and dried raspberry. Background floral tones of dried lavender and red rose. There's a touch of earthiness, too, with button mushroom and forest floor. Tannins are nicely polished and firm. Streamlined, elegant.",,63,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Canalicchio di Sopra 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canalicchio-sopra-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Canalicchio di Sopra
15,Red,Italy,"A lovely riserva, with bold, opulent notes of cherry and plum. Leather, tobacco, rum cake, cola and dried sage add complexity.",Riserva,75,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Caprili 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caprili-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Caprili
14.5,Red,Australia,"Full-bodied and richly textured, with Penfolds' hallmark weight and structure on full display, the 2008 RWT shows a touch of the vintage's characteristic warmth, but only a touch. The cassis and blackberry fruit is plush, velvety and superripe, ending with hints of tobacco, mint and vanilla. It should drink well for at least a decade.",RWT,150,93,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Penfolds 2008 RWT Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penfolds-2008-rwt-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2008,Penfolds
14.3,Red,US,"Merry Edwards doesn't just slap this regional blend together. This is a combination of her best vineyards. It's a wonderful wine, dry, balanced and deep in berry, spice, cola and earthy flavors. In many ways, it's the consummate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Drink now–2015.",,42,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
14,Red,Italy,"Linear, focused and bright, with rich, fleshy fruit in the form of cherry, blackberry and spiced plum cake. This is a fleshy pretty wine with an elegant mouthfeel.",Riserva,55,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Molino di Sant'Antimo 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/molino-santantimo-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Molino di Sant'Antimo
12.9,White,US,"From an especially cool vintage that favored acidity and citrus, this Poet's Leap is a pretty wine, vibrant and full across the palate, with a mix of apple and peach flavors. Clean and balanced, it adds nuances of tea and finally a hint of honey in the extended finish.",,20,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Poet's Leap 2010 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poets-leap-2010-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Poet's Leap
14.2,White,US,"This Chardonnay was blended from several vineyards in Dutton's extensive portfolio. It's not only a great example of the art of blending, it's a fine wine in itself, showing brisk acidity and dryness, with rich, complex orange, Meyer lemon, kiwi fruit, honeysuckle and buttered toast flavors.",Kyndall's Reserve,37,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Kyndall's Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-kyndalls-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Dutton Estate
14.2,Red,US,"Winemaker Hank Beckmeyer goes where his vinous muses take him and this new wine of his is a perfect example of his “why not” attitude. It contains 56% Nebbiolo from the Sumu Kaw Vineyard as well as 30% Syrah from the same, 9% Mourvèdre, 2.5% Viognier and 2.5% Roussanne. It's jam-packed in a lilting way with fresh, bright strawberry and intense aromas of perfume and freshly picked herbs.",Piedi Grandi,22,93,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,La Clarine Farm 2010 Piedi Grandi Red (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarine-farm-2010-piedi-grandi-red-sierra-foothills/,Red Blend,2010,La Clarine Farm
13.5,White,US,"It's unbelievable that this Chardonnay is unoaked, it's so incredibly rich and creamy. Just packed with layers of tropical fruits, peaches, Asian pears and oatmeal cookies. All that butter and cream must be from the malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees. One of the best unoaked Chardonnays ever.",Acero Don Miguel Vineyard Unoaked,29,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2010 Acero Don Miguel Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2010-acero-don-miguel-vineyard-unoaked-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Marimar Estate
14.2,Red,US,"In youth, this Pinot Noir is brisk and appealing for its array of raspberry, cherry and cola fruit. Delicious as it is, it really needs time in the cellar to let the parts, including hefty tannins, resolve and come together. Best after 2015.",Turner Vineyard,42,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Samsara 2009 Turner Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-turner-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Samsara
14,Red,Italy,"This riserva is loaded with fruit. It's a dark, inky wine that oozes black cherry, exotic spice, leather and moist pipe tobacco. After the tightness and firmness of the mouthfeel, the wine offers a playful endnote of blackberry jam.",Vigna delle Raunate Riserva,50,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Mocali 2006 Vigna delle Raunate Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocali-2006-vigna-delle-raunate-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Mocali
14,Red,Italy,"Tradizione is a soft and luscious Brunello with inky dark concentration and intense aromas of dark fruit, rum cake and currant. The wine is smooth and supple, with a finish that can be counted in minutes.",Tradizione,46,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Vitanza 2006 Tradizione  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitanza-2006-tradizione-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenuta Vitanza
15.3,Red,US,"Symmetry is Rodney Strong's most important red wine, the one they pull out all the stops on. It's usually a hit, and so is this 2008, which is a blend of all five Bordeaux red varieties, but primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon. It's extraordinarily rich in blackberries, plums, blueberries and cassis, with a surprising meatiness, like beef tartare. The mouthfeel is very soft, suggesting that this wine's best days are now.",Symmetry Red,55,93,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Rodney Strong 2008 Symmetry Red Meritage (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2008-symmetry-red-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Meritage,2008,Rodney Strong
14.5,Red,Italy,"Loads of lush cinnamon, spice, dark fruit and overall intensity. Supple and velvety with cherry, raspberry, vanilla and espresso bean.",,,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Quattroventi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quattroventi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Quattroventi
14.5,Red,Italy,"A wine that speaks of territory and tradition, it's clean, polished and pristine, with a nice balance between fruit and spice. Thick tannins need more time to age and soften",,70,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Siro Pacenti 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siro-pacenti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Siro Pacenti
14,Red,Italy,"Here's an austere, sophisticated wine, with a pretty garnet color and finely polished aromas of cassis, wild berry, cola, wet river stone, barbecue smoke and bresaola. There's good complexity and integration and this Brunello delivers satisfying freshness and balanced acidity.",,72,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Le Potazzine 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-potazzine-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Le Potazzine
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. While the wood is prominent, so is its concentrated, perfumed fruit. With its immense structure, this wine is spicy and very intense.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Le Dôme 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-dome-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Le Dôme
14.5,Red,Italy,"Shows sweet blackberry or cherry liqueur aromas, followed by spice, leather and moist pipe tobacco. Coffee or dark espresso, too. Well structured, firm and extracted, with good intensity and staying power. Drink after 2018.",,70,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Palazzo 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palazzo-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Palazzo
14,Red,Italy,"Opens with dark concentration and syrupy aromas of cherry liqueur, blackberry preserves and cassis concentrate. The wine is soft, plump and chewy, with a smooth, thick quality to its texture that makes it a natural pairing partner to red meat.",,62,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Poderina 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderina-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Poderina
14.5,Red,Italy,"Stands out for its complexity and length, showcasing cherry liqueur, blackberry preserves, root beer, dried ginger and Spanish cedar. There's an exotic Asian quality to this Brunello that adds interest. Solid, shapely and velvety in the mouth.",,80,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Lisini 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lisini-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Lisini
14.3,Red,US,"Morgan's Pinot Noirs tend to be dark, full-bodied and dense. They're not for fans of a more delicate interpretation, but winemaker Dan Lee is a master of the big California style. This '09, from one of the most famous vineyards in the Highlands, certainly has heft, packed as it is with cherries, plums, dark chocolate and exotic spices. It's very dry, and will pair well with rich dishes such as lamb and steak.",Garys' Vineyard,50,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Morgan 2009 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgan-2009-garys-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Morgan
15.3,Red,US,"Pure Cabernet Sauvignon, deep and sappy, with the dark, licorice and coffee-infused complexity of Walla Walla's best bottles. Sharp and young, with a potent, liquorous finish, this explosive bottle of cassis-driven fruit should cellar well for a decade or more.",V.R. Special,53,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2008 V.R. Special Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2008-vr-special-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Dusted Valley
15,Red,Italy,"This fine and delicate Brunello shows soft elegance and sophistication in the form of cassis, wild berry, white pepper, root beer, toasted nut and cigar tobacco. The mouthfeel is firm and clean, with elements of tannic structure and fresh acidity that work well together. The oak element still needs time to integrate.",,70,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fanti 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fanti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fanti
14,Red,Italy,"Pretty textbook Brunello with smooth bright berry nuances packed in a traditional, tight body. Good acidity and firmness with well structured, silky tannin.",Le Chiuse,75,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Gianni Brunelli 2007 Le Chiuse  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianni-brunelli-2007-le-chiuse-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Gianni Brunelli
,Dessert,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. This wine shows its crisp side immediately, followed by flavors of rich fruit. The wine has weight that lies underneath its deliciously fresh character, and there is a final note of spiced orange.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château Nairac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-nairac-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Nairac
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. DA dark, dry wine that shows its strong, firm tannins. The wine is well structured, with flavors of mint, new wood and a layer of blackberry fruit.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Magdelaine 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-magdelaine-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Magdelaine
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. There is weight, richness and firm spice flavor here. The wine has a juicy character along with firm tannins. It shows the pure fruit freshness of the vintage, with a little extra weight.",Les Forts de Latour Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Latour 2011 Les Forts de Latour Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-2011-forts-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Latour
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Very concentrated, this has dark tannins and dense fruits. It has power, intensity and the essence of black plum skin.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Larmande 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larmande-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Larmande
,White,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A herbaceous wine that has ripe yellow-fruit flavors. It is rich and fruity, and layered with grapefruit and sweet peach notes. It finishes tight, with minerality.",La Clarté de Haut-Brion Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Brion 2011 La Clarté de Haut-Brion Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-brion-2011-clarte-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Haut-Brion
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Packed with dense tannins and firm fruit, this is a big, powerful wine. It is initially austere, but with time it becomes more rounded, with layers of wood tannins and rich fruit.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Bailly 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bailly-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut-Bailly
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A very firm and closed wine. It has intense tannins, with the fruit following slowly behind. The structure is impressive, while the black-currant flavors are still to show.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château de Pez 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-pez-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château de Pez
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. This wine is powered with acidity, dark tannins and smoky wood. Concentrated and dense, it has weight along with the delicious, juicy fruits.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Trottevieille 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-trottevieille-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Trottevieille
,Dessert,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A smooth, richly textured wine, with flavors of sweet orange and spice that combine with dark wood and pomegranate.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Romer 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-romer-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Romer
14.5,Red,Australia,"Full-bodied and lush in style, with aromas of cherries and spice. On the palate, it delivers waves of fresh fruit and hints of cocoa, but also enough complexity to hold your interest before finishing on a long, mouthwatering note. Drink now–2016.",Romas,75,93,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Romas Grenache (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-romas-grenache-clarendon/,Grenache,2008,Clarendon Hills
14.5,Red,Italy,"A plump and juicy Brunello with bold, fresh fruit and loads of aromatic intensity. Cherry, plum and blackberry are backed by evolved tones of leather, spice and cola. Shows delicate details of wild berry and almond paste on the close. Smooth and velvety.",Riserva,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Capanne Ricci 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capanne-ricci-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Capanne Ricci
14.3,Red,US,"Richness defines this ripe Syrah. It dazzles with blackberry and cherry jam, dark chocolate and exotic spice flavors, while firm tannins provide supportive structure. Oak adds additional tannins and a smoky, toasty coat. Drink now and through 2015.",Thompson Vineyard,42,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Blair Fox 2009 Thompson Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blair-fox-2009-thompson-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Blair Fox
15.5,Red,Italy,"Youthful, bright and direct in its bold cherry and blueberry aromas. Vinous, chewy and raw with more evolution ahead. Chewy density with bold concentration and ripe fruit. Give it 4–6 more years.",Campo del Drago,80,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castiglion del Bosco 2007 Campo del Drago  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castiglion-bosco-2007-campo-drago-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Castiglion del Bosco
14,Red,Italy,"From one of Tuscany's most celebrated wine areas, this luscious wine is soft, beautifully textured and plush. It shows ripe red fruit, plus leather, tobacco, sweet cinnamon and marzipan on the bouquet.",Bramante Riserva,,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Lorenzo 2006 Bramante Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-lorenzo-2006-bramante-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,San Lorenzo
14,Red,Italy,"Dense, bold and beautiful, with notes of plush cherry, blackberry, clove, cinnamon, cola and dried rosemary. Polished, with a dusty, silky feel to the long finish.",Le Lucére Riserva,110,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Filippo di Giannelli 2006 Le Lucére Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-filippo-giannelli-2006-le-lucere-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,San Filippo di Giannelli
14,Red,Italy,"Selezione Massimo is a dense and concentrated Brunello that delivers dark fruit, espresso, cola, blackberry and licorice. It's a beautiful interpretation of the Montalcino territory, executed with a bold, modern flair. Oak tones characterize the wine.",Selezione Massimo,100,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Villa Le Prata 2006 Selezione Massimo  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-le-prata-2006-selezione-massimo-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Villa Le Prata
2.2,Dessert,Hungary,"Surprisingly subtle, yet maddeningly complex, this is a rare treat to unravel slowly, sip by sip. Sweet and honeyed on the nose with scents of freesia, orange peel and stone fruit, but accented with just a hint of sun-dried hay. The palate is deeply concentrated with undulating waves of honey, beeswax and fruit, but balanced with striking tangerine acidity. Remarkably long on the finish.",Essencia,764,94,Tokaji,,,Royal Tokaji 2003 Essencia  (Tokaji),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-tokaji-2003-essencia-other-white-furmint-tokaji/,Furmint,2003,Royal Tokaji
15,Red,Italy,"Bold and elegant at the same time. Packs a powerful punch in a silk glove. Intense aromas of ripe fruit, spice, cherry liqueur, cola, dried sage and cigar box. The mouthfeel is pristine and structured, with a precise, tonic and streamlined impact.",Sugarille,190,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pieve Santa Restituta 2007 Sugarille  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-santa-restituta-2007-sugarille-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Pieve Santa Restituta
14,Red,Italy,"A pleasurable, opulent wine with rich tones of cherry and sweet chocolate backed by dense concentration and extraction. Plush, ripe, modern, soft and dense; a real crowd-pleaser. Soft, thick texture with loads of spice, dark fruit and staying power.",,50,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria Scopone 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-scopone-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fattoria Scopone
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Big tannins, smoky wood notes and prominent fruit mark this wine, along with acidity and freshness. It's powerful, with the most gentle structure of concentrated dusty tannins and intensely-fresh blackberry-juice flavors.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pichon Longueville 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pichon-longueville-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pichon Longueville
,Dessert,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Spice from new wood and the superripe, botrytized fruit show strongly in this powerful, impressive wine. It has weight, structure and intensity. It will surely age for many years.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clos-haut-peyraguey-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey
15,Red,Italy,"Inky-dark concentration segues to bold berry notes and loads of dark, deep fruit: plum, prune, blackberry and rum cake. There are also pretty dustings of dry mineral and dried herb at the back. This is a bold Brunello with power, determination, structure and balance. It needs at least 10 years of cellar aging.",,60,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Citille di Sopra 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/citille-sopra-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Citille di Sopra
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A dark and brooding wine, its fruit is firmly embedded in the tannins. The wine seems to hold its fire, and is both dense and concentrated.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Talbot 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-talbot-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Talbot
15.1,Red,US,"Armanino's 2010 shows a welcome return to form after the 2009. Indeed, it's more like the '08, vastly rich in raspberry and cherry compote, gingersnap cookie, sweet, caramelized oak and exotic spice flavors. Feels like pure silk and satin in the mouth, making it perfect for drinking now.",Amber Ridge,55,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Armanino Family Cellars 2010 Amber Ridge Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armanino-family-cellars-2010-amber-ridge-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Armanino Family Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"A huge difference from last vintage, this is soft, supple, dense and enduring, with loads of fruit intensity and a plush, spicy richness. Black fruit, rum cake, cherry liqueur and smoked bacon on the close. Modern, bold and very bright.",Molino della Suga,,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Bonacchi 2007 Molino della Suga  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonacchi-2007-molino-della-suga-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Bonacchi
14.5,Red,US,"This is one of the best red wines at this price in California. A Bordeaux blend with a splash of Syrah, it's so rich and opulent, it just dazzles from start to finish. Floods the mouth with sweet cherries, raspberries, milk chocolate and red licorice, yet gets structure from firm tannins and bracing acidity. Lives up to its name, a Cabernet-based wine to feast on with your favorite foods.",Maximus,35,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bennett Lane 2008 Maximus Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bennett-lane-2008-maximus-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Bennett Lane
15,Red,Italy,"La Fortuna Brunello shows a distinctive nose with a vein of sweet spice that holds up the plump fruit. You'll find rum cake, cinnamon bun, Christmas spice and chocolate-covered cherry. It's soft, plush and rich on the finish, with a lingering note of sweetness that drives its cheerful personality.",,49,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Fortuna 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fortuna-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Fortuna
14.1,Red,US,"One sip is all it takes to know this is a terrific Pinot Noir. It's dry, silky and complex, and not only that, it will develop bottle nuance over the next six years. Rich and flamboyant in cherry pie filling, persimmon and mushu-plum sauce flavors, yet layered with earthy, foresty notes of mushrooms, soy sauce and balsam. You can drink it now, but give it an hour or two of decanting.",Cerise Vineyard,60,94,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Chronicle 2009 Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chronicle-2009-cerise-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chronicle
,White,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Spice and green apple flavors dominate the palate of this crisp yet creamy wine. It has a fine, dense texture, and the fruit comes through with great intensity. The wood is neatly in support.",Pavillon Blanc de Margaux Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Margaux 2011 Pavillon Blanc de Margaux Barrel Sample  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-margaux-2011-pavillon-blanc-de-barrel-sample-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Margaux
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. This wine is powerful and concentrated, with its tannins showing. It is perfumed, ripe and offers density that's impressive for the year.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Langoa Barton 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-langoa-barton-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Langoa Barton
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. This wine has richness, weight and dark tannins, with balanced fruit and a ripe mouthfeel. It's powered by spice and blackberry flavors.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Lafon-Rochet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafon-rochet-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lafon-Rochet
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A powerful wine—its concentrated tannins contrast its underlying juicy fruit. This is a flavorful medley of prunes, dark plums and blackberries; the finish is marked with juiciness.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Gloria 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gloria-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Gloria
14.9,Red,US,"You know you're dealing with a great Pinot Noir when it's this delicious right out of the bottle, yet will age. This wine is enormously rich and sweet in cherries, blackberries, blueberries and cola, a wine that almost everyone will find delicious. Yet with thick tannins and brisk acidity, it has the protective structure to evolve over at least six years, and possibly longer.",Four Boys Vineyard,55,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Pessagno 2009 Four Boys Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2009-four-boys-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Pessagno
14.5,Red,Italy,"This beautiful riserva opens with dark concentration and bold berry notes spanning from cassis to blackberry. It's a ripe, extracted wine with savory spice and cured meat aromas that fill in the back. Crushed black pepper and cardamom also make a brief, but lively, appearance.",Riserva,,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Quattroventi 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quattroventi-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Quattroventi
14,Red,Italy,"Opens with dark concentration and ripe berry fruit with layers of plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, pipe tobacco, cherry liqueur, cola and underbrush. It offers a wonderful 360-degree portrait of Sangiovese Grosso. Tight structure, integration and loads of fruity intensity. Drink after 2018.",,45,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pietranera 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietranera-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Pietranera
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello delivers an intense and complex bouquet featuring beautifully integrated aromas of dark fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. Tight tannins promise a long future ahead.",Riserva,65,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Mocali 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocali-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Mocali
,Red,Italy,"There's a sassy, spicy quality here, with clove and spice, cola, root beer and black licorice. Smooth, dark extraction with bold structure.",Poggio Abate Riserva,,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Poderina 2006 Poggio Abate Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderina-2006-poggio-abate-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Poderina
14,Red,Italy,"Always a beautiful wine, this edition of Riserva gli Angeli is austere, sophisticated, lean and elegant. It shows a fine, silky texture with bright aromas of wild berry, cola and mint. There are also interesting tertiary aromas of leather, dusty mineral and cured meat at the back.",Riserva gli Angeli,70,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Gerla 2006 Riserva gli Angeli  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerla-2006-riserva-gli-angeli-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Gerla
14.4,Red,US,"A terrific Pinot Noir, from a winery compiling a serious track record. Grown on the Napa side of Carneros, the wine shows classic Primo's Hill character, with the blackberry pie, cola, mushu plum and sandalwood flavors accented by a little more acidity than usual. Defined by elegance and complexity, it's an ager, although it's beautiful now right out of the bottle. Should easily develop through 2015.",Primo's Hill,50,94,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Kazmer & Blaise 2009 Primo's Hill Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kazmer-blaise-2009-primos-hill-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kazmer & Blaise
14,Red,Italy,"Inky color, with a broad array of aromas, including earth, candied fruit, plum cake and cinnamon spice. Smooth and luscious in the mouth, where its tight structure shows promising potential for longevity.",Il Mio Brunello Riserva,150,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi 2006 Il Mio Brunello Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggiolo-e-cosimi-2006-mio-brunello-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi
14,Red,Italy,"A bold, plump and soft expression of Brunello, with sweet berry fruit, chocolate fudge, cinnamon spice and marzipan. The wine's appearance is dark and well extracted. Despite the grandeur of the nose, the mouthfeel is compact, tight and firm.",,42,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Velona 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/velona-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Velona
14.4,Red,US,"Just wonderful, showing the great richness and complexity of a top Santa Rita Pinot Noir. Partial whole-cluster fermentation gives the wine a spicy earthiness and full-bodied tannins, yet the underlying red berry and cherry fruit shines through. Showing well now and over the next six years.",Kessler-Haak Vineyard,46,94,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Samsara 2009 Kessler-Haak Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-kessler-haak-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Samsara
14.5,Red,Italy,"This full-bodied wine opens with compelling aromas of black fruit, smoked bacon, leather, cinnamon and crushed clove. There's a sassy, spicy characteristic here that is further underlined by the wine's natural sweetness and roundness.",Vigna Spuntali Val di Suga,106,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenimenti Angelini 2006 Vigna Spuntali Val di Suga  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenimenti-angelini-2006-vigna-spuntali-val-suga-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenimenti Angelini
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a gorgeous wine with a deep, inky color and super extraction that is elegant but powerful at the same time. This is a balanced wine, but it's also an intense wine, with loads of ripe fruit, spice and tobacco. It feels smooth and rich, with a finely crafted texture that is velvety and supple.",,55,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Verbena 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verbena-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Verbena
15,Red,Italy,"Austere, tight and sophisticated, this well-extracted Brunello shows dry aromas of crushed granite along with ethereal tones of dried ginger, black licorice and root beer. Inky appearance with chewy richness. The mouthfeel is round, chewy and packed with sweet fruit and spice. Drink after 2015.",,72,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Uccelliera 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uccelliera-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Uccelliera
13.5,White,France,"This rich wine balances ripe yellow fruits with intense citrus acidity in a harmonious whole. Its structure is laden with minerality, toast and a smooth, delicious creamy aftertaste.",Les Pucelles Premier Cru,260,94,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Leflaive 2009 Les Pucelles Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leflaive-2009-pucelles-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Leflaive
13,White,France,"While the aromas of this young wine reveal considerable toast, on the palate the wine brings forward the ripe apricot and mango flavors to go with that wood. As it matures, these elements will coalesce with the taut, tense mineral texture into an superb, ageworthy terroir-driven wine.",Les Combettes Premier Cru,225,94,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Leflaive 2009 Les Combettes Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leflaive-2009-combettes-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Leflaive
14.5,Red,Italy,"This successful riserva displays opulence and a bold, modern style that focuses on bright cherry and savory spice aromas. The wine is loaded with density and richness, and combines a ripe soft feel with a lively berries on the finish.",Riserva,75,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Collosorbo 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collosorbo-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Collosorbo
14.5,Red,US,"While the texture of this Pinot is silky and light, it's dramatic in flavor. The cherries, plums, pomegranates and persimmons are packed together into a dense core of taste, all spiced up with cinnamon, cloves and anise. Feels dramatic and complex, but young and fresh in acids and tannins. Give it 5–6 years.",Diopside,40,94,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Coghlan 2009 Diopside Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coghlan-2009-diopside-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coghlan
14.4,White,US,"The vineyard is in the coolest part of the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley. The wine, which is totally dry, is marked by brilliant acidity and long hangtime flavors of oranges, Meyer lemons and kiwi fruit, enriched by barrel fermentation and aging.",Dutton Palms Vineyard Dutton Ranch,40,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Dutton Palms Vineyard Dutton Ranch Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-palms-vineyard-ranch-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Dutton Estate
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is a lovely Brunello with black cherry, plum, smoke, bacon, leather and a drying touch of crushed mineral on the nose. It is rich and concentrated, with a slightly sweet-smelling bouquet. The mouthfeel is compact, tight and polished—but there is excellent length too.",,65,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castello Romitorio 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-romitorio-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Castello Romitorio
14,Red,Italy,"Loads of balsam intensity with eucalyptus, ground ginger, cola, dried fruit and crème de cassis. This wine also adds a pretty floral note of red rose petal or potpourri that really steals the show. Loads of balance and complexity. Smooth, long finish, good length. Drink after 2015.",,65,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio il Castellare 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-il-castellare-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Poggio il Castellare
,Red,Italy,"Madre is the name of a beautiful vineyard parcel on the Poggio Antico estate, with views that extend from Montalcino to the Mediterranean Sea. This hearty blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon is intense and rich, with long-lasting notes of blackberry, smoke, spice and black pepper. The mouthfeel is lush and velvety.",Madre,73,94,Tuscany,Toscana,,Poggio Antico 2009 Madre Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-antico-2009-madre-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Poggio Antico
14.5,Red,Italy,"This wine has some big shoulders. There's a dusty, aged quality, with sophisticated, silky tannins and tertiary aromas of black licorice, dried tobacco, peppercorn and dried berry fruit. It's firm, tight and compact; age 10 more years.",Riserva,120,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Podere Brizio 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-brizio-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Podere Brizio
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here is a particularly impressive wine from one of Montalcino's top estates. The wine opens with ethereal balsam notes of eucalyptus, humus, dried fruit and dried mint. Beyond those elegant tones are sturdier layers of cured meat and savory spice. It shows bold concentration, thick power and firmness on the close, with a drying mineral finish. Let it age five more years.",,63,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Col d'Orcia 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-dorcia-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Col d'Orcia
,Red,Italy,"A rich and sophisticated wine, with loads of dark fruit and exotic spice. It's bright ruby-garnet appearance, with bright acidity and a fresh, lively finish.",Riserva,85,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Polino 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polino-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,San Polino
14.5,Red,Italy,"Named after one of the most beautiful stone castles in Europe, Poggio alle Mura is a dark and compelling wine that shows a clean quality, a fresh mouthfeel and excellent length. Beautiful fruit intensity with cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and tobacco describe the bouquet. Good aging potential.",Poggio alle Mura,82,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castello Banfi 2007 Poggio alle Mura  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2007-poggio-alle-mura-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Castello Banfi
14.5,Red,Italy,"The aromas feature beautiful tones of black mineral, licorice, peppercorn and ripe fruit. This is a dark, brooding Brunello with an elegant, dry nose and layers of opulence that build momentum. Overall, it's round, rich and well structured. Drink after 2018.",Riserva,75,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Vitanza 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitanza-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenuta Vitanza
14,Red,Italy,"Tenuta di Sesta is run by a perfect father-mother-daughter-son team and is located in one of the least-traveled corners of Montalcino. The 2007 Brunello delivers sweet oak tones that drive the initial bouquet and are soon followed by bright cherry, vanilla bean, sweet mocha and rum cake. Pretty balsam notes at the back will undoubtedly increase and evolve with age. Cellar this wine 10 years.",,90,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta di Sesta 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-sesta-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta di Sesta
14,Red,Italy,"Well stitched together with a broad, wide assembly of dark fruit, spice and cola-like aromas. All the wine's elements sing loud as a single chorus; bold, plush, chewy. Ends with ripe fruit, rum cake, pipe tobacco and dark espresso bean. Firm, great length.",,40,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Molino di Sant'Antimo 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/molino-santantimo-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Molino di Sant'Antimo
14.2,Red,US,"Made from eight vineyards located throughout this sprawling appellation, this wine showcases the art of the blend, and is an extraordinary achievement for its sheer opulence. Offers wave after wave of Pinot flavor, with superb tannins and mouthwatering acidity. The fact that this is Merry Edwards's least expensive Pinot Noir is amazing and makes it a special buy. Production was 2,370 cases.",,36,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Merry Edwards 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
15,Red,Italy,"The ripe fruit element is perfectly contained and just short of seeming overdone or jammy. It's soft and round, with loads of oak-driven spice, like cinnamon and ground clove, and plump tones of red cherry, blackberry and plum. What's really nice is the freshness and overall supple texture.",,70,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Máté 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mate-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Máté
15,Red,Italy,"This is an austere and sophisticated expression of Sangiovese Grosso, with dried tobacco and spice backed by prune and currant. The fruit is ripe and mature without being overtly jammy, chewy or too sweet. In fact, it presents a savory-sophisticated front with ample concentration and a polished texture. Good aging potential.",,55,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Caprili 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caprili-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Caprili
,White,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Very herbaceous in character, this is a wine that is packed with powerful acidity yet remains elegant in style. It has minerality and tight acidity, and should benefit from aging.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Carbonnieux 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-carbonnieux-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Carbonnieux
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. An impressive wood- and tannin-laden wine, with intense, solid fruit. It's powerful, very dry and complex.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mission-haut-brion-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château La Mission Haut-Brion
,White,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. This wine has an intense herbaceous quality, with fruit and nutmeg flavors. It feels and tastes powerful, with alcoholic warmth and a taut and nervy character.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Brion 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-brion-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Haut-Brion
,Red,France,93-95. Barrel sample. This is powered by tannins while also keeping its fresh fruit intact. There is a mineral texture that's layered with a juicy fruit character on the finish.,Comtesse de Lalande Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2011 Comtesse de Lalande Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pichon-longueville-comtesse-lalande-2011-de-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
13.5,Red,France,"At this stage, the wine is all dark structure and very firm. It will need time to develop its full potential as an intensely rich wine. Concentrated and firm, it is powered by tannins as well as sweet red fruits. So age for five years at least.",Petite Chapelle Premier Cru,85,94,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Louis Jadot 2009 Petite Chapelle Premier Cru  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-petite-chapelle-premier-cru-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Jadot
14.5,Red,US,"A lovely Pinot, dry, crisp and silky, with ripe raspberry, strawberry and cherry fruit flavors, grounded by notes of grilled mushrooms, exotic spices and forest undergrowth. Sweetly delicious now, it should blossom over the next six years.",Rancho Ontiveros Vineyards,64,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Native 9 2009 Rancho Ontiveros Vineyards Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/native-9-2009-rancho-ontiveros-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Native 9
14.5,Red,Italy,Opens with dark concentration and extra flesh and density in terms of texture. There's an extra padding of softness that helps buffer the vintage's high acidity and natural firmness. Not ready to drink for another 10 years at least.,Riserva,92,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fornacina 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fornacina-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Fornacina
,Dessert,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A ripe, balanced wine, with a structure that's well-integrated into its rich, sweet fruit. It has an edge of spice and bitter-orange flavors to go with the opulent front texture.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château Caillou 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-caillou-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Caillou
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A perfumed wine that's soft and ripe. It has delicious flavors of juicy fruit and black currant, as well as lively acidity. Its depth of flavor comes with layers of fruit rather than tannins.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Batailley 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-batailley-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Batailley
,Dessert,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Very rich in botrytis, this is a dense, opulent wine that's charged and hugely ripe. The acidity is there in the background.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Lamothe Guignard 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamothe-guignard-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Lamothe Guignard
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A wine that shows rounded, opulent fruit. Its structure has a dark side that's melded into its rich fruits. Weight and juiciness combine on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-puy-ducasse-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A rich, smooth and velvety wine, this has richness and weight along with delicious acidity. There is a good depth of texture and structure along with a ripe feel.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Figeac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-figeac-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Figeac
14.5,Red,US,"Made from 100% Cabernet, this is a worthy followup to the extraordinary 2006 and 2007 vintages. Feels fine in the mouth, with rich tannins and dry, elegant flavors of blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate and French oak. The tannins are pure Napa, smooth and complex. Not ready to drink now, but give it a good six years, and it could develop over the next fifteen.",Alexander,125,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Volker Eisele Family Estate 2008 Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volker-eisele-family-estate-2008-alexander-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Volker Eisele Family Estate
14.5,Red,Italy,"This Brunello offers bright aromas with lively cherry, cola, humus, dark spice and pipe tobacco, as well as savory tones of beef bresaola and even a touch of white peppercorn. Impressive complexity. Elegant and streamlined on the close.",,64,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fornacina 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fornacina-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fornacina
,Red,US,"The artist label Syrah is usually Dunham's best, as this vineyard is well-established as one of the premier sites in Washington for Syrah. Scents of violets and black cherry introduce a dense, hard, tightly wound, muscular effort that needs a generous amount of breathing time. It rolls through the palate on a train of well-defined fruit, spice and chocolate, all nicely integrated. Supple and long.",Lewis Vineyard,75,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2008 Lewis Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2008-lewis-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Dunham
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A fine wine that shows crisp fruit and a dense, dry structure. This is solid, fruit-packed and firm.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Trotanoy 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-trotanoy-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Trotanoy
13.5,Red,US,"One thing you can depend on concerning Clos du Val's Cabernets is that they're elegant. The winery resolutely refuses to kowtow to the modern style of ultraripe, extracted fruit, high alcohol and massive oak. This lovely Cab, which contains a drop of Merlot, defines their style, and is a joy to drink. It has rich, complex cherry and blackberry flavors, flecked with earth and herbs, and is just beginning a long journey. Now–2021, at least.",,75,94,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Clos du Val 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Clos du Val
14,Red,Italy,"Dark fruit aromas of cherry, blackberry and exotic spice comprise the bouquet. There's inky density, contrasted against delicate aromas of lead pencil, cola and cured meat. The wine is plush, rich and extracted, with dusty, firm tannins.",Assunto Riserva,85,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Bellaria 2006 Assunto Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellaria-2006-assunto-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Bellaria
14.5,Red,Italy,"This is a beautiful wine with opulent aromas of chocolate fudge, cherry, vanilla bean and bright berry fruit. Yet in the mouth, it's is very focused, with enough structure and acidity to promise a long future. The finish is silky and fine.",Riserva,90,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Polo 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polo-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,San Polo
14.5,Red,Australia,"Duval used to make Grange, so it is no surprise that his current luxury Shiraz is so successful. The 2008 Eligo oozes with oaky sweetness—vanilla, maple syrup and brown sugar notes—but balances that with potent cassis fruit and somehow ends on dry, savory notes of tobacco and spice. Drink now-2018, although it could surprise and go longer.",Eligo,100,94,South Australia,Barossa,,John Duval Wines 2008 Eligo Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/john-duval-wines-2008-eligo-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2008,John Duval Wines
14.5,Red,Italy,"Gorgeous, beautiful Brunello. Dark concentration and excellent intensity. Loads of complexity that peels back slowly layer after layer as the wine evolves. Rock-solid structure and freshness that point to a happy cellar evolution. Aromas of dark fruit, cola, cured meat, balsam, dried herb, tobacco and leather.",,65,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta La Fuga 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fuga-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta La Fuga
14.3,Red,US,"Who wouldn't love this Pinot Noir? It's zippy in acidity and ripe in briary raspberry and cherry fruit, with spicy, smoky oak complexity. Really defines the luxurious silkiness of the appellation. The grapes are mostly from the Fiddlestix Vineyard, with the balance hailing from Rio Vista Vineyard. Drink now-2015.",Reserve,40,94,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Rusack 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rusack-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rusack
14.8,Red,US,"Another terrific Scion from Robert Young. Blended this year from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it's rich in blackberry and cherry fruit, with caramel from oak barrels. Feels soft and gentle in the mouth, in the way of Alexander Valley Cabernet. An authentic wine of place, it deserves a place on the best tables.",Scion,62,94,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Robert Young 2008 Scion Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-young-2008-scion-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Robert Young
14.5,Red,Italy,"A dark inky wine with a bold garnet color and some amber highlights on the rim. The wine is soft, plush and rich with candied fruit, leather, spice, licorice, crushed mineral and asphalt.",Pian Bossolino Riseva,85,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio il Castellare 2006 Pian Bossolino Riseva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-il-castellare-2006-pian-bossolino-riseva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Poggio il Castellare
14.4,Red,US,"A terrific Cabernet Sauvignon, dramatically structured in smooth mountain tannins, with lush, complex blackberry, cassis and dark chocolate flavors. Satisfies on every level you could ask of Napa Valley. Good as it is, it will age over a decade.",Estate Reserve,65,94,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Pestoni Family 2007 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pestoni-family-2007-estate-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Pestoni Family
14,Red,Italy,"La Magia Brunello is a brooding, masculine wine filled with tobacco smoke and cigar box. At the back are tones of dried fruit, blackberry preserves, crème de cassis and prune. It shows wonderful intensity and elegance with loads of personality. Spice, black pepper and bitter chocolate also appear on the long, silky finish. It promises to age well.",,50,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Magia 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magia-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Magia
13.5,Red,Italy,"This landmark Italian wine continues to show the best of Tuscany, as it faithfully does year after year. The quality is obvious, thanks to rich notes of chocolate, black cherry and spice that are wrapped tight within a lush, soft and texture. The close is velvety and very long.",Tignanello,99,94,Tuscany,Toscana,,Marchesi Antinori 2008 Tignanello Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2008-tignanello-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Marchesi Antinori
14.4,White,US,"This is one of the most Chablis-style Chardonnays on the market. It's bone dry, and has a steely, minerally elegance made complex with layers of pineapples and limes, and even a honeysuckle richness. The oak, interestingly, comes from Hungary. A terrific wine, far from the overoaked, buttered popcorn style so popular now. Production was only 227 cases.",Boon Fly's Hill,50,94,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Kazmer & Blaise 2009 Boon Fly's Hill Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kazmer-blaise-2009-boon-flys-hill-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Kazmer & Blaise
14.5,Red,Italy,"Vintner Elisabetta Geppetti's Saffredi is part cult wine and part mainstream blockbuster in that the wine enjoys worldwide fame, but few know it well. This vintage is soft and luscious, with loads of dark chocolate, cherry, blackberry, tobacco and spice. It's gorgeous down to the last delicious drop.",Saffredi,126,94,Tuscany,Maremma,,Fattoria Le Pupille 2008 Saffredi  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-le-pupille-2008-saffredi-maremma/,Red Blend,2008,Fattoria Le Pupille
14.5,Red,Italy,"This interpretation of Sangiovese Grosso is clean, polished, ripe and elegant. It opens with dark concentration and berry notes of cassis and candied cherry, and then rum cake, leather and tobacco show up on the finish, backed by firm tannins and bright acidity.",Riserva,75,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Gianni Brunelli 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianni-brunelli-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Gianni Brunelli
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Ripe, fruity and powerful, this wine has intense Cabernet black-currant flavors, with plenty of richness and concentration. It shows the acidity and the bright fruit of the year.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Léoville Poyferré 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoville-poyferre-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Léoville Poyferré
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Smoky aromas and new-wood flavors mark this wine. It has weight, as well as a concentrated core of tannins; and it shows long-term aging potential.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Lagrange 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lagrange-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lagrange
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. This is a structured and complex wine, with dominating sweet tannins. At the same time, there is fruitiness and juiciness that add freshness to the finish.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Clerc Milon 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clerc-milon-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Clerc Milon
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. A firm and tannic wine, it has the weight to support its tannins. It's balanced, solid and dense, with a powerful shot of black fruits.",Barrel Sample,170,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Canon 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-canon-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Canon
13,White,France,"Rich and rounded, packed with yellow fruits and pineapple flavors, this is a warm, opulent wine, combining toast and fruit. True, there is some minerality, but this Meursault revels in its ripe fruit and generosity.",Sous le Dos d'Ane Premier Cru,155,94,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Leflaive 2009 Sous le Dos d'Ane Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leflaive-2009-sous-le-dane-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Leflaive
,Dessert,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. This is a crisp-textured wine, with a complex structure of rich, dense fruits, spice and wood. The wine is only just coming together, promising many years of aging ahead.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château la Tour Blanche 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-la-tour-blanche-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château la Tour Blanche
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Dense and ripe, this wine boasts sweet tannins and flavors of ripe plums. With the vintage's tight, taut acidity, the aging potential is there.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Kirwan 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-kirwan-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Kirwan
,Dessert,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. Rich fruit flavors of spiced orange are layered into its structure. With a smooth texture and fine balance, it is opulent, crisp and dense. A wine for long-term aging.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château de Myrat 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-myrat-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Myrat
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello opens with an intense, dark garnet color and shows lush softness and ripe blackberry fruit with perfumed notes of blue flower, plum cake and sweet spice. The mouthfeel is characterized by firm structure and yielding tannins.",,50,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donatella-cinelli-colombini-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Donatella Cinelli Colombini
,Red,France,"93-95. Barrel sample. The wine shows depth and richness while also being very structured, almost severe. Weight and density is followed by extreme juiciness and blackberry fruits.",Barrel Sample,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Clos du Marquis 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-marquis-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Clos du Marquis
15,Red,Italy,"Sweet oak tones of cinnamon, ripe cherry and raspberry are delivered via a beautifully intense bouquet. This is a Brunello with tight tannins, fresh acidity and solid structure.",Riserva,130,94,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Cupano 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cupano-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Cupano
14.5,Red,Italy,"Not an obvious wine by any stretch, this riserva opens slowly and bashfully to deliver small pulses of cherry, chocolate and smoked bacon that build in intensity and power as the wine gains momentum in the glass. The tannins are present but are soft and firm without any bitter astringency. Age 10 years or more.",Riserva,120,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Siro Pacenti 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siro-pacenti-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Siro Pacenti
14,Red,Italy,"A pretty and lusciously layered Brunello with dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and rum cake aromas. The wine is dense and chewy, with a tight, velvety feel. Dark fruit and spice push the wine across the palate, and both the acidity and tannins are softer than in other 2006 riservas.",Riserva,75,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Verbena 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verbena-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Verbena
14,Red,Italy,"Poggio Nardone's 2006 riserva is a neverending journey of opulence and excellence. Everything is delivered in supersized intensity—the cherry, chocolate, spice, cola, cassis, leather and cedar. The mouthfeel is soft, finely textured, shapely and long-lasting. This is a beautiful wine that will age many years to come.",Riserva,65,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio Nardone 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-nardone-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Poggio Nardone
,Red,Italy,"This attractive Brunello presents a wild, brambly side, with aromas of wild mushroom, forest floor, small berry and crème de cassis. It boasts a beautiful, deep color and plenty of concentration, with endnotes of spice, leather and dried tobacco leaf. The mouthfeel is solid, well defined and superbly structured.",Val di Suga,61,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenimenti Angelini 2007 Val di Suga  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenimenti-angelini-2007-val-suga-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenimenti Angelini
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. Powerful yet still fruity, this is a true wine of 2011. It shows dark tannins and juicy fruit in equal measure. The wine has weight, complexity and power. A real success.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Montrose 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montrose-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Montrose
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. This wine is big, dense and impressive with plenty of concentration as well as acidity. It is balanced, bringing the big, ripe black-fruit flavor and firm tannins together with great style.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Ducru Beaucaillou
14.5,Red,Italy,"This 2007 Brunello is a big, opulent pleasure bomb with lavish layers, loaded thickly on top of each other: Chocolate fudge, dark cherry, blackberry preserves, rum cake, prune, exotic spice, pipe tobacco, cola, humus and leather. It shows huge personality, intensity and staying power, too. All that density is backed by solid tannins and a steady firmness. Hold 10–15 years.",,50,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Casanova di Neri 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casanova-neri-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Casanova di Neri
14,Red,Italy,"Poggio all'Oro (a wine only produced in the best vintages) is a sophisticated and austere Brunello with just a tiny dab of sweet spice and red rose aromas on the bouquet. Beyond those are steady, savory pulses of tobacco, leather and dark cedar. The wine is plush, textured and rich, with a polished firmness that keeps it grounded on the palate.",Poggio all'Oro Riserva,150,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castello Banfi 2006 Poggio all'Oro Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2006-poggio-alloro-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Castello Banfi
13.5,Red,Italy,"From Tuscany's celebrated Frescobaldi wine family, Brunello Castelgiocondo opens with dark, inky concentration and bold aromas of pressed rose, black cherry, exotic spice, leather and unsweetened chocolate. It is beautifully put together, with ample intensity, balance, complexity and silkiness on the finish.",,75,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castelgiocondo 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelgiocondo-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Castelgiocondo
,Dessert,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. This wine dances so easily on the palate, yet still has the weight and richness of the year. There is a delicacy here, followed by an even denser intensity. It charms now, but will surely age over many years.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Rabaud-Promis 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rabaud-promis-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Rabaud-Promis
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. This is elegant, fresh and structured, with its blackberry fruit shining right through the wood. Style trumps power in this wine.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Pétrus 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-petrus-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pétrus
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. An impressively silky wine. Dry yet intensely fruity, the palate shows big fruit, smooth tannins and a perfumed character.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Brion 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-brion-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut-Brion
,Dessert,France,"94-96. Barrel Sample. An intense wine that is rich, rounded, dense and solid. Along with its weighty, ripe fruit, there are suggestions of acidity. Layered with botrytis flavors.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Guiraud 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-guiraud-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Guiraud
,Dessert,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. There is great freshness in this wine, which also has ample weight and complex, rich fruit. It's powered by acidity, remaining lively and bright, and is likely to age well.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château de Rayne Vigneau 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rayne-vigneau-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Rayne Vigneau
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. Big and powerful, this is a wine that is supported by dense tannins. The feeling is dry and firm, with a brooding black-currant character.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Beausejour-Duffau-Lagarrosse 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beausejour-duffau-lagarrosse-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Beausejour-Duffau-Lagarrosse
14,Red,Italy,"Here is a generous, modern and bold expression of Sangiovese Grosso whose soft layers of chocolate and dark cherry fruit help soften the natural acidity and structure of the 2006 vintage. A polished mineral note adds attractive definition on the finish. Tight and very firm; age this wine 10–20 years.",Riserva,120,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Canalicchio di Sopra 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canalicchio-sopra-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Canalicchio di Sopra
14.4,Red,US,"A distinguished Pinot Noir, notable for its pure, refined structure. Although it's entirely dry, the cherry, licorice and pomegranate flavors are so rich, the wine tastes sweet. The earthiness of the soil shows up in a taste of sautéed wild mushrooms, splashed with balsamic. A brilliant wine, capable of aging for a decade. Perfect with roast lamb.",Flax Vineyard,54,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2009 Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-flax-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
14.7,Red,US,"Made from 100% Cabernet, this wine hits all the right notes. It's fantastically rich and ripe, with flavors of sweet cherries, cassis and dark chocolate, while oak brings delicious notes of buttered toast. The tannins are complex, but so soft you can enjoy this wine now, although it should develop for at least a decade.",,75,95,California,Napa,Rutherford,Hunnicutt 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hunnicutt
13.5,Red,France,"Just up the slope from the grand cru of La Romanée, Les Petits Monts has produced a wine that combines structure with a more opulent character. That gives rich damson and red plum fruits along with exhilarating acidity and a firm core of tannin. The wine needs aging for 5–6 years.",Les Petits Monts Premier Cru,115,95,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Louis Jadot 2009 Les Petits Monts Premier Cru  (Vosne-Romanée),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-petits-monts-premier-cru-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Jadot
,Red,France,94-96. Barrel sample. A finely balanced wine—its immense tannins are mitigated by the fruit and dark chocolate flavors. It finishes with a hint of smoky wood.,Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Clos Fourtet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-fourtet-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Clos Fourtet
14,Red,Italy,"From an all-female winery, this riserva opens with a deep garnet color. Black espresso bean, vanilla pod, toasted chestnut and dark, brooding fruit characterize the bouquet. It is bright and crisp in the mouth, with a sharply defined edge and polished tannins.",Riserva,70,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donatella-cinelli-colombini-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Donatella Cinelli Colombini
14,Red,Italy,"Artist Sandro Chia and his team have delivered a lush, modern, approachable and opulent riserva with aromas of spice, ripe fruit, chocolate fudge and red cherry. This is a round and supple wine, with a soft, generous mouthfeel backed by firm structure and bright acidity.",Riserva,150,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castello Romitorio 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-romitorio-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Castello Romitorio
14.7,Red,US,"Strong Oakville tannins mark this 100% Cabernet, although they're so ripely sweet, you can negotiate them now, especially considering the opulence of the fruit. Blackberries, cassis and dark chocolate just begin to describe the flavors. They're as sweet as a dessert pastry, but the finish is utterly dry, a magic trick the best red wines pull off. Beautiful now after decanting, and should develop through 2018.",,75,95,California,Napa,Oakville,Hunnicutt 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hunnicutt
14.1,Red,US,"Tasted at more than four years of age, this is a standout effort in a series that dates back to the mid-1990s. A complex nose greets you with a floral, dusty tickle, leading into a fruit-packed wine, with blueberry and black cherry most evident. Notes of black olive and graphite come through on the long finish, with exceptional grip and polish.",XIII,45,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2007 XIII Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2007-xiii-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Dunham
13,White,France,"A wine that brings out intense minerality, a tight citric tang and a beautiful structure. With its lime and grapefruit acidity laid over ripe yellow fruits shot through with toast, this is a wine that should age many years, mellowing into an open, generous richness.",Les Folatières Premier Cru,215,95,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Domaine Leflaive 2009 Les Folatières Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leflaive-2009-folatieres-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Leflaive
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. Powerful tannins are embedded into this wine's huge velvet cushion of ripe black plum, spiced fruit and chocolate. The wine shows the juicy character of the vintage, which follows right to the end with firm tannins.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Cos d'Estournel 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cos-destournel-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cos d'Estournel
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. Like so many wines in this vintage, this shows black-currant acidity. It's lively and fruity, with the firm tannins providing a counterpoint.",Barrel Sample,160,95,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Lynch-Bages 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lynch-bages-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lynch-Bages
,White,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. This is taut and tight, with so much spice and pepper from the high alcohol and wood aging. But it's the intensity of fruit that makes this wine such a blockbuster.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mission-haut-brion-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château La Mission Haut-Brion
,White,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. An intensely herbaceous wine, with delicious flavors of grapefruit, apricot juice and spice. The finish is lively and fruity, with mineral acidity.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château la Louvière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-louviere-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château la Louvière
14,Red,Italy,"From the Tuscan estate of Angelo Gaja, Promis delivers all the gorgeous intensity and complexity you should expect. The wine oozes dark chocolate, cherry liqueur, spice, blackberry and moist tobacco. The mouthfeel is soft and smooth; absolutely delicious.",Promis,50,95,Tuscany,Toscana,,Ca' Marcanda 2007 Promis Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-marcanda-2007-promis-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Ca' Marcanda
15,Red,Italy,"Put this beautiful Brunello in your cellar for at least 10–15 more years. Rennina opens with bold oak and cherry tones (that need more time to integrate), followed by plump, rich blackberry flavors, chocolate, leather and dark spice. It's a wine characterized by impressive density and opulence.",Rennina,175,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pieve Santa Restituta 2007 Rennina  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-santa-restituta-2007-rennina-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Pieve Santa Restituta
,White,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. Showing a judicious blend of new wood and ripe fruit, this is a wine that has a creamed-apple texture. It's full of bright grapefruit, sweet apple and green plum flavors.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Smith Haut Lafitte
14.5,Red,Italy,"San Polo delivers a stellar 2007 Brunello with incredible density, concentration and personality. It starts off soft, smooth and supple until those still-young tannins appear on the close, giving the wine a firm backbone. Black fruit, cherry, rum cake, plum, black pepper and cured meat characterize the bouquet. In all, this is a beautiful ensemble with layers of beauty and freshness.",,75,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Polo 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polo-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,San Polo
,Red,Italy,"This is a smooth, balanced and intense wine that opens with a deep, saturated appearance and plush aromas of sweet spice, rum cake, leather, tobacco and ripe blackberry. This bold, modern expression of Brunello shows acidity and tannins that are firm, but not biting.",Riserva Gemini,135,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Serena 2006 Riserva Gemini  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serena-2006-riserva-gemini-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Serena
14.9,Red,US,"Venge's superb 2008 Bone Ash was a tough act to follow, but this 2009 pulls it off. Made entirely from Cabernet and aged for nearly two years in mostly new French oak, it shows massively rich flavors of blackberries, cassis and sweet buttered toast, with a lush, smooth mouthfeel, courtesy of ripe, sweet tannins. So easy to like, and an ideal partner to a perfectly grilled steak. Drink now and over the next six years.",Bone Ash Vineyard,80,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Venge 2009 Bone Ash Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venge-2009-bone-ash-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Venge
14.2,Red,US,"A top-rank Pinot Noir, dry, silky and elegant, with moderate alcohol despite great richness. The flavors of cherries, cola, plums and herbs are simply delicious, while the structure displays great integrity of acids and tannins. A bit tight now in youth, it should unfold over the next eight years. If you pop the cork now, give it a few hours of airing.",Fe Ciega Vineyard,48,95,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Longoria 2009 Fe Ciega Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2009-fe-ciega-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Longoria
14.5,Red,Italy,"A beautifully composed and well-constructed Brunello, with bright berry tones of cassis and cherry backed by ethereal notes of root beer and eucalyptus. The wine shows a clean, crisp and structured sensation in the mouth—with a touch of bitter almond on the close—that revives and refreshes the palate.",,70,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Podere Brizio 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-brizio-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Podere Brizio
14.5,Red,Italy,"La Rasina has hit a winning formula with Il Divasco. This wine is bold and opulent, with lavish layers of bright fruit, spice, cola and leather. It is one of those Brunellos that seems to have melted chocolate fudge at its core with a round, soft mouthfeel. Impressive intensity and complexity are both there.",Il Divasco,75,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Rasina 2006 Il Divasco  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasina-2006-il-divasco-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Rasina
14.5,Red,Italy,"A gorgeous Brunello, with bountiful and intense aromas of red fruit, blackberry, spice, leather and cedar wood that go on and on. The wine is pristine, chiseled and sharp—but bold and generous at the same time. There's a touch of bitter almond followed by softer tones of red berry and spice.",,47,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Mannella 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mannella-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Mannella
14,Red,Italy,"Ripe fruit and red cherry, with spice, cinnamon and wood shop aromas, characterize the youthful bouquet of La Gerla's latest Brunello. But there's also a pretty mineral tone that gives the nose backbone and definition. It is delicate and feminine in the mouth, with elegant flavors of wild berry and blue flower that will surely grow in intensity as the wine evolves. Give it 10 more years.",,50,95,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Gerla 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerla-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Gerla
,Red,France,"94-96. Barrel sample. Dry with a firm core of dark tannins and solid fruits. It is packed with tannins, showing tight acidity as well as a forward black-currant flavor. It dances with the appellation's classic lightness.",Barrel Sample,,95,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Margaux 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-margaux-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Margaux
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. A deliciously-perfumed wine, with a dark and intense tannic structure. It is spiced and concentrated, with a plum character and great richness on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Ausone 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ausone-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Ausone
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. The wine is immensely dark, powered by black plum and a ripe, complex structure. Already, the elements are molding into place. Expect great things of this wine.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Léoville Barton 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoville-barton-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Léoville Barton
15,Red,Italy,"This riserva is simply gorgeous, with loads of fresh fruit, mineral, spice, leather, tobacco and long aging potential. The freshness and structure is definitely present, while the mouthfeel is luscious and opulent with vanilla, espresso and dried herb or menthol overtones.",Riserva,80,96,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Capanna 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capanna-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Capanna
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. A wine that has density, structure and firm tannins, with touches of wood. At this stage, it is solid and impressive; and the tannins draw the great fresh fruit into the heart of the wine.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Palmer 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-palmer-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Palmer
13.5,Red,France,"A gorgeously rich wine, powered by tannins but just as importantly by ripe berry fruit and crisp acidity. Smoky wood flavors blend with juicy fruit, powerful dark tannins and an intensely fresh finish. Age for seven years or more.",,110,96,Burgundy,Corton-Pougets,,Louis Jadot 2009  Corton-Pougets,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-pinot-noir-corton-pougets/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Jadot
,Dessert,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. Rich, with intense flavors of botrytis, lemon and Seville orange peel. This wine has both freshness and sweetness, with a light touch.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château d'Yquem 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dyquem-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château d'Yquem
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. This has sweet and soft tannins, with a smoky flavor that lingers on the ripe, opulent finish. Its initial richness suggests it could almost be consumed now, until you taste the massively-structured finish.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Cheval Blanc 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cheval-blanc-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cheval Blanc
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. Smooth, opulent tannins lend a velvety texture. This wine shows weight and spice, with potential power.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Mouton Rothschild 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mouton-rothschild-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Mouton Rothschild
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. This wine is immensely dark, powered by black plum and a ripe, complex structure; its elements are already molding into place. Expect great things of this wine.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Léoville Las Cases 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoville-las-cases-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Léoville Las Cases
,Dessert,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. A gorgeous wine that offers a firm, botrytis character, with aromas of spice, apple and orange zest. It's powerful and meant for long aging.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château Doisy-Védrines 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-doisy-vedrines-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Doisy-Védrines
14,Dessert,Italy,"This gorgeous Vin Santo from the Carmignano subzone of Tuscany is made with 90% Trebbiano and 10% Sancolombano. With a luscious, dark amber color, this sweet wine offers smooth, long tones of raisin, dried apricot, honey and toasted nut. It's a true masterpiece with amazing intensity and complexity.",Riserva,55,96,Tuscany,Vin Santo di Carmignano,,Capezzana 2005 Riserva  (Vin Santo di Carmignano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capezzana-2005-riserva-white-vin-santo-carmignano/,White Blend,2005,Capezzana
14.5,Red,Italy,"This vineyard-designated riserva delivers perfumed notes of red rose, pressed flower and a bright, berry-driven bouquet. In the mouth, this is a plump, bold wine with thick concentration and loads of dark fruit such as blackberry and plum. The tannic firmness suggests at least 10 years of cellar aging. Overall, it is beautiful, elegant and bold.",Riserva Vigna Paganelli,95,96,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Poggione 2006 Riserva Vigna Paganelli  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggione-2006-riserva-vigna-paganelli-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Il Poggione
,Dessert,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. Opulent and finessed, this has great weight, and scents of ripe fruit and botrytis. Stylish flavors of yellow fruit, citrus and cinnamon combine with bright acidity on the rich palate.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Suduiraut 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-suduiraut-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Suduiraut
14.4,Red,US,"Here's a Pinot to put into your cellar. That's if you can keep from opening it now and savoring the deep, spicy flavors that are so captivating. Offers up layers of cherries, cola, pomegranates, mushrooms, Indian spices and minerals, not to mention a deft touch of sweet, smoky oak. Wonderful tannins and brisk acidity provide balancing structure to the richness. The finish is long. Drink anytime from now through 2017.",Meredith Estate,57,96,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2009 Meredith Estate Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-meredith-estate-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
14.5,Red,Italy,"This riserva shows gorgeous intensity and a beautiful, dense texture. There's just enough softness to cushion the naturally high acidity of 2006. It's firm, silky, rich, powerful and super long. In fact, the extraordinary length is what sets this wine apart. Age 10–15 years.",Le Due Sorelle Riserva,75,96,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta La Fuga 2006 Le Due Sorelle Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fuga-2006-le-due-sorelle-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenuta La Fuga
14.7,Red,US,"Absolutely stunning, a testament to the vintage, the terroir and to the winemaker's impeccable hand. It's delicious beyond description, offering wave after wave of cherry pie, blackberry confit, red currant, persimmon and cola flavors, finished with exciting spices. Already throwing sediment, it's so balanced in acids and tannins that it's gorgeous now, but should develop effortlessly over the next six years at the very least.",La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard,39,96,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2008 La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2008-masia-don-miguel-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Marimar Estate
,White,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. This wine is rich with flavors of tropical fruit and citrus, with judicious wood aging and fine concentration.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Malartic-Lagravière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malartic-lagraviere-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Malartic-Lagravière
,Red,France,"95-97. Barrel sample. This wine has a juicy character and firm tannins. Its fruit is packed around the dense core, showing weight and intensity.",Barrel Sample,,96,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Latour 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Latour
14,Red,Italy,"Opens with a dry, dusty firmness that comes through both on the nose and in the mouth. This is fresh and tightly woven with very fine aromas of cassis, spice, crushed stone and milled white pepper. Very firm and tight; age 10 years.",Riserva,52,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria La Lecciaia 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lecciaia-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Fattoria La Lecciaia
14,Red,Italy,"Black cherry and coffee notes come to the fore and are followed by softer layers of spice, clove and cardamom. Pressed roses too. Firm and linear in the mouth with a tight tannic bite on the close. Drink after 2018.",Villa al Cortile Riserva,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Piccini 2006 Villa al Cortile Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piccini-2006-villa-al-cortile-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Piccini
14.5,Red,Spain,"Richer and more grapey than the Valdorramiro 2008, but also friendlier, deeper and more complete. Aromas of blackberry, vanilla and sweet spices lead to a structured, weighty palate full of spicy, oak-driven berry and plum flavors. Clove notes and length define the finish. Drink from 2014–2019",Malleolus de Sanchomartin,183,93,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Emilio Moro 2008 Malleolus de Sanchomartin  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emilio-moro-2008-malleolus-sanchomartin-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2008,Emilio Moro
,White,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Despite some reductive character on the nose, the fruit on the palate shows good weight and richness. It should become a rich, citrus-flavored wine.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Rahoul 2011 Barrel Sample  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rahoul-2011-barrel-sample-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Rahoul
13,Red,France,"Very structured, as befits a Vosne-Romanée, even a village wine. The black cherry fruit and layered acidity are combined with a firm and dry tannic core. There is power here, and some aging potential.",,56,92,Burgundy,Vosne-Romanée,,Louis Jadot 2009  Vosne-Romanée,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-pinot-noir-vosne-romanee/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Jadot
14.5,Red,Italy,"Smoky overtones of barbecue and pipe tobacco fill in the background and provide a platform for all the busy cherry and ripe berry notes presented on the nose. It's a big, bold style with loads of savory spice, black pepper and smoked bacon. Drink after 2015.",,65,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Serena 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serena-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Serena
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Firm tannins, smoky fruits and a rounded character coming from wood aging. This is smooth, rich, with fruitiness showing strongly at the end.",Le Petit Lion Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Léoville Las Cases 2011 Le Petit Lion Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoville-las-cases-2011-le-petit-lion-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Léoville Las Cases
,Dessert,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. With great swathes of spice, this is a wine with fruit that's still emerging. It has weight and delicious intensity. With its layered structure of acidity and tannin, this is for long-term aging.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Bastor-Lamontagne 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bastor-lamontagne-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Bastor-Lamontagne
13.5,Red,Italy,"Youthful fruit tones of cherry and raw blackberry set the stage. Those bold fruit layers will evolve slowly with more cellar aging, integrating with the light spice, tobacco, cedar and earth. The mouthfeel is bold, round and long-lasting.",Vigna Soccorso,42,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tiezzi 2007 Vigna Soccorso  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiezzi-2007-vigna-soccorso-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tiezzi
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A bright, fruit-forward wine that already shows its delicious blackberry flavors. It is ripe and juicy, with a layer of finely integrated tannins.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Pavie Macquin 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pavie-macquin-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pavie Macquin
14.6,Red,US,"This is one of those Petite Sirahs that will benefit from a little time in the cellar. Even though it's made in the modern style, with softer, sweeter tannins than the variety has shown the past, it's still a bruiser. Yet with a gigantic core of blackberries, blueberries and chocolate, it should negotiate the next 5–6 years easily.",Barberis Family Reserve,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Madrigal 2008 Barberis Family Reserve Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/madrigal-2008-barberis-family-reserve-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Madrigal
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. A juicy and forward wine, with attractive spice and sweet tannins. It's soft and gentle on the palate.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Canon la Gaffelière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-canon-gaffeliere-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Canon la Gaffelière
,Dessert,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This wine shows a powerful new-wood character, with a ripe, rich and very smooth texture lying underneath.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château Broustet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-broustet-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Broustet
14.5,Red,Italy,"Aromas of blackberry, plum cake, leather, Indian spice, crushed stone, black pepper and teriyaki sauce. The extraction is incredibly dense, making this wine almost above food pairing (try it with aged cheese). Very structured, but ripe tannins. Age 10 years or more.",Podere Bellarina,70,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenute Niccolai 2007 Podere Bellarina  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-niccolai-2007-podere-bellarina-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenute Niccolai
14.5,Red,Australia,"The 2009 Shirazes from South Australia have been grading out well, and Shingleback's is no exception, representing an excellent value. It's dense and jammy, with rich black cherry fruit framed by oaky notes of baking spices and cocoa. This intense, extracted wine can stand up to hearty braises or stews.",,20,91,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Shingleback 2009 Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shingleback-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz,2009,Shingleback
12.4,Sparkling,US,"It's easy to like this smooth, clean sparkling wine, which hails from the Petaluma Gap, an increasingly important area in the cool, foggy south of the Russian River Valley. It's very rich in raspberries and strawberries, with notes of sweet vanilla and yeast. The mouthfeel is smooth and elegant.",Two Pisces Vineyard Reserve Blanc de Noir,45,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,One Hope 2009 Two Pisces Vineyard Reserve Blanc de Noir Sparkling (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2009-two-pisces-vineyard-reserve-blanc-noir-sparkling-sonoma-coast/,Sparkling Blend,2009,One Hope
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Ripe, rich and soft, this wine has open, juicy fruit and attractive red plum flavors; it already shows its fruity character.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Giscours 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-giscours-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Giscours
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. With big sweet fruits from the Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has weight, structure and the juicy charm of the year.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Fonbadet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fonbadet-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fonbadet
,Dessert,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. There are some reductive, meaty aromas on this barrel sample, but the palate still shows the fine potential of this wine. It has all the weight and richness of the vintage, with underlying crisp acidity.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Filhot 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-filhot-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Filhot
14.5,Red,Italy,"Lead pencil and mineral dryness upfront followed by dark fruit, blackberry and rum cake. The wine presents a soft round mouthfeel, with ample structure and length. Lingering barbecue and ripe fruit mark the close.",,59,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Villa Le Prata 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-le-prata-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Villa Le Prata
14.5,Red,Australia,"A brutish, muscular style of Shiraz, filled with intense notes of plum and tar and accented by hints of coconut and vanilla. Yet for all its concentration and richness, the finish is surprisingly elegant. Drink now–2018.",The Vicar,65,91,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Chapel Hill 2008 The Vicar Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapel-hill-2008-vicar-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz,2008,Chapel Hill
14,Red,Italy,"Very oak driven, with notes of cinnamon, vanilla, exotic spice, toasted coconut and dark chocolate. There is dark fruit, like cherry and blackberry, at the back. Ripe tannins impart a plush, rich mouthfeel and loads of dense, chewy intensity.",Terra Rossa,65,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi 2007 Terra Rossa  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggiolo-e-cosimi-2007-terra-rossa-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi
14.5,Red,US,"A delicious Zinfandel, one of Fritz's best in years. It shows Zin's robust, briary character, with a peppery, brambly mouthfeel. Yet the long, cool vintage has resulted in sweetly ripe flavors of wild berries.",Estate,25,91,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Fritz 2009 Estate Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fritz-2009-estate-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Fritz
14.5,Red,Italy,"Opens with dark, savory layers of Indian spice, candied fruit, plum, licorice and graham cracker. The texture is thick, viscous and rich, but a bright touch of acidity washes over the palate and keeps it refreshed. The endnote features tertiary aromas of leather, cola and crushed mineral.",Riserva,105,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Palazzo 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palazzo-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Palazzo
14.5,Red,Italy,"Neutral on the nose with smoked ham and dark leather tones, this wine shows tertiary aromas of wild mushroom, earth and black licorice. It has a ripe, round quality to its fruit, with firm structure. Very tangy, bright and refreshing on the close.",Riserva,,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio Rubino 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-rubino-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Poggio Rubino
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Powerful and concentrated, this is a wine with smoky flavors–very dark and intense. The fruit weight is well under the very firm and dry tannic character.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Villemaurine 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-villemaurine-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Villemaurine
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. The tannins show in this wine's very dry and firm core. There is minerality and a tight texture. Under the tannins, there is a juicy fruit layer with a black-currant character.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Tronquoy-Lalande 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tronquoy-lalande-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Tronquoy-Lalande
14,Red,Italy,"Inky dark concentration combines with a youthful, almost grapy quality in the mouth. Cola, chewy fruit, ripe density and exotic spices all are present while the mouthfeel is lean, crisp and structured.",,,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Donna Olga 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donna-olga-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Donna Olga
13.5,Red,Italy,"Coldisole opens with oak-driven aromas of coffee bean, smoked bacon, dark spice and savory bresaola and fruit aromas that resemble dried prune, cassis and plum cake. The wine excels in the mouth where it displays silky, polished feel.",,55,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Coldisole 2006  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coldisole-2006-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Coldisole
13.6,White,US,"This is a very rich, creamy wine. Fermented in stainless steel, the creaminess must come from lees aging. The flavors of orange and apricot jam and zesty lemon tart are dominant, but vital acidity also stars, giving the finish a spicy punch.",Tourmaline,24,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coghlan 2009 Tourmaline Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coghlan-2009-tourmaline-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache Blanc,2009,Coghlan
14,Red,Italy,"Bright delivery with aromas of cola, root beer, humus, crème de cassis, forest berry and wild raspberry. It shows finely textured tannins with a bitter almond or bitter chocolate aftertaste. Brambly, sharp, acidic and well defined.",,,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Friggiali 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-friggiali-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta Friggiali
13,White,South Africa,"Named after five stone pine trees that stand over the vineyards, this small-production Chard is lush and toasty, offering great weight and richness followed by a long, nutty finish. Notes of red apple skin and peach are accented by hints of white clover and honeysuckle that unfold with time in the glass. Brisk lime-flavored acidity lifts the mouth and provides freshness to the palate.",Five Soldiers,38,91,Stellenbosch,,,Rustenberg 2009 Five Soldiers Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rustenberg-2009-five-soldiers-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2009,Rustenberg
14.5,Red,Italy,"Linear and bright, with firm structure and smoky hints of leather, tobacco and candied fruit. This is a bold, austere Brunello, with notes of root beer and white pepper on the close.",Riserva,,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Le Macioche 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-macioche-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Le Macioche
14.5,Red,Italy,"There's a bright, pungent, in-your-face aroma of dried fruit and black currant. Maybe a touch of dried apple, too. This wine offers dark concentration with loads of density and intensity. Plush, rich and nicely framed by firm tannins and a drying mineral note, it shows positive evolution in the glass.",Riserva,,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Palazzetta 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palazzetta-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Palazzetta
13,White,South Africa,"Named for the winemaker's youngest daughter, this ripe and sweet selection boasts intense oak-driven aromas of butter and creamy vanilla that mingle well with the honeydew, pear and peach notes. Thankfully, there's good cut to the round mouthfeel, as zesty orange-flavored acidity keeps the finish fresh and long. Drink now–2014.",Cuvée Anaïs,33,91,Western Cape,,,Vins d'Orrance 2010 Cuvée Anaïs Chardonnay (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-dorrance-2010-cuvee-anais-chardonnay-western-cape/,Chardonnay,2010,Vins d'Orrance
14.5,Red,US,"Rich and ripe in berry jam and spice flavors, this Pinot is enjoyable now for its silky texture and bright acidity. At the same time, it should develop bottle notes over the next six years.",Estate,32,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Melville 2010 Estate Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melville-2010-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Melville
13.2,White,US,"Gewürztraminer is a great success at this Snipes Mountain winery, here done in a full-bodied, fleshy style that discards any hint of floral soap. Vanilla bean, lemon cream, graham cracker and a thoroughly yummy core of ripe fruit mark this as nonclassic, but incredibly delicious.",,12,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Upland Estates 2009 Gewürztraminer (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/upland-estates-2009-gewurztraminer-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Upland Estates
14.3,Red,US,"It may just be that this 84% Tempranillo blend (plus 12% Graciano, 4% Garnacha) needs some more time in bottle to develop, in which case it will only get better. In the meantime it has undeniable juicy, red fruit, grippy tannins that are just starting to mellow and is overall a very savory and delicious wine. Fermented as a field blend, The Spaniard mingled for months in all-new French oak and would go gangbusters with lamb or other red meats.",The Spaniard,49,91,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Twisted Oak 2008 The Spaniard Red (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-oak-2008-spaniard-tempranillo-blend-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Twisted Oak
14.5,Red,Italy,"This wine displays pretty, feminine aromas and a bright mouthfeel. A polished mineral note follows red berry, cassis and plum. Drying tannins provide ample structure.",,65,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Fornace 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fornace-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Fornace
15,Red,Australia,"It's slightly oversized to be truly a classic representation of Coonawarra Cabernet, but this wine still punches all the buttons, from cassis and cedar to mint and earth. It's firmly structured, with a finish that manages to be dry, velvety and mouthwatering, all at the same time. Drink now–2020.",Reserve Estate Grown,50,91,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Penley Estate 2008 Reserve Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penley-estate-2008-reserve-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Penley Estate
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Nutty as they come, with a dose of honey on the bouquet. Tastes extremely nice and powerful, with cleansing acids and complex flavors of salted peanuts, almond, baked peaches and toffee. Layered in terms of feel and delivery, with a nutty, crisp finish.",Prestige 50 Palo Cortado Viejísimo,125,91,Andalucia,Jerez,,Pedro Romero NV Prestige 50 Palo Cortado Viejísimo Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedro-romero-nv-prestige-50-palo-cortado-viejisimo-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Pedro Romero
14.5,Red,Australia,"A terrific value, the 2009 Killerman's Run Shiraz is full bodied, creamy in texture and endowed with a long, velvety finish. The dark berry-black cherry fruit is big, but balanced by notes of cedar, mocha, chocolate and vanilla. Drink it over the next few years.",Killerman's Run,20,91,South Australia,South Australia,,Kilikanoon 2009 Killerman's Run Shiraz (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kilikanoon-2009-killermans-run-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south/,Shiraz,2009,Kilikanoon
14,Red,Italy,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese opens with plush layers of cherry and blackberry and touches of spice and toast that are never overdone. In fact, the wine shows power and determination allied to delicacy.",Camartina,130,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Agricola Querciabella 2007 Camartina Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agricola-querciabella-2007-camartina-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Agricola Querciabella
14.5,Red,Italy,"Inky-black appearance. Ripe, concentrated notes of blackberry and raspberry jam are framed by bold tannins with an astringent bite at the end.",,80,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Poggione 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggione-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Poggione
14,Red,Italy,"Spice and bright notes of dried tobacco, ginger, cola and black pepper mark this wine, which displays deep richness and intensity. Crisp, clean finish.",,40,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria La Lecciaia 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lecciaia-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fattoria La Lecciaia
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A stunning Pinotage that shows great varietal character in its aromas and flavors of black cherry and currant infused with spicy notes of biltong, bark, clay, cinnamon and soft tar. The wine is firmly structured, with gripping tannins and medium acidity, striking a balance between the astringency of the tannins and freshness of the fruit. Nuances of baking spice and fudge linger on the close. Tight now; try after 2015.",Primo,30,91,Coastal Region,,,Fairview 2009 Primo Pinotage (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fairview-2009-primo-pinotage-coastal-region/,Pinotage,2009,Fairview
15.1,Red,Australia,"Soft and lush, this is a decadent mouthful of blackberries and plums framed by ample vanilla. It's balanced, in its own open-knit, easy-drinking style, with a sexy, drink-me-now immediacy that some may find too obvious.",Bishop,36,91,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Glaetzer 2010 Bishop Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glaetzer-2010-bishop-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2010,Glaetzer
14,Red,Australia,"A perfect recreational player's drive, right down the middle of the fairway, this wine neatly splits the range of flavors between savory and fruity, blending meaty, olive notes with mixed berries and vanilla. Long and lushly textured on the finish, like velvet. Drink now–2020.",Estate Grown,22,91,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Coriole 2008 Estate Grown Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coriole-2008-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz,2008,Coriole
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This wine feels solid, with its tannins forming a base for the juicy red- and dark-berry flavors. It shows a dry side and a dense finish.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Malescot Saint-Exupery 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malescot-saint-exupery-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Malescot Saint-Exupery
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Dense and concentrated; the tannins are a worthy partner to the firm flavors of black plum skin. This wine is solid and chunky, with the year's crisp fruit showing through.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Le Boscq 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-boscq-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Le Boscq
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This wine is laden with tannins yet shows juicy, crisp red-berry flavors. It finishes with great structure.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Latour à Pomerol 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-a-pomerol-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Latour à Pomerol
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. With all the freshness of the year, the wine is ripe and soft. It has acidity and juicy black currant fruits. The wine is spiced; well integrated with ripe tannins.",Les Pagodes de Cos Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Cos d'Estournel 2011 Les Pagodes de Cos Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cos-destournel-2011-pagodes-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cos d'Estournel
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This wine is very warm and rich. It shows spicy fruit with the weight and dark tannins to match. Opulent, juicy and ripe.",Le Petit Cheval Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Cheval Blanc 2011 Le Petit Cheval Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cheval-blanc-2011-le-petit-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cheval Blanc
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Aromas of new wood mark this wine. On the palate, the tannins are gentle, with flavors of ripe black plum, nutmeg and milk chocolate.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Beauregard 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beauregard-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Beauregard
13.5,Red,France,"A wine that is closed up at this stage. But beneath the surface there is a wine that will revel in delicious red fruits with barnyard flavors, ripe fruits and sweet tannins. As it opens, it reveals richness and generosity.",Clos de l'Eco Premier Cru,70,91,Burgundy,Beaune,,Domaine Faiveley 2009 Clos de l'Eco Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2009-clos-leco-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Faiveley
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Firm tannins, a wine with a solid structure, the weight packed tightly into its firm structure. Concentrated tannins are very present while still fruity.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Potensac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-potensac-2011-barrel-sample-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Potensac
,White,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. A herbaceous, fruity wine, with its acidity well integrated into the ripe, bright fruits. The wine is light, fresh and crisp, with an attractive lemon-curd note.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Picque Caillou 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-picque-caillou-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Picque Caillou
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Here is a ripe and juicy wine that pushes forward with delicious blackberry fruits. There is a tense edge of acidity that then brings out denser tannins, but juiciness characterizes this wine.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Pavie 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pavie-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pavie
14,Red,South Africa,"This stunning Bordeaux-style blend opens with ripe aromas of black fruits like cherry, currant and plum, laced with a serious licorice and spice streak that shows staying power. The seductive mouthfeel boasts a slightly creamy texture with mouthfilling tannins. The palate is loaded with mulled boysenberry. Hints of tobacco, mocha and sweet spice all linger on the long close.",Five,38,91,Constantia,,,Constantia Glen 2008 Five Red (Constantia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/constantia-glen-2008-five-red-constantia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Constantia Glen
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello presents a classic, textbook bouquet with red fruit, spice, cola and pressed flowers—but with a subdued, mild delivery. The wine shows aromatic intensity but not in an exaggerated fashion. The tannins are dry, firm and dusty and there's a wood-driven finish of spice and rolled pipe tobacco.",,45,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Canneta 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canneta-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Canneta
13.9,Red,US,"A dry, tannic young Pinot Noir. It's not a big, gushy wine, but comes down more on the elegant side, with low alcohol and an earthiness to the cherry and cola fruit. You want to age it for at least five years, to let it show its stuff.",Michaud Vineyard,44,91,California,Central Coast,Chalone,Bailiwick 2009 Michaud Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chalone),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailiwick-2009-michaud-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-chalone/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bailiwick
15,Red,Italy,"Huge, dark concentration makes this wine almost too much of a good thing. It offers inky density, with cured meat, spice, dark fruit, prune, blackberry and blackberry pie. Its bold astringency needs more time to soften.",Podere Bellarina Riserva,90,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenute Niccolai 2006 Podere Bellarina Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-niccolai-2006-podere-bellarina-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenute Niccolai
14.5,Red,Italy,"Bold and concentrated, with a dark, extracted appearance and tones of ripe fruit and spice. There are savory notes of barbecue sauce and cured bacon as well. The wine is thick and full in the mouth, with textured tannins and an extroverted personality. Drink after 2018.",,59,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Oliveto 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-oliveto-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta Oliveto
14.6,Red,US,"An unusual and compelling effort, this opens with lush, generous fruit flavors of both red and black berries, highlighted with orange peel. Excellent depth and texture, with a full-bodied middle and palate-pleasing minerality. Gains complexity through a lingering finish.",StoneTree Vineyard,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Steppe Cellars 2008 StoneTree Vineyard Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steppe-cellars-2008-stonetree-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2008,Steppe Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"This drinks ripe, though the alcohol is under 14%. Deep and chewy flavors of black cherry and cassis, hinting at raisin and prune, anchor a substantial wine with muscle and verve. Spicy and chocolaty, this opens up nicely over the course of several hours.",Upland Vineyard Old Vine,42,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Smasne Cellars 2008 Upland Vineyard Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2008-upland-vineyard-old-vine-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Smasne Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"An older vintage, the 2004 Rendola opens with notes of ripe fruit, pressed flowers, exotic spice, leather and licorice, with a clean, polished mouthfeel.",,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Rendola 2004  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rendola-2004-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2004,Rendola
13.5,Red,Italy,"This vintage of La Togata has a dark, brooding garnet color, and compelling aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, rum cake, spice, leather, dried ginger and pipe tobacco. If offers a soft, plush texture and a velvety finish.",La Togata,72,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Carlina 2006 La Togata  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carlina-2006-togata-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenuta Carlina
14.7,Red,US,"Seems to have hardly aged over nearly six years, still showing massive blackberry, cherry, cassis and dark chocolate flavors, sweet and fresh. Lots of oak, too, bringing even more caramelized sweetness. Yet the finish is dry, long and spicy. Made from 100% Cabernet, but sometimes these wines surprise. Give it another six years.",Reserve,125,92,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Rubissow 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubissow-2006-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Rubissow
11.5,Dessert,Hungary,"Ebulliently floral on the nose, this decadently creamy Tokaji bursts with characteristic honey, peach preserve and dried fig sweetness. A streak of citrusy acidity adds balance, while subtle hints of caramelized sugar and tea leaves add twists to the long, honey-kissed finish.",Red Label Aszú 5 Puttonyos,43,92,Tokaji,,,Royal Tokaji 2007 Red Label Aszú 5 Puttonyos  (Tokaji),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-tokaji-2007-red-label-aszu-5-puttonyos-white-blend-tokaji-tokaji/,Tokaji,2007,Royal Tokaji
14.8,Red,US,"San Benito County is just north of Monterey, and subject to similar coastal influence. This Pinot shows the cool climate in its zesty acidity and firm tannins, as well as the dryness that accompanies the fruit. Those flavors include cherries, cola and pomegranates. It's a complex wine that will do interesting things over the next six years.",Idyll Times Vineyard,40,92,California,Central Coast,San Benito County,Pessagno 2009 Idyll Times Vineyard Pinot Noir (San Benito County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2009-idyll-times-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-san-benito-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Pessagno
14.3,White,US,"Is that a touch of botrytis on the nose? Or does that apricot come from the Rued clone of Chardonnay? Either way, this dry wine offers vastly complex layers of fruits, spices, minerals, white flowers and smoky new oak. It's exotic, a Chardonnay that marches to a different beat and demands some understanding on the part of the taster.",La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard,35,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2009 La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2009-masia-don-miguel-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Marimar Estate
14.9,Red,US,"Rich and ripe in blackberry, cassis and smoked meat flavors, this big, bold Syrah is fairly high in alcohol, but wears it well. It has a full-bodied, warm mouthfeel, and is best enjoyed over the next year or two.",Rodney's Vineyard,49,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Fess Parker 2009 Rodney's Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fess-parker-2009-rodneys-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Fess Parker
14,Red,Italy,"An attractive, rich style of Brunello with loads of aromatic intensity. There's cherry liqueur, rum cake, cola, toasted almond, savory spice, cured meat and tobacco. A pure, clean, long, silky close displays good structure and acidity. Drink after 2016.",,82,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Conti Costanti 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conti-costanti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Conti Costanti
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This has an herbal character along with spice. It's juicy, with intense acidity.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Providence 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-providence-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Providence
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Very floral, this soft wine has smooth fruits and black-currant acidity; it represents Margaux's elegant side.",Pavillon Rouge de Margaux Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Margaux 2011 Pavillon Rouge de Margaux Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-margaux-2011-pavillon-rouge-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Margaux
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A smooth, rounded wine, this shows opulence with its rich blackberry fruit.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château le Bon Pasteur 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-bon-pasteur-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château le Bon Pasteur
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Big, bold and fruity, this shows plenty of rich blackberry-juice flavor and fine tannins. The fruit and tannins are well balanced, with a juicy character on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Lascombes 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lascombes-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lascombes
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. An attractive and fruity wine that offers soft, cushioned tannins, along with ripe, easy fruit.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-puy-lacoste-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
15,Red,Italy,"Smoke and dark fruit, with a touch of drying mineral and softer background tones of chocolate and rum cake. There's a very polished, dry feel to this wine. The oak notes are still integrating, and the finish is tight and firm.",,60,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castiglion del Bosco 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castiglion-bosco-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Castiglion del Bosco
14,Red,Italy,"Bright and plump, very lively Sangiovese fruit. There's smooth richness and great staying power to the wine's black fruit and exotic spice.",,42,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castelli Martinozzi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-martinozzi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Castelli Martinozzi
14.5,Red,Italy,"This wine features thick, luscious tones and bright notes of forest fruit and underbrush. There's a tight, bold quality to the tannins that suggests this wine needs more time to age. Give it 10 more years, as its very dense and masculine in the mouth.",,67,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Collemattoni 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collemattoni-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Collemattoni
14.5,Red,Italy,"Oak spice, bramble, toasted almond, chocolate, spice, dark fruit and rum cake all make appearances. This is tight, firm, straightforward yet generous. The oak element will soften with more years of cellar aging. Save for 5–10 years.",Montosoli,100,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Altesino 2007 Montosoli  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altesino-2007-montosoli-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Altesino
14,Red,Italy,"A very dusty, dry expression of Brunello, with tones of crushed stone and talcum powder. It's nice when a wine adds that mineral touch at the back of red fruit and spice, as it gives the bouquet firmness and backbone. Cherry, blackberry, cola and rum cake are all there. The mouthfeel is structured, dry and compact.",,50,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Brunelli 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brunelli-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Brunelli
14.5,Red,US,"Grown in the cool Coombsville area, this fruit-forward 100% Merlot has considerable charm. Dominated by rich flavors of cherry tart, blueberries, anise and butterscotch, it's a softly tannic wine to drink over the next few years.",,48,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hunnicutt 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Hunnicutt
14.5,Red,Italy,"The wine gives an impression of being supple and soft, at least on the nose, but you can feel the firm structure in the mouth. The quality of the tannins is dusty, firm and unyielding at this early stage. Drink in 5–10 years.",Riserva,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Innocenti 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/innocenti-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Innocenti
13,White,South Africa,"Hamilton Russell just knows how to do Chard right, striking superb balance and finesse in a wine that's drinkable now but can age for another five-plus years. Baked apple, barely-ripe honeydew, lemon custard and a touch of beeswax dance in the bouquet and transition seamlessly into the softly-toasted palate. A beautiful seam of acidity threads it all together and lifts the lengthy finish.",,32,92,Hemel en Aarde,,,Hamilton Russell 2010 Chardonnay (Hemel en Aarde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hamilton-russell-2010-chardonnay-hemel-en-aarde/,Chardonnay,2010,Hamilton Russell
14,Red,US,"A wonderful wine that's rich and delicious. The raspberry and cherry fruit is dusted with exotic spices and finished with sweet, smoky oak. With its silky texture and good acidity, it's a brilliant evocation of a warm part of the valley.",Bacigalupi Vineyard,45,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,John Tyler 2008 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/john-tyler-2008-bacigalupi-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,John Tyler
14.4,Red,US,"A slight name change in 2009 for what previously was labeled Tre Fanciulli. It is still a blend of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, clean and pure with pretty cherry fruit. It's focused and full-bodied, a bit blocky, but perfectly balanced and drinking nicely already.",Tre,45,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),JM Cellars 2009 Tre Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jm-cellars-2009-tre-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,JM Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"This wine presents a dark wall of inky concentration with aromas of ripe fruit and raw cherry. There are earthy tones in the background that are characteristic of Sangiovese, with floral and menthol nuances as well. The tannins are firm and polished.",Riserva,52,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Collina dei Lecci 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collina-lecci-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Collina dei Lecci
13.5,Red,Australia,"A blend of 69% Cabernet and 31% Shiraz, Yalumba's 2004 The Reserve is still firm and dusty on the finish, suggesting at least another 2–3 years of cellaring are warranted. Cassis, caramel, earth and vanilla notes are all nicely integrated into a cohesive whole, with the result being a dark, chocolaty wine that's savory as much as it is fruity.",The Reserve,125,92,South Australia,Barossa,,Yalumba 2004 The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yalumba-2004-the-reserve-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-shiraz-barossa/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz,2004,Yalumba
,White,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A wine with weight and richness, there is considerable concentration, with citrus flavor and ripe fruit densely set in the background.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Olivier 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-olivier-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Olivier
14,Red,Italy,"Bright cherry cola and root beer notes veer beautifully onto the balsam side, with dried ginger and chopped mint. Some firm tannic astringency needs to soften with time, and there's a drying mineral tone that holds it all together.",,44,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Belpoggio 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belpoggio-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Belpoggio
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This wine has firm, solid tannins, but enough rich dark fruit to sustain all of the dryness.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Haut-Sarpe 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-sarpe-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut-Sarpe
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Solid and dominated by dry tannins from both wood and fruit, this wine has intense, juicy black-fruit flavors. It's open and lively, but shows a core of dense dryness.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Brane-Cantenac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brane-cantenac-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Brane-Cantenac
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello offers interesting complexity in its cola and balsam notes. The wine has a big, bright intensity, with crisp acidity and a lean, compact mouthfeel that's rather austere and stern. Ultimately the wine is more generous on the nose than in the mouth and finishes with lasting freshness.",Riserva,80,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Brunelli Martoccia 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brunelli-martoccia-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Brunelli Martoccia
15,Dessert,US,"With nearly 20% residual sugar, this wine is enormously sweet in honey and black cherry flavors, balanced by brilliant acidity. It's delicious and savory and so easy to like. For something unusual, try with a runny cheese, like a soft Gorgonzola.",Elysium,21,92,California,California Other,California,Quady 2010 Elysium Black Muscat (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quady-2010-elysium-muscat-black-other/,Black Muscat,2010,Quady
,Red,Italy,"A new wine from Poggio Antico, Lemartine is a hearty blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot that offers intense and pristine aromas of black fruit, spice, rum cake, pepper and black pipe tobacco. It shows both substance and freshness on the long finish.",Lemartine,52,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Poggio Antico 2010 Lemartine Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-antico-2010-lemartine-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Poggio Antico
14,Red,Italy,"Mineral tones and oak tones will integrate with time. With the wine's other notes of black cherry, licorice, bresaola, white pepper and black currant. Beautiful harmony and intensity, with a firm, silky signature on the finish.",,40,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Podere Paganico 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-paganico-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Podere Paganico
14,Red,Italy,"Notes of root beer, dried sage, wild berry and bramble with menthol overtones define this wine. There are subtle wood tones of spice, clove and black pepper, and the finish is crisp and streamlined with a touch of cherry sweetness.",Riserva,50,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Podere Paganico 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-paganico-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Podere Paganico
13.7,Red,US,"Tight and brittle now, with acidity and dryness starring. The thing to understand about this Pinot is that it's quite modest in alcohol and understated in flavor, showing rhubarb, pomegranate and cherry Lifesaver flavors with a minerally edge. Elegant now, it should develop over the next six years.",Silver Pines Vineyard,44,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Bailiwick 2009 Silver Pines Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailiwick-2009-silver-pines-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-mountain/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bailiwick
14,Red,Italy,"Darkly concentrated, boldly aromatic and intense, this pretty Brunello delivers modern aromas of chocolate, espresso bean, ripe fruit, blackberry and rum cake. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich, and the wine maintains its momentum thanks to the softness of its texture.",Campo di Marzo,60,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Valentiano 2006 Campo di Marzo  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-valentiano-2006-campo-marzo-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Il Valentiano
14,Red,Italy,"Dense, lush and bold, this wine shows red cherry, blackberry, rum cake, cinnamon spice and dark chocolate. The wine's concentration is particularly attractive and adds momentum to the already long finish. Easy, soft and almost ready to drink now.",Bramante Cosimi,45,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi 2007 Bramante Cosimi  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggiolo-e-cosimi-2007-bramante-cosimi-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi
14.1,White,US,"Good acidity in this Chardonnay provides a brisk balance to the ripe pineapple, passion fruit, pear and spice flavors. Made in the modern style, it has a minerality that lifts it and provides interest.",,45,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hunnicutt 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Hunnicutt
14,Red,Italy,"Dark fruit and fresh oak tones still need time to integrate—give this Brunello a few more years of bottle age. Chocolate, exotic spice, cherry, blackberry, leather and pipe tobacco on the nose; smooth berry richness and a tight, firm feel in the mouth.",,45,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Filippo di Giannelli 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-filippo-giannelli-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,San Filippo di Giannelli
14.5,Red,Italy,"This elegant Brunello opens to a lean, streamlined style. The garnet color is true to the Sangiovese variety and so are the wine's aromas of forest berry, earth and pressed flower. You'll like the bright, soft close, with its tiny touch of fruity sweetness.",Riserva,140,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta di Sesta 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-sesta-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenuta di Sesta
14,Red,Italy,"This wine offers some cola, sage and fresh menthol notes. It's an elegant package with aromatic intensity, balanced acidity and firm, tight structure. The wine is lean, compact and tight and needs another 5–10 years to come into focus.",Pian di Conte Riserva,61,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Talenti 2006 Pian di Conte Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talenti-2006-pian-conte-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Talenti
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Hot and fiery at first, but then it tames itself while revealing jammy blackberry and roasted plum aromas. Feels extracted and full, with a mix of baked berry, herb and peppery flavors that run deep and delicious. Spicy and chocolaty on the oaky finish, with smooth tannins, sweetness and oaky length. Drink now through 2014.",Cobos Marchiori Vineyard,175,92,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Viña Cobos 2009 Cobos Marchiori Vineyard Malbec (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2009-cobos-marchiori-vineyard-malbec-perdriel/,Malbec,2009,Viña Cobos
14,Red,Italy,"This is a broad, masculine Brunello with layers of spice, leather, Spanish cedar, cola and cured meat. The mouthfeel is streamlined and elegant, with crisp acidity and a solidly tannic base.",Riserva,60,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Villa Poggio Salvi 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-poggio-salvi-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Villa Poggio Salvi
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello opens with inky, dark concentration and ripe aromas of prune, plum and blackberry. It's packed tight with savory spices, such as ground clove and cardamom, and it also offers a full load of ripe (but not jammy) black fruit. It feels thick and textured on the palate, with tannins that will soften with 5–10 more years of bottle aging. There's a touch of cherry sweetness on the close.",,110,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Valdicava 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valdicava-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Valdicava
,Red,Spain,"Serious wine for serious Ribera lovers, even if it's from a generally weak vintage. Smells of bacon grease, graphite and dark berry fruits. Feels tight and youthfully tannic, with hickory, smoked meat, clove, toast and blackberry flavors. Clove and spice rest heavily on the woody finish; needs time to evolve and absorb its oak treatment. Best from 2013–2018.",Malleolus de Valderramiro,212,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Emilio Moro 2008 Malleolus de Valderramiro  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emilio-moro-2008-malleolus-valderramiro-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2008,Emilio Moro
14.5,Red,Australia,"Depending on the vintage, any of Clarendon Hills' Grenaches can excel. In 2008, Kangarilla offers a lovely texture somewhere between fine silt and silk. Brandied cherries give an impression of warmth, balanced by herbal nuances and reined in by that fine-grained texture. Drink now–2015.",Kangarilla,50,92,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Kangarilla Grenache (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-kangarilla-grenache-clarendon/,Grenache,2008,Clarendon Hills
,Dessert,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Initially this is just a seductive effort; but then its intensity and structure emerge, creating a wine of great complexity. Its botrytis character adds considerable weight.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château Suau 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-suau-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Suau
15,Red,Italy,"Dark in color and thickly extracted, with savory notes of cured meat, beef jerky, tobacco and leather. Fruit tones resemble dried strawberry, prune and dark plum, giving this wine a ripe, earthy feel. Closes soft, plush and spicy.",,110,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Cupano 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cupano-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Cupano
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This is big and solid wine, with firm tannins and juicy fruit. It shows spice and intense acidity followed by black-currant freshness.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Croix de Beaucaillou 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croix-beaucaillou-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Croix de Beaucaillou
14.5,Red,Italy,"Soft and velvety, this super Tuscan blend delivers intense and pure notes of chocolate, cherry, blackberry and spice. It balances a dense, rich texture with loads of bright fruit on the finish.",,39,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Collazzi 2007 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collazzi-2007-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Collazzi
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This wine's concentrated tannins match the sweet fruit and ripe acidity. It shows structure and density, with its blackberry flavor already showing well.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Domaine de Chevalier 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chevalier-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Domaine de Chevalier
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Dense, earthy and rich upfront, with bold black plum and berry flavors that hit the right chords. Feels slick, deep and polished, with blackberry, cassis, coffee and coconut flavors that feed into a simmering finish that runs for miles. An excellent blend of Cab, Malbec and Syrah to drink now and over the next five years.",Dedicado,30,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Flichman 2008 Dedicado Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-flichman-2008-dedicado-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2008,Finca Flichman
13.5,Red,Italy,"Acciaiolo is a super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that opens with concentrated and opulent aromas of dark cherry, chocolate and exotic spice. The mouthfeel shows heft and depth. Give the wine a few more years in the cellar to soften those toasted oak influences.",Acciaiolo,90,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello d'Albola 2007 Acciaiolo Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-dalbola-2007-acciaiolo-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Castello d'Albola
14,Red,Italy,"Garnet-ruby in color, with hues of amber at the rim. Oak tones of spice and toasted nut still need time to integrate. The wine is bright and slightly astringent, with a firm, polished disposition, but has nice fruit tones of currant and cassis. Give it a few more years in the cellar.",,55,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castello Banfi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Castello Banfi
14.5,Red,Italy,"A ripe sweet style, with blackberry and cherry liqueur, leather, tobacoo, rum cake and graham cracker. This wine's polished, distinctive finish features a rich, velvety feel.",,70,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Sesta di Sopra 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sesta-sopra-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Sesta di Sopra
14.5,Red,Italy,"Poggio al Vento (from the 2004 vintage) shows smoky and savory notes of forest floor, bramble, cured meat, barbecue spice and teriyaki sauce. The wine is compact in the mouth, with polished tannins.",Poggio al Vento,150,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Col d'Orcia 2004 Poggio al Vento  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-dorcia-2004-poggio-al-vento-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2004,Col d'Orcia
,Red,Italy,"Gorgeous, deep, inky-black and intense. What sets this wine apart is the drying mineral tone of crushed granite that gives it direction and backbone. It's soft and plush on the palate, with round tones of ripe fruit and sweet spice. Nice density and structure, too, with a spicy aftertaste.",,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Geografico Castello Tricerchi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geografico-castello-tricerchi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Geografico Castello Tricerchi
14,Red,Italy,"A Brunello on the bold and ripe side, with smoked bacon, blackberry, sweet spice, rum cake and black licorice. It shows impressive staying power. It's tannic, firm and ready for a long aging future ahead.",Riserva,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Fiorita 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fiorita-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Fiorita
,Red,Italy,"Balsam notes of cola, deep spice, forest floor, sage and eucalyptus are long and ethereal. This is polished and bright with fine, firm tannins.",Helichrysum,75,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Polino 2007 Helichrysum  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polino-2007-helichrysum-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,San Polino
14.8,Red,US,"Sweet, soft and delicious, this is a rich Zinfandel to savor with barbeque. It's tasty in blackberry, cherry and blueberry fruit, with a coating of smoky oak. Earns extra points for a long, exotically spicy finish. Great now and over the next four years.",Bacigalupi Vineyard,38,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,John Tyler 2007 Bacigalupi Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/john-tyler-2007-bacigalupi-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2007,John Tyler
14.5,White,US,"Very rich and opulent, with maybe a touch of botrytis giving the apricot, orange and buttercream flavors a honeyed decadence. Bright acidity keeps it all clean and balanced. Showing exceptionally well for a white wine at 4½ years of age.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,19,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,J. Wilkes 2007 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Blanc (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-wilkes-2007-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-blanc-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2007,J. Wilkes
,Red,US,"There's an earthy note of cola that grounds the ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit, giving it depth and complexity. Made from one of the vineyards closest to the coast, this wine provides plenty of Pinot character. Thick tannins and vital acidity suggest aging until at least 2013.",,42,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Mistress 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mistress-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Mistress
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Initially severe, this wine shows weight coupled with firm, dry tannins. Dense and complex black-currant flavors dominate.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Beaumont 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beaumont-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Beaumont
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Rich, spicy and dense, this wine shows a serious side. It has power and concentration, and the wood offers dryness as well as spice. Its fruit seems to be a separate layer at this stage.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Duhart-Milon 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-duhart-milon-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Duhart-Milon
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Blackberry fruits dominate this ripe wine. It is already delicious, with a round and well-cushioned structure.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Clinet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clinet-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Clinet
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Showing the acidity and fresh fruit of the vintage, this wine has both structure and density. It's well-made, showing just the right amount of fruit and a judicious use of wood.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Malartic-Lagravière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malartic-lagraviere-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Malartic-Lagravière
,Dessert,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A beautifully-fresh wine, with its acidity cutting through the weight of its smooth fruit—like scissors cutting through velvet. Intense, with spice and acidity showing through on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafaurie-peyraguey-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Dry and dense, this wine has weight and a juicy character that slowly surfaces. A final burst of tannins marks the finish.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château la Cabanne 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cabanne-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Cabanne
14.5,Red,US,"This rich Syrah leaves little to the imagination. It's dramatic in blackberry and cherry fruit and exotic spices, sweetened with new oak. Delicious now and for the next few years.",Ballard Canyon Estate Reserve,36,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rusack 2009 Ballard Canyon Estate Reserve Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rusack-2009-ballard-canyon-estate-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Rusack
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello shows a feminine and bright personality, with aromas of leather, small berry fruit, cassis and licorice. It's structured and crisp, with good freshness and a silky mouthfeel.",Riserva,80,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tornesi 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tornesi-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tornesi
15,Red,Italy,"Always a knockout Brunello, Uccelliera's 2006 Riserva seems on the ripe side, with jammy fruit aromas and savory beef jerky notes at the back. The firmness and natural acidity associated with Sangiovese is present, but the aromas show hints of candied fruit and spicy plum cake.",Riserva,65,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Uccelliera 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uccelliera-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Uccelliera
14,Red,Italy,"Marked by chocolate, leather, tobacco, espresso, dark licorice and loads of pretty blackberry fruit, this is a defined, focused wine with a crisp, pristine personality.",,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Innocenti 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/innocenti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Innocenti
14,Red,Spain,"Raspberry, cranberry, schist and wild brush aromas are about as correct for Priorat as you'll find. In the mouth, this wine from Sara Pérez and René Barbier Jr. is lively, racy and pure, with red berry, vanilla, coconut and tobacco flavors. Finishes long and elegant. Drink through 2016; 166 cases made.",Partida Bellvisos,130,92,Catalonia,Priorat,,Gratallops 2006 Partida Bellvisos Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gratallops-2006-partida-bellvisos-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2006,Gratallops
14.5,Red,Australia,"This full-bodied, creamy-textured Shiraz from the Lyndoch subregion of the Barossa starts off with vanilla, raspberries and a dusting of confectioner's sugar, but turns darker and more savory with air, adding dark berry and hickory notes. The long finish is richly textured, yet simultaneously marked by crisp acids.",Miamba,28,92,South Australia,Barossa,,Grant Burge 2009 Miamba Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grant-burge-2009-miamba-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2009,Grant Burge
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This wine shows dense fruit and concentrated tannins. It has richness without great complexity; but it boasts spice, fresh fruit and tingling acidity.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pibran 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pibran-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pibran
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A wine that shows excellent structure, with ripe fruit and soft, warm tannins. It has weight while retaining its crisp acidity and intense black-currant flavor.",Alter Ego de Château Palmer Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Palmer 2011 Alter Ego de Château Palmer Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-palmer-2011-alter-ego-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Palmer
14,Red,Italy,"There's an exotic, spicy element here that gives this riserva a unique and compelling quality. Coffee, espresso and bitter chocolate also identify it. The mouthfeel is dry and tight, suggesting long aging potential. More than fruit, this wine shows tertiary aromas and crushed mineral in the mouth.",Riserva,75,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Marchesato degli Aleramici 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesato-degli-aleramici-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Marchesato degli Aleramici
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This is a dark and dense wine, with big tannins and a solid structure. It shows great weight, with an intense minerality.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Les Astéries 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/asteries-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Les Astéries
14,Red,Italy,"This brunello offers a pretty bouquet, showing elegance and restraint at the same time. There are layers of small berry fruit, spice and leather, with dusty, dry tannins. The wine's overall astringency should soften with time.",Riserva,90,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria dei Barbi 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-barbi-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Fattoria dei Barbi
12.8,White,US,"This wine saw no oak barrel aging, but it's so rich and satisfyingly clean, it's probably better off not being weighed down by caramel and buttered toast. Brimming with brisk acidity, it shows brilliantly pure citrus fruit, tart gooseberry, Asian pear, green apple, mineral and white pepper flavors. The vineyard is in Green Valley.",Cohen Vineyard Dutton Ranch,22,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Cohen Vineyard Dutton Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-cohen-vineyard-ranch-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Dutton Estate
13.8,Red,US,"Thick, oaky and loaded with toasty highlights, this substantial Syrah slathers its fruit in a heavy coat of caramel, buttered nuts and spice. Delicious and supple, its naturally juicy acidity keeps the wine lively. With substantial breathing time, boysenberry fruit melds with streaks of roasted coffee, clove and tobacco.",,35,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Dunham
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A delicious wine, with ripe plum and berry flavors. It pairs acidity and firm tannins with its fruit.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moulin-saint-georges-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Moulin Saint-Georges
,White,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This wine shows white and yellow fruits with a note of spice. It's warm and rich, with mouthwatering acidity and a crisp lemon finish.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château la Garde 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-garde-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château la Garde
,White,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. With a dominant austere minerality, this wine has weight but not the delicious fruitiness of the vintage. The finish is marked by a steely texture.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Ferrande 2011 Barrel Sample  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ferrande-2011-barrel-sample-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Ferrande
14.9,Red,US,"Cedarville's ode to Priorat, this is a mix of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. The three get along swimmingly, amusingly mixing into a triad of dark blackberry, dark licorice and dark chocolate. The rich texture is on the mark, and the wine provides just the right heft for any spicy, brawny meal.",Turnabout's,39,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Fair Play,Cedarville 2009 Turnabout's Red (Fair Play),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedarville-vineyard-2009-turnabouts-red-sierra-foothills-fair-play/,Red Blend,2009,Cedarville
14.5,Red,Spain,"Dark as night, with charcoal, campfire, sweet berry and jammy notes to the alluring bouquet. Lively on the palate, with tangy acidity propelling black fruit, sweet oak, licorice and spice flavors. Solid, well built and generally smooth. Excellent Ribera from a very good year. Drink through 2019.",Corimbo I,63,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Bodegas La Horra 2009 Corimbo I  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-horra-2009-corimbo-i-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Bodegas La Horra
15,Red,Argentina,"Beefy black-fruit aromas are inviting for their accents of licorice, coconut and crushed minerals. Feels lush, layered and intense, the perfect framework for lusty blackberry, toast, mineral and espresso flavors. Long, warm and dense on the finish. Drink now through 2016; made from Malbec, Bonarda and Cab Sauvignon.",Corte A,50,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Vistalba 2008 Corte A Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vistalba-2008-corte-a-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2008,Vistalba
14,Red,Italy,"This gorgeous Brunello is packed tight with personality and intensity. The wine is redolent of candied cherry, blackberry, rum cake, cinnamon bread and dried ginger. It shows steely, firm structure and a tightly knit texture. Compact, sharp and decisive.",,60,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggiolo-e-cosimi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Poggiolo E. Cosimi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Bold fruit layers of red cherry, plum, blackberry, spice, cola and chocolate mark this wine. The quality of the fruit is still raw and bright and could use several years of cellar aging.",Madonna delle Grazie,60,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Marroneto 2007 Madonna delle Grazie  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-marroneto-2007-madonna-delle-grazie-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Marroneto
14.2,Red,US,"A lovely wine, soft and charming, but far from simple. Although it has complex layers of cherries, blackberries, cassis and cedar, it also shows a fine structure of ripe, smooth tannins and supporting acidity. Drink now–2015 while it's fresh and forward.",Trilogy,65,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Flora Springs 2009 Trilogy Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flora-springs-2009-trilogy-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Flora Springs
14.5,Red,Australia,"Winemaker Daryl Groom has crafted an expansive Shiraz that's full bodied and lushly textured but not unstructured. Flavors of blackberry and mocha weave in and out with notes of cola, chocolate and black olive on the softly lingering finish. Drink now–2018.",,38,92,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Groom 2009 Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/groom-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2009,Groom
,Red,US,"This fruity Syrah is rich in cherries, raspberries, white chocolate and spices. Syrah hardly gets more flamboyant. And yet its structure is firm and pleasant. Drink now–2016.",Verna's Estate,26,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Melville 2010 Verna's Estate Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melville-2010-vernas-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2010,Melville
14,Red,Italy,"Bold fruit and oak-driven notes display broad brush strokes of cherry, clove, cinnamon and vanilla bean. Smooth, rich velvety mouthfeel. This is still young, fruity and vinous; let it age 10 years or more.",Vigna delle Raunate,70,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Mocali 2007 Vigna delle Raunate  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocali-2007-vigna-delle-raunate-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Mocali
13.5,Red,Italy,"Bright, buoyant delivery with the kind of aromas that pop. Think cola, balsam, eucalyptus, dried ginger and crushed black pepper. The fruit is subtle and delicate, reminiscent of forest berry and cassis. The wine's structure is firm and solid without being too biting and there's fresh acidity, too.",Villa al Cortile,50,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Piccini 2007 Villa al Cortile  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piccini-2007-villa-al-cortile-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Piccini
14,Red,Italy,"Opens with a sweet opulent nose driven by aromas of plump cherry, moist pipe tobacco, chocolate fudge, vanilla bean and ground espresso. But the wine is not modern or overtly international in terms of its style. It shows deep roots in Montalcino tradition and a bold, overt personality. Earth, leather and dried tobacco drive the finish.",,50,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Cordella 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cordella-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Cordella
13,Red,France,"There is a lot of power in this wine. It has great weight and richness and an intense structure. Hanging from the frame of the wine are dark plum fruits, layers of wood, sweet spice, complex acidity and dry tannins. Age for 6–7 years.",Les Cazetiers Premier Cru,100,92,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Faiveley 2009 Les Cazetiers Premier Cru  (Gevrey-Chambertin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2009-cazetiers-premier-cru-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Faiveley
,Red,Italy,"Beautiful and sophisticated aromas of dried sage, eucalyptus, cola, wild berry and forest floor lead into a wine with a linear, long, polished and pretty berry nuances on the finish.",Le Cacce in Villa,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Donna Olga 2007 Le Cacce in Villa  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donna-olga-2007-le-cacce-in-villa-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Donna Olga
14.5,Red,Italy,"This unique expression of Sangiovese Grosso is influenced by oak tones to produce aromas of Spanish cedar and sandalwood, giving the bouquet a rich personality. Bold fruit tones of cherry and blackberry also come into focus, and the wine is surprisingly firm in the mouth.",Franci Riserva,,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tassi 2006 Franci Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tassi-2006-franci-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tassi
14,Red,Italy,There's a nicely perfumed element to the nose that recalls pressed blue flower or lavender potpourri. Bold berry and currant undertones form a base of plumpness and richness. Light shadings of spice and toasted nut drive the mouthfeel. Structured and firm.,,50,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tornesi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tornesi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tornesi
14.1,Red,US,"With a translucent ruby color and a light, silky body, this Pinot captivates for its ethereal mouthfeel. But there's nothing light about the flavors, which are cherries, cola, pomegranates, bacon and the sweet, spicy vanilla of toasted oak. It is, in a word, delicious. Seems at its best now.",Solomon Hills Vineyard,45,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Summerland 2008 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerland-2008-solomon-hills-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Summerland
14.8,Red,US,"Made mostly with Bordeaux varieties based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a dash of Syrah, this is a fine wine. It's dry, full-bodied and packed with blackberry, cassis, bacon and spice flavors, leading to a long, impressive finish. Give it a decant and enjoy as it warms in the glass.",Secolo,35,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sebastiani 2008 Secolo Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2008-secolo-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2008,Sebastiani
14.5,Red,Italy,"This Brunello opens with floral notes of pressed red rose and clay soil. Bright fruit, blackberry, leather and tobacco aromas are framed by firm tannins.",Riserva,130,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Fornace 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fornace-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Fornace
14,Red,Italy,"Ripe fruit, prune, sticky pipe tobacco and rum cake notes are bold and big, with thick aromatic embroidery and broader brush strokes. Structured and incredibly smooth on the finish. This wine shows a fine, velvety texture.",Bramante,50,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Lorenzo 2007 Bramante  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-lorenzo-2007-bramante-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,San Lorenzo
14,Red,Italy,"Here's an oak-driven Brunello that needs time to evolve—give it five years or more. Glimmers of bright fruit emerge despite the presence of toasted almond, cedar wood and vanilla extract. The wine is concentrated with soft tannins and a lovely rich feel in the mouth.",,40,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Mocali 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocali-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Mocali
14,Red,South Africa,"One of the best vintages of Rubicon to date, and for the price it's a fantastic value that's great for building up your cellar. Right now, the wine is still young and tight, with firm, gripping tannins that need some time to mellow. Fortunately, there's a great concentrated black-fruit core and enough acidity alongside the tannins to support long-term aging. Spicy and earthy, with accents of black tea, cedar and crushed violets. Try after 2016.",Rubicon,31,92,Stellenbosch,,,Meerlust 2007 Rubicon Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/meerlust-2007-rubicon-red-stellenbosch/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Meerlust
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a dark, austere expression of Brunello, with layers of exotic spice, toasted nut, cardamom and forest underbrush. Small berry fruit comes through as raspberry and black currant. In the mouth, the wine is bright, defined and firm, showing solid tannic structure.",,95,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Mastrojanni 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mastrojanni-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Mastrojanni
13.5,Red,Italy,"Pretty floral notes rise to the top: lavender and pressed rose. That intense floral element gives the wine an elegant, sophisticated personality that's tight and structured, with great balance between firm tannins and bright acidity.",,60,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Crocedimezzo 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-crocedimezzo-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta Crocedimezzo
14.5,Red,Australia,"Full bodied and richly tannic, Lehmann's 2006 Mentor is dark, chocolaty and intense, with further nuances of cassis and cigar box. The finish is chewy and juicy, simultaneously drying and mouthwatering. Drink 2015–2023.",Mentor,38,92,South Australia,Barossa,,Peter Lehmann 2006 Mentor Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-lehmann-2006-mentor-cabernet-sauvignon-barossa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Peter Lehmann
13.5,White,US,"Marimar's first Albariño is unquestionably one of the best ever to hail from California. Made without oak, it's modest in alcohol, giving it a light, transparent mouthfeel that transmits pure, bone dry flavors of peaches, grapefruits and guava, with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc-like gooseberry and enough acidity to make the palate whistle. A real beauty, especially with Asian fusion fare.",Don Miguel Vineyard,32,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2010 Don Miguel Vineyard Albariño (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2010-don-miguel-vineyard-albarino-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Albariño,2010,Marimar Estate
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello Riserva is defined by a layer of coffee and espresso that peels back nicely to reveal dark fruit, cassis, leather and tobacco. It's smooth, ripe, fresh and structured.",Riserva,80,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Altesino 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altesino-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Altesino
14.1,Red,US,"Tasty and toasty, young and compact, this is a wine to cellar for a few more years at least. The bright fruit flavors run from berry to Bing cherry, not as dark as in some years, but vibrant and crisp. The new oak is not yet fully integrated, so give it some extra bottle age for optimal enjoyment.",Lewis Vineyard,75,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2008 Lewis Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2008-lewis-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Dunham
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Mouton Rothschild's second wine is showing increasing stature. This vintage shows spice, new wood and Mouton's signature acidity. It has a soft, rounded texture, with a plump, warm feel.",Le Petit Mouton Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Mouton Rothschild 2011 Le Petit Mouton Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mouton-rothschild-2011-le-petit-mouton-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Mouton Rothschild
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Along with its Saint-Estèphe tannins, this wine proves to be richly fruity and complex, with notes of spice. The finish shows the acidity of the year.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Cos Labory 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cos-labory-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cos Labory
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This is a big, concentrated wine that shows intensity of well-balanced tannins and juicy fruit. It's ripe, with obvious aging potential.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Cantenac Brown 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cantenac-brown-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cantenac Brown
,White,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A lively, bright wine that's not too weighty. It has notes of mineral and citrus, with attractive acidity and just the right amount of balancing weight.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Bouscaut 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouscaut-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Bouscaut
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Lean and austere on the surface, this wine shows a bitter chocolate edge. It feels extracted, very dark and concentrated.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château la Gaffelière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gaffeliere-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Gaffelière
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. A very smoky wine, with firm tannins, intense spice and a dry bitter-chocolate character. Its freshness is currently overlain by the wood and fruit tannins.",Le Clarence de Haut-Brion Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Brion 2011 Le Clarence de Haut-Brion Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-brion-2011-le-clarence-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut-Brion
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. This wine has density, with very dry, massive tannins. This is a wine for long-term aging; it has a solid texture, with its fruit well buried.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Smith Haut Lafitte
,Red,France,"91-93. Barrel sample. Ripe and spicy, with delicious open fruit, this wine is rounded yet has a straight line of pure acidity. It has a light touch while showing depth of flavor for the future.",Barrel Sample,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Saint-Pierre 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-pierre-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Saint-Pierre
13.5,Red,Italy,"A traditional style of riserva, this wine shows aromas of spice, candied berry, smoked bacon, cinnamon, white pepper and dried sage. There's also a floral element of red rose or lavender. It is light and crisp, with a firm finish.",Riserva,115,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Cantina di Montalcino 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-montalcino-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Cantina di Montalcino
12.8,White,South Africa,"This beautiful Semillon-dominant blend that shows great finesse, depth and power. Rich and opulent in every way, notes of baked red apple, lemon verbena, honey-drizzled peach and sweet orange oil flood the nose and mouth, while additional flavors of hazelnut cream, fig bread and soft sweet spice carry into the long finish. Round, but with enough acidic lift to keep it from being flabby. Drink now–2015.",Henrietta,30,92,Western Cape,,,Bizoe 2010 Henrietta Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bizoe-2010-henrietta-white-blend-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-western-cape/,Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Bizoe
13.9,Red,US,"So savory and easy to like, you might miss the complexity, but it's there. Offers flashy raspberry and cherry pie, red plum, pie spice and sandalwood flavors, packed into firm but gentle tannins, and brightened with crisp acidity. The finish is entirely dry despite all the sweet fruit. Really defines the modern coastal California style, even if there's no particular Marin County signature.",Borderline,34,92,California,North Coast,Marin County,Bailiwick 2009 Borderline Pinot Noir (Marin County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailiwick-2009-borderline-pinot-noir-north-coast-marin-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bailiwick
14.6,Red,US,"Good for Atlas Peak for holding this Cabernet for more than five years before releasing it. It's still tannic and young, with intense blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors that are dry and spicy. Showing an elegant mouthfeel, it needs a little more time. Hold until 2015, but it could develop over the next decade.",,86,92,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Atlas Peak 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atlas-peak-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Atlas Peak
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello opens with a sweet nose of bright cherry fruit, mocha and vanilla bean. The wine's flavors are more savory, with some background notes of forest floor and wild mushroom. The mouthfeel is firm and steady, but also fresh and compact.",,50,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Camigliano 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camigliano-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Camigliano
15,Red,Italy,"Brunello Voliero is a dark and savory wine that is packed tight with red berry, cherry liqueur, toasted spice, leather and lasting tones of dried tobacco and cigar box. Three years of aging in large oak casks has helped shape a soft, velvety and polished mouthfeel.",Voliero,55,92,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Casato1 2006 Voliero  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casato1-2006-voliero-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Casato1
16.5,Dessert,US,"Bill Easton doesn't make this dessert wine every year, so when he does, especially of this caliber, it's a good time to pick up some of this deliciously balanced dessert delight. It's a very nuanced rendering of crisp, clean peach, pear and honey flavors that would go well with fruit desserts or anything involving almond paste.",Muscat a Petits Grains Vin Doux Naturel,15,93,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Terre Rouge 2008 Muscat a Petits Grains Vin Doux Naturel Muscat (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2008-muscat-a-petits-grains-vin-doux-naturel-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Muscat,2008,Terre Rouge
14,Red,Italy,"Shows balance and integration and a dark, inky appearance. Blackberry, plum cake, cinnamon bun, leather and tobacco aromas. Chewy, ripe mouthfeel frames plush fruit, while the dusty, structured finish features loads of dried tobacco leaf.",,75,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Terralsole 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terralsole-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Terralsole
14,Red,Italy,"Pressed rose, slightly dusty mineral shadings, spice and black fruit make up the bouquet of this elegant, harmonious wine. This expression is astringent and firm, with bright acidity and a solid tannic backbone. Let it soften with more cellar aging.",Riserva,80,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Terralsole 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terralsole-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Terralsole
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A powerful wine, with dark fruits and structured tannins. Impressively rich, it is dense and black in character.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Vieux Château Mazerat 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vieux-chateau-mazerat-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Vieux Château Mazerat
13.5,Red,Italy,"Deep garnet in color, with dark amber highlights. There's loads of intensity here, with ripe, syrupy fruit, blackberry preserves, prune and dark plum. On the savory side, the wine presents an even succession of leather, tobacco and cedar. It's soft, generous and thickly textured on the luscious finish.",La Togata,72,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Carlina 2007 La Togata  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carlina-2007-togata-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta Carlina
14,Red,US,"There's a barnyardy funkiness to this Pinot Noir that is frankly fascinating. Call it Burgundian, but it's emphatically Californian in the richness of raspberries and cherries, with their jammy sweet finish. Earthy tannins and brisk acidity guarantee that this wine will age well through 2016.",Melville Vineyard,48,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Samsara 2009 Melville Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-melville-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Samsara
13.5,Red,France,"Juicy red fruits are the veneer on a wine that is structured and complex, full of tight tannins, intense acidity and the promise of a long-term future. The dry center of the wine holds the exuberant fruit flavors together, while the aftertaste is all freshness.",Corton les Renardes Grand Cru,140,93,Burgundy,Corton,,Pierre André 2007 Corton les Renardes Grand Cru  (Corton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-andre-2007-corton-renardes-grand-cru-pinot-noir-corton/,Pinot Noir,2007,Pierre André
14.5,Red,Italy,"Dark, inky and thick, this hearty Brunello begs for grilled steak. It opens with ripe fruit—blackberry, plum and prune—and has a background rendering of spice, leather and cigar box. It shows a big, bold style, with loads of soft density and opulence. Good structure, too. Drink after 2015.",,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,PianCornello 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piancornello-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,PianCornello
14.5,Red,Italy,"Inky, ripe, nicely extracted and loaded tight with blackberry, spice and cherry aromas, this is a beautiful Brunello that delivers intensity, staying power and promises easy food-pairing potential. Velvety, soft, rich and plush in the mouth.",Vigna Loreto,120,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Mastrojanni 2007 Vigna Loreto  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mastrojanni-2007-vigna-loreto-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Mastrojanni
14,Red,US,"Ripeness marks this Pinot. It floods the mouth with jammy raspberries and cherries, brightened with acidity. Seems a bit straightforward by virtue of sheer dazzle, but it is a superb example of the Santa Rita Hills, at a good price.",Verna's Estate,26,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Melville 2010 Verna's Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melville-2010-vernas-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Melville
14.5,Red,Italy,"Pretty savory tones and barbecue aromas combine to create a bold Brunello. Ripe fruit, black pepper, rum cake, black currant and blackberry preserves all appear in the background. Silky-smooth and firm, it shows a clean, sharp, bold close.",,48,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fossacolle 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fossacolle-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fossacolle
13.5,Red,France,"A beautifully ripe wine, with the new wood just a hint in the background. The wine has rich red plums and black cherries, laced with the most intense acidity. It is a dense, firmly concentrated wine with a long ahead.",Les Damodes Premier Cru,90,93,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Domaine Faiveley 2009 Les Damodes Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2009-damodes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Faiveley
13.5,Red,Italy,"A vineyard-designated Brunello with sharp clarity and purity. Sangiovese aromas of wild berry, earth, pressed blue flower and forest floor. Lively and direct on the palate, with integrated acidity and firm structure.",Vigna Manapetra,48,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria La Lecciaia 2007 Vigna Manapetra  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lecciaia-2007-vigna-manapetra-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fattoria La Lecciaia
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Firm and complex, it shows both ripe fruit and weighty tannins, and is still very closed and tight. This is a powerful expression of the vintage—a wine that should age well.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Prieuré-Lichine 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-prieure-lichine-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Prieuré-Lichine
,White,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A big, fruity wine that manages to balance its ripe tropical-fruit flavors with notes of spice and grapefruit. It has weight and is still settling down. Concentrated and intense.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château de Fieuzal 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fieuzal-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Fieuzal
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Mint, smooth fruit and new-wood flavors overlay the firm tannins. Juicy and attractive, this wine has structure, complexity and an innate fresh character.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Croizet-Bages 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-croizet-bages-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Croizet-Bages
14.5,Red,Italy,"Textbook Brunello nose from a warm vintage. It grabs from a wide array of elements at its disposal, with balsam, cola and humus, backed by ripe fruit and dark cherry. More layers appear as leather, earth and cured meat. Great complexity and balance. Closes elegant, fresh and clean.",,50,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Capanne Ricci 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capanne-ricci-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Capanne Ricci
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Mint and new wood aromas lead to a palate that has dark and concentrated tannins. The wine is bright and fresh, with juicy black-currant and plum flavors.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Troplong Mondot 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-troplong-mondot-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Troplong Mondot
14,Red,Italy,"Holds back just a bit initially, but then evolves slowly and steadily. Delivers a very firm, polished and linear feel in the mouth. Dusty aromas of crushed stone and crushed white pepper are backed by cola, cassis and red currant. An elegant and sophisticated Brunello.",Gualto Riserva,90,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Camigliano 2006 Gualto Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camigliano-2006-gualto-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Camigliano
14.5,Red,US,"A distinguished Cabernet, rich in fruit and impeccably oaked. But it's young. There's a fresh, jammy taste to the blackberries, cassis and dark chocolate, and the tannins are brisk and fuzzy. Don't drink it until at least 2015, and it should develop for years afterward.",Reserve,95,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bennett Lane 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bennett-lane-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bennett Lane
14,Red,Italy,"A bold, plush pleasure bomb with thick layers of bright cherry and chocolate. Loads of tobacco, spice and new leather. Huge intensity and bold aromas. Fresh oak notes of vanilla and cinnamon show first signs of integration. A bold, modern Brunello with some tannic astringency.",,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Valentiano 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-valentiano-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Valentiano
14.5,Red,Italy,"Opulent and floral, with pressed rose and blue violets. Soapy aromas with church incense and cinnamon potpourri. Very enduring and intense with tight, firm tannins and good length.",I Poggiarelli,55,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Mannella 2007 I Poggiarelli  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mannella-2007-i-poggiarelli-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Mannella
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A solid, chunky wine that feels powerful and dense. Its tannins overlay the ripe fruit, and the finish has a juicy character.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Petit-Village 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-petit-village-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Petit-Village
,White,France,92-94. Barrel sample. Creamed fruit aromas are followed by a herbaceous quality. The wine has some richness and new-wood flavors; mouth-watering acidity marks the finish.,Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larrivet-haut-brion-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Serious and structured, this is a concentrated dark-hued wine. It has all the acidity of the vintage while also showing firm tannins. A dry and powerful second wine.",Carruades de Lafite Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Lafite Rothschild 2011 Carruades de Lafite Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafite-rothschild-2011-carruades-de-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lafite Rothschild
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Made in an elegant style, this wine has richness without weight. It is stylish with some freshness, bearing black fruits and a perfumed finish.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château la Fleur-Pétrus 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fleur-petrus-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Fleur-Pétrus
14,Red,Italy,"Well etched, defined and crisp, this is a strong, determined wine with loads of power, acidity and firmness. The wine shows all the criteria for a long cellar life, softening slowly as the wine evolves. Age 10–20 more years.",Riserva,49,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Canneta 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canneta-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Canneta
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. An impressive and powerful wine, with its tannins packed into rich flavors of bitter chocolate and black fruit.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Hosanna 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-hosanna-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Hosanna
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. While the wine does have firm tannins, these are layered with open, ripe fruits. There are blackberry flavors, and the wine shows good acidity and a firm finish.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Gruaud Larose 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gruaud-larose-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Gruaud Larose
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A very firm and closed wine, it shows its tannins rather than its fruit. With its weight, this dark wine should become rounded with age.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Beychevelle 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beychevelle-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Beychevelle
14.2,Red,US,"Shows the lush richness, dryness and complexity you want in a fine Napa Valley Cabernet. At more than six years of age, the tannins are just beginning to resolve, although they're still pretty fierce. But the flavors are beautiful, showing classic blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, plums and cedar. Drink now–2015.",Miriam Reserve,75,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mario Perelli-Minetti 2005 Miriam Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-perelli-minetti-2005-miriam-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,Mario Perelli-Minetti
14.5,Red,US,"This block selection from the estate vineyard is planted to the old Pommard clone. It's an elegantly dry wine, dense in black and red cherry fruit, with hints of cola, wild herbs and spices. Feels very fine and silky in the mouth, and gets better with airing. Drink now and over the next six years.",Earthquake Block Don Miguel Vineyard,47,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Marimar Estate 2008 Earthquake Block Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marimar-estate-2008-earthquake-block-don-miguel-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Marimar Estate
15,Dessert,US,"Absolutely delicious, an addictive dessert wine. Brisk in acidity and clean in the mouth, it offers fabulously sweet flavors of oranges, vanilla, honey and buttered toast. Drink it with cheesecake and go to heaven.",Essensia,21,93,California,California Other,California,Quady 2010 Essensia Orange Muscat (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quady-2010-essensia-muscat-orange-other/,Orange Muscat,2010,Quady
13.5,Red,Italy,"This wine offers loads of coffee and soft intensity, with ripe fruit, blackberry, rum cake and exotic spice. That extra roundness works well with this wine's high acidity and tannic structure.",Pinone Riserva,47,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pinino 2006 Pinone Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pinino-2006-pinone-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Pinino
14.2,Red,US,"So softly delicious, it's probably not an ager, but what a terrific wine to drink now and over the next few years. Really luscious, showing modern-style ripe blackberry, black cherry, cassis and mocha flavors that sink deep and last long into the finish. The tannins and overall structure lift it into classy elegance.",Hillside Reserve,100,93,California,Napa,Rutherford,Flora Springs 2009 Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flora-springs-2009-hillside-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Flora Springs
14.1,Red,US,"This is the most expensive Pinot Noir from Gundlach Bundschu in many years, maybe ever, but it's also easily their best. It's absolutely delicious in cherries, pomegranates and spices, with a wonderful earthiness that grounds it. So silky and complex, so rewarding to drink now. Great to see this veteran winery coming out with a wine this fine.",Heritage Selection Estate,55,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Gundlach Bundschu 2009 Heritage Selection Estate Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2009-heritage-selection-estate-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gundlach Bundschu
14.5,Red,US,"This wine kept improving in the glass over a period of hours, and as it did so, the score kept rising. Initial scents of Bourbon barrel gave way to rich blueberry and black cherry fruit, set in a roasted, potent mix of darker flavors. Smoke, coffee liqueur, a whiff of stem, a streak of vanilla, all tightly wound and elevated with scents of citrus peel.",,32,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),JM Cellars 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jm-cellars-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,JM Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"More spice than ripe fruit characteristics here. There's a dark, savory note of smoked ham or bacon as well, with back-end notes of cola and root beer. Warm, wintery personality. Streamlined and polished in the mouth.",,75,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Paradiso di Frassina 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-paradiso-frassina-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Paradiso di Frassina
13.5,Red,France,"Pure strawberry and red cherry fruits with a twist of acidity make this a wine that is already delicious. Just under the surface is a firm wood-and-tannin character and a dense, if juicy, structure. Age for 4–5 years.",Beaune Bressandes Premier Cru,44,93,Burgundy,Beaune,,Louis Jadot 2009 Beaune Bressandes Premier Cru  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-beaune-bressandes-premier-cru-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Louis Jadot
14,Red,Italy,"This beautiful Brunello opens with lavish tones of dark fruit, exotic spice, espresso bean and crushed black pepper. The mouthfeel is interesting because it starts off bold and rich, but ends with the focused or chiseled sharpness that is typical of Sangiovese Grosso.",Riserva,95,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Le Chiuse 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-chiuse-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Le Chiuse
15.3,Red,US,"What a wine. It tries to intimidate. At first, by its bottle size and alcohol level, but in the glass this 100% Garnacha is like a purring kitten—well a purring 20-pound Maine Coon cat, joyous in its pretty red fruit, and its earthy, meaty, vanilla and cinnamon toast range of goodness. All lush, Twisted Oak's Torcido is, like a retro soap opera, brave and beautiful.",Torcido,32,93,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Twisted Oak 2009 Torcido Garnacha (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twisted-oak-2009-torcido-grenache-garnacha-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Garnacha,2009,Twisted Oak
14,Red,Italy,"Dark, brooding, thick, masculine, this wine shows loads of big Brunello personality. It offers thick concentration, a velvety and plush mouthfeel, followed by dark flavors of blackberry, prune, spice, leather, cedar and pipe tobacco.",Campogiovanni Il Quercione Riserva,135,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Felice 2006 Campogiovanni Il Quercione Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-felice-2006-campogiovanni-il-quercione-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,San Felice
13.3,Red,US,"Ripe and complex, offering a wealth of cranberry, cherry, cola and pomegranate fruit flavors, spiced with clove and cinnamon. Silky and tart now, with some furry tannins. Just lovely, but should develop over the next 6–8 years.",Rancho La Vina Vineyard,46,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Samsara 2009 Rancho La Vina Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-rancho-vina-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Samsara
14.3,Red,US,"A beautiful Cabernet, dry and rich, with wonderful tannins. They're firm, yet soft and sweet, an apparent contradiction the palate loves. Shows near perfect ripeness, an impressive range of blackberries, plums and cassis, and an earthy herbaceousness. May be a little too young for proper enjoyment, so give it a few years in the cellar.",Pestoni Family Estate,45,93,California,Napa,Rutherford,Rutherford Grove 2008 Pestoni Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-grove-2008-pestoni-family-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rutherford Grove
14.5,Red,Italy,"Features sweet fruit, plum, prune and a savory element of spice and smoke; loads of leather and tobacco as well. Deep rich, concentration and a plush, velvety feel. Oak tones must still integrate, but promise a nice future.",Ugolforte,30,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta San Giorgio 2007 Ugolforte  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-giorgio-2007-ugolforte-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta San Giorgio
,Red,Italy,"Luscious dark fruit and huge aromatic complexity: dark red cherry, crème de cassis, black licorice, dried ginger and ground pepper. Defined and tight in the mouth, with a long finish.",,65,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Polino 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polino-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,San Polino
15,Red,Italy,"Big, bold and dark in style. Loads of exotic spice, soy sauce, Teriyaki, cured meat, ripe fruit and savory peppercorn. The mouthfeel is thick and soft. Definitely for those who like bold personality in their Tuscan red.",Vigna Poggio Ronconi,80,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Citille di Sopra 2007 Vigna Poggio Ronconi  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/citille-sopra-2007-vigna-poggio-ronconi-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Citille di Sopra
13.5,White,France,"While the wine does have richness, it's the mineral and citrus side that is coming through at this stage. The balance with the wood aging is so right that you feel the toast rather than tasting it. As it matures, the wine will deepen in intensity and power, certainly over the next 5–10 years.",Sous le Dos d'Ane Premier Cru,150,93,Burgundy,Meursault,,Domaine Leflaive 2007 Sous le Dos d'Ane Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-leflaive-2007-sous-le-dane-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2007,Domaine Leflaive
14.7,Red,US,"A new entry in the Dusted Valley lineup, this offering is co-fermented with Viognier and includes a small amount of Petite Sirah as well. It shows real depth and power, a concentrated explosion of boysenberry and black cherry fruit, annotated with clove and anise. A delicious underpinning of mineral and graphite anchor the lengthy finish.",Rachis,53,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2008 Rachis Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2008-rachis-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Dusted Valley
14,Red,Italy,"Bright, textbook, loads of Sangiovese intensity with complexity and tight aromas of wild berry, blueberry, almond, white pepper, spice and rum cake. Tight and streamlined in the mouth. Needs more time to soften with cellar aging.",L'Olivare,50,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria Scopone 2007 L'Olivare  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-scopone-2007-lolivare-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fattoria Scopone
14,Red,Italy,"This riserva opens with a textured, granular mouthfeel that is packed tight with leather, tobacco, dried berry and cola flavors. The close is fresh and menthol-driven.",Vigna Manapetra Riserva,58,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria La Lecciaia 2006 Vigna Manapetra Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lecciaia-2006-vigna-manapetra-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Fattoria La Lecciaia
15,Red,South Africa,"The 2007 vintage was generally a great one for Bordeaux-style reds in Stellenbosch, and the Els Signature definitely demonstrates it. Sure, it's ripe and sexy with a lot of sweet oak characteristics like cocoa powder and smoky wood, but it's got the ripe fruit core of black plum and dark forest berries to back it up. Spicy layers of leather, cigar box and black tea leaves add complexity to the palate, while chewy tannins provide a firm structure. A bit young now, so try after 2015.",Signature,95,93,Stellenbosch,,,Ernie Els 2007 Signature Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernie-els-2007-signature-red-stellenbosch/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Ernie Els
14,Red,Italy,"There's an exotic, almost Indian personality, with aromas of dark spice, clove and cardamom. Black fruit, prune and currant are also in evidence. Bold, black and inky thick. It's soft, round and long on the close with pretty freshness, too.",,40,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio Nardone 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-nardone-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Poggio Nardone
13.5,Red,Italy,"Pretty ensemble of bright fruit, spice and cured meat, with ample concentration. Plump and round in the mouth, with loads of aromatic intensity. The mouthfeel is tight and chiseled.",Altero,94,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio Antico 2007 Altero  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-antico-2007-altero-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Poggio Antico
13.5,Red,Italy,"Sharply defined aromas of spice, chiseled mineral, dried tobacco and cassis open the bouquet of this dark, concentrated wine. There's a floral note of spicy potpourri and cinnamon stick, tight tannins and bright acidity.",Riserva,140,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio Antico 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-antico-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Poggio Antico
14.5,Red,Italy,"Sweet spice and dark fruit aromas offer all the telltale signs of a top-notch riserva. The wine is bright with etched acidity and strong tannins. Let it age 10 years or more. Defined, compact mouthfeel.",Riserva,153,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fuligni 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fuligni-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Fuligni
14.5,Red,Italy,"Tight, linear and compact. Clean, crisp and precise. Small berry aromas of cassis, wild berry and cherry are framed by firm, dusty tannins and a touch of toasted oak.",Riserva,75,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Mannella 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mannella-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Mannella
14.9,Red,US,"Rich, extracted and dramatic, dazzling in blackberry, currant, anise and smoky aromas and flavors. It's a big, tannic, flamboyant young wine, just at the start of its journey. Will hold well through 2015 and possibly beyond.",Melville Vineyard,40,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Samsara 2009 Melville Vineyard Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-melville-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Syrah,2009,Samsara
14.5,Red,Italy,"Thick and dark, with generous fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. This is a wine that does not hold back from an aromatic point of view. Mouthfeel is tight, firm and ends with polished tannins.",Tradizione,45,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Vitanza 2007 Tradizione  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitanza-2007-tradizione-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenuta Vitanza
14,Red,Italy,"This well extracted wine is loaded with ripe fruit, cassis, tobacco, leather and chocolate-covered cherry. The wine is still young and astringent, so let those tannins soften over the next 5–10 years.",,60,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Vitanza 2006  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitanza-2006-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenuta Vitanza
14.1,Red,US,"What a pretty, polished Pinot for drinking now. It shows its pedigree in the silky mouthfeel, brisk acidity and powerful flavors of persimmons, red plums, cola and dusty exotic spices. You can taste the briny minerals of this cool coastal appellation, making it a real wine of terroir.",Fiddlestix Vineyard,50,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Summerland 2008 Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerland-2008-fiddlestix-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2008,Summerland
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. This is a dark wine that's dominated by firm and dry tannins. It has weight and power, with juicy plum flavors showing slowly under the tannins. Shows long-aging potential.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Belgrave 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belgrave-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Belgrave
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A big wine that's packed with ripe dark-plum flavors, smoky tannins and richness. It shows a powerful, balanced structure.",La Chapelle d'Ausone Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Ausone 2011 La Chapelle d'Ausone Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ausone-2011-chapelle-dausone-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Ausone
,Dessert,France,92-94. Barrel sample. Herbaceous aromas are followed by nutmeg and crisp fruit. This has the great ripe fruit of the year without the huge intensity; it's a wine that has subtlety as well as complexity.,Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château Doisy-Daëne 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-doisy-daene-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Doisy-Daëne
,Dessert,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A smooth and rich wine that also shows depth of flavor. Wrapped in its tight texture are notes of peach and mango, bitter orange and lemon zest. It's a fine wine that should age for many years.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château de Fargues 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fargues-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Fargues
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. Packed with dark tannins and spicy wood, the wine is rich, dark and very structured. It is powered as much by its tannins as its wood.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château d'Armailhac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-darmailhac-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château d'Armailhac
,Dessert,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. An impressive wine that has weight and intense botrytis notes. Its acidity gives a delicious lift to its powerful flavors of yellow fruits, tangerines and light wood spices.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château d'Arche 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-darche-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château d'Arche
,Dessert,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A smooth, mellifluous wine, with its intensity masked by tight acidity. It shows the weight of the vintage, and the power of the botrytis that's interspersed with flavors of orange zest and lime. It should age magnificently.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Barsac,,Château Coutet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Barsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-coutet-2011-barrel-sample-white-barsac/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Coutet
,Red,France,92-94. Barrel sample. Ripe and sweet tannins combine easily with this wine's juicy fruit and spice notes. All of the elements hang comfortably together.,Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château les Ormes de Pez 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ormes-pez-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château les Ormes de Pez
,Red,France,"92-94. Barrel sample. A ripe and spicy wine, with crisp fruit. The wine has an attractive fruitiness, and its tannins are not aggressive. This shows great final acidity.",Barrel Sample,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Lalande-Borie 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Julien),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lalande-borie-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lalande-Borie
15,Red,Italy,"Inky-dark and superconcentrated. Notes of coal, licorice, crushed peppercorn, river stone and dark fruit are so big and bold, it's hard to imagine with which foods it would pair best.",Campogiovanni,60,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,San Felice 2007 Campogiovanni  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-felice-2007-campogiovanni-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,San Felice
14,White,South Africa,"A ripe and forward style with upfront notes of pineapple, softly-grilled peach, juicy melon and a touch of spice. The mouthfeel is round and rich, but with enough acidic cut to keep the palate fresh and lively through the long finish. Flavors of sweet orange citrus and ripe green fig linger endlessly.",Bowed Head,28,91,Paarl,,,Graham Beck 2009 Bowed Head Chenin Blanc (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graham-beck-2009-bowed-head-chenin-blanc-paarl/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Graham Beck
14.5,Red,Australia,"This ripe Grenache is full-bodied and fruit-driven, but seems to have the stuffing to last at least 3–4 years. Cherry-berry flavors are punched up by herb and spice shadings that linger on the finish.",Bush Vine,29,91,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Chapel Hill 2008 Bush Vine Grenache (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapel-hill-2008-bush-vine-grenache-mclaren-vale/,Grenache,2008,Chapel Hill
14,Red,Italy,"This wine is a bright, plump and succulent expression of Sangiovese Grosso, showing easy, crisp structure enhanced by bold aromas of plum, leather and spice. There's a silky, fine nature to the polished tannins.",,30,90,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Canalicchio di Sopra 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canalicchio-sopra-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Canalicchio di Sopra
14.5,Red,Spain,"Excellent modern Rioja at a fair price. Smells solid, with crusty minerality and toasty oak to go with black fruit aromas. Feels flush and voluminous, with jammy blackberry, baked fig and coffee flavors. Toasty, meaty and dark on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Reserva,21,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Señorio de Uñuela 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senorio-unuela-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Señorio de Uñuela
,Red,France,89-91. Barrel sample. Mint and plum-juice flavors mingle easily in this densely fruity wine. It combines sweet tannins and dark fruit with spice imparted from wood aging. It's already juicily attractive.,Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Soutard 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-soutard-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Soutard
14.2,Red,US,"Defines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir in the dryness, silkiness and full-bodied richness, with flavors of cherries, pomegranates, raspberries and slightly underripe persimmons. This complex wine grows better as it warms in the glass. Drink over the next 2–3 years.",,36,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Bailiwick 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailiwick-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bailiwick
13.5,Red,Spain,"Pure, condensed and dark on the nose, with blasting aromas of blackberry, crusty spice and char, this is packed like an overstuffed suitcase, with flavors of jammy black fruit, fine herbs and spice. Shows more big fruit on the finish and plenty of lasting berry flavor. Drink now through 2014.",Reserva,42,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca Valpiedra 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-valpiedra-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Finca Valpiedra
14.9,Red,US,"A very drinkable, densely lush Barbera that's been given proper time to age and tame its tannins. This wine has dense plum flavors and accompanying layers of spice and earth, a very nice example of mountain-grown California Barbera.",Shake Ridge Vineyards,28,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Yorba 2008 Shake Ridge Vineyards Barbera (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorba-2008-shake-ridge-vineyards-barbera-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Barbera,2008,Yorba
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This wine feels relatively light. It has juicy fruit and dark tannins, with a considerable note of new, smoky wood.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Moulis-en-Médoc,,Château Poujeaux 2011 Barrel Sample  (Moulis-en-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-poujeaux-2011-barrel-sample-red-moulis-en-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Poujeaux
14.5,Red,Italy,"Garnet-ruby hue with slightly browning rim. Savory aromas of cured meat, cola, dried fruit and rum cake upfront, while warm earthy, tobacco and leather tones fill in the rear. Sophisticated and rich, reminiscent of a storied, nostalgic Brunello tradition. Generous, but with a firm, drying feel on the finish.",Saporoia,45,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Baccinetti 2007 Saporoia  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baccinetti-2007-saporoia-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Baccinetti
12.4,Sparkling,US,"A little rough in the mouth, with a scoury feeling. But it's extraordinarily rich in orange and lime flavors, with the vanilla and yeasty dough accents you want in a nice sparkling wine.",Split Rock Vineyard Reserve Blanc de Blancs,45,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,One Hope 2009 Split Rock Vineyard Reserve Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2009-split-rock-vineyard-reserve-blanc-blancs-sparkling-sonoma-coast/,Sparkling Blend,2009,One Hope
14.8,Red,US,"Round, ripe and quite pretty cherry fruit flavors, showing a hint of loam and a briny note. Tannins have smoothed out, and the length is better than average. Score could improve with further bottle age.",Boushey Grande Côte Vineyard,36,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,McCrea Cellars 2007 Boushey Grande Côte Vineyard Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccrea-cellars-2007-boushey-grande-cote-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2007,McCrea Cellars
14.5,Red,Italy,"Spicy wood notes, dark fruit, rum cake, dried ginger, licorice and cola add up to an ethereal and elegant Brunello that is more smooth and silky than it is bold and bulky. Spice, sandalwood and cedar appear on the close, but it has a compact, streamlined structure.",,50,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Ridolfi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ridolfi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Ridolfi
13,Red,France,"Expect ripe and open fruit from this Faiveley owned vineyard in Mercurey. The wine tastes soft, the tannins well integrated into the ripe cherry and berry fruits. It could age, but it is ready to drink now.",Clos des Myglands Premier Cru,40,89,Burgundy,Mercurey,,Domaine Faiveley 2009 Clos des Myglands Premier Cru  (Mercurey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2009-clos-myglands-premier-cru-pinot-noir-mercurey/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Faiveley
13.7,White,US,"Made in a bone dry, acidic style, what this Chardonnay lacks in richness it makes up for in elegance. Fans of sweet, buttery Chards won't like it, but true aficionados will appreciate the austere citrus and mineral flavors.",,21,89,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Deep Sea 2009 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2009-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Deep Sea
13.5,Red,Spain,"Blackberry aromas blend with open-grained oak to create a slightly charred bouquet. A bit acidic and edgy in feel, with a mix of herb, plum and berry flavors. Tight, juicy and a touch short on the finish, with dry, peppery spice notes. Drink now through 2014.",Crianza,20,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Vilano 2009 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-vilano-2009-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Viña Vilano
14.8,Red,US,"A tremendous wine. Made from 100% Cabernet and raised for nearly two years in 40% new French oak, it defines the ripe, hedonistic Napa style. Yet it's no mere fruit bomb, offering a tobaccoey earthiness to the berries. A touch of raisins and heat in the finish seems to limit ageability, though, so drink up.",Silencieux,48,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Venge 2009 Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venge-2009-silencieux-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Venge
14,White,South Africa,"A brilliant gold color, this Chenin boasts wood-infused fruit notes of pear, peach pit and melon alongside accents of honeysuckle and toasted brioche. The round, slightly slick mouthfeel is elevated with a mouthwatering acidic cut to the close.",,15,89,Swartland,,,Spice Route 2009 Chenin Blanc (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2009-chenin-blanc-swartland/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Spice Route
13.9,Red,Australia,"This 60-40 blend combines Shiraz's blackberry fruit with Cab's slightly herbal notes to make a pretty marriage. It shows enough firmness to stand up to rich, fatty meats now, or to sustain it through up to a decade of cellaring.",Mountain Estate,14,89,Australia Other,Central Ranges,,Inkberry 2009 Mountain Estate Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Ranges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inkberry-2009-mountain-estate-red-blend-shiraz-cabernet-sauvignon-central-ranges/,Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Inkberry
13.9,Red,US,"Darcie Kent really nails this Cab out of John Madden's Ranch. Pungently bold and moody, intensely herbal with green pepper and olive, wrapped within a wall of black pepper that lingers. Pair it with pepper steak.",Madden Ranch,24,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2008 Madden Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2008-madden-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Darcie Kent Vineyards
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Very heavily laden with wood, the wine shows extraction and dark tannins. The fruit lies under the dominant toast.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Phélan-Ségur 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-phelan-segur-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Phélan-Ségur
14.5,Red,South Africa,"An interesting blend of equal parts Syrah and Mourvèdre wiith 8% Tannat, The Pepper Pot offers concentrated aromas and flavors of dark forest berries and fleshy black plums. A hint of leather and game unfolds on the finish, while medium acidity keeps the flavors fresh on the palate.",The Pepper Pot,15,89,Stellenbosch,,,Edgebaston 2010 The Pepper Pot Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edgebaston-2010-pepper-pot-red-stellenbosch/,Red Blend,2010,Edgebaston
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Dusty dark cherry and blackberry fruit dominate the nose, with secondary aromas of game, peppery spice and tobacco. The dark fruit character continues on the palate, transitioning into the finish, which is laced with hints of mocha and spice. Medium weight, with nice vibrancy in the mouth. Drink now-2015.",Silkbush Mountain Vineyards,18,89,Breedekloof,,,Lions Drift 2009 Silkbush Mountain Vineyards Pinotage (Breedekloof),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lions-drift-2009-silkbush-mountain-pinotage-breedekloof/,Pinotage,2009,Lions Drift
,Red,Italy,"This Brunello shows elegant aromatic restraint in its tight aromas of wild berry and red currant. Dark flavors of barbecue spice, cured meat, leather and tobacco layer the midpalate, then turn fine and full on the finish.",,80,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Le Gode 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-gode-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Le Gode
14.5,Red,Italy,"Some superripe notes of strawberry jam and candied fruit lead into notes of rum cake, cherry liqueur and cured meat. A bold, masculine mouthfeel comes courtesy of firm, structured tannins.",Assunto,54,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Bellaria 2007 Assunto  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellaria-2007-assunto-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Bellaria
13,Red,France,"While it does have the structure of a Pommard, this is also a ripe, rounded wine. Its sweet red fruits surround the firm tannins offering richness. A wine that will offer sold pleasure in 3–4 years.",Rugiens Premier Cru,120,89,Burgundy,Pommard,,Domaine Moillard 2009 Rugiens Premier Cru  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-moillard-2009-rugiens-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Moillard
13,Red,France,A beautifully perfumed wine that shows some of the structure of a Gevrey but combines this with dark rich fruits and sweet tannins. There is a smoky flavor that balances the ripe red fruits and final acidity.,,55,89,Burgundy,Gevrey-Chambertin,,Domaine Thierry Mortet 2009  Gevrey-Chambertin,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-thierry-mortet-2009-pinot-noir-gevrey-chambertin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Thierry Mortet
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a soft, round Rosso that imparts fresh tones of cherry and blackberry as it rolls across the palate. The wine is simple, crisp and nicely textured with smooth, silky lines.",,25,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Altesino 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altesino-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Altesino
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Generously fruity, packed with sweet tannins and ripe fruits, this wine shows wood aging with licorice notes and a final burnt character.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Balestard la Tonnelle 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-balestard-tonnelle-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Balestard la Tonnelle
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Fresh acidity dominates here. This wine is light in texture and the tannins have a rounded edge. While it is dry, the wood imparts notes of caramel.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Ferrande 2011 Barrel Sample  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ferrande-2011-barrel-sample-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Ferrande
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel Sample. Soft tannins and a dense texture help to create a forward, fruity wine with a very juicy and spicy finish.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Deyrem Valentin 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-deyrem-valentin-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Deyrem Valentin
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. A solid, dark and complex wine, with intense tannins that are powered by wood spice and black currant. It has ample weight while showing some of the vintage's poise and crispness.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Chateau Desmirail 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-desmirail-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Chateau Desmirail
13.5,Red,Italy,"Big and bold, but a bit disjointed aromatically. Ripe fruit and pipe tobacco vie with a fine note of graphite or lead pencil. It seems soft, with a touch of sweetness, but crisp tannins. Give it a few more years to unwind. Finishes thick and chewy.",,,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Bonacchi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonacchi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Bonacchi
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Opens with cassis, black cherry, blackberry and dusty aromas that suggest leather. Feels healthy, with blazing acidity propelling dark fruit, toast and vanilla flavors. Juicy on the finish due to semisharp acids, with length and liveliness.",Q,22,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2010 Q Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2010-q-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Zuccardi
14.5,Red,Italy,"This plump Rosso di Montalcino offers ripe, succulent fruit notes of black cherry, blueberry and fresh plum, rounded by toasted espresso and almond. All that results in a soft, round and smooth mouthfeel.",,25,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Fossacolle 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fossacolle-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Fossacolle
14.7,Red,US,"This is a rich, ripe Syrah, with deep, long-lasting chocolate, blackberry jam and oak flavors. Impresses for its sheer razzle dazzle. Probably best over the next few years.",Fox Family Vineyard,45,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Blair Fox 2009 Fox Family Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blair-fox-2009-family-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Blair Fox
14,Red,Italy,"This Rosso displays soft aromas of red cherry, chocolate and light spice that create a clean and balanced bouquet. Its smooth, fresh mouthfeel suggests it would pair with veal, roast turkey or pork.",,36,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenuta La Fuga 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fuga-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tenuta La Fuga
13.9,Red,US,"Tart and juicy, with crisply-rendered berry and plum fruit flavors. As with all the Smasne wines, the oak is a large presence, here adding a striking note of clove. The tannins hint at a slight green streak, but the overall balance is fine.",Block #3 Lawrence Vineyard,32,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Smasne Cellars 2008 Block #3 Lawrence Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2008-block-3-lawrence-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Smasne Cellars
16,Red,Australia,"Shows some of the warmth of the vintage in its elevated alcohol levels and high-toned fruit. It's full-bodied and supple, with flavors of brandied plums and baking spices. Drink it over the next few years.",William Randell,40,89,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Thorn Clarke 2008 William Randell Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorn-clarke-2008-william-randell-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2008,Thorn Clarke
14,Red,Italy,"This hearty Rosso opens with earthy tones of leather, tobacco and dried rose petal. The wine's consistency is sharp and defined with uplifting acidity.",,22,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenuta Vitanza 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-vitanza-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Tenuta Vitanza
14.1,White,US,"From Dwelley vineyard grapes, this barrel-fermented Viognier offers appealing toasty fruit coated in buttered nut goodness. Meyer lemon and stone fruits, dusted with cinnamon, give it a French pastry sort of finish, though it is completely dry.",,24,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Stottle 2008 Viognier (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2008-viognier-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Viognier,2008,Stottle
12.5,White,France,"Just an edge of butter gives this wine roundness and extra richness. Along with this character comes ripe peach fruit, lifted with acidity. Ready to drink. Screwcap.",Kimmeridgien,18,89,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Jean-Marc Brocard 2010 Kimmeridgien  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-marc-brocard-2010-kimmeridgien-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2010,Jean-Marc Brocard
13.5,Red,Australia,"This is a classically styled Coonawarra Cab, with ample cassis, cedar and mint wrapped up into a balanced, well-proportioned whole. The Katnook style favors silky tannins over power, making this elegant Cabernet one to drink over the next several years.",Founder's Block,20,89,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Katnook Estate 2009 Founder's Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/katnook-estate-2009-founders-block-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Katnook Estate
14.1,Red,US,"Hawk and Horse have managed to make a delicious Cabernet from a challenging vintage. Dark, earthy flavors of cedar, spice and blackberry, are enriched with plenty of smoothness and structure to give it that extra something special. Made by winemakers Dick Peterson and Scott Harvey from a certified-Biodynamic vineyard with rocky red soil at 2,200 feet above sea level.",,65,89,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawk-horse-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hawk and Horse Vineyards
14,Red,US,"The raspberry, cherry and vanilla flavors of this Pinot Noir taste sweet, giving it a delicious pie-filling richness. Crisp acidity fortunately provides balancing structure. It's a flashy young wine for drinking over the next five years.",,30,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Samsara 2010 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Samsara
13.5,Red,Italy,"The subtle, subdued nose is of perfumed spice, dried red rose and currant. But there is chewy softness here and enough extraction to hold the wine firm on the palate. The structure is there but the fruit definition is less apparent.",Carillon,60,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Vini Italiani da Sogno 2007 Carillon  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vini-italiani-sogno-2007-carillon-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Vini Italiani da Sogno
13.5,Red,Italy,"Carillon opens with a dark, concentrated appearance and smoky aromas of barbecue, spice and toasted oak. The fruit element comes forth on the palate, revealing the wine's bright cherry and crème de cassis notes.",Carillon,60,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Vini Italiani da Sogno 2006 Carillon  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vini-italiani-sogno-2006-carillon-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Vini Italiani da Sogno
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Packed and concentrated, with blueberry, blackberry, bramble and pastry aromas. Initially, it's jumbled and out of joint, with jumpy acids and heavy flavors of blackberry, grilled meat and herbs, while on the finish, the fruit fades quickly, leaving weight, resin and vanilla.",Bramare Rebon Vineyard,55,89,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Viña Cobos 2009 Bramare Rebon Vineyard Malbec (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2009-bramare-rebon-vineyard-malbec-perdriel/,Malbec,2009,Viña Cobos
14.1,Red,US,"This 50-50 Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend is soft upon entry, with delicate, pretty fruit flavors of raspberry and wild plum. Gentle accents hint at buttery caramel and sweet cracker through a well-balanced finish. A light touch is evident throughout.",Lalayee Red,45,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Lullaby 2008 Lalayee Red Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lullaby-2008-lalayee-red-bordeaux-style-red-blend-merlot-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lullaby
14,Red,Italy,"This wine goes from delivering savory spice, cured meat and smoked bacon to being lean and not too intense or persistent on the close. The alcohol and dry tannins want more plush fruit for support.",,40,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pinino 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pinino-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Pinino
14,Red,Argentina,"Big blackberry aromas show very little rusticity. Feels full but smooth and balanced, with a nice mix of wild berry, spice and fine herb flavors. Mellow and not pushy on the finish. Really good for Bonarda.",Single Vineyard Reserva,19,89,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2009 Single Vineyard Reserva Bonarda (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2009-single-vineyard-reserva-other-red-bonarda-agrelo/,Bonarda,2009,Lamadrid
13.5,Red,Italy,"Sangiovese fruit is presented in its most genuine and clean state, with bright berry nuances, violets, moist earth, tobacco and cola. There are wood elements, but they are unobstructive, clean and otherwise relegated to a supporting role. The bouquet shows wild berry, bramble and bright acidity.",Marchese Antinori Riserva,35,89,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Marchesi Antinori 2007 Marchese Antinori Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2007-marchese-riserva-red-chianti-classico/,Red Blend,2007,Marchesi Antinori
13,Red,France,"A firm, darkly structured wine. It has a hard edge of smoky wood tannins that dominate the black fruits, so it needs 2–3 years to balance out. It's always likely to be a firm, dense wine.",Les Saint-Georges Premier Cru,120,89,Burgundy,Nuits-St.-Georges,,Moillard 2009 Les Saint-Georges Premier Cru  (Nuits-St.-Georges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moillard-2009-saint-georges-premier-cru-pinot-noir-nuits-st-georges/,Pinot Noir,2009,Moillard
13,Red,France,"From its situation on the plain outside Beaune, Chorey is often overlooked. A wine like this, ripe and smooth, full of red fruit, offers a deliciously juicy drink and represents a great value in red Burgundy. Drink now, or keep for two years.",,25,89,Burgundy,Chorey-lès-Beaune,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Chorey-lès-Beaune,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-pinot-noir-chorey-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Drouhin
14.8,Red,US,"Marked by acidity, strong tannins and powerful fruit, this Cabernet is a three-way playoff. The fruit is the obvious early victor, flashy in plums, blackberries, cassis and cedar. But the astringency makes it difficult to enjoy now. Cellar for six years, and see what happens.",Reserve,95,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Armanino Family Cellars 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armanino-family-cellars-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Armanino Family Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"Nice ripeness, fullness and generosity here. The bouquet opens with bold brushstrokes that don't match the delicate, subdued feel in the mouth. It delivers most of its energy on the nose and segues to a much calmer, more straightforward style on the close.",,68,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Il Marroneto 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-marroneto-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Il Marroneto
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a bright and fresh Rosso that delivers notes of red cherry, raspberry and cassis. The wine has a smoky element on the finish that intensifies an otherwise smooth mouthfeel.",,,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Geografico Castello Tricerchi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geografico-castello-tricerchi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Geografico Castello Tricerchi
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Firmly tannic on the initial taste, this wine shows bell pepper and juicy black-fruit flavors. It is light and fruity, and finishes with dry tannins.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Latour-Martillac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-martillac-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Latour-Martillac
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Spice and new wood are the prominent elements. This wine's fruit is bright and black-currant flavored, with its dry core still buried.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château d'Angludet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dangludet-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château d'Angludet
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. This light-bodied wine shows ripe fruit, some spice and wood. Not a great weight but it's fruity.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Corbin Michotte 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-corbin-michotte-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Corbin Michotte
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Spicy new-wood flavors and dry tannins characterize this wine, with only a hint of dark berry fruits. This is smoky, toasty and dominated by its structure.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château la Garde 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-garde-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Garde
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Juicy and fruity, this wine shows attractive black currant flavors, rounded with the tannins already well integrated.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château La Conseillante 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-conseillante-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château La Conseillante
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Showing spicy wood with firm, black-currant tannins and gentle fruit, this wine is rounded, soft and accessible.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Bergey 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bergey-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut-Bergey
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. A huge, extracted wine, it shows very ripe fruit dominated by dark tannins and a big black plum skin texture.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Quinault L'Enclos 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-quinault-lenclos-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Quinault L'Enclos
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. A wine that's about structure and presence, it has velvety tannins and flavors of mint, spice and black currant.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Preuillac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-preuillac-2011-barrel-sample-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Preuillac
14,Red,US,"Very rich and flamboyant, this could only have grown in a New World climate. In fact it's from a coastal vineyard. Ripe and expressive in raspberries, cherries, sandalwood and spices, the richness is balanced with crisp acidity. Drink over the next three years for freshness.",Gloria,40,89,California,Central Coast,San Luis Obispo County,Cutruzzola 2009 Gloria Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cutruzzola-2009-gloria-pinot-noir-central-coast-san-luis-obispo-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cutruzzola
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Sweet smelling, but welcoming and true to the cream style. Feels creamy and soft by Sherry standards, with prune, raisin, caramel, toffee and chocolate flavors. Turns a touch bitter on the finish, with a final dose of raisin, honey and toffee.",Cream,15,89,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Cream Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-s-l-nv-cream-sherry-jerez-145971/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
13,Red,Italy,"A bright nose of cherry, vanilla and rum cake leads into a moderately intense midpalate, with bright endnotes of dried mint and ginger on the cool, crisp finish.",,46,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Cantina di Montalcino 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-montalcino-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Cantina di Montalcino
14.5,Red,Spain,"Aromas of pencil shavings, marzipan and jammy berry are sweet and slightly candied. Flavors of Bing cherry, raisin, licorice and citrus peel are forward and tight, while the finish is long and flavorful, with some acidic tang. Lively despite a mild raisiny quality. Drink now through 2013.",Roureda Llicorella Gran Selecció Vitis 60,30,89,Catalonia,Priorat,,Cellers Unió 2006 Roureda Llicorella Gran Selecció Vitis 60 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cellers-unio-2006-roureda-llicorella-gran-seleccio-vitis-60-priorat/,Red Blend,2006,Cellers Unió
14.9,Red,US,"Cedarville is loved for its Syrah and Grenache but it can expertly handle its estate Zinfandel too—grown at 2,500-foot elevation—This smoky, raspberry-wrapped, silky wine is full of big, round mountain tannins yet somehow manages to be light on its feet on the finish. Have it with sticky ribs.",Estate,22,89,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Cedarville 2009 Estate Zinfandel (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedarville-vineyard-2009-estate-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Zinfandel,2009,Cedarville
14.1,Red,US,"Made from Carneros-grown grapes, this Syrah strikes the palate as rather candied in blackberries and cherries. It's smooth in the mouth, and the oak brings a pretty layer of smoky cedar.",,55,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cakebread 2009 Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cakebread-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Cakebread
14,Red,Italy,Some charred almond or toast aromas join with black berry and crushed granite in this full and generous wine. Nice linear quality allows the berry fruit to glide over a long smooth finish. Good structure and intensity but not overdone.,,,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Solaria 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solaria-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Solaria
15,Red,Spain,"This perennially consistent Priorato deals graphite, coconut, leather, forest and oaky, chocolaty berry aromas in front of a round, mouthfilling palate. Tastes primarily of plum, cherry and currant, with a snappy finish defined by red fruit flavors and length. Perfectly good and ready; can hold through 2014.",Cartoixa,52,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Scala Dei 2006 Cartoixa Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scala-2006-cartoixa-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2006,Scala Dei
14,Red,Italy,"Perfect for pairing with grilled meat, white beans or hearty pasta dishes, this bright Rosso di Montalcino opens with notes of plush cherry, with almond, spice, leather and tobacco. The mouthfeel is characterized by toasted oak notes and bright acidity.",Campogiovanni,23,90,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,San Felice 2010 Campogiovanni  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-felice-2010-campogiovanni-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,San Felice
13.5,Red,Italy,"This Brunello opens with a sweet nose of vanilla and cherry. The bouquet is straightforward, giving the wine a frank, no-nonsense personality. Flavors of spice, leather and tobacco appear later, rendering more depth. It feels youthful, soft and chewy on the close.",,55,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Villa I Cipressi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-i-cipressi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Villa I Cipressi
13.5,Red,US,"If only more California Primitivo could be made in this style - soft, lower in alcohol, modestly showing its fruit - there would be more converts among Zin fanatics, who would be wowed by the subtle black cherry and licorice flavors and dry finish, minimally aged in oak.",,18,90,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Uvaggio 2010 Primitivo (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uvaggio-2010-zinfandel-primitivo-central-valley-lodi/,Primitivo,2010,Uvaggio
14.5,Red,Australia,"An excellent value, the 2010 Shotfire Shiraz offers bold, punched-up cherry-berry fruit framed by hints of vanilla, dried herbs and cracked pepper. It's a big wine that's reasonably creamy in texture, with plenty of mouthcoating flavor on the finish. Drink it over the next few years.",Shotfire,22,90,South Australia,Barossa,,Thorn Clarke 2010 Shotfire Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorn-clarke-2010-shotfire-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2010,Thorn Clarke
,White,US,"Sure is easy to like this Chardonnay, with its rich flavors of honey, pineapples, peaches, crême brulée, vanilla and cinnamon spice. It seems almost sweet, but zesty acidity and minerality pull it back into dryness and elegance.",Estate,42,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Robert Young 2009 Estate Chardonnay (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-young-2009-estate-chardonnay-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Robert Young
14,Red,Spain,"Complex, integrated and solid up front, with berry aromas, vanilla notes and toasty oak. Feels full, thick, staunch and balanced, with deep berry and cherry flavors leading to a toasty, peppery finish with leftover berry flavors. Well formed and well oaked, with excellent fruit quality. Drink now through 2014.",Elite Vendimia Seleccionada,30,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Pradorey 2009 Elite Vendimia Seleccionada  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prado-rey-2009-elite-vendimia-seleccionada-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Pradorey
14,Red,Italy,"This impressive Rosso delivers a silky and smooth texture, with aromas of bright fruit backed by toasted nut and spice. The balance and overall harmony of the mouthfeel are what set this wine apart.",Val di Suga,21,90,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenimenti Angelini 2010 Val di Suga  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenimenti-angelini-2010-val-suga-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tenimenti Angelini
14.5,Red,Australia,"A concentrated, intense wine, filled with cherry-berry fruit and more than a hint of vanilla. It's tart and edgy, with some firm tannins on the finish, so hold it another 12 months and then drink it over the next 5–6 years.",,18,90,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,Sidewood 2008 Syrah (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sidewood-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-adelaide-hills/,Syrah,2008,Sidewood
14.9,Red,US,"Lots of flashy blackberry and blueberry fruit in this rather forward Syrah. It's also quite tannic and spicy, the result of 100% whole cluster fermentation. With its fairly high alcohol, it has a mouth-warming fullness. Drink now.",Turner Vineyard,40,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Samsara 2009 Turner Vineyard Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-turner-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Syrah,2009,Samsara
14,White,South Africa,"Attractively ripe aromas of melon and softly baked apples lead the nose, with a touch of sweet smokiness, almost like cured bacon, following close behind. Medium weight with balanced, lifting acidity and a spice-infused clementine rind finish.",Robusto,21,90,Stellenbosch,,,Rudera 2009 Robusto Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rudera-2009-robusto-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Rudera
15.5,Red,US,"A soft, exceptionally ripe Zinfandel, sweet in what tastes like residual sugar, although the sweetness also comes from very high alcohol. The flavors are pure Paso Robles, all about black cherries, raspberries, red plums, red licorice, bacon and exotic spices. A splash of Petite Sirah brings tannic depth and weight. This is a good example of Peachy Canyon's style.",Mustard Creek,36,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Mustard Creek Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-mustard-creek-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
13.5,White,South Africa,"A delicious Sauv Blanc from one of the coolest areas of South Africa, it takes a while for this wine to fully express itself. Green pepper and grass start on the nose, but then subside to allow green fig, lime rind and tart tropical fruit accents to unfold. Balanced and refreshing, with a fynbos herb note that remains through the long finish, almost like fresh hops.",Pincushion Vineyard,25,90,Cape Agulhas,,,Lomond 2010 Pincushion Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Cape Agulhas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lomond-2010-pincushion-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-cape-agulhas/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lomond
14,Red,Australia,"This Shiraz does a nice job of balancing its fruit-sweet characters of blackberry and blueberry with savory elements of herbs and green olives. It's full-bodied, warm and creamy-textured, with a warm, chocolaty finish. Drink it now and over the next few years.",Red Silk,20,90,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Oliverhill 2009 Red Silk Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oliverhill-2009-red-silk-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz,2009,Oliverhill
14.5,White,US,"Very acidic, giving the ripe tropical fruit and green pea flavors an almost sparkling spritziness. But very rich and flamboyant and complex. This wine was tasted at just about a year of age, and should calm down by summer 2012.",Clone 76 Inox,36,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Melville 2010 Clone 76 Inox Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melville-2010-clone-76-inox-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Melville
15.2,Red,US,"Substantial and muscular, still quite tight and unyielding, this grudgingly displays purple fruits in a mix of roasted coffee beans, clove and black olive. If past releases are any indication, this will continue to evolve and expand as it gets a bit more bottle time.",Stained Tooth,32,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2009 Stained Tooth Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-stained-tooth-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Dusted Valley
14.1,White,US,"This bottling has been variable over the decades, but this 2010 shows fine form, a good sign coming on the heels of the excellent 2009. It's richly oaked and flashy in pineapple jam, buttered toast and creamy, yeasty flavors.",Barrel Fermented,30,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Flora Springs 2010 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flora-springs-2010-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Flora Springs
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. A very tannic, bone-dry wine, this shows a hard edge that doesn't marry well with the fruit. Always likely to be austere, it's powerful and dense.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château de France 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-france-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château de France
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Initially lean, this wine then shows severe, firm tannins followed by rich blackberry fruits. Its dark intensity should offer good aging in a wine that will always have a serious side.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Chateau Dauzac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dauzac-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Chateau Dauzac
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Spicy wood cuts through the ripe blackberry fruit. This wine is smooth and polished, with balancing acidity. Juicy fruits show on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château d'Agassac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dagassac-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château d'Agassac
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. With a firm edge and some bitterness, this wine does have softer tannins in the center, followed by juicy acidity and bright berry fruits.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château la Tour de Pin 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-pin-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Tour de Pin
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This wine has a classic fruit structure, very black currant in character. The wine is rich with a smoky core, with bitter chocolate notes and sweet tannins.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château La Grave à Pomerol 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grave-a-pomerol-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château La Grave à Pomerol
,White,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This is a fruity wine that's packed with citrus flavor. With its light, bright and crisp mouthfeel, this is likely to develop quickly.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Bergey 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bergey-2011-barrel-sample-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Haut-Bergey
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Forward, with juicy fruit that offers plenty of acidity and seemingly-soft tannins, this is a wine that should develop easily and quickly.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château du Tertre 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tertre-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château du Tertre
15,Red,Italy,"An inky-black appearance and spicy-savory aromas make this the kind of Brunello you want to drink on a really cold winter night. Tightly concentrated and extracted, with loads of black cherry, leather and tobacco, there are balsam notes too, but delivered in a big, strong fashion. The smooth, silky finish that is not overly dense or intense.",Voliero,50,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Casato1 2007 Voliero  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casato1-2007-voliero-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Casato1
14.5,Red,Italy,"This impressive Rosso offers lush aromas of rum cake, coffee, spice, pipe tobacco and dark fruit. It shows warm, earthy or leathery notes in the mouth that are rounded off by fresh Sangiovese acidity.",,15,90,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Caprili 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caprili-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Caprili
14.5,Red,Italy,"This bold Chianti Classico opens with earthy aromas of cured meat, tobacco, pipe tobacco and rum cake. The fruit aromas come forth as candied berry, plum and crème de cassis. This wine is aged for one year in oak barrel, resulting in a soft, plush and velvety finish.",Messer Ridolfo Riserva,32,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Cantalici L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo 2007 Messer Ridolfo Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantalici-lantica-fornace-ridolfo-2007-messer-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Cantalici L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"For affordable amontillado, this is downright excellent. Smells nutty and oily, maybe a touch sharp, but well within normal parameters. Feels fresh, round and comfortable, with lots of core fruit flavor, nuttiness, sweet toffee and caramel. Finishes with toasted pecan flavors and peanut butter notes. Semidry in style.",Amontillado,15,90,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Amontillado Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-s-l-nv-amontillado-sherry-jerez-145970/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
14.9,Red,US,"Fruit stars in this young, rich Cabernet. It's as good as young, drink-me-now Napa Cab gets, offering waves of blackberries, cherries, plums, sweet oak and spices that go on and on into long finish. The tannins are perfectly ripe, the acidity fine and brisk.",,35,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Atlas Peak 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atlas-peak-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Atlas Peak
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Toasty and sweet on the nose, however it's not very complex. Feels juicy and refined, with raisin, fig and date flavors. Long on the finish and chocolaty tasting, with raisin and a lightness of being. Sweet within the style, but not unctuous or candied.",Solera Cream,29,90,Andalucia,Montilla-Moriles,,Alvear NV Solera Cream Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvear-nv-solera-cream-sherry-pedro-ximenez-montilla-moriles/,Pedro Ximénez,,Alvear
13.5,Red,US,"Blended with a little Syrah, Petite Sirah and Sangiovese, this Merlot in a big box is clearly a terrific value. It's so lush and delicious in berries and spices, it's crazy that the price works out to $6.25 for a regular bottle. With production over 200,000 cases, it's a testament to the art of blending.",,25,90,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2009 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Black Box
14.2,Red,US,"The vineyard, which is in St. Helena, certainly yielded grapes that were ripe, to judge by this wine's flavors. It's gigantic in berries, cherries, mocha and spices that are jammy and sweet. The best thing about it are the tannins, which are smooth and complex. Give this flashy young Petite Sirah a couple years to integrate and mellow.",Hayne Vineyard,65,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jacob Franklin 2009 Hayne Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacob-franklin-2009-hayne-vineyard-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Jacob Franklin
13,Red,France,"One of the classic wines from Drouhin, this concentrated and ripe wine has rich tannins, certainly laced with wood. Plum and red-fruit flavors are a delicious presence to go with the firm, solid structure. Age for 3–4 years.",,34,90,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Côte de Beaune,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-pinot-noir-cote-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Drouhin
14.5,White,South Africa,"A complex, kitchen-sink blend of 29% Chenin Blanc, 23% Roussanne, 11% Viognier, 11% Chardonnay, 10% Grenache Blanc, 5% Colombar, 5% Grenache Gris, 2% Sémillon, 2% Clairette and 1% Verdelho, there's a lot to be discovered in this wine. Melon, pear and sweet citrus lead the bouquet, with nuances of orange blossom and honeysuckle, while spicy flavors of baked apple, glazed canteloupe and lightly-mulled pear flood the palate. Round and forward, with a silky texture; give it time to open up now or hold another couple of years.",,42,90,Coastal Region,,,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2009 White (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aa-badenhorst-family-wines-2009-white-coastal-region/,White Blend,2009,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
14.3,White,US,"Anderson Valley is better known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but the cool climate is also good for Sauvignon Blanc. Foursight's 2010 is a delightful wine, vibrant in citrus, tropical fruit and peach flavors, and there's no oak to interfere with its purity. With a finish that seems just a little sweet, it's a fine companion for Asian fare.",Charles Vineyard,20,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Foursight 2010 Charles Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foursight-2010-charles-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Foursight
12.5,White,Australia,"Nicely rounded in texture without being flabby, this is a lively, crisp white wine, well endowed with flavors reminiscent of melon, pear and lime. Perfect to drink now with most seafood dishes, or as an apéritif.",Doctoressa di Lago Single Site,15,90,South Australia,Fleurieu Peninsula,,Zonte's Footstep 2010 Doctoressa di Lago Single Site Pinot Grigio (Fleurieu Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zontes-footstep-2010-doctoressa-lago-single-site-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-fleurieu-peninsula/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Zonte's Footstep
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Initially hard edged, this wine evolves to show a more accessible, fruity character. There is weight here, powered by fruit tannins and a solid texture on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-carmes-haut-brion-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Spicy new wood dominates this wine, with the weight of fruit to justify it. It's solid, full-bodied and already balanced.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Lassègue 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lassegue-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lassègue
,Dessert,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. An apple-fresh wine, with its richness coming through slowly. It has weight as well as a touch of marmalade spice and lemon acidity. With its light character, it's delicious.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Lamothe 2011 Barrel Sample  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamothe-2011-barrel-sample-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Lamothe
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Here is a smoky, juicy wine, its tannins soft and gentle while also showing ripe spice and mouthwatering acidity. The dry tannins at the end provide structure.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château la Croix de Gay 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-croix-gay-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Croix de Gay
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Firm and dense with dark, dry fruits, this is a powerful wine for the year, while keeping an elegant, delicious style.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Fronsac,,Château Fontenil 2011 Barrel Sample  (Fronsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fontenil-2011-barrel-sample-red-fronsac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fontenil
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Hugely tannic, this wine powers through the dry structure leaving fruit lost in its wake. There is a final dark bite on the palate.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Cap de Mourlin 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cap-mourlin-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cap de Mourlin
13.5,Red,Italy,"At the heart of Chianti Classico, Badia a Passignano is among the most beautiful wine properties in the world with an ancient abbey that crowns softly rolling hills. This wine is packed tightly with bright cherry, spice and tobacco notes, and lingering touches of wild berry and cola.",Badia a Passignano Riserva,53,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Marchesi Antinori 2008 Badia a Passignano Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2008-badia-a-passignano-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Marchesi Antinori
14.2,White,US,"Rich doesn't begin to describe this Pinot Gris. It's explosive in orange and apricot jam flavors, with vanilla and buttered toast layers. There's a fat, oily texture that adds interest to a variety that can be simple.",North Highlands Cuvée,18,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Manzoni 2010 North Highlands Cuvée Pinot Gris (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manzoni-2010-north-highlands-cuvee-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Gris,2010,Manzoni
13,White,Australia,"An intense, flavorful rendition of Sauvignon Blanc, this is grapefruity from start to finish, balanced by slightly riper notes of pineapple and a custardy richness to the wine's texture. Pair it with bold fish dishes over the next 6–9 months.",Omrah,15,90,Western Australia,Great Southern,,Plantagenet 2010 Omrah Sauvignon Blanc (Great Southern),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plantagenet-2010-omrah-sauvignon-blanc-great-southern/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Plantagenet
15.1,Red,US,"This is all Merlot, tight and toasty, with generous black fruits compacted into a dense core. This one needs more bottle age, and/or substantial decanting time, but it shows excellent depth and polish already.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2009 Merlot (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-yakima/,Merlot,2009,Airfield Estates
13.5,White,South Africa,"Rich and round but not overdone, with a nice brightness to the apple, clementine and white peach aromas and flavors. Balanced and well-integrated, with all of the components working together in harmony. Closes on a brisk citrus-rind finish. Drink now–2014.",,32,90,Stellenbosch,,,Hartenberg 2009 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hartenberg-2009-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2009,Hartenberg
14.5,Red,Australia,"Pronto red is 77% Grenache, with the remainder a blend of Touriga Nacional (11%), Syrah (7%) and Monastrell (5%). It starts off with leather and spice, then folds in cherries and licorice. It's full-bodied, round and slightly warm, with a supple, spice-driven finish. Drink now-2015.",Pronto,69,90,South Australia,Adelaide,,S.C. Pannell 2008 Pronto Red (Adelaide),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sc-pannell-2008-pronto-red-adelaide/,Red Blend,2008,S.C. Pannell
14.2,Red,US,"Here's a deliciously ripe, forward Pinot. It's made in an accessible style, with flashy raspberry, strawberry and oak flavors. Yet it exhibits classic Pinot elegance. Could turn into something special in 6–7 years, if you're a gambler.",Solomon Hills Vineyard,45,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Rusack 2009 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rusack-2009-solomon-hills-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rusack
14.3,Red,US,"A nice evocation of Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir, showing rich raspberry, cherry, persimmon and crushed dark spice flavors, framed in a silky texture. Produced from the Solomon Hills and Sierra Madre vineyards. Now–2016.",,36,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Rusack 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rusack-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rusack
13.9,Red,US,"Stottle does an especially good job with Tempranillo, sourced from the same site as its Nebbiolo. Fruity and fleshy, loaded with bright berry notes, it reflects its 21 months in barrel in its complex streaks of spice, chocolate and butterscotch.",,26,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Stottle 2008 Tempranillo (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2008-tempranillo-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Tempranillo,2008,Stottle
13.5,White,US,"Two-thirds Chardonnay, 22% Viognier, and the rest Sauvignon Blanc—an unusual blend that works well. Medium gold and showing the color and scents of oak aging, this big-boned white runs the gamut from apple to pear to peach, soaked in Bourbon barrel flavors, with a rich, creamy finish.",Francis Reserve White,38,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Robert O. Smasne 2008 Francis Reserve White White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-o-smasne-2008-francis-reserve-white-columbia-valley-wa/,White Blend,2008,Robert O. Smasne
13.9,Red,US,"Dried leaf and cherry tobacco scents highlight this well-made Grenache. It includes just a whiff or two of the classic funk, but the rich black-cherry fruit is the real star, well-ripened and leading into a clean, lingering finish.",Upland Vineyard,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Smasne Cellars 2009 Upland Vineyard Grenache (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2009-upland-vineyard-grenache-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Grenache,2009,Smasne Cellars
14.5,Red,Italy,"This balanced Rosso delivers intense aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, spice, sweet cherry and rum cake. The wine's consistency is rich and smooth, with a refreshing touch of acidity on the close.",,30,90,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Siro Pacenti 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siro-pacenti-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Siro Pacenti
14,Red,Italy,"Ripe aromas of dark fruit, crème de cassis and cherry liqueur. The wine is thick, juicy and chewy, with a touch of tightness or astringency on the close.",Riserva,50,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Terre Nere 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-nere-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Terre Nere
14.5,Red,Argentina,"After picking yourself up off the floor having digested the price, the wine is excellent but not otherwordly. Sweet, dense and calm on the nose, with alluring black fruit and raisin aromas. Feels hefty and gritty, with rooty, sweet flavors of brown sugar and baked blackberry. Finishes round, big and smooth, with generally good balance. 120 cases made; drink now through 2014.",Parcela 26 Limited Edition,167,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Flichman 2008 Parcela 26 Limited Edition Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-flichman-2008-parcela-26-limited-edition-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Finca Flichman
14.5,Red,Italy,"You're in for a big, bold wine the minute you pour Il Brecciolino into the glass. This blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Petit Verdot opens with a dark, inky color and intense aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, rum cake and spice. It's soft, supple and rich.",Il Brecciolino,45,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castelvecchio 2007 Il Brecciolino Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelvecchio-2007-il-brecciolino-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Castelvecchio
14,Red,Italy,"There's a ripe, cooked quality with black fruit, toasted nut, cured meat and wild mushroom to this expression. The fruit tones are candied and mature, and the wine offers a ean and compact mouthfeel with a two-fold blast of acidity and tannin.",Phenomena Riserva,,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Sesti 2006 Phenomena Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sesti-2006-phenomena-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Sesti
14.5,Red,Australia,"Penley's 2009 Phoenix offers classic cassis fruit, shored up by hints of mocha, vanilla and menthol. It's medium to full bodied, powerful yet elegant, with tannins that are firm but not unapproachable. Drink now–2020.",Phoenix,20,90,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Penley Estate 2009 Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penley-estate-2009-phoenix-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Penley Estate
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Compact, concentrated and clean, with all its components in place. The bouquet is dark with charcoal, but bright with berry fruit aromas. The mouthfeel is comfortable and balanced, with sweet berry flavors offset by mild spice and proper oak. Soft tannins define the finish; a fine Malbec that doesn't overdo it.",Reserve,19,90,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Salentein 2010 Reserve Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salentein-2010-reserve-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2010,Salentein
13,Red,France,"A wine that reveals its rich, jammy fruit slowly. When it arrives, the fruit is soft and generous, with strawberry jam and red plum flavors. It also has intense fresh acidity, a dry tannic core and aging potential.",,24,90,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune-Villages,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Côte de Beaune-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-pinot-noir-cote-beaune-villages/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Drouhin
14.5,Red,Australia,"Expansive, round and supple in the mouth, this Shiraz features lush raspberry fruit, framed by vanilla oak. There's a tart edge to the finish, providing a solid sense of balance to the lingering warm, chocolaty notes. Drink now.",Entity,40,90,South Australia,Barossa,,John Duval Wines 2009 Entity Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/john-duval-wines-2009-entity-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2009,John Duval Wines
14.6,Red,US,"Made in the modern style, this Cabernet is dark in color, soft in acids and tannins, and enormously fruity. The flavors of blackberries, blueberries, mocha and roasted nuts suggest sweetened granola candy. It's a flashy wine that impresses for its sheer power. Drink now-2015.",Hoffman Lane,65,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jacob Franklin 2007 Hoffman Lane Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacob-franklin-2007-hoffman-lane-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Jacob Franklin
14,Red,Italy,"This wien is rich in balsam notes of eucalyptus, dried rosemary, ginger and cherry cola. The bouquet is distinctive, and the wine ends with a bright, fresh finish.",,27,90,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Castello Romitorio 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-romitorio-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Castello Romitorio
14,Red,South Africa,"A complex blend of 75% Shiraz, 10% Cinsault, 8% Cab Sauv, 6% Gren and 1% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre, this is a concentrated and flavorful selection that's brimming with raspberry sauce and dark berry fruit aromas and flavors. Framed by black tea, sweet spice and vanilla bean accents, the mouth is firmly structured with medium tannins and acidity, ending on a soft, roasty note.",Secateurs,17,90,Coastal Region,,,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2010 Secateurs Red (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aa-badenhorst-family-wines-2010-secateurs-red-coastal-region/,Red Blend,2010,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
9,Dessert,US,"Bonterra is offering up some serious yumminess here, from organic grapes grown in Lake County. The sweet wine opens with a sweet floral nose and a lot of minerality graduating into a concentrated thickness of golden honey-graham flavors.",Bartolucci Vineyard,16,90,California,Lake County,Lake County,Bonterra 2010 Bartolucci Vineyard Muscat (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2010-bartolucci-vineyard-muscat-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Muscat,2010,Bonterra
14.5,Red,Australia,"Sure, this wine is full bodied and lush, filled with ripe raspberry fruit, but there is also a sense of underlying structure, and some lovely herb-spice complexities, like rhubarb, cedar, cinnamon, vanilla and cracked pepper. Drink it over the next 2–3 years.",Lights Out,20,90,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Ross Estate 2009 Lights Out Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ross-estate-2009-lights-out-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2009,Ross Estate
15,White,US,"A delicious Sauvignon Blanc, really fine. It showcases how well this cool little corner of Monterey County, with its stony soils, ripens white wines. Brisk in acidity and laden with minerals, it offers rich flavors of citrus fruits, white flowers, white currants and spices.",Coquina,32,90,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Deep Sea 2009 Coquina Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deep-sea-2009-coquina-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Deep Sea
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This wine is ripe and juicy, with full, soft tannins, jammy fruit and sweet plum flavors. It shows the acidity of the year with final notes of tobacco and smoke.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Quintus 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-quintus-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Quintus
13.8,Red,US,"This low production blend of Longoria's estate Fe Ciega Vineyard and Bien Nacido Vineyard seems to be comprised of grapes that didn't make the winery's highest cut. It's quite a nice wine, dry, brisk and pure in cherries, cola, spices and sandalwood, but it doesn't seem like an ager, so enjoy now.",Lovely Rita,32,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Longoria 2010 Lovely Rita Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2010-lovely-rita-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Longoria
,White,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Ripe, smooth and creamy in texture, this wine has rich flavors of spice and green fruit.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Le Nardian 2011 Barrel Sample  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-nardian-2011-barrel-sample-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Le Nardian
14,Red,Italy,"Here is a clean, straightforward Brunello with pretty aromas of wild berry, vanilla, leather, spice and rum cake. It shows a genuine, frank style with a sweet, velvety close.",,,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Lazzeretti 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lazzeretti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Lazzeretti
14,Red,Italy,"This is a special expression of Sangiovese (and a small amount of Cannaiolo) with a pure, luminous quality aided by subtle aromas of forest berry, white licorice, cola and pressed lavender. It's an elegant wine from start to finish.",Testamatta Soffocone di Vincigliata,45,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Bibi Graetz 2009 Testamatta Soffocone di Vincigliata Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibi-graetz-2009-testamatta-soffocone-vincigliata-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Bibi Graetz
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a terrific super Tuscan blend (of 50% Sangiovese with equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) that drinks beautifully. Bright red fruit and cherry give the wine a lively, cheerful personality and the wine's structure is perfectly balanced and smooth. It's a one-size-fits-all wine for our favorite Italian foods.",Mongrana,17,90,Tuscany,Maremma,,Agricola Querciabella 2009 Mongrana  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agricola-querciabella-2009-mongrana-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2009,Agricola Querciabella
14.1,Red,US,"Much improved from past efforts, this firm and fruity Tempranillo has a lush core of boysenberry and black cherry fruit. It's finished with screwcap, and may require decanting to push it open, but it will reward your patience with a deep and focused wine that has some cellar potential.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2010 Tempranillo (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2010-tempranillo-columbia-valley-yakima/,Tempranillo,2010,Airfield Estates
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This is a solid wine with a dense texture and powerful tannins. Its big structure supports ripe fruits, with sweet berries and fine density at the end.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Olivier 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-olivier-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Olivier
,Red,France,89-91. Barrel sample. There is a good balance here between the ripe blackberry fruits and the solid tannins. This wine shows new wood and a touch of green flavor.,Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château de Chantegrive 2011 Barrel Sample  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chantegrive-2011-barrel-sample-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château de Chantegrive
,White,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This has a taut and very herbaceous character, with a crisp green-apple flavors and creamy feel.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Cos d'Estournel 2011 Barrel Sample  (Bordeaux Blanc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cos-destournel-2011-barrel-sample-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château Cos d'Estournel
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. The tannins are tough, although the fruit character is juicy in this wine. This makes for a well-structured, solid expression, with intense and crisp acidity at the end.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Berliquet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-berliquet-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Berliquet
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This wine shows mint and spice flavors, new wood and soft tannins. Fruity, attractively forward and ripe.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Faugères 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-faugeres-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Faugères
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Round and welcoming up front, with toffee, caramel and mocha aromas that are not too sharp. Feels smooth, with pure flavors of toasted nuts, caramel, cocoa dust, dried apricot and underripe peach. Complex and nutty on the finish, with a sweet aftertaste of chocolate and toffee.",Élite Oloroso,15,90,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Élite Oloroso Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-sl-nv-elite-oloroso-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
14.6,Red,US,"Good price for a Napa Valley Cabernet this distinguished. It's rich and satisfying in blackberry, black currant and blueberry fruit, with a lovely coat of smoky oak. Shows lots of complexity, and the finish is dry and spicy. Could go the distance, but just to be safe, drink over the next six years.",,25,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Buehler 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buehler-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Buehler
14.6,Red,US,"Yorba is doing the world of Zin lovers a huge favor by holding its wines in bottle for longer than most producers, and what you get for all that waiting is a wine ready to drink that's still got plenty of structure and ageability. This Zin shows great depth, with subdued fruit and darker flavors of plum and coffee allowed to shine, rounded out by an intensity of spice.",Shake Ridge Vineyards,28,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Yorba 2007 Shake Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorba-2007-shake-ridge-vineyards-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2007,Yorba
14.9,Red,US,"Yorba's Tempranillo is very masculine, briary and tannic, packed with earthy baked plum, raspberry and dark chocolate mocha, with a slight trace of black licorice. Concentrated and lush, it would stand its own against many a big slab of meat.",Shake Ridge Vineyards,38,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Yorba 2007 Shake Ridge Vineyards Tempranillo (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorba-2007-shake-ridge-vineyards-tempranillo-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Tempranillo,2007,Yorba
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A dark and rich style of Merlot, this wine boasts intense aromas and flavors of black forest berries, plum flesh, cocoa powder and pencil shavings. Succulent, with a creamy texture, the tannins are fine but mouth-coating and provide a good frame to the sultry flavors. Chocolate and cedar spice linger on the close.",,25,90,Stellenbosch,,,Ernie Els 2009 Merlot (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernie-els-2009-merlot-stellenbosch/,Merlot,2009,Ernie Els
13.5,Red,South Africa,"Brims with dark fruit notes of mulled boysenberry, cassis and black cherry, all streaked with spicy accents of menthol and black tea leaves. The mouthfeel is slightly creamy, but framed by medium tannins. Notes of licorice stick, espresso and roasted cocoa nibs linger through the long close. Drink now–2014.",Faithful Hound,22,90,Stellenbosch,,,Mulderbosch 2008 Faithful Hound Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mulderbosch-2008-faithful-hound-red-stellenbosch/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Mulderbosch
13.8,White,US,"Acidity and ripe fruit mark this Chardonnay, which is lovely to drink now. Don't chill it too much, to allow the orange, pineapple and passionfruit flavors to express their nuances.",Estate,26,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Melville 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melville-2010-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Melville
14.5,Red,Australia,"A good value in New World Cabernet, with supple, silky tannins framing cassis fruit that's just starting to show some evolution toward cedar, leather and earth. Lingering vanilla and a burst of tart berries mark the finish. Drink now–2018.",,20,90,South Australia,Padthaway,,Morambro Creek 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Padthaway),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morambro-creek-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-padthaway/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Morambro Creek
14.9,Red,Australia,"Cedar, chocolate and cherry are the main players, with hints of alfalfa adding a modicum of complexity. It's full bodied, round and warm, with tannins that seem firmer than many in this price category, making it a good steakhouse red. Drink it now and over the next several years.",Jester,21,90,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Mitolo 2009 Jester Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mitolo-2009-jester-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz,2009,Mitolo
14.5,Red,Italy,"A bright and direct Brunello with aromatic intensity in the form of small berry, almond skin, toasted espresso and nut notes. There's a charred, toasted element to the wine that at this young stage adds some astringency to the mouthfeel. Finishes firm and crisp.",,,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Poggio Rubino 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-rubino-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Poggio Rubino
13.5,Red,US,"Occasio has made a restrained and elegant Cabernet, alluring in its cola spice—almost sarsaparilla—aromas. Then the wine delves into dusty red and black fruit with ample structure, and a vein of minerality cradled into one delicious package.",,36,90,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Occasio
14.2,Red,US,"Robust and fruity, this big Syrah floods the mouth with blackberries, currants, bacon and black pepper. It's a delicious wine, wrapped into firm tannins, and ideal with a nice charbroiled steak, with salt and pepper to echo the wine's spices.",,27,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Novy 2009 Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Syrah,2009,Novy
13.5,Red,Spain,"Full, lusty and slightly floral smelling, with notes of leather, crusty berry and hoisin sauce. Feels thick, with body and weight along with flavors of berry, cookie dough and floral hints. Long, meaty and slightly herbal on the finish, with just enough complexity to nudge it ahead. Drink now through 2015.",Crianza,34,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Convento Oreja 2009 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convento-oreja-2009-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Convento Oreja
12,Red,France,"The purity of fruit is the most striking aspect of this wine. While it is relatively light in texture, it revels in its fresh red-fruited character that gives an impressive intensity. With balanced touches of tannin and acidity, the wine should age well.",Lulune,65,90,Burgundy,Beaune,,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot 2009 Lulune  (Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-emmanuel-giboulot-2009-lulune-pinot-noir-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot
14.3,Red,US,"Shows the silky dryness and elegance you want in a Pinot Noir, with brisk acidity framing sour cherry, pomegranate and persimmon fruit flavors. Really grows on you as it sits in the glass, warming up and developing complexity. The vineyard has been quite a successful source of grapes to several wineries, including Blessing.",Split Rock Vineyard,40,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Blessing 2009 Split Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blessing-2009-split-rock-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Blessing
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cola, black licorice, cherry liqueur and rum cake presage loads of ripe fruit and power. Yet it's lean and compact on the finish, with bright acidity that would pair well with pecorino stagionato or any aged cheese.",,,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Talenti 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talenti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Talenti
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Solid as a boulder and concentrated on the bouquet, with a mix of floral, fine perfume and blackberry aromas. Feels lush, complete and easygoing, with blackberry, cassis and chocolate flavors. Graceful and composed on the back end.",,15,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tapiz 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapiz-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Tapiz
12,Sparkling,US,"A Chardonnay-based sparkler, this rich and concentrated wine has a luscious mix of apricot, peach and papaya fruit flavors in a creamy, textural setting. Exceptional length and development in the glass, which keeps bringing in nuances such as vanilla and pepper.",Brut,14,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Treveri Cellars NV Brut Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/treveri-cellars-nv-brut-sparkling-columbia-valley-wa/,Sparkling Blend,,Treveri Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"Shows the richness of Mount Veeder fruit and also the Rubissow style, which emphasizes massively extracted fruit. Just overwhelms with jammy blackberries, cherries, mocha, licorice and vanilla. The tannins are polished and pretty, being firm yet soft at the same time. Give it a decant and drink now.",,50,90,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Rubissow 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubissow-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Rubissow
14.5,White,US,"Good price for a Napa Chardonnay this rich and balanced. It's enormously ripe in pineapples, oranges and golden mangoes, but grounded by zesty acidity and a minerality that comes from the soil.",,25,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stonegate 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonegate-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Stonegate
14,Red,South Africa,"A forward, oak-inspired character leads the nose with scents of vanilla and soft toast, but is supported by the solid fruit core of blueberry, mulled boysenberry and black plum guts. Attractive and rich in the mouth, with a firm but accessible structure and lifting acidity. Drink now–2015.",,23,90,Swartland,,,Spice Route 2009 Pinotage (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2009-pinotage-swartland/,Pinotage,2009,Spice Route
14.5,Red,US,"Rich, ripe and oaky, this Petite Sirah charms with flashy blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate flavors that are opulent through the long finish. The vineyard is in the Los Alamos region.",Thompson Vineyard,34,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Jaffurs 2010 Thompson Vineyard Petite Sirah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffurs-2010-thompson-vineyard-petite-sirah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Petite Sirah,2010,Jaffurs
14.5,Red,Italy,"A youthful, bold Brunello with exotic spice, dark vanilla bean, leather, toasted oak and chestnut. Background tones include bramble, wild berry, blueberry and cola. Bright and firm on the finish.",,45,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Palazzetta 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palazzetta-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Palazzetta
,Red,Italy,"Bramble and forest floor, cherry cola and savory bresaola notes amount to pretty aromatics with less bulkiness in the mouth. The structure is there but this wine is a bit dry, sharp and less fleshy than many others.",Pian delle Vigne,80,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Marchesi Antinori 2007 Pian delle Vigne  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2007-pian-delle-vigne-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Marchesi Antinori
13.9,Red,US,"Shows the strong acidity of Foursight's new Pinot Noirs, but also considerable deepth and lushness. Once the mouth adjusts to the acids, it's able to appreciate waves of cherries, blackberries, currants and cola, while 50% new oak adds rich notes of smoke and burnt butter. A lovely, dry and impressive wine, fine now with an hour or two in the decanter.",Charles Vineyard Clone 5,49,90,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Foursight 2009 Charles Vineyard Clone 5 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foursight-2009-charles-vineyard-clone-5-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Foursight
14.1,White,US,"This dry, acidic, minerally Chardonnay brings Burgundy to mind. It has a lot going for it, but is rather tight and angular despite a rich vein of pineapple and lemon drop. Distinguished in its way, it's a fine wine, at a great price.",,25,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Sarah's Vineyard 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sarahs-vineyard-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Sarah's Vineyard
15,Red,Argentina,"Approachable, high in quality and made from a mix of Malbec, Cabernet and Bonarda. Smells of lead pencil, blackberry and dark plum. Feels friendly and smooth, with lightly buttered oak leading licorice, black pepper, chocolate and roasted berry flavors. Offers a lot of good things for the price. Drink now–2015.",Corte B,25,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Vistalba 2008 Corte B Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vistalba-2008-corte-b-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2008,Vistalba
13,White,US,"Acidity is the best thing about this Chardonnay. Without it, the tangerine, apricot and lime flavors, accented by sweet oaky vanilla, would make it a mere fruit bomb. Tartness wakes it all up and makes the finish clean and pure.",Wolff Vineyard,34,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Summerland 2010 Wolff Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerland-2010-wolff-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Summerland
14.8,White,US,"Fermented and aged in stainless steel, this wine is all about fresh, vibrant fruit. Limes, Meyer lemons, gooseberries, Asian pears and something tropical, like papayas, all mingle together. Aging on the lees, which is a popular intervention in many unoaked white wines, gives additional notes of cream and sourdough.",Reserve Selection,15,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Raymond 2010 Reserve Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2010-reserve-selection-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Raymond
14.9,Red,US,"At the age of more than four years, this 100% Cabernet remains an immature clash of fruit, oak and tannins. Everything sticks out, especially the massive blackberry and cassis flavors. The oak is sweet and butterscotchy on the finish. With a superb structure, it seems like an ideal cellar candidate, except for a touch of bitter raisin in the finish. Hard to predict its future. Try in 2015.",Reserve,125,90,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Rubissow 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubissow-2007-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Rubissow
15,Red,US,"Here's a fruity, soft, flamboyant Cabernet, packed with plum, blackberry, black currant, licorice, dark chocolate and spicy oak flavors. Delicious and savory, it's probably showing its best now, so drink up.",Reserve,45,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Rodney Strong 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rodney Strong
14.2,Red,US,"A raisiny and ultraripe Bordeaux-style blend, two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon. It has apparently been given a lot of time in heavily-toasted barrels, and the layers of smoke, espresso, cinnamon and tobacco dominate. A wine for those who like the blockbuster, oaky style.",Owens Reserve,75,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Robert O. Smasne 2008 Owens Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-o-smasne-2008-owens-reserve-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Robert O. Smasne
13.5,Red,US,"A standout in a flight of more expensive wines, this five-grape blend leans heavily on the Bordeaux varietals, with a bit of Syrah as well. Firm and complex, its black cherry, cassis and plum fruit flavors are nicely accented by baking spices and red licorice. The balance is perfect; the finish carries a suggestion of dried leaf.",County Line Red,19,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Smasne Cellars 2008 County Line Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2008-county-line-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Smasne Cellars
13.5,White,France,"An intense wine, its spice finely integrated with a more fruity character. It has the classic Gewürztraminer lychee flavor but this is balanced with acidity, ripe baked apple and mineral structure.",Réserve,21,90,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 Réserve Gewurztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-reserve-gewurztraminer-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Pierre Sparr
13.5,Red,Italy,"The 2006 Pertimali tastes better than the 2006 Riserva and the 2007 Brunello. This wine is uniquely characterized by bold freshness and richness showing the clean and precise quality of Sangiovese fruit. The aftertaste is long, spicy and firm. Give this wine 5–10 more years.",Pertimali,55,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Livio Sassetti 2006 Pertimali  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-sassetti-2006-pertimali-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Livio Sassetti
15,Red,Italy,"Spice, cherry liqueur, dark fruit, leather and moist tobacco comprise the bouquet. Structured and firm, the wine delivers a clean, focused feel.",,79,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pecci Celestino 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pecci-celestino-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Pecci Celestino
14,Red,Spain,"Packed tight with power and minty, earthy berry aromas that come with a dry dustiness. Feels ripe and proper, with a slight tannic grab and full but fresh flavors of wild berry, cassis, cocoa and oak. On the finish, chocolate and dry spice flavors take over, yielding a pleasant, complete whole. Drink now through 2015.",,22,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Finca La Mata 2009  Ribera del Duero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-mata-2009-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2009,Finca La Mata
14.5,Red,Spain,"Good berry aromas form a nice opening, and there are solid spice and herbal notes to boot. Feels juicy, well-cut and tighter than in years past, with blackberry, tea, spice and cured meat flavors. Oaky on the back side, but complex and showing potential. Hold through 2013, then drink.",Malleolus,73,90,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Emilio Moro 2008 Malleolus  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emilio-moro-2008-malleolus-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2008,Emilio Moro
14.2,Red,US,"This is 100% Merlot, and all Red Mountain fruit. Ripe plums and cherries are accented with hints of dried leaves, tobacco, and sweet herb. Baking spices reflect its 20 months in oak, and the wine has a soft finish that is ideal for immediate enjoyment.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hightower 2008 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hightower-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Hightower
,Port/Sherry,Spain,"True as dry oloroso comes, with nutty aromas combined with caramel richness. Feels raring to go, with pumped-up acidity that boosts otherwise normal flavors of dried white fruits, mixed nuts and brine. Tight, long and driving on the finish.",Villapanés Oloroso Seco,42,90,Andalucia,Jerez,,Hidalgo NV Villapanés Oloroso Seco Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hidalgo-nv-villapanes-oloroso-seco-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Hidalgo
14.4,Red,US,"Ripe fruit and new oak combine for lush, complex flavors in this dramatic young Pinot Noir. It shows real flair in the raspberry, cherry and cola flavors, with vanilla and buttered cinnamon toast from aging in French barrels. Easy to like now for its silky texture and long, pure spicy finish.",Estate Vineyard,34,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Gundlach Bundschu 2009 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gundlach-bundschu-2009-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gundlach Bundschu
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Full-bodied and warm, this is a smooth wine. It's very accessible with blackberry fruit and delicious acidity. An attractive wine.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Larose-Trintaudon 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larose-trintaudon-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Larose-Trintaudon
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Firm and dark, with tannins dominating the ripe fruit, this wine's wood aging shows strongly now; and the fruit weight is not yet there.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Labégorce Margaux 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-labegorce-margaux-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Labégorce Margaux
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. This wine shows firm tannins, yet is also fruity. It feels light and fresh with attractive acidity and a crisp touch.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château La Serre 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-serre-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château La Serre
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. A wine that has the richenss of a Pomerol, it's very ripe and concentrated, with the addition of chocolaty and smoky flavors. The fruit is ripe, edging towards extracted.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Lalande de Pomerol,,Château la Fleur de Boüard 2011 Barrel Sample  (Lalande de Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fleur-bouard-2011-barrel-sample-red-lalande-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Fleur de Boüard
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. Here is a warm, ripe wine with dark tannins. It's well spiced and fruity, showing crisp black currant fruits.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Fleur Cardinale 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fleur-cardinale-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fleur Cardinale
,Red,France,"89-91. Barrel sample. While there is 100% new wood, the weight of fruit in this expression is sufficient to power through. It will be an impressive wine.",Barrel Sample,,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Péby Faugères 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-peby-faugeres-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Péby Faugères
14,Red,South Africa,"A great value, this Merlot-dominant blend, with splashes of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc exudes ripe aromas and flavors of rich dark fruit and berries jazzed up with layers of cigar tobacco, leather, savory herbs and tree bark. Concentrated and mouthfilling, with a velvety texture, it's a well-balanced wine with fine, but persistent tannins and a lengthy finish.",Three,24,90,Constantia,,,Constantia Glen 2008 Three Red (Constantia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/constantia-glen-2008-three-red-constantia/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Constantia Glen
,Red,Italy,"This vineyard-designated Riserva shows a broad portfolio of tertiary aromas with crushed stone, licorice, cassis, leather and smoked meat. It is evolved and silky, with a fresh, crisp close and enough complexity to ride smoothly across the palate.",Vigna Fontelontano Riserva,79,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Collemattoni 2006 Vigna Fontelontano Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collemattoni-2006-vigna-fontelontano-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Collemattoni
14,Red,Italy,"A bright, lively Brunello that happily sheds all pretense. It's a wine that communicates Sangiovese Grosso in a straightforward, confident and natural manner. There's bright berry fruit, firm structure and a lean, compact mouthfeel with silky tannins. But don't mistake this for a simple wine. It's not. It shows delicate complexity and elegance.",,45,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Collelceto 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collelceto-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Collelceto
14.5,Red,US,"Made in a style to appeal to the popular taste for Cabernet, and succeeds wildly. It's delicious, offering waves of blackberries, cherries and plums, wrapped in firm, ripe tannins and finished with smoky oak. No mere fruit bomb, it's a complex wine with a long, spicy finish. Drink now–2014.",,55,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bennett Lane 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bennett-lane-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bennett Lane
15,Red,US,"A concoction of 66% Zinfandel, 33% Syrah and 1% Viognier that's thick in tannins, meat and dusty earth, or is it earthy dust? The black licorice is mighty memorable.",Tributary,22,90,California,North Coast,Humboldt County,Cabot Vineyards 2007 Tributary Red (Humboldt County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cabot-2007-tributary-red-north-coast-humboldt-county/,Red Blend,2007,Cabot Vineyards
15,Red,Australia,"An excellent value, the 2008 Gold Label Shiraz is a full-bodied, powerfully built wine, filled out by cassis, chocolate and tobacco flavors. It's long and velvety on the finish, not just an upfront powerhouse. Drink now–2020.",Gold Label,25,91,South Australia,Barossa,,Wolf Blass 2008 Gold Label Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wolf-blass-2008-gold-label-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2008,Wolf Blass
,Red,Italy,"Black licorice, cola and cherry liqueur open the nose and segue to black currant and crème de cassis aromas, then forest floor, bramble and Spanish cedar. This wine is linear, crisp and tight on the palate, with firm tannins. Give the wine five more years to soften.",,70,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenute Silvio Nardi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-silvio-nardi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tenute Silvio Nardi
14.5,Red,Italy,"A dark, garnet-colored appearance with brooding, masculine tones of spice, ripe fruit, dark cherry, as well as beautiful balsam notes of cola, dried mint and ginger. Balanced, not overdone. Let the tannins soften with age.",,67,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Podere La Vigna 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-vigna-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Podere La Vigna
15.1,Red,US,"If you think you don't like Merlot, try this one. It shows classic Napa Valley structure, with smooth, firm tannins and seductive flavors of sweet cherries, plums and currants. Delicious now with a good steak.",Estate,32,91,California,Napa,Rutherford,Rutherford Grove 2008 Estate Merlot (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-grove-2008-estate-merlot-napa-rutherford/,Merlot,2008,Rutherford Grove
14.9,Red,US,"Cabernet simply doesn't get richer or riper than this. It's a massive explosion of sweet cherry and blackberry jam, cassis, dark chocolate and caramelized oak, wrapped into firm tannins. Tastes like a candy bar now, nowhere near ready to drink. Hold until 2015, at least.",Reserve,125,91,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Rubissow 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rubissow-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rubissow
9.5,Dessert,Hungary,"For $20, this bargain basement Tokaji is pretty unbelievable. Abundantly floral and honeyed on the nose, it's deeply concentrated on the palate, with layers of luscious figs and peaches, accented by lanolin and beeswax. Creamy and unctuous on the tongue, yet clean and fresh on the finish, with orange-inflected acidity that lingers.",Mád Cuvée Late Harvest,20,91,Tokaji,,,Royal Tokaji 2009 Mád Cuvée Late Harvest  (Tokaji),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/royal-tokaji-2009-mad-cuvee-late-harvest-white-blend-tokaji-tokaji/,Tokaji,2009,Royal Tokaji
14.7,Red,US,"This is a GSM blend—about two-thirds Syrah—loaded with juicy acidity. The sappy, deep raspberry fruit sinks into the palate, racy and penetrating. It suggests that this is a wine to cellar for awhile. At the moment it suddenly hits a hard stop—a wall of slate and graphite.",Wallywood Red,42,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2009 Wallywood Red G-S-M (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-wallywood-red-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-columbia-valley-wa/,G-S-M,2009,Dusted Valley
13.5,Red,France,"Sweet new wood goes with rich plum skins in a wine that has a firm structure. The richness of the wine revolves around sweet cherries and juicy acidity. With the wood still dominant, it needs at least five years to settle down.",Les Rugiens Premier Cru,115,91,Burgundy,Pommard,,Domaine Faiveley 2009 Les Rugiens Premier Cru  (Pommard),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-faiveley-2009-rugiens-premier-cru-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Faiveley
14,Red,Italy,"Licorice, ripe fruit, ginger, lemon zest, crushed stone, cassis and wild berry notes are bold, but in the mouth the wine is lean and compact, with a particularly bright and fresh feel in the mouth. There's even a menthol note at the very end.",,49,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoria dei Barbi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-barbi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fattoria dei Barbi
14.5,Red,Italy,"This dark wine opens with bright fruit aromas that are soft and straightforward. The wine presents bold cherry, blackberry and spicy rum cake flavors, and a mouthfeel that is fresh and round. The finish is dominated by chewy berry fruit.",Riserva,75,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fattoi 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoi-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Fattoi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a youthful expression of Sangiovese Grosso in which the grape's trademark acidity and fruity brightness shine through. Cherry, white almond, dried raspberry and rum cake notes present a soft, chewy feel in the mouth, although the overall structure is solid.",,90,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Fuligni 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fuligni-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Fuligni
,White,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This is a light and fruity wine, with prominent wood. It has a crisp texture that's very bright, with some weight showing on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château de Chantegrive 2011 Barrel Sample  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chantegrive-2011-barrel-sample-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2011,Château de Chantegrive
,Red,France,90-92. Barrel sample. This is a wine that's likely to age relatively quickly. It shows sweet wood and black-currant flavors that combine with a spicy element.,Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Carbonnieux 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-carbonnieux-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Carbonnieux
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Powerful tannins and a distinct, solid core distinguish this very dark wine, showing sweet fruit notes with a blackberry juice flavor. It's very fruity at the end.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Nenin 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-nenin-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Nenin
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. With all the freshness of the year, this wine is ripe and soft. It has acidity and juicy black-currant flavor. The wine is spiced, with its ripe tannins well integrated.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Haut-Marbuzet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-marbuzet-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut-Marbuzet
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample.  This is a brooding, dark wine; its tannins are evident, with a complex series of dark, dense flavors. Its fruit is buried under all of its tannic scaffolding.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Haut Bages Libéral 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bages-liberal-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut Bages Libéral
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Sweet new-wood flavors smooth this wine. It is rich and ripe, with juicy fruits surrounding the firm core of tannins.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Franc Mayne 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-franc-mayne-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Franc Mayne
14.5,Red,Italy,"This Rosso boasts impressively intense and pure Sangiovese aromas. The wine is compackt, with red berry, rum cake, dried rosemary, ginger and spice. It's a small step away from the quality of Brunello at a fraction of the price.",,15,91,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Capanne Ricci 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capanne-ricci-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Capanne Ricci
14,Red,Italy,"Warm spice and dark fruit tones with cured meat, bresaola, licorice, black pepper, leather and tobacco define this expression. The wine is plush rich, structured and firm.",Riserva,60,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Collelceto 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collelceto-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Collelceto
14,Red,Italy,"A dark, masculine, brooding Brunello, with savory aromas of leather and cured meat behind ripe fruit and blackberry. It's tight and clean, with a streamlined mouthfeel that testifies to the wine's firm tannic structure. Executed in a traditional style, it shows possibilities for long-term aging.",,60,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Altesino 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altesino-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Altesino
13,Red,France,"A solid wine, with plum skin and dry tannin textures. It does have the ripe fruit of 2009, attractive red fruits and juicy acidity. But it needs aging over at least three years to show its fruitiness.",,50,91,Burgundy,Pommard,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Pommard,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-pinot-noir-pommard/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Drouhin
13.5,Red,Italy,"Classic Brunello, albeit in a bold, dense style. Delicate, ethereal Sangiovese accents emerge, but the wine is also packed tight with modern aromas of spice, leather and dark chocolate. It shows nice balance and complexity. Textured tannins and tight structure keep it firmly in place.",,40,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Collina dei Lecci 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collina-lecci-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Collina dei Lecci
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This is a soft wine, with dominating fruit. It has flavors of black currant and spice, firm tannins and an attractive ripe center.",Les Tourelles de Longueville Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pichon Longueville 2011 Les Tourelles de Longueville Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pichon-longueville-2011-tourelles-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pichon Longueville
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This is a closed wine, dominated by dark, dry tannins and spice. The wine misses fruit with its solid core of dryness.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Pape Clément 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pape-clement-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pape Clément
,Red,France,90-92. Barrel sample. This is an impressively rich wine that's packed with forward fruit and spice flavors. It has power and dark tannins while retaining a fine sense of style.,Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-corbin-despagne-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Grand Corbin-Despagne
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Firm and complex, this wine is smoothed by some new wood, but dominated by flavors of ripe black plum and berry. It has weight, its tannic core surrounded by a rich, soft texture.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Ferrière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ferriere-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Ferrière
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This is a big, ripe, fruity wine, filled with smoky wood, spice and black-currant acidity. It is rich and fruit filled.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château de Fieuzal 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fieuzal-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château de Fieuzal
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Big and firm tannins are palpable from the start, with a ripe and fruity core underneath. It has concentration along with the typical juicy character of the vintage.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Moulis-en-Médoc,,Château Chasse-Spleen 2011 Barrel Sample  (Moulis-en-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-chasse-spleen-2011-barrel-sample-red-moulis-en-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Chasse-Spleen
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This has some weight and richness, with chunky fruit and sweet tannins. This wine is concentrated and very firm.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Bourgneuf 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bourgneuf-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Bourgneuf
14,Red,Spain,"After it oozes rubber and bacon on the nose, berry fruit and mild medicinal aromas settle in. Feels full, tight and structured, with meat, black cherry and wild berry flavors. Finishes warm, chocolaty and lightly roasted. Well-made, and impressive for the price.",Crianza,20,91,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Martín Berdugo 2008 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-berdugo-2008-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2008,Martín Berdugo
14.5,Red,Spain,"Hard and crusty on first impression, with smoky, leathery, meaty aromas along with hints of wild herbs and dark berry fruit. Feels racy and ultraslick, with cherry, plum and mineral flavors. Hits all the right notes while not pushing any buttons too hard or too often; long on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Clos Abella,68,91,Catalonia,Priorat,,Marco Abella 2006 Clos Abella Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-abella-2006-clos-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2006,Marco Abella
14.6,Red,US,"What a nice Syrah for drinking now. It shows that firm structure of Highlands reds, with fine acidity and dusty tannins, and is rich in blackberry, currant, licorice, bacon, black pepper and cedar flavors. Too bad more Syrahs aren't this good.",Manzoni Estate Vineyard,35,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Pessagno 2009 Manzoni Estate Vineyard Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2009-manzoni-estate-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Syrah,2009,Pessagno
14.7,Red,US,"For the price, this is one of the best Santa Lucia Highlands Pinots of the vintage. Just a lovely wine to drink now, showing fine dryness, acidity and silkiness. The flavors are of rose hip tea, cola, sour cherry candy, toasty oak, tobacco and exotic spices.",Lucia Highlands Vineyard,28,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Pessagno 2009 Lucia Highlands Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2009-lucia-highlands-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Pessagno
14,Red,Italy,"A youthful, oak-driven Brunello that needs more time to integrate. Ripe, plummy fruit shows chewy, rich density, then folds in blackberry, cherry, spice, leather and tobacco. Still tight in the mouth.",,60,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Argiano 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiano-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Argiano
20,Port/Sherry,Spain,"A unique and individual style of Sherry, even among palo cortados. It's dark amber in color, with a pungent mix of aromas that include molasses, raw brown sugar, chocolate and campfire. Feels fresh on the tongue, with coffee, dark chocolate and core peach and citrus flavors.",Apostoles Palo Cortado Viejo,49,91,Andalucia,Jerez,,González Byass NV Apostoles Palo Cortado Viejo Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gonzalez-byass-nv-apostoles-palo-cortado-viejo-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,González Byass
14.5,Red,Italy,"This Brunello offers a distinctive note of spice, leather, moist earth or porcino mushroom at the start that slowly segues to dried fruit, prune and black currant. There's also cured beef and smoked bacon fat. It offers, big, plush and bold tones with chewy concentration and sweet cherry fruit on the close.",,,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Pieve 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-pieve-2007-brunello-di-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Pieve
14.5,Red,Italy,"A full-bodied wine with cured meat, barbecue, black fruit, toasted almond, leather and tobacco aromas. It feels smooth and opulent, with good structure and a velvety texture.",Salvioni,167,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Cerbaiola 2007 Salvioni  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cerbaiola-2007-salvioni-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Cerbaiola
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Light in color, with pecan pie aromas. There's nothing heavy or blowsy about this refined palo cortado; it's tight in the mouth, with narrowing acidity and tangy, oily flavors of citrus, almond and rancio. Long as they come on the finish, with zero excess weight.",Marqués de Rodil Palo Cortado,42,91,Andalucia,Jerez,,Hidalgo NV Marqués de Rodil Palo Cortado Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hidalgo-nv-marques-rodil-palo-cortado-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Hidalgo
14.5,Red,Italy,"A sweet nose of oak spice, almond marzipan and cherry cola makes for a nice first impression. It boasts loads of balsam intensity with cola, ginger and black licorice. It's ripe, chewy and covers the palate while delivering tight structure on the long finish.",Riserva,90,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Le Gode 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-gode-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Le Gode
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Powerful, ripe and dense with its tannins, spice and sweet fruit, this wine is juicy with blackberry notes and a dark, solid texture.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Le Carré 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-carre-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Le Carré
15,Red,Italy,"This 2006 Brunello delivers loads of rich intensity, chocolate fudge, ripe cherry and tobacco, with soft, velvety tones at the back. It's a bold, masculine wine with an attractive personality.",Podere Bellarina,70,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenute Niccolai 2006 Podere Bellarina  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-niccolai-2006-podere-bellarina-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenute Niccolai
14,Red,Italy,"Tobacco, dried fruit, cassis, currant, blackberry and old leather notes mark the nose. Finely textured and polished, with a mineral tone, leather, ripe fruit and prune flavors. A pretty, elegant expression of Montalcino and of Sangiovese. Bright acidity, too.",,,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Sesti 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sesti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Sesti
14,Red,US,"Shows all the hallmarks of a modern Napa wine of high quality. Although it's quite dry, it's rich in crushed ripe blackberries, in good alignment with smoky new oak. The tannins are smooth and complex, the acidity just fine. Really a lovely bottle of red wine, although a touch of superripeness may limit ageability.",Reserve Cuvée,20,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clone 7 2008 Reserve Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clone-7-2008-reserve-cuvee-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Clone 7
14.5,Red,US,"This vineyard has been source to wildly variable Pinot Noirs, but Garnet, has succeeded in wresting a fine Pinot Noir. It shows the dry silkiness and acidity you want from a coastal Pinot, with elaborate, oak-influenced cherry, cola and pomegranate flavors that finish dry and spicy. Enjoy it over the next five years.",Rodgers Creek Vineyard,30,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Garnet 2010 Rodgers Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnet-2010-rodgers-creek-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Garnet
13.5,Red,Italy,"Lean, compact and crisp, this Brunello is redolent of oak spice, ripe fruit, cured meat, rum cake and leather. It shows a sharply focused mouthfeel with tight structure and a streamlined feel.",,37,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tiezzi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiezzi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tiezzi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cassis, cola, leather, dried ginger, dried spice, cherry and black licorice all play out on this wine's smooth, silky finish. Very nice length with a smooth, silky endnote. Ripe tannins balance crisp acidity.",,38,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Terre Nere 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-nere-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Terre Nere
14.5,Red,Italy,"This wine definitely shows a ripe side in its cured meat, tobacco, sandalwood, smoked bacon and old spice. Delivers a rich, plump feel in the mouth, backed by gritty tannins and bright acidity. Despite the cooler vintage, this wine packs power, heat and a tiny touch of sweetness on the close.",Riserva,79,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tenuta Oliveto 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-oliveto-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Tenuta Oliveto
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello opens with elegantly on the nose, with small berry, cassis and wild blueberry aromas. Beyond the steady, feminine bouquet is a wine that has power, determination and personality, with savory endnotes of spice and fresh pipe tobacco.",Greppone Mazzi,79,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Ruffino 2006 Greppone Mazzi  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruffino-2006-greppone-mazzi-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Ruffino
14.5,Red,Australia,"A superb value, this wine's weighty presence and rich texture convey the warmth of the Barossa without ever stepping over into overripeness. Instead, it delivers mixed berry fruit, peppery spice and overtones of vanilla and chocolate. Drink now and over the next few years.",Cat Amongst the Pigeons Nine Lives,20,91,South Australia,Barossa,,Rosedale Wines 2009 Cat Amongst the Pigeons Nine Lives Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosedale-wines-2009-cat-amongst-pigeons-nine-lives-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2009,Rosedale Wines
15,Red,US,"A lovely restaurant-style Pinot Noir, showing lots of class and elegance, yet with enough modesty to step aside and let the food star. Dry and silky, it shows raspberry, cherry, red currant and cola flavors, accented with sweet, smoky oak. Suggested pairings include steak, lamb chops and grilled ahi tuna.",Reserve,40,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rodney Strong 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rodney Strong
14.3,Red,US,"This Rhône-style red blend plays out broadly across the full palate, filling the mouth with tangy flavors of mixed berries and plums. Generously applied oak brings on a wash of baking spices, coconut and cinnamon, giving a sweetness to the moderate tannins.",Carl Reserve,68,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Robert O. Smasne 2009 Carl Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-o-smasne-2009-carl-reserve-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Robert O. Smasne
13.5,Dessert,Italy,"This beautiful dessert wine from southern Tuscany (representing a blend of equal parts Traminer, Sauvignon and Sémillon) opens with ripe apricot, honey, toasted almond and candied fruit aromas. The chewy, rich sweetness of the wine is the main protagonist.",SolAlto,30,91,Tuscany,Maremma,,Fattoria Le Pupille 2006 SolAlto White (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-le-pupille-2006-solalto-white-maremma/,White Blend,2006,Fattoria Le Pupille
13,Red,Australia,"Interestingly, Sidewood's 2008 Reserve Shiraz comes in considerably lower in alcohol than the regular bottling. It features a complex interplay of herb, spice and olive that gives it a stylistic resemblance resemblance to northern Rhône Syrahs. The tannins are silky, the finish long and balanced. Drink now–2018.",Reserve,24,91,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,Sidewood 2008 Reserve Syrah (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sidewood-2008-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-adelaide-hills/,Syrah,2008,Sidewood
14.5,Red,Australia,"Featuring some dusty tannins on the finish, this is fairly structured for Aussie Grenache. Dried herbs and dried cherries are balanced by hints of dusty earth on the long finish. Drink 2013–2017.",Blewitt Springs,50,91,South Australia,Clarendon,,Clarendon Hills 2008 Blewitt Springs Grenache (Clarendon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarendon-hills-2008-blewitt-springs-grenache-clarendon/,Grenache,2008,Clarendon Hills
14,Red,Italy,"Concentrated and dense, with bold red fruit, deep spice notes and overtones of tobacco, bresaola, leather and cigar box. It's a bold, masculine wine but restrained and elegant at the same time. Despite the bold bouquet, the mouthfeel is rather compact and firm. It leaves the palate refreshed.",,58,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Lambardi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lambardi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Lambardi
14,Red,Italy,"This Brunello has a warm, earthy personality embodied by its wild mushroom, leather, tobacco and ripe fruit notes. There's crème de cassis and cherry liqueur as well. The wine's mouthfeel is bright and crisp.",Riserva,88,91,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,SassodiSole 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sassodisole-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,SassodiSole
14.5,White,South Africa,"A stunning Chard that shows the greatness of the vintage in the wine's superb balance between ripe fruit flavors of pear and melon and vibrant acidity. Soft floral accents add depth to the nose, while well-integrated oak flavors infuse the palate and spice up the long finish. Delicious now, but shows promise for some aging.",,20,91,Stellenbosch,,,Rustenberg 2010 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rustenberg-2010-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2010,Rustenberg
14.3,Red,US,"All six Bordeaux grapes—yes, including Carmenère—are in this fruity blend, aged for 21 months in 80% new French oak and 20% once-used French oak. Plums and cherries, a distinctive whiff of cola, and highlights of cinnamon spice all come together. Tannins are round, almost silky, and the wine fades in a graceful finish.",Longevity Red,42,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),JM Cellars 2009 Longevity Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jm-cellars-2009-longevity-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,JM Cellars
12.5,White,US,"What a lovely Riesling. The grapes were grown near the coast, and you can taste the zesty natural acidity, which gives a lift to the orange, lime, mineral and honeysuckle flavors. It's a little sweet, but the finish is dry and spicy. Great to drink now.",Riven Rock Vineyard,22,91,California,Central Coast,San Luis Obispo County,Cutruzzola 2010 Riven Rock Vineyard Riesling (San Luis Obispo County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cutruzzola-2010-riven-rock-vineyard-riesling-central-coast-san-luis-obispo-county/,Riesling,2010,Cutruzzola
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Dense, with up-front tannins, this feels quite severe, with an austere, mineral character and a solid finish.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Rauzan-Ségla 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rauzan-segla-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Rauzan-Ségla
14.7,Red,Argentina,"Similar in style to the higher-priced Cobos wine from the same vineyard. Bramare delivers cassis, plum and berry aromas rolled into a pleasant and familiar whole. Feels rich but refined, with meaty flavors that hit on leather, berry, black plum and chocolate. Spicy and chocolaty on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Bramare Marchiori Vineyard,80,91,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Viña Cobos 2009 Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Malbec (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2009-bramare-marchiori-vineyard-malbec-perdriel/,Malbec,2009,Viña Cobos
14.4,Red,US,"Firm raspberry fruit, tight and concentrated, is swathed in a generous coat of deliciously toasty oak. Tart and youthful, the wine's depth comes through as it breathes open in the glass, adding licorice, coffee grounds, and buttered nuts to the toasty finish.",Lewis Vineyard,75,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2008 Lewis Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2008-lewis-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Dunham
13.5,White,South Africa,"Rich, ripe and full aromas of baked apple and melon are laced with spicy accents of cinnamon, ginger and vanilla bean. Medium weight but well-balanced in the mouth; bright acidity and minerality tie everything together on the palate. A lime flavor lingers on the long close, followed finally by a touch of spice. Drink now–2015.",,20,91,Constantia,,,Buitenverwachting 2010 Chardonnay (Constantia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buitenverwachting-2010-chardonnay-constantia/,Chardonnay,2010,Buitenverwachting
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Big and serious, with a well-balanced wood and spice character. The tense tannins provide a nervy, tight counterpoint.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Fombrauge 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fombrauge-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fombrauge
,Red,France,90-92. Barrel sample. A dense wine that's full of black plums and firm tannins. It has weight at the front and juicy freshness on the finish.,Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château d'Issan 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dissan-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château d'Issan
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This is a big, ripe and fruity wine that's packed with flavors of spice and blackberry. It needs to age for its dry core of dense tannins to soften.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château d'Arsac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-darsac-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château d'Arsac
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Initially this seems soft, but with time the more powerful fruit character comes through. It has weight, with a dark chocolate and spice intensity.",La Dame de Montrose Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Montrose 2011 La Dame de Montrose Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montrose-2011-dame-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Montrose
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. A complex, firm wine, with its tannins on the surface and fruit underneath; it will be a slow wine to develop.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Monbrison 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-monbrison-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Monbrison
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Initially, this wine shows spice and round fruit notes, followed by a tannic structure. The wine has weight, with a feeling of balanced wood and plenty of juicy flavors on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Larrivet Haut-Brion 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larrivet-haut-brion-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Larrivet Haut-Brion
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. This wine is powered by its perfumed Cabernet Franc character. It's rich, with a well-integrated structure.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château La Tour Figeac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-figeac-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château La Tour Figeac
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Rich and ripe, the wine has delicious Cabernet flavors. It offers ripe and rounded fruits with juiciness rather than great density.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Coufran 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-coufran-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Coufran
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. A rounded rich wine, showing the juicy fruit of the year along with rich tannins. It is spicy, lively and impressive.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Citran 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-citran-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Citran
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. While certainly powered by tannins, this wine does have a rich, fruity character as well. The finish brings juicy flavors that cut right through the tannins.",La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2011 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mission-haut-brion-2011-chapelle-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château La Mission Haut-Brion
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. Dense and concentrated, this is a massive wine that's packed with tannins.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château la Dominique 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dominique-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Dominique
,Red,France,"90-92. Barrel sample. A powerhouse of dark tannins, this wine is black in color and dark in taste. It has bitter chocolate flavors, with notes of new wood and intense spice.",Barrel Sample,,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château la Couspaude 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-couspaude-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Couspaude
13.5,White,South Africa,"Forward aromas of sweet spice and baked apple lead the nose, while secondary hints of cobbler and vanilla cream follow. The palate is lush and ripe, but it's kept in check by a streak of acidity that braces up the nutty finish. Rich, balanced and accessible.",Sutherland,15,89,Elgin,,,Thelema 2009 Sutherland Chardonnay (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thelema-2009-sutherland-chardonnay-elgin/,Chardonnay,2009,Thelema
14,Red,Spain,"A meaty, bulky, earthy style of Ribera with smoky, charred, new-oak aromas setting up a reduced-seeming palate with roasted, sweet flavors of black fruits and cured meats. Feels rich, sticky and candied on the finish. Needs a couple of years to knit together; may improve with bottle age.",María,102,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Alonso del Yerro 2008 María  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alonso-yerro-2008-maria-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2008,Alonso del Yerro
14.1,White,US,"A very nice Sauvignon, easy to drink, and showing lots of style and elegance. Bone dry and zesty in acidity, it has citrus, tropical fruit and white pepper flavors, with a stimulating touch of tart gooseberry.",Kick Ranch,21,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Carica 2010 Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carica-2010-kick-ranch-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Carica
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of ripe blackberry and cherry fruit in this Cabernet, accented with notes of licorice and oak. It's a good wine, full-bodied, tannic and dry. Very good now, especially after a brief decant, but too dependent on fruit for a higher score, and doesn't seem like an ager.",Terraced Hillside Estate,45,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Amizetta 2009 Terraced Hillside Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amizetta-2009-terraced-hillside-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Amizetta
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Fiery, foxy and leathery on the bouquet, with a hint of latex in addition to ripe blackberry aromas. Feels round and fresh, with a complete mix of plum, berry and currant flavors. Finishes tight and legit, with good length and feel.",Felino,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viña Cobos 2010 Felino Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2010-felino-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Viña Cobos
14.5,Red,Australia,"Full bodied and meaty, with its slightly creamy texture supporting ample spice and bright berry flavors. This easy-drinking, moderately complex Barossa Shiraz is probably best consumed over the next 2–3 years.",,19,88,South Australia,Barossa,,Grant Burge 2010 Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grant-burge-2010-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2010,Grant Burge
14.5,Red,US,"A dark, brooding showcase of many of Shake Ridge Vineyards's finest varieties mixed into one inviting bottle. With 31% Syrah, 28% Primitivo, 18% Petite Sirah, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Malbec and 6% Merlot, this wine has baked plum and dark bright cherry predominantly, followed by a grip of tobacco and cinnamon spice. Have it with roasted meat and potatoes.",Shake Ridge Red,28,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Yorba 2007 Shake Ridge Red Red (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorba-2007-shake-ridge-red-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Red Blend,2007,Yorba
13.5,Red,Italy,"A pretty ensemble of floral tones, ripe fruit and toasted almond leads into drying touches of granite and mineral, with some root beer-like notes. Some raw berry aromas need time to soften. Shows a silky, polished feel, then turns compact, crisp, firm and clean on the close.",,70,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Torre 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Torre
13.5,Red,Italy,"La Togata offers a crisp and fresh Rosso, with aromas of bright berry, cherry cola, wild raspberry and lemon zest. The natural acidity of this wine would pair well with lasagna topped with melted mozzarella and Parmigiano.",La Togata,36,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenuta Carlina 2009 La Togata  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carlina-2009-togata-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Tenuta Carlina
13.5,Red,Italy,"This garnet-colored riserva opens with savory spice, leather notes, with aromas of cured meat and barbecue smoke. The 2005 vintage was a warm one, and the ripeness of the fruit is evident on the bouquet and in the soft texture of the mouthfeel. Drink now.",Carlo Baccheschi Berti Riserva,,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Castello di Vicarello 2005 Carlo Baccheschi Berti Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-vicarello-2005-carlo-baccheschi-berti-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2005,Castello di Vicarello
14.5,White,South Africa,"Decadent scents of buttered brioche, honeydew and crushed yellow flowers lead the nose, while flavors of grilled yellow peaches and orange oil flood the palate. The mouthfeel is round and full, but countered by medium acidity and a slightly bitter note on the close.",,22,88,Swartland,,,Spice Route 2009 Viognier (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2009-viognier-swartland/,Viognier,2009,Spice Route
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Standard cherry and plum aromas create a straightforward bouquet. The feel is hot and choppy, but there's enough body and balance for it to weigh in properly. Tastes of sweet cassis, kirsch and creamy chocolate, with an oaky finish containing cocoa notes.",Remolinos Vineyard,22,87,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Finca Decero 2009 Remolinos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-decero-2009-remolinos-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-agrelo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Finca Decero
,Red,Argentina,"Interesting aromas of graham cracker, pastry, blackberry, dark cherry and tomato all work well together. The palate is full and easy, with some weight to it along with flavors of black plum and berry. Not exuberant on the finish; it ends in mellow, lightly medicinal fashion.",Colección,10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alma del Sur 2010 Colección Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alma-sur-2010-coleccion-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Alma del Sur
14.4,Red,US,"A rich, flashy Zinfandel, packed with spicy cherry, blackberry, cocoa and pepper flavors. Shows plenty of Dry Creek character in the firm tannins and briary, brambly mouthfeel. A sweet finish suggests pairing it with slightly sweet dishes, like ribs or chicken slathered in barbeque sauce.",,24,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Sebastiani 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Sebastiani
14.2,White,US,"Seems like it might have been better a year ago. Although you'll find rich pineapple, lemon drop and butterscotch flavors, they're getting a little tired, and the oak is starting to dominate.",,25,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Sarah's Vineyard 2009 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sarahs-vineyard-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2009,Sarah's Vineyard
13,Red,Spain,"Standard cherry and plum aromas are fresh, clean and unadulterated by heavy oak, leather or earth notes. Feels clean and dry, with nice but standard red-berry and plum flavors. Has good flow and feel, with a light dusting of spice on the finish.",Crianza,15,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Cáceres 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2008-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Marqués de Cáceres
14.2,White,US,"This proprietary bottling from Flora Springs has been around for a long time. It's a good wine, satisfying in citrus, peach and spice flavors, leading to a clean, fruity-sweet finish.",Soliloquy,20,87,California,Napa,Oakville,Flora Springs 2010 Soliloquy Sauvignon Blanc (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flora-springs-2010-soliloquy-sauvignon-blanc-napa-oakville/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Flora Springs
14,Red,Spain,"Dark and bold, with leafy, slightly mulchy aromas that settle on earthy and mossy. Feels round and full, with weight, along with flavors of cola, blackberry and plum. Toasty, dark and tasting like coffee on the finish.",,30,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Pujanza 2007  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pujanza-2007-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2007,Pujanza
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"A nutty and acidic wine, with aromas of pressed walnuts and toffee. Feels tight, sharp and narrow on the tongue, with blazing acidity and dry, limited, salty flavors that fold in toffee and sour fruit notes. Exceedingly salty on the finish; smells great but feels and tastes astringent for such an expensive bottling.",Prestige 50 Amontillado Viejísimo,100,87,Andalucia,Jerez,,Pedro Romero NV Prestige 50 Amontillado Viejísimo Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedro-romero-nv-prestige-50-amontillado-viejisimo-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Pedro Romero
14.5,Red,Italy,"This silky Rosso offers a lean, compact mouthfeel and intense aromas of red fruit, smoked almond, black olive and sour cherry. There's a savory note of cured meat on the finish.",,23,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Máté 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mate-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Máté
13,Red,Italy,"This organically farmed blend of Sangiovese, Foglia Tonda, Barsaglina and Colorino opens with sweet cherry and blueberry notes followed by light accents of spice and leather. This easygoing wine shows medium intensity and fresh acidity.",,19,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Mocine 2009 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocine-2009-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Mocine
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"La Bruciata is a foamy, creamy and soft Moscato d'Asti with pretty aromas of honey, peach blossom and musky exotic flower. The wine is superrich and frothy in the mouth, thanks to the generous quality of the silky bubbles.",La Bruciata,15,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Oscar Bosio 2011 La Bruciata  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oscar-bosio-2011-bruciata-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Oscar Bosio
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Smooth, rounded, fresh wine with attractive black- currant acidity. The wine is bright, fruity and forward in character.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Bordeaux,,Pezat 2011 Barrel Sample  (Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pezat-2011-barrel-sample-red-bordeaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Pezat
14.2,Red,Argentina,"Dry and unusual smelling, with baking spice, cinnamon and exotic notes. Not your normal black-fruited bruiser; this wine spreads out in the mouth, with sweet flavors of nutmeg along with dry plum and berry fruit. Lively and warm on the finish, with zest and an herbal element.",,18,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Nōmade 2008 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nomade-2008-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Nōmade
15.2,Red,US,"A Rhône-style red blend, with tart boysenberry and blueberry fruit. Sappy and forward, with light tannins and moderate acidity.",Squirrel Tooth Alice Red,39,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dusted Valley 2009 Squirrel Tooth Alice Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-squirrel-tooth-alice-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Dusted Valley
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Dark with spicy fruit, tense tannins and very firm fruit, this wine is rather lean in texture.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Tour de Pin Figeac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-de-pin-figeac-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Tour de Pin Figeac
,Red,France,86-88. Barrel sample. There is attractive juicy fruit with a soft layer of tannins in this wine. It's bright with very crisp acidity and a fruity finish.,Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Simard 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-simard-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Simard
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. A wine that's likely to develop quickly. It has spice and sweet fruit flavors, with its acidity forming a layer between its tannins and wood.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Pontac-Lynch 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pontac-lynch-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Pontac-Lynch
12,Red,France,"In the 2009 vintage, the wines of the Hautes-Côtes have an extra richness and warmth. This wine has flavors of cherries, raspberries that give fine acidity, as well as fruitiness. The tannins are already well integrated, finishing a wine that is deliciously juicy.",Sous le Mont,45,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits,,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot 2009 Sous le Mont  (Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-emmanuel-giboulot-2009-sous-le-mont-pinot-noir-bourgogne-hautes-cotes-nuits/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot
13.5,White,Argentina,"Perfectly good, but seemingly more simple and oily than in the past. Maybe that's just perception, but the perception is that this is a mild, tropically influenced wine with a fleshy body and mild aromas and flavors of lychee, green melon and lime. Finishes short and pithy.",,15,87,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Colomé 2011 Torrontés (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colome-2011-torrontes-calchaqui-valley/,Torrontés,2011,Colomé
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Soft and delicately sweet, Moscato Bosc Dla Rei opens with a light, foamy appearance and plush layers of peach cream and lemon mousse. Fragrant, fresh and sweet, pair it with fruit salad.",Bosc Dla Rei,16,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Beni di Batasiolo 2010 Bosc Dla Rei  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beni-batasiolo-2010-bosc-dla-rei-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Beni di Batasiolo
4.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Bass Tuba is a sweet sparkling dessert wine that opens with an off-gold color and ripe aromas of peach, honey, candied fruit and mango. It's a bold, concentrated Moscato d'Asti with a thick, creamy mouthfeel, bright sweetness and piquant touch of white pepper.",Bass Tuba,24,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Bava 2011 Bass Tuba  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bava-2011-bass-tuba-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Bava
,Sparkling,US,"Treveri is a new Washington state sparkling wine producer that offers a full lineup of traditional method bubbly. This Extra Brut has clean, tart flavors of melon and citrus, fresh and crisply defined.",Extra Brut,14,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Treveri Cellars NV Extra Brut Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/treveri-cellars-nv-extra-brut-sparkling-columbia-valley-wa/,Sparkling Blend,,Treveri Cellars
13.5,Rose,Italy,"Here's a lively rosé from Tuscany (a 50-50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon) that offers pretty aromas of cranberry, red rose and white almond. Pair it with smoked salmon and capers.",Piano... Piano,15,87,Tuscany,Maremma,,Terre di Talamo 2010 Piano... Piano Rosé (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2010-piano-piano-rose-maremma/,Rosé,2010,Terre di Talamo
14,Rose,Italy,"A 50-50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, Piano... Piano opens with a pretty pink color and delicate aromas of rose petal, white cherry and almond paste. Pair this wine with spicy Thai beef and basil.",Piano... Piano,15,87,Tuscany,Maremma,,Terre di Talamo 2009 Piano... Piano Rosé (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2009-piano-piano-rose-maremma/,Rosé,2009,Terre di Talamo
14.1,Red,US,"This tight, brittle Pinot Noir isn't giving much pleasure now. It's distinguished in structure, with a fine, silky mouthfeel, brisk acidity and a pleasurable dusting of tannins. But it's a bit short on fruit. Give it a good airing and drink now.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,45,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Summerland 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerland-2009-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Summerland
15,Red,US,"Aromatically, this wine takes some time to open, but in taste it's structured, pretty and very floral, with smooth lines of cherry and red raspberry that defy its high alcohol level. Made by Renwood Winery in Amador County, it's a very good value.",Grandmere Old Vine,11,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Kirkland Signature 2009 Grandmere Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2009-grandmere-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Kirkland Signature
14,Red,South Africa,"It takes some time for this wine to open up in the glass, but when it does you're greeted with black cherry and cassis aromas laced with hints of cigar box. Structured with mouth-coating tannins and medium acidity, a leathery texture carries through the close.",Petit,12,87,Western Cape,,,Ken Forrester 2010 Petit Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-forrester-2010-petit-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-western-cape/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2010,Ken Forrester
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Herbal accents grace the black plum and berry aromas and flavors, and a touch of biltong spice and meat mingle with the fruit for added character. Approachable and soft, with delicate tannins and an easy, friendly finish. Drink now.",,22,87,Stellenbosch,,,Ken Forrester 2009 Merlot (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ken-forrester-2009-merlot-stellenbosch/,Merlot,2009,Ken Forrester
13,Red,France,"A soft, richly fruity cherry-flavored wine. Its tannins are so round they melt into the fruit. Acidity gives a deliciously fresh edge to this smooth and almost-ready-to-drink wine.",,22,87,Burgundy,Côtes de Nuits Villages,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Côtes de Nuits Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-pinot-noir-cotes-nuits-villages/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Drouhin
5,Sparkling,Italy,"This bright Moscato d'Asti delivers pure expressions of both the fragrant Moscato grape and the special territory in northern Italy that shaped this delicate dessert wine. Floral aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine are presented in a compact, elegant manner thanks to the temperate growing conditions in Piedmont. The finish is creamy, frothy and rich.",,8,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,La Gironda di Galandrino 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gironda-galandrino-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,La Gironda di Galandrino
14.5,Red,Italy,"This Rosso shows nicely etched lines of wild berry, white almond and smoked spice. The wine is lean and crisp in the mouth and would pair well with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meat sauce.",,35,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,La Fornace 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fornace-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,La Fornace
13.5,Red,Italy,"Sabazio is a bold and savory Rosso di Montepulciano with spicy aromas of leather, tobacco, ripe fruit, blackberry preserves and rum cake. The intensity of the bouquet is there but the mouthfeel is light and tight.",Sabazio,15,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montepulciano,,La Braccesca 2010 Sabazio  (Rosso di Montepulciano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/braccesca-2010-sabazio-sangiovese-prugnolo-gentile-rosso-montepulciano/,Prugnolo Gentile,2010,La Braccesca
13.5,White,US,"This Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc blend is very rich and fruity. It has all kinds of fruity, flowery, spicy and toasty flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. A nice, easy-drinking alternative to a creamy Chardonnay.",Estate Côte de Madrone Blanc,25,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Sarah's Vineyard 2010 Estate Côte de Madrone Blanc White (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sarahs-vineyard-2010-estate-cote-madrone-blanc-white-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Sarah's Vineyard
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Pure and inviting, with a touch of char and minerality to go with basic plum and berry aromas. Feels good and grabby, with flavors of sweet blackberry, cassis, butter and molasses. Creamy, jammy and uncomplicated on the finish.",Organica Made With Organic Grapes,11,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Santa Julia 2011 Organica Made With Organic Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-julia-2011-organica-made-with-organic-grapes-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Santa Julia
14.7,Red,Argentina,"Fiery smelling at first, with aromas of mint, raw oak, coconut and baked berry fruits. Feels rich almost to the point of syrupy, with spicy, lightly green flavors infiltrating the core of cassis and berry. Finishes herbal and stalky, with a lingering green flavor.",Gran Las Divas Vineyard,32,87,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Riglos 2009 Gran Las Divas Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riglos-2009-gran-las-divas-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-tupungato/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Riglos
14.5,Red,Romania,"Whiffs of wet earth and wood add a rustic, foresty tone to aromas of preserved black fruit and violets. Big in both body and tannins, decanting could coax this wine into revealing more subtleties of fruit and minerals that may otherwise go unnoticed.",Terra Romana Cuvée Alexandru,59,87,Dealu Mare,,,SERVE 2007 Terra Romana Cuvée Alexandru Cabernet Sauvignon (Dealu Mare),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serve-2007-terra-romana-cuvee-alexandru-cabernet-sauvignon-dealu-mare/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,SERVE
13.7,Red,US,"A sound, likeable Merlot, whose fruity richness, soft tannins and relatively modest price make it a good buy. It's forward in blackberry jam, cassis, red licorice and smoky oak flavors.",,22,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Oberon 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oberon-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Oberon
12.5,White,Italy,"Here's a dry expression of Moscato Giallo grapes from cool-climate northern Italy (where fresh floral aromas tend to be more intense) that opens with a bouquet of honey, acacia flower and stone fruit. The wine is fresh and clean, with a touch of bitter almond on the finish.",,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2010 Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2010-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2010,Nals Margreid
13.5,Sparkling,US,"Iron Horse crafted this brut, which has a gorgeous red and yellow label, for the Chinese market. It's similar to their other bruts, dry and rich in lime, strawberry and yeasty flavors, although it's softer, which may reflect what Iron Horse knows about the Chinese palate. The price also seems to reflect what Iron Horse believes the Chinese market will bear.",Chinese Cuvée,98,87,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Iron Horse 2007 Chinese Cuvée Sparkling (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/iron-horse-2007-chinese-cuvee-sparkling-sonoma-green-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Iron Horse
13.5,Red,Australia,"An easy-drinking Coonwarra Cab, with regionally characteristic notes of cassis, cedar and mint. It's medium in weight, with a finish that turns tart and tea-like. Drink now–2017.",,35,87,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Katnook Estate 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/katnook-estate-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Katnook Estate
14.2,White,US,"The vineyard is in Yountville, and the wine shows plenty of the zesty acidity that marks this cool portion of Napa Valley. The wine also exhibits ripe flavors of oranges, Meyer lemons, kiwi fruit and sweet limes.",Massa Ranch Vineyard,26,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jacob Franklin 2010 Massa Ranch Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacob-franklin-2010-massa-ranch-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Jacob Franklin
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah, it's an easy drinking wine despite the firm tannins. Shows lush, ripe blackberry, black currant, raspberry, cola and spice flavors, with a dry finish. Ready now.",Director's Cut Cinema,32,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Francis Ford Coppola 2009 Director's Cut Cinema Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2009-directors-cut-cinema-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Francis Ford Coppola
14,Red,Italy,"Nemorino (a blend of Syrah, Sangiovese and Merlot) shows chewy cherry and blueberry characteristics with easy spice tones on the finish. The wine is fresh and bright and would pair with meat lasagna or tortellini with grated Parmigiano.",Nemorino,17,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,I Giusti e Zanza 2008 Nemorino Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-giusti-e-zanza-2008-nemorino-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,I Giusti e Zanza
14.7,Red,US,"Livermore Valley-based Fenestra loves to source fun stuff from Lodi, and Graciano has proven to like Lodi very much. In Fenestra's hands this varietal is soft and round, perfectly fine drinking, a taste of Bing cherry in liquid form.",,25,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Fenestra 2009 Graciano (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fenestra-2009-spanish-red-graciano-central-valley-lodi/,Graciano,2009,Fenestra
13,Rose,Italy,"This bright peach-pink colored rosé is made using Syrah from the Cortona area. It shows aromas of peach, cranberry, white almond and pink grapefruit.",Rosa del Castagno,29,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fabrizio Dionisio 2010 Rosa del Castagno Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabrizio-dionisio-2010-rosa-castagno-rose-toscana/,Rosé,2010,Fabrizio Dionisio
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Jammy black fruit and berry notes fill the nose and mouth, while a hint of bramble and milk chocolate add depth and interest. Medium weight, with dusty but structured tannins, and a fudgy finish.",The Glass Collection,20,87,Stellenbosch,,,Glenelly 2009 The Glass Collection Merlot (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenelly-2009-glass-collection-merlot-stellenbosch/,Merlot,2009,Glenelly
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Soft and fruity, the tannins offer a light counterpoint to the red- and dark-berry flavors. Its acidity is very present.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château les Ormes Sorbet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ormes-sorbet-2011-barrel-sample-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château les Ormes Sorbet
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Dark, dense and lean in character, this wine misses real fruit weight. The year's crispness is evident.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Bergat 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bergat-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Bergat
12.5,Red,France,"A young tannic wine with jammy, fresh red-cherry fruits and red plum skins. The acidity is palpable, shooting through the structure, giving the wine a fresh, fruity aftertaste.",Beaumont,,87,Burgundy,Mâcon-Cruzille,,Domaine Guillot-Broux 2010 Beaumont  (Mâcon-Cruzille),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-guillot-broux-2010-beaumont-pinot-noir-macon-cruzille/,Pinot Noir,2010,Domaine Guillot-Broux
15.9,Red,Argentina,"Smells cheesy and leathery, with herbal notes. Feels condensed and flat, as if it's collapsing on itself. Flavors of baked berry and prune are dark and typical of very ripe Malbec, while the finish is warm but basic in feel and flavor. Bullish, sweet and heavy. Not Colomé's best effort, especially given the price.",Reserva,90,87,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Colomé 2008 Reserva Malbec (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colome-2008-reserva-malbec-calchaqui-valley/,Malbec,2008,Colomé
13,Red,Spain,"Lightly spiced up front, with dry wood aromas, light cherry and floral hints. Feels juicy and tight, with basic red-plum flavors that transition quickly to spice and acidic crispness on a short finish.",Belezos Crianza,18,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Zugober 2008 Belezos Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-zugober-2008-belezos-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Zugober
12.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a wonderfully fresh and tangy Chianti Classico (Sangiovese with a tiny element of Canaiolo) that opens with a bright, ruby appearance and tangy notes of wild berry, white almond and blue violet. The mouthfeel is fresh and focused.",Chianti Classico,19,87,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castello d'Albola 2008 Chianti Classico  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-dalbola-2008-chianti-classico-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Castello d'Albola
13,Red,Spain,"Light, minerally and showing red fruit and cocoa notes on the bouquet. Offers depth and density in support of sweet, malty, chocolaty berry flavors. Creamy, oaky and chocolaty on the finish. Uncomplicated and easy to like.",Crianza,13,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Carlos Serres 2007 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlos-serres-2007-crianza-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2007,Carlos Serres
14,Red,Australia,"There's a bright, almost Ribena-like quality to the fruit in this wine, with underlying hints of wood and mint. It's full bodied, but the tannins are modest and softly rounded, making it deceptively easy to down. Drink now–2018.",Menzies The Cigar,25,88,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Yalumba 2009 Menzies The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yalumba-2009-menzies-cigar-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Yalumba
13.9,Red,US,"Dark and chocolaty, with grainy tannins under deep cassis and black cherry fruit. Full-bodied and chewy, with coffee grounds and spices filling in the finish.",Phinny Hill Vineyard,35,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Smasne Cellars 2008 Phinny Hill Vineyard Petit Verdot (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2008-phinny-hill-vineyard-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Petit Verdot,2008,Smasne Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"Acidity marks this wine, making it sharp in the mouth, while some greenness gives it a flavor of mint jelly. Nonetheless, there's some fancy cherry and raspberry fruit. A fragile wine that seems at its best now, so drink soon.",Charles Vineyard,46,88,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Foursight 2009 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foursight-2009-charles-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Foursight
14.5,White,US,"Cabernet specialist Venge tinkers with white blends under the Spettro designation, with inconsistent results. This 2010 is mainly Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, with a splash of Chenin Blanc. It's a good, sound white wine, dry and crisp in acidity, with mineral-infused pear, citrus fruit and apricot flavors. No oak is evident.",Spettro,26,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Venge 2010 Spettro White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venge-2010-spettro-white-napa-valley/,White Blend,2010,Venge
14.5,Red,Italy,"This informal wine opens with a dark, ruby color and pretty notes of red berry, rose and pipe tobacco.",,22,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Uccelliera 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uccelliera-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Uccelliera
14,Red,US,"Summerland's new crop of Pinot Noirs is quite good, and while this is their least expensive and lightest, it shows their signature. Crisp and silky, its cherry, spice and sandalwood flavors make for nice drinking now.",,24,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Summerland 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerland-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Summerland
14,White,South Africa,"Delicate sweet-pea and white-flower aromas marry into forward fruit notes of fresh pear and hard apricot. A mineral streak weaves through the lush palate, and a peach pit nuttiness lingers into the finish. Accessible and enjoyable now.",,23,88,Swartland,,,Spice Route 2010 Viognier (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2010-viognier-swartland/,Viognier,2010,Spice Route
14.1,White,US,"With no oak to interfere with the fruit, this wine shows flashy tangerine, pineapple, Meyer lemon and tart lime flavors that are bone dry, and brightened by Edna Valley acidity. It's savory, refreshing and frankly delicious.",,20,88,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Tangent 2010 Grenache Blanc (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tangent-2010-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-edna-valley/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Tangent
15,Red,Italy,"Subdued on the nose, this wine still needs to stretch its proverbial muscles. Its flavors of cherry liqueur, rum cake, blackberry and forest underbrush give voice to a clean, traditional winemaking philosophy.",,70,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Tassi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tassi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Tassi
14.6,Red,US,"A ripe red wine, brimming with cherry fruit, and heightened in texture by acidity. Not particularly complex, but rich and satisfying, making it one of the better Grenaches from California.",Larner Vineyard,36,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Samsara 2009 Larner Vineyard Grenache (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-larner-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache,2009,Samsara
12,White,France,"Tight grapefruit flavors, very perfumed and totally dry and crisp, this is a pure-fruited wine, packed with acidity, flavors of white currants and a final zesty minerality. Screwcap.",,14,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2010,Pierre Sparr
14.5,Red,US,"This is Peachy Canyon's 100% Zinfandel, unblended, and it's a true expression of the variety, Paso Robles style. That means it's softly voluptuous and almost to the point of overripeness, with blackberry, raisin and spice flavors. Drink now.",Snow,36,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Snow Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-snow-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
15,Red,US,"High alcohol gives this wine a glyceriney sweetness as well as heat, a prickly mouthfeel boosted by plenty of black pepper. Yet it's softly delicious, in the Peachy Canyon way, with an enormous array of blackberries, chocolate and bacon. Drink now.",Mustang Springs,36,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Mustang Springs Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-mustang-springs-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
14.1,Red,US,"Sweet and lush, showing ripe blackberry, plum, cassis, raisin and oak flavors. It's one of those wines that just feels fine in the mouth, satisfying your basic Cabernet craving. Drink now–2015.",Maroon Vineyard Reserve,80,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Maroon 2009 Maroon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maroon-2009-vineyard-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Maroon
14.8,Red,US,"Dusty and toasty aromas over sweet plum fruit, with a streak of mocha running sharply down the center. Svelt and open, yet still sharp and showing a little bite in the back.",Cuvée Orleans,40,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,McCrea Cellars 2007 Cuvée Orleans Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccrea-cellars-2007-cuvee-orleans-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2007,McCrea Cellars
14,Red,Argentina,"Bright, vivid and sizzling on the nose, then zesty, tight and acidic in the mouth, with high-toned plum, berry and red currant flavors offset by a touch of milk chocolate. Long on the finish, but not that nuanced or complex.",Reserve,17,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Nuna 2010 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuna-2010-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Nuna
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A big, dark, extracted Malbec with murky lead aromas of Graham cracker and sweet blueberry. The palate is jammy and chunky, with dark, earthy flavors of prune, blackberry and raisin. Finishes a bit pruny, but there's enough acidity to maintain a sense of balance. Drink now.",Mayacaba,50,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Mi Terruño 2008 Mayacaba Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mi-terruno-2008-mayacaba-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Mi Terruño
13.7,White,US,"This is Dutton Estate's unoaked Sauvignon Blanc. It did not go through the malolactic fermentation, but it started as very ripe grapes, so what you get is pure citrus, Asian pear, white peach and green apple flavor, zesty and clean in acidity, with slight a sweetness in the finish. Nice with Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese fare.",Kylie's Cuvée,20,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dutton Estate 2010 Kylie's Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dutton-estate-2010-kylies-cuvee-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Dutton Estate
12.5,Red,France,"A dense wine, its tannins firmly in place. It shows ripe red berry fruits, firm structure and rich, juicy fruit. Powered by its tannins, it will remain a firm wine for 2–3 years.",Beaumont,,88,Burgundy,Mâcon-Cruzille,,Domaine Guillot-Broux 2009 Beaumont  (Mâcon-Cruzille),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-guillot-broux-2009-beaumont-pinot-noir-macon-cruzille/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Guillot-Broux
14.5,Red,Italy,"Showing youthful oak tones that still need time to integrate, this wine is a bit sour and ripe at the same time. Black cherry, tobacco, leather and spice aromas are nice, but the tannins are firm, and the wine shows a bright point of acidity on the close and a gritty, cooked-fruit finish.",,50,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Ferrero 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrero-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Ferrero
15.2,Red,US,"From Temecula-based producer Fazeli, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon features a lofty nose that's quite herbal, drifting into eucalyptus land—and tasting of cranberry. Velvety tannins.",Khayyam,44,88,California,California Other,California,Fazeli Cellars 2008 Khayyam Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fazeli-cellars-2008-khayyam-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Fazeli Cellars
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Piccole Gioie (“little joys”) delivers a steady stream of tiny bubbles that form a foamy, creamy appearance and texture. In fact, a frothy cap remains long in the glass and provides a solid platform for aromas of honey, peach blossom, fragrant flower and dried sage.",Piccole Gioie,16,88,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Ghione 2011 Piccole Gioie  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ghione-2011-piccole-gioie-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Ghione
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. While the wood flavor dominates here, it does support the ripe blackberry fruit. This wine's fruitiness will eventually be what marks the wine out.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Reysson 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-reysson-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Reysson
,Red,France,87-89. Barrel sample. This dark-hued wine shows some fine tannins and has a solid fruit character and a bitter chocolate note.,Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Guadet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-guadet-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Guadet
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. A wine with serious tannins and intense acidity. It has tobacco and spice flavors, with its fruit in the background.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Moulis-en-Médoc,,Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux 2011 Barrel Sample  (Moulis-en-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dutruch-grand-poujeaux-2011-barrel-sample-red-moulis-en-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux
13.5,Red,Italy,"This bright and nicely layered Chianti Classico opens with characteristic Sangiovese aromas of forest fruit and blue flower followed by leather and tobacco. Since the wine spends many months in oak, the finish is soft and spicy.",Cantalici,20,88,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Cantalici L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo 2007 Cantalici  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantalici-lantica-fornace-ridolfo-2007-cantalici-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Cantalici L'Antica Fornace di Ridolfo
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"From the Loazzolo subzone of Piedmont, this beautiful dessert wine presents generous aromas of fresh flower, apricot, honey, baked pear and Golden Delicious apple. The mouthfeel is rich, long and smooth.",Isolabella della Croce Solìo,40,88,Piedmont,Loazzolo,,Borgo Isolabella 2005 Isolabella della Croce Solìo Moscato (Loazzolo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borgo-isolabella-2005-della-croce-solio-muscat-moscato-loazzolo/,Moscato,2005,Borgo Isolabella
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. This is a big, fruity and soft wine. It is rich and opulent, with firm tannins and some extract.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Goulée 2011 Barrel Sample  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goulee-2011-barrel-sample-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Goulée
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Smoothed by new wood, this wine has a ripe, almost creamy texture. Its blackberry flavors are ripe, juicy and forward.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Moulis-en-Médoc,,Château Maucaillou 2011 Barrel Sample  (Moulis-en-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-maucaillou-2011-barrel-sample-red-moulis-en-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Maucaillou
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. A fruity wine with plenty of dense tannins and a solid structure, this expression is powered by acidity, black fruit and a dark, dry finish.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Laforge 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-laforge-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Laforge
12.5,Rose,Spain,"Red in color, with fresh aromas of nectarine, orange peel and red currant. For a 2010 this is still fresh and sturdy, with cleansing acidity and focused flavors of citrus and red berry fruit. Eminently drinkable, with a long finish for basic rosé. Drink immediately.",Serres Tempranillo-Garnacha,10,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Carlos Serres 2010 Serres Tempranillo-Garnacha Rosé (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlos-serres-2010-tempranillo-garnacha-rose-rioja/,Rosé,2010,Carlos Serres
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. This is a rich, soft, full-bodied wine with smooth tannins and fat plum fruits.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Fonplégade 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fonplegade-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fonplégade
5,Sparkling,Italy,"This is a beautiful Moscato d'Asti with peach mousse, tangerine, white almond, honey, ginger and spring flower. Perfect for nut-based desserts, the sparkler is soft and sweet with a distant touch of tangy spice on the finish.",,14,88,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Cà ed Balos 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-ed-balos-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Cà ed Balos
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a focused quality to the fruit in this bright Rosso that resembles red candy, bright raspberry and sour cranberry. A softly toasted note of oak spice rounds out the mouthfeel and gives the wine extra depth and texture.",,25,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Brunelli Martoccia 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brunelli-martoccia-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Brunelli Martoccia
15.6,Red,US,"Made in the Peachy Canyon style, this Zin, which contains some Petite Sirah, is very high in alcohol. It's sweet, hot and soft. The blueberry, blackberry and chocolate flavors are almost in dessert wine territory, but it's a very good example of its genre.",Vortex,36,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Vortex Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-vortex-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
14.8,Red,US,"McCay is a producer to watch in Lodi and this wine is a perfect example of why. A blend of four different Zinfandels and Petite Sirah, it opens with a nose of baked blackberry clafouti with a bit of hazelnut and almond, a still-tight wine that with air shows a ton of structure and layered tannins.",Paisley,24,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,McCay Cellars 2008 Paisley Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccay-cellars-2008-paisley-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2008,McCay Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"This informal Rosso shows balance and intensity with bright berry aromas and acidity that is not too sharp. In fact, the wine is nicely rounded and supple.",,15,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Podere Paganico 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-paganico-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Podere Paganico
14,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Syrah from coastal Tuscany, Pieve dei Monaci offers a chewy texture and thick layers of black fruit, prune, cola, spice and smoked bacon. Pair this wine with grilled meat.",Pieve dei Monaci,17,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Pieve Vecchia 2008 Pieve dei Monaci  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2008-monaci-shiraz-syrah-syrah-maremma/,Syrah,2008,Pieve Vecchia
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Floral red fruit aromas carry a hint of minerality and garrigue. The palate is lively, with good overall balance. Tastes of ripe red plum, raspberry and vanilla, while the finish is light in weight and quick, but satisfying.",,30,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Nice 2008 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nice-2008-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Nice
15.5,Red,Argentina,"Oak is front and center on the bouquet, and with that come accents of dried cheese and sawdust. Feels saturated, layered and tannic in the mouth, with roasted berry, black plum, herb and spice flavors. Feels and tastes a touch resiny on the finish, more evidence of the wine's barrel influence.",Reserva,29,88,Mendoza Province,La Consulta,,Altocedro 2010 Reserva Malbec (La Consulta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altocedro-2010-reserva-malbec-consulta/,Malbec,2010,Altocedro
14,Red,US,"Shows jammy but somewhat simple cherry candy and mint flavors, the kind that come from young vines. Plenty of tart acidity scours the mouth, creating balance to the fruit. Ultimately, this is a Pinot Noir for drinking soon.",Solomon Hills Vineyard,42,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,J. Wilkes 2007 Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-wilkes-2007-solomon-hills-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,J. Wilkes
5.5,Sparkling,Australia,"Innocent Bystander has been ahead of the Moscato curve, making this wine for a number of years, and it has always been among the best from Australia. The 2011 is perfumed and spicy, with ample strawberry and cherry fruit and a soft, frothy feel in the mouth. Drink it over the next six months or so.",,14,88,Victoria,Victoria,,Innocent Bystander 2011 Moscato (Victoria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/innocent-bystander-2011-muscat-moscato-victoria/,Moscato,2011,Innocent Bystander
13.5,White,Australia,"Coonawarra's not known for Sauvignon Blanc, but this is a very good example. It's medium in weight and dominated by citrus, but it also sneaks in some slightly tropical nuances before ending in a zesty, mouthwatering finish. Drink now.",,22,88,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Katnook Estate 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/katnook-estate-2009-sauvignon-blanc-coonawarra/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Katnook Estate
14,Red,Australia,"Katnook's top Cabernet is always oaky, and the 2006 is no exception, featuring plenty of brown sugar and caramel aromas. Vanilla and cedar dominate the palate, forming an attractive wooden shell over cassis fruit. Drink it now if you like that sort of full-on youthful oak, or hold it a decade until it develops a soft, rich patina of age.",Odyssey,43,88,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Katnook Estate 2006 Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/katnook-estate-2006-odyssey-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Katnook Estate
13.5,Red,Australia,"This medium-bodied Shriaz displays a soft, creamy, inviting mouthfeel and a piquant counterpoint in its flavors of tart cherries and mulling spices. It's an easy-drinking wine that ends on a cranberry note.",,13,88,New South Wales,Hunter Valley,,Hope Estate 2009 Shiraz (Hunter Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hope-estate-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-hunter-valley/,Shiraz,2009,Hope Estate
12.5,White,Australia,"This takes a page from California in its naming convention and style, which includes a good proportion of barrel-fermentation and oak maturation. Toast and vanilla frame melon and fig notes, and the midpalate is slightly creamy in texture before the wine turns crisp and lemony on the finish. Drink now.",Three Monks Fumé Blanc,20,88,Australia Other,South Eastern Australia,,Taltarni 2009 Three Monks Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc (South Eastern Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taltarni-2009-three-monks-fume-blanc-sauvignon-blanc-south-eastern/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Taltarni
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Exotic on the nose, with aromas of raspberry, plum and blueberry. Shows good intensity on the palate, with a solid feel and fresh flavors of blackberry and dark plum. Fresh but smooth on the finish; very good in every way.",,12,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sur de los Andes 2010 Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sur-los-andes-2010-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Sur de los Andes
14.4,Red,US,"At first, a rush of front-loaded plum and blackberry fruit hits the palate, then the flavors seem to sag a bit entering the midpalate. A wall of still-to-be-resolved oak leads into a hard, astringent, somewhat woody finish. Yet there is a substantial and well-built wine here, waiting to resolve its components into a more seamless whole. Retasted after being open a full day, it showed well, suggesting good aging potential.",,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Steppe Cellars 2008 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steppe-cellars-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Steppe Cellars
13.5,Red,Australia,"Despite the inexpensive price tag, this is a solid Shiraz, offering ripe black cherry fruit and touches of tree bark and orris root. It's medium-bodied, yet features a velvety texture and plenty of length on the finish. Drink now–2015.",,10,88,Australia Other,Central Ranges,,Rolling 2009 Shiraz (Central Ranges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rolling-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-central-ranges/,Shiraz,2009,Rolling
13,White,Argentina,"Vanilla cookies, peach and nectarine aromas work the opening. In the mouth, there's a nice and even flow of acidity and pulpy tropical fruits. Flavors of tangerine, melon and lychee are authentic and well balanced, while the finish is musky, fresh and confirms the wine's high quality.",,15,88,Other,La Rioja,,Recuerdo 2011 Torrontés (La Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/recuerdo-2011-torrontes-rioja/,Torrontés,2011,Recuerdo
13,White,South Africa,"Hay, green plum and gooseberry lead off on the nose, while ripe hints of passion fruit and pineapple acidity flood the mouth. Lifted, with good cut and freshness, and a mouthwatering close. Delicious now, but should hold together nicely for another couple of years.",,19,88,Walker Bay,,,Southern Right 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/southern-right-2010-sauvignon-blanc-walker-bay/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Southern Right
14,Red,Italy,"Lean and light, with aromas of muddled fruit and spice. This wine does not have huge staying power but the wine does offer a simple, clean close, with a touch of fresh acidity.",Zebras,70,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Villa I Cipressi 2006 Zebras  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-i-cipressi-2006-zebras-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Villa I Cipressi
13.5,White,US,"This opens soft, even a bit flat, and should be served chilled for best showing. With some breathing time tropical fruit flavors come up, ripe and fleshy, with a butterscotch finish and a bit of heat. Best for near-term drinking.",,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Upland Estates 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/upland-estates-2009-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Upland Estates
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Black cherry and raspberry scents immediately hit you upon nosing, followed shortly after by an herbal edge with a chocolaty accent, like a thin mint cookie. This wine has structured tannins and medium weight, with a sweet-spice tinge to the close. Drink now.",,13,88,Paarl,,,Tormentoso 2009 Syrah-Mourvèdre (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormentoso-2009-red-blend-syrah-mourvedre-paarl/,Syrah-Mourvèdre,2009,Tormentoso
14.4,White,US,"Oak dominates this Chardonnay in its buttered toast, caramel and butterscotch flavors. Buried under that are pleasantly ripe pineapples and lemons. The winery suggests it will age through 2020, but that seems doubtful.",Estate,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Sarah's Vineyard 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sarahs-vineyard-2010-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Sarah's Vineyard
13.9,Red,US,"A go-to red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Malbec, Farm Boy is one of Robert Smasne's many ventures. A fruity mix of cherries and plums, with well-integrated streaks of clean earth, milk chocolate, and a whiff of Bourbon barrel.",Red,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Farm Boy 2009 Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farm-boy-2009-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Farm Boy
13,Red,Italy,Le Ellere is a tight and fresh expression of Sangiovese that delivers a clean and crisp quality of fruit. The wine's acidity makes it a perfect pairing for ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese or chicken in cream sauce.,Le Ellere,25,88,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castello d'Albola 2008 Le Ellere  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-dalbola-2008-le-ellere-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Castello d'Albola
14.5,Red,Italy,"Quattroventi delivers a clean, genuine Rosso with bright notes of raspberry, blueberry, plum and black cherry. There's a touch of smoke or spice at the back that contributes to a round, easy mouthfeel.",,,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Quattroventi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quattroventi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Quattroventi
14,Red,Argentina,"Warm, slightly leathery and earthy on the nose, with a hint of cheese. Feels full, nice and solid, with decent depth. Flavors of black fruits and pastry are friendly, while the finish is pleasant. Delivers all it can for the price.",,11,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Septima 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/septima-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Septima
18,Port/Sherry,Spain,"A fiery, demanding, extremely power-packed Sherry, with toffee, orange zest, pecan pie and apricot aromas. Feels tight and high in acidity, with dry, salty flavors of walnut oil and pecans. Layered and drying on the finish, with power to spare.",Prestige 50 Oloroso Viejísimo,75,88,Andalucia,Jerez,,Pedro Romero NV Prestige 50 Oloroso Viejísimo Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedro-romero-nv-prestige-50-oloroso-viejisimo-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Pedro Romero
12,White,France,"Attractively balanced wine, with refreshing acidity cutting through the apple and pear flavors. It has some tangy minerality as well as a really fresh but rich aftertaste. Screwcap.",Réserve,14,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 Réserve Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-reserve-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Pierre Sparr
13.5,White,South Africa,"There's a ripe orange-oil streak in the background of the bouquet, boosting rich aromas of tropical fruit and hay. The texture is full but framed by cleansing acidity and a tart, slightly pithy accent on the close.",,15,88,Constantia,,,Constantia Glen 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Constantia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/constantia-glen-2010-sauvignon-blanc-constantia/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Constantia Glen
13.5,Red,Italy,"Milk chocolate and sweet cherry aromas appear alongside cured meat and plump black fruit. This is a straightforward Brunello with a creamy, soft close.",,65,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Col di Lamo 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/col-lamo-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Col di Lamo
5,Sparkling,Italy,"This pretty Moscato d'Asti shows a rich, creamy quality, thanks to the sweet tones of honey, peach and exotic fruit that drive the bouquet. The texture is sticky and thick, but a zesty touch of fresh acidity shows up right at the end to keep the palate refreshed.",,,88,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Gianni Doglia 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gianni-doglia-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Gianni Doglia
14,Red,Italy,"This hearty Brunello shows a ripe, almost jammy personality with strawberry and raspberry preserve notes. There are background tones of exotic spice, vanilla and cinnamon that help support the wine's chewy fruit. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety.",,,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Fiorita 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fiorita-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Fiorita
13.5,Red,Italy,"Achelo is a bright, chewy and lively red wine with aromas of blueberry, spice, milk chocolate and crushed white pepper.",Achelo,21,88,Tuscany,Cortona,,La Braccesca 2009 Achelo Syrah (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/braccesca-2009-achelo-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cortona/,Syrah,2009,La Braccesca
14.4,Red,US,"This Syrah is remarkably ripe in blackberry, blueberry and cherry fruit, with a bite of acidity. It feels fine and vital in the mouth. Give it a brief decant.",Verna's Vineyard,32,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Samsara 2009 Verna's Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/samsara-2009-vernas-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Samsara
13.5,White,South Africa,"There's a detectible fynbos character to the herbal edge of this wine, mingling with the white peach and gooseberry fruit aromas and flavors. A clementine citrus edge remains through the long finish.",,20,88,Stellenbosch,,,Thelema 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thelema-2010-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Thelema
14,Red,Italy,"A consistent producer, Silvio Nardi delivers a bright, fresh Rosso, bursting with notes of cherry, raspberry and white chocolate. This is a food-friendly wine that would match up nicely with breaded veal or mushroom risotto.",,27,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenute Silvio Nardi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-silvio-nardi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tenute Silvio Nardi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a textbook Rosso that delivers clear and crisp fruit notes, with pretty nuances of wild berry, red rose and moist earth at the back. The wine feels crisp, lean and silky on the close.",,30,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenuta di Sesta 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-sesta-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tenuta di Sesta
13.8,White,US,"New oak sticks out on this Chardonnay, with buttered toast and vanilla dominating the tropical fruit, orange and Meyer lemon flavors. It's finely constructed, with deft acidity and a stony minerality. Drink now–2013.",Verna's Estate,22,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Melville 2010 Verna's Estate Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melville-2010-vernas-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Melville
13,Red,France,"Soft and ripe, this is a broad wine. Its tannins are enveloped by the rich plum and damson fruit flavors. It combines the richness of the vintage with the softness of a Savigny in an already delicious whole.",Les Serpentières Premier Cru,48,88,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Maurice Ecard 2009 Les Serpentières Premier Cru  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurice-ecard-2009-serpentieres-premier-cru-pinot-noir-savigny-beaune/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maurice Ecard
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Smooth and rich, this wine is dominated by firm tannins, tarry fruit and new wood.",Barrel Sample,100,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Bellefont-Belcier 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellefont-belcier-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Bellefont-Belcier
13.5,Red,Italy,"From Montalcino's most historic estate, this pretty Rosso opens with a bright, ruby color and aromas of spice and forest fruit. It delivers bright acidity and silky tannins in the mouth.",,75,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Biondi Santi 2008  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/biondi-santi-2008-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2008,Biondi Santi
13,White,Romania,"Pristine on the nose and palate, this dry, full-bodied Chardonnay is a prime example of how thoroughly modern Romanian winemaking can be. Juicy and floral with pretty hints of apple blossoms, it's creamy and rich in texture, yet impeccably refreshing on the finish.",Theia Limited Edition,20,88,Sebes,,,Cramele Halewood 2010 Theia Limited Edition Chardonnay (Sebes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-halewood-2010-theia-limited-edition-chardonnay-sebes/,Chardonnay,2010,Cramele Halewood
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Caramel aromas from new wood dominate this wine. It's all burnt, toasty wood and dense tannins.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Dassault 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dassault-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Dassault
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Mint and eucalyptus aromas signal the new wood in this wine. The wood has smoothed out its tannins, yielding a wine with juicy fruit.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Mongravey 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mongravey-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Mongravey
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. This is a soft and fruity wine, its acidity prominent and its tannins well behind. Not for aging.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Lamothe-Cissac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lamothe-cissac-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lamothe-Cissac
13.5,White,US,"Bonterra excels with this leaner, lighter, brighter form of Chardonnay. Made out of organically grown grapes, it's crisp as a green apple, with just a trace of butterscotch on the otherwise lemony finish.",,14,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Bonterra 2010 Chardonnay (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonterra-2010-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Bonterra
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Sweet oak on the nose results in creamy, chocolaty aromas, along with herbal notes, plum and berry. Feels tight but expansive, with solid tannins, bright acids and solid flavors of herbs, berry fruit, cassis, toast and chocolate. Keeps it together on the finish.",Felino,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viña Cobos 2010 Felino Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2010-felino-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Viña Cobos
14.8,Red,US,"A miracle for Grateful Dead fans who have matured into wine, there's lots to like in this red blend that's got bright, friendly cherry fruit, a lick of spice and surprising sophistication. It's medium in weight, with a shock of silky berry fruit on the finish. The blend is 60% Zinfandel, 23% Petite Sirah, 11% Barbera and 6% Sangiovese. Pair it with mushroom pizza or burgers. Jerry would approve.",Grapeful Red,15,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Ruby Hill Winery 2009 Grapeful Red Red (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruby-hill-winery-2009-grapeful-red-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Ruby Hill Winery
14.7,Red,US,"A rich, earthy blend of half Barbera, half Zinfandel that tastes light at first, earthy with raspberry and cherry tones. On the finish, it gets darker, its spicy, dark fruit tones memorably bound in a wall of leather and tobacco.",Il Segreto Red Wine,24,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Rodrigue Molyneaux 2009 Il Segreto Red Wine Red (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodrigue-molyneaux-2009-il-segreto-red-wine-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Rodrigue Molyneaux
15.3,Red,Argentina,"A big wine that handles its 15.3% abv. Smells of pastry, earth and soft berry fruit. Feels round but reticent, with no fire or heat but plenty of blackberry, molasses and coffee. Mellow, toasty and blackened on the finish, with an earthy feel and a baked aftertaste.",,15,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Solsticio 2008 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solsticio-2008-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Solsticio
14.5,Red,Australia,"At only 7% Merlot, it's unclear why it's even mentioned on the label, especially since it seems to be so obviously Cabernet in style. Cassis and chocolate notes dominate this richly textured, full-bodied red. Drink now.",,15,88,South Australia,Limestone Coast,,Greg Norman Estates 2008 Cabernet Merlot (Limestone Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greg-norman-estates-2008-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-merlot-limestone-coast/,Cabernet Merlot,2008,Greg Norman Estates
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Structured and firm with cassis and spice, this wine is layered with wood, acidity and a delicious freshness.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Teyssier 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-teyssier-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Teyssier
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Here is a well-made, accessible wine, full of blackberry fruits, sweet tannins and a soft, spicy texture. Not for long aging.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Rahoul 2011 Barrel Sample  (Graves),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rahoul-2011-barrel-sample-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Rahoul
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A kitchen-sink blend of 60% Shiraz, 20% Cab Sauv, 7% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre, 4% Cinsault and 3% Viognier. Aromas of crushed violet petals are pitted against the intense mulled-raspberry and black-fruit core. Drinkable now, with approachable tannins and a dusty, cocoa-sprinkled finish, but could age until 2014.",Big Easy,20,88,Western Cape,,,Ernie Els 2010 Big Easy Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernie-els-2010-big-easy-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2010,Ernie Els
14.2,Red,US,"This is from Rubissow, and it's a nice wine for the price. Essentially a Bordeaux blend with a splash of Syrah, it's rich and satisfying in blackberry, cassis, mocha, bacon and pepper flavors, with a coating of sweet oak. Lovely now with anything from a nice steak to a beef burrito.",Proprietary Red Wine,20,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Lola Kay 2010 Proprietary Red Wine Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lola-kay-2010-proprietary-red-wine-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2010,Lola Kay
13.5,Red,Italy,"This wine feels wrapped in sunshine and warmth. There's ripe fruit, plus leather, barbecue sauce, cured meat and blackcurrant. A soft, plush mouthfeel with a firm tannic backbone lends sensations of dryness and power.",Pertimali Riserva,85,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Livio Sassetti 2006 Pertimali Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-sassetti-2006-pertimali-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Livio Sassetti
14.5,Red,Italy,"Ugolaia is a delicious and attractive wine, but there's no denying that the overripe aromas of strawberry and raspberry jam subtract from the wine's overall sophistication. The mouthfeel is soft, round and plush.",Ugolaia,140,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Lisini 2006 Ugolaia  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lisini-2006-ugolaia-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Lisini
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of ripe, pleasurable flavors of blackberries, black currants, dark chocolate, plums and oak in this dry, nicely structured Cabernet. It's pretty tannic, though, with a tough astringency, and doesn't have the fruit to outlast the tannins over time, so give it a decant and drink soon.",,23,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Mario Perelli-Minetti 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-perelli-minetti-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Mario Perelli-Minetti
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Jammy and generous smelling, with pastry and solid black-fruit aromas. Feels good and balanced for a young Malbec, with flavors of sweet plum, blackberry and a medicinal character. Plump and fruity on the finish, and steady wire to wire.",,13,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Lexicon 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lexicon-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Lexicon
14,Red,Italy,"Charred almond and graham cracker notes need time to integrate. The wine is compact and lean in the mouth, with endnotes of small berry fruit, bramble, white almond and cola.",,50,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Le Chiuse 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-chiuse-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Le Chiuse
13.5,Red,Italy,"You absolutely can't go wrong with a wine like this plump, textured expression of Rosso di Montalcino. Pair this wine with pork chops or breaded veal as the fresh acidity nicely contrasts against those sweet cuts of meat.",,25,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Fattoria dei Barbi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-barbi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Fattoria dei Barbi
15,Red,US,"Round and fruity, with a generous mix of berry and cherry, and no discernible oak influence, this pleasing Mourvèdre lets the fruit be the star. Nicely balanced and drinking well already, it carries a hint of mineral/metal in the finish.",Stone Tree Vineyard,39,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Dusted Valley 2009 Stone Tree Vineyard Mourvèdre (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2009-stone-tree-vineyard-mourvedre-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Mourvèdre,2009,Dusted Valley
14.5,Red,US,"Light and balanced, this five grape Bordeaux-style blend does not try to overreach. The fruit is clean and delicate, pale cherry set amidst dried leaves, tobacco, and muted tannins. Plenty of acid keeps it lively, but everything is in focus and proportionate.",Aviator Red,35,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2009 Aviator Red Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2009-aviator-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Airfield Estates
15,Red,Argentina,"A very oaky style of Malbec. The bouquet is full of cough drop, milk chocolate and mint, while the palate feels solid and beefy, but resiny. Flavors of berry fruits are softened and sweetened by oak and chocolate, while the finish is woody and tannic.",Gran Reserva,50,88,Mendoza Province,La Consulta,,Altocedro 2009 Gran Reserva Malbec (La Consulta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altocedro-2009-gran-reserva-malbec-consulta/,Malbec,2009,Altocedro
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Here is a wine with weight and richness, aided by new-wood aging. It has toast and ripe black-plum flavors.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Clos de Sarpe 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clos-sarpe-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Clos de Sarpe
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Here is a very tannic, extracted wine. It's dark, full of bitter chocolate, all structure and no flesh.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Grand Mayne 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-mayne-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Grand Mayne
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. This is a juicy, fresh wine with a layer of spice. It has blackberry juice, sweet tannins and an intense acidity.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Fonbel 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fonbel-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fonbel
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is a dark, plump expression of Sangiovese Grosso that delivers finely-tuned aromas of succulent fruit and blackberry. Notes of espresso and dark chocolate give the wine added dimension and staying power in the mouth.",Carillon,,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Vini Italiani da Sogno 2010 Carillon  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vini-italiani-sogno-2010-carillon-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Vini Italiani da Sogno
13.5,Red,US,"Made from 100% Cabernet, this is a fine everyday wine. It's dry, full-bodied and satisfying in blackberry, cola and currant flavors, with a nice kiss of oak. The alcohol level is nice and low. Ready to drink now.",Director's,21,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Francis Ford Coppola 2009 Director's Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2009-directors-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Francis Ford Coppola
14.5,Red,US,"Acidity hits the palate like a shard of glass, immediately followed by rich, concentrated flavors of blackberries, cassis and spices. The tannins are strong, too. All the parts simply have not come together. Will it age well? It's not a slam dunk.",,70,88,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Frias 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frias-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Frias
11.5,White,France,"Approaching maturity, here is a Riesling that still has a refreshing citric character, intensely tangy perfumed fruit as well as green herbs, spice and yeast.",,25,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2006 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2006-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2006,Hugel
15.5,Red,US,"Zinfandel is joined by Mourvèdre and a few other minor grape varieties in this overtly sweet, high alcohol wine. It's soft and glyceriney, with cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate and pepper flavors. You have to give it credit for being true to its style.",Especiale,40,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Especiale Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-especiale-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
14.5,Red,Australia,"A solid example of Coonawarra Cabernet, the 2008 Terra Rossa features a charming combination of cherry-cassis fruit and eucalypt with cigar box and vanilla. It's medium to full in body, with fine balance and a long finish. Drink now–2016.",Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa,30,88,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Parker 2008 Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parker-2008-coonawarra-estate-terra-rossa-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Parker
13.8,Red,US,"Winemaker John Kinney blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from Galles Vineyard with 50% Del Arroyo Vineyard Petite Sirah, trying to take advantage of the Cab's floral, herbal notes and the Petite's concentration and wall of tannins. He has largely succeeded. This dark-black wine is very much full of intense cherry and structured tannins and leathery spice. Petite Sirah lovers will particularly swoon.",Sotto Voce,30,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2009 Sotto Voce Red (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2009-sotto-voce-red-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Occasio
14,Red,South Africa,"This wine needs a little bit of time to fully integrate, but it has an attractive crushed-velvet texture with medium tannins, and a flavorful palate. Forward fruit flavors of berry preserves and black plum abound, and a black pepper accent remains on the medium-length finish.",Made With Organically Grown Grapes,12,88,Western Cape,,,Releaf 2010 Made With Organically Grown Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/releaf-2010-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-shiraz-western-cape/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz,2010,Releaf
15.3,Red,US,"This amped-up vintage of the Merlot-dominated, BFM Bordeaux-style red tops 15% alcohol, but seems a bit contrived. Aggressive vanilla and tobacco flavors cover up the nuanced highlights found in past BFM vintages, and the base of black cherry fruit carries a root beer finish. Not that it isn't a tasty drink—it is—it's just less interesting than before.",Stone Tree Vineyard BFM Red,53,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Dusted Valley 2008 Stone Tree Vineyard BFM Red Red (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dusted-valley-2008-stone-tree-vineyard-bfm-red-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Dusted Valley
14,Red,Italy,"Easy, fresh and succulent, this ruby-colored Rosso would make a great match for grilled sausage or hamburger patties. There's a ripe, chewy texture to the mouthfeel, with a finish that's driven by dark fruit flavors.",,20,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Cordella 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cordella-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Cordella
14.5,Red,US,"This is a dry, robust Syrah, packed with blackberry, blueberry, anise, bacon and pepper flavors, and wrapped into sturdy tannins. Give it a decant, and drink with game or Mexican beef dishes.",,30,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dogwood 2008 Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogwood-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2008,Dogwood
,Red,Italy,"This is a nicely fragrant Rosso that shows bright nuances of raspberry, wild strawberry and pressed rose petal. The wine is smooth and silky to the end.",,50,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Belpoggio 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belpoggio-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Belpoggio
12.5,White,France,"Beautifully perfumed wine, its white fruits transformed into a mature, almond and herbal wine, tight and dry while showing delicious, appetite-enhancing freshness. Ready to drink now.",,25,88,Alsace,Alsace,,Trimbach 2008 Riesling (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trimbach-2008-riesling-alsace/,Riesling,2008,Trimbach
13,Red,Argentina,"Pretty aromas of cassis, cherry and sweet cream are inviting. Feels good, with zesty acidity and nice overall balance. Flavors of black currant, Bing cherry and plum cover the bases, while the finish is easygoing. The epitome of everyday Cabernet.",[+],10,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Santa Julia 2011 [+] Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-julia-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Santa Julia
14.3,Red,US,"This 100% Cabernet was grown in a Calistoga vineyard. It was aged in 40% new oak. At the age of 3½ years, it's still quite tannic, even a bit rustic, with zippy acidity and fresh, jammy blackberry and black cherry flavors. Hard to say where it's going, but try aging it for 5–6 years and see what happens.",Winfield Vineyard,80,88,California,Napa,Calistoga,The Grade 2008 Winfield Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grade-2008-winfield-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,The Grade
14.6,Red,US,"Pretty, supple purple fruits infuse this interesting blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Mourvèdre. No one grape dominates; the flavors are smoothly integrated and well-matched, with an undercoating of smoke, licorice, pastis and coffee. Nicely polished tannins.",StoneTree Vineyard,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Steppe Cellars 2008 StoneTree Vineyard Red (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steppe-cellars-2008-stonetree-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Red Blend,2008,Steppe Cellars
14,Red,US,"It drinks bigger than the listed 14% alcohol, but remains all in proportion. Tangy cherry and plum fruit flavors are wrapped in spice, cinnamon especially. A coffee scent carries through on the palate, infusing the finish.",StoneTree Vineyard,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Steppe Cellars 2008 StoneTree Vineyard Malbec (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steppe-cellars-2008-stonetree-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Malbec,2008,Steppe Cellars
12.5,White,Australia,"This medium-bodied dry white is notable for its balance and harmony. Citrus, wet stone and green apple aromas and flavors all come into play, none of them dominant, then end on a bright, grapefruity note. Drink now.",,18,88,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,Sidewood 2010 Pinot Gris (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sidewood-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-adelaide-hills/,Pinot Gris,2010,Sidewood
14,Red,Turkey,"Clean and bright on the nose, with loads of black plums and blueberries. This wine, made from Öküzgözü grapes, is an interesting glimpse into Turkish winemaking. Dry and medium bodied, with a firm tannic structure and brisk acidity, it finishes with a hint of milk chocolate flavor. Could benefit from decanting, but would be an interesting to age as well.",Vintage Single Vineyard Collectible Series #5,20,88,Elazığ,,,Kayra 2008 Vintage Single Vineyard Collectible Series #5 Okuzgozu (Elazığ),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kayra-2008-vintage-single-vineyard-collectible-series-5-other-red-okuzgozu-elazig/,Okuzgozu,2008,Kayra
14,Red,Argentina,"Opens with hard-baked berry aromas that turn briary and herbal with airing. Smooth tannins and meaty blackberry flavors are matched by barrel-driven vanilla and spice. Oaky and minty on the finish, with spunk and length.",Single Vineyard Reserva,19,88,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2009 Single Vineyard Reserva Malbec (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2009-single-vineyard-reserva-malbec-agrelo/,Malbec,2009,Lamadrid
13.8,Red,US,"An unusual blend of Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera, aged two and a half years in French oak, yields a pleasing wine with light berry fruit anchoring a spicy center. The barrel notes add toast and cracker, nicely balanced, and there remains a suggestion of yeasty dough as well.",Reserve,34,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Stottle 2008 Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2008-reserve-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Stottle
14,White,South Africa,"Tart and fresh, with lovely aromas of grass, green plum and asparagus. Glimmers of stony minerality flash on the palate, with lime pith and plum skin flavors driving through to the mouthwatering finish. Brisk and slightly pricky texture.",Private Cellar Series,16,88,Coastal Region,,,Steenberg 2010 Private Cellar Series Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steenberg-2010-private-cellar-series-sauvignon-blanc-coastal-region/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Steenberg
14,Red,Italy,"This lovely Montalcino estate delivers a bright, ruby-colored Rosso that is heavily characterized by fresh forest-fruit aromas and bright acids. The wine is streamlined and pristine.",,28,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenuta Il Poggione 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-il-poggione-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tenuta Il Poggione
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Plum and berry aromas are straightforward, but also clean and nice. The palate on this wine from San Rafael is focused and orderly, with flavors of red fruits, spice and mild woody notes. Long lasting on the finish, with freshness and just a modicum of tannic bite.",Gran Reserva,25,88,Mendoza Province,,,Tango Reàl 2008 Gran Reserva Malbec,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tango-real-2008-gran-reserva-malbec-san-rafael/,Malbec,2008,Tango Reàl
14,Red,Spain,"Chunky aromas of sweet berry and beets announce a ripe style of Rioja. The mouthfeel is medium to full and healthy, with focused flavors of berry, oak and peppery spice. Long and a little fiery on the finish.",Crianza,14,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Señorio de Uñuela 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senorio-unuela-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Señorio de Uñuela
13.9,Red,US,"A real crowd pleaser for its sumptuous array of ripe berry and spice flavors. Wherever the grapes come from in California, they've given a delicious wine, soft and gentle, and filled with cherry, black raspberry, sweet licorice, exotic spice and sandalwood flavors.",,13,88,California,California Other,California,Leese-Fitch 2009 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leese-fitch-2009-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2009,Leese-Fitch
14.6,Red,US,"This blend, which is mainly Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, is robust. It's a trattoria or bistro wine, dry, tannic and spicy, with earthy flavors. Drink now with rich foods to tease out the berry fruit.",Blue Wing Teal,48,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Paraduxx 2008 Blue Wing Teal Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paraduxx-2008-blue-wing-teal-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Paraduxx
13.8,Red,US,"From a single sustainably farmed vineyard in Lodi comes this super bang for your buck. It's earthy Cab that's perfumed inside and out, with wafts of cedar burning on an open fire, as well as brick, black cherry and clove. It's balanced and structured to boot.",Cherokee Lane,11,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Tortoise Creek 2009 Cherokee Lane Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tortoise-creek-2009-cherokee-lane-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tortoise Creek
14,Red,Italy,"Uccelliera's savory Rosso offers a compact mouthfeel, with bright acidity, silky tannins and bright berry aromas. Pair this wine with lamb stewed with exotic spices and grated ginger.",,20,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Uccelliera 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uccelliera-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Uccelliera
13.5,Red,Italy,"Fresh and bright, this wine is rich with wild berries, cassis and white cherry aromas that would pair perfectly with home-cooked pasta and meat dishes. It's natural acidity will cut through the rich consistency of those foods.",,30,88,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,La Poderina 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderina-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,La Poderina
15.7,Red,US,"A fine Syrah, dry and rich in blackberry, currant, dark chocolate, grilled meat, spice and cedar flavors. It's pretty firm in tannins and acids, though, making it hard and chewy. Difficult to predict its future, but an educated guess suggests it's not an ager.",Phoenix Ranch,55,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Whetstone 2008 Phoenix Ranch Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whetstone-2008-phoenix-ranch-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2008,Whetstone
14.1,Red,US,"Lots of ripe, spicy fruit in this Pinot, marked by waves of black cherries, Dr. Pepper cola, plums, tobacco and sandalwood. It's brisk in acidity, a wine that gets the tastebuds whistling. Seems at its best now, so drink up.",Ketcham Vineyard,48,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ketcham Estate 2009 Ketcham Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ketcham-estate-2009-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ketcham Estate
13,Red,France,"Rounded and soft, with gentle tannins. Packed with black cherry fruits, a herbal edge and sweetness, this is already an approachable wine, fruity and generous.",,28,88,Burgundy,Santenay,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Santenay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-pinot-noir-santenay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Drouhin
14.4,Red,US,"Marked by enormously ripe, powerful fruit flavors, this wine explodes with jammy blackberries, cherries and red plums. Oak adds even richer notes of toast and sweet caramel. Drink this deliciously soft wine now.",#50 Mon Chou,55,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jacob Franklin 2007 #50 Mon Chou Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacob-franklin-2007-50-mon-chou-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Jacob Franklin
13.8,White,US,"Lush, creamy and smooth, with buttered toast, lemon custard, crême brulée and spice flavors. Maybe a little overworked, but it satisfies Chardonnay cravings.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,24,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,J. Wilkes 2008 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-wilkes-2008-bien-nacido-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2008,J. Wilkes
14.6,Red,US,"Here's a softly smooth, polished Cabernet for drinking now. Blended with 20% Merlot, it has approachable flavors of berries, mocha, cassis and toasty oak.",Kemsley 1550,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,J Ludlow 2009 Kemsley 1550 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-ludlow-2009-kemsley-1550-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,J Ludlow
14.1,Red,US,"This has a soft entry, its fruit beginning to show secondary flavors of bakery pastries. Mulberry and prune, soft and spicy, make for a pleasing, accessible wine that finishes with a lick of cinnamon. It is already drinking well.",,32,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2010 Pinot Noir (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2010-pinot-noir-columbia-valley-yakima/,Pinot Noir,2010,Airfield Estates
14.2,White,US,"A screwcapped, Rhône-style white, blends 43% Viognier, 39% Roussanne and 18% Marsanne in a tightly wound, fresh, lively wine. Spicy apple and pear fruit flavors run into a medium long finish with some near-term aging potential.",Lightning White,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2010 Lightning White White (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2010-lightning-white-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Airfield Estates
,Red,Italy,"There's a dark smoky element to this hearty Brunello that recalls cured beef, moist earth, cedar, leather and rum cake. The wine is silky and smooth, with a noticeably clean quality to the finish.",,,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Armilla 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/armilla-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Armilla
14.5,Red,US,"A nice dry wine to drink now. It's soft and velvety in the mouth, with flavors of blackberries, plums, anise and cedar. Blended with a little Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it's brightened by a bite of acidity.",No. 72,32,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Foyt Family 2009 No. 72 Meritage (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foyt-family-2009-no-72-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-county/,Meritage,2009,Foyt Family
14.4,Red,US,"With sweet blackberry, cassis, anise and mocha flavors, this Cabernet is a flashy wine, but you'll find some overripe, raisiny notes toward the finish. Drink now before it goes downhill.",Estate,48,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ideology Cellars 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ideology-cellars-2008-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Ideology Cellars
14.3,Red,US,"This newish producer pays honor to its Persian roots with Yalda, a Rhône-style blend of 41% Shiraz, 26% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache and 8% Cinsault that's intense, coated like chocolate-strawberry jam, tobacco, leather and earth with a subtext of cheese rind. This wine definitely has character.",Yalda,48,88,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Fazeli Cellars 2008 Yalda Red (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fazeli-cellars-2008-yalda-red-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Fazeli Cellars
13,Rose,Italy,"RosaMati opens with a bold pink color and follows up aromatically with bright raspberry, cassis and cranberry. The wine shows a cool, silky feel in the mouth with a crisp close.",RosaMati,20,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Fattoria Le Pupille 2010 RosaMati Rosé (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-le-pupille-2010-rosamati-rose-maremma/,Rosé,2010,Fattoria Le Pupille
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Tobacco and smoke aromas mark the nose. On the palate, there is weight and solid, extracted tannins; its fruit is just showing through the dense, compact structure.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Marquis de Terme 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-marquis-terme-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Marquis de Terme
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. Concentrated, with bitter fruit and wood characters, this wine feels hard and extracted, with a burnt finish.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Larcis Ducasse 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larcis-ducasse-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Larcis Ducasse
14.5,Red,Spain,"Concentrated aromas of berry fruits, spice and black currant jelly suggest that the wine is full and rich. In the mouth, severe tannins create a grinding sensation, while flavors of toast, blackberry, cassis and brown sugar lead to a heavy, burnt tasting finish that's blocky in feel.",Parada de Atauta,25,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Dominio de Atauta 2009 Parada de Atauta  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-atauta-2009-parada-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2009,Dominio de Atauta
,Red,France,"87-89. Barrel sample. This wine shows very firm, very dense tannins. It is solid, with its fruit well buried beneath its dry surface. This will likely always be a dry wine.",Barrel Sample,,88,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Siran 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-siran-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Siran
14.5,Red,US,"This wine adds to the growing case to be made for Cabernet Sauvignon in Livermore Valley. Mother Vine Reserve is a smallish offering for Concannon, loaded with black olive, tea and black pepper. It's Cab Franc-esque in some way, yet intensely dark, brooding and velvety.",Mother Vine Reserve,35,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2008 Mother Vine Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2008-mother-vine-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Concannon
15.4,Red,US,"Half Merlot and half Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot saves the day, rescuing the underripe Cab with rich flavors of cherries and red plums. Oak adds the usual notes of sweet buttered toast and spice. Drink now.",Spessartite on Quartz Fusion,47,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coghlan 2009 Spessartite on Quartz Fusion Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coghlan-2009-spessartite-quartz-fusion-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Coghlan
14,Red,Romania,"There's a striking minerality that adds depth to varietally characteristic scents of ripe cassis, violets and cedar. Full bodied and densely concentrated, with sweet, black-fruit flavor, it's balanced by brisk acidity and fresh herb flavors that linger on the finish.",Hyperion Limited Edition,30,88,Dealu Mare,,,Cramele Halewood 2009 Hyperion Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Dealu Mare),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-halewood-2009-hyperion-limited-edition-cabernet-sauvignon-dealu-mare/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cramele Halewood
14.5,Red,Italy,This wine's ripe cherry fruit and milk chocolate notes suggest softness and roundness. But the wine shows astringency and firmness on the close.,,59,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Bellaria 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bellaria-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Bellaria
14.1,Red,US,"Smooth, sweet in fruit and easy to like. With its jammy flavors of blackberries and mocha, it's delicious, although it would benefit from greater complexity and not so much reliance on sheer intensity and oak.",,54,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cakebread 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cakebread-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Cakebread
13.9,Red,US,"This blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah and 20% Merlot has a fruity nose, the Syrah's leathery-ness is quite strong, surrounded by raspberry sweetness and red cherry from the Cab and Merlot. Although it's been in bottle some time, the finish is grippy and strongly tobacco-infused.",Confluence,25,88,California,North Coast,Humboldt County,Cabot Vineyards 2007 Confluence Red (Humboldt County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cabot-2007-confluence-red-north-coast-humboldt-county/,Red Blend,2007,Cabot Vineyards
14.9,Red,US,"Fusion blends 79% Syrah, 15% Petite Sirah, 5% Zinfandel and 1% Alicante Bouschet a delicious case in point. Gamy, with flavors of dark earth, thick blackberry jam and dark plum, it's the tobacco kicker on the finish that'll bring you back.",Fusion,19,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Borra 2009 Fusion Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borra-2009-fusion-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2009,Borra
13.5,Red,Spain,"Opens with grainy, whispy aromas of reedy raspberry and smoky blackberry. Feels tannic and aggressive, so it punches ahead with lively, firm flavors of raspberry, plum and strawberry. Finishes oaky, with vanilla and dill notes. Bold Rioja to drink now.",Conde de Valdemar Reserva,20,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2006 Conde de Valdemar Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2006-conde-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Bodegas Valdemar
13.5,Red,Italy,"Sangiovese (with 10% Merlot) forms a solid base for bright aromas of red cherry, cola, leather, tobacco and rum cake in this blend. These two varieties work well together to produce a soft, velvety feel with a touch of ripe fruit on the finish.",Il Castelvecchio,16,88,Tuscany,Chianti Colli Fiorentini,,Castelvecchio 2009 Il Castelvecchio  (Chianti Colli Fiorentini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelvecchio-2009-il-sangiovese-chianti-colli-fiorentini/,Sangiovese,2009,Castelvecchio
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Giorgia presents textbook Moscato d'Asti aromas of sweet flower, fragrant soap, jasmine, honeysuckle and peach blossom. This lively sparkler shows impressive intensity and subtle elegance with a smooth, silky feel in the mouth.",Giorgia,19,88,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Cascina La Ghersa 2011 Giorgia  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cascina-ghersa-2011-giorgia-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Cascina La Ghersa
15,Red,Italy,"Dark, inky and brooding, this thickly extracted Brunello shows thick layers of ripe cherry, crème de cassis and blackberry with background tones of rum cake, ground clove, cola, leather and fresh tobacco. There's a meaty element of bresaola or smoked bacon as well.",,36,88,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Casa Raia 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-raia-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Casa Raia
14.5,Red,Australia,"Not the darkest, biggest or richest Shiraz to ever come out of Australia, this is nevertheless a delightful wine. A green peppercorn note accents red raspberry and cherry fruit, with just a hint of vanilla in the background. Drink it over the next year or two.",Made with Organic Grapes,16,89,South Australia,South Australia,,Yalumba 2010 Made with Organic Grapes Shiraz (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yalumba-2010-made-with-organic-grapes-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south/,Shiraz,2010,Yalumba
13.9,Red,US,"Lots of nice blackberry, cassis, plum and new oak flavors in this dry, tannic Cabernet. It hews to an old-fashioned style, with an earthiness that suggests time in the cellar. Try after 2014.",,100,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Silver Oak 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silver-oak-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Silver Oak
14,Red,Italy,"An aging wine with a garnet-ruby color and bricking at the rim. Aromas of barbecue smoke, cured meat, leather, tobacco and dark fruit give way to tight, finely textured tannins on the palate.",,45,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Villa Poggio Salvi 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-poggio-salvi-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Villa Poggio Salvi
14,Red,Italy,"Talenti's Rosso is an impressive expression of Sangiovese, with bold brushstrokes of ripe berry, spice, blue flower, toasted nut and dried herb. This is a compelling red wine from Tuscany that would pair well with lasagna or cheesy pasta.",,,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Talenti 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talenti-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Talenti
14,White,South Africa,"This Chenin seems to have an older soul than its peers, with mature notes of honeyed almond and sweet spice that infiltrate the Anjou pear and hard peach flavors. Citrus pith adds a touch of bitterness to the otherwise toasty, sweet spice-infused finish.",De Tradisie,19,89,Stellenbosch,,,Rudera 2009 De Tradisie Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rudera-2009-tradisie-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2009,Rudera
14,Red,Argentina,"Clean, pure and uncomplicated on the nose, showing depth and clarity. Smells and tastes much like a good Malbec or Cabernet might; it's sweet and fruity, with black cherry, pastry, baking spices and a certain rubbery quality that seems to come with Bonarda. On the money for this variety.",Reserve Old Vine,16,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Maipe 2010 Reserve Old Vine Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maipe-2010-reserve-old-vine-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Maipe
15,Red,Argentina,"Opens with horsey, leathery aromas that are funky and wild, but are surrounded by solid berry-fruit scents. Picks up steam on the palate, which is easygoing, solidly built and just firm enough. Tastes of blackberry, cola, spice and chocolate, then finishes smooth and creamy.",B Crux,25,89,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,O. Fournier 2008 B Crux Red (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2008-b-crux-red-uco-valley/,Red Blend,2008,O. Fournier
13.5,Red,Australia,"This wine may lack the dramatic power of its top-flight brethren, but it still satisfies, delivering reasonably complex notes of cherries, rhubarb and olive carried by silky tannins and moderate alcohol. Drink this terrific value over the next year or two.",,12,89,South Australia,South Australia,,Milton Park 2009 Shiraz (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milton-park-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south/,Shiraz,2009,Milton Park
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. This wine shows flavors of smooth new wood and black plum. It's soft and fruity, with sweet, ripe tannins.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Peyrabon 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-peyrabon-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Peyrabon
14,Red,Romania,"While sweet on the nose with aromas of blueberry preserves and fruitcake, the palate on this dry Romanian red is refreshingly restrained, with a fresh herbal tone that accents its ample fruit flavors. A fascinating study of the Feteasca Neagra grape, there's a surprising amount of elegance that peeks through its initial rusticity.",Hyperion Limited Edition,47,89,Dealu Mare,,,Cramele Halewood 2009 Hyperion Limited Edition Feteasca Neagra (Dealu Mare),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-halewood-2009-hyperion-limited-edition-other-red-feteasca-neagra-dealu-mare/,Feteasca Neagra,2009,Cramele Halewood
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Offering great swathes of tannins and black-currant flavors, this is a wine with great freshness as well as a more spicy character.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Bellegrave 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellegrave-2011-barrel-sample-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Bellegrave
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. A wine that seems lean—it doesn't have the fruit weight to support the tannins, offering instead a more structured character.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Malescasse 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malescasse-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Malescasse
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. A wine with deep tannins and a very dry character, this is big and solid, but maybe lacking fruit.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Lilian Ladouys 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Estèphe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lilian-ladouys-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lilian Ladouys
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. There is some warmth here, with the tannins providing a firm base for the crisp fruit. This wine shows some richness as well as intense acidity.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Lafleur-Gazin 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafleur-gazin-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Lafleur-Gazin
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. This wine is on the lean side, although there is attractive black-currant fruit at the core. The wine is developing its weight into an expression that will be more substantial.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château la Louvière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-louviere-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Louvière
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Filled with new wood, spice and toast, this wine is open and rich, moving more to fruit than tannin.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-barrail-lamarzelle-figeac-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Grand Barrail Lamarzelle Figeac
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a really pretty Rosso with a bright, fruit-driven bouquet. It opens with notes of raspberry and wild berry, with background tones of cinnamon and crushed clove. The finish is acidic and crisp.",,18,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Castelli Martinozzi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelli-martinozzi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Castelli Martinozzi
14.2,White,US,"Rich and oaky, with pineapple jam, tangerine juice, buttered toast and vanilla spice flavors. It's a big, opulent wine, but a little in your face. Drink now.",,37,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cakebread 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cakebread-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Cakebread
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Deep purple in color, with a dense, compact bouquet showing ripe blackberry, density and heat. Full-force on the palate, with drying tannins along with prune, blackberry, licorice and peppery flavors. Serious and tannic, with richness, extract and power.",,20,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Angulo Innocenti 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angulo-innocenti-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Angulo Innocenti
14,White,Australia,"This wine almost quivers with freshness when first sniffed, it's so vibrant and citrusy. Then it broadens out nicely on the palate, delivering ripe melon and apple flavors and ample weight. Drink it now and over the next few months.",,23,89,South Australia,Kangaroo Island,,Hazyblur 2010 Pinot Gris (Kangaroo Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazyblur-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-kangaroo-island/,Pinot Gris,2010,Hazyblur
13.5,Red,Italy,"This wine has a more vinous nose with bold cherry and raspberry aromas followed by leather, spice and Spanish cedar. Textured and firm, bright and fresh.",Riserva,80,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Torre 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,La Torre
14.5,Red,Italy,"A bold, inky-black style that is slightly overdone and a touch overripe. Despite aromas of blackberry preserves, prune and rum cake, this is a strongly masculine wine that puts its savory side first. The close is packed tight with smoked bacon and cured beef aromas. Textured tannins create some astringency on the finish.",,48,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Rasina 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rasina-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Rasina
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Full and juicy, it has sweet tannins that parallel the intensely-juicy fruit. It's layered, with acidity that keeps the dryness at bay. Lively and fresh on the finish.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Rauzan-Gassies 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rauzan-gassies-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Rauzan-Gassies
14.5,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this Chardonnay has flavors of buttered toast, pineapple jam, vanilla and cinnamon spice. At the age of three-plus years, it's soft and mellow. Not likely to improve, so drink up.",Reserve Sangiacomo Vineyard,45,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Bennett Lane 2008 Reserve Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bennett-lane-2008-reserve-sangiacomo-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2008,Bennett Lane
14,Red,Italy,"The wine is subdued and clean on the nose and it doesn't exaggerate or mask the quality of fruit. This is executed in a bright, compact and streamlined style that combines freshness and firmness.",,40,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Baricci 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baricci-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Baricci
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. This firmly tannic wine has a dry character that lays over lighter fruits. With soft spice and some sweetness, this wine is developing already.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Gazin 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gazin-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Gazin
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. A firm wine with a black currant character, it's fruity, solid and chunky with gripping tannins.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Cadet-Bon 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cadet-bon-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Cadet-Bon
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. Light, fresh and fruity, this is a wine that shows a delicate character that's unusual for the vintage. It has blackberry fruits, some soft tannins and new-wood flavors.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Bouscaut 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouscaut-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Bouscaut
13.5,Red,Italy,"From Montalcino's picturesque Castelgiocondo estate, Campo ai Sassi (“field of stones”) is a soft, plush Rosso, with aromas of black cherry, vanilla and mocha. The wine imparts a round, velvety feel in the mouth, with a steady, simple personality.",Castelgiocondo Campo ai Sassi,26,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Marchesi de' Frescobaldi 2010 Castelgiocondo Campo ai Sassi  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-frescobaldi-2010-castelgiocondo-campo-ai-sassi-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Marchesi de' Frescobaldi
14,Red,Italy,"There's a progression of aromas here, with some bright candied fruit alongside rum cake, dried ginger, licorice and forest floor. The fruit component resembles crème de cassis and red currant. Despite all that pretty movement in the bouquet, the wine is lean and bright in the mouth, and gets the job done in terms of keeping the palate refreshed.",,45,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Marchesato degli Aleramici 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesato-degli-aleramici-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Marchesato degli Aleramici
13.9,Red,US,"Nice and peppery, with deep, impressive blackberry and plum, bacon and sandalwood flavors. It's a full-bodied wine with lots of power and elegance. Drink now.",,12,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Q 2010 Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/q-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2010,Q
13.5,White,France,"Spice and cream combine in a rounded, soft, very ripe wine. It has intense flavors of lychee and white peach with a refreshing amount of acidity. The wine is dry, but rich from the ginger and with a peppery final bite.",Réserve,21,89,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 Réserve Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Pierre Sparr
13.5,White,South Africa,"Lemon verbena and green grass aromas waft from the glass, with secondary notes of grapefruit and stone fruit to round it out. Vibrant acidity brightens this medium-weight mouth, with a touch of green plum-skin flavor and soft bitterness remaining through the lively finish.",,19,89,Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,,,Morgenhof 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgenhof-2010-sauvignon-blanc-simonsberg-stellenbosch/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Morgenhof
14.6,Red,US,"This young winery has made huge strides with its red wines, as this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon demonstrates. Young, tight, tart, and expressive, it takes the cranberry and cassis components from cool-vintage, cool-climate grapes, and turns them into a complete and complex wine. High acid, with well-integrated nuances of mushroom, earth, and smoke.",,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Airfield Estates 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/airfield-estates-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Airfield Estates
14.5,Red,Italy,"A delicate and subtle expression of Sangiovese Grosso, with tight touches of wild berry, almond skin, forest bramble, rum cake, cola and eucalyptus. Streamlined and tight, with great power on the close. A very compact and tightly constructed wine.",,50,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Agostina Pieri 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agostina-pieri-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Agostina Pieri
14.5,Red,Australia,"Kilikanoon's 2008 M features bold berry fruit, lashings of vanilla and a bit of eucalyptus on the nose, followed up by rich blackberry and vanilla flavors. It's a full-bodied wine that nevertheless turns crisp and edgy on the finish. Drink now–2018.",M Reserve,70,89,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Kilikanoon 2008 M Reserve Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kilikanoon-2008-m-reserve-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz,2008,Kilikanoon
14,Red,Argentina,"Dense and dark, with plum, prune, blackberry and earth aromas. Feels thick, meaty and composed, with blackberry and dark plum flavors leading the charge. Density and balance are the wine's attributes; it's full, mildly tannic and generous but not overdone or overoaked.",Reserve,16,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Maipe 2010 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maipe-2010-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Maipe
14.1,White,Argentina,"A big, warm style of Chard. The nose is soft, toasty and loaded with butter, baked apple and vanilla aromas. Feels full, round and creamy, while oak sits at the forefront of the flavor profile, with toast, apple and vanilla lurking behind. Finishes sweet and smooth. 400 cases made.",Bramare Marchiori Vineyard,35,89,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Viña Cobos 2010 Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Chardonnay (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2010-bramare-marchiori-vineyard-chardonnay-perdriel/,Chardonnay,2010,Viña Cobos
12.9,Sparkling,US,"Extra brut means that this Pinot Noir-based bubbly is drier than Schramsberg's regular brut. Even at the age of more than seven years, it's aggressive in bubbly acidity, with a scoury mouthfeel framing ripe raspberry and lime flavors. Feels austere and hard, but who knows? Could surprise. A gamble if you want to cellar it.",Extra Brut,70,89,California,North Coast,North Coast,Schramsberg 2004 Extra Brut Sparkling (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schramsberg-2004-extra-brut-sparkling-north-coast/,Sparkling Blend,2004,Schramsberg
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. This is a ripe, extracted wine, with chocolate and firm tannins layered over the blackberry fruit.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Villegeorge 2011 Barrel Sample  (Haut-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-villegeorge-2011-barrel-sample-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Villegeorge
14.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a tight, streamlined Brunello characterized by a toasted or charred almond note and bright forest notes of wild berry and underbrush. The mouthfeel is lean and tight, and there's a tannic firmness that holds it together.",,50,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Collosorbo 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collosorbo-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Collosorbo
13.5,Red,Italy,"Excellent growing conditions and quality fruit shape this fresh, food wine that pairs well with pasta or meat dish. The bouquet is redolent of black cherry, plum, chocolate mocha and spice.",,15,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Fattoria La Lecciaia 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-lecciaia-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Fattoria La Lecciaia
14,Red,Italy,"From an excellent vintage, this bright Rosso offers creamy aromas of espresso mousse and milk chocolate, with steady pulses of cherry and blackberry at the back. The wine's fresh acidity pairs well with cheesy pasta or pizza.",,25,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Castiglion del Bosco 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castiglion-bosco-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Castiglion del Bosco
14.5,Red,Italy,"From the Castello di Argiano property, Sesti's delicious Rosso has bright aromas of small berry, dried rosemary, dark chocolate and toasted almond.",,,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Sesti 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sesti-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Sesti
13,White,Spain,"Pretty to sniff, with aromas of lemon, fresh white fruits and minerals. Feels crisp, chiseled and racy, with blazing acidity propelling green apple, lime, green melon and saline flavors. Long on the finish. Drink now.",Pazo Barrantes,19,89,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Pazo de Barrantes 2010 Pazo Barrantes Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pazo-barrantes-2010-barrantes-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Pazo de Barrantes
14,Red,Italy,"This pretty Rosso di Montalcino opens with a concentrated appearance and aromas of ripe fruit, spice, toasted nut and dried rosemary. A bit thin on the finish, the wine concludes with silky tannins and a fresh touch.",,20,89,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Poggio Nardone 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-nardone-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Poggio Nardone
15,Red,Italy,"This Brunello shows aromas of leather and cured meat without much fresh fruit to hold it up. The structure and acidity is there, along with tertiary aromas of crushed mineral, asphalt, candied fruit and dried sage.",Riserva,90,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Podere La Vigna 2006 Riserva  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-vigna-2006-riserva-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Podere La Vigna
14.9,Red,US,"A bit of an outlier for Pinot Noir, with a green, minty streak that cuts right through the cherries and pomegranates. With it comes stimulating acidity, but you have to wonder about the wine's long-term prospects. Drink soon.",Rio Vista Vineyard 115,37,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Coghlan 2009 Rio Vista Vineyard 115 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coghlan-2009-rio-vista-vineyard-115-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coghlan
14.5,Red,US,"Distinctly Californian in style, this is a soft, big, fruity Pinot Noir, packed with cherry, berry, cola and spice flavors that sink deep into the palate and last long on the finish. It's certainly rich, but lacks some finesse and elegance. Drink now.",La Encantada Sapphire,47,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Coghlan 2009 La Encantada Sapphire Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coghlan-2009-encantada-sapphire-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coghlan
14,Red,Italy,"This wine strikes a nice balance between sweet and savory spice on the nose, with ripe fruit, prune and leather in the background. This is a velvety, warm, earthy wine with a broad aromatic delivery and bold Brunello style. It's smooth and round, without any of the sharp acidic accents you sometimes find in Sangiovese Grosso.",,40,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,La Colombina 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colombina-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,La Colombina
14,Red,Italy,"A classic Brunello with a savory, aged quality that exudes sophistication and elegance. Dried fruit, cassis, spice, old leather and rum cake form the bouquet. The wine is finely textured, sharp and clean in the mouth. Seems aged, savory and austere.",,50,89,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,SassodiSole 2007  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sassodisole-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,SassodiSole
15.9,Red,Croatia,"There's so much nuance and complexity in this rustic yet fascinating Croatian wine, that it takes a while to break down its components. Initial scents of dried leaves and mulch blow off to reveal an array of delicate floral and fruit aromas, accented by rich chocolate and vanilla notes. Big in both alcohol and structure, its massively tannic, but smoothes out with aeration. Decant to drink now, but could easily evolve for 5–10 years.",Dinga,65,89,Peljesac,,,Saints Hills 2009 Dinga Plavac Mali (Peljesac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saints-hills-2009-dinga-other-red-plavac-mali-peljesac/,Plavac Mali,2009,Saints Hills
14,Red,Italy,"This wine is ripe and soft, with jammy aromas of blackberry and raspberry followed by rich smoothness.",Vigna la Quercia Riserva,37,89,Tuscany,Chianti Colli Fiorentini,,Castelvecchio 2007 Vigna la Quercia Riserva  (Chianti Colli Fiorentini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelvecchio-2007-vigna-quercia-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-colli-fiorentini/,Sangiovese,2007,Castelvecchio
13.5,Red,US,"Solidly varietal flavors of strawberry and Bing cherry fruit anchor this well-made, 100% Barbera. The wine has both depth and polish, with some varietal tartness running through a medium length finish. It makes a good case for Barbera's potential in Washington state.",,26,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Stottle 2008 Barbera (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2008-barbera-columbia-valley-wa/,Barbera,2008,Stottle
13.5,Red,Romania,"Delicate yet beguiling, with aromas of violets, ripe pomegranates and granite, there's an Old World elegance that sets this Romanian Pinot Noir apart. The palate is concentrated, with crisp red cherry and plum flavors, but keenly balanced by brisk acidity and soft, finely-grained tannins. Structured and refined with a medium long finish.",Kronos Limited Edition,20,89,Dealu Mare,,,Cramele Halewood 2009 Kronos Limited Edition Pinot Noir (Dealu Mare),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-halewood-2009-kronos-limited-edition-pinot-noir-dealu-mare/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cramele Halewood
,Red,France,"88-90. Barrel sample. This wine is structured with firm tannins, ripe plum fruits and a touch of coffee, though acidity is also present.",Barrel Sample,,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Haut-Simard 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-simard-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut-Simard
12.5,White,Australia,"This could be straight out of New Zealand given its styling, which features pungent notes of crushed tomato leaf and gooseberries. It's light and refreshing, with a clean, crisp finish.",,18,87,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,Sidewood 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sidewood-2010-sauvignon-blanc-adelaide-hills/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Sidewood
14.5,Red,Italy,"The nose of this succulent Rosso opens with red berry, candied cherry and blackberry tar. Its firm tannins give the wine a textured, almost gritty, mouthfeel.",,,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Lazzeretti 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lazzeretti-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Lazzeretti
13.5,Red,US,"Robust, peppery, dry and fruity, just what an inexpensive Shiraz should be. Easy to like for its array of blackberries, spices and cedar. A great value in a barbecue-style wine.",,25,87,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2009 Shiraz (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-other/,Shiraz,2009,Black Box
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Fleshy black-plum, cherry and blackberry notes lead this medium-weight wine, with a light dusting of cocoa powder. Dark but vibrant in the mouth, with a good amount of pepper and licorice on the finish. Drink now.",,13,87,Paarl,,,Tormentoso 2009 Mourvèdre (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormentoso-2009-mourvedre-paarl/,Mourvèdre,2009,Tormentoso
13.5,White,France,"With a light touch of spice and some richness, this is a dry style of Pinot Gris. It has a kiwi fruit flavor along with white fruits, and finishes with pepper. Screwcap.",,18,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 Pinot Gris (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-alsace/,Pinot Gris,2010,Pierre Sparr
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Fruity and friendly on the nose, with composure and solid aromas. Feels both plump and dry, with toasty black-fruit flavors accented by peppery spice that turns slightly bitter on the finish. Good and dark overall, with limited follow-through on the finish.",,10,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pampano 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pampano-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Pampano
13.5,Rose,Italy,"Made with organically-farmed fruit, Gròttolo is a Tuscan rosé that would pair with shellfish or fresh pasta with grilled vegetables. The wine is layered with bright fruit, cranberry and a touch of fresh acidity.",Gròttolo,18,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Collemassari 2010 Gròttolo Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collemassari-2010-grottolo-rose-toscana/,Rosé,2010,Collemassari
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Exotic and unusual for value-priced Malbec, with aromas of blueberry and Middle Eastern spice. Feels chunky yet juicy, with good acidity highlighting lightly herbal flavors of plum and tomato. Meaty, round and solid on the finish, with saucy spiciness.",,12,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rio Perdido 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rio-perdido-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Rio Perdido
14.5,Red,US,"Smooth and almost creamy, this simple sipper has cherries and chocolate in abundance. The flavors of vanilla and tobacco are also prominent.",,9,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Kirkland Signature 2010 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2010-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2010,Kirkland Signature
12.5,Red,France,"On the tannic side, this is a structured although sweetly ripe wine. Red berry fruits are dominant, along with acidity. Coffee and dry tannins underneath.",Epineuil,29,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Garnier et Fils 2009 Epineuil  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnier-fils-2009-epineuil-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Garnier et Fils
5,Dessert,Italy,"This is a sweet, pink sparkling wine (made mostly with Moscato grapes) from northern Italy that would pair well with raspberry tarts or strawberry pudding. The wine offers an easy bouquet of stone fruit and pink rose. It finishes with bright sweetness and foamy cream.",Pink,17,85,,Delle Venezie,,Mochetto 2011 Pink Moscato (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mochetto-2011-pink-muscat-moscato-delle-venezie/,Moscato,2011,Mochetto
14,Red,Argentina,"Jammy and dusty smelling, with black fruit notes, a touch of plastic and mild scratchiness. Feels tight and grating, with red-fruit flavors that are snappy and tempered by sweet oak notes. Finishes scratchy and tannic, with berry, pepper and licorice flavors.",,25,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Doña Silvina 2008 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dona-silvina-2008-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Doña Silvina
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Packaged in a handsome bottle, this bright Moscato d'Asti is musky and sweet (as tradition dictates) and opens with aromas of peach blossom, white almond skin and honey. Pair this wine with tangerine mousse or chopped fruit salad.",Villa Jolanda,14,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Santero 2011 Villa Jolanda  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santero-2011-villa-jolanda-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Santero
7,Dessert,Italy,"This celebrated Italian brand continues its historic production of sweet sparkling wine from northern Italy. Made with Moscato Bianco grapes, this expression is fresh, with steely effervescence and a sweet, fruity note with hints of peach and honey.",,13,85,Piedmont,Asti,,Cinzano NV Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinzano-nv-muscat-moscato-asti/,Moscato,,Cinzano
13,Red,Spain,"Starts with aromas of black cherry and kirsch, but turns stalky and stemmy fairly quickly. Feels crisp and a bit hard for a reserva, with herbal, zesty flavors of roasted red berry. Falls off on the finish, but maintains good quality.",Reserva,15,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Palaciega 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-palaciega-2006-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Viña Palaciega
12.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a well-proportioned Rosso that shows notes of fresh raspberry and cherry, with an easy consistency and crisp acidity. The wine's mouthfeel is lean and crisp.",,20,85,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Villa Poggio Salvi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-poggio-salvi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Villa Poggio Salvi
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Fragrant and foamy, this soft and plush Moscato d'Asti opens with orange blossom, honeysuckle and peach cobbler aromas. It's smooth and sweet, with creamy mousse on the finish.",Ferlingot,,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Arbiola 2010 Ferlingot  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arbiola-2010-ferlingot-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Arbiola
13.5,Red,South Africa,"Soft sweet spice and black tea characters mingle with black cherry and plum flesh aromas and flavors. Medium weight and approachable, with dusty tannins and a clean, licorice-kissed finish. Drink now.",,10,85,Western Cape,,,Two Oceans 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-oceans-2010-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-western-cape/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2010,Two Oceans
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Opens with a pinch of green as well as more standard cassis and berry aromas. Borderline sheer in the mouth, with pointed acidity and raspberry and plum flavors. Feels slightly abrasive, but on the plus side it's fresh and juicy.",,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tapiz 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapiz-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Tapiz
14.8,Red,US,"A solid effort, fruity in blackberries, currants and oak, with a smooth mouthfeel. Not especially complex, but a polished wine for drinking now.",,25,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stonegate 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonegate-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Stonegate
13.5,White,South Africa,"A bit muted and shy on the nose, with faint accents of fresh grass, sweet citrus and just-ripe gooseberry. The palate offers a pithy-citrus flavor, adding a touch of bitterness to the clean close.",Sutherland,15,85,Elgin,,,Thelema 2010 Sutherland Sauvignon Blanc (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thelema-2010-sutherland-sauvignon-blanc-elgin/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Thelema
13.5,Red,US,"A sound Cabernet, fruit-forward and somewhat one-dimensional, with cherry, blackberry and raspberry fruit. Oak adds sweet notes of caramel.",,18,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sebastiani 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Sebastiani
14,Red,Argentina,"An odd blend of Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Merlot that starts out with aromas of bramble, brick dust and baked berries. Feels tannic and grabby initially, before spreading out wide and flat. Tastes stewy and herbal, with chocolate and spice notes. Probably strained and strange for the average consumer. 600 cases made.",Blend Edición Limitada,22,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cicchitti 2008 Blend Edición Limitada Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cicchitti-2008-blend-edicion-limitada-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2008,Cicchitti
14.7,White,US,"A ripe Chardonnay, big and full, with fistfuls of oak influence and a spoonful of sugar to help it go down. Find some rich crab cakes in a creamy sauce and enjoy.",Reserve,20,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2010-reserve-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Concannon
12.5,Red,France,"An earthy wine with rich, red fruits along with a barnyard flavor. The wine is ripe and jammy, the juicy acidity coming through at the end.",,27,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Domaine Thierry Mortet 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-thierry-mortet-2009-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Thierry Mortet
14,Red,South Africa,"Suggestions of soft spice and bark jazz-up the dark fruit center of this blend, made with 75% Syrah, 13% Cinsault, 7% Mourvèdre, 4% Carignan and 3% Grenache. Mouthwatering black cherry and raspberry sauce flavors flood the mouth and stay through the solid finish. Drink now.",Red,10,85,Western Cape,,,Goats do Roam Wine Co. 2010 Red Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goats-roam-wine-co-2010-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2010,Goats do Roam Wine Co.
13.5,White,US,"Butterscotch and pineapple and peach jam flavors mark this Chardonnay. Fortunately, it's balanced with crisp acidity and a certain minerality. It's an obvious crowd pleaser, and would score higher except for the seemingly sweet finish.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Garnet 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnet-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Garnet
10.5,White,Argentina,"Peach, scented candle wax and matchstick make for a solid bouquet. Feels good, maybe a touch cloying, but not too much. Flavors of crystallized mango and pineapple mix with fresh melon, and the finish is clean. About all you could hope for from an $8 Argentine Moscato.",,8,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casa de Campo 2011 Moscato (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-campo-2011-muscat-moscato-mendoza/,Moscato,2011,Casa de Campo
14,Red,Argentina,"Opens with minerally, almost metallic aromas, along with rubber and berry mixed in. Feels fresh and ready, with plum, berry and chocolaty flavors. Finishes with a smooth feel, but maybe it could use a bit more cut and tannic structure. A wine that falls squarely in the middle zone.",Clasico,18,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tierra Prometida 2008 Clasico Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tierra-prometida-2008-clasico-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Tierra Prometida
13,Red,South Africa,"With 12 months spent in French oak, this wine offers rounded notes of boysenberry and cassis framed by hints of purple florals and sweet spice. There's a lively lift to the fruit in the mouth, driving the palate to a clean and juicy finish. Drink now.",Roodewyn,10,85,Robertson,,,Rooiberg 2010 Roodewyn Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rooiberg-2010-roodewyn-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-robertson/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2010,Rooiberg
14,Red,Argentina,"Crusty, rubbery aromas smell a bit burnt, while leather and berry aromas, rest below the surface. The palate is full, edgy and a little tangy, with red plum, herb and tomato flavors. Mild and saucy tasting on the finish.",Reserva,13,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tamarí 2010 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamari-2010-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Tamarí
9,White,Australia,"This is a frankly sweet, dessert style of still Moscato. It's modest in alcohol, offering up notes of oranges, melons and honey that are reasonably balanced on the finish. The price makes it a bargain.",Bin 90,7,85,Australia Other,South Eastern Australia,,Lindemans 2010 Bin 90 Moscato (South Eastern Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lindemans-2010-bin-90-muscat-moscato-south-eastern/,Moscato,2010,Lindemans
12.5,White,France,"Soft, ripe fruit flavors of apple, peach and melon crispened with acidity. The wine is smooth and rounded, with a fine, fresh aftertaste.",,17,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Louis Jadot 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2009,Louis Jadot
13.5,Red,US,"Very ripe and fruity, like the essence of blackberry and cherry jam in liquid form, with a sprinkle of anise, pepper, cocoa and cinnamon. Delicious, yes, but rather sweet and simple. Drink now.",,19,85,California,California Other,California,One Hope 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,One Hope
14.5,White,Argentina,"Oddly perfumed and flowery smelling, with peach and orange notes. Feels jumpy and unfocused, with sweet, almost candied flavors of melon and pineapple. Creamy oak rises up on the finish, where it matches up against stone fruit flavors.",Phebus Reserva,17,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Fabre Montmayou 2010 Phebus Reserva Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabre-montmayou-2010-phebus-reserva-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Fabre Montmayou
14.5,Red,US,"There's tobacco and chocolate throughout this highend Cab offering from Concannon. Maybe it's the vintage, maybe it's the time in bottle, but the wine's complexity appears limited.",Heritage,60,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2007 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2007-heritage-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Concannon
12.5,Red,France,"A soft, raspberry filled wine with a bitter cherry and dry tannic counter-balance. The wine is light and fruity, although still with a firm structure.",Blason de Bourgogne,,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Vignerons de Buxy 2009 Blason de Bourgogne  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2009-blason-bourgogne-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Vignerons de Buxy
14.5,Red,US,"Tastes harsh and tannic, with extracted blackberry fruit that's so ripe, it veers into sweet raisins. Pretty rustic, but gets the Cabernet job done.",,27,85,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Beringer 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beringer-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Beringer
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Packaged in an electric blue bottle, Bella Bollè is a soft, foamy sweet sparkler with bright aromas of peach blossom, dried ginger, sage, white flower and musky soap. The quality of the bubbles is creamy and rich.",,9,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Bella Bollè 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-bolle-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Bella Bollè
11.5,Red,France,A vin de pays from the hinterland of Burgundy. It is light and layered with intense red cherry acidity to give a fresh wine that can be drunk now.,Terres Burgondes,,85,Burgundy,Vin de Pays de Sainte-Marie la Blanche,,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot 2009 Terres Burgondes  (Vin de Pays de Sainte-Marie la Blanche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-emmanuel-giboulot-2009-terres-burgondes-pinot-noir-vin-pays-sainte-marie-blanche/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot
13,Sparkling,Ukraine,"Sweetly floral on the nose and palate, with hints of peach gummy candy, this off-dry Muscat sparkling might seem a bit confected, but it's nicely concentrated, with pure, clean flavors of peach and apricot nectar. Aggressive on the attack and finishes briskly.",KrimSekt White Matured Semi-Dry,13,85,Ukraine,,,Artemovsk 2010 KrimSekt White Matured Semi-Dry Muscat (Ukraine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artemovsk-2010-krimsekt-white-matured-semi-dry-muscat/,Muscat,2010,Artemovsk
13,Sparkling,Ukraine,"Sweet blackberry and blueberry notes are deeply concentrated on the nose and palate of this Ukrainian semisweet red sparkler. Softly pétillant, it's unabashedly fun and fruity, but an enjoyable choice for casual entertaining.",KrimSekt Red Matured Semi-Sweet,13,85,Ukraine,,,Artemovsk 2010 KrimSekt Red Matured Semi-Sweet Sparkling (Ukraine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artemovsk-2010-krimsekt-red-matured-semi-sweet-sparkling/,Sparkling Blend,2010,Artemovsk
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh, piquant and bright, this Moscato d'Asti opens with slightly green aromas of wild flower, cut grass, wild sage and dried hay. The wine is plush and creamy, with a long, sweet endnote that recalls honey, marzipan and peach.",San Maurizio,,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Cantina Vallebelbo 2011 San Maurizio  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-vallebelbo-2011-san-maurizio-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Cantina Vallebelbo
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Here's a frothy and fresh Moscato d'Asti with fragrant aromas of honey, stone fruit and fragrant flower available at a competitive price. The wine is sweet and bright with a soapy touch of dried lavender on the close.",,10,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Cantina Vallebelbo 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-vallebelbo-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Cantina Vallebelbo
13,Red,Italy,"This easy blend of Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo opens with a dark, garnet color and sharp aromas of raw cherry and blueberry. It's finely focused and crisp, making it perfect for pizza or pasta.",Camprianese,11,85,Tuscany,Toscana,,Buccia Nera 2008 Camprianese Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buccia-nera-2008-camprianese-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Buccia Nera
12.5,Red,Argentina,"Stalky smelling at first but good on the nose thanks to a solid berry core and leathery accents. Feels fresh and pinched, with medicinal flavors matched by equal amounts of red fruit and oak. Finishes clean but short, with decent weight.",,8,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casa de Campo 2011 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-campo-2011-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Casa de Campo
14.5,Red,US,"This majority Zin with 18% Petite Sirah is a popular, widely available choice for many Zin loves. Its concentrated fists of sweetness—vanilla and cherry-based mostly—are hits with many consumers.",Old Vine,12,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Gnarly Head 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gnarly-head-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Gnarly Head
15.5,Red,US,"Soft, simple and fruity, but with its silky texture and rich raspberry and cherry fruit and spice flavors, it's pretty good for the price, showing authentic Pinot character.",,15,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Forenzo 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forenzo-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Forenzo
14.4,Red,US,"Ripe and jammy, with blackberry, coffee, currant and cedar flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. It's a bit rustic. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.",French Connection,25,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,EOS 2009 French Connection Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eos-2009-french-connection-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,EOS
13.5,White,Argentina,"Stalky and strained on the nose, with a burnt-hay aroma to go with more typical tropical fruit and lychee scents. Citrusy and basic, with oily flavors of peach and apple. Chunky on the back end, with heat on the finish",Phebus,12,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Fabre Montmayou 2011 Phebus Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabre-montmayou-2011-phebus-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Fabre Montmayou
14.9,Red,US,"Perry Creek's popular, well-priced Zinman shows off leathery, cola spice and blackberry flavors and fruit that's just at the precipice between ripe and overripe nice structure.",Zinman,14,85,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Perry Creek 2009 Zinman Zinfandel (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/perry-creek-2009-zinman-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Zinfandel,2009,Perry Creek
12.5,Red,France,"A light and cherry-fresh Pinot Noir that has soft tannins, some herbal fruit and a juicy aftertaste. It shows intense acidity as well as final red berry fruits.",,19,85,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Maurice Ecard 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurice-ecard-2009-pinot-noir-bourgogne/,Pinot Noir,2009,Maurice Ecard
14.3,Red,US,"Made from traditional Bordeaux varieties plus Syrah, this is a soft, simple, fruity wine. The raspberry, cherry, cola and spice flavors finish a bit sweet. Drink now.",Quadraphonic,28,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,D'Anbino 2007 Quadraphonic Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/danbino-2007-quadraphonic-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2007,D'Anbino
12,White,Romania,"White floral aromas are pure and fresh in this apple-inflected Romanian Riesling. Soft on the palate, with restrained acidity and a delicate, almost lacy structure, it finishes with a hint of powdered sugar sweetness.",Heavenly Retreat Semi-sweet,9,85,Recas,,,Cramele Recas 2010 Heavenly Retreat Semi-sweet Riesling (Recas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-recas-2010-heavenly-retreat-semi-sweet-riesling-recas/,Riesling,2010,Cramele Recas
13.1,White,Australia,"This 50-50 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay is a light-bodied, crisply focused wine. Lime and green apple notes dominate.",Wine Lovers,15,85,New South Wales,Orange,,Tamburlaine 2009 Wine Lovers Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay (Orange),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamburlaine-2009-wine-lovers-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-chardonnay-orange/,Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay,2009,Tamburlaine
14.5,Red,US,"This is a simple, fruity wine whose berry and spice flavors have some appeal. It's soft and sweet.",Collection,16,85,California,California Other,California,Stonegate 2010 Collection Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonegate-2010-collection-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Stonegate
13,Red,Romania,"Charred wood notes on the nose and palate lend a smoky, slightly herbal tone to dense, richly concentrated black-cherry flavors. The char subsides substantially with aeration, revealing a well-composed wine that balances power with elegance.",Terra Romana Chevalier de Dyonis,8,85,Dealurile Munteniei,,,SERVE 2010 Terra Romana Chevalier de Dyonis Pinot Noir (Dealurile Munteniei),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serve-2010-terra-romana-chevalier-dyonis-pinot-noir-dealurile-munteniei/,Pinot Noir,2010,SERVE
14.2,White,US,"Take a few bucks off the price, and this would be a good value. As things stand, this Chardonnay, which is a blend of Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains fruit, is fairly standard. It's dry and crisp, with pleasant lemon-custard flavors that turn a little unripe on the finish.",,20,85,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Sarah's Vineyard 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sarahs-vineyard-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Sarah's Vineyard
9,Sparkling,Australia,"This pale straw-colored Moscato comes across as very citrusy and clean—lemon more than Muscat's typical orange. It's light, frothy and sweet, with a mouthwatering finish.",Sparkling,13,85,Australia Other,South Eastern Australia,,Jacob's Creek NV Sparkling Moscato (South Eastern Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacobs-creek-nv-sparkling-muscat-moscato-south-eastern/,Moscato,,Jacob's Creek
10.5,Rose,Spain,"Good for the style, which is sweet and lightly bubbly. Smells melony, then feels fresh and lively in the mouth. Sure, there's lots of residual sugar, but for a Moscato-type wine the tropical fruit and cotton candy flavors work well. Decidedly not cloying.",Opera Prima Sweet Pink,8,85,Central Spain,La Mancha,,J. Garcia Carrion 2010 Opera Prima Sweet Pink Rosé (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-2010-opera-prima-sweet-pink-rose-mancha/,Rosé,2010,J. Garcia Carrion
14.5,Rose,Italy,"Here's a sunny rosé made near the beautiful town of Gaiole in Chianti. The blend is Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Malvasia and Trebbiano, and the wine offers both fresh fruit and floral aromas.",Rosato,,85,Tuscany,Toscana,,La Porta di Vertine 2008 Rosato Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/porta-vertine-2008-rosato-rose-toscana/,Rosé,2008,La Porta di Vertine
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Santo is a creamy Moscato d'Asti with ripe fruit aromas of yellow rose, honey and apricot. The wine shows a thick, bold style ,with an off-gold color and plenty of sweetness on the sticky finish.",Santo,10,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Santero 2011 Santo  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santero-2011-santo-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Santero
14,Red,South Africa,"Skin-driven red fruit characteristics abound on the nose, alongside soft vanilla and purple floral accents. Cherry and mulberry flavors dominate in the lightly-structured mouth, and the wine closes with a mouthwatering freshness.",Shiraz-Mourvèdre-Viognier,10,85,Robertson,,,Robertson Winery 2010 Shiraz-Mourvèdre-Viognier Red (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robertson-winery-2010-shiraz-mourvedre-viognier-red-robertson/,Red Blend,2010,Robertson Winery
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a simple, brambly expression of Sangiovese Grosso, with bright acidity and lively notes of forest berry and moist earth. This wine has a smoky touch of toasted almond on the close.",,30,85,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Podere La Vigna 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-vigna-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Podere La Vigna
14.5,White,US,"Sweet and forward in pineapple, peach and lime flavors, this is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. It has good acidity and a clean, spicy finish.",,15,85,California,California Other,California,Turn 4 2010 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turn-4-2010-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Turn 4
14,Red,Italy,"There's a meaty quality to this Rosso that comes across as candied fruit, plum cake, leather, spice and moist earth. Drink now.",,35,85,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,La Torre 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torre-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,La Torre
14.7,Red,US,"Too sweet by far, this is almost a dessert wine, with overripe raisin and prune flavors alongside the blackberries. Sugar reprises on the finish, making it a little cloying.",Old Bailey,36,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Old Bailey Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-old-bailey-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
12.8,White,Australia,"Another faintly copper-hued Pinot Grigio from the Oatley family, this one offers modest apple, melon and citrus notes, medium body and a slightly tannic edge to the tart, lemony finish. Drink now.",Tic Tok,14,85,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,James Oatley 2010 Tic Tok Pinot Grigio (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/james-oatley-2010-tic-tok-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-adelaide-hills/,Pinot Grigio,2010,James Oatley
7,Dessert,Italy,"Fresh, fragrant and floral, this sweet sparkling wine offers aromas of peach, honey, white flower, wild sage and dried hay. The wine is plush and creamy with a thick effervescent mousse.",,15,85,Piedmont,Asti,,Duchessa Lia NV Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duchessa-lia-nv-muscat-moscato-asti/,Moscato,,Duchessa Lia
12.5,Red,Spain,"Sweet oak and mint aromas vie with berry fruit on the bouquet. Feels chunky, round and full, with sweet plum, ripe berry, lactic and mint notes. Falls off on the finish, which is sweet but simple.",,13,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Gran Familia 2008  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gran-familia-2008-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Gran Familia
13,White,Australia,"Coldstream Hills is better known for its Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs than its Sauvignon Blanc, but this is a solid effort. It's medium in body, with simple grapefruit and pineapple flavors and a crisp, clean finish.",,,85,Victoria,Yarra Valley,,Coldstream Hills 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Yarra Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coldstream-hills-2009-sauvignon-blanc-yarra-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Coldstream Hills
14,Red,US,"Shows the difficulties of making Cabernet succeed in this Santa Barbara County inland valley. It's awkward, with sweet blackberry and bell pepper flavors swamped with oak.",Amethyst,54,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Coghlan 2009 Amethyst Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coghlan-2009-amethyst-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Coghlan
14,Red,Argentina,"Granular and punchy upfront, with heat and animal fur aromas on the nose. Settles with airing, revealing a heavy but solid palate with plenty of oak and candied red-fruit flavors. Falls off on the finish, with mint, resin and herbal notes.",Reserve,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cueva de las Manos 2010 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cueva-las-manos-2010-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Cueva de las Manos
13.5,White,US,"At the equivalent of about $6 a bottle, this is a good buy. It's made in the popular Chardonnay style, with pineapple, peach and spice flavors accented by smoky oak.",,25,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Black Box 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Black Box
13,White,Argentina,"Mild and powdery smelling, with inviting tropical undertones. The palate mixes flesh with freshness, and the flavors of lychee, green melon and white pepper are straight from the textbook. Finishes mildly bitter, which is natural for Mendoza Torrontés.",Grazioso Made with Organically Grown Grapes,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Caligiore 2011 Grazioso Made with Organically Grown Grapes Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caligiore-2011-grazioso-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Caligiore
13.5,Red,US,An inexpensive Merlot that's herbal. It also shows cranberry and menthol amid a light toasting of oak.,,15,85,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Brass Tacks 2009 Merlot (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brass-tacks-2009-merlot-central-coast/,Merlot,2009,Brass Tacks
13,Red,US,"A simple, straightforward Cab. It shows herb and green pepper amid clove and currant and it's low enough in alcohol not to mess you up. A perfectly fine everyday wine.",,14,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Heron 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Heron
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"The cardinal rules of Moscato d'Asti are frothy mousse, fragrant floral aromas and a simple mouthfeel. Cardinale Lanata follows them all and this bright dessert wine would pair with pastries or meringues.",Cardinale Lanata,17,86,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Villa Lanata 2011 Cardinale Lanata  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-lanata-2011-cardinale-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Villa Lanata
14.5,Red,US,"This is a good Merlot for the price, showing black cherry, prune, unsweetened chocolate and herb flavors, wrapped into smooth but firm tannins. Production is 6,000 cases.",Reserve Selection,23,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Raymond 2008 Reserve Selection Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2008-reserve-selection-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Raymond
14.5,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend, this initially hides its fruit in a wash of sharp-toned barrel scents. Tart berry flavors come in with a hint of sweetness, along with some volatility and heat. The wine should benefit from further bottle age.",Artemisia,28,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Steppe Cellars 2008 Artemisia Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steppe-cellars-2008-artemisia-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Steppe Cellars
12.5,Red,US,"Rich, mountainous yet velvety, this affordable Cab offers boysenberry, blackberry and green pepper, and a whiff of baked bread. Perfect for filling people's glasses up at a party.",Maestro,10,86,California,California Other,California,Salvatore Principe 2010 Maestro Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvatore-principe-2010-maestro-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Salvatore Principe
14.5,Red,US,"Clements Hills is an up and coming subregion within Lodi and the grapes for this wine have been sourced from three Clements Hills vineyards. The wine has its rustic side but is also savory, with dark plum and berry fruit flavors and a toasty note at the end. The Chelonian Research Foundation, for which this wine is named, is devoted to the conservation of turtles and tortoises, and portions of the wine's proceeds will be donated.",The Chelonian,11,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Tortoise Creek 2010 The Chelonian Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tortoise-creek-2010-chelonian-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Tortoise Creek
13,Rose,Italy,"Quercerosa Rosé is pressed from Sangiovese grapes, and offers delicate tones of violet, blue flower and wild berry, with warm, earthy tones in the background. Pair this wine with tomatoes stuffed with basil and white rice.",Quercerosa,,86,Tuscany,Maremma,,Pieve Vecchia 2009 Quercerosa Rosé (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2009-quercerosa-rose-maremma/,Rosé,2009,Pieve Vecchia
14,White,South Africa,"A good value selection, with green notes of bell pepper, asparagus and lime on the nose and in the mouth. Lightweight, with good lift and a herbal character that lingers on the finish.",,12,86,Elgin,,,Glen Erskine 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-erskine-2010-sauvignon-blanc-elgin/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Glen Erskine
16,Dessert,Italy,"Made with late-harvest grapes, this strange dessert wine shares the sweet, syrupy characteristics of a passito and the resiny, caramel-like intensity of Marsala. The wine opens with a dark amber color, aromas of butterscotch and candied chestnut, followed by a sweet, sticky mouthfeel.",Femme Fatale Blumarine,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2010 Femme Fatale Blumarine Moscato (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2010-femme-fatale-blumarine-muscat-moscato-sicilia/,Moscato,2010,Feudi del Pisciotto
13,Red,Spain,"Rooty and mildly sweet on the nose, then tight and zesty in the mouth, with crisp red-fruit flavors and citrusy snap. Feels entirely lean and crisp, even a bit tangy. But sometimes fresh, basic Rioja has its place.",Old Vines,11,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Carlos Serres 2008 Old Vines  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlos-serres-2008-old-vines-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Carlos Serres
13,Red,Argentina,"Earthy and leathery on the bouquet, with a cooked, charred element. Feels drawing but solid, with choppy tannins and flavors of baked berries, herbs and charred oak. Finishes warm and meaty, with an herbal note.",,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Poesia 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-poesia-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Bodega Poesia
14.1,Red,US,"Oak dominates this wine, with toasty charcoal aromas and flavors. The underlying wine seems pretty simple, with blackberry fruit flavors. Doesn't seem capable of aging, so drink up.",,60,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cakebread 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cakebread-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cakebread
15,Red,Argentina,"Heavy and brooding, which makes sense seeing that it weighs in at 15% abv. So while it's not exactly ringing with freshness and agility, it scores points for its full-bodied black plum and blackberry flavors, and the oak is well applied. A bit warm and baked, but still good.",Libertad Vineyards,14,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2009 Libertad Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2009-libertad-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Benegas
12.5,White,France,"A dry blended wine, with attractive rich white fruits, pears and a citrus streak. The wine has a smooth texture, perfumed by lychee and with bright acidity to finish.",Gentil Hugel,15,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Hugel 2010 Gentil Hugel White (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugel-2010-gentil-hugel-white-alsace/,White Blend,2010,Hugel
14.5,Red,US,"Hannah Nicole's Merlot is one of its better wines, tasting of red plum and vanilla-laced toasted oak, its tannins grippy, with plenty of dried herb flavors in the background. Smooth and big.",,24,86,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Hannah Nicole Vineyards 2009 Merlot (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hannah-nicole-2009-merlot-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Merlot,2009,Hannah Nicole Vineyards
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Mocha notes are upfront on the nose, with supporting fruit elements of raspberry and cherry flesh. Medium weight with a touch of bitter fruit-skin flavors in the mouth, and a short but clean finish. Easy and straightforward; drink now.",Frontier,15,86,Western Cape,,,Guardian Peak 2010 Frontier Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guardian-peak-2010-frontier-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2010,Guardian Peak
10,White,South Africa,"Soft floral hints add depth to the otherwise straightforward ripe peach and white gummy bear aromas. There's a good balance in the mouth, with a nice acidic lift and slightly bitter edge to cut the sweetness on the finish and close with the faintest hint of astringency.",,12,86,Western Cape,,,Jam Jar 2011 Moscato (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jam-jar-2011-muscat-moscato-western-cape/,Moscato,2011,Jam Jar
14.9,Red,US,"Almost black in color and still very tannic, even at more than four years of age, this Cabernet is dry and soft in blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and oak flavors. Despite being made from 100% Cabernet, its aging possibilities seem limited.",Muscatine Vineyards,80,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hesperian 2007 Muscatine Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hesperian-2007-muscatine-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hesperian
14,Red,South Africa,"Red plum and small berries lead the nose of this Merlot, with hints of dusty dried blackberry in the back. The palate offers similar flavors, with a touch of sweet spice hanging on to the short but clean finish.",,13,86,Stellenbosch,,,Helderberg Wijnmakerij 2009 Merlot (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/helderberg-wijnmakerij-2009-merlot-stellenbosch/,Merlot,2009,Helderberg Wijnmakerij
14,Red,Argentina,"Inky and superconcentrated on the bouquet, with grapey fruit notes and density to spare. Feels grabby and angular, with some astringency to the tannins and huge flavors of black plum, blackberry and iodine. Thick and sticky on the finish; ripe to the max.",Reserve,20,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2008 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2008-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Zolo
,Red,France,85-87. Barrel sample. Here is an attractive fruity wine with good acidity and lively black currant notes. It's soft and low in tannins.,Barrel Sample,,86,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Coutet 2011 Barrel Sample  (Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-coutet-2011-barrel-sample-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Coutet
14.5,Red,US,"Made from estate grapes, this blend of all five Bordeaux varieties shows the hard tannins and minerality that characterize Howell Mountain reds. However, it's surprisingly soft and its blackberries and currants are modest in scale, making it a sound wine for drinking now, but not for aging.",Estate Vineyards,38,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Burgess 2008 Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burgess-2008-estate-vineyards-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Burgess
14.5,Red,US,"With a nice, silky texture and flavors of cherries, pomegranates and cola, this Pinot has plenty to like. It loses a few points, though, for unripeness that mutes the fruit and makes the finish sharp.",,31,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Mario Perelli-Minetti 2008 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mario-perelli-minetti-2008-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Mario Perelli-Minetti
13,Rose,Argentina,"Fresh and a little confected-smelling, then more citrusy and snappy in the mouth, with pink grapefruit and citrusy flavors that make your lips pucker and your palate come alive. Crisp, zesty and well done for Argentine rosé.",La Flor Malbec,14,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pulenta 2011 La Flor Malbec Rosé (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pulenta-estate-2011-flor-malbec-rose-mendoza/,Rosé,2011,Pulenta
14.1,Red,US,"This is a tiny production Charbono that's light and in balance, with flavors and aromas of raspberry, red cherry and mushrooms right out of the dirt.",Babcock VIneyard,30,86,California,North Coast,Suisun Valley,MICA Cellars 2010 Babcock VIneyard Charbono (Suisun Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mica-cellars-2010-babcock-vineyard-italian-red-charbono-north-coast-suisun-valley/,Charbono,2010,MICA Cellars
13.9,White,US,"Basically dry, this Vermentino is crisp in acidity and forward in lemon, lime and tangerine fruit. It's a nice, easy drinking wine to try as a switch from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio.",,18,86,California,California Other,California,Bailiwick 2010 Vermentino (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bailiwick-2010-italian-white-vermentino-other/,Vermentino,2010,Bailiwick
14,Red,Argentina,"Black fruit aromas and rubber on the nose. Feels good in the mouth, with proper weight and balance. Tastes ripe and fairly sweet; blackberry and dark plum flavors turn peppery with time. Easy to drink Malbec.",,13,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alberti 154 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alberti-154-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Alberti 154
12.8,White,Australia,"This is a fresh, grapefruity wine, accented by fresh cut grass and green herbs. It's nicely proportioned and medium bodied, with a tart, slightly pithy edge to the finish. Drink now.",Tic Tok,14,86,Western Australia,Western Australia,,James Oatley 2010 Tic Tok Sauvignon Blanc (Western Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/james-oatley-2010-tic-tok-sauvignon-blanc-western/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,James Oatley
14.1,White,US,"This is a good, everyday Sauvignon Blanc. It's sweet and jammy in pineapples, grapefruits, peaches and tangerines, brightened with crisp acidity.",,19,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,J Ludlow 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-ludlow-2008-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2008,J Ludlow
14.6,Red,US,"A Bordeaux blend based on Merlot, this is a pretty good wine for drinking now. It's soft and fruity, with cherry, mocha, spice and oak flavors.",Jane,35,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,J Ludlow 2008 Jane Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-ludlow-2008-jane-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,J Ludlow
14.5,Red,US,"Ripeness was no problem during this fantastic vintage. The wine is rich and satisfying in black cherries, currants, cola, spicy mushu plum sauce and sandalwood flavors. There are some irregularities, though, that limit the point score, such as excessive softness, out of place acidity and a candied sweetness on the finish.",Tom's Vineyard,70,86,California,Napa,Rutherford,Hesperian 2007 Tom's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hesperian-2007-toms-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-rutherford/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hesperian
13.9,Red,US,"The vineyard is in Coombsville, a cool part of the valley that recently received official recognition as an AVA. The wine, which was made from 100% Cabernet, is soft, sweet and oaky, showing simple blackberry, cherry and anise flavors.",Harry's Vineyard,70,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hesperian 2007 Harry's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hesperian-2007-harrys-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hesperian
13.5,Red,Italy,"This fresh expression of Sangiovese Grosso offers tight berry aromas, with shades of spice and toasted almond in the background. Bright acidity brings up the rear.",,25,86,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,San Polo 2008  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-polo-2008-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2008,San Polo
13.5,White,Argentina,"Peach and apple aromas come with a dose of minerality and a kiss of oak. Feels juicy and fruity, with citric acids pushing bright peach, nectarine and apple flavors. Cleansing on the finish, with mild bitterness.",Family,10,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Salvatore Principe 2011 Family Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvatore-principe-2011-family-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Salvatore Principe
14.5,Red,US,"The easy-to-find Gnarly Head, a blend of 50% Zinfandel, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah and 3% Syrah, is young and ready to drink.Its fruity nose and peppery spice tmakes it a full-blown crowd pleaser ready for backyard barbecues.",Authentic Red,12,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Gnarly Head 2010 Authentic Red Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gnarly-head-2010-authentic-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,2010,Gnarly Head
14.8,Red,US,"Soft and melted in the mouth, this 100% Cabernet has deep flavors of blackberries, currants and minerals. It's delicious, yet the structure is soft yet weirdly acidic. Doesn't seem like an ager.",Tony's Vineyard,70,86,California,Napa,Spring Mountain District,Hesperian 2007 Tony's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hesperian-2007-tonys-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-spring-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hesperian
13.5,Red,Spain,"Coconut, vanilla and dill aromas sit on top of solid berry scents to form a classic Rioja bouquet. Feels fresh and agile, with acidity that allows the wine to dance around on the palate. Tastes of red plum, raspberry, mint and spice. Seems oaky on the finish, but lively.",Crianza,15,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Eguía 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-eguia-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Viña Eguía
12.5,White,France,"A rich yellow fruit- and pepper-dominated wine. It is rounded, ripe and soft, with a maturity that gives flavors of almonds, nutmeg and light acidity.",Métiss,16,86,Alsace,Alsace,,Domaine Bott-Geyl 2007 Métiss Pinot Blanc (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-bott-geyl-2007-metiss-pinot-blanc-alsace/,Pinot Blanc,2007,Domaine Bott-Geyl
13,Red,France,"A fresh wine with red cherry fruits giving a bright character, the tannins soft and with attractive acidity. It is lightly textured and should be ready to drink in 1–2 years.",,35,86,Burgundy,Côte de Nuits-Villages,,Domaine Moillard 2009  Côte de Nuits-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-moillard-2009-pinot-noir-cote-nuits-villages/,Pinot Noir,2009,Domaine Moillard
12.5,Red,Italy,"In 1475, Monna Nera was the name of the woman who purchased and managed the historic Capezzana wine estate in western Tuscany. This easy wine offers loads of bright cherry aromas and a lean, crisp mouthfeel.",Monna Nera,12,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Capezzana 2010 Monna Nera Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capezzana-2010-monna-nera-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2010,Capezzana
13,Sparkling,Ukraine,"Aromatic, with notes of fresh red raspberries and sweet biscuit crumbs, this semisweet red sparkler is fun and fruity, but surprisingly brisk and quaffable. Exuberantly frothy, with a rich, mouth-filling foam, it finishes with just a whiff of dust and a sweet, red-berry note.",KrimSekt Matured Rosy Semi-Dry,13,86,Ukraine,,,Artemovsk 2010 KrimSekt Matured Rosy Semi-Dry Sparkling (Ukraine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artemovsk-2010-krimsekt-matured-rosy-semi-dry-sparkling/,Sparkling Blend,2010,Artemovsk
13.5,White,Argentina,"Basic apple and straw aromas are not that intense but are, at the very least, open and clean. Feels easygoing and nice, with acidity giving it a lift. Tastes dry, with white pepper dust mixed with tropical fruit flavors. Turns more stalky and waxy on the finish.",Roca,11,86,Mendoza Province,,,Alfredo Roca 2011 Roca Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alfredo-roca-2011-roca-white-blend-chenin-blanc-chardonnay-san-rafael/,Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay,2011,Alfredo Roca
14.5,Red,US,"Rugged in the mouth, with edgy tannins, this Merlot also features ripe berry-cherry fruit that seems a little sweet. Ready to drink now.",Terraced Hillside Estate,35,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Amizetta 2009 Terraced Hillside Estate Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amizetta-2009-terraced-hillside-estate-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Amizetta
18,Dessert,Spain,"Quiet on the nose, but by no means does it smell poor. Feels chunky, with raisin, prune, brown sugar and baked fruit flavors. Flabby but flavorful late, with a finish that tastes like caramel and chocolate powder.",Cream,15,86,Andalucia,Montilla-Moriles,,Alvear NV Cream Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvear-nv-cream-sherry-pedro-ximenez-montilla-moriles/,Pedro Ximénez,,Alvear
17,Dessert,Spain,"Sweet toffee, butter pecan and apricot aromas are the lead-in. This wine has a light body, decent acidity and mild flavors of burnt banana, spice and almond paste. Nutty yet basic on the finish, with a hint of mushroom.",Amontillado,15,86,Andalucia,Montilla-Moriles,,Alvear NV Amontillado Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvear-nv-amontillado-sherry-pedro-ximenez-montilla-moriles/,Pedro Ximénez,,Alvear
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Bright red mixed berries are infused with a mocha streak, filling the medium weight, but juicy palate. Straightforward and enjoyable with clean fruit flavors and a short but softly spiced finish.",The Wolftrap Syrah-Mourvèdre-Viognier,11,86,Western Cape,,,Boekenhoutskloof 2010 The Wolftrap Syrah-Mourvèdre-Viognier Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boekenhoutskloof-2010-wolftrap-syrah-mourvedre-viognier-red-western-cape/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2010,Boekenhoutskloof
13,Red,Italy,"Reale (100% Merlot) offers sweet cherry and raspberry aromas with light touches of spice and toasted almond in the background. This ruby colored wine offers an easy, fresh and lean feel in the mouth.",Reale,30,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria la Castellina 2008 Reale Merlot (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-castellina-2008-reale-merlot-toscana/,Merlot,2008,Fattoria la Castellina
13.5,Red,US,"A standard Cabernet, dry and tannic. The best thing is the deep core of blackberry, currant, mineral and spice flavors. Drink now–2014.",,14,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Q 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/q-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Q
14.7,Red,US,"Roll out richly sauced barbecue for this lusty Zinfandel. It's a big wine, full-bodied and dry, with spicy flavors of briary wild berries, tobacco and green herbs. It's hard to like on its own, but sweet meats and hard cheeses will help soften it.",Idyll Times Vineyard,21,86,California,Central Coast,San Benito County,Pessagno 2009 Idyll Times Vineyard Zinfandel (San Benito County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2009-idyll-times-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-san-benito-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Pessagno
,White,US,"Despite lots of ripe peach, white flower and spice flavors, this Viognier is a little uneven. It's too sweet, almost a dessert wine, and yet there's a green pea, vegetal note.",Verna's Estate,26,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Melville 2010 Verna's Estate Viognier (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melville-2010-vernas-estate-viognier-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Viognier,2010,Melville
14.5,Red,US,"Medium weight and easygoing, this blend of 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 11% Petit Verdot, 7% Cab Franc, 6% Petite Sirah and 4% Merlot has modest tannins and cranberry flavors and will both please a crowd and pair with a wide range of foods.",The Spur,25,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Murrieta's Well 2009 The Spur Red (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murrietas-well-2009-spur-red-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Murrieta's Well
13,White,South Africa,"Flashy notes of wood-grilled apple, brioche and apricot fill the nose. The mouth is round and the palate spicy, as flavors of ginger and cedar dominate the stone fruit.",,25,86,Stellenbosch,,,Radford Dale 2009 Viognier (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/radford-dale-2009-viognier-stellenbosch/,Viognier,2009,Radford Dale
13,White,Australia,"The relatively cool Adelaide Hills are making a name for their Sauvignon Blanc, and this example shows a restrained, grassy bouquet and flavors of grapefruit and tangerine. It's plump on the midpalate, then almost razor-sharp on the finish. Drink now.",The Broken Fishplate,17,86,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,D'Arenberg 2010 The Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darenberg-2010-broken-fishplate-sauvignon-blanc-adelaide-hills/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,D'Arenberg
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Sweet, fragrant and beautifully intense, this bright Moscato d'Asti would pair with fruit salad or sponge cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. The close is creamy and frothy.",Monteolivo,11,86,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Bersano 2011 Monteolivo  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2011-monteolivo-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Bersano
13.5,Red,Italy,"This dark Rosso opens with aromas of dark fruit and bramble, with subtle background hints of wild mushroom and cured meat. Endnotes of crushed black pepper and crushed clove bring up the rear.",La Togata,28,86,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenuta Carlina 2010 La Togata  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-carlina-2010-togata-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tenuta Carlina
5,Sparkling,Italy,"This bright Moscato d'Asti opens with full, generous tones of peach, honey, acacia blossom, jasmine and freshly peeled tangerine skin. The rich and foamy mouthfeel would pair with soft cheese on dry rye crackers.",,15,86,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Tenimenti Ca' Bianca 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenimenti-ca-bianca-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Tenimenti Ca' Bianca
14.5,White,US,"Overworked and oaky, with vanilla, buttered toast and sweet caramel flavors dominating everything else. Buried beneath are pineapple and pear flavors.",Reserve,35,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rodney Strong 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rodney-strong-2009-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Rodney Strong
13,Rose,Italy,"This Tuscan rosé made using Sangiovese grapes opens with a pink-purplish color and bright aromas of rose, cranberry and wild forest berry. There's a pretty touch of bitter almond on the close.",,13,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Salcheto 2009 Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salcheto-2009-rose-toscana/,Rosé,2009,Salcheto
14.5,Red,US,"Very ripe and flashy, but a little too sweet. Shows sugary raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with lots of zippy acidity.",,32,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Rusack 2009 Sangiovese (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rusack-2009-sangiovese-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sangiovese,2009,Rusack
14.4,Red,Argentina,Opens with aromas of black cherry and waves of resiny oak. Has good body and grabby barrel tannins along with a palate that deals dark berry flavor and even more oakiness. Tastes resiny and saucy on the finish; cleans up as it airs.,Reserva,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sur de los Andes 2009 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sur-los-andes-2009-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Sur de los Andes
14.1,White,US,"A touch of oak adds some creaminess, but this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is marked mainly by fresh fruit flavors of lemons, limes and oranges. It's zesty in acidity, but could be a little drier.",,25,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sea Fog 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sea-fog-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Sea Fog
14.1,White,US,"Lots of ripe, forward citrus, tropical fruit, melon and peach flavors in this slightly sweet Sauvignon Blanc. A bit of oak brings a nice smoky creaminess. More controversial is the green, gooseberry tartness that will divide wine lovers into pro and con.",,16,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Lola Kay 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lola-kay-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lola Kay
15,Red,US,"Tastes like it was just bottled, with jammy red fruit, sweet licorice, vanilla and spice flavors and a fresh burst of acidity. Almost like it's been frozen in time over the years, but not likely an ager. Drink up with barbecue, ham or pork chops.",Bacigalupi Vineyard,58,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,John Tyler 2008 Bacigalupi Vineyard Petite Sirah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/john-tyler-2008-bacigalupi-vineyard-petite-sirah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,John Tyler
14.1,White,US,"Brisk in acidity, this everyday Sauvignon Blanc has ripe, bright flavors of tangerines, peaches and pineapples. It's a good by-the-glass wine for restaurants.",,19,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,J Ludlow 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-ludlow-2009-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,J Ludlow
14,Red,Turkey,"Rustic on the nose, with scents of dried herbs and grass that mingle with pretty rose and tea-leaf notes, this wine is an unusual blend of Turkish Öküzgözü and Boazkere grapes with Syrah and Petit Verdot. Full bodied and soft on the palate, with ripe, red-fruit and mocha-chocolate flavor, it finishes with a coating of furry tannins.",Imperial,25,86,Elazığ,,,Kayra 2006 Imperial Red (Elazığ),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kayra-2006-imperial-red-elazig/,Red Blend,2006,Kayra
13.5,Red,Spain,"Charred and burnt-smelling, and those aromas are overpowering although not necessarily bad. Feels big and tannic, with bite to go with dark flavors of bitter coffee, roasted black plum and wild berry. The charred, burnt character that controls the bouquet returns with a fury on the finish.",Reserva,38,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Rioja Vega 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rioja-vega-2006-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Rioja Vega
13,Red,Argentina,"Red berry, sweet cherry and ripe plum aromas come with a touch of leather. The palate feels a bit sharp and acidic, with tangy, juicy flavors of plum and wild berry as well as some stalkiness. Cleansing and long on the finish thanks to high acidity.",Andean Culture,13,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Maipe 2011 Andean Culture Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maipe-2011-andean-culture-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2011,Maipe
13.4,Red,US,"Encased in a lightweight, eco-friendly AstraPouch, this easy-to-share Cabernet is full of bright, cherry-fruit flavors and clove. It's simply drinkable and a good way to go for picnics, tailgates or when you just want a small pour.",,19,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,ecoVINO NV Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ecovino-nv-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,,ecoVINO
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a youthful, brambly character to this Rosso that appears as dried sage, rosemary, forest berry and wild mushroom. The wine is bright, fresh and streamlined.",,44,86,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Poggio Antico 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-antico-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Poggio Antico
13.5,Red,South Africa,"A funky edge frames this wine, both on the nose and in the mouth, and adds character to the otherwise straightforward blackberry, boysenberry and fig-preserve core. Cured meat and sweet spice grace the palate and persist through the medium-length close. The blend is 52% Pinotage and 48% Shiraz.",Pinotage-Shiraz,14,86,Western Cape,,,Leopard's Leap 2009 Pinotage-Shiraz Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leopards-leap-2009-pinotage-shiraz-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2009,Leopard's Leap
13.5,Red,US,"A little on the soft side, with candied raspberry, cherry and cola flavors, but at this price, it's a decent starter Pinot Noir for those who are curious about this red-hot variety but don't want to spend a bundle. Enjoy the silkiness and spice.",,13,86,California,California Other,California,Leese-Fitch 2009 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leese-fitch-2009-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Leese-Fitch
13.5,Red,US,"Made from organic grapes, Yorkville's light-bodied Merlot is dry and herbal, with cedar in spades rounded out by elegant plum and chocolate softness. This vintage has 10% Cabernet Sauvignon as well, and would match well with lighter meats, like chicken.",Rennie Vineyard,25,86,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Yorkville Cellars 2009 Rennie Vineyard Merlot (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorkville-cellars-2009-rennie-vineyard-merlot-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Merlot,2009,Yorkville Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"Big and ponderous for a Pinot Noir, almost like Grenache, it's so full-bodied and rich in cherries, mocha, anise and spices. Delicious in its way, but lacks Pinot finesse and subtlety. Drink up.",Bella Vigna Vineyard,65,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Whetstone 2008 Bella Vigna Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whetstone-2008-bella-vigna-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Whetstone
11.5,White,South Africa,"Solid and straightforward, this refreshing and vibrant Sauv Blanc is light and approachable, with aromas and flavors of lemon, sweet grass and pineapple core throughout. A crowd-pleasing selection for entertaining.",Fantail,19,86,Stellenbosch,,,Morgenhof 2010 Fantail Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgenhof-2010-fantail-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Morgenhof
13,Dessert,Italy,"Made using Moscato Rosa, this is a unique dessert wine that opens with a deep ruby color and bright aromas of wild berry and white chocolate. Smooth, sweet and thick, it also shows a touch of tannic firmness on the close.",Praepositus Moscato Rosa,43,86,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Praepositus Moscato Rosa Moscato (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2010-praepositus-moscato-rosa-muscat-moscato-alto-adige/,Moscato,2010,Abbazia di Novacella
13.9,Red,Australia,"The oak treatment stands out a little in this wine, imparting a dusty, wood-smoke component as well as plenty of vanilla. The cherry fruit is otherwise nicely presented, with ample weight and a touch of creaminess to the texture.",Pure Estate,11,86,Australia Other,Central Ranges,,Anthropology 2009 Pure Estate Shiraz (Central Ranges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anthropology-2009-pure-estate-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-central-ranges/,Shiraz,2009,Anthropology
13,Red,France,"There aren't many 2003 wines available today, and this raisin and red fruit flavored wine shows plenty of attractive ripe flavors. Dried fruits dominate, giving the wine a Port-like richness, the tannins now comfortably integrated in the texture.",Beaumont,,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Cruzille,,Domaine Guillot-Broux 2003 Beaumont  (Mâcon-Cruzille),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-guillot-broux-2003-beaumont-pinot-noir-macon-cruzille/,Pinot Noir,2003,Domaine Guillot-Broux
,Red,France,"85-87. Barrel sample. This is a light wine that will develop quickly. It has red-berry flavors, with notes of spice and bell pepper in the background.",Barrel Sample,,86,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Greysac 2011 Barrel Sample  (Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-greysac-2011-barrel-sample-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Greysac
,Red,France,"85-87. Barrel sample. Ripe, soft and fruity, this wine feels light. It's enjoyable for its juicy berry flavors and open acidity.",Barrel Sample,,86,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Paveil de Luze 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-paveil-luze-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Paveil de Luze
13,Red,Spain,"Floral and lightly earthy on the nose, with a touch of latex. Feels fresh and pure, with fine acidity pressing bright flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Gets toastier and darker on the finish, ending with spice and clarity.",Loriñon Crianza,13,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Breton 2008 Loriñon Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-breton-2008-lorinon-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Breton
14.5,White,US,"Dry, minerally and acidic, this Chardonnay offers pineapple, lemon and mineral flavors. It's a food-friendly wine that won't compete with what you eat. At this price, it's a good restaurant wine, and easy to find, with 7,500 cases produced.",Estate,19,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Black Stallion 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-stallion-2010-estate-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Black Stallion
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Loaded with honey, marzipan, peach and exotic fruit, this special expression of Moscato d'Asti delivers a thick, creamy feel in the mouth with foamy mousse and soapy intensity. Pair this with sugary almond cookies.",San Michele,12,86,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Bersano 2011 San Michele  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2011-san-michele-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Bersano
14.5,White,South Africa,"This blend of 67% Viognier, 19% Chenin Blanc and 14% Grenache Blanc is crisp and tasty, with forward aromas of pear, hard peach, yellow florals and a touch of oak-driven spice. Roundly structured, with a lush texture and a nice, clean herbal characteristic to the close. Drink now.",The Wolftrap Viognier-Chenin Blanc-Grenache Blanc,11,86,Western Cape,,,Boekenhoutskloof 2010 The Wolftrap Viognier-Chenin Blanc-Grenache Blanc White (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boekenhoutskloof-2010-wolftrap-viognier-chenin-blanc-grenache-blanc-white-western-cape/,White Blend,2010,Boekenhoutskloof
14.5,White,Argentina,"Light oak aromas blend nicely with white flower scents and peach notes. The palate is round, smooth and honest, with plump flavors of vanilla, pear and melon. Oaky on the finish, then dry and toasty. Nice for a warm-weather Chard.",Felino,19,87,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Viña Cobos 2010 Felino Chardonnay (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-cobos-2010-felino-chardonnay-perdriel/,Chardonnay,2010,Viña Cobos
14.7,Red,US,"With a soft mouthfeel and upfront cherry, blueberry and blackberry flavors, this Cabernet puts all its chips on sheer deliciousness. It's a winner, but not an ager. Drink now.",,60,87,California,Napa,St. Helena,Valley Legend 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-legend-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-st-helena/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Valley Legend
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a lovely Rosso and a rare value wine from one of Tuscany's most prestigious wine-growing areas. Ciampoleto offers bright berry nuances, light shadings of exotic spice and a fresh, zesty finish.",Ciampoleto,12,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tenuta San Giorgio 2010 Ciampoleto  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-giorgio-2010-ciampoleto-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tenuta San Giorgio
12.2,White,Australia,"This Pinot Grigio is faintly coppery in color (trendy in some circles), with slightly floral and citrus overtones. It's modest in alcohol, but reasonably plump on the midpalate, delivering melon and apple-skin flavors before finishing crisp and refreshing. Drink now.",,17,87,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,Robert Oatley 2010 Pinot Grigio (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-oatley-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-adelaide-hills/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Robert Oatley
,Sparkling,US,"A sweetly floral nose wraps around you with the intensity of the Gewürztraminer grape, suggesting orange, perfume and spice. It's sweet enough to serve with a fruit-based dessert, though not sugary in any way.",Demi-Sec,17,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Treveri Cellars NV Demi-Sec Gewürztraminer (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/treveri-cellars-nv-demi-sec-gewurztraminer-columbia-valley-wa/,Gewürztraminer,,Treveri Cellars
14.4,Red,US,"A nice Pinot Noir to drink now. It's bone dry and somewhat austere, showing only modest cherry, pomegranate and cola flavors that are marked by rich tannins and zesty acidity. But it's very elegant.",Central Avenue Vineyard,21,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Pessagno 2009 Central Avenue Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2009-central-avenue-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2009,Pessagno
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Here's a lovely Moscato d'Asti with a pristine and bright quality to both the bouquet and mouthfeel. Not as creamy and frothy as most, the wine drinks like a still sweet wine (the bubbles are light and delicate) with a zesty touch of lemon zest on the close. A perfect apéritif wine.",,19,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Massolino 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massolino-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Massolino
14.5,Red,US,"A little heavy for Pinot Noir. Almost like Grenache, with deliciously sweet, full-bodied flavors of cherry compote and raspberry tart, sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Give it a good decant and drink now.",Reserve,40,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,One Hope 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/one-hope-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,One Hope
12,White,France,"From one of the Leflaive family vineyards close to Puligny-Montrachet, this is as rich as Aligoté can get. Even so, the texture is crisp, with fresh kiwi and herbs, finishing with intense acidity.",Aligoté du Domaine,17,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne Aligoté,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Aligoté du Domaine  (Bourgogne Aligoté),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-aligote-domaine-other-white-aligote-bourgogne-aligote/,Aligoté,2009,Olivier Leflaive
5,Sparkling,Italy,"This precious Moscato d'Asti opens with soft foam and sweet aromas of peach, honey, almond blossom and jasmine. Pair this delicious dessert wine with fruit ice cream or semifreddo.",Nivole,15,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Michele Chiarlo 2010 Nivole  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2010-nivole-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Michele Chiarlo
13.5,Red,US,"A rich, lusty wine, dry and easy to like for its array of blackberry, cherry, anise and sandalwood flavors. Made from the traditional Bordeaux varieties, based on Cabernet Sauvignon, it really pleases the palate. Drink now.",Black Label Diamond Collection 1910 Type Claret,20,87,California,California Other,California,Francis Ford Coppola 2009 Black Label Diamond Collection 1910 Type Claret Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2009-black-label-diamond-collection-1910-type-claret-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Francis Ford Coppola
14.5,Red,Italy,"This hearty Rosso opens with spicy aromas of candied fruit, clove, dark spice and cured meat. The wine has a warm, earthy note that is characteristic of Tuscany's Sangiovese. The mouthfeel is tart, bright and fresh on the finish.",,22,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Fattoi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Fattoi
12,Dessert,Italy,"Moscato Rosa is a crimson-colored sweet wine with dark ruby highlights that offers simple but fresh aromas of wild raspberries and blueberries. The wine's bouquet is fragrant, sweet-smelling and intense. Drink it as an apéritif or with fruit-based desserts.",Moscato Rosa,50,87,,Alto Adige,,Franz Haas 2009 Moscato Rosa Moscato (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franz-haas-2009-moscato-rosa-muscat-moscato-alto-adige/,Moscato,2009,Franz Haas
13.5,White,US,"Lots to like in this smooth, polished Chardonnay. It shows plenty of ripe pineapple, peach and pear flavors, with overtones of vanilla and buttered toast. Good price for the quality.",Votre Santé,14,87,California,California Other,California,Francis Ford Coppola 2010 Votre Santé Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2010-votre-sante-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Francis Ford Coppola
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Soft and fruity with red currant fruits and forward light tannins, this wine is attractive and already drinkable.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Fronsac,,Château la Dauphine 2011 Barrel Sample  (Fronsac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dauphine-2011-barrel-sample-red-fronsac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château la Dauphine
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. This wine is dominated by new wood, with caramel and sweet fruit flavors. It feels unbalanced, with the acidity way behind the fruit.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Haut Breton Larigaudière 2011 Barrel Sample  (Margaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-breton-larigaudiere-2011-barrel-sample-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Haut Breton Larigaudière
14,Red,Italy,"Pair this food-friendly bright Rosso with meatloaf or pork roasted with chopped fennel and leeks. The wine opens with easy berry aromas backed by blue flower and spice, and there's a blast of cleansing acidity on the close.",Voliero,20,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Casato1 2010 Voliero  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casato1-2010-voliero-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Casato1
14,Red,Italy,"Simple, bright and packed with fresh berry intensity, this easygoing Rosso would pair well with meatloaf, lamp chops or pasta with meat sauce. The wine's naturally crisp acidity will cut through the fat content of these succulent foods.",Voliero,23,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Casato1 2009 Voliero  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casato1-2009-voliero-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Casato1
14.5,Red,Australia,"Already showing a bit of bricking, this is a full-bodied Shiraz that's a bit coarse in texture, with aromas and flavors of plum and brown sugar. The finish matches tart, zingy fruit with sweet, molasses-tinged oak. The individual components show promise, but it's tough to say if they will all come together in time.",Noble Baron,50,87,South Australia,Barossa,,Château Tanunda 2008 Noble Baron Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tanunda-2008-noble-baron-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2008,Château Tanunda
14,Red,Italy,"A crisp, streamlined expression of Sangiovese Grosso that opens with lively aromas of wild berry, white pepper and pressed rose. Pair this wine with sweet meats, such as roasted ham or pork.",,20,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Camigliano 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camigliano-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Camigliano
14.1,White,US,"With bright, zesty acidity, this Sauvignon Blanc is clean and vibrant in orange, pineapple, lime and gooseberry flavors. If only it finished drier, it would be superb.",,24,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cakebread 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cakebread-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Cakebread
14.7,Red,Argentina,"Concentrated aromas of blackberry come with leather and dried-cheese scents. The palate is full in depth and solid in feel, with flavors of creamy oak, medicinality and blackberry. Feels rich, grabby and tastes resiny on the finish, but there's enough solid black fruit to override the oak.",Año Cero,19,87,Mendoza Province,La Consulta,,Altocedro 2011 Año Cero Malbec (La Consulta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altocedro-2011-ano-cero-malbec-consulta/,Malbec,2011,Altocedro
13.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot opens with earthy aromas of leather, tobacco and button mushroom, followed by fresh cherry. Crisp acidity makes this a good wine to pair with cheesy risotto or pork.",Amadio,23,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Buccia Nera 2007 Amadio Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buccia-nera-2007-amadio-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Buccia Nera
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Luca Bosio's pretty Moscato d'Asti opens with characteristic aromas of ginger, tangerine skin and acacia flower. This sweet sparkler presents a mouthful of creamy foam and bright bubbles.",,18,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Luca Bosio 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosio-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Luca Bosio
14.6,Red,US,"Fresh and jammy in raspberries, cherries and blackberries, this wine trades complexity for sheer fruity power and lusciousness. Drink now.",Kemsley 1550,30,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,J Ludlow 2008 Kemsley 1550 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-ludlow-2008-kemsley-1550-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,J Ludlow
14,Red,Argentina,"Dense and inky on the bouquet, with blueberry as the core fruit aroma and some grass or alfalfa around the edges. Feels blocky and tannic, with sweet, roasted flavors of black fruits that come with a peppery aftertaste. Full on the finish, with coconut and oaky accents.",Single Vineyard,18,87,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2010 Single Vineyard Malbec (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2010-single-vineyard-malbec-agrelo/,Malbec,2010,Lamadrid
12,White,Australia,"Once thought to be Albariño, this grape variety is actually native to France's Jura. In this example from South Australia, it's a lean, crisp white, with hints of pencil shavings that accent its grapefruity flavors. It's pretty, harmonious and a good all-around white for drinking over the next 6–9 months.",The Love Symbol Single Site Savignin Blanc,15,87,South Australia,Langhorne Creek,,Zonte's Footstep 2010 The Love Symbol Single Site Savignin Blanc Savagnin (Langhorne Creek),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zontes-footstep-2010-love-symbol-single-site-savignin-blanc-other-white-savagnin-langhorne-creek/,Savagnin,2010,Zonte's Footstep
13.5,Red,Italy,"Rosso Carillon is aged one year in oak to produce smoky notes of toasted almond and exotic spice. The bright, compact mouthfeel offers cola, sour cherry and wild blueberry endnotes.",Carillon,30,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Vini Italiani da Sogno 2008 Carillon  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vini-italiani-sogno-2008-carillon-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2008,Vini Italiani da Sogno
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Very concentrated and dominated by acidity, this wine is on the dry side. It misses weight and opulence, offering an austere texture.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Picque Caillou 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-picque-caillou-2011-barrel-sample-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Picque Caillou
13.5,Red,US,"Quite a good Cabernet, especially at this price. They blended some other varieties, including Zinfandel, Malbec and Petite Sirah, which bring extra layers. It's a fine everyday wine—fruity, spicy, full-bodied and dry.",,25,87,California,California Other,California,Black Box 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-box-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Black Box
14.9,Red,US,"A useful Zin, rich and sweet and savory. Blended for complexity with Syrah and Petite Sirah, it's satisfying in black cherry, red licorice and cola flavors, sprinkled with black pepper and baking spices. Easy to drink with barbecue, burgers and such.",Incredible Red,12,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Peachy Canyon 2010 Incredible Red Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peachy-canyon-2010-incredible-red-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2010,Peachy Canyon
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Mauro Sebaste has produced a creamy, elegant Moscato d'Asti with lovely notes of white flower and soapy foam. Sweet flavors of peach and honey are followed by a touch of zesty lemon.",,20,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Mauro Sebaste 2010  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-sebaste-2010-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Mauro Sebaste
14,Red,Italy,"Clean, fresh and spicy on the close, this easy Rosso offers mild aromas of wild berry, raspberry and cranberry. The wine delivers a crisp feel in the mouth.",,27,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Podere Brizio 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-brizio-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Podere Brizio
13,White,France,"Perfumed wine, all its flavors directed towards a spice-driven lychee character. Rosehip and peppered pineapple are layered with soft, ripe texture. Screwcap.",,18,87,Alsace,Alsace,,Pierre Sparr 2010 Gewürztraminer (Alsace),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-sparr-2010-gewurztraminer-alsace/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Pierre Sparr
13.5,Red,Italy,"Bright red cherry and chewy blackberry notes are followed by sweet spice, nutmeg and cinnamon. There's a grapy element to the bouquet that underscores the wine's youth and informality.",,20,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Molino di Sant'Antimo 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/molino-santantimo-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Molino di Sant'Antimo
13.2,Red,US,"A light, easy-drinking Merlot that spent two months in new French oak and otherwise speaks of dark plums and earth. Some bottle variation; two bottles tasted.",Reserve,42,87,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Middle Ridge 2008 Reserve Merlot (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/middle-ridge-2008-reserve-merlot-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Merlot,2008,Middle Ridge
13.5,Red,Italy,"Almost completely black, this wine reveals inky-dark concentration and dark, jammy fruit. Shows power and smoky barbecue aromas of soy sauce, teriyaki, bresaola, cherry liqueur, rum cake, Spanish cedar and sticky pipe tobacco. Cured meat and savory spice as well. Seems extracted and overripe, with hard tannins.",Pertimali,55,87,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Livio Sassetti 2007 Pertimali  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-sassetti-2007-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2007,Livio Sassetti
12.5,White,France,"With its distinctive herbaceous edge, the wine has a grapefruit-and-citrus character that offers a bright acidity. It has density and richness, fruity and forward.",Domaine Sainte Claire,15,87,Burgundy,Saint-Bris,,Jean-Marc Brocard 2010 Domaine Sainte Claire  (Saint-Bris),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-marc-brocard-2010-domaine-sainte-claire-sauvignon-blanc-saint-bris/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Jean-Marc Brocard
14.6,Red,US,"Mostly Merlot, with some Cabernet Sauvignon, this blend starts out a bit angular, so give it some air before drinking. Although it's not an ager, it shows pleasantly ripe blackberry, cherry, mocha, herb and spice flavors.",Jane,35,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,J Ludlow 2009 Jane Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-ludlow-2009-jane-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,J Ludlow
14.1,Red,US,"A little rugged around the edges, with jagged tannins that emphasize the acidity. But it's dry and balanced, and you'll find ripe flavors of cherries, pomegranates, red licorice and toast. Drink now.",,38,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ketcham Estate 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ketcham-estate-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ketcham Estate
12.5,Rose,Italy,"A rosé of Sangiovese from southern Tuscany (Montalcino), Lo Sbrancato features ripe aromas of wild berry, cranberry and white almond. It's a simple, fresh wine that would pair well with mussels steamed in cream sauce.",Lo Sbrancato,,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Il Poggione 2009 Lo Sbrancato Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-poggione-2009-lo-sbrancato-rose-toscana/,Rosé,2009,Il Poggione
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Opens with berry fruit aromas, density and slightly medicinal notes. Feels bright and lively, with ample acidity pushing toasty, lightly herbal flavors of blackberry and plum. Shows mild spice, licorice and barrel notes on the finish, along with herbal notes. Seems like a very good everyday or value-driven choice.",Andean Culture,13,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Maipe 2011 Andean Culture Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maipe-2011-andean-culture-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2011,Maipe
14.1,Red,US,"Pinot Noir specialist Rick Longoria continues to tackle this difficult variety, which may be the hardest to master in California. His results are inconsistent. The '09 is a very good wine, bone dry and dusty, with tobacco and cherry flavors.",Clover Creek Vineyard,36,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Longoria 2009 Clover Creek Vineyard Tempranillo (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longoria-2009-clover-creek-vineyard-tempranillo-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Tempranillo,2009,Longoria
14.5,Red,US,"A very soft-textured Cab, unusual for its high-elevation origins, with sweet red fruit and dark plum nestled around a trace of chocolate.",Estate,22,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Lava Cap
15.5,Red,US,"A big Zin with juicy dark cherry and blackberry jammy-ness and a slight hint of cedar and clove. This wine is a chance to open but is a nice showpiece for Ruby Hill's love of and prowess with big, ripe Zins.",Peacock Patch Reserve,25,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Ruby Hill Winery 2009 Peacock Patch Reserve Zinfandel (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruby-hill-winery-2009-peacock-patch-reserve-zinfandel-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Ruby Hill Winery
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Centive is a pleasant and lively Moscato d'Asti with fragrant tones of dried flowers, jasmine soap, lavender honey and sun-ripened peach. The smooth mouthfeel is capped by loads of frothy cream.",Centive,16,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Tenuta Olim Bauda 2011 Centive  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-olim-bauda-2011-centive-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Tenuta Olim Bauda
14,Red,Spain,"Dark in color, with plum, berry and medicinal aromas. Round, full and in good shape, with dark plum, blackberry and a lot of oak for a $10 wine. Finishes creamy and big, with a spicy aftertaste. Plump and solid for value-priced Graciano.",,10,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Rio Madre 2010  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rio-madre-2010-spanish-red-graciano-rioja/,Graciano,2010,Rio Madre
13.3,White,US,"A nicely done wine, especially at the price. It's very pretty aromatically, boasting pear and vanilla notes, full in the mouth and lemony with minerality. “Jam” of Jam's Blend is a commingling of the names of the two Tortoise Creek founders, Janie and Mel Master, who source the grapes for this wine out of a Lodi Rules vineyard.",Jam's Blend,11,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Tortoise Creek 2010 Jam's Blend Chardonnay (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tortoise-creek-2010-jams-blend-chardonnay-central-valley-lodi/,Chardonnay,2010,Tortoise Creek
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tiezzi's 2010 Rosso shows a dark, austere side, with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry preserves and rum cake. The acidity is lively and fresh, and the mouthfeel is balanced and smooth.",,20,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Tiezzi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiezzi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Tiezzi
14,Port/Sherry,US,"Made in an oxidized style like a Sherry from Spain, ROX is meant to be drunk as an apéritif with raw oysters or hard, stinky cheeses and cured meats. An interesting almond-flavored take on Sierra Foothills-grown Roussanne grapes for sure.",ROX Monarch Mine Vineyard,20,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Terre Rouge 2003 ROX Monarch Mine Vineyard Roussanne (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-rouge-2003-rox-monarch-mine-vineyard-roussanne-sierra-foothills/,Roussanne,2003,Terre Rouge
13,White,Spain,"Saline and oceanic on the bouquet, but largely it's neutral-smelling. Feels tight and fresh, but tastes a bit stalky and bitter, with baked apple and a strong taste of straw. Finishes with white pepper notes and that same stalky flavor from before.",,20,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Concertum 2010 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concertum-2010-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Concertum
13.5,Red,US,"A dark, plummy Livermore Valley Merlot that reminds one of herb-encrusted roasted meats, and would be a good wine to pair with such a feast. Full-bodied and lush, with a smoky, oaky finish and cedar lurking throughout.",Crown Block,35,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2009 Crown Block Merlot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2009-crown-block-merlot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Merlot,2009,Darcie Kent Vineyards
,Red,US,"For some reason, Fritz held this wine back eight months later than their very fine 2009 Reserve Pinot. It's a solid wine, silky and pure, but it's a little too sweet in raspberries and cherries, like a granola candy bar.",,30,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Fritz 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fritz-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Fritz
12.5,White,Italy,"Poggio Argentato opens with a bright bouquet of green apple, kiwi, cut grass and lemon zest. You'll also recognize green caper and olive notes on the finish. The wine shows good density, freshness and would pair with smoked salmon and cream cheese.",Poggio Argentato,20,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria Le Pupille 2010 Poggio Argentato White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-le-pupille-2010-poggio-argentato-white-toscana/,White Blend,2010,Fattoria Le Pupille
13,Red,Italy,"From a vineyard located 580 meters above sea level, Il Solatio delivers cool aromas of wild berry, cola, white mineral and crushed stone. The wine is lean and compact in the mouth, but it definitely bears the mark of its origins.",Il Solatio,,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello d'Albola 2009 Il Solatio Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-dalbola-2009-il-solatio-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2009,Castello d'Albola
14,White,Italy,"This Tuscan expression of Viognier doesn't show the intense floral aromas you usually find in this fragrant grape variety. Instead, you get layers of citrus, pear and white peach.",Vento Teso,23,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Terre di Talamo 2010 Vento Teso Viognier (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2010-vento-teso-viognier-toscana/,Viognier,2010,Terre di Talamo
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Black fruit aromas feature a touch of licorice. Feels lively and alert, with edgy acids and juicy, forward flavors of plum and wild berry. Toasty, integrated and spicy on the finish, with pinches of green and black pepper.",Reserva,18,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2009 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2009-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Terrazas de Los Andes
14,Red,Italy,"This wine's ripe, earthy bouquet is enhanced by the bright aromas of strawberry and blackberry preserve aromas. It's soft, round, supple and there's a distant note of plump berry sweetness.",,20,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Mocali 2009  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocali-2009-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2009,Mocali
5,Sparkling,Italy,"Sweet, fragrant and intense, this pretty Moscato d'Asti opens with musky tones of melon, stone fruit, acacia flower and honeysuckle. The wine is creamy, rich and soft with pretty tangerine mousse on the close.",Nivole,13,87,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Michele Chiarlo 2011 Nivole  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-chiarlo-2011-nivole-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Michele Chiarlo
,Red,Italy,"This wine opens with some volatility that shows up as dried apple skin, strawberry jam, apricot and dusty earth. It offers polished tannins and bright, buoyant feel. There are loads of ripe strawberry on the close.",Pian delle Vigne Riserva Vignaferrovia,130,87,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Marchesi Antinori 2006 Pian delle Vigne Riserva Vignaferrovia  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2006-pian-delle-vigne-riserva-vignaferrovia-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Marchesi Antinori
14.2,Red,US,"A big wine, ripe and explosive in fruit. Maybe too fruity, almost a bomb. Raspberries and cherries, sweetened with oak, dominate. Could use greater subtlety and restraint, not to mention grounding earthiness.",Home Vineyard,26,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Manzoni 2010 Home Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manzoni-2010-home-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Manzoni
14,Red,Argentina,"Forceful from the opening, with floral notes, dark oak, shoe polish and char vying with black fruit aromas. Feels both lush and tough, with hard tannins poking through. Tastes of black fruits, cola and heavily toasted oak. Bittersweet on the finish; lusty and black but neither elegant nor light on its feet.",Reserve,18,87,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Finca Sophenia 2010 Reserve Malbec (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-sophenia-2010-reserve-malbec-tupungato/,Malbec,2010,Finca Sophenia
14.5,Red,Australia,"In certain vintages, this wine can be excellent, but in 2008 it's merely good. The fruit—a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Cabernet Franc (32%) and Merlot (19%)—comes across as slightly pruny or stewed, while the tannins remain firm and leathery.",Chertsey,50,87,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Penley Estate 2008 Chertsey Red (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penley-estate-2008-chertsey-red-coonawarra/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Penley Estate
13.5,White,US,"Made in the popular style, with flavors of buttered popcorn, toast, honey, pineapple and vanilla. Tastes rather sweet, but brisk acidity helps maintain balance.",Director's Cut,21,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Francis Ford Coppola 2010 Director's Cut Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2010-directors-cut-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Francis Ford Coppola
13.7,Red,Argentina,"Bright berry aromas are comported and good. Feels driving and forward, because of its bold acidity and choppy tannins, but tastes nice and dark, with blackberry and cassis flavors. There's a controlled burn to the finish, and overall the wine seems healthy.",Single Vineyard,18,87,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2010 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2010-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-agrelo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Lamadrid
14.5,Red,Australia,"This wine starts off a bit tarry or rubbery, but decanting allows the bright berry fruit to come forward. Raspberries are limned with hints of mint and other herbs and framed by vanilla. It's medium-bodied, with a tangy finish and a crisp, satiny texture. Drink now.",Benchmark,15,87,South Australia,South Australia,,Grant Burge 2010 Benchmark Shiraz (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grant-burge-2010-benchmark-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south/,Shiraz,2010,Grant Burge
14.5,White,US,"This is a big, barrel-aged Chardonnay resplendent in caramel and honey, although it turns a bit bi-polar on the mid-palate, where it shows off lean minerality. A yin and yang wine, with a slight burn on the finish.",DeMayo Vineyard,30,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2010 DeMayo Vineyard Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2010-demayo-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Darcie Kent Vineyards
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Here is a light, juicy wine with intense acidity. There is some green fruit here along with firm tannins and tight black currants.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Plince 2011 Barrel Sample  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-plince-2011-barrel-sample-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Plince
14,Red,Italy,"Here's the kind of simple Rosso di Montalcino that would pair perfectly with with risotto alla Milanese (with delicate meat flavoring and saffron) or roast pork. It's a fresh, zesty wine, with bright berry nuances and a clean, sharp mouthfeel.",,23,87,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Castello Banfi 2010  Rosso di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2010-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2010,Castello Banfi
13.5,Red,US,"Brisk in acidity and bone dry, this Pinot is elegant, although it falls short on opulence. The flavors are of sour cherry candy and cola.",Charles Vineyard Zero New Oak,38,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Foursight 2009 Charles Vineyard Zero New Oak Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foursight-2009-charles-vineyard-zero-new-oak-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Foursight
14.5,Red,US,"Feels rough in the mouth, with jagged tannins framing ripe, extracted blackberry jam and oak flavors. A little rustic and fruity-sweet now, but could gain traction with a few years in the cellar.",Reserve,45,87,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Beringer 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beringer-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-knights-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Beringer
15.5,Red,US,"This is a confounding wine in many ways, one that could have easily scored higher, or scored lower. It starts with an almost alarming taste of vanilla and cherry coke and a slight bite of alcohol, but over time, got much more interesting. Finally, it turned earthy with pleasant hits of olive and caramel competing for dominance.",,22,87,California,North Coast,Humboldt County,Cabot Vineyards 2007 Merlot (Humboldt County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cabot-2007-merlot-north-coast-humboldt-county/,Merlot,2007,Cabot Vineyards
13.5,White,Argentina,"Fruity on the nose, with a friendly mix of pineapple, apple, melon and powdered sugar aromas. Feels smooth and round but not heavy, with good acidity and likable, simple flavors of melon, banana and apple. There's a light note of toast on the finish.",,13,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alamos 2010 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alamos-2010-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Alamos
13.9,Red,Australia,"A supple, medium-bodied Shiraz ideal for near-term consumption, the 2009 Block 50 Shiraz delivers clean aromas and flavors of dark fruit—black cherries and plums—and a hint of vanilla. It does turn a bit tart on the finish.",,10,87,Australia Other,Central Ranges,,Block 50 2009 Shiraz (Central Ranges),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/block-50-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-central-ranges/,Shiraz,2009,Block 50
13.5,White,South Africa,"A lovely blend of 77% Sauvignon Blanc and 23% Chenin Blanc, this light and lively wine is direct and focused, with good briskness to the green plum, fig and pear notes. A touch of floral character adds depth to the bouquet, while a lemon rind bitterness unfolds on the end.",,14,87,Stellenbosch,,,Bradgate 2010 Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bradgate-2010-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Sauvignon Blanc-Chenin Blanc,2010,Bradgate
14.5,Red,US,"Borra is going old-school here, making the wine nonvintage and putting 10% each of Syrah and Mourvedre into Petite Sirah. Smelling of freshly baked bread, the wine is full of structured red fruit, while its tannins are soft and finish is easygoing. A fine bottle for rustic fare.",Lot 09 47.5 Degree Limited Release,35,87,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Borra NV Lot 09 47.5 Degree Limited Release Red (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borra-nv-lot-09-475-degree-limited-release-red-central-valley-lodi/,Red Blend,,Borra
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Honest plum and berry aromas get it going, followed by a fresh, comfortable palate with raspberry and plum flavors and nonpushy tannins. Feels entirely clean, with a pleasant red-fruit aftertaste. Everyday Malbec that gets it right.",,8,87,Other,San Juan,,Arge & Tina 2009 Malbec (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arge-tina-2009-malbec-san-juan/,Malbec,2009,Arge & Tina
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. A wine that shows attractive acidity and soft red-berry flavors, as well as dark, edgy tannins.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Listrac-Médoc,,Château Fourcas Dupré 2011 Barrel Sample  (Listrac-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fourcas-dupre-2011-barrel-sample-red-listrac-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fourcas Dupré
,Red,France,"86-88. Barrel sample. Heavy on the toasty new wood, the wine has a rough character that comes through. It feels firm and very dry.",Barrel Sample,,87,Bordeaux,Listrac-Médoc,,Château Fonréaud 2011 Barrel Sample  (Listrac-Médoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fonreaud-2011-barrel-sample-red-listrac-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2011,Château Fonréaud
15.6,Red,US,"If you're sensitive to high alcohol, this wine isn't for you. If you're not, it has plenty to offer in the way of flavor, including raspberries, chocolate and pepper. Turns a bit overripe in the finish, but not too much.",Kick Ranch,36,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Carica 2009 Kick Ranch Petite Sirah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carica-2009-kick-ranch-petite-sirah-sonoma-county/,Petite Sirah,2009,Carica
14,Red,Argentina,"Fresh, clean and pure, with standard dark berry aromas. Feels round, creamy and chewy, while the flavors tend towards black fruits and no shortage of oak. Tastes toasty and feels resiny on the finish, with vanilla and berry syrup filling up the aftertaste.",Altosur,12,87,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Finca Sophenia 2010 Altosur Malbec (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-sophenia-2010-altosur-malbec-tupungato/,Malbec,2010,Finca Sophenia
5,Dessert,Italy,This pale pink sparkling wine offers easy aromas of sweet raspberry and pink grapefruit. It's a rosé sparkler made from Moscato grapes that will pair well with fruit ice cream or panna cotta with fresh forest berries.,Mochetto Pink,17,85,,Delle Venezie,,Vino dei Fratelli 2011 Mochetto Pink Moscato (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vino-fratelli-2011-mochetto-pink-muscat-moscato-delle-venezie/,Moscato,2011,Vino dei Fratelli
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Rubber, plastic and black fruit aromas. Feels fat and buttery, but with a streak of acidity that gives it pulse. Flavors of red berry come with oaky support, and the finish is sweet, oaky and warm.",Reserve,17,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Mi Terruño 2009 Reserve Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mi-terruno-2009-reserve-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2009,Mi Terruño
12.5,Sparkling,Argentina,"Smells clean and mild, with peach and apple aromas. Rather foamy and rough feeling, with tangy flavors of stone fruits, green apple and pineapple. Light, juicy and fruity on the finish, but basic. Made from 100% Chardonnay using the Charmat method.",Extra Brut,13,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Coiron 2011 Extra Brut Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coiron-2011-extra-brut-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Coiron
14,White,Argentina,"Chunky and murky on the nose, with melon and papaya aromas. Feels round but light in the center, with vanilla, pear and melon flavors. Fleshy and simple on the finish.",Altos del Plata,12,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2010 Altos del Plata Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2010-altos-plata-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Terrazas de Los Andes
6.5,White,South Africa,Sweet aromas and flavors of peach and lychee are accented by a hint of fresh rose petals. A soft spritz in the mouth cleans up the finish. Drink now.,,5,83,Western Cape,,,Chaza NV Moscato (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chaza-nv-muscat-moscato-western-cape/,Moscato,,Chaza
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Foxy cherry and cough drop aromas are not convincing. Feels astringent and tastes tart, with sharp but candied cherry, faux oak and milk chocolate flavors. Blends sour notes with sweet oak, all to little avail.",Family Vineyards Organic Legacy Old Vines Single Vineyard,25,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Caligiore 2009 Family Vineyards Organic Legacy Old Vines Single Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caligiore-2009-family-organic-legacy-old-vines-single-vineyard-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Caligiore
14.5,Red,US,"One sip is all it takes to fall in love with this 100% Cabernet, which hails from the winery's Stags Leap District vineyards. It's soft, lush and opulent in blackberry, cherry, blueberry, cassis, dark chocolate and smoky oak flavors. Although it was aged in 100% new French oak, the oak isn't at all heavy. Rather, it's perfect, adding just the right touch of smoke. Really fabulous, and the tannins define Stags Leap, so strong yet sweetly refined. If you can keep your hands off it, this is a wine to cellar for many years.",Cask 23 Estate,195,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2008 Cask 23 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2008-cask-23-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
,Red,Italy,"From what may well be the most beautiful vineyard in Italy comes this gorgeous expression of elegance and power. Guardiola is a tiny plot on the slopes of Mount Etna with blackened soils, majestic fruit trees and religious shrines peppered between a jungle of gnarled grapevines. The wine delivers a steady stream of wild berry and mineral nuances, all backed by a firm, drying mouthfeel.",Guardiola,40,94,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2008 Guardiola  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-delle-terre-nere-2008-guardiola-red-etna/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta delle Terre Nere
13.5,White,France,An impressively ripe wine that still keeps its structure and sense of place. There's a chalky-steely character to go with the richness. Green plums are merged with apricots to show great fine fruit. Age five years.,Les Referts Premier Cru,60,94,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Louis Jadot 2009 Les Referts Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-les-referts-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Louis Jadot
15.1,Red,US,"Whether or not you consider yourself a fan of varietal Cabernet Franc, this is a wine to explore and to savor. Pure fruit is set amidst generous streaks of herb and earth, framed by firm tannins. The wine opens slowly, and pretty cherry flavors emerge, along with black olive, pencil lead and complex barrel notes.",Estate,25,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Tranche 2008 Estate Cabernet Franc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2008-estate-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Tranche
15.5,Red,US,"A delightful wine, one of Justin's best in quite some time. The blend is Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, and fruit is the star, in the form of ripe, lush blackberries and currants. You'll also find complex notes of grilled meats, chocolate, herbs and spices, wrapped into a perfectly soft, delectable texture. Drink now–2015.",Savant,45,93,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Justin 2009 Savant Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/justin-2009-savant-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,Justin
,Red,France,"Shows smoky new wood and black currant fruit. This is a structured wine, powerful, while preserving just the right balance of acidity. It's dark and dense in character, yet with great freshness.",,,92,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Potensac 2009  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-potensac-2009-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Potensac
14,Red,Spain,"Smooth and inviting from the start, with floral aromas, popping cherry and ripe plum on the bouquet. Feels fresh and forward, with black cherry, cola, baked plum and spice flavors. Gets it right all the way through, with smoothness and chocolaty oak on the finish. Drink now through 2015.",Reserva,41,92,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Valenciso 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valenciso-2005-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Valenciso
13.8,Red,US,"The Boushey character shines through in this elegant, complex wine. A lovely, sensual mix of loam, mushroom, tobacco and black cherry blends into a stylish wine with exceptional detail all the way through its lengthy finish.",Boushey Vineyard,34,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ross Andrew 2009 Boushey Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ross-andrew-2009-boushey-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Ross Andrew
14.1,White,US,"A lovely wine, off-dry to moderately sweet, with tropical fruit, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors, accented with a roasted almond, granola toastiness. Once you accept that it's not really dry, it's easy to fall in love with this Viognier, most of which comes from Bien Nacido Vineyard.",,27,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Jaffurs 2010 Viognier (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffurs-2010-viognier-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Viognier,2010,Jaffurs
14.3,White,US,"Quite an impressive young Chardonnay, with brisk acidity, a tangy minerality and a bone dry finish. You'll find suggestions of pineapple, Meyer lemon, lime and kiwi flavors, with a kiss of smoky oak. Chill it well, then savor it as it warms in the glass.",Estate Grown,28,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2010 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2010-estate-grown-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,J Vineyards & Winery
14.9,Red,US,"A tremendous Grenache from the Foothills, estate grown from Beaucastel budwood and let to develop slowly, this wine has acres to go before it sleeps. Still superdense and dark with fruity plum and anise predominating, it'll grow old with tenderness and grace.",Estate Bottled,25,92,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Cedarville 2009 Estate Bottled Grenache (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedarville-vineyard-2009-estate-bottled-grenache-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Grenache,2009,Cedarville
14,Red,New Zealand,"This is a fairly big, muscular Pinot Noir, with beefy black-cherry fruit and oaky overtones of brown sugar. Give it a year or more to smooth out, because the long, intense finish filled with berry fruit shows tremendous promise. Drink 2013–2020.",,50,92,Central Otago,,,Carrick 2009 Pinot Noir (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carrick-2009-pinot-noir-central-otago/,Pinot Noir,2009,Carrick
14.5,Red,US,"This bottling has been a real success for Zaca Mesa. It's a vibrantly fruity Syrah, packed with sweet cherries and blackberries, with a meaty, umami spiciness suggesting grilled bacon. Deliciously soft, it's best consumed over the next few years.",Mesa Reserve,44,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Zaca Mesa 2008 Mesa Reserve Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zaca-mesa-2008-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2008,Zaca Mesa
14.5,Red,US,"A distinguished Bordeaux blend from a winery that flies a bit under the radar. It's rich and dramatic in intensely concentrated mountain fruit, brimming with blackberry and black currant flavors, liberally oaked and framed in thick, refined tannins. Possesses real elegance and dynamism, but it needs bottle age. Hold until 2014.",Alden Perry Reserve,60,92,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Yates Family Vineyard 2008 Alden Perry Reserve Red (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yates-family-vineyard-2008-alden-perry-reserve-red-napa-mount-veeder/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Yates Family Vineyard
13,White,France,"A closed, structured wine, revealing the steely side of Chablis rather than the richness of 2009. It has intense citrus fruit flavors, the acidity an important element along with the wood. However, it is the minerality that dominates, resulting in a taut, textured wine that needs five years aging.",Les Clos Grand Cru,120,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Garnier et Fils 2009 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnier-fils-2009-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Garnier et Fils
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A big, black-colored wine, impressively rich. Fermented in open stone lagars, it has an opulent ripe character, the black fruits sweet and generous. At the same time, the dense tannic structure promises good aging. Keep for 5–6 years or more.",Reserva,33,92,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2009 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2009-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade de São Miguel
13.5,White,Portugal,"With some Chardonnay in the blend, this is a wine that combines a toasty character with rich yellow fruit and green plums. There is a good tang of orange zest that brightens the aftertaste of this rich wine.",Malhadinha Branco,44,92,Alentejano,,,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2010 Malhadinha Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-malhadinha-nova-2010-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
14.1,Red,US,"Sharp and tightly wound upon opening, this wine offers vivid fruit flavors of cranberry and pomegranate. Juicy and young, with the tart acidity and fruit density to cellar for a decade or more, it is infanticide to drink it so soon, but go ahead; it's delicious.",,55,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Pepper Bridge 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pepper-bridge-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Pepper Bridge
14.7,Red,US,"Amazing how the addition of just 3% of Viognier lifts the winery's Syrah and makes this wine so fine. The white variety's citrusy acidity and lime flavor uplifts and brightens Syrah's blackberry and blueberry fruit, giving the wine a zesty punch. Drink now for it's freshness.",Syrafina Estate Grown,42,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Montemaggiore 2009 Syrafina Estate Grown Syrah-Viognier (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montemaggiore-2009-syrafina-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-syrah-viognier-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah-Viognier,2009,Montemaggiore
13,White,France,"Powerful, concentrated Chablis. It is rich, with ripe apricot and nectarine fruit, laced with Seville orange acidity. With a touch of toast, a well-integrated structure, this is a wine for medium-term aging.",Vaudésir Grand Cru,80,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Vaudésir Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-vaudesir-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"Planeta was among the first to bring this delicious sweet wine to the United States and demonstrate that great Sicilian dessert wines hail from places besides Pantelleria. There's a light, buoyant quality that is enhanced by fragrant floral tones of jasmine, honeysuckle and peach blossom. There's no better pairing for sweet almond cookies.",,41,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Passito di Noto,,Planeta 2010  Passito di Noto,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2010-muscat-moscato-passito-noto/,Moscato,2010,Planeta
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A blend of fruit from the Spanish Ribera del Duero and the Portuguese Douro and made at Quinta do Portal in the Douro. It's a seamless blend that as produced a ripe, spicy wine with a fine structure of ripe, dry tannins, along with black cherry and currant fruits. Age for 2–3 years.",Duraduero,29,92,Vinho da Mesa,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Duraduero Red (Vinho da Mesa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-duraduero-red-vinho-mesa/,Red Blend,2009,Quinta do Portal
13,White,France,"Concentrated white fruits, layering melon, pear and red apples with the balancing acidity. For a Chablis, it is ripe and opulent, a delicious already approachable product of the warm year. It does have texture to age well.",Cuvée Guy Moreau Vaillon Premier Cru,49,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2009 Cuvée Guy Moreau Vaillon Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-christian-moreau-pere-fils-2009-cuvee-guy-vaillon-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tancredi is a versatile, quality red wine that will content almost everyone. It opens with gorgeous aromas of chocolate and exotic spice, cherry and blackberry with Sicilian touches of toasted almond and pistachio.",Tancredi,40,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Donnafugata 2007 Tancredi Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnafugata-2007-tancredi-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Donnafugata
13,White,France,"A wine that is destined for good aging, with its mineral structure and toast flavors. It has weight and richness but equally it has intense pear and citrus fruits layered with acidity. Age for at least four years.",Mont de Milieu Premier Cru,60,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2010 Mont de Milieu Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2010-mont-milieu-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vrignaud
13,White,France,"While it is rich, the wine is more dominated by the minerality and structure of Chablis. White fruits, melon and pear come through, with a citric edge and firm toast. It is taut and tense, ready to age.",Les Vaupulans Fourchaume Premier Cru,50,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2009 Les Vaupulans Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2009-vaupulans-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Vrignaud
13,White,France,"Opulent and rich, this is a concentrated wine with toast and fruit both showing strongly. The new wood flavors offer spice, while the fruit suggests pineapple, kiwi and fresh plums. Worth aging 2–3 years.",Fourchaume Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes,65,92,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2009 Fourchaume Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2009-fourchaume-premier-cru-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Vrignaud
14.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2008 vintage of Noà shows excellent concentration and intensity with lingering tones of ripe blackberry, cinnamon, wet earth and Graham cracker. It's a bold red wine, but the distinctive Nero d'Avola personality comes through nicely, linking the wine to its territory.",Noà,42,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2008 Noà Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2008-noa-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Cusumano
14.8,Red,US,"This very limited reserve mixes old-vine fruit from the Bacchus and Weinbau vineyards (all under the Sagemoor umbrella). Berries, cherries and cassis draw you into a dusty, detailed wine with nuances of herb and earth. A lick of rich dark chocolate ends it with a flourish.",Sagemoor Vineyards Reserve,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tamarack Cellars 2007 Sagemoor Vineyards Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2007-sagemoor-reserve-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Tamarack Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"The first release for Tranche from Blue Mountain (estate) fruit, this classic Cabernet benefits from the same extended aging in barrel and bottle that sister winery Corliss gives its wines. Toasty, smoky and precisely defined dark fruit hold down the core, a muscular mix of black cherry, cassis, dried herb and leaf. Firm and compact, with well-integrated barrel flavors (two thirds were new), this balances Euro elegance with New World vitality.",Estate,40,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Tranche 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2007-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Tranche
13.9,Red,US,"This is a restaurant-style Pinot Noir, classy and restrained. It shows classic raspberry, cherry, cola, pomegranate and spice flavors, with brisk Russian River acidity and a silky mouthfeel. Doesn't seem like an ager, but it's a lovely wine now and for the next few years.",,33,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Jewell 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-jewell-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Jewell
13.5,Red,US,"This cool-climate vineyard seems to need warmth to ripen, and 2008 provided just enough to make the wine tantalizing. It's dry, crisp and elegant, with a silky mouthfeel framing cherry, cola, bacon, cinnamon and white pepper flavors that are frankly irresistable. May not have much of a future, but it sure is good now.",Estate Stone Corral Vineyard,48,92,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Kynsi 2008 Estate Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2008-estate-stone-corral-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Kynsi
14.3,Red,US,"This is 100% varietal, and a star in the excellent Tamarack lineup. Deep and dense, with black cherry, iron, cherry liqueur, licorice and polished tannins, this long and satisfying Cab Franc can be cellared for a decade or more.",,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Tamarack Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Tamarack Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"This Oregon winery sources fruit for its Proprietary Red from top Washington vineyards on Red Mountain, in Walla Walla and in the Horse Heaven Hills. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (it could be labeled as such), it packs its rich raspberry, blueberry and black currant fruit into a precisely-defined, balanced and persistent wine with plenty of power.",Proprietary Red,50,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pamplin 2008 Proprietary Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pamplin-2008-proprietary-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pamplin
13.8,Red,US,"It's a shame that so little of this wine is made, as it is a textbook example of a powerful, beautifully balanced Syrah from this tiny AVA in the heart of the Yakima Valley. Black fruits abound, wrapped in a firm, muscular, polished package by fine-grained tannins and a dark chocolate finish.",,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Upland Estates 2008 Syrah (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/upland-estates-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Syrah,2008,Upland Estates
14.8,Red,US,"Stillwater Creek grapes anchor this outstanding Syrah. Rich cherry flavors, generously awash in cut tobacco and vanilla, gain extra complexity, with hints of smoke and a streak of dusty earth. It's clean, with good grip, and a long, smooth finish.",,30,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodinville Wine Cellars 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodinville-wine-cellars-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Woodinville Wine Cellars
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Wiese & Krohn have made a specialty of Colheitas, vintage-dated wood-aged Ports. This 1983, aged in wood for 28 years, is an opulent, ripe example of the style. It is sweet and very concentrated, with burnt old wood flavors to go with raisins and prunes. The acidity is intense, a fine counterpoint to the rich fruit.",Colheita Tawny,45,92,Port,,,Wiese & Krohn 1983 Colheita Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wiese-krohn-1983-colheita-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,1983,Wiese & Krohn
14,Red,Spain,"Layered, stout and pure smelling, with aromas of cola, chocolate and modern, ripe berry fruit that roll out the welcome mat. Feels full and tannic, with toasty black fruit flavors accented by espresso and bitter chocolate. Finishes dark, with coffee and licorice flavors. Best from late 2012 through 2015.",MC,33,92,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Cáceres 2009 MC  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2009-mc-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Marqués de Cáceres
14.2,Red,US,"There aren't many California Cab-Syrah blends this satisfying. Perhaps the main reason, aside from good viticulture and winemaking, is the source, Dry Creek Valley, where the grapes got sweet and ripe in blackberry, currant, bacon and spice flavors, yet maintained enough acidity for balance. The tannins are a bit tough and brambly, but this is a delicious wine to drink now with richly sauced beef dishes.",Nobile Estate Grown,45,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Montemaggiore 2007 Nobile Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montemaggiore-2007-nobile-estate-grown-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2007,Montemaggiore
14.1,White,US,"Tastes a bit remote and hard now, with a steely minerality that accentuates the acidity, and even boosts the tannins. Underneath that are clean, vibrant pineapple, Meyer lemon, golden apricot and lime flavors. This is one of the rare California Chardonnays that should improve with some age. Hold for 3–4 years, maybe even longer.",Jewell Ranch Vineyard Estate Grown,45,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2010 Jewell Ranch Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2010-jewell-ranch-vineyard-estate-grown-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,J Vineyards & Winery
14,Red,Italy,"Probably the best expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cefalù area of Sicily (north of Palermo). This beautiful estate, crowned by an ancient stone abbey, has seen a few difficult years, but thankfully, the vines remain productive. Gorgeous, rich and round, Litra delivers black cherry and chocolate flavors and velvety tannins.",Litra,77,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2005 Litra Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-santa-anastasia-2005-litra-cabernet-sauvignon-sicilia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,Abbazia Santa Anastasia
13.9,White,US,"If there was any oak on this wine, and the winery doesn't say so, it doesn't show. What stars is pure fruit from the vineyard, the first ever planted to Sauvignon Blanc in Dry Creek Valley. The flavors are massive, of citrus and tropical fruits, melons, tangy minerals and exotic spices. Just gorgeous, it's one of the most complex and satisfying Sauvignon Blancs on the market. Production was a scant 252 cases.",Estate DCV3,25,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2009 Estate DCV3 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2009-estate-dcv3-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Dry Creek Vineyard
14,Red,Italy,"Quota 600 is one of the protagonists of a new class of wines from the Etna denomination. Sourced from 600 meters above sea level on the slopes of the volcano, the wine shows delicate nuances of small berry, mountain herb, cola and wet river stone. Tight tannins and firm structure give it momentum on the finish.",Quota 600,46,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Graci 2009 Quota 600  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graci-2009-quota-600-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2009,Graci
15.2,Red,US,"This young Syrah is marked by jammy berry, cherry and mocha flavors, wrapped into an elegant structure of soft tannins. Sweet new oak adds a lovely touch of toast. Round and mellow in the mouth, it should develop additional nuances with up to six years in the bottle.",Stagecoach Vineyard,49,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Epiphany 2009 Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2009-stagecoach-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Epiphany
10.5,Dessert,Italy,"In keeping with Sicily's Arab-European identity, Sultana is a thick and luscious dessert wine enhanced by attractive layers of cinnamon apple, toasted walnut and candied fruit. Golden Delicious apple and pear aromas are in the forefront, and the wine feels rich and smooth with soft touches of chewy sweetness on the close.",Sultana,50,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Moscato di Noto,,Feudo Maccari 2010 Sultana  (Moscato di Noto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-maccari-2010-sultana-muscat-moscato-moscato-noto/,Moscato,2010,Feudo Maccari
14.9,Red,US,"Run, don't walk, to get this wine. It's wildly good for the price, offering powerful yet controlled black cherry, tea, bacon and black pepper flavors that are wrapped into smooth tannins. Production was 2,061 cases.",,22,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Fess Parker 2009 Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fess-parker-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Fess Parker
14,Red,Italy,"The explosive success of Etna today has a lot to do with this wine. Serra della Contessa became one of this first bottles to show the enological potential of the Sicilian volcano. Elegant and pristine, this dark garnet wine offers drying mineral tones backed by natural rubber, small berry fruit and cola. The tannins are very polished and fine.",Serra della Contessa,,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Benanti 2008 Serra della Contessa  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benanti-2008-serra-della-contessa-red-etna/,Red Blend,2008,Benanti
14.9,Red,US,"Full in the mouth, rich with a mix of pastry fruits, fruitcake, baking spices, clove and coffee, this decadent pleasure is like drinking a Christmas cake. Raisins soaked in a Bourbon sauce come to mind, along with plum pudding.",Pheasant Run Vineyard,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2007 Pheasant Run Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2007-pheasant-run-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2007,Basel Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"It's labeled Cabernet Sauvignon, but includes both Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend, along with Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Unusual, but it works, creating a jammy wine with voluptuous black cherry and cassis fruit. The aging in French oak contributes Bourbon barrel highlights, and the tannins are ripe and nicely proportioned.",,44,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Woodward Canyon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Woodward Canyon
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"The old gold color promises a long-aged wine. Fruit has gone, morphing into almond and walnut flavors, tense acidity, great concentration and a smooth unctuous texture. It's a superb Port, offering calm contemplation.",30 Anos Tawny,80,93,Port,,,Wiese & Krohn NV 30 Anos Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wiese-krohn-nv-30-anos-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Wiese & Krohn
14.3,Red,US,"Put this one in the cellar for a good six years, at the very least. Right now, it's tight and tannic, with dramatically layered blackberry, currant, dark chocolate, mint and cedar flavors.",Clift Vineyard,40,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tudal 2009 Clift Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tudal-2009-clift-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tudal
,Red,Italy,"Over the centuries, lava flows from Mount Etna have formed natural vineyard terracing and tiny farming pockets, each characterized by a unique microclimate. The Calderara Sottana is a particularly fortunate niche that produces high quality fruit, elegant aromas and firmly polished structure. This wine is silky, long and very beautiful.",Calderara Sottana,40,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2008 Calderara Sottana  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-delle-terre-nere-2008-calderara-sottana-red-etna/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta delle Terre Nere
15.1,Red,US,"The first Syrah in an expanding lineup of Tranche estate wines from the Blue Mountain Vineyard, this exceptional effort hews to a European style despite its substantial alcohol. Initially dark and smoky, hinting at streaks of herb and showing compact berry fruit flavors, it broadens out and expands aromatically, weaving in highlights of cured meats, bacon and clean earth. Just a dollop of herb and stem adds further interest, in a wine that retains its elegance along with exceptional power.",Estate,35,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Tranche 2008 Estate Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2008-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2008,Tranche
13,White,France,"From Pierre André's Château Corton-André, they can look up at the hill of Corton and the Corton-Charlemagne vineyard. That gives them a neighborly interest. This is reflected in this rich, powerful, muscular wine, full of yellow fruit, ripe wood and tense acidity. It should age for 4–5 years.",,,93,Burgundy,Corton-Charlemagne,,Pierre André 2008  Corton-Charlemagne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pierre-andre-2008-chardonnay-corton-charlemagne/,Chardonnay,2008,Pierre André
14.7,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style red is blended from the Seven Hills, Klipsun, Canoe Ridge and Wallula vineyards. It shows a lovely structure, which takes its ripe blueberry, black cherry and cassis fruit and complements it with lush barrel flavors of coffee and dark chocolate. Fine-grained, dusty tannins smooth it along through an elegant, mouth-coating finish.",JRG Red,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pamplin 2008 JRG Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pamplin-2008-jrg-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pamplin
14.6,Red,US,"Pricey, yes, but Madrigal pulled out all the stops on this flashy wine, making it their best Cabernet ever. It's a big, tannic and dry wine, stuffed with blackberry, currant and oak flavors. Voluptuous and dramatic, but it needs age, possibly a lot. Give it a rest until 2015 and see how it's doing then.",Las Vinas del Señor Reserve,80,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Madrigal 2008 Las Vinas del Señor Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/madrigal-2008-las-vinas-senor-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Madrigal
13.5,White,France,"The vintage as well as the vineyard gave this hugely rich wine. It has weight, concentrated fruit and toast flavors, the acidity on line right through the center. Peach, pineapple and grapefruit combine to give an impressive, textured fruitiness. Age for 2–3 years.",Charmes Premier Cru,105,93,Burgundy,Meursault,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Charmes Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-charmes-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
15.5,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Perfectly sweet, unctuous and rich, with lush coffee and cocoa aromas that indicate that complexity is coming. That promise is rewarded on the palate, which hits fifth gear in seconds flat. Flavorwise, it's complex and balanced, with good acidity forcing up orange and honey flavors in addition to raisin and brown sugar. A Wow wine where there finish lasts for minutes on end.",Noe Viejo,49,93,Andalucia,Jerez,,González Byass NV Noe Viejo Pedro Ximénez (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gonzalez-byass-nv-noe-viejo-pedro-ximenez-jerez-130506/,Pedro Ximénez,,González Byass
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Based on the Roêda vineyard, this opulent, fruity wine is dense, beautifully ripe, a powerhouse of sweet fruit, figs and raisins, plum jelly and the roundest, most generous tannins. It's a wine that will show well in the next few years, but which should age magnificently.",Vintage,80,93,Port,,,Croft 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/croft-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Croft
15,Red,US,"An interesting Pinot Noir, showing a bit of heat, but whose flavors are taut and complex. The usual cherries and cola you find in almost all California Pinot Noirs are grounded with meaty notes, like grilled hamburger, finished with a splash of tamari. Such are the tannins and acids that the wine should age gracefully for a good eight years, but you can drink it now.",van der Kamp Vineyard,45,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,De Loach 2009 van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-van-der-kamp-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-mountain/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
15,Red,US,"A very fine Pinot Noir, dry and elegantly constructed, but it needs a little time in the cellar. That's due to the tannins, which are thick and noticeable in the way they create an astringency through the finish. The flavors are exceptionally rich, suggesting cherries, raspberries and tobacco, with a welcome sweetness from toasty oak.",OFS,40,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2009 OFS Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-ofs-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"The color is now deep amber, the result of long wood aging. The wine has retained its sweetness as well as its freshness, the acidity shooting through. A wine almost at its limit of aging, with immense concentration. It is for sipping and appreciating slowly.",40-Year-Old White,,93,Port,,,Burmester NV 40-Year-Old White  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-nv-40-year-old-white-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Burmester
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Wood-aged white Port giving the gold color and an aged toast character. The wine, aged for an average of 30 years in barrel has sweetness, but this has been transformed into maturity, richness and a final almond flavor.",30-Year-Old White,,93,Port,,,Burmester NV 30-Year-Old White  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-nv-30-year-old-white-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Burmester
14.2,White,US,"With exceptional dryness, acidic crispness and minerality, this Chardonnay can be described as Chablis-style. The structure is certainly noble, and nobody would ever accuse it of being a fruit bomb despite the rich pineapple tart and lemon drop flavors. Hard to predict its future, but probably best over the next four years.",Barrel 16 Estate Grown,40,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2010 Barrel 16 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2010-barrel-16-estate-grown-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,J Vineyards & Winery
15,Red,US,"A pure varietal blend from the estate vineyard, this has everything you look for in Walla Walla Syrah—black fruits, loam, graphite, balsamic—and an inviting scent of orange liqueur. Licorice, iron and a concentrated, muscular depth elevate the finish.",Seven Hills Vineyard Estate,37,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2009 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2009-seven-hills-vineyard-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,L'Ecole No. 41
14.1,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend, from a choice section of the Seven Hills Vineyard, is fragrant with a beguiling mix of fruits, flowers and fresh herbs. Cassis and pepper, Asian spices and a lingering, textural mouthfeel, make this a wine that disappears all too quickly from the bottle.",Seven Hills Vineyard Red,55,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Pepper Bridge 2008 Seven Hills Vineyard Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pepper-bridge-2008-seven-hills-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pepper Bridge
13.8,Red,US,"Shows all the hallmarks of an ageable Pinot Noir. The raspberry, cherry and cola flavors are very rich, but the structure is immaculate. Fine, firm tannins combine with zesty acidity to create a tightness in the mouth. As nice as this Pinot is, it will develop bottle nuances over the next six years.",Floodgate Vineyard,45,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Jewell 2009 Floodgate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-jewell-2009-floodgate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Jewell
13.6,Red,US,"Packed with ripe, upfront raspberry, cherry and cola fruit, this Pinot certainly delivers in the flavor department. But it goes well beyond that, framing the richness in a fine structure of smooth tannins, crisp acidity and a deft application of oak. Straddles the line between immediate drinkability and ageability, so drink it now and over the next four years.",Appian Way Vineyards,45,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Jewell 2009 Appian Way Vineyards Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-jewell-2009-appian-way-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Joseph Jewell
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A rich and smooth wine, its tannins already deliciously integrated into the juicy black fruits. The wine has a tarry character along with its blackberry acidity, sweetness and an extra roundness from the wood. Worth aging for 3–4 years.",Domini Plus,40,93,Douro,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2008 Domini Plus Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2008-domini-plus-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,José Maria da Fonseca
15.5,Red,Portugal,"At this high alcohol, the wine should be bursting the envelope. Yet it still has great elegance, its richness rolling around the mouth. Red- and blackberry-jelly flavors are laced with fine tannins and a young, juicy aftertaste. Only at the end does the alcohol show.",Malhadinha Tinto,90,93,Alentejano,,,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2009 Malhadinha Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-malhadinha-nova-2009-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
11.5,Dessert,Italy,"From the tiny island of Salina off the north coast of Sicily (where the Tasca family runs a beautiful boutique hotel called Capofaro), comes this excellent expression of Malvasia. This dessert wine shows exactly what this versatile white grape variety is built to do best: The bouquet is redolent of honey, golden vanilla cream, candied apricot and sweet almond marzipan.",Capofaro,66,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Salina,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Capofaro Malvasia (Salina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-capofaro-italian-white-malvasia-salina/,Malvasia,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
13.5,Red,Portugal,"An elegant wine, its red fruits balanced with acidity and layers of wood aging. The style is serious, the ripe fruit restrained by the tannins. It will age well, giving an always structured, fine and stylish wine.",Colheita,15,93,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2009 Colheita Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2009-colheita-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Portal
13.5,Red,Italy,"Mille e Una Notte is one of a handful of wines that defines the very best of Sicilian enology. Dark, luscious and penetrating, this sophisticated red blend shows deep layers of chocolate, cherry liqueur, dried sage, tobacco and leather. It's soft and silky rich on the long, delicious finish.",Mille e Una Notte,80,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Contessa Entellina,,Donnafugata 2007 Mille e Una Notte  (Contessa Entellina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnafugata-2007-mille-e-una-notte-red-contessa-entellina/,Red Blend,2007,Donnafugata
14.1,Red,US,"Dryness marks this elegant Pinot Noir, a remarkable feat since the strawberry and raspberry fruit is so opulently ripe. With fresh acidity, firm tannins and a touch of minerals, it's a wonderful expression of Santa Rita fruit.",Rio Vista Vineyard,30,93,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Dolina 2010 Rio Vista Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dolina-2010-rio-vista-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dolina
14.6,Red,US,"Credit this Merlot for sheer enjoyability. It defines Merlot as the soft, drink-me-now Bordeaux red wine, full-bodied yet instantly likeable. Made from 100% Merlot, it's extraordinairly rich in cherry fruit, while 100% new French oak adds a deft touch of buttered toast. The tannins are gentle, sweet and complex. This flashy, fleshy wine is great now, and will hold and evolve in the bottle for at least six years.",Estate,75,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2008 Estate Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2008-estate-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Jarvis
13.7,Red,US,"This young Pinot Noir is difficult and challenging. It's all acidity, cherries and pomegranates, tightly wound and aloof, giving little of itself. Yet there's enormous promise. The color is pale for a California Pinot, the alcohol is modest, and there are tantalizing hints of herbs, minerals, forest undergrowth, mushrooms, cedar, truffles. All indications suggest that this is a seriously ageable wine. Cellar until at least 2015.",MoDa,90,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Standish 2009 MoDa Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standish-2009-moda-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Standish
15.1,Red,US,"A tremendous Syrah, so rich and tasty, it makes you wonder why more people don't drink this variety. Shows intense, explosive blackberry, currant, bacon and black pepper flavors, with a savory hint of raisins. New oak is perfectly in keeping with the wine's volume. Dramatic and lush, this single-vineyard Syrah will provide good drinking over the next four years.",Goosechase Vineyard,47,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Longboard 2008 Goosechase Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2008-goosechase-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2008,Longboard
13,White,France,"This Valmur brings out great richness from the vineyard and the vintage while keeping an intense texture, orange zest and grapefruit flavors and a firm butter and toast aftertaste. Age for four years.",Valmur Grand Cru,63,93,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2009 Valmur Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-christian-moreau-pere-fils-2009-valmur-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils
,Red,US,"The best of the new Syrah releases from Betz, this massive wine, sourced from the outstanding Boushey Vineyard, packs tart black fruit into a tight frame of licorice-soaked tannins. There are traces of clean earth, light mineral and smoked meat, while the tannins are kept in close check. There's terrific structure and poise in a wine of substantial power.",La Serenne,55,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Betz Family 2009 La Serenne Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2009-serenne-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Betz Family
14.6,Red,US,"A distinguished Pinot Noir, dry, crisp in acidity and complex in flavor. The cherry, raspberry, cola and mushroom flavors are very rich, almost sweet, except that they finish in a dry scour of spices. Defines a young Anderson Valley Pinot, and should develop bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years.",Triangle Block Day Ranch,75,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Standish 2010 Triangle Block Day Ranch Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standish-2010-triangle-block-day-ranch-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Standish
,Red,France,"Very juicy, smoky, smooth and velvety. It has great acidity as well as sweet fruit. An opulent, open wine, yet with a great final structure; big and sweet.",,,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Petit-Village 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-petit-village-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Petit-Village
14.5,White,US,"Tremendous honeyed richness in this Viognier, yet as sweet as it tastes, it finishes dry, a magical trick only a great wine can accomplish. Shows all the exotic tropical fruit, wildflower and spice flavors you could ask for in a California Viognier, and never loses its vitality.",,25,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Fess Parker 2010 Viognier (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fess-parker-2010-viognier-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Viognier,2010,Fess Parker
15,Red,Italy,"Passopisciaro is the name of a tiny town on the slopes of Mount Etna in the heart of the volcano's most celebrated wine area. Tuscan nobleman Andrea Franchetti bought property here many years ago and now leads a charge for quality wines from this unique site in southern Italy. His expression is nuanced and complex, with firmly polished tannins and bright end notes of wild berry, crushed stone and dried rosemary.",Passopisciaro,,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Passopisciaro 2008 Passopisciaro Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/passopisciaro-2008-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Passopisciaro
13.9,White,US,"The best yet in a series of superb vintages for this unique Washington Pinot Gris, sourced from a cool site in the Columbia Gorge. Luscious fruit cascades across the palate, filling the mouth with juicy, textural flavors of grapefruit, Meyer lemon, orange, orange peel and pear. Deeply concentrated and flat out delicious, this performs way above its price point.",,16,93,Washington,Washington Other,Columbia Gorge (WA),Tranche 2009 Pinot Gris (Columbia Gorge (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other-columbia-gorge-wa/,Pinot Gris,2009,Tranche
14.9,Red,US,"The sixth release of this outstanding reserve holds firm to the well-established style. Bright, tart, ripe and compact red-berry fruit is set against firm, polished tannins. Still young and hard, it needs plenty of breathing time, or better yet, cellar it for a few years. Tim Stevens's reds have proven ageworthy, and this earthy, smoky, textural and well-crafted effort should improve for a decade or more.",XY Reserve,42,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2008 XY Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2008-xy-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Stevens
14.8,White,US,"If this Chard had any more oak, the forests of France would be denuded. But the buttered toast and caramel work well, adding even greater richness to the huge pineapple, lemon custard and gingersnap cookie flavors. Drink this extravagant Chardonnay over the next six years.",Estate,48,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2009 Estate Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2009-estate-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Jarvis
14.3,White,US,"J Winery goes against the grain of the modern high alcohol, superripe style to produce this bone dry, steely, somewhat austere young Chardonnay. It hits with a smack of acidity and minerals, with an elegant complexity that may challenge those looking for big, fruity Chards. Give it a couple years in the cellar and see how it evolves.",Strata Estate Grown,45,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2010 Strata Estate Grown Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2010-strata-estate-grown-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,J Vineyards & Winery
12.5,Sparkling,US,"A beautiful wine, fully resolved in age, showing a classy, smooth mouthfeel. The citrus, bread dough, vanilla and spice flavors are subtle but delicious, while the bubbles have softened, making the wine creamy. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a drop of Pinot Meunier, this delicious bubbly is made for drinking now.",Late Disgorged Vintage Brut,90,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2001 Late Disgorged Vintage Brut Sparkling (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2001-late-disgorged-vintage-brut-sparkling-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2001,J Vineyards & Winery
13,White,France,"Richly textured wine, with pear and citrus fruit layered over an opulent core of ripe yellow fruits and toast. It develops slowly, opening to show intense acidity, freshness and flavors.",Abbaye de Morgeot Premier Cru,70,93,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Louis Jadot 2009 Abbaye de Morgeot Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-abbaye-morgeot-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Louis Jadot
12.5,White,Australia,"Thank the folks at Pewsey Vale for aging this stellar wine five years before its release. The result is what Australian Rieslings aspire to become, a medium-bodied wine of uncommon elegance. Orange marmalade, honey and toast characters mingle easily yet finish crisp, long and completely dry. Drink now or hold through 2015, possibly longer.",The Contours Museum Reserve,28,93,South Australia,Eden Valley,,Pewsey Vale 2005 The Contours Museum Reserve Riesling (Eden Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pewsey-vale-2005-contours-museum-reserve-riesling-eden-valley/,Riesling,2005,Pewsey Vale
14.3,Red,US,"Hard to imagine greater concentration in a Napa Cabernet than you'll find here. It's just insanely rich in blackberries and blueberries and liberally oaked, while the tannins are hard and potent. Nowhere near ready now, even though it's already more than five years old. Give it at least six years in a good cellar, and it could easily go another decade beyond that.",Mountain,65,93,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Yates Family Vineyard 2006 Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yates-family-vineyard-2006-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-mount-veeder/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Yates Family Vineyard
14.1,White,US,"This rare Walla Walla-grown Sauvignon Blanc is superbly balanced, with rich, ripe, round, full-bodied fruit flavors anchored by defining acidity. From the Woodward Canyon estate vineyard, it conjures up a farmers' market of mixed stone fruits and melon, adding candied orange peel highlights to a lingering finish.",Estate,26,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Woodward Canyon 2010 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2010-estate-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Woodward Canyon
,Red,US,"If more Syrah tasted like this, the variety just might overtake Cabernet in popularity. It's really good, combining a dry, firm structure with lush flavors, in the way of blackberries, blueberries, currants and a meatiness like the sweet, charred fat on a steak. Kudos to vintner Murray for bottling it in a screwtop.",Watch Hill Vineyard,36,93,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Andrew Murray 2009 Watch Hill Vineyard Syrah (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2009-watch-hill-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast/,Syrah,2009,Andrew Murray
14.4,Red,US,"So sweet and strong in jammy blackberry fruit, this young Cabernet is hardly drinkable now. The vineyard is in the Oak Knoll District, and the wine shows the big tannins and fine acidity of this cooler part of Napa Valley. An obvious cellar candidate, it needs 6–8 years of bottle age to begin to mellow.",Reserve Block,68,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ideology Cellars 2007 Reserve Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ideology-cellars-2007-reserve-block-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Ideology Cellars
,Red,Italy,"Vintner Giuseppe Russo (the estate is named after his father) presents Feudo, a fine and sophisticated wine that shows the best of winemaking on Etna. The bouquet is redolent of delicate tones of cassis, wild blueberry, crushed stone and tobacco. In the mouth, the wine delivers power, length and finely polished tannins.",Feudo,44,93,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Girolamo Russo 2008 Feudo  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girolamo-russo-2008-feudo-red-etna/,Red Blend,2008,Girolamo Russo
,Red,France,"Structured, but so rich, with the tannins enveloped by sweet plum fruits and excellent acidity. The wine is juicy, sweet and darkly rich.",,,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Nenin 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-nenin-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Nenin
14.2,White,US,"A rich and flamboyant Viognier. One might even call it majestic. Somehow it combines fabulously ripe, opulent fruit, honey and spice flavors with a savory minerality, leading to a dry finish. A real achievement in California Viognier.",Paradise Road Vineyard,29,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Blair Fox 2010 Paradise Road Vineyard Viognier (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blair-fox-2010-paradise-road-vineyard-viognier-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Viognier,2010,Blair Fox
14.9,Red,US,"Enormously rich, with intense blackberry and cherry jam, currant, dark chocolate and bacon flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. The vineyard is in a warm, high elevation part of the county. Delicious now, and should acquire additional bottle interest over the next six years.",Paradise Road Vineyard,37,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Blair Fox 2009 Paradise Road Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blair-fox-2009-paradise-road-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Blair Fox
14.5,White,US,"Quite young and tight, with primary apple, melon and stone-fruit flavors, this is that rare domestic Chardonnay that surely will reward cellaring. With decanting it becomes creamier, with an aromatic lift of cinnamon and a thread of vanilla running through the toasty finish. A baby, but already delicious.",,44,94,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Woodward Canyon 2010 Chardonnay (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Woodward Canyon
14.4,Red,US,"As good as varietal Petit Verdot gets, this delicious effort marries ripe red and black fruit to firm tannins streaked with minerals. It has the density and length of a cellar-worthy powerhouse, yet retains the elegance and balance to drink young.",Champoux Vineyard,48,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sineann 2009 Champoux Vineyard Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2009-champoux-vineyard-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-wa/,Petit Verdot,2009,Sineann
15.6,Red,US,"Go ahead, knock this wine for high alcohol, if you want. It's still one of the best blends of its kind in California. It oozes blackberry and blueberry jam, melted dark chocolate, bacon, anise and pepper flavors that are extraordinarily rich. Drink it soon for maximum freshness.",Relentless,60,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Shafer 2008 Relentless Syrah-Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shafer-2008-relentless-red-blend-syrah-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Syrah-Petite Sirah,2008,Shafer
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Since we last reviewed a vintage of Romaneira, with the 2005 wine, the estate has moved closer to realizing its potential. This is an impressive, powerful yet elegant wine. Its dark fruits are sustained by wood and leavened by acidity. It has a great sense of style and considerable aging potential.",Tinto,40,94,Douro,,,Quinta da Romaneira 2008 Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-romaneira-2008-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta da Romaneira
,Red,Italy,"N'Anticchia is a wine that has rapidly reached cult status in Italy and around the world. Its elegance, beauty and overall sophistication represent the best of winemaking on Mount Etna. More importantly, however, it faithfully portrays a personality that reflects the dramatic volcanic environment of its origins. The aromas are delicate, fine and polished, but the finish is firm and powerful.",N'Anticchia,62,94,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Pietro Caciorgna 2007 N'Anticchia  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietro-caciorgna-2007-nanticchia-red-etna/,Red Blend,2007,Pietro Caciorgna
13.5,White,France,"An intense, mineral-driven wine, tasting of the limestone soil as well as very ripe fruit. Great acidity keeps the richness in line, toast offering sweetness. The wine is full-bodied, the flavors going right through to the apple-skin-textured core.",Clos Saint Marc Premier Cru,75,94,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Clos Saint Marc Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-clos-saint-marc-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
13,White,France,"A taut, steely, very mineral wine, showing a tense, textured character. Fruit flavors run from grapefruit to peach, with a delicious tang of zest along the way. With its acidity and structure, this is a wine for long-term aging.",Les Clos Grand Cru,90,94,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2009 Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-christian-moreau-pere-fils-2009-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils
14.5,Red,Italy,"One of the ultimate expressions of Etna, San Lorenzo is an elegant, determined and sophisticated wine with a steady stream of delicate aromas—wild berry, crushed granite, smoke and cola—that build in momentum and evolve beautifully over time. The mouthfeel is firm and structured, with polished tannins and a bright berry endnote.",San Lorenzo,55,94,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Girolamo Russo 2008 San Lorenzo  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girolamo-russo-2008-san-lorenzo-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2008,Girolamo Russo
14.1,White,US,"Abeja's Chardonnays are as certain to hit their target as a Kobe Bryant slam dunk, and the style remains consistent vintage after vintage. Spicy, nutty, based around stone fruits and melon, they do not shy away from the toasty flavors that derive from barrel fermentation in 40% new French oak. The underlying minerality and well-balanced acidity mark this as Washington fruit, most of it from the outstanding Conner Lee vineyard.",,36,94,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Abeja 2010 Chardonnay (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abeja-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Abeja
13.8,Red,US,"If you cellar only a few Napa Cabernets a year, this is one you should seek out. It's so tannic, so shut down, yet so explosive in blackberries, currants, dark chocolate and sweet oak, that it will easily negotiate the next decade. If you really have to open it before 2015, at least give it a decent decant.",Estate Special Reserve,93,94,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Reverie 2009 Estate Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reverie-2009-estate-special-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Reverie
14.5,Red,US,"Testarossa is better known for Pinot Noir, but their Syrahs, and particularly those from Garys' Vineyard, are some of the best around. This 2009 is delectable now for its sheer drinkability. It's rich and luscious in blackberry, blueberry, smoked meat, pepper and earthy tobacco flavors, wrapped into smooth, complex tannins.",Garys' Vineyard,54,94,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Testarossa 2009 Garys' Vineyard Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2009-garys-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Syrah,2009,Testarossa
14.9,Red,US,"A substantial Bordeaux blend that trips into the palate on cat's feet—a delicate touch that gradually gains mass and dimension. It's compact and balanced, with a core of red fruit, a floral top note, and complex layers of mineral and metal. Give it time to open up, and see how the spicy fruit seamlessly mingles with satiny tannins; it scales up and out without being blocky or tiring.",Red,65,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Corliss Estates 2006 Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corliss-estates-2006-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Corliss Estates
14.2,Red,US,"A gorgeous Cabernet, among the best Summers has ever released. Actually, their Reserve Cab tends to fly under the radar, and is a good buy for that reason, although they did raise the price considerably with this '08 bottling. The wine, which is 100% Cabernet, is showing beautifully now, with soft, rich tannins and luscious flavors of blackberries, black currants, dark chocolate and plenty of new oak. It will evolve in the bottle for many years.",Reserve,59,94,California,Napa,Calistoga,Summers 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Summers
14.2,Red,US,"This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a best-of-barrels selection from Summers' various Cabs throughout Napa Valley. It's unquestionably a big wine, densely packed with blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate flavors. It's also very young. The tannins pack a real punch. New oak, to the tune of 100%, is apparent in the buttered toast richness. Don't drink it now, good as it is. Give it until 2014, and it will develop long beyond that.",Checkmate,100,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Summers 2007 Checkmate Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2007-checkmate-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Summers
14.4,Red,US,"So upfront in spectacularly ripe raspberry, cherry and mocha flavors, it's hard to keep from draining the bottle now. This shows the classic tannins of Stags Leap, soft and sweet but potent. Drink it now and enjoy for sheer opulence, but you might be missing out on something really special around 2016.",Fay Estate,95,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2008 Fay Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2008-fay-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
14.2,Red,US,"The first Ross Andrew vintage for this Old Block (original planting) Boushey Syrah, it clearly displays the vineyard's defining characteristics—a powerful mix of herb, funk, game and brambly berry fruit flavors. Depth, density, complexity and nicely layered highlights make this a wine that never quits on you. It tastes like old vine fruit should—subtle, supple and balanced.",Old Block Boushey Vineyard,65,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ross Andrew 2009 Old Block Boushey Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ross-andrew-2009-old-block-boushey-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Ross Andrew
,Red,France,"The tannins are very fine, with rich fruitcake and smoky flavors. Red berry and black plums give a fruity character, along with delicious acidity. The wine is structured while still remaining very approachable.",,45,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Tronquoy-Lalande 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tronquoy-lalande-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Tronquoy-Lalande
13.5,White,France,"Ripe plush pineapple laces through the steely acidity of this tautly textured wine. Toast shows underneath all this richness, a subtle hint of smoke, while the fruits open out to reveal a massive wine. For aging over 5–6 years.",Les Folatières Premier Cru,80,94,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Louis Jadot 2009 Les Folatières Premier Cru  (Puligny-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-folatieres-premier-cru-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Louis Jadot
14.6,Red,US,"Abeja winemaker John Abbott sources fruit for this 100% Merlot from the estate (Heather Hill) vineyard and old-vine Bacchus grapes. Lush and full across the palate, this utterly delicious wine marshals an army of pretty red and black fruit into a silky smooth flavor formation, then wraps them in a tapestry of floral, caramel, coconut, coffee and chocolate highlights.",,38,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Abeja 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abeja-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Abeja
14.8,Red,US,"Doesn't say so on the label, but this is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from the Atlas Peak area. Very dry and tannic, with an astringent lockdown, it's functionally undrinkable now, but it does show the intensity of this mountainous region for Cabernet, with explosive blackberry, blueberry and black currant flavors. All indications are that it's an ager. Hold until 2015, at the very least.",Townsend Vineyard,95,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Antica 2008 Townsend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antica-2008-townsend-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Antica
16,Port/Sherry,Spain,"A rank well above most PX sweeties, with lush but fresh aromas of raisin and spice that are distinctly not syrupy or heavy. Feels thick, but there's enough acidity to cut through the wine's weight. Flavors of caramel and chocolate are ideal, and the finish is smooth, not heavy, and has bounce in its step. A beautiful PX any way you cut it.",Solera 1927,25,94,Andalucia,Montilla-Moriles,,Alvear NV Solera 1927 Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvear-nv-solera-1927-sherry-pedro-ximenez-montilla-moriles/,Pedro Ximénez,1927,Alvear
14.5,Red,US,"Almost as perfect a Stags Leap Cabernet as you can find, showing lush, opulent and immediately appealing flavors. Blackberries, plums, cassis, dark chocolate and sweet oak combine in a spicy swirl. The tannins are fiercely soft, an oxymoron that suggests the wine's complexity. Yet those same tannins are astringent enough to warrant time in the cellar. Hold until 2014, at least.",,65,94,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Baldacci 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baldacci-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Baldacci
13.5,White,Portugal,"One of Portugal's legendary wines, this white Pêra-Manca is beautifully rounded and ripe, with apricots, toast and an intense series of fruit and herbal flavors. It has concentration, while also showing great elegance and impressive aging potential. Drink in two years, but also age for five.",Pêra-Manca Branco,33,94,Alentejo,,,Cartuxa 2009 Pêra-Manca Branco White (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cartuxa-2009-pera-manca-branco-white-alentejo/,Portuguese White,2009,Cartuxa
,Red,France,"A dense wine, the wood just showing at this stage through its dark tannins and superb rich fruit. The wine is ripe, with a density of tannins that go right down deep. Big and powerful.",,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Clos du Marquis 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-marquis-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Clos du Marquis
14.5,Red,Spain,"This single-vineyard Rioja always impresses through its impeccable balance, depth of aromas and richness. Aromas of jammy blackberry come with blueberry, orange peel, graham cracker and graphite. It's tight and mildly tannic, with pure boysenberry, cassis, roasted plum, charred spice and toast flavors. Coconut, vanilla and coffee flavors are on the front side of the finish. A beautiful wine that will be best from 2013–2016.",La Nieta,165,94,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viñedos de Paganos 2009 La Nieta  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinedos-paganos-2009-nieta-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Viñedos de Paganos
14.2,White,US,"Formerly labeled simply as a Roussanne-Viognier blend, this is now the companion wine to Tranche's Slice of Pape Red. Here is a wine with power, balance and concentration. It's a polished, focused, utterly seductive blend, dominated by the Roussanne, but with the Viognier contributing brightness and a floral top note. There's a riot of fruit flavors, from citrus to tangerine to Macintosh apple and spiced pear, with a slightly saline finish.",Slice of Pape Blanc,30,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tranche 2009 Slice of Pape Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2009-slice-pape-blanc-white-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style White Blend,2009,Tranche
14.3,Red,US,"An enormous Cabernet, but it's not simply the power of its fruit that's so impressive. Shows massive blackberry, blueberry, crème de cassis and oak flavors packed into profoundly beautiful tannins. The fruit is so sweet that it's surprising how dry the finish is. The winemaker, Ted Henry, also is at the helm of Jarvis. This young Cabernet should develop over the next dozen years, at least, in a good cellar.",Midoriya Hills Vineyard,55,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Prime 2008 Midoriya Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prime-2008-midoriya-hills-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Prime
14.2,Red,US,"A great Pinot Noir, although it's rugged now in its youth, with a scoury mouthfeel. Raspberries, cherries, cola, mushrooms splashed with balsamic, and white pepper, clove and cinnamon spices mark the flavors. Should emerge from austerity by 2015 and provide good drinking for several years afterward.",Rosemary's Vineyard,70,95,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Talley 2009 Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2009-rosemarys-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Talley
14.5,Red,US,"Sheer opulence is the hallmark of this wine. Call it feminine in its soft silkiness, and the way the raspberry, cherry and sandalwood flavors caress the palate. Yet there's a firmness of structure, a stony, minerally quality that lends power and authority. Great now, and will develop in the bottle for the next 6–8 years.",Rincon Vineyard,58,95,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Talley 2009 Rincon Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2009-rincon-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Talley
14.5,Red,US,"Gigantic and impossibly tannic. Don't even think about drinking this Cabernet now. It's tightly wrapped in astringency, yet the molten core of blackberries, currants, blueberries and dark chocolate, and a firm minerality, almost guarantees extended aging through 2016, at least. It's a worthy followup to the 2006 and 2007.",Obsidian,125,95,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Arkenstone 2008 Obsidian Red (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arkenstone-2008-obsidian-red-napa-howell-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Arkenstone
15.8,Red,US,"Here the high alcohol does not obscure the layered fruits and overall complexity of this exceptional Cabernet. Thick, ripe and richly endowed, it keeps its black fruit, ripe tannins and liquorous barrel notes all in proportion, and pulls in top flight fruit from Champoux, Sagemoor, the estate vineyard and other select sites. Earth, cedar and tobacco notes highlight the extended finish.",Artist Series #18,49,95,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Woodward Canyon 2009 Artist Series #18 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2009-artist-series-18-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Woodward Canyon
15.2,Red,US,"Huge, tremendous, authoritative and impressive for its sheer volume. It just explodes in blackberries, cassis, dark chocolate, leather, dried herb and smoky oak flavors, with a tangy minerality. The vineyard is in the Stags Leap tenderloin, and the wine combines an approachable drink-me-now quality with obvious ageworthiness through at least 2016. Only 180 cases were produced.",Brenda's Vineyard,105,95,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Baldacci 2008 Brenda's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baldacci-2008-brendas-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Baldacci
14.3,White,US,"The Celilo vineyard has contributed the fruit to many outstanding Chardonnays from a who's who list of winemakers, but none better than this. Intensely concentrated and deeply extracted, it explodes with marvelously pure fruit flavors—the full range of citrus, citrus peel and crisp tree fruits. A wine with perfect virtually balance, exceptional texture and amazing length.",,30,95,Washington,Washington Other,Columbia Gorge (WA),Tranche 2008 Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2008-chardonnay-other-columbia-gorge-wa/,Chardonnay,2008,Tranche
13,White,France,"A superbly rich wine, with its acidity well integrated into the concentrated and rounded fruit. It has great texture and fruit that bursts from the glass. It is generous, warm and toasty, while also preserving the steeliness that is hallmark of the Les Clos vineyard. Age for at least five years.",Clos des Hospices Les Clos Grand Cru,115,95,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2009 Clos des Hospices Les Clos Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-christian-moreau-pere-fils-2009-clos-des-hospices-clos-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils
14.5,Red,US,"An awesome Cabernet, so elegant, powerful and refined. As softly attractive as it is, it has a reserve of power that should enable it to age effortlessly. Ripe, sweet tannins house exorbitant flavors of blackberries and cassis, accented with new oak. It makes for a full-bodied, showy 100% Cabernet, drinkable now and over the next 15 years.",S.L.V. Estate,125,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2008 S.L.V. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2008-slv-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
14.5,Red,Spain,"El Bosque is Eguren family top-shelf Rioja that's a knockout. It's dark as night, with dusty aromas of cola, cocoa, marzipan, blackberry and spice all rolled into a finessed whole. Feels tight as a drum but balanced, with monstrous flavors of boysenberry, cassis, peppercorn, baking spices and chocolate. Young and raring to go; hold until 2013 then drink through 2018.",Finca El Bosque,170,95,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Sierra Cantabria 2009 Finca El Bosque  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-cantabria-2009-finca-el-bosque-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Sierra Cantabria
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A classic Fonseca, rich and powerful, with just an extra edge of weight from the vintage. It has a dry character, a tannic edge that gives great promise, but the open-hearted fruit is all there. A wonderfully intense wine for aging.",Vintage,99,95,Port,,,Fonseca 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fonseca-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Fonseca
15.1,Red,US,"A five-grape blend from a range of outstanding vineyards—Stillwater, Dionysus, Bacchus, Sagemoor and Weinbau. The detail and the dance between delicate nuances of vineyard and vine, and the supple berry and black fruit flavors, make this a wine to contemplate as well as savor. Can be drunk young for its vitality and superb structure, or cellared for another decade or more.",,75,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Corliss Estates 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corliss-estates-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Corliss Estates
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Taylor Fladgate's vintage Ports are always among the legendary wines. This hugely structured wine keeps the dense, perfumed tradition very much alive. Along with the power, it also has wonderful fruit, bursting out with blackberry jam. Even with all the fruitiness, it needs to age for decades.",Vintage,99,96,Port,,,Taylor Fladgate 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taylor-fladgate-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Taylor Fladgate
14.4,Red,US,"You don't have to age this wine—Jarvis did it for you, holding it back more than five years before release, which is a very expensive proposition for a winery. It's a splendid Cabernet, with the tannins soft and velvety. The blackberry and black currant fruit flavors are as fresh and vibrant as the day the wine was bottled, an early indication of its ageability. This wonderful wine is so good, you can drink it now, but it will continue to evolve in the bottle for many years.",Estate,95,96,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Jarvis 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jarvis-2006-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Jarvis
,Red,France,"With a structure that runs between acidity and dark smoky tannins, this is a wine with potential opulence. It's very rich in character, dense and dark. The black plum flavors are dominant, along with excellent acidity. For the long-term.",,200,96,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pichon Longueville 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pichon-longueville-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Pichon Longueville
13.5,White,France,"A hugely rich, powerful Chardonnay, layering ripe fruit with a core of tannic structure, acidity, wood and huge depth of flavor. The wine is concentrated, with layers of fruit and textured acidity. Of course, it needs aging—7 years at least.",,130,96,Burgundy,Corton-Charlemagne,,Louis Jadot 2009  Corton-Charlemagne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-chardonnay-corton-charlemagne/,Chardonnay,2009,Louis Jadot
,Red,France,"Enormous tannins, dominant black fruit and a solid, dense structure. The wine, packed with dark fruits, dry tannins, very firm in character. With its huge tannins as well as fruit, this is a wine that really needs many years of aging.",,360,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Montrose 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montrose-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Montrose
15.5,Red,US,"In keeping with the voluptuous approachability of the 2007 vintage, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is simply fabulous now for its flood of the ripest, sweetest blackberrries, cherries, cassis and chocolate imaginable. Especially noble is the tannin structure, firm and soft, dry and sweet, a combination of opposites. The depth is vast, and the spicy finish goes on for a long time, suggesting the wine's concentration. Simply a joy to drink, it should develop over many years, but you might want to err on the side of youthfulness and open it by 2015.",Hillside Select,225,97,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Shafer 2007 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shafer-2007-hillside-select-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Shafer
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"The legendary Vargellas Vinha Velha comes from the oldest vines of Quinta de Vargellas. This 2009 vintage is concentrated and impressive, its beautiful ripe fruits and dark chocolate backed by an immense structure. The gentler side of the wine comes through in its perfumed character. A wine that deserves many years of aging.",Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage,225,97,Port,,,Taylor Fladgate 2009 Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/taylor-fladgate-2009-vargellas-vinha-velha-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Taylor Fladgate
14.5,Red,Spain,"Solid as a battleship, with lemony oak, marzipan and layer upon layer of black fruit aromas. Almost syrupy in its richness but not fully; it's chewy and creamy, with vital acids. The flavors are mega ripe and rich, emphasizing blackberry, black cherry preserves, fudge and fig paste. Yet at the same time it's an ethereal wine; the epitome of modern Rioja. Drink now through 2015.",Cirsion,250,97,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Roda 2009 Cirsion  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-roda-2009-cirsion-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Bodegas Roda
,Red,France,"A beautifully structured wine, with its tannins layered between the ripest black plums, damsons and black currants. It is opulent while remaining dense, concentrated and very serious. Certainly a wine for long-term aging.",,360,98,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Léoville Las Cases 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoville-las-cases-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Léoville Las Cases
14,Rose,Argentina,"Cloudy to the eye, with strained aromas of sauerkraut and barnyard animal. Feels heavy and tastes rustic, with burnt, stalky, anonymous flavors. Shows bitterness and stalky flavors on the finish.",Premium Rosé of Malbec,16,80,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Piattelli 2010 Premium Rosé of Malbec Rosé (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piattelli-2010-premium-rose-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Rosé,2010,Piattelli
12.6,Sparkling,Argentina,"Oxidized aromas are not inviting. After the doughy, yeasty opening, the palate deals oxidized flavors of bitter and sweet red plum. Bitter on the finish; barely worth a look.",Rosé,17,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Hom NV Rosé Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hom-nv-rose-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,,Hom
14,Red,Argentina,"Smells strongly of corn, stalky fruit, herbs and grass. Mouthfeel is not a problem, although it's a little sticky on the palate. Tastes heavily herbal and green, with an oaky covering. Short, woody and herbal on the finish.",,12,81,Other,San Juan,,Antigua Bodega 2009 Malbec (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antigua-bodega-2009-malbec-san-juan/,Malbec,2009,Antigua Bodega
13,Red,Argentina,"Smells grassy, jumpy and foxy, and while it sports a decent feel on the palate, it's herbal and tomatoey in terms of flavor, with a vegetal undertone. Green and oaky on the finish.",Reserva,10,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viñas de Vila 2009 Reserva Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-vila-2009-reserva-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2009,Viñas de Vila
15.1,Red,US,"Vegetal and a little unclean, with deficient acidity that makes the fruit tastes insipid and sweet. Meanwhile, high alcohol makes it all hot.",,24,81,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Peterson 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peterson-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Peterson
14,Rose,Italy,"This Vino da Tavola rosé has no appellation or vintage date, butopens with ripe strawberry nuances and sweet almond paste. It offers a powdery, semisweet feel in the mouth.",Note di Rosa,18,81,Tuscany,Toscana,,Il Valentiano NV Note di Rosa Rosé (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-valentiano-nv-note-rosa-rose-toscana/,Rosé,,Il Valentiano
14.3,White,US,"Sweet and simple, with orange and vanilla cream flavors.",Espiritu,25,82,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Pomar Junction 2009 Espiritu Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pomar-junction-2009-espiritu-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Pomar Junction
14.5,Red,US,"A hard wine to like. It's o.k. for parties and such, but is pretty simple and sweet.",Collection,16,82,California,California Other,California,Stonegate 2010 Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonegate-2010-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Stonegate
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Smells like wet clay with an accent of floral black fruit. In the mouth, it's edgy and sharp, with rock-hard tannins that clamp down. Tastes lactic but not creamy, with sharp red-fruit flavors and a hard finish.",,11,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Mil Piedras 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mil-piedras-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Mil Piedras
10.5,White,Argentina,"Neutral smelling except for pithy white fruit aromas. Feels sticky but not cloying, with lychee flavors that turn bitter towards the end. Short on the finish, with little activity or lasting flavor.",,9,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Conquista 2011 Moscato (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conquista-2011-muscat-moscato-mendoza/,Moscato,2011,Conquista
13.5,Rose,Argentina,"Pasty and powdery smelling, with a flat, dull-feeling palate. Tastes sweet, fleshy and candied in front of a sugary finish with cotton candy flavors. Too sweet and simple to be taken more seriously.",Malbec,15,82,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Zorzal 2010 Malbec Rosé (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zorzal-2010-malbec-rose-tupungato/,Rosé,2010,Zorzal
15.2,Red,US,"Soft, sweet and high in alcohol, with candied berry flavors and an unripe hint of vegetables.",,34,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Pomar Junction 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pomar-junction-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Pomar Junction
14.5,White,US,"Simple and soft, with sugary sweet apricot and orange flavors that turn cloying on the finish.",No. 67,26,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Foyt Family 2010 No. 67 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foyt-family-2010-no-67-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Foyt Family
13,Red,Spain,"Rooty aromas come with a caustic side, something akin to Pine Sol or ammonia. Feels narrow and restricted, with limited berry flavors, juniper and other weird elements. An intense wine, but not in the right way.",,20,82,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Ijalba 2007  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-ijalba-2007-spanish-red-graciano-rioja/,Graciano,2007,Viña Ijalba
15,Red,Argentina,"Green smelling. Feels thick, grabby and stewed, with herbal, saucy flavors of tomato and red berry. That same sauciness defines the herbal finish.",,11,82,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Andeluna 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andeluna-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-tupungato/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Andeluna
14.9,White,US,"Sweet, soft and simple to the point of insipid, with jellied apricot, orange and vanilla flavors.",,25,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Pomar Junction 2010 Viognier (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pomar-junction-2010-viognier-central-coast-paso-robles/,Viognier,2010,Pomar Junction
15.5,Red,US,It's soft and sweet and tastes like prune juice and crushed black pepper. The blend is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.,Train Wreck,48,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Pomar Junction 2009 Train Wreck Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pomar-junction-2009-train-wreck-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,Pomar Junction
14.8,Red,US,"Soft, sweet, hot and underripe, with vegetal flavors. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.",Orchestration,28,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,D'Anbino 2007 Orchestration Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/danbino-2007-orchestration-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2007,D'Anbino
13.5,White,US,"Made in the popular style, this Chardonnay features buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and buttered toast flavors. Turns cloyingly sweet on the finish.",,13,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sebastiani 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Sebastiani
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Burnt and roasted up front, with a leathery nose that doesn't convey freshness. Feels choppy and acidic, with herbal, semitart flavors of burnt berry fruit. Minty and green on the finish.",Don David Reserve,16,82,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Michel Torino 2010 Don David Reserve Malbec (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-torino-2010-don-david-reserve-malbec-calchaqui-valley/,Malbec,2010,Michel Torino
14.9,Red,US,"Tastes like fruit-based syrup, with cherry and spice flavors. Lacks vivacity.",,28,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Pomar Junction 2008 Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pomar-junction-2008-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2008,Pomar Junction
13.9,Red,US,"Unbalanced, with lots of acidity, hard tannins and raisiny flavors alongside green ones.",Bernier Zinyard,27,82,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Peterson 2009 Bernier Zinyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peterson-2009-bernier-zinyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Peterson
14,Red,Argentina,"The bouquet is demanding, with burnt tire rubber, horse, heavy char and muddled black-fruit aromas. Feels closed and tastes buttery and burnt, with barrel char and resin sitting heavily atop herbal berry flavors. A heavily made-up wine.",,15,82,Other,Cafayate,,Camino del Inca 2011 Malbec (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camino-inca-2011-malbec-cafayate/,Malbec,2011,Camino del Inca
7.5,Dessert,Italy,"Tosti's sparkling Asti offers a saccharine-sweet quality and aromas of lemon soda, candied fruit and honey. Perfect for dried biscuits or fresh fruit, the wine is soft, round and sticky on the close.",,14,83,Piedmont,Asti,,Tosti NV Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tosti-nv-moscato-asti-145751/,Moscato,,Tosti
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Burnt and leafy on the nose, with murky, earthy aromas. Feels gritty but lively, with sweet, herbal berry fruit in front of a somewhat dilute and dull finish. A modest, herbal Cab that does the job.",,15,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tomero 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tomero-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tomero
15.2,Red,US,"Even if you don't mind high alcohol in a Zinfandel, you might find yourself reacting to this one. It's frankly hot, with a chili pepper burn to the berry fruit. It's also overripe, with a sweet, Porty taste.",Bradford Mountain Vineyard,35,83,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Peterson 2009 Bradford Mountain Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peterson-2009-bradford-mountain-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Peterson
7.6,White,Argentina,"Foamy in the Asti style, with metallic, earthy aromas of peach and lychee. Feels pretty good, with sweet, basic lychee and honeydew flavors. The finish is simply a carry over from the palate: it's sweet and melony in flavor.",Sustainably Farmed,10,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Árido 2011 Sustainably Farmed Moscato (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arido-2011-sustainably-farmed-muscat-moscato-mendoza/,Moscato,2011,Árido
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Tomato and herbal aromas tell you most of what you need to know about this bargain-priced Cab. It's somewhat green and sweet, with a raw feel and tannic bite. Tastes of tomato and herbal red plum. Feels light on the finish.",,8,83,Other,San Juan,,Arge & Tina 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arge-tina-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-san-juan/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Arge & Tina
12.5,Rose,Spain,"Neutral, dusty and a bit damp-smelling, with a leanness to the palate feel as well as flavors of semitart melon and peach. Decent but fails to excite. Drink now.",,10,83,Central Spain,Vino de la Tierra de Castilla,,Tapeña 2010 Rosé (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapena-2010-rose-vino-tierra-castilla/,Rosé,2010,Tapeña
13.9,Red,US,"Thick, soft and sweetly extracted in blackberries and licorice, this Syrah can best be described as rustic. It's not bad, just simple.",,15,83,California,California Other,California,Radar 2009 Syrah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/radar-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2009,Radar
14,Red,Argentina,"Murky smelling, with nondescript berry aromas. Ultratannic and hard in the mouth, much like chewing nails. Meanwhile, the flavors run herbal and earthy, with dark fruit carrying things to a hard, tannic finish.",Casa Marguery,15,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Familia Marguery 2010 Casa Marguery Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-marguery-2010-casa-marguery-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Familia Marguery
14.3,Red,US,"Too soft in structure, and sweet, too, like berry fruit concentrate. Fans of sweet, simple red wines will like this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel.",Brooster Fighting Red,18,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Pomar Junction 2010 Brooster Fighting Red Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pomar-junction-2010-brooster-fighting-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2010,Pomar Junction
13.5,Red,US,"Simple and dry, this Cabernet has modest blackberry, tea and oak flavors. With its firm tannins, it gets the basic Cabernet job done.",,12,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Castle Rock 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Castle Rock
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Cloudy to the eye, with overly green aromas of tomato and bell pepper, along with spice and dried cherry. Feels hot and acidic, with a clipped, cutting palate full of berry flavors, herbs and green pepper. Fresh but herbal on the finish.",Don David Reserve,16,83,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Michel Torino 2010 Don David Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-torino-2010-don-david-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-calchaqui-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Michel Torino
13,Sparkling,Ukraine,"The nose is a tad dusty, with hints of unripe fruit and leaves, but the palate on this brut sparkling is clean and lemony, with a sharp, steely profile. Aggressive on the attack, with a stark, brisk acidity, it finishes with abundantly mouth-filling froth.",KrimSekt White Collection Brut,13,83,Ukraine,,,Artemovsk 2008 KrimSekt White Collection Brut Sparkling (Ukraine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artemovsk-2008-krimsekt-white-collection-brut-sparkling/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Artemovsk
13.8,White,Argentina,"Stalky aromas of burnt hay blend with white fruit scents. Bland apple and stalky flavors are balanced by decent acidity, then finishes with burnt, oily accents.",,13,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Amadores 2010 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amadores-2010-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Amadores
13.5,Red,US,"Pretty ordinary stuff, although it does communicate Pinot's basic message of dryness and silkiness. Shows modest cherry and spice flavors.",California Cuvée,12,83,California,California Other,California,Castle Rock 2010 California Cuvée Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2010-california-cuvee-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Castle Rock
13.9,Red,US,A simple Barbera with not much in the way of aromas and just a slight amount of earthy berry flavors.,,32,83,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Zucca 2009 Barbera (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zucca-2009-barbera-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Barbera,2009,Zucca
13.5,Red,Spain,"Smells flat and sweet, with a plastic-like essence. Zesty in feel but angular, with tangy acids and candied red-fruit flavors along with a pinch of dry spice. Tastes oaky on the finish. Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha.",Cortijo III,10,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Cortijo 2010 Cortijo III  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortijo-2010-iii-red-blend-tempranillo-garnacha-rioja/,Tempranillo-Garnacha,2010,Cortijo
14,Red,Argentina,"Citric smelling, with clipped aromas of berry fruits. Choppy tannins, heat and raisiny, sweet, cooked berry flavors and stemmy notes finish herbal tasting but full in feel.",Luna Benegas,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2008 Luna Benegas Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2008-luna-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Benegas
13,White,Argentina,"Mild lemon and minerally aromas are about as expressive as it gets, although you get some apple and melon flavors. Finishes with more apple flavor, a fleshy feel and not much follow through.",,10,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tierra de Antes 2010 Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tierra-antes-2010-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Tierra de Antes
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Strange smelling, with aromas of exotic spices, blueberry and some other notes that don't come across that well. Feels solid and chunky, with herbal, sweet flavors that culminate in a dry, rubbery, herbal-tasting finish.",,10,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Laberinto 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laberinto-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Laberinto
14,Red,Argentina,"Smells different than most, with blueberry, carob and exotic sandalwood. Takes a dive on the palate, where it's sweet, syrupy and flat, almost like prune juice. Along those lines, it tastes pruny, with chocolate on the finish. Struggles to achieve balance.",,15,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Manos Negras 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manos-negras-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Manos Negras
13,Red,Argentina,"The grapy nose announces a heavy, flat type of Malbec with intense color but not much in the way of acidic lift or excitement. Feels gummy, with jammy, sweet flavors of blueberry and clove. Stays sweet and sticky on the finish.",Gran Reserva,14,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Viñas de Vila 2008 Gran Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinas-vila-2008-gran-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Viñas de Vila
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Smells unruly, with animal notes, heavy char, rubber and mulchy earth. Gets better with airing, but seems thick on the palate, with stewed berry and mild green notes. Herbal, roasted and sort of weedy on the finish. Has been better in the past.",Yauquén,12,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ruca Malen 2010 Yauquén Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2010-yauquen-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Ruca Malen
14.8,White,US,"Too sweet, like pineapple and pear juice sweetened with white sugar. The underlying wine is pretty good, with decent acidity and a clean minerality. But that sweetness is over the top.",,25,83,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Sebastiani 2009 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Sebastiani
6,Dessert,Italy,"This sweet sparkling wine opens with a pungent tone of freshly squeezed tangerine skin, with citrus and more grapefruit at the back. The wine is very sweet and foamy with a touch of citrus-like acidity on the close.",Stella Rosa Il Conte Orange Moscato Fior d'Arancio,15,83,Veneto,Colli Euganei,,Poderi Arancio NV Stella Rosa Il Conte Orange Moscato Fior d'Arancio Moscato (Colli Euganei),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poderi-arancio-nv-stella-rosa-il-conte-orange-moscato-fior-darancio-muscat-moscato-colli-euganei/,Moscato,,Poderi Arancio
6.5,Dessert,Italy,"Moscato Rosato is a sweet sparkling rosé with a bright raspberry color and tangy layers of forest fruit and lemon soda. There's a sharp, almost pungent aspect to the effervescence that removes the heaviness or cloying quality of the wine's natural sugar content.",Rosato,14,83,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Tosti NV Rosato Moscato (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tosti-nv-rosato-moscato-piedmont-145752/,Moscato,,Tosti
5.5,Dessert,Italy,"This easy sparkling Moscato from northern Italy opens with aromas of yellow rose, peach, honey and almond skin. The wine is sweet, but not exaggeratedly so, and offers a light, delicate effervescence.",,12,83,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Moscadoro 2010 Moscato (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moscadoro-2010-muscat-moscato-piedmont/,Moscato,2010,Moscadoro
7,Dessert,Italy,"Here's an easy, no-fuss Moscato with a bright, crystalline appearance and fresh aromas of spring flower, peach and honey baked almond. The wine presents a full, creamy finish with mild foaming and effervescence.",,15,83,Lombardy,Pavia,,Caposaldo 2011 Moscato (Pavia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caposaldo-2011-muscat-moscato-pavia/,Moscato,2011,Caposaldo
8.5,Sparkling,Australia,"Zed is a pale flamingo in color, with plenty of hallmark Muscat aromas and flavors of orange and just a hint of berries. It is a bit heavy and rich compared to some of its competitors; try it with dessert rather than as an apéritif.",Rosé,13,84,Australia Other,Australia,,ZED NV Rosé Moscato (Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zed-nv-rose-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,,ZED
14.2,Red,US,"A simple, rustic Zinfandel, sweet and fruity in cherry jam, red licorice, bacon and spice flavors, wrapped into robust tannins. The grapes were sourced from Sonoma, Mendocino and Lodi.",Vine Age Series,16,84,California,California Other,California,XYZin 2009 Vine Age Series Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xyzin-2009-vine-age-series-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2009,XYZin
14.5,White,US,"Toasty oak, pineapples, oranges and vanilla combine in this Chardonnay to make it an easy-drinking everyday sipper. It seems little sweet, like jam.",Collection,16,84,California,California Other,California,Stonegate 2010 Collection Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonegate-2010-collection-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Stonegate
14.8,Red,US,"They held this wine back nearly five years before releasing it, but it's still fiercely tannic. That's the main problem, and to judge by the fruit, which is entering a mature phase, the wine's future is in doubt.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Sarah's Vineyard 2007 Merlot (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sarahs-vineyard-2007-merlot-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Merlot,2007,Sarah's Vineyard
,White,Romania,"Apple-y on the nose and palate, with just a hint of dust and green leaves, this blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Feteasca Alba is refreshing, with striking acidity. Dry and medium bodied in style.",Terra Romana Sauvignon Blanc-Feteasca Alba,9,84,Dealu Mare,,,SERVE 2010 Terra Romana Sauvignon Blanc-Feteasca Alba White (Dealu Mare),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serve-2010-terra-romana-sauvignon-blanc-feteasca-alba-white-dealu-mare/,White Blend,2010,SERVE
14.5,Red,US,"A young, plummy Zin that's lightly sweet, with blackberry jam, vanilla and caramel notes.",Blue Groove,13,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Salvatore Principe 2010 Blue Groove Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvatore-principe-2010-blue-groove-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Salvatore Principe
14.7,White,US,"Toasted oak dominates everything in this Viognier, which features charred wood, buttered toast, butterscotch and vanilla aromas and flavors. The fruit is pretty buried.",Catie's Corner Vineyard,40,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Whetstone 2009 Catie's Corner Vineyard Viognier (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whetstone-2009-caties-corner-vineyard-viognier-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Viognier,2009,Whetstone
14.2,Red,US,"Made in the winery's style, which is ripe, full-bodied and rustic. This one's extracted in jammy blackberries, plums and currants, with some raisins on the finish, which is dry and spicy.",Old School,18,84,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Peterson 2009 Old School Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peterson-2009-old-school-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Peterson
13.5,Red,Italy,"Vintner Carlo Cattaneo offers a lean, crisp expression of Sangiovese with aromas of cassis and spice. The wine shows sharp acidity on the close.",Prelato di Massanera,35,84,Tuscany,Toscana,,Massanera 2005 Prelato di Massanera Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/massanera-2005-prelato-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2005,Massanera
6.5,White,South Africa,"A spritzy and effervescent selection, the carbonation helps to lift the inherent sweet fruit aromas and flavors of guava, peach and mushy pear. An ideal choice for a warm summer day by the pool, served very cold.",Sustainable Agriculture Perlè,7,84,Western Cape,,,Makulu NV Sustainable Agriculture Perlè Moscato (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/makulu-nv-sustainable-agriculture-perle-muscat-moscato-western-cape/,Moscato,,Makulu
7,Dessert,Italy,"Compared to Moscato d'Asti, Asti is a sparkling dessert wine with slightly more alcohol and more bite to its bubbly effervescence. This expression is pure and clean, with simple white flower and stone fruit aromas followed by a sweet, fresh finish.",Casa Sant'Orsola,14,84,Piedmont,Asti,,Fratelli Martini 2011 Casa Sant'Orsola Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-martini-2011-casa-santorsola-muscat-moscato-asti/,Moscato,2011,Fratelli Martini
13.9,Red,US,"This blend of five varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, is soft and sweet. Call it bistro style. It's jammy in cherries, licorice and mocha. Proceeds from the wine's sales go to heart disease research.",,13,84,California,California Other,California,Colby Red 2010 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colby-red-2010-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Colby Red
14.4,Red,US,"Made from 100% Merlot grown in Yountville, this is a lean, unforgiving wine. It's bone dry and tannic, with modest cherry fruit.",Triere Estate Vineyard,28,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Burgess 2008 Triere Estate Vineyard Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burgess-2008-triere-estate-vineyard-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Burgess
14,Red,Italy,"There's a ripe, jammy aroma on the bouquet of this wine that is soon followed by toasted espresso, rum cake, spice and tobacco. The finish is harsh and strong, thanks to a combination of alcohol and high acidity.",Campo di Marzo,22,84,Tuscany,Rosso di Montalcino,,Il Valentiano 2008 Campo di Marzo  (Rosso di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-valentiano-2008-campo-marzo-sangiovese-grosso-rosso-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2008,Il Valentiano
14.2,White,US,"Not much going on in this heavy Chardonnay beyond the oak. There are modest pineapple and peach flavors, but they wash away quickly.",,27,84,California,Sonoma,Knights Valley,Bardessono 2010 Chardonnay (Knights Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bardessono-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-knights-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Bardessono
14.1,Red,US,"A field blended red wine of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc and 33% Merlot. There's red cherry and herbal stuff going on, but the wine also lacks texture and depth.",CFM Jolon Vineyard,30,84,California,Central Coast,San Antonio Valley,MICA Cellars 2009 CFM Jolon Vineyard Red (San Antonio Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mica-cellars-2009-cfm-jolon-vineyard-red-central-coast-san-antonio-valley/,Red Blend,2009,MICA Cellars
13,Sparkling,Ukraine,"Fresh apple notes on the nose of this off-dry sparkling are pretty, but hindered by whiffs of dust and green stems. Softly pétillant with a creamy, mouth-filling froth, it finishes with a pleasantly sweet note. An unusual blend of Pinot Franc, Chardonnay, Aligote and Riesling.",KrimSekt White Collection Semi-Dry,13,84,Ukraine,,,Artemovsk 2008 KrimSekt White Collection Semi-Dry Sparkling (Ukraine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artemovsk-2008-krimsekt-white-collection-semi-dry-sparkling/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Artemovsk
14,Red,Argentina,"Opens with an odd whiff of masa or cornmeal along with herbal berry aromas. Feels angular and narrowing, with herbal plum and dark berry flavors. Turns greener with time, ultimately finishing with brown sugar sweetness and green pepper notes. Good but herbal.",,13,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Lexicon 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lexicon-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2011,Lexicon
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Full of red-fruit aromas, particularly plum and cherry. Feels raw, with wild berry, ample oak and a lot of acid-based tang to the palate. Lightly toasty, with a mild cherry flavor to the finish.",Zaphy,10,84,Other,Argentina,,Trapiche 2010 Zaphy Malbec (Argentina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2010-zaphy-malbec-other/,Malbec,2010,Trapiche
14,Red,Argentina,"Rubbery on first take, with sweet chocolate and carob aromas. Feels pretty thick, with a creamy lead into an herbal-tasting palate that's crowded with oak and milk chocolate flavors. Turns resiny on the finish.",Co-Ferment,20,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,TintoNegro 2010 Co-Ferment Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tintonegro-2010-co-ferment-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,TintoNegro
13.5,White,Romania,"Exuberantly fragrant of ripe, tropical fruit and florals, this Romanian white blend veers towards confected, but it's pleasantly brisk and apple-y on the palate. A good apéritif for casual, weekday enjoyment.",Single Vineyard Selection Scurta Vineyard Viognier-Tamaioasa Romaneasca,12,84,Dealurile Munteniei,,,Cramele Halewood 2009 Single Vineyard Selection Scurta Vineyard Viognier-Tamaioasa Romaneasca White (Dealurile Munteniei),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-halewood-2009-single-vineyard-selection-scurta-vineyard-viognier-tamaioasa-romaneasca-white-dealurile-munteniei/,White Blend,2009,Cramele Halewood
14.5,Red,US,"A field blend from the DeMayo Vineyard, believed to be mostly Zin and Petite Sirah. The resulting wine doesn't show much of its provenance or history, just a smidgen of spice but only fruit and modest of flavor.",DeMayo Vineyard,30,84,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2009 DeMayo Vineyard Zinfandel (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2009-demayo-vineyard-zinfandel-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Darcie Kent Vineyards
4.5,Dessert,Italy,"From the deep south of Italy, this fragrant Moscato opens with generous aromas of orange, apricot, yellow rose and honey. This sparkling dessert wine is sweet, heavy and ripe in the mouth.",,14,84,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Casal Nova 2011 Moscato (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casal-nova-2011-muscat-moscato-puglia/,Moscato,2011,Casal Nova
13,White,Romania,"Darkly toasted oak lends a veil of smoke and char to apple and lemon flavors in this dry, full-bodied Chardonnay. There are hints of stems and leaves on the midpalate, but overall, it's a well-composed wine with balanced acidity and alcohol.",Terra Romana,10,84,Dealu Mare,,,SERVE 2010 Terra Romana Chardonnay (Dealu Mare),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/serve-2010-terra-romana-chardonnay-dealu-mare/,Chardonnay,2010,SERVE
14.5,White,US,Too oaky and forward in tropical fruit flavors. Takes the popular style and exaggerates it. It will nonetheless appeal to lots of people.,,18,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Castle Rock 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Castle Rock
12.5,Red,Spain,"Smells a bit cheesy and leathery, with mint and slightly chemical berry aromas. Chewy in feel, with buttery flavors of red berry and chocolate. Tastes oaky, minty and forced, but overall it's not a bad wine given the price and subpar vintage.",Crianza,13,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Castillo Clavijo 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-clavijo-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Castillo Clavijo
14,Red,Argentina,"Foxy and jumpy on the nose, with candied red-berry and cherry aromas. Feels resiny, but there's enough acid to keep it moving forward. Flavors of plum and berry come with a lot of oak and barrel influence. Finishes resiny, with hints of vanilla and a burnt quality.",Uco Valley Reserve,17,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,TintoNegro 2010 Uco Valley Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tintonegro-2010-uco-valley-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,TintoNegro
14,Red,Romania,"Hints of rose petals are a curious contrast to earthier scents of soil and beets on this full bodied, slightly chunky Romanian Merlot. Pleasant for everyday dining; flavors of charred wood and preserved plum would pair nicely with an assortment of smoked meats and cheeses.",Vitis Metamorfosis,15,84,Dealu Mare,,,Cramele Halewood 2009 Vitis Metamorfosis Merlot (Dealu Mare),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cramele-halewood-2009-vitis-metamorfosis-merlot-dealu-mare/,Merlot,2009,Cramele Halewood
14.6,White,US,"An eccentric Chardonnay, not at all like the vast majority. With its apricot jam, lychee, sautéed banana, honey and crême brulée flavors, it's an outlier.",El Pajaro,45,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Whetstone 2009 El Pajaro Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whetstone-2009-el-pajaro-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Whetstone
7.5,White,South Africa,"Sweet but not overdone, with attractive aromas of lychee, peach and rose water. Medium weight, with a fruity but somewhat thin finish. Drink now.",,10,84,Western Cape,,,Two Oceans 2011 Moscato (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-oceans-2011-muscat-moscato-western-cape/,Moscato,2011,Two Oceans
14.5,Red,US,"Not as good as Darcie Kent's Crown Block Merlot, this one is smooth, with big-shouldered tannins. It tastes of raisin toast, dried plums and tobacco, with menthol darting in and out along the edges.",Picazo Vineyard,24,84,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2008 Picazo Vineyard Merlot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2008-picazo-vineyard-merlot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Merlot,2008,Darcie Kent Vineyards
16.8,Dessert,US,"Very sweet, but the raspberry and cherry fruit is thin, making the wine ultimately unsatisfying.",Dessert Wine,18,84,California,California Other,California,Martin Ray 2008 Dessert Wine Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2008-dessert-wine-red-other/,Red Blend,2008,Martin Ray
13,Rose,Spain,"Neutral on the nose, with peachy sweetness and softness that suggests it's beginning to fade. Feels honest but light, with pithy, neutral melon and red apple flavors. Dry but sort of bland; still upright. Drink right away.",,10,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Riscal 2010 Rosé (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-riscal-2010-rose-rioja/,Rosé,2010,Marqués de Riscal
13.5,Red,Italy,"La Fagiana is a bright, ruby-colored wine with aromas of forest fruit and bramble, with white almond and spice at the back. It's an easy, no-fuss expression with a clean, tart close.",La Fagiana,,84,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria di San Quintino 2008 La Fagiana Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-san-quintino-2008-fagiana-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Fattoria di San Quintino
7.5,Dessert,Italy,"The bouquet reveals subtle notes of honey, white flower and peach blossom. This sweet sparkler also shows a milky or creamy note on the finish, with a softly sweet endnote.",San Maurizio,9,84,Piedmont,Asti,,Cantina Vallebelbo 2011 San Maurizio Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-vallebelbo-2011-san-maurizio-muscat-moscato-asti/,Moscato,2011,Cantina Vallebelbo
13.5,Red,Spain,"Prickly smelling, with pointed red-fruit aromas. Feels snappy and high in acid, with quick, zippy flavors of tangy red plum and red currant. Not too much flavor or feel on the quick, crisp finish.",Cepas Antiguas,12,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Martinez Corta 2010 Cepas Antiguas  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-martinez-corta-2010-cepas-antiguas-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Martinez Corta
14,Red,Spain,"Gaseous smelling at first, then the nose transitions to rubbery plum and blackberry. Feels zesty and spunky, with tangy raspberry, pie cherry and tomato flavors. Feels racy and juicy, with a tomato-like flavor on the finish.",Madurado,11,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Castillo Labastida 2008 Madurado  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-labastida-2008-madurado-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Castillo Labastida
12.5,White,Spain,"Waxy and oily on the nose, then narrow as a thin line on the palate. Feels linear and sharp, with lemony flavors that come with a green apple accent. Tastes aged and maderized on the finish, despite displaying lemony acidity and tartness.",El Palomar,60,84,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Zarate 2008 El Palomar Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zarate-2008-el-palomar-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2008,Zarate
12.5,White,Spain,"Citrusy on the nose, with tangerine and passion fruit aromas, with white grapefruit and less-defined citrus flavors. Grapefruit persists on the racy, tangy finish.",Elverite Blanco,15,84,Northern Spain,Tierra de León,,Villacezan 2010 Elverite Blanco Albarín (Tierra de León),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villacezan-2010-elverite-blanco-spanish-white-albarin-tierra-leon/,Albarín,2010,Villacezan
13,White,Argentina,"Typically fragrant, with floral aromas vying with mildly green notes of lime and lychee. Feels tangy and downright citric, with lemon, orange, lime and green apple flavors. Cleansing and acidic on the finish, with lemony snap.",Gaucho Spur,13,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Espuela del Gaucho 2011 Gaucho Spur Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/espuela-gaucho-2011-spur-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Espuela del Gaucho
,Red,US,"Tastes tired, with dried out tannins framing blackberry and oak flavors. Interesting, but catch it now before it goes further downhill.",,58,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tedeschi Family 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-family-2005-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,Tedeschi Family
13,Red,Spain,"Dusty, dry and lightly spiced aromas frame stalky red fruit scents. Feels chunky and clampy, with rooty berry sweetness and rubbery bitterness on the back palate and finish. Good, but tough around the edges.",,8,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Rivarey 2008  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rivarey-2008-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Rivarey
13,Red,US,"A soft and simple Cabernet, with jammy blackberry, currant and sweet oak flavors. The finish is long and spicy. Drink up.",,24,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Summerland 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerland-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Summerland
14,Rose,Spain,"Labors from the start via soft, punchless aromas of generic red fruit. Feels a little flabby, with dry, basic flavors of red apple and cantaloupe. Turns pithy and slightly bitter on the finish. Drink now.",Rosado,10,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Señorio de Uñuela 2010 Rosado Tempranillo (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/senorio-unuela-2010-rosado-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Señorio de Uñuela
13,Red,Spain,"Baked, saucy aromas suggest the wine's overall character. It's ripe and stewy, with a grippy palate and a flavor profile full of tomato, herbs and red plum. Tastes herbal and roasted on the finish; aggressive, savory Rioja.",Reserva,40,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marques de Tomares 2007 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-tomares-2007-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2007,Marques de Tomares
13,White,Argentina,"White peach and papaya aromas are sweet and tropical, while saline notes play second fiddle. Feels tangy, juicy and lean, with dilute lemon and green banana flavors. Wet and watery on the finish.",Portillo Estate Bottled,10,84,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Salentein 2011 Portillo Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salentein-2011-portillo-estate-bottled-chardonnay-uco-valley/,Chardonnay,2011,Salentein
12.5,White,France,"Light, creamed apple fruits with a bright line of fresh acidity. The wine is exuberant in its citrus character, just broadened by an underlay of green apples.",Buissonnier,15,84,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Vignerons de Buxy 2008 Buissonnier  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-buxy-2008-buissonnier-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2008,Vignerons de Buxy
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Roasted red berry and plum aromas carry the bouquet to a tannic, grabby palate with red fruit flavors and herbal shadings. Feels better on the finish, with tangy red fruit and nothing offensive.",,12,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sur de los Andes 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sur-los-andes-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sur de los Andes
,Red,US,"At the age of more than seven years, this wine is getting tired. It's drying out and softening, with mellow tannins and raisiny flavors that testify to the heat of the vintage. Drink up.",,58,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tedeschi Family 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tedeschi-family-2004-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2004,Tedeschi Family
7.5,Dessert,Italy,"Frothy cream and a thick white mousse cap this bright, sparkling Asti as the wine is poured in the glass. Floral and fruity aromas of jasmine and peach appear on the bouquet and the mouthfeel is silky and easy.",,15,84,Piedmont,Asti,,Mondoro NV Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mondoro-nv-moscato-asti-148039/,Moscato,,Mondoro
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"There's a fresh, almost spicy quality to the nose, with fresh fruit, acacia flower, honey and crushed white pepper. The wine is steady and smooth on the palate, with a creamy texture and a foamy mousse.",Valdiserre,17,84,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Isolabella della Croce 2010 Valdiserre  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/isolabella-della-croce-2010-valdiserre-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Isolabella della Croce
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Every kind of pepper, from green to red to jalapeño, is present on the nose, along with red plum and spice aromas. Feels tight and zesty, with Italian-leaning flavors of tomato, oregano and basil along with cassis and strawberry. Crisp and agile on the finish, but tastes green.",Grand Reserve,20,84,Other,San Juan,,Graffigna 2008 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graffigna-2008-grand-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-san-juan/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Graffigna
13.8,White,South Africa,"Flashy aromas of toast and butter mingle with tropical fruit aromas and flavors. There's a touch of warmth on the nose, and the mouthfeel is round and fleshy. Drink now.",,11,84,Western Cape,,,Fairvalley 2009 Chardonnay (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fairvalley-2009-chardonnay-western-cape/,Chardonnay,2009,Fairvalley
5,Sparkling,Italy,"This bright Moscato d'Asti opens with a pristine appearance and a radiant pale gold color. The aromas are slightly closed and nutty, with white almond, stone fruit and yellow rose. There's a touch of crushed white pepper at the very end.",,20,84,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Demarie 2010  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/demarie-2010-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Demarie
14.5,Red,US,"This old-vine Lodi Zin features caramel, vanilla and cherry notes. Most unusually, it's blended with tiny amounts of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc and is fairly light bodied and sweet on the finish.",Old Vine,16,84,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Campus Oaks 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campus-oaks-2008-old-vine-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2008,Campus Oaks
13,Red,Italy,"Very fresh and acidic to the point of tasting sour, this ruby-colored Chianti offers bright berry aromas and white cherry crispness. The wine seems perfectly engineered to pair with cheesy pasta or pizza.",Guarniente,13,84,Tuscany,Chianti,,Buccia Nera 2008 Guarniente  (Chianti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buccia-nera-2008-guarniente-sangiovese-chianti/,Sangiovese,2008,Buccia Nera
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Minty on the nose, with hints of cured meat, burnt field and spice. Feels fresh, with medicinal plum flavors and oak taking over after the fruit falls off. Finishes lightly spicy and drying. More balanced and less oaky than the winery's '09 reserva.",,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cas'Almare 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casalmare-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Cas'Almare
14.4,Red,US,"A good, everyday Zinfandel, robust in blackberry, raisin and chocolate flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. With its sweet finish, it will be a good companion to tomato-based barbecue.",Estate,18,85,California,Lake County,Lake County,Quackenbush 2009 Estate Zinfandel (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quackenbush-2009-estate-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Quackenbush
13.9,Red,US,A heavily pungent scent of bell pepper is partially cloaked in mocha flavors but seeps through on the palate. An uneasy truce between the vegetal fruit and the chocolaty barrel keeps this wine in an awkward condition; more bottle time may soften it but it can't ripen it.,Phinny Hill Vineyard,28,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Smasne Cellars 2008 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenère (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2008-phinny-hill-vineyard-carmenere-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Carmenère,2008,Smasne Cellars
14,Red,US,"Heavy and dull, with a soft texture framing cherry, berry and spice flavors. Pinot's famously silky texture is there, but the wine isn't offering much else.",Vintners Select,35,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Summerland 2010 Vintners Select Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summerland-2010-vintners-select-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Summerland
13.6,Red,US,"Pure Nebbiolo from the Elerding Vineyard, aged 40 months in a mix of French and American oak. Nebbiolo does not have much color to begin with, and this seems a bit washed out, with acids and barrel flavors overtaking the fruit. Astringent and aggressively oaky.",,42,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Stottle 2007 Nebbiolo (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stottle-2007-nebbiolo-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Nebbiolo,2007,Stottle
13.5,Red,Argentina,"It opens with raisin and stewed aromas, so its freshness is questionable. In the mouth, it's actually round, subtle and fairly well structured, with oaky vanilla accenting lightly herbal berry and cassis flavors. Herbal as well on the finish, with a lasting flavor of coffee.",Gran Reserva,25,85,Mendoza Province,,,Tango Reàl 2008 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tango-real-2008-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-san-rafael/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Tango Reàl
14,Red,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel, this blend of Sangiovese and Alicante combines bright fruit nuances of cherry and blueberry with a lean, crisp mouthfeel. It's got enough acidity to cut through cheesy pizza.",Albatrello,18,85,Tuscany,Montecucco,,Pieve Vecchia 2009 Albatrello  (Montecucco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2009-albatrello-red-montecucco/,Red Blend,2009,Pieve Vecchia
13.5,Red,US,"A rather ordinary wine, dry and tart in acids, with modest cherry, tea and clove flavors, plus a little unripeness.",Votre Santé,14,85,California,California Other,California,Francis Ford Coppola 2010 Votre Santé Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francis-ford-coppola-2010-votre-sante-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Francis Ford Coppola
10,Sparkling,Moldova,"Grapy and floral with loads of rose petal notes, this Moscato is perfumey on the nose and palate. Exuberantly frothy and mouth-filling, the palate is fleshy with sweet ripe grapes, with just a hint of stems and leaves on the finish.",Rose Spumos,10,85,Moldova,,,Exclusiv NV Rose Spumos Moscato (Moldova),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/exclusiv-nv-rose-spumos-muscat-moscato/,Moscato,,Exclusiv
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Slightly herbal plum and berry aromas come with a pinch of spice and meatiness. Feels medium-bodied and crisp, with juicy red-fruit flavors of plum, tomato and raspberry. Dries out on the finish, where it becomes more herbal and roasted.",Limited Edition Reserve,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Espuela del Gaucho 2010 Limited Edition Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/espuela-gaucho-2010-limited-edition-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Espuela del Gaucho
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Honey, candied nut, yellow flower, candied fruit and peach aromas open the bouquet of this bright, sweet sparkling wine. The effervescence is subdued, but the wine shows a rich, creamy mouthfeel regardless.",,14,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Enrico Serafino 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/enrico-serafino-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Enrico Serafino
16,Red,US,"No doubt Michael-David is going for a certain style with Earthquake, describing it as “over the top and shattering to the veins.” Indeed. This Lodi Zin will knock your socks and several other pieces of clothing off with its smoky, greasy, hot and sweet berry pie flavors, with a side of bacon to boot. True to its style, this is one very big boy.",,26,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Earthquake 2010 Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/earthquake-2010-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2010,Earthquake
14.5,White,US,"New oak accounts for only 30% of the barrel regimen, but it dominates this Chardonnay, with buttered toast, vanilla and caramel flavors. Fortunately there's also strong pineapple, Asian pear and apricot fruit, but the oak is too powerful.",OFS,30,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,De Loach 2010 OFS Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2010-ofs-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,De Loach
,Red,US,"This is a softly delicious red wine. It's strong and jammy in raspberries, cherries and milk chocolate, and is a little sweet, with a spicy finish. Nice barbecue wine. Mainly Zinfandel, with Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot and a few others.",First Timer,10,85,California,California Other,California,DC Flynt MW Selections 2009 First Timer Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dc-flynt-mw-selections-2009-first-timer-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,DC Flynt MW Selections
12.5,White,Argentina,"Floral and citrusy smelling, with a lightness of being. Feels equally lean and light in the mouth, with fresh, floral flavors revolving around lychee and lime. Tropical and basic on the finish, with an easygoing way about it.",,9,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Aconga 2011 Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aconga-2011-white-blend-chenin-blanc-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay,2011,Aconga
4.5,Dessert,Italy,"Foamy, creamy and rich, this sweet sparkler opens with easy aromas of tangerine skin, jasmine and dried ginger. Fruit is sourced in Puglia, southern Italy and there is in fact a warm, ripe quality to the intense sweetness.",,15,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Luca Bosio 2011 Moscato (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosio-2011-muscat-moscato-puglia/,Moscato,2011,Luca Bosio
7,Dessert,Italy,"Here's a cheerful, fresh and fragrant sparkling Asti with bright aromas of white flower, ginger, stone fruit and lemon soda. There's a zesty touch of fresh spice or white pepper on the creamy finish.",,13,85,Piedmont,Asti,,Bersano NV Moscato (Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-nv-muscat-moscato-asti/,Moscato,,Bersano
,Red,US,"Direct and fruity, with blackberry and blueberry flavors, wrapped into rugged tannins. Finishes a little sweet. Drink over the next few years.",,45,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Judd's Hill 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/judds-hill-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Judd's Hill
12.3,Sparkling,Argentina,"A little sweet on the nose, with powdered sugar, vanilla and white fruit aromas. Feels foamy but just fresh enough, with apple, melon and controlled stalky flavors. Finishes with dry apple notes. Good for Argentine sparkling; 70% Chardonnay and 30% Chenin Blanc.",Extra Brut,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Hom NV Extra Brut Sparkling (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hom-nv-extra-brut-sparkling-mendoza/,Sparkling Blend,,Hom
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"There's a sweet, sticky quality to this Moscato d'Asti that would match cream puddings or cooked fruit desserts. Fragrant aromas of yellow flower, honey, apricot and tangerine emerge on the bouquet.",,16,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Vino dei Fratelli 2011  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vino-fratelli-2011-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2011,Vino dei Fratelli
6.5,Dessert,Italy,"The sweet sparkling Moscato style is from northern Italy, the bottle's Etruscan theme is from central Italy and the fruit is sourced in Puglia, southern Italy. It's a wine of mixed messages, but Candoni's marketable Moscato d'Italia shows a simple sweet mouthfeel and bright aromas of jasmine and wild flower.",Moscato d'Italia,14,85,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Candoni NV Moscato d'Italia Moscato (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/candoni-nv-moscato-ditalia-muscat-moscato-puglia/,Moscato,,Candoni
13.9,Red,Argentina,"A medicinal quality comes at you right away, followed by chocolate-coated cherry, creamy oak and a distant note of paint or chemical. Feels round and voluminous, with minty, rubbery flavors of oaky, berry and chocolate. Finishes dry and oaky, with a buttery aftertaste.",Reserve,15,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Caligiore 2010 Reserve Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caligiore-2010-reserve-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Caligiore
13.5,Red,Italy,"The largely unexplored Faro denomination in the northern point of Sicily is producing some of the island's best work. The promising Nocera grape variety is used here and vintner Salvatore Geraci is one of its biggest proponents. This blended red is finely embroidered with subtle notes of forest berry, cassis, leather and spice.",,80,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Faro,,Palari 2008  Faro,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palari-2008-red-faro/,Red Blend,2008,Palari
14.5,Red,Italy,"Lusirà is Sicilian dialect for “Syrah” grape and this hearty expression opens with inky dark concentration and intense aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry, cinnamon, leather and smoked bacon fat. It shows a rich, chewy feel in the mouth.",Lusirà,38,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello 2009 Lusirà Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-cristo-campobello-2009-lusira-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
13.8,White,US,"Very much in line with SEV's fine 2009 Chardonnay, this is sourced from the Lewis Vineyard. Instantly round and fruity, it offers up a ripe mix of oranges and apricots, backed with juicy acidity. Then it brings in the butter, toast and nuts—a full-bodied, extremely generous wine.",,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sinclair Estate Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sinclair-estate-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Sinclair Estate Vineyards
15,Red,US,"The luscious fruit mix starts with a suggestion of marmalade, then adds plum and cherry. It gains complexity with streaks of graphite, black olive and smoke, polished, lightly earthy tannins and plenty of power through the finish. An interesting, somewhat unusual style of Ethos.",Ethos Reserve,38,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2008-ethos-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Chateau Ste. Michelle
15.2,Red,US,"Fans of fruit-forward wines will love this Cab Franc for its explosion of cherries, blackberries and blueberries. The flavors go on and on. Sweet in fruit, yet it finishes bone dry. Not an ager, but a beauty with salty pork or duck dishes.",Gist Ranch Vineyard,48,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Thomas Fogarty 2007 Gist Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-fogarty-2007-gist-ranch-vineyard-cabernet-franc-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Franc,2007,Thomas Fogarty
13.5,Red,Spain,"Mellow on the nose, with red fruit aromas, freshness, hints of tobacco and marzipan. Feels flush in the mouth and lifted by fine acids, while it tastes of dried berry and plum, with dark spice accents. Shows a touch of espresso bitterness on a long finish. A keeper to drink now through 2017.",Gran Reserva,30,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Carlos Serres 2004 Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlos-serres-2004-gran-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Carlos Serres
14,Red,Italy,"Sàgana is a pure expression of Nero d'Avola with loads of dark berry and cherry backed by toasted almond and milk chocolate. It shows a fair degree of elegance, and would pair with chicken, pork or over-baked pasta.",Sàgana,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2006 Sàgana Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2006-sagana-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2006,Cusumano
14.4,Red,US,"This is Terlato's ambitious entry into the cult Cabernet lottery. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it's an elaborate wine, deep and long in blackberry, cherry, currant, mocha and sandalwood flavors. The tannins are impressive, yet young, giving a tough, astringent mouthfeel. But ageability is brought into question by some superripeness, in the form of raisins.",Episode,175,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Terlato 2007 Episode Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2007-episode-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Terlato
14,Red,Italy,"Cottanera interprets Etna through the lens of international grape varieties like Syrah. Sole di Sesta shows chewy berry and smoked bacon overtones that are characteristic of the grape, with enhanced mineral finesse that is typical of volcanic soil.",Sole di Sesta,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cottanera 2007 Sole di Sesta Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2007-sole-sesta-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2007,Cottanera
12,White,US,"Completely atypical to any other producer in the Finger Lakes, or likely, beyond, this semisweet Riesling is a fascinating study of winemaker Kim Engle's unusual style. Curiously waxy on the nose with notes of lanolin and honeycomb, carmelized sugar and potpourri, it takes a while for the palate to integrate all of the flavors and aromas that emanate. Appley and brisk with tart pink grapefruit and lemon honey flavors, it finishes with intense focus and penetration.",Tanzen Dame Morehouse Road Vineyard 2nd Harvest VS Dry,34,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2010 Tanzen Dame Morehouse Road Vineyard 2nd Harvest VS Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2010-tanzen-dame-morehouse-road-vineyard-2nd-harvest-vs-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Bloomer Creek
13.9,Red,US,"This Pinot is immediately drinkable for its early charm, but that doesn't mean it lacks substance. It has complex flavors of red fruits, cola, mushrooms and spices, and is balanced by crisp acidity and a hint of tannins. The texture is pure silk and satin. Quite a serious Pinot Noir, at a great price.",Limited Production,21,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Magistrate 2010 Limited Production Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magistrate-2010-limited-production-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Magistrate
13.5,White,France,"A fine combination of toast and yellow fruit has produced an exotic, opulent wine that's ripe and generous. The balance is exactly right, while the richness of the wine doesn't lose sight of the lime acidity.",Quintessence,,90,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot 2010 Quintessence  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangouard-guyot-2010-quintessence-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot
13,Red,Italy,"Làvico is a tight, bright wine that shows an elegant and austere side of sunny Sicily. The wine is redolent of wild berries, cola, dried ginger and light spice.",Vajasindi Làvico,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2007 Vajasindi Làvico Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2007-vajasindi-lavico-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-sicilia/,Nerello Mascalese,2007,Duca di Salaparuta
14.7,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a good chunk of Sangiovese. It's a pleasant, rich wine, tough in tannins and acids, with concentrated cherry pie, blackberry and oak flavors. Doesn't seem like an ager, so drink now with hearty foods.",PureCoz,65,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Pure Cru 2007 PureCoz Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pure-cru-2007-purecoz-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Pure Cru
14.5,Red,US,"Massively extracted blackberry, blueberry and cherry jam, chocolate and new oak flavors mark this blend of one-third each Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot. The tannins are smooth and complex. Rather direct now, it needs a couple years to settle down, but isn't a long term ager.",Terzetto,75,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Volker Eisele Family Estate 2008 Terzetto Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volker-eisele-family-estate-2008-terzetto-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Volker Eisele Family Estate
,Red,Italy,"What a fabulous value wine. If you love Sicily and you love Syrah, this beauty delivers the best of both. The low price tag is unbelievable. Aromas include blackberry, bacon fat, cigar tobacco and spice. The wine is soft, smooth and velvety on the finish.",,40,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2008 Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2008,Planeta
14.4,White,US,"Ripe and forward in tropical fruit, green apple, pear and peach flavors, this Viognier also is marked by brisk acidity and a deft touch of oak. Slightly off-dry, it's one of the more balanced Viogniers out there, a nice companion to Asian fare.",Estate,18,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2010 Estate Viognier (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2010-estate-viognier-sonoma-valley/,Viognier,2010,Kunde
14.1,White,US,"A lovely Chardonnay that straddles a welcome balance between ripeness and holding back. Made unoaked, it stars ripe Alexander Valley fruit, with pineapple, Meyer lemon, tangerine and tropical fruit flavors, brightened with acidity, and finishing dry and spicy.",La Nude,20,89,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Summers 2009 La Nude Chardonnay (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2009-nude-chardonnay-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Summers
14,Red,Italy,Terre di Giurfo is worth keeping an eye on. It specialized in Frappato and Nero d'Avola. This oak-aged wine opens with inky dark concentration and ripe blackberry and cherry notes.,Kuntàri,23,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Terre di Giurfo 2006 Kuntàri Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-giurfo-2006-kuntari-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2006,Terre di Giurfo
13,White,France,"Lush tropical fruits are laced with mineral acidity. The two are held in balance by the citrusy texture. The wine is fresh while also rich, the edge of wood showing as a smoky aftertaste.",,50,89,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Louis Jadot 2009  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Louis Jadot
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A ripe and mature wine, its fruits showing rich maturity. Black plums are melded with soft tannins, a jammy texture and a great feeling of wood aging. The wine is ready to drink.",Vinhas do Lasso Reserva,,89,Alenquer,,,Quinta do Pinto 2004 Vinhas do Lasso Reserva Red (Alenquer),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-pinto-2004-vinhas-lasso-reserva-red-alenquer/,Portuguese Red,2004,Quinta do Pinto
14.5,Red,US,"An intriguing effort, black as coal, thick and pungent, with generous aromas of loam and funk. The fruit is ripe enough, but the standout scents and flavors run to funk and loam. The wine lingers through a long finish, with tannins that call to mind herbal tea.",Reserve,34,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pondera 2008 Reserve Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pondera-2008-reserve-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2008,Pondera
14,Red,US,"This two-county blend is fine for drinking now. It's rich, dry and thick in tannins, with elaborate blackberry, cherry, spice and oak flavors. Decant it for several hours to let it mellow a bit.",,28,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Napa County-Sonoma County,Tudal 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa County-Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tudal-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-sonoma-county-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tudal
14,Red,Portugal,"With its red currant fruit and layered tannins, this is a full-bodied, solidly structured wine. It has fine, ripe juicy acidity to go with the firm finish. The wine could age for 2–3 years, but is ready to drink now.",Reserva,,89,Douro,,,Kopke 2009 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kopke-2009-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Kopke
14.8,Red,US,"It's really easy to drink this fine Cabernet. It's not an ager or anything like that, but it's rich, ripe in sweet blackberry, blueberry and cocoa flavors, and balanced in acidity and smooth tannins. It just feels fine in the mouth.",,20,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Martin Ray 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Martin Ray
14.6,Red,US,"Tastes as sweet and delicious as chocolate-covered blueberries, sprinkled with black pepper, and finished with the warmth of alcohol and a bite of lemony acidity. Try with a grilled steak in gorgonzola sauce.",Paolo's Vineyard Estate Grown,38,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Montemaggiore 2008 Paolo's Vineyard Estate Grown Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montemaggiore-2008-paolos-vineyard-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2008,Montemaggiore
14,Red,New Zealand,"Basically a second label of Seresin, this is a medium-bodied, crisp Pinot Noir with bright cherry-berry fruit, a slightly briary, peppery quality and hints of button mushroom. It should drink well for the next few years.",,23,89,Marlborough,,,Momo 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/momo-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Momo
13.5,White,US,"Another solid Chardonnay from Gloria, continuing a string of recent successes. At more than three years of age, the wine is holding nicely, with oak, buttered toast, pineapple, crême brulée and custard spice flavors, brightened with exceptionally brisk acidity.",,18,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer 2008 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-2008-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2008,Gloria Ferrer
14,Red,Italy,"Cavanera is Firriato's Mount Etna estate, and its flagship wine, Cavanera, is a traditional blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. It offers small berry aromas of wild strawberry and raspberry with drying nuances of talcum power and crushed stone.",Cavanera,40,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Firriato 2009 Cavanera  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2009-cavanera-red-etna/,Red Blend,2009,Firriato
13,Red,Italy,"Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a fresh, compact and lean red wine that can pair with white meat or shellfish. You can also serve the wine slightly chilled in warmer months. The bouquet shows layers of blue flower, mineral, cola and wild berry fruit.",,30,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria,,COS 2007  Cerasuolo di Vittoria,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cos-2007-red-cerasuolo-vittoria/,Red Blend,2007,COS
13.5,White,France,"Round, soft wine, its currant and peach fruits ripely integrated into the acidity. It has a touch of wood, although not enough to suppress the ebullient yellow fruit, finished with pink grapefruit.",Ancestral,,89,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot 2010 Ancestral  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangouard-guyot-2010-ancestral-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot
14,Red,Portugal,"A fresh wine, with red berry fruit and fine acidity. It has a firm core of tannins balanced with the fruit. The wine, made from 20-year-old vines, is likely to be ready to drink in the next two years.",Quinta das Tecedeiras Flor de Tecedeiras,15,89,Douro,,,Dão Sul 2009 Quinta das Tecedeiras Flor de Tecedeiras Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2009-quinta-das-tecedeiras-flor-tecedeiras-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Dão Sul
15.7,Red,US,"This rich, full-bodied Grenache shows ripe cherry and blueberry fruit, enriched with smoky, caramelized oak. It's fat, soft and flashy, if a bit direct. Drink now.",Fox Family Vineyard,45,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Blair Fox 2009 Fox Family Vineyard Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blair-fox-2009-family-vineyard-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2009,Blair Fox
,Red,US,"Sourced equally from Ciel du Cheval and Ranch at the End of the Road vineyards on Red Mountain, this offers bright, fresh berry-laden fruit flavors, leading into a black cherry core enhanced with pretty spices and a whiff of chocolate. The tannins are proportionate but relatively light for this appellation.",La Côte Rousse,55,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Betz Family 2009 La Côte Rousse Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2009-cote-rousse-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2009,Betz Family
11,White,Canada,"While initially quite dry, almost bony on the palate, this bang for your buck Riesling intensifies on the midpalate with rich tones of white peach, fresh apple and white pepper spice. Nervy and fresh with lime inflected acidity, it calls out for a soft, creamy, cow's milk cheese.",,12,89,Ontario,Niagara Peninsula,,Cave Spring 2009 Riesling (Niagara Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-spring-2009-riesling-niagara-peninsula/,Riesling,2009,Cave Spring
14.3,Red,US,"Good job by St. Supéry on this rich Cabernet, and kudos to them for holding back for four-plus years. Now mellow, it shows ripe blackberry and plum flavors, with a sweet coating of smoky oak. Delicious now and over the next several years.",Estate,30,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2007-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,St. Supéry
14.2,Red,Israel,"This blend of 45% Shiraz, 40% Petite Sirah, 9% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot exudes complex notes of fresh mint and pressed violet petals against a core of red cherry and plum fruit. Hints of black tea leaves, cocoa nibs and sweet spice linger on the close. It's till young and a bit tight, so decant now or give it some time to mellow.",Legend,30,90,Judean Hills,,,Shiloh Winery 2009 Legend Red (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-winery-2009-legend-red-judean-hills/,Red Blend,2009,Shiloh Winery
12.5,White,Australia,"Punched up aromas of lime sherbet, talcum powder and apple blossom only tell part of the story. This is a concentrated wine with a firm backbone of acid that shows off the intense citrus character, plus hints of crushed stone and underripe peaches. Drink now–2020.",Individual Vineyard Selection Dry,18,90,South Australia,Eden Valley,,Pewsey Vale 2011 Individual Vineyard Selection Dry Riesling (Eden Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pewsey-vale-2011-individual-vineyard-selection-dry-riesling-eden-valley/,Riesling,2011,Pewsey Vale
13.8,Red,US,"This is a dry, acidic Pinot Noir. It's a wine for Pinot aficienados willing to seek out its subtleties, rather than one of immediate charm. There's a place in white tablecloth restaurants for such wines, and kudos to Mahoney for resisting the tug of excessive ripeness and opting instead for elegance.",Mahoney Ranch,36,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Mahoney 2009 Mahoney Ranch Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mahoney-2009-ranch-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Mahoney
13.5,White,Italy,"Careful winemaking and low vineyard yields make this a classy and sophisticated Sicilian white with a rich, creamy mouthfeel. The wine's compelling aromas include apricot, almond, yellow candy, pineapple and exotic fruit.",Bianca di Valguarnera,50,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2009 Bianca di Valguarnera Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2009-bianca-valguarnera-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2009,Duca di Salaparuta
15,Red,Israel,"Only made in exceptional years, the 2007 Katzrin is a Cab-based wine with 9% Merlot that's aged for two years in French oak. It's lush and fruit forward, with aromas and flavors of cassis, black cherry and plum framed by spicy accents of cigar box, fruit cake and cracked black peppercorns. Round and creamy on the palate with a rich mocha and licorice-infused finish.",Yarden Katzrin,139,90,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2007 Yarden Katzrin Red (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2007-yarden-katzrin-red-galilee/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Golan Heights Winery
12.5,White,France,"Aged in oak and tank for 30 months, this wine wine is fat, full-bodied and rich. The texture is stretched tightly on a wire, with a steely incisiveness. The wine is intense and fresh, supporting aging as well as offering drinking pleasure now.",Grains Dorés,45,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Garnier et Fils 2007 Grains Dorés  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnier-fils-2007-grains-dores-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2007,Garnier et Fils
14.5,Red,US,"The 2007 Anthology as usual is a blend of the many vineyards Conn Creek accesses throughout Napa Valley. It's a very good wine, sumptuous in fruit and easily likeable for its soft texture and upfront berry and chocolate flavors. Still, there's something generic about it. Even though it's more expensive, it lacks the focus and interest of the winery's single-vineyard bottlings.",Anthology,55,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Conn Creek 2007 Anthology Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conn-creek-2007-anthology-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Conn Creek
14,Red,New Zealand,"This Pinot Noir from the Bannockburn subregion is a bit chunky and extracted without going too far, marrying ripe black cherry fruit with hints of cinnamon and coffee. It lacks the finesse of Carrick's pricier bottling, but offers a rich mouthful of Pinot at an attractive price.",Unravelled,28,90,Central Otago,,,Carrick 2009 Unravelled Pinot Noir (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carrick-2009-unravelled-pinot-noir-central-otago/,Pinot Noir,2009,Carrick
14,Red,Italy,"From the Agrigento area of southern Sicily, this blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah offers dark concentration, plush berry flavors, spice, leather and crushed black pepper. It ends on bittersweet notes of spice and prune.",,22,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,D'Alessandro 2008 Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalessandro-2008-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,D'Alessandro
11.5,Red,Canada,"Thoroughly dry, yet strikingly concentrated, Cave Spring's CSV marries rich apricot nectar and apple flavors with layers of lime zest, blossom and steel. Whiffs of struck flint and stones reverberate from start to finish, lingering exceptionally long on the palate.",CSV Estate Bottled,25,90,Ontario,Beamsville Bench,,Cave Spring 2009 CSV Estate Bottled Riesling (Beamsville Bench),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-spring-2009-csv-estate-bottled-riesling-beamsville-bench/,Riesling,2009,Cave Spring
14.5,Red,US,"Hearty and rich, this ripe rendition of Malbec (with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blended in) was given just the right percentage (one third) of new French oak. Black fruit is complemented by barrel flavors of licorice and vanilla, and the medium-grained tannins lend further authority and support to the finish.",Phinny Hill Vineyard,38,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Castillo de Feliciana 2009 Phinny Hill Vineyard Malbec (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-feliciana-2009-phinny-hill-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Malbec,2009,Castillo de Feliciana
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a firm, structured wine but with the warmth of ripe blackberries. The dusty tannins offer a framework for the spice and richness, punctuated by acidity. This elegant wine will age for 2–4 years.",Reserva,,90,Douro,,,Burmester 2009 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-2009-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Burmester
15.4,Red,US,"There is nothing shy about this wine, a pure Cabernet Sauvignon from the Artz and Klipsun vineyards. Much like the Artz Merlot from Barrister, it's a big-boned, muscular red, deeply tannic. The fruit is superripe, with scents of prune, smoke and chocolate. Blocky and powerful, done very consistently, as are all the Barrister reds, in the full-on house style.",,31,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Barrister 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrister-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Barrister
14.3,Red,US,"Noted only as a proprietary blend, this seems to be showing a strong Cabernet influence. It's tight and astringently tannic, with pure cassis fruit anchoring the core. Focused and closed down, but promising.",Mith Red,,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Balboa 2008 Mith Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balboa-2008-mith-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Balboa
14.8,Red,US,"Subtle and fragrant with pretty blackberry and black cherry fruit, this carries hints of leather and earth, with polished tannins and surprising length. It needs extra hours to open fully, but will reward your patience with extended length and grace notes of plum pudding and black licorice.",,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Beresan 2007 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beresan-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2007,Beresan
14.5,White,US,"This white blend, modeled after Bordeaux, is two-thirds Sémillon, one-third Sauvignon Blanc. Pretty scents of sweet apricot, peach and melon lead into a midpalate that gathers both strength and concentration. Notes of citrus rind and dusty spices continue into a full and satisfying finish.",Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Luminesce,20,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2010 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Luminesce White (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2010-seven-hills-vineyard-estate-luminesce-white-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,L'Ecole No. 41
14,Red,Italy,"Benanti releases wines from previous vintages to show the impressive aging potential of Mount Etna. This blend of Nerello Mascalese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d'Avola offers currant and candied fruit aromas backed by soft spice and crushed granite.",Lamorèmio,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Benanti 2006 Lamorèmio Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benanti-2006-lamoremio-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2006,Benanti
14.1,Red,US,"Sweet, rich and luscious in a palate-enveloping style, this cherry-bomb of a Merlot opens with a rush of ripe, round, fruit-liqueur flavors. Delicious as it is, it hangs there right into a slightly alcoholic finish. Some further bottle age should make for continued improvement.",,50,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Pepper Bridge 2008 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pepper-bridge-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2008,Pepper Bridge
14.2,Red,US,"A very good Cabernet, with ripe blackberry, currant, anise and oak flavors. Despite firm tannins, it doesn't seem to be an ager, but it is an elegant, complex young wine to drink over the next year or two.",District 4,39,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Prime 2008 District 4 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prime-2008-district-4-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Prime
14.5,Red,US,"Dark and dusty, with streaks of metal and mineral, this complex Merlot retains the elegance so rarely found in domestic versions. Cassis and plum flavors melt into supple tannins soaked in espresso. Ready to drink now.",The Estates,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Milbrandt 2009 The Estates Merlot (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-the-estates-merlot-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Merlot,2009,Milbrandt
14.5,Red,US,"This classically styled Walla Walla Syrah is sourced from the excellent Les Collines Vineyard. Wreathed in smoke and suggestions of funky earth, the black fruits shine through and the tannins have grip and muscle. Solid and substantial.",Les Collines,40,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),North by Northwest 2008 Les Collines Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2008-collines-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2008,North by Northwest
13.7,White,US,"Shows lots of fruity richness, with Asian pear, pineapple, peach and green apple flavors, brightened by crisp acidity. It's surprisingly fresh for a 2008 Chardonnay, but you should drink it quickly before it starts to go downhill.",,20,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ancient Oak Cellars 2008 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-oak-cellars-2008-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2008,Ancient Oak Cellars
8.5,White,New Zealand,"Made in a sweet style with only 8.5% alcohol, pair this delicately-textured wine as you might a Mosel spätlese, with sweet-spicy dishes. Green apple and citrus notes provide crisp balance to the residual sugar.",The Doctors',17,90,Marlborough,,,Forrest 2010 The Doctors' Riesling (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forrest-2010-doctors-riesling-marlborough/,Riesling,2010,Forrest
,Red,US,"Simply delicious, showing ripe, soft blackberry, cherry and blueberry flavors. So soft and gentle, it's completely ready to drink now. A good example of the art of blending.",,18,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Kirkland Signature 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Kirkland Signature
14.5,Red,New Zealand,"From a single vineyard at the top of the Brancott Valley, this is a harmonious, silky-texured Pinot, with typical black cherry and sous bois notes and hints of charred beef and cedar. Finishes long, crisp and vibrant. Drink now–2016.",The Wrekin,22,90,Marlborough,,,Jules Taylor 2009 The Wrekin Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jules-taylor-2009-wrekin-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jules Taylor
13.5,White,France,"Along with all the ripe fruit in the wine, there is a kernel of serious structure. That gives the wine minerality, textured acidity lying over the depth of white fruits. Toast adds extra complexity before a crisp aftertaste.",,60,90,Burgundy,Puligny-Montrachet,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Puligny-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-chardonnay-puligny-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Joseph Drouhin
13,Red,Portugal,"An opulent feeling wine, with its rich, rounded fruits and sweet tannins. There is a juicy character here, lined with new wood polish. The wine has density, generous black plum juice and a hint of prunes. It is powerful and ageworthy.",Domini,16,90,Douro,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2009 Domini Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2009-domini-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,José Maria da Fonseca
14.6,Red,US,"This is essentially a Bordeaux blend, based on Cabernet, but the winery put in some Syrah. It's very delicious and forward in blackberry, blueberry and chocolate flavors. The tannins are as soft and sweet as Napa gets, making the wine drinkable now.",19 Block Cuvée,36,90,California,Napa,Mount Veeder,Hess Collection 2008 19 Block Cuvée Red (Mount Veeder),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hess-collection-2008-19-block-cuvee-red-napa-mount-veeder/,Red Blend,2008,Hess Collection
14.5,Red,Italy,"Hugonis is a 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d'Avola, with balanced fruit, spice, chocolate, leather and a modern, creamy endnote. This is an appealing wine that would pair beautifully with steak or pork chops.",Hugonis,45,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2008 Hugonis Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2008-hugonis-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta Rapitalà
13.5,White,Italy,"Here's a creamy, rich and beautifully fragrant Chardonnay that would pair with lemon chicken, tangy Indian dishes or lobster risotto. This bright white wine is redolent of peach, pear, crushed almond and tangy citrus rind.",Tenuta Regaleali,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2008 Tenuta Regaleali Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2008-tenuta-regaleali-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2008,Tasca d'Almerita
14.6,Red,US,"Ripe, flashy raspberry and cherry jam fruit marks this young, elegant Pinot Noir. It feels fine and sensual in the mouth, with a silkiness brightened by Edna Valley acidity. Drink now–2015.",Stone Corral Vineyard,50,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Talley 2009 Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2009-stone-corral-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Talley
14.9,Red,US,"A five-grape Bordeaux-style blend (39% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot), the 424 is bright and gamy, the fruit showing pretty Bing cherry flavors in abundance. Fruity and supple with just a hint of leather, this is well-built without being too tannic, and shows no trace of its almost 15% alcohol. It was aged for 20 months in half new, half once-used French oak.",424 Red Blend,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2008 424 Red Blend Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2008-424-red-blend-columbia-valley-yakima/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Stevens
14,Red,US,"Cabernet Franc is a difficult variety to make by itself in California, which is why so few wineries do. Reverie gives it a good try. Their '09 is quite tasty in cherries, minerals and oak, with distinguished mountain tannins and a savory, spicy finish. But it's not one for the cellar, so drink before 2014.",Estate,64,90,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Reverie 2009 Estate Cabernet Franc (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reverie-2009-estate-cabernet-franc-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Reverie
11.9,White,US,"Powerful and complex, with layer upon layer of smoky mineral tones, musky florals, and crisp, tart tangerine and peach fruit flavors. Just off-dry in style, Red Newt's Davis Farms Vineyard is spectacularly refreshing, full of zingy lime-juice acidity and boasts a piercing steeliness that reverberates long after each sip.",Davis Farms Vineyard,20,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2009 Davis Farms Vineyard Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2009-davis-farms-vineyard-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2009,Red Newt Cellars
15,Red,Portugal,"A smoothly rich wine, this unusual Syrah from the Douro valley shows how good the variety can be there. It flows easily and generously in the mouth, with black cherry, sweet tannins and light acidity. Probably not for long aging, but delicious.",,40,90,Duriense,,,Quinta da Romaneira 2009 Syrah (Duriense),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-romaneira-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-duriense/,Syrah,2009,Quinta da Romaneira
14.4,Red,US,"A big, muscular Petite Sirah, showing the classic profile of the variety. Rich and thick in tannins, it showcases powerful blackberry, plum, currant, bacon and black pepper flavors that finish with fruity sweetness, although the wine is technically dry. A welcome addition to the top tier of Petite Sirah in California.",Reserve,45,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Spellbound 2007 Reserve Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spellbound-2007-reserve-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2007,Spellbound
14.5,Red,US,"So sweet and ripe in raspberry, cherry and white chocolate, it's almost like a dessert wine. The sweetness nicely evaporates in a dry swirl of acids and minerals, leaving behind only the impression of honey and spice. The blend is mostly Syrah, with Grenache Noir and Petite Sirah.",Revelation,35,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Epiphany 2008 Revelation Red (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2008-revelation-red-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Red Blend,2008,Epiphany
13.5,White,US,"A solid Sauvignon Blanc, dry, crisp and rich, with lime, green apple, kiwi, green melon and sweet vanilla flavors. And then there's that tangy minerality that makes it so racy. There's no oak apparent anywhere, making the fruit star. What a great restaurant wine, and production was nearly 7,000 cases, making it relatively easy to find.",,16,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Dry Creek Vineyard
13,White,France,"The toast shows through strongly in this wine, giving a burnt edge. At the same time, the delicious fruit with its flavors of peach and green plum, is rich enough to develop well and produce a balanced wine.",Fourchaume Premier Cru,50,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2009 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2009-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Vrignaud
14.5,Red,US,"A delicious Pinot Noir to drink now. Soft and savory, it shows appealing raspberry, cherry and spice flavors, accented with the vanilla and toast of oak. Defines Russian River Pinot Noir in its easiest form.",,35,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Davis Bynum 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davis-bynum-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Davis Bynum
14.5,Red,Israel,"Brambly blackberry and forest fruit aromas fill the bouquet, with secondary notes of licorice, bark and sweet spice lingering in the background. The medium-weight, structured mouth shows more skin-driven black-fruit flavors alongside gripping tannins and a solid finish.",Yarden,30,90,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2008 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2008-yarden-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Golan Heights Winery
14.5,Red,Israel,"Scents of vanilla bean and crushed violet add interest to the dark-fruit driven bouquet. The firmly structured mouth shows the same depth of flavor, with concentrated notes of boysenberry and cassis that are matched against similarly strong earthy elements of black tea leaves and leathery spice.",The Reserve,21,90,Galilee,,,Gamla 2009 The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamla-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Gamla
14.5,Red,Israel,"Made from 62% Cab Sauv, 31% Merlot and 7% Syrah, this delicious blend offers a fleck of crushed rose-petal florals to the dark fruit core of blackberry, date and chocolate covered black cherry. Full but firmly structured, with roasted cocoa nib, cigar box spice and leather flavors lingering on the finish. Good now, but should hold through 2014.",Yiron Kosher Dry Red Wine,22,90,Galilee,,,Galil Mountain 2007 Yiron Kosher Dry Red Wine Red (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galil-mountain-2007-yiron-kosher-dry-red-wine-galilee/,Red Blend,2007,Galil Mountain
,White,US,"A lovely wine that continues Gainey's string of successful bottlings. It's finely crisp in acidity, with a refreshing mouthfeel carrying ripe pineapple, lime and kiwi fruit flavors.",,14,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Gainey 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gainey-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Gainey
13.5,Red,Italy,"Saia is an opulent, darkly concentrated wine that opens with lush tones of prune, dark fruit, spice, cola, leather and toasted nut. Try pairing it with potato gnocchi and veal ragú.",Saia,35,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Maccari 2007 Saia Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-maccari-2007-saia-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Feudo Maccari
11.5,White,Canada,"Richer in profile than Cave Spring's standard label Riesling, the Estate Bottled balances densely concentrated apple and honey flavors with layers of chalk dust and petrol. Zippy acidity cuts clean on the finish, leaving just a whisper of lime skin and green florals on the palate.",Estate Bottled,15,90,Ontario,Beamsville Bench,,Cave Spring 2009 Estate Bottled Riesling (Beamsville Bench),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-spring-2009-estate-bottled-riesling-beamsville-bench/,Riesling,2009,Cave Spring
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Sanmichele vineyard of the Serramarrocco estate are blended to produce a thick, inky Sicilian red that is redolent of blackberry, dried prune, rum cake and exotic clove or cardamom. Pair this richly textured red with stewed beef or game meat.",Serramarrocco,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta di Serramarrocco 2006 Serramarrocco Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-serramarrocco-2006-serramarrocco-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2006,Tenuta di Serramarrocco
,Red,Italy,"Marc de Grazia is a vocal enthusiast of Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir, so it's no surprise that he would include the indigenous grapes of Mount Etna, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, on his list of favorite varieties. These grapes all share similar characteristics: They are delicately nuanced and complex on the nose with a silky but firm quality of tannin. And, they all show long aging potential.",,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2010  Etna,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-delle-terre-nere-2010-red-etna/,Red Blend,2010,Tenuta delle Terre Nere
14,White,US,"The Milbrandts farm over 2,000 acres in the Wahluke Slope, where their Clifton Vineyard—the source of this 100% varietal Viognier—is located. Creamy and refreshing, it's a mélange of lime rind and flesh, melon and pineapple, with the crispness of a mountain spring. The flavors build and build, with an elegant flourish as it finishes just as clean and refreshing as it began.",The Estates,20,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Milbrandt 2010 The Estates Viognier (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2010-the-estates-viognier-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Viognier,2010,Milbrandt
14.6,Red,US,"Dry, smooth and delicious, a flashy wine that tastes complex. Although there are strong tannins, there's a drink-me-now richness to blackberries, blueberries, chocolate and oak. Decant for an hour or two, and enjoy.",Sonnet #63,65,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Madrigal 2008 Sonnet #63 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/madrigal-2008-sonnet-63-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Madrigal
14,Red,New Zealand,"The Nautilus wines have been getting better and better, and this dark-toned Pinot is no exception. It shows excellent complexity—black cherry and dark earth notes alongside hints of cured meat and sassafras—as well as a round mouthfeel that never turns jammy. It's firm enough to hold 2–3 years, if you prefer.",,27,90,Marlborough,,,Nautilus 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nautilus-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Nautilus
14,Red,Italy,"Hedonis is a beautiful blend of Nero d'Avola (70%) and Syrah, with a soft, velvety feel and bold berry flavors. It offers endnotes of cassis, almond, tobacco and savory cured meat.",Hedonis,30,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2006 Hedonis Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2006-hedonis-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2006,Feudo Arancio
14.1,White,US,"High acidity and ultraripe fruit, in the form of pineapples, mangoes, pears and lemons, give this Chard a rich, exotic taste. New French oak adds the perfect touch of buttered toast. It's an impressive, intense young wine of high pedigree.",Bien Nacido,35,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Fess Parker 2010 Bien Nacido Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fess-parker-2010-bien-nacido-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Fess Parker
14.1,Red,Israel,"Nuanced scents of crushed purple flower petals, forest floor and raw coconut are supported by a fruity backbone of blackberry and raspberry. The lush mouth is ripe and concentrated, with a satiny texture and bold dark-cherry and plum-flesh flavors framed by hints of cocoa. Drink now–2015.",Secret Reserve,40,90,Judean Hills,,,Shiloh Winery 2009 Secret Reserve Shiraz (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-winery-2009-secret-reserve-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-judean-hills/,Shiraz,2009,Shiloh Winery
13,White,Italy,"Planeta set out to make a great white wine on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna using the indigenous Carricante grape. The results are chiseled and clean, with pristine aromas of zesty citrus, herbal nuances and rain-soaked slate roof.",,36,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2010 Carricante (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2010-italian-white-carricante-sicilia/,Carricante,2010,Planeta
,Red,Italy,"With the spice markets and romanic bazaars of North Africa not far off the coast of Sicily, Maroccoli embodies a sensual spirit with bright cinnamon and clove backed by black fruit and dried fig. The wine is rich, plush and smoothly textured.",Maroccoli,42,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2009 Maroccoli Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2009-maroccoli-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Planeta
,Red,Italy,"Planeta's delicious Merlot opens with modern touches of spice and milk chocolate that enhance a solid core of red berry fruit. The tannins are soft and polished, but firm enough to give the wine impressive staying power.",,40,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2008 Merlot (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2008-merlot-sicilia/,Merlot,2008,Planeta
13,White,France,"A spicy but austere wine, with the emphasis on wood, apple acidity and citrus. There is some riper fruit (pineapple), but the wine remains textured, taut and nervy.",Blagny Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Meursault,,Joseph Faiveley 2009 Blagny Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-faiveley-2009-blagny-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Joseph Faiveley
14.2,White,US,"A blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier, this is a powerfully rich wine, with flavors of pears, peaches, mangos, oranges and almost any other fruit you can name. Thankfully, it's dryish, with a creamy texture and a spicy finish. Almost a food group in itself, it suggests pairing with strongly flavored, umami-rich dishes.",Chemin de Fleurs,36,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Daou 2010 Chemin de Fleurs White (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/daou-2010-chemin-fleurs-white-central-coast-paso-robles/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Daou
14.5,Red,US,"A chocolaty wine with very pretty red fruit, this smooth and lightly spicy vintage is particularly well made given the cool year. In the blend are small amounts of Cabernet and Syrah, but Merlot is the star here, with rich black-cherry flavors wrapped in mocha.",Ethos Reserve,31,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Ethos Reserve Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2008-ethos-reserve-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13.5,White,Italy,"Made with fruit sourced from very old, head-pruned Insolia vines (with extremely low yields), this structured Sicilian white wine opens with a bright, off-gold color and creamy notes of apricot, honey and vanilla. Pair it with Cornish hen or pulled-pork.",Bianca di Valguarnera,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2007 Bianca di Valguarnera Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2007-bianca-valguarnera-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2007,Duca di Salaparuta
14.5,Red,US,"Forgeron makes a full-bodied style of Syrah, with an almost jammy midpalate loaded with boysenberry and blueberry fruit. Veins of herb and loam lead into a generously chocolaty finish. The fruit is 100% from the Boushey Vineyard.",,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Forgeron 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Forgeron
14.5,Red,Italy,"Quater is a rich red blend that opens with blackberry, rum cake, Indian spice, cola and ground clove. It combines intensity and complexity with a bold, opulent mouthfeel.",Quater,32,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2007 Quater Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2007-quater-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Firriato
13,White,France,"Ripe and rich, a wine that shows orange, pear and lime zest flavors alongside toast and herbs. It has a pure line of acidity and minerality that cuts through the warm fruit and gives extra shape to the wine.",Vaillon Premier Cru,,90,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2009 Vaillon Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-christian-moreau-pere-fils-2009-vaillon-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils
14,Red,New Zealand,"The 2008 vintage wasn't an easy one in Marlborough, but Ivan Sutherland and James Healy (both formerly of Cloudy Bay) have turned in an excellent effort. Even after almost four years, the wine remains dark and vibrant in color, with bold black cherry fruit accented by hints of plum and coffee. Tannins are soft and acids crisp, making it a wine to enjoy over the next few years.",,41,90,Marlborough,,,Dog Point 2008 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dog-point-2008-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Dog Point
10,Dessert,Italy,"Il Musico is a unique dessert wine that opens with aromas of resin, pine nut, caramel and candied fruit. The viscous mouthfeel is sweet and rich, but there's also a really nice blast of refreshing lemon zest on the close.",Il Musico,26,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Benanti 2009 Il Musico Moscato (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benanti-2009-il-musico-muscat-moscato-sicilia/,Moscato,2009,Benanti
14,Red,Italy,"Honoris Causa is a 75-25 blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah (aged in French oak) that opens with bold, chewy, modern aromas of black cherry and chocolate. The wine delivers a round, velvety mouthfeel and a touch of sun-ripened berry sweetness on the close.",Honoris Causa,40,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2008 Honoris Causa Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2008-honoris-causa-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Brugnano
14,Red,Italy,"Lu Patri (named after the “fathers”) is a pure expression of Nero d'Avola with sophisticated oak notes and deep layers of ripe fruit and spice. There's a slightly jammy aroma here, but it works well within the thick, dense personality of this hearty red wine.",Lu Patri,40,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello 2009 Lu Patri Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-cristo-campobello-2009-lu-patri-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
14.7,Red,US,"This very fine Petite Sirah mysteriously blends the variety's robust, full-bodied tannins with the silky delicacy of a Pinot Noir. The flavors are big and deep, offering an explosion of dried fruits, berries, tobacco, spicy gingersnap cookie and grilled meat. Drink with hearty stews and barbecue now, or stash it away for a few years.",Fox Family Vineyard,45,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Blair Fox 2009 Fox Family Vineyard Petite Sirah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blair-fox-2009-family-vineyard-petite-sirah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Petite Sirah,2009,Blair Fox
14,Red,Italy,"Fatagione delivers great intensity of cola, mint, licorice and rosemary-like aromas. The finish is dusty and dry, high lighted by brimstone and crushed mineral.",Fatagione,32,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cottanera 2008 Fatagione Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2008-fatagione-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-sicilia/,Nerello Mascalese,2008,Cottanera
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cottanera's Etna blend (Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio) opens with a brooding dark color and earthy aromas of crushed stone, forest floor and leather. There's a bright, vinous fruit note of wild berry and red currant as well.",,57,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Cottanera 2008  Etna,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2008-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2008,Cottanera
14,Red,Italy,"With the looming crater of the Etna volcano visible just outside the winery door, Cottanera pays homage to local viticulture with this red blend of local grapes. The wine is focused and firm, with bright berry and zesty spice overtones.",Rosso,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Cottanera 2007 Rosso  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2007-rosso-red-etna/,Red Blend,2007,Cottanera
,Red,Italy,"COS is a leader in Cerasuolo di Vittoria thanks to the strict organic and biodynamic philosophy applied to their production. This vintage shows bright berry, cola, dried herb, olive, tobacco and warm, earthy aromas. In the mouth, the wine is crisp, fresh and firm.",,30,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,,COS 2009  Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cos-2009-red-cerasuolo-vittoria-classico/,Red Blend,2009,COS
16,Dessert,Italy,This unique Sicilian dessert wine shows distinctive notes of eucalyptus and hummus over candied apricot and honey-glazed chestnut. There's nothing else like it; then there's a touch of zesty acidity on the close.,Anima Mediterranea,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cantine Rallo 2010 Anima Mediterranea Zibibbo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-rallo-2010-anima-mediterranea-muscat-zibibbo-sicilia/,Zibibbo,2010,Cantine Rallo
14.1,Red,US,"A beautifully crafted blend that includes 19% Merlot and splashes of Syrah and Cab Franc, this melds black fruits, black olives, a pleasing array of fresh herbs and a hint of mint. The mix is full and seamless, with an easy roundness that carries into a pleasing finish.",,29,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Amavi 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amavi-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Amavi
13.5,Red,Israel,"This is a big and brooding wine, with a lot of aromas and flavors going on all at once: black currant liqueur, anise, cured meat, black plum, sweet spice and dark chocolate. The mouth is full and firmly structured, with intensely concentrated dark fruit character that evolves into a chicory-infused finish.",Superieur,,90,Judean Hills,,,Barkan 2007 Superieur Pinotage (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barkan-2007-superieur-pinotage-judean-hills/,Pinotage,2007,Barkan
13.5,Red,Israel,"Aged for 20 months in French (70%) and American (30%) oak, this dark and brooding Cab is loaded with woody notes of cigar box, tree bark and leathery spice, but they're balanced by concentrated fruit flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum guts on the palate. Firmly structured with young, gripping tannins and a long finish.",Reserve,36,90,Galilee,,,Alexander 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Alexander
14.5,Red,Italy,"This vintage of Passomaggio (a blend of Nero d'Avola and Merlot) shows impressive strides in quality. From an estate with a beautiful sea-facing abbey built in the 1100s, the wine is modern, clean, plush and driven by ripe fruit and spice.",Passomaggio,21,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2007 Passomaggio Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-santa-anastasia-2007-passomaggio-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Abbazia Santa Anastasia
17,Dessert,Spain,"Light brown and slightly translucent in color. Aromas lean toward raisin and prune, but there's orange zest and molasses on the bouquet as well. Bores straight ahead on the palate, with sweet flavors of burnt brown sugar, caramel and prune. Satisfying and balanced even if it's not overly complex.",de Añada,23,90,Andalucia,Montilla-Moriles,,Alvear 2008 de Añada Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvear-2008-de-anada-sherry-pedro-ximenez-montilla-moriles/,Pedro Ximénez,2008,Alvear
14.5,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot and Malbec. A tasty, toasty bottle, it's loaded with ripe black fruits, notably cherry and cassis. The tannins are supple and seem soaked in Kahlua.",Little Bear Creek Red,20,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodinville Wine Cellars 2009 Little Bear Creek Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodinville-wine-cellars-2009-little-bear-creek-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Woodinville Wine Cellars
,Red,Italy,"Girolamo Russo's 'A Rina is an approachable red wine with a streamlined and compact feel in the mouth. It beautifully shows characteristic Etna aromas of crushed mineral, wild berry and toasted pistachio nut.",'A Rina,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Girolamo Russo 2009 'A Rina  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girolamo-russo-2009-a-rina-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2009,Girolamo Russo
14.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah offers balance and harmony, with no aromatic element out of place. It presents a steady wall of black fruit, soft cherry, tobacco, rum cake and dark leather. The soft, velvety tannins make this a great pasta or lasagna wine.",Santagostino Baglio Sorìa,24,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2009 Santagostino Baglio Sorìa Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2009-santagostino-baglio-soria-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Firriato
13,White,New Zealand,"This is the rare Riesling that has seen some oak influence. Yet it's not obtrusive at all, and just adds hints of honey, vanilla and toast to the wine's already complex flavors, encompassing lilac blossoms, fresh greens, peach and tangerine. It's on the full-bodied side of the Riesling spectrum, with just a pinch of residual sugar and a pleasant cremainess on the midpalate.",,25,90,Marlborough,,,Greywacke 2010 Riesling (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greywacke-2010-riesling-marlborough/,Riesling,2010,Greywacke
12.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Carricante and Catarratto from vineyards plated 600 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Etna, Quota 600 is among Sicily's best white wines. Compact, tonic and streamlined, it does a beautiful job of presenting delicate floral and peach fruit aromas against an austere backdrop of crushed stone and talcum powder.",Quota 600,39,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Graci 2010 Quota 600  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graci-2010-quota-600-white-etna/,White Blend,2010,Graci
14.5,Red,Israel,"Attractive and layered with a blueberry and raspberry fruit core accented by notes of sweet spice, orange oil, ashy tobacco and a touch of dark purple florals. The gripping tannins are fine and balanced, with skin-driven fruit flavors dominating the palate and a fudgy chocolate and sweet spice note lingering on the finish.",Yiron,22,90,Galilee,,,Galil Mountain 2008 Yiron Red (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galil-mountain-2008-yiron-red-galilee/,Red Blend,2008,Galil Mountain
14.6,Red,US,"Pondera's Sericus is based upon Merlot, while this Bordeaux-style blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon. Solid fruit flavors of blueberry and plum are set amid sweet spices from the barrel aging. Cinnamon, sweet black tea and fine tannins lead through a balanced, lingering finish, with good grip and weight.",Consensio Red,34,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pondera 2008 Consensio Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pondera-2008-consensio-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pondera
13.5,Red,Italy,"A founding father of Sicily's quality wine tradition, the 2006 Duca Enrico is a plush and rich red with bold berry flavors and a spicy vegetal touch of green curry leaf. An icon of southern Italian wine, the wine is well suited to roast beef or sophisticated meat dishes.",Duca Enrico,60,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2006 Duca Enrico Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2006-enrico-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2006,Duca di Salaparuta
14.9,Red,US,"This is a rich, elaborate Cabernet Sauvignon. It's opulent and flashy, with upfront blackberry jam, black currant, chocolate, spice and new oak flavors, and the tannins are ultrasmooth. Made in the soft, appealing modern style.",The Cornerstone,125,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cornerstone 2009 The Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornerstone-2009-the-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cornerstone
14.9,Red,US,"Delicious, first class and possibly ageable. It's rich in blackberry pie filling, crême de cassis and sweet oak flavors, with a firm minerality that adds structural integrity. Sweet and ripe, but elegant. Will provide pleasant drinking over the next four years.",,60,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cornerstone 2009 Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornerstone-2009-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Cornerstone
14,Dessert,France,"From the Suduiraut vineyard, this is a wine created to be drunk young. It has just the right amount of honey along with marmalade flavors. The texture is smooth, accessible and ready to drink. It combines opulence and freshness.",Lions de Suduiraut,,90,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Suduiraut 2009 Lions de Suduiraut  (Sauternes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-suduiraut-2009-lions-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Suduiraut
13.5,Red,US,"This is a splendid rendition of Chateau Ste. Michelle's mainstay Cabernet, rich and round, with a sophisticated mix of grapes, including Malbec, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah. Dark fruit flavors of black cherry and cassis create a lush center, and the wine is more evolved and smoother, with less obvious oak and barrel flavor, than the pricier Cabs from Ste. Michelle.",,16,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13,White,France,"A soft wine, favoring warm fruit, pear and peach flavors, the minerality coming later. The wine is crisp and fresh, with an intensity of acidity rare in 2009. That suggests it will age, although it is already fruity and refreshing.",Les Pierres Blanches,,90,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune,,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot 2009 Les Pierres Blanches  (Côte de Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-emmanuel-giboulot-2009-pierres-blanches-chardonnay-cote-beaune/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cusumano's Sàgana brings the focus to the quality of the fruit. The wine shows red berry, spice and a unique toasted note that resembles almond or pistachio.",Sàgana,32,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2007 Sàgana Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2007-sagana-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Cusumano
13.5,Red,Italy,"Il Drappo is a pure expression of Nero d'Avola that has been aged carefully in oak to produce a soft, rich mouthfeel and lively notes of bright berry and savory spice. There's a touch of toasted pistachio nut as well.",Il Drappo,40,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Benanti 2008 Il Drappo Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benanti-2008-il-drappo-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Benanti
14.5,White,Italy,"Sicily's Tasca family does a terrific job with this golden Chardonnay. The wine reflects the sunshine, warmth and generosity of the island. Aromas of stone fruit, vanilla, rose and almond blossom are followed by a beautifully creamy mouthfeel.",Tenuta Regaleali,60,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Tenuta Regaleali Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-tenuta-regaleali-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
14,Red,Italy,"This is a dark and muscular expression of Syrah executed in a quasi-Australian style, with loads of concentration and spice, backed by smoked bacon, Teriyaki, candied berry and Indian spice.",Sallier de la Tour La Monaca,30,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Sallier de la Tour La Monaca Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-sallier-tour-monaca-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
13,White,US,"Sweetly floral, this concentrated and penetrating wine, from some special old-vine plantings on Snipes Mountain, smells and tastes like fancy perfume in a wine bottle. Though not sweet, it could certainly be served as a dessert wine, given its exotic character.",Upland Vineyard,16,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Smasne Cellars 2010 Upland Vineyard Morio Muskat (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2010-upland-vineyard-muscat-morio-muskat-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Morio Muskat,2010,Smasne Cellars
14.5,Red,Israel,"Dark and rich, there's a slightly liquorous sensation to the blackberry and cassis core. The medium-weight mouth offers lifting acidity, great balance and depth, with attractive notes of cigar spice, cocoa powder and roasted espresso grinds on the finish.",Secret Reserve,40,90,Judean Hills,,,Shiloh Winery 2009 Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-winery-2009-secret-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-judean-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Shiloh Winery
13,Red,Italy,"Rosso delle Rose is a 70-30 blend of Syrah and Nero d'Avola that opens with smoky, savory elements of exotic spice, cured meat, ripe fruit and crushed white peppercorn. The wine's appearance is thick and dense, as is the mouthfeel, but there is also a touch of acidity to keep it fresh.",Rosso delle Rose,30,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa 2007 Rosso delle Rose Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masseria-feudo-grottarossa-2007-rosso-delle-rose-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa
13.5,White,US,"Hits all the right notes, with ripe, flashy pineapple, lemon and lime jam fruit, buttered toast from oak and a stimulating minerality. Follows the American style closely, but with style and finesse. Drink now.",Bald Mountain Vineyard Reserve,25,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Martin Ray 2010 Bald Mountain Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2010-bald-mountain-vineyard-reserve-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Martin Ray
13.5,Red,Spain,"Textbook Rioja reserva from a legendary label and a top vintage. Smells lightly baked and smooth, with leather, tobacco, raspberry and spice. Feels zesty, clean and pure, with reedy berry, tobacco and leathery baked plum flavors. Savory and smooth on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Reserva,17,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Riscal 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-riscal-2005-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2005,Marqués de Riscal
12,White,New Zealand,"A medium-bodied, off-dry style, with scents of baked apples and vegetable oil followed by flavors of apple and peach accented by peppery cinnamon-tinged spice. It's slightly creamy in texture, with a long, mouthcoating finish. Drink now.",Reserve Selection Classic,24,90,Marlborough,,,Jawbone 2009 Reserve Selection Classic Riesling (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jawbone-2009-reserve-selection-classic-riesling-marlborough/,Riesling,2009,Jawbone
12.5,White,US,"Though technically off-dry, this tastes tart and racy, following its lively aromatics with crisp citrus-fruit flavors of Key lime, Satsuma orange, and ripe apricots. The fruit sources—Evergreen and Wahluke Slope vineyards—are among the best in Washington for Riesling.",Traditions,13,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Milbrandt 2010 Traditions Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2010-traditions-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Milbrandt
13.5,Red,Italy,"Nadir is an impressive rendition of Syrah that delivers round, sweet aromas of blackberry, cherry, rum cake and smoked bacon. The high quality of the mouthfeel also sets this wine apart: It is soft, modern and very rich.",Nadir,16,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2009 Nadir Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2009-nadir-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Tenuta Rapitalà
14.6,Red,US,"So sweet and rich in cherry, vanilla and cinnamon spice flavors, what's not to like? It's dry, gentle in tannins and complex. Seems designed for easy pairing with a great steak.",,65,90,California,Napa,Calistoga,Madrigal 2008 Cabernet Franc (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/madrigal-2008-cabernet-franc-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Madrigal
14,Red,Italy,"Signorio is a surprisingly polished and elegant Nero d'Avola with a silky, fine texture and bright flavors of dried fruit, cassis, espresso and dark chocolate. Pair this pretty wine with saffron and shrimp risotto.",Signorio,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia 2007 Signorio Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-barone-nicolo-lumia-2007-signorio-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia
12.5,White,New Zealand,"Light in weight, delicate in style, this is just barely off dry. Crisp apple fruit carries hints of riper stone fruit (nectarine?) but is underlain by a distinctly stony note. The lingering finish ably balances tart and sweet.",,17,90,Nelson,,,Seifried 2011 Riesling (Nelson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seifried-2011-riesling-nelson/,Riesling,2011,Seifried
14.2,Red,US,"Smooth and chocolaty, this generous Cabernet brings plenty of chocolate-covered cherry flavors to the heart of the palate. Balanced and seamless, it follows the path of previous vintages. Drink it young for maximum enjoyment.",,30,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sineann 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sineann
14,Red,Italy,"Santa Cecilia is a Sicilian icon wine and a quality benchmark for the newly inaugurated Noto subzone. The 2009 vintage takes time to open and build momentum. It feels sharper and edgier than past years and is focused, linear and crisp. Give it 3–5 more years of cellaring.",Santa Cecilia,43,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Noto,,Planeta 2009 Santa Cecilia Red (Noto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2009-santa-cecilia-red-noto/,Red Blend,2009,Planeta
13.3,White,US,"This is focused upon a lovely mix of ripe fruits, running from citrus to apple, smooth and lightly buttery. The grapes were sourced from Boushey and Elephant Mountain vineyards, and aged on the lees for a full year.",L'Entente Blanc,27,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Ott & Murphy 2010 L'Entente Blanc Marsanne (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2010-lentente-blanc-marsanne-columbia-valley-yakima/,Marsanne,2010,Ott & Murphy
13.5,White,France,"A steely wine, its acidity dominating the attractive toast, white fruits and grapefruit flavors. It is rich, full in the mouth, a wine that shows some opulence while also preserving a firm, strict structure.",,,90,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Olivier Leflaive 2009  Chassagne-Montrachet,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
14.9,Red,US,"Occasio continues to plumb the depths of the Del Arroyo Vineyard and its abilities with each of the red Bordeaux grapes, this time deftly showing what it can do with the enfant terrible that is Cab Franc. Give it some time to open and then enjoy its densely layered richness of cherry and coffee and plum.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,50,90,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2009 Del Arroyo Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2009-arroyo-vineyard-cabernet-franc-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Occasio
14.8,White,US,"Very opulent, almost too much so, with a flood of Key lime pie, pineapple jam, orange, butterscotch and buttered toast flavors that overwhelm in richness. The saving grace is a fine structure of acidity and minerals and a finish that strives to be dry. Drink now with shellfish, roast pork, or all alone as an apéritif.",Reserve,30,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2010-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Kunde
12.5,White,Australia,"Wet stone and lemon-lime. If those sound good to you, this ageworthy Riesling is a fit for you. It's medium in body yet very crisp and linear in structure, with a hint of citrus pith on the finish. Drink 2015–2020.",The Lodge Hill Dry,18,90,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Jim Barry 2011 The Lodge Hill Dry Riesling (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jim-barry-2011-lodge-hill-dry-riesling-clare-valley/,Riesling,2011,Jim Barry
15.5,Port/Sherry,Spain,"A deep, cool, mellow style of PX with requisite raisin and prune aromas along with molasses and a touch of heat. Feels unctuous and almost cloying, with concentrated caramel and raisin flavors. Very long and supersweet, with excellent power and commendable balance.",Nectar Dulce,20,90,Andalucia,Jerez,,González Byass NV Nectar Dulce Pedro Ximénez (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gonzalez-byass-nv-nectar-dulce-pedro-ximenez-jerez-130503/,Pedro Ximénez,,González Byass
15,Red,Israel,"A concentrated and seductive Merlot that's perfect for folks who like 'em big, ripe and oaky. Mulled boysenberries and blueberry compote flood the nose and mouth, with lush notes of milk chocolate, blackcurrant liqueur and dark coffee spicing up the finish. Round and velvet-textured, with medium tannins.",Yarden Odem Vineyard,50,90,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2007 Yarden Odem Vineyard Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2007-yarden-odem-vineyard-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2007,Golan Heights Winery
14.5,Red,Italy,"Camelot is a bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that shows great balance and elegant composure. It's not overdone or jammy, despite the hot climate that shaped it. Instead, it shows focus and precision in its blackberry, cherry, oak spice and cinnamon notes.",Camelot,47,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2008 Camelot Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2008-camelot-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Firriato
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Tan in color and elegant beyond what's normal, this high-end fino shows full, complex aromas of honey, citrus, rancio, dried gouda cheese and nuttiness. It feels both easy and fresh, with dry, intense flavors of citrus and almond. Long and smooth on the finish, with zero burn or bite.",La Panesa Especial Fino,40,90,Andalucia,Jerez,,Hidalgo NV La Panesa Especial Fino Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hidalgo-nv-panesa-especial-fino-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Hidalgo
14,Red,Italy,"Tornamira is a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that offers plush, fruity layers of black fruit, spice, cola, tobacco and softly worn leather. Pair this wine with grilled sausage and bell peppers.",Tornamira,30,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Disisa 2006 Tornamira Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-disisa-2006-tornamira-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2006,Feudo Disisa
14.5,Red,US,"This is a big, rich Cabernet, loaded with gobs of lip-smacking blackberry, cherry, currant and oak flavors. Couldn't be riper, and the tannins are soft and smooth. A little obvious in its charms, but a real crowd pleaser.",,50,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frank Family 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Frank Family
13.5,Red,Spain,"Rooty, leathery and spicy aromas accent dry baked-berry notes. The feel is smooth and natural, with texture and acidity supporting toasty, leathery, spicy berry and plum flavors. Mildly baked tasting on the finish, with cinnamon and pepper accents. Drink now through 2014.",Reserva,25,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Dinastía Vivanco 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dinastia-vivanco-2005-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2005,Dinastía Vivanco
12,White,US,"This exceptional effort is packed with sweet and tart fruits, beginning with lemon-lime, then moving through peaches and apricots and on into hints of papaya. Good length and splendid acidity.",Grand Estates,12,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2010 Grand Estates Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-grand-estates-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Columbia Crest
19,Fortified,Italy,"Packaged in a special 170th anniversary bottle, this Marsala opens with a dark amber color, adds luscious depth and finishes long. It delivers flavors of candied fruit, marron glacé, brown sugar and dark vanilla bean.",Targa Riserva,,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Marsala,,Cantine Florio 1991 Targa Riserva  (Marsala),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-florio-1991-targa-riserva-white-marsala/,White Blend,1991,Cantine Florio
11.5,White,US,"Buoyantly aromatic with notes of fresh wildflowers, preserved apricots and honey, this dry Riesling made from a tiny single-vineyard crop balances elegant crushed stone and stonefruit flavors with a focused acidity and stark orange peel astringency. Balanced and elegantly structured, it finishes on a long, meandering orange inflected note.",Tanzen Dame Auten Vineyard 1st Harvest Dry,18,90,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2010 Tanzen Dame Auten Vineyard 1st Harvest Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2010-tanzen-dame-auten-vineyard-1st-harvest-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Bloomer Creek
14.8,White,US,"A beautifully floral Viognier, its aromas tenderly inviting, with uplifting hints of apricot, pear and white fig. It's a deftly made white with lovely minerality and a fleshy mouthfeel all wrapped up in the end with a light touch of lemon.",Estate Bottled and Grown,20,90,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Cedarville 2010 Estate Bottled and Grown Viognier (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedarville-vineyard-2010-estate-bottled-grown-viognier-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Viognier,2010,Cedarville
14.5,Red,US,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, this red wine shows the full body, rich tannins and overall elegance of Baldacci's red wines. It's powerful in blackberry, plum, currant, bacon and black-pepper spice flavors, and the tannins are strong but ultrarefined. Drink now–2015.",Four Sons Fraternity,40,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Baldacci 2008 Four Sons Fraternity Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baldacci-2008-four-sons-fraternity-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Baldacci
12.5,White,Italy,"Pietramarina (a pure expression of Carricante) shows light touches of lemon rind and exotic fruit followed by etched mineral notes of crushed granite and brimstone. The finish is tight, fresh and capped by a slightly menthol-like sensation.",Pietramarina,45,90,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Benanti 2007 Pietramarina  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benanti-2007-pietramarina-italian-white-carricante-etna/,Carricante,2007,Benanti
15,Red,Portugal,"Very true to the variety, this is a soft, barnyardy, raspberry flavored wine. With its ripe fruit and well integrated tannins, it has a smooth mouthfeel that is freshened with acidity on the finish.",,31,90,Bairrada,,,Campolargo 2008 Pinot Noir (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campolargo-2008-pinot-noir-bairrada/,Pinot Noir,2008,Campolargo
14.5,Red,US,"Roughly half Malbec and half Cabernet, this is a lush, full-bodied, round and plummy red. It deftly mixes its tangy red fruit with pretty baking-spice accents, light herb and fresh loam.",Bolsa Negra Reserva Vino Rojo,56,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Castillo de Feliciana 2009 Bolsa Negra Reserva Vino Rojo Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-feliciana-2009-bolsa-negra-reserva-vino-rojo-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2009,Castillo de Feliciana
10.5,Dessert,Israel,"This late harvest selection boasts ripe apricot, lychee, golden raisin, honeydew and baked apple fruit characters alongside glimmers of sweet spice, candied orange rind and raw honeycomb. It's full and deliciously weighty in the mouth, with a stunning ginger-infused lift to the long close.",Sha'al Single Vineyard Late Harvest,26,90,Galilee,,,Carmel 2007 Sha'al Single Vineyard Late Harvest Gewürztraminer (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2007-shaal-single-vineyard-late-harvest-gewurztraminer-galilee/,Gewürztraminer,2007,Carmel
20.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"In this 20-year-old tawny, you find a marvelous balance between fruit and extreme concentration. Burnt wood-aged flavors and acidity play with raisins and black figs give a sweet wine with a hint of dryness. Ready to drink.",20 Anos Tawny,60,91,Port,,,Wiese & Krohn NV 20 Anos Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wiese-krohn-nv-20-anos-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Wiese & Krohn
14.1,White,US,"A brilliant Chardonnay, brimming with powerfully ripe tropical fruit and pear flavors, enriched with smoky, sweet oak. The key here is acidity and the minerality that accompanies the best Santa Lucia Chards. Drink this flamboyant wine now for maximum vibrancy.",Dos Rubios Vineyard,39,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Testarossa 2010 Dos Rubios Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2010-rubios-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Testarossa
14.5,Red,Italy,"Burdese is Sicily's tip-of-the-hat to the great wines of Bordeaux. A blended red, the wine is elegant and firm, with dark concentration and earthy tones of leather and spice behind fresh berry and blackberry. Balance and length characterize the mouthfeel.",Burdese,42,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2008 Burdese Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2008-burdese-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Planeta
14,Red,Italy,"One of the highest expressions of Sicilian enology—both figuratively and literally—Il Musmeci is mostly Nerello Mascalese, with some Nerello Cappuccio. This rising star of Etna shows extremely delicate and fine-tuned notes of small berry and spice and a powerful and polished feel in the mouth. Age 10 years or more.",Il Musmeci,65,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta di Fessina 2008 Il Musmeci  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fessina-2008-il-musmeci-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2008,Tenuta di Fessina
15.5,Red,US,"Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Cinsault are included in this blend, along with a splash of co-fermented Roussanne. As with all the Tranche releases, the aromatics are seductive, the mouthfeel smooth and textural and the fruit immaculate. Brambly berry and plum flavors link to a finish with veins of graphite and cola.",Slice of Pape Red,35,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tranche 2007 Slice of Pape Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2007-slice-pape-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2007,Tranche
14.5,Red,US,"A wonderful Syrah, one of the most drinkable on the market. It's delicious, with thick, soft tannins housing dry, complex flavors of blackberries, black currants, cola, anise and black pepper.",,28,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Longboard 2008 Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2008,Longboard
15.5,Red,Israel,"Lifted and vibrant, this expressive Syrah shows great life and freshness. The red berry and blueberry fruit backbone balances the creamy vanilla and sweet smoke frame. Raspberry, cocoa-dusted cherry, coffee and anise flavors fill the round mouth with a lush, velvety texture; black pepper and baking spice notes remain through the long finish.",Yarden Yonatan Vineyard,50,91,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2007 Yarden Yonatan Vineyard Syrah (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2007-yarden-yonatan-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-galilee/,Syrah,2007,Golan Heights Winery
14.5,Red,Italy,"Few Sicilian producers export 100% Perricone wines to the U.S. Among those who do, Firriato's Ribeca is among the best. This is a bold, concentrated and modern wine, with opulent chocolate and dark berry aromas framed by oak spice and vanilla. Keep it in your cellar for a few more years.",Ribeca,45,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2008 Ribeca Perricone (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2008-ribeca-italian-red-perricone-sicilia/,Perricone,2008,Firriato
12.5,White,France,"A rounded wine, although still young. It has ripe fruit, creamed apples and fresh acidity. The wood flavors give an extra smoothness as well as a more complex long-lasting finish.",La Grand Chatelaine,55,91,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune,,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot 2009 La Grand Chatelaine  (Côte de Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-emmanuel-giboulot-2009-grand-chatelaine-chardonnay-cote-beaune/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot
14,Red,New Zealand,"Always one of the most approachable Pinot bottlings from Felton Road, the Bannockburn is a medium-bodied wine in 2009, redolent of earth, smoke and mushrooms. Silky tannins on the finish frame flavors of ripe cherries, dark earth and a hint of espresso. Drink now–2016.",Bannockburn,53,91,Central Otago,,,Felton Road 2009 Bannockburn Pinot Noir (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/felton-road-2009-bannockburn-pinot-noir-central-otago/,Pinot Noir,2009,Felton Road
15,Red,US,"A very zinny Zin, packed with the variety's briary blackberry, anise, dark chocolate, bacon and crushed black-pepper flavors. It's the winery's best Zinfandel since the 2006 vintage.",,37,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frank Family 2009 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2009-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Frank Family
14.8,Red,US,"A limited release, first-time Cabernet from Heather Hill (estate) fruit, this is big, chewy and still locked up tight. Black cherry and cassis fruit is packed densely into a compact core, with veins of smoke, licorice and graphite. Aged in 80% new French oak, it is a wine for the cellar; the score could certainly rise with more bottle age.",Heather Hill,55,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Abeja 2008 Heather Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abeja-2008-heather-hill-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Abeja
14.1,Red,US,"So delicious and easy to drink, it's complexities are almost unappreciated. Lush, ripe raspberry, cherry and cola flavors flatter the palate, finished with smoky toast and exotic spices. Extra points for crisp acidity and lovely tannins.",Burnside Road Vineyard,40,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2009 Burnside Road Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2009-burnside-road-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Balletto
13.5,Red,US,"Edna Valley Pinot Noirs can be simple, but this one's not. It has a depth and seriousness that are good enough to accompany a great steak, lamb chop or grilled tuna. Dry and smooth, its cherry and raspberry flavors are enhanced with a deft touch of sweet, smoky oak.",,32,91,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Kynsi 2008 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2008-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Kynsi
13.5,Red,Spain,"Ripe and leaning to the dark fruit side, with spicy blackberry aromas. Feels round and complete as it unfolds, and not at all edgy. Flavors of plum, cocoa and spice come with toasty oak, and the finish is bright and snappy. Will age for another decade without much trouble, but it's more than drinkable now.",Monte Real Reserva,27,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Riojanas 2004 Monte Real Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-riojanas-2004-monte-real-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2004,Bodegas Riojanas
,Red,US,"As before, this is 100% Syrah from the Red Willow Vineyard's oldest vines. It can seem rather light when first opened, with pretty raspberry scents that carry delicate hints of herb. Complexities emerge with airing: more subtle whiffs of earth and flower and flavors that don't overwhelm, but seem to keep adding interesting threads of blueberry, black cherry, Asian spice and game.",La Côte Patriarche,55,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Betz Family 2009 La Côte Patriarche Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2009-cote-patriarche-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Betz Family
,Red,US,"Bésoleil remains Grenache-dominated, but this new vintage includes 14% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and (for the first time) 9% Cinsault. Bright and penetrating, the brilliant raspberry fruit is the star here, tart and fresh, with the juiciness of a young Zinfandel.",Bésoleil,45,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Betz Family 2009 Bésoleil Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/betz-family-2009-besoleil-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Betz Family
14.5,Red,US,"The fruit for this excellent Cabernet Franc is sourced from wide-ranging vineyards throughout the Yakima, Columbia and Walla Walla valleys. Aged 18 months in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak, it is the most accessible of the new red wine releases from Barrister. The tart red fruits are coated with creamy caramel and pretty toast notes, and it sails like clean silk into a long, smooth, buttery finish.",,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Barrister 2009 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrister-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Barrister
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"With its fine aged-wood and fruit character, this is a sweet yet complex wine. Toast, almonds, a hint of spirit and the palate and delicate acidity all combine easily in a harmonious wine whose closest comparison is with a great amontillado.",20-Year-Old White,,91,Port,,,Burmester NV 20-Year-Old White  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-nv-20-year-old-white-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Burmester
14.6,Red,Israel,"A gorgeous Cab-based blend with 17% Cab Franc, 15% Petit Verdot and 7% Merlot, Edom is rich and seductive. Sultry notes of mulled boysenberry and blackberry are infused with cigar tobacco, cedar and roasted cocoa nib accents. A strong structure of firm tannins and moderate acidity carry through to the black-pepper-flecked finish.",Edom,35,91,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2009 Edom Red (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2009-edom-red-judean-hills/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Psagot
13.8,Red,Italy,"Dark and brooding, Santa Cecilia opens with a medley of licorice, dark spice, blackberry, currant, almond and soft shadings of dusty minerals. The complexity is there and the mouthfeel is equally tight, tonic, firm and clean.",Santa Cecilia,40,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2008 Santa Cecilia Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2008-santa-cecilia-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Planeta
13.3,White,US,"It's labeled Viognier, but the blend includes 20% Roussanne and a bit of Marsanne as well. It works terrifically, yielding a wine with a spicy mix of grapefruit, citrus rind, and Asian pear. Wonderful mouthfeel, with cut, focus and length.",,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ott & Murphy 2010 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2010,Ott & Murphy
13,White,France,"A rich style of Chablis, with a toasty quality and yellow fruits mixed with acidity. The wine is open and round, full in the mouth, with concentrated ripe fruit and a soft texture. It should easily age for 2–3 years, but it is delicious now.",Fourchaume Premier Cru,40,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Fourchaume Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-fourchaume-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
14.1,Red,US,"All Pepper Bridge vineyard fruit—62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Syrah—this is right in line with the excellent 2006 Sayulita, which came from the Lefore Vineyard. Bright fruit, tart and tangy, gives a juicy, fresh quality to the mouthfeel. Lots of high-acid berry flavors, are accented by light chocolate and caramel notes from 20 months in second and third use French oak.",Sayulita Red,40,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Balboa 2007 Sayulita Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balboa-2007-sayulita-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2007,Balboa
14.5,Red,Italy,"Quater is an innovative blend of Nero d'Avola, Perricone, Frappato and Nerello Cappuccio (four important indigenous grapes of Sicily) with a vinous but intense bouquet of red fruit, chocolate and spice. The mouthfeel is soft, velvety and opulent.",Quater,32,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2008 Quater Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2008-quater-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Firriato
13.9,White,US,"The winemaker pulled out all the bells and whistles, barrel fermenting this Chardonnay, putting it through partial malolactic fermentation, and aging it on the lees. The result is a rich, creamy wine, ripe in pineapple, orange, pear, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors, and brightened with brisk Carneros acidity. Shows impeccable balance, at a fair price.",,25,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Isabel Mondavi 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/isabel-mondavi-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Isabel Mondavi
14.9,Red,US,"Just delicious. Feels like a modern, cult-style Napa Cabernet, soft and complex and slightly sweet, with tannins so finely ground, it's drinkable now. The flavors are Cabernet-like also, with blackberries,blueberries, mocha and spices, although its briary, brambly quality is distinctive to Zinfandel.",George's Vineyard,34,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,JR Wine 2009 George's Vineyard Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jr-wine-2009-georges-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,JR Wine
15.4,Red,US,"This is a big, tannic, midnight black Cabernet, rude in youth and barely drinkable. The tannins are powerful enough to lock down the palate. The grapes, grown in Calistoga, are very ripe in blackberries, currants and dark chocolate, but those tannins are stubbornly astringent. Almost old-fashioned in toughness despite very high alcohol, it's a curiosity that seems likely to develop in the cellar, but with so little evidence of past vintages, all bets are off.",Blueline Vineyard,125,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hourglass 2009 Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hourglass-2009-blueline-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hourglass
12,Dessert,Italy,"Diamante is a passito dessert wine from the producer's historic Tenuta Regaleali property outside Palermo. The wine boasts a beautiful golden color along with aromas of candied fruit, honey and marzipan.",Diamante,60,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Diamante White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-diamante-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
13.8,White,US,"This stylish Viognier is sourced from the Dineen vineyard. A cool site in a cool vintage yields a carefully made wine with gin-like spices and penetration. Lemon, lime and raw steel give it grip and length. Fine winemaking shows the strengths of a difficult vintage.",Divio,21,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2010 Divio Viognier (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2010-divio-viognier-columbia-valley-yakima/,Viognier,2010,Stevens
14.5,Red,US,"Red wine doesn't get richer or more delicious than this Rhône-style blend of five varieties, based on Grenache. It's flamboyant in raspberry, cherry and milk chocolate flavors, yet the sweetness is balanced by fine acidity and a mushroomy earthiness. Drink now–2014.",Gypsy,25,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Epiphany 2008 Gypsy Red (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2008-gypsy-red-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Epiphany
8,Dessert,Spain,"Bold and gold, with penetrating aromas of orange, dried apricots, sweat and honey comb. The feel is rich and layered, with just enough acidity to lend volume to the apricot, dried peach and honey flavors this late-harvest Chardonnay is pushing. Thick and a bit unctuous on the finish; drink now.",Caligo Essència Sweet White Wine,90,91,Spain Other,Spain,,D.G. Viticultors NV Caligo Essència Sweet White Wine Chardonnay (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dg-viticultors-nv-caligo-essencia-sweet-white-wine-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,,D.G. Viticultors
14.5,Red,Italy,"Sàgana shows its best qualities in the 2008 vintage. It opens with a dark, inky appearance and thick aromas of red cherry, chocolate, espresso bean and dark spice. It's a bold and concentrated wine, with savory endnotes of soy and Teriyaki sauce.",Sàgana,35,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2008 Sàgana Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2008-sagana-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Cusumano
13.5,Red,Italy,"COS is a nod to the three friends who founded the winery, Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Cirino Strano. This beautiful Nero d'Avola opens with bright berry aromas, toasted pistachio nut and bright accents of chopped herbs.",Syre,50,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,COS 2005 Syre Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cos-2005-syre-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2005,COS
14,Red,New Zealand,"Although CB made its reputation on Sauvignon Blanc, the Pinot Noir is finally achieving a similar level of quality. Dark cherry fruit is couched in notes of sandalwood, cinnamon and clove, framed by tannins that are silky without being excessively soft. Drink now–2016.",,35,91,Marlborough,,,Cloudy Bay 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudy-bay-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cloudy Bay
13,Red,France,"Organically grown grapes have yielded a firm, dense wine that brings out the power of Morgon. It has dark plum skins and cherry fruit, layered with firmly structured tannins. It's an impressive wine for aging 2–3 years.",,30,91,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Domaine Chasselay 2010  Morgon,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2010-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Chasselay
13,White,France,"Initially a very soft wine, it slowly shows its ripe fruits, intense texture and blend of buttery toast and acidity. Yellow fruits dominate, bursting through the acidity to give a ripe, opulent finish. Age for 3–4 years.",Vaudésir Grand Cru,120,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Garnier et Fils 2009 Vaudésir Grand Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnier-fils-2009-vaudesir-grand-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Garnier et Fils
14,Red,Italy,"Frank Cornelissen is one of the rising stars of Italy's natural wine movement. Munjebel 7 (he does editions, instead of vintages) shows a bright ruby appearance with suspended particles that give it a slightly cloudy appearance. The aromas are fine, delicate and complex with wild berry, crushed granite and dusty earth. His wines are aged in large clay amphorae.",Munjebel 7,50,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Frank Cornelissen NV Munjebel 7  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-cornelissen-nv-munjebel-7-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,,Frank Cornelissen
14,Red,Italy,"An icon wine of Sicily, Rosso del Conte is the Sassicaia of southern Italy because it opened the road for a quality-based revolution. This gorgeous blend (55% Nero d'Avola, 17% Perricone and 28% other mixed varieties) is soft, subtle and rich, with long-lasting tones of cherry and spice and well-extracted concentration.",Rosso del Conte,70,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2007 Rosso del Conte Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2007-rosso-conte-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Tasca d'Almerita
13.7,Red,US,"This is an instantly loveable Grenache, bursting with ripe, sweet raspberries and cherries. Young and fresh, it's like sucking on a really good candy; then it finishes with a flourish of toast and mocha.",Far Away Vineyard,26,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Trio Vintners 2009 Far Away Vineyard Grenache (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trio-vintners-2009-far-away-vineyard-grenache-columbia-valley-yakima/,Grenache,2009,Trio Vintners
12.5,White,Australia,"This is a classically styled Clare Riesling, from its hints of talcum powder, green apple and lime to its precise line and crisp finish. It's dry and undeniably tart and citrusy—perfect for aging 4–8 years.",,17,91,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Wakefield 2011 Riesling (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wakefield-estate-2011-riesling-clare-valley/,Riesling,2011,Wakefield
13,White,France,"With a fine butter-and-mineral texture, this is an ageworthy wine. Its white and citrus fruit flavors offer both richness and acidity, with toast adding a note of spice. Keep for 2–3 years.",Les Hauts Jarrens Premier Cru,,91,Burgundy,Savigny-lès-Beaune,,Maurice Ecard 2009 Les Hauts Jarrens Premier Cru  (Savigny-lès-Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurice-ecard-2009-hauts-jarrens-premier-cru-chardonnay-savigny-beaune/,Chardonnay,2009,Maurice Ecard
10,White,New Zealand,"Neudorf seems to do almost everything well, and the winery's efforts with Riesling off the Moutere clays are no exception. It's made in a light- to medium-bodied style, off dry, with crisp notes of lime, green apple and wet stone that linger on the mouthwatering finish.",Moutere,27,91,Nelson,,,Neudorf 2010 Moutere Riesling (Nelson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/neudorf-2010-moutere-riesling-nelson/,Riesling,2010,Neudorf
13.5,Red,Italy,"Blessed with some of the most beautiful vineyards in an isolated spot in central Sicily (Contea di Sclafani), vintner Fabio Sireci's full attention goes to the quality of his fruit. This top-shelf expression of Nero d'Avola offers bright red fruit and softly toasted almond.",Vrucara,40,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Montoni 2008 Vrucara Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-montoni-2008-vrucara-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Feudo Montoni
13.5,White,Italy,"Planeta's Chardonnay is one of the nicest expressions of this international grape variety made on Italian soil. From sunny Sicily, the wine recalls some of the characteristics of Chardonnay from California, with its creamy, rich mouthfeel and beautifully intense aromas of stone fruit, citrus, vanilla, yellow rose and exotic spice.",,43,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2009 Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2009-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2009,Planeta
12.8,White,France,"This wine has the richness of 2009, while still is mineral, taut and textured. The yellow fruits are balanced by intense acidity and a ripe, full-bodied feel. The wine is complex, needing aging; the aftertaste intense, crisp and fruity.",Mont de Milieu Premier Cru,48,91,Burgundy,Chablis,,Garnier et Fils 2009 Mont de Milieu Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnier-fils-2009-mont-milieu-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Garnier et Fils
14.9,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a drop of Petite Sirah for color and tannins. It's rich and deep in blackberry, currant and dark chocolate flavors, and balanced with big-time tannins and a fine cut of acidity. Doesn't seem like an ager despite the astringency, so drink it soon with rich meats and cheeses.",Bay's Blend,38,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Reid Family Vineyards 2009 Bay's Blend Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reid-family-2009-bays-blend-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Reid Family Vineyards
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Named after winemaker Domingos Soares Franco, this is a serious, intense, wood-aged wine. Along with the new wood flavors, it has rich blackberry fruit and dry tannins. With its firm concentrated structure, this is one age-worthy wine.",Domingos Touriga Nacional & Syrah,15,91,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2009 Domingos Touriga Nacional & Syrah Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2009-domingos-touriga-nacional-syrah-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2009,José Maria da Fonseca
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Ultraconcentrated and almost heavy on the nose, but not fully syrupy or leaden. Has a heavy disposition in the mouth, with brown sugar, caramel and other usual suspects making up the flavor profile. Creamy and chunky on the finish. Excellent dessert wine for the price.",Vino Dulce Natural,14,91,Andalucia,Jerez,,Hidalgo NV Vino Dulce Natural Pedro Ximénez (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hidalgo-nv-vino-dulce-natural-pedro-ximenez-jerez-121267/,Pedro Ximénez,,Hidalgo
12.5,Red,France,"A splendidly rich wine, with mint from new wood adding an extra dimension to the ripe cherry fruit and sweet tannins. It's a wine that shows the full assets of the fine 2009 vintage, spice and ripeness.",La Chapelle des Bois,30,91,Beaujolais,Fleurie,,Domaine Chasselay 2009 La Chapelle des Bois  (Fleurie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2009-chapelle-bois-gamay-fleurie/,Gamay,2009,Domaine Chasselay
14,Red,Israel,"A delicious vintage of Grand Vin, this wine shows great depth and drinkability now with the promise to age gracefully for at least another five years thanks to a ripe fruit center, medium acidity, structured tannins and superb overall balance. Black fruit and leathery spice dominate, with additional notes of black tea, licorice root, cassis and espresso grinds all fleshing out the complex and layered palate.",Grand Vin,70,91,Haut-Judeé,,,Domaine du Castel 2007 Grand Vin Red (Haut-Judeé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-castel-2007-grand-vin-red-haut-judee/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Domaine du Castel
14.1,Red,US,"Give this wine a year or three in the cellar, unless you like your Pinots a little on the tough side. Tannins and earthiness currently dominate the polished raspberry and cherry flavors. If you do drink it now, decant for a few hours, but not overnight.",BCD Vineyard,34,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2009 BCD Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2009-bcd-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Balletto
14,Red,Spain,"Tight and edgy but ultimately oaky and generous on the nose, with earth, vanilla, dried cheese and blackberry notes. Feels cushioned and complete, with depth of feel and flavor; tastes of deep berry, mild herbs and finally a toasty wave of coffee and chocolate takes over. Impressive for a 2008; drink now through 2014.",Viñas de Gain,30,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Artadi 2008 Viñas de Gain  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/artadi-2008-vinas-gain-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Artadi
13,White,France,A finely balanced wine with toast and ginger flavors peeking through the ripe peach and apricot fruits. It is striated with minerality giving an intense ageworthy texture. The acidity shows through strongly at the end.,Les Embazées Premier Cru,100,91,Burgundy,Chassagne-Montrachet,,Chartron et Trébuchet 2009 Les Embazées Premier Cru  (Chassagne-Montrachet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chartron-trebuchet-2009-embazees-premier-cru-chardonnay-chassagne-montrachet/,Chardonnay,2009,Chartron et Trébuchet
14,Red,Spain,"Arguably the best Ysios reserva to date; it shows a full, lightly baked bouquet with berry aromas, spice, barrel char and herbs. Feels fresh and lush, with balance and tasty flavors of black fruit, fig, tobacco and chocolaty oak. It's a touch oaky and warm on the finish, but elegant and very well made. Drink now through 2015.",Reserva,30,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Ysios 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ysios-2005-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Ysios
14.5,Red,Israel,"A stunning and balanced Cab, the El Rom Vineyard boasts ripe blackberry, cherry and cassis aromas and flavors, dusted with accents of cedar, cocoa powder and cigar box spice. Round and hedonistic in the mouth with seductive dark fruit and a mocha-driven finish, this wine is approachable now but can also stand some years in the cellar.",Yarden El Rom Vineyard,59,91,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2008 Yarden El Rom Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2008-yarden-el-rom-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Golan Heights Winery
13.5,Red,US,"What a great price for a Pinot Noir with this charm and integrity. It's a wonderful wine, dry and rich in raspberry, cherry and spice flavors. Feels svelte and silky in the mouth, just like you want Pinot to be. Might even gain a few notes with a year or two in the bottle.",Estate,22,91,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer 2008 Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-2008-estate-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2008,Gloria Ferrer
14.5,Red,Italy,"Harmonium is a gorgeous, opulent wine with a generous bouquet that is packed tight with blackberry, cherry liqueur, dark mocha, toasted vanilla bean and bright touches of black licorice. It's a very pleasurable and elaborate interpretation of Sicily's number one indigenous grape.",Harmonium,40,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2009 Harmonium Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2009-harmonium-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Firriato
13.5,Red,Italy,"Vrucara represents a new, exciting page in the story of Sicily's most important indigenous grape, Nero d'Avola. The purity of the fruit comes through loud and clear, and the wine doesn't deliver that bittersweet finish you sometimes get. Instead, it shows cherry, spice and an elegant mineral tone.",Vrucara,40,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Montoni 2007 Vrucara Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-montoni-2007-vrucara-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Feudo Montoni
14,Red,Italy,"Tornamira is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that shows dark and sophisticated aromas of cured meat, leather, Teriyaki sauce, black fruit and toasted almond. There's a modern touch of oaky spice on the finish, with soft, velvety tannins to boot.",Tornamira,35,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Disisa 2008 Tornamira Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-disisa-2008-tornamira-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Feudo Disisa
14.1,Red,US,"A new blend for Pepper Bridge, Trine is named for the three main partners and includes all five Bordeaux red grapes. Tannic and earthy, with a powerful core of dark fruit, this needs more bottle time to fully integrate. Layers of fruit are mixed with loam, iron, licorice and espresso, full-bodied and deep.",Trine Red,60,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Pepper Bridge 2008 Trine Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pepper-bridge-2008-trine-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pepper Bridge
13.5,Red,Italy,"This beautiful vintage of Duca Enrico shows riper fruit than the 2006, with its hint of green leaf. The fruit here is plush, rich and chewy, with long-lasting tones of blackberry pie, leather, spice and moist pipe tobacco.",Duca Enrico,67,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2005 Duca Enrico Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2005-enrico-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2005,Duca di Salaparuta
,Red,Italy,"COS is a natural, biodynamic and organic wine estate in southern Sicily and a leader in the rising popularity of the Cerasuolo di Vittoria denomination. This expression is particularly delicate and expressive, with nuanced layers of wild berry, white chocolate and cola.",,30,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,,COS 2008  Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cos-2008-red-cerasuolo-vittoria-classico/,Red Blend,2008,COS
14.5,Red,US,"Possibly the best Walter Clore to date, this is firm, with substantial dark-fruit flavors swathed in swirls of loam, blood, sweet tomato and red licorice. The relative coolness of the vintage seems to have allowed extra details to emerge, and the barrel aging has been handled sensitively.",Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Wine,,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2008 Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2008-walter-clore-private-reserve-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Columbia Crest
14.5,Red,US,"This fruit-forward Pinot offers a blast of cherries and raspberries. It's almost as sweet as jam, but it finishes dry, as the acidity and tannins that constitute its structure rush in. A lovely wine to drink now, right out of the bottle, and over the next few years.",Thornton Vineyard,45,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,De Loach 2009 Thornton Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-thornton-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
,Red,US,"Lovely and rich, drinking beautifully, this limited reserve celebrates the 10-year collaboration of Tom Waliser (grower) and Tom Glase (winemaker). Fleshy strawberry, mulberry and cherry fruit leads smoothly into a broad midpalate with notes of leaf and herb. Silky tannins wrap into a clean and delicious finish.",TomFoolery Red,,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Beresan 2006 TomFoolery Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beresan-2006-tomfoolery-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2006,Beresan
14.5,Red,US,"Sourced from a smorgasbord of AVAs, this well-crafted Cabernet includes small percentages of Merlot and Cab Franc. Hard, tight and firmly grounded in cassis and black fruits, it melds in streaks of mineral, graphite and a hint of herb.",,32,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tamarack Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Tamarack Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"Il Musmeci is quickly reaching cult status in Italy as one of the best wines to emerge from Etna. Made from Nerello Mascalese and a small component of Nerello Cappuccio, it shows fine and elegant aromatic nuances of smell berry, cola and volcanic stone. The wine's real power comes in the mouth thanks to its tannic structure and length.",Il Musmeci,30,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta di Fessina 2007 Il Musmeci  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fessina-2007-il-musmeci-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2007,Tenuta di Fessina
15,Red,Italy,"Tané is a beautiful barrique-aged blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah from southeast Sicily that shows rich intensity and a velvety feel in the mouth. The fruit is dense and smooth, and the wine's bright flavors last a long time on the palate.",Tané,52,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2006 Tané Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2006-tane-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2006,Valle dell'Acate
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A rich, smooth, sweet wine, full of caramel and almonds, with just a hint of acidity. The spirit edge gives the right bite in this mature, rounded, delicious tawny.",20-Years-Old Tawny,61,91,Port,,,Kopke NV 20-Years-Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kopke-nv-20-years-old-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Kopke
14.8,Red,US,"Another outstanding value from Three Rivers, this powerfully-built wine mixes ripe berry and plum fruit with polished, astringent tannins. It opens well, but really hits its stride on the back palate, with the balance and concentration to age. That said, it's drinking awfully well right now.",,19,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Three Rivers 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/three-rivers-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Three Rivers
14.5,Red,US,"One of the best Malbecs on the market. It's perfect for drinking now despite big tannins. Shows vast, deep blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, currant and anise flavors, with a long, spicy finish. Grill up a steak and pop the cork.",Gist Ranch,50,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Thomas Fogarty 2007 Gist Ranch Malbec (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thomas-fogarty-2007-gist-ranch-malbec-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Malbec,2007,Thomas Fogarty
14.5,Red,US,"There's no disrespect to say this Cabernet is fun to drink. It is, for the soft, charmingly interesting mouthfeel and rich, sweetly forward blackberry, cherry, chocolate, cassis, anise and oak flavors. Few Cabernets in the world get this ripe and exotic. Enjoy it now.",Jean Louis Vermeil Frediani Vineyard,85,91,California,Napa,Calistoga,Vermeil 2008 Jean Louis Vermeil Frediani Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vermeil-2008-jean-louis-frediani-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Vermeil
13.6,Red,US,"This wine is marked by exceptionally ripe, forward flavors of blackberry jam and black currants, with a sweet coating of smoky oak. In fact, flavor is what drives this wine, although it also shows fine, complex Diamond Mountain tannins that give it a dramatic structure. Seems best now and for the next three years.",Estate,71,91,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Reverie 2009 Estate Petit Verdot (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reverie-2009-estate-petit-verdot-petite-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Petit Verdot,2009,Reverie
14,Red,Italy,"The Tasca family shows a deft hand with Cabernet Sauvignon, and has worked hard to match this international variety to the unique Sicilian territory. This beautiful vintage opens with nicely ripened dark fruit, cola, root beer, cured meat and Teriyaki sauce. The wine's texture is polished, smooth and firm.",Tenuta Regaleali,50,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2008 Tenuta Regaleali Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2008-tenuta-regaleali-cabernet-sauvignon-sicilia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Tasca d'Almerita
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A big, bold, black vintage Port, already enticingly perfumed, packed with as much rich fruit as tannin. It's in the sweet vintage Port arena, an immediately attractive wine, yet layered with enough structure to keep it maturing for many years. The final sense is all richness.",Vintage,75,91,Port,,,Poças 2009 Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pocas-2009-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Poças
14.5,White,US,"From a very cool vintage, this wine takes full advantage of the flavors the year delivered. Bracing and fresh, with a lively mix of lime and citrus fruits, its vivid acidity and a wash of wet rock, give it life and length across the palate. Complex and textural, this is a lovely wine.",,20,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,L'Ecole No. 41
12.5,White,Australia,"Features an admirably lean, elegantly fine line of acids from start to finish, off of which hang notes of crushed stone, green apple and lime, with just the merest hints of riper fruit, like nectarine. Crisp and long, this should develop well over the next 5–10 years.",Bin 51,20,91,South Australia,Eden Valley,,Penfolds 2010 Bin 51 Riesling (Eden Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penfolds-2010-bin-51-riesling-eden-valley/,Riesling,2010,Penfolds
14.5,Red,Italy,"Morgante's Don Antonio is a wine that faithfully mirrors the growing success of Sicily. It's been around long enough to provide a model for younger vintners and it's quality remains excellent, thanks to a dense, inky texture and bright aromas of dark cherry and toasted almond.",Don Antonio,40,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Morgante 2006 Don Antonio Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgante-2006-don-antonio-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2006,Morgante
14.1,Red,US,"Fragrant with pretty berry scents, this compact wine rewards some hours of breathing time. The tangy fruit is complemented by streaks of herb, mineral and citrus peel, all woven together into a gently fading finish that adds a lick of dark chocolate.",,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Amavi 2009 Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amavi-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Amavi
14.9,Red,US,"Sweet and luscious, with powerful raspberry and cherry fruit. Made from 100% Syrah grown in the Moorman Vineyard, it was aged for nearly two years in French oak, much of it new. The alcohol is fairly high, giving the wine a full-bodied, glyceriney mouthfeel.",,35,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Epiphany 2009 Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Syrah,2009,Epiphany
14,Red,New Zealand,"The husband-and-wife team of Mike and Claire Allen have turned out 2,000 cases of this terrific value, which delivers authentic Pinot Noir complexity at an attractive price. Bold black cherry fruit carries subtle herb, twig and vanilla shadings with aplomb, while the texture turns velvety on the lengthy finish. Drink now–2017.",,17,91,Marlborough,,,Huia 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/huia-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Huia
14,Red,Italy,"Made with a blend of Nerello Mascalese from different vineyard sites, or contrade, as well as various vintages, this special ""Vigna Alta"" Etna red shows elegant tones of small berry, black pepper and crushed stone. The wine represents the best of a natural, biodynamic and organic winemaking tradition that is taking hold in Sicily.",Munjebel 7 VA,50,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Frank Cornelissen NV Munjebel 7 VA  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-cornelissen-nv-munjebel-7-va-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,,Frank Cornelissen
12.3,White,US,"The first Washington wine to be released from the 2011 vintage hits the ground running, with ripe, round, rich flavors of honeyed pears and peaches. Succulent and fruity, it cuts its sharp acidity with 2% residual sugar, making for a wine with fine concentration and length.",Drizzle,17,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Convergence Zone 2011 Drizzle Pinot Gris (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convergence-zone-2011-drizzle-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Pinot Gris,2011,Convergence Zone
15,Red,US,"Reserve caliber fruit—a throat-coating mix of blueberry, cherry and cassis—rolls into a rich, full throttle wash of barrel flavors. Toast, smoke, espresso and dark chocolate give the wine depth and gravitas. Ageworthy to be sure, but also enjoyable right now.",Cold Creek Vineyard,28,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Cold Creek Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2008-cold-creek-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Chateau Ste. Michelle
14,Red,Italy,"Noà is a successful blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that offers rich and creamy aromas of blackberry jam, spice, leather and dark cola. The wine is firm and dense, with lasting berry flavors.",Noà,40,91,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2007 Noà Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2007-noa-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Cusumano
17,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Thick and potent on the nose, with aromas of prune, cola and fig. Feels dense and syrupy, with dulce de leche, cocoa and integrated citrus flavors. An unbridled winner with richness, length and raw value; how many $15 wines rank this high? Not many.",Oxford 1.970,15,91,Andalucia,Jerez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-s-l-nv-oxford-1-970-pedro-ximenez-jerez-145972/,Pedro Ximénez,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
14.5,Red,Italy,"Under the guidance of Tuscany's Mazzei brothers, Doppiozeta is a New World wine from an Old World tradition. The blend is 60% Nero d'Avola with the balance comprised of Syrah and Cabernet Franc. It offers modern accents of chocolate fudge and spice behind territory-driven layers of small berry fruit, wild sage and toasted pistachio.",Doppiozeta,60,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Noto,,Zisola 2008 Doppiozeta Red (Noto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zisola-2008-doppiozeta-red-noto/,Red Blend,2008,Zisola
15,Red,US,"This is the darkest, biggest, richest of Raymond's 2007 Cabernets. It's ripe and full in blackberries and currants, with a thick coating of sweet, toasty oak, but it's not really drinkable now because the tannins are so strong. Designed for the cellar, it should develop bottle complexity over the next 10–12 years.",Generations,85,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Raymond 2007 Generations Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2007-generations-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Raymond
13.5,White,Italy,"Cometa is an irresistible white wine from the deep south of Italy. It speaks its own Sicilian language but with modern, international accents. Made from Fiano grapes, it opens with a beautiful golden color, and delivers rich aromas of stone fruit, vanilla cream and rose. The mouthfeel is exceedingly soft, creamy and long-lasting.",Cometa,43,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2010 Cometa Fiano (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2010-cometa-italian-white-fiano-sicilia/,Fiano,2010,Planeta
,Red,Italy,"In reaction to Mount Etna's volcanic eruptions, local farmers have adopted a unique mix of Christianity and mysticism to protect against imminent dangers. Many vineyard sites are anointed with religious names, like Santo Spirito, as if the name were a lucky charm in itself. This delightful vineyard-designate wine is ethereal and bright, with loads of small berry intensity and a dusty, dry finish.",Santo Spirito,40,92,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2008 Santo Spirito  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-delle-terre-nere-2008-santo-spirito-red-etna/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta delle Terre Nere
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This old tawny Port has developed a green-gold color and extreme concentration. With a beautiful floral perfume, the flavors are of almonds, acidity and a bite of spirit, while overall is the beautiful smooth texture.",Over 40 Years Old Tawny,56,92,Port,,,Rozes NV Over 40 Years Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rozes-nv-over-40-years-old-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Rozes
19.5,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A supremely ripe Port from Ramos-Pinto's vineyard in the far east of the Douro. It is finely perfumed, with layered tannins upon structured plum skins and black cherry fruit. It's in a fruity style, but the structure certainly promises aging.",Quinta da Ervamoira Vintage,88,92,Port,,,Ramos-Pinto 2009 Quinta da Ervamoira Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramos-pinto-2009-quinta-ervamoira-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Ramos-Pinto
13.9,Red,US,"Can Washington Mourvèdre really be this good? From the Far Away Vineyard (previously named for owner Art den Hoed) it sure can. Sappy and fresh, this lively wine features ripe red fruits, sharp acids and smooth tannins, with toasted walnuts and caramel streaking through the finish. It shows excellent concentration and length.",Far Away Vineyard,26,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Trio Vintners 2009 Far Away Vineyard Mourvèdre (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trio-vintners-2009-far-away-vineyard-mourvedre-columbia-valley-yakima/,Mourvèdre,2009,Trio Vintners
14.4,Red,US,"Few Zins are this ripe and extravagant in flavor. It delivers an explosion of blackberry and cherry preserves, mint, olive tapenade, black pepper and sandalwood flavors, plus a bunch of other things too complex to list. A terrific example of the variety, at a fair price.",Old Vine,28,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Dry Creek Vineyard 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dry-creek-vineyard-2008-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Dry Creek Vineyard
13.5,White,US,"A terrific Sauvignon Blanc, pure and bright in citrus and tropical fruit, mineral and honeysuckle flavors, finished with a little bit of creamy oak. Finishes sweet in fruity essence, yet clean and dry. Shows how compatible the Sauvignon Blanc grape is with the valley's climate and soils.",,25,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Dragonette 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Dragonette
14.5,White,US,"Smooth and spicy, matching bright, tight, sweet-tart lemony fruit to nicely integrated barrel notes of sandalwood and graham cracker. The sleek structure, balanced for cellaring as well as immediate enjoyment.",Cold Creek Vineyard,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-cold-creek-vineyard-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13.5,Red,Spain,"Dense up front, with earthy notes to go with aromas of cola, ripe berry, coconut, almond candy and toast. Features a well-oaked personality and full flavors of ripe black plum, blackberry, fine herbs and integrated spice. Long and lasting on the finish, like a good cigar. Mature, but with lots of life left; drink now through 2018.",Onomástica Reserva,40,92,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Carlos Serres 2004 Onomástica Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlos-serres-2004-onomastica-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Carlos Serres
15.3,Red,US,"Sourced entirely from old vine Tapteil fruit, this spent 32 months in French and American oak. It's loaded—as per usual with this winery—with generous, dark and smoky flavors of espresso, smoke and charcoal. But the fruit has the power and depth to handle it well, and as the wine breathes it smoothes out into a thoroughly luscious quaff.",Reserve Tapteil Vineyard,43,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Barrister 2008 Reserve Tapteil Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrister-2008-reserve-tapteil-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Barrister
,Red,US,"This is a rich, flamboyant Syrah. The Central Coast appellation is because the grapes are a blend of Santa Barbara's cool vineyards and a warm one from Paso Robles. It's a good recipe, with ripe, forward flavors wrapped into a firm structure. Only 150 cases were produced.",Reserve,50,92,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Andrew Murray 2008 Reserve Syrah (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2008-reserve-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast/,Syrah,2008,Andrew Murray
14.7,Red,US,"Here's a rich, ripe, opulent Syrah, all jammy blackberry, cherry and currant flavors, sprinkled with black pepper and housed in a structure of firm, strong tannins. It's a blend of some of the best vineyards in the county, including Bien Nacido, Larner and Ampelos. Drink now–2015.",,27,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Jaffurs 2010 Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffurs-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2010,Jaffurs
14.8,Red,US,"Viticulturalist Ann Kraemer, who farms Shake Ridge Vineyards for many other producers, keeps some of the grapes for Yorba, her label with winemaker Ken Bernards of Ancien. The result is an exceptionally good dark plum, black cherry and blackberry-tinged Syrah with pepper and meat thread throughout the deep fruit concentration of this still-tight, mountain-grown wine. Cellar another 2–5 years.",Shake Ridge Vineyards,32,92,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Yorba 2007 Shake Ridge Vineyards Syrah (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorba-2007-shake-ridge-vineyards-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Syrah,2007,Yorba
,Red,France,"A richly smoky wine, with all its juiciness surrounded by dark tannins. Despite a dominance of Merlot, this is still intensely structured. The wine has so much richness as well as acidity.",,,92,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pibran 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pibran-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Pibran
14.5,Red,US,"The grapes for this Syrah come from the Ballard Canyon area, which is likely to be Santa Barbara's next official appellation. It's a big, full-bodied wine, tannic and dry, with blackberry, blueberry, smoked meat, black pepper and sandalwood flavors. Feels fine and dramatic in the mouth, and should develop bottle interest through 2015.",Tierra Alta Vineyard,39,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Blair Fox 2009 Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blair-fox-2009-tierra-alta-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2009,Blair Fox
14,Red,Portugal,"A powerful expression of rich red fruit, smoothed by wood aging and nearly four years in bottle. It has layers of acidity, spice, soft tannins and flavors of maturing fruit. It is ready to drink now but worth aging as well.",Foral de Evora Colheita,19,92,Alentejo,,,Cartuxa 2007 Foral de Evora Colheita Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cartuxa-2007-foral-evora-colheita-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2007,Cartuxa
14.3,Red,US,"This full-bodied, 100% Cabernet is lightly gamy, offering a sensuous potpourri of wild herbs and brambly berries. It's subtle, lovely, distinctive, smoothly rendered and unusually textural and complex. Drink it with enjoyment now, or give it a few more years in the cellar.",,42,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Bunchgrass 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bunchgrass-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bunchgrass
14.1,Red,US,"Shows the ripe fruit of Balletto's Pinot Noirs, with bright, forward raspberries and cherries. But there's an appealing earthiness, something like wild mushrooms sautéed in olive oil. Oak adds the perfect touch of buttered toast. Drink now–2015.",Winery Block,34,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2009 Winery Block Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2009-winery-block-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Balletto
14.9,Red,US,"Aurielle's Cabernets have been consistent over the years, offering lots of ripe, modern-style blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate and oak flavors in a wine that's drinkable now. This '08 is quite stylish and elegant despite the power, with near-perfect tannins. You could age it, but it's really best enjoyed for flashy, youthful richness.",,90,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Aurielle 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aurielle-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Aurielle
15.8,Red,US,"A first for Animale, and a terrific success, despite the almost 16% alcohol. Bursting with ripe berry flavors, this complex and flat-out delicious wine goes well beyond its highly-extracted black fruit. Wet rock, chalk and mineral extend and enhance the finish, with a chocolaty kiss at the very end.",,26,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Animale 2009 Mourvèdre (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/animale-2009-mourvedre-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Mourvèdre,2009,Animale
14.5,Red,US,"Deep purple, this riveting Malbec melds dark red and blue fruits to the grip and texture of ripe Yakima Valley tannins. Think clean earth lightly dusted with chocolate, and you have the finish. A powerful wine with excellent cellar potential.",Timley,34,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2009 Timley Malbec (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2009-timley-malbec-columbia-valley-yakima/,Malbec,2009,Stevens
12.5,White,US,"Just what you want in a Sauvignon Blanc-based white Bordeaux-style wine. It's bone dry and mouthwateringly tart in acidity, while the citrus flavors suggest gooseberries, but don't fall into the trap of green underripeness. Sémillon constitutes 20% of the blend.",White Wine,38,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Vellum 2010 White Wine White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vellum-2010-white-wine-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Vellum
14.9,Red,US,"The soft but flavorful entry into a land of dark fruits, smoke and espresso barely hints at the wine to come. Give it time to breathe and it opens into a wonderfully complex, smooth and creamy wine with no rough edges. Pretty red fruit, seductive and lingering, is matched to hints of chocolate from 30 months in neutral barrels.",,25,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tranche 2007 Barbera (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tranche-2007-barbera-columbia-valley-wa/,Barbera,2007,Tranche
14.5,Red,Spain,"Even in marginal vintages like 2008, Atauta manages to shine above the rest. This delivers a gorgeous mix of blackberry blended with complex notes of fine herbs, vanilla and chocolate. It's alert in the mouth, with strong but manageable tannins and full flavors of berry, cherry and vanilla. Short but precise on the finish; drink now through 2015.",,32,92,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Dominio de Atauta 2008  Ribera del Duero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dominio-atauta-2008-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2008,Dominio de Atauta
14.9,Red,US,"This wine is another rewarding Cabernet from a winery with a great track record over the years. Blended with some Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it's dry and ultrasmooth, and while the tannins are thick, they're sweet and ripe. The blackberry, cherry, blueberry and cassis flavors have a rich, fleshy opulence. Drink now–2015.",,48,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clos Pegase 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-pegase-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Clos Pegase
13.9,Red,US,"Like almost all of Reverie's Cabernets on release, this one needs time in the cellar. Tasted in fall 2011, it's tight and grapey, with blackberry jam flavors girded by a firm, stony minerality and sweet, but hard, tannins. Give it 6–8 years.",Estate,75,92,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Reverie 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reverie-2009-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Reverie
13.4,White,US,"One of the most satisfying Rieslings of the vintage. It's dry, crisp and exotic, with crisp flavors of citrus fruits, wildflowers and that famous diesel or lighter fluid taste that characterizes the best Rieslings. Really a superior wine that shows the brilliance of Edna Valley for unoaked white varieties, as well as the excellence of the Paragon Vineyard.",Paragon Vineyard,20,92,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Zocker 2009 Paragon Vineyard Riesling (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zocker-2009-paragon-vineyard-riesling-central-coast-edna-valley/,Riesling,2009,Zocker
,Red,US,"Beautiful to drink now, one of the most rewardingly plush Syrahs on the market. It's easy to like, with soft tannins and a creamy mouthfeel housing ripe, savory cherry and blueberry pie flavors. If only more Syrahs were this delicious.",,35,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Terlato 2008 Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2008,Terlato
14.5,Red,US,"Tamarack blends grapes from an astonishing number of sites scattered across the length and breadth of the Columbia Valley, and yet makes wines that are distinctive, polished, generous, and focused. The 2008 Merlot includes 5% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc. Its structure is firmly Cab-like, its fruit broadly displayed across the midpalate, a mix of ripe strawberries and cherries dusted with sweet baking spices and cocoa. It's a joyride from start to finish.",,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tamarack Cellars 2008 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Tamarack Cellars
15.3,Red,US,"The wine, from this old vineyard, contains a good chunk of Petite Sirah, which adds body and tannins to the Zinfandel. It's a delicious wine, wonderfully drinkable, with deep, complex blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, licorice, raisin, black pepper and sandalwood flavors that finish long and spicy.",Luvisi 1908 Vineyard,38,92,California,Napa,Calistoga,Vermeil 2009 Luvisi 1908 Vineyard Zinfandel (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vermeil-2009-luvisi-1908-vineyard-zinfandel-napa-calistoga/,Zinfandel,2009,Vermeil
14.5,Red,US,"One of the best Syrahs at this price point in California. It's lush in blackberries, blueberries, chocolate and sweet oak, with a creamy mouthfeel. Drink now for freshness.",Ballard Canyon Estate,25,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Rusack 2009 Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rusack-2009-ballard-canyon-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Rusack
14,Red,US,"Three things characterize this wine: exceptionally intense blackberry and currant flavors, thick, hard tannins and a bone dry finish. It's big and firm with a lot of promise, so do try to cellar it for at least six years, but people who like their wines young could try it sooner.",,80,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Valance 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valance-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Valance
14.5,Red,US,"Give this dry elegant Pinot 4–5 years in the cellar to soften and mellow. Right now, the tannins dominate, making it tough. Underneath are fascinatingly earthy flavors of cherries, cola, mushrooms and exotic spices.",,45,92,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,De Loach 2009 Pinot Noir (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loach-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-green-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,De Loach
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A big, ripe earthy wine, layered with tannins and dark black fruits. It has density and concentration, while keeping a sense of freshness and balance. A powerful and impressive wine that will age well.",Quinta das Tecedeiras Reserva,30,92,Douro,,,Dão Sul 2008 Quinta das Tecedeiras Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2008-quinta-das-tecedeiras-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Dão Sul
13.5,Red,US,"This is a big, gutsy Syrah. It's strong and astringent in tannins and potent in ripe, fruity blackberries and plums, with a spicy edge of smoked bacon. The overall balance testifies to a pedigreed address and superior grapegrowing. As savory as it is, it's not really ready for drinking. Hold for up to six years.",Ledbetter Family Vineyard,40,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Longboard 2008 Ledbetter Family Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2008-ledbetter-family-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2008,Longboard
13.5,White,France,"A wine that reveals a textured side of Meursault. It has weight, ripe apricot and pineapple fruit with a refreshing touch of acidity. But the chalky, mineral character equally defines the wine. Age for 3–4 years.",Charmes Premier Cru,75,92,Burgundy,Meursault,,Louis Jadot 2009 Charmes Premier Cru  (Meursault),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2009-charmes-premier-cru-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Louis Jadot
14.4,Red,US,"This five-grape, Bordeaux-style blend is quite flavorful, in a fruity, chunky sort of way. Big, bold cherry fruit is rolled in smoky, liquorous, almost buttery barrel flavors. Highly enjoyable, and ready to drink.",Sur La Mer Red,32,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2008 Sur La Mer Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2008-sur-mer-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,William Church
13.9,Red,New Zealand,"From a difficult vintage, this is an impressively youthful wine, loaded with bold cherry fruit that's vibrant, fresh and clean, with shadings of coffee-tinged oak on the silky finish. For drinking now and over the next few years.",Reserve,40,89,Marlborough,,,Villa Maria 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-maria-2008-reserve-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Villa Maria
14.2,Red,US,"Shows lots of early drinkability in its raspberry, cherry and spice flavors. Brisk acidity and a gentle tug of tannins provide needed structure. It's an elegant wine, but doesn't seem to have the stuffing for aging, so drink now-2015.",Garys' Vineyard,59,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Testarossa 2009 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2009-garys-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Testarossa
14.5,White,US,"This reliable producer of ripe, fleshy Sémillon has made a good, crisp version in this difficult vintage. Green apples and tart pears offer a slight hint of honeysuckle, but the juicy acidity is the main component here. Barrel fermentation adds just a touch of toast.",,14,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),L'Ecole No. 41 2010 Sémillon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lecole-no-41-2010-semillon-columbia-valley-wa/,Sémillon,2010,L'Ecole No. 41
13.5,Red,Spain,"Ripe, with a slightly baked persona turns more jammy with airing. Despite aromatic richness, the wine is a bit jagged and jabby in the mouth, with roasted berry, leather and acid-based sharpness. Still, it's a very good modern Rioja from a not-so-great vintage.",Cueva del Monge,33,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Vínícola Real 2008 Cueva del Monge  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-vinicola-real-2008-cueva-monge-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Vínícola Real
13.5,White,Chile,"Stony, oceanic and minerally on the nose, with no shortage of pungent green aromas. Feels tight and juicy, with wiry acidity and zesty flavors of gooseberry, green vegetables and lime. Definitely a green, cool-climate wine, but one with lasting zest and juicy acidity.",Novas Gran Reserva,14,88,San Antonio,,,Emiliana 2011 Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emiliana-2011-novas-gran-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Emiliana
12.5,White,US,"Six Sigma's workhorse Sauvignon Blanc is light and bright, like a lemon crisp enveloped by grapefruit and melon. It's fully stainless-steel fermented and ready for spring and summer.",,16,88,California,Lake County,Lake County,Six Sigma Ranch 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-sigma-ranch-2010-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Six Sigma Ranch
14.8,Red,US,"Thick and concentrated, with brambly fruit and caramel from the American oak. The whole package is intense at first, but with air mellows into elegant flavors of red cherry and rich chocolate, and it would make a fine wine next to wintertime stews. Tasted two bottles with some bottle variation.",Tazetta Vineyard,30,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Page Mill Winery 2008 Tazetta Vineyard Syrah (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-mill-winery-2008-tazetta-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Syrah,2008,Page Mill Winery
13.5,Red,Italy,"La Vota is a Cabernet Sauvignon from a hot climate that surprises the palate with its crisp, green aromas. There's a touch of soya, wasabi, bramble and forest floor. But you'll also recognize wild berry and toasted almond.",La Vota,36,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Menfi,,Cantine Barbera 2007 La Vota Cabernet Sauvignon (Menfi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-barbera-2007-vota-cabernet-sauvignon-menfi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Cantine Barbera
,Red,US,"Quite young, this wine is still showing some reduced flavors, so give it plenty of breathing time. Clean and varietal black fruit and generous amounts of chocolaty oak provide the foundation. More time is needed to pull all the components together into a seamless whole.",Canoe Ridge Estate,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-canoe-ridge-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
10.5,White,New Zealand,"Medium-sweet on the IRF scale, this light- to medium-bodied Riesling displays classic scents of petrichor, green apple and lime. Shows decent length and hints of petrol on the finish.",,23,88,Central Otago,,,Carrick 2010 Riesling (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carrick-2010-riesling-central-otago/,Riesling,2010,Carrick
13.5,Red,Italy,"Kudyah is aged only in stainless steel to preserve the freshness of the fruit, offering raspberry, cherry and white almond. Pair this wine with meat dishes or pasta.",Kudyah,18,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Terre di Giurfo 2009 Kudyah Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-giurfo-2009-kudyah-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Terre di Giurfo
14,Red,Portugal,"The vineyeard is between two small churches. The wine is ripe and juicy, with a core of firm tannins that give it depth and structure. A great value that is ready to drink.",Entre II Santos,10,88,Bairrada,,,Campolargo 2008 Entre II Santos Red (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campolargo-2008-entre-ii-santos-red-bairrada/,Portuguese Red,2008,Campolargo
14,Rose,Chile,"Super dark and dense, with black fruit, marzipan and mossy aromas. Feels tight and grabby, with firm tannins and dark, smoky flavors of blackberry, espresso and pepper. Turns harder and overtly tannic as it opens; needs food to show its best side.",,20,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Maquis 2009 Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maquis-2009-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Maquis
13,White,Israel,"Light and easy but attractive, with aromas of green plum, lime, green apple and a hint of petrol. Lightweight but flavorful in the mouth, with lifting acidity to the ripe fruit flavors on the palate. Faint hints of orange rind and clove appear on the finish.",Kayoumi Vineyard Single Vineyard,26,88,Galilee,,,Carmel 2010 Kayoumi Vineyard Single Vineyard White Riesling (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2010-kayoumi-vineyard-single-vineyard-riesling-white-galilee/,White Riesling,2010,Carmel
14,Red,Italy,"D'Alessandro's plump Syrah is a bold and generous red wine, with richly layered aromas of cherry, blackberry, rum cake, bacon fat and toasted nut. Pair this wine with abbacchio arrosto (roast lamb).",,20,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,D'Alessandro 2009 Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalessandro-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,D'Alessandro
,Rose,Italy,"This is a gorgeous rosé that should be paired with salmon canapés, poached bream or shellfish risotto. The color is a beautiful pale pink and the aromas include white almond, cassis, wild berries and rose.",,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2010 Rosé (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-delle-terre-nere-2010-rose-etna/,Rosé,2010,Tenuta delle Terre Nere
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"This is a crisp, solidy structured Marlborough Pinot (a region known more for soft and accessible Pinots), which gives it a leg up on much of the competition. Plum and cherry fruit dominates, with shadings of mocha, root beer and tea leaves adding touches of complexity. Drink now–2018.",Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut,30,88,Marlborough,,,Saint Clair 2009 Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-clair-2009-pioneer-block-4-sawcut-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saint Clair
12.5,White,Australia,"Broad and weighty for a Clare Valley Riesling, with hints of wet stone followed by notes of ripe orchard fruits and citrus. A very good Riesling that's near-ready to drink now, priced at the top of the market.",The Merle Reserve,46,88,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Pikes 2009 The Merle Reserve Riesling (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pikes-2009-merle-reserve-riesling-clare-valley/,Riesling,2009,Pikes
12,White,Australia,"Starts off with petrol-like scents and gingery-peppery spice notes, then folds in pleasantly citrusy flavors. It's a bit plump through the midpalate but remains focused on the finish, resulting in a wine that's harmonious and easy to drink now.",Antonina Polish Hill River,,88,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Pauletts 2010 Antonina Polish Hill River Riesling (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pauletts-2010-antonina-polish-hill-river-riesling-clare-valley/,Riesling,2010,Pauletts
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Sourced from the Waihopai Valley subregion, this is a round, soft Pinot Noir. It emphasizes fruit, but the black cherry notes are undeniably attractive and nicely balanced, framed by silky tannins. Easy to like and easy to drink, now–2014.",The Ned Benmorven,19,88,Marlborough,,,Marisco Vineyards 2009 The Ned Benmorven Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marisco-2009-ned-benmorven-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Marisco Vineyards
14.8,Red,US,"A blend of estate-grown vineyards and fruit from Casa de Vina, one of Livermore's most dazzling vineyard sites, Page Mill has made a Petite with a sweet nose of red fruit and very soft tannins.It's docile in style and subdued, but its licorice and chocolate notes are deliciously vibrant on the finish.",,19,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Page Mill Winery 2007 Petite Sirah (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/page-mill-winery-2007-petite-sirah-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petite Sirah,2007,Page Mill Winery
14,Red,Italy,"Cartagho from powerhouse winery MandraRossa (one of Italy's most important cooperatives) presents a very modern, opulent expression of Nero d'Avola, with dark fruit and bright Christmas spice. The finish offers a lively touch of bitter almond.",Cartagho,25,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,MandraRossa 2009 Cartagho Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mandrarossa-2009-cartagho-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,MandraRossa
,Red,US,"The second label for the Long Shadows group, this lightly spiced Syrah is built upon a solid foundation of ripe fruit: blueberries and black cherries. There is a pleasing subtext of fresh earth, and a balanced, light finish.",,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nine Hats 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nine-hats-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Nine Hats
13.5,Red,US,"Easy to like for its rich blackberry, cherry and cassis flavors, and the lovely coating of new oak, which brings sweet notes of toast and vanilla. The price isn't bad, considering you get real Napa elegance.",Red Label,25,88,California,Napa,Napa County,Newton 2009 Red Label Claret (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2009-red-label-bordeaux-style-red-blend-claret-napa-county/,Claret,2009,Newton
14.8,Red,US,"A little too soft for a serious Syrah, especially at this price. But the flavors are enormously rich and complex, ranging from blackberries and blueberries to dark chocolate, bacon, sautéed wild mushrooms, black pepper and dusty Indian spices. Drink now.",Paolo's Vineyard Estate Grown,38,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Montemaggiore 2009 Paolo's Vineyard Estate Grown Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montemaggiore-2009-paolos-vineyard-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2009,Montemaggiore
14.5,Red,Israel,"A delicate and approachable selection, there's a true Pinot character to this wine, with bright fruit notes of red cherry, strawberry and red plum flesh, all lifted by accents of sous bois and orange peel. Juicy and mouthwatering, with light tannins and a clean finish.",Yarden,28,88,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2007 Yarden Pinot Noir (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2007-yarden-pinot-noir-galilee/,Pinot Noir,2007,Golan Heights Winery
13,White,France,"A very perfumed ripe wine. The fruit flavors range from mango through peach to a taut citric finish. With just a hint of wood, this is a bright and fruity wine, delicious to drink now.",La Combe d'Eve,75,88,Burgundy,Côte de Beaune,,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot 2009 La Combe d'Eve  (Côte de Beaune),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-emmanuel-giboulot-2009-combe-deve-chardonnay-cote-beaune/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot
13,Red,Italy,"Feudo Montoni delivers a delightful expression of Catarratto (one of Sicily's most popular white varieties) with an intense bouquet that is redolent of cut grass, citrus, grapefruit, almond skin and white flower. Very nice and easy-drinking with medium density and good freshness.",,17,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Montoni 2010 Catarratto (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-montoni-2010-italian-white-catarratto-sicilia/,Catarratto,2010,Feudo Montoni
13,Red,Italy,"Here's a simple but genuine interpretation of Nero d'Avola that presents bright aromas of black fruit, almond, prune and cherry cola. It leaves a soft, chewy impression on the palate.",,18,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Montoni 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-montoni-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Feudo Montoni
13.5,Red,Italy,"A plump, modern expression of Nero d'Avola with evident oak tones of chocolate, spice, toasted almond and a darkly concentrated appearance. Some bright red fruit and wild berry peeks through and offers a touch of much-needed freshness in the mouth.",Vuarìa,28,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Monreale,,Feudo Disisa 2008 Vuarìa Nero d'Avola (Monreale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-disisa-2008-vuaria-italian-red-nero-davola-monreale/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Feudo Disisa
13.5,White,France,"Without any intervention of wood, this is a ripe yellow fruit and mineral wine. It has a bite of steel as well as sweet, juicy acidity. With its weight and richness, it needs to age for at least a year.",Authéntique,,88,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot 2010 Authéntique  (Pouilly-Fuissé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangouard-guyot-2010-authentique-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot
13.5,Red,Italy,"Contadino 8 is a fetish wine for serious collectors of new experiences in natural and organic wines. Made with fruit from different vintages, it opens with a light ruby color and aromas of raw grapes, red candy, white pepper and dried apple. It is crisp, smooth and silky on the close.",Contadino 8,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Frank Cornelissen NV Contadino 8  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-cornelissen-nv-contadino-8-red-etna/,Red Blend,,Frank Cornelissen
13.5,Red,Italy,"One of a tiny handful of Mondeuse-based wines made in Italy, L'Ardenza offers plump, dark tones, combined with ripe fruit and dense richness. Because this wine originates from Mount Etna, it is also redolent of black soil and crushed minerals.",L'Ardenza,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cottanera 2008 L'Ardenza Mondeuse (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2008-lardenza-other-red-mondeuse-sicilia/,Mondeuse,2008,Cottanera
14.5,Red,Italy,Grammonte shows touches of ripe fruit and cured meat lavished over a thickly concentrated mouthfeel. The wine is plush and richly textured with a touch of sour cherry on the close.,Grammonte,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cottanera 2008 Grammonte Merlot (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2008-grammonte-merlot-sicilia/,Merlot,2008,Cottanera
14,Red,Italy,"Cutaja opens with lively red fruit, wild berry, cassis and marzipan. There's a raw, almost syrupy quality to the fruit that reflects the sun-drenched nature of Sicilian winemaking.",Cutaja,22,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Caruso & Minini 2008 Cutaja Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caruso-minini-2008-cutaja-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Caruso & Minini
13.5,Red,US,"Following on the heels of a stylistic shift in 2007, this delivers solid fruit flavors highlighted by tart boysenberry, then brings in light notes of earth, lead pencil and coffee grounds. Tannins are firm and carry the finish through a medium-long fade.",Grand Estates,12,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2008 Grand Estates Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2008-grand-estates-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Columbia Crest
13.6,Red,US,"More than half Merlot, with the rest a mix of the two Cabs, this is spicy, toasty and firm. It's a good, all-purpose expression of Washington's basic Bordeaux blend style, clean and ready to drink.",Panorama,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cloudlift Cellars 2009 Panorama Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudlift-cellars-2009-panorama-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cloudlift Cellars
14.3,Red,US,"The '07 release of this wine, a blend of four considerable vineyards, was great. This 2008 is less so, although it's still a fine wine. Packed with cherry, cola and spice flavors, it's a little raw in the mouth. Decant for a few hours before drinking.",The Architects,50,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Cadre 2008 The Architects Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cadre-2008-architects-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2008,Cadre
14.1,Red,US,"A Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot blend, the reserve fills the mid-palate with a pleasing mix of red fruits. The high acids of the vintage show through clearly, lifting the flavors into an even, peppery, lightly herbal finish.",Reserve Red,30,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Balboa 2008 Reserve Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balboa-2008-reserve-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Balboa
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"Sicily is home to some of the best Italian dessert wines made today. The Noto subzone, located on the eastern side of the island, has many Moscato vineyards for the production of sweet, generous, sun-ripened wines like this. Citrus, almond blossom, apricot and honey make up the fragrant bouquet.",Rais,35,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Moscato di Noto,,Baglio di Pianetto 2009 Rais  (Moscato di Noto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-pianetto-2009-rais-muscat-moscato-moscato-noto/,Moscato,2009,Baglio di Pianetto
13.5,Red,Italy,"Youthful and bright, this Syrah offers plump fullness and loads of cherry, blackberry, rum cake, coffee and crushed mineral aromas. There's a touch of bright sweetness in the mouth that makes a cheerful endnote.",V90,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2010 V90 Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2010-v90-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2010,Brugnano
14.6,Red,US,"Starts with a smoky nose with fruit notes of mixed berry and pie cherries. Light notes of baking spices weave through, into a solid, well-balanced red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cab Franc.",Merriment Red,48,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2008 Merriment Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2008-merriment-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Basel Cellars
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"The red fruit character merges easily into a more mature, nutty character. The Port has a smooth, rich, chocolate texture, the dryness of wood aging just beginning to show through the sweet caramel.",10-Years-Old Tawny,,88,Port,,,Kopke NV 10-Years-Old Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kopke-nv-10-years-old-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Kopke
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A finely structured, still young wine with an edge of austerity. It does have a rich core of red fruit, giving a slightly juicy character, but with its tannins it will always be a firm wine, dense and serious.",Colheita Seleccionada,10,88,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Colheita Seleccionada Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-colheita-seleccionada-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Still young, this is a firmly tannic wine, its fruit under this dry surface. Give it a few months for the ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruits to come forward. In two years, it will be a finely balanced wine.",Ciconia The Reserva,15,88,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Ciconia The Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-ciconia-the-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
13.5,White,Italy,"Baccante is an exciting Sicilian blend of Grillo and Chardonnay that opens with floral aromas, kiwi, exotic fruit, peach and white almond. There's substance and depth in the mouth that helps fuel a long, fresh close.",Baccante,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2008 Baccante White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-santa-anastasia-2008-baccante-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2008,Abbazia Santa Anastasia
13,White,Italy,"This beautifully fragrant Riesling opens with pear, white flower and honey. The wine's structure is tight but creamy at the same time and will age five years or more.",Praepositus,37,88,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2009 Praepositus Riesling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2009-praepositus-riesling-alto-adige/,Riesling,2009,Abbazia di Novacella
13.5,Red,US,"The 2009 blend includes 22% Merlot but eliminates Syrah. Tart fruit flavors of raspberry and pie cherry are dressed up in sweet baking spices. Simple, but tasty.",,12,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Waterbrook
12,White,US,"Round and rich on the palate, with an intensely floral, marmalade tone, Bloomer Creek's late October-harvested wine from Morehouse Road boasts a palate that's rich and honeyed, yet surprisingly dry in style. Curiously spiced with musky incense, it finishes long, on a delicious orange pekoe tea note.",Tanzen Dame Morehouse Road Vineyard 2nd Harvest VS,34,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2010 Tanzen Dame Morehouse Road Vineyard 2nd Harvest VS Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2010-tanzen-dame-morehouse-road-vineyard-2nd-harvest-vs-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Bloomer Creek
13.5,Red,Israel,"Blackcurrant liquor, licorice root and roasted espresso aromas all pepper the black berry fruit core of this wine. A firm, mouth-coating structure and medium tannins give longevity and texture to the finish, along with a touch of fudgy milk chocolate flavor.",Appellation Old Vines,30,88,Shomron,,,Carmel 2007 Appellation Old Vines Carignan (Shomron),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2007-appellation-old-vines-carignan-shomron/,Carignan,2007,Carmel
18,Fortified,Italy,"Made with a blend of Grillo and Catarratto, this dry Marsala opens with a dark amber color and aromas of candied fruit, caramel, maple syrup, resin and candied apricot. Sicily's most traditional wine, Marsala is perfect for easy sipping after dinner with a cigar and soft music.",Fine Dry,20,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Marsala,,Cantine Florio NV Fine Dry  (Marsala),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-florio-nv-fine-dry-white-marsala/,White Blend,,Cantine Florio
13.5,Red,Spain,"Foresty aromas blend with cola, nutmeg and spicy berry scents. The palate is a touch clacky and narrow, with zesty acidity and flavors of lemon, mushroom and dried raspberry. Turns sharper and more angular on the finish, but overall it's still a very nice taste of traditional Rioja.",Viña Albina Reserva,27,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Riojanas 2004 Viña Albina Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-riojanas-2004-vina-albina-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2004,Bodegas Riojanas
14.9,White,Israel,"A powerful yellow floral character dominates the bouquet of this wine, with supporting aromas of peach pit, hard pear and delicate toast rounding it out. The palate is full and creamy, but lifted by citrus-driven acidity and a wood-spice finish.",,21,88,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2010 Chardonnay (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2010-chardonnay-judean-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Psagot
14.4,Red,Israel,"Decadent berry compote leads the bouquet of this wine, while secondary notes of fig and date unfold on the back. The balanced, medium-weight mouth is rich and ripe, with assertive flavors of cherry skin, fudgy chocolate and sweet woody spice that flood the palate and linger on the finish.",,25,88,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2009 Merlot (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2009-merlot-judean-hills/,Merlot,2009,Psagot
14.4,Red,US,"Sourced from Stillwater, Conner Lee and Kiona vineyards, this 95% Cabernet and 5% Merlot blend is balanced and firm. The mixed berry and cassis fruit carries highlights of leaf and herb, plus a note of spice from barrel aging.",Reserve,45,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pondera 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pondera-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Pondera
13.5,Red,Spain,"Full and fruity, but with an aromatic pinch of latex and rubber that subsides with airing. Feels healthy on the palate, with good grip and weight to bolster raspberry, plum, cola and spice flavors. In golfing terms, it splits the fairway; it's perfectly good and should generate no complaints.",Reserva,18,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Montecillo 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montecillo-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Montecillo
14,Red,Italy,"Nero d'Avola, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon combine to produce a darkly concentrated wine with bold aromas of blueberry, blue flowers, sweet spice and rum cake. The wine's texture is plump and chewy.",Adènzia,25,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello 2009 Adènzia Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-cristo-campobello-2009-adenzia-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
,Red,Chile,"Big and forceful up front, with fiery, hot aromas that fall off to rooty and jammy. Tannic and aggressive on the palate, with an herbal, brambly blend of red plum, oregano, tomato, buttery oak and spice flavors. Big, loud and not short on spice and fire on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Sideral,25,88,Rapel Valley,,,Altaïr 2008 Sideral Red (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altair-2008-sideral-red-rapel-valley/,Cabernet Blend,2008,Altaïr
13.5,Red,Italy,"Donnatá is made in a hefty, concentrated style with overtones of cola, smoked meat, toasted nut, tobacco and sun-ripened fruit. There's roundness and bold personality, yet with a soft, smooth feel to the tannins.",Donnatá,22,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Alessandro di Camporeale 2010 Donnatá Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alessandro-camporeale-2010-donnata-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Alessandro di Camporeale
13.8,White,US,"Tart and fruity, with a lip-smacking mix of green apples, citrus, grapefruit and melon. There is a peppery kick at the heart of the wine, moving past simple varietal herbaceousness into a livelier realm.",,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Hard Row To Hoe 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hard-row-to-hoe-2010-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Hard Row To Hoe
14.2,Red,US,"A pretty nose topped with floral notes leads into a forward, fruity wine, with purple berries and plums dominating. Grace notes of anise and biscuit, along with a streak of vanilla, highlight the finish.",Burning Desire,35,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Hard Row To Hoe 2008 Burning Desire Petit Verdot (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hard-row-to-hoe-2008-burning-desire-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-yakima/,Petit Verdot,2008,Hard Row To Hoe
11.5,White,US,"Hints of smoke and toasted brioche meld deliciously with sweet, ripe melon tones in this pristine semisweet Riesling from Heron Hill. Juicy and ripe in texture, with concentrated peach and tangerine flavors, its elegantly structured, with zippy acidity and a hint of tea leaf astringency on the finish.",Semi-Sweet,14,88,New York,New York Other,New York,Heron Hill 2009 Semi-Sweet Riesling (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-hill-2009-semi-sweet-riesling-other/,Riesling,2009,Heron Hill
13.8,Red,US,"The 2009 Cali is half Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and the rest Sangiovese. An interesting wine aromatically, with sharp scents of herb, mint and pine needle, it's well-blended, smooth and balanced, with the herbal nature of the fruit on full display.",Cali Red,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Mannina Cellars 2009 Cali Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mannina-cellars-2009-cali-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Mannina Cellars
13.5,Red,Spain,"Floral and not overpowering in style, with good red-fruit aromas. Feels smooth and silky, not edgy, with tasty berry flavors touched up by a dollop of oak and chocolate. A fresh, easy wine to sip by the glass or with casual tapas.",,17,88,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Luna Beberide 2009 Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/luna-beberide-2009-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2009,Luna Beberide
14.6,Red,US,"It's easy to like this soft, smooth wine, with its cherry jam, blackberry liqueur, milk chocolate, sweet licorice, pepper and sandalwood flavors. It feels extravagant and seductive in the mouth, making you want another sip. The blend is Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.",Chemin de Fer,40,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Lasseter 2009 Chemin de Fer Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lasseter-2009-chemin-fer-red-sonoma-valley/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Lasseter
14.8,Red,US,"Lots of rich, sweet cherry, blueberry and mocha flavors in this dry red wine, which is based on Merlot. But it goes beyond mere deliciousness in the refined structure. Feels elegant and dignified in the mouth, with a long, spicy finish. It's not an ager, though, so drink soon.",Paysage,40,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Lasseter 2008 Paysage Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lasseter-2008-paysage-red-sonoma-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Lasseter
11.5,White,US,"Struck flint and stones add dimension to abundantly fleshy melon and grapefruit notes in Red Newt's Circle Riesling. Semidry, with a hint of smoked nuts and lemony fresh acidity, it finishes on a deliciously bitter grapefruit-pith note.",Circle,12,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Circle Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-circle-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Red Newt Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"Il Moro offers intense aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum and rum cake. It's a tight, compact wine with great fruit intensity that would pair well with vegetable risotto or smoked cheeses.",Il Moro,25,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2008 Il Moro Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2008-il-moro-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Valle dell'Acate
14.1,Red,US,"Spicy cranberry fruit leads, sharp-edged and tight. This remains a tightly-focused Zinfandel, clearly Washington in style rather than California, with bright acidity and hints of herb and stem in the finish.",Far Away Vineyard,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Trio Vintners 2009 Far Away Vineyard Zinfandel (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trio-vintners-2009-far-away-vineyard-zinfandel-columbia-valley-yakima/,Zinfandel,2009,Trio Vintners
13,Red,Italy,Frappato is a terrific native grape from the southern-most parts of Sicily that offers the elegance and brightness of a Pinot Noir and the easy approachability of a Beaujolais. It's a red wine that would pair with fish dishes or a white asparagus risotto.,Belsito,18,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Terre di Giurfo 2009 Belsito Frappato (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-giurfo-2009-belsito-italian-red-frappato-sicilia/,Frappato,2009,Terre di Giurfo
11.9,White,US,"Scents of tea leaves and honeysuckle add a layer of dimension to ripe, rich yellow peach and apricot notes in this densely concentrated Riesling from Sheldrake Point. Surprisingly dry on the palate despite so much sweet fruit flavor, the palate is framed with a shower of lime juice and pith that carries through to a long, minerally finish.",Dry,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Sheldrake Point 2010 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2010-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Sheldrake Point
14.2,White,US,"Shows lots of citrus and tropical fruit, pear and peach flavors, with a delicious coating of vanilla and buttered toast. Finishes a little on the sweet side, which suggests pairing with Asian and fusion dishes.",,23,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Envy 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/envy-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Envy
14.5,White,US,"This falls right in the toasty, oaky style of almost all the Chardonnays from winemaker Bob Bertheau, wrapping bright apple and citrus fruit in layers of toasty, nutty, buttery oak. A reasonable expectation is that additional bottle age will smooth it out and push the fruit more forward.",Canoe Ridge Estate,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-canoe-ridge-estate-chardonnay-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
14.5,Red,Italy,"Nero d'Avola and Syrah are blended to produce a dark, hearty red wine with overtones of dried herb and black olive. The wine is fresh and smooth, with a touch of bitter almond on the finish.",Benuara,16,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2009 Benuara Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2009-benuara-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Cusumano
13.5,Red,Italy,Barbazzale is a blended red wine tha's 90% Nerello Mascalese and 10% Nerello Cappuccio. It opens with ripe berry aromas and smoky overtones of crushed granite and spice. The wine shows nice balance and firm structure.,Barbazzale,16,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Cottanera 2010 Barbazzale  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2010-barbazzale-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2010,Cottanera
14.5,Red,US,"Full of dark plum and earth, a tremendous old-school California Mourvedre from old Oakley vines that exude mushroomy soft tannins and a rounded spiciness, finished by a trace of chocolate.",Ancient Vines,20,88,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Cline 2010 Ancient Vines Mourvèdre (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2010-ancient-vines-mourvedre-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Mourvèdre,2010,Cline
14,Red,Chile,"Herbs, leather and warm berry aromas are sound and typical for Chile. The feel is a bit clacky and acidic, but there's layering and quality red plum, raspberry and tomato flavors. Tight, fresh and focused on the finish; strapping enough to age for 3–5 years.",Los Vascos Grande Reserve,20,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2009 Los Vascos Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-barons-rothschild-lafite-2009-los-vascos-grande-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
12.5,White,US,"Rich in lime, white currant and gooseberry flavors, this wine has lots of acidity that gives it a tingly brightness. It's dry dry and complex, the white wine equivalent of Cabernet Sauvignon.",Hummingbird Hill Vineyards,25,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Dogwood 2010 Hummingbird Hill Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogwood-2010-hummingbird-hill-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Dogwood
13,White,US,"For the price, this is a great buy. It's rich in fruit and dry, with mouthwatering acidity. The lemon and lime flavors are good enough to inspire you to drink a few glasses and savor more.",,10,88,California,California Other,California,Gnarly Head 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gnarly-head-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Gnarly Head
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a classic food wine. Its light, lean texture and crisp acidity go down beautifully with pasta, lasagna or veal. Aromas include bright berry, almond and barbecue smoke.",,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,,Feudo di Santa Tresa 2007  Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-santa-tresa-2007-red-cerasuolo-vittoria-classico/,Red Blend,2007,Feudo di Santa Tresa
12,White,US,The initially ebullient florals and sweet apricot preserves in Sheldrake Point's standard Riesling gain elegance and subtlety from a bracing shower of acidity. Fresh stone-fruit flavors penetrate deeply on the off-dry palate before trailing off with a whisper of lime oil.,,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Sheldrake Point 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sheldrake-point-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Sheldrake Point
12.5,White,Australia,"Fine and delicate, with a light-bodied character that works well with the wine's notes of crushed stone, lime zest and green apples. It's already harmonious and ready to drink.",,21,88,Western Australia,Mount Barker,,Plantagenet 2010 Riesling (Mount Barker),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plantagenet-2010-riesling-mount-barker/,Riesling,2010,Plantagenet
13,White,US,"A pure, lively scent of fresh apricots introduces this crisply defined Pinot Gris. The rich, full midpalate brings in further fruit notes of apple and pear, with a vivid and bracing acid foundation. Long and refreshing.",Grand Estates,12,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2010 Grand Estates Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-grand-estates-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2010,Columbia Crest
13.7,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend, one of four from this tiny winery, is almost three quarters Cabernet Franc. Raspberry and black currant fruit, tight and tart, anchors a focused young wine with nuances of dark chocolate and coffee grounds.",Ascent,23,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cloudlift Cellars 2009 Ascent Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudlift-cellars-2009-ascent-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cloudlift Cellars
11.5,White,New Zealand,"Ripe and fragrant, with hints of peaches and cinnamon on the nose, followed by bold, fruit-driven flavors and more than a touch of sweetness.",,12,88,Marlborough,,,Giesen 2010 Riesling (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giesen-2010-riesling-marlborough/,Riesling,2010,Giesen
10.5,White,New Zealand,"This wine's ripeness and power are similar to many Rheingau Rieslings. Honey, apple, peach, spice and petrol all combine easily into a slightly broad, off-dry style.",Falcon Vineyard,17,88,Marlborough,,,Lake Chalice 2009 Falcon Vineyard Riesling (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lake-chalice-2009-falcon-vineyard-riesling-marlborough/,Riesling,2009,Lake Chalice
13,Red,Portugal,"Spicy wood and ripe fruit go well together in this young tasting wine. At this stage, it is all black fruit with a bright line of acidity. The weight and the more structured character will come later.",Catedral,9,88,Dão,,,Caves Velhas 2008 Catedral Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caves-velhas-2008-catedral-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2008,Caves Velhas
14,Red,Italy,"Cutaja opens with a healthy dose of cinnamon and spice backed by bright cherry and toasted almond. The fruit shows a dark, ripe quality, with overtones of black olive and caper, but there is enough acidity to keep the palate refreshed.",Cutaja,35,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Caruso & Minini 2009 Cutaja Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caruso-minini-2009-cutaja-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Caruso & Minini
11.1,White,US,"Veins of slate and chalk add a deeply mineral tone to honeyed lime and orange peel notes on this elegantly structured Riesling. Lean in body, but with a delicious midpalate, it ends on a savory note of underripe apples, dust and smoke.",,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thirsty-owl-wine-company-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Thirsty Owl Wine Company
14,Red,Italy,"Ero is packed tight with bright berry, cassis and white almond. That all-Sicilian jamminess you sometimes find in this variety is absent here.",Ero,25,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta di Fessina 2008 Ero Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fessina-2008-ero-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Tenuta di Fessina
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Crisp, nutty and very much as you'd expect a Manzanilla Sherry to be, but with a bit more color, body and nuttiness. Feels nice in the mouth, with modest, controlled flavors of toasted almond, baked apple, green olive and brine. Turns oily and slightly bitter on the finish.",Manzanilla Riá Pitá,10,88,Andalucia,Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV Manzanilla Riá Pitá Sherry (Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-dios-baco-sl-nv-manzanilla-ria-pita-sherry-manzanilla-sanlucar-barrameda/,Sherry,,Bodegas Dios Baco S.L.
13,White,France,"With its tropical fruit aromas, this is a superripe wine. The fruits are dominant— rounded mango and yellow peach with an attractive touch of essential citrus acidity. It's ready to drink but will age over 3–4 years.",,35,88,Burgundy,Saint-Romain,,Chartron et Trébuchet 2009  Saint-Romain,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chartron-trebuchet-2009-chardonnay-saint-romain/,Chardonnay,2009,Chartron et Trébuchet
13.9,White,US,"With just a bit of oak adding a note of buttered toast, this bone-dry, high-acid Chardonnay tantalizes with savory citrus fruit enriched with pear and honeysuckle. From Talley, and made from their vineyards in the Edna and Arroyo Grande valleys. Good price for a Chardonnay this elegant.",,15,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Bishop's Peak 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bishops-peak-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Bishop's Peak
13.5,Red,Italy,La Vota is a surprisingly delicate and feminine wine considering it's from Sicily and it's made from hearty Cabernet Sauvignon. Forest fruit and violets emerge on the bouquet and the mouthfeel is silky and firm.,La Vota,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Menfi,,Cantine Barbera 2006 La Vota Cabernet Sauvignon (Menfi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-barbera-2006-vota-cabernet-sauvignon-menfi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Cantine Barbera
10,White,US,"Light in color and subtle in aromatics, Esterlina's Riesling is just slightly sweet in a tropical kind of way, but lightly and delicately so. Overall, very balanced, crisp and perfumed, this is an elegant wisp of a wine.",,22,88,California,Mendocino County,Cole Ranch,Esterlina 2010 Riesling (Cole Ranch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterlina-2010-riesling-mendocino-lake-counties-cole-ranch/,Riesling,2010,Esterlina
14,Red,Spain,"A totally pleasant wine, with earthy berry and toast aromas that lead to a full, cushioned, properly tannic palate. Shows lemony oak, citrusy notes, tomato, herbs, plum and raspberry flavors. Finishes dry, with tobacco as a lingering flavor. A very nice, dry style of Ribera reserva.",Reserva,25,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Mayor 2006 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-mayor-2006-reserva-tempranillo-tinto-fino-ribera-duero/,Tinto Fino,2006,Viña Mayor
14.5,Red,Chile,"A typical Maipo red, but untypically it's made from six grapes led by Cabernet Sauvignon. Smells mossy and of tobacco, olive, dried herbs and black fruits. Rich in the mouth except for a streak of acidity, with oaky flavors of vanilla, tobacco, stewed plum and berry. Finishes with coconut and power.",Gran Reserva Blend,16,88,Maipo Valley,,,Viña Chocalan 2008 Gran Reserva Blend Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-chocalan-2008-gran-reserva-blend-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Viña Chocalan
13,White,Italy,"An unusual wine for Sicily, Sallier de la Tour Le Bianche represents an innovative blend of Viognier, Semillon and Sauvignon. The aromatic intensity—with almond blossom and honey—is definitely there, and the wine is smooth, silky and soft on the finish.",Sallier de la Tour Le Bianche,30,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2010 Sallier de la Tour Le Bianche White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2010-sallier-tour-le-bianche-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Tasca d'Almerita
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Only a handful of metodo classico sparkling wines are produced in Sicily, and this Chardonnay-based bubbly from the Tasca family is among the best. Perfect for appetizers on a warm spring afternoon, the wine delivers tonic effervescence and aromas of white flower and citrus.",Almerita Brut,60,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Contea di Sclafani,,Tasca d'Almerita 2008 Almerita Brut Chardonnay (Contea di Sclafani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2008-almerita-brut-chardonnay-contea-sclafani/,Chardonnay,2008,Tasca d'Almerita
14.5,Red,US,"Dusty scents of spice and cinnamon lead into a fruity red wine with a generous wash of oak. The cherry fruit is focused and tight, with a hint of cut tobacco adding interest.",Red Heaven,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Wind Rose 2009 Red Heaven Barbera (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wind-rose-2009-red-heaven-barbera-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Barbera,2009,Wind Rose
12.8,White,US,"Green floral notes and pine fronds add a foresty freshness to plump white peach flavors in this off-dry Riesling. Vivacious with sweet tangerine acidity, it's structured and focused, with a finish that lingers.",Semi-Dry,18,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Keuka Lake Vineyards 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keuka-lake-2010-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Keuka Lake Vineyards
14.7,Red,US,"A good Syrah, rugged in tannins and a little rustic, but offering plenty of blackberry, roasted meat and black pepper flavors. It's full-bodied and lusty, and suggests equally strong dishes, like beef stew, short ribs or game birds.",Premier Coastal Vineyard,29,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,db Winery 2009 Premier Coastal Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/db-winery-2009-premier-coastal-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,db Winery
12.5,White,Portugal,"A rich and rounded wine, with attractive ripe fruit and pear flavors. The wine is soft, with just the lightest tang of acidity and lime zest. Not for aging.",Casa de Santar Branco,,88,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2010 Casa de Santar Branco White (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-casa-santar-branco-white-dao/,Portuguese White,2010,Dão Sul
14,Red,Italy,"An oak-aged blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah, this wine shows warm, earthy notes of tobacco, leather, dark fruit and cured meat. The wine would be perfect alongside hearty bean soup or chili con carne.",,28,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,D'Alessandro 2007 Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalessandro-2007-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,D'Alessandro
13,White,Italy,"Jalé is an all-Sicilian expression of Chardonnay, with sun-drenched aromas of apricot, honey, pineapple, caramel and butterscotch. This versatile white would pair with rich foods like chicken in cream sauce that will contrast the slight sourness on the close.",Jalé,29,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2010 Jalé Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2010-jale-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2010,Cusumano
15,Red,US,"Zinfandel and Syrah bring peppery and meaty flavors to this robust, dry red blend. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec add body, tannins and a rich, dark blackberry depth. Production was a little more than 2,000 cases.",The Loyal Companion,13,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Cru Vin Dogs NV The Loyal Companion Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cru-vin-dogs-nv-loyal-companion-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,,Cru Vin Dogs
13.5,White,US,"Consistent with the past couple of vintages, this lively, racy take on Pinot Gris comes with delicate spritz, dotting the edges of the glass and tickling the palate. Grapefruit and lime are showcased by bracing acidity, and a mouth-cleansing minerality.",,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2010,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13,White,Spain,"Smells clean as a mountain stream, with apple, peach and mellow citric aromas. Shows medium intensity and controlled citrusy acids along with grapefruit, pineapple and passion fruit flavors that come largely from the 20% Sauvignon Blanc in the blend; the rest is 70% Chardonnay and 10% the local Picapoll grape. Interesting, and a very good Catalonian white wine to match with seafood.",Abadal Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc-Picapoll,19,88,Catalonia,Pla de Bages,,Masies d'Avinyo 2010 Abadal Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc-Picapoll White (Pla de Bages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masies-davinyo-2010-abadal-chardonnay-sauvignon-blanc-picapoll-white-pla-bages/,White Blend,2010,Masies d'Avinyo
13.5,White,Chile,"Crystal clear and easy to like. The nose is a mix of crisp, oceanic, green aromas tied to fresh tropical fruit and bitter nut oil. Zesty and pure on the palate, with tangerine and pink grapefruit flavors leading to a cleansing finish. Drink this year.",Reserva,13,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Morandé 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morande-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Morandé
13,Red,France,"A wine that combines richness with sweet cherry flavors and a firm tannic edge. Acidity and ripeness have produced a structured, food-friendly wine.",,10,88,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Louis Jadot 2010  Beaujolais-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2010-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2010,Louis Jadot
13.5,White,France,"Intensely wood-aged wine, with plenty of toast. That doesn't make the wine any less attractive with its yellow fruit flavors giving weight in the background. In a year's time, the wood and fruit balance should even out.",En Remilly Premier Cru,,88,Burgundy,Saint-Aubin,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 En Remilly Premier Cru  (Saint-Aubin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-en-remilly-premier-cru-chardonnay-saint-aubin/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
13.5,Red,Italy,"This oak-aged Nero d'Avola delivers dried berry, raspberry and cassis notes along with elegant touches of spice, leather and pipe tobacco. The fruit is dense and chewy.",Avulisi,22,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo di Santa Tresa 2007 Avulisi Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-santa-tresa-2007-avulisi-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Feudo di Santa Tresa
13,White,Italy,"Dalila is a relatively new product from Stemmari (formally known as Feudo Arancio) thats a blend of Grillo (80%) and Viognier. The first grape gives the wine a fresh, piquant feel and the second adds aromas of white flower and honey.",Dalila,16,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2009 Dalila White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2009-dalila-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Feudo Arancio
,White,US,"A lush Rhône-inspired blend, loaded with peach, pear and other stone-fruit goodness. It enters softly, fills out nicely, and finishes laced with streaks of lemon custard and vanilla cream.",Kaitlin Rayann White,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Farm Girl 2010 Kaitlin Rayann White White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farm-girl-2010-kaitlin-rayann-white-columbia-valley-wa/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Farm Girl
13,White,Italy,"From blackened volcanic soils comes this brilliantly pristine white wine, with aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple, stone fruit and citrus. Saline notes of brimstone and crushed stone appear on the finish.",Cavanera Ripa di Scorciavacca,29,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Firriato 2010 Cavanera Ripa di Scorciavacca  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2010-cavanera-ripa-scorciavacca-white-etna/,White Blend,2010,Firriato
14,Red,Italy,"Chiaramonte is a pure expression of Nero d'Avola from a winery located in the Trapani area of southern Sicily. The fruit shows ripe characteristics of blackberry and spice, and the mouthfeel is long and soft.",Chiaramonte,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2008 Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2008-chiaramonte-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Firriato
14.5,Red,Italy,"Camelot is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that shows solid structure, ample length, smooth tannins and loads of dark fruit and spice. Pair this hearty red wine with breaded veal rolls fried in olive oil.",Camelot,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2007 Camelot Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2007-camelot-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Firriato
13,Red,France,A sweet-fruited wine with flavors of raisins and dried cherries along with fresh red berry fruit and acidity. The wine has some structure and an attractive lightness.,La Carrière,29,88,Beaujolais,Chénas,,Domaine Chasselay 2010 La Carrière  (Chénas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2010-carriere-gamay-chenas/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Chasselay
12.5,Sparkling,Italy,"This is a fascinating sparkling wine. Made in the metodo classico using Carricante grapes, this lively bubble opens with stone fruit, citrus and floral aromas. What really sets it apart are those drying mineral tones of slate and brimstone.",Noblesse Brut,60,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Benanti NV Noblesse Brut Carricante (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benanti-nv-noblesse-brut-italian-white-carricante-sicilia/,Carricante,,Benanti
14.5,Red,Italy,"Nero d'Avola (95%) is enhanced by tiny percentages of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a thick, impenetrable Sicilian red that is based on ripe fruit, blackberry, prune, syrupy cherry sauce and shaved oak wood. It's a bold, chewy wine with a thick and soft mouthfeel.",'A Naca Rosso,35,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2007 'A Naca Rosso Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2007-a-naca-rosso-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Calatrasi
13.9,Red,US,"Made in a softly appealing style to drink now, this 100% Cabernet is thankfully a huge improvement over the winery's previous releases. It's rich in blackberry and blueberry jam, dark chocolate and spice flavors, with a pretty overlay of oak.",,25,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Ca' Momi 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-momi-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ca' Momi
13.9,White,US,"This light and fresh Sémillon is all Walla Walla Valley fruit, with 12% Sauvignon Blanc in the blend. Apples and pear-skin flavors carry a hint of cinnamon. Lighter in the mouth than previous Amavi Sémillons, this elegant wine would be a good match to light seafood and shellfish.",,20,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Amavi 2010 Sémillon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amavi-2010-semillon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sémillon,2010,Amavi
14,Red,Italy,"Ramione is a 50-50 blend of Nero d'Avola and Merlot that offers bright fruit: blackberry, cherry and plum. Smoky oak spice fills in the back adding more intensity and density to the overall mouthfeel.",Ramione,19,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio di Pianetto 2007 Ramione Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-pianetto-2007-ramione-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Baglio di Pianetto
14,Red,Italy,"Plump, sweet and bursting with chewy blueberry and milky chocolate flavors, this is a dense, creamy Syrah to enjoy on a cold winter night. The wine delivers a velvety mouthfeel and long spicy overtones.",Kaid,30,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Alessandro di Camporeale 2009 Kaid Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alessandro-camporeale-2009-kaid-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Alessandro di Camporeale
13.9,Red,US,"Let this mountain-grown baby open, but once it does, Andis' Cab Franc has classic aromas. This spicy, woody and cola-esque wine would make a fine introduction to California Cabernet Franc, or a reminder of how good it can be when done nicely.",Bill's Block Reserve,28,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Andis 2009 Bill's Block Reserve Cabernet Franc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2009-bills-block-reserve-cabernet-franc-sierra-foothills/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Andis
19,Fortified,Italy,This semisecco Marsala from 2001 opens with a dark amber color and savory notes of wild mushroom and spice followed by caramel and toasted almond. There are touches of citrus and candied fruit woven into the wine's thick texture.,Targa Riserva 1840,18,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Marsala,,Cantine Florio 2001 Targa Riserva 1840  (Marsala),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-florio-2001-targa-riserva-1840-italian-white-grillo-marsala/,Grillo,2001,Cantine Florio
14,White,Italy,"Cala Silente is a smooth and sophisticated Vermentino that exhibits a bright, golden color and opulent layers of apricot, honey, butterscotch and almond. A spicy touch of acidity keeps the wine from feeling too heavy in the mouth.",Cala Silente,19,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Cantina Santadi 2009 Cala Silente  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-santadi-2009-cala-silente-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2009,Cantina Santadi
,Red,US,"Tastes like black cherry and blueberry jelly, a very fruity, sweet wine with a bite of citrusy acidity. Absolutely delicious, yes, but not showing much complexity or nuance.",,15,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Buena Vista
18,Port/Sherry,Italy,"Aged for at least 10 years before its release, this amber-colored Marsala offers a touch of musky wood, white mushroom or toasted nut and caramel and butterscotch. It's smooth and silky with a blast of alcoholic power on the finish.",Superiore Riserva,20,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Marsala,,Vito Curatolo Arini NV Superiore Riserva  (Marsala),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vito-curatolo-arini-nv-superiore-riserva-white-marsala/,White Blend,,Vito Curatolo Arini
14.5,Red,US,"Crafted from five estate lots, Vino Noceto's Riserva is classic Foothills Sangiovese, with cranberry and dark cherry mingling around a light texture, high acidity and a smooth, caramel finish.",Riserva,24,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Shenandoah Valley (CA),Vino Noceto 2008 Riserva Sangiovese (Shenandoah Valley (CA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vino-noceto-2008-riserva-sangiovese-sierra-foothills-shenandoah-valley-ca/,Sangiovese,2008,Vino Noceto
13.5,Red,Italy,"The Zisola estate is owned by Florence's Mazzei family. Partly age in French oak, this Nero d'Avola shows bright cherry and blackberry aromas, with toasted nut and bitter almond on the close.",,25,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Zisola 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zisola-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Zisola
13.5,Red,Spain,"Solid on the nose, with pure berry aromas matched by oak-related vanilla. Fresh and medium in weight, with juicy acidity and mild tannins. Tastes of dried red fruits, blackberry, vanilla and tobacco. Fairly long and slightly elegant on the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Crianza,25,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Viña Arnáiz 2008 Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-arnaiz-2008-crianza-tempranillo-tinto-pais-ribera-duero/,Tinto del Pais,2008,Viña Arnáiz
13,Red,France,"A big, powerfully structured wine with concentrated tannins and plenty of black fruit. It has density, juicy fruitiness, layered acidity and the potential for aging at least a year.",Belairissime Le Py,,88,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Vignerons de Bel Air 2010 Belairissime Le Py  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-bel-air-2010-belairissime-le-py-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2010,Vignerons de Bel Air
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Dried fruit with great freshness in this warm, rounded 10-year-old tawny. It has delicious acidity, ripe fruitiness and a caramel richness. Like all aged tawnies, it is ready to drink.",10 Anos Tawny,23,88,Port,,,Wiese & Krohn NV 10 Anos Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wiese-krohn-nv-10-anos-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Wiese & Krohn
15.5,White,Israel,"Decadent notes of buttered brioche and baked apple add depth to the orange oil and floral bouquet of this wine. The mouthfeel is round but balanced, and ripe notes of peach and melon unfold on the palate. A tasty ginger and clove spice develops on the finish.",Yarden,18,88,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2008 Yarden Viognier (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2008-yarden-viognier-galilee/,Viognier,2008,Golan Heights Winery
15,Red,Israel,"The bouquet of this Syrah is tight and a bit warm, and it takes time to open up. Blueberry and raspberry aromas finally emerge alongside the purple floral and soft game scents. The mouthfeel is creamy and lush, with a weightiness to the rich berry flavors spiced with pepper and mocha.",Yarden Avital Slope Vineyard,50,88,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2007 Yarden Avital Slope Vineyard Syrah (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2007-yarden-avital-slope-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-galilee/,Syrah,2007,Golan Heights Winery
14.4,Red,US,"Released more than four years after harvest, this astringent, oaky Merlot remains in a dumb phase. Barrel flavors of bourbon and vanilla quickly take over the nose and the palate, though there is a suggestion of compact power and black fruit lurking in the background. Give it a lot of decanting time.",Klipsun Vineyard,48,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Forgeron 2007 Klipsun Vineyard Merlot (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2007-klipsun-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Merlot,2007,Forgeron
14.6,Red,US,"Light and leafy, despite the substantial alcohol reading, this well-integrated, nicely-balanced wine is pure Malbec. The elements of leaf, herb and forest floor all mix well with the pretty red fruit.",,30,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hamilton 2008 Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hamilton-2008-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2008,Hamilton
14,Red,Italy,"Valentino (a Sicilian expression of Merlot) is aged in oak to produce a wine that offers equals parts cherry and spice in terms of its aromas. In the mouth, it is sticky, chewy and bursting with bright berry fruit.",Valentino,21,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2009 Valentino Merlot (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2009-valentino-merlot-sicilia/,Merlot,2009,Feudi del Pisciotto
13,White,Italy,"Alberta Ferretti (an all-Sicilian expression of Chardonnay) sees eight months in oak to produce a creamy, dense white wine with overtones of apricot, honey, almond paste, vanilla and butter. It's a New World-style wine from the Old World.",Alberta Ferretti,21,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2009 Alberta Ferretti Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2009-alberta-ferretti-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2009,Feudi del Pisciotto
14,Red,Italy,"Inspired by the fashion designer Valentino, this Sicilian Merlot shows sun-ripened tones of blackberry, cherry liqueur, and dried prune. It's a soft, round wine with a dense and chewy mouthfeel.",Valentino,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2008 Valentino Merlot (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2008-valentino-merlot-sicilia/,Merlot,2008,Feudi del Pisciotto
12.5,White,Portugal,"While the wine is packed with ripe kiwi and peach fruit, it also has a crisp citrus core that gives freshness. The acidity cuts through the warm fruits and tight finish.",Monte da Peceguina Branco,20,88,Alentejano,,,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2010 Monte da Peceguina Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-malhadinha-nova-2010-monte-da-peceguina-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
12.5,White,Australia,"Unlike many of its brethren, this Eden Valley Riesling relies on weight and texture rather than a fine line of acid to make an impression. It has the region's lime sherbet and wet stones, but is plump on the palate rather than lean and wiry, making it more approachable in its youth.",,25,88,South Australia,Eden Valley,,Mesh 2010 Riesling (Eden Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mesh-2010-riesling-eden-valley/,Riesling,2010,Mesh
14.8,Red,US,"A little light in body, but a solid Pinot Noir, at a good price. Shows real Russian River character, with cherry, pomegranate, persimmon and spicy Dr. Pepper flavors. Drink now.",,18,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ministry-vinterior-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ministry of the Vinterior
12.5,White,Australia,"Milton Park is a lower-priced offshoot of Thorn-Clarke, whose wines often represent excellent values. This Riesling might be a bit broad for aging, but it offers ample green apple and lime fruit and a hint of petrol for near-term consumption.",,12,88,South Australia,South Australia,,Milton Park 2010 Riesling (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milton-park-2010-riesling-south/,Riesling,2010,Milton Park
14.3,Red,US,"This could be labeled Syrah, with just 17% Mourvèdre and small amounts of co-fermented Viognier and Roussanne in the mix. High-toned and complex, it wraps dark fruit in highlights of dried herbs, black olives and clean earth. The barrel aging—22 months in one quarter new French oak—brings in Bourbon barrel scents.",L'Entente Red,31,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Ott & Murphy 2008 L'Entente Red Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2008-lentente-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Ott & Murphy
13,Red,Portugal,"Well balanced, ready-to-drink wine. It has a dry core of tannins that are surrounded by accessible blackberry and juicy cranberry fruit. The feel is open, soft and warming.",Coroa d'Ouro Tinto,12,88,Douro,,,Poças 2008 Coroa d'Ouro Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pocas-2008-coroa-douro-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Poças
15.5,Red,US,"This is lovely in violet perfume and bacony leather, structured like a tall building and best left to mellow out for further development. Winemaker John Kinney destemmed without crushing to preserve as many whole berries as he could, and kept the wine fermenting at lower temperatures to tame the tannins.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,30,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2009 Del Arroyo Vineyard Petite Sirah (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2009-arroyo-vineyard-petite-sirah-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,Occasio
12.1,White,US,"Verdant fennel and herb notes add freshness to concentrated honeysuckle and tangerine flavors in this fairly dry but fruity Riesling from Red Newt. Vibrant orange-inflected acidity penetrates on the palate, leading to a dry, lingering finish.",Dry,16,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Red Newt Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"Chunky, forward fruit—a rush of blackberries and black cherry—introduces a full-flavored wine that won't challenge you but will satisfy. The oak treatment is still a little jagged, but the light mocha flavors that wrap around the finish are hard to resist.",,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
14,Red,Italy,"Benuara is a 70-30 blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah with a strongly menthol-driven nose enhanced by dark fruit, spice and green olive. Pair this wine with tapenade-crusted chicken.",Benuara,17,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2010 Benuara Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2010-benuara-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2010,Cusumano
,White,US,"A juicy wine, with plenty of ripe fruit bordering on being tropical. The nicely integrated natural acidity, with a strong underpinning of mineral, adds texture and length.",Upland Vineyard,18,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Smasne Cellars 2010 Upland Vineyard Aligoté (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2010-upland-vineyard-other-white-aligote-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Aligoté,2010,Smasne Cellars
14.5,White,Italy,"Bidis is a smooth blend of Chardonnay and Insolia from the southern side of Sicily. The 60% Chardonnay component adds depth, balance and stone fruit aromas. The Grillo element grounds the wine in local tradition with fresh notes of wild herbs and fragrant white flowers.",Bidis,32,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2009 Bidis White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2009-bidis-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Valle dell'Acate
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cerasuolo di Vittoria is an easy-drinking blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato (aged in oak) that pairs with pasta, veal or even a hearty hamburger with cheese, bacon and the works. This pretty wine shows nice heft and texture with a bright cherry close.",,24,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,,Valle dell'Acate 2008  Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2008-red-cerasuolo-vittoria-classico/,Red Blend,2008,Valle dell'Acate
14.5,Red,Chile,"Brambly and bold on the nose, with jumpy red fruit and cool, briney action as well. Feels tight and solid, with spicy oak bolstering wild berry and herbal flavors. Polished and juicy, with an honest, vintage-reflective package of acidity and dry, zesty fruit.",Alazan CJ's Barrel,38,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Kingston Family 2010 Alazan CJ's Barrel Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kingston-family-2010-alazan-cjs-barrel-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Kingston Family
13.5,White,Italy,"Santannella is an innovative blend of Fiano, Viognier and Chenin Blanc from sunny Sicily, with bold aromas of pineapple, toasted almond, exotic and passion fruits. There are background tones of clove and cinnamon and generous, buttery intensity on the close.",Santannella,18,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,MandraRossa 2010 Santannella White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mandrarossa-2010-santannella-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,MandraRossa
14,Red,Italy,"A blended red, Orphéus shows balance and harmony, with clean berry notes, licorice, drying mineral, pencil shaving, rosemary and dried herb. It would pair well with spicy lamb in yogurt sauce.",Orphéus,32,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Scilio 2009 Orphéus  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scilio-2009-orpheus-red-etna/,Red Blend,2009,Scilio
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A perfumed wine, with aromas of lavender and ripe plum jelly. On the palate, the wine has great ripeness and sweet tannins, the fruit showing red berries, the sweet spice pounding through the acidity.",Late Bottled Vintage,26,88,Port,,,Ramos-Pinto 2007 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramos-pinto-2007-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2007,Ramos-Pinto
13,White,US,"As with all the Milbrandt whites, this young wine retains exceptional freshness, and lifts the palate with lively acidity. Ripe pear and fig flavors are laced with streaks of vanilla bean and coconut flakes. A hint of fresh brioche gives the finish an extra dimension.",Traditions,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Milbrandt 2010 Traditions Pinot Gris (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2010-traditions-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Gris,2010,Milbrandt
14.5,Red,US,"Forward and pretty, with broad blackberry, black cherry and cassis fruit, this instantly accessible Cabernet Sauvignon offers many pleasures for an affordable price. Smooth tannins taste lightly of clean earth, coffee and light herb, giving just enough grip to offset the lightness of the fruit.",Traditions,15,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Milbrandt 2009 Traditions Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/milbrandt-2009-traditions-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Milbrandt
14,Red,Italy,"This wine opens with pulpy heft and concentration and offers a tight but yielding sensation in the mouth. That extra density really helps it work and underlines the wine's natural cherry, cola and chewy almond flavors.",Alto,22,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2009 Alto Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2009-alto-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Tenuta Rapitalà
14,Red,Italy,"Some of the best expressions from Etna share some of the brightness and beauty of Burgundian Pinot Noir. Erse offers delicate berry and blue flower aromas and is driven by polished tannins and a firm, but precise mouthfeel.",Erse,36,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Tenuta di Fessina 2009 Erse  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fessina-2009-erse-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2009,Tenuta di Fessina
12.5,White,Italy,"Created to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary, Nozze d'Oro is a blend of Inzolia and Sauvignon that offers bright floral intensity and a wonderfully pristine and crisp mouthfeel. Pair this wine with lobster risotto.",Nozze d'Oro,30,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Contea di Sclafani,,Tasca d'Almerita 2010 Nozze d'Oro White (Contea di Sclafani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2010-nozze-doro-white-contea-sclafani/,White Blend,2010,Tasca d'Almerita
14,Red,Italy,"Lamùri is a terrific value wine from Sicily that would pair well with pizza or backyard barbecues. The wine is plump, soft and easy and driven by bright berry fruit.",Lamùri,13,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Lamùri Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-lamuri-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
13.5,Red,Italy,Cygnus is a hearty blend of Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon that opens with perfumed aromas of red rose and cinnamon potpourri followed by warm aromas of leather and spice. At the wine's core are black fruit and chocolate flavors.,Cygnus,30,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2008 Cygnus Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2008-cygnus-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Tasca d'Almerita
14.8,Red,US,"A little overripe around the edges, with touches of raisins and prunes, but they don't detract from the wine's attractions. Dry and smooth in the mouth, its blackberry and anise flavors also feature Sangiovese's bright acidity. Drink now.",Sangio Vetta,25,88,California,California Other,California,Pure Cru 2007 Sangio Vetta Sangiovese (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pure-cru-2007-sangio-vetta-sangiovese-other/,Sangiovese,2007,Pure Cru
14.8,Red,US,"Made with a little Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this is a beautiful wine to drink now, although you might want to give it an hour or two in a decanter. It's soft and luscious in blackberries, bluberries, currants and mocha, and feels fine through the long, spicy finish.",,38,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Pure Cru 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pure-cru-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Pure Cru
14.8,Red,US,"This darkly colored wine tastes strong and sweet, like a blend of raisins, blackberries, milk chocolate and red licorice, with a little bacon thrown in for umami saltiness. Tasty and flashy, but not going anywhere, so enjoy now with a good steak. It's a Bordeaux blend based on Malbec.",Amoureux,40,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Lasseter 2008 Amoureux Red (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lasseter-2008-amoureux-red-sonoma-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Lasseter
13.5,Red,Italy,"Vintner Salvatore Geraci's Rosso del Soprano is a bright, lively red blend from the northern-most Sicily. The wine opens with cherry, raspberry and wild berry, with darker notes of leather, tobacco and crushed minerals at the back.",Rosso del Soprano,52,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Palari 2008 Rosso del Soprano Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palari-2008-rosso-soprano-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Palari
13.1,White,US,"Tasted pre-release, this is a wine that should most definitely continue to improve as it knits together. The floral aromas are a bit like Gewürztraminer, though this is 100% Viognier. Flavors include rose water, citrus, and a honeyed lemon note that runs through the tart, high-acid finish.",Elephant Mountain Vineyard,31,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Rattlesnake Hills,Ott & Murphy 2010 Elephant Mountain Vineyard Viognier (Rattlesnake Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2010-elephant-mountain-vineyard-viognier-columbia-valley-rattlesnake-hills/,Viognier,2010,Ott & Murphy
,Red,US,"It's safe to assume that the Sangiovese in this wine was originally intended for Long Shadows super Tuscan Saggi red. Classy fruit is in the forefront, bright and high toned, with sweet cherry notes. A smooth midpalate extends into a pleasing finish that's balanced and silky, with medium length.",,25,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nine Hats 2008 Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nine-hats-2008-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2008,Nine Hats
13.9,Red,US,"A good, solid Pinot Noir, with pleasantly upfront raspberry and cherry flavors. It's silky and dry, with a bite of acidity. Earns extra points for sheer deliciousness. Drink now.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,39,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Kynsi 2008 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kynsi-2008-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Kynsi
15.8,Red,US,"The almost-16% alcohol is difficult to ignore here, as it seems to blow away the nuances that these Woodward Canyon Merlots are usually so good at expressing. As a result, the fruit seems simple, with sweet berry and hints of oranges. It's round and concentrated, but not as textural and detailed as past vintages.",,44,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Woodward Canyon 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woodward-canyon-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Woodward Canyon
14.1,White,US,"This blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, in roughly equal measures, is technically incorrect. It's a little dirty, a little fizzy and a little too sweet for a dry table wine. But you know what? It's fun to drink, and that's wine's ultimate obligation. Shows rich, satisfying flavors of apricots, oranges, peaches, honey and herbs, finished with a dry minerality.",3 Divas,25,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Montemaggiore 2010 3 Divas White (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montemaggiore-2010-3-divas-white-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Montemaggiore
13.8,Red,Israel,"Fine but gripping tannins provide a solid structure and crushed velvet texture to this wine, which is otherwise loaded with ripe dark cherry, plum and boysenberry fruit flavors. A streak of sweet hickory smoke infuses the nose and mouth, and the finish closes with a light dusting of cocoa powder flavor.",Gaston-Reserve,36,88,Galilee,,,Alexander 2009 Gaston-Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-2009-gaston-reserve-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-shiraz-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz,2009,Alexander
,Red,US,"A rich wine that flatters the palate with flashy berry, cherry cocoa and oak flavors. Andrew Murray has been one of the Central Coast's true Rhône variety pioneers.",Espérance,30,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Andrew Murray 2008 Espérance G-S-M (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andrew-murray-2008-esperance-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-central-coast/,G-S-M,2008,Andrew Murray
15.1,Red,US,"This is basically a Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, with a hefty dollop of Petite Sirah. The latter brings tannic weight and dark color, but the most remarkable feature is the deep, delicious flavor. This wine floods the mouth with blackberry tart, dark chocolate, anise and sandalwood flavors. It's a bit high in alcohol, though, which shows in a hot finish.",Oyster Ridge,50,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Ancient Peaks 2008 Oyster Ridge Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-peaks-2008-oyster-ridge-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Ancient Peaks
15,Dessert,Spain,"Pure and intense up front, with dry, nutty core aromas and not too much blatant oxidation. Fresh and kicking in the mouth, but still fairly smooth, with nutty, toasty flavors and a hint of baked apple. Nutty, creamy and not too acidic or scouring on the finish.",Fino en Rama,13,88,Andalucia,Montilla-Moriles,,Alvear 2006 Fino en Rama Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvear-2006-fino-en-rama-sherry-pedro-ximenez-montilla-moriles/,Pedro Ximénez,2006,Alvear
13.9,Dessert,Israel,"This Muscat offers notes of guava, mango, yellow peach and lychee braced with an appropriate touch of acetone-like lift. It's round and mouth-coating on the palate with an orange oil and sweet spice accent on the back. Pair with a simple dessert, like lemon pound cake with vanilla ice cream.",Yarden,18,88,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2009 Yarden Muscat (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2009-yarden-muscat-galilee/,Muscat,2009,Golan Heights Winery
15,Red,Israel,"A little coarse and rugged on the nose, there's a meaty and earthy cedar streak to the otherwise black plum and berry fruit core of this Merlot. The concentrated fruit carries through to the medium-weight mouth, with a softly chewy texture of dusty tannins and powdery mocha flavors.",Yarden,22,88,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2007 Yarden Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2007-yarden-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2007,Golan Heights Winery
14.5,Red,US,"The Cabernet brings structure and blackberry-currant fruit, while Syrah contributes softness and a roasted meat flavor in this dry, food-friendly wine. Drink it now with a nice steak, chop or stew.",,35,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Epiphany 2009 Syrah-Cabernet (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2009-red-blend-syrah-cabernet-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah-Cabernet,2009,Epiphany
11.5,White,US,"Whispers of smoke and petrol meld into wild heather honey notes on Heron Hill's richly concentrated semidry Riesling. While abundantly floral and fruity, penetrating acidity maintains balance and structure. Finishes dry, with a deliciously bitter grapefruit-pith note.",Semi-Dry,14,88,New York,New York Other,New York,Heron Hill 2009 Semi-Dry Riesling (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-hill-2009-semi-dry-riesling-other/,Riesling,2009,Heron Hill
13,Red,Italy,"Feudo Montoni's beautiful hillside vineyards produce very clean and characteristic expressions of Nero d'Avola. This wine features nuances of bright cherry, wild berry, toasted almond and pistachio.",,18,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Montoni 2008 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-montoni-2008-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Feudo Montoni
13.5,Red,Italy,"From the Monreale subzone of western Sicily, Vuarìa is a fresh, lively wine that has seen some contact with toasted oak. Cherry, blackberry, roasted almond and exotic spice make this an easy, food-friendly wine.",Vuarìa,23,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Monreale,,Feudo Disisa 2007 Vuarìa Nero d'Avola (Monreale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-disisa-2007-vuaria-italian-red-nero-davola-monreale/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Feudo Disisa
12,White,US,"With some residual sugar, this lovely Riesling is off-dry, but the sweetness is balanced by refreshing acidity. The citrus, tropical fruit, honeysuckle and spice flavors are delightful.",,14,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Fess Parker 2010 Riesling (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fess-parker-2010-riesling-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Riesling,2010,Fess Parker
14.5,Red,Israel,"A decadent note of vanilla crème graces the all-fruit preserves and boysenberry center of this Cab. Soft tannins give way to an approachable structure, leading through to a juicy finish flecked with sweet spice accents.",,15,88,Galilee,,,Galil Mountain 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galil-mountain-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Galil Mountain
14.1,White,US,"Here's a fancy Sauvignon Blanc, rich enough to drink with upscale dishes. It's smooth and creamy and very ripe in pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Tastes sweet, but the sugariness disappears into a swirl of spice on the finish.",,25,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Cornerstone 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornerstone-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Cornerstone
14,Red,Spain,"Soft and raisiny on the bouquet, with leather, earth, prune and baked qualities. Feels meaty and solid in the mouth, with drawing tannins along with herbal, moderately intense blackberry flavors. Darkens up on the finish, where cocoa, prune and coffee flavors are dominant. Drink now.",Memoria Reserva,49,88,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Convento Oreja 2006 Memoria Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convento-oreja-2006-memoria-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Convento Oreja
13,Red,France,"A wine that shows more of the structure of 2009 than the year's richness. It has tannins, red berry fruit, spice from new wood and layers of acidity. It could age well another six months.",Premier Cru l'Héronde,28,88,Beaujolais,Côte de Brouilly,,Domaine Chasselay 2009 Premier Cru l'Héronde  (Côte de Brouilly),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2009-premier-cru-lheronde-gamay-cote-brouilly/,Gamay,2009,Domaine Chasselay
13,White,France,"A lightly wood-aged wine, with the citrus and peach fruits much more dominant. The wine has some structure—a mineral edge that complements the buttery richness of the texture.",Cuvée Fût de Chêne,25,88,Burgundy,Mâcon-Pierreclos,,Domaine Marc Jambon 2010 Cuvée Fût de Chêne  (Mâcon-Pierreclos),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-marc-jambon-2010-cuvee-fut-chene-chardonnay-macon-pierreclos/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Marc Jambon
13,White,Chile,"Fresh, pointed and tropical up front, then nothing but wet and fun in the mouth, with snap pea, fresh bell pepper and lime flavors. Short, tight and ultrafresh on the finish, with a hint of pith and bitterness as it fades away. Really good value SB.",Visión,13,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Cono Sur 2011 Visión Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2011-vision-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cono Sur
13,White,Chile,"Opens with peach, bell pepper and mellow mineral notes. About as wet, fresh and zesty as they come, with passion fruit, pineapple and tangerine flavors. Lively, crisp, green and pithy on the finish. Pure liquid freshness from start to finish.",Organically Grown Grapes,13,88,San Antonio,,,Cono Sur 2011 Organically Grown Grapes Sauvignon Blanc (San Antonio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cono-sur-2011-organically-grown-grapes-sauvignon-blanc-san-antonio/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cono Sur
11.5,White,Australia,"Unlike most Australian Rieslings, this one has a hint of residual sugar left in it, giving it an appealing plumpness on the midpalate. Ripe apple and sweet peach notes are balanced by zingy lemon-lime acids on the finish. Ready to drink now.",The Dry Dam,17,88,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,D'Arenberg 2010 The Dry Dam Riesling (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darenberg-2010-dry-dam-riesling-mclaren-vale/,Riesling,2010,D'Arenberg
14.8,Red,US,"Made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine certainly isn't shy on flavor. It's explosive in blackberries, currants, mushu plum sauce, licorice and sandalwood flavors that are frankly delicious. Could have better structure, though, as it's fairly soft and a little warm on the finish. Drink now.",Micho,42,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Daou 2009 Micho Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/daou-2009-micho-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Daou
13.5,Red,Italy,"There is new interest in planting Pinot Nero grape in Sicily. This ruby-colored wine delivers bold fruit, bramble, earthy tones and button mushroom. It's a surprise, but it works.",,,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2008 Pinot Nero (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2008-pinot-noir-nero-sicilia/,Pinot Nero,2008,Cusumano
13.5,Red,Italy,"Coda della Foce is a blend of Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot and Merlot that offers wild berry, forest floor, cola, tobacco and charred almond or chestnut aromas. The wine ends with a silky, clean mouthfeel and a touch of dried herb.",Coda della Foce,42,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Menfi,,Cantine Barbera 2007 Coda della Foce Red (Menfi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-barbera-2007-coda-della-foce-red-menfi/,Red Blend,2007,Cantine Barbera
14.5,Red,Spain,"Fairly rubbery and smoky on the nose, with hickory aromas vying with blueberry and plum notes. Feels good and full, with sweet berry flavors and plenty of oak. In fact, this is a woody, modern style of Mencía that's lengthy and round.",Tinto Cuvee Mosteiro,25,88,Northern Spain,Valdeorras,,Avanthia 2009 Tinto Cuvee Mosteiro Mencía (Valdeorras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avanthia-2009-tinto-cuvee-mosteiro-spanish-red-mencia-valdeorras/,Mencía,2009,Avanthia
14.1,Red,US,"A bright, tart mix of fruit runs a gamut from citrus to apple to cherry. Flavors suggest young vines; clean, juicy and tasty with pure but simple fruit. A wine to enjoy while it's in the bloom of youth.",,29,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Beresan 2007 Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beresan-2007-malbec-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Malbec,2007,Beresan
14.6,Red,US,A spicy start of snappy raspberry and cherry fruit mixes with notes of dried leaf and citrusy acidity. Orange peel highlights accent the acid and bring a slight bitterness that's not unpleasant.,Pheasant Run Vineyard,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2008 Pheasant Run Vineyard Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2008-pheasant-run-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Merlot,2008,Basel Cellars
14.4,Red,US,"A tightly wound wine with strong layers of bark and earth around tart cassis and berry fruit. There is plenty of natural acid, a sharp and toasty edge to the tannins and a promise of better things to come with a few years of bottle age.",,36,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2008 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2008-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Basel Cellars
13.5,White,US,This barrel-fermented SB opens with a rich vanilla nose and then gets delicately tropical without overdoing it. A very fine example of Lake County's ability to grow nicely mannered Sauvignon Blanc and Six Sigma's deftly achieved balancing act between crisp and creamy.,Michael's Vineyard,22,89,California,Lake County,Lake County,Six Sigma Ranch 2010 Michael's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-sigma-ranch-2010-michaels-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Six Sigma Ranch
14.7,Red,US,"Black raspberry, blueberry and black cherry fruit is at the heart of this tart, racy wine. These primary fruit flavors are presented in a clean, immaculate frame of mostly neutral oak. Good length, with just a hint of finishing heat.",Gamache Vineyard,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2009 Gamache Vineyard Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2009-gamache-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2009,William Church
14.5,Red,US,"This is a very good Cabernet. It's made in a drinkable style, with jammy blackberry, blueberry and cherry flavors, and a sweet, toasty coating of new French oak. Drink this flashy wine now and over the next six years.",Reserve Selection,35,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Raymond 2009 Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2009-reserve-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Raymond
14.7,Red,US,"Tasted prerelease, but this is already showing very pretty cherry fruit at its core. Stevens is one of a handful of Washington wineries to showcase the very best central Yakima Valley vineyards exclusively, and this compact, tannic wine nicely captures the strengths of the valley, the grapes and the vintage. Details of bark and spice suggest that further bottle age will continue to improve it.",StevensFranc,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2009 StevensFranc Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2009-stevensfranc-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Stevens
14.5,Red,Israel,"With 20 months spent in new French oak, this is a lush and woody wine, with assertive aromas and flavors of sweet spice, vanilla and coffee accenting the black plum and berry fruit core. Round and full in the mouth, with a texture like crushed satin and a long, sweet oak-driven finish.",Secret Reserve,40,89,Judean Hills,,,Shiloh Winery 2009 Secret Reserve Merlot (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-winery-2009-secret-reserve-merlot-judean-hills/,Merlot,2009,Shiloh Winery
13.5,Red,Italy,"Maurigi's top wine, this dark Petite Verdot offers black fruit, prune, plum, barbecue smoke and steak sauce notes. The Etna environment appears to have added a darker and rich quality to the overall bouquet.",Tenuta di Budonetto Lù,46,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2004 Tenuta di Budonetto Lù Petit Verdot (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2004-tenuta-budonetto-lu-petit-verdot-petite-sicilia/,Petit Verdot,2004,Maurigi
13,White,France,"A butter-smooth and rounded wine. Its pear and ripe apple fruits are contrasted with a layer of wood and crisp acidity. It opens up to give richness, weight and delicious final yellow fruit flavors on the finish.",Rabource Premier Cru,,89,Burgundy,Rully,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Rabource Premier Cru  (Rully),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-rabource-premier-cru-chardonnay-rully/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
14.5,Red,US,"Tartly autumnal flavors emphasize mountain berries, dried leaves and forest floor accents. A streak of vanilla, a whiff of caramel and generous, juicy acidity elevate the mouthfeel. From young vines, with great potential.",Mary's Block Windrow Vineyard,37,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Flying Trout 2008 Mary's Block Windrow Vineyard Malbec (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flying-trout-2008-marys-block-windrow-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Malbec,2008,Flying Trout
14.5,Red,Italy,"Nero d'Avola and Syrah make for a great marriage, and this wine from Firriato proves the point. It's luscious and warm with pulsing red cherry and blackberry fruit backed by smoke, spice and barbecue.",Santagostino Baglio Sorìa,,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2008 Santagostino Baglio Sorìa Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2008-santagostino-baglio-soria-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Firriato
14.5,Red,Italy,"Saia is a plump and modern expression of Nero d'Avola that opens with a richly concentrated appearance and intense aromas of black cherry, brown sugar, cola and toasted oak. There's a vinous, raw quality that should integrate with two or three more years of bottle aging.",Saia,36,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Maccari 2008 Saia Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-maccari-2008-saia-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Feudo Maccari
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cantodoro is a blend of Nero d'Avola (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon that is packed tight with bright fruit and pretty shadings of exotic spice and tobacco. It's a balanced, fresh red wine that would pair well with roast chicken or beef.",Cantodoro,16,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2008 Cantodoro Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2008-cantodoro-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Feudo Arancio
15,Red,US,"It's a pleasure to see a Cold Creek Cabernet Franc once again, here blended with 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. Forward, young and showing plenty of new oak, not yet fully integrated, it has enormous potential, based on the tight purple and black fruit that is considerably masked at the moment. Give this one some years in the cellar, and it should reward you.",Cold Creek Vineyard,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2008-cold-creek-vineyard-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Chateau Ste. Michelle
13,White,France,"A mineral driven, ripe wine that reveals green and white fruits, a strong line of acidity and steely minerality. With all this structure, the wine still shows the richness of the vintage, with wood and cream flavors that come through at the end.",Les Gresigny Premier Cru,40,89,Burgundy,Rully,,Chartron et Trébuchet 2009 Les Gresigny Premier Cru  (Rully),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chartron-trebuchet-2009-gresigny-premier-cru-chardonnay-rully/,Chardonnay,2009,Chartron et Trébuchet
13.5,Red,Israel,"Dusty cocoa and tree bark notes lead the nose, with additional supporting characteristics of black licorice, jerky, cigar box and tar. Mulled boysenberry and blackberry fruit forms the center. Bold and expressive, this fairly intense wine shows excellent concentration and depth of flavors. Pair with similarly assertive red-meat entrées.",Appellation Old Vines,30,89,Judean Hills,,,Carmel 2007 Appellation Old Vines Petite Sirah (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2007-appellation-old-vines-petite-sirah-judean-hills/,Petite Sirah,2007,Carmel
14.9,Red,US,"Savage and smelling of earth, this estate-grown and -bottled Syrah from husband and wife team Jonathan Lachs and Susan Marks is rightly mountainous, with a wall of tannin, still thick and tight but teeming with potential. Lay it down and let that wall melt into fruit and spicy earth.",Estate Bottled,25,89,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Cedarville 2009 Estate Bottled Syrah (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedarville-vineyard-2009-estate-bottled-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Syrah,2009,Cedarville
13.8,Red,Israel,"Brimming with ripe boysenberry and blueberry compote aromas and complemented by a fudgy chocolate streak, this Syrah is lush and decadent, with good balance and an approachable yet mouth-filling structure. Flecks of black pepper and coffee grinds linger on the medium-length close.",,36,89,Galilee,,,Alexander 2009 Syrah (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-galilee/,Syrah,2009,Alexander
,Red,US,"Here's a luscious Zinfandel to drink now. It's rich in tannins and brisk in acidity, with savory blackberry, blueberry, pepper, cinnamon, anise and sandalwood flavors. Textbook Sonoma Zin for drinking with barbecue.",,15,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2010 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Buena Vista
12.5,White,Australia,"Seems somewhat developed for a 2010 Riesling, showing hints of honey and toast alongside lime and petrol notes. Rounder and less angular than the Mort's Block, this seems ready to drink now.",Mort's Reserve Watervale,35,89,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Kilikanoon 2010 Mort's Reserve Watervale Riesling (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kilikanoon-2010-morts-reserve-watervale-riesling-clare-valley/,Riesling,2010,Kilikanoon
14,Red,New Zealand,"Kennedy Point is located on Waiheke Island, so this is contract grown and made for the label in the Marlborough region but the results in 2009 are very good. It delivers campfire-like notes, plus black cherry fruit and hints of brown sugar, mocha and cinnamon. Drink this supple wine over the next year or so.",,29,89,Marlborough,,,Kennedy Point 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kennedy-point-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kennedy Point
13,White,France,"This rich wine still retains proper Pouilly-Fuissé minerality. It has apple as well as as yellow fruit flavors, giving a steely edge and a firm texture. The wine has weight while also keeping a fine poise with the final acidity.",,29,89,Burgundy,Pouilly-Fuissé,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Pouilly-Fuissé,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-chardonnay-pouilly-fuisse/,Chardonnay,2009,Joseph Drouhin
13.5,Red,Israel,"An assertive cured game and sweet smoke streak permeates the bouquet of this single site Shiraz. It's round but structured in the mouth, with fine yet firm tannins and lifting acidity. Fresh black-fruit flavors of plum and cherry abound in the mouth, while a fudgy flavor stays after swallow.",Kayoumi Single Vineyard,40,89,Upper Galilee,,,Carmel 2007 Kayoumi Single Vineyard Shiraz (Upper Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2007-kayoumi-single-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-upper-galilee/,Shiraz,2007,Carmel
13.5,Red,Spain,"Classic in its aromas, earthiness, zesty acidity and dried fruit character. The mouthfeel is bright, juicy and fresh, with earthy berry flavors, a mild baked element, chocolate notes and leather. Expands on the finish, and overall this is a textbook wine that's honest and sings of what Rioja represents.",Rioja Bordón Reserva,15,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Franco-Españolas 2006 Rioja Bordón Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-franco-espanolas-2006-rioja-bordon-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Bodegas Franco-Españolas
14,Red,Spain,"Elegant and classically built on the nose, with lemony oak, coconut, cola and dried cherry aromas. Feels a bit high in acidity, with raspberry, dry spice and tobacco flavors. Juicy and long on the finish, and with this type of acidity it'll last another decade, no sweat. Drink now through 2020.",Gran Reserva,28,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Beronia 2004 Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beronia-2004-gran-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2004,Beronia
13.5,Red,Italy,"Benanti's Etna red opens with earthy tones of terracotta, dark chocolate, roasted espresso and crème de cassis. There's a gritty, thick feel to the tannins and the overall structure.",Rosso di Verzella,18,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Benanti 2008 Rosso di Verzella  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benanti-2008-rosso-verzella-red-etna/,Red Blend,2008,Benanti
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"This is an LBV that could well age. Its tannins are still firm, although it does already have a delicious perfume of violets and rose hips, along with sweet black fruit. It will need decanting if drunk now.",Late Bottled Vintage,25,89,Port,,,Poças 2006 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pocas-2006-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2006,Poças
13.5,White,France,"This warm and rich wine features generous rounded white-fruit flavors. The wine gradually shows its wood aging, while the fruit continues to exude ripeness as well as acidity. The wine is already ready to drink, its tangy aftertaste a delicious bite.",,,89,Burgundy,Meursault,,Olivier Leflaive 2009  Meursault,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
14.2,Red,US,"This is all Pepper Bridge fruit, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot. Nice fruit flavors of cherries and cassis roll into a lightly peppery wine with a mix of barrel toast flavors and a textural midpalate.",Constrictor Red,36,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Balboa 2008 Constrictor Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balboa-2008-constrictor-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Balboa
13.5,White,Italy,"Warm, creamy, rich and beautifully intense, Laudàri is a compelling expression of Chardonnay from Sicily, with bold aromas of stone fruit, pineapple, butter and toasted almond. Pair this wine with baked white fish.",Laudàri,32,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello 2009 Laudàri Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-cristo-campobello-2009-laudari-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2009,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cavanera is an elegant, lively red wine with forest berry, wild mushroom, talcum powder, exotic spice and cola notes. The mouthfeel is long, dusty and dry.",Cavanera,40,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Firriato 2007 Cavanera  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2007-cavanera-red-etna/,Red Blend,2007,Firriato
13.5,Red,Italy,"Graci is a dynamic, young producer with a beautiful estate at the base of the Etna volcano. This lively Nerello Mascalese opens with delicate floral intensity and background notes of mint, cola, licorice, crushed mineral and rosemary oil.",,28,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Graci 2010  Etna,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graci-2010-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-etna/,Nerello Mascalese,2010,Graci
12.5,White,Australia,"Lean and crisp to the point of being ungenerous at this point in time, give this reticent Clare Riesling 3–4 years to loosen up. Right now, there's not a lot of fruit to be found, just hints of paraffin and tart green apples.",Mort's Block Watervale,20,89,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Kilikanoon 2010 Mort's Block Watervale Riesling (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kilikanoon-2010-morts-block-watervale-riesling-clare-valley/,Riesling,2010,Kilikanoon
11.5,White,Australia,"Despite being virtually dry and only carrying 11.5% alcohol, this wine seems more rounded than most Australian Rieslings, with hints of crushed stone accenting notes of tangerine, melon and cinnamon-like spice. Drink now–2017.",Founder's Block,17,89,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Katnook Estate 2009 Founder's Block Riesling (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/katnook-estate-2009-founders-block-riesling-coonawarra/,Riesling,2009,Katnook Estate
13,White,France,"A full-bodied, unctuous wine, packed with ripe peach and apricot fruit. The wood aging gives an extra sweetness to this rounded wine. It is nicely textured, with spice and a smooth, creamy finish.",,50,89,Burgundy,Meursault,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Meursault,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-chardonnay-meursault/,Chardonnay,2009,Joseph Drouhin
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Toasty smelling, with a hint of burnt banana chip, vanilla and roasted nuts. Round and mouthfilling for a fino, with toasty, nutty flavors followed by dry apricot and mild citrus. Focused on the finish, and lightly nutty as it fades away.",Fino Jerez Seco,13,89,Andalucia,Jerez,,Hidalgo NV Fino Jerez Seco Sherry (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hidalgo-nv-fino-jerez-seco-sherry-jerez/,Sherry,,Hidalgo
12.5,White,Portugal,"Perfumed green plum aromas impart an attractive floral quality to this wine, which also has some wood aging. The acidity is light but just right for the textured white fruit flavors. There is good freshness on the finish.",San Miguel Branco,10,89,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 San Miguel Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-san-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
14.5,Red,Chile,"Opens with aromas of moss, baked blackberry and dried cheese. Turns creamy and deep in the mouth, with soft, jammy tannins. Tastes of herbs, thyme, lightly baked black plum and carob. Long, earthy, herbal and cuddly on the finish. Soft on acidity; drink now through 2013.",Garage Wine,99,89,Maipo Valley,,,Lafken 2008 Garage Wine Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafken-2008-garage-wine-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Lafken
13,Dessert,Italy,"Alcamo is one of the best areas in Sicily for white wine production. This creamy blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Catarratto opens with honey, apricot and Golden Delicious apple. The mouthfeel is rich and dense, and you can feel the smooth texture glide across the palate.",Cielo d'Alcamo,35,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2008 Cielo d'Alcamo White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2008-cielo-dalcamo-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2008,Tenuta Rapitalà
9.6,White,US,"Fleshy yellow peach and honey-sweet tangerine flavors are deeply concentrated in Red Newt's rich, almost velvety, Lahoma Vineyards Riesling. It's focused and clean on the palate, with a kick of freshly picked herbs and crisp fennel on the finish.",Lahoma Vineyards,20,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2009 Lahoma Vineyards Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2009-lahoma-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2009,Red Newt Cellars
14.9,Red,US,"Sweet, ripe and jammy in cherries, raspberries and blackberries, this small-production Rhône blend is made from six vineyards between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles. It's a direct, forward wine for drinking now.",Seven,38,89,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Dragonette 2009 Seven G-S-M (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2009-seven-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-central-coast/,G-S-M,2009,Dragonette
11.5,White,US,"Intensely floral, with scents of gardenia and tea roses, Dr. Frank's semidry Riesling is intense in peach and apricot flavors, but bristles with a tart apple-skin bite and nervy acidity. Long on the finish, with a lingering fruit-and-floral perfume.",Semi Dry,15,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Dr. Konstantin Frank 2010 Semi Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-konstantin-frank-2010-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Dr. Konstantin Frank
12.5,White,France,"Impressive for a simple Chablis. In fact, it is not simple at all, with its toast and ripe peach fruits, rounded texture and uncommon depth of flavor. The steely Chablis character is there, but surrounded by rich fruit.",La Champréaux,38,89,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2009 La Champréaux  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2009-la-champreaux-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Vrignaud
13.5,Red,US,"This is Geyser Peak's best Merlot in quite a while, a wine of real elegance and charm despite the everyday price. The cherry, red currant and oak flavors are plump, with a pleasant earthiness, and the mouthfeel is gentle in tannins. Decant for an hour before pouring.",,18,89,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Geyser Peak 2007 Merlot (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyser-peak-2007-merlot-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Merlot,2007,Geyser Peak
12.5,Red,France,"A structured ageworthy wine, layering tannins with dark cherry fruit. The acidity gives freshness and a textured character. With its dry flavors, the wine will age for 2–3 years or more.",Les Charmes Cuvée la Louve,21,89,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Gérard Brisson 2010 Les Charmes Cuvée la Louve  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-brisson-2010-charmes-cuvee-louve-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2010,Gérard Brisson
14,Red,Chile,"Whole and typical of Chile on the nose, with aromas of eucalyptus, spice, berry, plum and leather. Full, structured and tannic in the mouth, with herbal blackberry, tobacco and cola flavors. Spicy and integrated on the finish; Carmenère, Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Cab Franc.",Gold Carménère-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc,24,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Estampa 2008 Gold Carménère-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estampa-2008-gold-carmenere-cabernet-sauvignon-petit-verdot-cabernet-franc-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Estampa
14.6,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend of 63% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cab Franc and a splash of Malbec. It keeps the palate relatively light but nicely balanced, with leaf and berry flavors intertwined. It falls just a little short on the finish or the score would be higher.",Sericus Red,30,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pondera 2008 Sericus Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pondera-2008-sericus-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pondera
14,Red,Spain,"Opens in good form, with aromas of blackberry, rubber and earth. Feels a touch chunky and heavy, but it's easygoing and offers full flavors of berry fruits, rubber, hoisin sauce and fig. Finishes smooth and round; drink now.",Reserva,,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Condado de Oriza 2006 Reserva  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/condado-oriza-2006-reserva-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Condado de Oriza
,Red,US,"A very intense Pinot Noir, fresh and concentrated in jammy cherries, raspberries and plums. It's what the French call nerveux, tense in acidity and a little tight now, but balanced. Give it a year or two in the bottle.",,28,89,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Gainey 2009 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gainey-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Gainey
12.6,White,US,"Strikingly dry, with a mouthwatering pucker of quince and lime, Red Newt's Sawmill Creek Vineyard is full of verve and focus, but also significant body and texture. Fragrant with abundant aromas of white blossoms and zesty citrus, it finishes on a deliciously steely, petrol-tinged note.",Sawmill Creek Vineyards,20,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2009 Sawmill Creek Vineyards Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2009-sawmill-creek-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2009,Red Newt Cellars
14,Red,Spain,"Traditional in style and approachable, with aromas of brick dust, dried berry, tobacco and leather. Feels flush and just concentrated enough, while the flavors of baked berry, sweet plum and earth work well together. Finishes round and solid. A very good value.",Reserva,14,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Raiza 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raiza-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Raiza
15.3,Red,US,"A hugely purple Petite with layers of black pepper, bacon fat, cedar and earth. It's chewy and inky but in balance; its tannin structure is as thick as walls yet the wine's stewy plum goodness goes down easy.",Naylor Vineyard,27,89,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Cedarville 2009 Naylor Vineyard Petite Sirah (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cedarville-vineyard-2009-naylor-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Petite Sirah,2009,Cedarville
12.5,White,Australia,"A great price for a solid example of Eden Valley Riesling. Lime sherbet and talcum powder define the aromas, and green apple joins in on the palate. It's crisp, dry and nicely textured, with a hint of iodine on the finish.",Mount Crawford Estate Grown Single Vineyard,14,89,South Australia,Eden Valley,,Thorn Clarke 2010 Mount Crawford Estate Grown Single Vineyard Riesling (Eden Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorn-clarke-2010-mount-crawford-estate-grown-single-vineyard-riesling-eden-valley/,Riesling,2010,Thorn Clarke
13.7,Red,US,"If you're unfamiliar with Charbono, it's kind of like Petite Sirah in its inky color, thick tannins and full-bodied mouthfeel. Summers' 2009 is a big wine, bone dry and modest in alcohol, with deep blackberry, grilled meat and black pepper flavors. It's a good barbecue wine that will probably live for 20 years.",Villa Andriana Vineyard,28,89,California,Napa,Calistoga,Summers 2009 Villa Andriana Vineyard Charbono (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/summers-2009-villa-andriana-vineyard-italian-red-charbono-napa-calistoga/,Charbono,2009,Summers
11.5,White,US,"Intoxicating on the nose, with super-sized fruit and floral aromatics, this slightly off-dry Riesling from Bloomer Creek is proof positive of just how ripe the 2010 Finger Lakes vintage was. Surprisingly complex on the palate, it reveals itself in layers of tea leaves and potpourri, crushed stones, and bracing orange-tinged acidity.",Tanzen Dame Auten Vineyard 1st Harvest VS Dry,30,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Bloomer Creek 2010 Tanzen Dame Auten Vineyard 1st Harvest VS Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bloomer-creek-2010-tanzen-dame-auten-vineyard-1st-harvest-vs-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Bloomer Creek
14.2,Red,US,"Bishop's Peak, which is the second label of Talley, has been turning out some of the best Pinot Noirs at this price point in California. Their 2010 is elegant and delicious, with savory cherry, persimmon and spice flavors. Drink it now.",,20,89,California,Central Coast,San Luis Obispo County,Bishop's Peak 2010 Pinot Noir (San Luis Obispo County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bishops-peak-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-san-luis-obispo-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Bishop's Peak
13.5,Red,Israel,"There's a richness to this wine, exhibited through oak-driven, vanilla-infused blackberry aromas, that's lifted by complex accents of anise, leather and cigar box. It's concentrated but approachable with a crushed satin texture to the mouth and a cherry-skin and mocha edge to the flavorful finish.",Kayoumi Single Vineyard,40,89,Upper Galilee,,,Carmel 2007 Kayoumi Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Upper Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-2007-kayoumi-single-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-upper-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Carmel
13.5,Red,Spain,"Gets going with rooty, spicy aromas along with baked plum scents and fresh berry accents. Feels racy, tight and snappy, with dry spice, tomato, tobacco, pepper and raspberry comprising the flavors. Finishes focused, spicy and crisp; fresh and traditional in style.",Reserva,20,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Carlos Serres 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlos-serres-2005-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2005,Carlos Serres
12,White,Australia,"Very floral and citrusy, with lime and orange sherbet notes and hints of green apple and white pepper. It also shows good length for such an inexpensive drop. Drink now.",The Y Series,12,89,South Australia,South Australia,,Yalumba 2010 The Y Series Riesling (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yalumba-2010-the-series-riesling-south/,Riesling,2010,Yalumba
13.8,White,US,"A beguiling nose erupts into scents of rose water, hard lemon candy and fresh-sliced orange peel. The palate leans toward citrus, light but lingering, with a touch of minerality.",,22,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2010 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2010,William Church
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Fourteen years in wood have given a wine that shows dried fruit, a definite old-toast character, along with nuts, licorice and intense acidity. The alcohol gives a burn to the wine and does hide some of the richness.",Colheita Tawny,25,89,Port,,,Wiese & Krohn 1997 Colheita Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wiese-krohn-1997-colheita-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,1997,Wiese & Krohn
15.2,Red,US,"Rich and ripe in fruit, in the way of many Paso Robles reds. Offers forward blackberry, blueberry and cocoa flavors, sprinkled with pepper, and a few overripe notes of raisin. The alcohol is quite high, but balanced. One minor quibble is excessive softness.",,42,89,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Daou 2009 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/daou-2009-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2009,Daou
13,Red,Portugal,"A juicy, fruity wine with just a line of tannins at its core. Its red berry fruits are delicious and easy to drink, the wine with its richness needs no aging. It's pure fruit bomb pleasure.",Quinta do Encontro Q do E,,89,Bairrada,,,Dão Sul 2009 Quinta do Encontro Q do E Red (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2009-quinta-encontro-q-e-red-bairrada/,Portuguese Red,2009,Dão Sul
13.5,White,Chile,"Sweet on the nose yet firm as a bristle brush, with lime and pineapple as the key aromas. Feels juicy, tight and light on the tongue, with fine acidity propelling nectarine, lime and melon flavors. Zesty, crisp and pure throughout. A serious value among white wines.",Novas Gran Reserva,14,89,Casablanca Valley,,,Emiliana 2011 Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emiliana-2011-novas-gran-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley-145234/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Emiliana
14,Red,Spain,"Starts out smelling charred and heavy, but with time the bouquet softens and shows aromas of smoky berry and fresh brewed coffee. Feels grippy and resiny, but healthy, with herb-infused flavors of blackberry, spice, clove and tobacco. Long, winding and oaky on the finish. Drink now through 2013.",Crianza,19,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Obalo 2010 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/obalo-2010-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Obalo
14,Red,Spain,"Lightly herbal on the nose, but otherwise it's ripe and ready to go. The feel is slightly tannic and tight, but it's as fresh and healthy as can be. Flavors of raspberry, red plum and mild spice are comported and correct. Finishes long, with vigor. Drink now through 2014.",Torremilanos,30,89,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Finca Torremilanos 2008 Torremilanos  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-torremilanos-2008-torremilanos-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2008,Finca Torremilanos
14.9,Red,US,"Flamboyantly ripe raspberry, cherry and blackberry fruit marks this Syrah, a blend drawn from several vineyards throughout the county. The wine contains smaller amounts of Petite Sirah and Grenache, giving it a rich, tannic complexity.",The Big Easy,35,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Fess Parker 2009 The Big Easy Syrah (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fess-parker-2009-big-easy-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Syrah,2009,Fess Parker
14.9,Red,Israel,"Cocoa powder, tobacco leaves and leathery spice all accent the black fruit soul of this wine. Ripe flavors of blackberry, cassis and juicy plum flesh flood the medium weight mouth, framed by a solid structure of gripping tannins that stay through the long close.",,40,89,Galilee,,,Bazelet HaGolan 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bazelet-hagolan-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bazelet HaGolan
14.1,Red,US,"This is an uncomplicated, delicious Pinot Noir. What you taste is what you get. It's all about flashy raspberry, strawberry and cherry jam, toasted oak and spice flavors, wrapped into Pinot's inimitably silky texture.",,28,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Balletto 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balletto-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Balletto
14.4,Red,US,"Animale's newest Petite Sirah includes 15% Cabernet Franc in the blend, a welcome addition that adds some dried herbs to the mix of bright berries and earthy tannins. It's dark, powerful red wine, from a cool site in a warm vintage.",,26,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Animale 2009 Petite Sirah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/animale-2009-petite-sirah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Petite Sirah,2009,Animale
,Red,US,"This thick, purple-hued wine offers a rich mix of fruits, from brambly blackberry to plum and even a bit of spiced pear. The blend of ripe fruits and peppery spices is intriguing, and the flavors twist and twirl through a medium-long finish.",,24,89,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Animale 2009 Barbera (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/animale-2009-barbera-other/,Barbera,2009,Animale
14.2,Red,US,"Scents of sweet grain run into a mélange of Syrah scents and accents—blackberry pastry, moist loam, balsamic and lead penci—all nicely structured and balanced. This seems lighter than past vintages, with a quick fade, but it is all in proportion and offers interesting complexity.",Les Collines Vineyard,34,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Amavi 2009 Les Collines Vineyard Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amavi-2009-collines-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Syrah,2009,Amavi
15.5,Red,Israel,"This is an interesting wine, made from 40% Cab Sauv, 40% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Cab Franc and 4% Shiraz and 3% Grenache in the Italian appassimento-style. It's strong and robust, loaded with dark fruit flavors of blackberry, cherry and plum along with a streak of black currant liqueur and espresso with anisette.",The Great Amarolo Dry Red Wine,75,89,Israel,,,Alexander 2007 The Great Amarolo Dry Red Wine Red (Israel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-2007-great-amarolo-dry-red-wine/,Red Blend,2007,Alexander
14,Red,Portugal,"This is a firm and dark colored wine, dense and very concentrated. Its black fruits are ripe and structured, layering intense acidity with delicious blackberry jam; the tannins blended into the ripe texture.",Duvalley Reserva,,89,Douro,,,Castro Pena Alba 2008 Duvalley Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castro-pena-alba-2008-duvalley-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Castro Pena Alba
13.3,Red,US,"Quickly becoming one of Washington's best go-to Merlots, the latest from Waterbrook is pretty and smooth, richly endowed with ripe cherry and cassis fruit, snappy acidity and a bright, clean finish. The lovely fruit is accented by hints of herb and dried leaves.",,12,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Waterbrook 2009 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/waterbrook-2009-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Waterbrook
12.5,White,Australia,"A bit softer and more approachable than many Australian Rieslings, but it still bears a familial resemblance to Wakefield's Clare Valley Riesling, with hints of crushed stone or chalk and tangerine-citrus notes. Drink now.",Promised Land,12,89,South Australia,South Australia,,Wakefield 2011 Promised Land Riesling (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wakefield-estate-2011-promised-land-riesling-south/,Riesling,2011,Wakefield
14.6,Red,US,A blend of grapes from two excellent Yakima Valley vineyards—Dineen and Red Willow—results in a user-friendly Syrah loaded with pretty spices and scents of fresh cut tobacco and black tea. The leafy aromas wrap around somewhat blocky black cherry and blueberry fruit.,,26,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,William Church
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"For a wood-aged colheita, this is a young wine, the color still ruby and the raisins and sweet damson fruit still in evidence. The wood-aging comes through to give almond and coffee complexity.",Colheita Tawny,20,89,Port,,,Wiese & Krohn 2000 Colheita Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wiese-krohn-2000-colheita-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2000,Wiese & Krohn
14.5,White,Israel,"Ripe yellow peach, apple and a hint of honeydew fill the nose and mouth, along with a soft kiss of toasted oak and sweet spice. The medium weight mouth is balanced and full, leading into vibrant acidity that lifts the finish. A beautiful dried and spiced orange-peel flavor lingers on the finish.",Yarden Katzrin,26,89,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2008 Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2008-yarden-katzrin-chardonnay-galilee/,Chardonnay,2008,Golan Heights Winery
14.5,Red,Italy,"This wine is definitely on the ripe and chewy side of the Nero d'Avola spectrum, with bold berry and black cherry aromas. The mouthfeel is soft and slightly sweet.",Neromàccarj,50,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Gulfi 2006 Neromàccarj Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gulfi-2006-neromaccarj-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2006,Gulfi
13,White,Israel,"Fresh and easy, this approachable Chard exhibits bright aromas of fresh red apple, light citrus and dainty yellow flowers. The palate is slightly richer and fuller-bodied, with lush flavors of wood-grilled apple skins and toasted brioche that transition into the baking-spice laden finish.",The Reserve,21,89,Galilee,,,Gamla 2010 The Reserve Chardonnay (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamla-2010-reserve-chardonnay-galilee/,Chardonnay,2010,Gamla
14.2,Red,US,"Hourglass's Merlot has not been as rewarding a wine as their Cabernet Sauvignon, and this 2009 shows the difficulties the variety so often encounters. It's quite good, rich and firm and dry, with complex blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, anise and sandalwood flavors. But the tannins are tougher than they should be, and the wine doesn't have the stuffing to age. Decant and drink up.",Blueline Vineyard,75,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hourglass 2009 Blueline Vineyard Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hourglass-2009-blueline-vineyard-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Hourglass
14,Red,New Zealand,"Sourced from the Gibbston subregion, this is a fresh, zesty Pinot Noir, perhaps slightly leafy, but also amply endowed with bright cherry fruit. The finish delivers tart, lingering notes of berry zinger tea, plus a hint of dark coffee. Drink now–2018.",,,89,Central Otago,,,Hawkshead 2009 Pinot Noir (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hawkshead-2009-pinot-noir-central-otago/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hawkshead
13,Red,Portugal,"Impressively textured, this is the second wine of Quinta da Romaneira. It brings out black fruit, acidity and a well balanced layer of tannins. It's a wine that will age over the short-term, but is already delicious to drink.",Sino da Romaneira,25,89,Douro,,,Quinta da Romaneira 2008 Sino da Romaneira Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-romaneira-2008-sino-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta da Romaneira
14.3,Red,US,"Dark and smoky, this rather heavy-set Grenache has a chocolaty note from start to finish. The raspberry and black cherry fruit is tight but substantial, and the barrel aging—21 months in 20% new French oak—handled just right.",,27,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ott & Murphy 2009 Grenache (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2009-grenache-columbia-valley-wa/,Grenache,2009,Ott & Murphy
13,Red,Italy,"Cerasuolo di Vittoria is one of southern Italy's most exciting red wines. It's food-friendly, fresh and easy to drink like Beaujolais, but also delivers the elegance and firmness of Pinot Noir. Try it slightly chilled with chicken, pasta or a heaping summer salad.",Dorilli,33,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,,Planeta 2009 Dorilli  (Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2009-dorilli-red-cerasuolo-vittoria-classico/,Red Blend,2009,Planeta
,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend from the extra barrels in the multi-wine Long Shadows lineup, this nicely proportioned wine includes 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and smaller amounts of Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Superb vineyard sources—Weinbau, Wallula, Champoux and StoneTree—along with aging in new French oak marks this as a wine with high-end aspirations. Smoky, oaky, textural and complex.",Red Wine,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nine Hats 2008 Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nine-hats-2008-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Nine Hats
13.5,Red,US,"Surprisingly good for the price, this Cab appeals for its dryness and elegance. With pleasant blackberry, blueberry and smoke flavors, its tannins are firm, leading to a long, sweet finish. Production was just under 1,500 cases.",,10,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Family Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-family-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Napa Family Vineyards
13.5,Red,Italy,"This bright edition of Làvico opens with bright fruit aromas of blueberry and dried raspberry, followed closely by crushed mineral and light shadings of exotic spice.",Vajasindi Làvico,18,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2008 Vajasindi Làvico Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2008-vajasindi-lavico-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-sicilia/,Nerello Mascalese,2008,Duca di Salaparuta
14.3,Red,US,"So ripe and sweet in raspberries, cherries and blueberries, it's practically like pie filling, except this Pinot manages to finish dry. You have to give it credit for sheer razzle-dazzle.",Presidio Vineyard,48,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Dragonette 2010 Presidio Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2010-presidio-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Dragonette
14.8,Red,US,"Rich and flashy, this Grenache is one of the better evocations of the variety, which is a difficult one to master. It dazzles with black raspberry jam and white chocolate flavors that are balanced with fine acidity and tannins. Drink now for freshness.",,38,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Dragonette 2009 Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2009-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2009,Dragonette
13,White,Italy,"La Fuga is a fresh and delicious Chardonnay from the popular Donnafugata winery. It opens with bright aromas of stone fruit, citrus, dried herb and exotic fruit. The wine makes a perfect pairing partner to the delightful fish dishes served regularly in Mediterranean restaurants.",La Fuga,,89,Sicily & Sardinia,Contessa Entellina,,Donnafugata 2009 La Fuga  (Contessa Entellina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnafugata-2009-fuga-chardonnay-contessa-entellina/,Chardonnay,2009,Donnafugata
13.5,Red,US,"Thoroughly delicious, this seamlessly integrated, palate-coating Merlot matches pretty berry fruit to impressive barrel flavors. Coffee, toffee and chocolate are there in abundance, smoothing out dusty tannins and adding a suggestion of sweetness.",Grand Estates,12,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Columbia Crest 2008 Grand Estates Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2008-grand-estates-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Columbia Crest
14.7,Red,US,"A Port-like nose sends up scents of raisins and prunes soaked in chocolate. The wine is thick, dark and tannic, evoking the Barrister house style and the heavier tannins of the Red Mountain vineyard site. Just a hint of green stem creeps into the finish.",Artz Vineyard,27,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Barrister 2009 Artz Vineyard Merlot (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barrister-2009-artz-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Merlot,2009,Barrister
15.1,Red,US,"Still hard and tannic, this big-boned Cabernet from the Champoux Vineyard is bursting with the vineyard's characteristic black cherry fruit. Hints of herb and dried leaf sneak in, but the tannin and alcohol will need some years of bottle age to smooth out.",Baby Poux Vineyard,48,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sineann 2009 Baby Poux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2009-baby-poux-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sineann
14.7,Red,US,"A pretty, polished Grenache, balanced and savory. Shows a Pinot Noir-like delicacy in the mouth, with cherry and red plum fruit, leading to a slightly sweet finish. Drink now for it's freshness.",,34,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Jaffurs 2009 Grenache (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffurs-2009-grenache-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache,2009,Jaffurs
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's an inky black and densely concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon that would pair with grilled sausage or barbecued steak. The wine is soft, round and slightly sweet on the finish.",Missoni,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2008 Missoni Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2008-missoni-cabernet-sauvignon-sicilia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Feudi del Pisciotto
13,Red,Italy,"Fresh, youthful and redolent of bright berry fruit, this Sicilian Syrah would pair perfectly with pizza, home-cooked pasta or light meat dishes. Blueberry and raspberry fruits dominate the bouquet and lend a soft, chewy feel in the mouth.",Case Ibidini,16,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2010 Case Ibidini Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2010-case-ibidini-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2010,Valle dell'Acate
13,White,France,"Soft, ripe and warm, this has attractive acidity, its lemon and pineapple fruit offering richness as well as a fine texture. Very pure fruit give the wine a delicious final line of acidity.",,33,87,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Domaine Guillemot-Michel 2009  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-guillemot-michel-2009-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Guillemot-Michel
13,White,Chile,"About as typical and pleasant as you'll find in this price range. The nose is snappy, with aromas of fresh peas, bell pepper, citrus and wild herbs. Feels light and fresh, with flavors of lime and apple alongside tangerine.",Reserva,10,87,Casablanca Valley,,,Ventisquero 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Ventisquero
13,White,Italy,"Here's a very pretty white wine from Sicily (made with Grillo grapes) that opens with creamy, light nuances of almond blossom, stone fruit and citrus. Pair this wine with steamed white fish.",Kados Risignolo,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2009 Kados Risignolo Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2009-kados-risignolo-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Duca di Salaparuta
13,White,Italy,"Delicio is a Sicilian expression of Fiano with a creamy mouthfeel and easy aromas of dried hay, pear and Golden Delicious apple. Pair this wine with Caesar salad.",Delicio,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Viticultori Associati Canicatti 2009 Delicio Fiano (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viticultori-associati-canicatti-2009-delicio-italian-white-fiano-sicilia/,Fiano,2009,Viticultori Associati Canicatti
14.1,White,US,"Sweet, smoky oak marks this Chardonnay, lending it buttered toast and charred wood flavors that challenge the orange, apricot and pineapple fruit. It's an impressively powerful wine, if a little overworked.",,32,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Testarossa 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Testarossa
13,Red,Italy,"Il Frappato is a light, fruity red wine that is vinified in stainless steel to maintain its lively raspberry and blueberry flavors. It can be served slightly chilled and goes down easily with vegetables, veal or white meat.",Il Frappato,20,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vittoria Frappato,,Valle dell'Acate 2009 Il Frappato  (Vittoria Frappato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2009-il-frappato-italian-red-frappato-vittoria-frappato/,Frappato,2009,Valle dell'Acate
14.9,Red,US,"Only one barrel was made with fruit from the Doc Stewart vineyard on the Wahluke Slope. The saturated color and a nose redolent of forest floor and dried leaves are attractive, but the fruit falls rather lightly on the palate, delivering strawberry-candy flavors. Balanced and a bit earthy.",,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Animale 2009 Petit Verdot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/animale-2009-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-wa/,Petit Verdot,2009,Animale
13,Red,New Zealand,"A light-bodied, delicate style of Pinot Noir, with pretty cherry fruit and plenty of forest and earth complexity. Silky on the finish, with hints of tea leaf. Probably best over the next year or two.",,15,87,Marlborough,,,Ara 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ara-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ara
11.5,White,US,"Almost tropical in style, with abundantly ripe mango and pineapple on the nose and palate, this semidry Riesling is irresistibly lush and fruity. Zippy tangerine acidity and a zesty orange peel note provides refreshing restraint on the finish.",Semi-Dry,18,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Belhurst 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/belhurst-2010-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Riesling,2010,Belhurst
14.5,Red,Israel,"A soft acetone streak permeates the red cherry- and berry-driven bouquet, while red fruit and pomegranate flavors dominate the palate. A slightly twiggy herbal accent adds depth and staying power to the finish. Drink now.",Reserve,60,87,Galilee,,,Bazelet HaGolan 2007 Reserve Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bazelet-hagolan-2007-reserve-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2007,Bazelet HaGolan
,Red,US,"Tart, with brambly berry fruit, and even a bit of apricot. This was a cool year in Walla Walla, and the fruit flavors reflect that.",Pheasant Run Vineyard,40,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2008 Pheasant Run Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2008-pheasant-run-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Basel Cellars
,Red,France,"A rich Nouveau, with fine black cherry fruit and some sweetness. It's a full-bodied wine, the tannins and acidity offering a sense of structure. A definite food Beaujolais.",Nouveau,10,87,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Henry Fessy 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henry-fessy-2011-nouveau-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,Henry Fessy
,Red,Italy,"Contempo is a fresh and lean expression of Nero d'Avola from western Sicily that opens with aromas of wild berry, rose petal and toasted almond. It's a simple red wine that would pair with pasta or easy meat dishes.",Contempo,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2009 Contempo Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-santa-anastasia-2009-contempo-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Abbazia Santa Anastasia
15.5,Red,US,"Don't look for subtlety in this Syrah. It's all about overt, in-your-face ripe blackberry jam, mushu plum sauce and dark chocolate flavors. The wine is dry, tannic and soft, with a long, spicy finish. Doesn't seem capable of aging, as the alcohol is high, so drink up.",Estate,48,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Vineyard of Pasterick 2007 Estate Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vineyard-pasterick-2007-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2007,Vineyard of Pasterick
12.5,Red,Italy,"Fondo Antico's entry-level Nero d'Avola offers a clean portrait of the Sicilian indigenous grape, with tones of red cherry, blackberry, red rose and lightly toasted almond. The tannins are soft and silky.",,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Fondo Antico
13.5,Red,Israel,"The bouquet of this wine is a little restrained, with soft aromas of black fruit flesh, savory herbs and vanilla bean. The mouth offers more character, with vibrant plum and cherry flavors alongside lifting acidity and apporachable tannins.",Reserve,,87,Israel,,,Flam 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Israel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flam-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Flam
13,White,Italy,"Cavanera is a white blend produced by one of the most important wine families based in Trapani, on the other side of Sicily. The wine is crisp and fresh, with a drying mineral note that gives it momentum in the mouth.",Cavanera Ripa di Scorciavacca,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Firriato 2009 Cavanera Ripa di Scorciavacca  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2009-cavanera-ripa-scorciavacca-white-etna/,White Blend,2009,Firriato
13,White,Italy,"This pristine expression of Grillo opens with dry aromas of hay and crushed white stone followed by melon, citrus, pear and white almond. There's a spicy touch of white pepper on the close.",Altavilla della Corte,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2009 Altavilla della Corte Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2009-altavilla-della-corte-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Firriato
13,Red,Italy,"From a beautiful vineyard site in southern Sicily, this easy Nero d'Avola would pair well with lasagna or grilled pork sausages. Cherry, almond and wild berry aromas are followed by a bright, fresh mouthfeel.",,17,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Principi di Butera 2008 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-principi-butera-2008-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Feudo Principi di Butera
13,White,Italy,"This fresh Grillo with fruit sourced from inland Sicily offers tonic aromas of zesty lime, Granny Smith apple, spice and exotic fruit. You'll also enjoy the note of nutmeg on the close.",,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Montoni 2010 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-montoni-2010-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Feudo Montoni
13,White,Italy,"Feudo Montoni is a beautiful wine estate located in an isolated spot in central Italy. Its Catarratto is a fresh, easy wine with a pretty aromatic ensemble of lemon, exotic fruit and white peach.",,17,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Monaci 2009 Catarratto (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-monaci-2009-italian-white-catarratto-sicilia/,Catarratto,2009,Feudo Monaci
13.5,Red,Italy,"This bright wine offers fresh and tangy fruit, dark concentration and bold aromas of blackberry and toasted almond. That nutty note is typical of this popular Sicilian grape variety.",Stemmari,9,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2010 Stemmari Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2010-stemmari-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Feudo Arancio
13.5,Red,Italy,"A great value wine to pair with homemade spaghetti sauce or grilled sausage with onions and bell peppers, this wine is soft and lush, with cherry, almond and blackberry notes. There's a touch of sweet strawberry on the close.",Stemmari,10,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2010 Stemmari Merlot (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2010-stemmari-merlot-sicilia/,Merlot,2010,Feudo Arancio
12,White,Italy,"Lighea is a terrific wine and an excellent pairing partner to vegetarian and seafood recipes alike. Thanks to the aromatic Zibibbo grape, the wine offers a fragrant bouquet of citrus flower and honey. But it is not overtly sweet in the mouth and that's why it pairs with savory foods.",Lighea,20,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Donnafugata 2009 Lighea Zibibbo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnafugata-2009-lighea-muscat-zibibbo-sicilia/,Zibibbo,2009,Donnafugata
13.5,Red,Italy,"A great value choice, this bright Nero d'Avola shows aromas of ripe fruit and blackberry framed by oak spice and leather. There's a pleasing fullness and thickness to the wine that would match up well with grilled meats.",,12,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2010 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2010-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Cusumano
13.5,White,Italy,"Angimbé is a versatile and food-friendly blend of Insolia and Chardonnay, with deep aromas of caramel, pineapple, honey and apricot. The wine sports an off-gold color, a sweet, creamy finish and a dash of piquant spice on the close.",Angimbé,17,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2010 Angimbé White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2010-angimbe-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Cusumano
14.5,Red,Spain,"After an aromatic opening that includes wet leather, rubber and brine, this wine finds its stride, and while it's firmly tannic, the flavors of dark fruits, tomato, herbs, tobacco and cured meats do the trick. It gets better the longer it sits; drink now but give it as much air as possible.",,32,87,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Convento San Francisco 2006  Ribera del Duero,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convento-san-francisco-2006-tempranillo-tinto-pais-ribera-duero/,Tinto del Pais,2006,Convento San Francisco
14,Red,Italy,"Terre di Giumara is a line of value wines. This Nero d'Avola offers bright aromas of berry, cassis, fennel, moist earth and almond that recall the natural fragrances of Sicily. The wine is simple, fresh and clean on the close.",Terre di Giumara,12,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Caruso & Minini 2008 Terre di Giumara Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caruso-minini-2008-terre-giumara-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Caruso & Minini
12.5,White,US,"This Chardonnay straddles the line between complexity and simplicity, with toasty orange and pineapple flavors brightened with citrusy acidity. Savory minerality adds interest and food friendliness.",McMinn Vineyards,30,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Dogwood 2010 McMinn Vineyards Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogwood-2010-mcminn-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Dogwood
13.5,White,US,"This popular Chardonnay gives you a generous burst of buttered nuts and toast, the flavors many consumers want in their Chardonnays. Not much going on in the fruit department—just clean, tart green apples, with a sharp, acidic edge.",H3,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2009 H3 Chardonnay (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-h3-chardonnay-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Columbia Crest
14,Red,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel to preserve the freshness of the fruit, this wine is redolent of wild berries, violets, cola, crushed stone and licorice. The mouthfeel is sharp, clean and bright.",,16,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Colosi 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colosi-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Colosi
14,White,Italy,"Made with a mix of indigenous grapes, this satisfying white wine from Sardinia would pair well with shellfish, grilled vegetables, exotic spicy dishes or Italian kitchen classics. The wine imparts aromas of stone fruit, honeysuckle and white almond.",Iselis,20,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Argiolas 2009 Iselis White (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2009-iselis-white-isola-nuraghi/,White Blend,2009,Argiolas
14,Red,Italy,"As its hybrid name suggests, Shymer is a blend of Syrah and Merlot. The wine presents a friendly bouquet accented by red cherry, white pepper and sweet cinnamon. The tannins are soft and plush.",Shymer,17,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio di Pianetto 2009 Shymer Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-pianetto-2009-shymer-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Baglio di Pianetto
13,White,Italy,"Made with organically-farmed Catarratto grapes, Beleda is a fragrant white wine with aromas of dried flower, kiwi, mango and lime. There's a sharp, tonic, zesty quality to the mouthfeel.",Beleda,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Alcamo,,Cantine Rallo 2010 Beleda Catarratto (Alcamo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-rallo-2010-beleda-italian-white-catarratto-alcamo/,Catarratto,2010,Cantine Rallo
13,White,Italy,"This bright Vermentino opens with an off-gold color and intense aromas of yellow fruit, cantaloupe and chestnut honey. There's a piquant hit of tangy acidity on the close.",Villa Solais,14,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Cantina Santadi 2009 Villa Solais  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-santadi-2009-villa-solais-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2009,Cantina Santadi
14,White,Italy,"This oak-heavy blend of Chardonnay and indigenous Sicilian grapes opens with luscious tones of toasted almond, apricot and candied lemon. There's a spicy vanilla note on the close, and the wine will appeal to those who appreciate an oaky Italian white.",Villa di Chiesa,40,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Valli di Porto Pino,,Cantina Santadi 2008 Villa di Chiesa  (Valli di Porto Pino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-santadi-2008-villa-chiesa-white-valli-porto-pino/,White Blend,2008,Cantina Santadi
14,Red,Portugal,"Named after the crows that fly on the Campolargo estate, this is a warm, ripely fruity wine with sweet flavors and soft tannins. It is ready to drink, a delicious winter warmer.",Os Corvos da Vinha da Costa,13,87,Bairrada,,,Campolargo 2008 Os Corvos da Vinha da Costa Red (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campolargo-2008-os-corvos-vinha-costa-red-bairrada/,Portuguese Red,2008,Campolargo
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,Raisins and ripe fruit combine in this LBV that has some richness while remaining on the dry side. Blackberry jelly is layered with acidity and a dark tannic structure. For drinking now.,Late Bottled Vintage,,87,Port,,,Cálem 2006 Late Bottled Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calem-2006-late-bottled-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2006,Cálem
13.5,Red,Italy,"V90 is a soft red with bold fruit concentration and sweet aromas of jammy fruit, candied almond, vanilla and Christmas spice. It's a well-made wine with an easy approach and a bold mouthfeel.",V90,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2010 V90 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2010-v90-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Brugnano
13.5,White,Italy,"Terre di Sofia is an oak-aged Chardonnay, with lemon zest, vanilla, exotic fruit, pineapple and light shadings of exotic spice. It's smooth and supple in the mouth.",Terre di Sofia Tenuta di Budonetto,29,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2007 Terre di Sofia Tenuta di Budonetto Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2007-terre-sofia-tenuta-budonetto-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2007,Maurigi
12.5,White,Italy,"La Segreta is intentionally engineered to be one of those easy Italian whites that washes down fried calamari and spaghetti con vongole. Aromas include citrus, pear, white almond and honey.",La Segreta,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2010 La Segreta White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2010-segreta-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Planeta
13,Red,Italy,"A great value wine from Sicily present on restaurant lists across southern Italy, La Segreta is a famously food-friendly red blend that offers light berry, cherry, almond and spice aromas. The easy mouthfeel pairs with pasta, risotto, veal or roast chicken.",La Segreta,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2010 La Segreta Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2010-segreta-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2010,Planeta
13.5,Red,Italy,"Aliso opens with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry jam and cinnamon bread. It's a simple, plush red wine that would pair well with pasta, meatloaf or roast beef.",Aliso,19,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Mineo Family Vineyards 2008 Aliso Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mineo-family-2008-aliso-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Mineo Family Vineyards
13,White,France,"A blend from Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, this is a soft rounded wine with white fruit acidity, almond flavors and a gentle lemon zest texture. Drink in the next two years.",Les Sétilles,19,87,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Les Sétilles  (Bourgogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-setilles-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
14,White,Italy,"This well structured wine from sunny Sardinia opens with an off-gold color and intense aromas of ripe melon, apricot, honey and almond. Spice and acidity make for a crisp finish.",Is Argiolas,20,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Argiolas 2009 Is Argiolas  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiolas-2009-is-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2009,Argiolas
15.9,Red,US,"Bright and concentrated raspberry fruit is the hallmark of this Washington Zinfandel, with the acidity it needs to support almost 16% alcohol. High-toned and juicy, the fruit shines, though the finish turns chalky.",,24,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Animale 2009 Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/animale-2009-zinfandel-columbia-valley-wa/,Zinfandel,2009,Animale
14.1,White,US,"A nice clean Sauvignon Blanc, whose brisk acidity gives the lemon-drop and lime flavors a kick. Tastes distinctly sweet in the finish. There's no oak in this fresh, fruity young wine.",,22,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Alta Maria 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-maria-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Alta Maria
14.2,Red,US,"A cool vintage shows through in the lighter style of this Merlot. Strawberry is the dominant fruit flavor, although the time in new oak is what dominates currently. The scent and vanilla flavor of American oak, though accounting just 20% of the barrels, comes across quite powerfully. Give this one another year or two.",,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Forgeron 2008 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forgeron-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Forgeron
,White,Italy,"This pretty expression of Riesling Renano offers fruity aromas of pear and peach backed by natural rubber and fragrant floral tones. The wine is soft, smooth and thick on the close.",Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige,,87,,Trentino,,Fondazione Edmund Mach 2010 Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige Riesling (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondazione-edmund-mach-2010-istituto-agrario-san-michele-alladige-riesling-trentino/,Riesling,2010,Fondazione Edmund Mach
13.5,White,Portugal,"A deliciously fresh wine, the bright acidity coming from green fruit and peaches. A creamy character adds a sense of roundness, but there is a crisp, taut aftertaste.",Reserva Branco,,87,Douro,,,Kopke 2010 Reserva Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kopke-2010-reserva-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Kopke
11,White,US,"Juicy on the nose and palate, with loads of sweet peach and melon, this semidry Riesling is balanced by brisk lime-tinged acidity and crisp starfruit flavors that shine on the midpalate. Finishes on a pleasantly drying jasmine-tea note.",,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Knapp 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knapp-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Knapp
13.8,White,US,"From the Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard, in the eastern Yakima valley, this pure varietal offering starts sharp and then quickly softens up, with creamy apple and peach fruit flavors. It turns a little hot on the finish, but overall it's a smooth, easy-drinking style.",Shameless Hussy,18,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hard Row To Hoe 2010 Shameless Hussy Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hard-row-to-hoe-2010-shameless-hussy-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2010,Hard Row To Hoe
14.4,Red,US,"From a mix of Columbia Valley vineyards, the Bona Vita is mostly Malbec, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot contributing to the blend. Pretty strawberry fruit is somewhat overtaken by aggressively smoky barrel aging, or so it would seem. Charcoal and smoke components lend a slightly burnt edge to the tannins.",Bona Vita Red,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hamilton 2008 Bona Vita Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hamilton-2008-bona-vita-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Hamilton
13,Red,Italy,"Rossojbleo opens with distinct aromas of oatmeal cookie, Graham cracker and bright red fruit. It's a unique expression, with just enough acidity to keep the plate refreshed.",Rossojbleo,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Gulfi 2009 Rossojbleo Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gulfi-2009-rossojbleo-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Gulfi
13,Red,Portugal,"This attractive, soft and fresh wine is fruity, with red berry flavors, balanced acidity and warm tannins. With its light touch of spice, it is ready to drink.",Periquita,10,87,Setubal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2009 Periquita Red (Setubal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2009-periquita-red-setubal/,Portuguese Red,2009,José Maria da Fonseca
14,Red,Portugal,"With soft tannins and sweet red-berry fruits, this is a wine that is made for early drinking. It does have a firm core serving to give shape to this otherwise smooth, juicy, fruity wine.",Monte da Peceguina,30,87,Alentejano,,,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2010 Monte da Peceguina Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-malhadinha-nova-2010-monte-peceguina-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
13,White,Spain,"Neutral aromas suggest peach, apple and minerality. Solid, compact and healthy on the palate, with peach and white pepper flavors. Good on the finish but starting to show some maturity; at peak level now so drink immediately or wait for the 2011.",Sobre Lías,18,87,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Maior de Mendoza 2010 Sobre Lías Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maior-mendoza-2010-sobre-lias-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Maior de Mendoza
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"Quinta do Pégo produces a light, fast maturing style of vintage Port. This 2009 has the bonus of great richness, although its fruity character and soft tannins suggest it will mature rapidly.",Quinta do Pégo Vintage,28,87,Port,,,Rozes 2009 Quinta do Pégo Vintage  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rozes-2009-quinta-pego-vintage-port-blend-port-port/,Port,2009,Rozes
13.5,Red,Italy,"Nuhar is an innovative blend of Nero d'Avola (70%) and Pinot Nero that surpasses expectations and does justice to both grape varieties. The cherry and almond tones of the first grape are present, as are the delicate violet, raspberry and cassis aromas of the second. The finish shows bright menthol and spearmint overtones.",Nuhar,16,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2008 Nuhar Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2008-nuhar-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta Rapitalà
14.5,Red,Italy,"From the Erice area of Sicily (in the southwest, near Trapani), Barone di Serramarrocco is made with Pignatello (also known by the name Perricone) and small percentages of other indigenous varieties. This oak-aged red shows dark concentration and toasted notes of almond and dried fruit.",Barone di Serramarrocco,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta di Serramarrocco 2006 Barone di Serramarrocco Perricone (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-serramarrocco-2006-barone-italian-red-perricone-sicilia/,Perricone,2006,Tenuta di Serramarrocco
13.9,Red,US,"This popular blend, now up to nine grapes sourced from across the Columbia Valley, spends time in 40% new oak. This 2009 lives up to past vintages, though perhaps falling on the lighter end of the scale, with pleasant fruit flavors and a hint of toast.",Firehouse Red,18,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Tamarack Cellars 2009 Firehouse Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamarack-cellars-2009-firehouse-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Tamarack Cellars
14.4,White,US,"A fine spine of minerals and acidity provides welcome relief to the sweet pineapple, vanilla, buttered toast and tropical fruit flavors of this Chardonnay. It's soundly made in the popular style.",,25,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Storrs 2010 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storrs-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Chardonnay,2010,Storrs
14.3,Red,US,"Pair this salty, umami-rich Cab Franc with the right foods, and all will be right. By itself, it's rather straightforward in cherry marmalade and buttered toast flavors. It wants sausage, ham, smoked pork or similar protein dishes.",,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stepping Stone by Cornerstone 2009 Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stepping-stone-by-cornerstone-2009-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Stepping Stone by Cornerstone
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Sweet and fruity, this is a balanced, ripe wine. It brings blackberry fruit right up front, the tannins soft and warm. With its attractive edge of acidity there is just the right amount of freshness as a contrast.",Mural Reserva,11,87,Douro,,,Quinta do Portal 2008 Mural Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-portal-2008-mural-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta do Portal
13,White,US,"Not really dry, like the label says, but with apricot and orange jam richness. Sauvignon Blanc adds citrus fruit notes and acidity. There's also a lot of new oak. Drink this tasty wine now.",Luvisi Vineyard Dry,24,87,California,Napa,Calistoga,Vermeil 2010 Luvisi Vineyard Dry Sémillon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vermeil-2010-luvisi-vineyard-dry-semillon-napa-calistoga/,Sémillon,2010,Vermeil
14.5,Red,US,"A difficult Pinot Noir to evaluate. It's very dry, acidic and tannic, with sharp flavors of blackberries that sweeten into jam on the finish. The question is one of ageability. Try cellaring for five years and see what happens.",Dos Rubios Vineyard,54,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Testarossa 2010 Dos Rubios Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2010-rubios-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Testarossa
,Red,US,"Pleasant, soft and smooth upon entry, this supple, almost buttery wine feels unusually light for this vineyard designate. Flavors suggest watermelon and strawberry, gently coated with a soft layer of coconut, cracker and butter cookie. Tasty, but not for long keeping.",Canoe Ridge Estate,22,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ste-michelle-2009-canoe-ridge-estate-merlot-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Merlot,2009,Chateau Ste. Michelle
14.5,Red,Israel,"This Bordeaux-style blend of 50% Cab Sauv, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot exhibits an attractive herbal character throughout, with notes of forest foliage accenting the blackberry, cherry and currant core. Gripping and firm in the mouth, with a soft hint of sweet spice on the close.",Petit Castel,50,87,Haut-Judeé,,,Domaine du Castel 2009 Petit Castel Red (Haut-Judeé),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-castel-2009-petit-red-haut-judee/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine du Castel
,Red,France,"With some weight, this is a smooth red-fruited wine with just a hint of bananas. The balance works well, marrying acidity and light tannins. Fruity and attractive.",Nouveau,13,87,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Domaine de la Madone 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-madone-2011-nouveau-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,Domaine de la Madone
12.5,White,Italy,"Cubìa is a bright, off-gold expression of Insolia with intense aromas of ripe fruit, apricot, caramel and butterscotch. More honey, passion fruit and pineapple follows on the palate.",Cubìa,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2010 Cubìa Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2010-cubia-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2010,Cusumano
14.2,White,US,"A new release for Concannon, this smallish release for the winery has honey, sweet vanilla, citrus and apricot, supported by a light, creamy mouthfeel. Finishing slightly sweet, with a coating of lemon, too, this would make a fine introduction to California Viognier for the novice.",Reserve,20,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2010 Reserve Viognier (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2010-reserve-viognier-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Viognier,2010,Concannon
14.5,Red,US,"A classic Concannon Petite with plum and meat that's nicely integrated, smooth going down and resplendent in aromatics, topped off with a cherry finish. Captain Joe was the founder of Concannon's son, a member of the first American calvary.",Captain Joe's,30,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2008 Captain Joe's Petite Sirah (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2008-captain-joes-petite-sirah-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Concannon
15,Red,US,Intensely fruity—think boysenberry and blackberry jam—this old Carignane is also leathery tough with black pepper spice that's very savory amid the berry and cherry and bosomy tannins. Cline is among the few wineries in California to have access to these ancient Carignane vines and the winery does a nice job showing the variety's classic colors.,Ancient Vines,18,87,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Cline 2010 Ancient Vines Carignane (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2010-ancient-vines-carignan-carignane-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Carignane,2010,Cline
13,White,Italy,"Grillo is the base for many famous Sicilian white wines including fortified Marsala. However in this case, the grape produces a crisp, fresh, easy-drinking wine that pairs with seafood or Thai mango salad.",Kados Risignolo,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2010 Kados Risignolo Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2010-kados-risignolo-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Duca di Salaparuta
12.5,White,Italy,"Colomba Platino (a pure expression of Insolia) opens with fresh aromas of citrus, mint, exotic fruit, papaya and white flower. Pair this crisp white wine with Thai coconut curry.",Colomba Platino,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2009 Colomba Platino Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2009-colomba-platino-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2009,Duca di Salaparuta
13,Red,Italy,"Nawàri is Pinot Nero from high altitude vineyards in Sicily, offering sweet fruit aromas of wild berry and almond paste with background notes of rubber, smoked bacon and crushed minerals.",Vajasindi Nawàri,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2008 Vajasindi Nawàri Pinot Nero (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2008-vajasindi-nawari-pinot-noir-nero-sicilia/,Pinot Nero,2008,Duca di Salaparuta
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Nero d'Avola and Merlot, Triskelè is a simple, fruity wine with a soft mouthfeel and a generous aromatic profile. The wine would work well with beef dishes like meatloaf or prime rib.",Triskelè,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2007 Triskelè Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2007-triskele-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Duca di Salaparuta
14.5,Red,Israel,"Fresh red fruit flavors are framed with interesting and lifting notes of savory herbs, whole tobacco leaf and a touch of milk chocolate. It's juicy and lively with fine tannins and a mouthwatering finish.",The Reserve,21,87,Galilee,,,Gamla 2009 The Reserve Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gamla-2009-reserve-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2009,Gamla
13,Red,Italy,This estate dominates one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the southern half of Sicily. Rolling hills and chalky white soils help shape a bright but polished Syrah with sharp berry tones and lingering notes of crushed stone and talcum powder.,,17,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Principi di Butera 2008 Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-principi-butera-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2008,Feudo Principi di Butera
13.5,Red,Italy,"Missoni is an oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon that opens with soft, chewy fruit and aromas of cherry liqueur, rum cake, espresso and exotic spice. The mouthfeel is plush, round and driven by plump blackberry flavors.",Missoni,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2009 Missoni Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2009-missoni-cabernet-sauvignon-sicilia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Feudi del Pisciotto
14,Red,Italy,"Versace is a smooth but easy Sicilian Nero d'Avola with ripe fruit and loads of dark, sun-ripened concentration. The mouthfeel is soft, round and chewy.",Versace,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2008 Versace Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2008-versace-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Feudi del Pisciotto
13,White,Italy,"Named after fashion designer Alberta Ferretti, this oak-aged Chardonnay delivers layers of soft, ripe mango and pineapple. The mouthfeel is thick and creamy.",Alberta Ferretti,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2008 Alberta Ferretti Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2008-alberta-ferretti-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2008,Feudi del Pisciotto
12.5,White,Italy,"From the Erice area of Sicily in the southwest corner of the island, this bright Insolia offers crisp aromas of citrus, cut grass and white almond. It's a simple, genuine wine that is put together nicely.",Levàntio,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Erice,,Fazio 2010 Levàntio Insolia (Erice),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fazio-2010-levantio-italian-white-insolia-erice/,Insolia,2010,Fazio
13.8,Red,US,"Lusty and ripe, jam-packed with upfront raspberries and cherries. A little lacking in complexity, but likeable for sheer deliciousness.",Bien Nacido Vineyard,45,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Chanin 2009 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanin-2009-bien-nacido-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Chanin
14.5,Red,US,"A nice Pinot Noir, with ripe, flashy red berry, cola and spice flavors. It's a bit rustic around the edges, but it does show a certain amount of elegance.",,36,87,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Grande Valley,Talley 2009 Pinot Noir (Arroyo Grande Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talley-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-grande-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Talley
12.5,White,US,"Gewürztraminer has lost some popularity lately, but this is really a lovely wine. It's spiciness and slight sweetness, not to mention the acidity, suggest pairing with today's Asian-inspired fare, especially based around chicken, lamb and pork.",Viento Vineyard,16,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Storrs 2009 Viento Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storrs-2009-viento-vineyard-gewurztraminer-central-coast-monterey/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Storrs
14.7,Red,Israel,"There's a richness to this wine that's paired with a soft warmth throughout, as forward notes of kirsch, muddled ripe strawberries, braised rhubarb and red-plum flesh flood the nose and mouth. Drinkable now, but with a gripping finish.",,30,87,Judean Hills,,,Psagot 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/psagot-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-judean-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Psagot
12,White,US,"Fermentation was done in a mix of stainless steel and French oak, yielding a soft, accessible, lightly spiced wine. Flavors mix notes of fresh cut grass and celery with melony fruit.",Estate Grown,14,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Preston 2009 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/preston-2009-estate-grown-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-wa/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Preston
13.5,White,Israel,"Ripe and fruit-forward, this round Chard boasts intense aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, pear and orange oil along with a hint of yellow florals. Subtle toast and clove spice accents remains on the finish. Drink now.",Special Reserve,18,87,Galilee,,,Segal's 2009 Special Reserve Chardonnay (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segals-2009-special-reserve-chardonnay-galilee/,Chardonnay,2009,Segal's
13,Red,Italy,"Le Segreta is an easy, popular red wine from Sicily that offers the wild berry, fennel, cola and almond-like aromas associated with the beautiful Mediterranean island. The mouthfeel is informal and crisp.",La Segreta,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2009 La Segreta Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2009-segreta-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Planeta
13.5,White,US,"Lots of upfront lemon, lime, orange and tropical fruit flavors in this wine, which is balanced with crisp acidity and finishes dry. A tang of minerality helps to make it clean and vibrant. Great food wine, especially with Asian fare.",Reserve,20,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Concannon 2010 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2010-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-monterey-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Concannon
14.5,Red,Italy,"This aged wine shows tertiary aromas of dried fruit, cured meat, bresaola and toasted almond. The wine is garnet in color with browning hues. Drink immediately.",Torreforte,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia 2002 Torreforte Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-barone-nicolo-lumia-2002-torreforte-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2002,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia
13,White,Italy,"Leone d'Almerita is a blend of Catarratto, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Traminer that opens with a fragrant floral bouquet and pretty notes of honey, peach blossom and marzipan.",Leone d'Almerita,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2010 Leone d'Almerita White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2010-leone-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Tasca d'Almerita
13.9,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend, this begins with concentrated strawberry and cherry flavors, rich and liquorous. A majority of the oak was Hungarian, and a strong vanilla streak runs through the middle and on into the finish. For some palates the fruit and the oak will seem a bit mismatched, but for others this will be right on the mark.",Teunis Red,45,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Upland Estates 2008 Teunis Red Red (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/upland-estates-2008-teunis-red-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Upland Estates
14.9,Red,US,"Pretty cherry fruit is at the center here, with light scents of fresh cut tobacco. The blend is two thirds Syrah, one third Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced and highlighted by a streak of cinnamon toast.",2 Spires Red,28,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2008 2 Spires Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2008-2-spires-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,William Church
15,Red,Israel,"A touch green and stemmy on the nose, but ripe red plum and cherry notes unfold on the palate alongside accents of dusty chocolate-milk mix and sweet baking spice. Medium weight, with an approachable structure and a solid finish.",Yarden Kela Vineyard,50,87,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2006 Yarden Kela Vineyard Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2006-yarden-kela-vineyard-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2006,Golan Heights Winery
12.5,White,Portugal,"This is a very crisp wine dominated by herbaceous notes and intense acidity. It is bright and lively, hinting at spice and toast and tantalizingly fresh on the finish.",Colheita Seleccionada,10,87,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Colheita Seleccionada White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-colheita-seleccionada-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
13,White,Italy,"Grillo is a popular white variety planted in many areas of Sicily and once used as a blending component in Marsala. This expression is fresh, clean and marked by bright citrus endnotes.",,20,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,D'Alessandro 2010 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalessandro-2010-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,D'Alessandro
13,Red,Italy,"Pinot Nero in Sicily either works or it doesn't. This one does. The wine shows aromas of wild berry, peppermint, chopped mint, white cherry and red rose.",,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2009 Pinot Nero (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2009-pinot-noir-nero-sicilia/,Pinot Nero,2009,Cusumano
14.9,Red,US,"Shows enormously extracted black cherry and mocha flavors, a testament to how nicely ripe the difficult Grenache variety got in the winery's Rodney's Vineyard. Oak lurks in the background, giving smoky, buttery notes.",,30,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Epiphany 2009 Grenache (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/epiphany-2009-grenache-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Grenache,2009,Epiphany
13,Red,Italy,"Sicily and Syrah make perfect partners. This wine offers linear, smooth berry tones with touches of barbecue smoke and crushed minerals or talcum powder on the finish.",Il Giglio,23,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa 2009 Il Giglio Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masseria-feudo-grottarossa-2009-il-giglio-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa
13.5,Dessert,US,"A very good dessert wine, whose acidity provides balance to the sweet apricot, orange, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors. A bit of tease, it would score far higher with greater intensity.",Late Harvest,48,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,Longboard 2010 Late Harvest Sémillon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2010-late-harvest-semillon-north-coast/,Sémillon,2010,Longboard
13.7,White,US,"Estate grown and seeming to hint at some time in oak, this dry and lightly spicy wine features apple and pear fruit, already smooth and rounded and ready to drink. More in the style of Oregon Pinot Gris than Italian Pinot Grigio.",,16,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Locati Cellars 2009 Pinot Grigio (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/locati-cellars-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Locati Cellars
13.5,Red,US,A delightfully easy-drinking Petite Sirah with cherry fruit and licorice overriding a subtle note of tobacco. Drink now.,,10,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,Line 39 2010 Petite Sirah (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/line-39-2010-petite-sirah-north-coast/,Petite Sirah,2010,Line 39
13.2,Red,US,"Good price for a Pinot of this quality. It's dry and silky in the mouth, with classic Pinot flavors of cherries, spices and cola, enriched with smoky oak.",Four Keys Crossing,21,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Parkers Estate 2010 Four Keys Crossing Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parkers-estate-2010-four-keys-crossing-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Parkers Estate
13,Red,Italy,"Fondo Filara offers an authentic taste of Etna winemaking at a reasonable low price. Delicate tones of wild berry, cassis and almond paste characterize the bouquet. The mouthfeel, on the other hand, shows power, length, tightness and firm structure.",Fondo Filara,19,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Nicosia 2009 Fondo Filara  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicosia-2009-fondo-filara-red-etna/,Red Blend,2009,Nicosia
13.5,Red,Italy,"Fondo Filara is a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato, two important indigenous grapes. This expression offers tangy spice, bright fruit and a fresh, lean mouthfeel.",Fondo Filara,19,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico,,Nicosia 2009 Fondo Filara  (Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicosia-2009-fondo-filara-red-cerasuolo-vittoria-classico/,Red Blend,2009,Nicosia
14,Red,Italy,"Inspired by fashion icon Versace, this interpretation of Nero d'Avola opens with dense blackberry and blueberry aromas with background tones of spice and almond. This Sicilian estate belongs to the owner of one of Italy's biggest fashion-media groups.",Versace,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2009 Versace Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2009-versace-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Feudi del Pisciotto
14.4,Red,US,"Due Vigne's mountain-grown Sierra Nebbiolo is savory, embellished with olive tapenade, sour cherry, cranberry and caramel, its tannins sufficiently managed to make this wine a rich, robust red with finesse. Small percentages of Barbera and Dolcetto are blended in.",Musso Family Vineyard,26,87,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado County,Due Vigne 2007 Musso Family Vineyard Nebbiolo (El Dorado County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/due-vigne-2007-musso-family-vineyard-nebbiolo-sierra-foothills-el-dorado-county/,Nebbiolo,2007,Due Vigne
13.5,Red,Italy,"Duca di Salaparuta sources fruit from vineyard sites spanning the island of Sicily. From the Passo delle Mule location, this bright Nero d'Avola is generous in terms of its fruit-forward aromatic profile. The mouthfeel is firm, polished and crisp.",Passo delle Mule Suar Marchesa,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2009 Passo delle Mule Suar Marchesa Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2009-passo-delle-mule-suar-marchesa-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Duca di Salaparuta
13.5,Red,Italy,"Nero d'Avola and Merlot are blended to produce a tight, crisp, cherry-driven red wine with almond and toasted pistachio overtones. Pair this wine with veal, chicken or pork.",Triskelè,29,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2008 Triskelè Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2008-triskele-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Duca di Salaparuta
12,White,New Zealand,"Classified as medium dry on the IRF scale, this is a medium-bodied Riesling without much texture, yet classic apple and citrus aromas and flavors. A sensation of wet stone creeps in on the finish.",,17,87,Marlborough,,,Forrest 2010 Riesling (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forrest-2010-riesling-marlborough/,Riesling,2010,Forrest
13,Red,Italy,"Sedàra is a popular Sicilian red that is readily available around the world. This lively vintage shows bright berry tones, white almond and bright touches of cola and cassis. The mouthfeel is sharp, crisp and compact.",Sedàra,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Donnafugata 2009 Sedàra Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donnafugata-2009-sedara-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Donnafugata
14,Red,Italy,"Lunario offers bright sensations of cola, wild berry, red rose and drying talc powder. The wine boasts a thick, textured mouthfeel, and finishes with toasted notes of almond and pistachio.",Lunario,35,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2008 Lunario Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2008-lunario-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Brugnano
13,White,Italy,"Chardonnay (75%) and Grillo are blended to produce an intense wine with pungent notes of ripe fruit, pineapple, candied lemon and yellow rose. There is alcoholic heat on the close but it is softened by the general density and thickness of the wine's texture.",Adènzia,23,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello 2010 Adènzia White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-cristo-campobello-2010-adenzia-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
14.1,Red,US,"Single vineyard, pure Sangiovese—rare in Washington—yields a compact, fruity wine with cherry and cassis flavors. There is a high-toned lift to the aromas, and plenty of supporting acidity.",Candy Mountain Vineyard,24,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Balboa 2008 Candy Mountain Vineyard Sangiovese (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balboa-2008-candy-mountain-vineyard-sangiovese-columbia-valley-wa/,Sangiovese,2008,Balboa
15.5,Red,US,"An exorbitantly rich Cabernet, one of the ripest from Santa Ynez Valley in memory. Just huge in blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors, if a bit direct. Drink soon.",,28,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Alta Maria 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-maria-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Alta Maria
13,White,Spain,"Opens with waxy, sweet aromas of yellow apples and honey. Feels good, round and balanced, with Golden Delicious apple flavors sweetened by honey drippings and melon. Stays sweet but maintains a fruit component on the finish even as the texture and intensity dissipate. Good for varietal Xarel-lo.",XA Vinyes Velles Made with Organic Grapes,,87,Catalonia,Penedès,,Albet I Noya 2010 XA Vinyes Velles Made with Organic Grapes Xarel-lo (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albet-i-noya-2010-xa-vinyes-velles-made-with-organic-grapes-spanish-white-xarel-lo-penedes/,Xarel-lo,2010,Albet I Noya
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Tight on the nose but also a bit oxidized and yeasty smelling. Feels more tangy and juicy than Alvear's Fino en Rama, with forward acidity, bite and cut. Flavorwise, there's a heavy dose of nuts, apricot and citrus followed by a zesty finish.",Fino,15,87,Andalucia,Montilla-Moriles,,Alvear NV Fino Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alvear-nv-fino-sherry-pedro-ximenez-montilla-moriles/,Pedro Ximénez,,Alvear
12.5,Red,France,"A red-fruited wine, with an attractive edge of tannins. The wine has red-berry fruit flavors, a dry core and a fresh, smoky aftertaste. Ready to drink.",,,87,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Dubraud 2009  Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dubraud-2009-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Dubraud
14,Red,Italy,"Scurati is a balanced and firm wine with a bright, almost crunchy quality to the fruit and easy notes of leather and spice on the close. Pair it with barbecued grilled sausages or hamburgers.",Scurati,19,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Ceuso 2008 Scurati Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ceuso-2008-scurati-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Ceuso
15.3,Red,US,"This Syrah from Humboldt County is red fruit-forward and jam-packed with smoky caramel, cinnamon and meat. Thick as tar.",Kimberly's,28,87,California,North Coast,Humboldt County,Cabot Vineyards 2007 Kimberly's Syrah (Humboldt County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cabot-2007-kimberlys-shiraz-syrah-syrah-north-coast-humboldt-county/,Syrah,2007,Cabot Vineyards
13.5,Red,Italy,"This wine features earthy characteristics of wild mushroom, wild berry, forest floor and bright cassis. The texture is thick and velvety, and there's a touch of softness on the close.",V90,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2009 V90 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2009-v90-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Brugnano
12.5,Red,Spain,"Opens with earth, lemon peel and lightly baked plum aromas. Feels easy and plump, with a good mouthfeel and proper acidity. Shows creamy oak flavors along with rooty berry, toast and milk chocolate. Turns more spicy and dusty on the finish.",Reserva,18,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Castillo Clavijo 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castillo-clavijo-2005-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Castillo Clavijo
13,Red,Italy,"From the Alcamo area of western Sicily, this organically-farmed Nero d'Avola opens with slightly raw, vinous notes of cherry and fresh plum. The wine presents a bright, ruby color and offers flavors of toasted pistachio and spice on the close.",Il Principe,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cantine Rallo 2010 Il Principe Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-rallo-2010-il-principe-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Cantine Rallo
14,Red,Italy,"This informal red wine is the kind of bottle you'll want to stash away in the kitchen for easy pairings with weekday family dinners. The bouquet presents red berry, almond and cola nuances.",,16,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Alcamo,,Cantine Rallo 2009 Nero d'Avola (Alcamo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-rallo-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-alcamo/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Cantine Rallo
13.5,Red,Spain,"Starts out somewhat fiery, with a dose of aromatic horseradish. After airing out, this varietal Tempranillo is fresh, juicy and crisp on the tongue, with flavors of baking spices, tomato, roasted plum and earth. Feels juicy on the finish, maybe a bit lean, and overall it's cut from the classic cloth.",Reserva,20,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Bujanda 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-bujanda-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Viña Bujanda
14,Red,New Zealand,"Slightly herbal in style, with hints of tomato leaf accenting black cherry fruit. This is a crisp, fresh—even tangy—red that perhaps needs a few months to settle down and smooth out. Try it later this year; it should cellar well through 2018.",Cellar Selection,30,87,Marlborough,,,Villa Maria 2009 Cellar Selection Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-maria-2009-cellar-selection-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Villa Maria
11,White,US,"Fragrant white florals and concentrated flavors of juicy pink pomelo are effortlessly decadent on this semidry Riesling. While soft and supple on entry, there's a nervy edge of Meyer lemon pith accentuated by a long, mineral-laced finish.",,16,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Glenora
18,Fortified,Italy,"This sweet Marsala opens with a dark amber color and bright aromas of caramel, brown sugar, candied fruit and spice. Try a few sips of this delicious wine after dinner as a digestivo.",Fine Sweet,13,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Marsala,,Florio NV Fine Sweet  (Marsala),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/florio-nv-fine-sweet-marsala-145714/,White Blend,,Florio
13.5,Red,Israel,"There's a bit of warmth to the nose of this wine, but forest berry and red cherry aromas and flavors keep things vibrant and flavorful. It's approachable now with soft tannins and an easygoing structure, ending with a hint of milk chocolate.",Classico,,87,Israel,,,Flam 2009 Classico Red (Israel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flam-2009-classico-red/,Red Blend,2009,Flam
13.5,Red,US,"Light in body and silky in texture, this easy Pinot Noir offers plenty of varietal character. The raspberry and cherry flavors are spicy and sweet.",Artisan Collection,13,87,California,California Other,California,HandCraft 2010 Artisan Collection Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handcraft-2010-artisan-collection-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,HandCraft
13.5,White,US,"Easy to like for its orange and pear soda, vanilla cream and buttered toast flavors that are heightened and brightened with acidity. Shows real richness and class for the price in a popularly appealing Chardonnay.",Artisan Collection,13,87,California,California Other,California,HandCraft 2010 Artisan Collection Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handcraft-2010-artisan-collection-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,HandCraft
12.5,White,France,"Intense acidity and a mineral texture show the northern origins of this wine. It is all citrus and grapefruit, the green apple flavors adding a tense texture.",,29,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Garnier et Fils 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garnier-fils-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Garnier et Fils
13,Red,Italy,"Sicilian Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in large oak barrels to produce a clean, polished red wine with aromas of wild berry, blackberry, curry leaf, dried herb and white mushroom.",,17,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Principi di Butera 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-principi-butera-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sicilia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Feudo Principi di Butera
13.5,Red,Italy,"If you are staging an informal outdoor barbecue with franks and burgers, this value wine will meet all your pairing needs. It's soft, plush and round, with exotic spice, ripe fruit and black pepper.",Stemmari,10,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2010 Stemmari Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2010-stemmari-cabernet-sauvignon-sicilia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Feudo Arancio
13,White,Italy,"Here's an elaborate expression of Grillo that shows more density and richness than you normally see with this Sicilian native white grape. The wine offers peach, apricot and almond flavors.",Carolina Marenga,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2008 Carolina Marenga Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2008-carolina-marenga-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2008,Feudi del Pisciotto
,Red,US,"This easy-drinking, estate-grown, Bordeaux-style blend tilts more toward Merlot than Cabernet Sauvignon in this new vintage. Medium-bodied and fully ripe, it falls just a little flat on the midpalate, and finishes with a suggestion of alcoholic heat.",Out of Line Red,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Hightower 2009 Out of Line Red Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hightower-2009-out-line-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Hightower
13.5,Red,Italy,"Terre di Maria is a Sicilian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir that opens with dark concentration and savory aromas of spice, cured meat, smoked bacon and dark berry fruit. The bouquet is slightly muddled but the mouthfeel is bright and fresh.",Tenuta di Budonetto Terre di Maria,27,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2004 Tenuta di Budonetto Terre di Maria Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2004-tenuta-budonetto-terre-maria-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2004,Maurigi
14.5,Red,Italy,"Morgante is an excellent Sicilian estate that has shown consistency in quality throughout the years. This fruit-filled Nero d'Avola would pair well with veal encrusted with chopped pistachio or pork marinated in garlic and rosemary. Aromas here include wild fruit, cassis and black currant.",,17,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Morgante 2008 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgante-2008-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Morgante
13,Red,Italy,"This edition of Rosso del Soprano from boutique winemaker Salvatore Geraci offers bright berry tones with easy background notes of almond, pistachio and tobacco. There's also a drying mineral note of crushed stone or talcum power that gives the wine backbone.",Rosso del Soprano,52,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Palari 2009 Rosso del Soprano Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palari-2009-rosso-soprano-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Palari
12.5,White,France,"Round from the vintage, this is still an apple crisp and mineral Chablis. Its tang comes from citrus, with the bite of terroir adding a dry texture. The wine is not complex, ready to drink now.",Les Deux Rives,,87,Burgundy,Chablis,,Olivier Leflaive 2009 Les Deux Rives  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/olivier-leflaive-2009-deux-rives-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Olivier Leflaive
13,Red,Italy,"Planeta has done a terrific job of communicating the merits of Cerasuolo di Vittoria to wine drinkers around the world. This light, ruby-colored red wine is packed with bright fruit nuances and a crisp mouthfeel. It makes an ideal pairing partner to the best Italian pasta recipes.",,24,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria,,Planeta 2010  Cerasuolo di Vittoria,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2010-red-cerasuolo-vittoria/,Red Blend,2010,Planeta
13,White,Italy,"A blend of Carricante and Catarratto (two of Sicily's most expressive indigenous varieties), this Etna white would pair well with seafood or vegetarian dishes. It boasts focused tones of citrus and Granny Smith apple.",Fondo Filara,19,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Nicosia 2010 Fondo Filara  (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicosia-2010-fondo-filara-white-etna/,White Blend,2010,Nicosia
13,White,Italy,"This fresh, Catarratto-based white wine opens with a bright, crystalline appearance and a thin, crisp mouthfeel. Aromas include lemon, grapefruit, dried grass and mango.",Fondo Filara,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Nicosia 2010 Fondo Filara Catarratto (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicosia-2010-fondo-filara-italian-white-catarratto-sicilia/,Catarratto,2010,Nicosia
12.5,White,Italy,"This beautiful Sicilian Insolia opens with a fragrant bouquet of almond and citrus blossoms, peach and passion fruit. The mouthfeel is silky and pure, making this wine an excellent choice for sushi or Vietnamese fish specialties.",Colomba Platino,14,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2010 Colomba Platino Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2010-colomba-platino-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2010,Duca di Salaparuta
14.5,Red,US,"What a nice wine for $20 or less. It's lovely to drink now, with soft, sweet tannins and forward cherry, raspberry, currant, red licorice and chocolate flavors.",The Cab,20,87,California,California Other,California,Cosentino 2008 The Cab Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cosentino-2008-cab-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Cosentino
13.8,Red,US,"Impressive from the start for its rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors, thick tannins and sweet overlay of smoky oak. Could be an ager, but some bitterness in the middle suggests the fruit will fall out before the tannins resolve.",,65,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Vellum 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vellum-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Vellum
13,White,Italy,"From the newly created Vittoria appellation in Sicily, this bright white wine opens with citrus, crushed almond, peach and exotic fruit. The mouthfeel is fresh, compact and tight.",,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vittoria,,Valle dell'Acate 2010 Insolia (Vittoria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2010-italian-white-insolia-vittoria/,Insolia,2010,Valle dell'Acate
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A sweet style of white Port, almost tawny in character, with nuts, acidity and old fruit flavors. Crystallized red fruits add an extra element. Drink by itself, or as long cocktail with tonic.",Porto White Reserva,12,87,Port,,,Rozes NV Porto White Reserva  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rozes-nv-porto-white-reserva-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Rozes
13.9,White,US,"Klipsun vineyard grapes are fermented in stainless steel to produce this crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. In 2010, a cool vintage even at this Red Mountain site, the grassy side of the grape is in the spotlight. A little sweatiness blows off with airing, then the lemongrass and light melon flavors come through, with plenty of acid backing.",AnArtisticThought,19,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2010 AnArtisticThought Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2010-anartisticthought-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Stevens
14.2,Red,US,"This is made from declassified barrels originally intended for Stevens 424. It's sharp-edged and spicy, not yet wellintegrated, but substantial, with wild berry flavors and slightly green tannins. A good quaffer, or pair it with a flank steak.",YesOuiSi Red,18,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2009 YesOuiSi Red Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2009-yesouisi-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Red Blend,2009,Stevens
12.5,Sparkling,US,"You can taste the dosage on this Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier brut in the overt sweetness that accompanies the pear, citrus and raspberry fruit flavors. With noticeable residual sugar, it's not really a dry sparkling wine, but it is delicious.",Vintage Brut,48,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery 2005 Vintage Brut Sparkling (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-2005-vintage-brut-sparkling-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sparkling Blend,2005,J Vineyards & Winery
15,Red,US,"Well-made and creatively blended from Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah, this is a big, tannic wine, formidable in sweet blackberry, cherry, licorice and spice flavors. It's not subtle, but it is authentic. Drink now.",The Devious Woman,34,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,JR Wine 2009 The Devious Woman Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jr-wine-2009-devious-woman-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2009,JR Wine
12,White,US,"Lavender honey and lanolin notes are warm and enticing in this semisweet Riesling from Lamoreaux Landing. A tad sugary on the attack, it gains balance on the midpalate thanks to delicate green floral tones and ample notes of bitter lemon pith.",Semi-Dry,13,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lamoreaux Landing 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamoreaux-landing-2010-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Lamoreaux Landing
,Red,US,"Dark and berrylicious, a Syrah with leather, cedar and mint undertones that's both dense and rustic. Its dark plum, boysenberry and blueberry flavors long and lingering on the finish.",,27,87,California,South Coast,Los Angeles County,Malibu Rocky Oaks 2009 Syrah (Los Angeles County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malibu-rocky-oaks-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-south-coast-los-angeles-county/,Syrah,2009,Malibu Rocky Oaks
14,Red,Italy,"With fruit harvested from 650 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mount Etna (making this one of the highest altitude vineyards in Italy), this bright red blend shows small berry nuances, with tangy almond, crushed clove and menthol notes. Drying mineral notes bring up the rear.",,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Scilio 2009  Etna,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scilio-2009-red-etna/,Red Blend,2009,Scilio
14.5,Red,US,"A fine Cabernet for drinking now. It's rich and soft in blackberry, currant, cherry, mocha and oak flavors, with a smooth mouthfeel and a long, spicy finish. Give it a brief decant.",,35,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stepping Stone by Cornerstone 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stepping-stone-by-cornerstone-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stepping Stone by Cornerstone
14.9,Red,US,"Lots of forward fruit flavor in this ripe Cabernet. It floods the mouth with blackberries, cherries and currants, with a smoky overlay of oak. Not particularly subtle, but it defines the modern style of Cabernet, and lots of people will love it.",,50,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Michael James Wines 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-james-wines-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Michael James Wines
13.5,Red,Italy,"This Pinot Nero is neutral on the nose with distant tones of small berry and violet. There's more power in the mouth, thanks to the long and silky nature of the tannins.",Tenuta di Budonetto Terre di Ottavia,46,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2004 Tenuta di Budonetto Terre di Ottavia Pinot Nero (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2004-tenuta-budonetto-terre-ottavia-pinot-noir-nero-sicilia/,Pinot Nero,2004,Maurigi
14.4,Red,US,"With brisk acidity and a tight, minerally feeling, this Pinot Noir is very dry, showing robust cherry flavors. It seems like an ager, but some raisiny overripeness might compromise it.",Brosseau Vineyard,54,87,California,Central Coast,Chalone,Testarossa 2009 Brosseau Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chalone),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2009-brosseau-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-chalone/,Pinot Noir,2009,Testarossa
,White,US,"Rich and spicy, with oak-influenced green apple, pear, peach and citrus flavors, brightened with fine acidity. The finish seems pretty sweet, making the wine more off-dry than dry.",,24,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Terlato 2010 Pinot Grigio (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Terlato
13.5,Red,Italy,"Bonera is a blend of Nero d'Avola (50%) and equal parts Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon. The bouquet is sweet and soft, with bright tones of red cherry, chocolate and espresso bean. The mouthfeel is firm, tight and fresh.",Bonera,19,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,MandraRossa 2009 Bonera Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mandrarossa-2009-bonera-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,MandraRossa
13.5,Red,Italy,"A great value choice from Sicily, this bright Nero d'Avola is perfumed and floral, with red rose, violet and wild berry aromas. The mouthfeel is delicate, polished and fresh.",Regaleali,13,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Regaleali Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-regaleali-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
13,Red,Italy,Lamùri is a solid value wine from Sicily that shows fresh fruit nuances and loads of wild berry and white almond. Try it with baked salmon or creamy shellfish dishes.,Lamùri,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2007 Lamùri Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2007-lamuri-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Tasca d'Almerita
13.5,Red,Israel,"Brambly blackberry and cassis fruit dominates the overall character of this wine, with additional hints of cedary spice and black tea leaves unfolding in the background. A touch of cocoa flavor dusts the medium-length finish, while soft tannins and medium acidity make this an easy drinker now.",Special Reserve,20,87,Galilee,,,Segal's 2009 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/segals-2009-special-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-galilee/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Segal's
13.8,White,US,"Rich and fine, if a little too sweet and oaky. But those are the popular tastes in Chardonnay, and Kunde delivers. The fruit is potent in pineapple jam and Key lime pie.",Estate,17,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2010 Estate Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2010-estate-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Kunde
14,White,Italy,"Riesling Kaiton is partly aged in large casks to achieve a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with bright aromas of peach blossom, honey, natural rubber and fresh kiwi fruit. There's a tiny touch of white almond on the close as well.",Kaiton,,87,,Alto Adige,,Kuenhof 2010 Kaiton Riesling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuenhof-2010-kaiton-riesling-alto-adige/,Riesling,2010,Kuenhof
14.5,Red,US,"A rich, dry young Cabernet, with fresh blackberry, cherry and oak flavors, brightened by a burst of citrusy acidity. The tannins are strong, however, giving the wine a sandpapery astringency. Needs a few years, although it doesn't have the stuffing for the long haul. Your window is around 2014.",Cavedale Vineyards Smokin',45,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Y Rousseau 2009 Cavedale Vineyards Smokin' Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rousseau-2009-cavedale-smokin-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Y Rousseau
14.5,Red,US,"Almost half Syrah, with the rest a mix of Bordeaux grapes, this affordable red offers thick, liquorous, darkly-fruited scents and flavors. Tannins are astringent; despite the hearty entry, the wine seems to lose complexity and depth in the midpalate.",Bishop's Blend Red,20,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2009 Bishop's Blend Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2009-bishops-blend-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,William Church
13,White,US,"Voluptuously full on the palate, this succulent off-dry Gewürz seems to burst on the palate with sweet pink-grapefruit juice and lychee fruit flavors. A hint of bitter grapefruit pith and a spray of citrusy acidity adds balance and elegance.",,15,87,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,White Springs 2009 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-springs-2009-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2009,White Springs
,Red,France,"A solid, ripe wine, very much a nouveau for food, with some rich cherry fruit and an underlying smoky tannin layer. The fruit is ripe and full.",Nouveau,10,87,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Mommessin 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mommessin-2011-nouveau-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,Mommessin
13,White,France,"Soft and rounded wine, with rich peach and pineapple flavors. The wine is smooth, the wood aging adding a subtle touch of spice. The long, creamy aftertaste suggests a wine that is ready to drink.",,25,87,Burgundy,Montagny,,Joseph Drouhin 2009  Montagny,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2009-chardonnay-montagny/,Chardonnay,2009,Joseph Drouhin
13.2,White,US,"Very rich and opulent, if a little soft, offering a flood of orange cream pie, meringue, butterscotch and cinnamon spice flavors. Delicious, if a bit one-dimensional. Try as an alternative to an oaky Chardonnay.",Thompson Vineyard,30,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Jaffurs 2010 Thompson Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jaffurs-2010-thompson-vineyard-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Jaffurs
15,Port/Sherry,Spain,"Pinched smelling at first, with a note of turpentine. Airing eliminates that burn, leaving standard nut and vanilla aromas. Feels good and lively, with refreshing acidity and nutty, dry flavors of white fruits including peach and apricot. Finishes long and fresh.",Tio Pepe Fino Muy Seco,18,87,Andalucia,Jerez,,González Byass NV Tio Pepe Fino Muy Seco Palomino (Jerez),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gonzalez-byass-nv-tio-pepe-fino-muy-seco-sherry-palomino-jerez/,Palomino,,González Byass
14.5,White,Israel,"A lush and tropical-fruit driven Chard; ripe notes of papaya, mango and apricot flood the nose and mouth. It's rich and heavy in the mouth, but with good enough cut to keep things from being too sweet or cloying.",Yarden Odem Vineyard,19,87,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2009 Yarden Odem Vineyard Chardonnay (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2009-yarden-odem-vineyard-chardonnay-galilee/,Chardonnay,2009,Golan Heights Winery
13,Red,Italy,"Sicilian Pinot Nero shows much of the variety's natural aromas of blue flower and wild berry, only in a thicker, more concentrated context. The southern Italian sun has done its part to produce a round, broad mouthfeel.",Vajasindi Nawàri,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2007 Vajasindi Nawàri Pinot Nero (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2007-vajasindi-nawari-pinot-noir-nero-sicilia/,Pinot Nero,2007,Duca di Salaparuta
12.5,Red,Italy,"Fondo Antico offers a clean and pretty Nero d'Avola without those messy, charred aromas you sometimes find in cheap versions of this indigenous grape. The nose is well put together, with elements of cherry, spice, almond and fresh citrus zest.",,14,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2010 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2010-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Fondo Antico
13,White,France,"A creamy wine, its apple fruit flavors smoothed by touches of butter and spice. There is a fine citrus aftertaste that gives the rich wine a delicious, refreshing lift.",,18,87,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Henri Perrusset 2010  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-perrusset-2010-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Henri Perrusset
13.9,Red,US,"Soft in tannins and acids, this Cabernet has a gentle, drink-me-now mouthfeel. The flavors are rich and sweet in milk chocolate, blueberries and blackberries. Easy to like, if a little pricey for what you get.",,38,87,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Hanna 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanna-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hanna
14.5,Red,US,"A pretty good Cabernet, especially considering the price, which makes it ideal for everyday drinking. Dry and medium-bodied, it has pleasant blackberry, cherry, spice and oak flavors, with a long, clean finish.",Artisan Collection,13,87,California,California Other,California,HandCraft 2010 Artisan Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handcraft-2010-artisan-collection-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,HandCraft
15,Red,Italy,"Big ripeness and bold fruit flavors characterize this sun-drenched expression of Nero d'Avola. The wine is soft and chewy, with cherry liqueur notes on the close.",Nerobaronj,50,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Gulfi 2006 Nerobaronj Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gulfi-2006-nerobaronj-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2006,Gulfi
13,Red,Italy,"Surya is a blend of Nero d'Avola and Merlot from the Sicilian estate of northern Italy's Zonin family. The wine shows ripe fruit qualities of blueberry and raspberry, with a touch of bitter almond so characteristic of many Sicilian red wines.",Surya,13,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Principi di Butera 2008 Surya Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-principi-butera-2008-surya-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Feudo Principi di Butera
13.5,White,Italy,"Here's a fragrant and fresh expression of Grillo that shows sharp, green tones of Granny Smith apple, kiwi, cut grass and lemon soda. The wine is clean and zesty, and will make your mouth pucker.",,16,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Disisa 2010 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-disisa-2010-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Feudo Disisa
13.5,Red,Italy,"Sicilia and Syrah make a formidable team. This value wine from the Sambuca area of the island opens with a soft, velvety mouthfeel and delivers plump aromas of black fruit, cherry, white pepper and dark spice. The fruit element is bright and focused.",Stemmari,10,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2010 Stemmari Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2010-stemmari-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2010,Feudo Arancio
13.5,Red,Italy,"There's a jammy, sun-ripened note of strawberry or blackberry jam, but also soft layers of chocolate fudge and savory spice at the back of this Sicilian red. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety.",Torre dei Venti,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Erice,,Fazio 2009 Torre dei Venti Nero d'Avola (Erice),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fazio-2009-torre-venti-italian-red-nero-davola-erice/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Fazio
13.5,White,US,"Good price for a Chardonnay this rich and satisfying. It's oaky and ripe and flamboyant in orange and pineapple fruit, yet a brisk cut of acidity and minerality saves it from being too sweet.",The Chard,15,87,California,California Other,California,Cosentino 2009 The Chard Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cosentino-2009-chard-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2009,Cosentino
14,Red,France,"Now maturing, this wine still retains some of the freshness of the vintage. It also has spicy blackberry fruits, rich tannins and a full, powerful finish. Drink now, or keep for 2–3 years.",,,87,Bordeaux,Premieres Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Saint-Nicolas 2008  Premieres Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-nicolas-2008-red-premieres-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Saint-Nicolas
13.8,White,US,"Round and fruity, with puckery lemon-lime and tangerine fruit front and center. Some sort of oak treatment is in evidence, with a streak of vanilla wafer running through the finish.",,17,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cloudlift Cellars 2010 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudlift-cellars-2010-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Cloudlift Cellars
14.5,White,US,"A solid, flashy Russian River Chardonnay, rich in pineapple, kiwi, tropical fruit and oak flavors, and brightened by crisp acidity. With a creamy, buttery texture, it's a solid hit down the middle of the popular style.",,25,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Davis Bynum 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davis-bynum-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Davis Bynum
14,Red,Portugal,"This big-seller is a delicious mint and wood polished wine, its berry fruits rounded and softened. The tannins meld easily into a warm, rich, accessible, forward-fruited wine that is definitely ready to drink.",Cabriz,,87,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2008 Cabriz Touriga Nacional (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2008-cabriz-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-dao/,Touriga Nacional,2008,Dão Sul
13.5,Red,Italy,"Rujari is a hearty blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that opens with a dark, inky appearance and heavy aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry jam, cola and black licorice. The wine imparts a thick but slightly sour feel on the close.",Rujari,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cantine Rallo 2008 Rujari Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-rallo-2008-rujari-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Cantine Rallo
14.4,Red,US,"Light raspberry fruit is enhanced by generous layers of coffee and chocolate. Aromatic and inviting, especially at this price, it brings in a hint of the barnyard on the gently fading finish.",,15,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Blacksmith 2009 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blacksmith-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Blacksmith
13.5,White,Italy,"Viognier and Sicily work well together to produce fragrant wines with aromas of honey, violets and exotic fruit. There's also a touch of alcoholic heat on the close.",Ginolfo,23,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio di Pianetto 2010 Ginolfo Viognier (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-pianetto-2010-ginolfo-viognier-sicilia/,Viognier,2010,Baglio di Pianetto
,Red,US,"All of the charms of this Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel blend are on the surface, but what a pretty surface it is. Polished raspberry and cherry fruit, bacon, cream and a splendid array of flashy spices characterize the flavors.",The Count Founder's,20,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Buena Vista 2008 The Count Founder's Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buena-vista-2008-count-founders-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2008,Buena Vista
13.5,Red,Spain,"Sweet, jammy and a touch raisiny on the bouquet, with a roasted quality summing things up. Feels more acidic than expected, with zest and juiciness pushing flavors of blackberry mixed with tobacco and vanilla. Finishes herbal and oaky, but ripe and ready.",Inspiración Valdemar,20,87,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Valdemar 2008 Inspiración Valdemar  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-valdemar-2008-inspiracion-valdemar-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Bodegas Valdemar
14,Red,Italy,"Single-variety expressions of Perricone (a dark red grape found in Sicily) are showing up more frequently and are quickly cementing the grape's quality potential. A dark red color marks this wine's appearance, as do intense aromas of blackberry, plum and spice.",Sachia,25,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Caruso & Minini 2008 Sachia Perricone (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caruso-minini-2008-sachia-italian-red-perricone-sicilia/,Perricone,2008,Caruso & Minini
14.4,Red,US,"Ripe, spicy, raspberry and cherry fruit flavors mark this vibrant Pinot Noir. It shows the flashy elegance of the Santa Lucia Highlands, with brisk acidity lifting the fruit. Drink it over the next few years.",,39,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Testarossa 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/testarossa-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Testarossa
,Red,US,"A big, ripe, exuberant wine, offering a mouthful of blackberry, blueberry and cherry jam and oak flavors. The wine was fermented in 100% new French barrels. It's a bit aggressive in both oak tannins and fruit, but such is the balance that 4–5 years in the cellar could make it more interesting.",Block 9,48,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Terlato 2008 Block 9 Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2008-block-9-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2008,Terlato
13.9,Red,US,"This is one of the best Pinot Noirs on the market in this price range. It's delicious in raspberry, cola, vanilla, cinnamon spice and smoky oak flavors, wrapped into soft tannins and brightened with acidity. Production was 1,470 cases.",,12,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Small Wonders 2010 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/small-wonders-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Small Wonders
11.9,White,US,"Semidry in style, with penetrating peach and apricot flavors, this deeply concentrated, yet elegantly structured Riesling is an excellent representation of a certain Finger Lakes style. Bracing on the palate despite its initial sweetness, it finishes quite dry, with a whiff of smoke and subtle bite of lime pith.",Semi-Dry,14,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Red Newt Cellars 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-newt-cellars-2010-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Red Newt Cellars
12,White,US,"A balanced, nicely rounded Chardonnay, with light flavors of citrus and melon. Oak aging adds gentle notes of toast and vanilla, and the flavors extend gracefully into a finish of moderate length.",Estate Grown,14,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Preston 2009 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/preston-2009-estate-grown-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2009,Preston
13,White,Italy,"This is a terrific white wine from the Etna area of Sicily (representing a blend of Carricante and Catarratto) that delivers a rich, generous style with loads of density and intensity. Soft aromas of peach, apricot, dried hay and honey bring up the rear.",,18,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Scilio 2010  Etna,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scilio-2010-white-etna/,White Blend,2010,Scilio
13,Red,Italy,"Il Frappato is a seriously fun wine that would pair with pasta, pizza or even spicy Indian food. It's a light, crisp red wine (serve it slightly chilled) with bright berry aromas of blueberry and wild strawberry. It's informal but attractively layered at the same time.",Il Frappato,22,88,Sicily & Sardinia,Vittoria,,Valle dell'Acate 2010 Il Frappato Frappato (Vittoria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2010-il-frappato-italian-red-frappato-vittoria/,Frappato,2010,Valle dell'Acate
12.5,Rose,Italy,"Prius is a bright rosé from Sardinia that offers fun aromas of myrtle berry, chopped herb, bramble and savory spice. It's a crisp, silky wine that would pair with Thai or Indian dishes.",Prius,27,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Tenute Soletta 2010 Prius Rosé (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-soletta-2010-prius-rose-isola-nuraghi/,Rosé,2010,Tenute Soletta
14.4,Red,US,"Ripe and fruity in raspberries and cherries, this Pinot is also sweet in toasty oak. It has a nice, pleasantly silky texture. Not going anywhere, but good for drinking now.",Siebert Ranch,35,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ancient Oak Cellars 2009 Siebert Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-oak-cellars-2009-siebert-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ancient Oak Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato, this easygoing Cerasuolo di Vittoria offers a nice mix of freshness, informality and richness. Layers of raspberry, cherry and almond build on the close.",Vigna di Pettine,16,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Cerasuolo di Vittoria,,Maggiovini 2007 Vigna di Pettine  (Cerasuolo di Vittoria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggiovini-2007-vigna-pettine-red-cerasuolo-vittoria/,Red Blend,2007,Maggiovini
14.5,White,US,"Sweet, ripe and intense, with vibrant acidity brightening lime, kiwi, orange, pear and pineapple flavors. It's long-hangtime Edna Valley fruit, pure and simple.",Effort,22,86,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Center of Effort 2009 Effort Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/effort-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Center of Effort
13,White,Italy,"Contempo is a fresh, easy white wine that opens with crisp citrus, kiwi, papaya, hazelnut and honey. These aromas are delivered over a bright, tonic mouthfeel.",Contempo,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2009 Contempo Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-santa-anastasia-2009-contempo-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Abbazia Santa Anastasia
14.1,Red,US,"A little sour in acidity, or maybe the acidity sticks out because the raspberry and cherry fruit isn't strong enough. Either way, this dry, silky Pinot Noir is rustic, but it does show real varietal character.",Reserve,30,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Concannon 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Concannon
14.2,Red,US,"Grown at 2,400-feet elevation from Italian budwood, this Dolcetto, so common to Piedmont but almost unheard of in California, is muy grande, with mountainous tannins and flavors of coffee and toffee and bright notes of cranberry and cherry.",Musso Family Vineyard,19,86,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado County,Due Vigne 2007 Musso Family Vineyard Dolcetto (El Dorado County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/due-vigne-2007-musso-family-vineyard-italian-red-dolcetto-sierra-foothills-el-dorado-county/,Dolcetto,2007,Due Vigne
14,Red,Italy,"Aquilae is an oak-aged Nero d'Avola that offers bold aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, prune, plum and cured meat. In fact, the finish is very much driven by savory tones of leather, earth and smoked bacon.",Aquilae,12,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Viticultori Associati Canicatti 2008 Aquilae Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viticultori-associati-canicatti-2008-aquilae-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Viticultori Associati Canicatti
13.5,White,Italy,"Grillo tends to oxidize easily during winemaking. Timpune does in fact show distant aromas of butterscotch and caramel that fit squarely within the aromatic profile of the grape. Otherwise, the wine ends with fresh peach, citrus and pineapple.",Timpune,25,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Caruso & Minini 2010 Timpune Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caruso-minini-2010-timpune-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Caruso & Minini
14,Red,Portugal,"The lightest wine from Cartuxa, EA stands for Eugénio de Almeida, the creator of the charity that owns the winery. It's simple and fruity, with attractive tannins and red cherry fruit. Ready to drink.",EA Tinto,10,86,Alentejano,,,Cartuxa 2010 EA Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cartuxa-2010-ea-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Cartuxa
12.5,White,Italy,"Bianco Maggiore delivers touches of lemon drop and kiwi with fresh lime and yellow rose. The mouthfeel is thicker and denser than you'd expect, and it offers a long, tangy fruit-driven finish.",Bianco Maggiore,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cantine Rallo 2010 Bianco Maggiore Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-rallo-2010-bianco-maggiore-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Cantine Rallo
13,Red,Italy,"Cantine Barbera presents a classic but simple expression of Nero d'Avola with an easy nose of cherry, raw fruit and white almond skin. The mouthfeel is bright and compact and shows a touch of sour fruit as well.",,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cantine Barbera 2010 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-barbera-2010-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Cantine Barbera
14.4,Red,US,"Light fruit flavors run from melon into pale strawberry, with tannins that seem just on the edge of ripeness. Pleasant for the near term, but not for cellaring.",The Buzz Yellow Jacket Vineyard Red,19,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Beresan 2008 The Buzz Yellow Jacket Vineyard Red Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beresan-2008-buzz-yellow-jacket-vineyard-red-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Beresan
14.4,Red,US,"From husband-and-wife team in California redwood country, comes this interesting Syrah, sourced from dry-farmed estate vines. Smelling of cedar pine and red fruit, it's very savory, full of pepper and leather, dark coffee and espresso. Lay it down another year or so to tame its wild soul.",,24,86,California,North Coast,Humboldt County,Cabot Vineyards 2007 Syrah (Humboldt County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cabot-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-north-coast-humboldt-county/,Syrah,2007,Cabot Vineyards
13.9,White,US,"A white Bordeaux-style blend, crisp and edgy, with green fruit flavors sporting a citrusy kick. Young, tight and tart, it shows its alcohol on the angular finish.",Updraft,17,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cloudlift Cellars 2010 Updraft White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudlift-cellars-2010-updraft-white-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Cloudlift Cellars
13.5,Red,US,"This Bordeaux-style blend, one of four from this tiny winery, is two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon. The somewhat thin cranberry and raspberry fruit, high in acid, is not quite substantial enough to completely shed its candied character.",Halcyon,24,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cloudlift Cellars 2009 Halcyon Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudlift-cellars-2009-halcyon-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cloudlift Cellars
13,Sparkling,Portugal,"Attractive, soft raspberry fruit is evident, along with some toast. Flavors have light spice and balanced acidity, finishing with a yeasty character.",Rosé Bruto,,86,Vinho Espumante de Qualidade,,,Murganheira 2005 Rosé Bruto Sparkling (Vinho Espumante de Qualidade),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murganheira-2005-rose-bruto-sparkling-portuguese-vinho-espumante-qualidade/,Portuguese Sparkling,2005,Murganheira
14.4,Red,US,"This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot and Malbec. The grapes are entirely from Sonoma County. It's a tannic, lusty and ultimately satisfying wine, with jammy berry and spice flavors.",Point Break,24,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Longboard 2010 Point Break Red (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/longboard-2010-point-break-red-north-coast/,Red Blend,2010,Longboard
14,Red,Italy,"Maurigi is a young, dynamic estate located on the blackened slopes of Mount Etna. This hearty Cabernet Franc shows tertiary aromas of leather, tobacco, licorice and inky dark fruit.",Tenuta di Budonetto Granny,46,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2004 Tenuta di Budonetto Granny Cabernet Franc (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2004-tenuta-budonetto-granny-cabernet-franc-sicilia/,Cabernet Franc,2004,Maurigi
12.5,White,Italy,"Made with organically-farmed fruit, Il Giglio is a blend of Inzolia (75%) and Grillo. It opens with a clean, straightforward bouquet of citrus, cut grass, green apple and exotic fruit. The wine is easy and tight in the mouth.",Il Giglio,17,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa 2010 Il Giglio White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masseria-feudo-grottarossa-2010-il-giglio-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa
13.5,Red,Spain,Plum and blueberry aromas come with a hint of green herbs. Feels fresh and clamps down with good tannins in the mouth before unleashing dark plum along with toast and peppery spice flavors. Juicy on the finish.,Made with Organic Grapes,10,86,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Paso a Paso 2010 Made with Organic Grapes Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paso-a-paso-2010-made-with-organic-grapes-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Paso a Paso
14.4,Red,US,"This pretty, Rhône-style red blend consists of roughly equal parts Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, with a splash of co-fermented Roussanne. It smells young and fruity, with candied scents of strawberry and raspberry. With plenty of breathing it gains a bit of midpalate weight, but the candied character remains.",Double Bluff Red,19,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Ott & Murphy 2009 Double Bluff Red Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ott-murphy-2009-double-bluff-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Ott & Murphy
13,White,France,"A soft wood- and almond-flavored wine. It misses fresh fruit, instead offering a rounded, ripe character that suggests it is not for aging.",Vaucoupin Premier Cru,,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Corine Perchaud 2009 Vaucoupin Premier Cru  (Chablis),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-corine-perchaud-2009-vaucoupin-premier-cru-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Corine Perchaud
12,Sparkling,US,"Aromas of ripe honeydew and fresh apple mingle with yeasty, biscuity notes in this 2003 vintage sparkler from Glenora. Fairly dry, with persistent froth and an elegant yet fruitful palate, this blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc finishes on a nutty, sweet brioche note.",Brut,25,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2003 Brut Sparkling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2003-brut-sparkling-finger-lakes/,Sparkling Blend,2003,Glenora
13,White,Italy,"An improvement over the previous vintage, this value wine shows a simple but clean aromatic profile, with citrus zest, Granny Smith apple and apricot. There's a sweet touch of lemon mousse on the close.",Grillo Parlante,14,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2010 Grillo Parlante Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2010-grillo-parlante-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Fondo Antico
13,White,Italy,"As its name suggests, Quater is a blend of four Sicilian grape varieties (Grillo, Catarratto, Carricante and Zibibbo). It opens with thick aromas of pineapple, crushed clove, caramel and candied fruit. The creamy mouthfeel is capped by a touch of zesty spice.",Quater,32,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2010 Quater White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2010-quater-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Firriato
12.5,White,Italy,"Simple and one-dimensional, this is one of those no-fuss Italian whites that pairs so perfectly with informal seafood dishes or fried calamari rings. It keeps the palate refreshed, thanks to abundant citrus, honey and yellow fruit.",,17,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Maccari 2010 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-maccari-2010-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Feudo Maccari
13.5,Red,Italy,"This blend of Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon shows easy tones of blackberry, prune, plum and cherry liqueur. It's soft and velvety in the mouth, with an easy-going personality.",Nìvuro,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo di Santa Tresa 2007 Nìvuro Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-santa-tresa-2007-nivuro-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Feudo di Santa Tresa
13.5,Red,Italy,"Frappato is a wonderfully light and fruity red wine for all seasons, even hot summer months. This expression sees some oak aging that adds extra density and spice.",Carolina Marenga,21,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2009 Carolina Marenga Frappato (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2009-carolina-marenga-italian-red-frappato-sicilia/,Frappato,2009,Feudi del Pisciotto
14,Red,Israel,"A strongly seductive mocha character adds lushness and weight to this easy-drinking red. Flavors of juicy raspberry and ripe cherry abound, while the texture is in the slightly creamy. Drink now.",,18,86,Galilee,,,Galil Mountain 2009 Pinot Noir (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galil-mountain-2009-pinot-noir-galilee/,Pinot Noir,2009,Galil Mountain
14,Red,Italy,"Terre di Giumara shows dark concentration and savory aromas of forest floor, barbecue sauce, blackberry and button mushroom. Bitter almond appears on the close and there's a touch of tight astringency as well.",Terre di Giumara,14,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Caruso & Minini 2009 Terre di Giumara Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caruso-minini-2009-terre-giumara-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Caruso & Minini
14.3,White,US,"The blend is Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne, with a few other minor varieties. The orange and apricot flavors are strong and fruity-sweet. It's a country-style wine to drink with rustic poultry and pork dishes.",Charlene,40,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Carlotta 2010 Charlene White (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlotta-2010-charlene-white-north-coast/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,Carlotta
13.9,Red,US,"This is a spaghetti with tomato sauce wine, high in acidity, with very ripe, sweet cherry and cured tobacco flavors and firm tannins. It's kind of like an old fashioned Chianti.",AD,28,86,California,North Coast,North Coast,Carlotta 2009 AD Red (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlotta-2009-ad-red-north-coast/,Red Blend,2009,Carlotta
13,White,Italy,"Di Giovanna (an organic producer) shows a nice portfolio of easy-drinking white wines. This Grillo, for example, is redolent of passion fruit, lemon soda and vanilla cream.",,19,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Di Giovanna 2010 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanna-2010-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Di Giovanna
13,Rose,Italy,"Made with organically-farmed fruit, this Sicilian Grecanico opens with nice fullness, density and creamy aromas of lemon mousse and tangerine skin. The wine would make a perfect match to raw fish or sushi.",,19,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Di Giovanna 2010 Grecanico (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanna-2010-italian-white-grecanico-sicilia/,Grecanico,2010,Di Giovanna
14.5,Red,US,Vanilla and cookie dough flavors dominate. The fruit is light and simple cherry candy; the tannins are equally light. Quaffable and refreshing.,H3,15,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2009 H3 Merlot (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-h3-merlot-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Merlot,2009,Columbia Crest
13.7,Red,US,"Medium-light, with clean and fresh berry fruit flavors, sharp and tart. It starts out with some quick punch, then fades away in a fast finish.",Cloud 2,24,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Cloudlift Cellars 2009 Cloud 2 Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cloudlift-cellars-2009-cloud-2-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Cloudlift Cellars
14,Red,Chile,"Compact and candied on the bouquet, with dusty red berry aromas. Feels blocky and tannic but healthy, with cassis and blackberry flavors touched up by typical Chilean herbal notes. A flavorful wine for everyday drinking.",Reserva,12,86,Maipo Valley,,,Chono 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chono-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chono
13.5,Red,Spain,"Dark in color, with concentrated, jammy aromas of wild berry and plum. Offers a big body given that it's a $7 La Mancha varietal, with concentration, solid structure and full, mildly baked flavors of black fruits and baked fig. Short but stout on the finish.",,7,86,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Campos Reales 2010 Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campos-reales-2010-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Campos Reales
12.5,White,Portugal,"A smooth, creamed apple-wine, ripe and delicious. It has a sweet feel to it, the acidity just giving a bite. A great apéritif.",Entre II Santos,11,86,Bairrada,,,Campolargo 2010 Entre II Santos White (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campolargo-2010-entre-ii-santos-white-bairrada/,Portuguese White,2010,Campolargo
13.5,White,Portugal,"Heavily toasted aromas promise strong wood flavors. The fruit, rich with pear flavors, balances that wood, although the wine does need a few months more integration.",Branco,18,86,Bairrada,,,Campolargo 2010 Branco Arinto (Bairrada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campolargo-2010-branco-portuguese-white-arinto-bairrada/,Arinto,2010,Campolargo
13.5,Red,Spain,"Solid on the opening, with red fruit aromas and a mild stalkiness. Feels healthy and medium in weight, with mild oak, fresh plum and berry, and a touch of cocoa for flavors. Dry and crisp on the finish, with leftover oak flavor and good balance.",,12,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Campo Viejo 2010  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-viejo-2010-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Campo Viejo
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A big, bold, ripe wine. It is full-bodied and peppery, full of blueberry fruit. Soft tannins finish with a light dry edge. Ready to drink.",Calheiros Cruz,,86,Douro,,,C. Cruz & Co 2007 Calheiros Cruz Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/c-cruz-co-2007-calheiros-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2007,C. Cruz & Co
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of Nero d'Avola, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Campobello's entry-level red is slightly muddled, but it does a good job of offering genuine fruit flavors and overall freshness.",C'D'C',17,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello 2010 C'D'C' Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-cristo-campobello-2010-cdc-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2010,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
13,White,Italy,"Cristo di Campobello's value line, C'D'C', includes this fresh blend of Chardonnay, Grillo, Insolia and Catarratto. This easy-going white offers citrus tones of pink grapefruit and lemon zest backed by dried hay and honey.",C'D'C',17,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello 2009 C'D'C' White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-cristo-campobello-2009-cdc-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
12,White,US,"A blend of just over one-third Riesling, Atwater's Riewürz boasts a steely precision that cuts through all of Gewürztraminer's ebullient floral and juicy fruit characteristics. Semidry on the palate, with deliciously concentrated pomelo flavors, it finishes on a zesty, candied orange-peel note.",Riewürz,16,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Atwater 2009 Riewürz White (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atwater-2009-riewurz-white-finger-lakes/,White Blend,2009,Atwater
12.4,Sparkling,US,"Beautifully feminine, with a delicate cherry-blossom perfume, this off-dry rosé sparkler blends juicy cherry and strawberry flavors, with a hint of earthy, mushroom goodness. Medium sized bubbles are brisk and tonic on the finish.",Gabrielle Rosé Sparkling Wine,10,86,New York,New York Other,New York,Ambition NV Gabrielle Rosé Sparkling Wine Sparkling (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ambition-nv-gabrielle-rose-sparkling-wine-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Ambition
12,White,Italy,"V90 offers loads of fresh citrus and grapefruit with background aromas of fragrant white flower and peach blossom. The wine offers a soft, almost sweet delivery that would work nicely next to shellfish or shrimp.",V90,13,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2010 V90 Catarratto (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2010-v90-italian-white-catarratto-sicilia/,Catarratto,2010,Brugnano
14.5,Red,Italy,"Nerobufaleffj delivers ripe fruit, blackberry and some distant tones of citrus and apple. It's frank, easy and smooth on the close.",Nerobufaleffj,50,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Gulfi 2006 Nerobufaleffj Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gulfi-2006-nerobufaleffj-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2006,Gulfi
12,White,Australia,"A bit developed already, with a round mouthfeel and some honey character accented by citrus and gingery-peppery spice. Pleasant to drink now, but seems to lack the vivacity for extended aging.",Art Series,22,86,Western Australia,Margaret River,,Leeuwin Estate 2010 Art Series Riesling (Margaret River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leeuwin-estate-2010-art-series-riesling-margaret-river/,Riesling,2010,Leeuwin Estate
14.5,Red,New Zealand,"Sourced from a high-altitude vineyard near the top of the Awatere Valley, this wine shows some of the leafiness characteristic of the region. The fruit is more roasted root vegetable than tree fruit, with a potent savory and fairly muscular character.",Ballochdale Estate,22,86,Marlborough,,,Jules Taylor 2009 Ballochdale Estate Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jules-taylor-2009-ballochdale-estate-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Jules Taylor
13.3,White,US,"You'll be surprised how much class there is in this inexpensive Chardonnay. It's rich in orange, pineapple and butterscotch flavors, while brisk acidity etches it in brightness. Finishes a little sweet, but you can stand this against many Chards that cost two or three times as much.",,7,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,Hilltown 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hilltown-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Hilltown
13,White,Italy,"You don't see much Sauvignon Blanc in Sicily (the variety is usually associated with cooler climates) but when you do, they resemble Sinestesìa. There are ripe fruit and peach aromas with yellow rose, honey and jasmine.",Sinestesìa,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Abbazia Santa Anastasia 2009 Sinestesìa Sauvignon Blanc (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-santa-anastasia-2009-sinestesia-sauvignon-blanc-sicilia/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Abbazia Santa Anastasia
13.9,Red,US,"A good but average red wine for drinking now. Shows ripe berry, cherry, currant, licorice and spice flavors, with edgy tannins that are a little scoury. Drink up.",Estate,49,86,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,A.S. Kiken 2009 Estate Red (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/as-kiken-2009-estate-red-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Red Blend,2009,A.S. Kiken
13.5,Red,Spain,"Opaque in color, with blackberry and licorice aromas but also a distinct streak of brambly herbs and green. Later on, pine needle and tartness enter the fray. This is a commendable modern Rioja but it does have a few issues, namely a green herbal component.",Selección Especial,24,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Terán 2009 Selección Especial  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-teran-2009-seleccion-especial-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2009,Marqués de Terán
11.5,White,US,"Smoky and a bit stark with whiffs of struck flint and stone. This off-dry Riesling is piercing on the palate with nervy lime-juice and lime-skin flavors. The finish is medium long, ending on a softly floral, crushed-stone note.",Semi-Dry,18,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,McGregor 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgregor-2010-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,McGregor
13,White,Italy,"Fragrant Viognier aged in stainless steel is redolent of violets, citrus blossom and crushed minerals. This expression is clean, crisp and lean in terms of mouthfeel.",Le Chiare,22,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2009 Le Chiare Viognier (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2009-le-chiare-viognier-sicilia/,Viognier,2009,Maurigi
13,White,France,"Attractive ripe fruits go with lime and toast flavors. The wine is soft and green, with flavors of apricot and intense final acidity. A delicious, ready-to-drink wine.",,,86,Burgundy,Bourgogne,,Maurice Ecard 2009  Bourgogne,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurice-ecard-2009-chardonnay-bourgogne/,Chardonnay,2009,Maurice Ecard
13.5,Red,US,"A pretty good Pinot Noir, dry and elegantly constructed, with crisp acidity and a backbone of tannins. The flavors of raspberry and cherry fruit are delicious, but the texture is scoury and a little warm, even though the alcohol is relatively low.",Grand Firepeak Cuvée,30,86,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Baileyana 2008 Grand Firepeak Cuvée Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baileyana-2008-grand-firepeak-cuvee-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Baileyana
13,White,Italy,"From a winery founded 137 years ago, this Grillo-based Sicilian white offers fresh aromas of citrus, honey, exotic fruit and Granny Smith apple. The finish is pure, simple and clean.",Villa Tonino,8,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio Curatolo Arini 1875 2010 Villa Tonino Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-curatolo-arini-1875-2010-villa-tonino-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,1875,Baglio Curatolo Arini 1875
15.9,Red,US,"This alcoholic wine (15.9%, and you can taste it) is also tongue-scrapingly tannic. The black cherry and cassis fruit is fabulous, and quite ripe, but the alcohol starts to burn out the finish. Let the record show that some tasters will love this wine.",,24,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Animale 2009 Dolcetto (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/animale-2009-italian-red-dolcetto-columbia-valley-wa/,Dolcetto,2009,Animale
14.5,White,US,"Waxy fruit flavors of peach, melon and banana, all a bit understated, lead through a light and pleasant quaffer with a hint of toast on the finish.",,18,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Hard Row To Hoe 2010 Marsanne (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hard-row-to-hoe-2010-marsanne-columbia-valley-yakima/,Marsanne,2010,Hard Row To Hoe
12,White,Italy,"A great value bargain, this fresh Inzolia offers aromas of cut grass, lemon zest, pear and Golden Delicious apple. Pair it with smoked salmon dishes.",Sallier de la Tour,11,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2010 Sallier de la Tour Inzolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2010-sallier-tour-italian-white-inzolia-sicilia/,Inzolia,2010,Tasca d'Almerita
13.5,Red,Italy,"The Sallier de la Tour line from Tasca d'Almerita offers some of Sicily's best values. This easy expression of Nero d'Avola shows mild tones of cherry, spice and almond. It's a perfect pasta or pizza wine.",Sallier de la Tour,11,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Sallier de la Tour Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-sallier-tour-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
14.5,Red,US,"Robust and fruity, this Pinot has drink-me-now flavors of cherries, raspberries, red licorice and cinnamon spice, with a touch of raisins. Earns extra points for its crisp acidity and silky texture.",,36,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Storrs 2008 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storrs-2008-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2008,Storrs
12.5,Red,Italy,"This cheerful Nero d'Avola opens with fragrant tones of blue flower and wild berry. There's loads of fruit in the mouth, with a touch of bright potpourri at the end.",Case Ibidini,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2010 Case Ibidini Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2010-case-ibidini-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Valle dell'Acate
14,Red,Italy,"A great value wine, Cusumano's cheerful Syrah is aged in stainless steel to lock in its fresh berry nuances. The wine's texture is clean and simple, but nicely smooth and soft as well.",,10,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2009 Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Cusumano
12.5,White,Italy,"This value wine opens with a fresh, citrusy bouquet and features a compact, streamlined mouthfeel.",Calanìca Insolia-Chardonnay,13,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2010 Calanìca Insolia-Chardonnay White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2010-calanica-insolia-chardonnay-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Duca di Salaparuta
13,Red,Italy,"There are several versions of Calanìca made from various blends of red grapes. This version combines Nero d'Avola and Merlot, and opens with ripe aromas of black cherry and dried raspberry. The mouthfeel is soft, simple and chewy.",Calanìca Nero d'Avola-Merlot,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2008 Calanìca Nero d'Avola-Merlot Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2008-calanica-nero-davola-merlot-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Duca di Salaparuta
12.5,White,France,"The softness of the 2009 vintage is very apparent in this wine. It is rounded with pear and ripe apple flavors, a touch of toast and a gentle lemon zest aftertaste. Ready to drink.",,,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2009  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-christian-moreau-pere-fils-2009-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils
11,White,US,"Sweet on the nose, with scents of pink grapefruit skin, rose petals and lychee fruit, Glenora's bottling screams classic Gewürztraminer. Waxy lanolin notes and black tea notes on the finish add a touch of complexity to this slightly off-dry sip.",,15,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2010 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2010-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Glenora
15,Red,Israel,"Lightweight and easy in the mouth, with bright, juicy red fruit aromas and flavors spiced up by olive tapenade and fruitcake accents. Clean and balanced with a medium-length finish.",,15,86,Galilee,,,Galil Mountain 2009 Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galil-mountain-2009-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2009,Galil Mountain
13.4,White,US,"A streak of green testifies to some unripe notes, which are accompanied by notable acidity. The wine is rather lean and angular, especially compared with lusher, riper Chards from the vicinity, but some will like its linearity and low alcohol.",Los Alamos Vineyard,30,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Chanin 2009 Los Alamos Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chanin-2009-los-alamos-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Chardonnay,2009,Chanin
13.5,White,Chile,"It's pretty easy pegging this for Chilean SB; the nose is full of grass, lettuce leaf and bell pepper along with citrus. Feels fresh and deep, with good cut and pointed flavors of green bean and lychee. Runs heavy on the bell pepper and capsicum.",Reserva,12,86,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Casas del Bosque
14,White,Italy,"This blended white wine from Sardinia opens with fragrant tones of soapy spring flower, honeysuckle and peach blossom. There are touches of caramel and butterscotch as well.",Kyanos,34,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Isola dei Nuraghi,,Tenute Soletta 2010 Kyanos White (Isola dei Nuraghi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-soletta-2010-kyanos-white-isola-nuraghi/,White Blend,2010,Tenute Soletta
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Shows a slightly evolved color for a wine this young, with hints of brick already creeping in at the rim, but it also delivers elegant sous bois aromas, bright cherry and cranberry fruit and notes of scorched wood and leather that turn more mocha-like on the finish. Drink now.",,20,86,Marlborough,,,Wairau River 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wairau-river-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Wairau River
11.1,White,US,"Mysteriously smoky on the nose, with an earthy sheen of crushed stones and steel. Just off-dry and fairly lean in style, it's surprisingly penetrating on the palate, with crisp lime and white peach flavors that linger.",Semi Dry,13,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Wagner 2009 Semi Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wagner-2009-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2009,Wagner
12,White,Italy,"A great wine to drink as a cocktail or with light finger foods, Case Ibidini has a clean, crisp disposition and loads of citrusy intensity.",Case Ibidini,14,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2010 Case Ibidini Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2010-case-ibidini-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2010,Valle dell'Acate
12.5,Red,Italy,"Case Ibidini is a line of value wines from the Ragusa area of Sicily, with the island's best Baroque architecture may be found. This Nero d'Avola (aged in stainless steel) presents crisp cherry and bright almond aromas.",Case Ibidini,14,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2009 Case Ibidini Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2009-case-ibidini-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Valle dell'Acate
13,Red,Italy,"A blend of Nero d'Avola, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from Etna, Bacca Rossa is an informal, light wine with disjointed aromas of spice, red fruit and rose. The mouthfeel is sharp and compact.",Tenuta di Budonetto,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2009 Tenuta di Budonetto Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2009-tenuta-budonetto-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Maurigi
13.5,Red,Italy,"Saia Grande is a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir that offers plump fruit flavors of cherry and wild berry followed by toasted almond and crushed white pepper.",Saia Grande,22,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2007 Saia Grande Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2007-saia-grande-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Maurigi
11.9,White,US,"Waxy citrus skins and fresh pineapple notes are dewy and fresh in this just slightly off-dry Riesling from Swedish Hill. While a bit lean in profile, brisk lemony acidity and a subtly fruited palate make it a refreshing accompaniment to even the most delicately flavored fare.",Dry,16,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Swedish Hill 2010 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swedish-hill-2010-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Swedish Hill
13.5,White,New Zealand,"Broad and off dry, this is bulky for Riesling, with weighty notes of honey and stone fruit. There's a pleasant whiff of mossy stones and a hint of petrol, but also a hint of bitterness on the finish.",The Mound Vineyard,22,86,Waipara,,,Mud House 2010 The Mound Vineyard Riesling (Waipara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mud-house-2010-mound-vineyard-riesling-waipara/,Riesling,2010,Mud House
13.5,White,Italy,"You can't beat the low price of this Sicilian Pinot Grigio. This food-friendly white would pair with fried calamari, shrimp cocktail or even sushi, thanks to the wine's easy aromas of tangerine, citrus and fragrant white flower.",,9,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,MandraRossa 2010 Pinot Grigio (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mandrarossa-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-sicilia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,MandraRossa
14.5,Red,Israel,"Bright and vibrant, with slightly liquorous red cherry and berry aromas as well as a softly herbaceous streak throughout. The fruit is fresh and the palate light, but it's all a touch fleeting on the close.",Shor,30,86,Judean Hills,,,Shiloh Winery 2009 Shor Barbera (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-winery-2009-shor-barbera-judean-hills/,Barbera,2009,Shiloh Winery
11.5,White,Canada,"A blend of Gewürz and Riesling with a splash of icewine added to the mix, Pillitteri's Fusion is bright on the nose and palate with freshly pressed apple and Meyer lemon undertones. Waxy lemon peel and lanolin notes on the midpalate add an extra layer of dimension.",Fusion,15,86,Ontario,Niagara-On-The-Lake,,Pillitteri 2009 Fusion Gewürztraminer-Riesling (Niagara-On-The-Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pillitteri-2009-fusion-white-blend-gewurztraminer-riesling-niagara-lake/,Gewürztraminer-Riesling,2009,Pillitteri
,White,US,"Solid and varietally correct, this brings citrus and melon fruit flavors in modest proportion to a simple, but balanced midpalate. It carries a hint of sugar in the finish.",H3,15,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Sauvignon Blanc (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2010-h3-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Columbia Crest
14.5,Red,US,"A multigrape blend that seems to be lacking focus, this tastes strongly of vanilla and butter cookies, the fruit extremely light.",H3 Les Chevaux Red,15,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2009 H3 Les Chevaux Red Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-h3-chevaux-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2009,Columbia Crest
14.9,Red,US,"Grapy and tart, the light, young fruit flavors belie the almost 15% alcohol that is listed. It's dark and smoky, with a bitter, tannic espresso-flavored finish.",The Black Cask,30,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Scarborough 2009 The Black Cask Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scarborough-2009-black-cask-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Scarborough
11.7,White,US,"While redolent of jasmine blossoms and sweet orange marmalade, Hosmer's dry Riesling is surprisingly austere on the palate with hints of fresh fennel fronds and a gripping lemon acidity. A good match for heavier, savory fare like braised pork belly, it finishes on a pleasantly bitter citrus-pith note.",Dry,13,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2010 Dry Riesling (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2010-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Riesling,2010,Hosmer
12,White,US,"A veritable bouquet of lilacs and white blossoms, Hazlitt's standard Riesling is charmingly feminine with an abundance of sunny peach and quince preserve notes punctuated by musky whiffs of bergamot. Off-dry with a briskly acidic backbone, it finishes as pretty as it starts with a lovely violet scented note.",,12,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,1852,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
13,White,Portugal,"A soft, rounded melon and pear flavored wine. Very fruity, it is rich, smooth and ready to drink.",Monte da Cal Branco,,86,Alentejano,,,Dão Sul 2010 Monte da Cal Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-monte-cal-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Dão Sul
13,Red,Italy,"Here's a simple, straightforward Nero d'Avola from a relatively new estate located just steps away from the temples of Agrigento. The wine's aromas include sun-ripened fruit and cured meat.",,12,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,D'Alessandro 2008 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalessandro-2008-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,D'Alessandro
14.9,Red,US,"Let this heavyweight open; its tannins are tight at first, a showcase of its mountain heritage and more savory personality. Clove and ripe fruit battle against dark coffee and chocolate and those scrappy tannins, which don't ever relent.",The Scrapper,30,86,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado County,Vinum Cellars 2008 The Scrapper Cabernet Franc (El Dorado County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-cellars-2008-scrapper-cabernet-franc-sierra-foothills-el-dorado-county/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Vinum Cellars
12.5,White,US,"Scents of smoke and sweet roasted chestnuts add a warm, rustic tone to this medium-dry Riesling. Deeply concentrated, with ripe yellow peach and apricot flavors, it's brightened by a shower of lemonade acidity and a snappy lemon-rind finish.",,17,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Ventosa 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventosa-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Ventosa
12.5,White,Israel,"A fresh and easy-drinking white made from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the Blanc boasts scents of soft talcum powder, pink peony and orange blossom against a gooseberry and white strawberry fruit backbone. Zippy and prickly in the mouth with a mouthwatering, grassy finish.",Unoaked Blanc,30,86,Judean Hills,,,Flam 2010 Unoaked Blanc White (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flam-2010-unoaked-blanc-white-judean-hills/,White Blend,2010,Flam
15,Red,US,"Half of this Bordeaux-style blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, the other half a blend of Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Pretty cherry fruit and sweet oak flavors are the two main threads here, but they have yet to meld together into a seamless whole. The wine opens with plenty of black cherry flavor, then hits a wall of tannin and astringent dried wood.",Meritage,20,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2008 Meritage Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2008-meritage-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,DiStefano
,Red,US,"Herbal and tight, with a whiff of burnt rubber in front of some tart fruit. There is some concentration, and with more bottle age the wine may yet flesh out a bit.",Chelle den Millie Vineyard,36,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2008 Chelle den Millie Vineyard Malbec (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2008-chelle-den-millie-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-wa/,Malbec,2008,Basel Cellars
13,Red,Italy,"Easy, fresh and approachable, this screw cap Sicilian red opens with raspberry, cherry and toasted almond aromas. There's a touch of bitterness on the finish.",Terre,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio Curatolo Arini 1875 2009 Terre Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-curatolo-arini-1875-2009-terre-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,1875,Baglio Curatolo Arini 1875
14.5,Red,Spain,"Light and a little scratchy on the bouquet, with leathery notes. Feels fresh and kind of light in weight, with basic but clean red-fruit flavors and a dash of peppery spice. Flows easily on the finish, with a bit of fire and heat.",Vega Montán,13,86,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Bodegas Adriá 2009 Vega Montán Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-adria-2009-vega-montan-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2009,Bodegas Adriá
11,White,US,"Abundant tropical fruit and honeysuckle aromas get a fine zesting of lime skin on this surprising bang-for-your-buck Riesling. Semisweet in style, almost with a deeply concentrated fruit palate, it finishes quite dry on a supple, waxy lanolin note.",,10,86,New Mexico,New Mexico,,Blue Teal 2010 Riesling (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blue-teal-2010-riesling-new-mexico/,Riesling,2010,Blue Teal
12.5,White,Italy,"Here's a value white from southern Italy that offers a light golden appearance and clean aromas of lemon zest, peach and white almond. It's thin but fresh on the close.",Terrae Dei,14,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2010 Terrae Dei Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2010-terrae-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Corvo
14.6,Red,US,"A Bordeaux-style blend, tart and fruity, with an unusual fruit flavor mix that starts with citrus and orange and runs into bright berries. Two things keep the score down—a chalky edge to the tannins, and some noticeable volatility (a whiff of nail polish)on the nose.",Storm Front Red,28,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Convergence Zone 2009 Storm Front Red Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/convergence-zone-2009-storm-front-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Convergence Zone
12.4,Sparkling,US,"With abundant floral and stone-fruit notes on the nose and palate, this New York sparkler is on the sweet side of brut. Brisk in acidity and surprisingly pétillant, this $9 sparkler is an irresistible weeknight bubbly.",Gabrielle Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine,9,86,New York,New York Other,New York,Ambition NV Gabrielle Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine Sparkling (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ambition-nv-gabrielle-blanc-blancs-brut-sparkling-wine-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Ambition
12,White,Spain,"Feels sturdy and properly acidic, with melon, papaya and apple flavors running alongside almondy bitterness. Simple and quick on the finish; 60% Xarel-lo and 40% Chardonnay.",Petit Albet Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay-Xarel-lo,13,86,Catalonia,Penedès,,Albet I Noya 2010 Petit Albet Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay-Xarel-lo White (Penedès),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albet-i-noya-2010-petit-made-with-organic-grapes-chardonnay-xarel-lo-white-penedes/,White Blend,2010,Albet I Noya
12,Rose,Italy,"La Bambina is a fresh and easy-drinking Sicilian rosé (made from Nero d'Avola) that opens with a pretty peach-pink color and bright aromas of raspberry, white cherry and cassis. Try it with swordfish carpaccio.",La Bambina,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cantine Barbera 2010 La Bambina Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-barbera-2010-bambina-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Cantine Barbera
13,White,France,"A rich and rounded single-vineyard Chardonnay. It has weight and a smoky character to go with the peach, kiwi and lime juice flavors. The acidity is light, but does give a line of freshness.",La Carte,14,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Lugny,,Cave de Lugny 2009 La Carte  (Mâcon-Lugny),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-lugny-2009-carte-chardonnay-macon-lugny/,Chardonnay,2009,Cave de Lugny
14,Red,Spain,"Starts out odd and exotic, with blueberry and Middle Eastern spice aromas. Feels condensed and jammy, with full flavors of herbs, boysenberry and plum. Shows freshness along with simplicity, with finishing herbal notes of sage and tarragon. Contains 10% each Merlot and Cabernet.",Miros,13,86,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Bodegas Peñafiel 2008 Miros  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-penafiel-2008-miros-tempranillo-blend-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Bodegas Peñafiel
13,White,Italy,"This easy Sicilian white offers peach blossom and citrus over a tight, crisp mouthfeel. This is the kind of no-fuss wine to drink on a hot weekend afternoon.",Terre di Ginestra,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2010 Terre di Ginestra Catarratto (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2010-terre-ginestra-italian-white-catarratto-sicilia/,Catarratto,2010,Calatrasi
13.5,White,Portugal,"Creamy apple and pear flavors give this wine a bright, while full-bodied style. Wood tastes and taut acidity combine easily with the fruit. Drink now.",Reserva Branco,,86,Douro,,,Burmester 2010 Reserva Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/burmester-2010-reserva-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Burmester
13,White,Italy,"Although the wine is made in stainless steel, there's a tiny touch of oxidation here (only a distant accent) that shapes a warmer, broader bouquet of stone fruit, honey and butterscotch. It's silky and smooth on the close. Drink now.",Lunario,28,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2010 Lunario Catarratto (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2010-lunario-italian-white-catarratto-sicilia/,Catarratto,2010,Brugnano
13,White,Italy,"Kue is a floral blend of Insolia (70%) and Viognier, with subtle notes of peach blossom and jasmine that would pair with basil pesto or fresh tomato bruschetta. The wine presents a thin, simple but crisp feel on the finish.",Kue,20,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2010 Kue White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2010-kue-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Brugnano
14,Red,Italy,"A 75-25 blend of Nero d'Avola and Tannat, Naisi is a plump, jammy red with aromas of blackberry, leather and cured meat. The finish is layered with sweet and sour elements.",Naisi,22,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Brugnano 2008 Naisi Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brugnano-2008-naisi-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Brugnano
13.5,Red,Italy,"A cheerful blend of Nero d'Avola and Nerello Cappuccio, Calìo would pair well with potato gnocchi with butter and chopped sage. Cherry, wild berry and almond are backed by a powerful but smooth mouthfeel.",Calìo,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Viticultori Associati Canicatti 2008 Calìo Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viticultori-associati-canicatti-2008-calio-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Viticultori Associati Canicatti
14,Red,Italy,"This solid value wine would pair perfectly with pizza. An easy expression of Syrah, the wine is soft and silky, with simple, fruity layers of blueberry and cherry.",Aquilae,12,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Viticultori Associati Canicatti 2008 Aquilae Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viticultori-associati-canicatti-2008-aquilae-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2008,Viticultori Associati Canicatti
13.9,Red,US,"This is Primitivo-Barbera blend with dabs of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto in the mix. It's light and youthful, with cranberry fruit and the sort of juicy acidity that freshens the palate. Not especially concentrated, but crisp and clean, with a bracing minerality.",Bravo Rosso,18,86,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Wind Rose 2009 Bravo Rosso Red (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wind-rose-2009-bravo-rosso-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Wind Rose
13.5,Red,Italy,"I Versi is a youthful blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Syrah that offers plump aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry backed by soft tones of cinnamon and toasted almond. It's a perfect pairing to a heaping plate of spaghetti carbonara with crispy fried bacon.",I Versi,8,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2010 I Versi Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2010-i-versi-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2010,Fondo Antico
14.3,White,US,"Sweet and oaky, with orange, pineapple and pear jam, buttered toast and vanilla flavors. Plays it safe down the middle by appealing to the popular taste.",,26,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Hanna 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanna-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Hanna
14.5,Red,US,"A little sweet and simple, but with lots of charm in the ripe blackberry, cherry and chocolate-covered raisin flavors. The tannins are rich and smooth, the mouthfeel supple.",Artisan Collection,13,86,California,California Other,California,HandCraft 2009 Artisan Collection Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/handcraft-2009-artisan-collection-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2009,HandCraft
14.6,Red,US,"This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is clean and almost delicate, with cranberry fruit, red licorice, dry leaves and drying tannins. It fades rather quickly, but would make a nice companion to a simple skirt steak.",,28,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hamilton 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hamilton-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hamilton
14,Red,Chile,"Smells good and correct for the variety, with leather, roasted berry and herbal-spicy aromas. Racy and tight in the mouth, with narrowing acidity and forward flavors of red plum, herbs, vanilla and heat.",Novas Gran Reserva,16,86,Colchagua Valley,,,Emiliana 2009 Novas Gran Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emiliana-2009-novas-gran-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Emiliana
12,White,US,"Hints of exotic spice—black pepper and curry leaf—accentuate concentrated floral and stone-fruit nectar notes on the nose and palate of this semidry Pinot Gris. While voluptuous in body, it's balanced by a delicately sugar-laced midpalate and a bracing hit of tea leaf astringency on the finish.",,18,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2010 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hazlitt-1852-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,1852,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
14.2,Red,US,"Loaded with dark cherry earth, this is a dense, drinkable Pinot Noir. From a tiny Watsonville-based producer who sources from all over the state to make a handful of different wines.","Smith Road Vineyards, Rows 2–5",30,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,"MICA Cellars 2010 Smith Road Vineyards, Rows 2–5 Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mica-cellars-2010-smith-road-rows-2-5-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2010,MICA Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Syrah, Damis is a plump, jammy wine with bold aromas of strawberry and blackberry preserves, spice and toasted nut. It's an easy-drinking wine with a fresh, almost sour note on the close.",Damis,19,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Mineo Family Vineyards 2008 Damis Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mineo-family-2008-damis-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Mineo Family Vineyards
12,Rose,Italy,"Planeta breaks new ground with this Sicilian rosé made from Syrah. Clean packaging and a screw cap bottle set the stage for a modern, pristine and impeccably made wine that is fresh, zesty and very easy to drink.",,16,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Planeta 2010 Rosé (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/planeta-2010-rose-sicilia/,Rosé,2010,Planeta
13.5,Red,Italy,"A simple red wine, with cherry, cassis and prune. There's a touch of burnt almond on the close that is typical of this popular Sicilian grape variety.",Fondo Filara,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Nicosia 2010 Fondo Filara Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nicosia-2010-fondo-filara-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Nicosia
12.5,White,Italy,The blend is 60-40 Grillo and Viognier and the wine offers aromatic components of both varieties. The first imparts green notes of kiwi and cut grass and the second offers sweet floral fragrances.,Calanìca Grillo-Viognier,13,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2010 Calanìca Grillo-Viognier White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2010-calanica-grillo-viognier-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Duca di Salaparuta
13,Red,Italy,"Terrae Dei is a simple wine with bright fruit and a clean, berry-driven palate. Pair this wine with spaghetti and sauce stewed with cubed bacon bits.",Terrae Dei,14,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2009 Terrae Dei Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2009-terrae-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Corvo
12,Red,France,"A ripe, fruity wine with a light structure of tannins and acidity, it has some density while remaining fruity and juicy. The red cherry fruit blends into the closing acidity.",Les Grands Eparcieux,21,86,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Domaine Chasselay 2010 Les Grands Eparcieux  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2010-grands-eparcieux-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Chasselay
13,Red,Italy,"A well-priced wine packed tight in oak-aged aromas of ripe fruit and spice. There's a warm, jammy feel and the mouthfeel is soft and easy.",,12,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Colosi 2008 Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colosi-2008-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Colosi
14.6,Red,US,"Quite light, suggesting fruit that was picked at less than optimal ripeness. This thin wine has tart red fruit, a streak of caraway seed and a finish with sweet cracker highlights.",Inspired Red,40,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Basel Cellars 2008 Inspired Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/basel-cellars-2008-inspired-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Basel Cellars
11,White,US,Fresh herbs and green florals are fresh and fragrant on the nose of this semidry Riesling. Subtly sweet flavors of hibiscus nectar and peach gain complexity with whiffs of freshly ground white pepper and an elegant dusting of chalk on the finish.,Semi-Dry,15,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Rock Stream 2009 Semi-Dry Riesling (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-stream-2009-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Riesling,2009,Rock Stream
14.1,Red,US,"A soft, savory and fruity Zinfandel, with flavors of raspberries, cherries, cloves, black pepper and sandalwood. Drink now.",,28,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Tierra Caliente 2008 Zinfandel (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tierra-caliente-2008-zinfandel-napa-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Tierra Caliente
12,Sparkling,US,"Enticingly nutty on the nose, with hints of smoke, yeast and apricot kernel, this 2003 vintage bottling from Swedish Hill shows promising signs of development. While fairly aggressive on the attack, it's clean and lemony on the palate, with a softly saline, sea breeze note on the finish.",Brut,25,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Swedish Hill 2003 Brut Sparkling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/swedish-hill-2003-brut-sparkling-finger-lakes/,Sparkling Blend,2003,Swedish Hill
14.5,Red,US,"The attack, or entry, of this Merlot is a massive assault of flavor. It's all raspberry and cherry jam, dark chocolate and the creamy caramel of new oak. Delicious, yes, but where's the subtlety? Drink now.",Estate,50,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,St. Supéry 2008 Estate Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-supery-2008-estate-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,St. Supéry
12.5,Red,Italy,"This organic Nero d'Avola offers bold aromas of black cherry, cured meat, black espresso and tangy Indian spice.",Il Giglio,17,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa 2010 Il Giglio Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masseria-feudo-grottarossa-2010-il-giglio-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa
13,Red,Spain,"Smells full but reduced, with a foxy, candied leaning and aromas of vitamins and minerals. Feels big, bulky, grabby and thick, with baked blackberry and plum flavors. Full on the finish, with some heat.",Reserva,18,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Loriñon 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lorinon-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Loriñon
12.5,White,Australia,"This is a medium-bodied Riesling that seems destined for rather early consumption, as it lacks the fine edge of acidity that distinguishes age-worthy examples. Apple and lime flavors are tinged with gingery spice on the finish.",Reserve Dry,13,86,South Australia,Barossa,,Jacob's Creek 2010 Reserve Dry Riesling (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacobs-creek-2010-reserve-dry-riesling-barossa/,Riesling,2010,Jacob's Creek
14.5,Red,Chile,"Plum and cherry aromas turn herbal and piney with airing. Definitely a leaner, sharper Alazan than in the past, with body as well as piercing acidity. Black fruit flavors have an herbal undertone as the palate transitions to peppery spice. Bright and zingy; not much finish.",Alazan,32,86,Casablanca & Leyda Valleys,,,Kingston Family 2010 Alazan Pinot Noir (Casablanca & Leyda Valleys),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kingston-family-2010-alazan-pinot-noir-casablanca-leyda-valleys/,Pinot Noir,2010,Kingston Family
13.5,Red,Italy,"A consistent wine, year in and year out, MandraRossa's fresh Nero d'Avola would pair perfectly with pizza or simple spaghetti and tomato sauce. It shows loads of cola, licorice, dark fruit and bright acidity on the close.",,10,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,MandraRossa 2010 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mandrarossa-2010-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,MandraRossa
14.5,Red,US,"Greg Graziano has been producing Sangiovese for a long time in California and has managed to coax its thick tannins into a swirl of herby, dark plum and dried black-cherry flavors that are rich, ripe and full, ready for grilled Italian-inspired foods.",,17,86,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Monte Volpe 2007 Sangiovese (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monte-volpe-2007-sangiovese-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Sangiovese,2007,Monte Volpe
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Reflecting the difficulties of the vintage, this is a slightly edgy, coarsely textured wine, with sweet, oaky notes framing cherries and roasted beets. Try it with something slightly rustic, like beef stew.",Satellite,24,86,Marlborough,,,Spy Valley 2008 Satellite Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spy-valley-2008-satellite-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Spy Valley
15.7,Red,US,"There's no doubt this is 100-percent Petite Sirah, full of dark plummy fruit and an earthy element that's close to mushrooms and dirt. Aged over two years in French oak the wine even has a slight hint of game and caramel. The tannins are soft but ample.",,24,86,California,Central Valley,Lodi,McCay Cellars 2008 Petite Sirah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccay-cellars-2008-petite-sirah-central-valley-lodi/,Petite Sirah,2008,McCay Cellars
12.5,White,Italy,"Bacca Bianca from the vineyards of Tenuta di Budonetto, is a blend of Inzolia, Grecanico and Chardonnay. This wine is slightly muddled aromatically, but it does possess a fresh, zesty mouthfeel.",Bacca Bianca Tenuta di Budonetto,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2009 Bacca Bianca Tenuta di Budonetto White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2009-bacca-bianca-tenuta-budonetto-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Maurigi
14.8,Red,US,"Lighter than Malibu Oak's Cabernet Sauvignon, this Cab Franc shows the variety's characteristic herby notes and is otherwise easy and light, with enough depth to pair well with a range of meats.",,27,86,California,South Coast,Los Angeles County,Malibu Rocky Oaks 2009 Cabernet Franc (Los Angeles County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malibu-rocky-oaks-2009-cabernet-franc-south-coast-los-angeles-county/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Malibu Rocky Oaks
13.8,Red,US,"A good, standard Pinot Noir, dry and crisp in acidity, with cherry, cola and pomegranate flavors accented by smoky oak. Drink now.",,24,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Mahoney 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mahoney-2009-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Mahoney
13,White,France,"A soft, yet also mineral-textured wine. Its lemon and grapefruit flavors are crisp, reflecting the taut structure of the vintage. A fresh wine, with a crisp finish, ready to drink.",,14,86,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Louis Jadot 2010  Mâcon-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/louis-jadot-2010-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Louis Jadot
13,White,Portugal,"Apples, green plums and peaches go with lemon zest acidity in this soft, fruity white wine. It is ready for drinking, finishing with an attractive warm finish.",Vinhas do Lasso Branco,,86,Lisboa,,,Quinta do Pinto 2010 Vinhas do Lasso Branco White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-pinto-2010-vinhas-lasso-branco-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta do Pinto
12.5,Rose,Italy,"This is a terrific value wine (a rosé made from the indigenous grapes of Sicily) that opens with a bright pink color and fragrant tones of raspberry, white almond and rose petal.",Regaleali Le Rose,13,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2010 Regaleali Le Rose Rosé (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2010-regaleali-le-rose-sicilia/,Rosé,2010,Tasca d'Almerita
13.8,Red,US,"A firm, youthful Cabernet, with cassis and blue plum fruit accented by dried herb, graphite and asphalt. As it sat in the glass, a distinct leathery aroma emerged and the fruit quickly faded.",,38,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Ross Andrew 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ross-andrew-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Ross Andrew
14,Red,Spain,"The tough conditions of the 2008 vintage are reflected in this scratchy wine. Plum is the key fruit aroma, and that's followed by a tight, firm body with toasty oak, black fruit flavors, herbal notes and peppery spice. Quick and a touch hot on the finish.",La Montesa,20,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Palacios Remondo 2008 La Montesa  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/palacios-remondo-2008-montesa-red-rioja/,Red Blend,2008,Palacios Remondo
14.5,Red,US,"The initial impression of young, juicy red berries carries into an astringent wine with streaks of gravel and chalk. It's pleasant, simple but quick to fade.",,30,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),North by Northwest 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,North by Northwest
14.6,Red,US,"There's a tough, gritty feeling in the mouth with this dry, tannic wine. Although it has some rich flavors blackberries and blueberries, it's astringent and hard. Give it a good long decant and drink now.",202,30,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Kunde 2008 202 Meritage (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kunde-2008-202-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-sonoma-valley/,Meritage,2008,Kunde
11,White,US,"Hints of bergamot add a musky elegance to tropical notes of sweet melon and tangerine in this beautifully perfumed Riesling. There's a sugariness on the midpalate, but the finish is clean and brisk, with a shower of pink grapefruit acidity.",Love,15,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Inspire Moore 2010 Love Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inspire-moore-2010-love-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Inspire Moore
,Red,France,"Bright red fruits in this attractive cherry and banana flavored wine. It has a soft tannic edge, laced with acidity and finishing spice.",Nouveau,12,86,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Paul Durdilly 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-durdilly-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Paul Durdilly
12,White,Spain,"Seems as though this medium-sweet Viura-Malvasia blend has gotten better in recent years as the winery has dialed down the sweetness and weight. Lately, this vintage included, Satinela has been fresh, cleanly made and easygoing, with sweet pear and peach flavors and not too much weight or residual sugar. Captures the essence of medium sweet.",Satinela Medium-Sweet,9,86,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Cáceres 2010 Satinela Medium-Sweet White (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-caceres-2010-satinela-medium-sweet-white-rioja/,White Blend,2010,Marqués de Cáceres
13,Red,New Zealand,"This is slightly bigger and earthier than Ara's other 2009 Pinot Noir, with notes more of beet than cherry, and hints of dried herbs and mushrooms. It's a sturdy wine that could stand up to braised meats.",Pathway,15,86,Marlborough,,,Ara 2009 Pathway Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ara-2009-pathway-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Ara
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"Ready to drink, this Pinot is already losing color and going brick at the rim, its modest red berry fruit falling away to reveal notes of brown sugar, vanilla and even a touch of wintergreen. Supple in texture, with mouthwatering acids on the finish.",Composite,22,86,Marlborough,,,Ara 2008 Composite Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ara-2008-composite-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2008,Ara
,Red,France,Excellent color on this firmly fruity wine. It has an attractive edge of tannins giving it good structure while showing all of the fresh nouveau fruit.,Nouveau,12,86,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Antonin Rodet 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antonin-rodet-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Antonin Rodet
15,Red,Israel,"Ripe and easy-drinking, this thick Syrah is brimming with fleshy black cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit flavors alongside hints of violet and milk chocolate powder. It's very round and filling in the mouth, with a fudgy finish.",Yarden,25,86,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2007 Yarden Syrah (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2007-yarden-shiraz-syrah-syrah-galilee/,Syrah,2007,Golan Heights Winery
12.5,White,Italy,"Insolia and Chardonnay make great blending partners and produce a white wine that is easy, crisp, genuine and food-friendly. This is not an overtly sophisticated or complicated wine, but nor is it meant to be.",Calanìca Insolia-Chardonnay,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2009 Calanìca Insolia-Chardonnay White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2009-calanica-insolia-chardonnay-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Duca di Salaparuta
12.5,White,Italy,"This Sicilian white delivers a clean, crisp mouthfeel followed by flavors of peach, almond and Golden Delicious apple.",Calanìca Grillo-Viognier,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2009 Calanìca Grillo-Viognier White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2009-calanica-grillo-viognier-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Duca di Salaparuta
12.5,White,Portugal,"A soft fruited wine, its flavors are rounded with an attractive sunny feel. The wine is ripe while also attractively light, finishing with just the right amount of acidity.",Ciconia Branco,8,86,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Ciconia Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-ciconia-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
13.5,Red,US,"You get lots of rich, extracted blackberry, cherry and mocha flavors in this sweet, softly tannic young wine. For the price, it's a classy wine to drink now.",,18,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Geyser Peak 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyser-peak-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Geyser Peak
8.9,White,Australia,"A soft, fruity style, with a hint of CO²-derived spritz to provide zest to the peachy fruit. A hint of bitterness on the finish helps balance the residual sugar. Drink now.",Prickly,12,86,Victoria,Victoria,,Frisk 2011 Prickly Riesling (Victoria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frisk-2011-prickly-riesling-victoria/,Riesling,2011,Frisk
12.5,Red,France,"With its bright cherry fruits, this is a warm and ripe wine. It has soft tannins and strawberry acidity. Drink now for red fruit pleasure.",,15,86,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Domaine Dupeuble Père et Fils 2010  Beaujolais,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-dupeuble-pere-fils-2010-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Dupeuble Père et Fils
12.5,White,France,"Butter and toast flavors give this wine extra richness and some weight. At the same time, the textured citrus and grapefruit flavors combine with the wine's minerality to give a more lively aftertaste.",,29,86,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Vrignaud 2010  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-vrignaud-2010-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Vrignaud
13.5,White,Portugal,"Made from Dão's signature Encruzado grape, this has ripe almonds, yellow fruit and a seductive perfumed character. It's a rounded wine, the acidity well integrated into the ripe character. Drink now, but could age a year.",Cabriz Branco,,86,Dão,,,Dão Sul 2010 Cabriz Branco Encruzado (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dao-sul-2010-cabriz-branco-portuguese-white-encruzado-dao/,Encruzado,2010,Dão Sul
14,Red,Italy,"Cusumano is a terrific Sicilian estate that offers both high-end expressions and a consistent line of value wines. This well-priced Nero d'Avola is fresh, clear, fruit-forward and easy to drink.",,10,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Cusumano
19,Fortified,Italy,"This amber-colored Marsala opens with earthy tones of porcini mushroom, caramel, burnt sugar and candied fruit. It's a thick, syrupy wine with savory, leathery details on the long finish.",Terre Arse Vergine,18,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Marsala,,Cantine Florio 2000 Terre Arse Vergine  (Marsala),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-florio-2000-terre-arse-vergine-italian-white-grillo-marsala/,Grillo,2000,Cantine Florio
12,White,Italy,"Here's a focused and sharp Sicilian white that shows bright aromas of citrus, cut grass, kiwi and stone fruit.",,15,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cantine Barbera 2010 Inzolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-barbera-2010-italian-white-inzolia-sicilia/,Inzolia,2010,Cantine Barbera
14.1,Red,US,"Pleasantly fruity, with tart raspberry fruit, this easy, accessible Merlot from a single vineyard finishes with a light lick of toast.",Mirage Vineyard,22,86,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Balboa 2009 Mirage Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/balboa-2009-mirage-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2009,Balboa
13,Red,Italy,"A terrific value wine, La Piazza (in a screw cap bottle) is a blend of Merlot and Nero d'Avola. Bright aromas of cinnamon, Spanish cedar, mocha, black cherry and bitter almond have a raw, vinous quality.",La Piazza,8,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2009 La Piazza Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2009-piazza-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Calatrasi
11,White,US,"Sweet and spicy on the nose, this semisweet Riesling is chock full of concentrated mango and pineapple goodness. Juicy and forward in a sunny, tropical way, it maintains an easygoing freshness with bright citrusy acidity.",Friend,19,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Brooklyn Oenology 2010 Friend Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brooklyn-oenology-2010-friend-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Brooklyn Oenology
14.9,Red,US,"Scents of bacon fat from the new French oak introduce a tight young wine. The cured meat aromas and flavors somehow suggest a splash of Syrah in the blend, though none is noted. Give it a couple more years to smooth out and let the fruit come through.",,30,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),William Church 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/william-church-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,William Church
14.5,Red,US,"Very peppery even for Syrah. Marked also by intense blackberry jam flavors, it's a full-bodied, tannic bruiser, but one with brooding depth. Decant it a few hours before serving.",Bragger,20,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Wild Coyote 2009 Bragger Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-coyote-2009-bragger-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2009,Wild Coyote
13,White,Italy,"A great value white from Sicily, Piano Maltese is a blend of Grillo, Catarratto and Chardonnay that opens with cut grass, citrus, white flower and peach. Overall the wine boasts a floral and fresh quality.",Piano Maltese,12,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2010 Piano Maltese White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2010-piano-maltese-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Tenuta Rapitalà
12.4,White,US,"Esterlina's Dry offering is smooth, crisp and yes, dry, with a lot of light lemon scents and flavors. Would pair well with seafood or lemony chicken.",Dry,22,87,California,Mendocino County,Cole Ranch,Esterlina 2010 Dry Riesling (Cole Ranch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterlina-2010-dry-riesling-mendocino-lake-counties-cole-ranch/,Riesling,2010,Esterlina
13.4,White,US,"Dashe uses 30-year-old vines from Guinness McFadden's farm in the southeastern end of Mendocino County, organically grown and planted in rocky, chalky soil. Golden in color and thick in texture, the wine has lovely acidity and is definitely dry, austere and very Germanic, with a nutty earthiness.",Dry Riesling McFadden Farms,20,87,California,Mendocino County,Potter Valley,Dashe Cellars 2010 Dry Riesling McFadden Farms Riesling (Potter Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dashe-cellars-2010-dry-riesling-mcfadden-farms-mendocino-lake-counties-potter-valley/,Riesling,2010,Dashe Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"This wine delivers plump cherry and blackberry with a soft, velvety, easy-going mouthfeel.",Aquilae,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Viticultori Associati Canicatti 2008 Aquilae Merlot (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viticultori-associati-canicatti-2008-aquilae-merlot-sicilia/,Merlot,2008,Viticultori Associati Canicatti
14.6,Red,US,"It's a wonder why Reverie makes Barbera, an inferior variety and a tough sell, but they do, so you have to pay attention. This '09 is dry, big in tannins, acidic and rich in blackberry, raisin and mushu plum sauce flavors. It will probably live for decades, gradually sweetening but unlikely to ever achieve complexity.",Estate,52,87,California,Napa,Diamond Mountain District,Reverie 2009 Estate Barbera (Diamond Mountain District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/reverie-2009-estate-barbera-napa-diamond-mountain-district/,Barbera,2009,Reverie
14.5,Red,US,"A bit abrupt, with edgy tannins, but quite good for the price. Give it an hour or two in a decanter to let it mellow, and enjoy the blackberry, black currant and oak flavors.",Family Classic,20,87,California,North Coast,North Coast,Raymond 2009 Family Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raymond-2009-family-classic-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Raymond
13,Rose,Italy,Here's a wonderful rosé wine from (made with Nerello Mascalese grapes) that opens with a dusty pink color and fragrant tones of berry fruit and crushed stone. The wine has the density and staying power to pair with pork or veal.,Rosato,18,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Etna,,Scilio 2010 Rosato Rosé (Etna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scilio-2010-rosato-rose-etna/,Rosé,2010,Scilio
13,White,Italy,"I Papiri is a fresh and fragrant white, with bright aromas of citrus, cut grass and white peach. Pair it with any Mediterranean fish dish.",I Papiri,15,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Vermentino di Sardegna,,Santa Maria La Palma 2009 I Papiri  (Vermentino di Sardegna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-maria-palma-2009-i-papiri-italian-white-vermentino-vermentino-sardegna/,Vermentino,2009,Santa Maria La Palma
13.5,White,Italy,"Zagra means “citrus blossom” in Sicilian dialect and the Grillo that carries this proud name is indeed packed tight with bright floral aromas. It also boasts mango, peach and white almond skin.",Zagra,21,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2010 Zagra Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2010-zagra-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Valle dell'Acate
13,Red,Italy,"Sicily is doing wonderful things with Syrah and this expression from the southern-most part of the island shows a fresh and informal side to the grape. The wine is packed tight with lush, bright red fruit flavors.",Case Ibidini,14,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Valle dell'Acate 2009 Case Ibidini Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-dellacate-2009-case-ibidini-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Valle dell'Acate
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of blackberry, plum, currant and oak flavors in this classic Bordeaux blend. It's so ripe, it's almost sweet, except that the finish is thoroughly dry, with a stimulating scour of tannins and citrusy acids. Right now it's direct and not very complex, leading to the question of ageability. All indications are that it's not a wine you want to cellar, so drink up.",Deux Chevaux Vineyard Rabicano,53,87,California,Napa,Yountville,Tamber Bey 2009 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Rabicano Red (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamber-bey-2009-deux-chevaux-vineyard-rabicano-red-napa-yountville/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Tamber Bey
13.9,Red,US,"A firm, somewhat muscular wine, blending in 16% Merlot and aged in neutral oak barrels. Leaf and truffle notes abound, with the distinctively acidic underpinning of Sangiovese. Light strawberry-cherry fruit gently fades through a clean finish.",Seven Hills Vineyard,22,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Mannina Cellars 2009 Seven Hills Vineyard Sangiovese (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mannina-cellars-2009-seven-hills-vineyard-sangiovese-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Sangiovese,2009,Mannina Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"This easy expression of Syrah is redolent of ripe berry, moist earth and forest floor. There's a touch of fresh mint or peppermint as well, and a drying mineral feel on the close.",,10,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,MandraRossa 2010 Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mandrarossa-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2010,MandraRossa
14.5,Red,US,"A tight, dry and somewhat one-dimensional Pinot Noir. It offers cherry, cola and spice flavors, and is elegantly structured. Grows more interesting as it warms in the glass, but it's ready for drinking now.",Las Brisas Vineyard,36,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Mahoney 2009 Las Brisas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mahoney-2009-las-brisas-vineyard-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Mahoney
14,Red,Italy,"An easy blend of oak-aged Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Amongae represents a new, modern side of Sicilian winemaking. There are plush fruit aromas here, enhanced by tobacco, cigar box and drying mineral nuances.",Amongae,16,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maggiovini 2007 Amongae Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggiovini-2007-amongae-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2007,Maggiovini
14.8,Red,US,"Broadly fruity, with a palate of mixed red berries and cherries. Light and balanced, this is well-made, of medium length, and ready to drink right away.",,25,87,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Lujon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lujon-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Lujon
12,Red,France,"For a simple Beaujolais, this is an intensely rich wine with toast spice coming through the black cherry fruit. The tannins give a ripe structure. All the time, the wine remains true to its fruity origins.",Cuvée de la Platière,25,87,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Domaine Chasselay 2010 Cuvée de la Platière  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2010-cuvee-platiere-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Chasselay
13.5,Red,Italy,"Sometimes you need a solid wine to pair with spaghetti and meat sauce or simple meat dishes like pork or breaded veal. This Sicilian Nero d'Avola fits the bill and offers a bright bouquet of berry, almond and cola.",Passo delle Mule Suar Marchesa,,87,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2008 Passo delle Mule Suar Marchesa Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2008-passo-delle-mule-suar-marchesa-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Duca di Salaparuta
12,Sparkling,Israel,"Delicate aromas of toasted egg bread, baked apple and orange rind dance in the bouquet, while the brisk and effervescent mouth shows more red apple-skin flavor alongside acidic notes of pineapple core and lime zest. Balanced and refreshing.",Yarden Blanc de Blancs Brut,25,87,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2005 Yarden Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2005-yarden-blanc-blancs-brut-chardonnay-galilee/,Chardonnay,2005,Golan Heights Winery
12,White,France,"Very herbaceous, Sauvignon Blanc-dominated wine. It has gooseberry flavors that are rounded out with pea and green bean tastes. A wine that can be drunk young and with seafood. Screwcap.",,,85,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Briot 2010  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-briot-2010-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Briot
12.5,Red,Spain,"Bouncy, jumpy, candied aromas come with scratchiness and minty green. Feels tangy and bordering on sheer, with zesty flavors of red berry fruits, citrus and herbs. Mild and not too deep on the finish.",Tinto,12,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Bujanda 2010 Tinto  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-bujanda-2010-tinto-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Viña Bujanda
,Red,US,"Smooth, sweet and savory, this Cabernet has forward flavors of blackberries, black currants, cola and sweet oak. It's an easy wine to drink now.",,30,85,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Windsor Sonoma 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/windsor-sonoma-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Windsor Sonoma
14,Red,New Zealand,"This wine shows a fair bit of oak influence; notes reminiscent of brown sugar and mocha mingle with savory, root-vegetable-like fruit. The tannins are supple, the wine reasonably balanced in terms of alcohol and acids. Drink now.",Icon,22,85,Marlborough,,,Nobilo 2009 Icon Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nobilo-2009-icon-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Nobilo
12,White,US,"Fresh and appley, but restrained overall, with just a whisper of smoke and nuts, this semidry Riesling is refreshingly quaffable. A honeyed sweetness that lingers on the finish.",,13,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Lakewood 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lakewood-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Lakewood
12.5,Red,Israel,"This 50-50 blend is easy and drinkable now, with a soft structure of delicate red fruit flavors, light tannins and moderate acidity. An herbal, almost leafy character adds depth to the bouquet. Drink now.",Classic,12,85,Dan,,,Barkan 2010 Classic Merlot-Argaman (Dan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barkan-2010-classic-red-blend-merlot-argaman-dan/,Merlot-Argaman,2010,Barkan
14,Red,Spain,"On the plus side, the wine is exotic and different, with blueberry, herbal notes, juniper and roasted aromas. But in the mouth, it's lean to the point of being thin, with sharp acidity and tight red plum, pie cherry and herbal flavors. Short on the finish, with tang and scour.",Miros de Ribera Crianza,27,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Bodegas Peñafiel 2006 Miros de Ribera Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-penafiel-2006-miros-ribera-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2006,Bodegas Peñafiel
13,Red,Italy,"This simple Sicilian red delivers bright berry fruit, blue flower and white almond skin. It shows almost Pinot Noir-like aromas and the power and gritty mouthfeel usually associated with Nero d'Avola.",,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Resonata 2010 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/resonata-2010-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Resonata
12.5,Red,Italy,Pithoi opens with light aromas of forest berry and raw fruit backed by touches of spice and bitter almond. It's an easy wine that could pair with pizza or take-out fried chicken.,Pithoi,,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maggiovini 2008 Pithoi Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggiovini-2008-pithoi-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Maggiovini
14.7,Red,US,"Call this wine rustic for its berry and cherry flavors that are so ripe, they veer into raisins. It's almost like a minor Port, with an inky black color and an overtly sweet, milk chocolate finish.",,23,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Storrs 2008 Petite Sirah (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storrs-2008-petite-sirah-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Petite Sirah,2008,Storrs
14.2,White,US,"There's a minty, ammonia streak of greenness that can charitably be described as gooseberry in this dry Sauvignon Blanc. Oak brings sweet vanilla richness, but the wine is still pretty eccentric.",Estate Grown,24,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Petroni 2010 Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petroni-2010-estate-grown-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Petroni
15.5,Red,US,"Rugged and astringent in texture, with jammy blackberry and spice flavors.",Estate Grown,70,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Petroni 2007 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petroni-2007-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Petroni
14.3,Red,US,"For $12 or less you get a fruity, clean wine, with berry, cherry and spice flavors. It's easy to drink with pizza, burgers and similar fare.",,12,84,California,California Other,California,Tractor Shed Red 2009 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tractor-shed-red-2009-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Tractor Shed Red
13.5,Red,US,"Gritty and rustic, with blackberry, prune and spice flavors. It's a dry, tannic wine, for drinking with simple foods, like burritos.",,10,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Family Vineyards 2010 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-family-2010-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2010,Napa Family Vineyards
14.5,White,US,"Lots of zippy acidity in this Chardonnay. Lots of sweetness, too. Tastes like lemon and pineapple pie filling, with heat from the alcohol.",,15,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,La Merika 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merika-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,La Merika
12.5,White,Spain,"Aromas of lemon blossom, apple and melon are friendly enough, and the palate has a clean, lifted feel. Flavors of pineapple, green apple and citrus are fresh but limited, while the finish is zesty but turns towards bitterness and almond skin.",,14,84,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Finca Antigua 2010 Viura (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-antigua-2010-spanish-white-viura-mancha/,Viura,2010,Finca Antigua
13,White,US,"Sugary sweet and simple in the modern style, with vanilla, caramel, buttered popcorn, orange jam and toast flavors.",,8,84,California,California Other,California,Foodies 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foodies-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Foodies
14,Red,US,"The blendo on this North Coast country sipper is Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Zinfandel, Carignane and Syrah. It's rich and spicy in jammy berry flavors, and a little overripe, to judge from the raisins. Drink now.",Blendo,25,84,California,North Coast,North Coast,Dogwood 2008 Blendo Red (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogwood-2008-blendo-red-north-coast/,Red Blend,2008,Dogwood
13,White,Italy,"Made with organically-farmed Viognier, this is a unique, slightly awkward white wine with muddled aromas of kiwi, green fruit, green leaf and wild caper. The mouthfeel is thin, compact and fresh.",,20,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Di Giovanna 2010 Viognier (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanna-2010-viognier-sicilia/,Viognier,2010,Di Giovanna
13.8,White,US,"A controversial wine that will have its fans. Dryness and acidity make it a little sour, and a medicinal taste invades the citrus and tropical fruits.",,35,84,California,Central Coast,Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara,Dragonette 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dragonette-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-happy-canyon-santa-barbara/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Dragonette
12.5,White,Italy,"Packaged in a screw cap bottle (still a rare sight in Italy) this fresh white is packed with almond blossom, lemon zest and dried herb aromas. Try it with lemon chicken.",Terre,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Baglio Curatolo Arini 1875 2010 Terre Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baglio-curatolo-arini-1875-2010-terre-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,1875,Baglio Curatolo Arini 1875
13.8,White,US,"Not much fruity concentration, but nonetheless, this is a pretty good Chardonnay to drink with everyday fare, like salmon cakes or chicken breasts in a white cream sauce. It's dry, crisp and citrusy.",,17,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Angel's Secret 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angels-secret-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Angel's Secret
13,Rose,US,"Sweet scents of candied cherry and plum belie a palate that's actually quite dry and refreshing. It's easy drinking, with an abundance of crisp red-plum flavors and a pretty floral tone on the finish. Drink now.",,14,84,Virginia,Monticello,,Albemarle 2010 Rosé (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albemarle-2010-rose-monticello/,Rosé,2010,Albemarle
14.5,Red,Chile,"Fiery and pushy on the nose, with pine and sharp cherry aromas. Comes across both lean and tight as well as oaky, with wood tannins present on the mouthfeel and oak driven into the core red berry flavors. Despite being crisp it's chocolaty tasting on the finish.",Gran Reserva,32,84,Casablanca Valley,,,Casas del Bosque 2010 Gran Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casas-bosque-2010-gran-reserva-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Casas del Bosque
13,Red,Spain,"Smells decidedly burnt and stalky, with rubbery berry and black plum aromas. Shows grip on the palate, along with the same flavors hinted at on the nose: leather, burnt coffee, herbs and roasted berries. Feels pretty good, but the stalky, burnt core dominates.",Crianza,15,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Viña Bujanda 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-bujanda-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Viña Bujanda
14.4,Red,US,"Made from Syrah, Merlot and Zinfandel, this is a toughly tannic, rustic wine. It has berry, earth and spice flavors.",House of Reds,20,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Wild Coyote 2009 House of Reds Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-coyote-2009-house-reds-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2009,Wild Coyote
13.5,White,Israel,"Lime pith, green plum and white clover aromas lead the nose of this Sauv Blanc, and the mouth offers similarly tart and tight flavors. The short finish favors white grapefruit accented by green grass.",Yarden,18,84,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2010 Yarden Sauvignon Blanc (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2010-yarden-sauvignon-blanc-galilee/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Golan Heights Winery
12,White,US,"Tonic and refreshing, with hints of fresh florals and apple skins, this light bodied Pinot Grigio is a pleasant aperitif. Airy and brisk, with a just a touch of astringency on the finish. Drink now.",,14,84,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Mazza Chautauqua Cellars 2010 Pinot Grigio (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazza-chautauqua-cellars-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-finger-lakes/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Mazza Chautauqua Cellars
15.5,Red,US,"A rustic, sweet Cabernet, with an irregular, mouthfeel and sharp, jammily candied blackberry flavors. The sharpness is unlikely to age away.",,60,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Padilla Erickson 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/padilla-erickson-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Padilla Erickson
14.5,Red,US,"Too sweet and soft, like a confection in a glass. Tastes like a raspberry and cherry tart, spiced with cinnamon and dusted with cocoa, and turns hot and Porty-like on the finish.",Estate Grown,40,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Petroni 2007 Estate Grown Syrah (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petroni-2007-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-valley/,Syrah,2007,Petroni
13,White,France,"A simple, ripe and fruity wine that offers soft almond and toast flavors. The wine is balanced, with ripe acidity. Drink now.",,,84,Burgundy,Mâcon-Chardonnay,,Domaine Talmard 2009  Mâcon-Chardonnay,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-talmard-2009-chardonnay-macon-chardonnay/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Talmard
13,White,Chile,"Basic tropical aromas suggest apple and slight minerality. The feel is standard and melony, with sweet, chunky flavors of melon and green banana. Round and turning bitter on the finish, with a sugary sweetness and stalky notes.",Casa Grand Selection,12,84,Rapel Valley,,,Lapostolle 2011 Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2011-casa-grand-selection-sauvignon-blanc-rapel-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Lapostolle
13.5,Red,Italy,"Made with organically-farmed fruit, Rasula opens with sharp and somewhat sour aromas of white cherry and bitter almond. It's a simple, no-fuss wine for informal occasions.",Rasula,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maggiovini 2008 Rasula Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggiovini-2008-rasula-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Maggiovini
13,White,Italy,Haermosa is made with organically-farmed fruit. It shows milky notes of peach yogurt and white chocolate. But it also shows zesty crispness on the close despite the thickness and fullness of the wine's overall texture.,Haermosa,28,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa 2009 Haermosa Chardonnay (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masseria-feudo-grottarossa-2009-haermosa-chardonnay-sicilia/,Chardonnay,2009,Masseria del Feudo Grottarossa
,Red,France,"Bright red cherry fruits, fresh and light with fruit acidity and the minimum of tannins.",Nouveau,13,84,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Thorin 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorin-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Thorin
13,Red,France,"A wine that shows bright acidity as well as red cherry fruits. It is soft and rounded, with the lightest touch of tannin. With its fruitiness, it should be drunk now.",Eté Indien,,84,Beaujolais,Brouilly,,Vignerons de Bel Air 2010 Eté Indien  (Brouilly),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-bel-air-2010-ete-indien-gamay-brouilly/,Gamay,2010,Vignerons de Bel Air
13,White,Italy,"A blend of Grecanico and Inzolia, this bright white wine opens with intense aromas of honey, exotic fruit and butterscotch. It's an easy-drinking, informal wine with a crisp close.",I Versi,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2009 I Versi White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2009-i-versi-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Fondo Antico
13,Red,Spain,"Scratchy red fruit aromas greet you along with leather and cheese scents. Feels juicy, light and mild, with plum, raspberry and freshness. Clean but lean, with zesty red fruit flavors and snappy acidity.",,,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,El Circulo 2010  Rioja,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-circulo-2010-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,El Circulo
13.9,Red,US,"This dry, full-bodied Syrah is impressively packed with blackberry, currant, crispy bacon and black pepper flavors. On the downside is an overripeness suggesting raisins, with the tannic bitterness of raisin skins. Drink now.",,40,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eagle Castle 2008 Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-castle-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2008,Eagle Castle
12.5,White,Italy,"Here's a simple, clean white wine that opens with grassy tones, citrus and stone fruit aromas. The mouthfeel is somewhat heavy and thick.",Baglio del Sole,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2010 Baglio del Sole Inzolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2010-baglio-sole-italian-white-inzolia-sicilia/,Inzolia,2010,Feudi del Pisciotto
13,White,France,"Light and fresh, although on the thin side. The wine has some delicate white fruit and toast flavors, light acidity and some minerality. Drink now.",,,84,Burgundy,Chablis,,Domaine Corine Perchaud 2009  Chablis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-corine-perchaud-2009-chardonnay-chablis/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Corine Perchaud
11,White,US,"Softly perfumed with scents of apple and orange skins, there's also a slightly waxy tone to this rich, semidry Ohio Riesling. Densely concentrated with flavors of apple compote and sunny tropical fruit, it finishes with a touch of sugar and musky potpourri.",Reserve,13,84,Ohio,Grand River Valley,,Debonné 2010 Reserve Riesling (Grand River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/debonne-2010-reserve-riesling-grand-river-valley/,Riesling,2010,Debonné
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"This is a tart, lean, somewhat ungenerous Pinot Noir, but one that still manages to deliver an attractive, creative tension between its earthy, composty aromas and bright cranberry fruit.",,17,84,Marlborough,,,Dashwood 2009 Pinot Noir (Marlborough),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dashwood-2009-pinot-noir-marlborough/,Pinot Noir,2009,Dashwood
13.5,Red,Spain,"A bit scratchy up front, with some heat and rubber to the bouquet. Feels bold, grippy and alive, with lightly herbal flavors of roasted berry and leather. Herbal and blackened on the finish; ripe but basic in quality.",Mesta,8,84,Central Spain,Uclés,,Bodegas Fontana 2010 Mesta Tempranillo (Uclés),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-fontana-2010-mesta-tempranillo-ucles/,Tempranillo,2010,Bodegas Fontana
10,White,Portugal,"A just off-dry Vinho Verde, fresh and spritzy. Acidity, sweet apples and a breezy citrus edge combine easily and lightly. Ready to drink.",Praia,,84,Vinho Verde,,,Aveleda 2010 Praia White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aveleda-2010-praia-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2010,Aveleda
13,Red,Italy,"Terrale Oro is a perfect pasta or pizza wine to drink on nights at home with family and friends. It delivers bright red fruit, blackberry and almond paste.",Terrale Oro,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2010 Terrale Oro Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2010-terrale-oro-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Calatrasi
12,White,US,"Stunning aromatically, with a veil of smoke and petrol that lingers over fresh, clean Honeycrisp apple aromas. Semidry in style, with a simple, slightly sugary attack, it finishes with just a tinge of green pepper in the backdrop.",,10,84,New York,New York Other,New York,Brotherhood 2010 Riesling (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brotherhood-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Brotherhood
13,White,France,"A crisp, lemon-scented wine, then layering on butter, toast and ripe melon fruit flavors. It's immediately attractive, not needing any aging, with a soft, yet fresh, finish.",L'Aurore,,84,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Cave de Lugny 2010 L'Aurore  (Mâcon-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-lugny-2010-laurore-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Cave de Lugny
13,White,Italy,Here's a straightforward and simple white wine that delivers fresh peach and citrus aromas backed by a touch of bitter almond. The texture is thick and creamy.,,12,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Rapitalà 2010 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-rapitala-2010-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Tenuta Rapitalà
11,White,US,"Whiffs of sweet curry spice and fennel are enticing on the nose of this earthy, rather savory Riesling from Rock Stream. Lean in profile and vibrantly acidic with a squeaky, lemony sheen, it's the perfect pairing for subtly spiced South Indian cuisine.",,15,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Rock Stream 2009 Riesling (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-stream-2009-riesling-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Riesling,2009,Rock Stream
,Red,US,"This Rhône-style red brings Grenache and Mourvèdre from Meek Vineyard and Syrah from Lewis; good sources both. Hard and fruity, the forward flavors quickly hit a wall of tannin, with hints of dried leaf in a tart, short finish.",Midnight Red,25,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Scarborough 2009 Midnight Red Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scarborough-2009-midnight-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Scarborough
13.5,Red,Spain,"Bramble and red berry aromas are attractive and almost exotic. Feels a bit furry and scratchy, but tastes of blueberry with an herbal tinge. Finishes well, with a pinch of minty green flavor.",,7,85,Central Spain,La Mancha,,Venta Morales 2010 Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/venta-morales-2010-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,Venta Morales
14.5,Red,Italy,"This ripe expression of Nero d'Avola opens with a dark ruby color and slight hues of brown and amber. Aromas include black fruit, cured meat and hazelnut.",Don Totò,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia 2005 Don Totò Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-barone-nicolo-lumia-2005-don-toto-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2005,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia
14.2,Red,US,"There are solid Cabernet flavors of blackberries and black currants in this dry, tannic wine. It's rough and astringent in the mouth, without much charm, but a rich steak, maybe topped with a gorgonzola sauce, will make it shine.",,34,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Markham
13,White,Spain,"Opens with peachy, citric and saline aromas. Feels moderately fresh, but seems as though it's starting to mature as it's fleshy and pithy. Flavors of nectarine, orange and bitter pith are good but lack that ethereal quality that can make Albariño special. Drink now.",,30,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Lusco 2010 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lusco-2010-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Lusco
14.3,Red,US,"Much higher production than Noceto's Riserva and sourced more broadly, this Sangiovese is more rustic and earthy, its cranberry flavors bursting from the seams, and would be yummy with thin-crust pizza.",,18,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Noceto 2009 Sangiovese (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noceto-2009-sangiovese-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Sangiovese,2009,Noceto
15.5,Red,US,"Whoa... need... water. Michael David's Earthquake is all about impact, no bones about it. And this one won't disappoint people who like their wine like finely aged Scotch, high in alcohol. For them, its bold smoky chocolate, savory bacon on toast notes will be delightful.",Earthquake,26,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Michael David 2009 Earthquake Petite Sirah (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2009-earthquake-petite-sirah-central-valley-lodi/,Petite Sirah,2009,Michael David
13.5,Red,Italy,"Plump, lively and packed tight with cherry and blackberry, this blend of Nero d'Avola and Merlot would pair well with grilled sausage or hamburgers. The mouthfeel is soft, easy and fresh.",I Versi,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2009 I Versi Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2009-i-versi-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Fondo Antico
13.5,White,Italy,"This blend of Catarratto and Chardonnay shows a tiny touch of oxidation, with butterscotch and caramel aromas behind candied fruit, apricot and pineapple. The mouthfeel is soft, thick and sticky.",Santagostino Baglio Sorìa,22,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Firriato 2010 Santagostino Baglio Sorìa White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firriato-2010-santagostino-baglio-soria-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Firriato
13.5,White,Italy,"Grillo is a native grape of southern Italy and this bright expression of the variety delivers a creamy, fatty texture and melon, apricot and Golden Delicious apple notes.",,12,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Disisa 2009 Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-disisa-2009-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Feudo Disisa
13,White,US,"Made without any oak, this wine shows ripe, long hangtime flavors of oranges, pineapples, limes and white flowers that straddle the border between dry and sweet. It's an easy-drinking wine for drinking now.",,12,85,California,California Other,California,Geyser Peak 2011 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyser-peak-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Geyser Peak
14.9,Red,US,"This Syrah-Merlot blend is a country-style wine. Bone dry, it shows California fruity ripeness and lots of savory black pepper flavors, yet with rustic tannins and acids that scour the mouth. Drink it now with Mexican food or barbecue.",Royal Red,25,85,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eagle Castle 2008 Royal Red Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-castle-2008-royal-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2008,Eagle Castle
12.5,White,Italy,"Cusumano's fresh Insolia delivers a steady, neutral nose with distant aromas of honey, Golden Delicious apple and dried grass. It's a lean, simple wine at a competitive price.",,12,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cusumano 2010 Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cusumano-2010-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2010,Cusumano
14.6,Red,US,"Soft, sweet and fruity, tasting like a granola bar, with roasted almonds, raspberry filling and cinnamon spice.",The Franc,20,85,California,California Other,California,Cosentino 2007 The Franc Cabernet Franc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cosentino-2007-the-franc-cabernet-franc-other/,Cabernet Franc,2007,Cosentino
14,Red,Italy,"Perricone is a little-known variety from Sicily and this expression of the grape shows intense aromas of mint, spearmint, cola, licorice and small berry fruit.",Sachia,25,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Caruso & Minini 2009 Sachia Perricone (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caruso-minini-2009-sachia-italian-red-perricone-sicilia/,Perricone,2009,Caruso & Minini
12.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Cataratto and Grillo, Cariddi is a fresh and easy white wine with mild tones of citrus, stone fruit and pear. Pair it with raw fish or smoked salmon.",Cariddi,12,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Colosi 2009 Cariddi White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colosi-2009-cariddi-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Colosi
14.2,Red,US,"Soft and sweet, this Pinot has simple but appealing raspberry, cherry, cola and spice flavors. It would score higher if the texture was more potent.",Siebert Ranch,35,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ancient Oak Cellars 2007 Siebert Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-oak-cellars-2007-siebert-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Ancient Oak Cellars
11,White,US,"Waxy floral and lemon skin notes are elegantly subdued on this concentrated semidry Riesling. Juicy on the palate with abundant peach preserve flavors, it finishes moderately long with on a slightly drying, tea inflected note.",Arcturos,16,85,Michigan,Michigan,,Black Star Farms 2010 Arcturos Riesling (Michigan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/black-star-farms-2010-arcturos-riesling-michigan/,Riesling,2010,Black Star Farms
14.5,White,US,"This wine opens sweet, smelling of lemon and grapefruit, and is appropriately creamy in mouthfeel, with a sliver of sweetness on the finish.",,20,85,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Hannah Nicole Vineyards 2010 Viognier (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hannah-nicole-2010-viognier-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Viognier,2010,Hannah Nicole Vineyards
11.6,White,US,"Floral and fruity, with abundantly ripe peach and melon flavors, this semidry Riesling is juicy and sweet without being cloying. Penetrating fruit flavors ease off on the midpalate on the way to a dainty, sugar-laced finish.",,13,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer 2010 Riesling (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-2010-riesling-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Riesling,2010,Hosmer
12.5,White,Spain,"Tight, citric and minerally up front, with less-than-expressive white fruit aromas. Extremely high in acidity, which is why this wine is still kicking. Tastes of tart white grapes and citrus, with zest galore on the finish. 220 cases produced.",Balado,60,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Zarate 2009 Balado Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zarate-2009-balado-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2009,Zarate
12,White,US,"Earthy tones of smoke and hazelnuts give way to bright white peach and grapefruit notes on the nose and palate of this fruitful Pinot Gris. Off dry in style, it's a tad sugary on the midpalate, but finishes fairly dry with a refreshing shower of lemony acidity. Drink now.",,16,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Billsboro 2010 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/billsboro-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2010,Billsboro
13,White,Italy,"La Piazza Alta is a value wine from Sicily that shows lemon soda, pineapple and kiwi-like aromas. It's fresh, sharp and bright on the finish.",La Piazza Alta,9,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2010 La Piazza Alta Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2010-piazza-alta-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Calatrasi
13.5,Red,New Zealand,"A supple, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with a pronounced acidic edge. Cranberry is the starring fruit here, framed by coffee-like oak. Crisp and a bit astringent on the finish.",Roaring Meg,23,85,Central Otago,,,Mt. Difficulty 2009 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir (Central Otago),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mt-difficulty-2009-roaring-meg-pinot-noir-central-otago/,Pinot Noir,2009,Mt. Difficulty
12.5,White,Australia,"Has typical Clare Valley Riesling elements of crushed stone and citrus, but also considerable petrol and hints of honey and ripe apple. It's medium-bodied and tart, with a metallic or slightly pithy note on the finish.",Polish Hill River,,85,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Pauletts 2010 Polish Hill River Riesling (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pauletts-2010-polish-hill-river-riesling-clare-valley/,Riesling,2010,Pauletts
13,White,Italy,"From the estate's Tenuta di Budonetto property, this warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc shows intense aromas of peppermint, chopped basil and medicinal herb. It won't be loved by everyone, but this wine is distinctive.",Coste all'Ombra,24,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maurigi 2008 Coste all'Ombra Sauvignon Blanc (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurigi-2008-coste-allombra-sauvignon-blanc-sicilia/,Sauvignon Blanc,2008,Maurigi
14.8,Red,Chile,"Thick, raisiny and a heavy on first take, with meaty aromas. Feels jammy and soft, but the middle layers aren't well defined. Tastes dark and sweet, with fig, prune and lemony oak. Bulky, but struggles to reach a higher plane.",Edición Limitada,23,85,Central Valley,,,Morandé 2008 Edición Limitada Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morande-2008-edicion-limitada-red-blend-syrah-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley/,Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Morandé
,Red,France,"Soft and richly fruity, this has all the right red cherry and banana flavors that are immediately attractive. A delicious, juicy wine. Screwcap.",Nouveau,10,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Mommessin 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mommessin-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Mommessin
14.5,Red,US,"The address is Oakville, and the price is right, but this Cab could be from anywhere. It's soft and sweetly simple in cherry and blackberry jam, vanilla and oak flavors. Drink now before it fades away.",The Messenger,21,85,California,Napa,Oakville,Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 The Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ministry-vinterior-2009-messenger-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ministry of the Vinterior
14.4,Red,US,"This Pinot Noir is thin and simple, but it does have some pretty spice, raspberry candy and persimmon flavors. Tastes fairly sweet, but crisp acidity provides balance.",Siebert Ranch,35,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ancient Oak Cellars 2008 Siebert Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-oak-cellars-2008-siebert-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Ancient Oak Cellars
14,Red,Israel,"Mulled red-berry aromas and flavors dominate this wine, with secondary accents of foliage and sweet spice unfolding in the background. It's lean and tight in the mouth with a slightly sharp alcoholic warmth to the close.",Reserve,,85,Israel,,,Flam 2008 Reserve Merlot (Israel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flam-2008-reserve-merlot/,Merlot,2008,Flam
11.5,White,US,"While fairly subdued on the nose, this dry, rather uncharacteristic Gewürztraminer is refreshingly quaffable, with an abundance of fresh apple and fig flavors marked by snappy tangerine acidity.",Sunrise Hill Vineyard Dry,15,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Knapp 2010 Sunrise Hill Vineyard Dry Gewürztraminer (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knapp-2010-sunrise-hill-vineyard-dry-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Knapp
13.5,Red,US,"A small Pinot Noir, rustic and simple, but not without its charms. Has a silky mouthfeel housing pleasant raspberry and cherry Lifesaver candy flavors.",,16,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Kenwood 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Kenwood
14.8,Red,US,"Lots to admire in this single-vineyard Zinfandel from Zin's natural home, Dry Creek Valley. It's rich in ripe summer berry and spice flavors, with briary, fuzzy tannins. Two problems, though. It's too sweet, and high alcohol makes it feel hot.",Grist Vineyard,39,85,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Joseph Jewell 2008 Grist Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-jewell-2008-grist-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Joseph Jewell
14,Red,Italy,"Rasula shows ripe aromas of blackberry and prune with lingering tones of spice and leather in the background. It's a simple value wine with a chewy, rich mouthfeel.",Rasula,12,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maggiovini 2007 Rasula Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggiovini-2007-rasula-cabernet-sauvignon-sicilia/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Maggiovini
14.6,White,US,"Good, in a simple way, with Chardonnay personality that will appeal to lots of people. It's dry and creamy in texture, with bright acidity framing citrus and tropical fruit, peach, mineral and vanilla flavors.",Route 121,15,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,RouteStock 2010 Route 121 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/routestock-cellars-2010-route-121-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,RouteStock
14.8,Red,US,"The fruit is extracted and sweet in this scoury wine. It floods the mouth with raspberry and cherry jam, with plenty of toasty oak. The texture is irregular, though, with some harsh tannins.",Christie Vineyard,42,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Storrs 2007 Christie Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storrs-2007-christie-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2007,Storrs
,Red,France,"An attractively ripe and lightly concentrated wine, with black cherry and an edge of dry tannins. Sweet fruit, richly juicy, right up front.",Nouveau,,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-bel-air-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Vignerons de Bel Air
12,White,US,"Aromatically restrained, with hints of green herbs, underripe apple and pineapple on the nose. It's semisweet in style, but brisk and approachable with pretty apple blossom and tart, green apple-skin flavors on the palate.",Semi-Dry,14,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Treleaven 2009 Semi-Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/treleaven-2009-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2009,Treleaven
12.5,White,US,"Pungent on the nose with aromas of dried herbs and and sweet spices, there's an exotic character to this full-bodied, semidry Riesling. Flavors of dried pineapple, honey and oolong tea on the midpalate end sharply in steely acidity on the finish.",Amulet DeMarco Vineyards Semi-Dry,12,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Seneca Lake,Seneca Shore NV Amulet DeMarco Vineyards Semi-Dry Riesling (Seneca Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seneca-shore-nv-amulet-demarco-semi-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-seneca-lake/,Riesling,,Seneca Shore
13,White,France,"Fresh and fruity, a wine with no wood but plenty of ripe lemon and apple flavors to go with the fine acidity. The texture has a richly vibrant tang, ready to drink.",Clos de la Bressande,,85,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot 2010 Clos de la Bressande  (Mâcon-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangouard-guyot-2010-clos-bressande-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot
13,White,Italy,"Barbazzale is a 50-50 blend of Inzolia and Viognier. A touch of burnt matchstick blows off after a few minutes in the glass. Once the wine opens, it offers a full and generous mouthfeel and stone fruit flavors.",Barbazzale,16,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cottanera 2010 Barbazzale White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cottanera-2010-barbazzale-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Cottanera
12.5,White,Italy,"Terrae Dei is a value wine from Sicily with fresh aromas of citrus, almond and honey. This is an easy, no-fuss wine that would pair well with pasta salad.",Terrae Dei,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2009 Terrae Dei Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2009-terrae-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Corvo
14.5,Red,US,"Strong scents of vanilla and fresh-baked pastry inform this wine, with a floral, lightly soapy character to the aromas. It is pleasant enough, but fades quickly.",H3,15,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Columbia Crest 2009 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/columbia-crest-2009-h3-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Columbia Crest
13.5,Red,Spain,"Earthy berry aromas come with rubbery notes, tobacco and bramble. The feel is scratchy but lively, with flavors of lean red fruits, dry oak and milk chocolate. Oaky on the finish, with some heat. Needs food to help it along.",Crianza,18,85,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Dinastía Vivanco 2008 Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dinastia-vivanco-2008-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Dinastía Vivanco
13,Red,US,"A solid wine. At the equivalent of $5 for a regular bottle, it offers plenty of Cabernet flavor and texture, with smooth tannins framing flavors of blackberries, currants and spices.",Proprietor's Reserve,10,85,California,California Other,California,Glen Ellen 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-ellen-2010-proprietors-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Glen Ellen
13.5,Red,Italy,"It does seem crazy, but a handful of producers in Sicily do include Pinot Noir in their portfolios. The grape certainly does take on hot climate characteristics of ripe raspberry and spice, but the overall effect is not too far off from what you should expect of this delicate, feminine grape.",Stemmari,10,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Arancio 2010 Stemmari Pinot Nero (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-arancio-2010-stemmari-pinot-noir-nero-sicilia/,Pinot Nero,2010,Feudo Arancio
13.5,Red,Italy,Baglio del Sole is a solid value wine that would pair with four-cheese pizza or grilled sausage sandwiches. Bright cherry and cassis is backed by zesty citrus.,Baglio del Sole,10,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2009 Baglio del Sole Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2009-baglio-sole-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Feudi del Pisciotto
13,White,France,"This wood-matured wine features toast and spice as well as some pineapple and peach fruits. The wine is warm, rounded and soft, ready to drink now.",Les Beluses,,85,Burgundy,Mâcon-Chardonnay,,Cave de Lugny 2009 Les Beluses  (Mâcon-Chardonnay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-lugny-2009-beluses-chardonnay-macon-chardonnay/,Chardonnay,2009,Cave de Lugny
13.5,Red,Italy,"From the fashion line of Feudi del Pisciotto's portfolio, Carolina Marenga is an oak-aged expression of Frappato that shows easy, fresh berry nuances backed by bitter almond and mild spice.",Carolina Marenga,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2008 Carolina Marenga Frappato (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2008-carolina-marenga-italian-red-frappato-sicilia/,Frappato,2008,Feudi del Pisciotto
13.5,Red,US,"A cedary, slightly chemical aroma masks the fruit, and it is barrel flavors, more than berry flavors, that flood the palate. Overall it's a smooth, modestly-proportioned Merlot that's ready for near-term drinking.",Estate Grown,14,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Preston 2007 Estate Grown Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/preston-2007-estate-grown-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2007,Preston
12.5,Rose,Israel,Chalky accents add character to the red berry and white strawberry aromas and flavors of this wine. It's fresh and clean in the mouth with zippy acidity and an easy finish. Drink now.,,15,85,Upper Galilee,,,Galil Mountain 2010 Rosé (Upper Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galil-mountain-2010-rose-upper-galilee/,Rosé,2010,Galil Mountain
13.5,Red,Israel,"This Barbera has an almost Pinot-like character to it, with hints of coffee, earthy tobacco and mushroom to the red cherry fruit profile. It's lightweight and easy drinking, with a softly woody finish. Drink now.",,18,85,Upper Galilee,,,Galil Mountain 2008 Barbera (Upper Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galil-mountain-2008-barbera-upper-galilee/,Barbera,2008,Galil Mountain
13.5,Rose,US,"This Provençal-style blush is made from Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. It's a good wine, dry and crisply acidic, but not without its faults. The main problem is a streak of green mint and vegetables. But there's enough sweet raspberry and cherry fruit to get by.",Enjoué,24,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Lasseter 2010 Enjoué Rosé (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lasseter-2010-enjoue-rose-sonoma-valley/,Rosé,2010,Lasseter
13.5,Red,Chile,"Rough at first, with hard cherry and nail polish aromas. Airing reveals a still-edgy wine with fresh acids bracing earthy strawberry and red plum flavors. Not a heavy type of wine; dry, spicy and lean on the finish.",Gran Reserva,,85,Casablanca Valley,,,Indomita 2010 Gran Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2010-gran-reserva-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Indomita
13,Red,Portugal,"A soft, earthy wine with light fruits and plum jelly flavors. It is a wine that should be drunk young to enjoy its balance of fruitiness, acidity and light tannins. Screwcap.",Ciconia,10,85,Alentejano,,,Herdade de São Miguel 2010 Ciconia Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/herdade-sao-miguel-2010-ciconia-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Herdade de São Miguel
14.1,Red,US,"Pleasant cherry, cola, spice and sandalwood flavors mark this bone dry Pinot Noir. It's a little harsh in texture, with sharp acids and tannins defining a certain rustic style from California.",,24,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Dawn's Dream 2009 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dawns-dream-2009-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Dawn's Dream
14.3,Red,US,"A spicy, blackberry Petite marked by stewed plums, anise and tar.",Madden Ranch,24,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Darcie Kent Vineyards 2008 Madden Ranch Petite Sirah (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/darcie-kent-2008-madden-ranch-petite-sirah-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Darcie Kent Vineyards
13,Red,France,"With relatively high altitude vineyards, Chiroubles can produce wines like this, with an austere backbone and high acidity. Together they make for a tight wine with red berries and a dry texture. Age for six months.",Eté Fleuri,,85,Beaujolais,Chiroubles,,Vignerons de Bel Air 2010 Eté Fleuri  (Chiroubles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-bel-air-2010-ete-fleuri-gamay-chiroubles/,Gamay,2010,Vignerons de Bel Air
13,Red,Italy,"Made from an interesting blend of Frappato and Syrah, this Calanìca offers the bright, fruity freshness of the first variety against the bold, soft chewiness of the second.",Calanìca Frappato-Syrah,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2008 Calanìca Frappato-Syrah Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2008-calanica-frappato-syrah-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Duca di Salaparuta
11.5,White,US,"Whiffs of sweet white peach and melon agua fresca on this unabashedly fruity Pinot Gris are a delightful reminder of warm summer days. Semidry in style, it's quite rich on the palate, with concentrated fruit flavors accented by a touch of tart lemon. Drink now.",,16,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Atwater 2009 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/atwater-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2009,Atwater
10,Sparkling,US,"Sweet and fizzy, with orange soda and vanilla flavors. Made to appeal to serve the low-cost Moscato craze, and does a pretty good job.",,13,85,California,California Other,California,Allure NV Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/allure-nv-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,,Allure
14.4,Red,US,"Soft and one-dimensional, this Pinot has ripe, sweet raspberry and cola flavors. It's drinkable now with a juicy hamburger.",,25,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ancient Oak Cellars 2008 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-oak-cellars-2008-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Ancient Oak Cellars
13.5,White,Italy,"This easy Viognier from the folks at Calatrasi opens with aromas of yellow flower, peach and natural rubber. It shows some density and medium length.",Terre di Ginestra Magnifico,18,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2010 Terre di Ginestra Magnifico Viognier (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2010-terre-ginestra-magnifico-viognier-sicilia/,Viognier,2010,Calatrasi
13,Red,Italy,"La Piazza is a fresh and fragrant Nero d'Avola packaged in a fun, screw top bottle that would pair with easy pasta dishes or home baked pizza. The wine boasts a dark, inky color with bold cherry, mocha and tobacco flavors.",La Piazza Alta,9,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2010 La Piazza Alta Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2010-piazza-alta-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,Calatrasi
13.1,Red,US,"Here's a sweetly fruity, simple young Syrah, brimming with berry and cherry jam, sweet oak and spice flavors. It's soft and smooth in the mouth.",Betty,50,85,California,North Coast,North Coast,Carlotta 2009 Betty Syrah (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlotta-2009-betty-shiraz-syrah-syrah-north-coast/,Syrah,2009,Carlotta
14.3,Red,US,"You get plenty of rich, ripe cherry, red currant, cappuccino and peppery spice flavors in this briskly tannic, dry young Merlot. The mouthfeel is a little rugged, though. Drink up.",Cavedale Vineyards Pépé,39,85,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Y Rousseau 2009 Cavedale Vineyards Pépé Merlot (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rousseau-2009-cavedale-pepe-merlot-sonoma-valley/,Merlot,2009,Y Rousseau
13,Red,France,"A wine with some warm black cherry fruit as well as structured acidity. It has a dry texture to go with the fruit, making it a ripe but food friendly wine.",Automne Festif,,85,Beaujolais,Côte de Brouilly,,Vignerons de Bel Air 2010 Automne Festif  (Côte de Brouilly),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-bel-air-2010-automne-festif-gamay-cote-brouilly/,Gamay,2010,Vignerons de Bel Air
14.7,Red,US,"Shows the acidity and dryness that red wines from this appellation always have. It's Pinot Noir-esque in the silky texture and cola flavors, and is ready to drink now.",Force Canyon Vineyard,20,85,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Hangtime 2010 Force Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hangtime-2010-force-canyon-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Pinot Noir,2010,Hangtime
12,Sparkling,US,"Made from native Cayuga grapes, this softly pétillant sparkler is pleasantly frothy, and features brisk, lemony acidity. Just a shade sweeter than brut, it's fruity and forward, with ample stone-fruit and blossom notes. Finishes with a dainty lacing of sugar. Drink now.",Sparkling Wine,20,85,New York,New York Other,New York,Hosmer NV Sparkling Wine Sparkling (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-nv-sparkling-wine-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Hosmer
12,Sparkling,US,"Almost garnet red in color, this off-dry Pinot Noir sparkling packs a punch with an abundance of juicy black cherry and plum flavor. Concentrated but festive and fun, with a candy-coated cherry finish.",Brut Rosé,25,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Hosmer NV Brut Rosé Pinot Noir (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hosmer-nv-brut-rose-pinot-noir-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Pinot Noir,,Hosmer
12.5,Sparkling,Portugal,"The perfumes of Malvasia Fina shine in this attractive dry sparkling wine. It is fruity, although with a yeasty edge, creating a fine apéritif style.",Bruto,,85,Vinho Espumante de Qualidade,,,Murganheira 2005 Bruto Sparkling (Vinho Espumante de Qualidade),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murganheira-2005-bruto-sparkling-portuguese-vinho-espumante-qualidade/,Portuguese Sparkling,2005,Murganheira
12.5,Red,Italy,"This version of Calanìca (made from 60% Frappato and 40% Syrah) offers a low impact bouquet of earthy forest fruit and bramble. It's a light, lean wine with a touch of soft spice on the close.",Calanìca Frappato-Syrah,20,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Duca di Salaparuta 2009 Calanìca Frappato-Syrah Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/duca-salaparuta-2009-calanica-frappato-syrah-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Duca di Salaparuta
11.5,White,Italy,Corvo Bianco is a tried and true white wine that helped introduce Sicilian wines to international markets. It's worth revisiting this wine if you are looking for something fresh to wash down seafood.,Bianco,10,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2010 Bianco White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2010-bianco-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Corvo
12.5,Red,Italy,"The wine that first introduced Americans to Sicily, this classic Corvo blend offers a light, bright appearance followed by easy tones of red berry, bitter almond and cassis.",,10,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2008 Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2008-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Corvo
13.5,White,Chile,"Light on the nose, with a hint of apple and lime. Feels scouring, with sour-apple acidity and juicy but narrow flavors of white citrus and pineapple. Tangy but limited in flavor. Will work best as a palate-prepping or cleansing wash.",Reserve,14,85,Cachapoal Valley,,,Cornellana 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornellana-2011-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-cachapoal-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Cornellana
14,Red,Italy,"Made from organically-farmed Nerello Mascalese, this simple wine does show true varietal characteristics of wild fruit, dark mineral and cola. The aromas are mild and the mouthfeel delivers medium intensity.",,19,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Di Giovanna 2009 Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanna-2009-italian-red-nerello-mascalese-sicilia/,Nerello Mascalese,2009,Di Giovanna
11.5,White,Australia,"Yes, a certain amount of acidity is desirable in Australian Riesling, but this one is exceedingly lean and crisp. Perhaps it will blossom with age, but for now it is simply intensely citrusy and rather skinny. Pair it with oysters, or put it in a cool dark place and hope for the best.",Grand Barossa,16,85,South Australia,Barossa,,Château Tanunda 2010 Grand Barossa Riesling (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tanunda-2010-grand-barossa-riesling-barossa/,Riesling,2010,Château Tanunda
13,White,France,"A rounded wine that is soft and fruity, the flavors edged with toast. There is an attractive citrus flavor that gives some crispness to what feels a fat wine. Drink now.",Cuvée Fût de Chêne,25,85,Burgundy,Mâcon-Pierreclos,,Domaine Marc Jambon 2009 Cuvée Fût de Chêne  (Mâcon-Pierreclos),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-marc-jambon-2009-cuvee-fut-chene-chardonnay-macon-pierreclos/,Chardonnay,2009,Domaine Marc Jambon
14,Red,Israel,"An easy and drinkable wine, with soft notes of soft black plum and cherry guts along with a hint of savory herb stems. Clean and bright on the finish; drink now.",Reserve,25,85,Upper Galilee,,,Binyamina 2007 Reserve Merlot (Upper Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/binyamina-2007-reserve-merlot-upper-galilee/,Merlot,2007,Binyamina
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a fresh, tonic and light Grillo that would pair with endive salad and sliced oranges or red beets in vinaigrette. The wine offers citrus, green herb and fresh kiwi aromas.",Sallier de la Tour,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Sallier de la Tour Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-sallier-tour-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
13.5,White,US,"A sweet-and-sour wine that mixes sour lemon candy with honey cough-drop elements. There is also an underlying streak of baby aspirin flavor, and the different aspects of the wine are not quite pulled together.",,18,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Smasne Cellars 2010 Viognier (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/smasne-cellars-2010-viognier-columbia-valley-wa/,Viognier,2010,Smasne Cellars
12.3,White,US,"While savory on the nose, with hints of mealy apple and chalk dust, the palate of this vibrant, light-bodied Pinot Gris exposes a range of delicate wildflower and lime zest notes, punctuated by snappy acidity and a brisk, clean mouthfeel. Drink now.",,,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Thirsty Owl Wine Company 2010 Pinot Gris (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thirsty-owl-wine-company-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-finger-lakes/,Pinot Gris,2010,Thirsty Owl Wine Company
11.5,White,US,"There's a hint of caramelized sugar on the nose of this off-dry Gewürztraminer that gives an edge to all the succulent sweet pear nectar and apple blossoms notes that permeate the palate. Elegantly floral, it finishes with a touch of characteristic orange and clove spice.",Sunrise Hill Vineyard Semi-Dry,15,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Knapp 2010 Sunrise Hill Vineyard Semi-Dry Gewürztraminer (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/knapp-2010-sunrise-hill-vineyard-semi-dry-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Knapp
13.8,White,US,"Sharp acidity and even some tannins mark this simple Chardonnay. In its favor are savory green apple, peach and lime flavors, with creamy, oaky notes.",,19,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Markham
12.5,Red,Spain,"Shows dark fruit aromas and raisin on the nose, feels fresh, zesty and edgy, with a bright mix of cherry, berry and mild spice flavors. Feels pretty good and offers a reasonably solid and long finish for a $6 red.",Opera Prima,6,85,Central Spain,La Mancha,,J. Garcia Carrion 2010 Opera Prima Tempranillo (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-2010-opera-prima-tempranillo-mancha/,Tempranillo,2010,J. Garcia Carrion
13,White,Italy,"There's a touch of sulfur that takes a few seconds to blow off. Once it does, this wine offers yellow rose, exotic fruit, peach and almond skin.",Aquilae,13,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Viticultori Associati Canicatti 2010 Aquilae Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viticultori-associati-canicatti-2010-aquilae-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Viticultori Associati Canicatti
14.9,Red,US,"Ever since Tamber Bey made the switch from Oakville fruit to their vineyard in Yountville, their Cabernets have dropped in quality. This '09 is dry, tannic and uninteresting, with a harshness that makes it difficult to appreciate the blackberry and cherry fruit.",Deux Chevaux Vineyard,42,85,California,Napa,Yountville,Tamber Bey 2009 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Yountville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tamber-bey-2009-deux-chevaux-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-yountville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Tamber Bey
11.7,White,US,"Hints of underripe pineapple and green fennel add a clean, refreshing tone to juicy pink-grapefruit flavors on the palate of this medium-dry Riesling. Lemony acidity and a pleasantly bitter grapefruit-pith note give focus and edge on the finish.",,14,85,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Standing Stone 2010 Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-stone-2010-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Standing Stone
14.2,White,US,"Simple and sugary sweet, with buttered toast, vanilla, orange and pineapple flavors, brightened with a squirt of lime-juice acidity. It's made in a style meant to appeal to millions of Chardonnay lovers.",,16,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ministry of the Vinterior 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ministry-vinterior-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Ministry of the Vinterior
13.5,Red,Italy,"Baglio di Serramarrocco opens with a slightly browning hue and savory aromas of cured beef and black currant. There's an earthy tone as well, backed by mild grittiness in the mouth.",Baglio di Serramarrocco,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta di Serramarrocco 2008 Baglio di Serramarrocco Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-serramarrocco-2008-baglio-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2008,Tenuta di Serramarrocco
13,White,Portugal,"A broad wine, but with flavors of ripe melon, kiwi and an edge of lime. It is rounded and warm, although with a good final crisp edge of acidity.",Coroa d'Ouro Branco,12,85,Douro,,,Poças 2010 Coroa d'Ouro Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pocas-2010-coroa-douro-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Poças
13.5,Red,US,"Here's a robust Cabernet for everyday drinking. It's dry and smoothly tannic, with earthy flavors of blackberries and plums.",,12,85,California,California Other,California,Leese-Fitch 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leese-fitch-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Leese-Fitch
13.5,Red,Spain,Molten black-cherry aromas are followed by a tight but limited palate with hard tannins and hard-driving black-fruit flavors that turn quickly to pepper and ultimately a slight bitterness. Teases you at first then ducks out.,Los Cerezales,22,85,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,Pago de Valdetruchas 2009 Los Cerezales Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pago-valdetruchas-2009-los-cerezales-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2009,Pago de Valdetruchas
13,White,Spain,"Minerally on the bouquet, with apple and oceanic notes. Turns citric and acidic on the palate, with pineapple, orange and tangy flavors. Shows astringency on the finish, but at least it's juicy and driving.",,25,85,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Zarate 2010 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zarate-2010-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Zarate
20,Port/Sherry,Portugal,"A soft, open wine, with flavors of wood aging to go with the sweet caramel and red fruit tastes. The wine has just a hint of tannin to hold it all together.",Reserve Tawny,,85,Port,,,Kopke NV Reserve Tawny  (Port),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kopke-nv-reserve-tawny-port-blend-port-port/,Port,,Kopke
,Red,France,A wine with a good balance between taut structure and forward fruit. Red cherries dominate this attractive light and fruity wine.,Nouveau,10,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Joseph Drouhin 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-drouhin-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Joseph Drouhin
13,White,US,"Slightly fizzy at first, but honey and almond jump out from the start as the wine finishes light and dry.",,14,85,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado County,Jacella 2010 Riesling (El Dorado County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacella-2010-riesling-sierra-foothills-el-dorado-county/,Riesling,2010,Jacella
,Red,France,"An attractively fruity wine, with light tannins and juicy fruit. It has all the right red fruited elements for a nouveau, bubbling with freshness.",Nouveau,12,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Albert Bichot 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albert-bichot-2011-nouveau-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,Albert Bichot
13,White,Italy,"A great value choice, I Versi Bianco (made with Grecanico, Inzolia and Grillo) is a crisp wine, with easy aromas of lemon zest, cut grass, almond skin and crushed brimstone. Pair it with Southwestern grilled chicken salad.",I Versi Bianco,8,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2010 I Versi Bianco White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2010-i-versi-bianco-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Fondo Antico
11.5,White,New Zealand,"Light to medium in body, with simple off-dry apple and citrus flavors and a hint of peppery spice on the finish. Drink now.",,17,85,South Island,,,eco.love 2009 Riesling (South Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ecolove-2009-riesling-south-island/,Riesling,2009,eco.love
,Red,France,"Henry Fessy's can-can dancer is with us again on this bottle of red cherry fruity wine. There is a texture of acidity, the fruit attractively integrated. Soft tannins complete this fresh, fruity wine.",Nouveau,9,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Henry Fessy 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henry-fessy-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Henry Fessy
13.5,Red,Italy,Jammy black fruit and inky blackberry preserves open the bouquet of this syrupy red wine. The wine's texture is both dense and gritty.,,15,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Disisa 2007 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-disisa-2007-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2007,Feudo Disisa
14.4,White,US,"Not much going on in this soft, direct Chardonnay, besides sweet oak, with its buttered toast, vanilla and butterscotch flavors. Way underneath is pineapple and lemondrop fruit.",,32,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frank Family 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frank-family-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Frank Family
12.5,Red,Italy,"Corvo's entry-level Nero d'Avola opens with a bright, lean appearance and sharp berry tones with almond and cassis. It's a bit lean but fresh.",,10,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Corvo
11.5,White,Italy,"This fresh, easy-going Sicilian white would go with fresh seafood or spicy Thai curry. The wine shows bright notes of peach and citrus with a touch of soft sweetness on the close.",Bianco,,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2009 Bianco White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2009-bianco-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2009,Corvo
12,Red,France,"A warm and rich wine that shows soft, ready-to-drink fruit flavors, a touch of red cherry and some freshness from the acidity.",Quatre Saisons,20,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Domaine Chasselay 2010 Quatre Saisons  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-chasselay-2010-quatre-saisons-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2010,Domaine Chasselay
15.5,Red,US,"A late release for this vintage, it remains tannic and earthy, with muted fruit. Some pretty tobacco scents add interest, though the rather high alcohol still burns on the finish. Drink up.",Sogno,25,85,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2007 Sogno Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2007-sogno-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2007,DiStefano
13,White,France,"A simple, white fruited wine. Its texture is light, bright, the acidity coming from a touch of wood and apple and cream fruits. Easy drinking, ready to go.",Au Brûlé,,85,Burgundy,Saint-Véran,,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot 2010 Au Brûlé  (Saint-Véran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangouard-guyot-2010-au-brule-chardonnay-saint-veran/,Chardonnay,2010,Domaine Sangouard-Guyot
14.1,Red,US,"Tastes and feels harsh and acidic, lacking Pinot's voluptuous nature, although there are serious, even complex, flavors of berries, cola, tobacco and spices. With Pinot Noir, texture is everything, and this wine is just a little off.",,24,85,California,Central Coast,Carmel Valley,Dawn's Dream 2009 Pinot Noir (Carmel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dawns-dream-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-carmel-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Dawn's Dream
12,White,Italy,"This Sicilian Inzolia releases fresh aromas of citrus, sage, passion fruit, pear and apple. The wine feels fresh, zippy and clean overall.",,12,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,D'Alessandro 2010 Inzolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalessandro-2010-italian-white-inzolia-sicilia/,Inzolia,2010,D'Alessandro
12,White,Italy,"Inzolia is a fantastic partner to raw tuna, shrimp or ceviche. This example is simple and clean, with bright citrus, peach, lime and white flower.",,14,85,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,D'Alessandro 2009 Inzolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dalessandro-2009-italian-white-inzolia-sicilia/,Inzolia,2009,D'Alessandro
,Red,France,"All red fruit, red cherries and the lightest tannins. This is full-bodied and exuberant, with the typical acidity of young Beaujolais.",Nouveau,13,85,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Bouchard Aîné & Fils 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-aine-fils-2011-nouveau-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,Bouchard Aîné & Fils
13,White,France,"With old vines from a single vineyard, this wine has some good weight and concentration. Ripe peach and pineapple flavors are supported by a touch of spice as well as a warm finish. Screwcap.",Les Charmes,,85,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Cave de Lugny 2009 Les Charmes  (Mâcon-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-lugny-2009-charmes-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2009,Cave de Lugny
13.4,White,US,"For the price, this is a good value in California Chardonnay. It shows ripe flavors of citrus and tropic fruits, with a creamy, oaky mouthfeel that finishes with a clean scour of acidity.",,15,86,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Wilson Daniels 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wilson-daniels-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Wilson Daniels
15,Red,US,"Tastes hot and prickly in alcohol, which puts everything else off, including the black cherry, bacon, olive and herb flavors, which are actually pretty good. Drink now.",Holbrook Mitchell Vineyard,32,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rock Wall 2009 Holbrook Mitchell Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2009-holbrook-mitchell-vineyard-cabernet-franc-napa-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Rock Wall
14.2,Red,US,"A pretty good Cabernet, dry and softly tannic, with blackberry, black currant, herb and cedar flavors. Finishes a touch overripe, with the bitter taste of raisin skins. Ready to drink now.",,38,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rock Wall 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Rock Wall
14.5,Dessert,Italy,"This is a distinctive dessert wine that opens with an inky, dark ruby color and savory aromas of root beer, button mushroom, sun-dried fruit, prune and figs. The wine's sweet finish is dense and sticky.",Sikélios,37,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Scilio 2005 Sikélios Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scilio-2005-sikelios-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2005,Scilio
,Red,France,"A rich wine, with some weight, black cherry flavors and an edge of tannin. This is sufficiently structured to age, but the fresh fruit is all ready to appeal now.",Nouveau,,86,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Vignerons de Bel Air 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-bel-air-2011-nouveau-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,Vignerons de Bel Air
13,Red,France,"A weighty wine that has black fruits, solid tannins and richness. It has a dense layer of spice and fruit that has acidity as well as juiciness. Worth aging for 6–12 months.",Hiver Gourmand,,86,Beaujolais,Morgon,,Vignerons de Bel Air 2010 Hiver Gourmand  (Morgon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignerons-bel-air-2010-hiver-gourmand-gamay-morgon/,Gamay,2010,Vignerons de Bel Air
14,Red,Italy,"A great value wine, this fruity Syrah opens with bright blueberry, cherry and plum woven between subtle nuances of leather, spice and smoked bacon.",Sallier de la Tour,11,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Sallier de la Tour Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-sallier-tour-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
12.5,White,Italy,Inzolia is one of the most widely planted varieties in Sicily and the results are surprisingly consistent. The grape is usually vinified in stainless steel to lock in its freshness and lemon-lime aromas. This wine faithfully follows suit.,Sallier de la Tour,,86,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tasca d'Almerita 2009 Sallier de la Tour Inzolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tasca-dalmerita-2009-sallier-tour-italian-white-inzolia-sicilia/,Inzolia,2009,Tasca d'Almerita
11.2,White,US,"While richly concentrated, with a plump, sunny, yellow peach and sweet lemon character, Wagner's Select Riesling boasts darker tones of bitter tea and a slightly herbal aroma that runs from start to finish. It's elegant and restrained on the finish, with puckery lemon and lime pith notes.",Select,13,86,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Wagner 2009 Select Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wagner-2009-select-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2009,Wagner
14.5,Red,Chile,"Smells roasted and spicy, with an herbal, brushy character. Tannic and tight in the mouth, with pinching grip and flavors of herbal plum and berry. The finish turns up fresh tomato and drying tannins. Seems high in red fruit acidity.",Gran Reserva,18,86,Maipo Valley,,,Morandé 2009 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morande-2009-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Morandé
13,White,US,"Murrieta's blend of 31% Sauvignon Blanc, 27% Viognier, 15% Sémillon, 11% Pinot Blanc, 8% Orange Muscat and 8% Muscat Canellii is well-made and likable, medium-thick and somewhat sweet in style with citrus and almond accents. Delightfully quaffable.",The Whip White Wine,19,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Murrieta's Well 2010 The Whip White Wine White (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murrietas-well-2010-whip-white-wine-central-coast-livermore-valley/,White Blend,2010,Murrieta's Well
13.3,White,US,"Savory scents of smoke and roasted nuts lend an uncharacteristic earthiness to sweet lemon and orange blossom notes on Standing Stone's Gewürztraminer. Quite lush on the palate with a slightly viscous slick; lemony acidity adds a nice, steely bite to the finish.",,14,84,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Standing Stone 2009 Gewürztraminer (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/standing-stone-2009-gewurztraminer-finger-lakes/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Standing Stone
13.5,Red,US,"Soft and simple, with sweet, easy cherry and strawberry jam flavors and a silky texture.",Selected Vineyards,10,83,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Concannon 2010 Selected Vineyards Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2010-selected-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Concannon
14,Red,Chile,"Pinched and hard, no two ways about it. The bouquet is herbal and rubbery, with blackened berry and plum aromas. Feels clampy, with hard tannins and herbal berry flavors. Leafy as it bangs and clangs its way along.",Los Lingues Gran Reserva,22,83,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2009 Los Lingues Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2009-los-lingues-gran-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Casa Silva
14,Red,Chile,"Hot and fiery up front, with raspberry and leather on the nose. Feels astringent, with tomatoey acidity and pointed cherry flavors that come with an herbal, peppery aftertaste. Has an aggressiveness to it.",Novas Gran Reserva,16,82,Casablanca Valley,,,Emiliana 2010 Novas Gran Reserva Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emiliana-2010-novas-gran-reserva-pinot-noir-casablanca-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Emiliana
,White,US,"Sweet and simple, with pineapple and apricot jam flavors.",Proprietor's Reserve,10,82,California,California Other,California,Glen Ellen 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-ellen-2010-proprietors-reserve-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Glen Ellen
13.5,White,Austria,"A superb wine, the product of a great vineyard site and old vines. The wine is concentrated, very rich, beautifully balanced between considerable acidity and sweet white fruits and mandarin oranges. With its tense, edgy texture, it is a wine that will age for many years.",Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve,80,96,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Alte Reben Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-zobinger-heiligenstein-erste-lage-alte-reben-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Bründlmayer
14,Red,France,"The top wine of Château du Cèdre is beautifully balanced, its chewy tannins given the right perspective by the impressively dark fruits. The wine is brooding, profound, concentrated and complex. Age for at least 6 years.",Le Cèdre,56,94,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château du Cèdre 2008 Le Cèdre Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cedre-2008-le-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château du Cèdre
14,White,Austria,"A rich wine, very balanced with ripe peach flavors enlivened by acidity, orange zest and an edge of spice. The wine is lush while also mineral and will likely develop over the next 3–4 years. The aftertaste is gorgeous and very ripe.",Loiser Berg Erste Lage Reserve,,94,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Loiser Berg Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-loiser-berg-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Bründlmayer
14.2,Red,US,"Wow. An incredible (and affordable) example of what Mourvèdre can be in certain nooks and crannies of the Sierra Foothills and in certain hands. Here winemaker and owner Hank Beckmeyer has made a silk mountai wine out of a tough vintage, taking organically farmed Mourvèdre from the folks over at Cedarville (who have their own label too) and made a gorgeous, pure and rich Rhône with perfumed notes of plum, smooth spice and a good dose of earth, all easy on the palate with fresh acidity and a velvety texture. Very little sulfur was used.",Cedarville,22,93,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,La Clarine Farm 2010 Cedarville Mourvèdre (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clarine-farm-2010-cedarville-mourvedre-sierra-foothills/,Mourvèdre,2010,La Clarine Farm
14.9,Red,US,"A single-vineyard wine whose grapes evidently were allowed to get very ripe. Caberent doesn't get much richer than this, with massive waves of blackberries, black cherries, currants, dark chocolate and minty oak. Earns extra points for the elegance of its tannin structure. Drink now–2015.",Leopoldina,75,93,California,Napa,Oakville,Turnbull 2008 Leopoldina Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turnbull-2008-leopoldina-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Turnbull
14.6,Red,US,"Earns its high score by virtue of sheer power. Just explodes in the mouth with raspberry and cherry fruit, as well as spicy complexities of cola, red licorice and smoky oak. Dry and full-bodied for a Pinot Noir, it's a little brawny now, but should develop bottle complexity over the next 6–8 years.",Van Der Kamp Vineyard,40,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,La Follette 2009 Van Der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/follette-2009-van-der-kamp-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-mountain/,Pinot Noir,2009,La Follette
14.5,Red,US,"A beauty—soft, round, bursting with cherry and raspberry fruit, blood orange, bracing acids and satiny tannins. Succulent and mouthfilling, with following notes of light chocolate, coffee and a streak of gun metal.",Looney Vineyard,85,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Archery Summit 2009 Looney Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2009-looney-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Archery Summit
14.5,Red,France,"The estate wine of Aydie is the most serious and long-lasting of the range produced by the Laplace family. It has an intense, concentrated structure, very dark and rich, with a mineral edge. Age for 4–5 years.",,28,93,Southwest France,Madiran,,Château d'Aydie 2008 Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-daydie-2008-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2008,Château d'Aydie
7,Dessert,Germany,"Perhaps a step behind Weil's other supersweet 2009s, this eiswein remains a prodigious effort. The candied pineapple and golden raisin notes are so intense, so concentrated that they're almost painful to taste, lingering virtually forever on the finish.",Kiedrich Gräfenberg Eiswein,376,94,Rheingau,,,Robert Weil 2009 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Eiswein Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-weil-2009-kiedrich-grafenberg-eiswein-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Robert Weil
13.5,Red,US,"A selection of the best lots of the vintage, here sourced entirely from biodynamically-farmed blocks of the Maresh Vineyard in the Dundee Hills. Among the most Burgundian of all Oregon Pinots, this complex, cellar-ready wine shows ripe red and black fruits, old vine hints of dried leaves, light herb and autumnal profundity.",La Paulée,32,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Scott Paul 2009 La Paulée Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-paul-2009-paulee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Scott Paul
8,White,Germany,"This historic estate certainly excelled with sweet wines in 2009. This auslese is lusciously sweet yet lithe, its ripe stone fruit—apricot and peach—balanced by citrusy notes. Finishes long and clean, not cloying. Delicious now, but should easily be capable of aging for 20–30 years.",Auslese,200,94,Rheingau,,,Schloss Johannisberger 2009 Auslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-johannisberger-2009-auslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Schloss Johannisberger
14.5,White,France,"From the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains comes this perfumed, wood-aged wine. It has orange peel, toast and Earl Grey tea flavors, very textured and fresh. The wine brings great acidity to balance the more exotic fruit elements. Ideally age for 2–3 years.",Emotion,,93,Southwest France,Jurançon Sec,,Château de Jurque 2009 Emotion  (Jurançon Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jurque-2009-emotion-other-white-petit-manseng-jurancon-sec/,Petit Manseng,2009,Château de Jurque
14.7,Red,US,"A big, ripe, opulent and oaky Pinot Noir, forward in fruit and needing a little time to knit together. It's massive in raspberry and cherry pie filling, milk chocolate, vanilla oak and smoky butter flavors, spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Absolutely delicious now, with a good decant, and should develop additional bottle complexities over the next 6–8 years.",Reserve Buoncristiani Vineyard,48,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Matrix 2009 Reserve Buoncristiani Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matrix-2009-reserve-buoncristiani-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matrix
14,Red,Argentina,"Tapiz's best wine to date, and the first one to shoot higher than the basic or reserve level. Aromas of fresh balsam wood, ripe blackberry and cola are clean and deep. Feels just right, with rich, rewarding flavors of molten berry, chocolate and coffee. Finishes warm, toasty and with focus. Has it all; drink now through 2015.",Selección de Barricas Reserva,35,93,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tapiz 2007 Selección de Barricas Reserva Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapiz-2007-seleccion-barricas-reserva-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2007,Tapiz
16.1,Red,US,"The vineyard has been a Zinfandel source to St. Francis, as well as other wineries, for years, but this is St. Francis's best in a decade. The wine is fantastically concentrated in dried blackberry, blueberry, dark unsweetened chocolate, tobacco and elaborate spice flavors. Defines complexity in Zinfandel, although the very high alcohol will bother some people.",Pagani Vineyard,45,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,St. Francis 2009 Pagani Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2009-pagani-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,St. Francis
14,Red,France,"A blend of Duras and Braucol, grapes local to Gaillac, this wine is named after the spirit (Ame) of wine. Showing the potential of red Gaillac, this is a beautifully balanced and concentrated wine, with tannins that are already well integrated into the wood and sweet fruits. Age for 4–6 years, but can be drunk sooner.",L'Ame,,93,Southwest France,Gaillac,,Domaine Rotier 2008 L'Ame Red (Gaillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-rotier-2008-lame-red-gaillac/,Red Blend,2008,Domaine Rotier
8.5,White,Germany,"This TBA features almost endless variations on the sugary theme: caramelized sugar, demarara syrup and honey all swirl together, wrapped around a bit of citrusy acidity. A distinctly musky spice note adds interest. Drink now–2040.",Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg Trockenbeerenauslese - 375 ml,250,93,Mosel,,,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2009 Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg Trockenbeerenauslese - 375 ml Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-pauly-bergweiler-2009-bernkasteler-alte-badstube-am-doctorberg-trockenbeerenauslese-375-ml-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler
7,White,Germany,"Loosen's '09 auslese from the Sonnenuhr unleashes a cavalcade of ripe tropical fruit, ranging from pineapple and guava to carambola and lime. It's very sweet and isn't showing much more than fruit at this point in time, but it should develop additional complexity with cellaring.",Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese,64,93,Mosel,,,Dr. Loosen 2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-loosen-2009-wehlener-sonnenuhr-auslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. Loosen
14.5,Red,US,"A great Petite Sirah, one that continues an amazing string of successes for the winery. Combines the variety's robust and full-bodied berry, cherry, mocha and pepper flavors and bigtime tannins with classic Napa elegance and balance. Drinks beautifully now and will develop throughout the decade. The wine is based on fruit from a century-old vineyard.",,28,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Girard 2008 Petite Sirah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/girard-2008-petite-sirah-napa-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Girard
14,Red,France,"This is the top wine from Fabien Jouves's estate. There is some new wood aging here and it shows in the polished edges of the very firm tannins. Burnt coffee and plum skin flavors add to the considerable power, the fruit just beginning to push through the tannins. Age for several more years.",La Pièce,85,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Mas del Périé 2008 La Pièce Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-perie-2008-piece-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Mas del Périé
14.8,White,US,"Made in the white Burgundy style, this Chardonnay features enormously ripe flavors complexed with oak and lees aging. It offers a blast of pineapple tart, pear jam, crème brûlée, vanilla custard, buttered toast and cinnamon spice flavors, accented by high, crisp acidity. A blend of some of the best vineyards Pessagno accesses.",Intrinity,45,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Pessagno 2007 Intrinity Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pessagno-2007-intrinity-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2007,Pessagno
15.5,Red,US,"Here's a big, bold Zinfandel, explosive in wild forest berries, perfectly ripe and picked under the summer sun. It's softly smooth, with rich tannins and a long, sweetly spicy finish. Ed Sbragia has mastered the difficult art of elevating Dry Creek Valley. Drink now–2015.",La Promessa,28,93,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Sbragia 2009 La Promessa Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sbragia-2009-promessa-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Sbragia
12,Dessert,Austria,"With the heart-stopping acidity and intensity of an ice wine, this is an orange marmalade- and honey-flavored wine. It has a poised freshness to go with that great fruit flavor, delicious to drink now but sure to age.",Cuvée Eiswein,60,93,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2009 Cuvée Eiswein White (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2009-cuvee-eiswein-white-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian white blend,2009,Esterházy
14.5,Red,US,"Ripe, full-bodied black cherry fruit shines here, with good tannin support. The wine is rich across the palate, with clean, focused, lingering flavors that really extend into a terrifically long finish.",Leland,50,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Erath 2009 Leland Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-leland-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
13.5,Red,US,"Seriously deep, the weight and concentration immediately apparent, this Hyland Pinot requires extra breathing time, and probably some years in the cellar. Red and black fruits penetrate into a silky, spicy, supple core. It's a bit lower in alcohol than most of the other single vineyard Pinots from Erath, but all the more cellar-worthy.",Hyland,50,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,McMinnville,Erath 2009 Hyland Pinot Noir (McMinnville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-hyland-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-mcminnville/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
7,Dessert,Germany,"The wine's floral aromas and somewhat restrained fruit on the nose strike a refined tone, while on the palate the wine is lush, round and sweet, buoyed by bright pineapple, peach and lime flavors. Finishes long and sleekly elegant.",Erdener Prälat Auslese Goldkapsel,114,93,Mosel,,,Dr. Loosen 2009 Erdener Prälat Auslese Goldkapsel Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-loosen-2009-erdener-pralat-auslese-goldkapsel-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. Loosen
14.3,Red,US,"Extraordinarily rich, this Pinot Noir dazzles with extracted cherries and raspberries, with exotic mulberry additions that have a spicy, feral, meaty quality. Top Anderson Valley vineyards often show this wild note, so welcome in an era when ripe fruit is easy to achieve. On a par with MacPhail's great 2007 Frattey Shams bottling, and the good news for consumers is that they've lowered the price considerably. Drink now–2016.",Frattey Shams Vineyard,49,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,MacPhail 2009 Frattey Shams Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2009-frattey-shams-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,MacPhail
14,Red,France,"Intense wood-aged wine. The wood is still apparent in this intense, youthful wine, although the richly concentrated mint and black fruit flavors are sure to come through in a year or two. This is certainly ageworthy, a wine that packs all the right structure and dark fruit character.",GC,139,93,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château du Cèdre 2008 GC Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cedre-2008-gc-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château du Cèdre
14.5,Red,US,"The acidic, minerally earthiness of Carneros Pinot Noir is uplifted by the ripe, fruity vintage, resulting in quite a fine young wine. May well be Merryvale's best ever. Their regular '09 was a beauty. This takes the dry, crisp fruitiness to new heights in richness and complexity. Silky and elegant in cherries, raspberries and cola, it should gain traction over the next six years.",Stanly Ranch Estate,65,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Merryvale 2009 Stanly Ranch Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merryvale-2009-stanly-ranch-estate-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merryvale
6,Dessert,Germany,"Dark, almost russet in color, this is an eiswein that's definitely out of the ordinary, with notes of fusty library, walnut, dried apricots and figs that come across as a bit syrupy in texture. It seems a bit advanced compared to other eisweins, but it will likely remain at this plateau for decades.",Herrenberg Eiswein 82,316,93,Mosel,,,Maximin Grünhäuser 2009 Herrenberg Eiswein 82 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maximin-grunhauser-2009-herrenberg-eiswein-82-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Maximin Grünhäuser
15.2,Red,US,"This is the winery's highest-end bottling, this year a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, from Alexander Valley and Mount Veeder. It's charming to drink now, with deep, impressively ripe blackberry, blueberry and dark chocolate flavors wrapped into soft, thick tannins. The finish is dry. Despite the deliciousness factor, it should hold and develop for at least six years.",Omaggio,60,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Sonoma-Napa,Seghesio 2008 Omaggio Red (Sonoma-Napa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2008-omaggio-red-napa-sonoma-napa/,Red Blend,2008,Seghesio
14.5,Red,US,"One of the best Merlots of the vintage. Does what Merlot's supposed to do, flatter the palate with soft, voluptuous richness. Blackberry pie, red cherry, currant, licorice, mocha, bacon and pepper flavors flood the mouth, leading to a long, spicy finish. Defines the opulent, cult style of California Merlot.",Fortuna Vineyard,55,94,California,Napa,Oakville,Turnbull 2007 Fortuna Vineyard Merlot (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turnbull-2007-fortuna-vineyard-merlot-napa-oakville/,Merlot,2007,Turnbull
6,Dessert,Germany,"So unctuous and decadently sweet that this is one of those TBAs that's best taken in very small sips. Dried apricot, candied pear and caramelized pineapple flavors are concentrated and intense, lingering sweetly on the long finish.",Wehlener Sonnenuhr Vat 59 Trockenbeerenauslese,440,94,Mosel,,,S.A. Prüm 2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Vat 59 Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sa-prum-2009-wehlener-sonnenuhr-vat-59-trockenbeerenauslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,S.A. Prüm
7,White,Germany,"Starts off a bit sweaty, then develops passion fruit and tangerine aromas. It's a medium-bodied auslese, sweet but balanced, with peach and apricot, ripe citrus and honey all coming together in lovely harmony. Delicious now, and should age well for 10–20 years.",Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese,40,94,Mosel,,,S.A. Prüm 2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sa-prum-2009-wehlener-sonnenuhr-auslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,S.A. Prüm
14,White,Austria,"Intensely rich wine that flows opulently. Rounded warm and concentrated, it has spice, pepper as well as pineapple and peach fruit. It is not sweet but the unctuous character makes it feel so. Needs at least five years in bottle.",Kammerner Lamm Erste Lage Reserve,,94,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Kammerner Lamm Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-kammerner-lamm-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Bründlmayer
14,White,Austria,"Tense, dry wine that brings out all the minerality of the Käferberg Vineyard. This is an impressive, ageworthy wine, dominated at this stage by citrus and green apple flavors. Likely to age over many years with its structure intact.",Käferberg Erste Lage Reserve,,94,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Käferberg Erste Lage Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-kaferberg-erste-lage-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Bründlmayer
15,Red,US,"As chewy and umami, salty delicious as a mouthful of crunchy bacon. Throw in dried blackberries and blueberries, with a touch of smoky new oak, and that describes this fantastically pure, addictively good Zinfandel. The grape sourcing is from old vineyards in the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Truly a great Zin, and relatively easy to find, with 9,000 cases produced.",Old Vine,38,94,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Seghesio 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2009-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Seghesio
7.5,White,Germany,"A terrific auslese, sweet but balanced near perfectly by lime-like acids. It's stony yet honeyed, concentrated yet somehow light on its feet. Then it's bright, fresh and full of juicy citrus fruit on the finish.",Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese,64,94,Mosel,,,Dr. Loosen 2009 Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-loosen-2009-urziger-wurzgarten-auslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. Loosen
14.6,White,US,"Masses of lemondrop candy, pineapple tart and mashed ripe pears in this marvelous wine, but that's not all. Buttered toast, crème brûlée, bananas sautéed in butter and brown sugar are some of the additional complexities. That makes the wine sound sweet, but it finishes dry. High in alcohol, but balanced, this flamboyant Chardonnay is best enjoyed now.",Hawk Hill Vineyard,50,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Hawk Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-hawk-hill-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Williams Selyem
14.9,Red,US,"The vineyard is severely vintage-dependent, with some years much better than others, but the superbly generous 2007 harvest has resulted in this delicious mountain wine. It's perfectly ripe, offering an array of blackberries, cherries and currants wrapped into beautifully mature tannins and grounded with a firm minerality. Defines the elegant concentration of a high Mayacamas Mountain Cabernet. Drink now and over the next 10 years, at least.",55% Slope,45,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Hidden Ridge 2007 55% Slope Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hidden-ridge-2007-55-slope-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hidden Ridge
14.2,Red,US,"This is a frankly delicious young Cabernet, hailing from a small vineyard to showcase its qualities. It's deeply flavored in blackberries and currants, with the most delicious dark chocolate sweetness. Yet it also has the tannic backbone to last. It's one of those wines you can drink now, or age for at least six years to see what it can do.",Tomahawk,115,94,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2008 Tomahawk Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2008-tomahawk-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Chimney Rock
14.5,Red,US,"Lush and luscious, this is a standout among the 2009 Erath Pinots. The richness of the fruit gives this zaftig wine immense appeal, with deep cherry flavors streaked with gun metal, anise, mocha, and coffee. A lick of dark chocolate ensures a glorious finish.",Prince Hill,45,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Erath 2009 Prince Hill Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-prince-hill-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
14.5,Red,US,"Spicy, fruity and extremely youthful, this complex wine brings black cherry and cassis flavors with subtle notes of cola, licorice, allspice, sandalwood and pine needle. Still quite tight and primary, it has been beautifully sculpted into a focused wine with a long life ahead.",Arcus Estate,100,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Archery Summit 2009 Arcus Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2009-arcus-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Archery Summit
14.6,Red,US,"Another fine 9-3-5 Cabernet from Hunnicutt. The numbers symbolize the proprietors' wedding date. It's a splendid wine, if a little too young. Toasty oak and tannins dominate, but way underneath is a vast, sweet network of blackberries and black currants. You can certainly decant it for a few hours and enjoy now, but this is a wine that should age seriously for a good 8, 10, 12 years. It's a blend of St. Helena, Rutherford and Oakville fruit.",9-3-5,90,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hunnicutt 2008 9-3-5 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunnicutt-2008-9-3-5-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hunnicutt
14.5,Red,US,"A helluva Cabernet. Extraordinarily rich and opulent in blackberries, currants and dark chocolate, with elaborate oak, yet completely dry, and given balance by firm, hard tannins and a fine cut of acidity. Really impressive now, after decanting, and should develop over the next six years, at the very least.",,110,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Nice 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nice-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Nice
7,Dessert,Germany,"Like all of the Schloss's noble sweet wines, this one isn't overblown, displaying ample sweetness but also zesty acidity. There's a slight greenish hint to the candied citrus and dried pineapple flavors, with a lemony streak on the finish that balances the sweetness impeccably. Should last for 40–50 years—possibly more—in a cool cellar.",Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner Beerenauslese Goldkapsel,231,94,Mosel,,,Schloss Saarstein 2009 Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner Beerenauslese Goldkapsel Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-saarstein-2009-serrig-saarsteiner-beerenauslese-goldkapsel-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Schloss Saarstein
14.9,Red,US,"Extraordinarily delicious. Earns its reserve citation for the sheer power and audacity of fruit. Masses of ripe raspberry and cherry tart, vanilla and cola flavors dazzle the palate. The all-important tannins are softly refined, and the acids are crisp. Designed to dazzle now, and does, but should gain traction and age in interesting ways over the next six years.",Reserve,47,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Matrix 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matrix-2009-reserve-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matrix
14.2,Red,US,"All kinds of fantastic things swirl together in this complex, intricate Pinot Noir, but it's too young to touch for a while. The '09 vintage was a great one for Arista's Pinots, and this bottling is their best, a small-production blend of four vineyards. Purists will object that it's a little too forward in sweet fruit, but the raspberries and cherries have interesting cola and mushroom complexities that sing of the soil, while lots of new oak adds rich layers of toast. Beautiful, but needs 4–5 years to begin to come around.",Two Birds,68,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Arista 2009 Two Birds Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arista-2009-two-birds-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Arista
13.5,White,US,"This very limited, concrete-egg-fermented, and thoroughly splendid Pinot Gris is a good indication of the potential for PG in Oregon if the price limitations are lifted. Stunningly rich with citrus, lemon curd, ripe apple and light tropical fruits, this concentrated, deeply driven wine is both roundly full and amazingly dense. Certainly the best Oregon Pinot Gris in memory.",AB OVO,42,94,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Archery Summit 2010 AB OVO Pinot Gris (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2010-ab-ovo-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Gris,2010,Archery Summit
8.5,White,Germany,"Terrific, from its nearly indefinable aromas akin to Cloud Ear fungus to its intensely sweet yet racy palate. Dried apricot, peach and pineapple flavors give it substance without excessive weight, finishing long and intense. Drink now–2030.",Kiedrich Turmberg Auslese,142,95,Rheingau,,,Robert Weil 2009 Kiedrich Turmberg Auslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-weil-2009-kiedrich-turmberg-auslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Robert Weil
14.2,Red,US,"Showing the art of blending, this small-production Pinot was made from the fruit of six vineyards. It is an exceptional expression of the Sonoma Coast, being translucent in color, dry, silky and crisp in acids. The flavors are complex and delicious, with berries, cherries and persimmons conjoined with mushrooms, spices and new oak. Lovely now, and should develop interestingly over the next 6–8 years.",Akiko's Cuvée,52,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Freeman 2009 Akiko's Cuvée Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freeman-2009-akikos-cuvee-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Freeman
14.8,Red,US,"This remarkable Cabernet was grown and produced by a longtime Mexican-American immigrant. It is an extraordinary wine, rich and full-bodied, explosive in sweetly ripe blackberries, cherries and black currants, yet given firmness by a firm minerality that must come from the soil. Defines André Tchelistcheff's description of Stags Leap Cabernets as an iron fist in a velvet glove. Drink now–2020.",,60,95,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Renteria 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renteria-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Renteria
15,Red,US,"A joy to drink. It's so ripely exuberant in fruit, explosive in wild berry, dried red currant, licorice, cocoa and dusty spice flavors that sink deep into the palate and last forever on the finish. Yet it's dry, and the structure is entirely elegant. The two vineyards that are source to this wine are old and dry-farmed. A very great Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, a real classic. Drink now–2015.",Cortina,38,95,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Seghesio 2009 Cortina Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2009-cortina-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Seghesio
7.5,Dessert,Germany,"One of the palest icewines to come across our tasting table, this is an extraordinarily fine example, with great purity of fruit and incredible balance. Tangerine and pineapple flavors shine with pristine clarity from start to finish, making it very drinkable.",Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner Eiswein,448,95,Mosel,,,Schloss Saarstein 2009 Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner Eiswein Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-saarstein-2009-serrig-saarsteiner-eiswein-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Schloss Saarstein
8,Dessert,Germany,"Sweet and viscous, this ratchets up the level of sugar and concentration beyond that of Weil's 2009 auslesen. Dried apricots rule, but nuances of musky spice and candied pineapple play supporting roles. Unctuous enough to pair with dessert if need be, but better on its own, or perhaps with aged hard cheeses.",Kiedrich Gräfenberg Beerenauslese,292,95,Rheingau,,,Robert Weil 2009 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Beerenauslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-weil-2009-kiedrich-grafenberg-beerenauslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Robert Weil
8,White,Germany,"The scents of dried apricot and honey are made even more captivating by intriguing hints of musky spice. This is viscous, luscious and complex, with bergamot notes that lend another exotic element. Long and mouthwatering on the finish.",Jungfer Auslese,44,95,Rheingau,,,Prinz 2009 Jungfer Auslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prinz-2009-jungfer-auslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Prinz
14.2,Red,US,"A terrific wine, smooth, complex and ageworthy. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain, it shows mountain intensity of fruit, with a molten core of blackberries and black currants. The tannins are bigtime, yet smooth and refined in the modern style, and the finish is elaborate in fruits and spices. A monument to what this fine winery can achieve at the top level. Hold until 2015, after which it should provide great drinking for additional years.",Synthesis,75,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Martin Ray 2007 Synthesis Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2007-synthesis-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Martin Ray
13.5,White,Austria,"From vines trained on the lyre system, here is one of the classics of Austrian wine. Its richness and concentration are present from the first taste. As the wine opens, it brings out perfumes and intense fruit flavors. A great wine that needs long-term aging.",Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Lyra Reserve,74,95,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage Lyra Reserve Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-zobinger-heiligenstein-erste-lage-lyra-reserve-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Bründlmayer
7,Dessert,Germany,"This eiswein is supersweet, yet remains decently balanced, thanks to a laser beam of bright acidity. After an initial hint of volatility, the flavors of preserved citrus and stone fruits are almost painful in their intensity, so sip it in small doses and savor the nearly endless finish.",Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Eiswein,95,96,Mosel,,,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2009 Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Eiswein Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-pauly-bergweiler-2009-bernkasteler-johannisbrunnchen-eiswein-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler
7,Dessert,Germany,"Von Schubert bottled two eisweins from the Herrenberg in 2009. This one is pale in color, with intense pineapple and honey flavors. The wine is sweet, luscious and viscous yet never cloying, with a long finish that features unfolding layers of fruit flavor.",Herrenberg Eiswein,228,96,Mosel,,,Maximin Grünhäuser 2009 Herrenberg Eiswein Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maximin-grunhauser-2009-herrenberg-eiswein-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Maximin Grünhäuser
7,Dessert,Germany,"This lesser-known vineyard is the source of at least two stupendous eisweins in 2009. This one features demerara syrup and ripe peaches imbued with an incredibly lush texture, yet balanced by bright acids and a slightly briny quality on the finish.",Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Eiswein,80,96,Mosel,,,Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler 2009 Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen Eiswein Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-heidemanns-bergweiler-2009-bernkasteler-johannisbrunnchen-eiswein-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler
8.5,White,Germany,"A wonderfully drinkable beerenauslese, which makes it a serious accomplishment—sometimes these wines can just be too much. This one balances its intense dried apricot and golden raisin notes with tropical and citrus fruit and lively acidity.",Hochheimer Domdechaney Beerenauslese,271,96,Rheingau,,,Domdechant Werner 2009 Hochheimer Domdechaney Beerenauslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domdechant-werner-2009-hochheimer-domdechaney-beerenauslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Domdechant Werner
13.5,Red,US,"Wow, this is a glorious bottle of Pinot Noir. It was designed to celebrate the winery's 10th vintage (hence the name, Dix) and is a barrel selection of Maresh Vineyard grapes. Textural, lush, smooth, supple and utterly delicious, its red and black fruits are dappled with dusty spices, dusted with coffee grounds, and glide into a silky finish. Yummy beyond words.",Dix,40,96,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Scott Paul 2009 Dix Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-paul-2009-dix-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Scott Paul
7,Dessert,Germany,"Hugely sweet yet reasonably balanced given its enormous concentration, this is a tremendous example of the quality heights sweet Riesling can achieve. Golden raisin, dried apricots and candied pineapple all swirl together in a delicious haze of sugar-coma-inducing syrup that nevertheless goes down easily. Will age easily for decades.",Kiedrich Gräfenberg Trockenbeerenauslese,612,97,Rheingau,,,Robert Weil 2009 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-weil-2009-kiedrich-grafenberg-trockenbeerenauslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Robert Weil
6,White,Germany,"Even in a flight of top BAs and TBAs, this one stood out. It's hugely sweet and viscous, yet also has amazingly fresh acids that really prolong the finish and promise decades—if not centuries—of cellaring. Golden raisin and dried apricot notes are true to type, and the wine's balance is impeccable.",Trockenbeerenauslese,445,97,Rheingau,,,Schloss Johannisberger 2009 Trockenbeerenauslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-johannisberger-2009-trockenbeerenauslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Schloss Johannisberger
14.9,Red,US,"So delicious now, you can hardly keep your hands off it. Blackberry tart, ripe blueberry, cassis, milk chocolate, licorice and sweet, smoky cedar flavors flood the mouth, dramatically huge and memorable, and lasting long into the finish. The tannins are obvious, but sweetly ripe and soft. A brilliant evocation of Napa Cabernet, despite a high production level of nearly 30,000 cases, which is about the same size as a Bordeaux first growth. Shows the class and potency this bottling has exhibited for many years, and believe it or not, the price is a relative bargain these days. Drink now–2020.",Special Selection,130,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Caymus 2009 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caymus-2009-special-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Caymus
13,White,Spain,"Strained from front to back. The nose smells pickled and funky, while the palate is boring in feel and tastes candied but also a lot like brine or caper juice. Sweet on the finish.",Sweet Chardonnay-Moscato,10,80,Spain Other,Spain,,Torito Bravo NV Sweet Chardonnay-Moscato White (Spain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torito-bravo-nv-sweet-chardonnay-moscato-white-other/,White Blend,,Torito Bravo
14,Red,Portugal,"A curious sauerkraut perfume leads to a hard edged wine, the wood not in balance with the fruit. It is raw and not completely clean. Two bottles tasted.",,,80,Lisboa,,,Quinta do Pinto 2008 Touriga Nacional (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-pinto-2008-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-lisboa/,Touriga Nacional,2008,Quinta do Pinto
13,White,Spain,"Unusual aromas of creamed corn and exotic notes are too unfamiliar to register properly. It's thick but not entirely cloying, with powdered sugar and dried mango flavors. Weird stuff that probably won't find too many takers.",Viña Albina Semi Dulce,14,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Riojanas 2010 Viña Albina Semi Dulce White (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-riojanas-2010-vina-albina-semi-dulce-white-rioja/,White Blend,2010,Bodegas Riojanas
14,Red,Chile,"Hits heavy with the olive and burnt rubber aromas, then turns ultrazesty and citric in the mouth. Tastes tangy and herbal, with tomato and sour plum flavors. A raw, tart wine.",,12,81,Colchagua Valley,,,Root:1 2009 Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/root-1-2009-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,Root:1
13.8,Red,US,"A big, thick, somewhat dull wine, with candied fruit and sweet cherry cough-medicine flavors.",,19,81,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Hideaway Creek 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hideaway-creek-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hideaway Creek
12.5,White,Spain,"Stalky smelling, with a minerally streak. Feels tangy and lean, with lemon, sour apple and white currant flavors. Short on the finish.",Serres,10,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Carlos Serres 2010 Serres Viura (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carlos-serres-2010-serres-spanish-white-viura-rioja/,Viura,2010,Carlos Serres
13.5,Red,Spain,"Gritty cherry and plum aromas lead into a sheer, high-acid palate with citric burn and tart flavors of raspberry and plum skins. Finishes with limited flavor and leftover acid.",Cantos de Valpiedra,21,81,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca Valpiedra 2008 Cantos de Valpiedra  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-valpiedra-2008-cantos-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Finca Valpiedra
12.5,Red,US,"Bottled for the World Market Cost Plus chain, this Cabernet is harsh, dry and simple, with watery flavors.",,8,81,California,California Other,California,Foodies 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foodies-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Foodies
14,White,Spain,"Powdery and oaky smelling, with not much fruit to get excited about. Feels soft and mushy, with banana, pear and resiny vanilla flavors. Feels resiny on the finish, too.",,14,81,Northern Spain,Navarra,,Vega Sindoa 2010 Chardonnay (Navarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vega-sindoa-2010-chardonnay-navarra/,Chardonnay,2010,Vega Sindoa
14.7,Red,US,"Smells raisiny, feels hot, tastes overripe.",Imagine Reserve,62,81,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Hunt Cellars 2009 Imagine Reserve Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunt-cellars-2009-imagine-reserve-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hunt Cellars
13,Red,Italy,"Made from organically-farmed fruit, this Sicilian expression of Cabernet Franc is heavily marked by sour aromas of green vegetables and chopped dill.",,24,81,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Di Giovanna 2010 Cabernet Franc (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanna-2010-cabernet-franc-sicilia/,Cabernet Franc,2010,Di Giovanna
14,Red,Italy,"Made from organically-grown fruit, this wine opens with muddled aromas of cherry fruit and dillweed. Chalky, earthy tones appear on the close.",,,82,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Poggionotte 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggionotte-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Poggionotte
12,White,US,"Subdued florals and apple scents have a slightly dusty, chemical edge on the nose of Mazza's Reserve Pinot Grigio. Slight in body but it finishes briskly on the palate. Drink now.",Reserve,15,82,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Mazza Chautauqua Cellars 2010 Reserve Pinot Grigio (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazza-chautauqua-cellars-2010-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-finger-lakes/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Mazza Chautauqua Cellars
14.6,Red,US,"Way too ripe, with raisiny, porty aromas and flavors that turn bitter on the finish.",,65,82,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Madrigal 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/madrigal-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-atlas-peak/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Madrigal
14.7,Red,US,"Harsh and pruny, with overripe flavors that are like Port, except the wine is dry. Wildly over-priced for the quality.",,50,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eagle Castle 2008 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-castle-2008-petite-sirah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Petite Sirah,2008,Eagle Castle
13.9,Red,US,"Barbera can be made well, but this one isn't even particularly Barbera-esque. It's soft, acidic and sweetly simple, with jammy flavors that are overripe and pruny.",,50,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eagle Castle 2008 Barbera (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-castle-2008-barbera-central-coast-paso-robles/,Barbera,2008,Eagle Castle
13.5,Rose,US,"Muted on the nose and palate, with dusty notes of mealy apples, this full-bodied, dry blend of Cab Franc and Malbec finishes with just a whisper of dried cherry and strawberry flavors. Drink now.",Topiary,14,82,Virginia,Virginia,,Boxwood 2010 Topiary Rosé (Virginia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boxwood-2010-topiary-rose-virginia/,Rosé,2010,Boxwood
13.3,Red,US,"Not much going on in this dry, unripe wine. It's vegetal, with thin, acidic flavors of berries and spices.",,19,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Wilson Daniels 2010 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wilson-daniels-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2010,Wilson Daniels
14.6,Red,US,"Feels harsh and sharp in the mouth, with cherry-berry flavors. Pretty rustic drinking, with a bitter finish.",Prankster,20,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Wild Coyote 2009 Prankster Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-coyote-2009-prankster-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2009,Wild Coyote
14.2,Red,US,"The mouthfeel on this Merlot is all wrong. It's harsh and jagged in tannins, and raspingly dry. And the fruit is lacking. A real disappointment.",,21,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Markham 2008 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/markham-2008-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2008,Markham
15.5,Red,US,"A superspicy Zin, marked by a blast of black pepper, clove and anise. The flavors are extracted and sweet to the point of appearing overripe, with blackberries and prunes leading to a tannic, bitter finish. Drink now.",Pagnano Vineyard,32,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ancient Oak Cellars 2010 Pagnano Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-oak-cellars-2010-pagnano-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2010,Ancient Oak Cellars
,Red,US,"A simple, thin wine, with vegetable aromas and flavors that warm up a little in the glass to turn into sweet cherries.",Oso Malo,42,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Alta 2009 Oso Malo Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alta-2009-oso-malo-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Alta
13,Red,Spain,"Grassy and green on the nose, and then lean, light and crisp in the mouth. Tastes brambly and herbal, with a thin finish. O.K. but not really rewarding.",Roble,20,82,Northern Spain,Bierzo,,La Mano 2009 Roble Mencía (Bierzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mano-2009-roble-spanish-red-mencia-bierzo/,Mencía,2009,La Mano
14.5,Red,US,"Heavy and dull, with extracted raspberry jam flavors.",Effort,27,82,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Center of Effort 2009 Effort Pinot Noir (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/effort-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-edna-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Center of Effort
13,White,US,"Made with undisclosed grape varieties, this rustic, softly sweet wine has apricot, honey and herb flavors.",Angel Food,14,82,California,California Other,California,Cupcake 2010 Angel Food White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cupcake-2010-angel-food-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Cupcake
14.9,Red,US,"Way too ripe, with raisined flavors, including raisin-skin bitterness and alcholic heat on the finish. The dominant variety is Sangiovese.",Capriccio Italien,34,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Midnight 2007 Capriccio Italien Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/midnight-2007-capriccio-italien-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2007,Midnight
14.5,Red,Chile,"Herbal, spicy and rubbery smelling, with mulchy berry aromas. Feels soft, creamy and confected, with more milk chocolate and vanilla flavor than legitimate fruit. Sweet and soft on the finish.",Gold Reserve,14,82,Maule Valley,,,P.K.N.T. 2009 Gold Reserve Carmenère (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pknt-2009-gold-reserve-carmenere-maule-valley/,Carmenère,2009,P.K.N.T.
14.6,Red,US,"This is a silly name, and it's not a very good wine. Acids and tannins dominate, making it astringent and bitter, and the cherry fruit is thin and rather overripe.",Poggio Alla Pietra Brunello di Sonoma Estate Grown,60,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Petroni 2005 Poggio Alla Pietra Brunello di Sonoma Estate Grown Sangiovese (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petroni-2005-poggio-alla-pietra-brunello-sonoma-estate-grown-sangiovese-sonoma-valley/,Sangiovese,2005,Petroni
13,Red,Italy,"Gerbino is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d'Avola and Syrah that offers an awkward bouquet of red fruit, bitter almond and tangy dill. A charred burnt note also appears on the close.",Gerbino,16,82,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Di Giovanna 2010 Gerbino Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanna-2010-gerbino-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2010,Di Giovanna
13.5,White,US,Simple and sugary sweet with pineapple and mango fruit.,Secret Blend,10,82,California,California Other,California,Amberhill 2010 Secret Blend White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amberhill-2010-secret-blend-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Amberhill
14.5,White,Israel,"The light bouquet offers faint notes of toasted red apple, while in the mouth this flabby wine exhibits notes of mealy flesh accented with soft spice.",Yarden,28,82,Galilee,,,Golan Heights Winery 2008 Yarden Chardonnay (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/golan-heights-winery-2008-yarden-chardonnay-galilee/,Chardonnay,2008,Golan Heights Winery
13.9,White,US,"Entropy only made 30 cases of this SB, sourced from the Blanches Vineyard in Livermore Valley. It's a tad thin, made in the grassy style of the variety.",,19,82,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Entropy Cellars 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/entropy-cellars-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Entropy Cellars
12,White,US,"Fresh apple and lemon on the palate of this Lake Erie Riesling are pleasant, but overwhelmed by oddly perfumed lemon-pine and floral notes. Simple and a bit savory. Drink now.",,14,82,New York,New York Other,Lake Erie,Mazza Chautauqua Cellars 2010 Riesling (Lake Erie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazza-chautauqua-cellars-2010-riesling-finger-lakes-lake-erie/,Riesling,2010,Mazza Chautauqua Cellars
15,Red,US,"Surprisingly unripe for an Amador County Zinfandel. Smells like dried twigs, turns obscure and heavy in the mouth, with sweet cherry pie and prune flavors, framed in hard, green tannins.",The Messenger Old Vine,17,82,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Ministry of the Vinterior 2009 The Messenger Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ministry-vinterior-2009-messenger-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Ministry of the Vinterior
13.5,Red,US,"Dry and gritty, with rugged tannins and lots of acidity. Unfortunately, the fruit just isn't powerful enough to stand up to it, making this Merlot tough to like.",Selected Vineyards,10,82,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Concannon 2010 Selected Vineyards Merlot (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2010-selected-merlot-central-coast/,Merlot,2010,Concannon
13.9,Red,US,"With overripe raisin and prune flavors, this Cabernet is almost like a Port, except that it's dry. The official alcohol level is 13.9% by volume, but it tastes hotter and headier than that.",Limited Production,17,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Magistrate 2008 Limited Production Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/magistrate-2008-limited-production-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Magistrate
14.4,Red,US,"An unbalanced wine, with harsh tannins and some overripe, pruny flavors. Oddly enough, there also are underripe, green notes.",Warnecke Ranch,32,82,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Ancient Oak Cellars 2009 Warnecke Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancient-oak-cellars-2009-warnecke-ranch-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Ancient Oak Cellars
13.6,Red,US,"There's too much overripe fruit in this Zin, in the form of dried raisins. It's a fault, even though the taste isn't bad. The shriveled fruit yields bitter tannins from the grape skins.",Mischievous,20,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Wild Coyote 2009 Mischievous Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wild-coyote-2009-mischievous-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2009,Wild Coyote
14.9,Red,US,"Raw and fresh, with jammy mulberry, blackberry and pepper flavors. A rustic wine for rustic food.",Proprietor's Reserve Old Vine,10,83,California,California Other,California,Glen Ellen 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-ellen-2010-proprietors-reserve-old-vine-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Glen Ellen
,Red,France,"The wine has a bitter edge with a burnt character that clashes with the red fruit and banana flavors. Maybe better in a few months, but by then, of course, it will have been drunk.",Nouveau,10,83,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Albert Bichot 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albert-bichot-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Albert Bichot
13.5,Red,Italy,"Nero d'Avola is enhanced by 10% Perricone (a second native red grape of Sicily) to produce a simple, easy-drinking pizza wine that is redolent of clove, dark berry, asphalt and dill weed.",Castello Svevo,16,83,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Azienda Agricola Milazzo 2008 Castello Svevo Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/azienda-agricola-milazzo-2008-castello-svevo-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2008,Azienda Agricola Milazzo
14.1,White,US,"This Contra Costa-grown SB, fermented entirely in stainless steel, has grassy and flinty aromas and flavors but could use a little more oomph in its middle.",,17,83,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Hannah Nicole Vineyards 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hannah-nicole-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Hannah Nicole Vineyards
13,Red,Spain,"Baked and raisiny smelling, with kirsch. In a word, it's stewy. Ditto for the mouthfeel, which is chunky and heavy. Features thick black plum, herb and carob flavors and feels beefy on the finish.",Monte Real Crianza,17,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Riojanas 2008 Monte Real Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-riojanas-2008-monte-real-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Riojanas
13,Red,Italy,"Terrale Oro is a simple, somewhat watered down expression of Nero d'Avola that would pair well with easy pasta dishes or take out pizza. Cherry, blueberry and almond flavors characterize the palate.",Terrale Oro,10,83,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2009 Terrale Oro Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2009-terrale-oro-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Calatrasi
12,White,US,"Slightly vegetal on the nose and palate, with hints of green peppers, this dry Riesling gains freshness on the palate with tart apple-skin flavors accented by hints of black pepper spice.",Dry,10,83,New York,New York Other,New York,Brotherhood 2010 Dry Riesling (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brotherhood-2010-dry-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Brotherhood
14.7,Red,US,"Very tannic, without the necessary fruit to make it sing, this Sierra Foothills' Cab Franc has some pleasant spiciness to it that veers dangerously close to pepper land.",Estate,24,83,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Naggiar 2008 Estate Cabernet Franc (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naggiar-2008-estate-cabernet-franc-sierra-foothills/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Naggiar
14,Red,US,"Thick and heavy in texture, with rather sweet, candied blackberry, cherry and cola flavors. Drink now.",,20,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,First Press 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/first-press-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,First Press
14.9,Red,US,"Dark, deep purple in color, this Petite grown in Contra Costa is still quite closed and tight with no signs of opening anytime soon.",Reserve,38,83,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Hannah Nicole Vineyards 2009 Reserve Petite Sirah (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hannah-nicole-2009-reserve-petite-sirah-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Petite Sirah,2009,Hannah Nicole Vineyards
14.2,Red,US,"At the age of four-plus years, this bone dry Cabernet still is tannic and sharp, with green, unripe flavors of mint and peppercorn. It's classically structured, but not going anywhere.",,40,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Rutherford Hill
,White,US,"Sweet and simple, with dessert-wine flavors of pineapples, oranges and vanilla.",,28,83,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Terlato 2009 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Terlato
13,Red,Portugal,"A soft, open wine with only light tannins. The fruit is just as light, with strawberry and some spice. For drinking now.",Tinto,7,83,Alentejano,,,Finisterra 2010 Tinto Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finisterra-2010-tinto-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2010,Finisterra
14.5,Red,Chile,"Stick to the Andes, guys. Terranoble's CA1 Andes Carmenère is better than this condensed, oaky coastal specimen with outsized acidity. Aromas of oak-based lemon rind and spice blend with graphite, tea and herbs. Dark flavors don't do so well with blazing acids; too much mixing and matching.",CA2 Costa,30,83,Colchagua Valley,,,TerraNoble 2009 CA2 Costa Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terranoble-2009-ca2-costa-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2009,TerraNoble
12.5,Rose,US,"Unabashedly bold, this Texas rosé hits the nose with a dose of lilac and rose perfume that lingers a bit obtrusively onto the palate. Off-dry in style, it's chunky on the palate, but finishes nicely, with a hint of tart red-plum flavors. Drink now.",Sophia Marie Sweet Beginnings,14,83,Texas,Texas,,Messina Hof 2010 Sophia Marie Sweet Beginnings Rosé (Texas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/messina-hof-2010-sophia-marie-sweet-beginnings-rose-texas/,Rosé,2010,Messina Hof
10.5,White,Spain,"Moscato aromas leap from the glass, taking the form of shampoo, lychee and jasmine. Feels light but choppy, with dilute lychee and green melon flavors. Not too sticky or cloying.",Opera Prima Sweet White,8,83,Central Spain,La Mancha,,J. Garcia Carrion 2010 Opera Prima Sweet White White (La Mancha),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-garcia-carrion-2010-opera-prima-sweet-white-mancha/,White Blend,2010,J. Garcia Carrion
15.6,Red,US,"Harsh and rustic, with jellied berry and red pepper flavors. Feels soft, simple and sweet. The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.",Trinity,25,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eagle Castle 2007 Trinity Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eagle-castle-2007-trinity-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2007,Eagle Castle
13,White,Italy,"Grillo Parlante (“talking cricket”) is a pure expression of Grillo with slightly oxidized aromas of butterscotch and caramel. Fresh fruit comes through as melon, apricot and candied lemon.",Grillo Parlante,14,83,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Fondo Antico 2009 Grillo Parlante Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondo-antico-2009-grillo-parlante-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2009,Fondo Antico
13.5,Red,US,"Made from undisclosed grape varieties, this wine is simple and candied. It tastes like red cherry jam, spread on buttered white toast and sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon.",Secret Blend,10,83,California,California Other,California,Amberhill 2010 Secret Blend Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/amberhill-2010-secret-blend-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Amberhill
13.5,Red,US,"A difficult Zinfandel, harsh and scoury in the mouth, with mint, raspberry jelly and black pepper flavors.",,12,83,California,California Other,California,Goats Trail 2010 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goats-trail-2010-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Goats Trail
13,Red,US,"Simple and green, with mint, tobacco and cherry flavors. It's a sound, clean wine. Even though the fruit isn't exactly concentrated, it's an easy wine to drink at parties.",Proprietor's Reserve,10,83,California,California Other,California,Glen Ellen 2010 Proprietor's Reserve Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-ellen-2010-proprietors-reserve-merlot-other/,Merlot,2010,Glen Ellen
14.5,Red,US,"Made from all five classic Bordeaux varieties, this wine is overripe. Although it's dry and the tannins are fine, it's dominated by raisiny flavors.",Mare Nectaris,44,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Midnight 2006 Mare Nectaris Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/midnight-2006-mare-nectaris-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Midnight
14,White,Spain,"Yellow in color, then fleshy and floral on the nose, with a hint of peach but also corn stalks. Feels full and clumsy, with sharp acidity and corny, cidery key flavors. Struggles to reach that next level.",Castell de Raimat,10,83,Catalonia,Costers del Segre,,Raimat 2010 Castell de Raimat Chardonnay (Costers del Segre),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/raimat-2010-castell-chardonnay-costers-segre/,Chardonnay,2010,Raimat
12.5,Red,Spain,"Stalky and reedy smelling, with a touch of cherry and plum to the bouquet. There's not much to the palate other than mild citrus and red plum fruit, while the finish is little more than zesty. A fresh quaff.",Monte Clavijo,9,83,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Criadores de Rioja 2010 Monte Clavijo  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/criadores-rioja-2010-monte-clavijo-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2010,Criadores de Rioja
14,Red,Italy,This vintage of Cadetto (a pure expression of Nero d'Avola from Sicily) shows distant signs of volatility with apple skin and bright berry aromas.,Cadetto,,83,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia 2009 Cadetto Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-barone-nicolo-lumia-2009-cadetto-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Tenuta Barone Nicolò La Lumia
14,Red,Chile,"Big, jumbled and foxy, with forced berry aromas. Feels full and bulky, with roasted, herbal flavors that suggest cherry and cassis. Mildly astringent and chalky feeling on the finish.",Reserva,12,83,Maule Valley,,,Sundance 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sundance-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-maule-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sundance
14.6,Red,US,"Overripe and raisiny, with sweet, shriveled blackberry and oak flavors, leading to a hot finish. Drink now.",Zenith,65,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Midnight 2007 Zenith Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/midnight-2007-zenith-red-central-coast-paso-robles/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Midnight
12,Rose,US,"Redolent of sweet plum compote, this semidry Missouri rosé made from native Catawba grapes is an interesting alternative for White Zin fans. Full bodied, with a slightly sugary palate, it finishes with a hint of that foxy Catawba musk. Drink now.",Pink Fox Foxy Sweet,7,83,Missouri,Missouri,,Les Bourgeois NV Pink Fox Foxy Sweet Rosé (Missouri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bourgeois-nv-pink-fox-foxy-sweet-rose-missouri/,Rosé,,Les Bourgeois
13.5,Red,US,"The flavors of this rugged wine are extracted and sweet in berry jam, raisins, pepper and oak.",,12,83,California,California Other,California,Leese-Fitch 2009 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leese-fitch-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Leese-Fitch
,Red,US,"Tough in tannins and bone dry, this Merlot's raisin and blackberry fruit simply isn't strong enough to stand up to the astringency.",North Peyton Block,20,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Parkers Estate 2010 North Peyton Block Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parkers-estate-2010-north-peyton-block-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Parkers Estate
13.5,Red,Italy,"This all-Sicilian Syrah opens with smoky or burnt aromas of asphalt and toasted nut. There is some distant red fruit in the background, along with tangy citrus and dill.",,24,83,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Di Giovanna 2010 Syrah (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanna-2010-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sicilia/,Syrah,2010,Di Giovanna
12.5,White,US,"Subtly scented with orange rind and spice, this dry Michigan Riesling has pleasant apple and orange zest flavors accented by brisk black tea notes that leave a pronounced astringency on the palate. An easy-drinking choice from an up-and-coming wine region.",Dry,13,83,Michigan,Old Mission Peninsula,,Chateau Grand Traverse 2010 Dry Riesling (Old Mission Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-traverse-2010-dry-riesling-old-mission-peninsula/,Riesling,2010,Chateau Grand Traverse
10,Dessert,US,"This dessert wine is sweet in honeyed orange, mango and pear flavors. It's simple, soft and easy to drink.",,12,84,California,California Other,California,White Truck 2010 Moscato (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/white-truck-2010-muscat-moscato-other/,Moscato,2010,White Truck
12,White,Italy,"This creamy expression of Insolia is redolent of citrus mousse, melon and a touch of baked apricot. Pair it with spaghetti and clam sauce.",Pithoi,,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Maggiovini 2009 Pithoi Insolia (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maggiovini-2009-pithoi-italian-white-insolia-sicilia/,Insolia,2009,Maggiovini
13.5,White,US,"Sweet in sugary pineapple and lime flavors, with the caramel and buttered toast of oak, this is a simple Chardonnay made in the popular style.",,10,84,California,California Other,California,Gnarly Head 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gnarly-head-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Gnarly Head
13.5,Red,Italy,"This simple, easy-going Nero d'Avola opens with a slightly burnt or charred characteristic that recalls asphalt and rubber tire. Wait a few minutes for the red fruit and almond to come through.",,17,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudo Maccari 2009 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudo-maccari-2009-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2009,Feudo Maccari
13.5,White,US,"Ripe and oaky, with vanilla, buttered toast, pineapple jam, orange cream and butterscotch flavors that are rich and sweet. A bit simple and soft, but it offers plenty of crowd-pleasing Chardonnay richness.",,13,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Geyser Peak 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/geyser-peak-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Geyser Peak
12.5,Red,France,"A fruity wine, full of red cherries and plenty of acidity. There is dry structure, making it food friendly, but the wine is not for aging.",,16,84,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Gérard Brisson 2010  Beaujolais-Villages,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-brisson-2010-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2010,Gérard Brisson
,Red,France,"There is a layer of tannins here that impart a dry edge to what is otherwise sweetly fruity wine. It is full and juicy, with strawberry fruit flavors.",Nouveau,10,84,Beaujolais,Beaujolais,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-nouveau-gamay-beaujolais/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
13,White,France,"A fresh, lemon-scented wine, with white flower aromas and soft, crisp lime flavors. The wine has some softness as well as an attractive zesty finish. Screwcap.",La Côte Blanche,,84,Burgundy,Mâcon-Villages,,Cave de Lugny 2010 La Côte Blanche  (Mâcon-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cave-lugny-2010-cote-blanche-chardonnay-macon-villages/,Chardonnay,2010,Cave de Lugny
13.5,Red,Italy,Famiglia Cielo (a Sicilian blend of 80% Nero d'Avola and 20% Syrah) opens with simple fruit tones and a touch of burnt toast or roasted almond. The Syrah component adds some extra density and richness to the finish.,Famiglia Cielo,,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Cielo e Terra 2009 Famiglia Cielo Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cielo-e-terra-2009-famiglia-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Cielo e Terra
13,Red,Spain,"Roasted, oaky and creamy smelling, with baked berry aromas. Conversely, it's rather edgy and citric in the mouth, with plum, citrus and tomato flvors accented by dill weed. Ends in herbal fashion, with crisp acidity.",Vendimia Seleccionada Crianza,17,84,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Muriel 2008 Vendimia Seleccionada Crianza  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-muriel-2008-vendimia-seleccionada-crianza-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2008,Bodegas Muriel
13,Red,Israel,"Easy-drinking and straightforward, this approachable Pinot offers bright notes of red cherry, blueberry and strawberry framed by dusty tannins and a softly herbal finish.",Classic,12,84,Negev,,,Barkan 2010 Classic Pinot Noir (Negev),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barkan-2010-classic-pinot-noir-negev/,Pinot Noir,2010,Barkan
13,White,Italy,"Easy, fresh and crisp, this well-priced Grillo would make a great choice for, predinner sipping. Aromas include citrus zest, white almond and wild flower.",Terrale Oro,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2010 Terrale Oro Grillo (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2010-terrale-oro-italian-white-grillo-sicilia/,Grillo,2010,Calatrasi
13,White,Italy,"A blend of Catarratto and Chardonnay, this is one of those easy Italian whites that will wash down fresh seafood or chicken salad. Ripe fruit and spice build some momentum in the mouth.",La Piazza,8,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Calatrasi 2010 La Piazza White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calatrasi-2010-piazza-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Calatrasi
12,White,US,"While floral notes waver a bit chemically on the nose, the palate on this Michigan Riesling is nicely concentrated, with abundant fresh apple and citrus flavors. Just slightly off-dry in style, it finishes sprightly with cut and focus.",Block II,25,84,Michigan,Old Mission Peninsula,,Bowers Harbor 2010 Block II Riesling (Old Mission Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bowers-harbor-2010-block-ii-riesling-old-mission-peninsula/,Riesling,2010,Bowers Harbor
14.5,White,US,"This is a sweet, oaky, simple Chardonnay. It's forward in ripe pineapple, orange and melon fruit flavors, with a honeyed finish.",Red Label,25,84,California,Napa,Napa County,Newton 2010 Red Label Chardonnay (Napa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/newton-2010-red-label-chardonnay-napa-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Newton
13.5,Red,Israel,"There's a high-toned streak to the red fruit core of this wine, with secondary accents of chocolate-milk mix and vanilla extract to keep things from being too sharp. Drink now.",Reserve,36,84,Galilee,,,Alexander 2009 Reserve Merlot (Galilee),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alexander-2009-reserve-merlot-galilee/,Merlot,2009,Alexander
12.5,Rose,Israel,"Made with 70% Cab Franc and 30% Merlot, there is a green streak to this wine that runs alongside tart notes of currant and rhubarb. The mouth is straight-forward but juicy, and the finish mouthwatering.",,30,84,Judean Hills,,,Flam 2010 Rosé (Judean Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flam-2010-rose-judean-hills/,Rosé,2010,Flam
12.5,White,Chile,"Crisp and grassy on the nose, then lemony in the mouth, with narrow citrus and white peach flavors along with a hint of the veggies. Tangy, lean, slick and acidic in terms of feel, with a tight, lemony finish.",Gran Reserva,,84,Casablanca Valley,,,Indomita 2011 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indomita-2011-gran-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Indomita
13.9,Red,US,"Hot in alcohol, soft in acidity and sweet in berry-cherry fruit, this simple Cabernet earns a point or two for its lush, ripe tannins.",Bon Vivant Destiny Vineyards,45,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Hunt Cellars 2007 Bon Vivant Destiny Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hunt-cellars-2007-bon-vivant-destiny-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hunt Cellars
14.5,White,US,"Too sweet, with sugary orange, pineapple and banana flavors.",,16,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Sonoma Hills 2009 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sonoma-hills-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Sonoma Hills
10.5,White,Italy,"Here's an easy, no-fuss white wine to pair with rice salad or grilled vegetables. Citrus, almond blossom and stone fruit are capped by a slightly sweet feel in the mouth.",Fiore,10,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2010 Fiore White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2010-fiore-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Corvo
14.9,Red,US,"Too extracted by far, so rich and sweet in fruit, it's like a blackberry and cherry Slurpee. Doesn't really showcase Howell Mountain at all, except for the polished, firm tannins.",,75,84,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Cornerstone 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cornerstone-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cornerstone
,Red,France,"All red cherry and banana fruit, this is a soft, juicy and bright wine. Attractive and fresh, just edged with a slightly dry texture.",Nouveau,11,84,Beaujolais,Beaujolais-Villages,,Georges Duboeuf 2011 Nouveau  (Beaujolais-Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/georges-duboeuf-2011-nouveau-gamay-villages/,Gamay,2011,Georges Duboeuf
13.5,Red,Spain,"Jumpy and funky on the nose, with a lack of cohesion and a scent of wet dog. Feels grabby but lacks concentration; tastes herbal and mildly candied, with a scratchy and sweet tasting finish. Good but doesn't stand up to scrutiny.",Single Vineyard Crianza,17,84,Northern Spain,Ribera del Duero,,Finca El Encinal 2008 Single Vineyard Crianza  (Ribera del Duero),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-el-encinal-2008-single-vineyard-crianza-tempranillo-ribera-duero/,Tempranillo,2008,Finca El Encinal
12.5,White,Italy,"This is an easy-drinking Sicilian white to pair with salmon, grilled tuna or Thai spring rolls. It's crisp and clean, with notes of citrus, peach and candied fruit.",Baglio del Sole,,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Feudi del Pisciotto 2010 Baglio del Sole White (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-pisciotto-2010-baglio-sole-white-sicilia/,White Blend,2010,Feudi del Pisciotto
15,White,US,"Sweet and sugary in pineapple, lime and green apple flavors, this Chardonnay has a strong overlay of sweet oak. Everything is too much. It lacks subtlely and complexity.",Estate Grown,30,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Petroni 2009 Estate Grown Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petroni-2009-estate-grown-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Petroni
12.5,White,US,"Slightly dusty, but piquant aromas of freshly pressed apple cider are pleasant in this fairly dry Michigan Riesling. Bright, appley flavors make for easy drinking, but finish with just the right hint of bitter lemon and lime pith.",Dry,18,84,Michigan,Old Mission Peninsula,,Peninsula 2010 Dry Riesling (Old Mission Peninsula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peninsula-2010-dry-riesling-old-mission-peninsula/,Riesling,2010,Peninsula
12,White,US,"Juicy sweet on the nose and palate, this semidry Gewürztraminer is likeable for its unabashed fruit forwardness. Sweet peach and melon candy flavors finish a bit on the confected side with a swirl of perfumy florals.",,14,84,New York,New York Other,New York,Thousand Islands Winery 2010 Gewürztraminer (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thousand-islands-winery-2010-gewurztraminer-other/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Thousand Islands Winery
12.5,Red,Italy,"Made from organically farmed fruit, this fresh Sicilian red is appropriate for informal occasions or stay-home TV dinners. It shows bright berry fruit and bitter almond.",,6,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,TerrAmore 2010 Nero d'Avola (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terramore-2010-italian-red-nero-davola-sicilia/,Nero d'Avola,2010,TerrAmore
12,White,US,"Pretty floral and white grapefruit notes on the palate scream Gewürz, but fresh apple flavors layered in smoke and a chalky, crushed stone minerality make this unusual New Mexico bottling an interesting treat.",,12,84,New Mexico,New Mexico,,St. Clair NV Gewürztraminer (New Mexico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-clair-nv-gewurztraminer-new-mexico/,Gewürztraminer,,St. Clair
12,Red,Italy,"A blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato, Fiore is a sharp, tonic red wine that would pair with fried dough or cheese melts. Bramble, berry, cola and bitter almond appear on the close.",Fiore,14,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2010 Fiore Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2010-fiore-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2010,Corvo
12,Red,Italy,"Fiore is a down-to-earth Sicilian wine that offers simple and pure aromas of small berry fruit, almond paste and blueberry. It closes with fresh tones of citrus and spice.",Fiore,,84,Sicily & Sardinia,Sicilia,,Corvo 2009 Fiore Red (Sicilia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvo-2009-fiore-red-sicilia/,Red Blend,2009,Corvo
12,Rose,US,"Sweet scents of cherry blossoms and forest greenery abound in Glenora's off-dry Pinot Noir rosé. It's off-dry, with a concentration of candied, sweet cherry flavors, bright acidity and balanced alcohol keep things restrained. Drink now.",Pinot Noir,14,84,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Glenora 2010 Pinot Noir Rosé (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glenora-2010-pinot-noir-rose-finger-lakes/,Rosé,2010,Glenora
13.5,Red,US,"So sweet in berry jam and mocha flavors, it's basically a dessert wine. If you like that style, it's pretty good.",Red Velvet,14,84,California,California Other,California,Cupcake 2010 Red Velvet Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cupcake-2010-red-velvet-other/,Red Blend,2010,Cupcake
15,White,US,"Made in the popular style, with sweet vanilla, buttered toast and orange jam flavors. Proceeds from the sale of this wine go to animal shelter groups.",The Loyal Companion,13,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Cru Vin Dogs NV The Loyal Companion Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cru-vin-dogs-nv-loyal-companion-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,,Cru Vin Dogs
13.5,White,US,"Sweet and sour in apricot, orange and vanilla flavors, this simple Chardonnay is fairly priced for the quality.",,10,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Family Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-family-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Napa Family Vineyards
13,White,Spain,"Peach, melon and light oceanic aromas. Feels a bit flat, with slightly bitter flavors of almond skin and pithy citrus. Picks up steam on the finish courtesy of lasting acidity.",Zios,15,84,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Lusco 2010 Zios Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lusco-2010-zios-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Lusco
12,White,Portugal,"This wine features soft apple and pear fruit with light tannins and grapefruit freshness. It is clean, well-made and ready to drink.",Branco,7,84,Alentejano,,,Finisterra 2010 Branco White (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finisterra-2010-branco-white-alentejano/,Portuguese White,2010,Finisterra
14.5,White,Italy,"Flors di Uis is a gorgeous white blend of Malvasia Istriana, Friulano and Riesling Renano that opens with a complex bouquet of yellow flower, stone fruit and spice. The mouthfeel is generous and thick with long-lasting floral nuances spread over the finish.",Flors di Uis,39,92,,Friuli Isonzo,,Vie di Romans 2009 Flors di Uis White (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vie-romans-2009-flors-uis-white-friuli-isonzo/,White Blend,2009,Vie di Romans
14.5,Red,US,"Stuhlmuller's regular 2008 Cabernet, released a year ago, was quite good. This one's even better. It has all the hallmarks of a superior Cabernet, with rich, delicious blackberry, cherry, licorice, Dr. Pepper cola and oak flavors, framed into soft, intricate tannins. With a pleasant minerality, it should age well through 2016, gradually losing fruit.",Reserve,65,92,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stuhlmuller-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Stuhlmuller Vineyards
14,Red,France,"A big and powerful wine with a vibrant, rich texture. Dense black plum and ripe berry fruits push through the firm tannins. The wine is smooth and perfumed with a big spicy aftertaste. Drink now, or keep for 2–3 years.",L'Oratoire,38,91,Provence,Bandol,,Domaine de l'Hermitage 2007 L'Oratoire Mourvèdre (Bandol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-lhermitage-2007-loratoire-mourvedre-bandol/,Mourvèdre,2007,Domaine de l'Hermitage
15.1,Red,US,"This big, soft, delicious Syrah tastes like a candy bar. It's rich and sweet in blackberry jam, blueberry pie with the crust, cocoa and spice flavors, with an umami tanginess like bacon. Easy to savor it through the entire bottle, although the alcohol level is high.",Christensen Family Vineyard,27,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Novy 2009 Christensen Family Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2009-christensen-family-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Novy
14.5,Red,South Africa,"This iconic Syrah is big and gripping in every sense: a dark, boysenberry and raspberry fruit-infused bouquet; a spicy, deeply flavored palate; a thick and chewy texture with superb strength. Luckily, there's enough acidity and supporting elements of earthy tobacco and wild animal to keep it balanced and lifted enough. Decant if drinking now, or hold for another couple of years.",,47,91,Coastal Region,,,Boekenhoutskloof 2008 Syrah (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boekenhoutskloof-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-coastal-region/,Syrah,2008,Boekenhoutskloof
14.5,White,Italy,"Eclisse (a terrific blend of Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Friulano) offers creamy density and luscious aromas of mature fruit, yellow flower and honey. It would make a perfect pairing to lobster tail with butter.",Eclisse,29,90,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,La Roncaia 2009 Eclisse White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roncaia-2009-eclisse-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2009,La Roncaia
14.9,Red,US,"That this small-lot Lodi producer has ventured out to the Russian River Valley for Zinfandel says something here and it says it with finesse, this being austere for Zin, not jammy, with enviable structure and a nice lift of black cherry, spicy cola and earth at the end.",,28,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,McCay Cellars 2008 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccay-cellars-2008-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,McCay Cellars
9,White,Germany,"Textbook entry-level Riesling, tightly coiled and medium-bodied, with lovely tension between sweet green-apple fruit notes, minerally hints of crushed stone and zesty acids that recall pink grapefruit. Drink now.",,16,90,Mosel,,,Peter Nicolay 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-nicolay-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Peter Nicolay
13.5,Red,US,"Novy's Syrahs have really hit their stride lately. This one, from this little Sonoma County appellation, is soft and rich in blackberries, blueberries and Canadian bacon, with a smoky layer of charred oak. It is, in a word, delicious.",Judge Family Vineyard,27,90,California,Sonoma,Bennett Valley,Novy 2008 Judge Family Vineyard Syrah (Bennett Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2008-judge-family-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-bennett-valley/,Syrah,2008,Novy
13.5,White,Italy,Penon Pinot Bianco is a fragrant and intense white wine with aromas of stone fruit and white rose splashed over a dense and creamy mouthfeel. This beautiful white wine would match northern Italian dishes such as paper-thin lasagna with a poppy seed cream filler.,Penon,20,90,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2009 Penon Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2009-penon-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2009,Nals Margreid
12.5,Red,France,"Almost black, this is a concentrated, black plum skin- and blackberry-driven wine, laced throughout with dense tannins. It has weight and concentration as well as the ripest juicy fruit. Age for 3–4 years.",Patiement,23,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Ponzac 2008 Patiement Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ponzac-2008-patiement-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château Ponzac
13.7,Red,Argentina,"An interesting, well-made blend of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Tannat that deals lemony oak, spice, coconut and ripe berry aromas. Stocky and firm, with nice balance and bold tannins framing flavors of lemon peel, clove, herbs, toast and berry fruit. A complete package; drink now through 2014.",Trisagio,28,90,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Benvenuto de la Serna 2007 Trisagio Red (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benvenuto-serna-2007-trisagio-red-uco-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Benvenuto de la Serna
13.5,White,Italy,"This excellent and beautifully crisp Sauvignon from Alto Adige would make a perfect companion to regional dishes including dumplings, omelets and frittatas flavored with fragrant mountain herbs. The screwcap bottle locks in fresh floral aromas, natural rubber and citrus.",Kirchleiten,30,90,,Alto Adige,,Tiefenbrunner 2009 Kirchleiten Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiefenbrunner-2009-kirchleiten-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Tiefenbrunner
14,Red,Argentina,"Blackberry and rubber aromas are friendly and forward, with spice added in for good measure. Feels full, lush and cushioned, with integrated tannins, good acidity and bright red berry flavors dusted by herbs and spice. Finishes smooth and true. A winning wine from a difficult vintage.",Reserva Old Vine,29,90,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Martino 2008 Reserva Old Vine Malbec (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martino-2008-reserva-old-vine-malbec-agrelo/,Malbec,2008,Martino
15,White,Italy,"If you love Italian whites, Confini is definitely worth your attention. It represents a blend of Pinot Grigio, Traminer and Riesling. The obvious outcome is that the first variety supplies the density and creaminess, and the last two drive the fragrant floral bouquet.",Confini,37,90,,Venezia Giulia,,Lis Neris 2008 Confini White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2008-confini-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2008,Lis Neris
12.5,Red,France,"As pure an expression of a Malbec dominated blend as possible, this is ripe, juicy, packed with fine acidity and underpinned by solid, dry tannins. It balances the firm, dry character with delicious, forward, juicy fruit.",Clos Triguedina,,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2008 Clos Triguedina Red (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2008-clos-triguedina-red-cahors/,Red Blend,2008,Jean-Luc Baldès
13.8,Red,South Africa,"Cedar plank-grilled meat and herbal accents jazz up the heady black fruit core of this wine. Rich and dark, flavors of black berry, plum flesh, cigar box, licorice and pepper dance in the mouth and stay through the solid finish. Fine but firm tannins provide structure and texture, and the wine, though delicious now, should age nicely through 2014.",Reserve,33,90,Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,,,Remhoogte 2007 Reserve Merlot (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remhoogte-2007-reserve-merlot-simonsberg-stellenbosch/,Merlot,2007,Remhoogte
,Red,France,"Still very young with its tannins dominant, this will nevertheless be a richly fruity wine as it develops. The black fruits are all there, along with licorice and bitter chocolate. Final acidity brings a lift to the dense texture.",Château de Flore,,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2009 Château de Flore Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2009-chateau-flore-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Jean-Luc Baldès
14.5,Red,US,"A beautiful wine, rich, dry and crisp, offering waves of satisfying flavor. Raspberries, cherries, red licorice and cola flood the mouth, accented with sweet, smoky new French oak, and wrapped into firm, dusty tannins. Drink it over the next four years.",SLH Estate,35,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Hahn 2010 SLH Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hahn-2010-slh-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Hahn
14.5,Red,US,"Hard to explain why this Cabernet is so good at such an affordable price, but there you are. It's dry, smooth and complex in blackberry, black currant, mineral and oak flavors that are a joy to drink now with your best beef dish. Easy to find, with almost 31,000 cases produced.",,25,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Decoy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Decoy
13,Red,France,"Perfumed, minty wine, very solidly structured, while also showing delicious red berry fruits. The tannins have a distinct mineral character, chewy although well integrated with the fruit.",Prestige,40,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Saint-Sernin 2006 Prestige Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-sernin-2006-prestige-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2006,Château Saint-Sernin
13.6,White,US,"Labeled dry and tasting very much so, this clean, floral-scented Gewürztraminer has a pleasingly dusty aspect; rose petals with a thin veneer of incense. Long and complex.",Dry,14,90,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2009 Dry Gewürztraminer (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2009-dry-gewurztraminer-southern-rogue-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Foris
13.7,Red,Argentina,"Opens with leathery, slightly cheesy aromas before settling on dark fruit. Shows form and layering, with spicy flavors of dried red berry, wild herbs and licorice. Toasty and tightens up on the finish; in good shape for drinking now through 2014. Good value as well.",,18,90,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Benvenuto de la Serna 2007 Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benvenuto-serna-2007-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2007,Benvenuto de la Serna
13.5,White,Italy,"This oak-aged blend of equal parts Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay opens with a beautifully intense bouquet of vanilla bean, peach cobbler and citrus mousse. White almond and toasted spice make for rich accents on the long fresh finish.",Batàr,90,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Agricola Querciabella 2009 Batàr White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agricola-querciabella-2009-batar-white-toscana/,White Blend,2009,Agricola Querciabella
14,White,Italy,"This is a fantastic expression of Pinot Grigio that demonstrates the width and versatility of this workhorse white grape variety. Clean, focused lines and fragrant tones of pear, stone fruit and lemon zest underline the wine's evident quality.",Penóner,20,90,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Cortaccia 2010 Penóner Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-cortaccia-2010-penoner-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantina Cortaccia
14.5,Red,France,"An elegant expression of Tannat, with plum skin spice and a delicious juiciness showing well. The acidity, the wood and a smoky flavor add complexity. Age this balanced wine for another 2–3 years.",Ode d'Aydie,25,90,Southwest France,Madiran,,Château d'Aydie 2008 Ode d'Aydie Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-daydie-2008-ode-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2008,Château d'Aydie
14.5,Red,South Africa,"This wine is on the richer side of the Pinot Noir spectrum, and folks looking for a little more lushness out of the grape will be pleased. Ripe raspberry and wild strawberry flavors are laced with a forest floor earthiness, while glimmers of mocha and soft menthol unfold on the finish. Medium weight with a lifting acidic cut to the close.",Galpin Peak,40,90,Walker Bay,,,Bouchard Finlayson 2009 Galpin Peak Pinot Noir (Walker Bay),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-finlayson-2009-galpin-peak-pinot-noir-walker-bay/,Pinot Noir,2009,Bouchard Finlayson
13.5,White,Italy,"Tuscan dishes celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients such as fava beans, artichokes, asparagus, zucchini and extra virgin olive oil. This structured white wine offers the richness of texture and aromatic intensity to pair with the best of that culinary tradition.",Batàr,90,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Agricola Querciabella 2008 Batàr White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agricola-querciabella-2008-batar-white-toscana/,White Blend,2008,Agricola Querciabella
14,White,Italy,Pinot Bianco is a fantastic food wine that delivers good density and natural creaminess without being too fragrant or perfumed. This beautiful expression delivers the best that this grape variety awards in an exceedingly crisp and clean package.,Hofstatt,20,90,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Cortaccia 2010 Hofstatt Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-cortaccia-2010-hofstatt-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Cantina Cortaccia
13,Dessert,France,"Honey flavored wine, packed with botrytis and also with intense acidity. That makes the wine light, dancing, while also showing richness. It is all so light, delicate, so delicious.",Cuvée Jean,18,90,Southwest France,Jurançon,,Château Jolys 2009 Cuvée Jean  (Jurançon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jolys-2009-cuvee-jean-other-white-petit-manseng-jurancon/,Petit Manseng,2009,Château Jolys
13,Red,France,"Big-hearted wine, full of warm and rich fruit. It has a solid core of dusty tannins, black plum fruit flavors and a delicious, chewy, juicy texture. It does have power as well as intense fruitiness. Age for 3–4 years.",Cuvée Pierre le Grand,,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Eugénie 2008 Cuvée Pierre le Grand Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-eugenie-2008-cuvee-pierre-le-grand-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2008,Château Eugénie
13.5,Red,US,"Yes, this does not shy away from the herbal bite often found in Oregon Pinot. But that accent is nicely integrated into a firm, balanced wine with penetrating red fruits and darker notes of black coffee, black licorice and a whiff of fresh truffle.",Reserve,32,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Illahe 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illahe-2008-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Illahe
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Pure and striking from the start, with menthol aromas that come with blackberry and cassis. Feels dense and concentrated, with blackberry, prune and dark spice flavors. Layered, mellow and slight jammy on the multitiered finish. Drink now.",Blue Melosa,21,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gouguenheim Winery 2006 Blue Melosa Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gouguenheim-winery-2006-blue-melosa-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Gouguenheim Winery
13.5,White,Italy,"Campanaro is a unique blend of Fiano and Greco grapes that opens with a beautiful bouquet of stone fruit, honey, white almond and Golden Delicious apple. It a dry, crisp wine with a focused, fine feel in the mouth.",Campanaro,33,90,Southern Italy,Irpinia,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2009 Campanaro White (Irpinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2009-campanaro-white-irpinia/,White Blend,2009,Feudi di San Gregorio
13,Red,France,"Big, spicy wine with its dark tannins and black fruit. Dark chocolate flavors go with the fruit, a rich and complex array of flavors that bring in herbs and spices as well as wood. Age for another 1–2 years.",Les Clos,60,90,Provence,Les Baux de Provence,,Henri Milan 2006 Les Clos Red (Les Baux de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henri-milan-2006-clos-red-baux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2006,Henri Milan
13.5,Red,South Africa,"A Bordeaux-style blend made from 50% Cab Sauv, 30% Merlot and 20% Cab Franc and aged in new French oak for 24 months, this ripe and lush wine is ready for drinking now with easygoing black cherry and blackberry fruit aromas and flavors laced with notes of pepper, licorice root, tobacco leaf and soft leather. The creamy mouthfeel is given structure with medium tannins and balanced acidity.",Cobblers Hill,40,90,Stellenbosch,,,Jardin 2006 Cobblers Hill Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jardin-2006-cobblers-hill-red-stellenbosch/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Jardin
13,White,Austria,"The most impressive of the range of wines from Laurenz Moser V. It is tight with minerality, pepper and apple skin flavors. With a steely texture and intense youthful acidity, it's a wine that needs to age for at least 2 years. Screwcap.",Charming,30,90,Kamptal,,,Laurenz V. 2010 Charming Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2010-charming-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Laurenz V.
13,White,Italy,Soft layers of Chardonnay with aromas of vanilla cream and stone fruit are blended with fresh notes of citrus and passion fruit from the Vermentino element found within. The two varieties complement each other very well and produce an elegant wine for shellfish or seafood risotto.,Torveto,32,90,Central Italy,Umbria,,Lungarotti 2008 Torveto White (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2008-torveto-white-umbria/,White Blend,2008,Lungarotti
14,White,Italy,"True to the Sauvignon Blanc variety, this lively white wine opens with defined aromas of citrus, kiwi and tangy tomato leaf. The wine's natural intensity spans both the nose and the mouthfeel where fresh acidity and finesse help revive your palate sip after sip.",Vieris Sauvignon,44,90,,Friuli Isonzo,,Vie di Romans 2009 Vieris Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vie-romans-2009-vieris-sauvignon-sauvignon-blanc-friuli-isonzo/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Vie di Romans
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A super-interesting blend of 37% Syrah, 21% Mourvèdre, 18% Carignan, 10% Petite Sirah, 10% Grenache and 8% Tannat, the bouquet is loaded with assertive aromas of black currant, licorice, black olive, whole tobacco leaf, cigar box spice and leather. Creamy but firmly textured, like crushed velvet, with a rich boysenberry and plum juiciness to the palate.",Chakalaka,20,90,Swartland,,,Spice Route 2009 Chakalaka Red (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2009-chakalaka-red-swartland/,Red Blend,2009,Spice Route
14.8,White,US,"Mer Soleil's Chardonnay grapes dependably get so ripe, they offer explosive flavors even without oak. You won't miss a thing without that barrel. The pineapple, orange and golden mango flavors are delicious on their own, and even offer a hint of vanilla. A mouthwateringly fresh squeeze of acidity makes everything bright and clean.",Silver Unoaked,24,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Mer Soleil 2010 Silver Unoaked Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mer-soleil-2010-silver-unoaked-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Mer Soleil
8.5,White,Germany,"Loosen's best Dr. L to date, this is a terrific value, delivering typical Mosel Riesling notes at a great price. Citrus blossom, lime and crushed stone aromas are followed by apple and citrus flavors in this just-slightly-sweet wine. Drink it now and over the next year or so.",Dr. L,12,90,Mosel,,,Loosen Bros. 2010 Dr. L Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loosen-bros-2010-dr-l-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Loosen Bros.
14.6,Red,US,"Virtually identical with Pinot Noir, and quite a good one at that. Shows cool-climate influence in the translucent color, vital acidity and pure flavors of raspberries and persimmons, accented with smoky oak.",Van der Kamp Vineyard,24,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Novy 2010 Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Meunier (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2010-van-der-kamp-vineyard-other-red-pinot-meunier-sonoma-mountain/,Pinot Meunier,2010,Novy
11,Dessert,US,"Like the label says, this Viognier is sweet, with honey, apricot, orange and vanilla cream flavors, brightened with fine acidity. Give it more concentration, and the score would soar. Still, it's a very nice dessert wine for the price.",Oley Late Harvest Sweet,19,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Novy 2010 Oley Late Harvest Sweet Viognier (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2010-oley-late-harvest-sweet-viognier-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Viognier,2010,Novy
13.5,White,Italy,"This creamy blend of Friulano and Ribolla Gialla offers beautiful intensity and bold aromas of yellow fruit, Golden Delicious apple, almond and honeydew melon. The wine's rich texture is both smooth and fine.",Biancosesto,25,90,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,La Tunella 2009 Biancosesto White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tunella-2009-biancosesto-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2009,La Tunella
14,White,South Africa,"This is a lifted and fresh Chardonnay with vibrant notes of red apple flesh, hard Anjou pear and fresh orange essence. A touch of toast and nectarine pit unfold in the mouth, with a soft suggestion of sweet spice that lingers on the back of the palate through the long finish.",,19,90,Stellenbosch,,,Jardin 2009 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jardin-2009-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2009,Jardin
14,White,Italy,"Serve this beautiful wine with buttery lobster bisque or steamed mussels in cream sauce. Pinot Bianco delivers natural heft and consistency, with intense aromas of peach, apricot and almond paste.",Kastelaz,21,90,,Alto Adige,,Elena Walch 2009 Kastelaz Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elena-walch-2009-kastelaz-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2009,Elena Walch
14,Red,Austria,"Rich, spicy wine with many flavors of new wood to go with the blackberry acidity and dark tannins. It is developing into a smooth and polished wine, ripe and, at the end, deliciously juicy.",Föllig,65,90,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2009 Föllig Blaufränkisch (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2009-follig-other-red-blaufrankisch-burgenland/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Esterházy
13.5,White,South Africa,"If big, ripe, oaky Chards are your thing, then this is one that's certainly worth searching out. Rich and full with a round, creamy mouth, the wine offers full-blown flavors of pineapple, guava, orange creamsicle and banana cream pie all abound, followed by a nutty, sweet spice-flavored finish. Thankfully, there's enough acid to keep things balanced and prevent the wine from being too heavy or flabby.",Quartz Stone Single Vineyard,45,90,Paarl,,,Glen Carlou 2009 Quartz Stone Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glen-carlou-2009-quartz-stone-single-vineyard-chardonnay-paarl/,Chardonnay,2009,Glen Carlou
14,Red,France,"Dry, firmly tannic wine, dominated by mint and coffee flavors along with wood. The fruit underneath has a suggestion of ripe blackberry flavors but will need at least 3 years to come out. It is a powerful, complex wine for aging.",Cuvée Prestige,25,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château du Port 2009 Cuvée Prestige Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-port-2009-cuvee-prestige-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château du Port
13.5,White,Italy,"Representing the best of Abruzzo winemaking, this hearty Pecorino opens with a deep, off-gold color and tangy aromas of butterscotch, caramel and candied fruit. The wine would pair with a hearty regional specialty such as endive, cheese and egg soup.",,26,90,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2010 Pecorino (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2010-italian-white-pecorino-colline-pescaresi/,Pecorino,2010,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13.5,Red,France,"Certainly tannic but at the same time richly black fruited. This is solid, chunky, with plum and sweet fig fruits, lining a bitter chocolate and dark tannin outer shell. For aging over several years.",,14,90,Southwest France,Madiran,,Château Peyros 2007 Tannat-Cabernet (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-peyros-2007-red-blend-tannat-cabernet-madiran/,Tannat-Cabernet,2007,Château Peyros
14,White,Italy,"Enosi is a cool-climate blended white with a beautifully aromatic component that would pair with dishes flavored with wild herbs and fresh cheese. A welcoming floral component is followed by passion fruit, kiwi and chopped basil.",Enosi,30,90,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Baron di Pauli 2010 Enosi White (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-pauli-2010-enosi-white-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,White Blend,2010,Baron di Pauli
13.5,White,Italy,"Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Vespa (a creamy blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Picolit) shows rich texture and compelling aromas of apricot, honeysuckle, pineapple and vanilla mousse.",Vespa,39,90,,Venezia Giulia,,Bastianich 2008 Vespa White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bastianich-2008-vespa-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2008,Bastianich
13.5,White,Italy,"There's a soothing, silky quality to this sunny Tuscan Chardonnay that sets it apart in a crowd. The wine is aged in both stainless steel and oak in order to maintain its fresh aromas of apricot and candied citrus as well as the richness of its texture.",Fabrizio Bianchi,25,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello di Monsanto 2009 Fabrizio Bianchi Chardonnay (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-monsanto-2009-fabrizio-bianchi-chardonnay-toscana/,Chardonnay,2009,Castello di Monsanto
13.8,Red,US,"Mixing delicate highlights of dried leaves with generous flavors of ripe berries, this appealing, open, delicious Resonance Reserve is finished at just 13.8% alcohol. It is a pretty wine, balanced and lightly annotated with caramel and milk chocolate.",Resonance Vineyard Reserve,42,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Sineann 2010 Resonance Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2010-resonance-vineyard-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sineann
14,Red,South Africa,"A seductive and easy-pleasing wine, this ripe and lush beauty, named after the winemaker's daughter, will draw you in with its sultry notes of ripe brambly berries, forest floor, cured meat, sweet smoke and spice. The mouthfeel is like velvet and the finish long, with a gorgeous mocha- and licorice root-flavored finish.",Cuvée Ameena,39,91,Western Cape,,,Vins d'Orrance 2007 Cuvée Ameena Syrah (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vins-dorrance-2007-cuvee-ameena-shiraz-syrah-syrah-western-cape/,Syrah,2007,Vins d'Orrance
8,White,Germany,"A medium-bodied auslese that's very sweet but balanced by lime-like acids that extend through the lively finish, with dominant notes of dried apricots and candied pineapple.",Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner Auslese,60,91,Mosel,,,Schloss Saarstein 2009 Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner Auslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/schloss-saarstein-2009-serrig-saarsteiner-auslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Schloss Saarstein
14.5,White,US,"A textbook example in how to make a Chardonnay that's ripely fruity and oaky, yet maintains impeccable balance. The orange, apricot, green apple and lime flavors hit the jackpot, while brisk acidity and minerality provide equilibrium. Possesses that rare quality of elegance.",,53,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rochioli
14,Red,South Africa,"Rudera, derived from the Latin word rudus meaning broken fragments of stone, is a heady and deep Cab matured in French oak for 22 months. Dark and rich, there's ample cigar box spice, bramble and cocoa accents to the black fruit core. The mouth is lush, like crushed satin, with good grip and balanced acidity.",,22,91,South Africa,,,Rudera 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rudera-2008-cabernet-sauvignon/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Rudera
14.5,Red,South Africa,"This gorgeous Cape blend, made from 30% Pinotage, 31% Syrah, 30% Cab Sauv and 3% Mourvèdre, is ripe and immediately enticing on the nose with aromas of crushed Thin Mint cookies and iris petals mingling perfectly with the blackberry, blueberry and fig fruit core. Well balanced and firmly structured with a spicy, lingering finish.",Three Cape Ladies,25,91,Western Cape,,,Warwick 2009 Three Cape Ladies Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/warwick-2009-three-cape-ladies-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2009,Warwick
14,Red,South Africa,"A vibrant, fresh, violet petal and orange oil streak cuts through the overall heavy character of this wine. Brimming with black cherry, plum skin and blueberry fruit aromas and flavors, the palate is big and gripping with an earthy black tea leaf- and spicy-bark flavored finish that lingers nicely. Drink now–2015.",,25,91,Stellenbosch,,,Radford Dale 2009 Shiraz (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/radford-dale-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-stellenbosch/,Shiraz,2009,Radford Dale
14,Red,France,"Dense and complex wine, packed with the ripest fruit. It has powerful tannins, although they are easily balanced by the rich plum and damson flavors. The wine is solid, chunky, based on a dry and firm core, ready for aging over 4 years.",,33,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château du Cèdre 2008 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cedre-2008-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château du Cèdre
14.5,Red,US,"This is the most affordable Pinot from Archery Summit, a blend of multiple clones and vineyards, and it's a gem. Full and fruity from the moment you pull the cork, it hits you with flavors of ripe strawberry, blackberry and black cherry, a big mouthful of lush fruit flavor. The finish brings on hints of truffle, licorice and dark chocolate.",Premier Cuvée,48,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Archery Summit 2009 Premier Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2009-premier-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Archery Summit
14.5,Red,US,"A beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced and elegant. It's flashy in blackberries and currants, with an elaborate coating of oak, yet not over the top, withdrawing its fruit at the last minute to finish in a swirl of minerality and spice. Should develop over the next six years.",,48,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Broman 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broman-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Broman
14.7,Red,US,"Doesn't say so on the label, but according to the winery the grapes come from the highly regarded La Encantada Vineyard. It's a very fine wine, showing cool-climate acidity, bright, ripe red fruits and fuzzy tannins, to which oak contributes a smoky, buttery sweetness. Good now, and should hold over the next six years.",,55,91,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Inception 2009 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inception-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Inception
14.7,Red,US,"Somewhat brittle and nervous in the mouth, with lots of tart acidity. The flavors are brilliant, suggesting ripe cranberries, cherries and cola, with a fascinating edge of mushrooms and leather. All indications are that the wine needs time in the bottle to mellow. Drink after 2013.",Estate,47,91,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Esterlina 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterlina-2009-estate-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Esterlina
14.5,Red,US,"The best of the 2009 lineup from Willamette Valley Vineyards, this Eola-Amity Hills single-vineyard offering has the most complexity, in both nose and mouthfeel. Balanced fruits fill the palate, with spicy hints of earth, leaf and a wash of barrel-induced mocha.",Elton,45,91,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Elton Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2009-elton-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Willamette Valley Vineyards
14.5,Red,US,"Bright and earthy, dense and dark, this New World Tempranillo has an Old World soul, with dark cherry and strawberry going on as well as a touch of cocoa and tobacco. Its acidity adds a spark on the finish; this Ribera del Douro native grape seems plenty happy in the middle of California, at least in Bokisch's hands.",,21,91,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Bokisch 2008 Tempranillo (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bokisch-2008-tempranillo-central-valley-lodi/,Tempranillo,2008,Bokisch
14.5,Red,US,"Also known as Mourvèdre. This Spanish-inspired Monastrell from Bokisch, grown on a hillside, is brawny with plenty of earth and bacon bite to it, yet also floral, rich yet also bright, tasting of black cherry and pomegranate with a menthol tobacco chaser.",Belle Colline Vineyard,21,91,California,Central Valley,Clements Hills,Bokisch 2008 Belle Colline Vineyard Monastrell (Clements Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bokisch-2008-belle-colline-vineyard-mourvedre-monastrell-central-valley-clements-hills/,Monastrell,2008,Bokisch
,White,Germany,"A big, sturdy auslese, nearly dry in style yet showing some botrytis and plenty of concentration. Hints of dried apricots and mushrooms lead the way, and there is some citrusy character, but this brooding wine is best served with cheeses or savory dishes.",Erbacher Steinmorgen Auslese,107,91,Rheingau,,,Baron Knyphausen 2009 Erbacher Steinmorgen Auslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baron-knyphausen-2009-erbacher-steinmorgen-auslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2009,Baron Knyphausen
14.5,Red,France,"With the richness of the vintage in mind, this wine makes a powerfully extravagant statement. There is nothing subdued about the concentrated tannins or the intensely rich black fruits. Even with 3–4 years aging, this will still be a bold wine.",La Roque,25,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Mas del Périé 2009 La Roque Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-perie-2009-roque-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Mas del Périé
14.5,White,Italy,"From southern, coastal Tuscany comes this opulent, richly textured Chardonnay that competes with the best of France and California. Thick layers of yellow rose, vanilla and apricot drive a creamy, long-lasting mouthfeel. The wine delivers sophistication, class and personality.",,120,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Monteverro 2008 Chardonnay (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteverro-2008-chardonnay-toscana/,Chardonnay,2008,Monteverro
14.5,Red,South Africa,"There's great spice and depth to this tribute wine in honour of Graham Joseph Beck. Intense notes of cigar box spice, black pepper, cedar bark and cocoa powder all abound in the bouquet and follow through all the way to the long close. Black fruit flavors are present, but the spice takes center stage. Firm, gripping tannins flood the mouth and linger endlessly; try from 2014 on.",Ad Honorem,65,91,Stellenbosch,,,Graham Beck 2007 Ad Honorem Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graham-beck-2007-ad-honorem-red-stellenbosch/,Red Blend,2007,Graham Beck
8,White,Germany,"Soft and relatively open in style, with captivating aromas of wet mossy stones and ripe melon and hints of pear and lychee on the palate. Very approachable now for a young Prüm.",Graacher Himmelreich Auslese,51,91,Mosel,,,Joh. Jos. Prüm 2009 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joh-jos-prum-2009-graacher-himmelreich-auslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Joh. Jos. Prüm
14.2,Red,US,"A Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Franc, this savory wine has rich flavors of baked black cherry pie, with the crust. The firm edge of tannins gives it a dry astringency, and it's clean and balanced throughout. Doesn't seem like an ager, though, so drink now–2013.",Devil's Peak,48,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Terlato 2008 Devil's Peak Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2008-devils-peak-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Terlato
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Although it took a little while to open up, the wine eventually expresses itself beautifully with deep notes of crushed purple florals, black cherry and blueberry along with a hint of game. Lush and full with a satiny texture, the mouth is heady and satisfying with a concentrated fruit core supported by cedar and mocha on the close.",Unfined and Unfiltered,27,91,Stellenbosch,,,Stark-Condé 2008 Unfined and Unfiltered Syrah (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-conde-2008-unfined-unfiltered-shiraz-syrah-syrah-stellenbosch/,Syrah,2008,Stark-Condé
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Opens with lovely blackberry and herb aromas that suggest richness and ripeness but not overt weight. It feels lush and deep, and tastes totally pleasant and easy, with black fruit, toast and pepper flavors. A thorough and balanced blend of Malbec, Cabernet and Syrah.",Reserva,24,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sottano 2010 Reserva Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sottano-2010-reserva-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2010,Sottano
,Red,France,"Rich yet subtle wine, full of balanced wood, tarry fruit, flavors of mint and blackberry along with sweet tannins. It marries spice and rich fruit. Well worth aging.",Renaissance,,91,Southwest France,Gaillac,,Domaine Rotier 2008 Renaissance Red (Gaillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-rotier-2008-renaissance-red-gaillac/,Red Blend,2008,Domaine Rotier
14.5,Red,US,"This is Rochioli's basic Pinot Noir. It's a beautiful wine, marked by great structure and accessible fruit. Near-perfect acids and tannins lend it elegance, while the cherry and cola flavors have a rich touch of smoky oak. Drink now.",,69,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Rochioli
14.5,Red,US,"Softly delicious, this Cabernet is perfect for drinking now. Its blackberry, currant and cocoa flavors are housed in wonderfully ripe, accessible tannins. Shows the elegance of a superior Napa Cab.",Estate Grown,40,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Turnbull 2009 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turnbull-2009-estate-grown-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Turnbull
14,Red,South Africa,"An interesting blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbec and Tempranillo, this red boasts a beautiful array of aromas and flavors: cassis, eucalyptus, blackberry, fig, tobacco and cinnamon. With a velvety texture and medium tannins, there's a good grip to the long finish laced with accents of leather and black tea leaves.",Scaramanga,28,91,Wellington,,,Nabygelegen 2009 Scaramanga Red (Wellington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nabygelegen-2009-scaramanga-red-wellington/,Red Blend,2009,Nabygelegen
14.5,White,Italy,"Lis is a gorgeous blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon that shows the best of northeast Italy. Beautifully balanced aromas, including stone fruit and vanilla cream, are offset by a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.",Lis,37,91,,Venezia Giulia,,Lis Neris 2007 Lis White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2007-lis-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2007,Lis Neris
14,Red,Argentina,"A fine value among moderately aged Malbecs. Smells like a well-grilled steak along with earthy berry and dry oak. Feels fresh and pure, with proper balance and a lively mix of toast, coconut, blackberry, spice and textured tannins. Compact and just right on the finish. 500 cases made; excellent for under $20.",Reserve,19,91,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Proemio 2006 Reserve Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/proemio-2006-reserve-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Proemio
14,White,Italy,"Lafòa is one of the best expressions of Sauvignon from Italy. Careful fruit selection and oak aging create a wine that is important aromatically, as well as structurally. Pristine flavors of citrus, peach and honeysuckle are backed by a creamy feel and a touch of -piquant spice.",Lafòa,49,91,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2009 Lafòa Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2009-lafoa-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Colterenzio
13.5,Red,France,"In style, Coutale doesn't make many concessions to Malbec tannins. What you get is an impressively structured, firmly tannic wine, packed also with black fruits. The solid structure and the weight of fruit demand aging for at least 5 years.",,15,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Clos la Coutale 2009 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-coutale-2009-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Clos la Coutale
14,Red,South Africa,"Earthy notes of fresh whole tobacco leaf, licorice and vanilla bean spice up the blackberry and cassis fruit on the nose and palate. The velvety mouthfeel is loaded with dusty, fine-grain tannins, with a lifting acidity that keeps the long, cedary finish fresh and vibrant. Ready to drink now, but should also keep nicely for another 2–4 years.",Peter Barlow,49,91,Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,,,Rustenberg 2006 Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rustenberg-2006-peter-barlow-cabernet-sauvignon-simonsberg-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Rustenberg
14.5,Red,US,"Honig's basic Napa Valley Cabernet is consistently rich and drinkable at a young age. This 2008 is their best in many years, showing ripe blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate flavors, grounded with a firm minerality. Give this elegant young Cabernet a few hours in a decanter.",,40,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Honig 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/honig-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Honig
13.5,White,Italy,"Gorgeous, opulent and intense, Chardonnay Ciampagnis Vieris boasts a precise vein of dusty mineral or crushed stone that serves as the wine's backbone. Surrounding it are plusher tones of stone fruit, creamy vanilla and exotic fruit.",Ciampagnis Vieris,39,91,,Friuli Isonzo,,Vie di Romans 2009 Ciampagnis Vieris Chardonnay (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vie-romans-2009-ciampagnis-vieris-chardonnay-friuli-isonzo/,Chardonnay,2009,Vie di Romans
13.5,White,Italy,"From the Frescobaldi's wine venture in northeast Italy, Cicinis is a rich and sophisticated blend of white grapes (Sauvignon, Friulano and Pinot Bianco) that delivers toasted almond, apricot, pineapple and freshly baked piecrust. This luscious, oak-driven white would pair with risotto, chicken or lobster.",Cicinis,40,91,,Collio,,Attems 2008 Cicinis White (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/attems-2008-cicinis-white-collio/,White Blend,2008,Attems
14.5,White,Italy,"Creamy, rich and immensely satisfying, this carefully crafted Trebbiano d'Abruzzo opens with mature notes of apricot, lemon zest, vanilla cream and pineapple. The mouthfeel is what sets its apart, however: It's decadently opulent and long-lasting.",Marina Cvetić,60,91,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Masciarelli 2007 Marina Cvetić  (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/masciarelli-2007-marina-cvetic-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2007,Masciarelli
14.5,White,France,"The vintage has given a rich wine, one that is still young. Over the wood notes are ripe yellow fruits, orange marmalade and intense acidity. Age this concentrated wine for 2–3 years.",Cuvée Pauline,26,91,Southwest France,Jurançon Sec,,Château Jolys 2009 Cuvée Pauline  (Jurançon Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jolys-2009-cuvee-pauline-other-white-petit-manseng-jurancon-sec/,Petit Manseng,2009,Château Jolys
14.7,Red,US,"A succulent Pinot Noir, rich and ripe in cherries, tart cranberries, orange zest and Dr. Pepper cola, with sweet, smoky notes from oak barrel aging. The tight tannins and zesty acids together suggest midterm aging. Should hit its stride after 2013.",R. Buoncristiani Vineyard,36,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Matrix 2009 R. Buoncristiani Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matrix-2009-r-buoncristiani-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matrix
14.5,Red,US,"For the second year in a row, Decoy has released one of the best values in Zinfandel of the vintage. This year, Sonoma County is source to the grapes, and the wine shows classic wild berry, cola, anise, pepper and sandalwood flavors. Most remarkable is the tannic structure, which is smooth and distinguished. Easy to find, with 15,000 cases produced.",,22,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Decoy 2009 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Decoy
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Only 30 cases of this gorgeous wine are imported, so snag what you can when you find it. It's a deep and complex Syrah, exuding attractive aromas and flavors of juicy red cherry and fresh raspberry spiced up with accents of vanilla crème, sweet wood, soft Earl Gray tea and whole baking spice on the close. Creamy and lush with a silky texture; drink now–2014.",Estalét,30,91,Western Cape,,,Bizoe 2009 Estalét Syrah (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bizoe-2009-estalet-shiraz-syrah-syrah-western-cape/,Syrah,2009,Bizoe
14.2,Red,US,"Fruit-forward, showing ripe, sweet blackberry, cherry, blueberry and cocoa flavors, elaborately uplifted by toasty oak. Made in the modern style, it's rich and delicious now.",Cardinal's Peak,48,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Terlato 2008 Cardinal's Peak Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2008-cardinals-peak-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Terlato
13.5,White,Italy,"This is a seriously gorgeous Sauvignon that bursts opens with enormous fragrance and finishes with piquant spice that tingles in the mouth. In between are luscious layers of citrus blossom, exotic or passion fruit and tomato leaf.",Kirchleiten,30,91,,Alto Adige,,Tiefenbrunner 2010 Kirchleiten Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiefenbrunner-2010-kirchleiten-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2010,Tiefenbrunner
14.5,Red,US,"A surprisingly perfumed, well-integrated and delicious Cab from the Santa Monica Mountains, where newcomer Howard Leight is starting to craft some superb juice. With some room to grow, this wine has plenty of elegant red plum and anise and its tannins are present but not overwhelming. Grab a steak and give it a go, especially at the price.",Reserve,28,91,California,South Coast,Los Angeles County,Malibu Rocky Oaks 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Los Angeles County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malibu-rocky-oaks-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-south-coast-los-angeles-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Malibu Rocky Oaks
14.2,Red,US,"Good price for such a lush, likeable Merlot. It's soft and rich in cherries, red currants and licorice. This is easly the best Sebastiani Merlot in many years.",,24,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Sebastiani 2009 Merlot (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-merlot-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Merlot,2009,Sebastiani
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A worthy tribute, this dark and concentrated Shiraz oozes rich fruit notes of mulled boysenberry, blackberry and cherry all dusted with cocoa powder, whole baking spice and tree bark. Big and gripping with assertive tannins and a firm structure, this is one that should age nicely; try after 2014.",Ronnie Melck A Tribute,60,91,Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,,,Muratie 2007 Ronnie Melck A Tribute Shiraz (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muratie-2007-ronnie-melck-a-tribute-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-simonsberg-stellenbosch/,Shiraz,2007,Muratie
13,White,Italy,"This gorgeous Riserva Chardonnay shows modern oak touches of vanilla and toasted almond backed by apricot, honeysuckle and creamy lemon mousse. It's a thick, structured white wine with a creamy finish that would pair with chicken, shellfish or pork.",Castel Ringberg Riserva,36,91,,Alto Adige,,Elena Walch 2008 Castel Ringberg Riserva Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elena-walch-2008-castel-ringberg-riserva-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2008,Elena Walch
13.5,Red,France,"A dark and rich wood aged wine, packing the intense punch of Tannat while smoothing and rounding it with spicy wood, dark chocolate and sweet plums. Age for 3–4 years and more.",Vignes Vieilles,32,91,Southwest France,Madiran,,Domaine du Crampilh 2007 Vignes Vieilles Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-crampilh-2007-vignes-vieilles-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2007,Domaine du Crampilh
14.5,Red,France,"Black in color, this rich and dense wine shows powerful black fruits, the tannins forming a dusty core. The vintage has given a wine that is superripe and concentrated, with chocolate and some burnt character from wood. Age for 3–4 years.",Eulalie,54,91,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château de Cénac 2009 Eulalie Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cenac-2009-eulalie-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château de Cénac
,Red,US,"You'll want to give this young Cab some time in the cellar, because it's locked down in tannins. Buried underneath the astringency is a wealth of sweet black currants and savory anise and sandalwood. Try after 2011.",,62,91,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Chimney Rock
13.5,Red,France,"A warm, beautifully balanced wine, with a fine weight of black fruits, juicy acidity, all rounded with tannins and some wood. This ageworthy wine is concentrated while remaining poised and elegant.",La Gloire de Mon Père,26,91,Southwest France,Côtes de Bergerac,,Château Tour des Gendres 2008 La Gloire de Mon Père Red (Côtes de Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-gendres-2008-gloire-mon-pere-red-cotes-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Tour des Gendres
14.1,Red,US,"Richness marks this flamboyantly fruity, sweet young Pinot Noir. It erupts in jammy cherry and raspberry flavors, while new oak brings sweet, toasty complications of smoky butter and vanilla. Would be just an ordinary fruit bomb except for the wonderful acid-tannin structure. So delicious.",Ferrington Vineyards,50,92,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Davies 2009 Ferrington Vineyards Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davies-2009-ferrington-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Davies
13,Dessert,France,"The Loin de l'Oeil is the local white grape of Gaillac and is very happy to produce sweet botrytized wines. This is rich, full of botrytis flavors along with fig, sultana and apricot. Age the wine for 2–3 years, but it is ready to drink now.",Renaissance Doux,,92,Southwest France,Gaillac Doux,,Domaine Rotier 2008 Renaissance Doux Loin de l'Oeil (Gaillac Doux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-rotier-2008-renaissance-doux-other-white-loin-loeil-gaillac-doux/,Loin de l'Oeil,2008,Domaine Rotier
13.5,Red,France,"A powerful wine, very concentrated, the tannins a part of the richer fruit and dark brooding character of the wine. There is good juiciness as well, black fruits and acidity cutting through the dominant young tannins.",Vieilles Vignes,18,92,Southwest France,Madiran,,Château Peyros 2007 Vieilles Vignes Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-peyros-2007-vieilles-vignes-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2007,Château Peyros
14.4,Red,US,"A flashy, opulent Cabernet. You could even call it sexy. It's so soft and luxurious in blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors. Absolutely delicious by any standard, yet the dry structure maintains elegant balance. Drink soon for youthful drama. Hard to believe production was nearly 72,000 cases.",,68,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Caymus 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caymus-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Caymus
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A stunning Cab that's a little bit of an easy-pleaser with an assertive oaky streak througout. Hints of cigar tobacco, fresh coffee grinds and whole vanilla bean infuse the dark, jammy berry fruit flavors. The mouth is round and lush, but firm tannins and a crushed velvet texture provide structure and linger well into the spiced chocolate close.",,65,92,Coastal Region,,,Anthonij Rupert 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anthonij-rupert-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-coastal-region/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Anthonij Rupert
14.9,Red,US,"Tart now, with lots of acidity cutting across the blackberry and mineral flavors. As rich as it is, there's a taut elegance that makes the wine tense. Clearly too young, it should develop fine bottle complexity over this decade.",Reserve,80,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Broman 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broman-2006-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,Broman
14.2,White,US,"Shows the flashy, voluptuous nature of California Viognier, offering delicious waves of mango, pear, honeysuckle, vanilla cream and mineral flavors. Surprisingly, there's no oak, although the wine was aged on the lees. With brisk acidity, this is a fine Viognier for drinking now with Asian fare.",,30,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Inception 2010 Viognier (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inception-2010-viognier-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Viognier,2010,Inception
14,Red,Argentina,"Powerful, pure and tightly wound, meaning it's a candidate for short-term cellaring, say 2–5 years. Smells ripe and fruity, with blackberry, cola and coconut resulting in a spot-on nose. Concentrated and juicy, with a strong constitution and potent plum, berry and cassis flavors. Toasty and lightly oaky on the finish; 73% Malbec and 27% Cabernet Sauvignon.",Zeta,45,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2008 Zeta Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2008-zeta-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Zuccardi
14.4,White,US,"A big, rich, flashy Chardonnay that's designed to impress, and does. Almost too much of a good thing, with massive lemondrop candy, pineapple, lime and kiwi fruit flavors, as well as firm minerality and lots of toasty oak. Drink now with opulent fare, such as shellfish.",Drake Estate Vineyard,60,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Drake Estate Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-drake-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Williams Selyem
13.9,Red,US,"A standout Pinot, expressive from the first sniff to the last swallow. Elegant and precise, with deep notes of black cherry fruit, set into a balanced framework of tannin and acid. Barrel notes of coffee and cinnamon are expressive and beautifully integrated.",Marylhurst Estate,36,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Vista Hills 2009 Marylhurst Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vista-hills-2009-marylhurst-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Vista Hills
13.5,Red,France,"Perfumed wine, from a blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc. Here is a powerful expression of intense terroir. Very concentrated and dense, with the tannins just beginning to soften, the wine is packed with black ripe fruits, solid and chunky.",,14,92,Southwest France,Madiran,,Château Peyros 2006 Tannat-Cabernet Franc (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-peyros-2006-red-blend-tannat-cabernet-franc-madiran/,Tannat-Cabernet Franc,2006,Château Peyros
14,White,Argentina,"Without doubt the most full and complete Chardonnay from Argentina that this critic has tried. It smells lush and toasty, with elegant apple and pear aromas. The mouthfeel is rich and balanced, while flavors of baked apple, vanilla cream and woodspice are endearing. Long and flavorful on the finish, and not overoaked. A serious Chardonnay to drink now.",White Stones Adrianna Vineyard,115,92,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Catena Zapata 2009 White Stones Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-catena-zapata-2009-white-stones-adrianna-vineyard-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2009,Bodega Catena Zapata
13.5,Red,France,"With the richness of the vintage, the natural tannins of Tannat are tamed by the welter of intense black fruits, sweet berries and Arabica coffee. The structure is exhibited in the dusty tannins under all the fruit.",Madiran Laplace,15,92,Southwest France,Madiran,,Château d'Aydie 2009 Madiran Laplace Tannat (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-daydie-2009-madiran-laplace-other-red-tannat-madiran/,Tannat,2009,Château d'Aydie
14,White,Austria,"Old vines give an extra concentration in this intensely spice- and green plum-flavored wine. With its considerable freshness it should age well, its rounded character likely to develop. For now, enjoy its beautiful purity of fruit.",Alte Reben Reserve,,92,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Alte Reben Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-alte-reben-reserve-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Bründlmayer
,Red,France,"This is a serious, firmly structured wine, impressively rich as well as tannic. Black fruits push through the considerable structure, offering balance as the wine ages. It is young now, with hints of mint from wood aging. Powerfully textured, give this 4–5 years.",Château Labrande,13,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2009 Château Labrande Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2009-chateau-labrande-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Jean-Luc Baldès
7.5,White,Germany,"Are the '09 auslesen from Manfred Prüm just in a dull phase? This wine still impresses for its scents of crushed stone and latent power, but the peach, melon and citrus notes fall a little short of expectations for this venerated estate. Give it 10 years or more to come around.",Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese,57,92,Mosel,,,Joh. Jos. Prüm 2009 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joh-jos-prum-2009-wehlener-sonnenuhr-auslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Joh. Jos. Prüm
14.9,White,US,"Quite an interesting Chardonnay, in an era when so many are too sweet and extracted. There's plenty of orange and apricot fruit flavor, but also a brilliant streak of minerality, like a lick of cold steel, and the overall taste is dry. Really easy to like, with lots of complexity to warrant repeated sipping.",Weka Ranch Vineyard,28,92,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Corvalle 2010 Weka Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvalle-2010-weka-ranch-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Chardonnay,2010,Corvalle
8,White,Germany,"Light, racy and delicate, with hints of vanilla and coconut adding a sexy layer to the citrus-dominated fruit. There are hints of riper fruit, but this is wonderfully clean and precise, with a long, citrusy finish.",Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese,32,92,Mosel,,,Dr. Loosen 2009 Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-loosen-2009-graacher-himmelreich-spatlese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. Loosen
14.9,Red,US,"Scores high on the deliciousness factor, with waves of blackberries, blueberries, currants, dark chocolate and smoky oak. A little on the soft side, which might limit ageability, but it sure is opulent.",Fortuna,75,92,California,Napa,Oakville,Turnbull 2008 Fortuna Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turnbull-2008-fortuna-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Turnbull
14.9,Red,US,"The extra heat of Calistoga shows in this wine's softness, which limits its ageability. On the other hand, it's supremely ripe in blackberries, cherries, currants and milk chocolate, while oak adds elaborate layers of buttered toast and caramel. Drink now–2015.",Amoenus,75,92,California,Napa,Calistoga,Turnbull 2008 Amoenus Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/turnbull-2008-amoenus-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Turnbull
14.9,Red,US,"Deeply flavored in raspberries, cherries, red licorice and exotic dusty spices, this Pinot Noir has a tannin-acid tightness that makes it aloof and hard. Although it's dry, it's so rich in fruit, it tastes sweet. A very fine wine, but needs some time to come around. Give it four or five years to mellow.",Reserve Nunes Vineyard,56,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Matrix 2009 Reserve Nunes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matrix-2009-reserve-nunes-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matrix
14.3,Red,US,"Tastes thick, heavy and sweet in youth, showing the fantastic ripeness of the vintage, with a flavor of cherry and raspberry marmalade. Oak shows up in the rich addition of buttered cinnamon toast. If that sounds good, it is, and you can enjoy it now. But it will improve with 3–4 years in the bottle.",Wildcat Vineyard,49,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2009 Wildcat Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2009-wildcat-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,MacPhail
14.5,Red,US,"Russian River-based MacMurray Ranch turns to the Central Coast's Santa Lucia Highlands for Pinot Noir, with admirable results. This is a terrific wine for drinking now, dry and powerful in red fruits, cola and spices, yet elegantly tailored. Might develop for a few years, but best now for youthful exuberance, although you do want to give it three hours in a decanter.",,35,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,MacMurray Ranch 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macmurray-ranch-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,MacMurray Ranch
13.2,White,US,"Absorbingly complex with racy, textural, mineral-driven flavors, this excellent wine features fleshy apple and pear fruit, crisply defined and extended. The low alcohol—just a tad over 13%—keeps the acids front and center; the wine is immaculately fresh, with just a touch (0.7%) of residual sugar.",,12,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lujon 2009 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lujon-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2009,Lujon
13.5,Red,US,"Fermented in a Taransaud French oak open top tank, using Maresh Vineyard grapes exclusively, this delicious wine combines pretty cherry and pomegranate fruit with dusty spices, leading into a finish dappled with cinnamon toast and coconut. Lovely now, or give it a few more years in bottle.",Audrey,65,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Scott Paul 2009 Audrey Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-paul-2009-audrey-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Scott Paul
14.1,Red,US,"An elegant, elaborate Pinot Noir, clearly well grown. The structure is impeccable, with brisk, citrusy acidity and finely ground tannins. The flavors show long hangtime ripeness, flooding the mouth with raspberries, Dr. Pepper cola and exotic pie spices. There's even a note of balsam and mushrooms. Very fine now, with decanting, but should develop bottle complexity over the next six years.",,41,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Freeman 2009 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/freeman-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Freeman
13.7,Red,US,"There's nothing elegant about this Cabernet, but it does score high on the deliciousness scale. Shows Dry Creek's rustic tannin structure, with a scoury mouthfeel, but the blackberry, blueberry and currant flavors, which are accented with smoky oak, are incredible. Drink it over the next few years, and watch it change as it breathes in the glass.",Andolsen,38,92,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Sbragia 2009 Andolsen Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sbragia-2009-andolsen-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sbragia
12.5,White,Austria,"Edging towards minerality, this is a textured wine, its acidity penetrating right through. This intense, crisp character is complimented by the balanced fruit with its ripe apricot and kiwi flavors. Age for 2–3 years. Screwcap.",Berg Vogelsang,32,92,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Berg Vogelsang Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-berg-vogelsang-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Bründlmayer
14.6,Red,US,"A first-rate Syrah, exhibiting all the desirable aspects of the variety. It's dry, full-bodied and tannic, with blackberry, pie spice, grilled bacon and sandalwood flavors, and enough black pepper to fill a shaker. Drink now–2015.",Baker Vineyard,38,92,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Corvalle 2009 Baker Vineyard Syrah (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvalle-2009-baker-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-atlas-peak/,Syrah,2009,Corvalle
13.5,Red,France,"An impressive quality of Cahors is that you can find a wine as concentrated and dense as this without excessive alcohol. This 2006, wood aged, with touches of eucalyptus, is a big hearted, black fruit dominated wine, smooth and powerful, and just so well balanced for food. Can drink now, but better age for 3–5 years.",,40,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Lagrézette 2006 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lagrezette-2006-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2006,Château Lagrézette
13,White,Italy,"Löwengang is one of the few Italian white wines built to age many long years in the cellar. Chardonnay is farmed according to bio-dynamic ideals and shaped by oak barrique. The result is creamy, rich, structured and redolent of apricot, vanilla, citrus cream and spice.",Löwengang,48,92,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2008 Löwengang Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2008-lowengang-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2008,Alois Lageder
14.5,Red,US,"The Tuenge (tongue-GEE) Vineyard was originally Chehalem Mountain Vineyard, first planted almost 40 years ago. A complex nose of spiced plums and cherries opens into a fruit-laden midpalate, adding blackberries and a thin vein of citrus. Firmly tannic, this precise, sculpted effort brings a refined structure, with just a whiff of volatility.",Tuenge,50,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Chehalem Mountains,Erath 2009 Tuenge Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-tuenge-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-chehalem-mountains/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
9.5,Dessert,Germany,"Rich without being overly sweet, this wine's aromas are redolent of dried apricots, with a hint of shiitake mushroom as well. Gingery spice balances the honeyed richness on the palate, and extends through the long finish.",Berncasteler Doctor Auslese,55,92,Mosel,,,Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef) 2009 Berncasteler Doctor Auslese Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-h-thanisch-erben-muller-burggraef-2009-berncasteler-doctor-auslese-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef)
15,Red,US,"The alcohol is high, giving the wine a peppery burn, but that's part of its charm. Without such ripeness, the wine wouldn't have the briary berry, sweet dried currant and leathery flavors. New oak, to the tune of 25%, adds an even richer layer of char. Quite an accomplishment. Drink with barbecue or big, hearty beef dishes.",,38,92,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Seghesio 2009 Zinfandel (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-rockpile/,Zinfandel,2009,Seghesio
14.3,Red,US,"Shows the opulent fruit of the vintage, when long hangtime made ripeness so easy to achieve. The jammy raspberry and cherry flavors are spicy, with a sweet, smoky coating of oak. Brisk acidity and a savory minerality lift the fruit into complexity. Should age well, so drink through 2016 or so.",Ferrington Vineyard,49,92,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,MacPhail 2009 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2009-ferrington-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,MacPhail
14.5,White,US,"Oak brings strong buttered toast and vanilla flavors to this Chardonnay. But it's also a powerhouse from the vineyard, with massive orange, pineapple and apricot flavors. May even have some botrytis, to judge from the honeyed sweetness. Yet for all the opulence, the finish is dry.",Barrel Fermented,32,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Mer Soleil 2009 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mer-soleil-2009-barrel-fermented-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2009,Mer Soleil
14.6,Red,US,"Who wouldn't love this Cabernet? It defines the famous description of wines from this district as an iron fist in a velvet glove. Shows a firmly tannic structure, with good acidity and a firm minerality. That's the iron. The velvet is the ripe, rich black currant and cherry fruit. Glamorous and delicious, it gives its best over the next six years.",Reserve,45,92,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Martin Ray 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Martin Ray
14.5,Red,Austria,"Very smooth, concentrated blend of Merlot and Blaufränkisch. There are considerable smoky wood flavors along with ripe berry fruit notes and a dark, firm edge that will soften as the wine ages. It has power, density and finishes dry. Age for 5–6 years.",Tesoro,115,92,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2009 Tesoro Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2009-tesoro-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Esterházy
13.5,Red,Austria,This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Blaufränkisch is dominated by the black currant flavors of the Cabernet. It is tight at this young stage with firm fruit tannins that lie under the acidity. This is a wine for long-term aging over at least 6 years.,Estoras,40,92,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2009 Estoras Red (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2009-estoras-red-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian Red Blend,2009,Esterházy
14.5,Red,US,"A dark streak runs straight through this excellent Pinot. It's a whirl of smoke and chocolate, focused right through the core of rum-soaked cherries. Tannic and deep, big and bold—pull this out for your heartiest meal.",Niederberger,50,92,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Erath 2009 Niederberger Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-niederberger-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
13.5,Red,France,"With a small amount of Tannat in the blend, this is a severe, tannic wine that will age. It has plum skin fruits, great weight and concentration, a dark, brooding structure, firm and solid. Age for 4–5 years.",Cuvée Réservée de l'Aïeul,,92,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Eugénie 2008 Cuvée Réservée de l'Aïeul Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-eugenie-2008-cuvee-reservee-laieul-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château Eugénie
,Red,US,"Smooth, dry and rich, this Merlot-based Bordeaux blend shows complex flavors of black currants, black cherries, mocha and cedar. The tannins are thick, but very finely ground, with a sweet nutty taste. Shows real class and finesse. Should develop in the bottle through 2014.",Elevage,76,92,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2006 Elevage Red (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2006-elevage-red-napa-stags-leap-district/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Chimney Rock
14.5,Red,US,"Fruity, dusty and soft, a dark cherry and plum Graciano grown and made in Lodi with great depth, balance and earthiness. The grape is native to Rioja where it is usually blended with Tempranillo, but does deliciously here on its own. From Lodi Rules Certified Green grapes.",Las Cerezas Vineyard,21,92,California,Central Valley,Mokelumne River,Bokisch 2008 Las Cerezas Vineyard Graciano (Mokelumne River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bokisch-2008-las-cerezas-vineyard-spanish-red-graciano-central-valley-mokelumne-river/,Graciano,2008,Bokisch
14.1,Red,US,"An extraordinarily elegant wine that will satisfy diehard Burgundians as well as fans of sweeter, riper Pinot Noir. It's generous in cherries, raspberries, chocolate and smoky sandalwood, yet shows a mushroomy earthiness that adds rich complexity. It will not be surprising if this delicious wine ages well for at least six years.",Londer Vineyard,50,93,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Davies 2009 Londer Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davies-2009-londer-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Davies
14.8,Red,US,"A fantastic Zinfandel, Sbragia's best in years, and one of the best of the vintage. Shows classic Dry Creek wild blueberry and briary blackberry flavors, with exotic spices, and the exuberance you want in a Zin. Yet it exhibits a rare control, making it elegant despite the power. Drink now for sheer joy.",Gino's,30,93,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Sbragia 2009 Gino's Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sbragia-2009-ginos-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Sbragia
14.8,Red,US,"You could use this as a teaching tool for classic Sonoma County Zinfandel. It's full-bodied, dry and spicy, with briary flavors of wild berries, mocha, tobacco, leather and exotic spices. More importantly, it's absolutely delicious. The grapes come from Seghesio's best vineyards in the Alexander and Dry Creek valleys. At this price, it's an astonishing value, especially considering that production was nearly 80,000 cases.",,24,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Seghesio 2010 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/seghesio-2010-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Seghesio
7,Dessert,Germany,"Lush and decadent, with intensely sweet notes of demarara syrup, peach and citrus, yet there's enough acidity to bring you back for another sip, and another. The sugar clings to the palate for a long time on the finish. Drink now–2030.",Graacher Himmelreich Vat 69 Eiswein,175,93,Mosel,,,S.A. Prüm 2009 Graacher Himmelreich Vat 69 Eiswein Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sa-prum-2009-graacher-himmelreich-vat-69-eiswein-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,S.A. Prüm
14.7,Red,US,"A spectacular Syrah, distinctly Californian in the ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit, with rich, firm tannins and a finish of spice. The tannins really mark this wine, so creamy and smooth, making the mouthfeel a delight. Drink now–2014 for youthful exuberance.",Susan's Hill Vineyard,33,93,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Novy 2009 Susan's Hill Vineyard Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2009-susans-hill-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Syrah,2009,Novy
13,Sparkling,US,"A beautiful sparkling wine, rich and refined in the mouth, with creamy flavors that show ripe, sweet California strawberries and limes. This bottling gets better and better with each new release.",Royal Cuvée Brut,32,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Gloria Ferrer 2004 Royal Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gloria-ferrer-2004-royal-cuvee-brut-sparkling-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sparkling Blend,2004,Gloria Ferrer
11,Dessert,Austria,"Showing apricot and honey flavors with a refreshing dash of lemon acidity, this is an intensely sweet and rich wine. The texture is smooth, mellifluous, the dryness of botrytis providing just the right contrast. For aging over many years.",Cuvée Trockenbeerenauslese,69,93,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2009 Cuvée Trockenbeerenauslese White (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2009-cuvee-trockenbeerenauslese-white-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian white blend,2009,Esterházy
14.2,Red,US,"A textbook illustration of Stags Leap Cabernet. The “velvet glove” is the elaborately ripe, sweet blackberry, cherry and chocolate fruit. The “iron fist” is the tannin structure, so finely woven you hardly notice it, but there it is, offering a coat of astringency and protecting the wine over the next decade.",Ganymede,105,93,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2008 Ganymede Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2008-ganymede-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Chimney Rock
14.2,Red,US,"Absolutely delicious, offering a flood of ripe, sweet blackberry, blueberry, currant, chocolate, anise and spice flavors. Impressive for its savory power, this blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Verdot will easily ride out the next 8–10 years.",Elevage,76,93,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2008 Elevage Red (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2008-elevage-red-napa-stags-leap-district/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Chimney Rock
14.5,Red,US,"A terrific mouthfeel highlights this mix of berry and cherry fruits, toast and cinnamon. Tart and focused, it was aged in roughly half new French oak for the first 10 months, then transferred to neutral barrels for another five months. Fine-grained tannins give it an elegant finish.",Red Hills Estate,85,93,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Archery Summit 2009 Red Hills Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2009-red-hills-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Archery Summit
12.5,White,Austria,"Intense freshness and acidity follow the most delicious perfumes in this crisp wine. It shows considerable minerality, bursting with citric flavors and a mouthwatering aftertaste. Age for several years. Screwcap.",Heiligenstein Erste Lage,38,93,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Heiligenstein Erste Lage Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-heiligenstein-erste-lage-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Bründlmayer
14.5,White,Italy,"Here's a top-shelf expression of Pinot Grigio that shares the best qualities of a high-level white wine. In fact, it offers a whole new face for the popular Italian white wine thanks to its complexity and rich density. It delivers aromas of mature fruit, vanilla cream, honeysuckle and stone fruit.",Sanct Valentin,38,90,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2009 Sanct Valentin Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2009-sanct-valentin-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Big and forceful and loaded with coconut, mint, blackberry and boysenberry aromas that settle on inky. Quite juicy and tight in the mouth, with sharp acidity and oak-based flavors of vanilla, spice and licorice accenting blackberry fruit. Finishes steady, bright and fresh, but sharp on the acidity. Drink now through 2016.",Matilde Single Vineyard,80,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Lamadrid 2007 Matilde Single Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2007-matilde-single-vineyard-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2007,Lamadrid
14.5,Red,US,"This is a big, full-bodied Pinot Noir. If you're seeking a delicate style, go elsewhere. It's fleshy and precociously rich in cherry and mulberry fruit that's soft and chewy, like a candy bar. Such are the acids and tannins that you'll want to cellar it for three or four years.",Estate,45,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Boekenoogen 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boekenoogen-2009-estate-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Boekenoogen
14.5,White,Italy,"Friulano grapes see a touch of air-drying to increase their overall intensity and concentration. The results are fantastic and this white wine from northeast Italy does show beautiful apricot, honey and almond-like nuances.",,29,89,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,La Roncaia 2009 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roncaia-2009-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2009,La Roncaia
13,Dessert,France,"A wine that balances considerable sweetness against the most exhilarating freshness. It has honey, yellow fruits, orange peel alongside touches of greener plums and herbs. A great aperitif wine.",Tendresse,,89,Southwest France,Jurançon,,Château de Jurque 2009 Tendresse  (Jurançon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jurque-2009-tendresse-white-jurancon/,White Blend,2009,Château de Jurque
14.5,Red,US,"This vineyard is relatively far north, hence lighter fruit with flavors of sweet tomato and fresh herb. Well balanced and tannic, it brings a pretty, resonantly toasty ring to the finish.",Hannah,45,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Hannah Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2009-hannah-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Willamette Valley Vineyards
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A blend of 50% Malbec with Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot that's lightly minty and full of tobacco, pepper and spicy aromas. Feels a bit clampy and tannic, with oaky, herbal flavors of plum and sweet berry. Shows a hint of green and drying tannins on the finish.",Estate Blend Gran Reserva,37,89,Mendoza Province,,,Algodon 2008 Estate Blend Gran Reserva Red,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/algodon-2008-estate-blend-gran-reserva-red-san-rafael/,Red Blend,2008,Algodon
15,Red,Argentina,"Leather, berry, earth, raisin and roasted qualities define the nose on this Tempranillo-led blend of four grapes. Feels good in the mouth, with active raspberry, plum and coffee flavors that comes with a roasted accent. Mildly leafy, baked and woody on the thorough finish.",B Crux,19,89,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,O. Fournier 2007 B Crux Red (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2007-b-crux-red-uco-valley/,Red Blend,2007,O. Fournier
13.5,Red,South Africa,Attractive notes of rich vanilla frame the red cherry and wild strawberry core of this wine. Bright and lively in the mouth with a touch of spice that lingers on the close. Drink now.,Third Edition,19,88,Elgin,,,Elgin Vintners 2009 Third Edition Pinot Noir (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elgin-vintners-2009-third-edition-pinot-noir-elgin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Elgin Vintners
13.5,White,Italy,"Russiz Superiore offers a delicious Pinot Bianco with natural heft and creaminess backed by apricot, cantaloupe melon and white rose. The thickness of the wine is balanced by a touch of spicy acidity.",,24,88,,Collio,,Russiz Superiore 2009 Pinot Bianco (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/russiz-superiore-2009-pinot-blanc-bianco-collio/,Pinot Bianco,2009,Russiz Superiore
14,Red,South Africa,"There's a pretty touch of carnation florals to the dried black fruit and black cherry center of this wine. Spicy notes of black pepper, whole clove and black tea leaves appear in the mouth alongside juicy blackberry and fudgy brownie flavors.",The First Lady,16,88,Stellenbosch,,,Warwick 2009 The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/warwick-2009-first-lady-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Warwick
12.5,White,Italy,"An oak-aged blend of Trebbiano and Sémillon, Nemorino shows the sun-kissed touches of ripe fruit and apricot that link this Italian white to its native territory, Tuscany. Natural thickness and density give the wine a pleasantly creamy feel in the mouth.",Nemorino,20,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,I Giusti e Zanza 2009 Nemorino White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-giusti-e-zanza-2009-nemorino-white-toscana/,White Blend,2009,I Giusti e Zanza
13,White,Italy,"Thanks to its large case production, this crisp Greco di Tufo should be easy to locate at your local wine store or supermarket. It offers a wonderful introduction to southern Italian, volcanic soil winemaking thanks to drying mineral tones, pear and apple.",,20,88,Southern Italy,Greco di Tufo,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2010  Greco di Tufo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2010-italian-white-greco-greco-tufo/,Greco,2010,Feudi di San Gregorio
13.5,White,Italy,"Prunar is a deep and sophisticated Pinot Bianco (aged 50-50 in large oak casks and stainless steel) that excels in terms of mouthfeel. It delivers a long, creamy finish accented by tones of apricot, pear and grapefruit.",Prunar,18,88,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2010 Prunar Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2010-prunar-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Erste Neue
11.5,White,France,"The blend of Colombard, Gros Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc gives a light mineral character. The wine is very fresh, very crisp and finely layered, with a depth of herbaceous and green fruit flavors. Screwcap.",Cuvée Marine,,88,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Haut Marin 2010 Cuvée Marine White (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haut-marin-2010-cuvee-marine-white-cotes-gascogne/,White Blend,2010,Haut Marin
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A good amount of sweet smoke and cured bacon aromas integrate seamlessly with the boysenberry and black plum notes. Ripe, juicy fruit flavors provide a mouthwatering sensation on the palate, while a touch of tobacco leaf and charred cedar lingers on the long finish.",,41,88,Stellenbosch,,,Hartenberg 2007 Merlot (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hartenberg-2007-merlot-stellenbosch/,Merlot,2007,Hartenberg
14.8,Red,US,"Rich and heavy, like a chocolate pastry dessert with blueberry, raspberry and cherry fruit. You could even describe it as decadent, but it lacks elegance and lively complexity. Drink now, after a good decant.",Chenoweth Ranch,55,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Patz & Hall 2009 Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2009-chenoweth-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Patz & Hall
14.5,White,Italy,"Seafood dishes (fried or lightly grilled sea prawns) or fresh vegetables would make a perfect pairing companion to this rich Tuscan white blend. The wine opens with a bright, crisp quality and offers enduring flavors of passion fruit, peach and zesty spice.",Olivi Cantine Coreno,22,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Le Buche 2009 Olivi Cantine Coreno White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-buche-2009-olivi-cantine-coreno-white-toscana/,White Blend,2009,Le Buche
14.6,Red,US,"Still very tight, this Cab needs some time to develop in bottle, its dark fruit and coffee-laced tannins just barely able to come alive and show off their provenance. This is an oft-sourced vineyard in the Livermore Valley, one to look for when it comes to both Chardonnay and Cabernet, as well as other Bordeaux varieties. This wine is 100% Del Arroyo Cab.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,52,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Nottingham Cellars 2009 Del Arroyo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nottingham-cellars-2009-arroyo-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nottingham Cellars
14,Red,Argentina,"Dark and brooding on the nose, with mint, menthol, beefy fruit and coconut for sweetness. Feels choppy and more acidic than expected, with heavy flavors of coconut, toast and blackberry. Toasty, herbal and slightly scratchy on the finish.",Single Vineyard,25,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Familia Marguery 2006 Single Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-marguery-2006-single-vineyard-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Familia Marguery
7.2,Sparkling,US,"A whiff of this is like a whiff of lovely orange perfume, with that sort of oily complexity. At just 7.2% alcohol, this lightly sparkling wine is definitely a dessert bottle. Deep flavors confirm the impression of drinking perfume.",Frizzante,14,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2010 Frizzante Muscat (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2010-frizzante-muscat-southern-rogue-valley/,Muscat,2010,Foris
13,White,France,"A very aromatic wine, smoothly textured. Flavors of yellow fruits are spiced up by vanilla from the wood aging. The acidity is light, and almost lost in this rich wine.",Renaissance Sec,,88,Southwest France,Gaillac,,Domaine Rotier 2009 Renaissance Sec White (Gaillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-rotier-2009-renaissance-sec-white-gaillac/,White Blend,2009,Domaine Rotier
13.5,Red,France,"A concentrated, tannic-driven wine, with the structured black fruits as a balancing contrast. It is certainly rich, while having a solid structure that promises several years aging.",L'Originel,19,88,Southwest France,Madiran,,Domaine du Crampilh 2007 L'Originel Tannat-Cabernet (Madiran),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-crampilh-2007-loriginel-red-blend-tannat-cabernet-madiran/,Tannat-Cabernet,2007,Domaine du Crampilh
13.5,White,Italy,"This is a rich and smooth white wine with aromas of mature peach, candied fruit, lime, crushed mineral and Asian spice. The wine shows impressive density and consistency that pairs with shellfish or spicy Thai curry.",Villa Bucci Riserva,57,88,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico,,Bucci 2007 Villa Bucci Riserva  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bucci-2007-villa-riserva-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico/,Verdicchio,2007,Bucci
14,Red,Argentina,"A huge improvement over prior vintages. Opens with powerful blackberry and balsamic aromas along with char. Feels comfortable, with toasty, oaky blackberry flavors accented by spice and pepper. Toasted and chocolaty on the finish. A full-bodied, smoky bruiser; only 290 cases made.",,13,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alberti 154 2010 Tempranillo (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alberti-154-2010-tempranillo-mendoza/,Tempranillo,2010,Alberti 154
15,Dessert,Greece,"This red dessert wine offers cedar, cocoa and hazelnut on the nose, followed by expressive flavors of bitter orange and dark chocolate on the palate. Cedar and citrus add to the complexity. Overall, quite delicious and exotic.",Imperial,11,88,Mavrodaphne of Patras,,,Achaia Clauss NV Imperial  (Mavrodaphne of Patras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/achaia-clauss-nv-imperial-mavrodaphne-of-patras-133150/,Mavrodaphne,,Achaia Clauss
14.5,White,Italy,"Trebbiano grapes from the beautiful Spoleto area of Umbria (also found in the areas of Montefalco and Trevi) have been carefully selected to produce this rich, golden white wine that would pair with veal or roast turkey. Aromas here include apricot, yellow rose, Golden Delicious apple and candied citrus.",Trebium Trebbiano Spoletino,20,88,Central Italy,Umbria,,Antonelli 2007 Trebium Trebbiano Spoletino Trebbiano (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antonelli-2007-trebium-trebbiano-spoletino-italian-white-trebbiano-umbria/,Trebbiano,2007,Antonelli
14.2,White,US,"If the modern California style of exceptionally ripe fruit and sweet, smoky oak appeals to you, you'll love this wine. It's an explosion of pineapple jam, tangerine and vanilla cream flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. Not very subtle, but flamboyant. Calling all shellfish to the dance floor.",Russian River Selection,36,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alysian 2009 Russian River Selection Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alysian-2009-russian-river-selection-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Alysian
13.5,White,Italy,"Full and generous with creamy texture and a long finish, this Orvieto Classico Superiore delivers tones of stone fruit, cantaloupe melon and sun-dried lemon rind.",Luigi & Giovanna,40,88,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico Superiore,,Barberani 2008 Luigi & Giovanna  (Orvieto Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2008-luigi-giovanna-white-orvieto-classico-superiore/,White Blend,2008,Barberani
13,White,Italy,"This lovely, cool-climate Pinot Grigio would pair with tuna carpaccio or sushi. It's a balanced and crisp wine with layers of citrus, stone fruit and honey.",,20,88,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Abbazia di Novacella
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A rich and thick style of Cabernet with leather, dried cheese, cedar, tobacco and minty berry aromas. Feels full and well built, with rich, sweet flavors of cola, creamy oak, fudge and blackberry. A bountiful wine with a candied, chocolaty finish.",,20,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Angulo Innocenti 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angulo-innocenti-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Angulo Innocenti
13.5,White,Italy,"Forget those Pinot Grigios of the past. Luminous and clear, and redolent of cool climate aromas of white flower and citrus, this beautiful wine shows balanced acidity and a fragrant bouquet. It's a precise, clear wine to pair with raw tuna or swordfish carpaccio.",,18,88,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Valle Isarco 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-valle-isarco-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantina Valle Isarco
12.5,Red,France,"Attractive, softly fruity wine, with rounded wood flavors, a solid core of tannins and ripe blackberry fruits. A touch of licorice adds some spice.",Tertre Perdigous,16,88,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château du Port 2009 Tertre Perdigous Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-port-2009-tertre-perdigous-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château du Port
14.5,Red,South Africa,"An easy and approachable Cab with bright notes of black cherry, cassis and plum laced with hints of fruitcake spice. Rich and mouthwatering with a slightly creamy texture and medium-length finish. Drink now.",,14,88,Stellenbosch,,,Brampton 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brampton-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Brampton
14.5,Red,South Africa,"The first impression of game and cured meat are followed closely by notes of black plum and berry fruit aromas, which quickly take over the bouquet. Accents of cigar box spice and dark chocolate unfold in the mouth and linger, adding depth to the finish.",,13,88,Stellenbosch,,,Bradgate 2008 Syrah (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bradgate-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-stellenbosch/,Syrah,2008,Bradgate
13,White,Italy,"Executed in a ramato style (with a copperish color), this oak-aged Pinot Grigio offers aromas of white cherry and cranberry followed by rose and candied lemon. Crisp acidity helps break apart the wine's creamy texture.",Montesanto,15,88,Veneto,Piave,,Bonotto delle Tezze 2009 Montesanto Pinot Grigio (Piave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonotto-delle-tezze-2009-montesanto-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-piave/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Bonotto delle Tezze
13.5,White,Italy,"Colli di Luni is a little-known wine region in northwest Italy (near posh tourist hotspots Portofino and Santa Margherita) that produces crisp white wine perfect for al fresco sipping. This expression offers citrus, apricot and sweet almond paste flavors.",Black Label,33,88,,Colli di Luni,,Cantine Lunae Bosoni 2009 Black Label Vermentino (Colli di Luni),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-lunae-bosoni-2009-black-label-italian-white-vermentino-colli-luni/,Vermentino,2009,Cantine Lunae Bosoni
14,Red,Argentina,"Lively from the beginning, with bright red berry aromas filling the definition of “fruity.” Feels full and grabby, and very legit, with juicy blackberry fruit and a backing of toast and pepper.",,18,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Melipal 2010 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melipal-2010-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Melipal
14.5,Red,US,"A very well-done Livermore Cab aged in 100% Hungarian oak and named “The Good Life,” this one's got plum and spicy cola going on and tastes young though it's a 2008. Its structure shows more potential to age—the fruit will integrate with the wine's subtle savory herbs.",A Jo Elet,40,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,McGrail 2008 A Jo Elet Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgrail-2008-a-jo-elet-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,McGrail
14,White,Italy,"Chardonnays from the Langhe (Piedmont, in northern Italy) tend to show a fine, focused quality that is firmly held in place by mineral tones and yellow fruit. This wine achieves just that, but also adds a thicker, creamier quality in the mouth followed by a tangy, spicy close.",Dadà,20,88,Piedmont,Langhe,,Negretti 2008 Dadà Chardonnay (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/negretti-2008-dada-chardonnay-langhe/,Chardonnay,2008,Negretti
13.9,Red,US,"Great price for a Cabernet this smooth and tasty. Shows appealing blackberry and cherry flavors, with a sweet, smoky touch of oak. All five classic Bordeaux varieties constitute the blend.",,14,88,California,California Other,California,Murphy-Goode 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Murphy-Goode
13.5,Red,US,"Redhawk makes a value-priced lineup of Pinots, and in 2009 it is the two least expensive that have the most varietal character and charm. Concentrated cherry candy fruit builds depth and interest with a wash of mint and menthol. It's full-bodied and mouth-filling, and the flavors linger a long time.",,18,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Redhawk 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redhawk-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Redhawk
13.5,White,Italy,Il Tornese (a blend of 85% Chardonnay and aromatic Riesling) opens with oak-driven notes of vanilla and toasted coconut backed by candied fruit and butterscotch. There's a touch of zesty spice on the finish.,Il Tornese,20,88,Central Italy,Emilia-Romagna,,Drei Donà Tenuta La Palazza 2009 Il Tornese White (Emilia-Romagna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/drei-dona-tenuta-palazza-2009-il-tornese-white-emilia-romagna/,White Blend,2009,Drei Donà Tenuta La Palazza
14,White,Italy,"From the northern-most, mountainous region of Italy, this cool-climate Pinot Grigio delivers pristine aromas of citrus, stone fruit, kiwi and white flower. It shows lively, zesty tones in the mouth with a touch of crisp acidity on the close.",Puiten,23,88,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Puiten Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-puiten-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Colterenzio
14.5,Red,US,"A 2008 version of this wine is also available, though this one is slightly higher in alcohol and comprised of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 6% Petite Sirah. It is all toasty vanilla and rich red fruit, full, ripe, with Cab's tannin structure and refined herbal hints.",Fairytale,39,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Beaver Creek 2007 Fairytale Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaver-creek-2007-fairytale-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Beaver Creek
13.5,White,Italy,"Melon, peach, passion fruit and yellow rose open the nose of this fragrant Sauvignon from northeast Italy. The wine is compact and fresh, with a tangy lemon aftertaste that would work well with fresh seafood or sushi.",,24,88,,Collio,,Russiz Superiore 2009 Sauvignon (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/russiz-superiore-2009-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-collio/,Sauvignon,2009,Russiz Superiore
13.5,White,Italy,"Terre di Tufi is a rich and substantial white wine from Tuscany that ventures far enough in its pairing capacity to match toasted crostini with truffle oil, chopped tomatoes or chicken liver paté. It boasts tones of vanilla, pineapple and toasted nut with loads of persistency and intensity to move it forward.",Terre di Tufi,15,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Teruzzi & Puthod 2009 Terre di Tufi White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teruzzi-puthod-2009-terre-tufi-white-toscana/,White Blend,2009,Teruzzi & Puthod
13.5,White,South Africa,"Dainty accents of sweet grass and white clover florals jazz up the otherwise straightforward profile of ripe gooseberry and green plum aromas and flavors. It's a lively and refreshing white, with a slightly prickly sensation in the mouth.",,14,88,Darling,,,Spice Route 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Darling),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2010-sauvignon-blanc-darling/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Spice Route
14.5,Red,US,"A solid Pinot Noir, dry and nicely tart in acidity, with raspberry, cherry, cola and mint flavors. It's an easy wine to drink now.",,28,88,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,LaZarre 2009 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lazarre-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,LaZarre
14.9,Red,Argentina,"Earthy and mulchy smelling on first take, with leather and solid berry and plum aromas. Feels bold, round and dedicated as it tastes a bit baked, with dark plum and cassis carrying the fruit component. Figgy, smooth and lasting on the finish.",Single Vineyard Reserva,20,88,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2009 Single Vineyard Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2009-single-vineyard-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-agrelo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Lamadrid
14,Red,South Africa,"For $15, this is a good value wine with a solid structure and nice balance. Black currant flavors steal the show in the mouth, with supporting notes of whole star anise, cigar tobacco and cedary spice on the finish.",,15,88,Stellenbosch,,,Vinum Africa 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-africa-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Vinum Africa
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Balanced and approachable now with an easy structure and moderate tannins, this Shiraz offers black cherry, fig, boysenberry and brambly fruit flavors all lifted by spicy notes of pepper and nutmeg. Ready to go now.",,19,88,Swartland,,,Spice Route 2008 Shiraz (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spice-route-2008-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-swartland/,Shiraz,2008,Spice Route
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Subdued on the nose and offering nice sweet berry aromas. This vintage of Mil Piedras is the best I've tried; it's round and full-bodied, with slightly gritty tannins that food will tame. Tastes mostly of red berry and spice, with darker flavors of prune and chocolate on the finish.",,11,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Mil Piedras 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mil-piedras-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Mil Piedras
14.5,Red,US,"Superripe in raspberries and cherries, this Pinot is so lush and sweet, it's candied. Throw in the smoky oak and it has a granola bar deliciousness. The vineyard is in the warmest part of the Russian River Valley, and the grapes got a little too ripe for the elegance Pinot Noir deserves.",Reserve Bacigalupi Vineyard,52,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Matrix 2009 Reserve Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matrix-2009-reserve-bacigalupi-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matrix
14.9,Red,US,"Oak dominates, with caramel, vanilla and buttered toast currently overshadowing the underlying fruit. The wine is rich in raspberries and cherries, and has firm tannins and acids. A very good Pinot that needs decanting, and possibly could develop bottle nuances over the next six years.",Nunes Vineyard,42,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Matrix 2009 Nunes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matrix-2009-nunes-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matrix
14,Red,Argentina,"Dry and foresty on the bouquet, with notes of sweet berry, marzipan and chocolate. Feels bright, juicy and lively, with herbal plum and roasted berry flavors that come with spice, length and a lightly roasted overall character. Perfectly good and composed, but slightly sharp in feel.",Reserve,13,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Maipe 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maipe-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Maipe
14,White,Italy,"Mantele is a rich and smooth expression of Sauvignon that offers a surprisingly layered mouthfeel on top of the variety's signature aromas of citrus, wild flower, tomato leaf and spice. Pair this lovely wine with aromatic foods such as basil coconut chicken curry.",Mantele,30,88,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2010 Mantele Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2010-mantele-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2010,Nals Margreid
13.5,White,Italy,"Mantele is a pure and pristine expression of Sauvignon that opens with a lively, crystalline appearance and bright aromas of passion fruit, citrus and wild flower. This expression offers purity of aromas with fine texture and firm structure on the finish.",Mantele,30,88,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2009 Mantele Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2009-mantele-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Nals Margreid
15,Dessert,Greece,"Citrus, apricot and nutty spice on the nose leads to an elegant balance of sweet and spicy fruit on the palate. A poised Muscat that will pair well with cheese, nuts, spicy cuisine.",Sweet White Wine,14,88,Samos,,,Kourtaki NV Sweet White Wine Muscat (Samos),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kourtaki-nv-sweet-white-wine-muscat-samos-134960/,Muscat,,Kourtaki
14.4,Red,US,"Ready to drink now, with its ripely forward blackberry and cherry flavors. A sweet coating of oak adds to the yummy factor. Made especially fine by the quality of the tannins.",Reserve,45,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Cruz Mountains,Martin Ray 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Cruz Mountains),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-santa-cruz-mountains/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Martin Ray
13.9,White,US,"Rich in orange, pineapple and honeysuckle, with even richer notes of vanilla and caramel cream, but fortunately balanced with crisp acidity. Delivers lots of opulent, exotic flavors that are almost sweet, but finish dry.",,20,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Martin Ray 2008 Pinot Gris (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2008-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-napa-valley/,Pinot Gris,2008,Martin Ray
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Dense and weighty up front, with gaseous, earthy aromas giving way to standard blackberry and plum scents. Feels fleshy but also a bit racy, with nice raspberry, plum and modest oak flavors. A touch lactic and thick, but it's acidic enough to achieve balance and commendable end results.",,26,88,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Marchiori & Barraud 2009 Malbec (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchiori-barraud-2009-malbec-perdriel/,Malbec,2009,Marchiori & Barraud
12.5,White,Italy,"Vogelmaier is a truly unique white wine with all the sweet, floral intensity you'd expect of the Moscato grape (used regularly for dessert wines) with the complexity and drying firmness needed to pair with main courses. Pair this wine with pumpkin-filled ravioli and melted butter with fresh sage.",Vogelmaier,25,88,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2009 Vogelmaier Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2009-vogelmaier-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2009,Alois Lageder
13.8,White,Argentina,"Fresh and not too oaky on the bouquet, with apple comprising the fruit element. Feels full and a bit rich, with plump, sweet flavors of apple touched up by spice. Turns stickier and more sweet on the finish, but overall this is a very solid Chard for the money.",Torcidas,15,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Finca Vides 2011 Torcidas Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-vides-2011-torcidas-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Finca Vides
13.5,Rose,South Africa,"Despite the cutesy name, this is a serious rosé that's sure to please even the most discerning crowd. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Gamay and Mourvèdre, it's ripe and red fruit-forward with a full weight, lush mouth that's balanced with medium acidity.",,10,88,Western Cape,,,Goats do Roam Wine Co. 2010 Rosé (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goats-roam-wine-co-2010-rose-western-cape/,Rosé,2010,Goats do Roam Wine Co.
14.5,White,Italy,"Celebrate the best of Lazio cuisine (think platters of frutti di mare or puntarelle, a spear-like endive salad dressed in anchovies and garlic) with Frascati Superiore Luna Mater. The wine's soft aromas include subtle pulses of vanilla, banana and stone fruit.",Luna Mater,23,88,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Fontana Candida 2009 Luna Mater  (Frascati Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fontana-candida-2009-luna-mater-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2009,Fontana Candida
14,White,Italy,"Anas-Cëtta is an irresistible wine for those who seek little-known, offbeat grape varieties. Made from 100% Nascetta (a native grape vinified by a handful of producers), this is a bold, powerful wine with the heft and natural alcohol to cut through cream or cheese. It brightens the palate with stone fruit and citrus flavors.",Anas-Cëtta,29,88,Piedmont,Langhe,,Elvio Cogno 2009 Anas-Cëtta Nascetta (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elvio-cogno-2009-anas-cetta-italian-white-nascetta-langhe/,Nascetta,2009,Elvio Cogno
12,White,Greece,"The nose on this white appeals from the get-go. Elegant waves of lemon, orange blossom and peach aromas are followed by a balanced but luxurious blend of pear, peach and white flowers on the palate. Big but pretty.",Mediterranean White,13,88,Peloponnese,,,Elios 2009 Mediterranean White White (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elios-2009-mediterranean-white-peloponnese/,White Blend,2009,Elios
12.5,White,Italy,"Elena Walch is a first-rate winemaker who holds the banner high for Alto Adige. Her style is bold and modern (oak is used generously, but carefully) and always focused and precise. Even a simple wine like this Pinot Bianco shows those signature traits.",,15,88,,Alto Adige,,Elena Walch 2009 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elena-walch-2009-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2009,Elena Walch
14.5,Red,US,"Positioned as the top wine in the massive Erath lineup, La Nuit Magique is a selection of fruit from five of the vineyard-designate properties. Solid to the point of being a bit blocky, it offers mixed red and black fruits, and a hint of ripe red apple. It's perfectly tasty, with a good, clean finish, but more middle-of-the pack among Erath's excellent 2009s.",La Nuit Magique,65,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Erath 2009 La Nuit Magique Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-nuit-magique-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
14.5,Red,US,"A mix of pie cherry fruit wreathed in caramel, this smooth wine is among the most approachable in Erath's extensive lineup of single vineyard 2009 Pinots. The barrel aging—15 months, 40% new French oak—also contributes a light dusting of chocolate.",Knight's Gambit,50,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Erath 2009 Knight's Gambit Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-knights-gambit-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
15,Red,Greece,"This indigenous red blend has an exotic but appealing character, starting with aromas of juicy dark berries, cinnamon and cocoa. On the palate, a spicy array of cherry, plum, pepper and chocolate is assertive and needs hearty food for balance. This wine could age but is a good, robust drink now.",Château Julia,31,88,Drama,,,Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2007 Château Julia Red (Drama),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-costa-lazaridi-2007-chateau-julia-red-drama/,Red Blend,2007,Domaine Costa Lazaridi
13,Rose,France,"Bright acidity and soft strawberry flavors star in this crisp and fresh wine. It has a poise, a sense of structure and richness, finishing with fine acidity.",VieVité Tradition,18,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Sainte-Marie 2010 VieVité Tradition Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sainte-marie-2010-vievite-tradition-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2010,Domaine Sainte-Marie
13.5,Red,US,"Clos du Val stubbornly hews to its traditional style, a dry, tannic and earthy Cabernet with inflections of blackberries and black currants. It's the opposite of the modern style. The alcohol level, for example, is a tender 13.5% by volume. The wine will develop for quite a few years, without becoming profound.",,35,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clos du Val 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Clos du Val
14.1,Red,US,"Jammy raspberry and cherry flavors dominate this wine, giving it a simple, fruit-forward sweetness. The acids and tannins are wonderful, but the wine, good as it is, lacks complexity and dryness.",Nobles Vineyard,50,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Davies 2009 Nobles Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/davies-2009-nobles-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Davies
14.3,White,US,"Strongly flavored, in the way of certain Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnays, with dried apricot, pineapple and oak flavors. There may even be some botrytis, although the finish is very dry. This is a wine to challenge sommeliers and home chefs.",Estate,34,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Boekenoogen 2009 Estate Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boekenoogen-2009-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2009,Boekenoogen
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A medium-weight Cabernet with plum, prune, tobacco and herb aromas. Features average weight and body, with a creamy texture and layered flavors of black fruit, raspberry and spice. Finishes with herb and plum notes as well as a pinch of tobacco.",Reserva de Familia,30,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sottano 2009 Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sottano-2009-reserva-familia-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Sottano
14.5,White,US,"A beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, as you'd expect from Rochioli. Crisply acidic and dry, it treads a fine line, showing ripe flavors of citrus fruits and green apples, with a touch of gooseberry but no sign of greenness. It's pretty costly for the quality, though.",,38,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Rochioli
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Juicy fruit aromas and flavors of raspberry and wild strawberry abound on the nose and mouth, framed by notes of vanilla crème, purple flowers and light foliage. Balanced and surprisingly quite approachable now with an overall soft profile and easy finish.",Three Pines Unfined and Unfiltered,35,89,Jonkershoek Valley,,,Stark-Condé 2008 Three Pines Unfined and Unfiltered Syrah (Jonkershoek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-conde-2008-three-pines-unfined-unfiltered-shiraz-syrah-syrah-jonkershoek-valley/,Syrah,2008,Stark-Condé
15.7,Red,US,"A huge, kick butt Zinfandel, packed with sweet berry, bacon, black pepper and smoky cedar flavors. There's absolutely nothing shy about it. Packs a real punch all the way through to the spicy finish. Good price for a Sonoma Zin this classic.",Old Vines,20,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,St. Francis 2009 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2009-old-vines-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,St. Francis
14.5,Red,US,"Quite a good Cabernet, showing the elegance and ripe fruitiness you expect from Napa, in a style for drinking now. Drily tannic, it shows classic blackberry and blueberry flavors.",,30,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Trailhead 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trailhead-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Trailhead
13,White,Italy,"This is a gorgeous Italian white from northern Italy that boasts fragrant tones of spring flower and chopped herb backed by peach, honey and white almond. It's crisp, intense and would be perfect with basil Thai curry.",Estrosa,13,89,Piedmont,Monferrato,,Pico Maccario 2010 Estrosa White (Monferrato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pico-maccario-2010-estrosa-white-monferrato/,White Blend,2010,Pico Maccario
12.5,White,Greece,"Lively aromas of lemon, grapefruit and melon start this white from Greece. Flavors of grapefruit and lemon rind are fresh and crisp but still offer dimension. The finish is spicy and clean. A great food wine: pair with grilled fish or clams.",,15,89,Santorini,,,My Big Fat Greek Wine 2010 Assyrtico (Santorini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/my-big-fat-greek-wine-2010-greek-white-assyrtico-santorini/,Assyrtico,2010,My Big Fat Greek Wine
15,Dessert,Cyprus,"Cyprus's historic dessert wine is well represented in this aged selection. On the nose, toasted nut, spice and citrus. A nicely balanced and rich array of spice, nut and bright lemon character on the palate give the wine an opulent yet lively feel. A unique wine, and delicious with dried fruit, cheese, nuts.",Alasia,18,89,Commandaria,,,Loel 1989 Alasia Red (Commandaria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loel-1989-alasia-red-commandaria/,Red Blend,1989,Loel
13,White,Italy,"A gorgeous expression of Friulano, this wine (in a screwcap bottle) makes an elegant addition to chicken, pasta or seafood dinners. Layers of peach, almond and pineapple are wrapped tightly together.",,25,89,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Livio Felluga 2009 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2009-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2009,Livio Felluga
14,Red,Argentina,"A smooth Cab with cola, vanilla, black cherry and sweet berry aromas. Shows body and build, with wild berry flavors bolstered by ample oak yielding related spice and chocolate. Dark, spicy and showing a hint of herbs on the finish.",Reserve,16,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Maipe 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maipe-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Maipe
14.3,Red,US,"Sweet and rather heavy in youth, this is not one of MacPhail's most successful 2009 Pinot Noirs. It tastes like liquid cherry and raspberry jam, cola and caramelized oak. Flamboyant, but too extracted in fruit. Might mature with some years in the bottle.",Sangiacomo Vineyard,49,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,MacPhail 2009 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/macphail-2009-sangiacomo-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,MacPhail
13.5,White,Italy,"This partially oak-aged expression of Pinot Bianco from cool-climate Alto Adige (in the far north of Italy) offers a lovely texture that is creamy and smooth at the same time. Measured aromas include melon, apricot, grapefruit and a touch of vanilla spice.",Sirmian,26,89,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2010 Sirmian Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2010-sirmian-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Nals Margreid
13,White,Italy,"This oak-fermented Sauvignon (in an artsy, screwcap bottle) delivers a rich, spicy finish and thick layers of peach, citrus, tomato leaf and honey-like aromas. It's a gorgeous wine that is an absolute pleasure to drink.",,52,89,,Alto Adige,,Franz Haas 2009 Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/franz-haas-2009-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Franz Haas
14.5,Red,US,"Fruity, forward and quite refreshing, this has appealing black cherry fruit with a light candy flavor. The balancing tannins add sufficient depth and weight to allow this a few more years in the cellar.",Bishop Creek,50,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Erath 2009 Bishop Creek Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-bishop-creek-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
13,Red,France,"There is a considerable element of wood aging with this wine, giving a brilliant polish to the fruit. While the wine does have some concentration, the fruit is just as important, showing dried berries and damsons along with spice.",Cuvée Prestige,22,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château de Cénac 2008 Cuvée Prestige Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cenac-2008-cuvee-prestige-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château de Cénac
14.5,Red,France,"The Négrette is virtually a one-appellation grape, rarely found outside Fronton. Very aromatic, it has produced a wine that has dense and dusty tannins, sweet fruit acidity and flavors of black currant and licorice.",La Négrette de Bouissel,,89,Southwest France,Fronton,,Château Bouissel 2009 La Négrette de Bouissel Negrette (Fronton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouissel-2009-negrette-other-red-negrette-fronton/,Negrette,2009,Château Bouissel
14.5,Red,US,"Very savory and herbal, this is one of Bokisch's bigger-bodied reds, still bright with strawberry, cherry, even cranberry and earthy flavors and packing a powerful, Rioja-type finish at the end.",Terra Alta Vineyard,18,89,California,Central Valley,Clements Hills,Bokisch 2009 Terra Alta Vineyard Garnacha (Clements Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bokisch-2009-terra-alta-vineyard-grenache-garnacha-central-valley-clements-hills/,Garnacha,2009,Bokisch
14,White,Italy,"Pinot Bianco, or Weissburgunder in German, offers a creamy, smooth consistency and rich aromas of melon, peach and white flower. It is aged in large oak barrel for extra intensity and power.",Vial,20,89,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2010 Vial Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2010-vial-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A well-integrated Shiraz, this wine is loaded with an array of complex aromas and flavors of juicy red plum, forest berries, charred cedar, gamey animal and sweet smoke. Dusty but structured tannins fill the mouth, and a touch of whole vanilla bean jazzes up the close.",,19,89,Stellenbosch,,,Kaapzicht 2007 Shiraz (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaapzicht-2007-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-stellenbosch/,Shiraz,2007,Kaapzicht
12.5,White,France,"A delicious herb and creamed apple wine, soft and ripe. Pineapple stands out in the fruit flavors while the acidity comes from a burst of lime juice. Not for aging, but it will be even better this summer.",,19,89,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,La Chapelle Gordonne 2010 White (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapelle-gordonne-2010-white-cotes/,Rhône-style White Blend,2010,La Chapelle Gordonne
14.5,Red,US,"Esterlina's Pinot is very perfumey, light in body and soul at first, as it gathers steam with a tasty backbone of lush red fruit, spice and plenty of staying power over a meal.",Reserva,55,89,California,Mendocino County,Cole Ranch,Esterlina 2009 Reserva Pinot Noir (Cole Ranch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterlina-2009-reserva-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-cole-ranch/,Pinot Noir,2009,Esterlina
14.5,Red,US,"Young, tart and wrapped up tight as a drum, this offers sharp flavors of cranberry and a bit of Campari. It has the heft and polish to open up further with some additional bottle age, but it isn't budging at the moment.",Estate,40,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2009-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Willamette Valley Vineyards
13.9,Red,US,"Beaver Creek makes a variation of Fairytale every vintage and this one, sourced from Napa Valley, is 41% Merlot, 36% Zinfandel and 23% Syrah, a mix that seems to work very nicely here. The wine's Zin almost tastes as if it has mountain tannins; the wine is overall herbal and earthy, ripe and sturdy with balanced fruit.",Fairytale,39,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Beaver Creek 2008 Fairytale Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaver-creek-2008-fairytale-red-napa-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Beaver Creek
14.9,Red,US,"A very good Pinot Noir, rich in cherry, licorice, cola and spice flavors that are wrapped into firm tannins. It's on the forward side, trading complexity and nuance in favor of immediate gratification. Drink now–2014.",Monument,60,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Byron 2009 Monument Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/byron-2009-monument-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Byron
13.5,Red,Austria,"Smooth and ripe, this is a rich black-fruited wine, its tannins comfortably ensconsed in a rich cushion. There is acidity to balance and spice which, along with the full-bodied fruit character, makes the wine ready to drink now.",,17,89,Leithaberg,,,Mariell 2009 Blaufränkisch (Leithaberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mariell-2009-other-red-blaufrankisch-leithaberg/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Mariell
13,White,Italy,"This sophisticated white wine from the homeland of Italy's most robust reds (Ripasso and Amarone) shows a full, generous appearance with a golden-amber color. Stone fruit, toasted almond and candied lemon give it heft and consistency.",Terso,36,89,Veneto,Veneto,,Marchesi Fumanelli 2005 Terso White (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-fumanelli-2005-terso-white-veneto/,White Blend,2005,Marchesi Fumanelli
14.2,White,US,"John Kinney is one of the Livermore Valley's finest winemakers and with this Pinot Gris he shows his deft ability to blend crispness with richness for an elegant version of this variety.It's rounded by lemon and tart apple flavors, and is extremely dry, with no oak influence whatsoever.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,18,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2010 Del Arroyo Vineyard Pinot Gris (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2010-arroyo-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Occasio
14,Red,Argentina,"A huge success given the price. Impeccably smooth on the bouquet, with clean yet generous berry aromas. Ripe and balanced, with bright berry and chocolaty oak flavors. Solid on the finish, with lasting plum and berry flavors. Satisfying in every way.",Urban Uco,11,89,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,O. Fournier 2010 Urban Uco Tempranillo (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2010-urban-uco-tempranillo-uco-valley/,Tempranillo,2010,O. Fournier
15,Red,Argentina,"Not every vintage is ideal, and the '07 version of Alfa Crux, while still very good, is not on a par with prior years. Smells brushy and roasted. The palate feels edgy and the flavors are rooty, sweet and baked, with prune-like fruit and pepper accents. Tastes rustic on the finish.",Alfa Crux,47,89,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,O. Fournier 2007 Alfa Crux Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2007-alfa-crux-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2007,O. Fournier
13,White,Italy,"Livio Felluga offers one of northeast Italy's best expressions of Sauvignon. What makes this wine stand apart is the freshness of its fruit and floral aromas as well as the clean, impression it makes in the mouth.",,30,89,,Collio,,Livio Felluga 2009 Sauvignon (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/livio-felluga-2009-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-collio/,Sauvignon,2009,Livio Felluga
14.5,Red,South Africa,"This wine strikes a superb balance between herbaceous, green notes and ripe black fruit, all graced with a kiss of sweet vanilla. Rich blackberry and cassis flavors flood the palate, but then transition to sweet smoke and oak flavors on the finish.",,35,89,Stellenbosch,,,Hartenberg 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hartenberg-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hartenberg
14,Red,South Africa,"This approachable Cabernet-based blend, which also has 18% Pinotage, 11% Cab Franc and 2% Shiraz, is a spicy and balanced red with notes of menthol, purple florals, black cherry and berry. With a mouthfeel like crushed velvet, a black pepper finish and an attractive price tag, it's a shame only 100 cases were produced.",The William,18,89,Coastal Region,,,Graham Beck 2007 The William Red (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graham-beck-2007-william-red-coastal-region/,Red Blend,2007,Graham Beck
14,White,South Africa,"Fairly intense and flavorful, this Chard expresses assertive aromas and flavors of wood-grilled peaches, buttercream frosting, lemon custard and toasted brioche. Medium weight in the mouth with good balance and a touch of baking spice on the close.",Nine Yards,40,89,Stellenbosch,,,Jardin 2009 Nine Yards Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jardin-2009-nine-yards-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2009,Jardin
15,Red,South Africa,"A good amount of earthy spice, tea leaves and forrest floor lead the way on the nose, but the black cherry and berry fruit aromas follow shortly after with an additional accent of sweet cured meat. Medium weight and lush, the creamy mouth transitions into a finish loaded with sweet spice and bittersweet cocoa.",,19,89,Stellenbosch,,,Jardin 2007 Syrah (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jardin-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-stellenbosch/,Syrah,2007,Jardin
14.5,Red,Argentina,"For an under-$15 red blend, Corte has it going on. It's rich and full, almost syrupy on the nose, with lots of oak, ink and vanilla. Shows power and packs a punch, with dark berry, chocolate and spicy flavors. A little tannic and scratchy, but with structure and framework to spare. Malbec (80%), with Bonarda and Petit Verdot.",Corte Malbec-Bonarda-Petit Verdot,14,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Kaiken 2008 Corte Malbec-Bonarda-Petit Verdot Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaiken-2008-corte-malbec-bonarda-petit-verdot-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2008,Kaiken
13.5,White,Italy,"This vineyard-designate blend of Trebbiano and Grechetto opens with a luminous golden color and elegant aromas of stone fruit, citrus, Golden Delicious apple and mature pear. There's a pretty hint of vanilla and almond butter at the back.",Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino,40,89,Central Italy,Torgiano,,Lungarotti 2007 Torre di Giano Vigna il Pino White (Torgiano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lungarotti-2007-torre-giano-vigna-il-pino-white-torgiano/,White Blend,2007,Lungarotti
13.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Pinot Bianco, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon and Ribolla Gialla, this wonderful white wine from northern Italy shows creamy richness and lasting flavors of apricot and Golden Delicious apple. There's a slight touch of almond cream on the close.",Col Disôre,37,89,,Collio,,Russiz Superiore 2007 Col Disôre White (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/russiz-superiore-2007-col-disore-white-collio/,White Blend,2007,Russiz Superiore
12.5,Red,France,"Tannic yet balanced wine with a great swathe of perfumed fruit as well as dense black flavors. There is a herbal character as well as dark plum and sweet fruit flavors. Age for 2–3 years, the wine will always be firm.",Noir 46,13,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Vignobles 46N118 2007 Noir 46 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-46n118-2007-noir-46-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2007,Vignobles 46N118
14,White,Italy,"Plenio Riserva is a beautiful expression of Verdicchio (one third of the wine is aged in oak) with floral aromas of honeysuckle and yellow rose and candy-like tones of butterscotch and dried apricot. The wine finishes with soft, creamy fruit nuances and a touch of sassy spice.",Plenio Riserva,35,89,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico,,Umani Ronchi 2007 Plenio Riserva  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2007-plenio-riserva-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico/,Verdicchio,2007,Umani Ronchi
14.8,White,US,"Quite a good Chardonnay, but not without some problems. It's as rich as anything out there, with massive pineapple jam, crème brûlée and buttered toast flavors. The acidity feels slightly alien, especially on the finish.",Gamble Ranch,40,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Sbragia 2009 Gamble Ranch Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sbragia-2009-gamble-ranch-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Sbragia
14,Red,Argentina,"Sweet and pleasant smelling, with aromas of wild herbs, lavender and jammy black fruits. Feels chunky and solid, with a grainy, mildly tannic mouthfeel and bright raspberry, cassis and plum flavors. Stout and just rich and thick enough on the finish; Malbec with Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah and Petit Verdot.",,18,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Clos de los Siete 2009 Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-los-siete-2009-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2009,Clos de los Siete
14.9,Red,US,"The winery has a good track record with this bottling, which shows how well Petite Sirah does in the warmer St. Helena appellation of Napa Valley. This '08 is dryish to moderately sweet in jammy blackberries and blueberries, with a smoked meat, bacon edge. But it's also firmly tannic, which provides a framework for the sweetness.",,45,89,California,Napa,St. Helena,David Fulton 2008 Petite Sirah (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-fulton-2008-petite-sirah-napa-st-helena/,Petite Sirah,2008,David Fulton
14,Red,South Africa,"A good value, this is an easy-pleasing Syrah with vibrant notes of red plum, cherry and blueberry. Fine, dusty tannins reminiscent of cocoa powder and dried crushed berries stay after swallow alongside a hint of sweet smoke flavor.",Goat-Roti,20,89,Coastal Region,,,Goats do Roam Wine Co. 2008 Goat-Roti Syrah-Viognier (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goats-roam-wine-co-2008-goat-roti-shiraz-syrah-syrah-viognier-coastal-region/,Syrah-Viognier,2008,Goats do Roam Wine Co.
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This small-lot Bonarda is one of Argentina's bright examples of the variety. It's ripe but brushy smelling, with chocolate and vanilla aromas blending with blackberry and herbs. Feels super fresh and juicy, with boysenberry, blackberry and chocolaty flavors. Very good overall.",Emma,32,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2010 Emma Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2010-emma-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Zuccardi
14,White,Italy,"Pinot Grigio Punggl opens with rich, creamy density and lovely aromas of peach, lemon zest and cantaloupe melon. That dense texture in the mouth is what sets this wine apart from the rest.",Punggl,20,89,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2010 Punggl Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2010-punggl-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Nals Margreid
14,White,Italy,"Gris Pinot Grigio Gris offers a sultry, sophisticated side to what is normally perceived as an easy-drinking white wine variety. This wine opens with aromas of peach, pineapple, white almond and honey. It follows to the mouth with a rich, creamy texture.",Gris,28,89,,Friuli Isonzo,,Lis Neris 2009 Gris Pinot Grigio (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2009-gris-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-isonzo/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Lis Neris
14.5,White,Italy,Jurosa is a beautifully rich and creamy expression of Chardonnay that shows the yellow flower and drying mineral characteristics that are unique to the Friuli winemaking area in northeast Italy. Pair this wine with vegetable or fish risotto.,Jurosa,28,89,,Friuli Isonzo,,Lis Neris 2008 Jurosa Chardonnay (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2008-jurosa-chardonnay-friuli-isonzo/,Chardonnay,2008,Lis Neris
8.5,Dessert,Germany,"Thick and rich but not overly sweet, with an almost burnt edge to the caramelized sweet corn notes. Comes across as a bit chunky and lacking length, but still a nice drop.",Johannisberger Klaus Auslese,50,89,Rheingau,,,Prinz von Hessen 2006 Johannisberger Klaus Auslese Riesling (Rheingau),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prinz-von-hessen-2006-johannisberger-klaus-auslese-riesling-rheingau/,Riesling,2006,Prinz von Hessen
14.4,Red,US,"Tart and tutti-fruity-sweet in raspberries, cherries and cola, and spiced with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and white pepper that give it a savory edge. Gets credit for sheer ripeness, yet missing a certain depth and complexity. Drink now–2014.",Sierra Mar Vineyard,50,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Siduri 2010 Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-sierra-mar-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
12,White,Greece,"Floral, fresh and fruity in aroma, this flirty white delivers on the plate too, with flavors of peach, lemon and spice. The wine has a lift but also that trademark honeyed touch. Elegant but fun.",White Dry,18,89,Mantinia,,,Semeli 2010 White Dry Moschofilero (Mantinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/semeli-2010-white-dry-greek-white-moschofilero-mantinia/,Moschofilero,2010,Semeli
14.2,Red,US,"A big Pinot Noir, rich and extracted, and lacking delicacy at this time. It's as full-bodied as a Rhône blend, with jammy cherry, blueberry and spice flavors, enriched by lots of sweet new oak. Delicious, yes, if you care to drink it now. Try cellaring for four or five years to see if it mellows.",Hyde Vineyard,65,89,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Patz & Hall 2009 Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2009-hyde-vineyard-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2009,Patz & Hall
14,Red,France,"A big and bold wine, showing black plum fruits, an impressive structure and a solid, foursquare feel. It is obviously a wine for aging. Give it 2–3 years.",Prestige,40,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Saint-Sernin 2008 Prestige Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-sernin-2008-prestige-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château Saint-Sernin
13,White,Greece,"This Sauvignon Blanc and Roditis blend shows how successful the combination of indigenous and international varieties can be. Enticing aromas of peach, melon and a touch of apple are followed by a vibrant balance of flavors—fresh flowers, summer fruits and spice. Minerality keeps the wine dancing on the palate. Great on its own or paired with fish, salads, cheeses.",Mythic River Sauvignon-Roditis,15,89,Corinth,,,Estate Constantin Gofas 2010 Mythic River Sauvignon-Roditis White (Corinth),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-constantin-gofas-2010-mythic-river-sauvignon-roditis-white-corinth/,White Blend,2010,Estate Constantin Gofas
13.1,Rose,US,"Esterlina has made a lovely, dry and refreshing Rose here, using Pinot Noir grapes from their tiny appellation just outside of the Anderson Valley. With strawberry and watermelon and even a splash of pink lemonade going on, it's not only beautiful in color, but has enough body to hold up to a range of foods, with spot-on acidity.",Rose of Pinot Noir,18,89,California,Mendocino County,Cole Ranch,Esterlina 2010 Rose of Pinot Noir Rosé (Cole Ranch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterlina-2010-rose-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-cole-ranch/,Rosé,2010,Esterlina
11.5,White,Germany,"Fairly dry in style, with apple and pear flavors that are ripe without being sweet, and brought home by steely acids and tart citrus fruit. Drink this medium-bodied Riesling over the next year or two.",Nine Generation,20,89,Mosel,,,Villa Huesgen 2010 Nine Generation Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-huesgen-2010-nine-generation-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Villa Huesgen
13.1,White,US,"Soft and slightly buttery, this smooth-drinking Pinot Gris deftly mixes spiced pear fruit with a pat of butter and a whiff of resin. It's at a perfect point of drinkability right now.",,12,89,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Firesteed 2009 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firesteed-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2009,Firesteed
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A ripe specimen with baked, earthy aromas that settle with airing. Hits with power and layering along with medicinal, oaky flavors that foist chocolate onto the wine's core black-fruit content. Generous despite some ruggedness and heat to the finish. Malbec with Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot.",Don Tiburcio,16,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2009 Don Tiburcio Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2009-don-tiburcio-red-mendoza/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Benegas
14.5,White,US,"This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has only neutral oak on it, which provides some softening to the briskly acidic flavors of grapefruits and limes. It's a savory wine, mouthwateringly dry.",,18,89,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Bishop's Peak 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bishops-peak-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-edna-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Bishop's Peak
13.5,White,US,"The underlying wine, before the winemaker put it into oak barrels, was delicious in tangerine and pineapple fruit, brightened with brilliantly crisp acidity and a fine, steely minerality. The oak, which is modest, adds a richer coating of buttered toast. A great price for a Chardonnay this drinkable.",,18,89,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Carmel Road 2010 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-road-2010-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,Carmel Road
14,White,Italy,"Fermented in both wood and stainless steel, this rich Pinot Grigio offers creamy aromas of lemon mousse, melon and stone fruit. Slight accents of vanilla and almond appear on the rich close.",Anger,20,89,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2010 Anger Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2010-anger-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
14,Red,Argentina,"Dry and balsamic on the bouquet, with earthy, mellow berry aromas that do not push. In the mouth, it comes across charred and roasted, with baked, chocolaty, leafy accents on top of core red fruit flavors. Turns more leafy and charred as it unfolds, with a forward finish. Malbec with Cab Sauvignon and Merlot.",Conjuro,120,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bressia 2007 Conjuro Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressia-2007-conjuro-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2007,Bressia
14.5,Red,US,"Tight and perhaps in a bit of a dumb stage, this opens slowly, and shows raspberry and black cherry fruit, with a streak of cola and orange marmalade. Sleek and fruity, perhaps best for near-term drinking.",Renegade Ridge Estate,85,89,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Archery Summit 2009 Renegade Ridge Estate Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/archery-summit-2009-renegade-ridge-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Archery Summit
15,Red,Argentina,"Ripe and open on the nose, with lush blueberry aromas mixed with vanilla and tobacco. Feels medium to full but not heavy, with raspberry, red apple skin, coconutty oak and spice for flavors. Almondy and sweet on the finish, with handsome dry spice.",Estate,22,89,Mendoza Province,,,Algodon 2008 Estate Malbec,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/algodon-2008-estate-malbec-san-rafael/,Malbec,2008,Algodon
14.5,Red,France,"This is structured, its tannins coming through dense and dry. The blackberry fruits give a juicy character that's overlaid by wood. The wine has a firm character, while letting the fruit show well.",Cuvée Prestige,26,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château de Cénac 2009 Cuvée Prestige Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cenac-2009-cuvee-prestige-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château de Cénac
14,Red,Argentina,"Smells earthy and baked, with bulk to the bouquet and a gaseous quality that blows off with time. Feels chunky, grabby and tannic, with fully ripe flavors of jammy blackberry. Pours on the heft and broad tannins, but comes up a little short in the nuance and character categories. Drink now.",Clos des Andes Reserva,90,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Poesia 2006 Clos des Andes Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-poesia-2006-clos-andes-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2006,Bodega Poesia
14.5,Red,Argentina,"This big boy brings the weight. It's loaded with blackberry, rubber and sweet baking spices on the nose. Feels like it went through max extraction with its mouthfilling tannins and density. Tastes a bit exotic, with pure blackberry and blueberry fruit. Finishes lush and soft.",,22,89,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Graffito 2009 Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graffito-2009-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Graffito
14.9,Red,US,"The price reflects the fame of the vineyard, not the quality of the wine. It's too big and extracted in cherry and raspberry jam flavors, and 70% new French oak just makes it taste sweeter and heavier. Earns extra credit for ripe power, and can be described as quintessentially Pisoni.",Pisoni Vineyard,85,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Patz & Hall 2009 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2009-pisoni-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Patz & Hall
14.9,Red,US,"A lush, rich Cab from Temecula Valley, which smells nicely of cassis and cranberry with a splash of rose water. Mellow and balanced, the wine's tannins are well-integrated here with an appropriate oak finish.",Reserve,42,89,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Middle Ridge 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/middle-ridge-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Middle Ridge
11.5,White,Germany,"This trocken (dry) Riesling comes across as slightly rounded, almost plump, in texture, yet retains strong acids. Poached pear, damp moss and citrus notes come together in a pleasingly harmonious fashion, finishing clean and crisp.",Trocken,19,89,Mosel,,,Melsheimer 2010 Trocken Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melsheimer-2010-trocken-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Melsheimer
14.5,White,France,"So rich that it is almost sweet. The yellow fruits give considerable ripeness to this intense, spicy wine. With its smooth, oily texture and its layers of wood, it is almost too much.",Moulin des Dames,50,89,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Château Tour des Gendres 2009 Moulin des Dames White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-gendres-2009-moulin-dames-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Tour des Gendres
13.5,Red,Argentina,"A really good and upright blend of Cabernet, Malbec and Syrah that exhibits composure along with nice berry and pastry aromas. Bright and zesty in the mouth, with boysenberry, blueberry and pulse to the palate. Long, driving and steady on the finish.",Magna,18,89,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Santa Julia 2010 Magna Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-julia-2010-magna-red-mendoza/,Cabernet Blend,2010,Santa Julia
15,Red,South Africa,"This red, made from 61% Cab Sauv, 30% Shiraz and 9% Merlot, offers attractive floral aromas of lavender, baby powder and light menthol (like a Thin Mint) to the soft but ripe dark fruit notes. The mouth offers more spice and weight than the aromas would suggest, with a firm but approachable structure and cigar box spice on the medium-length finish.",Estate,42,89,Stellenbosch,,,Rust en Vrede 2007 Estate Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rust-en-vrede-2007-estate-red-stellenbosch-131989/,Red Blend,2007,Rust en Vrede
14.2,Red,US,"Dry and tannic in youth, this Cabernet shows a cool-climate influence in the earthiness and minerality that frame the black currant and oak flavors. It's a good wine, with a good structure. Give it a few hours of decanting and drink soon.",Reserve,45,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Mountain,Martin Ray 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Martin Ray
,Red,France,"Yes, it is very dark colored, but this rich wine shows elegance as well as its dense tannins. Flavors of blackberries come through the coffee note and dry core to give a wine that will develop relatively quickly over the next 2–3 years.",Clos Triguedina La Chapelle du Clos,,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2009 Clos Triguedina La Chapelle du Clos Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2009-clos-triguedina-chapelle-clos-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Jean-Luc Baldès
14.5,Red,Argentina,"There's a ton of oak on this Malbec, but there's also enough body and richness to handle it. The wine smells minty and dark, with shoe polish and chocolate aromas. Tight and acidic on the tongue, with an oak-led set of flavors that includes coconut, vanilla and butter along with blackberry. Prickly and electric due to high acidity, but quite good as a whole.",Single Vineyard Gran Reserva,35,89,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2007 Single Vineyard Gran Reserva Malbec (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2007-single-vineyard-gran-reserva-malbec-agrelo/,Malbec,2007,Lamadrid
14.8,Red,Argentina,"Concentrated and ripe smelling, with prune, blackberry, coconut and other soft, dense aromas that succeed in drawing you in. Feels jammy and chubby, with meaty tannins and sweet flavors of prune, raisin, cassis and chocolate. Not overly complex; drink now through 2013.",,26,89,Mendoza Province,Perdriel,,Marchiori & Barraud 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Perdriel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchiori-barraud-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-perdriel/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Marchiori & Barraud
14.8,White,US,"Exceeds in ripe flavors of tropical fruits, tangerine and kiwi fruits, with an elaborate coating of sweet, caramelized oak. Brisk acidity brings a vitality to balance the richness. A flamboyant wine made in a popularly appealing style.",Home Ranch,26,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Sbragia 2009 Home Ranch Chardonnay (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sbragia-2009-home-ranch-chardonnay-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Sbragia
13,White,South Africa,"Hints of flint and softly charred cedar grace the ripe peach and pear fruit core of this balanced Chard. The mouth is round and lush, with a good cut to keep things clean and lifted on the wood-spice-infused finish. Should pair nicely with wood-plank grilled salmon.",,30,89,Stellenbosch,,,Radford Dale 2009 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/radford-dale-2009-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2009,Radford Dale
14,Red,South Africa,"Forward notes of menthol add depth to the black berry and plum backbone of this wine. Supporting but not overly grippy tannins lend a nice structure to the mouth, and the finish is long with a nice herbal streak.",Private Cellar Series Red Blend,18,89,Western Cape,,,Steenberg 2009 Private Cellar Series Red Blend Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/steenberg-2009-private-cellar-series-red-blend-western-cape/,Red Blend,2009,Steenberg
13.5,White,US,"A very nice Sauvignon Blanc, and a good followup to the equally fine 2009, at a fair price. It straddles the line between dry and a little sweet, with brisk acidity boosting citrus, sweet hay, vanilla and white pepper flavors.",,18,89,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Trailhead 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trailhead-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Trailhead
14.3,Red,Argentina,"Piercing oak deals aromas of lemon and graphite, and there's serious berry fruit, herbal scents and sous-bois to go with that. Lively and showing good maturity and acidity, with flavors of black fruits, vanilla, chocolate, toast and tobacco. Good on the finish, with everything coming full circle.",Particular,30,89,Mendoza Province,,,Valentín Bianchi 2007 Particular Cabernet Sauvignon,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentin-bianchi-2007-particular-cabernet-sauvignon-san-rafael/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Valentín Bianchi
,Red,US,"The tannins on this vineyard designate, where two clones of Cab are grown (337 and 191) are still dry and thick and the wine is well made, with an herbal, baked bread and rich red fruit quality and barrels of smoky oak on the finish.",Wisner Vineyard,52,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Nottingham Cellars 2009 Wisner Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nottingham-cellars-2009-wisner-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nottingham Cellars
14,White,Italy,"Chardonnay Jurosa delivers a smooth, creamy mouthfeel that would stand up to shellfish or white meat. Aromas include stone fruit, vanilla bean, melon and a playful touch of exotic spice.",Jurosa,28,89,,Friuli Isonzo,,Lis Neris 2009 Jurosa Chardonnay (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2009-jurosa-chardonnay-friuli-isonzo/,Chardonnay,2009,Lis Neris
14.2,White,US,"Brilliantly ripe pineapple, tangerine and lemon fruit flavors mark this savory young Chardonnay. It shows the citrusy acidity of the cool-climate Edna Valley, with a long, spicy finish. Clean and mouthwatering, it offers a lot for the price.",Reserve,18,89,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,Courtney Benham 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtney-benham-2010-reserve-chardonnay-central-coast-edna-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Courtney Benham
15,Red,France,"Almost black in color, this is a Syrah to rival the most concentrated wines from the Rhône. It has weight, richness and power, its dark damson fruit flavors and tannins almost lost in all this intense fruit. Age for 3–4 years or drink now.",Le Syrah de Bouissel,18,89,Southwest France,Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan,,Château Bouissel 2009 Le Syrah de Bouissel Syrah (Vin de Pays du Comté Tolosan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouissel-2009-le-syrah-shiraz-syrah-syrah-vin-pays-comte-tolosan/,Syrah,2009,Château Bouissel
14.5,Red,France,"A darkly tannic wine, with licorice and espresso coffee flavors as well as intense blackberry fruits. It is firm, the wood aging showing through strongly at this stage. Keep for 3–4 years so that the alcohol burn can blow off.",Prestige,25,89,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Haut-Monplaisir 2008 Prestige Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-monplaisir-2008-prestige-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château Haut-Monplaisir
13.9,White,US,"From a mix of Walla Walla and Willamette fruit (hence W3,), this limited-production wine is firmly rooted in a base of apples and acid. Grace notes of spice and butter (from barrel fermentation and aging in French oak) give it added body and length, and it glides into a finish of cinnamon toast and apple butter.",Citation W3,30,89,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Citation 2008 Citation W3 Chardonnay (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/citation-2008-w3-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2008,Citation
14,White,Italy,"Giuseppe Ciavolich presents a wonderful expression of Pecorino with a dark golden color and intense aromas of apricot and ripe melon. It has a soft, creamy quality and touches of caramel and butterscotch.",,26,89,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2009 Pecorino (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2009-italian-white-pecorino-colline-pescaresi/,Pecorino,2009,Ciavolich Giuseppe
15.6,Red,US,"Why yes this is mountain Zin with a lot of Dr. Pepper, sarsaparilla happening aromatically and then a mouthful of thick, savory, herbal, raspberry jam with soft tannins and a just-right note of earthiness too.",Old Vine 1867,28,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Deaver 2008 Old Vine 1867 Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deaver-2008-old-vine-1867-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Deaver
9,White,US,"This is at the sweetest edge of off dry (alcohol at 9%, residual sugar 5.1%) and it is loaded with citrus fruit—especially ripe orange—that keeps it lively and refreshing. A well-made, full-bodied Riesling that lingers gracefully through the finish, with a streak of lemon tea.",,12,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Riesling (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2010-riesling-willamette-valley/,Riesling,2010,Willamette Valley Vineyards
13.8,Red,US,"Light (for Sineann) and almost delicate, but expressive and delightful, with lovely fruit displaying highlights of peach, cherry and hard candy. Broadly appealing, with a lick of light chocolate in the finish.",Yates Conwill Vineyard,42,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Sineann 2010 Yates Conwill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2010-yates-conwill-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sineann
13.5,White,Italy,"Lodano (a beautiful blend of Traminer, Riesling and Chardonnay) from coastal Tuscany seems perfectly engineered for local dishes such as cacciucco, a spicy fish soup from Livorno. The wine opens with bright, intense aromas of candied lemon, pineapple and apple piecrust.",Lodano,,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tua Rita 2008 Lodano White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tua-rita-2008-lodano-white-toscana/,White Blend,2008,Tua Rita
14,White,Italy,This oak-aged expression of Pinot Grigio is compelling and outstanding. The wine opens with ripe aromas of papaya and apricot with slight touches of vanilla and lemon cream. The rich mouthfeel would match hearty clam chowder or lobster.,Sot Lis Rivis,24,90,,Friuli Isonzo,,Ronco del Gelso 2009 Sot Lis Rivis Pinot Grigio (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ronco-gelso-2009-sot-lis-rivis-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-isonzo/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Ronco del Gelso
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A bright and lifted three-grape blend with red berry, bright plum and mild oak aromas. The feel is firm but round, with raspberry, plum, pepper and other dry spice flavors. Finishes smooth and uncomplicated, with lingering vanilla flavors. A complete wine made from Malbec, Cabernet and Merlot.",Trinità Grand Reserve,35,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Piattelli 2009 Trinità Grand Reserve Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piattelli-2009-trinita-grand-reserve-red-mendoza/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Piattelli
14.5,White,Italy,"This plush, rich expression of Pinot Grigio from northeast Italy would pair with white meat, seafood risotto or spicy dishes from the Far East. The mouthfeel is smooth, rich and long-lasting.",Gris,28,90,,Friuli Isonzo,,Lis Neris 2008 Gris Pinot Grigio (Friuli Isonzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2008-gris-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-isonzo/,Pinot Grigio,2008,Lis Neris
13.5,White,Italy,"Sophie is an expression of Chardonnay from the mountainous Alto Adige region of northern Italy with small components of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc to accent the floral liveliness of the bouquet. This oak-aged wine opens with a creamy, off-gold appearance and offers solid heft and persistency on the finish.",Sophie,35,90,,Alto Adige,,Manincor 2009 Sophie Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manincor-2009-sophie-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2009,Manincor
10.4,White,US,"With a couple of extra years already behind it, this Oregon Riesling is drinking well, but should be consumed now. It has the body of a Chardonnay, rich and round, with mixed stone fruits and a hint of bitter citrus rind. Quite dry and already mature.",,12,90,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Firesteed 2008 Riesling (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firesteed-2008-riesling-other/,Riesling,2008,Firesteed
12.5,White,Germany,"From red slate vineyards in Erden and Ürzig, this is a medium-bodied dry Riesling that delivers bold pineapple, apple and citrus notes accented by hints of dry spices. The zesty acids impart a tongue-tingling quality to the long finish. Drink now–2013.",Red Slate Dry,16,90,Mosel,,,Dr. Loosen 2010 Red Slate Dry Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-loosen-2010-red-slate-dry-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Dr. Loosen
13.9,Red,US,"What a great red wine, just about perfect for steak. It's dry, full-bodied and tannic, with big, ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors. A little rustic, yes, but terrific for drinking now, and easily one of the best California Malbecs ever. And look at that price.",Reserve,20,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Courtney Benham 2009 Reserve Malbec (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtney-benham-2009-reserve-malbec-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Malbec,2009,Courtney Benham
14,White,Italy,"Formigar is a gorgeous and opulent Chardonnay with lavish aromas of mature fruit, apricot, honeysuckle and toasted almond. It's super smooth and creamy in the mouth and those cool-climate, passion fruit flavors really pop on the finish.",Formigar Cornell,48,90,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2009 Formigar Cornell Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2009-formigar-cornell-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2009,Colterenzio
14,Red,France,"Hugely concentrated wine, full of new toasty wood flavors, its structure packed with tannins. That said, there is also a weight of black currant fruit, richly jammy, adding to the sense of power.",Moulin des Dames,50,90,Southwest France,Côtes de Bergerac,,Château Tour des Gendres 2008 Moulin des Dames Red (Côtes de Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-gendres-2008-moulin-dames-red-cotes-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Tour des Gendres
13.9,White,Argentina,"Yellow tinted, with toasty, creamy aromas of baked apple and pear. Feels round and fleshy but fresh, with peach and baked apple flavors blended with copious toasty oak. Toasty and long on the finish; a high-quality Chardonnay for sure.",Catena Alta,33,90,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Catena Zapata 2009 Catena Alta Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-catena-zapata-2009-alta-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2009,Bodega Catena Zapata
14.4,Red,US,"Generous in blackberries, blueberries and cedar, with a pleasantly meaty, smoky edge. Quite fine in its own way, but a bit angular at this time. Blame it on immaturity, and give this young Cabernet at least five years to mellow out.",Montecillo Vineyard,48,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Keating 2009 Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2009-montecillo-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Keating
14,Red,South Africa,"Bright black berry and purple floral notes immediately waft from the glass, followed shortly after by glimmers of sweet smoke, tea leaf and soft leather. Fruit-forward and balanced, the round mouth is framed by medium-fine tannins and lifting acidity. A hint of milk chocolate sexes up the close.",Estate Wine,40,90,Simonsberg-Stellenbosch,,,Kanonkop 2008 Estate Wine Cabernet Sauvignon (Simonsberg-Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kanonkop-2008-estate-wine-cabernet-sauvignon-simonsberg-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Kanonkop
14,Red,South Africa,"A wild animal character and soft gaminess infuses the nose of this classic South African Pinot, but the red cherry and plum flavors still take center stage on this delicate wine. Hints of forest bark and soft menthol grace the finish, while the soft tannins and balanced acidity carry long into the close.",,44,90,Hemel en Aarde,,,Hamilton Russell 2009 Pinot Noir (Hemel en Aarde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hamilton-russell-2009-pinot-noir-hemel-en-aarde/,Pinot Noir,2009,Hamilton Russell
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Ripe, rich and overall yummy, this Syrah offers bright notes of red plum and cherry laced with a touch of gaminess and soft foliage. The medium-weight mouthfeel boasts fine tannins and prominent acidity that provides a nice lift to the long, spicy finish.",The Ridge,23,90,Robertson,,,Graham Beck 2008 The Ridge Syrah (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graham-beck-2008-ridge-shiraz-syrah-syrah-robertson/,Syrah,2008,Graham Beck
14.3,White,US,"A fine Chardonnay, creamy, flavorful and complex. It's as soft as buttercream, yet a vital streak of acidity brightens the tropical fruit and vanilla richness. Showcases the Santa Rita Hills in a good, cool vintage.",Courtney's,25,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lincourt 2009 Courtney's Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lincourt-2009-courtneys-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Lincourt
14.1,White,US,"You'll barely notice a touch of oak on this dry wine. It shows the zesty acidity and varietal purity of all Edna Valley whites, with citrus, lychee, tart green apple and white pepper flavors that stimulate the palate and prepare it for food. A very nice job in a restaurant-style Sauvignon Blanc.",,18,90,California,Central Coast,Edna Valley,LaZarre 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Edna Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lazarre-2009-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-edna-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,LaZarre
13,Red,Austria,"A stern and tannic wine, with its acidity to the fore. With the weight of fruit and the firm structure, this is a wine that needs to age. The final juicy character gives great promise for the future.",,39,90,Leithaberg,,,Hillinger 2009 Blaufränkisch (Leithaberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hillinger-2009-other-red-blaufrankisch-leithaberg/,Blaufränkisch,2009,Hillinger
13.6,Red,US,"This needs oxygen to open up past its slightly reductive nose; then it blossoms into a full-bodied, flavorful wine with a broad array of mixed black fruits. Hints of leaf and herb are nicely styled and not intrusive.",Freedom Hill Vineyard,60,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Lange 2009 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2009-freedom-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lange
15.5,Red,US,"Delicious is the word for this single-vineyard wine, which is a rich blast of raspberry and cherry pie, cola, milk chocolate and sweet, caramelized oak flavors. The alcohol is quite high, but the wine wears it well. Give it a few hours of decanting.",Sangiacomo Vineyard,40,90,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,La Follette 2009 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/follette-2009-sangiacomo-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,La Follette
13,Red,US,"An elegant, restrained, yet lovely Pinot Noir from a much-maligned vintage. Soft, round cherry fruit is wrapped in sandalwood and mocha flavors. Fully ripe with fine tannins and lovely integration of the barrel notes.",Reserve,35,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Zimri Cellars 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zimri-cellars-2007-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Zimri Cellars
14.4,Red,US,"There remains a hard, tight, tannic shell around this young Pinot; it seems to have slid into a bit of a dumb phase. But peeking through is clean, ripe, black cherry fruit, with excellent concentration. A smoky finish adds complexity.",Tualatin Estate,45,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2009-tualatin-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Willamette Valley Vineyards
13.5,Red,France,"A big and rich wine, packed with fine blackberry and red plum fruits, with bitter chocolate and toast flavors. The wine is full-bodied, fruity and also stylishly elegant. Worth aging for 2–3 years.",Classik,16,90,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château Jonc Blanc 2008 Classik Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jonc-blanc-2008-classik-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Jonc Blanc
15,Red,France,"There is a danger that the otherwise fine wines of Daniel Fournié are becoming excessively alcoholic. That's the feeling here. So although the black fruit is ripe, opulent and packed with tannins, there is a nagging burn and pepper character. A degree less alcohol and this would be a fabulous wine.",Pur Plaisir,55,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Haut-Monplaisir 2008 Pur Plaisir Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-monplaisir-2008-pur-plaisir-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Château Haut-Monplaisir
14.5,Red,France,"An impressively structured wine, this great blend of Négrette, Syrah and Malbec shows intense tannins underlying powerful juicy black fruit flavors. Aromatic, spicy and driven by its dry texture, it should age for several years.",Le Bouissel,20,90,Southwest France,Fronton,,Château Bouissel 2008 Le Bouissel Red (Fronton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouissel-2008-le-red-fronton/,Red Blend,2008,Château Bouissel
13,White,South Africa,"A clean and attractive Chard with no malo, this is a perfect choice for folks looking for that magical balance between ripe fruit and toast. Red apple flesh, peach pit, orange oil and toasted egg bread all abound on the nose and mouth, with a long and mouthwatering finish that evolves from ripe fruit flavors to soft oaky spice.",,21,90,Stellenbosch,,,Mulderbosch 2009 Chardonnay (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mulderbosch-2009-chardonnay-stellenbosch/,Chardonnay,2009,Mulderbosch
14.8,Red,US,"A thick coating of tannins makes this Cabernet hard in the mouth, but even so, the blackberry, blueberry, currant and sweet oak flavors poke through to the surface. It's a fine young wine that needs two or three years to knit together.",Reserve,40,90,California,Napa,Howell Mountain,Martin Ray 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2009-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-howell-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Martin Ray
14,Red,France,"Burnt toast aromas show the youth of this wine. Their tannins dominate, giving a bitter chocolate and coffee character. The fruit is still lost here and needs 3–4 years to come out. An impressive wine for the future.",Les Acacias,40,90,Southwest France,Cahors,,Mas del Périé 2008 Les Acacias Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-perie-2008-acacias-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2008,Mas del Périé
14,White,Italy,"Premstaler Sauvignon shows wonderful balance and pure fragrances of exotic fruit, citrus and fresh sage. The rich aromatic component is countered beautifully by a silky, fine mouthfeel that shows density but not heaviness.",Premstaler,24,90,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2010 Premstaler Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2010-premstaler-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2010,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
14,Red,South Africa,"A strong spicy meat and smoky aroma adds interest to the mulled boysenberry and blackberry fruit core. Dark fruit flavors continue in the mouth, where licorice, plum sauce, cigar box spice and a touch of black olive also unfold to add depth to the palate. Firm but fine tannins and a long finish seal the deal nicely.",,42,90,Western Cape,,,Snow Mountain 2009 Syrah (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snow-mountain-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-western-cape/,Syrah,2009,Snow Mountain
11.5,White,Germany,"Schiefer means “slate,” but this wine's stoniness is softer, less severe than that, cushioned under layers of superripe pear and spices that resemble cinnamon or clove and ginger. There's ample weight and richness on the palate despite a sense of dryness, and the wine finishes long, with hints of ripe peach.",Schiefer,35,90,Mosel,,,Villa Huesgen 2010 Schiefer Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/villa-huesgen-2010-schiefer-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Villa Huesgen
13.5,White,Italy,"Elena Walch produces one of the finest Pinot Grigios available (aged 25% percent in oak and the rest in stainless steel) with citrus, peach and almond paste aromas. The wine stands out both for the quality and the intensity of its beautiful bouquet.",Castel Ringberg,22,90,,Alto Adige,,Elena Walch 2010 Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elena-walch-2010-castel-ringberg-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Elena Walch
14,White,Italy,"Vintner Elena Walch offers this fine Sauvignon that shows the best of northern Italian winemaking. Crisp, clean and cheerfully fragrant of passion fruit and wild flower, this wine is layered and fresh at the same time.",Castel Ringberg,36,90,,Alto Adige,,Elena Walch 2009 Castel Ringberg Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elena-walch-2009-castel-ringberg-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Elena Walch
14.2,White,US,"This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and the relatively rare variety, Sauvignon Gris. It's basically a white Bordeaux-style wine, with considerable oak influence. You'll find citrus, tropical fruit and hay flavors, brightened by crisp acidity, making for a stylish, upscale white wine.",Elevage Blanc,39,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Chimney Rock 2009 Elevage Blanc White (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2009-elevage-blanc-white-napa-valley/,White Blend,2009,Chimney Rock
14.2,Red,US,"Marked by hefty tannins, this Cabernet is a little too astringent to drink now. With blackberry, currant and mineral flavors, it should develop for a while, but it could go downhill quickly, so it's a gamble. Production was 13,500 cases.",,66,90,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Chimney Rock 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chimney-rock-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Chimney Rock
13,Rose,France,"No modesty here in the “extraordinary” tag. It is a crisp and quite weighty wine, its acidity to the fore along with red berry fruits. It has good concentration and final richness while remaining fresh.",VieVité Extraordinaire,28,90,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine Sainte-Marie 2010 VieVité Extraordinaire Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sainte-marie-2010-vievite-extraordinaire-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2010,Domaine Sainte-Marie
13.5,Red,France,"Benefiting from the ripe 2009 vintage, this is an intense and concentrated wine, full of jammy plum and red berry flavors, spiced with licorice and pepper. The wine has good concentration. Ready to drink now or age 3–5 years.",Les Gravels,,90,Southwest France,Gaillac,,Domaine Rotier 2009 Les Gravels Red (Gaillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-rotier-2009-gravels-red-gaillac/,Red Blend,2009,Domaine Rotier
13,Red,US,"Black cherry and cola flavors are entwined, with a hint of earth. Assertive and flavorful, though still wrapped up tightly, this shows a darker side of coffee and licorice, all nicely balanced with the fruit.",Paciência Estate,42,90,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Coelho 2009 Paciência Estate Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coelho-2009-paciencia-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coelho
14,Red,Greece,"A surprise from the Assyrtiko-dominant island of Santorini, this delicious red is made from an endangered island variety. Rich aromas of cherry, violet and clove are followed by a balanced array of juicy red and black berry and complex warming spice flavors. The tannins are firm but the wine is smooth in the mouth. Pair with meat and rich cheeses. A find.",,50,90,Santorini,,,Domaine Sigalas 2008 Mavrotragano (Santorini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sigalas-2008-greek-red-mavrotragano-santorini/,Mavrotragano,2008,Domaine Sigalas
13,White,Austria,"A spicy, wood-aged Chardonnay, its ripe tropical fruit deliciously melded into the texture. It is rounded and full-bodied with a fine citrus acidity among all the richness. Age for another and it will be delicious.",Lama,50,90,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2009 Lama Chardonnay (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2009-lama-chardonnay-burgenland/,Chardonnay,2009,Esterházy
12.5,Dessert,Austria,"As much rich as sweet, this is a honey- and dry botrytis-flavored wine, with tropical mango flavors complementing lemon acidity. It's a complex, intense wine, textured and ageworthy. Screwcap.",Cuvée Beerenauslese,35,90,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2009 Cuvée Beerenauslese White (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2009-cuvee-beerenauslese-white-blend-austrian-burgenland/,Austrian white blend,2009,Esterházy
14.4,Red,US,"Here's a very rich, elaborate wine that defines the modern, ripe style of Zinfandel. You certainly can't complain about the fruit, which is massive in red and black berry and stone fruit flavors, sprinkled with black pepper, cinnamon and star anise. It's a little hot and sweet in alcohol, but then again, this is an Alexander Valley Zin.",Estate,28,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2009 Estate Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stuhlmuller-2009-estate-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Stuhlmuller Vineyards
14.5,Red,South Africa,"A solid Cab at an attractive price. There's a lot going on in this structured and well-balanced wine. Aromas of black currant and licorice dominate the nose alongside secondary glimmers of black pepper and crushed violets, all framed with a sweet oak streak. Flavors of juicy black raspberry linger well into the finish, which gradually fades into gorgeous white pepper spice.",Unfined and Unfiltered,27,90,Stellenbosch,,,Stark-Condé 2008 Unfined and Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stark-conde-2008-unfined-unfiltered-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Stark-Condé
13.9,Red,US,"Bishop's Peak is a sort of second label for the esteemed Central Coast winery, Talley. This Cabernet is a great buy for under twenty bucks, showing ripe, flavorful blackberries, cherries and currants, with a completely dry finish and an extra layer of sophistication.",,18,89,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Bishop's Peak 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bishops-peak-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bishop's Peak
13.5,Red,US,"The Grateful Red shines again in this new vintage, with a forward, palate-pleasing melding of spice, berry, pepper, herb and a faint touch of milk chocolate. 40% is estate-grown fruit.",Grateful Red,15,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Redhawk 2009 Grateful Red Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redhawk-2009-grateful-red-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Redhawk
14,Red,Argentina,"Piercing on the nose, with toasty oak scents, mint and lemon along with standard blackberry and raspberry. Feels good and tight, with a structured composition and bright flavors of cherry, plum and toast. Turns chocolaty and a touch salty on the finish. A nice, stocky, lively wine.",,18,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Melipal 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melipal-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Melipal
14.5,Red,South Africa,"There's a lot of earthy spice character to this wine, as assertive aromas of purple florals, whole cinnamon stick, nutmeg and clove are supported by a frame of small forest berries. Medium weight and round on the palate with a mulled boysenberry-flavored finish.",Estate,80,88,Tulbagh,,,Rijk's 2007 Estate Syrah (Tulbagh),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rijks-2007-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-tulbagh/,Syrah,2007,Rijk's
12,White,Austria,"Bringing out the pepper character of Grüner, this is classically structured wine. It has all the right freshness along with a light poise and elegance. Green plums and lime clinch a final roundness. Screwcap.",Laurenz and Anna Sunny,,88,Niederösterreich,,,Laurenz V. 2010 Laurenz and Anna Sunny Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2010-anna-sunny-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Laurenz V.
13,White,Italy,"What strikes you first here is a bright note of crushed clove that accents this wine's fruity bouquet. Made with native Friulano grapes, the wine offers the structure and creaminess you need to pair with chicken or crab cakes.",Vôs da Vigne,24,88,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Tenuta di Angoris 2010 Vôs da Vigne Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-angoris-2010-vos-vigne-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Tenuta di Angoris
13,White,Italy,"Italy's Lake Region is teeming with salmon and perch and this slightly oak-aged Lugana would pair perfectly with freshwater fish. The wine shows tones of peach, melon, chopped herb and dried hay.",Argillaia,18,87,Lombardy,Lugana,,Fabiano 2010 Argillaia  (Lugana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabiano-2010-argillaia-italian-white-trebbiano-lugana-lugana/,Trebbiano di Lugana,2010,Fabiano
12.5,White,Italy,"Perfect for Mediterranean fish dishes or grilled vegetables, this crisp Greco di Tufo delivers clean mineral notes of talc powder followed by apricot and pear.",,,87,Southern Italy,Greco di Tufo,,Vesevo 2010  Greco di Tufo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vesevo-2010-italian-white-greco-greco-tufo/,Greco,2010,Vesevo
9,White,Germany,"A pleasantly balanced sweet Riesling at a bargain-basement price, the 2010 from Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler features typical Mosel notes of green apples and limes. There's also a hint of mint upfront and a dusting of crushed stone on the finish. Drink now.",,10,87,Mosel,,,Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-heidemanns-bergweiler-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler
13,White,Italy,"This expression of Ansonica from coastal Tuscany (from cult winery Testamatta) shows impressive smoothness and silkiness with flavors of citrus, stone fruit, melon and white almond. Pair this wine with baked fish.",Testamatta Cicala del Giglio,22,87,Tuscany,Toscana,,Bibi Graetz 2010 Testamatta Cicala del Giglio Ansonica (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibi-graetz-2010-testamatta-cicala-giglio-italian-white-ansonica-toscana/,Ansonica,2010,Bibi Graetz
,Red,US,"Solid and earthy, this is a bold, blocky style, highlighted with ripe cherry fruit. Notes of dried leaf and forest floor lead into drying tannins.",,33,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Methven Family Vineyards 2008 Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2008-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2008,Methven Family Vineyards
12,White,France,"From selected vineyards, this is a rich, tropical fruit-flavored wine. It has peach and ripe plum fruits laced with citrus. Smooth and fruity. Drink now.",Fumées Blanches Réserve,,87,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,François Lurton 2010 Fumées Blanches Réserve Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2010-fumees-blanches-reserve-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,François Lurton
13,White,Italy,"Lively and fresh with medium aromatic intensity, here's an all-Italian Riesling executed in a delicate, feminine style. It shows sharp, focused lines of citrus, white flower and stone fruit.",,18,87,,Alto Adige,,Kupelwieser 2010 Riesling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kupelwieser-2010-riesling-alto-adige/,Riesling,2010,Kupelwieser
13.5,White,Italy,"The Pinot Bianco variety consistently delivers creamy texture on the palate and subdued, non-obtrusive aromas of melon, stone fruit and white flower. This expression follows to a tee and would pair nicely with shrimp cocktail or oysters.",,16,87,,Alto Adige,,Kupelwieser 2009 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kupelwieser-2009-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2009,Kupelwieser
13,White,Italy,"Fresh and tangy with aromas of white flower and tomato leaf, this lively Sauvignon would pair with fried calamari or spicy shrimp cocktail. The mouthfeel is streamlined and tight.",,20,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Guerra Albano 2009 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guerra-albano-2009-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-colli-orientali-friuli/,Sauvignon,2009,Guerra Albano
12.5,White,US,"A pungent Viognier, with aromas of oranges and apricots, and an appealing accent of English breakfast tea. The fruit flavors are almost Riesling-like, but fatter and rounder.",,15,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Illahe 2010 Viognier (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illahe-2010-viognier-other/,Viognier,2010,Illahe
13.5,Red,Argentina,"A little hot smelling at first, but then it settles nicely on floral cherry and aromatic plum. Good in the mouth, with lightness of being and flow. Tastes of light oak, butter, strawberry and raspberry in front of a short but airy finish. Fresh and solid for the price.",,15,87,Other,Patagonia,,Manos Negras 2010 Pinot Noir (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manos-negras-2010-pinot-noir-patagonia/,Pinot Noir,2010,Manos Negras
12.5,White,Italy,"From organically farmed fruit, this dry Moscato Giallo opens with citrus tones of pink grapefruit and tangerine blossom backed by medium texture and nice freshness. This is a perfect pairing wine for spicy shrimp cocktail.",,25,87,,Alto Adige,,Manincor 2010 Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manincor-2010-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2010,Manincor
13,White,Italy,"Pecorino is a native grape of Abruzzo and central Italy that is currently seeing its moment in the spotlight. This expression opens with a deep golden color with aromas of candied orange, stone fruit and ripe cantaloupe melon.",,16,87,Central Italy,Colline Teatine,,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2009 Pecorino (Colline Teatine),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-feuduccio-s-maria-dorni-2009-italian-white-pecorino-colline-teatine/,Pecorino,2009,Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni
13.6,White,US,"Shows the typicity of this cool-climate Monterey appellation, with brisk acidity, minerality and pure, clean, long hangtime flavors of tangerines, pineapples, pears and honey. A touch of oak adds buttered toast notes.",Riverstone,14,87,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,J. Lohr 2010 Riverstone Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2010-riverstone-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2010,J. Lohr
13.5,White,US,"Clean and light, with a mix of lime, citrus and melon, this falls into the Alsatian-style camp of Oregon Pinot Gris. Lightly spicy and quite tart, it will show best with spicy—not sweet—Asian dishes.",,13,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Kings Ridge 2010 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kings-ridge-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2010,Kings Ridge
13.5,Red,Argentina,"As prices for Argentinean Malbecs climb, this is a really good value. It's earthy and full, and slightly rustic on the nose. Feels ripe and rugged, with scratchy tannins supporting red berry and oak-based vanilla notes. Feels fresh and good for a large-production Malbec.",,10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gouguenheim Winery 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gouguenheim-winery-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Gouguenheim Winery
14.5,White,Italy,"This cool climate expression of Traminer Aromatico opens with characteristic aromas of passion fruit, yellow flower and natural rubber. There's a touch of sweetness on the close that would pair with spicy Asian gastronomy.",Maso delle Rose Traminer Aromatico,35,87,,Alto Adige,,Josef Weger 2010 Maso delle Rose Traminer Aromatico Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-weger-2010-maso-delle-rose-traminer-aromatico-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Josef Weger
12.5,White,Austria,"There can be few Pinot Blancs that come in such a heavy bottle. Once the wine is poured, it's a fresh apple and cream wine, with attractive acidity and a soft aftertaste. Some toast shows through at the end.",,,87,Leithaberg,,,Hillinger 2010 Pinot Blanc (Leithaberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hillinger-2010-pinot-blanc-leithaberg/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Hillinger
13.7,White,Argentina,"Pungent tropical aromas set up a big, citrusy palate with grapefruit, lemon and nectarine flavors. Citrus is the big player here, with tangerine and grapefruit controlling the finish. A full-flavored white wine for easy sipping.",,12,87,Other,La Rioja,,Lamadrid 2011 Torrontés (La Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2011-torrontes-rioja/,Torrontés,2011,Lamadrid
13.5,White,South Africa,"This fresh Sauvignon Blanc offers an easy drink with bright notes of juicy citrus, white cranberry and tart green plum. Lightweight and zippy with a short but clean close. Drink now.",,19,87,Western Cape,,,La Motte 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/la-motte-2011-sauvignon-blanc-western-cape/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,La Motte
15.1,Red,US,"Rock Wall seems to release its wines pretty young, and this too could use a little time. A blend of half Zinfandel and half Petite Sirah from the obsidian-laden hills of Lake County's Red Hills area, a very promising spot for Cabernet in particular. Still hugely tannic, this mix is yummy in dusty black fruit, leather and dark chocolate.",Obsidian,20,87,California,Lake County,Red Hills,Rock Wall 2010 Obsidian Red (Red Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rock-wall-2010-obsidian-red-mendocino-lake-counties-red-hills-county/,Red Blend,2010,Rock Wall
13.7,Red,US,"A minty, light-bodied Cab with plenty of layered texture and flavors of plum.",,31,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Chateau Molyneaux 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-molyneaux-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Chateau Molyneaux
12.5,White,Italy,"This attractive Pinot Grigio opens with a tiny touch of copper in its color that gives the wine a unique appearance and personality. It follows to the mouth with tones of peach, pink grapefruit and rose.",,25,87,Veneto,Veneto Orientale,,Beccarello 2009 Pinot Grigio (Veneto Orientale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beccarello-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-orientale/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Beccarello
12.5,White,Italy,"One of the best qualities of Gavi is that tight, mineral note of talc powder or crushed stone that holds it all together. La Meirana is exemplary in this regard making this crisp wine perfect for fresh spring asparagus or a local Piedmont speciality such as sformati, a blended vegetable flan.",La Meirana,24,87,Piedmont,Gavi,,Broglia 2009 La Meirana  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broglia-2009-meirana-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2009,Broglia
13,Red,South Africa,Approachable now with an enticing mocha streak throughout that's lifted by the bright red cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. Low tannins and medium acidity make this an easy-pleaser for fans of the grape.,,20,87,Elgin,,,Paul Cluver 2009 Pinot Noir (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-cluver-2009-pinot-noir-elgin/,Pinot Noir,2009,Paul Cluver
13.5,Red,US,"This is the kind of Merlot people will love. It's smooth, soft and silky, with rich, sweet flavors of raspberries and cherries. There's even a candied note of chocolate-covered mint.",,14,87,California,California Other,California,Murphy-Goode 2009 Merlot (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2009-merlot-other/,Merlot,2009,Murphy-Goode
13,White,Italy,"This Italian blend of Friulano (90%) and Verduzzo opens with an off-gold color and thick aromas of ripe fruit, apricot, pineapple and candied fruit. Most of the wine's character seems to come from the hearty Verduzzo variety.",Tovè,13,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Marco Cecchini 2009 Tovè White (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-cecchini-2009-tove-white-colli-orientali-friuli/,White Blend,2009,Marco Cecchini
13.5,White,Italy,This light and refreshing Sauvignon from northeast Italy opens with jasmine and floral aromas backed by citrus and stone fruit. Pair this wine with a fresh seafood salad or tuna sushi rolls.,Gmajne,25,87,,Collio,,Primosic 2008 Gmajne Sauvignon (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/primosic-2008-gmajne-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-collio/,Sauvignon,2008,Primosic
14,Red,Argentina,"Lots of fruit is apparent right from the start, with cassis, raspberry, red plum and cotton candy aromas. Lively as can be, but under control, with huge berry flavors touched up by oaky chocolate and vanilla. Not complex but definitely all-out with the berry fruit.",Reserve,17,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Nuna 2010 Reserve Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuna-2010-reserve-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Nuna
12.5,White,Italy,"Colle Ara opens with a light copper color that reflects the natural hue of the grape skins of Pinot Grigio. The aromas include white almond, grapefruit and peach cobbler and the mouthfeel is fresh but creamy at the same time.",Colle Ara,14,87,Veneto,Valdadige,,Albino Armani 2009 Colle Ara Pinot Grigio (Valdadige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/albino-armani-2009-colle-ara-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-valdadige/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Albino Armani
13.9,Red,US,"Foris wines reveal a winemaker with a deft touch on both white wines and Pinot Noir. Nuanced scents and accents of berry, herb, earth and stem come together in this subtle, balanced, and honest wine. There is no fakery or blending trickery to boost the color or tannins.",,19,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2009 Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2009-pinot-noir-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Foris
,White,Italy,"This is a rich, creamy Greco di Tufo that would pair with green olive tapenade or tomato bruschetta. Aromas of crushed white stone, melon and pear drive the fresh finish.",,20,87,Southern Italy,Greco di Tufo,,La Casa Dell'Orco 2010  Greco di Tufo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-dellorco-2010-italian-white-greco-greco-tufo/,Greco,2010,La Casa Dell'Orco
13.5,White,Italy,Manincor's fragrant Sauvignon delivers passion fruit and honey framed by drying mineral and ash. The mouthfeel is compact and crisp with a spicy touch of milled white pepper at the end.,Lieben Aich,35,87,,Alto Adige,,Manincor 2009 Lieben Aich Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manincor-2009-lieben-aich-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Manincor
12,White,Austria,"With taut acidity and a line of minerality, this is as fresh as possible but with a kick of structure and herbal texture. It's crisp, clean, well-made, with the fruit right in balance with the acidity. Screwcap.",Friendly,,87,Niederösterreich,,,Laurenz V. 2010 Friendly Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2010-friendly-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Laurenz V.
13.5,White,Italy,"Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13 is a grape variety created by Italian professor Luigi Manzoni in the 1930s and represents a cross between Pinot Bianco and Riesling. This expression shows light, fragrant touches of white flower and stone fruit with medium density on the finish.",Manzoni Bianco,,87,,Colli Trevigiani,,Vettori 2009 Manzoni Bianco Manzoni (Colli Trevigiani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vettori-2009-manzoni-bianco-italian-white-manzoni-colli-trevigiani/,Manzoni,2009,Vettori
13.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, zesty and clean, this luminous Sauvignon would pair with light, vegetable-based foods or appetizers. The wine's simple flavors include citrus, kiwi, fresh pineapple and green apple.",,,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Valentino Butussi 2010 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentino-butussi-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-colli-orientali-friuli/,Sauvignon,2010,Valentino Butussi
14.1,Red,US,"A good, everyday wine showing how well Paso Robles ripens Cabernet. It's filled with savory blackberry and cherry flavors that go down nice and easy, leading to a spicy finish. Drink now–2014.",Vineyard Selection,19,87,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Eberle 2009 Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/eberle-2009-vineyard-selection-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Eberle
14.4,White,US,"There's a grassiness to this Sauvignon Blanc that suggests the cool vintage that yielded it. At the same time, the lemon and lime flavors make it rich. With no oak, the fruit stars, brightened with crisp, clean acidity. The finish is a little too sweet, which detracts from the score.",Rutherford Runway Vineyard,28,87,California,Napa,Rutherford,Corvalle 2010 Rutherford Runway Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Rutherford),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/corvalle-2010-rutherford-runway-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-napa-rutherford/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Corvalle
12.5,White,Italy,"Friuli in northeast Italy has the unique soils and climatic conditions for full bodied and sophisticated white wines. This Pinot Grigio offers the easy, approachable qualities we associate with the grape with that added dimension or creaminess that is so characteristic of the region.",Amplius,16,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Comelli 2010 Amplius Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/comelli-2010-amplius-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Comelli
13,White,US,"All stainless steel barrel-fermented, this is already a rich gold color and showing soft, quickly maturing apple fruit flavors. The finish carries a hint of toast, and the wine makes a graceful, soft landing. Drink up.",Estate Renovação,20,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Coelho 2010 Estate Renovação Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coelho-2010-estate-renovacao-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Coelho
13,Red,US,"Pure fruit flavors of cranberry and raspberry, tart and forward, introduce this light and approachable Pinot. Elegant and stylish, without much staying power, it's a good choice for drinking now while your heartier Pinots rest in the cellar.",,20,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Coelho 2009 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coelho-2009-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Coelho
14.4,White,US,"A little pricey for the quality, but still, this is a super-drinkable Chardonnay. It's semi-sweet and brisk in acidity, with a cut of minerality supporting ripe orange, pineapple, vanilla and buttered toast flavors.",,29,87,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Cobblestone 2009 Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cobblestone-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2009,Cobblestone
14.9,Red,US,"Cobblestone's regular Cabernet is very consistent from year to year, a good wine but not a great one. This 2007 is superfruity, with a blast of blackberries, cola and currants. Drink now–2015.",,44,87,California,Napa,Atlas Peak,Cobblestone 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cobblestone-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-atlas-peak/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Cobblestone
12.5,White,Italy,"Tai (made with 100% Tocai grapes) is a lively white wine with fragrant aromas of yellow rose, honeysuckle and passion fruit. A thick, creamy mouthfeel is loaded tight with rich honey flavors.",Tai,33,87,Veneto,Veneto,,De Stefani 2010 Tai Tocai (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-2010-tai-italian-white-tocai-veneto/,Tocai,2010,De Stefani
14.5,White,Italy,"Gigante offers a not-so-giant expression of Chardonnay with nicely measured aromas of stone or passion fruit, pineapple and white almond. The wine is aged in both wood and stainless steel to achieve more length and density on the finish.",,18,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Gigante 2009 Chardonnay (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gigante-2009-chardonnay-colli-orientali-friuli/,Chardonnay,2009,Gigante
12,Rose,France,"A deliciously fruity rosé, all fresh flavors, pure red berries and lively acidity. Made from organic grapes, it has preserved a pure line of fruitiness. Screwcap.",Terra Sana,,87,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,François Lurton 2010 Terra Sana Rosé (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2010-terra-sana-rose-cotes-gascogne/,Rosé,2010,François Lurton
13,White,Italy,"There's an easy, informal quality to this white wine that makes it appropriate to pair with roast chicken or baked fish. The Pecorino grape can often be heavy and buttery, but this expression is surprisingly fresh and zesty instead.",Casale Vecchio,18,87,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Farnese 2010 Casale Vecchio Pecorino (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2010-casale-vecchio-italian-white-pecorino-terre-chieti/,Pecorino,2010,Farnese
14,Red,South Africa,A touch of vanilla and sweet oak graces the brambly black berry aromas and flavors in this wine. Medium weight and round in the mouth with fine tannins and a lively finish. Drink now.,,11,87,Stellenbosch,,,Fairvalley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fairvalley-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fairvalley
13.5,Red,US,"This ubiquitous brand does a fine job with Willamette Valley Pinot. This is a spicy, peppery wine that smoothes out into a broadly flavorful middle with streaks of light cherry and caramel apple.",,14,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Castle Rock 2010 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castle-rock-2010-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Castle Rock
13.5,White,Italy,"Cortinie Bianco opens with impressive intensity and lasting aromas of peach cobbler, vanilla cream and preserved peaches. It follows with a smooth, dense texture in the mouth.",Cortinie Bianco,25,87,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Peter Zemmer 2007 Cortinie Bianco White (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-zemmer-2007-cortinie-bianco-white-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,White Blend,2007,Peter Zemmer
11,White,South Africa,This easy and straightforward white boasts pleasant notes of fresh apple and lemon-lime citrus throughout. The palate is lush but braced with medium acidity that lingers into the close. Enjoy it now.,,15,87,Elgin,,,Paul Cluver 2009 Riesling (Elgin),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/paul-cluver-2009-riesling-elgin/,Riesling,2009,Paul Cluver
13,White,Italy,"The wonderful thing about Sauvignon from Friuli (in northeast Italy) is that environmental factors like soil, temperature and geography, give the variety more heft and density than you might find elsewhere. This expression shows the grape's characteristic aromas with a touch of smooth creaminess on the finish.",,16,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Comelli 2010 Sauvignon (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/comelli-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-colli-orientali-friuli/,Sauvignon,2010,Comelli
12.5,White,Italy,"There's a nice, creamy quality to this luminous Pinot Grigio that adds dimension and staying power to what is otherwise an informal, food-friendly white wine. Pair it with spicy Thai or Indian food.",Villa Canlungo Black Label,17,87,,Collio,,Collavini 2010 Villa Canlungo Black Label Pinot Grigio (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collavini-2010-villa-canlungo-black-label-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-collio/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Collavini
13.7,Red,US,"Shows lots of rich blackberry and cherry sour candy flavors, with a smoky coating of oak, and smooth, easy-to-drink tannins that make this Cabernet ready to open now.",,42,87,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frog's Leap 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Frog's Leap
14,Red,Argentina,Opens with lemony aromas before blackberry settles in. Feels regular and rolls along a straight plane: Crisp flavors of raspberry and black plum lead to a snappy finish that's just long enough and contains chocolate and vanilla flavors.,Single Vineyard,18,87,Mendoza Province,Agrelo,,Lamadrid 2010 Single Vineyard Bonarda (Agrelo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lamadrid-2010-single-vineyard-other-red-bonarda-agrelo/,Bonarda,2010,Lamadrid
13,Rose,France,"A soft, raspberry-flavored wine, rounded and ripe. It has just the right amount of crisp acidity as well as a refreshing lift of orange zest.",,18,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,La Chapelle Gordonne 2010 Rosé (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapelle-gordonne-2010-rose-cotes/,Rosé,2010,La Chapelle Gordonne
14,White,Italy,"A pure expression of Pecorino, this golden white wine is redolent of mature fruit and apricot. It sports a full, generous mouthfeel with smooth density on the close and a touch of exotic spice.",Pekò,,87,Central Italy,Marche,,La Canosa 2009 Pekò Pecorino (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canosa-2009-peko-italian-white-pecorino-marche/,Pecorino,2009,La Canosa
14,Red,Argentina,"A bit lemony and herbal on the nose, with scratchy, forward raspberry and red plum aromas. Feels a touch clacky due to blazing acidity, but there's good structure and definition to the palate. Tastes herbal, with peppery accents to cassis and berry flavors. Burns a bit on the finish, with choppy tannins.",,17,87,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Ricominciare 2009 Malbec-Cabernet Franc (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricominciare-2009-red-blend-malbec-cabernet-franc-uco-valley/,Malbec-Cabernet Franc,2009,Ricominciare
12.5,White,US,"For the price, this Chardonnay will do nicely, tasting of very ripe mango and Nilla wafer, an all-around crisp, medium-bodied white with good balance between fruit, and acidity and light alcohol. Will pair deliciously with crab.",In The Groove,10,87,California,California Other,California,Salvatore Principe 2010 In The Groove Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvatore-principe-2010-in-groove-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Salvatore Principe
13.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, clean and crisp on the palate, this easy white wine from Piedmont would pair with seafood appetizers, crab cakes or fried calamari. The bouquet shows passion fruit and citrus but the finish is sharp and zesty.",,20,87,Piedmont,Roero Arneis,,Salvano 2009  Roero Arneis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvano-2009-italian-white-arneis-roero-arneis/,Arneis,2009,Salvano
14,White,Italy,"Here's a perfect pairing partner for Tandoori chicken or spicy, peanut-based Pad Thai. There's a generous floral, aromatic quality here with jasmine and almond blossom followed by a smooth, rich mouthfeel.",Traminer Aromatico,22,87,,Alto Adige,,Josef Weger 2010 Traminer Aromatico Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/josef-weger-2010-traminer-aromatico-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Josef Weger
,Red,France,"A wine that reveals a softer side of Malbec, bringing out the red fruits and juicy character, the firm tannins a supporting act. Ready to drink in a year.",Esprit de Flore,,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Jean-Luc Baldès 2009 Esprit de Flore Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jean-luc-baldes-2009-esprit-flore-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Jean-Luc Baldès
13.5,White,Italy,"Aged in oak casks for almost one year, this carefully aged Sauvignon Blanc presents a unique window on the potential longevity of white wines from central Italy. It opens with an off-gold color and citrusy aromas of pink grapefruit and lemon peel. The mouthfeel is chewy, dense and sticky.",Ronco del Re,60,87,Central Italy,Forlì,,Castelluccio 2005 Ronco del Re Sauvignon Blanc (Forlì),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelluccio-2005-ronco-re-sauvignon-blanc-forli/,Sauvignon Blanc,2005,Castelluccio
14,White,Italy,"This oak-fermented Vermentino shows dry mineral notes, toasted almond, stone fruit and peach blossom. The smooth, creamy mouthfeel would match fried calamari or shrimp.",Vento,18,87,Tuscany,Maremma,,Terre di Talamo 2010 Vento Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2010-vento-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2010,Terre di Talamo
12,White,Italy,"This pretty Gavi is linear and crisp with focused aromas of talc powder, lemon, stone fruit and honeysuckle. It feels tight and streamlined on the palate but those drying mineral tones will sit nicely across from savory foods.",Saula,20,87,Piedmont,Gavi,,Tenuta La Marchesa 2010 Saula  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-marchesa-2010-saula-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2010,Tenuta La Marchesa
13,White,Italy,"Linear and precise, this bright Roero Arneis would pair with pasta, vegetables or seafood. The wine offers clean aromas of white peach, honey and walnut skin.",,21,87,Piedmont,Roero Arneis,,Mauro Sebaste 2010  Roero Arneis,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-sebaste-2010-italian-white-arneis-roero-arneis/,Arneis,2010,Mauro Sebaste
13,White,Italy,"Pecorino is the white wine of the moment for those who love the rustic tastes of Italy's vast patrimony of indigenous grapes. This expression shows loads of peach, lemon and Golden Delicious apple.",Trabocchetto,16,87,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Talamonti 2009 Trabocchetto Pecorino (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/talamonti-2009-trabocchetto-italian-white-pecorino-colline-pescaresi/,Pecorino,2009,Talamonti
13.5,White,Italy,This pretty Pinot Grigio would pair with or cream of shrimp risotto. There's a dry mineral note of brimstone and granite beyond more obvious tones of peach and citrus.,,17,87,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
13,White,Italy,"This white wine from Lazio (the region of capital city Rome) is made with 100% Bellone a little-known indigenous grape found sporadically in central Italy. It shows bright, fruity characteristics of stone fruit, melon and citrus zest with a creamy texture in the mouth.",Castore,88,87,Central Italy,Lazio,,Cantina Cincinnato 2010 Castore White (Lazio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-cincinnato-2010-castore-white-lazio/,White Blend,2010,Cantina Cincinnato
13,Red,France,"A structured and firmly tannic wine, with sufficient juicy blackberry fruit to make it already approachable.",Tradition,,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Eugénie 2008 Tradition Malbec-Merlot (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-eugenie-2008-tradition-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-cahors/,Malbec-Merlot,2008,Château Eugénie
11.1,Dessert,US,"With 8.1% residual sugar, this is a sweet wine. Honey flavors dominate, with underlying notes of apricots, tangerines and golden mangoes. It could be more concentrated and intense, but the sweetness is attractive. Drink now.",Late Harvest Sweet,35,87,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Navarro 2009 Late Harvest Sweet Gewürztraminer (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/navarro-2009-late-harvest-sweet-gewurztraminer-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Navarro
13.6,Red,Argentina,"Scratchy, dry raspberry aromas are standard and accurate for Pinot. The mouthfeel is tight and crisp, with gentle acids pushing standard strawberry, raspberry and oaky flavors of cocoa and spice. Mild tasting but long on the finish.",,20,87,Other,Alto Valle del Río Negro,,Verum 2010 Pinot Noir (Alto Valle del Río Negro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/verum-2010-pinot-noir-alto-valle-rio-negro/,Pinot Noir,2010,Verum
14.3,Red,US,"Shows the briary, scoury mouthfeel that so often characterizes Dry Creek Valley red wines, as opposed to the smooth lushness of neighboring Napa Valley. The flavors are just fine, of wild blackberries, cherries and cola. Drink over the next six years.",,45,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Rued 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rued-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Rued
14,White,Italy,"This dry expression of Albana di Romagna opens with a luminous golden color and thick aromas of lemon zest, apricot and passion fruit. The wine offers a thick, creamy mouthfeel that would stand up to shellfish or fried calamari.",Vigna Rocca,13,87,Central Italy,Albana di Romagna,,Tre Monti 2009 Vigna Rocca  (Albana di Romagna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tre-monti-2009-vigna-rocca-italian-white-albana-albana-romagna/,Albana,2009,Tre Monti
12.5,White,South Africa,"A soft but pretty wine, with notes of yellow florals, orange supremes, sweet grass and a touch of peony. It's balanced and lifted with a good acidic cut to the palate, leading through to a mouthwatering finish laced with white strawberry flavors.",,10,87,Robertson,,,Robertson Winery 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robertson-winery-2011-sauvignon-blanc-robertson/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Robertson Winery
12.5,White,US,"An estate-grown Pinot Gris, barrel fermented, with aromas of lime, tangerine and black tea. It's a somewhat delicate, pleasing style that thins out quickly.",,15,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Illahe 2010 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illahe-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2010,Illahe
13.5,White,US,"A very nice Chardonnay that will satisfy almost everybody who's a fan of the variety. It's dry, brisk in acidity and clean, with a creamy texture housing rich pineapple, tangerine, vanilla and buttered toast flavors.",,18,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Decoy 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Decoy
14,Red,Argentina,"A foxy-smelling, juicy, jammy Cabernet with wild berry and sweet oak aromas setting up a forward-feeling palate with plum, berry, sweet oak and resiny flavors. Presents itself as balanced and above average but doesn't go beyond that.",Reserve,15,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cueva de las Manos 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cueva-las-manos-2010-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Cueva de las Manos
15.4,Red,US,"High alcohol gives this wine some heat, and also a glyceriney sweetness. It's very ripe in blackberry, blueberry and currant flavors that have a thick, liqueur viscosity. Tasty and heady, it defines the Dry Creek superripe style of Zinfandel.",Anniversary Everett Ridge,42,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Esterlina 2009 Anniversary Everett Ridge Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterlina-2009-anniversary-everett-ridge-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Esterlina
13.5,White,Italy,"Ermacora's wines consistently show a smooth, silky quality. You'll recognize that house style here too thanks to this Friulano's creamy texture and pretty aromas of peach cobbler and pear.",,20,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Ermacora 2010 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ermacora-2010-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Ermacora
12.5,Rose,South Africa,"Vibrant and lively with forward notes of fresh red berries and pink florals along with a touch of watermelon rind and soft sandalwood. Juicy and clean in the mouth with a crisp, mouthwatering finish. Drink now.",Cabernet Sauvignon,12,87,Coastal Region,,,Mulderbosch 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mulderbosch-2011-cabernet-sauvignon-rose-coastal-region/,Rosé,2011,Mulderbosch
13.9,Red,US,"A fine red wine, full-bodied, tannic and spicy, with juicy berry and tobacco flavors. The jug-shaped bottle is one of the cutest in California.",Red,18,87,California,California Other,California,Martin Ray 2009 Red Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2009-red-red-california/,Red Blend,2009,Martin Ray
13.5,Red,US,"Good price for a deliciously drinkable Pinot Noir. It's silky and a little sweet in raspberries, brown sugar and bacon flavors. Easy to drink and at this price, it can be your house Pinot.",Small Lot Blend,12,87,California,California Other,California,Parducci 2009 Small Lot Blend Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/parducci-2009-small-lot-blend-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Parducci
14.5,White,Argentina,"Oily and almondy on the nose, but also layered and stacked. Feels lively, jumpy and pumped full of acidity, then tastes of classic lychee and green melon. Full and driving, with citrusy zest to the tail end.",Reserve,17,87,Other,Salta,,Nuna 2011 Reserve Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nuna-2011-reserve-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Nuna
15,Red,Argentina,"Red berry, green herb and tobacco are the lead aromas on this Cabernet-Syrah blend. Feels grabby but structured, with a big, loud mix of ripe berry, plum, subtle spice and earth. Rounds out and unfolds on the finish.",Estate,21,87,Mendoza Province,,,Algodon 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/algodon-2008-estate-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-san-rafael/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2008,Algodon
12.5,White,Italy,"Aromatic, rich, creamy and intense, this beautiful Italian cool-climate Müller-Thurgau would pair with spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes. The wine is beautifully linear and clean overall.",,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Müller-Thurgau (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/abbazia-novacella-2010-other-white-muller-thurgau-alto-adige/,Müller-Thurgau,2010,Abbazia di Novacella
14.5,Red,Italy,"This oak-aged blend of Sangiovese (50%), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a dark ruby color and aromas of black cherry, cassis and exotic spice. Smooth, sweet berry fruit characterizes the finish.",Foresco,18,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Barberani 2009 Foresco Red (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barberani-2009-foresco-red-umbria/,Red Blend,2009,Barberani
13,White,Italy,"True to the variety, this expression of Riesling offers touches of nature rubber and kerosene backed by a light and luminous mouthfeel. There's a touch of sweetness as well as a polished mineral aftertaste.",Montiggl,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2010 Montiggl Riesling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-produttori-san-michele-appiano-2010-montiggl-riesling-alto-adige/,Riesling,2010,Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
12.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, creamy and tightly packed with stone fruit and melon, this lively Pinot Grigio would pair with appetizers or seafood. It boasts a soft, smooth finish with a touch of citrus acidity at the end.",,20,87,,Friuli Grave,,Cantarutti 2010 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantarutti-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantarutti
12.5,Red,France,"Fruity wine, on the lean side, the tannins giving considerable dryness. It is fresh, with plenty of red currant acidity, and firm in the mouth. Ready to drink.",Les Sens du Fruit,13,87,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château Jonc Blanc 2007 Les Sens du Fruit Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jonc-blanc-2007-sens-fruit-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Jonc Blanc
12.5,White,Italy,"Blangé is something of an icon white wine that offers clean freshness and simplicity from a producer who brings us some of the most complex and sophisticated red wines on the planet. Here, however, the emphasis is on fun, good cheer and easy drinking.",Blangé,27,87,Piedmont,Langhe,,Ceretto 2009 Blangé Arneis (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ceretto-2009-blange-italian-white-arneis-langhe/,Arneis,2009,Ceretto
13,White,South Africa,"White melon rind and key lime citrus abound in the bouquet of this intricate white blend made from 40% Rhine Riesling, 33% Viognier, 13% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Chenin Blanc and 3% Chardonnay. The mouth is ripe and full of tropical fruit flavors, with sweet but zippy pineapple acidity lingering after swallow.",Blanc de Mer,19,87,Western Cape,,,Bouchard Finlayson 2010 Blanc de Mer White (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bouchard-finlayson-2010-blanc-mer-white-western-cape/,White Blend,2010,Bouchard Finlayson
14.1,White,US,"Nothing but fruit in this cleverly named, unoaked Chardonnay. The wine shows intense, long hangtime flavors of limes, oranges and exotic tropical fruits, heightened by crisp acidity and a strong minerality that accentuates and delineates the flavors.",Liberated,16,87,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Carmel Road 2010 Liberated Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-road-2010-liberated-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2010,Carmel Road
13,White,Italy,"This Vermentino opens with a dense, creamy structure and offers fragrant tones of ripe fruit, apricot, pear and a touch of exotic spice. Pair this wine with baked salmon or halibut.",Grey Label,20,87,,Colli di Luni,,Cantine Lunae Bosoni 2009 Grey Label Vermentino (Colli di Luni),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-lunae-bosoni-2009-grey-label-italian-white-vermentino-colli-luni/,Vermentino,2009,Cantine Lunae Bosoni
,Red,US,"Part of Wente's Heritage Block wines, which are grown in specific vineyard blocks and named for winemaking pioneers, in this case Charles Wetmore, who is credited with bringing the original cuttings from France in the 19th century. Previous vintages have been better, this one dominated by mint and coconut around a layer of rich, soft jam.",Charles Wetmore,25,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Wente 2009 Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wente-2009-charles-wetmore-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Wente
12.7,Red,US,"Done in what can deservedly be called a European style, this low-alcohol, delicate wine offers varietally correct scents and flavors, with a lightly woodsy character.",,16,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Firesteed 2009 Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firesteed-2009-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2009,Firesteed
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Sweet black fruit aromas come with notes of animal hide, brown sugar, prune and fern. Feels good but a touch scratchy and acidic, with dark spice, ample barrel influence, vanilla and blackberry flavors. Tastes minty and fades quickly on the finish.",Reserve,20,87,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Filus 2009 Reserve Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/filus-2009-reserve-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2009,Filus
13.5,White,Italy,"Here's an easy and bright Friulano from northeast Italy that offers compelling aromas of stone fruit, melon, almond paste and citrus. Pair this wine with fish tacos or spicy shrimp cocktail.",,18,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Gigante 2010 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gigante-2010-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Gigante
13,White,Italy,"Clean and crisp on the finish, this bright Falanghina ages just three months in stainless steel to lock in the wine's fruity freshness. Green apple, kiwi and cut grass appear on the bouquet followed by peach and cantaloupe melon.",,17,87,Southern Italy,Sannio,,Feudi di San Gregorio 2010 Falanghina (Sannio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feudi-san-gregorio-2010-italian-white-falanghina-sannio/,Falanghina,2010,Feudi di San Gregorio
12.5,White,Italy,"A light and pristine blend of Verdicchio and Vermentino from Umbria in central Italy, this beautiful wine offers sharp, focused citrus, white flower and stone fruit flavors.",Vitiano,10,87,Central Italy,Umbria,,Falesco 2010 Vitiano White (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2010-vitiano-white-umbria/,White Blend,2010,Falesco
13.5,White,Italy,"The fresh quality of this aromatic white wine and its modern packaging give this Sauvignon a very approachable and food-friendly appeal. Cool climate Alto Adige has helped etch fine aromas of citrus, passion fruit, tomato leaf and honeysuckle.",Stern,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2009 Stern Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2009-stern-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Erste Neue
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Hailing from Salta, this is a concentrated, fully oaked Tannat with deep red berry aromas topped with lemony oak, pencil lead and coconut. Feels tight as a box of nails, with zingy acidity framing tangy raspberry, currant, woodspice and peppery flavors. Aggressive stuff that requires airing and food.",Don David Reserve,16,87,Other,Calchaquí Valley,,Michel Torino 2009 Don David Reserve Tannat (Calchaquí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-torino-2009-don-david-reserve-other-red-tannat-calchaqui-valley/,Tannat,2009,Michel Torino
13.7,Red,US,"Oddly enough, the Vintner's Reserve tastes like a lighter version of the winery's regular Willamette Valley bottling. Same cherry candy fruit, but a quicker fade, and more of a wall of tannins quickly following.",Vintner's Reserve,30,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Redhawk 2009 Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redhawk-2009-vintners-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Redhawk
13,White,Italy,"One can only hope for Friulano to make more inroads in the USA. Perfectly suited to our cuisine, this northern Italian grape variety offers the texture and intensity to pair with our fusion flavors and wide range of fresh ingredients and seasonal vegetables.",,16,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Comelli 2010 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/comelli-2010-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Comelli
13.5,White,Italy,"Made with organically grown fruit, Melacce (a pure expression of Vermentino) is one of the most successful examples of an easy-drinking white wine from Tuscany. It delivers tones of stone fruit, pear, dried hay and white almond.",Melacce,18,87,Tuscany,Montecucco,,Collemassari 2010 Melacce Vermentino (Montecucco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collemassari-2010-melacce-italian-white-vermentino-montecucco/,Vermentino,2010,Collemassari
13.3,Red,US,"Released in the autumn of 2011 at nine years of age, the 2002 Citation, not surprisingly, has dried out. Fruit leather and earthy tannins are lightly streaked with citrus. Drink up.",Citation,60,87,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Citation 2002 Citation Pinot Noir (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/citation-2002-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2002,Citation
15.5,Red,US,"A very ripe Zin with dry, dusty tannins and a taste of cherry liqueur, its alcohol ever-present. It's got good bones for its style.",Signature,28,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Deaver 2008 Signature Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deaver-2008-signature-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Deaver
11,White,US,"Still young and not entirely pulled together, this is still showing some post-fermentation flavors of candied orange, with a somewhat grainy texture. It's off-dry, with the 3% residual sugar quite apparent.",Estate,16,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2010 Estate Riesling (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2010-estate-riesling-willamette-valley/,Riesling,2010,David Hill
14.5,Red,Argentina,"With ripe aromas of cough syrup, baked berry, cherry and smoke, this Malbec offers a bit of everything. The palate is full but has energy, and the flavors of boysenberry, blueberry and chocolate come in a big, pounding wave. Finishes chunky and jammy, with adequate freshness.",Juan Benegas,12,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2009 Juan Benegas Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2009-juan-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Benegas
13,White,Italy,"Bastianich's bright Friulano opens with tight floral aromas followed by stone fruit, apricot and honey. The wine shows a rich, pleasing texture with fresh accents of acidity and spice that keep the palate fresh.",Adriatico,18,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Bastianich 2009 Adriatico Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bastianich-2009-adriatico-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2009,Bastianich
13.5,White,Italy,"Saula Carta Nera (with a black label) shows slightly more density and persistency than the white label version. But Frascati remains a simple, food-friendly white to pour back at your local trattoria with a heaping plate of fried calamari.",Saula Carta Nera,,87,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia 2010 Saula Carta Nera  (Frascati Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-pietra-porzia-2010-saula-carta-nera-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2010,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia
12.5,White,Italy,"Tormaresca is a leader in winemaking innovation and research in Puglia and this well-priced Chardonnay does a great job of portraying both the characteristics of the grape and this sunny, southern Italian territory. Stone fruit, vanilla cream and pineapple appear on the bouquet.",,12,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Tormaresca 2010 Chardonnay (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2010-chardonnay-puglia/,Chardonnay,2010,Tormaresca
12,White,Italy,"Creamy and dense, this southern Italian Chardonnay opens with apricot, pineapple, almond and vanilla cream. It's a rich, smooth wine that would pair beautifully with risotto con crema di scampi (prawns and cream sauce).",,12,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Tormaresca 2009 Chardonnay (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tormaresca-2009-chardonnay-puglia/,Chardonnay,2009,Tormaresca
13.5,White,Italy,Toc Bas is a rich and layered wine with aromas of ripe fruit and honey-roasted almond with background tones of butterscotch and Golden Delicious apple. There's a drying note of ash or crushed mineral at the end.,Toc Bas,22,87,,Isonzo del Friuli,,Ronco del Gelso 2009 Toc Bas Friulano (Isonzo del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ronco-gelso-2009-toc-bas-italian-white-friulano-isonzo-del-friuli/,Friulano,2009,Ronco del Gelso
12.5,White,Italy,"Crisp, fresh and luminous, this bright Pinot Grigio would pair with salads, vegetables or seafood. It rolls over the palate with citrus, peach and pineapple.",,15,87,,Delle Venezie,,Tiefenbrunner 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiefenbrunner-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Tiefenbrunner
13.5,White,South Africa,"Barely ripe tropical fruit notes are paired with scents of fresh orange supremes, red apple, beeswax and a hint of honeydew in the nose and mouth. Lively and lifed with a hint of woody spice that lingers on the finish.",,14,87,Western Cape,,,Leopard's Leap 2011 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leopards-leap-2011-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Leopard's Leap
12.5,White,Italy,"A pretty mineral note of crushed granite or brimstone runs straight though this lively Gavi, giving it a clean, tonic feel. That drying note is enhanced by softer tones of yellow flower and stone fruit.",Terrarossa,20,87,Piedmont,Gavi,,La Zerba 2009 Terrarossa  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zerba-2009-terrarossa-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2009,La Zerba
13.5,White,Italy,"Poggio Calvelli opens with thick aromas of ripe fruit and apricot. However, the mouthfeel is thinner and less intense with an easy, but crisp fruity feel.",Poggio Calvelli,16,87,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico Superiore,,La Carraia 2009 Poggio Calvelli  (Orvieto Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carraia-2009-poggio-calvelli-white-orvieto-classico-superiore/,White Blend,2009,La Carraia
13,Red,Greece,"This smooth, silky red from Crete offers a nose of red berry, savory spice and pepper on the nose, followed by flavors of clove, cinnamon, berries and black pepper. Elegant and fresh, it will pair well with lamb, cheeses and tomato pasta and has an ageable quality despite its lighter style.",,13,87,Crete,,,Lyrarakis 2009 Kotsifali (Crete),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lyrarakis-2009-greek-red-kotsifali-crete/,Kotsifali,2009,Lyrarakis
13.5,White,US,"Golden honey in color, the Ramspeck Sassolini is lush with lemon flavor and high acidity that lingers on the palate, crisp and tart. Sourced from Lake County fruit, a fine place for crisp whites, this wine is balanced in alcohol and richness too.",Sassolini,14,87,California,Lake County,Lake County,Ramspeck 2010 Sassolini Pinot Grigio (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramspeck-2010-sassolini-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Ramspeck
14.5,White,US,"Nicely done in an Alsatian style, this Pinot Gris has subtle aromatics that blossom in due time into lemon, pear and tart apple, the whole richly layered and ideal for pairing with rich wintertime foods.",,16,87,California,Mendocino County,Potter Valley,McFadden 2010 Pinot Gris (Potter Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcfadden-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-mendocino-lake-counties-potter-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,McFadden
14.7,Red,US,"Dijon clones give this wine forwardly ripe, jammy raspberry and cherry flavors. It's as delicious as a fruit tart, but beyond ripeness and sweet oakiness, it lacks complexity. Drink now.",Manchester Ridge Vineyard,50,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino Ridge,La Follette 2009 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino Ridge),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/follette-2009-manchester-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-ridge/,Pinot Noir,2009,La Follette
13,White,Italy,Fiano di Avellino is a wonderful seafood and vegetable wine from southern Italy that pairs with a long list of Mediterranean dishes. This expression shows drying mineral notes with thicker flavors of stone fruit and honey on the finish.,,,87,Southern Italy,Fiano di Avellino,,Vesevo 2010  Fiano di Avellino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vesevo-2010-italian-white-fiano-fiano-avellino/,Fiano,2010,Vesevo
12.5,White,Italy,"This tonic and crisp Gavi offers sharply focused lines in the form of peach, talc powder, white almond and passion fruit. There's just enough acidity here to keep the palate refreshed and clean.",,20,87,Piedmont,Gavi,,Mauro Sebaste 2010  Gavi,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mauro-sebaste-2010-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2010,Mauro Sebaste
13,White,Italy,"This rich Pinot Grigio sees some contact with oak barrel for a fuller, more generous mouthfeel. Aromas include honey, white almond, lemon zest and stone fruit.",,22,87,,Trentino,,Maso Poli 2010 Pinot Grigio (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maso-poli-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-trentino/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Maso Poli
13.5,White,Italy,"This balanced, pleasantly aromatic Italian Gewürztraminer offers bold floral fragrances that never go over the top. A touch of citrus zest and peach appear in the mouth and the wine is soft, plush and crisp overall.",,24,87,,Alto Adige,,Tiefenbrunner 2010 Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiefenbrunner-2010-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Tiefenbrunner
13,White,Italy,"This warm-climate Falanghina (a native grape of southern Italy) delivers lively aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple and stone fruit. The creamy, smooth mouthfeel could match calamari stuffed with breadcrumbs and parsley.",Bellalma,12,87,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Tenuta Fujanera 2009 Bellalma Falanghina (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-fujanera-2009-bellalma-italian-white-falanghina-puglia/,Falanghina,2009,Tenuta Fujanera
14.5,White,US,"While the apricot, orange and green apple flavors in this Chardonnay are strong and sweet, the wine is balanced by brisk acidity and a minerality that feels and tastes like a lick of steel. It's a nice wine to drink now, although it's pricey for what you get.",,48,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rochioli 2009 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rochioli-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Rochioli
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Fully oaked, and you can tell via the aromas of coconut, resin, vanilla and latex that sit on top of tobacco and floral berry scents. Feels tight and high in acid, with herbal-leaning red berry flavors. Fresh and basic on the finish, with lasting acidity.",Grand Reserve,25,87,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Piattelli 2009 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piattelli-2009-grand-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-tupungato/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Piattelli
14.3,White,US,"A delicious Sauvignon Blanc. Make it drier, and it would be perfect. As it is, it's a little too sugary sweet in pineapples, lemons and oranges, but crisp acidity and a firm minerality help to restore balance.",,22,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Peter Franus 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-franus-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Peter Franus
13,White,Italy,"Casal di Serra is a fantastic Italian white that should be served at every salad bar or light lunch establishment you can think of. The wine sees contact with the lees for a creamy texture and offers aromas of peach, dried hay and pear. It's easy-drinking and fresh.",Casal di Serra,17,87,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Umani Ronchi 2009 Casal di Serra  (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/umani-ronchi-2009-casal-serra-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2009,Umani Ronchi
12.9,White,US,"This vineyard is far better known for Pinot Noir, although Failla has excelled with its Chardonnay. Novy's 2010 isn't particularly like Chardonnay. Too floral. Could almost be Viognier. Yet it's a fine wine, crisp and rich in orange, lime and honeysuckle flavors.",Keefer Ranch Vineyard,19,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Novy 2010 Keefer Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2010-keefer-ranch-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Novy
14.9,Red,US,"Soft and sweetly gentle, this Syrah has easy flavors of cherries, currants, anise, bacon and pepper. It's a silky wine, with some complexity, and made for drinking now.",,24,87,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Novy 2009 Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novy-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2009,Novy
13,White,Italy,This fragrant Moscato Giallo opens with floral aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine backed by stone fruit and even a touch of spicy vanilla. The wine is soft but mostly dry and would make a fantastic pre-dinner drink or would pair with spicy Indian dishes.,,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2009 Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2009-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2009,Nals Margreid
13.5,White,South Africa,"Green gooseberry, underripe mango and pineapple core notes abound on the nose and continue on into the palate of this easy-drinking white. The mouth is a bit rounder than expected, but brilliant acidity keeps things balanced and lifts the close. Drink now.",,11,87,Coastal Region,,,La Capra Presented by Fairview 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capra-presented-by-fairview-2010-sauvignon-blanc-coastal-region/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,La Capra Presented by Fairview
13,White,Italy,"Cortona in eastern Tuscany is one of the most promising emerging wine regions in central Italy. This bright, acidic Sauvignon delivers fragrant tones of lemon blossom, white almond and passion fruit.",Don Giovanni,25,87,Tuscany,Cortona,,La Calonica 2010 Don Giovanni Sauvignon (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/calonica-2010-don-giovanni-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-cortona/,Sauvignon,2010,La Calonica
13.5,Red,US,"Here's a clean, savory Merlot for drinking now at a fair price. It's dry, tannic and smooth in the mouth, with blackberry, blueberry and tobacco flavors, subtlely enhanced with oak.",,14,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Kenwood 2009 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenwood-2009-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2009,Kenwood
13.5,White,South Africa,"White melon rind, light red apple and underripe mango pit flesh out the nose and mouth, while flavors of apple core and grapefruit peel unfold on the finish. Round and rich in the mouth, but with enough acidity to keep things balanced.",Secateurs,16,87,Swartland,,,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2011 Secateurs Chenin Blanc (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aa-badenhorst-family-wines-2011-secateurs-chenin-blanc-swartland/,Chenin Blanc,2011,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
13,White,Italy,"Grecante is a wonderfully fresh and tonic white wine that would work with mixed vegetable appetizers or creamy shrimp risotto. It reveals layers of citrus, dried hay, stone fruit and white almond.",Grecante,20,87,Central Italy,Colli Martani,,Arnaldo Caprai 2009 Grecante Grechetto (Colli Martani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2009-grecante-italian-white-grechetto-colli-martani/,Grechetto,2009,Arnaldo Caprai
13.5,White,Italy,"An 80-20 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, this rich white wine offers mature aromas of peach and honeydew melon with hints of dusty mineral at the back.",,23,87,Piedmont,Monferrato,,Arbiola 2009 White (Monferrato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arbiola-2009-white-monferrato/,White Blend,2009,Arbiola
9,White,Germany,"Fairly sweet and lush—typical of the Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler house style—but the crisp acids of 2010 raise this bottling a notch above where it typically falls. Apple and lime aromas and flavors are impeccably clean, ending on a honeyed citrus note. Drink now.",Noble House,12,87,Mosel,,,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2010 Noble House Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dr-pauly-bergweiler-2010-noble-house-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Dr. Pauly Bergweiler
14,White,Italy,"This fresh Sauvignon does a great job of contrasting its fresh, aromatic characteristics against a fuller, more generous mouthfeel. The wine ends with citrus, passion fruit and white almond.",Puntay,20,87,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2009 Puntay Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2009-puntay-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2009,Erste Neue
12,White,France,"Brightly fresh and grassy Sauvignon Blanc that comes from south-west France. It is crisp with citrus and green plum fruit flavors, the acidity mouthwateringly refreshing. Screwcap.",Terra Sana,,87,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,François Lurton 2010 Terra Sana Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2010-terra-sana-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,François Lurton
15.7,Red,US,"An unusual blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Teroldego, this spent just about two years in French oak. The Petite Sirah's dustiness hits first, before the wine's big, ripe fruit flavors develop too. Quite earth-driven, with a taste of anise even and a hit of gamey meat.",Sorcerer's Stone,45,87,California,California Other,California,Cinnabar 2009 Sorcerer's Stone Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2009-sorcerers-stone-red-other/,Red Blend,2009,Cinnabar
13,White,Italy,"This is a perfect white wine for chicken curry or Thai beef. There's a creamy, rich quality to the mouthfeel followed by apricot, melon and a smooth finish. That natural richness will counter spicy foods.",Divus,16,87,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2009 Divus  (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2009-divus-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2009,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13,Red,France,"A well-balanced wine that exhibits some stalky black currant fruits with red berries and spice. Wood aging shows through in the polished texture, giving a wine that's ready to drink now.",Fleur du Périgord,25,87,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château Thénac 2007 Fleur du Périgord Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-thenac-2007-fleur-perigord-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Thénac
12.5,Red,France,"Maintenant means “now” in French, and producer Mathieu Molinié says that this is a wine to drink when young. And it works well, a fruity, red plum-dominated wine with soft tannins and attractive acidity.",Maintenant,16,87,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Ponzac 2009 Maintenant Red (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ponzac-2009-maintenant-red-cahors/,Red Blend,2009,Château Ponzac
13.5,White,Italy,"Aged only in stainless steel to lock in freshness, this nicely fragrant Pinot Grigio delivers bright tones of wild flower, citrus and Granny Smith apple. A zesty touch of acidity keeps the palate clean.",,17,87,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Colterenzio
12.5,White,Italy,"Here's a soft, floral Italian Chardonnay with aromas of scented soap or candle along with melon, apricot and pineapple. The wine feels broad, dense and oily on the finish save for a much-needed point of acidity.",Vitàlys,30,87,Veneto,Veneto,,De Stefani 2010 Vitàlys Chardonnay (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-2010-vitalys-chardonnay-veneto/,Chardonnay,2010,De Stefani
14.4,Red,Argentina,"Compact and a bit rubbery smelling, but ample berry fruit and warmth make it approachable and good to go. Feels solid, with a mellow tannic grip and then toasty, spicy blackberry flavors. Finishes solid, with pepper and mint.",Picada 15,11,87,Other,Patagonia,,Bodega NQN 2010 Picada 15 Malbec (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-nqn-2010-picada-15-malbec-patagonia/,Malbec,2010,Bodega NQN
14.5,White,Italy,"Aristos is a creamy expression of Pinot Grigio with fragrant aromas of peach cobbler, almond skin and citrus. The wine delivers the lively crispness associated with cool-climate wine regions like Alto Adige.",Aristos,24,87,,Alto Adige,,Cantina Valle Isarco 2010 Aristos Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-valle-isarco-2010-aristos-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantina Valle Isarco
14.9,Red,US,"Massive fruit on this ripe Pinot Noir. Offers a blast of raspberries, cherries and strawberries, with a dusting of powdered sugar, cocoa and cinnamon. As delicious as a confection, but a bit over the top.",Nielson Vineyard,34,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Byron 2009 Nielson Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/byron-2009-nielson-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Byron
14,Red,Argentina,"Shiny purple in color, with a foxy nose that's jumpy and smells of candied fruit and gumball. Feels cloying and thick, with a creamy mouthfeel and sweet flavors of milk chocolate and candied blackberry. Finishes fiery, then tastes sweet and jammy.",Profundo,40,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bressia 2007 Profundo Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressia-2007-profundo-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2007,Bressia
12,White,South Africa,"A nice flinty accent graces the ripe peach and sweet citrus aromas, while flavors of honeydew are lifted by a good acidic streak in the mouth. Refreshing and balanced with a mouthwatering close; drink now.",,17,88,Stellenbosch,,,Thelema 2009 Riesling (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thelema-2009-riesling-stellenbosch/,Riesling,2009,Thelema
13,White,Italy,"This all-Italian expression of Sylvaner shows beautifully delicate floral and exotic fruit aromas wrapped within a light, fresh bouquet. The wine's smooth, silky, slightly oily texture reinforces its feminine feel.",,28,88,,Alto Adige,,Strasserhof 2010 Sylvaner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/strasserhof-2010-other-white-sylvaner-alto-adige/,Sylvaner,2010,Strasserhof
15.6,Red,US,"A huge Zinfandel, with ultraripe, powerful berry, cocoa, bacon and spice flavors. That tremendous power comes at the cost of exceptionally high alcohol, which gives the wine a chili pepper burn. Forewarned is forearmed.",Montecillo Vineyard Kaarin's Terrace,40,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,St. Francis 2009 Montecillo Vineyard Kaarin's Terrace Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2009-montecillo-vineyard-kaarins-terrace-zinfandel-sonoma-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,St. Francis
13.8,Red,US,"This young wine may need more time to reveal itself; though Resonance is proven as a top vineyard, here it seems shuttered and not yet woven together. Tart berry and cherry fruit turns sour in the finish, and does not display the power and depth of which it is capable.",Resonance Vineyard,48,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Yamhill-Carlton,Sineann 2010 Resonance Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sineann-2010-resonance-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-yamhill-carlton-district/,Pinot Noir,2010,Sineann
14,White,South Africa,"A nice and easy Chenin Blanc that's also a terrific value, this white offers bright notes of ripe red apple flesh and lime rind followed by a touch of woody spice on the close. Medium weight with good cut and freshness; drink now.",,12,88,Stellenbosch,,,Simonsig 2011 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/simonsig-2011-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Simonsig
11,Dessert,France,"With layers of honeyed botrytis, this is an open, generous sweet wine. Melon and creamed apple give a fresher side to what is a seductively opulent wine.",,30,88,Southwest France,Gaillac Doux,,Robert et Bernard Plageoles 2008 Muscadel (Gaillac Doux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robert-bernard-plageoles-2008-muscat-muscadel-gaillac-doux/,Muscadel,2008,Robert et Bernard Plageoles
13,White,Italy,"Aged one year in oak, this opulent Chardonnay is wrapped tight with aromas of yellow fruit, honey, vanilla and pineapple. It feels tight but silky and leaves a tangy note of cinnamon spice on the close.",,24,88,,Isonzo del Friuli,,Ronco del Gelso 2009 Chardonnay (Isonzo del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ronco-gelso-2009-chardonnay-isonzo-del-friuli/,Chardonnay,2009,Ronco del Gelso
13.5,White,Italy,"This oak-aged Chardonnay from Piedmont in northern Italy offers an intense bouquet of yellow fruit, lemon soda and ground clove. Those wood influences also appear in the mouth, where the wine shows a creamy, rich texture.",Sognante,20,88,Piedmont,Langhe,,Salvano 2009 Sognante Chardonnay (Langhe),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/salvano-2009-sognante-chardonnay-langhe/,Chardonnay,2009,Salvano
13.5,White,Italy,"Friulano is a wonderful grape variety that makes for a perfect marriage with white meat, pasta and spicy dishes from the Far East. It offers a smooth, silky mouthfeel and subdued melon and pear aromas.",,24,88,,Collio,,Russiz Superiore 2009 Friulano (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/russiz-superiore-2009-italian-white-friulano-collio/,Friulano,2009,Russiz Superiore
15,White,Italy,"This soapy, fragrant wine (a 100% expression of Gewürztraminer from the mountainous far north of Italy) delivers thick tones of white flower, peach blossom and church incense. It shows a tonic but dense feel in the mouth with soft floral nuances on the close.",Nussbaumer,40,88,,Alto Adige,,Tramin 2010 Nussbaumer Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tramin-2010-nussbaumer-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2010,Tramin
13.5,White,Italy,"La Costa Riserva, made with the zesty Vernaccia grape (one of Tuscany's most important white wine varieties), is a big, bold wine with thick layers of banana, apricot and vanilla cream. The rich wine doesn't feel heavy on the palate thanks to a crisp spot of acidity on the close.",La Costa Riserva,25,88,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Pietrafitta 2008 La Costa Riserva  (Vernaccia di San Gimignano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietrafitta-2008-costa-riserva-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2008,Pietrafitta
13.5,White,Italy,"Cortinie Bianco (a blend of 50% Chardonnay, plus Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon and Gewürztraminer) offers fragrant yellow rose, Golden Delicious apple and fragrant stone fruit. The wine is especially successful on the palate where is shows a creamy, rich texture.",Cortinie Bianco,25,88,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Peter Zemmer 2009 Cortinie Bianco White (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-zemmer-2009-cortinie-bianco-white-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,White Blend,2009,Peter Zemmer
13,White,Austria,"A lightweight Chardonnay, with crisp acidity and citrus flavors. It is soft, full of white fruits, with a burst of orange zest. Not for aging, ready to drink.",,17,88,Leithaberg,,,Mariell 2010 Chardonnay (Leithaberg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mariell-2010-chardonnay-leithaberg/,Chardonnay,2010,Mariell
14.5,Red,US,"Another nice effort from McGrail, a Cab from their estate vineyards that shows dark plum, vanilla and tobacco and a soft roundness, all around its tannins crying out for red meat.",Reserve,36,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,McGrail 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgrail-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,McGrail
13.5,White,Italy,"From the mountainous far north of Italy, this smooth Pinot Bianco is rounded out by aromas of melon, stone fruit and honey. It presents a creamy mouthfeel with a fresh, palate-cleansing finish.",Eichhorn,35,88,,Alto Adige,,Manincor 2010 Eichhorn Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/manincor-2010-eichhorn-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Manincor
14.5,Red,Greece,"A memorable array of black cherry, cocoa, raspberry and currant starts this Cabernet from Greece. On the palate, lots of hickory smoke, pepper and coffee are rounded by blackberry. Rich, savory and lingering, the wine has a serious edge that will pair well with serious dishes: think steak, lamb.",Cava Amethystos,36,88,Drama,,,Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2005 Cava Amethystos Cabernet Sauvignon (Drama),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-costa-lazaridi-2005-cava-amethystos-cabernet-sauvignon-drama/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,Domaine Costa Lazaridi
13.4,Red,Argentina,"Shows good berry and black cherry on the nose, with earth, marmalade and a jammy-baked quality. Good and solid overall, but with pointed acidity that causes the berry and plum flavors to come across sizzling and high-toned. Tastes like real Cabernet, while the acidity makes it edgy.",,17,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Durigutti 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/durigutti-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Durigutti
13,White,Italy,"Cento Filari (95% Turbiana and 5% Chardonnay) is a crisp, floral and well-executed white wine that would pair with risotto nero (stained with cuttlefish ink), or tiny soft-skinned moleche spider crabs fried in a superlight batter.",Cento Filari,22,88,Lombardy,Lugana,,Cesari 2009 Cento Filari  (Lugana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cesari-2009-cento-filari-white-lugana/,White Blend,2009,Cesari
15,Red,South Africa,"There's a hint of menthol and an overall medicinal streak to the black cherry and berry fruit on the nose, but the palate lacks that characteristic. Rather, mature notes of pepper, leather and smoke dominate. Medium weight with fine but firm tannins.",,27,88,Stellenbosch,,,Avontuur 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avontuur-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Avontuur
13.9,Red,US,"This Pinot has an admirable delicacy, with fairly low alcohol and crisp acids keeping it silky, brisk and elegant in the mouth. The all-important flavors suggest raspberries and cola, with a long, spicy finish. It's a little simple now, but could gain traction after some time in the bottle.",Floodgate Vineyard Rock Hill,55,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alysian 2009 Floodgate Vineyard Rock Hill Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alysian-2009-floodgate-vineyard-rock-hill-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Alysian
13,White,Italy,"Beautifully fragrant and fresh, this perfumed Moscato Giallo opens with tones of honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon blossom and tropical fruit. The mouthfeel is lean and crisp, but the floral bouquet really steals the show.",Vogelmaier,27,88,,Alto Adige,,Alois Lageder 2010 Vogelmaier Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alois-lageder-2010-vogelmaier-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2010,Alois Lageder
12,White,Austria,There is a wonderful tang of orange zest in this fresh and fruit wine. With its attractive perfumes and flavors of currants it is ready to drink now but could age for a few years. Screwcap.,Kamptaler Terrassen,28,88,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Kamptaler Terrassen Riesling (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-kamptaler-terrassen-riesling-kamptal/,Riesling,2010,Bründlmayer
12.5,White,Italy,Drying mineral shades and subtle tones of stone and passion fruit open this bright Gavi from northern Italy. This easy-drinking but very precise white would pair with fresh water fish or smoked Irish salmon.,La Meirana,18,88,Piedmont,Gavi,,Broglia 2010 La Meirana  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broglia-2010-meirana-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2010,Broglia
13.5,Red,Greece,"This integrated red from Greece's premium red wine country offers all of the hallmarks of the variety but is still pleasing to the international palate. Aromas of tobacco, anise, cherry and smoke lead, followed by spicy but balanced flavors of coffee, smoke, dark berries and pepper. Can age but good to drink now. Pair with heartier dishes.",Dry Red,17,88,Naoussa,,,Boutari 2008 Dry Red Xinomavro (Naoussa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boutari-2008-dry-red-greek-red-xinomavro-naoussa/,Xinomavro,2008,Boutari
13.5,Red,South Africa,"Delicate mint aromas play alongside notes of bittersweet cocoa powder, dried blackberry and date. Mouth-coating tannins provide a firm structure to the medium-weight mouth, while a touch of black pepper spice remains after swallow.",,18,88,Stellenbosch,,,Beau Joubert 2008 Shiraz (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beau-joubert-2008-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-stellenbosch/,Shiraz,2008,Beau Joubert
14.3,White,US,"Acidity marks this wine, giving the grapefruit, lemon and vanilla bean flavors a mouthwatering tingliness. It's formally dry, yet the richness of fruit gives it a honeyed finish. Good job.",,18,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Lincourt 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lincourt-2010-sauvignon-blanc-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Lincourt
13.6,Red,US,"This round and fruity blend mixes fruit from three vineyards: Lange Estate, Freedom Hill and Yamhill Vineyard. Ripe black fruits matched to firm, dusty tannins are highlighted with streaks of sassafras and underscored with vivid acidity.",Three Hills Cuvée,40,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Lange 2009 Three Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lange-2009-three-hills-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lange
12,White,Italy,"The Cembra Valley in Italy's northern Trentino region offers stunning mountain vistas and beautiful, cool-climate white wines. The area specializes in Müller Thurgau grapes and this expression is redolent of white flower, stone and passion fruit.",Valle di Cembra Dos Caslir,,88,,Trentino,,La Vis 2009 Valle di Cembra Dos Caslir Müller-Thurgau (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vis-2009-valle-cembra-caslir-other-white-muller-thurgau-trentino/,Müller-Thurgau,2009,La Vis
13.5,Red,France,"Warm, spicy, wine its sweet fruit merged with soft tannins and a herbal character. It feels rich, soft, the acidity a perfumed layer behind the fruit. Ready to drink.",,20,88,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,La Chapelle Gordonne 2006 Red (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chapelle-gordonne-2006-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2006,La Chapelle Gordonne
13.5,White,Italy,"Elegant, sophisticated and rich, this cool-climate Italian Pinot Bianco opens with pristine aromas of peach, melon and white flower followed by a rich, creamy mouthfeel. A bright touch of crisp acidity completes a pretty picture.",,15,88,,Alto Adige,,Kupelwieser 2010 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kupelwieser-2010-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Kupelwieser
13.8,Red,US,"Lake County remains a serious place for Cabernet Sauvignon and Six Sigma is one of its better Cab practitioners. This 2007 version all rich and yeasty baked bread until it delves into black olive, dark plum and black tea flavors, finished by caramel and vanilla, all in all a refreshingly light touch.",,42,88,California,Lake County,Lake County,Six Sigma Ranch 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/six-sigma-ranch-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Six Sigma Ranch
14.3,White,US,"Ripe and floral, full of lemon, honey and pear, this Mendocino-grown Pinot Grigio is refreshing and bright with an underlying layer of sweet anise on the finish. Made from organically grown grapes, this light-drinking wine spent no time in oak.",,18,88,California,Mendocino County,Redwood Valley,Forenzo 2009 Pinot Grigio (Redwood Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forenzo-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-mendocino-lake-counties-redwood-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Forenzo
14.5,Red,US,"Medium-bodied, with a mix of blue and black fruits, the Signature Cuvée is already drinking nicely. Aged 15 months in one third new French oak, it annotates the fruit with highlights of cola and light herb.",Signature Cuvée,50,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2009 Signature Cuvée Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2009-signature-cuvee-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Willamette Valley Vineyards
13.5,White,US,"A crowd-pleasing Chardonnay from Wente, working in the Monterey area, the result all caramel, vanilla and lemon-lime with a sweet tropical chaser on the finish. The oak is subtle. This wine will pair deliciously with a range of food, particularly chicken and seafood.",Riva Ranch,20,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Wente 2010 Riva Ranch Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wente-2010-riva-ranch-chardonnay-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Chardonnay,2010,Wente
13.5,White,Italy,"Here's a straightforward and genuine expression of Pinot Bianco (with a tiny percentage of Pinot Grigio) that offers clean melon, peach and honeysuckle aromas. Pair this wine with succulent chicken Tandoori.",Strahler,26,88,,Alto Adige,,Weingut Stroblhof 2010 Strahler Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/weingut-stroblhof-2010-strahler-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Weingut Stroblhof
13.5,White,Italy,"There's a sweet touch of butterscotch and candied fruit at the open of this golden Pecorino from central Italy. Beyond, that however, this structured white wine offers a rich, creamy mouthfeel that almost drinks like a red wine.",,20,88,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Cantina Tollo 2009 Pecorino (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantina-tollo-2009-italian-white-pecorino-terre-chieti/,Pecorino,2009,Cantina Tollo
14,Red,Argentina,"On one hand this is a bulldozer blend that's all about black fruit and heft. On the other, it's fun, fruity and generous, with plump tannins and a luscious mouthfeel. Flavors of blackberry are dark, oaky and spicy, while the finish is regular in feel and toasty. A ripe, big, friendly blend of 70% Malbec with Tempranillo, Syrah and Petit Verdot.",Reserva,19,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ca' de Calle 2010 Reserva Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-calle-2010-reserva-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2010,Ca' de Calle
12,White,Austria,"Sweet pure fruit, starring grapefruit flavors, is rounded with a more creamy character, and additional flavors of pear and fresh sliced melon, finished with pepper.",Kamptaler Terrassen,29,88,Kamptal,,,Bründlmayer 2010 Kamptaler Terrassen Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brundlmayer-2010-kamptaler-terrassen-gruner-veltliner-kamptal/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Bründlmayer
14.5,Red,South Africa,"The immediate impression you get is of strong menthol aromas, followed long after by supporting fruit flavors of blackberry and cherry. The minty sensation also carries through to the mouth, but a touch of fruitcake spice adds something different to the finish. Smooth and approachable now.",,24,88,Stellenbosch,,,Post House 2007 Merlot (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/post-house-2007-merlot-stellenbosch/,Merlot,2007,Post House
13.5,White,Italy,"Vermentino has been making great strides lately in Italy and demonstrates a keen ability to pair with our favorite Mediterranean dishes. This oak-driven expression shows exotic fruit, candied lemon and toasted almond.",Solosole,20,88,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Poggio al Tesoro 2009 Solosole Vermentino (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-al-tesoro-2009-solosole-italian-white-vermentino-bolgheri/,Vermentino,2009,Poggio al Tesoro
14,Red,South Africa,"Rich red fruit and cured meat spice abound in the bouquet of this Cab, while a green streak adds grip to the mouth. The tannins are fine and fleeting, and the finish clean and bright with a hint of black pepper on the back.",,13,88,Paarl,,,Plaisir De Merle 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plaisir-merle-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-paarl/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Plaisir De Merle
13.5,White,South Africa,"This interesting Chenin-based blend, also made with 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Semillon, offers attractive notes of soft toast, orange rind and wood-grilled apples drizzled with honey. It's medium weight and round in the mouth, but balanced with a clean but nutty finish.",Lady Anna,19,88,Wellington,,,Nabygelegen 2010 Lady Anna White (Wellington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nabygelegen-2010-lady-anna-white-wellington/,White Blend,2010,Nabygelegen
13.6,White,US,"This southern Oregon winery makes racy, mouth-puckering white wines. Clean and fresh, ripe but vividly acidic, this lemon and citrus-laden Pinot Blanc has good grip and decent density.",,14,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2010 Pinot Blanc (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2010-pinot-blanc-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Foris
13.9,Red,US,"Essentially the winery reserve, this retains the elegant, rather austere house style, but does show more concentration than the regular Rogue Valley bottling. Pale cherry and raspberry fruit is backed with stiff tannins, laced with a vein of graphite and a hint of bark.",Maple Ranch,30,88,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2009 Maple Ranch Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2009-maple-ranch-pinot-noir-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Foris
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Three years after tasting Ksana's 2005 Reserva, the Gran version is displaying cola, blackberry, coconut and chocolate aromas. In the mouth, however, it's drawn and tartaric, with cutting acidity pushing tangy flavors of red fruits softened by coconutty oak. Cleansing on the finish but lacking the body, depth and weight you'd expect from a 300-case, top-end wine six years removed from harvest.",Gran Reserva Single Vineyard,48,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ksana 2005 Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ksana-2005-gran-reserva-single-vineyard-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2005,Ksana
13,White,Italy,Here is a creamy and dense Chardonnay that is driven forward by sharp lines of lemon and citric fruit. This cool-climate expression shows balance and complexity.,,15,88,,Alto Adige,,Tiefenbrunner 2009 Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiefenbrunner-2009-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2009,Tiefenbrunner
14.5,Red,US,"Shows the dark, extracted richness and full body of Pinot Noirs from this Monterey County appellation. The flavors of cherries, cola and mushu plum sauce are exceptionally powerful, almost sweet in the finish. Drink now, after a brief decant.",,30,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Siduri 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
12,White,Cyprus,"Fleshy peach, spice and citrus lead on this fresh, fun white from Cyprus, which displays good balance of refreshing summer fruit and minerals with an underpinning of honeyed softness. Versatile and easygoing, this will pair well with grilled fish and poultry.",Ayios Andronicos,14,88,Pafos,,,Chrysorroyiatissa 2010 Ayios Andronicos White (Pafos),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chrysorroyiatissa-2010-ayios-andronicos-white-pafos/,White Blend,2010,Chrysorroyiatissa
14,White,Italy,"Prail is a crisp, fresh and beautifully aromatic Sauvignon from northern Italy that delivers layers of passion fruit, citrus, tomato leaf and chopped basil. Drink this wine before dinner or with fragrant exotic Thai dishes.",Prail,25,88,,Alto Adige,,Colterenzio 2010 Prail Sauvignon (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/colterenzio-2010-prail-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-alto-adige/,Sauvignon,2010,Colterenzio
13.9,Red,US,"Made from Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and a few other varieties, this is a terrific wine for your house red. It's dry and lusty, with berry, spice and tobacco flavors that have a touch of raisining. Production was 6,300 cases.",The Climber,14,88,California,California Other,California,Clif Family 2010 The Climber Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clif-family-2010-climber-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Clif Family
14.5,Red,US,"Pretty good for the price. It's glamorous enough to serve with a classy entrée, its luscious black cherry and cola flavors wrapped into firm tannins. Might even improve over a year or two.",,25,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Decoy 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Decoy
13,White,Argentina,"At first you might think it's too oaky, because the nose is heavily influenced by barrel toast and vanilla. But as it unfolds complexity rises up, as do melon and peach scents. Feels plump and oily, with powdery peach flavors. Finishes honeyed and creamy, with good acidity. Sauvignon Vert with Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Torrontés.",Gran Lurton Corte Friulano,26,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,François Lurton 2010 Gran Lurton Corte Friulano White (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2010-gran-corte-friulano-white-mendoza/,White Blend,2010,François Lurton
12.5,White,Austria,"More tropical than herbaceous, this gooseberry- and pineapple-flavored wine is balanced and fresh. Its ripe character is concentrated all the way to the taut, fresh finish.",Estoras,38,88,Burgenland,,,Esterházy 2010 Estoras Sauvignon Blanc (Burgenland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/esterhazy-2010-estoras-sauvignon-blanc-burgenland/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Esterházy
13.5,White,Italy,"This rich and well-crafted white wine from the Italian Lake region in the north opens with a creamy texture and opulent aromas of melon, ripe peach, citrus zest and vanilla mousse. The dense nature of this wine suggests a food pairing with cream or béchamel sauce.",Sergio Zenato,35,88,Lombardy,Lugana,,Zenato 2007 Sergio Zenato  (Lugana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zenato-2007-sergio-italian-white-trebbiano-lugana-lugana/,Trebbiano di Lugana,2007,Zenato
14,White,Italy,"Vento Forte (“strong wind”) sees a year of oak aging to render a smooth, rich feel in the mouth. A pure expression of Vermentino, the wine is redolent of peach, candied lemon and almond blossom.",Vento Forte,38,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Terre di Talamo 2009 Vento Forte Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2009-vento-forte-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2009,Terre di Talamo
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Dark and leathery up front, with a dusting of nutmeg and sawdust. Feels a bit grabby and resiny, but it's boasting enough acidity to push things through. Flavors of cassis, berry and herbs are normal and nice, while the finish is warm and chunky. Good Cabernet for the price.",Reserva,18,88,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2009-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Terrazas de Los Andes
14.2,Red,US,"Sweetly forward in blackberry, cherry and raspberry fruit, this Cabernet's buttered oak adds to the impression of candy. It's a tasty wine, and it wants to accompany foods that have a sweetness to them, like pork or beef with caramelized onions.",,60,88,California,Napa,Stags Leap District,Terlato 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stags Leap District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terlato-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-stags-leap-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Terlato
14.5,Red,US,"A soft, delicious Pinot, although you should give it an hour or two in a decanter to let it breathe. It's rich and sweet in raspberry, cherry, brown sugar and cinnamon flavors, showing the warmth of its vineyard origin. Drink now.",Bacigalupi Vineyard,38,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Matrix 2009 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/matrix-2009-bacigalupi-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Matrix
14,White,Italy,"Light touches of dry mineral, white flower and stone fruit form a delicate aromatic embroidery that shapes this wine's feminine personality. The mouthfeel is compact, precise and crisp.",,30,88,,Alto Adige,,Strasserhof 2010 Kerner (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/strasserhof-2010-other-white-kerner-alto-adige/,Kerner,2010,Strasserhof
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Round on the bouquet, with prune, toast and nothing disturbing or out of place. Feels good, deep and healthy, with dark, toasted, black fruit flavors leading to a mildly oaky, slightly minty finish. Ripe, fresh and balanced overall.",Malma,12,88,Other,Patagonia,,Bodega NQN 2009 Malma Malbec (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-nqn-2009-malma-malbec-patagonia/,Malbec,2009,Bodega NQN
13,White,France,"Emphasizing the herbaceous nature of Gros Manseng, this is a ripe, full and fruity wine. The flavors of fresh citrus combine with herbs and broad beans to give a wine with some weight, although with taut final acidity.",,16,88,Southwest France,Jurançon Sec,,Château Jolys 2010  Jurançon Sec,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jolys-2010-white-jurancon-sec/,White Blend,2010,Château Jolys
13,Dessert,France,"A herbal wine, its sweetness just an element in a series of crisp, fresh flavors. The wine has weight and concentration, with a tangy texture of lemon zest and exotic fruits.",,16,88,Southwest France,Jurançon,,Château Jolys 2009  Jurançon,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jolys-2009-white-jurancon/,White Blend,2009,Château Jolys
13.5,Red,US,"An earthy, light Mendocino Pinot from a fabulous vintage that's got all the cherry, dusty mushroom flavors one could want, with a smidgen of black pepper on the finish. The bottle's suggestion to pair with Coq au Vin is a good one.",,19,88,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Saint Gregory 2009 Pinot Noir (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saint-gregory-2009-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Pinot Noir,2009,Saint Gregory
14.9,Red,US,"Beaver Creek's Lake County Zin is juicy and spicy, full of stewy red fruit and rough-hewn tannins that are thick and fragrant of oak and molasses. Definitely big though well made for its style. Time and air are its friends.",,29,88,California,Lake County,Lake County,Beaver Creek 2008 Zinfandel (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaver-creek-2008-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Beaver Creek
13.5,White,US,"The strong fruit impression here is of tangerine, with tart side notes of apple and pear. Mild and crisply defined, this is an excellent match to roasted poultry.",Treehouse,18,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Vista Hills 2010 Treehouse Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vista-hills-2010-treehouse-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Vista Hills
13.5,White,Italy,"A blend of Chardonnay (70%) and Manzoni, this creamy white wine is redolent of yellow rose, stone fruit and vanilla cream. Pair it with spicy chicken curry or shellfish in butter sauce.",Dedalo,,88,,Colli Trevigiani,,Vettori 2009 Dedalo White (Colli Trevigiani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vettori-2009-dedalo-white-colli-trevigiani/,White Blend,2009,Vettori
14.6,Red,US,"Scads of ripe blackberry, blueberry, cherry and Cocoa Puff fruit flavors on this Cabernet, which is also rich in sweet, buttery oak. It's delicious by definition, yet the modern style could use some restraint.",,55,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Valley Legend 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valley-legend-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Valley Legend
14,White,Italy,"A luminous blend of Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (60%), Passerina and Chardonnay, this deeply golden wine has a slightly oxidized touch of butterscotch and crème brûlée behind apricot, mature melon and candied fruit. If you like this style, you could pair this wine with Cornish hen or roast turkey.",Daniele,36,88,Central Italy,Controguerra,,Illuminati Dino 2007 Daniele White (Controguerra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2007-daniele-white-controguerra/,White Blend,2007,Illuminati Dino
12,White,France,"A rounded perfumed wine with just a hint of sweetness. It is rich, with flavors of honey and peach. Acidity gives the right balance and adds to the structure. Screwcap.",,,88,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Haut Marin 2010 Gros Manseng (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haut-marin-2010-other-white-gros-manseng-cotes-gascogne/,Gros Manseng,2010,Haut Marin
13.5,White,US,"A fine Sauvignon Blanc, showing the crisp acidity you want in this variety. The flavors are exceptionally ripe in pineapples, tart green apples, vanilla and pie spices. Easy to pair with today's ethnic cuisines, from Mexican and Indian to Vietnamese.",,18,88,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Decoy 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/decoy-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Decoy
14.5,Red,US,"Juicy with brambly raspberry fruit with a slight herbal note, Deaver's Henry House is full and fleshy with soft tannins and ready to drink now.",Henry's House,26,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Deaver 2008 Henry's House Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deaver-2008-henrys-house-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Deaver
13,White,France,"The dominance of young Sémillon in the blend gives considerable herbaceousness. The wine has a fresh, grassy character, its acidity offering freshness within the full texture.",Cuvée des Conti,25,88,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Château Tour des Gendres 2010 Cuvée des Conti White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-gendres-2010-cuvee-conti-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Tour des Gendres
13.5,Red,US,"Among the numerous 2009 single-vineyard bottlings from Erath, the Battle Creek seems especially youthful. At first a bit disjointed, it breathes itself into focus, with excellent component flavors—black cherry, cola, and clean earth.",Battle Creek,50,88,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Erath 2009 Battle Creek Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-battle-creek-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
13.5,White,Italy,"Here is a delightful Pinot Grigio (of which 30% sees contact with oak) with a rich, creamy mouthfeel and compelling aromas of yellow fruit and Golden Delicious apple. The wine is thick and slightly oily on the finish.",,26,88,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Nals Margreid
13,White,Italy,"Fiore di Campo is a beautiful blend of Tocai Friulano (85%) with smaller percentages of aromatic Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The Tocai element (that rests on the lees for eight months) adds a creamy rich quality and the other two varieties render a fresh bouquet of white flower, honeysuckle and passion fruit.",Fiore di Campo,22,88,,Venezia Giulia,,Lis Neris 2009 Fiore di Campo White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2009-fiore-campo-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2009,Lis Neris
14,Red,France,"Black plum flavors dominate this smoothly ripe wine with its soft tannins and rich texture. It is ready to drink, with its structure already well integrated, the wood just showing as toast and coffee.",,14,88,Southwest France,Buzet,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2009 Red (Buzet),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2009-red-buzet/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Lionel Osmin & Cie
13,Red,US,"Though two years older than the widely available Oregon bottling from Firesteed, this wine is almost its twin. Elegant and balanced, with light flavors of wild berry and an herbal underpinning.",,30,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Firesteed 2007 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/firesteed-2007-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2007,Firesteed
13,White,Italy,"Here's an easy and fresh Sauvignon with bright aromas of passion fruit, citrus and tomato leaf. The wine washes clean over the palate thanks to its thin, but crisp mouthfeel.",Raif,17,86,,Vigneti delle Dolomiti,,Castelfeder 2010 Raif Sauvignon (Vigneti delle Dolomiti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelfeder-2010-raif-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-vigneti-delle-dolomiti/,Sauvignon,2010,Castelfeder
14,Red,Argentina,"Ultra purple in color, an indicator of how ripe and saturated this Patagonian Malbec is. Smells jammy and pasty, with sweet berry aromas. In the mouth, it's unctuous and rich, with heavy tannins and reduced flavors of stewed berry, chocolate and jam. A warm, full-bodied wine that will be too heavy for some and just right for others.",Reserva,20,86,Other,Neuquén,,Valle Perdido 2007 Reserva Malbec (Neuquén),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-perdido-2007-reserva-malbec-neuquen/,Malbec,2007,Valle Perdido
13,White,Italy,"Here's a bright, fresh and aromatic wine from northern Italy that offers aromas of honeysuckle, peach blossom and grapefruit. It's compact and clean with a fresh point of citrus on the close.",,19,86,,Alto Adige,,Muri-Gries 2010 Müller-Thurgau (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muri-gries-2010-other-white-muller-thurgau-alto-adige/,Müller-Thurgau,2010,Muri-Gries
12.5,White,Italy,"Linear, fresh and tonic, this easy-drinking Gavi offers a lively mouthfeel accented by acidity and dusty mineral touches. Subdued aromas include white peach and almond blossom.",,16,86,Piedmont,Gavi,,La Zerba 2009  Gavi,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zerba-2009-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2009,La Zerba
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Smoky up front, with lightly herbal berry and plum aromas but also leafiness and scratchiness. Has grip and structure, but tastes roasted and meaty, with raw oak and spice flavors leading to a minty, oaky, grabby finish.",Reserva,24,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sottano 2010 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sottano-2010-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Sottano
13.8,White,Argentina,"Even with aromas of bath oil and cologne, there's enough to like about this fluffy, tropical white to chill it down and give it a go. Feels round, soft and easy, with melon, banana and mild citrus flavors.",,11,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2011 Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2011-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Zolo
13.7,Red,US,"Broad across the palate, the new vintage of Redhawk's estate bottling opens with mixed berry and watermelon flavors, and thins out quickly. The fruit is outweighed by the alcohol, which is strong enough to burn a bit in the finish.",Estate,22,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Redhawk 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redhawk-2009-estate-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Redhawk
13.6,Red,US,"It's a proper Pinot Noir in the silky texture and cherry and cola flavors, which finish smooth and dry. Other than that, it's rustic and heavy.",Falcon's Perch,17,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,J. Lohr 2010 Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2010-falcons-perch-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,J. Lohr
12.8,White,US,"You almost have to classify this Riesling as a dessert wine, because it crosses the line from off-dry into frankly sweet. It's an easy sipper, with honeyed tangerine and pear flavors. Could be a little brighter in acidity, though.",,10,85,California,California Other,California,Bogle 2010 Riesling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogle-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Bogle
14.5,Red,Greece,"This Cabernet-Agiorgitiko blend has a big personality, starting with aromas of chocolate-covered cherry, rich black fruit and pepper. Red and black fruit, spice and a touch of flowers on the palate are buoyed by a fresh acidity and chalkiness on the palate. A touch spicy and fiery, but a fun wine with character.",Oenotria Land Cabernet Sauvignon Agiorgitiko,30,85,Attica,,,Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2007 Oenotria Land Cabernet Sauvignon Agiorgitiko Red (Attica),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-costa-lazaridi-2007-oenotria-land-cabernet-sauvignon-agiorgitiko-red-attica/,Cabernet Blend,2007,Domaine Costa Lazaridi
12.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, clean and upfront, this easy Italian white from beautiful Orvieto in Central Italy offers aromas of stone fruit, citrus and white flower. Pair this wine with tuna salad or fried calamari rings.",,10,85,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico,,La Carraia 2009  Orvieto Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carraia-2009-white-orvieto-classico/,White Blend,2009,La Carraia
13.5,White,Greece,"This white blend of Malagousia and Moscholfilero starts with aromas of bright citrus, tropical fruit and a hint of musky spice. On the palate, it's a creamy blend of tropical fruit and peach, though slightly clumsy. The wine finishes with a spicy spin.",Oenodea,17,84,Drama,,,Domaine Costa Lazaridi 2010 Oenodea White (Drama),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-costa-lazaridi-2010-oenodea-white-drama/,White Blend,2010,Domaine Costa Lazaridi
13.5,Red,South Africa,Light and drinkable with faint red cherry and strawberry fruit flavors. Light weight with a short but clean finish. Drink now.,,42,84,Western Cape,,,Snow Mountain 2009 Pinot Noir (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/snow-mountain-2009-pinot-noir-western-cape/,Pinot Noir,2009,Snow Mountain
14.2,White,US,"Lots to like in this Sauvignon Blanc, from the brisk acidity and clean, minerally finish to the citrus and tropical fruit flavors. The problem is that it's too sweet. Tastes like a sugared fruit juice drink from the supermarket.",,18,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Rutherford Hill
14,Rose,Argentina,"Smells like fresh berries and perfume, which is good. In the mouth, it's weighty and sticky, with just enough acidity to keep it pumping. Tastes cranked up and wild, with plum and nectarine flavors leading the charge. Sugary on the finish, with a slightly cloying feel.",Malbec,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tapiz 2011 Malbec Rosé (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapiz-2011-malbec-rose-mendoza/,Rosé,2011,Tapiz
12.5,White,Italy,"This is a simple, one-dimensional Pinot Grigio that drinks easily and would pair with salads or grilled tuna. The wine is redolent of citrus, green apple and a touch of white almond.",,11,84,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Caldora Vini 2010 Pinot Grigio (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caldora-vini-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-terre-chieti/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Caldora Vini
14.5,Red,US,"An okay, light- to medium-weight Zinfandel that veers into stewy flavors and aromas before falling a tad flat on the finish.",,24,84,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Hannah Nicole Vineyards 2009 Zinfandel (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hannah-nicole-2009-zinfandel-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Hannah Nicole Vineyards
12.5,White,South Africa,"A distinct green streak shines throughout this wine, with aromas of green bean and plantain and flavors of grass and pepper. Light weight but a bit round in the mouth, with a medium-length finish.",,13,84,Stellenbosch,,,Helderberg Wijnmakerij 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/helderberg-wijnmakerij-2010-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Helderberg Wijnmakerij
13.5,White,US,"Sweet orange soda, vanilla and buttered popcorn flavors mark this one-dimensional Chardonnay. It's fortunately brightened with crisp acidity.",,9,84,California,California Other,California,Lucky Star 2010 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucky-star-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Lucky Star
14.5,Red,US,"A pretty standard Pinot Noir, dry, thin and acidic, with pleasant raspberry jam and spice flavors.",Lindsay's,30,84,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lincourt 2009 Lindsay's Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lincourt-2009-lindsays-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Lincourt
13.7,Red,Argentina,"Earthy in aromas, with notes of leafy tomato and red plum. Feels narrow and compact, with herbal, slightly tart flavors of red berry mixed with peppery barrel spice and green herbal tinges. Light, then toasty and spicy on the finish.",,18,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Lagarde 2010 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lagarde-2010-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2010,Lagarde
13.7,Red,US,"This is not a particularly successful vintage for this estate vineyard bottling. Rough and tannic, it seems more like a Lemberger than a Pinot Noir, and the bitter, herbal finish may or may not smooth out with further bottle age.",Pataccoli Family Vineyard,35,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Eola-Amity Hills,Redhawk 2009 Pataccoli Family Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redhawk-2009-pataccoli-family-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-eola-amity-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Redhawk
13.7,Red,US,"A big, sweet wine, heavy in the mouth, with fabulously ripe blackberry, cherry and chocolate flavors. Bring on the lasagna and cheeseburgers. The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.",Reserve Winemaker's,14,84,California,California Other,California,Red Rock 2010 Reserve Winemaker's Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/red-rock-2010-reserve-winemakers-other/,Red Blend,2010,Red Rock
13,White,Italy,"Gazza Ladra is a chalky, but almost sweet smelling expression of Fiano from southern Italy with aromas of candied lemon and honeysuckle. It's thin and compact with a bright touch of acidity on the close.",Gazza Ladra,16,84,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Santa Lucia 2010 Gazza Ladra Fiano (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-lucia-2010-gazza-ladra-italian-white-fiano-puglia/,Fiano,2010,Santa Lucia
13.5,Red,Greece,"This Agiorgitiko and Syrah blend is an earthy mélange of pepper, blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors of black fruit, red cherry and vanilla spice. Balanced and focused, it's a wine for sipping and pairing with food. Think pork or lamb.",Mediterranean Red,11,84,Peloponnese,,,Elios 2009 Mediterranean Red Red (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/elios-2009-mediterranean-red-peloponnese/,Red Blend,2009,Elios
21,Dessert,US,"If this wine were more concentrated in fruit, the score would be much higher. On the plus side is great sweetness and a velvety texture. But the blackberry flavors fall apart almost immediately, revealing a stalky unripeness.",Sweet,40,84,California,Napa,St. Helena,David Fulton 2008 Sweet Petite Sirah (St. Helena),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-fulton-2008-sweet-petite-sirah-napa-st-helena/,Petite Sirah,2008,David Fulton
14,White,South Africa,Soft notes of toasted red apple skin and cedar plank enhance the peach and sweet citrus core of this white. Zippy and somewhat prickly with a mouthwatering finish.,,10,84,Robertson,,,Excelsior 2011 Chardonnay (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/excelsior-2011-chardonnay-robertson/,Chardonnay,2011,Excelsior
13.5,White,South Africa,"A light and easy quaff with fresh notes of green apple, underripe peach and orangey citrus. Balanced and clean with a short finish. Drink now.",,14,84,Coastal Region,,,Ernst Gouws & Co. 2011 Chardonnay (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernst-gouws-co-2011-chardonnay-coastal-region/,Chardonnay,2011,Ernst Gouws & Co.
12.5,White,US,"Light and simple, with piercing, grassy scents that suggest minimal ripeness. Flavors of straw and unripe pear quickly fade.",,14,84,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Erath 2010 Pinot Blanc (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2010-pinot-blanc-willamette-valley/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Erath
12,White,Italy,"Black Label Gavi from the historic La Scolca winery offers zesty freshness backed by crisp aromas of grapefruit and crushed white mineral. The boasts beautiful, clean simplicity.",Black Label,50,84,Piedmont,Gavi,,La Scolca 2010 Black Label  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scolca-2010-black-label-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2010,La Scolca
14,White,Argentina,"Waxy to the max, with baked apple, dry spice and plenty of oak on the bouquet. Thick and mouthfilling in terms of texture, with creamy melon and sweet apple flavors. Turns pithy, stalky and bitter on the finish.",,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ricardo Santos 2010 Sémillon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricardo-santos-2010-semillon-mendoza/,Sémillon,2010,Ricardo Santos
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of sweet red and blue fruits in this simple, forward Cabernet Sauvignon. Caramelized oak, too, makes it taste more like a dessert wine than a properly dry table wine.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,San Simeon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simeon-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,San Simeon
13,White,Italy,Albana di Romagna is a little-known white wine from central Italy that offers much of the same fresh appeal of more popular and commercial Italian whites like Pinot Grigio. This expression is bright and crisp with pear and stone fruit.,Vinchi,12,84,Central Italy,Albana di Romagna,,Tenuta Valli 2009 Vinchi  (Albana di Romagna),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-valli-2009-vinchi-italian-white-albana-albana-romagna/,Albana,2009,Tenuta Valli
13,Red,France,"A lean wine, its tannins dominant. There is a barnyard character along with red cherry fruit and acidity. An edge of wood and toast comes through at the end.",Classic,13,84,Southwest France,Fronton,,Château Bouissel 2008 Classic Red (Fronton),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bouissel-2008-classic-red-fronton-140527/,Red Blend,2008,Château Bouissel
13.8,Rose,US,"If your love of animals knows no bounds, then this is the wine for you—Serene is named after a dog. Caravintas supports animal shelter, service and rescue groups so the cause is good. The wine? It has a cordial cherry liqueur or Schnapps flavor; its acidity is disheveled.",Serene Rose of Tempranillo,17,84,California,Central Valley,Dunnigan Hills,Carivintas 2010 Serene Rose of Tempranillo Rosé (Dunnigan Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carivintas-2010-serene-rose-tempranillo-central-valley-dunnigan-hills/,Rosé,2010,Carivintas
13,White,Italy,"A 50-50 blend of Bombino Bianco and Chardonnay, this oak-aged white blend from southern Italy delivers bright acidity from the first grape variety and smooth vanilla, butterscotch and peach from the second.",Bacca Rara,15,84,Southern Italy,Puglia,,Torrevento 2009 Bacca Rara White (Puglia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/torrevento-2009-bacca-rara-white-puglia/,White Blend,2009,Torrevento
14.4,Red,US,"Fruity and rustic, this blend of Zin and other grape varieties has forward berry, cherry, currant, mint and spice flavors. Fully dry, it has an everyday quality that suggests sandwiches, chicken and simple Italian fare.",Mo Zin,22,84,California,California Other,California,Spann Vineyards 2006 Mo Zin Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/spann-2006-mo-zin-red-other/,Red Blend,2006,Spann Vineyards
13.9,Red,US,"Lots of ripe blackberry and cherry jam flavors in this soft Merlot. It's really too sweet for comfort, but plenty of consumers will like it. Production was 65,000 cases.",Los Osos,15,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,J. Lohr 2009 Los Osos Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2009-los-osos-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2009,J. Lohr
14,White,US,"Sweet buttered toast, vanilla, pineapple jam and cinnamon spice flavors mark this simple little Chardonnay. It's made in the popular style that's delicious at first, and then palls.",Nicky Hahn,12,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Hahn 2010 Nicky Hahn Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hahn-2010-nicky-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Hahn
12.5,White,Greece,"This wine has a feminine, floral quality from start to finish. Rounded fruit is soft on the palate and offers a more delicate touch. The finish is rounded with a touch of melon.",,15,84,Sterea Ellada,,,My Big Fat Greek Wine 2010 Chardonnay (Sterea Ellada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/my-big-fat-greek-wine-2010-chardonnay-sterea-ellada/,Chardonnay,2010,My Big Fat Greek Wine
12.5,White,Italy,"Crisp and clean with medium aromatic intensity and an easy finish, this Pinot Grigio would wash down with chicken or tuna salad. Citrus and stone fruit appear as zesty endnotes.",Villa del Borgo,13,84,,Friuli Grave,,Forchir 2010 Villa del Borgo Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forchir-2010-villa-borgo-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Forchir
12.5,Rose,France,"There is fine red berry acidity here, with a caramel note, the wine feeling rich, hinting at pepper and bitter almonds.",,,84,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Domaine du Gouyat 2010 Rosé (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-gouyat-2010-rose-bergerac/,Rosé,2010,Domaine du Gouyat
,Red,US,"Too oaky. Vanilla, buttered toast, caramel and sweet oak aromas dominate, and the wine turns sweet and extracted in the mouth. There are some decent blackberry and cherry flavors, but this is a pretty common wine.",Silver Label,15,84,California,North Coast,North Coast,B.R. Cohn 2007 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/br-cohn-2007-silver-label-cabernet-sauvignon-north-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,B.R. Cohn
12,White,South Africa,A bit muted and easy-drinking with soft notes of tart green apple and lemon peel throughout. It's brisk and prickly on the tongue with a fleeting finish; drink up.,The Ruins,10,84,Robertson,,,Bon Cap 2011 The Ruins Sauvignon Blanc (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bon-cap-2011-ruins-sauvignon-blanc-robertson/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Bon Cap
14.4,White,US,"Tastes overworked and sweetly heavy, with super-extracted pineapple jam, orange tapioca and butterscotch flavors. A heavy hand has been applied here.",Westwise Farms Clone 4,40,84,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alysian 2009 Westwise Farms Clone 4 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alysian-2009-westwise-farms-clone-4-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Alysian
12.5,White,Italy,"Valcolomba is a pure expression of Vermentino from Maremma in southern Italy with ripe aromas of melon, peach and passion fruit. The mouthfeel is smooth, easy and creamy soft.",Valcolomba,,84,Tuscany,Maremma,,Carpineto 2010 Valcolomba Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2010-valcolomba-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2010,Carpineto
13.9,White,Argentina,"Tropical fruit aromas quickly fade to bubble bath and soap. Has good acidity, with sweet, almost artificial tasting orange flavors ending with some heat and oily aggression, a frequent pitfall of the variety.",,14,84,Other,Salta,,Gauchezco 2011 Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gauchezco-2011-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Gauchezco
13,White,US,"A nice everyday white wine, crisp and zingy in acidity, with slightly sweet flavors of apricot jam, pineapples, oranges and peppery spices. Nice at a picnic with cold cuts.",Valley Oaks,9,84,California,California Other,California,Fetzer 2008 Valley Oaks Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fetzer-2008-valley-oaks-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2008,Fetzer
,Red,US,"Good blackberry, herb and cedar flavors in this ultra-dry wine. But it's hard in tannins that don't seem likely to age out.",,24,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Penman Springs 2006 Meritage (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penman-springs-2006-bordeaux-style-red-blend-meritage-central-coast-paso-robles/,Meritage,2006,Penman Springs
12.5,Rose,South Africa,"A pale salmon color, this rosé shows ripe notes of cocoa-dusted cherry and strawberry alongside sweet citrus oil. Creamy and full in the mouth, it's a richer rosé that can stand up to heartier fare.",Fantail Pinotage,14,84,Stellenbosch,,,Morgenhof 2010 Fantail Pinotage Rosé (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morgenhof-2010-fantail-pinotage-rose-stellenbosch/,Rosé,2010,Morgenhof
13.5,White,Italy,"A blend of equal parts Vermentino, Fiano and Chardonnay, Le Zere offers thick aromas of honey, yellow fruit and butterscotch. A sour, spicy flavor moves the wine forward over the palate.",Le Zere,13,84,Tuscany,Maremma,,Pieve Vecchia 2009 Le Zere White (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2009-le-zere-white-maremma/,White Blend,2009,Pieve Vecchia
12.5,White,US,"So sweet in pineapples and oranges despite a crisp spine of acidity, it quickly palls, making it hard to take a second sip. But lots of Chardophiles will like it.",,13,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Creek 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-creek-2009-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Napa Creek
12.5,White,US,"This inexpensive Pinot Grigio is perfectly fine for sipping, with decent acidity but not a lot of length on the finish and an interesting baked fig aroma.",,8,84,California,California Other,California,Redtree 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/redtree-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Redtree
13,White,US,"This is a sugary-sweet Sauvignon Blanc, with the flavor of a pineapple, pear and orange fruit drink. It's a little on the soft side, which accentuates the sweetness.",,15,84,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2010-sauvignon-blanc-other/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Donovan-Parke
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Forceful on the nose, with red berry aromas leading to an angular, high-acid palate with zesty, almost sour flavors of raspberry and red currant. Tastes herbal as well, as the wine's scouring acidity makes for a long but not very flavorful finish.",Yauquen,12,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ruca Malen 2010 Yauquen Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2010-yauquen-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Ruca Malen
12.5,White,Italy,"You can't beat this price for a Pinot Grigio with natural freshness and pristine aromas of stone fruit and citrus. The nice thing is that it tastes Italian made, and not like many of the commercial, generic Grigios on the market today.",,7,84,,Friuli Grave,,Kirkland Signature 2010 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kirkland-signature-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Kirkland Signature
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Reedy and green on the nose, then choppy and clipped on the palate. For a full-priced Malbec, this is lacking in ripeness, body and finesse; it's prickly and limited, with green bean, rhubarb and cranberry flavors. Not bad but underwhelming for $33.",Reserva,33,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ksana 2008 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ksana-2008-reserva-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2008,Ksana
13.6,White,US,"This stainless-steel Chardonnay from above Malibu starts out light, tasting of grapefruit and orange, and is fairly crisp with a nice dollop of anise, but finishes too tart, almost sour as if it's been oddly acidified.",,24,84,California,South Coast,Los Angeles County,Malibu Rocky Oaks 2010 Chardonnay (Los Angeles County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/malibu-rocky-oaks-2010-chardonnay-south-coast-los-angeles-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Malibu Rocky Oaks
12,White,Italy,"Simple and bright with clean lines, this easy-drinking Soave Classico offers citrus, white peach and talc powder aromas. Pair it with fried finger foods or spicy Thai spring rolls.",,13,84,Veneto,Soave Classico,,Santa Sofia 2010  Soave Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-sofia-2010-italian-white-garganega-soave-classico/,Garganega,2010,Santa Sofia
14.5,Red,US,"Irregular tannins and acidity give this wine a harsh mouthfeel. On the plus side, it's fresh in berry fruit, even though it's more than four years of age. Drink up.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,San Simeon 2007 Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simeon-2007-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2007,San Simeon
13.5,Rose,Argentina,"Crisp up front, but not overly aromatic or fruity. Feels kind of thick and chewy, with gummy, sweet berry flavors that suggest cherry and plum. Feels a little cloying and cooked on the finish, especially for a young 2011.",Rosé of Malbec,13,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Maipe 2011 Rosé of Malbec Rosé (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maipe-2011-rose-malbec-mendoza/,Rosé,2011,Maipe
14.9,Red,US,A very minty old vine Zin from organically farmed grapes that tastes of not-quite-ripe strawberry jam and is otherwise smooth and peppery.,Old Vine,24,84,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,McFadden 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcfadden-2009-old-vine-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Zinfandel,2009,McFadden
14.7,Red,US,"Simple and jammy, with sharp flavors of raspberries, cherries, gingersnap cookies and spices. Tasty and sweet, but lacking the structure to contain all that richness.",,20,84,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Lava Cap 2007 Merlot (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lava-cap-2007-merlot-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Merlot,2007,Lava Cap
12.5,White,US,"Like a fruit juice drink, with sugary pineapple, mango and orange flavors. The acidity is bright, but this Chardonnay is more like a dessert wine than a dry table wine.",,18,84,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Laurier 2009 Chardonnay (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurier-2009-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Laurier
13,White,Italy,"There's a generous, sunny quality to this Italian Pinot Grigio that comes across with ripe aromas of apricot, melon and Golden Delicious apple. There's a fullness to the mouthfeel as well with soft, slightly sweet fruit flavors at the end.",,13,84,,Venezie,,La di Motte 2010 Pinot Grigio (Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/motte-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,La di Motte
13.5,White,US,"The varietal mix of this wine, which is undisclosed on the label, doesn't matter. All you need to know is that it's slightly sweet, soft and simple in citrus, pear and honeysuckle flavors.",,9,84,California,California Other,California,Kumbaya 2010 White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kumbaya-2010-white-other/,White Blend,2010,Kumbaya
13,Red,Greece,"This wine starts with aromas of black pepper, anise and grape candy followed by a combination of wild cherry, cocoa and pepper on the palate. A soft character with a slight kick. Pair with poultry, cheese, pork.",,13,84,Nemea,,,Kouros 2008 Agiorgitiko (Nemea),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kouros-2008-greek-red-agiorgitiko-nemea/,Agiorgitiko,2008,Kouros
14.5,Red,US,"There's too much of everything in this Cabernet. The fruit is massively extracted and sweetly jammy. The oak is a heavy plaster of sweet caramel. The result is impressive for sheer size, but unbalanced. Unlikely to improve with age.",Hillside,49,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hensley 2009 Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hensley-2009-hillside-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hensley
12,Rose,France,"Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a caramel-dominated rosé, the red berry fruit some way behind. It is fresh, with some attractive acidity. Screwcap.",,,84,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Haut Marin 2010 Rosé (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haut-marin-2010-rose-cotes-gascogne/,Rosé,2010,Haut Marin
12,White,Italy,There's a mature note of apricot or cantaloupe melon that opens the nose of this golden Trebbiano-based wine from central Italy. That ripe fruit element is backed by a drying touch of talc powder or crushed mineral.,,9,84,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Farnese 2009  Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2009-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2009,Farnese
12,White,Argentina,"Hard and like a match on the nose, with sulfur and peach pit aromas. Has a good mouthfeel to support pithy peach and green melon flavors. Finishes creamy, but with a mild bitterness.",,13,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,François Lurton 2011 Pinot Gris (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-mendoza/,Pinot Gris,2011,François Lurton
12,White,Italy,"This well-priced Pinot Grigio (in a screwcap bottle) is simple and clean with crisp aromas of lemon drop and white peach backed by a tight, bright feel in the mouth.",,10,84,,Delle Venezie,,Cortenova 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortenova-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cortenova
12.5,White,Italy,"Here's an easy, no-fuss white wine from central Italy (made with native Passerina grapes) that offers subtle aromas of peach and citrus over a bright, zesty mouthfeel. Pair this wine with fried vegetable tempura.",,13,84,Central Italy,Marche,,Capestrano 2009 Passerina (Marche),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capestrano-2009-italian-white-passerina-marche/,Passerina,2009,Capestrano
15.1,Red,US,"A sweet, soft wine, very ripe, almost porty. The blackberry and chocolate flavors have an edge of raisins, which makes it slightly bitter.",,18,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Chain Gang 2009 Red (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chain-gang-2009-red-sonoma-county/,Red Blend,2009,Chain Gang
14,White,Argentina,"Smells wet and salinic, with a slightly acrid note coming on late. Feels tangy, tight and zesty, with oily lime and lychee flavors. Finishes hard, nutty and mildly bitter.",,15,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cas'Almare 2010 Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casalmare-2010-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2010,Cas'Almare
13.7,White,US,"The best thing about this Chardonnay is the acidity, which fortunately balances the sugary orange jam, vanilla cream and buttered toast flavors. Without that crispness, the wine would be nothing but sweetness. Wherever the acidity came from, it's welcome.",,24,85,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stuhlmuller-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Stuhlmuller Vineyards
14.5,Red,US,"The label will appeal to anyone interested in peace, love and understanding. The wine, with its bright fruit notes of raspberry and cherry, medium in weight, could have used a little more magic.",Old Vine,19,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Zinfandelic 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zinfandelic-2008-old-vine-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Zinfandelic
13.9,Red,US,"Dry, silky and brisk in acidity, this is a varietally correct Pinot Noir. It's not overly rich, but has plenty of cherry and oak to get by at this price.",,12,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Vinum 2009 Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2009,Vinum
13,White,South Africa,"Pretty aromas of yellow florals, wood-grilled red apple and walnut skin lead the bouquet of this wine, while continued rich flavors of red apple flesh and Key lime pie unfold in the round and softly fat mouth.",Made With Organically Grown Grapes,10,85,Western Cape,,,Releaf 2011 Made With Organically Grown Grapes Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/releaf-2011-made-with-organically-grown-grapes-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Releaf
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Fresh and fragrant, this cheerful Moscato d'Asti offers sweet tones of peach, lemon mousse and white flower backed by soft foam on the finish. It's an easy dessert wine with loads of aromatic intensity.",,10,85,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Veglio 2010  Moscato d'Asti,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/veglio-2010-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Veglio
14,Red,Argentina,"Herbal, slightly leafy and roasted on the nose. Feels solid, juicy and a touch creamy from the oak treatment, with a spicy, quick-fading palate housing standard raspberry and plum flavors. Shows acidic scour, spice and modest fruit on the finish.",,16,85,Other,Patagonia,,Valle Azul 2009 Malbec (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-azul-2009-malbec-patagonia/,Malbec,2009,Valle Azul
12,Sparkling,US,"A strongly flavored, candied sparkling wine, made from the classic varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Seems overextracted, like a raspberry, almond and honey power bar, with the yeastiness and bubbly sparkles of Champagne.",L'Homme Qui Ris,29,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,McIntyre Vineyards NV L'Homme Qui Ris Sparkling (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcintyre-vineyards-nv-lhomme-qui-ris-sparkling-santa-lucia-highlands/,Sparkling Blend,,McIntyre Vineyards
16.9,Red,US,"Nothing small about this wine. A super-dark, ripe, juicy Zin full of oak and bacon flavors, lusty in every imaginable way, but not for everyone. Aged 18 months in American oak and edging into Port territory, drink this in moderation or have a nap spot picked out nearby.",Lust,59,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Michael David 2009 Lust Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2009-lust-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2009,Michael David
12.5,White,Italy,"A Roman classic that often appears on trattoria tables besides grilled vegetables or insalata di mare, this classic Frascati Superiore offers subtle aromas of dried hay, citrus and pear.",,10,85,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Fontana Candida 2010  Frascati Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fontana-candida-2010-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2010,Fontana Candida
14,White,South Africa,"A pretty white floral streak shines through this approachable Chard, with ripe flavors of red apple flesh, soft toast and orange oil rounding out the medium-weight mouth. A great value; drink now.",Hands,9,85,Robertson,,,Excelsior 2011 Hands Chardonnay (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/excelsior-2011-hands-chardonnay-robertson/,Chardonnay,2011,Excelsior
12,White,Austria,"Rounded and creamy wine. It has an edge of pepper, its acidity melding easily into the apple and pear fruit flavors. It finishes easily with a ripe pineapple note. Screwcap.",,16,85,Austria,,,Ecker 2010 Grüner Veltliner (Austria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ecker-2010-gruner-veltliner/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Ecker
13,White,Italy,"There's a note of candied fruit or butterscotch at the start of this Vermentino from southern Tuscany that is followed by pear, peach and white almond. The finish is short, crisp and spicy.",Massi di Mandorlaia,16,85,Tuscany,Maremma,,Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini 2010 Massi di Mandorlaia Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-ferdinando-guicciardini-2010-massi-mandorlaia-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2010,Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini
12,White,Italy,Here's an organically farmed Italian Pinot Grigio that opens with light nuances of lemon and peach that are smooth and well integrated. Crisp acidity makes this wine perfect for easy vegetable dishes or seafood appetizers.,Trefili,10,85,Veneto,Veneto,,Cantine Volpi 2010 Trefili Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cantine-volpi-2010-trefili-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cantine Volpi
13,White,Italy,"Creamier and richer than you'd expect at such a low price, this easy-drinking Chardonnay offers aromas of peach, vanilla, pineapple and coconut butter. Indian or Vietnamese food would make a good match.",Vigneto Vigne da Lis Maris,10,85,,Venezia Giulia,,Di Lenardo 2010 Vigneto Vigne da Lis Maris Chardonnay (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lenardo-2010-vigneto-vigne-lis-maris-chardonnay-venezia-giulia/,Chardonnay,2010,Di Lenardo
14.4,Red,US,"A troubled Pinot Noir. The mouthfeel is all wrong, lacking Pinot's sensuality, but marked by harshness. And the raspberry and cherry flavors have a green, minty edge. Not likely to age, so if you drink it now, give it a good long decant.",Floodgate Vineyard West Block,55,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alysian 2008 Floodgate Vineyard West Block Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alysian-2008-floodgate-vineyard-west-block-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Alysian
14.5,Red,US,"Lots of raspberry and cherry fruit in this Pinot Noir. It's sweet and fruity and crisp in acidity, with a sweet coat of vanilla oak. Drink now.",Nicky Hahn,12,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Hahn 2010 Nicky Hahn Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hahn-2010-nicky-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Hahn
13.5,White,US,"A good everyday wine, at a fair price. Acidity dominates, making the tastebuds water, and giving the orange and pineapple flavors a sweet and tart, slightly candied taste.",,12,85,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,Vinum 2010 Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-2010-white-blend-chenin-blanc-viognier-central-valley-clarksburg/,Chenin Blanc-Viognier,2010,Vinum
13,White,Italy,"There's a thick, slightly muddled quality to this wine (made with Manzoni grapes) that recalls peach, yellow rose, almond and honey. The mouthfeel is soft and medium in intensity.",Novalis,14,85,Veneto,Veneto,,Bonotto delle Tezze 2009 Novalis Manzoni (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bonotto-delle-tezze-2009-novalis-italian-white-manzoni-veneto/,Manzoni,2009,Bonotto delle Tezze
14.4,Red,Argentina,"Roasted on the nose, and also a bit flat and stalky smelling. Feels round and simple, with oaky, rustic berry flavors accented by pepper, herbs and tomato. Falls off to basic on the finish, with leafiness. Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Malbec and Pinot Noir.",Picada 15,11,85,Other,Patagonia,,Bodega NQN 2010 Picada 15 Red (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-nqn-2010-picada-15-red-patagonia/,Red Blend,2010,Bodega NQN
13,White,Italy,"A blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia and Grechetto, Donna Patrizia is a well-price, informal wine that could pair with grilled eggplant purée and fried pita wedges. Aromas include pineapple, melon and grapefruit.",Donna Patrizia,12,85,Tuscany,Toscana,,Buccia Nera 2009 Donna Patrizia White (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/buccia-nera-2009-donna-patrizia-white-toscana/,White Blend,2009,Buccia Nera
13.5,White,Argentina,"Neutral on the nose except for some generic white fruit aromas and saline. Feels tight, linear and driving, with modest apple and vanilla flavors. Turns more barrel-driven and creamy on the finish. Not stellar at this price.",Lágrima Canela,50,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bressia 2009 Lágrima Canela White (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressia-2009-lagrima-canela-white-mendoza/,White Blend,2009,Bressia
14,Red,Argentina,"Opens with wild, foxy aromas that suggest wet animal fur. With time things settle, setting up a plump palate with sweet but fairly bland blackberry and blueberry flavors. Turns hot and woody on the finish.",Monteagrelo,27,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bressia 2008 Monteagrelo Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bressia-2008-monteagrelo-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Bressia
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Cherry and berry aromas are standard and good. Feels a bit edgy and clipped, with slightly herbal red plum flavors accented by a lot of oak and pepper. Turns real spicy and hot on the finish.",La Flor,16,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pulenta 2010 La Flor Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pulenta-estate-2010-flor-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Pulenta
14.8,Red,US,"Michael David is clearly having fun here, calling it Rapture and scrawling on the back of each bottle, “Don't be left behind!” The wine is fun for big oak, big tannin and big fruit as it's true to its MD style, all toasted oak and molasses, dry epic tannins and jam.",Rapture,59,85,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Michael David 2009 Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2009-rapture-cabernet-sauvignon-central-valley-lodi/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Michael David
16,Red,US,"This Amador Zin has Lodi producer Michael David's signature bacon and oak, its 17 months in American oak having no place to hide. The wine's blackberry fruit tastes full, its tannins chewy. High-alcohol California mountain Zin at its most intense concentration.",Gluttony Old Vine Zinfandel,59,85,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Michael David 2009 Gluttony Old Vine Zinfandel Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2009-gluttony-old-vine-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Michael David
13,White,Italy,"Rather than present an overtly floral and fragrant bouquet, this Sauvignon offers creamy tones of melon, apricot and peach. It's a fresh, easy-drinking expression that would work with grilled tuna in tangy lemon sauce.",,19,85,,Venezia Giulia,,Attems 2009 Sauvignon (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/attems-2009-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-venezia-giulia/,Sauvignon,2009,Attems
12,White,Italy,"Thanks to the fact that this Müller-Thurgau is aged on the lees, the wine shows extra creaminess and smoothness behind aromas of peach cobbler, baked pear and fragrant yellow rose.",Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige,68,85,,Trentino,,Fondazione Edmund Mach 2010 Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige Müller-Thurgau (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fondazione-edmund-mach-2010-istituto-agrario-san-michele-alladige-other-white-muller-thurgau-trentino/,Müller-Thurgau,2010,Fondazione Edmund Mach
13,White,Greece,"Vibrant and fresh citrus aromas lead on this white blend from Greece. Lemon zest, orange marmalade and spice flavors on the palate are simple but good. Pair with grilled sardines, mussels, or a fresh salad.",Domaine Hatzimichalis Kapnias,35,85,Atalanti Valley,,,Hatzimichalis 2009 Domaine Hatzimichalis Kapnias White (Atalanti Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hatzimichalis-2009-domaine-kapnias-white-atalanti-valley/,White Blend,2009,Hatzimichalis
14.3,Red,US,"A fruity Pinot Noir, one-dimensional and ripe in raspberries, cherries and warm cola. It's a bit sweet, but pleasantly tart, with a nice, clean finish.",,20,85,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Inception 2009 Pinot Noir (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inception-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Inception
12.5,White,South Africa,"Accents of flint and charred apple skin mingle with the orange rind and pear flesh notes on the nose and mouth. Round and flabby on the palate, with a short but clean finish.",,10,85,Robertson,,,Robertson Winery 2011 Chenin Blanc (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robertson-winery-2011-chenin-blanc-robertson/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Robertson Winery
13,White,Italy,Perky aromas of citrus and freshly cut garden herb open the bouquet of this southern Italian white. There's a touch of bright sweetness or passion fruit on the finish.,,,85,Southern Italy,Beneventano,,Vesevo 2010 Falanghina (Beneventano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vesevo-2010-italian-white-falanghina-beneventano/,Falanghina,2010,Vesevo
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Oaked up at all points, but still a good basic blend of two friendly grapes. Shows cherry and raspberry aromas along with graphite and barrel spice on the bouquet. The palate is edgy and resiny, with oak-infused raspberry, plum and citrus flavors. Lively and fresh, but the wood is pushy.",,10,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tilia 2010 Malbec-Syrah (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tilia-2010-red-blend-malbec-syrah-mendoza/,Malbec-Syrah,2010,Tilia
12.5,White,Italy,"Vernaccia Rondolino opens with fragrant aromas of citrus, green apple and passion fruit. The mouthfeel is lean and compact, but there's a nice touch of zesty freshness on the close.",Rondolino,12,85,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Teruzzi & Puthod 2009 Rondolino  (Vernaccia di San Gimignano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teruzzi-puthod-2009-rondolino-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2009,Teruzzi & Puthod
12.5,Red,France,"A wine that has stalky tannins and bell pepper flavors. The berry fruits are light, tangy with acidity that bursts from the glass. Not for aging.",Signature,15,85,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sanglière 2009 Signature Red (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangliere-2009-signature-red-cotes/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaine de la Sanglière
15.8,Red,US,The alcohol is overwhelming here in an otherwise fragrant wine with strong aromas of cola spice. This Petit Verdot is medium-bodied and very much happy to display its 18 months spent in new American oak.,,32,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Cuda Ridge Wines 2009 Petit Verdot (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuda-ridge-wines-2009-petit-verdot-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Petit Verdot,2009,Cuda Ridge Wines
12,White,Italy,"This light Trebbiano from central Italy opens with aromas of citrus, peach, honey and yellow flowers. This simple, fresh wine would make a great choice at lunch or for cocktails.",,9,85,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Farnese 2010  Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2010-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2010,Farnese
13,White,South Africa,"Green plum, tart gooseberry and lime rind aromas are accented with a touch of feline essence on the nose. Flavors of guava and banana unfold in the riper mouth, but the wine closes clean and zippy. Drink now.",,14,85,Coastal Region,,,Ernst Gouws & Co. 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernst-gouws-co-2011-sauvignon-blanc-coastal-region/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Ernst Gouws & Co.
13.5,White,US,"Sharp-toned aromas push the volatility a bit too far for anyone sensitive to nail polish scents. Consequently, the light, stainless steel fermented fruit flavors turn thin and slightly bitter.",,14,85,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Erath 2009 Pinot Gris (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-other/,Pinot Gris,2009,Erath
15,Red,US,"Rugged in texture and jammy-sweet in berry fruit, this is a simple, hearty Cabernet. It's completely average in quality, which makes the price excessive.",,35,85,California,California Other,California,Punch 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/punch-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Punch
12,Red,Greece,"Smoke, cherry and blackberry aromas start this spicy, exotic Syrah. Jerk chicken and dry rubbing spice are the lead notes on the palate—think spicy, spiky and vibrant. The wine could use more fruit to round out the edges, but overall, it's a good everyday sip.",,17,85,Pageon,,,Protopapas 2007 Syrah (Pageon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/protopapas-2007-shiraz-syrah-syrah-pageon/,Syrah,2007,Protopapas
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Floral notes of chamomile and lavender overwhelm the bouquet, with secondary notes of black plum, berry and currant taking second stage. Cured meat and sweet smoke flavors unfold in the mouth and stay into the spice-driven finish.",,26,85,Stellenbosch,,,Post House 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/post-house-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Post House
13.5,Rose,South Africa,"A creamy hint of white chocolate adds fullness to the soft currant, cranberry and strawberry hull flavors. The palate is mouthfilling and round with a good citrus lift to the fresh close.",Secateurs Cinsault-Shiraz-Grenache,16,85,Swartland,,,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2011 Secateurs Cinsault-Shiraz-Grenache Rosé (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aa-badenhorst-family-wines-2011-secateurs-cinsault-shiraz-grenache-rose-swartland/,Rosé,2011,A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
13.2,White,US,"Spicy and salty, it's a bit like an Albariño, with little to indicate its Chardonnay varietal character. Though technically correct, it's just rather plain; in a blind tasting it could pass for almost any simple white wine.",Dijon Clone,20,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Dijon Clone Chardonnay (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2010-dijon-clone-chardonnay-willamette-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Willamette Valley Vineyards
12.5,White,US,"Soft and a little musty, this does not have the sharpness and grace of the previous vintage. Maybe just young, but at the moment it is a simple, pleasantly quaffable white wine.",Estate,15,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Illahe 2010 Estate Grüner Veltliner (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illahe-2010-estate-gruner-veltliner-willamette-valley/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Illahe
14.5,White,US,"Ripe, sweet pineapple and orange jam flavors mark this rather simple, forward Chardonnay. Oak brings even sweeter vanilla, buttered toast and caramel notes. It's designed to appeal to the modern style.",SLH Estate,25,85,California,Central Coast,Santa Lucia Highlands,Hahn 2010 SLH Estate Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hahn-2010-slh-estate-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-lucia-highlands/,Chardonnay,2010,Hahn
15,Red,Greece,"The nose on this red dessert wine is intriguing, with its combination of floral freshness and cedar and tobacco spice. On the palate, it has a heavier hand, with dried fruit, raisin and tobacco flavors. A richer sip with a masculine edge.",Sweet Red Wine,13,85,Mavrodaphne of Patras,,,Greek Wine Cellars NV Sweet Red Wine  (Mavrodaphne of Patras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greek-wine-cellars-nv-sweet-red-greek-red-mavrodaphne-mavrodaphne-patras/,Mavrodaphne,,Greek Wine Cellars
11.5,White,France,"A wine that shows plenty of herbaceous character, very fresh and crisp. There is an attractive lemon zest tang along with apricot and melon. Screwcap.",Colombard/Ugni Blanc,,85,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Haut Marin 2010 Colombard/Ugni Blanc White (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haut-marin-2010-colombard-ugni-blanc-white-cotes-gascogne/,White Blend,2010,Haut Marin
12.5,White,South Africa,"A soft and easy selection, this Chenin provides a round but balanced palate brimming with refreshing notes of melon, citrus pith and green apple. A hint of toast is revealed after swallow; drink up now.",,14,85,Stellenbosch,,,Ernst Gouws & Co. 2011 Chenin Blanc (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ernst-gouws-co-2011-chenin-blanc-stellenbosch/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Ernst Gouws & Co.
14.4,White,US,"Very acidic, almost sour, which gives the citrus fruit flavors a lemondrop throat lozenge taste. Sure does get the tastebuds whistling.",Unoaked,17,85,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Lincourt 2010 Unoaked Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lincourt-2010-unoaked-chardonnay-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Chardonnay,2010,Lincourt
13,White,Italy,"This mature expression of Sauvignon opens with bright aromas of peach, honey, apricot and passion fruit. The mouthfeel is less intense with a lean, but crisp finish.",Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris,10,85,,Venezia Giulia,,Di Lenardo 2010 Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris Sauvignon Blanc (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lenardo-2010-vigneto-vigne-dai-vieris-sauvignon-blanc-venezia-giulia/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Di Lenardo
12.5,White,Italy,"Part of a trio of Best Buy wines from this producer in 2010, this easy Pinot Grigio delivers the goods in a cheerful, no-fuss package. Crisp lemon is backed by peach and pear.",Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris,10,85,,Venezia Giulia,,Di Lenardo 2010 Vigneto Vigne dai Vieris Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lenardo-2010-vigneto-vigne-dai-vieris-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Di Lenardo
9.5,White,Germany,"This wine is a bit broad on the palate and displays a hint of pith-like bitterness on the finish, but otherwise is a plump, enjoyable sweet Riesling filled with ripe apple and peach fruit. There's even a slight hint of crushed stone for added character.",,10,85,Mosel,,,Blue Vin 2010 Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/blue-vin-2010-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2010,Blue Vin
13.5,White,Argentina,"Honeysuckle aromas sing “floral,” but otherwise it's soapy smelling. Feels heavy and chunky for Torrontés, with honeyed, candied pear flavors. Plump on the finish, with adequate acidity.",,16,85,Other,Salta,,Altos de San Isidro 2011 Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altos-san-isidro-2011-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Altos de San Isidro
11.5,White,Greece,"Luscious aromas of ripe peach and citrus are followed by balanced waves of peach, lemon curd and melon on the palate. Soft in style and approachable, this is a good everyday white that drinks very well on its own or paired with poultry, salads.",,17,85,Mantinia,,,Boutari 2010 Moschofilero (Mantinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boutari-2010-greek-white-moschofilero-mantinia/,Moschofilero,2010,Boutari
12.5,White,Italy,"Here's an easy, informal Chardonnay that would pair with appetizers or Thai vegetable spring rolls. The wine is redolent of dried grass, citrus and Golden Delicious apple.",,17,85,,Friuli Grave,,Castellargo 2009 Chardonnay (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellargo-2009-chardonnay-friuli-grave/,Chardonnay,2009,Castellargo
12.5,White,Italy,"Carpineto consistently delivers clean, territory-driven wines at competitive prices. This lively Vernaccia opens with green apple, cut grass and dried sage aromas. It would pair nicely with a heaping plate of fried calamari rings.",,18,85,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Carpineto 2010  Vernaccia di San Gimignano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carpineto-2010-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2010,Carpineto
13.5,Red,US,"Shows ripe, grapey raspberry and cherry jam flavors, with a bite of citrusy acidity. A good Pinot Noir for drinking with roast salmon or a juicy hamburger.",,20,85,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Carmel Road 2010 Pinot Noir (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/carmel-road-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Noir,2010,Carmel Road
14.9,Red,US,"This blend of 59% Syrah, 21% Mourvèdre and 20% Grenache from the Sierra Foothills tastes a bit indistinct and slightly warm on the finish. It does deliver dark fruit flavors and plenty of vanilla-tinged oak. Drink now.",Red Dirt Red,17,85,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Vinum Cellars 2008 Red Dirt Red Red (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-cellars-2008-red-dirt-red-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Vinum Cellars
14,Red,US,"Heavy and fruity, with soft blackberry and cola flavors. With solid fruit and a firmly dry finish, it's a good burger wine for a weeknight.",,12,85,California,Central Valley,Clarksburg,Vinum 2009 Petite Sirah (Clarksburg),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-2009-petite-sirah-central-valley-clarksburg/,Petite Sirah,2009,Vinum
14.9,Red,US,"Emmolo has been producing decent Merlots for years, and this '09 is reflective of their style. There's nothing wrong with it, but it's not very exciting either, offering pleasant cherry and oak flavors that are a little sweet.",,30,85,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Emmolo 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emmolo-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Emmolo
13,White,Italy,"If you love Chardonnay, this well-priced expression from central Italy is well worth your time. There's a floral element of honeysuckle and yellow rose backed by a soft, creamy mouthfeel.",,9,85,Central Italy,Terre di Chieti,,Farnese 2010 Chardonnay (Terre di Chieti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/farnese-2010-chardonnay-terre-chieti/,Chardonnay,2010,Farnese
13.5,White,Greece,"Subtle lemon spice and minerals on the nose lead into flavors of fresh lemon and orange, flowers and a touch of honeyed spice. The finish is spicy with a touch of bitter orange rind. A pretty wine with a refreshing character.",,19,85,Santorini,,,Hatzidakis Winery 2010 White (Santorini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hatzidakis-winery-2010-white-santorini/,White Blend,2010,Hatzidakis Winery
13,White,South Africa,"There's a toasty streak that adds depth to the apple and melon fruit core of this wine. Soft tropical fruit accents appear in the mouth, with a brioche-flavored finish sealing the deal.",Kloof Street,20,85,Swartland,,,Mullineux 2011 Kloof Street Chenin Blanc (Swartland),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mullineux-2011-kloof-street-chenin-blanc-swartland/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Mullineux
14,White,US,"The vineyard is a great one, but this Chardonnay tastes way too oaky. It's swamped by buttered toast, vanilla and butterscotch flavors that barely give the underlying pineapple and lemon fruits a chance to express themselves.",Hyde Vineyard,48,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Merryvale 2009 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merryvale-2009-hyde-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Merryvale
12.5,White,Italy,"Simple, clean and fresh, this no-fuss Pinot Grigio would pair nicely against Chinese take-out or an outdoor salad lunch. It shows clean aromas of citrus and white peach.",,14,85,Veneto,Valdadige,,Montresor 2010 Pinot Grigio (Valdadige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montresor-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-valdadige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Montresor
12,White,Italy,"This easy, screwcap Chardonnay from northern Italy opens with fresh lemon, honey and cut grass aromas. It's a crisp, sharp wine that would cut through cheese or creamy cracker dip.",Berrò,10,85,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Pico Maccario 2010 Berrò Chardonnay (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pico-maccario-2010-berro-chardonnay-piedmont/,Chardonnay,2010,Pico Maccario
12.5,White,Italy,This expression of Müller-Thurgau is thin and crisp in the mouth with lemon and candied fruit aromas on the nose. The aromas are flatter and less floral than you might expect from this fragrant grape variety.,,20,85,,Alto Adige,,Nals Margreid 2009 Müller-Thurgau (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nals-margreid-2009-other-white-muller-thurgau-alto-adige/,Müller-Thurgau,2009,Nals Margreid
14.1,Red,US,"Not quite ripe, with a vegetal, herbal edge to the cherry and raspberry fruit. The acidity is nice and brisk, and the texture is beautifully silky, but that tug of greenness distracts, and limits ageability.",River Ranch,40,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Renteria 2008 River Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renteria-2008-river-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Renteria
13.8,Red,US,"A value-driven Cabernet to be sure and one, under the Conservancy mantra, that serves to raise funds to protect vineyard land from urban development. This vintage is full, with baked plum and earthy flavors, even-handed overall, with a hint of green bean on the finish.",Conservancy,18,85,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2009 Conservancy Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2009-conservancy-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Concannon
14,Red,Argentina,"A heavy, dark and loud Malbec with bullish floral and black fruit aromas. Offers vise-grip tannins and borderline-overpowering blackberry flavors. Darkens on the finish, leaving espresso bitterness and chocolaty spice.",,20,85,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,DiamAndes 2010 Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diamandes-2010-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2010,DiamAndes
13,White,Italy,"We love fresh, zesty Italian whites because they pair so well with the healthy, international cuisine offered on our menus. This expression is especially delicious with tonic aromas of chopped sage and stone fruit that build in momentum.",,13,85,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009  Vernaccia di San Gimignano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
14.3,Red,Argentina,"Deep in color, with raisiny, fully ripe and heavy aromas. Feels tannic, extracted and rubbery, but amid the weight and bite there's black plum, pepper and coffee flavors. Finishes with drawing tannins and a dark wave of toasty flavor. A big wine with mouthfeel issues.",,17,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Sottano 2010 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sottano-2010-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2010,Sottano
14.3,Red,US,"Doesn't taste fully ripe, with a wintergreen, minty edge to the raspberries and cherries. Sugary sweet in the finish, too. Shows the difficulties of this extremely cool vintage.",,30,85,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Siduri 2010 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/siduri-2010-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Siduri
13.7,White,US,This quickly veers from being delicately light into simply sour and grassy. Cucumber- and tart melon-flavored fruit fades into a short finish.,,18,85,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,LaVelle 2010 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lavelle-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-willamette-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,LaVelle
12,White,Austria,"Rounded, ripe, this Grüner is finely balanced, with apple flavors and a citric edge. It has intense acidity with a creamy character, and is ready to drink now. Screwcap.",Laurenz and Sophie Singing,15,85,Niederösterreich,,,Laurenz V. 2010 Laurenz and Sophie Singing Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurenz-v-2010-sophie-singing-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Laurenz V.
12,White,Italy,"Fresh, informal and fun (in a screwcap bottle), this organically farmed Pinot Grigio delivers bright aromas of cut grass, exotic fruit and citrus. It's an easy wine with a carefree attitude.",,12,85,Veneto,Veneto,,TerrAmore 2010 Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terramore-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2010,TerrAmore
13.9,White,US,"Shows plenty of oak influence, wrapping around tropical fruit notes. It's richly textured if somewhat low in acid, giving it a weighty feel on the palate. Drink now.",White Elephant,17,85,California,California Other,California,Vinum 2010 White Elephant White (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinum-2010-white-elephant-other/,White Blend,2010,Vinum
14.1,White,US,"Shows the weakness of certain Napa Valley Chardonnays, with a dry herbaceous taste that accentuates the acidity and even the tannins. Although there are pineapple and oak flavors, the wine lacks interest.",,32,85,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Peter Franus 2010 Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-franus-2010-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2010,Peter Franus
11.5,White,Greece,"This Moschofilero starts with honeyed peach, spice and lemon aromas, followed by a light touch of peach and minerals on the palate. Easy drinking and linear, this wine will pair well with cheese and light fare.",Electus,10,85,Mantinia,,,Lafazanis 2010 Electus Moschofilero (Mantinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lafazanis-2010-electus-greek-white-moschofilero-mantinia/,Moschofilero,2010,Lafazanis
13.5,Rose,Argentina,"Generic on the nose, with undistinguished aromas of red fruits and candy. Feels plump and tastes a bit stalky, with generic red cherry, plum skin and candied flavors. Harmless and a touch sweet; drink well chilled.",Rosé of Malbec,13,85,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Kaiken 2010 Rosé of Malbec Rosé (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaiken-2010-rose-malbec-mendoza/,Rosé,2010,Kaiken
12,White,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this bright blend of Grechetto (80%) and Malvasia offers easy aromas of citrus, grapefruit and a touch of mature pineapple. The wine is fresh, lean and compact.",Nessuno,16,85,Central Italy,Umbria,,Moretti Omero 2009 Nessuno White (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/moretti-omero-2009-nessuno-white-umbria/,White Blend,2009,Moretti Omero
14,White,South Africa,"A classic go-to, this blend offers great freshness and ripe fruit flavors at a terrific price. Green melon, red apple, ripe citrus and a touch of floral character all unfold in the nose and mouth, ending with a crisp and mouthwatering finish.",White,10,85,Western Cape,,,Goats do Roam Wine Co. 2010 White White (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/goats-roam-wine-co-2010-white-western-cape/,White Blend,2010,Goats do Roam Wine Co.
13.5,White,Italy,"Here's an easy Grechetto from central Italy that offers sun-denched aromas of apricot, honeysuckle, white mineral and a touch of tangy, sweet spice. This native Italian grape pairs beautifully with white meat, fish or salad.",,18,85,Central Italy,Colli Martani,,Fongoli 2009 Grechetto (Colli Martani),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fongoli-2009-italian-white-grechetto-colli-martani/,Grechetto,2009,Fongoli
13.5,Red,Greece,"This wine has the plucky character typical of Greece, but with a polished spin. The nose is allspice, cherry and cocoa, and on the palate, dried fruits, coffee, mesquite smoke and chocolate. The wine finishes spicy and clean. Good, if not a bit aggressive. Pair with meat or hearty fare.",,18,85,Nemea,,,Estate Constantin Gofas 2008 Agiorgitiko (Nemea),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/estate-constantin-gofas-2008-greek-red-agiorgitiko-nemea/,Agiorgitiko,2008,Estate Constantin Gofas
13,White,Italy,This crisp Vermentino would make a great companion to smoked salmon or swordfish carpaccio. The wine is bright and zesty with simple citrus and spice on the close.,Massi di Mandorlaia,19,85,Tuscany,Maremma,,Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini 2009 Massi di Mandorlaia Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-ferdinando-guicciardini-2009-massi-mandorlaia-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2009,Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini
13,White,US,"On the sugary side, with sweetened pineapple, green apple and peach flavors that are brightened with crisp acidity. If you like your white wines on the sweet side, this is a good price.",,9,85,California,California Other,California,Bella Ragazza 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-ragazza-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Bella Ragazza
12.5,White,Italy,"Lunaria is a very interesting wine that represents one of the only attempts at making Sauvignon Blanc in the Forlì area of central Italy. Great for appetizers or easy vegetarian pasta dishes, it offers citrus, passion fruit and chopped sage aromas.",Lunaria,16,85,Central Italy,Forlì,,Castelluccio 2009 Lunaria Sauvignon Blanc (Forlì),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelluccio-2009-lunaria-sauvignon-blanc-forli/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Castelluccio
13,White,Italy,"There's a chalky, almost sweet element to the mouthfeel that recalls Pez candy or lemon soda. The fruit aromas are bright, intense and make up for the streamlined mouthfeel.",15er,15,85,,Alto Adige,,Castelfeder 2010 15er Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelfeder-2010-15er-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Castelfeder
14.3,Red,US,"Heavily influenced by its two years in French oak, this dark and spicy wine seems just a bit flat in the mouth. Perhaps a bottle that was not optimal; here the fruit has been softened and perhaps prematurely aged by its barrel time.",La Colina Vineyard,25,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Zimri Cellars 2008 La Colina Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zimri-cellars-2008-colina-vineyard-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2008,Zimri Cellars
12.5,White,Italy,"Easy, fresh and simple, this crisp Pinot Grigio is informal and approachable with aromas of citrus, stone fruit and pear. Pair it with shrimp cocktail or spicy Thai dishes.",Prestige,14,86,,Friuli Grave,,San Simone 2010 Prestige Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-simone-2010-prestige-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,San Simone
14.5,Red,South Africa,"This medium-weight blend of 38% Shiraz, 26% Pinotage, 19% Cab Sauv and 17% Merlot is soft and easy-drinking now with notes of dried black currant, cherry and purple florals alongside fine tannins.",Blueish Black,19,86,Stellenbosch,,,Post House 2009 Blueish Black Red (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/post-house-2009-blueish-black-red-stellenbosch/,Red Blend,2009,Post House
13.5,White,Italy,"There's a dry mineral note that helps propel this Pecorino-based white wine over the palate. That elegant, dusty tone is followed by stone fruit, melon and yellow rose. The nice thing about this wine is that it doesn't feel heavy or too rich.",Colle Vecchio,18,86,Central Italy,Offida Pecorino,,Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 2009 Colle Vecchio  (Offida Pecorino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-cocci-grifoni-2009-colle-vecchio-italian-white-pecorino-offida-pecorino/,Pecorino,2009,Tenuta Cocci Grifoni
12.5,White,Italy,"Bright, fresh and crisp, this lovely Sauvignon shares lots of the lively characteristics we usually associate with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Yet this all-Italian expression reveals familiar tones of sweet basil, cherry tomato leaf and Amalfi lemon instead.",,16,86,,Friuli Grave,,Sequals 2010 Sauvignon (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequals-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-friuli-grave/,Sauvignon,2010,Sequals
14.1,White,US,"Perfectly acceptable for a Sauvignon Blanc, with the acidity you want in the variety to brighten the ripe citrus, green apple and tropical fruit flavors. Two minor quibbles are a slight spritziness and a candy-sweet finish, but it's pretty nice for the price.",,16,86,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Rued 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rued-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Rued
13,White,Italy,"Tramin presents this fresh, easy-drinking Chardonnay that boasts coolclimate aromas of stone fruit, white flower and citrus. It's zesty and clean in the mouth and perfect for seafood salad.",,13,86,,Alto Adige,,Tramin 2010 Chardonnay (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tramin-2010-chardonnay-alto-adige/,Chardonnay,2010,Tramin
12.5,White,South Africa,"A grapefruit pith note dominates the finish, taking away from the more traditional refreshing lift that one might expect from Sauv Blanc. But the rest is gorgeous and inviting, with notes of white peach, hard gooseberry and white cranberry throughout.",,21,86,Western Cape,,,Mulderbosch 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mulderbosch-2010-sauvignon-blanc-western-cape/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Mulderbosch
14.2,Red,US,"Nottingham's biggest Cab production at 375 cases, this is a mix of Cabs from four different Livermore Valley vineyards, including three that Nottingham vineyard designates, and about half the price. But spring for the good stuff. This still-closed Cab, with small percentages of Petite Sirah, Merlot and Syrah, is very herbal and savory, with plenty of tannin and tobacco.",,32,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Nottingham Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nottingham-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nottingham Cellars
12,White,France,"As fresh as possible, this herb- and orange-flavored wine is crisp, driven by its fruit and acidity, finishing with a burst of fruit juice. It is ready to drink.",,10,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine la Salette 2010 White (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-salette-2010-white-cotes-gascogne/,White Blend,2010,Domaine la Salette
14,Red,South Africa,"Ripe, mushy plum and black cherry guts lead the way on the nose, with secondary notes of cured meat and tree bark. Medium weight and very approachable now with dusty tannins and a solid finish.",The Pirate of Cocoa Hill,13,86,Western Cape,,,Dornier 2009 The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dornier-2009-pirate-cocoa-hill-red-western-cape/,Red Blend,2009,Dornier
13,White,Italy,"Vintner Adriano Gigante delivers a thick, resiny Ribolla Gialla with aromas of candied fruit, caramel and apricot. Try this pretty wine with ravioli stuffed with yellow squash.",,18,86,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Gigante 2010 Ribolla Gialla (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gigante-2010-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-colli-orientali-friuli/,Ribolla Gialla,2010,Gigante
12,Rose,France,"Delicately fresh wine, its fruit directed towards a crisp, bright character. It is soft, with red berry flavors and tight final acidity. Screwcap.",Fumées Blanches,,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,François Lurton 2010 Fumées Blanches Rosé (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2010-fumees-blanches-rose-cotes-gascogne/,Rosé,2010,François Lurton
14.5,White,Italy,"Puntay is a fresh and floral Gewürztraminer with a bright, lively appearance and a fragrant bouquet that is redolent of white flower and peach blossom. The wine feels thick and creamy on the finish.",Puntay,20,86,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2009 Puntay Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2009-puntay-gewurztraminer-alto-adige/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Erste Neue
14.6,Red,US,"Aged in American and Hungarian oak with the appropriate caramel, plum and tobacco, this Livermore Cab's tannins are still tightly wound but should open in time. Two bottles tasted with some bottle variation.",,32,86,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Entropy Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/entropy-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Entropy Cellars
12.5,Rose,France,"An attractively fresh rosé, full of red fruits laced with enticing acidity. The wine is light, fresh, a dry rosé great for food.",,,86,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château Laulerie 2010 Rosé (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-laulerie-2010-rose-bergerac/,Rosé,2010,Château Laulerie
12.5,White,Italy,"Attems' fresh Pinot Grigio would wash down nicely with fried fish or onion rings. There's a touch of sweet honey and peach in the mouth and the close is crisp, lean and sharp.",,19,86,,Venezia Giulia,,Attems 2010 Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/attems-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Attems
14,Red,US,"A good but standard Pinot Noir, dry and silky, with proper varietal cherry, persimmon and cola flavors. The acid-tannin balance is off, with the wine feeling tart and astringent. Drink now.",,36,86,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Ancien 2008 Pinot Noir (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ancien-2008-pinot-noir-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Pinot Noir,2008,Ancien
13.5,White,South Africa,"There's a pleasing ripeness to this wine, with attractive aromas and flavors of toasted apple skin, sweet orange and melon rind. Clean and brisk on the close with a nice acidic cut to the medium-weight mouth. A readily available, well-made value; drink now.",,10,86,Western Cape,,,Indaba 2011 Chenin Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indaba-2011-chenin-blanc-western-cape/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Indaba
12.5,White,Italy,"Executed in an off-dry style and perfect as a pre-dinner wine, this cool-climate Moscato Giallo offers perfumed aromas of peach blossom, lemon mousse and spring flower. Fresh sweetness comes through on the close.",Goldmuskateller,17,86,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2010 Goldmuskateller Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2010-goldmuskateller-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2010,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
12,White,Greece,"White flowers and peach start this slightly simple but good white from Greece. On the palate, lemon and orange flavors join with a honeyed spice. The overall character is balanced and friendly.",Moscofilero,14,86,Mantinia,,,Greek Wine Cellars 2010 Moscofilero Moschofilero (Mantinia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greek-wine-cellars-2010-moscofilero-greek-white-moschofilero-mantinia/,Moschofilero,2010,Greek Wine Cellars
14.2,Red,US,"Shows its warm California origins in the milk chocolate-infused blackberry and blueberry pie filling and plumped raisin flavors. Delicious, but too soft, sugary sweet and hot.",Exuberance,49,86,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Canihan 2008 Exuberance Syrah (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canihan-2008-exuberance-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-valley/,Syrah,2008,Canihan
12.5,White,Italy,"This fresh Gavi comes at an attractively low price and offers characteristic tones of crushed mineral, citrus and stone fruit. This easygoing wine can be consumed alone or with light finger foods.",,13,86,Piedmont,Gavi,,Bersano 2010  Gavi,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bersano-2010-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2010,Bersano
13.5,Red,France,"Juicy wine, just beginning to change from pure fruit to maturity. The tannins are still there, but more gently rounded with red berry fruits. The wine is ready to drink.",,16,86,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château d'Ourbenac 2005 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dourbenac-2005-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2005,Château d'Ourbenac
13.5,White,Argentina,"Standard apple, lychee and melony aromas lead to a measured, wet and lively palate full of apple cider, citrus and lychee flavors. Modest on the finish, with good acidity and round flavors of apple and melon. Recommended as a basic quaffer.",Alta,9,86,Other,Tulum Valley,,Callia 2011 Alta Torrontés (Tulum Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/callia-2011-alta-torrontes-tulum-valley/,Torrontés,2011,Callia
13.5,White,Italy,"Peter Zemmer produces an enjoyable and pristine expression of Pinot Grigio that really hones in on the freshness and simplicity of the grape. The finish is marked by tones of citrus, pear and white peach.",,15,86,,Alto Adige,,Peter Zemmer 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/peter-zemmer-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Peter Zemmer
15,Red,US,"A middle-of-the-road Cabernet, with ripe blackberry, cherry, currant and new oak flavors. It's forward in fruit and sharp in acidity, with a sweet finish. Hard to believe 75% of it came from the famous Tokalon vineyard.",Tokalon Vineyard-Eastridge Vineyard,75,86,California,California Other,California,Punch 2008 Tokalon Vineyard-Eastridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/punch-2008-tokalon-vineyard-eastridge-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Punch
12.5,White,Greece,"Aromas of pineapple, orange and lemon lead this fruity and fun Chardonnay from Greece. Balanced fresh fruit flavors are lifted by a good acidity and spice. Easy to love and offering an international style, this is a white wine for the weekday as well as weekend.",,17,86,Pageon,,,Protopapas 2010 Chardonnay (Pageon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/protopapas-2010-chardonnay-pageon/,Chardonnay,2010,Protopapas
13,White,Italy,"Making wine since 961, Pietrafitta presents a crisp, fresh Vernaccia that shows the best characteristics of this historic white wine from Tuscany. Lemongrass, kiwi and peach aromas rise to the front of the bouquet.",,16,86,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Pietrafitta 2009  Vernaccia di San Gimignano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietrafitta-2009-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2009,Pietrafitta
13,White,Italy,"The bilingual region of Alto Adige refers to this variety as Pinot Bianco in Italian or Weissburgunder in German. This expression is fresh and crisp, with dry mineral shadings between tones of citrus and peach.",,20,86,,Alto Adige,,Niedermayr Josef 2010 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/niedermayr-josef-2010-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Niedermayr Josef
13,White,Italy,"Made with 85% Grechetto and 15% Trebbiano Spoletino, Caprai's fresh Anima Umbra (“the soul of Umbria”) would taste great with bruschetta with chopped tomato and basil. The wine is fresh and simple with citrus and pear overtones.",Anima Umbra,14,86,Central Italy,Umbria,,Arnaldo Caprai 2009 Anima Umbra Grechetto (Umbria),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/arnaldo-caprai-2009-anima-umbra-italian-white-grechetto-umbria/,Grechetto,2009,Arnaldo Caprai
13.8,Red,US,"Sound and clean, if a little one-dimensional, with cherry, raspberry and cola flavors. Has a nice silky texture, but the wine is unlikely to age, so drink soon.",Russian River Selection,40,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alysian 2009 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alysian-2009-russian-river-selection-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Alysian
13,White,South Africa,"Rich, honeyed notes flesh out the apple and orange rind aromas, while flavors of honeydew, apple core and a soft nuttiness unfold in the mouth. Round and forward with a medium-length finish.",Weisser,20,86,Stellenbosch,,,Hartenberg 2009 Weisser Riesling (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hartenberg-2009-weisser-riesling-stellenbosch/,Riesling,2009,Hartenberg
11.9,White,US,"Good price for a nice everyday Riesling. It's almost sweet enough to qualify as a dessert wine, but let's call it off dry, with orange, apricot and honeysuckle flavors, brightened with zippy acidity.",Bay Mist,10,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey County,J. Lohr 2010 Bay Mist White Riesling (Monterey County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2010-bay-mist-riesling-white-central-coast-monterey-county/,White Riesling,2010,J. Lohr
14.1,White,US,"A fine Pinot Grigio, showing lots of ripe citrus, apricot and tropical fruit flavors. It's almost sweet, but retreats into a dry, minerally finish, brightened with crisp acidity.",,15,86,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Maddalena 2009 Pinot Grigio (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maddalena-2009-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-central-coast-monterey/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Maddalena
12.5,White,Italy,"Incò is a blend of Friulano (80%) and Pinot Bianco that opens with a solid, but neutral, bouquet and a creamy feel in the mouth. Pair this structured white with spicy chicken Tandoori.",Incò,15,86,,Delle Venezie,,La Viarte 2010 Incò White (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viarte-2010-inco-white-delle-venezie/,White Blend,2010,La Viarte
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Black currant and plum aromas come with a defined streak of minty green. The palate, meanwhile, feels boxed in by tannic grip. Flavors of prune, mint and herbal berry lead to an edgy finish with the flavors of carob and herbs.",Reserva,18,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Ruca Malen 2008 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2008-reserva-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Ruca Malen
14,Red,Argentina,"Dark in color, an indicator that this is a ripe style of Pinot. Smells granular and earthy, its big berry fruit aromas leading to a full-bodied palate with sweet black fruit flavors. Offers good acidity and plenty of oak.",San Pablo-Valle de Uco Vineyard,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tapiz 2010 San Pablo-Valle de Uco Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tapiz-2010-san-pablo-valle-uco-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendoza/,Pinot Noir,2010,Tapiz
14.3,White,US,"Everything tastes interventionist on this Chardonnay. The fruit is extracted in pineapple jam, the oak is strong, the wine went through malolactic fermentation, which gives it buttered toast flavors, and the acidity feels unnatural given the ripeness. Will satisfy fans of the New World style, but the wine, tasty as it is, lacks authenticity and balance.",Reserve,38,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stuhlmuller-2009-reserve-chardonnay-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Stuhlmuller Vineyards
14.5,Red,South Africa,"Although the label reads “Touch of Oak,” this wine exhibits an assertive oak-driven character throughout that produces an overall sweet red cherry and berry profile. Medium weight with light tannins, it's easy to drink now.",Touch of Oak,40,86,Tulbagh,,,Rijk's 2009 Touch of Oak Shiraz (Tulbagh),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rijks-2009-touch-oak-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-tulbagh/,Shiraz,2009,Rijk's
14.1,Red,Argentina,"On the first pass the wine smells rubbery and minty, with a note of green herbs poking through. Gets jammier and fruitier with airing, and in the mouth it's blocky and resiny, with herb-infused flavors of berry and plum accented by lactic oak. Finishes sweet, muscular and sticky.",Famiglia Bianchi,19,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Valentín Bianchi 2009 Famiglia Bianchi Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valentin-bianchi-2009-famiglia-bianchi-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Valentín Bianchi
,Red,France,"A big, burly wine with attractive tannins and rich plum and dark chocolate flavors. The wine is very accessible, ready to drink, a good value.",,15,86,Southwest France,Cahors,,Domaine Brunet 2009 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-brunet-2009-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Domaine Brunet
12.5,White,Italy,"Pinot Grigio Campodipietra is a zesty, fresh wine to pair with appetizers or fried finger foods. It offers the characteristic easiness and informality of the grape variety with a soft, creamy mouthfeel that is typical of the Piave wine region in northern Italy.",Campodipietra,16,86,Veneto,Piave,,Dogarina 2009 Campodipietra Pinot Grigio (Piave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogarina-2009-campodipietra-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-piave/,Pinot Grigio,2009,Dogarina
13,White,Italy,"Here's a fresh Chardonnay from Venezia Giulia that drinks like one of those delightful Italian whites that pair so well with fish and Mediterranean dishes. It's a simple wine with fresh acidity, stone fruit and citrus.",Vigneto Vigne da Lis Maris,,86,,Venezia Giulia,,Di Lenardo 2009 Vigneto Vigne da Lis Maris Chardonnay (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lenardo-2009-vigneto-vigne-lis-maris-chardonnay-venezia-giulia/,Chardonnay,2009,Di Lenardo
12,White,Italy,Il Tralcetto (with a grape vine cutting affixed to the neck of the bottle) is a series of red and white wines that offer easy food pairing opportunities and attractively low prices. This Pinot Grigio shows fresh crispness and clean aromas of stone fruit and citrus.,Il Tralcetto,14,86,Veneto,Veneto,,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini 2010 Il Tralcetto Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cescon-italo-storia-e-vini-2010-il-tralcetto-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini
13.5,White,South Africa,"You can smell a hint of ginger spice in the bouquet of this wine, presumably from the splash of Gewürz in this Chenin- and Chardonnay-dominant blend. Otherwise, notes of yellow peach, toasted brioche and ripe melon abound, with a good acidic lift to the close to keep things fresh.",,15,86,Coastal Region,,,Push Me to the Floor 2010 White (Coastal Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/push-me-to-floor-2010-white-coastal-region/,White Blend,2010,Push Me to the Floor
13.5,Red,US,"A decent but ultimately indifferent Merlot. Dry and ruggedly tannic, it shows tobacco and earthy flavors dominating the cherry and blackberry fruit. Doesn't seem like an ager, so drink up after a good decant.",,30,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clos du Val 2009 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2009-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2009,Clos du Val
12.5,Red,France,"A ripe and fruity wine, with berry fruits, some spice and smooth tannins. The structure is buried within the fruit, soft and ready to drink.",,18,86,Southwest France,Cahors,,Garriotin 2009 Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/garriotin-2009-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Garriotin
13,White,Italy,"Modern day Romans love their Frascati wines and employ them nightly to wash down fried sardines, steamed artichokes or their favorite pasta dishes. This expression is crisp, clean and redolent of apricot, pear and melon.",Saula,,86,Central Italy,Frascati Superiore,,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia 2010 Saula  (Frascati Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-pietra-porzia-2010-saula-white-frascati-superiore/,White Blend,2010,Tenuta di Pietra Porzia
14.2,White,US,"Treads a vital line between a heavy, overworked oakiness and the rich, Burgundian opulence you want in a great California Chardonnay. Unfortunately, it crosses that line. Shows too much oak, dominating the citrus and tropical fruits with buttered toast and butterscotch.",Silhouette,65,86,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Merryvale 2009 Silhouette Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merryvale-2009-silhouette-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Merryvale
14,Red,Argentina,"Smells a bit hard and sharp, then feels tight and crisp, with zesty red fruit and just enough darker berry flavor to bring it into good shape. A little hot and pinchy, with firm acidity. Will go well with bar food, pizza and burgers.",Ikella,14,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Melipal 2010 Ikella Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melipal-2010-ikella-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2010,Melipal
14.5,Red,US,"Very dry and classically structured, with fine tannins and a hit of that well-known Arroyo Seco acidity. Shows red and black cherry, currant, cola and sandalwood flavors that finish in a scour of spice. Would score higher if there were greater richness and complexity.",Kimberly Vineyard,20,86,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,McIntyre Vineyards 2007 Kimberly Vineyard Merlot (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcintyre-2007-kimberly-vineyard-merlot-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Merlot,2007,McIntyre Vineyards
13.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, easy and crisp, this textbook Pinot Grigio offers all the fun, easy-drinking qualities you should expect from a cool-climate Italian white. Pair it with fish or tuna salad.",,14,86,,Alto Adige,,Tramin 2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tramin-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-alto-adige/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Tramin
13.5,Red,Greece,"This is a friendly red with aromas of cinnamon, red berry and pepper, followed by a lightly sweet combination of vanilla, cherry and strawberry. Easy drinking and soft overall, this will pair well with many dishes—turkey, pork and lamb alike.",,15,86,Peloponnese,,,My Big Fat Greek Wine 2010 Merlot (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/my-big-fat-greek-wine-2010-merlot-peloponnese/,Merlot,2010,My Big Fat Greek Wine
13,White,Argentina,"Light and clean, which compared to other Argentine Pinot Grigios is not something to dismiss. Feels solid and punchy, with orange and mango flavors. Has nice overall clarity and balance, with a citrusy finish.",[+],10,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Santa Julia 2011 [+] Pinot Grigio (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-julia-2011-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-mendoza/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Santa Julia
13,White,South Africa,Fresh and inviting notes of pineapple and tropical fruit are balanced by orange oil citrus and medium acidity in the mouth. The palate is round with a nice weight and a medium-length finish.,,10,86,Western Cape,,,Indaba 2011 Chardonnay (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indaba-2011-chardonnay-western-cape/,Chardonnay,2011,Indaba
12.5,White,Italy,"This rich blend of Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (70%), Passerina and Riesling offers a thick, creamy mouthfeel and plenty of melon, stone fruit and apricot. It might lack a bit of freshness and for that reason this white wine should be paired with a chicken or fish recipe that includes a zesty citrus component.",Costalupo,14,86,Central Italy,Controguerra,,Illuminati Dino 2010 Costalupo White (Controguerra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2010-costalupo-white-controguerra/,White Blend,2010,Illuminati Dino
12,White,France,"Deliciously herbaceous wine, with the freshest green fruit flavors, plus lemon and grapefruit. The Colombard adds a little spice to give it a final burst of freshness.",,10,86,Southwest France,Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne,,Domaine de Ballade 2010 White (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ballade-2010-white-vin-pays-cotes-gascogne/,White Blend,2010,Domaine de Ballade
13.5,White,Italy,"This luminous Verdicchio opens with candied aromas of fruit and lemon rind backed by a creamy, smooth mouthfeel. Pair this wine with tangy Chinese sweet and sour dishes.",,23,86,Central Italy,Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,,Bucci 2009  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bucci-2009-italian-white-verdicchio-verdicchio-castelli-jesi-classico-superiore/,Verdicchio,2009,Bucci
15,Dessert,Greece,"Expressive aromas of candied pineapple, apricot, tropical fruit and citrus are followed by rounded floral and fruit flavors on the tongue. A nice spicy lift keeps the wine aloft. Pair with salted nuts, cheeses.",White Sweet Wine,11,86,Muscat of Patras,,,Achaia Clauss NV White Sweet Wine  (Muscat of Patras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/achaia-clauss-nv-white-sweet-wine-muscat-muscat-patras/,Muscat,,Achaia Clauss
13.5,Red,France,"Emphasizing the fruity side of Malbec, this ripe, black-fruited wine is smooth and forward, with tobacco, spice and delicious, solid, berry fruit flavors. Acidity weaves through this ready-to-drink wine.",Purple,13,86,Southwest France,Cahors,,Château Lagrézette 2009 Purple Malbec (Cahors),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lagrezette-2009-purple-malbec-cahors/,Malbec,2009,Château Lagrézette
14.3,Red,US,"Green tannins mark this dry Pinot Noir, and the astringency accentuates the acidity, giving the wine a harsh mouthfeel. Although it has expressive cherry, pomegranate and cola flavors, it's a big disappointment, coming from this famous vineyard and block.",Rochioli Vineyard River Block,65,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Alysian 2008 Rochioli Vineyard River Block Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alysian-2008-rochioli-vineyard-river-block-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Alysian
12.5,White,Italy,"This easy-drinking Friulano would pair with seared ahi tuna or sushi. It has the natural density to pair with spicy elements and aromas that are defined, yet subdued, so they don't overwhelm the delicate nuances of those foods.",,,86,,Collio,,Attems 2009 Friulano (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/attems-2009-italian-white-friulano-collio/,Friulano,2009,Attems
13.9,Red,Argentina,"A touch leafy and candied smelling, but overall this is a steady value-priced Malbec with a tight feel, firm tannins and basic chocolate and berry flavors. Not a ton of nuance and variety; it's standard but good throughout.",,10,86,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Caminada 2009 Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caminada-2009-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2009,Caminada
12,White,Italy,"Some occasions (like outdoor picnics or salad lunches) simply call for a clean, fresh Italian Pinot Grigio. Here's a wine that fits the bill thanks to its crystalline appearance and pristine aromas of stone fruit and citrus.",,14,86,,Friuli Grave,,Vitas 2010 Pinot Grigio (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vitas-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-friuli-grave/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Vitas
12.5,Red,US,"Very Beaujolais-like, and still showing a bit of spritz in the mouthfeel, this offers pretty cherry fruit in a fun, forward, clean and simple style. Note the low alcohol.",Whole Cluster Fermented,20,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Whole Cluster Fermented Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/willamette-valley-2010-whole-cluster-fermented-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Willamette Valley Vineyards
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Rubbery and scratchy smelling on first take, with fiery berry aromas lurking below. After it airs out the wine is juicy and solid, with good balance and dark, spicy flavors of black fruits and chocolate. Tannic and steady on the finish.",Altosur,12,86,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Finca Sophenia 2010 Altosur Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-sophenia-2010-altosur-cabernet-sauvignon-tupungato/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Finca Sophenia
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Earthy up front, with roasted, smoky berry aromas and herbal accents. Feels good, with tomato, red plum, leaf, herb and oaky flavors. Turns more juicy and rugged as it opens, with a light green character to the finish.",Centenario Reserve,14,86,Other,San Juan,,Graffigna 2009 Centenario Reserve Malbec (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graffigna-2009-centenario-reserve-malbec-san-juan/,Malbec,2009,Graffigna
12,White,France,"Floral, fruity wine, very herbaceous in a New Zealand intense style. Grapefruit and melon give the wine great freshness. It's ready to drink.",Fumées Blanches,12,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,François Lurton 2010 Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/francois-lurton-2010-fumees-blanches-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,François Lurton
13.5,White,US,"100% barrel fermentation delivers instantly noticeable toasty accents, giving the wine a pleasant lift. The fruit is a mix of apple and melon, light and pleasant, with a gently fading finish.",Quail Run,22,86,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Erath 2010 Quail Run Pinot Blanc (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2010-quail-run-pinot-blanc-other/,Pinot Blanc,2010,Erath
13,White,Italy,"This Riserva white wine opens with a saturated golden color and aromas of caramel, butterscotch and yellow rose. Ribolla Gialla tends to offers those thick, dense aromas and a bitter finish. This wine does a good job of showcasing those characteristics.",Ribolla di Oslavia Riserva,28,86,,Collio,,Primosic 2006 Ribolla di Oslavia Riserva Ribolla Gialla (Collio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/primosic-2006-ribolla-oslavia-riserva-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-collio/,Ribolla Gialla,2006,Primosic
,Red,US,"A dark and smoky wine, with that charred, smoky note most evident in the nose. Streaks of vanilla and black tea run through the core flavors. Substantial, perhaps enough to match to a thick steak.",Reserve,45,86,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,Methven Family Vineyards 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/methven-family-2008-reserve-pinot-noir-willamette-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Methven Family Vineyards
12.5,White,Greece,"This Greek variety is used for retsina, or, as in this case, made into a single-variety wine. On the nose, peach, nuts and apple are followed by flavors of white peach and white fruits. Savatiano has less acidity and minerality than other Greek whites, so fans of a subtler style will enjoy this drinkable offering.",,10,86,Sterea Ellada,,,My Big Fat Greek Wine 2010 Savatiano (Sterea Ellada),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/my-big-fat-greek-wine-2010-greek-white-savatiano-sterea-ellada/,Savatiano,2010,My Big Fat Greek Wine
13,White,Italy,"Here's a thick, more intense expression of Ansonica that delivers aromas of pine nut, resin, stone fruit and candied apricot. The creamy mouthfeel would stand up to shellfish or white meat.",Testamatta Gigliese,30,86,Tuscany,Toscana,,Bibi Graetz 2010 Testamatta Gigliese Ansonica (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibi-graetz-2010-testamatta-gigliese-italian-white-ansonica-toscana/,Ansonica,2010,Bibi Graetz
12.5,White,Austria,"A fresh, crisp wine that brings out the pepper character of Grüner along with an attractive creamy citrus flavor. The wine has good acidity and a final lemon zest.",,17,86,Niederösterreich,,,Berger 2010 Grüner Veltliner (Niederösterreich),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/berger-2010-gruner-veltliner-niederosterreich/,Grüner Veltliner,2010,Berger
13.5,Rose,Argentina,"Salmon in color and made from Cabernet Franc, this rosé is full of bursting nectarine and light citrus aromas. That's followed by a thick, almost syrupy palate with fruitcake, peach and caramel flavors. Full-flavored and full-bodied; drink immediately.",Carmela Benegas,,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2010 Carmela Benegas Rosé (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2010-carmela-rose-mendoza/,Rosé,2010,Benegas
13,White,Italy,"There's a thick, sticky quality to Ribolla Gialla that makes it a good companion to potatoes au gratin or buttery chicken dishes. This expression offers aromas of pine nut, resin and candied fruit.",,23,86,,Venezia Giulia,,Tenuta Luisa 2010 Ribolla Gialla (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-luisa-2010-italian-white-ribolla-gialla-venezia-giulia/,Ribolla Gialla,2010,Tenuta Luisa
13.5,White,Italy,"Made with organically farmed fruit, this bright Vernaccia di San Gimignano would pair with appetizers or elaborate salad lunches. It's a lively, crisp expression with aromas of kiwi, green apple and dried grass.",,13,86,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,San Quirico 2009  Vernaccia di San Gimignano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-quirico-2009-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2009,San Quirico
13.5,Red,Argentina,"A fully oaked Merlot that yields cinnamon, spearmint and good berry aromas. Feels lively, with tannic grip in support of raspberry, plum and sweet oak flavors. Thick and tannic all the way through, with pepper and woodspice to the finish.",,20,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rutini 2007 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutini-2007-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2007,Rutini
13,White,Italy,This fresh Müller-Thurgau from the far north of Italy offers an impeccably clean mouthfeel that is accented by flavors of passion fruit and honey. Pair this wine with Thai peanut sauce and grilled shrimp.,,16,86,,Alto Adige,,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2010 Müller-Thurgau (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kellerei-kaltern-caldaro-2010-other-white-muller-thurgau-alto-adige/,Müller-Thurgau,2010,Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro
14.1,Red,US,"Has a nice texture, like silk in the mouth, and lots of zesty acidity, just the way you want Pinot to be. Lots of ripe red and black cherry, cola, sassafras and persimmon flavors, too. It's tempting to rave about this wine, until a certain unripeness hits. It's subtle, but distracting, and destroys ageability.",,42,86,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Keefer Ranch 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keefer-ranch-2009-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Keefer Ranch
13,White,Italy,"Bright and tonic, this easy Riesling from northern Italy opens with white flower, peach cream and passion fruit aromas. The wine is clean, dry and fresh on the close.",,17,86,,Alto Adige,,Kupelwieser 2009 Riesling (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kupelwieser-2009-riesling-alto-adige/,Riesling,2009,Kupelwieser
13,Red,Greece,"Coffee, cocoa and red cherry lead on the nose of this solid red. On the palate, dark chocolate, black pepper and red berries are approachable and smooth. Overall, the wine is a great everyday red with food pairing qualities. Think burgers, ribs or lamb.",Black of Kalavryta,15,86,Achaia,,,Tetramythos 2008 Black of Kalavryta Mavrokalavryta (Achaia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tetramythos-2008-black-kalavryta-greek-red-mavrokalavryta-achaia/,Mavrokalavryta,2008,Tetramythos
12.5,White,Italy,"This certified organic white wine from San Gimignano opens with lively notes of citrus, dried hay, stone fruit and a touch of exotic papaya. The wine is fresh and zesty with a cool, cleansing finish.",,14,86,Tuscany,San Gimignano,,San Quirico 2010 Vernaccia (San Gimignano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-quirico-2010-italian-white-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2010,San Quirico
5.5,Sparkling,Italy,"Compared to past vintages, this expression of Moscato d'Asti offers aromas of dried grass and hay backed by peach blossom, lemon and spring flowers. The mouthfeel is soft and creamy rich.",Antica Casa,16,86,Piedmont,Moscato d'Asti,,Ricossa 2010 Antica Casa  (Moscato d'Asti),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ricossa-2010-antica-casa-muscat-moscato-moscato-dasti/,Moscato,2010,Ricossa
14.2,Red,US,"Overripe flavors of raisins and prunes mar this Cabernet Sauvignon, despite the fact that the vintage was so cool. The wine is marked by the soft tannins and herbaceousness that you often find in an Alexander Valley Cabernet. Not ageable, so drink up.",,38,86,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stuhlmuller-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Stuhlmuller Vineyards
13.8,White,Argentina,"Floral lead scents come with lychee and citrus aromas. Feels crisp, citrusy and tangy, with full acidity and lemony flavors of orange and lychee. Long, solid, driving and fresh on the finish. Drink as soon as possible.",Yauquen,12,86,Other,Salta,,Ruca Malen 2011 Yauquen Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ruca-malen-2011-yauquen-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2011,Ruca Malen
12.5,White,Italy,"Moscabianca (“white fly”) is a fresh, easygoing white wine that would pair with sushi or grilled seafood. It's tight and crisp with a touch of citrus sweetness on the finish.",Moscabianca,11,86,,Venezia Giulia,,Plozner 2010 Moscabianca Friulano (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plozner-2010-moscabianca-italian-white-friulano-venezia-giulia/,Friulano,2010,Plozner
12.5,White,Italy,"Montecucco (on the coast of Tuscany) is a denomination that is currently showing great promise with the Vermentino grape variety. Thanks to its silky structure, this white wine would pair with both sea and land-based dishes respectively.",Campo del Noce,15,86,Tuscany,Montecucco,,Pieve Vecchia 2009 Campo del Noce Vermentino (Montecucco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pieve-vecchia-2009-campo-noce-italian-white-vermentino-montecucco/,Vermentino,2009,Pieve Vecchia
13.5,White,Italy,"This well-priced Friulano would pair nicely with spicy Indian or Thai food thanks to the creaminess and richness of its mouthfeel. In addition, the wine offers a solid bouquet of peach and melon that would not compete with fragrant ingredients.",,15,86,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Petrucco 2010 Friulano (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petrucco-2010-italian-white-friulano-colli-orientali-friuli/,Friulano,2010,Petrucco
13,White,Italy,"Tramin's light and silky Pinot Bianco opens with aromas of peach, citrus and honeydew melon. This variety tends to show more structure in the mouth, making this wine a great choice for grilled shrimp or seafood risotto.",,14,86,,Alto Adige,,Tramin 2010 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tramin-2010-pinot-blanc-bianco-alto-adige/,Pinot Bianco,2010,Tramin
14,Red,Argentina,"Opaque purple in color, with a smoky, densely fruity bouquet. Feels bulky and a bit tannic, with extracted, concentrated flavors of blueberry, blackberry and herbs. Shows a hint of green and mint on the finish, but otherwise this big, aggressive Malbec succeeds.",,15,86,Other,Neuquén,,Valle Perdido 2008 Malbec (Neuquén),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/valle-perdido-2008-malbec-neuquen/,Malbec,2008,Valle Perdido
12,White,South Africa,"This light and approachable wine boasts easy notes of green apple, melon rind and a touch of hay. The mouth shows more citrus dominance, with a brisk lemon-lime character staying through the finish. Drink now.",,10,86,Western Cape,,,Two Oceans 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Western Cape),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/two-oceans-2011-sauvignon-blanc-western-cape/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Two Oceans
13,White,Italy,"This is a terrific and youthful white wine for those looking for an easy pairing companion to Chinese take-out or fresh garden salads. It offers a fragrant bouquet of pear, citrus and white flower.",,17,86,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,La Viarte 2010 Pinot Grigio (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/viarte-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Grigio,2010,La Viarte
12,White,Italy,"Thin, crisp and short on the palate, this bright expression of Cortese offers a focused bouquet with tones of white flower, crushed stone and citrus. Try it with smoked salmon pâté on toasted bread.",Novantesimo Black Label,50,86,Piedmont,Gavi,,La Scolca 2009 Novantesimo Black Label  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scolca-2009-novantesimo-black-label-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2009,La Scolca
12,White,Italy,"La Scolca releases a confusing portfolio of Cortese-based wines commemorating various anniversaries and events. Thankfully, the fundamental winemaking style is the same: fresh, clean and simple with bright citrus and peach flavors over a zesty close.",90 Years White Label,20,86,Piedmont,Gavi,,La Scolca 2009 90 Years White Label  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scolca-2009-90-years-white-label-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2009,La Scolca
13.5,Red,US,"Tons of ripe, jammy blueberry, cherry and blackberry fruit in this delicious wine, with the most scrumptious caramel sweetness. Easy to like with almost anything calling for a fruity red wine.",,9,86,California,California Other,California,Kumbaya 2010 Red (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kumbaya-2010-red-other/,Red Blend,2010,Kumbaya
13,White,Argentina,"Clean but pointed on the nose, with a trio of aromas comprising peach, melon and lemon. Feels good and cleansing, with zesty acidity and fresh, clean flavors of apple, lemon and orange. Remains clean and crisp on the back end, with nothing funky or waxy entering the picture.",Old Vine,16,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Martino 2011 Old Vine Sémillon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martino-2011-old-vine-semillon-mendoza/,Sémillon,2011,Martino
11,White,US,"This feels a little flat in the mouth, especially when tasted alongside other 2010 Oregon Rieslings. It's a simple, somewhat oily wine, with flavors of lemon oil and orange candy.",,13,86,Oregon,Oregon Other,Oregon,Kings Ridge 2010 Riesling (Oregon),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kings-ridge-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Kings Ridge
15.1,Red,US,"This heavy, sweet wine contains a good proportion of Zinfandel and was aged in one-third new oak. Those facts are important when considering its weight and fullness. It's extravagantly rich in currants, yet lacks a certain delicacy that other high-alcohol wines possess when well crafted. Drink now.",,38,86,California,Sonoma,Rockpile,Keating 2008 Petite Sirah (Rockpile),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keating-2008-petite-sirah-sonoma-rockpile/,Petite Sirah,2008,Keating
11.5,White,France,"Bringing out all the perfumed herbaceous character of Colombard, this has some softness along with freshness, flavors of pink grapefruit and green plums, finishing brightly. Screwcap.",,8,86,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Mont Gravet 2010 Colombard (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mont-gravet-2010-other-white-colombard-cotes-gascogne/,Colombard,2010,Mont Gravet
13.5,Red,South Africa,"An approachable Cab with a clean finish and light tannins. There's a significant green streak throughout the nose amd mouth, and notes of black plum and olive on the palate. Drink now.",,20,86,Stellenbosch,,,Jardin 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jardin-2007-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Jardin
13.7,Red,US,"Plenty of rich, ripe blackberry, golden tobacco, grilled meat and black pepper flavors in this Syrah. It's a little on the soft, sweet side, but the price is right.",South Ridge,15,86,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,J. Lohr 2009 South Ridge Syrah (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2009-south-ridge-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-paso-robles/,Syrah,2009,J. Lohr
13,White,Italy,"Bombino Bianco tends to shows bright, sharp acidity but this expression is softened by honeydew melon and green apple aromas.",Giancarlo Ceci,,86,Southern Italy,Castel del Monte,,Agrinatura 2009 Giancarlo Ceci Bombino Bianco (Castel del Monte),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/agrinatura-2009-giancarlo-ceci-italian-white-bombino-bianco-castel-monte/,Bombino Bianco,2009,Agrinatura
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Composed and dry Merlot made somewhat in an Old World style. Cola, tobacco and basic berry fruit aromas come in front of a juicy, high-acid palate. Tastes spicy and toasty, with plum and red berry flavors. Fresh and clean; best with food.",,10,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Gouguenheim Winery 2009 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gouguenheim-winery-2009-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2009,Gouguenheim Winery
12.5,White,Italy,"This hay-colored Moscato Giallo is redolent of melon, pineapple and honey. The mouthfeel is soft, plush and there's a playful touch of zesty spice on the close.",Barleit,18,86,,Alto Adige,,Erste Neue 2009 Barleit Moscato Giallo (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erste-neue-2009-barleit-italian-white-moscato-giallo-alto-adige/,Moscato Giallo,2009,Erste Neue
12.5,White,Italy,"Creamy and naturally dense, this northern Italian white opens with a deep golden color and mature aromas of melon, stone fruit and honey. There's a spicy touch of crushed white pepper on the close.",Campodipietra,16,86,Veneto,Veneto,,Dogarina 2009 Campodipietra Manzoni (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dogarina-2009-campodipietra-italian-white-manzoni-veneto/,Manzoni,2009,Dogarina
12.5,White,Italy,"This silky Pinot Grigio shows aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple and ripe apricot. There's a thick, oily aspect to the mouthfeel that would pair with seafood drenched in lemon sauce.",,33,86,Veneto,Veneto,,De Stefani 2010 Pinot Grigio (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stefani-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-veneto/,Pinot Grigio,2010,De Stefani
14,Red,Argentina,"Fruity up front, with cherry cough drop, smoke, rubber and black plum aromas. Feels forward but resiny and creamy, with cocoa, vanilla, sawdust, plum and berry flavors. Juicy but drying and acidic late, with a lasting woody impression.",Reserve Old Vine,15,86,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Cueva de las Manos 2010 Reserve Old Vine Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cueva-las-manos-2010-reserve-old-vine-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Cueva de las Manos
15,Red,US,"It's all about ripe fruit and jaunty acidity in this dry, savory Pinot Noir. Raspberries, cherries and cola are the flavors that finish sweetly dry and spicy. Drink now.",,26,86,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Byron 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/byron-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Byron
15,Red,US,"Michael David is going outside of Lodi to make this, for them, small-production wine, sourced from vineyards near Hopland owned and run by the Nelson family. It remains true to the MD style having spent 15 months in American oak with blackberry pie, a handful of earth and spicy cinnamon on the finish. Fleshy and full and thick as syrup.",Sloth,59,87,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Michael David 2009 Sloth Zinfandel (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-david-2009-sloth-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Zinfandel,2009,Michael David
14,Red,Argentina,"Aromas of leather, graphite, vanilla and dried cheese mix with standard black fruit notes. The palate is grating at first but improves with airing, setting up cassis and berry flavors. Feels a bit choppy for Argentine Cab, but the flavors are true to the variety.",Q,22,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zuccardi 2009 Q Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zuccardi-2009-q-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Zuccardi
13.8,Rose,US,"Zucca has made a fragrant and floral Sangiovese Rosato here, dry like cherry jam on toast and a nutty finish. Pair it with tropically seasoned seafood.",Sangiovese Rosato,18,87,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Zucca 2010 Sangiovese Rosato Rosé (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zucca-2010-sangiovese-rosato-rose-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Rosé,2010,Zucca
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Gets started with good berry aromas, a pinch of herbs, leather and smoke. Shows proper structure, bold tannins and generous flavors of basic cassis and blackberry. Ripe, tannic and dark overall, with spice and bitter chocolate on the finish.",,11,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Zolo
14.5,Red,US,"Good price for a rich, spicy Zinfandel. It's as ripe as anything out there, with flavors of cherries and blackberries, while oak barrel aging shows up in the form of sweetly buttered cinnamon toast. Drink this exuberant wine with steaks and chops.",,15,87,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Sebastiani 2009 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Sebastiani
14.8,White,US,"Exceptionally rich and oaky, with pineapple jam, crème brûlée, buttered toast, honey and cinnamon flavors commanding the palate's attention. Would score higher, except that it's a bit overworked and heavy-handed.",Patrick's Vineyard,40,87,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Sebastiani 2009 Patrick's Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sebastiani-2009-patricks-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Sebastiani
13,White,Argentina,"Floral, alert and nice on the nose, with tight lime, lychee and melon aromas. Feels good, lifted and layered, with lychee, citrus and tarragon flavors. Shows mild bitterness on the finish, but not too much. Nice Torrontés.",[+],10,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Santa Julia 2011 [+] Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/santa-julia-2011-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Santa Julia
13,White,Italy,"Feldmarschall is a delicately fragrant white wine with soapy aromas of white flower, honeysuckle and passion fruit. There's a touch of natural rubber as well and the mouthfeel is dense and rich in glycerin.",Feldmarschall von Fenner,35,87,,Alto Adige,,Tiefenbrunner 2010 Feldmarschall von Fenner Müller-Thurgau (Alto Adige),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tiefenbrunner-2010-feldmarschall-von-fenner-other-white-muller-thurgau-alto-adige/,Müller-Thurgau,2010,Tiefenbrunner
14,White,Argentina,"Ripe and maybe a touch overdone and weighty on the nose. The palate is plump and melony feeling, with sweet pear and vanilla flavors. Creamy, easy and long on what amounts to an oaky finish.",Reserva,18,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Terrazas de Los Andes 2010 Reserva Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrazas-los-andes-2010-reserva-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2010,Terrazas de Los Andes
13.5,White,Italy,"Tenuta Luisa brings us a crisp and fresh Sauvignon with bright aromas of passion fruit, tomato leaf and white flower. There's a slightly creamy or rich feel in the mouth that is characteristic of the rich vineyard soils of northeast Italy.",,22,87,,Isonzo del Friuli,,Tenuta Luisa 2009 Sauvignon (Isonzo del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-luisa-2009-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-isonzo-del-friuli/,Sauvignon,2009,Tenuta Luisa
13,White,Italy,"Here's a crisp, satisfying Tuscan white at a great low price. Occhio a Vento offers grassy notes of dried hay or garden herb backed by citrus, melon and Golden Delicious apple.",Occhio a Vento,14,87,Tuscany,Maremma,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Occhio a Vento Vermentino (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-occhio-a-vento-italian-white-vermentino-maremma/,Vermentino,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
11.5,White,Germany,"Lean and crisp, with lime and green apple notes that finish clean and refreshing. Devoid of much sweetness, this is a relentlessly dry Riesling, linear in profile and sharply focused.",Estate Dry,15,87,Mosel,,,Von Schleinitz 2009 Estate Dry Riesling (Mosel),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/von-schleinitz-2009-estate-dry-riesling-mosel/,Riesling,2009,Von Schleinitz
13,White,Italy,"Borghetto delivers a soft, creamy mouthfeel with nuanced tones of apricot, pineapple, banana and dried hay. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of Tuscany's most important, but ironically also overlooked, white wines.",Borghetto,22,87,Tuscany,Vernaccia di San Gimignano,,Pietrafitta 2009 Borghetto  (Vernaccia di San Gimignano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pietrafitta-2009-borghetto-italian-white-vernaccia-vernaccia-san-gimignano/,Vernaccia,2009,Pietrafitta
13,White,Italy,"Easygoing and fresh, but with solid natural structure and density at the back, this Italian white would pair with spaghetti con vongole or fried calamari rings. Lasting flavors of peach, citrus and honey characterize the finish.",,20,87,,Colli Orientali del Friuli,,Petrussa 2009 Pinot Bianco (Colli Orientali del Friuli),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petrussa-2009-pinot-blanc-bianco-colli-orientali-friuli/,Pinot Bianco,2009,Petrussa
14.4,Red,US,"With sweet raspberry, cherry and cola flavors, this pretty Pinot Noir is nice to drink now. It's soft and silky, with a veneer of smoky oak.",,25,87,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Martin Ray 2010 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ray-2010-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Martin Ray
13.5,White,Italy,"Fiore di Campo is a blended white wine from northeast Italy and as its Italian name suggests, there are indeed many aromas here that recall fresh field flowers. Distant accents of dried hay, crushed mineral and citrus fill out the background.",Fiore di Campo,22,87,,Venezia Giulia,,Lis Neris 2008 Fiore di Campo White (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lis-neris-2008-fiore-campo-white-venezia-giulia/,White Blend,2008,Lis Neris
14,White,France,"A richly opulent blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. It is rich, almost too rich due to its low acidity, but with some attractive melon, green plum and peach fruits. The spice from wood adds interest.",,14,87,Southwest France,Bergerac Sec,,Lionel Osmin & Cie 2010 White (Bergerac Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lionel-osmin-cie-2010-white-bergerac-sec/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Lionel Osmin & Cie
14.9,White,US,"Strong lemon and ripe Gala apple aromas are followed by vanilla and flan flavors. This Chardonnay, with its classic oaky notes, is rich and creamy and full, with a smidgen of sweetness on the finish.",,30,87,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,McGrail 2009 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcgrail-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,McGrail
14.5,White,Italy,"Pleasingly aromatic and fresh, this fragrant Gewürztraminer from the far north of Italy is layered with honeysuckle, passion fruit and papaya-like aromas. Spicy foods from the Far East would make an ideal match.",,22,87,,Trentino,,Maso Poli 2009 Gewürztraminer (Trentino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maso-poli-2009-gewurztraminer-trentino/,Gewürztraminer,2009,Maso Poli
13.4,White,US,"Salty is not a common descriptor for Pinot Gris, but appropriate here. Crisp apple, Asian pear, unripe peach, a dusting of cinnamon, and some slightly bitter skin flavors combine here; the acids rule.",,14,87,Oregon,Southern Oregon,Rogue Valley,Foris 2010 Pinot Gris (Rogue Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/foris-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-southern-rogue-valley/,Pinot Gris,2010,Foris
12.5,White,France,"A fresh and white-fruited wine. It has the crispest acidity along with open melon and peach fruits, moving to a soft, ripe aftertaste. A great apéritif wine.",Signature,15,87,Provence,Côtes de Provence,,Domaine de la Sanglière 2010 Signature White (Côtes de Provence),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-sangliere-2010-signature-white-cotes/,White Blend,2010,Domaine de la Sanglière
14,Red,Argentina,"Dark and sweet smelling, with marzipan, coconut, licorice and black fruit aromas. Surprisingly clacky and tartaric feeling, with oak-slathered berry flavors that are both baked and racy. Shows flashes of quality flavors, but the mouthfeel and overall balance are just o.k.",Synthesis,34,87,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Finca Sophenia 2009 Synthesis Malbec (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-sophenia-2009-synthesis-malbec-tupungato/,Malbec,2009,Finca Sophenia
14.9,Red,US,"Here's a big, lusty Syrah, unapologetic for its lush, ripe flavors and easy deliciousness. It's so fruity in cherries, blackberries, cola and dark chocolate, it's almost a dessert wine, except that it finishes dry.",Estate,32,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Everett Ridge 2008 Estate Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/everett-ridge-2008-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2008,Everett Ridge
13.5,Red,US,"Cherry flavors turn a bit syrupy, with a sour cherry candy appeal. Acidic and slightly volatile, this tight, chewy wine spent 14 months in 40% new French oak barrels.",Estate Selection,34,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Dundee Hills,Erath 2009 Estate Selection Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/erath-2009-estate-selection-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-dundee-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Erath
,White,Italy,This bright Chardonnay from Piedmont is partially aged in wood (70% of the wine sees barrique) and the rest is aged in stainless steel. The result is that the wine shows creaminess and density by a lively citrus note does pop through as well.,Costebianche,20,87,Piedmont,Piedmont,,Coppo 2009 Costebianche Chardonnay (Piedmont),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coppo-2009-costebianche-chardonnay-piedmont/,Chardonnay,2009,Coppo
13,White,France,"An herbaceous blend of Gros and Petit Manseng, very dry, crisp and green. It has gooseberry and green bean flavors. Ready to drink now.",Fantasie,,87,Southwest France,Jurançon Sec,,Château de Jurque 2010 Fantasie  (Jurançon Sec),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jurque-2010-fantasie-white-jurancon-sec/,White Blend,2010,Château de Jurque
13.3,White,US,"Light scents of rose petals and rose soap introduce this elegant Gewurztraminer. Clean and tasting a bit tart, this would make an excellent aperitif, lightly chilled.",Estate,16,87,Oregon,Willamette Valley,Willamette Valley,David Hill 2009 Estate Gewürztraminer (Willamette Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/david-hill-2009-estate-gewurztraminer-willamette-valley/,Gewürztraminer,2009,David Hill
13.5,White,Italy,"This bright Vermentino offers subdued aromas of melon, apricot and yellow rose followed by a piquant touch of acidity on the close. Pair this wine with white asparagus in béchamel sauce.",Melacce,18,87,Tuscany,Montecucco,,Collemassari 2009 Melacce Vermentino (Montecucco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collemassari-2009-melacce-italian-white-vermentino-montecucco/,Vermentino,2009,Collemassari
13,Red,France,"Exhibiting stalky blackberry fruits, this wine is on the austere side, promising some good aging. The fruit, acidity and tannins are in fine balance.",,14,87,Southwest France,Bergerac,,Château Tour des Gendres 2010 Red (Bergerac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-gendres-2010-red-bergerac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Tour des Gendres
14,Red,Argentina,"A blend of Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon with lightly herbal red fruit aromas that come across reedy and foxy. Lively and a little scratchy in the mouth, with raspberry and buttery plum flavors. Shows more than adequate freshness and pulse, but breaks apart when held up to higher scrutiny.",Pasodoble,20,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Bodega Poesia 2009 Pasodoble Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-poesia-2009-pasodoble-red-mendoza/,Red Blend,2009,Bodega Poesia
11.8,White,Argentina,"Citrusy in style, with aromas of orange, passion fruit and grapefruit. Feels flush and full-bodied, with basic tangerine and navel orange flavors. Fresh on the finish but hollow in terms of depth, with a light fade.",Dedicación Personal,18,87,Mendoza Province,,,Alfredo Roca 2011 Dedicación Personal Sauvignon Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alfredo-roca-2011-dedicacion-personal-sauvignon-blanc-san-rafael/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Alfredo Roca
13,White,Argentina,"For Torrontés, this is a juicy, solid example. Smells of orange blossom and lychee, which is backed up by a thorough palate with lime, lemon and tangerine flavors. Shows balance, verve, modest depth and clarity. Drink now.",,13,87,Other,Salta,,Alberti 154 2010 Torrontés (Salta),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alberti-154-2010-torrontes-salta/,Torrontés,2010,Alberti 154
13.5,White,Italy,"Made from an Italian grape called Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13, this fresh white wine opens with aromas of honeydew melon, peach, passion fruit and almond paste. It shows a silky, smooth feel in the mouth.",Nina,17,87,Veneto,Veneto,,Cà Di Rajo 2008 Nina Manzoni (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ca-rajo-2008-nina-italian-white-manzoni-veneto/,Manzoni,2008,Cà Di Rajo
12.5,White,Italy,"Fresh, simple and linear, this crisp Gavi white wine from northern Italy would pair with fish or vegetable dishes. There's a drying mineral tone on this finish that is both cleansing and tonic.",Bruno Broglia,40,87,Piedmont,Gavi,,Broglia 2008 Bruno Broglia  (Gavi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broglia-2008-bruno-italian-white-cortese-gavi/,Cortese,2008,Broglia
14.5,Red,Argentina,"An aggressive, forceful blend of one-third each Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot that's scratchy and a bit green on the nose, but also very dark and heavy with berry aromas. Feels raw and tannic, with extracted flavors of baked berry and herbs. Finishes minty and tough.",Libertad Vineyards Finca Libertad,,87,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2008 Libertad Vineyards Finca Libertad Red (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2008-libertad-finca-libertad-red-mendoza/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Benegas
14.7,Red,US,"The Lake County producer travels to Dry Creek for this Zin with good results. The wine has a lot of cherry cola and a hint of oaky smoke, its tannins well integrated into flavors of nuts and mint and an herbal finish.",,29,87,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Beaver Creek 2008 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaver-creek-2008-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Beaver Creek
13.5,White,Italy,"There's a slightly smoky, nutty element to the bouquet here that follows layers of stone fruit and candied lemon zest. The wine presents a smooth, thick texture on the finish.",,19,87,Central Italy,Colli Aprutini,,Illuminati Dino 2010 Pecorino (Colli Aprutini),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/illuminati-dino-2010-italian-white-pecorino-colli-aprutini/,Pecorino,2010,Illuminati Dino
14.5,Red,South Africa,An easy and approachable quaff with standard notes of cassis and black plum throughout. A touch of spice and licorice keeps things interesting and remain present through the medium-length close.,,13,86,Stellenbosch,,,Helderberg Wijnmakerij 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/helderberg-wijnmakerij-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-stellenbosch/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Helderberg Wijnmakerij
12.5,White,South Africa,A hint of honeysuckle and orange blossom graces the red apple and juicy melon fruit flavors. Tangy and a touch astringent in the mouth with a finish of bitter citrus pith.,,10,83,Robertson,,,Rooiberg 2011 Chenin Blanc (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rooiberg-2011-chenin-blanc-robertson/,Chenin Blanc,2011,Rooiberg
12,White,Italy,"Il Tralcetto (with a grapevine tied to the capsule of the bottle) offers a thick, creamy expression of Riesling with aromas of natural rubber and yellow flower. The mouthfeel is dense and oily.",Il Tralcetto,14,83,Veneto,Veneto,,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini 2010 Il Tralcetto Riesling (Veneto),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cescon-italo-storia-e-vini-2010-il-tralcetto-riesling-veneto/,Riesling,2010,Cescon Italo Storia e Vini
14.6,Red,US,"A Lake County blend of 45% Syrah, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot that starts sour before turning into a mouthful of caramel molasses.",Fairytale,39,82,California,Lake County,Lake County,Beaver Creek 2008 Fairytale Red (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/beaver-creek-2008-fairytale-red-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Red Blend,2008,Beaver Creek
15,Red,South Africa,"A hot and dark wine with raisiny notes of plum, date and kirsch. The tannins are firm and the finish gripping.",Passioné,32,82,Paarl,,,Mont Destin 2006 Passioné Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz (Paarl),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mont-destin-2006-passione-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-shiraz-paarl/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz,2006,Mont Destin
13.5,Red,Argentina,"An opening of burnt rubber, forced hickory and mulchy tomato aromas is none too impressive. Feels tannic and beefy, with leafy, choppy red berry flavors. Burnt and herbal tasting on the finish. Underwhelming as a whole.",,10,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Vintage Sun 2010 Malbec-Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vintage-sun-2010-bordeaux-style-red-blend-malbec-merlot-mendoza/,Malbec-Merlot,2010,Vintage Sun
13.7,Red,US,"A drop-dead gorgeous Pinot Noir that will satisfy everyone from Burgundy fans to diehard Cabernet cultists. Show an elegant complexity and silky texture that define great California Pinot Noir, yet with a powerful impact that emphasizes raspberries, cherries and blueberries. Brilliant acidity and tannins provide the perfect framework on this wine that's drinkable now, and will develop over the next 15–20 years.",Allen Vineyard,82,97,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-allen-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
13.9,Red,US,"Another great release from Sequana of this single-vineyard bottling, which hails from the golden slopes of the cool, southwestern part of the Russian River Valley. It's rich in raspberry, pomegranate and persimmon fruit, elaborated with sweet new French oak, but saved from being merely ripe by a firm minerality and brilliant acidity. Should develop interestingly over the next 10 years.",Sundawg Ridge Vineyard,50,95,California,Sonoma,Green Valley,Sequana 2009 Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequana-2009-sundawg-ridge-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-green-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Sequana
,Red,France,"A seductive wine, deliciously ripe with the softest, juiciest fruit over smoky new wood. The wine shows intense fruit as well as a soft Merlot core. The tannins are beautifully integrated in this ripely sweet wine.",,250,95,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pichon-longueville-comtesse-lalande-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
,White,France,"This is the first vintage of a wine that used to be called Laville Haut-Brion. It is ripe and opulent with exotic fruits and generosity, very open, very rich. Pineapple, yellow fruits and toast are all present.",,1000,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mission-haut-brion-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château La Mission Haut-Brion
,Red,France,This wine continues the upward progression of Clerc-Milon. It has weight and density while also showing sweetness and delicious acidity. A very complete wine.,,74,94,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Clerc Milon 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clerc-milon-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Clerc Milon
16,Red,Australia,"Big, bold and structured, this is a dry yet mouthwatering beast of a Shiraz, its blackberry, mocha and black olive notes held in check by firm tannins. Give it 3–4 years in the cellar, then drink it over the next several years.",Reserve,50,93,South Australia,Padthaway,,Henry's Drive Vignerons 2008 Reserve Shiraz (Padthaway),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henrys-drive-vignerons-2008-reserve-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-padthaway/,Shiraz,2008,Henry's Drive Vignerons
14.5,Red,Australia,"Winemaker Stu Bourne, formerly of Barossa Valley Estates (think E&E Black Pepper Shiraz), has landed on his feet at Château Tanunda, and this luxury bottling is a beauty. It's full bodied and richly tannic yet drinkable, with layers of mocha and blueberries, hints of grilled meat and a long, velvety finish.",The Château 100 Year Old Vines,100,93,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Château Tanunda 2008 The Château 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tanunda-2008-100-year-old-vines-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2008,Château Tanunda
14.5,Red,Italy,"Prima Pietra is a stand-alone super Tuscan blend from the Castiglion del Bosco estate (owned by fashion's Ferragamo family), which is already well known for its excellent Brunello di Montalcino. This is a plump, modern and well-extracted wine with soft tannins and beautiful length.",Prima Pietra,80,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castiglion del Bosco 2007 Prima Pietra Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castiglion-bosco-2007-prima-pietra-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Castiglion del Bosco
,Red,Italy,"This dark and concentrated blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) offers generous fullness and a full bouquet comprised of spice, mature fruit, cherry, blackberry and leather aromas. The wine is made in a friendly, approachable style and can be consumed immediately thanks to the soft plushness and richness of the tannins.",Le Serre Nuove,64,93,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2008 Le Serre Nuove  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-dellornellaia-2008-le-serre-nuove-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
,Red,Portugal,"Black in color, this is a big wine. It is also seriously ageworthy, with its spice and intense perfumed fruits. Tannins dominate at this stage, but the wine already shows great generosity, richness and considerable concentration. Keep the wine for at least four years.",La Rosa Reserva,50,93,Douro,,,Quinta de la Rosa 2009 La Rosa Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-rosa-2009-la-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta de la Rosa
13.5,Red,France,"Darkly colored wine, with flavors as rich as the color. It has opulent new wood and black plum fruit flavors, the acidity offering a succulent aspect as well as dense tannins and ripe power. It does need aging, but could well develop quickly.",,105,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Moulin de la Rose 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-moulin-rose-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Moulin de la Rose
14.6,Red,US,"It would be easy to miss the complexity of this wine, as it comes out of the bottle tight and unyielding. Give it a chance—decant it—and scents of cured meat, game, dried herb and asphalt slowly emerge. The cherry-flavored fruit is there as well, all in proportion, but hidden at first.",Defiance Vineyard,28,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Nefarious 2009 Defiance Vineyard Syrah (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2009-defiance-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Syrah,2009,Nefarious
14.1,Red,US,"A blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Syrah and 16% Merlot, the 2008 Trutina has elevated itself beyond any previous vintage. Firm, chewy, tight and spicy, it's a fully integrated and complex wine. Cassis, earth, lead pencil, coffee grounds and a streak of iron keep the flavors piling on. This bottle tastes way more expensive than it actually is.",Trutina,26,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2008 Trutina Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2008-trutina-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Dunham
14,Red,Italy,"Testamatta is an iconic Italian wine that opens with deep concentration and richness backed by luscious fruit and sophisticated spice. The 2009 vintage is especially successful in the mouth, where it shows impressive smoothness, freshness and persistence.",Testamatta,125,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Bibi Graetz 2009 Testamatta Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibi-graetz-2009-testamatta-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2009,Bibi Graetz
14.1,Red,US,"This tiny production Zin is Bella's best barrels Selection. It's quite good, avoiding the pitfalls of overly high alcohol and overextraction of fruit. Not that it's shy. Rich in blackberry jam, chocolate and currant flavors, it's well balanced, with soft tannins and just in time acidity providing a good structure.",Barrel 32,48,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Bella 2008 Barrel 32 Zinfandel (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2008-barrel-32-zinfandel-sonoma-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Bella
,Red,Italy,Pristine mineral notes of granite and crushed stone are wrapped within bold cherry and sweet spice nuances. The finish shows rich leather and tobacco.,Guidalberto,60,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta San Guido 2009 Guidalberto Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-guido-2009-guidalberto-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta San Guido
13.5,Red,Italy,"This beautiful blend offers an interesting aromatic profile. Much of the bouquet is driven by such oak influences as toasted almond, hazelnut and dark chocolate, but there's also a touch of berry freshness to balance out the extremes. The mouthfeel is extra soft and plush.",Greppicaia,65,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Tenuta I Greppi 2008 Greppicaia  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-i-greppi-2008-greppicaia-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta I Greppi
14.2,Red,US,"Few Syrahs get this ripe, even in California. The wine explodes in blackberry and plum jam fruit flavors, with intricate layers of grilled meat, cola, licorice, black pepper, clove and cinnamon spice. The tannins are thick, smooth and delightful in the mouth, giving the wine a firm, balanced structure. Best through 2014, before the fruit starts to fade.",,28,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Ynez Valley,Storm 2008 Syrah (Santa Ynez Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storm-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-ynez-valley/,Syrah,2008,Storm
,Red,Italy,"An all-Italian expression of Merlot, Bartholomäus is a soft, plush wine with loads of cherry, chocolate and roasted espresso bean. Inky, dark concentration is backed by soft, velvety tannins.",Giorgio Bartholomäus,,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Argentiera 2007 Giorgio Bartholomäus Merlot (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-argentiera-2007-giorgio-bartholomaus-merlot-toscana/,Merlot,2007,Tenuta Argentiera
,Red,Italy,"Here's a knockout blend from coastal Tuscany (with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot) that opens with inky, dark concentration and lavish aromas of chocolate, black cherry, rum cake and Indian spice. It's soft, plush and extra rich.",Volpolo,45,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Podere Sapaio 2009 Volpolo  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-sapaio-2009-volpolo-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Podere Sapaio
14.5,Red,Australia,"A terrific value in Barossa Shiraz, Langmeil's 2008 Valley Floor bottling features bold oak-fruit styling without ever seeming jammy. It's full bodied but not unstructured, with mulberries and toasted coconut upfront yet a fresh, savory finish framed by dusty tannins. Drink now–2018.",Valley Floor,24,92,South Australia,Barossa,,Langmeil 2008 Valley Floor Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/langmeil-2008-valley-floor-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2008,Langmeil
14.5,Red,Australia,"Full bodied yet surprisingly light on its feet, the 2008 Hangin' Snakes represents a terrific value. Peppered meat, fresh berries, coffee and black olive notes add up to a complex, savory wine, framed by soft tannins. Drink now–2017.",Hangin' Snakes,20,92,South Australia,Barossa,,Langmeil 2008 Hangin' Snakes Shiraz-Viognier (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/langmeil-2008-hangin-snakes-shiraz-syrah-viognier-barossa/,Shiraz-Viognier,2008,Langmeil
14.7,Red,US,"Strikes a nice balance between the softness of the '08 and the firmness of the '07. A beautiful Zinfandel, made in the winery's style of big, ripely extracted fruit and high alcohol. Massive in raspberry and cherry jam, red licorice, gingersnap cookie, cola, clove, black pepper and smoky cedar flavors, its extraordinary richness is balanced with fine, thick tannins.",Papera Vineyard,50,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Papera Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-papera-vineyard-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Williams Selyem
13.8,Red,US,"A tremendous value. Hard to believe it's so good, considering the price. The details of its origins and winemaker are mysterious, but it's worth a special search. Rich and dry, it's packed with classic blackberry, black currant, blueberry and cedar flavors, wrapped into firm, smooth tannins. Drink now–2016.",,20,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Edge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/edge-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Edge
15,Red,Australia,"Give this a year or two to settle down. Right now, it's dense, tarry and near-impenetrable on the nose, with flavors that suggest chocolate and plum pudding alongside some savory elements. The dry dusting of tannins is mouthcoating; drink 2013–2020.",Jekyll & Hyde,48,92,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Hugh Hamilton 2008 Jekyll & Hyde Shiraz-Viognier (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hugh-hamilton-2008-jekyll-hyde-shiraz-syrah-viognier-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz-Viognier,2008,Hugh Hamilton
,Red,France,"Very densely structured, showing the ripe fruit of St-Julien while also powering it with smoky tannins and wood. The acidity is a layer under the sweet fruit and final firm character.",,90,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Saint-Pierre 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-saint-pierre-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Saint-Pierre
14,Red,Italy,"This vineyard-designated expression of Testamatta offers beautiful elegance and sophistication that shows restraint at first, but slowly builds aromatic intensity and momentum. It's a tight, compact wine, with an extremely bright point of cherry and spice on the long, fresh finish.",Testamatta Vigna di Lamole,125,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Bibi Graetz 2008 Testamatta Vigna di Lamole Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibi-graetz-2008-testamatta-vigna-lamole-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2008,Bibi Graetz
13,Red,Italy,"From fashion designer Roberto Cavalli and his son Tommaso, this dark, masculine super Tuscan (made with mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) features an inky, impenetrable color and tight aromas of blackberry and spice. The tannins are firm but not astringent.",,45,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Cavalli Tenuta degli Dei 2008 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cavalli-tenuta-degli-2008-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Cavalli Tenuta degli Dei
14,Red,Italy,"Alleanza (a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon) is a dark, brooding wine with loads of ripe fruit and spice lavished over a velvety, rich mouthfeel. There's loads of concentration here; the wine is best paired with aged cheese.",Alleanza,35,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello di Gabbiano 2007 Alleanza Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-gabbiano-2007-alleanza-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Castello di Gabbiano
14.5,Red,Italy,"Cum Laude is a dark and sophisticated blend of Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah that boasts amazing intensity and purity of flavors. There's blackberry, cassis, cherry liqueur, smoked bacon, black pepper and soft tobacco. It's soft, velvety and persistent on the finish.",Cum Laude,38,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello Banfi 2008 Cum Laude Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2008-cum-laude-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Castello Banfi
12,White,US,"Anyone intrigued by the array of alternative whites being produced in California right now should know about this wine, an incredibly priced, low-alcohol sipper that's also complex enough to pair with a range of lighter foods. Its aromas of apricot and sweet peach are most inviting, and the wine also has a saltiness layered around its acidity that hits in the midpalate and then finishes dry. A complex, medium-bodied, layered white that tastes of the sea.",,14,93,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Uvaggio 2010 Vermentino (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uvaggio-2010-italian-white-vermentino-central-valley-lodi/,Vermentino,2010,Uvaggio
,Red,France,"A deceptively approachable wine. Its gorgeous fruits are right up front, their ripeness powered by a generous, complex texture. There is concentration, but it is surrounded by so much richness. It can almost be drunk now, but should age well.",,72,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Langoa Barton 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-langoa-barton-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Langoa Barton
,Red,France,"Initially generous, the wine then becomes much more solid and dense. The structure is all there along with the ripest fruit. It is delicious and darkly tannic at the same time.",,70,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Talbot 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-talbot-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Talbot
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Hugely dense, with dusty firm tannins. This is a powerful statement, with its superripe fruit and mint and dark chocolate flavors. The black fruits are a part of the mix that shows as much dry structure as fruitiness. Age for another 4–5 years.",Reserva,60,93,Alentejano,,,Altas Quintas 2005 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altas-quintas-2005-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2005,Altas Quintas
15,Red,France,"An impressive wine. It is very structured, dominated at this stage by young tannins. It will always be a firm wine, while the excellent dark plum fruit will give it weight and richness. Age this powerful wine for at least six years.",,195,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Les Astéries 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/asteries-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Les Astéries
14.2,Red,US,"A big, thick, ripe Pinot Noir that needs time in the cellar. Right now it's all primary berry and cola fruit, with the anise and pine needle notes you often find in better Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs. It's also pretty tannic. Give it at least six years, and it should develop well through 2021.",Peay Vineyard,58,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Williams Selyem 2009 Peay Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-peay-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
,Red,France,"Opulent and ripe fruit that shows all the richness of the vintage. It has weight, spice and delicious red berry fruits. The tannins are certainly dense, but, oh, so sweet.",,,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Latour à Pomerol 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-a-pomerol-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Latour à Pomerol
,Red,France,"While it has weight and richness, this is also seriously structured, a wine packed with dry tannins. The potential is all there—the sweet fruit of the vintage along with a solid texture and final acidity.",,65,93,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Kirwan 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-kirwan-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Kirwan
,Red,Italy,"Riverbero is a rich and sophisticated wine with layers of ripe fruit, spice, bay leaf, exotic spice, curry and cigar box. The texture is soft and plush and there's a hint of crushed black pepper at the end that gives the wine a vibrant, lively finish.",Riverbero,,93,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Campo al Noce 2007 Riverbero  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-al-noce-2007-riverbero-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2007,Campo al Noce
,Red,Italy,"This vintage of Dedicato a Walter is a ripe, soft expression, with jammy aromas of blueberry, strawberry and moist pipe tobacco. The wine's richness and ample concentration are remarkable.",Dedicato a Walter,90,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Poggio al Tesoro 2008 Dedicato a Walter Cabernet Franc (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-al-tesoro-2008-dedicato-a-walter-cabernet-franc-toscana/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Poggio al Tesoro
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a brawny, masculine wine from coastal Tuscany with aromas of blackberry, olive, chopped rosemary and milled white pepper. There's a touch of sweetness on the close, followed by long, soft, silky tannins. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.",L'Alberello,75,93,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Grattamacco 2008 L'Alberello  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grattamacco-2008-lalberello-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Grattamacco
14,Red,Italy,"Bring on the Bling! This wine's bottle is embedded with dozens of Swarovski crystals that spell out the wine's name, Dia-dema. Inside is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah that shows lush softness and sound tones of red cherry and chocolate.",,150,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Diadema 2009 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/diadema-2009-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Diadema
13.5,Red,Italy,"Poggio ai Merli is one of the top expressions of Merlot in Italy. This vintage shows warm, spicy flavors of ripe fruit, cherry liqueur and chocolate with loads of chewy, softness on the close. The wine's texture is thick, succuleny and extremely long-lasting. Give it five more years.",Poggio ai Merli,112,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castellare di Castellina 2008 Poggio ai Merli Merlot (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellare-castellina-2008-poggio-ai-merli-merlot-toscana/,Merlot,2008,Castellare di Castellina
,Red,Italy,"This modern red blend from Bolgheri shows plump, ripe notes of black cherry and chocolate in an incredibly rich and persuasive package. Coronato is round, soft, generous and beautifully intense.",Coronato,,93,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Tenuta di Biserno 2008 Coronato  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-biserno-2008-coronato-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta di Biserno
14,Red,Portugal,"Winemaker Jorge Seródio Borges, who also produces his own Pintas Douro wine, is responsible for this dark-colored, old vines wine. It is produced in open stone fermenters, which gives an opulent feel to the rich, intense black fruit flavors. It needs at least five years.",Reserva,60,93,Douro,,,Maritávora 2008 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maritavora-2008-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Maritávora
15.8,Red,US,"The winery's '09 Jenkins Ranch is as good as their spectacular 2007, after a small lapse in 2008. It's made in the Patz & Hall style of succulent, ripe red berry and cherry fruit and sweet oak. The alcohol is quite high, nearly 16%, but the wine doesn't feels hot or unbalanced.",Jenkins Ranch,55,93,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Patz & Hall 2009 Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2009-jenkins-ranch-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Patz & Hall
,Red,France,"Spicy, austere wine with serious tannins. It is very structured, the dense texture showing dry tannins and dark fruit. Dark, serious and severe.",,,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Trottevieille 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-trottevieille-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Trottevieille
,Red,Italy,"This richly concentrated wine offers a playful touch of dried mint, licorice and root beer behind a solid base of ripe, chewy berry flavors. There's a subtle firmness to the tannins that helps give this wine structure and length.",,53,93,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Castello di Bolgheri 2008  Bolgheri Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bolgheri-2008-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Castello di Bolgheri
13.5,Red,Italy,"I Sodi di San Niccolò is a gorgeous and opulent blend of 85% Sangioveto and 15% Malvasia Nera with amazing intensity and beautifully crafted aromas of black fruit, rum cake, leather, spice and moist tobacco. It's very smooth and silky, with long-lasting berry flavors on the close.",I Sodi di San Niccolò,70,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castellare di Castellina 2007 I Sodi di San Niccolò Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellare-castellina-2007-i-sodi-san-niccolo-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Castellare di Castellina
,Red,US,"Instantly seductive, this forward and open wine is a bit of a departure for the Roman Numeral-designated Dunham Cabs. The lush new oak scents and flavors envelop and beguile—coconut, toast, cracker—while the firm cherry fruit anchors the wine and shows excellent concentration.",XIV,45,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2008 XIV Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2008-xiv-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Dunham
,White,US,"A superb, 100% varietal Roussanne, with generous, toasty oak and polished, tart, tasty, supple stone fruits at the core. Excellent definition across a mix of peach and light tropical flavors, with suggestions of lanolin and beeswax. Just a bit of heat in the finish.",,34,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Doyenne 2010 Roussanne (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2010-roussanne-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Roussanne,2010,Doyenne
,Red,France,"Firmly structured, dark-fruited wine, very solid and dense. It has weight along with black currant fruits and acidity. It's a wine that is rich but seriously structured for aging.",,89,93,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Cantenac Brown 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cantenac-brown-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Cantenac Brown
,Red,France,"An opulent, ripe wine from the ever-improving Beychevelle. It is rounded with new wood flavors along with just the right amount of tannin. Deceptively soft, with a solid, dry character behind the fruit.",,95,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Beychevelle 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beychevelle-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Beychevelle
,Red,France,"Smooth black currant fruit with great density as well as superripeness. The wine is charming, while still having a powerful structure. Still a relative value in Pauillac, Batailley is now showing real class.",,45,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Batailley 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-batailley-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Batailley
,Red,France,"A complex, dusty tannin wine, layering smoky wood and black fruits with a the firmest dry character. Very intense, rich, dense and potentially powerful.",,100,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-puy-lacoste-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
,Red,France,"Deliciously fruity, with chocolate notes and acidity. The wine has dense but soft tannins that merge seamlessly into the black fruits. It is ripe, sweet, densely juicy.",,54,93,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château d'Armailhac 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-darmailhac-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château d'Armailhac
,Red,France,"Deliciously perfumed wine, full of the ripest fruit along with smoky tannins. It revels in the bright fruit flavors that add to the pleasure. This is a wine that will develop relatively quickly, although it will age as well.",,36,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château La Tour Figeac 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-figeac-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château La Tour Figeac
,Red,France,"A charmer of a wine, all fruit and sweet tannins. It is dense, the flavors going right down into the core of the wine and bringing back beautiful red perfumed fruits. La Dominique, next door to Cheval Blanc, is now performing well.",,65,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château la Dominique 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dominique-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Dominique
,Red,US,"An outstanding Hellion, 44% Primitivo, 31% Petite Sirah and 25% Zinfandel. It's a complete wine, with a full array of superbly rich berry fruits, a hint of chocolate and fine-grained tannins. Delicious right out of the bottle, but it could be cellared for at least another five years.",The Hellion,22,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Angel Vine 2009 The Hellion Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angel-vine-2009-hellion-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Angel Vine
14,Red,Italy,"This wonderful Brunello opens with sultry aromas of black fruit, cherry, spice, leather and tobacco. It's a rich and penetrating wine with a soft, lush mouthfeel and a hint of crisp acidity on the close. You'll want to keep this treasure in your cellar for a few more years.",L'Orciaia,,93,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Argiano 2006 L'Orciaia  (Brunello di Montalcino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argiano-2006-lorciaia-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Argiano
,Red,France,"Densely rich, very sweet wine. It has some smoky tannins that give structure, along with a dark core of dry raisin and wood flavors. It has concentration and an opaque texture.",,270,93,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château La Conseillante 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-conseillante-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château La Conseillante
,Red,France,"A wine that continues the impressive rise of du Tertre. It is becoming one of the sure values of Margaux, and this 2009 is both ripe and finely balanced. The acidity boosts the rich fruits, sweet tannins and the warm finish.",,47,93,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château du Tertre 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tertre-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château du Tertre
13,Sparkling,US,"Based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this luxe rosé bubbly is delicious to drink now. It's likeable for the array of strawberry, orange and lime flavors, with that savory sparkling wine yeastiness, and the bubbles are smooth and refined. Will set off many different foods, but sushi is a definite hit.",Etoile Rosé,50,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Sonoma-Napa,Chandon NV Etoile Rosé Sparkling (Sonoma-Napa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-etoile-rose-sparkling-napa-sonoma-napa/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
,Red,Italy,"This 100% Syrah from sunny coastal Tuscany offers extreme softness and richness with chocolate, cherry liqueur, blueberry and smoked bacon fat. Pair this rich wine with game meat or stew.",,,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Campo al Noce 2008 Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-al-noce-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2008,Campo al Noce
14.5,Red,US,"A distinguished, impressive Cabernet, obviously the result of fine grapegrowing and meticulous berry selection. It's bone dry, rich in tannins and firm, with mineral-infused blackberry and black currant flavors, brightened with crisp acidity. Will develop bottle complexity for a good eight years.",,48,93,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Volker Eisele Family Estate 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volker-eisele-family-estate-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Volker Eisele Family Estate
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A rich wine, full of dark plums, big and dusty tannins and a powerful core of dryness. The wood aging has brought out mint as well as spice, smoothing the rough edges to give an impressive and elegant finish. Keep for 4–5 years.",Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria,70,93,Beiras,,,Quinta de Foz de Arouce 2007 Vinhas Velhas de Santa Maria Baga (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-foz-arouce-2007-vinhas-velhas-santa-maria-portuguese-red-baga-beiras/,Baga,2007,Quinta de Foz de Arouce
14.2,White,US,"The reason why this winery scores so well, year after year, in Chardonnay is because the production team knows how to get maximum ripeness out of the grapes, while maintaining an integrity of structure. The '09 Hyde exhibits this quality. It's fantastically rich in oranges, apricots, pears and pineapples, yet possesses a bracing minerality and fine Carneros acidity.",Hyde Vineyard,55,93,California,Napa-Sonoma,Carneros,Patz & Hall 2009 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay (Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/patz-hall-2009-hyde-vineyard-chardonnay-napa-sonoma-carneros/,Chardonnay,2009,Patz & Hall
14.1,Red,US,"A delicious Syrah in the classic mold of Columbia Valley fruit. Solid and sappy, it's a mouthful of bright berry flavors, penetrating into layers of licorice, coffee and chocolate. The liquorous finish is rich and balanced, with a hint of heat.",,28,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Dunham
14.9,Red,US,"This ups the percentage of Cabernet to 60%, with 25% Syrah, 14% Petit Verdot and just 1% Cabernet Franc. Released almost a full year later than the other Long Shadows reds, it is well-integrated and focused, with high-toned black cherry fruit set in dusty tannins. Scents of sandalwood drift through, along with cocoa and spice. As good or even better than the outstanding 2006.",Red Wine,50,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Chester Kidder 2007 Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chester-kidder-2007-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2007,Chester Kidder
14,Red,Italy,"This massive super Tuscan blend based mostly on Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon is thick, inky dark in color and particularly intense this vintage. Black cherry, spice, plum cake and leather are protagonists of the bouquet. The mouthfeel is smooth and incredibly rich.",Monteti,60,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Monteti 2004 Monteti Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-monteti-2004-monteti-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2004,Tenuta Monteti
14,Red,Italy,"Siepi is a gorgeous 50-50 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot that delivers intense aromas of ripe black fruit, rum cake, leather, moist tobacco and Indian spice. It lasts long on the palate thanks to its fine, silky texture. This vintage is slightly leaner, but brighter than the 2007.",Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi,120,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Mazzei 2008 Castello di Fonterutoli Siepi Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2008-castello-fonterutoli-siepi-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Mazzei
,Red,Italy,"One of the nicest Syrahs to come from Italy, Marchesale is a rich, inky wine with intense aromas of cherry, blueberry, cola, chocolate and leather. Balanced softness and freshness characterize the finish.",Marchesale,80,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Terre del Marchesato 2008 Marchesale Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-marchesato-2008-marchesale-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2008,Terre del Marchesato
,Red,Italy,"This dense, extremely pleasurable red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc has tight, linear tannins that need two or three more years of cellar aging. The well-integrated flavors recall black cherry, chocolate and tobacco.",Orma,80,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Sette Ponti 2008 Orma Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-sette-ponti-2008-orma-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta Sette Ponti
15.2,Red,US,"Quilceda's single-vineyard Bordeaux-style blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, from a vineyard just across the road from Champoux. Dusty and fragrant, it suggests soft leather, toast, caramel and coconut, hiding its fruit at first in a wash of luxurious barrel flavors. That fruit emerges with some hours of decanting, a tart and racy mix of berry and sweet tomato.",Palengat Red Wine,85,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Quilceda Creek 2008 Palengat Red Wine Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quilceda-creek-2008-palengat-red-wine-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2008,Quilceda Creek
15.4,Red,US,"A stunning Syrah with 4% Viognier that's almost black in color and aching with deep, dark cherry and black licorice surrounded by a lush, dense herb garden. This is a heavy, rich California Syrah, practically a velvet curtain, that will appeal to Rhône aficionados and anyone with a taste for something big, accentuated by a smoky finish.",The Brawler,36,93,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Prospect 772 2009 The Brawler Syrah-Viognier (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prospect-772-2009-brawler-shiraz-syrah-syrah-viognier-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Syrah-Viognier,2009,Prospect 772
14.3,Red,US,"Firm and muscular, with mixed berries and cherry fruit, this beautifully defined Cabernet shows excellent penetration and focus. The finish is long, smoky, and carries a hint of gun metal.",,30,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Nefarious 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nefarious
14.5,Red,France,"It's sad that only 5,080 bottles of this wine were produced, as it's truly a stunner. Dark and developed, complex and concentrated, this wine exhibits such superb balance and finesse, with nuanced notes of minerality, scrubland, whole tobacco leaf, black pepper and licorice root all gracing the dark fruit core of the nose and mouth. It's lush and full on the palate, and medium tannins provide a solid structure, making the wine drinkable now or ready to age.",L'Hospitalitas - La Clape,75,93,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Gérard Bertrand 2008 L'Hospitalitas - La Clape Red (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2008-lhospitalitas-clape-red-coteaux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Gérard Bertrand
,Red,France,"Initially wood dominates, but this is a stage after bottling. Because then the ripe, smooth fruit comes in, pouring through with black fruits, very ripe and juicy. As this wine develops, this rich fruit will be its main character.",,90,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Gruaud Larose 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gruaud-larose-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Gruaud Larose
,Red,France,"With layers of wood, this is a structured wine, driven as much by tannins as fruit. It will need time for the dark plum fruit flavors to come through—St.-Estèphe is always likely to be firmly textured.",,45,93,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château de Pez 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-de-pez-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château de Pez
14.9,Red,US,"The Doyenne Métier generally drinks very well right out of the chute, and this 2009 is no exception. Supple and concentrated, this blend of 51% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre and 17% Syrah is an absolute riot of mixed berry fruit scents and flavors. Full, lush, dense and quite long in the finish, it's a spicy, brilliant bit of winemaking. Can it age? Undoubtedly. But good luck keeping your hands off it!",Métier,36,93,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Doyenne 2009 Métier Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2009-metier-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Doyenne
14,Red,Portugal,"Pitch-black wine, very dense. It is spicy with concentrated black fruits, layered with equally intense acidity. Wood, fruit and sweet berries are all there. Tannins surround this firm wine, promising aging over 5–6 years.",Picos de Couto Grande Escolha,,93,Dão,,,Castro Pena Alba 2007 Picos de Couto Grande Escolha Red (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castro-pena-alba-2007-picos-couto-grande-escolha-red-dao/,Portuguese Red,2007,Castro Pena Alba
13.5,Red,Italy,"Poggio al Merli is a 100% Merlot that shows a perfect marriage between variety and territory. It's an opulent, soft and round wine that is woven tight with blackberry, pipe tobacco, rum cake and a touch of black olive. Velvety tannins drive a long, intense finish.",Poggio ai Merli,75,93,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castellare di Castellina 2009 Poggio ai Merli Merlot (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castellare-castellina-2009-poggio-ai-merli-merlot-toscana/,Merlot,2009,Castellare di Castellina
15.5,Red,Italy,"Tinata is a sultry blend of Syrah and Grenache, a Rhône-style blend unlike any other wine in the area. These grapes seem perfectly adapted to the little-known region of Capalbio in the southern part of Tuscany and deliver intense aromas of blackberry, leather, chocolate and cured meat. It's plush, rich and extremely long-lasting.",Tinata,130,94,Tuscany,Toscana,,Monteverro 2008 Tinata Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteverro-2008-tinata-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Monteverro
,Red,Italy,"A soft mineral note of polished river stone or wet granite appears at the very beginning, giving this 80-20 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend a pristine, clean feel. As the wine spends more time in the glass, it delivers aromas of ripe fruit, leather and moist pipe tobacco. The mouthfeel is inky-thick and superconcentrated.",Guado de' Gemoli,,94,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Giovanni Chiappini 2008 Guado de' Gemoli  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanni-chiappini-2008-guado-gemoli-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Giovanni Chiappini
,Red,France,"Fresh blackberry fruits give a smooth wine, rich and with an immediately attractive fresh acidity. It does have the density of fruit along with relatively soft tannins. At the back there is a more chocolate character.",,180,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Beausejour-Duffau-Lagarrosse 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beausejour-duffau-lagarrosse-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Beausejour-Duffau-Lagarrosse
,Red,France,"There is dense, ripe fruit here, although with an austere, serious edge. The wine has firm yet juicy blackberry fruits along with concentrated tannins. It is firm, dark, with the potential for good red berry fruits.",,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Magdelaine 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-magdelaine-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Magdelaine
14.4,Red,US,"An impressive Cabernet, from a Yountville vineyard. Shows the ripe, pure blackberry, cherry and cedar flavors you'll find in many Napa Cabs, but with welcome structure. The cool vintage and southerly location combine for brisk acidity and a fine tannin intricacy. Delicious now and through the decade.",Maxine's,37,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Bardessono 2009 Maxine's Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bardessono-2009-maxines-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bardessono
15.5,Red,US,"So soft and sweet, it's like a melted dessert pastry. Explodes in blackberry and cherry pie filling flavors, with the smoky, buttery toast of oak barrels. Defines deliciousness. The tannins are soft enough to drink this 100% Cabernet now, and it is probably best enjoyed over the next six years before it loses freshness.",Few and Far Between Vineyard,300,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hundred Acre 2008 Few and Far Between Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hundred-acre-2008-few-far-between-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hundred Acre
14.9,Red,US,"Dazzling. Easily the best Groth Cabernet in many years, dry, full-bodied and crazily rich in blackberries, cherries, tobacco and new oak. The ripe, sweet fruit is held in check by brisk acidity and firm tannins, resulting in an exciting tension. Beautiful now, and should develop gracefully throughout the decade.",,55,94,California,Napa,Oakville,Groth 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/groth-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Groth
13.8,Red,US,"Ferrington is one of Anderson Valley's best vineyards, and Williams Selyem has done an exceptional job with this impressive young '09. It's bone dry and fairly tannic, and the cherry and raspberry fruit flavors are balanced with earthy notes of cola, grilled mushrooms and dusty Indian spices. But it needs time. Better after 2015.",Ferrington Vineyard,62,94,California,Mendocino County,Anderson Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-ferrington-vineyard-pinot-noir-mendocino-lake-counties-anderson-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
,Red,France,"Ripe wine, with soft tannins allied to great density. Weight and lovely, juicy, final fruit flavors meld together easily. This is solid, dense, impressive and for long-term aging.",,100,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Lagrange 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lagrange-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lagrange
14.5,Red,France,"A ripe wine, very open and smooth. The tannins are dark, but it is the fruit—blackberry and red plums—that comes right through. Look beneath this charm, and there is also a wine with more structure, perfumed and ageworthy.",,50,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Grand Mayne 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-mayne-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Grand Mayne
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tenuta Belguardo is one of the best wines from Maremma in southern Tuscany. It shows intense aromas of black cherry, chocolate, tobacco and spice. In the mouth, it's soft, supple, silky and shows great length.",Tenuta Belguardo,70,94,Tuscany,Maremma,,Mazzei 2008 Tenuta Belguardo  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2008-tenuta-belguardo-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2008,Mazzei
,Red,US,"A worthy followup to the 2007, perhaps not as immediately flamboyant, but a major Pinot Noir to age in the cellar. Shows flashy cherry and raspberry fruit, with tantalizingly rich spices and a perfect coating of sweet, smoky oak. Fine and delicious now, after decanting, and should develop over this decade.",Saralee's Vineyard,35,94,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Swan Vineyards 2008 Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-swan-2008-saralees-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Joseph Swan Vineyards
14.5,Red,Portugal,"An impressive wine from old vines. The 2009 has an extra depth of richness and full character. The black fruits go deep into the wine, hugely rich while still keeping a dark structure. Powerful and needing aging.",Reserva Field Blend,60,94,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2009 Reserva Field Blend Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2009-reserva-field-blend-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Vallado
14.5,Red,Spain,"If you like heavyweight Tempranillo, this is a textbook rendition. It's deep and dark, with earth, leather and oak in addition to monster black fruit on the nose. Feels lush, powerful and layered, with bursting blackberry, spice, mocha and vanilla flavors. Quite black and spicy on the finish. Drink from 2012 through 2016.",Alabaster,243,94,Northern Spain,Toro,,Teso La Monja 2009 Alabaster  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teso-monja-2009-alabaster-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Teso La Monja
14.2,Red,US,"Randy Dunn's Feather has an intriguing floral component, and the aromas are complex and intense, though the wine is wound up tight. Let it breathe and it delivers elegant, focused flavors, precisely defined berry and cassis fruit, with a long and harmonious finish.",,55,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Feather 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/feather-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Feather
13,White,US,"This dry Moscato Giallo from Lodi is delicious, with an intensely perfumed nose that follows through in the taste, alongside Meyer lemon, jasmine and cantaloupe. Very unusual, incredibly well priced and modest in alcohol, this lush, ginger-tinged Moscato is this taster's desert-island white.",Secco,16,94,California,Central Valley,Lodi,Uvaggio 2010 Secco Moscato Giallo (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/uvaggio-2010-secco-italian-white-moscato-giallo-central-valley-lodi/,Moscato Giallo,2010,Uvaggio
14.1,Red,US,"The second vintage of Steven Kent's lovely, lofty Lineage, impressive in its Kingly bottle, is as ambitious as last year's, a sumptious blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon (three different clones), 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Merlot. Its red fruit is prominent, the wine high-toned, succulent with cherry and pomegranate. Integrated and appropriately weighty, it lifts even higher on the coffee-laced finish. Give it a few years more in bottle and wow.",Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard,135,94,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Lineage 2008 Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard Red (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lineage-2008-ghielmetti-estate-vineyard-red-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Lineage
15.5,Red,US,"Defines the modern, cult Napa Cabernet style, albeit at a hefty price. Soft and rich in tannins and liberally oaked, it shows massively ripe blackberry, cherry and sandalwood flavors, with a meaty, slightly funky note that adds interest. Easy to like right out of the bottle, it's so decadent. With high alcohol, it doesn't seem like a longterm ager, so drink over the next six years.",Kayli Morgan Vineyard,300,94,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hundred Acre 2008 Kayli Morgan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hundred-acre-2008-kayli-morgan-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hundred Acre
,White,US,"Even by Dunham's high standards, this is a spectacular Riesling. A little spritz to give it a turbo start, a textural and focused entry, a broad splash of spicy apple, pear, apricot and light tropical fruit, and then a surprising streak of honeyed almonds. This wine just rocks.",Lewis Estate Vineyard,20,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2009 Lewis Estate Vineyard Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2009-lewis-estate-vineyard-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2009,Dunham
,Red,Italy,"A smoky, graphite tone of ash or crushed mineral opens the nose of this densely concentrated wine. Dark chocolate, sweet cherry and fresh tobacco leaf are followed by a chewy, syrupy mouthfeel with fine, polished tannins.",Arnione,75,94,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Campo alla Sughera 2008 Arnione  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-alla-sughera-2008-arnione-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Campo alla Sughera
,Red,France,"Warm and rounded, this spicy wine has wood flavors just showing through the ripe fruit. It is already delicious, with rich blackberry flavors right up front, although its aging potential is evident with the concentrated, deep structure.",,85,94,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Brane-Cantenac 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brane-cantenac-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Brane-Cantenac
,White,France,"A tropical- fruited wine, full of toast and apricot and melon fruits. It is deliciously ripe and soft with the acidity lost in the richness. It is opulent and already a pleasure to drink.",,545,94,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Brion 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-brion-2009-white-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Haut-Brion
14,Red,Italy,"Ripe cherry fruit and tobacco are backed by subtle tones of toasted almond and smoked bacon fat. This Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sangiovese blend delivers dense, slightly sweet flavors with a very soft, yielding texture that would pair well with succulent beef or lamb.",,105,94,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Grattamacco 2008  Bolgheri Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grattamacco-2008-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Grattamacco
14.3,Red,US,"With Pinot Noir, the magic trick is to have it taste sweet and ripe, and yet to finish bone dry. Few wineries in California accomplish this as regularly as Hanzell, and here they come again, with this wonderful 2008. It's entirely consistent with their past history, being dry, a little tannic and tantalizingly rich in cherry, raspberry and cola fruit. Enjoyable now, with decanting, and should develop in the cellar over the next dozen years if not longer, based on the winery's track record.",,95,94,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Hanzell 2008 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanzell-2008-pinot-noir-sonoma-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Hanzell
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Old vines in this case means an average age of 70 years, from a vineyard that is a mix of different varieties. The result is impressive, very floral with sweet black fruit, licorice and the ripest of tannins. Age this wine for 5–6 years.",Reserva Vinhas Velhas,43,94,Douro,,,Quinta do Crasto 2009 Reserva Vinhas Velhas Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-crasto-2009-reserva-vinhas-velhas-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Crasto
14.8,Red,US,"An incredibly concentrated, silky blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Nothing shy about this wine, inspired as it is by the great Chateauneuf-du-Papes and yet undoubtedly Californian. Make that mountain Californian. With baked cherry fruit and baking spices throughout and serious grip and weight, this is one heady and delicious wine.",The Brat,36,94,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Prospect 772 2009 The Brat Red (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prospect-772-2009-brat-red-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Prospect 772
14.3,Red,US,"Considered to be the best block of Syrah in the vineyard, here it shows a generous mix of tart berry, plum and raisin fruit flavors, with a lush middle suggesting blueberry pie and Christmas cake. But there is more—chocolate, cinnamon and on it goes into a riot of holiday pastries. Flat-out yummy.",Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block,55,94,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Owen Roe 2009 Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block Syrah (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/owen-roe-2009-red-willow-vineyard-chapel-block-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-yakima/,Syrah,2009,Owen Roe
,Red,Italy,"This inky wine opens with black concentration and rich aromas of mature cherry, almond paste, spice, blackberry and plum. Integrated wood tones of leather and toasted coffee complete the picture and help render soft but structured tannins. Drink after 2015.",Sapaio,65,94,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Podere Sapaio 2008 Sapaio  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-sapaio-2008-sapaio-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Podere Sapaio
13,Red,Spain,"Textbook Rioja gran reserva in every way. It's light and smoky smelling, with brown sugar, fine cologne and cedary aromas. Generous but well-cut in the mouth, with fig, mushroom, raspberry and spiced plum flavors. Fresh on the finish, with light herb flavors and good weight. Drink now through 2018.",Imperial Gran Reserva,62,94,Northern Spain,Rioja,,CVNE 1999 Imperial Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cvne-1999-imperial-gran-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,1999,CVNE
14.5,Red,Australia,"Named for the year the vineyard was planted, this is a full-bore Barossa fruit bomb—in a positive way. Waves of lush berry fruit are framed by hints of vanilla and mint in this full-bodied, creamy-textured wine that somehow manages to retain a sense of elegance and proportion.",The Freedom 1843,100,94,South Australia,Barossa,,Langmeil 2008 The Freedom 1843 Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/langmeil-2008-freedom-1843-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2008,Langmeil
14.5,Red,France,"A wine that shows structure, richness and warmth. It has such ripe black fruits with generous tannins, concentrated texture and acidity. It is melding into a floral, spicy, opulent whole.",,125,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Vieux Château Mazerat 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vieux-chateau-mazerat-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Vieux Château Mazerat
14.9,Red,US,"A very great success, although it is expensive. Shows perfect Dry Creek Zinny character, with briary, brambly wild forest berry fruit, cola and spices, and a savory note of grilled meat. The finish is dry and balanced. More than half the oak barrels were new French, giving the wine a rich coat of toast. Drink this beauty now and over the next eight years.",Reserve,56,94,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Ledson 2007 Reserve Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ledson-2007-reserve-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2007,Ledson
13.9,Red,US,"A spectacular, beautiful wine, the best Williams Selyem Weir ever. This wine can be rustic, and the '09 shows the vineyard's edgy tannin structure and earthiness. But it's so rich in fruit, mocha and spices, so elegant, with such a delicacy despite the power, you have to admire it. Not ready, though. Give it at least six years.",Weir Vineyard,56,94,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Williams Selyem 2009 Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-weir-vineyard-pinot-noir-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
,Red,France,"A core of sweetness shows through this wine. It has juicy acidity shining prominently—it shows its fresh side immediately. Bélair-Monange is still a work in progress, although this will always be a delicious wine.",,,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Bélair-Monange 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-belair-monange-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bélair-Monange
,Red,France,"Straight down the line, this wine shows fruit and acidity. The tannins are relatively soft while the fruit is forward. Blackberries, coffee and licorice notes all come together.",,90,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château la Gaffelière 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gaffeliere-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Gaffelière
,Red,France,"Very fruity aromas hint that this is a bright wine, its tannins shaded by the red and black berry flavors. The structure is integrated, showing ripe as well as fresh fruit with final flavors of chocolate.",,150,94,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Pavie Macquin 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pavie-macquin-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Pavie Macquin
14.5,Red,US,"This Cabernet is a blend of estate and purchased fruit. In a successful year, it rivals Stag's Leap's best wines, including Cask 23, and 2008 was a very successful year. Blended with 2% Merlot, and aged in lots of new French oak, the wine is, in a word, stunning. Rich, flashy blackberry and dark chocolate flavors are anchored by an earthiness suggesting cured olives and dried herbs. Delicious now, this beauty should develop additional complexities throughout the decade.",Artemis,55,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2008 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stags-leap-wine-cellars-2008-artemis-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
14.7,Red,US,"Bursting with sweet toast from the barrel aging, this offers ripe and pretty berry fruit, deep and long, with highlights of oolong tea. The alcohol is not intrusive, and the acidity keeps it buoyed and lively.",,50,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sequel 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sequel-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Sequel
15,Red,Portugal,"Ninety-year-old vines produce this ink-black wine, intensely powerful and concentrated. At this stage it is very young, its superb dense fruit still developing. But the power, the rich tannins and the smooth feel from open stone fermenters still make this a wine that needs considerable aging. Give it 5–7 years and more.",Vinha Maria Teresa,145,95,Douro,,,Quinta do Crasto 2009 Vinha Maria Teresa Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-crasto-2009-vinha-maria-teresa-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Crasto
,Red,France,"Densely fruity wine, all sweetness and richness without too much weight. It does have power, a dark core, but it is the sweet balance that is so attractive. There is a layer of acidity as well, giving freshness to the final character of the wine.",,,95,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Providence 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-providence-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Providence
,Red,Italy,"Amazing plushness and richness characterizes this impressive offering from Aia Vecchia. It's hard to match the beauty of this wine, which expresses itself as dark chocolate, cherry liqueur, black licorice, cigar box and dark spice. Soft, plush, super-rich tannins characterize the mouthfeel.",Sorugo,40,95,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Aia Vecchia 2008 Sorugo  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aia-vecchia-2008-sorugo-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Aia Vecchia
,Red,France,"Mint aromas hint at the wood, but more important is the massive Merlot fruit that is an essential element in the blend. The result is a wine that blends richness and power with an initially severe character. Slowly it opens to reveal opulent blackberry jam flavors, immensely ripe.",Les Forts de Latour,412,95,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Latour 2009 Les Forts de Latour  (Pauillac),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-2009-forts-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Latour
,Red,France,"Impressively weighty wine, with a fine combination of tannins, full fruit and a solid, chunky core. The wine is rich, but it also has a sweet acidity. Powerful ageworthy wine, never losing sight of elegance.",,375,95,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Hosanna 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-hosanna-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Hosanna
,Red,France,"Dark and structured, this is a firm wine. It has a smoky wood character, powerful tannins over intensely ripe fruit. Acidity and sweetness balance to give a dense wine, powered with richness and destined to age for many years.",,69,95,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Giscours 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-giscours-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Giscours
14.4,Red,US,"This is a brand-new bottling from Merry Edwards. It's her first from Westside Road, which is warmer than her haunting grounds around the southern part of the valley. It's quite a promising debut. The wine is round, soft, charming and complex, with elaborate cherry, blackberry, licorice and cola flavors. It feels important and ageworthy. Drink now, with several hours of decanting, or cellar through 2020.",Georganne,54,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2009 Georganne Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-georganne-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
14.2,Red,Chile,"Clos Apalta, depending on your point of view, is arguably Chile's best wine. And this vintage is outstanding! Earth, minty spice, ripe berry, minerality and smoky aromas cover the bases. It's superbly structured, with a fine texture and depth. Tastes lush and complex, with blackberry, crème de cassis, fine herbs and tobacco. Finishes classy. Drink now through 2016.",Clos Apalta,90,95,Colchagua Valley,,,Lapostolle 2008 Clos Apalta Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2008-clos-apalta-red-colchagua-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Lapostolle
,Red,France,"With its superripe, jammy fruit, this is lush and opulent. It does have a fine structure as well as bitter chocolate and dark tannins. A hugely powerful wine.",,350,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Pavie 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-pavie-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Pavie
15,Red,Italy,"This represents a debut vintage from a brand new estate in a little-known corner of southern Tuscany made with consultant Michel Rolland. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and the results are savory and delicious, with lingering tones of blackberry, rum cake, spice and leather.",,175,95,Tuscany,Toscana,,Monteverro 2008 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteverro-2008-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Monteverro
14.8,Red,US,"This unique Syrah vineyard is located at the northwestern edge of the Columbia Valley AVA. Exotic, silky and compelling, the aromas and flavors combine gorgeously sleek berry fruit flavors with a foundation of liquid rock (hence the vineyard name). Supple, authoritative and long, it gathers both strength and subtlety as it breathes.",Rocky Mother Vineyard,42,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Nefarious 2009 Rocky Mother Vineyard Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2009-rocky-mother-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Nefarious
14.1,Red,US,"Soft and ripe enough to drink now, after a decent decanting, it shows pure raspberry, blueberry and cherry fruit flavors, subtlely accented with cola and baking spices, and all of it wrapped into thick but smooth tannins. Good as it is, it will gain traction over the next 15 years.",Hirsch Vineyard,75,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Williams Selyem 2009 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-hirsch-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
14.1,Red,US,"From the winery's own Westside Road vineyard, formerly called Litton, comes this grandiose, if immature, Pinot Noir. In its youth it's all about primary, jammy raspberry and cherry fruit. On the edges are fine acidity, smooth tannins and a perfect appliqué of oak. Shows the hallmarks of this great, emerging vineyard, but needs serious time to come around. Try after 2015.",Estate Vineyard,100,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
,Red,France,"A rich and opulent wine, very ripe, packed with luscious blackberry and damson fruit as well as sweet tannins. It is a fruit salad of fruit flavors given structure by a core of dryness. Already a gorgeous wine, but one that will also age.",,116,95,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Rauzan-Ségla 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rauzan-segla-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Rauzan-Ségla
,Red,France,"Elegant as well as rich, this is a beautiful wine. It has great depth of flavor, the sweetest fruit, deliciously ripe. At the same time, the tannins are an underlying sustenance to the impressive ageworthiness.",,120,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Clos Fourtet 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-fourtet-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Clos Fourtet
14.5,Red,Italy,"This fabulous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot delivers loads of plush softness and succulent richness. Aromas of chocolate, ripe fruit and spice are distinct and clear, and the wine shows compelling complexity and intensity overall.",Giusto di Notri,80,95,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tua Rita 2008 Giusto di Notri Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tua-rita-2008-giusto-notri-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Tua Rita
14.4,Red,US,"Rutherford Hill has specialized in Merlot for decades, and their Reserve bottling is always one of the best. This 2007 is right up there, rich, dense and opulent. It shows massive blackberry, cherry, blueberry, anise and cedar flavors, wrapped into a fine tannin-acid structure, and the finish is dry. Perfect with the best steak you can find.",Reserve,59,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2007 Reserve Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2007-reserve-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2007,Rutherford Hill
,Red,Italy,"Paleo is a landmark Italian expression of Cabernet Franc that is not at all bashful in terms of fullness and richness. Bold fruit and black cherry aromas have been soften by careful oak tones of spice and leather. Structured, firm but also velvety in texture, this wine needs more years to evolve.",Paleo,130,95,Tuscany,Toscana,,Le Macchiole 2008 Paleo Cabernet Franc (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-macchiole-2008-paleo-cabernet-franc-toscana/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Le Macchiole
14.5,Red,France,"A gorgeously perfumed wine, dominated by the ripest Cabernet Franc, combining richness and an intense structure. With its tannins, it will age well over many years. The fruit is finely textured, deliciously juicy, showing the most complex series of flavors.",,295,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Le Dôme 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-dome-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Le Dôme
13.9,Red,US,"Some will critique this Pinot Noir as being too big and extracted, and lacking delicacy. But Olivet Lane Pinots are seldom delicate. You look for massive fruit and elaborate construction, and that's what you find in this fabulously exotic wine. It's a beauty, rich, dense and opulent, with complex cherry, rose petal, dark chocolate and new oak flavors, wrapped into firm, refined tannins. Just gorgeous now, with a few hours of decanting, but it will easily develop bottle nuances for a good eight years.",Olivet Lane,60,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2009 Olivet Lane Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-olivet-lane-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
14.4,Red,US,"The vineyard is in the coolest part of the valley, the southerly part Merry Edwards calls the Golden Triangle. The wine is dry, tannic, bright in acidity and insanely rich. Just floods the mouth with cherry, cola, anise, pomegranate and mulberry flavors, with an earthiness suggesting mushrooms. Just great now, with decanting, and will easily develop in the bottle through 2020.",Coopersmith,60,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2009 Coopersmith Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2009-coopersmith-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Merry Edwards
15.2,Red,US,"Quilceda Creek's single vineyard Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has the heft and structure for decades of aging; to drink it anytime soon is folly. Massively oaky, spicy and loaded with chunky ripe fruit, it's full-flavored and big-boned; a young, raw Cab with unlimited potential.",Galitzine Vineyard,98,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Quilceda Creek 2008 Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quilceda-creek-2008-galitzine-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Quilceda Creek
14.1,Red,US,"A sip is all it takes to fall in love with this potent Pinot Noir. Big tannins and crisp acidity make it hard to appreciate now, but there's a gigantic core of cherries and raspberries, with a firm minerality from the soil. Will develop bottle complexity over the years. Don't even think of popping the cork before 2015.",Flax Vineyard,56,95,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-flax-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
15.5,Red,US,"Deserves its high score by virtue of power and sheer flamboyant dazzle. Packed with ripe, sweet cherries and milk chocolate, with a decadently meaty taste, like beef tartare. Oak plays the usual role, adding a caramelly, buttered toast richness. The tannins are brilliant, so soft and sweet, they're like candy. Drink this flashy wine over the next six years.",Ark Vineyard,300,95,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Hundred Acre 2008 Ark Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hundred-acre-2008-ark-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Hundred Acre
14.5,White,US,"A tremendous Chardonnay. As always, the winery's '09 is bone dry, crisply acidic and minerally. You might call it austere at this point, with its tart finish of grapefruit. But a great Hanzell Chardonnay will improve for at least a decade, possible two, and this is a great Hanzell Chardonnay. The score reflects what the wine likely will be approximately eight years down the road.",,75,95,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Hanzell 2009 Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanzell-2009-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Hanzell
,Red,France,"One of the peculiarities of St.-Émilion's classification is that Canon la Gaffelière is not classed in the top rung. Because, as this wine shows, it produces superb wines. This is ripe while so elegant, with great intensity and sweet perfumes.",,110,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Canon la Gaffelière 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-canon-gaffeliere-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Canon la Gaffelière
,Red,France,"Hugely dense, foursquare wine with great fruit and the purest tannins. Chocolate and coffee predominate at the same time as sweet tannins and acidity. A wine that combines charm with great power.",,163,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Canon 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-canon-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Canon
,Red,France,"Very supple wine, with great richness and density. It is all so complete, a pleasure, powerful yet also with sweet opulent fruits layered with dark tannins. For long-term aging.",,89,95,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Branaire-Ducru 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-branaire-ducru-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Branaire-Ducru
15.3,Red,US,"Certainly the finest Grand Ciel Syrah to date, this is a full-flavored, complete wine, loaded with pure fruit flavors of berry and cassis. The details pile on—a whiff of stone, a hint of chocolate, suggestions of spice, all in perfect proportion.",Grand Ciel Vineyard,60,95,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Doyenne 2008 Grand Ciel Vineyard Syrah (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/doyenne-2008-grand-ciel-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Syrah,2008,Doyenne
14.1,Red,US,"A triumph, one of the greatest Riverblock bottings in years. This always is a captivating wine, but the '09 is particularly scrumptious. Although it's quite tannic and acidic, it's forward enough in raspberries, cherries and cola to enjoy now. But it's bone dry and as elegant as California Pinot Noir gets. The balance suggests an ability to age for a good 10 years, if not longer.",Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard,78,96,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-rochioli-riverblock-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
,Red,France,"Minty new wood aromas on a wine that shows both great tannins and sweet wood. The fruit is still to show, but promises fresh plum flavors that will be delicious and juicy. This is a ripe, concentrated wine.",,75,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beau-sejour-becot-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Beau-Séjour Bécot
,Red,France,"The purest Cabernet Sauvignon fruit, with dark chocolate and intense dark berry flavors. The tannins are so enveloped by the fruit and yet they promise great aging. At this stage, wood shows through the fruit, but the texture is so rich and opulent that it should easily become integrated.",,1300,96,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Mouton Rothschild 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mouton-rothschild-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Mouton Rothschild
14.9,Red,US,"A huge Cabernet, in the best sense of the word. It wasn't the easiest vintage, as 2007 was, but meticulous winemaking did the job, resulting in this amazingly rich, impressively ripe wine that's drinkable now and will develop for many years. The fruits veer toward blackberries, cherries and cola, and the tannins are soft and refined. One hundred percent new French oak isn't at all heavy, lending nuances of buttered toast and sweet wood tannins. Will easily age for 15 years.",Reserve,125,96,California,Napa,Oakville,Groth 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/groth-2008-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oakville/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Groth
,Red,France,"Beneath the surface tannins is great Merlot fruit, very ripe and full-bodied, a powerhouse of flavors. The depth and complexity of the wine is all there, along with a dark core of dryness. A wine for long-term aging.",,400,96,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Trotanoy 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-trotanoy-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Trotanoy
,Red,France,"A dense, immense, solidly powerful wine. The ripest fruit overflows, paralleling the dark, solid tannins. As so often, Lynch-Bages is a blockbuster, dark and concentrated, with immense aging potential.",,195,96,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Lynch-Bages 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lynch-bages-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lynch-Bages
,Red,France,"Just across the road from Pétrus, la Fleur-Pétrus shares some of the same intensity. There is great fruit here, rounded and powerful with the ripest character. It is open, generous, ready to drink. The tannins lead into the purest acidity, letting the fruit sing.",,,96,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château la Fleur-Pétrus 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-fleur-petrus-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Fleur-Pétrus
,Red,France,"Solid, very structured, packed with dense and dry tannins. There is a core of acidity and darkness that gives the wine a brooding, powerful character. At this stage, it seems austere although it does have the weight of fruit typical of the year.",,1200,96,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Haut-Brion 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-brion-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut-Brion
,Red,Italy,"Here's a beautifully chocolaty and rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with plush layers of sweet cherry, Indian spice, tobacco and espresso. The wine is amazingly rich and long lasting, with silky, supple tannins at the very end. Keep it in your cellar 10 years or more, or drink it now.",Argentiera,75,96,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Tenuta Argentiera 2008 Argentiera  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-argentiera-2008-argentiera-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta Argentiera
,Red,France,"An immensely structured wine, packed with dark tannins promising aging potential. It is complex, powerful, layered with new wood and concentration, finishing with dark plum fruits and acidity.",,200,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Léoville Poyferré 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoville-poyferre-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Léoville Poyferré
,Red,France,"A ripe year like 2009 is kind to the Cabernet Sauvignon of Château Figeac. The wine is perfumed with new wood and sweet fruits, delicious black currant flavors giving both ripeness and freshness. The wine has weight and impressive density. A star of the vintage.",,280,96,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Figeac 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-figeac-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Figeac
,Red,France,"Such a generous and ripe wine, with a dark core of tannins surrounded by opulent fruit. Black fruits, coffee, very concentrated flavors, a powerhouse of structure and richness. The warmth of the wine is palpable, as is the aging potential.",,1100,97,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-mission-haut-brion-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château La Mission Haut-Brion
15,Red,US,"An outstanding wine, the best California Cabernet Jean-Charles Boisset has ever produced from any of his properties. It stands out in any tasting of its peers. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and aged in 60% new oak, it shows satisfying, complex flavors of blackberries, blueberries, cassis, hazelnut-infused chocolate and spices. Hard to exaggerate its power and grace. Wonderful now and for a good six years, but it's difficult to predict its evolution beyond 2018.",No. 1,150,97,California,Napa,Napa Valley,JCB 2009 No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jcb-2009-no-1-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,JCB
,Red,Italy,"The 2008 Ornellaia delivers concentrated aromas of forest fruit, raspberry and black cherry. There are beautiful elements of soft spice and chocolate at the back and the wine ends with soft, plush tannins and smooth, berry-rich flavors.",Ornellaia,215,97,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 2008 Ornellaia  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-dellornellaia-2008-ornellaia-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
,Red,Italy,"Recently implemented winemaker and cellar changes make this one of the best Sassicaias ever. This Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend delivers thick concentration and sun-kissed aromas of black fruit, prune, dried bay leaf, black olive and tobacco. The thick, fertile soils that characterize the magical strip of coastal Tuscany at Bol-gheri help shape amazing richness and intensity.",Sassicaia,220,97,Tuscany,Bolgheri Sassicaia,,Tenuta San Guido 2008 Sassicaia  (Bolgheri Sassicaia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-guido-2008-sassicaia-red-bolgheri-sassicaia/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta San Guido
,Red,France,"A very concentrated wine with such a stylish feel. It balances ripe berry fruits with chocolate and wood flavors in the richest, ripest combination. The wine has power, without losing its poised character. It's ready for long aging.",,170,97,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Troplong Mondot 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-troplong-mondot-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Troplong Mondot
14.6,Red,US,"A stunning Pirouette—63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 9% Cab Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Full and magnificently rich, it is loaded with dense and thrilling fruit flavors of black cherry and cassis. A streak of iron and a hint of citrus keep the wine evolving through a long, beautifully balanced finish. Retasted after being open for 24 hours, the wine was as fresh and thrilling as on the first day.",Red Wine,50,98,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pirouette 2008 Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pirouette-2008-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Pirouette
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a “wow” wine on every level, with incredible intensity and supple softness that builds momentum over many long minutes. A sweet cherry note at the core is surrounded by lush layers of tobacco, dark chocolate and spice, which promise to evolve gracefully over years to come.",Guado al Tasso,102,98,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Marchesi Antinori 2008 Guado al Tasso  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2008-guado-al-tasso-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Marchesi Antinori
,Red,France,"A beautiful wine, with the firmest tannins surrounded by perfumed fruit. It is dense, of course, but this density is balanced with great elegance, blackberry fruits, sweetness and final juicy acidity. The wine is structured, a powerhouse of concentration while preserving this complete style.",,380,98,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Palmer 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-palmer-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Palmer
,Red,France,"A massive wine for Margaux, packed with tannins and ripe fruit. It has more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, giving intense black currant flavors with enticing acidity balanced by the sweetness of the fruit. Ripe swathes of this opulent fruit are also elegant and structured.",,1900,98,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Margaux 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-margaux-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Margaux
,Red,France,"A major success of the vintage. The wine exhibits extreme richness of the fruit, with all its sweet blackberry flavors. It also has underlying firm structure, density and solid tannins. Bring in the acidity at the end, and this is both impressive and ready for long-term aging.",,135,98,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Léoville Barton 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leoville-barton-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Léoville Barton
14,Red,US,"A stupendous Pinot Noir, showing how beautifully this vineyard performs in the remote Sonoma Coast above Fort Ross. Williams Selyem's last few vintages of Precious Mountain have been extraordinary, but this 2009 tops them all. The wine is as light as a feather in the mouth, modest in alcohol and delicately feminine, like pure satin. However, few Pinot Noirs in the world achieve this level of concentration. Wild raspberries and cherries, cola, sleek minerals, dusty baking spices and smoky oak combine for flavors that are utterly delicious. After all that, it possesses an indefinable attribute of fascination. Will age well for a long time, if you can keep your hands off it. Now–2021.",Precious Mountain Vineyard,94,99,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Williams Selyem 2009 Precious Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-precious-mountain-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
15.2,Red,US,"The flagship wine from Quilceda Creek offers exotic scents of plum, cassis, loam, coffee and pine sap, a rich and evocative blend. The wine delivers all that is promised and more; it is deep and dense with flavor, polished, focused and persistent. Vanilla, espresso, fine tannins, luscious acids and cascading fruits.",,125,99,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Quilceda Creek 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quilceda-creek-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Quilceda Creek
,Red,France,"A big, powerful wine that sums up the richness of the vintage. It is densely fruity, spicy with an enormous black plum and berry fruit character to go with the acidity. It's concentrated while still showing such wonderfully pure fruit. The aging potential is immense.",,2300,99,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Latour 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-latour-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Latour
14,Red,US,"Barely acceptable, it's so vegetal, with a steamed asparagus edge. Saved by a hint of blackberry.",,17,80,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Shiloh Road 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-road-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-county/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Shiloh Road
14,Red,Argentina,"Smells gaseous and murky, like a compost pile. Rough and not well balanced in the mouth, with simple berry and burnt brown sugar flavors. Hot, heavy and barely acceptable.",,13,80,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Alberti 154 2010 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/alberti-154-2010-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2010,Alberti 154
14.1,Red,US,"This wine has a plethora of green pepper going on, and not in a particularly pleasant way.",,28,80,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Hannah Nicole Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hannah-nicole-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Hannah Nicole Vineyards
14,Red,US,"Hard to like, with vegetal and sugared raspberry flavors.",,13,80,California,California Other,California,Forbidden Zin 2009 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/forbidden-zin-2009-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2009,Forbidden Zin
13.5,White,Argentina,"Sweet, mushy and yeasty smelling, and never is this wine convincingly balanced. Tastes heavy, like canned fruit. Finishes bitter, with a banana-like flavor.",Alta,9,81,Other,Tulum Valley,,Callia 2011 Alta Pinot Grigio (Tulum Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/callia-2011-alta-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-tulum-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Callia
15.3,Red,US,"Whatever the grape varieties in this wine are, they taste sugary sweet, making the wine hot in alcohol.",Red Rhythm,25,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,B&E 2008 Red Rhythm Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/b-e-2008-red-rhythm-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2008,B&E
14.5,Red,Argentina,"A stemmy, weedy wine with a chippy mouthfeel, edgy tannins and grating acidity. Balance and harmony are not in the cards here; the wine is a messy mix of buttery oak and burnt, stalky fruit. The finish is muddled and mills around with no place to go.",Grand Reserve,20,81,Other,San Juan,,Graffigna 2008 Grand Reserve Malbec (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graffigna-2008-grand-reserve-malbec-san-juan/,Malbec,2008,Graffigna
12.4,Sparkling,Argentina,"Lively but messy, with scrambled egg, wayward yeast and lime aromas. Feels foamy, overly active and acidic, with tart citrus and green apple flavors. Lemony, sharp and hard to hold in the mouth.",Brut,20,81,Other,Argentina,,Kaiken NV Brut Sparkling (Argentina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kaiken-nv-brut-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Kaiken
13.5,White,US,"An awkward wine, sweetish and sour at the same time, with apricot and citrus fruit flavors that are compromised by a severely unripe streak of ammonia.",Ariadne,25,81,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Clos du Val 2010 Ariadne Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-val-2010-ariadne-white-blend-semillon-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Clos du Val
12.6,Sparkling,Argentina,"Upon nosing, it's sharp, funky and makes your eyes water. Feels foamy and unruly, with nectarine flavors muddled by a pithy bitterness. Finishes with a decent feel and touches of peach and other stone fruits.",Sparkling Rose Malbec,16,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,High Desert 2009 Sparkling Rose Malbec Sparkling (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/high-desert-2009-sparkling-rose-malbec-mendoza/,Sparkling Blend,2009,High Desert
14.9,Red,US,"Way too sweet for comfort, with sugary berry flavors. High alcohol gives it a burn.",,17,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Maddalena 2009 Zinfandel (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maddalena-2009-zinfandel-central-coast-paso-robles/,Zinfandel,2009,Maddalena
14.6,Red,US,"Thin and simple, with unripe vegetal and twiggy flavors, but at least the label is lots of fun.",,10,81,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Courtney's Angels 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtneys-angels-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Courtney's Angels
13,Red,Argentina,"A reedy, green opening tells you the story up front. The palate is reduced and scratchy, with rubbery, herbal berry flavors that don't register. Finishes bland and weak.",Reserva Made with Organic Grapes,15,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Twigs 2008 Reserva Made with Organic Grapes Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/twigs-2008-reserva-made-with-organic-grapes-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2008,Twigs
13.5,Red,US,"Rough and green in the mouth, with some cherry fruit flavors. Pinot Noir in name only.",,9,81,California,California Other,California,Lucky Star 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lucky-star-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Lucky Star
13,Rose,Argentina,"Shrap, prickly and sweaty smelling, much like Sauvignon Blanc or Spanish Verdejo. The palate is reflective of the nose: grapefruit and passion fruit along with sourness. Herbal and sour on the citric finish.",Malbec,12,81,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Melipal 2011 Malbec Rosé (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/melipal-2011-malbec-rose-mendoza/,Rosé,2011,Melipal
13,White,US,"Too sweet, with so much sugar it might as well be for dessert.",,10,82,California,California Other,California,Procrastinate 2010 Pinot Grigio (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/procrastinate-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-other/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Procrastinate
14,Red,US,"Thin and dull, with watery cherry flavors and a rustic mouthfeel. Okay in a pinch.",,17,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Shiloh Road 2010 Merlot (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-road-2010-merlot-sonoma-county/,Merlot,2010,Shiloh Road
12.5,Sparkling,Argentina,"Straw and hay aromas come with apple and spice notes. The palate is extra foamy and bubbly, with a roughness to it. Tastes of dry peach and bitter melon, with a peppery finish.",Toso Brut,12,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pascual Toso NV Toso Brut Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pascual-toso-nv-toso-brut-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,,Pascual Toso
14.2,White,US,"Sugary sweet and simple, with buttered popcorn, pineapple jam and vanilla flavors.",,15,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Main & Geary 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-geary-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Main & Geary
14.1,Red,US,"Bone-dry and not quite ripe, with a stubbornly vegetal undertow. That accentuates the tannins, making them astringent. You will find very modest cherry and cola flavors.",Vin d'Eliza,16,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Courtney Benham 2007 Vin d'Eliza G-S-M (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/courtney-benham-2007-vin-deliza-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-central-coast-paso-robles/,G-S-M,2007,Courtney Benham
15.3,Red,US,"Harsh in the mouth, with a jagged feeling. Hot, too, from high alcohol that gives it a chile pepper sting. There's no problem with ripeness, but the wine ultimately is rustic and sweet.",Reserve,24,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,B&E 2008 Reserve Merlot (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/b-e-2008-reserve-merlot-central-coast-paso-robles/,Merlot,2008,B&E
12,White,US,"Not a successful vintage for Voss. The wine is dry and green, with a sour, vegetal edge to the citrus fruit.",,17,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Voss 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/voss-2010-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Voss
13.5,Red,US,"The price is affordable, but this isn't a very satisfying wine. Despite fruity flavors, it's rough and bubble-gummy.",,11,82,California,California Other,California,Bogle 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bogle-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Bogle
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Rusty in color, with rubbery, chemical aromas. Feels tight, tannic and clampy, with hard, compromised flavors and bitterness to the finish. Astringent and just not that appealing.",Libertad Vineyards,22,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2008 Libertad Vineyards Sangiovese (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2008-libertad-sangiovese-mendoza/,Sangiovese,2008,Benegas
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Woody and baked up front, its cooked, rubbery aromas setting set up a surprisingly sheer and sharp palate that's short on substance and balance. Tastes generic, with linear acidity resulting in little cushion or mouthfeel.",Pizzella Family Vineyard,18,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,La Posta 2009 Pizzella Family Vineyard Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/posta-2009-pizzella-family-vineyard-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,La Posta
14,Red,US,"A heavy, dull wine, with sweet blackberry and vegetable flavors.",,18,82,California,California Other,California,Main & Geary 2010 Petite Sirah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-geary-2010-petite-sirah-other/,Petite Sirah,2010,Main & Geary
14.1,White,US,"So sweet. With sugary tangerine and pineapple flavors and plenty of caramel, it quickly palls.",,18,82,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Rued 2010 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rued-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Rued
13.5,Red,Argentina,"This one's heavily about the oak. Comes out with spiced-up, minty aromas. Next up is a full and biting palate with buttery lead flavors followed by bitter black fruit. Flashes by quick on the finish.",,10,82,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Tilia 2010 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tilia-2010-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2010,Tilia
13.5,Red,US,"Heavy and inert, with simple cherry Lifesaver candy and spice flavors and an aggressive texture. But it is dry.",,15,82,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Donovan-Parke
13.5,White,US,"Tastes like orange juice with an extra hit of white sugar, sprinkled with cinnamon, vanilla and an oaky sweetness.",,17,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Shiloh Road 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-road-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Shiloh Road
13.8,Red,US,"A rugged, rustic wine, with sugary sweet and sour flavors of cherries. The texture is disagreeable.",,17,82,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Shiloh Road 2009 Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shiloh-road-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2009,Shiloh Road
14.2,Rose,US,"Dark in color for a rosé and full-bodied, this blend of undetermined varieties is way too sweet in sugary raspberry and cherry flavors. You could classify it as a dessert wine.",,18,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2010 Rosé (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2010-rose-napa-valley/,Rosé,2010,Rutherford Hill
15,Red,US,"As sugary as jelly, and with a harsh cut of acidity, it tastes like a Chinese sweet and sour sauce.",,25,82,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,B&E 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/b-e-2006-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2006,B&E
13.5,Red,US,"Pretty ordinary wine here. It's dry and simple, with some off smells, but on the plus side you'll find silky flavors of cherries.",,12,82,California,California Other,California,Angeline 2010 Pinot Noir (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angeline-2010-pinot-noir-other/,Pinot Noir,2010,Angeline
11,White,Greece,"This blend of Savatiano and Roditis is very popular in Greece and perhaps a bit too exotic for mainstream palates, but it's easy drinking and priced well. Aromas of citrus and melon are followed by peach and honeydew melon flavors. Simple but friendly.",Demestica White,10,82,Greece,,,Achaia Clauss NV Demestica White White (Greece),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/achaia-clauss-nv-demestica-white-white-greece-133149/,White Blend,,Achaia Clauss
14.5,Red,Argentina,"For the price, this is not a good effort. It's overoaked and horsey smelling, with a heavy, overripe palate that tastes herbal and like hickory-infused blackberry. Flat and stewy on the finish.",Reserva,29,82,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Cas'Almare 2009 Reserva Malbec (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casalmare-2009-reserva-malbec-lujan-cuyo/,Malbec,2009,Cas'Almare
14,Red,US,This Zin is too sweet and simple. Tastes like raspberry tea with a couple spoons of white sugar.,Old Vine,14,82,California,California Other,California,Zin 91 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zin-91-2010-old-vine-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Zin 91
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Mulchy and green smelling, with soft berry aromas underneath. Feels full and chunky, with herbal flavors, tomato notes and a weak foundation of blackberry and cassis. Minty and herbal on the finish.",La Florencia,12,82,Mendoza Province,Luján de Cuyo,,Familia Cassone 2010 La Florencia Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/familia-cassone-2010-florencia-cabernet-sauvignon-lujan-cuyo/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Familia Cassone
12.5,White,Italy,There's a grassy note of dried hay or fennel seed at the open of the bouquet that is followed by clove and sweet orange zest. The wine is disjointed and awkward in places.,Ca' Bembo,15,82,,Friuli Grave,,Principi di Porcìa 2010 Ca' Bembo Sauvignon (Friuli Grave),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/principi-porcia-2010-ca-bembo-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-friuli-grave/,Sauvignon,2010,Principi di Porcìa
12.5,Red,US,"A simple Merlot, sugary sweet and jammy in cherries, with harsh tannins and a bizarre slice of acidity.",,13,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Napa Creek 2007 Merlot (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/napa-creek-2007-merlot-napa-valley/,Merlot,2007,Napa Creek
13.5,Red,Greece,"This wine has an element of candied watermelon and cherry in the aromas that gives it a rocky start, but on the palate, bright cherry, watermelon and spice are a bit more becoming. A simple wine with a fruity kick.",,15,82,Peloponnese,,,My Big Fat Greek Wine 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Peloponnese),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/my-big-fat-greek-wine-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-peloponnese/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,My Big Fat Greek Wine
13.5,Red,US,"A hard wine, tough and tannic, and overripe, with raisiny flavors, including some bitterness from shriveled grape skins.",,15,82,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2010 Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2010-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2010,Donovan-Parke
13.4,White,US,"Tastes unnatural and manipulated, with sugary sweet orange and apricot jam fruit flavors, highlighted by uncomfortably sour acidity.",,26,82,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Frog's Leap 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/frogs-leap-2010-chardonnay-napa-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Frog's Leap
13,White,Argentina,"Bland and almondy on the bouquet, with an oily accent. Feels lightly spritzy but beyond that it's simply wet and acidic. Tastes lemony, sharp and bland, with a lasting citric finish.",,13,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Solsticio 2010 Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/solsticio-2010-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2010,Solsticio
14.5,Red,Argentina,"Hard and capped on the bouquet, with plastic aromas, dry oak, milk chocolate and mint. Feels resiny and cloying, with wood-led flavors and resin. Tastes bland and overoaked for what it is.",Premium,18,83,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Piattelli 2010 Premium Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/piattelli-2010-premium-cabernet-sauvignon-tupungato/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Piattelli
12.5,White,Greece,"Aromas of talc, citrus and flowers start this Muscat, but are somewhat strange. The flavors of flowers, lemon and tropical fruit are appealing, but overall, the wine lacks unity and focus.",Phelonoe,10,83,Lemnos,,,Petros Honas 2010 Phelonoe White (Lemnos),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/petros-honas-2010-phelonoe-white-lemnos/,White Blend,2010,Petros Honas
13.9,White,US,"Way too sweet. Tastes like they took a decent, tropical fruity Chardonnay and added a bunch of white sugar.",,14,83,California,California Other,California,Murphy-Goode 2009 Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2009-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2009,Murphy-Goode
,White,Argentina,"Gaseous, oily and flowery on the bouquet, with lemon and apple notes. Feels round and adequately acidic, with stalky, burnt flavors of lemon and melon. Short and rough on the finish.",Altosur,12,83,Mendoza Province,Tupungato,,Finca Sophenia 2011 Altosur Chardonnay (Tupungato),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-sophenia-2011-altosur-chardonnay-tupungato/,Chardonnay,2011,Finca Sophenia
15.5,Red,US,"This high-alcohol mountain Zin seems to have already lost its zip, dominated by a raisiny overripeness that skirts dangerously into syrup land.",Ten Zin,28,83,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Deaver 2008 Ten Zin Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deaver-2008-ten-zin-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Deaver
12.5,White,Italy,Here's a no-fuss Pinot Grigio with aromas of peach or melon and a slightly fat or oily feel in the mouth. Pair this wine with acidic foods like lemon chicken.,,11,83,,Delle Venezie,,Benedetto 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benedetto-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Benedetto
13.9,White,US,"Too sweet in orange, pineapple and pear juice flavors. There's a nice clean hit of acidity, but the wine is sugary all the way through.",,17,83,California,North Coast,North Coast,Indulge 2010 Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/indulge-2010-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Indulge
14,White,Italy,"This golden Chardonnay from central Italy offers mature apricot, butterscotch and honey aromas backed by a thick, creamy mouthfeel. There's a nice touch of dried sage on the close as well.",Pan,13,83,Central Italy,Colline Pescaresi,,Bosco Nestore 2008 Pan Chardonnay (Colline Pescaresi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bosco-nestore-2008-pan-chardonnay-colline-pescaresi/,Chardonnay,2008,Bosco Nestore
12,White,Italy,"Easy, fresh and very informal, this is the kind of Pinot Grigio you'll want to pair with appetizers, salads or a simple ham sandwich lunch. It finishes with a dry, grassy aftertaste.",,12,83,,Delle Venezie,,Barone 2010 Pinot Grigio (Delle Venezie),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barone-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-delle-venezie/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Barone
13.5,Red,US,"A very woody, oddly chemical Cabernet Sauvignon.",,15,83,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Brass Tacks 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/brass-tacks-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Brass Tacks
12.5,White,Italy,"D'Orsaria is a thick Pinot Grigio that could use a touch more acidity in the mouth. Freshness aside, it does deliver thick aromas of peach and pineapple.",D'Orsaria,10,83,,Venezia Giulia,,Marco Cecchini 2010 D'Orsaria Pinot Grigio (Venezia Giulia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marco-cecchini-2010-dorsaria-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-venezia-giulia/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Marco Cecchini
13.8,Red,Argentina,"A touch green and horsey smelling, with tomato and leafy berry aromas. Feels heavy and bullish, with a beam of acid pushing plum flavors that end in a short, simple finish.",,14,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Noble Aconcagua 2009 Merlot (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/noble-aconcagua-2009-merlot-mendoza/,Merlot,2009,Noble Aconcagua
12.8,White,Argentina,"With matchstick, pith and sulfur in addition to standard melon, apple and peach aromas, the start is rough. In the mouth, it's gritty and oily feeling, with citrus and apple flavors. Then bitterness and pith come into play on the finish.",,20,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Nice 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nice-2010-sauvignon-blanc-mendoza/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Nice
13.5,Red,Argentina,"Sweet, grapey and candy in a glass, with blueberry aromas. Feels rubbery and jammy, with stewed berry and herbal flavors. If ganador is “winner” in Spanish, this doesn't quite qualify.",,10,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,El Ganador 2009 Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/el-ganador-2009-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,El Ganador
13.5,Red,US,"Ripe blackberry and cherry fruit flavors mark this wine, along with oak-like caramelized sweetness. It's a rustic sipper for drinking now.",,15,83,California,California Other,California,Donovan-Parke 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donovan-parke-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Donovan-Parke
13.5,White,Italy,"This wood-aged Greco (the wine matures in large oak casks) displays a deep, off-gold appearance and slightly oxidized aromas of caramel, butterscotch and candied fruit.",Tenuta Oppida Aminea Caucino,18,83,Southern Italy,Sannio,,Fratelli Muratori 2009 Tenuta Oppida Aminea Caucino Greco (Sannio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-muratori-2009-tenuta-oppida-aminea-caucino-italian-white-greco-sannio/,Greco,2009,Fratelli Muratori
13.5,White,Italy,"Campo Gialli (from organically farmed Chardonnay grapes) opens with a deep, off-gold color and slightly oxidized aromas of butterscotch, resin and candied fruit.",Campo Gialli,40,83,Tuscany,Toscana,,La Traiana 2006 Campo Gialli Chardonnay (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/traiana-2006-campo-gialli-chardonnay-toscana/,Chardonnay,2006,La Traiana
13.5,Red,Argentina,"An old-style, rustic type of CS with earthy, leafy aromas of tobacco and dry fruit. Tastes as much of tomato as it does berry fruit, with light oak and tobacco in the backdrop. Dry and woody on the finish, with a remnant of red berry flavor.",Trumpeter,11,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Rutini 2010 Trumpeter Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutini-2010-trumpeter-cabernet-sauvignon-mendoza/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Rutini
13.6,White,US,"The acidity on this Pinot Grigio is almost bracing, so sour lemon in overall character as to be nearly puckering. A rich seafood pairing might help steer it right.",Blue's Creek Vineyard,21,83,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Middle Ridge 2010 Blue's Creek Vineyard Pinot Grigio (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/middle-ridge-2010-blues-creek-vineyard-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Middle Ridge
14.2,White,US,"As sweet and simple as an orange cream soda drink, although it's also oaky and the alcohol gives it body.",,15,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,St. Francis 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/st-francis-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,St. Francis
13.8,Red,US,"This is a soft, jellied Cabernet, with sweet blackberry, cherry and caramelized oak flavors. It contains a little Petite Sirah and Syrah.",Seven Oaks,17,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,J. Lohr 2009 Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-lohr-2009-seven-oaks-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,J. Lohr
13,White,Argentina,"Oily, with a peach-pit bitterness to the nose. Feels citrusy but dilute, with lemony flavors that fold in green apple. Wet but bland on the finish. An extremely simple wine.",Centenario Reserve,14,83,Other,San Juan,,Graffigna 2011 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio (San Juan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/graffigna-2011-centenario-reserve-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-san-juan/,Pinot Grigio,2011,Graffigna
15.2,Red,US,"Nana was probably a wonderful woman but this Zin is a little musky, closed off and chewy with a taste of cherry cordial and baked plum jam.",Nana's Vineyard,25,83,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Deaver 2008 Nana's Vineyard Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/deaver-2008-nanas-vineyard-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2008,Deaver
15.7,White,US,"A lot of the fruit here comes from Lodi and that would be all well and good except the initially pleasing tropical nature of this wine, its guava and mango, full mouthfeel and texture, is wrecked by the high alcohol, which is hard to not notice, as is the wine's very sour finish.",Reserve,28,83,California,California Other,California,Martin Lane Winery 2008 Reserve Chardonnay (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-lane-winery-2008-reserve-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2008,Martin Lane Winery
13.8,Red,US,"Clean and dry, but a rather uninteresting Cabernet despite its Napa Valley address. Shows diluted blackberry and currant flavors. Pricey for what you get.",,20,83,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Main & Geary 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/main-geary-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Main & Geary
14.5,White,US,"Frankly sweet, tasting like a sugared fruit juice blend of tangerines, pineapples and mangoes. Still, it's clean and streamlined in acidity.",,15,83,California,Central Coast,Monterey,Maddalena 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maddalena-2009-chardonnay-central-coast-monterey/,Chardonnay,2009,Maddalena
14.9,Red,US,"A rustic, tannic Zin, with sweet flavors of red berries, oranges and pepper that finish with a scour of acidity.",,30,83,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Zina Hyde Cunningham 2006 Zinfandel (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zina-hyde-cunningham-2006-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Zinfandel,2006,Zina Hyde Cunningham
13.9,Red,US,"With a watery taste, this soft, simple little Pinot Noir has modest raspberry and cherry flavors.",Reserve,18,83,California,California Other,Sonoma County-Monterey County-Santa Barbara County,Angeline 2010 Reserve Pinot Noir (Sonoma County-Monterey County-Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angeline-2010-reserve-pinot-noir-other-sonoma-county-monterey-county-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2010,Angeline
14.3,Red,US,"Marked by vegetal notes, as the 2007 was, this wine has an objectionable asparagus smell and taste. Other than that, sweet red cherries and oak mark it.",Exuberance,50,83,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Canihan 2008 Exuberance Pinot Noir (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canihan-2008-exuberance-pinot-noir-sonoma-county/,Pinot Noir,2008,Canihan
13.9,Red,Argentina,"Surprisingly flat smelling and borderline oxidized, with jammy berry aromas setting up a chunky palate with herbal berry and candied flavors. Lacks clarity and does not rise to the occasion.",Calathus Roble,29,83,Mendoza Province,Uco Valley,,Finca Don Carlos 2009 Calathus Roble Malbec (Uco Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-don-carlos-2009-calathus-roble-malbec-uco-valley/,Malbec,2009,Finca Don Carlos
13,White,Italy,Here's a Falanghina (a native grape of southern Italy) that offers aromas of pear and dried apple skin with touches of passion fruit and candied pineapple.,Tenuta Oppida Aminea Caracena,18,83,Southern Italy,Sannio,,Fratelli Muratori 2010 Tenuta Oppida Aminea Caracena Falanghina (Sannio),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fratelli-muratori-2010-tenuta-oppida-aminea-caracena-italian-white-falanghina-sannio/,Falanghina,2010,Fratelli Muratori
13.8,White,US,"An uncomfortable wine. The acidity tastes unnaturally tart for a wine this sweet, while the citrus fruit flavors have a white sugary finish. Yet there's a tug of unripeness.",The Fumé,14,83,California,North Coast,North Coast,Murphy-Goode 2010 The Fumé Sauvignon Blanc (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/murphy-goode-2010-fume-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Murphy-Goode
15,Red,US,"Made from undisclosed grape varieties, this is a country-style wine, soft and frankly sweet, with ripe berry and spice flavors.",Red Rhythm,25,83,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,B&E 2007 Red Rhythm Red (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/b-e-2007-red-rhythm-central-coast-paso-robles/,Red Blend,2007,B&E
12.5,Red,US,"With sugary-sweet blackberry and cherry flavors and a veneer of caramelized oak, this is a pretty simple Cabernet. The official alcohol reading is astonishingly low, only 12.5%.",,20,83,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Laurier 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/laurier-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Laurier
12.8,Sparkling,Argentina,"Airy and inoffensive on the nose, with a hint of apple. It's fresh but clumsy on the palate, with a rough feel and slightly mealy flavors of cider and white pepper. Citrusy, with a touch of burn on the finish.",Extra Brut,20,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Medanos NV Extra Brut Sparkling (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/medanos-nv-extra-brut-sparkling-mendoza/,Sparkling Blend,,Medanos
14,White,Argentina,"Typical orange, lychee and pineapple aromas set it off in the right direction. In the mouth, however, it's angular and lean, with hard, narrow flavors of tart citrus and lychee. Bites on the finish, which is oily in texture.",,14,83,Other,Cafayate,,Nōmade 2010 Torrontés (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nomade-2010-torrontes-cafayate/,Torrontés,2010,Nōmade
13,White,Argentina,Not much fruit shows up on the bouquet but there is a bland sense of vanilla and cookies. Feels heavy but with adequate citric acidity. Tastes monotone and lemony.,,8,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Casa de Campo 2011 Torrontés (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-campo-2011-torrontes-mendoza/,Torrontés,2011,Casa de Campo
13.8,White,Argentina,"Basic apple and vanilla bean aromas carry the nose to a plump, round palate with tropical flavors and banana. Feels peachy and tastes yeasty and sweet on the finish. Highly regular as a whole.",Unoaked,11,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2011-unoaked-chardonnay-mendoza/,Chardonnay,2011,Zolo
12,White,Italy,"A great value wine to pair with deviled eggs, stuffed mushrooms or fried shrimp. This Orvieto Classico represents a blend of Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia, Grechetto and Drupeggio and opens with crisp green apple, dried hay and stone fruit.",,9,84,Central Italy,Orvieto Classico,,Rocca delle Macìe 2010  Orvieto Classico,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2010-white-orvieto-classico/,White Blend,2010,Rocca delle Macìe
13.5,White,South Africa,"A prickling sensation provides a lively mouthfeel to this easy-drinking Chard, with light flavors of apple flesh and sweet citrus. Drink now.",,10,84,Robertson,,,Robertson Winery 2011 Chardonnay (Robertson),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/robertson-winery-2011-chardonnay-robertson/,Chardonnay,2011,Robertson Winery
13.5,White,US,"This simple Chardonnay has sweet flavors of buttered popcorn, toast, orange soda and vanilla. It's made in the popular style.",,17,84,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Wheelhouse 2010 Chardonnay (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wheelhouse-2010-chardonnay-sonoma-county/,Chardonnay,2010,Wheelhouse
12.5,White,Italy,"Trebbiano, Roscetto and Malvasia are blended to produce a clean and simple wine with sharp, clean lines backed by lively aromas of citrus, pear and Golden Delicious apple.",,9,84,Central Italy,Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone,,Falesco 2010 White (Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/falesco-2010-white-est-est-est-montefiascone/,White Blend,2010,Falesco
13,White,Italy,This informal white wine (a pure expression of floral Viognier from sunny Tuscany) shows aromas of yellow flower and passion fruit followed by heat and power.,Camposegreto,16,84,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello di Poppiano 2010 Camposegreto Viognier (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-poppiano-2010-camposegreto-viognier-toscana/,Viognier,2010,Castello di Poppiano
12,White,Italy,"There's an overripe, saturated element to this Trebbiano that is reflected in its deep golden color and its aromas of melon, apricot and honey. The mouthfeel is soft and sticky.",Ancilla,15,84,Central Italy,Trebbiano d'Abruzzo,,Ciavolich Giuseppe 2009 Ancilla  (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ciavolich-giuseppe-2009-ancilla-italian-white-trebbiano-trebbiano-dabruzzo/,Trebbiano,2009,Ciavolich Giuseppe
13.5,White,Argentina,"Seems like we're catching this wine late in its cycle. It's not very expressive on the nose, and even though there's still life to the palate, it's dealing only mild apple and citrus flavors followed by heat and acidic scour on the finish.",Andes,15,84,Other,La Rioja,,Argie 2009 Andes Torrontés (La Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/argie-2009-andes-torrontes-rioja/,Torrontés,2009,Argie
9.5,Sparkling,US,"Not really pink, more of a salmon color, and quite sweet, with tangerine jelly and vanilla flavors. Good acidity and super-clean winemaking make it balanced and zesty.",Pink Moscato,11,84,California,California Other,California,Barefoot Bubbly NV Pink Moscato Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barefoot-bubbly-nv-pink-moscato-sparkling-other/,Sparkling Blend,,Barefoot Bubbly
11.5,Sparkling,US,"On the sweet side, and the bubbles are scoury and rough. Still, this is a pretty nice sparkling wine, clean and refreshing in citrus fruits and yeast.",Brut Cuvée,11,84,California,California Other,California,Barefoot Bubbly NV Brut Cuvée Sparkling (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/barefoot-bubbly-nv-brut-cuvee-sparkling-california-144643/,Sparkling Blend,,Barefoot Bubbly
13,Red,Argentina,"Kind of mulchy and leafy, with a brown color that doesn't suggest freshness or vitality. Tastes of roasted berry and cocoa, with a spicy, dry finish. Decent but comes across heavy and more oaky than fruity.",Reserva,19,84,Other,Patagonia,,Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2008 Reserva Pinot Noir (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodega-fin-mundo-2008-reserva-pinot-noir-patagonia/,Pinot Noir,2008,Bodega del Fin del Mundo
15,Red,Argentina,"This is proof that vintage variation is alive and well in Argentina. Reflecting a hot year, this is stewy and heavy. It smells of licorice, mint and black fruit, while the palate is syrupy. Prune, raisin and stewed blackberry flavors are front and center.",Libertad Vineyards,21,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Benegas 2009 Libertad Vineyards Malbec (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/benegas-2009-libertad-malbec-mendoza/,Malbec,2009,Benegas
14.8,Red,US,"This dry Pinot Noir is a little ungenerous, offering modest sour cherry candy and wintergreen flavors. It's also a little bitter, tasting almost like press wine.",,25,84,California,Central Coast,Santa Barbara County,Inception 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/inception-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-barbara-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Inception
11.5,White,France,"A wine that is dominated by the perfumed Colombard, leaving the more herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc to one side. It is soft with just a light lemon zest edge. Screwcap.",,,84,Southwest France,Côtes de Gascogne,,Haut Marin 2010 Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc (Côtes de Gascogne),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haut-marin-2010-white-blend-colombard-sauvignon-blanc-cotes-gascogne/,Colombard-Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Haut Marin
13.8,Red,Argentina,"Foxy aromas come with notes of rubber, creamy milk chocolate and vanilla. It's hot and fiery in the mouth, with herbal plum and cassis flavors. Functional as a fruity, red berry wine but there's not much going on beyond the basics.",,11,84,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Zolo 2010 Bonarda (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zolo-2010-other-red-bonarda-mendoza/,Bonarda,2010,Zolo
14,Red,US,"Shows the sweet fruitiness and bite of citrusy acidity of raspberry and cherry jam, a simple Cabernet to drink now.",,18,84,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Wheelhouse 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wheelhouse-2010-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2010,Wheelhouse
13.5,White,Argentina,"Dilute and watery on the bouquet, with a touch of lime and air freshener. Feels oily and chunky on the palate, with citrus and not too much else to ponder. Lemony and tangy on the finish, with pithy bitterness.",,15,84,Other,Cafayate,,Camino del Inca 2011 Torrontés (Cafayate),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/camino-inca-2011-torrontes-cafayate/,Torrontés,2011,Camino del Inca
13.5,White,Argentina,"Gassy smelling and just not that fresh from head to toe. Feels fleshy but clumsy, with bland melon and almond skin flavors. Narrows on the finish and teeters on bitter, with a lemony wash.",XIV Alto Agrelo,16,83,Mendoza Province,Mendoza,,Pulenta 2011 XIV Alto Agrelo Pinot Gris (Mendoza),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pulenta-estate-2011-xiv-alto-agrelo-pinot-grigio-gris-gris-mendoza/,Pinot Gris,2011,Pulenta
14,Red,Argentina,"Raisiny smelling and short on freshness. Full in feel but tasting roasted, stemmy and a little bitter. Finishes baked and earthy, with a lasting leafy quality.",,14,82,Other,Patagonia,,Caitec 2008 Pinot Noir (Patagonia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caitec-2008-pinot-noir-patagonia/,Pinot Noir,2008,Caitec
14.5,Red,US,"A terrific Merlot, a real pleasure to drink and one of the stars of the vintage. The cool Russian River Valley has given it a great acid-tannin structure, yet this 100% Merlot is rich and flamboyant in cherries, blackberries, plums and bacon. Pricey, yes, but worth it.",,46,93,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Ledson 2008 Merlot (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ledson-2008-merlot-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Merlot,2008,Ledson
14.5,Red,Italy,"Caiarossa is a blend of eight grape varieties (the largest percentages are of Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc), which displays loads of bright fruit and white cherry backed by tart acids and tight tannins. There's a sweet note as well but the wine needs another five years of cellar aging.",,65,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Caiarossa 2006 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caiarossa-2006-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Caiarossa
,Red,Italy,"There's a touch of heat and power on the nose, followed by lush, compelling notes of cherry Maraschino, blackberry pie, chocolate and moist pipe tobacco. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot.",Millepassi,,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Donna Olimpia 1898 2008 Millepassi  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donna-olimpia-1898-2008-millepassi-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,1898,Donna Olimpia 1898
14.4,Red,US,"Sharp and wound up tight, with a laser focus, this excellent young wine pinpoints raspberry, cherry and red plum fruit flavors, with good penetration and length. The fruit is backed with substantial oak and firm, fine tannins. The alcohol has come down a bit, though there is still a hint of burn and whiskey barrel in the finish.",Chaleur Estate Red,75,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,DeLille 2008 Chaleur Estate Red Red (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2008-chaleur-estate-red-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,DeLille
14.7,Red,US,"A blend of 81% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. An unusually tight Pedestal, this absolutely must be decanted. It opens well, with black fruits, toasted grain, and firm tannins, then hits a wall and stops short. However, with a lot of breathing time and/or aerating, it broadens out a bit and shows more length and finesse.",,55,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pedestal 2008 Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pedestal-2008-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Pedestal
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Exhibiting all the richness of the 2009 vintage, this is a serious, concentrated wine. The red fruits are deliciously juicy as well as layered with firm tannins. Ripe fruit is just waiting to burst out, but wait for two years.",La Rosa,,91,Douro,,,Quinta de la Rosa 2009 La Rosa Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-rosa-2009-la-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta de la Rosa
15.8,Red,US,"Almost black in color, the Hovey Petite is layered and concentrated, deep and soulful with flavors of lavender, berry and licorice segued by a coffee and tobacco kicker. A true Petite Sirah lovers' Petite Sirah.",Dalton Cuvee,22,91,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Hovey 2008 Dalton Cuvee Petite Sirah (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hovey-2008-dalton-cuvee-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Petite Sirah,2008,Hovey
14.1,White,US,"A delicious Sauvignon Blanc, barrel fermented in some new oak. It's elaborate in kiwi, orange, pear and honeydew melon flavors, yet crisp acidity and a firm minerality provide balance. Drinks better at room temperature, like a red wine.",,30,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Merry Edwards 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/merry-edwards-2010-sauvignon-blanc-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Merry Edwards
13.5,Red,France,"Along with the freshness of 2008, the wine has weight and an excellent tannic character. Powered by juicy fruit, it reveals black currant and damson skins as well as perfumed acidity. Serious, likely to age for 3–4 years.",,63,90,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Robert 2008  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-robert-2008-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Robert
14,Red,Chile,"Roasted berry, olive and herb aromas make for a traditional bouquet. The palate is juicy and a touch piercing, but despite having good concentration it's not heavy feeling. Tastes intense, with plum, berry, tobacco and carob flavors. Driving on the finish; 74% Syrah with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.",Reserva Especial,23,90,Limarí Valley,,,Viña Tabalí 2008 Reserva Especial Red (Limarí Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-tabali-2008-reserva-especial-red-limari-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Viña Tabalí
14,Red,Spain,"Ripe black fruit aromas aren't overly complex or nuanced but they are generous. Feels tight, gritty and healthy, with firm tannins in front of black cherry and blackberry flavors. Mellows on the finish, where plum and prune flavors take over. Not a hard, fierce Priorat; drink now through 2014.",Coraje,44,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Fuentes 2008 Coraje Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fuentes-2008-coraje-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Fuentes
,Red,Italy,"This lush Bolgheri blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot offers round, soft shades of vanilla and hazelnut beyond loads of juicy, ripe fruit. It's soothing, silky and offers a beautiful portrait of coastal Tuscan winemaking.",Ocra,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Guicciardini Strozzi 2009 Ocra  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guicciardini-strozzi-2009-ocra-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Guicciardini Strozzi
12,White,Australia,"It's pricey for a Margaret River Sauv-Sem blend, but the pedigree of the wine shows in its refined crispness and tight, citrusy finish. On the palate, fig and melon flavors are tinged with a mixture of graphite and cedar. Drink now–2015, possibly longer.",Cullen Vineyard,35,90,Western Australia,Margaret River,,Cullen 2010 Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon (Margaret River),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cullen-2010-vineyard-white-blend-sauvignon-blanc-semillon-margaret-river/,Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon,2010,Cullen
13.5,Red,France,"A selection of Merlot from Château Robert, this is a concentrated, solid wine. It is still young, with its firm structure and juicy acidity still right up front. Black currant, smoky spice and red berry freshness combine with the aging potential of the dry core. Age for 4–5 years.",Château Tour Robert,67,90,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Robert 2008 Château Tour Robert  (Pomerol),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-robert-2008-tour-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Robert
,Red,Italy,"A sweet note of cinnamon or Indian spice opens the nose of this thickly concentrated blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The wine offers soft richness and long-lasting notes of chocolate and sweet, black fruit on the close.",,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Ferrari Iris & Figli 2009  Bolgheri,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-iris-figli-2009-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Ferrari Iris & Figli
14,Red,Italy,"This beautiful wine is polished and bright, with fresh berry notes backed by white almond, leather, moist tobacco and crème de cassis. It's medium bodied, which makes this ruby red wine particularly well-suited to pair with your favorite meat dishes.",Riserva,25,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castello di Gabbiano 2008 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-gabbiano-2008-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Castello di Gabbiano
14,Red,Italy,"Made with mostly Sangiovese, Belnero says more about the territory of Montalcino than it does any one grape variety. It's a silky, elegant wine, with bright berry notes followed by cola, cassis and lightly toasted nut. Dark and finely textured.",BelnerO,29,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello Banfi 2008 BelnerO Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-banfi-2008-belnero-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Castello Banfi
13.5,White,France,"Ripe, fruity, full flavored wine. It shows its wood aging in the toasty character that lies over the herbaceous fruit. Rounded, smooth with a burst of citrus. Drink next year, but also age.",,24,90,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Haut Bertinerie 2010  Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bertinerie-2010-sauvignon-blanc-blaye-cotes/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Château Haut Bertinerie
13,Red,France,"Dark colored wine, its fruit structured with building blocks of dense tannins, acidity and a plum skin texture. The wine has a fine balance, rich but also restrained and elegant. For aging over 3–4 years.",,42,90,Bordeaux,Moulis-en-Médoc,,Château Haut-Bellevue 2009  Moulis-en-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bellevue-2009-red-moulis-en-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut-Bellevue
13.5,Red,France,"Although this blend of 75% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache spends 18 months in French oak, the outcome is surprisingly balanced and elegant, with gorgeous mineral notes to the bouquet alongside earthy spice, garrigue and ripe red berries. Everything transitions seamlessly to the smooth mouth, with a silky structure that provides a bit of grip to the close. Drink now through 2014.",Belvèze,30,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois,,Château Cabezac 2007 Belvèze Red (Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cabezac-2007-belveze-red-minervois/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2007,Château Cabezac
13,Red,France,"Very structured wine that shows its wood aging as well as textured black plum fruits. It has spice, toast and a smoky character. Underneath are blackberry fruits and a strong layer of acidity. Age for 3–4 years.",Cru Réserve,24,90,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Bertinerie 2008 Cru Réserve  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bertinerie-2008-cru-reserve-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Bertinerie
14,Red,Spain,"Deep and earthy on the nose, with cedar, tobacco and plodding berry aromas. This is more full and thick than light and elegant; the palate is fruity and tannic, with plump plum and dark berry flavors. Chocolaty but monotone on the finish. Drink now.",Gran Reserva,50,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Riscal 2001 Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-riscal-2001-gran-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2001,Marqués de Riscal
14,Red,Portugal,"From a 20-acre property in the heart of the Douro, family-owned since the 19th century, this is a concentrated wine, wearing its richness easily. It is powered as much by juicy fruit as by the fine play of fruit tannins or wood. Give this ageworthy wine 3–5 years.",Colheita,19,90,Douro,,,Maritávora 2008 Colheita Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maritavora-2008-colheita-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Maritávora
14.5,Red,Spain,"Spunky on the nose, with sweetness defined by animal cracker cookies, vanilla wafer, leather and candied berry fruit. Feels tight and slightly acidic, with herbal berry, tobacco and chocolate flavors. Solid and grabby late, with lasting tang from the acidity.",Prima,24,90,Northern Spain,Toro,,Maurodos 2009 Prima  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maurodos-2009-prima-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Maurodos
15.2,Red,US,"Soft and lush when first opened, with a fragrant mix of oak and berry, this is broad in the mouth, oaky and liquorous. There is an impression of flatness; it lacks the lift and depth of the other Quilceda reds. But to find any Quilceda at such a modest price must be considered a gift from the wine gods.",Red Wine,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Quilceda Creek 2008 Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quilceda-creek-2008-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Quilceda Creek
13,White,US,"Done in a dry style, this fine effort is sourced from the Wallula Benches vineyard. It's good juice, with a delicious mix of stone fruits, citrus zest and a hint of sweet honey.",,12,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,North by Northwest 2010 Riesling (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/north-by-northwest-2010-riesling-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Riesling,2010,North by Northwest
14,Red,Portugal,"Produced from old vines on schist soils, this is an intensely structured wine. While it has power, it is the texture and the firm fruit that give it character. Black fruits combine with dark tannins to create a dry, solid aftertaste.",Montes Claros Garrafeira,,90,Alentejo,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2007 Montes Claros Garrafeira Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-de-borba-2007-montes-claros-garrafeira-red-alentejo-143952/,Portuguese Red,2007,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
14.5,Red,Italy,Belcore is an 80-20 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot that opens with bright cherry and forest fruit and delicate nuances of vanilla seed and spice. It's silky and smooth but not without drive and character.,Belcore,27,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,I Giusti e Zanza 2009 Belcore Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-giusti-e-zanza-2009-belcore-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,I Giusti e Zanza
,Red,Italy,"Here's an elegant and rich 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from a boutique Bolgheri producer (with a small case production) that delivers mature fruit, spice, hazelnut and chocolate. It shows sun-ripened aromas that would pair well with grilled lamb chops.",Caccia al Palazzo,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Tenute di Vaira 2009 Caccia al Palazzo  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-vaira-2009-caccia-al-palazzo-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Tenute di Vaira
13.5,Red,Italy,"Le Sughere di Frassinello represents a blend of Sangiovese (50%), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 shows a dark, inky color and alluring aromas of savory spice, mature fruit, plum, cherry and moist pipe tobacco. There's loads of heft and concentration in the mouth followed by a decadent, velvety finish.",Le Sughere di Frassinello,35,90,Tuscany,Maremma,,Rocca di Frassinello 2009 Le Sughere di Frassinello  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-frassinello-2009-le-sughere-di-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2009,Rocca di Frassinello
14,Red,Portugal,"A big, sweet, fruity wine, with ripe tannins, mint and chocolate flavors from the wood aging. It is rounded, polished, full of black plums, spice and finishing with balanced acidity. Keep for 3–4 years.",Evel Reserva,35,90,Douro,,,Real Companhia Velha 2008 Evel Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-companhia-velha-2008-evel-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Real Companhia Velha
14,Red,Portugal,"An almost black wine, its soft and velvet tannins polished by wood. The structure is powerful, with plum skins, red berries and spice. There is a firm, dry core from the Cabernet that brings out a more austere side. Age for 2–3 years.",Templários Colheita Seleccionada,15,90,Tejo,,,Quinta do Cavalinho 2009 Templários Colheita Seleccionada Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-cavalinho-2009-templarios-colheita-seleccionada-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-cabernet-sauvignon-tejo/,Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Quinta do Cavalinho
13.5,Red,Italy,"Croce Riserva shows elegant, fine lines that do a great job of showcasing the Sangiovese variety. Forest berry, blue flowers and white almond make up the bouquet and the wine is fresh and silky on the close.",Croce Riserva,30,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Terrabianca 2007 Croce Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrabianca-2007-croce-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Terrabianca
14.5,Red,Australia,"Lush and appealing, this is one of the more appropriately named of the Chocolate Box wines. Slightly jammy raspberry fruit is coated in chocolate; even the tannins come across as softly dusty, even vaguely cocoa-like. Drink over the next year or two.",,17,90,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Chocolate Box 2009 Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chocolate-box-2009-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2009,Chocolate Box
13,Red,France,"With considerable new wood flavors, this is a ripely opulent wine. It has weight, rich tannins, a smooth surface as its skims over the black fruits. The acidity, sweet black plum jelly, both give a warm, ripe character to the wine.",,80,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Tour Baladoz 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-baladoz-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Tour Baladoz
14,Red,Portugal,"Aragonez, aka Tempranillo, is the Tinta Roriz of the Alentejo—just to make things simple. Whatever the name, the smooth, rich character of this wine is characteristic of the grape. It has weight, ripe damson fruit and a core of powerful tannins. Age for 3–4 years.",,,90,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2009 Aragonez (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2009-tempranillo-aragonez-alentejano/,Aragonez,2009,Cortes de Cima
14.5,Red,Spain,"Young and round on the nose, with black cherry, blackberry and dry spice aromas. Gets deeper and more exotic as it breathes, with ripe, full tannins and nice flavors of sweet berry fruit, black cherry, vanilla, fig and chocolate. Meaty and round on the finish; drink now through 2014.",Crianza,35,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Clos Gebrat 2008 Crianza Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-gebrat-2008-crianza-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Clos Gebrat
10.8,Dessert,US,"Undulating with richness and flavor. There's a textural brilliance that stands out on this sumptuous Trockenbeerenauslese-style Riesling from the North Fork's Roman Roth. Gorgeously perfumed with roses, freesia, lanolin and honey, it's a complex, composed representative of a fine American dessert wine.",Noble Roth Late Harvest,36,90,New York,Long Island,Long Island,The Grapes of Roth 2009 Noble Roth Late Harvest Riesling (Long Island),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/grapes-roth-2009-noble-late-harvest-riesling-long-island/,Riesling,2009,The Grapes of Roth
,Red,Italy,"Il Tarabuso (90% Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Syrah) offers creamy aromas of milk chocolate and cherry with blueberry, cinnamon, clove and exotic spice. The tannins are firm and structured.",Il Tarabuso,,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Terre del Marchesato 2008 Il Tarabuso Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-marchesato-2008-il-tarabuso-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Terre del Marchesato
13.5,Red,Italy,"Tuscany's Mazzei family delivers a wonderful Chianti Classico from their Fonterutoli estate that would pair perfectly with grilled meats or oven-roasted pasta. This is a soft, lush wine with bright cherry and spice notes, which drive a long, velvety finish.",Fonterutoli,28,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Mazzei 2009 Fonterutoli  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2009-fonterutoli-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2009,Mazzei
14,Red,Portugal,"Big and ripe wine with sweet, jammy black fruits layered with new wood. The wine is powerful, to be sure, but it also has a stylish elegance from the interplay of fruit acidity and tannins.",Quinta dos Aciprestes,15,90,Douro,,,Real Companhia Velha 2008 Quinta dos Aciprestes Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-companhia-velha-2008-quinta-aciprestes-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Real Companhia Velha
14.6,Red,US,"Saggi is the super Tuscan entry in the Long Shadows portfolio, made by Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari. Here it is a blend of 45% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah —not much different from 2007. Smoky in the nose, broadly fruity in the mouth, with an attractive mix of black cherry fruit and bacon fat highlights. It fades a bit in the finish, and there is just the faintest hint of onion.",Red Wine,45,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Saggi 2008 Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/saggi-2008-red-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Saggi
14,Red,Italy,"Jacopo Biondi Santi hits a home run with this beautiful Morellino. The wine is smooth and dense, with lively cherry notes, soft spice and tobacco. It's straightforward and plush, but elegant at the same time.",Castello di Montepò,29,90,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Jacopo Biondi-Santi 2008 Castello di Montepò  (Morellino di Scansano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacopo-biondi-santi-2008-castello-montepo-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2008,Jacopo Biondi-Santi
,Red,Italy,"Ferruggini is a ripe and concentrated 70-30 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that offers impressive concentration, polished tannins and velvety softness. There's a touch of sweetness in the form of ripe cherry, chocolate and blackberry pie.",Ferruggini,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Giovanni Chiappini 2009 Ferruggini  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanni-chiappini-2009-ferruggini-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Giovanni Chiappini
14.5,Red,Australia,"This is an unusually complex Shiraz for the price, ably marrying meaty-savory notes with tart berries and plenty of weight on the palate. Crisp structure, finishes long, with lingering acids. Drink now–2018.",Heavy Metal,15,90,Australia Other,South Eastern Australia,,Hungerford Hill 2008 Heavy Metal Shiraz (South Eastern Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hungerford-hill-2008-heavy-metal-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-south-eastern/,Shiraz,2008,Hungerford Hill
,Red,France,"This is a delicate wine with a very Margaux feel. The delicious red berry fruits and light layers of tannin are in balance, suggesting a wine that will age relatively quickly, and is already drinkable now.",,56,90,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Prieuré-Lichine 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-prieure-lichine-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Prieuré-Lichine
15,Red,Spain,"It has taken a few years but Morlanda has reached a nice place with this wine. Look for ripeness and concentrated black fruit aromas, and then a ripe palate with herbal blackberry and chocolate. Smooth on the finish, with a tiny bit of burn. Drink now through 2014.",Criança,48,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Morlanda 2007 Criança Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morlanda-2007-crianca-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Morlanda
14,Red,Italy,"This vintage of Marsiliana (the top wine from the Maremma property of Prince Corsini) shows rich tones of espresso, chocolate, dark fruit, leather and spice. The wine is soft and well extracted, with a slightly tough, chewy finish.",,,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Marsiliana 2005 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marsiliana-2005-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2005,Marsiliana
14.9,Red,US,"Dusty and tight, with a whiff of coffee and cocoa introducing an elegant wine with interesting streaks of metal and graphite. Young fruit and fine tannins are in perfect balance, and the wine has a lovely delicacy.",Dividend,39,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Market Vineyards 2008 Dividend Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/market-2008-dividend-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Market Vineyards
15.4,Red,US,"Aged a little more than two years in 90% new French oak and then in bottle, time has been kind to this wine, a Syrah of dark mushroom and baked blackberry, that's savory and silky with a slight hint of mint on the finish. Mighty and impressive.",Signature Selection,70,90,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Leonesse Cellars 2007 Signature Selection Syrah (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonesse-cellars-2007-signature-selection-shiraz-syrah-syrah-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Syrah,2007,Leonesse Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"Le Buche is an interesting winery to watch, and its various Tuscan blends show great promise. Memento is equal parts Sangiovese and Syrah with a soft, velvety texture and a bright berry finish.",Giuseppe Olivi Memento,45,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Le Buche 2006 Giuseppe Olivi Memento Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-buche-2006-giuseppe-olivi-memento-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Le Buche
13.8,Red,US,"This is a particularly lovely vintage of the popular Three Legged Red from Dunham. The fruit is a luscious bowl of cherries, with a streak of fresh peach as well. Smooth and supple, it adds gentle barrel notes of light toast, continuing on its elegant path through an extended finish.",Three Legged Red,16,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Dunham 2009 Three Legged Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dunham-2009-three-legged-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2009,Dunham
13.5,Red,France,"With only 30 cases imported, this might be a tough find, but it's a great Terrasses du Larzac at an attractive price. Rich and concentrated dark fruit flavors of plum, cherry and boysenberry are infused with notes of chicory and herbal bark. The lush and creamy texture fills the palate, with a vanilla custard richness and a baking spice-flavored finish.",3 Naissances Terrasses du Larzac,29,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Domaine de Familongue 2007 3 Naissances Terrasses du Larzac Red (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-familongue-2007-3-naissances-terrasses-larzac-red-coteaux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2007,Domaine de Familongue
14,Red,Italy,"Elegant, silky and feminine in character, this lovely Vino Nobile shows great finesse and sophistication. Aromas of red fruit, cola, licorice, spice, leather and dried tobacco complete a pretty picture.",,34,90,Tuscany,Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,,Boscarelli 2007  Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/boscarelli-2007-sangiovese-vino-nobile-montepulciano/,Sangiovese,2007,Boscarelli
14.7,Red,US,"Delicious is the word that comes to mind drinking this Pinot Noir. It's young and vibrant in acidity, with waves of raspberries, persimmons, honey, cinnamon, cloves and smoky sandalwood. Good over the next five years.",,29,90,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,2nd Chance 2009 Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/2nd-chance-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,2nd Chance
13.5,Red,France,"Full-bodied wine, spiced with nutmeg and toast and give richness by sweet blackberry juice flavors. It is densely structured, rich with great fruit character as well as a powerful drive of rich tannins. Age this wine at least four years and more.",,35,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Bel-Air Ortet 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bel-air-ortet-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bel-Air Ortet
,Red,France,"Smooth, open wine, the ripest fruit layered with soft tannins. It reveals all the opulent fruit of the year while offering medium-term pleasure.",,45,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château Gloria 2009  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gloria-2009-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Gloria
,Red,France,"A solid effort, with attractive, balanced black currant fruits and ripe acidity. The wine layers fruit and integrated tannins. It feels chunky and dense, finishing dry.",,45,90,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Ferrière 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ferriere-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Ferrière
,Red,Italy,"Here's an elegant and clean blend of Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from coastal Tuscany that offers intensity and well-measured aromas of ripe cherry, espresso bean and tobacco. The wine is plush and soft, with plump berry notes on the finish.",Alfeo,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Ceralti 2008 Alfeo  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ceralti-2008-alfeo-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Ceralti
14.5,Red,Spain,"Warm and powerful stuff, with potent black fruit, latex and oak-driven vanilla aromas. Saturated and jammy, with oaky flavors of hard spice, blackberry, burnt toast and pepper. Feels a little hot and crusty on the finish.",Probus,30,90,Northern Spain,Toro,,Volvoreta 2009 Probus  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volvoreta-2009-probus-tempranillo-toro/,Tempranillo,2009,Volvoreta
,Red,Italy,"This elegant 80-20 Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc blend delivers mature aromas of ripe berry, black cherry and fresh aromas of dried herbs and powdered licorice. The somewhat subdued bouquet leads to a generous mouthfeel that leaves a long-lasting impression.",Campo al Fico,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,I Luoghi 2008 Campo al Fico  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-luoghi-2008-campo-al-fico-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,I Luoghi
14.6,Red,US,"Here's a big, rich, fruity Cabernet that satisfies for its array of blackberry, cherry, currant, mineral and oak flavors. It's dry and tannic, and the overall quality is quite high. The price makes it a good Buy. Drink through 2014",,22,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Fuse 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fuse-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Fuse
14.5,Red,US,"A rich, tasty Pinot, packed with black cherry pie filling, cola, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon and sandalwood flavors that finish sweet and long. The texture is satisfying. Drink over the next several years.",Red Label,44,90,California,Central Coast,Sta. Rita Hills,Pacific Ridge 2009 Red Label Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pacific-ridge-2009-red-label-pinot-noir-central-coast-sta-rita-hills/,Pinot Noir,2009,Pacific Ridge
13,Red,US,"A complex mix of wild berry, cherry and somewhat brambly fruits provides a substantial core to this wine. The fruit rolls on through a slightly chalky patch, then finishes with a flourish of toast and graphite.",Slide Mountain Vineyard,72,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Owen Roe 2009 Slide Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/owen-roe-2009-slide-mountain-vineyard-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Owen Roe
14.1,White,US,"If you like your Voigniers flamboyant, this one's for you. It's an explosion of tangerines, golden mangoes, peaches and pears, with buttery, creamy overtones and a finish of honey. Lots of zesty acidity adds a balancing scour to the mouthfeel.",Estate,28,90,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Phoenix Ranch 2009 Estate Viognier (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/phoenix-ranch-2009-estate-viognier-napa-valley/,Viognier,2009,Phoenix Ranch
14.5,Red,Portugal,"Sousão gives intense color and that, along with its attractive perfume, makes a dense, intensely fruity wine. It is rich and weighty, the tannins well integrated with a ripe, juicy aftertaste.",,40,90,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2009 Sousão (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2009-portuguese-red-sousao-douro/,Sousão,2009,Quinta do Vallado
14,Red,France,"Concentrated, dark wine. It has serious weight and a dry core of tense tannins. The fruit is floral, full of black currant acidity and black cherry flavors. It will need 2-3 years before it is really drinkable.",,35,90,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Teyssier 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-teyssier-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Teyssier
15,Red,US,"Impressive for its depth and deliciousness. The grapes are from Cline's estate on the Sonoma side of the Carneros district. The wine is dry, full-bodied and tannic, although you can drink it now. It's very rich in blackberries, currants, mushu plum sauce, grilled beef and smoky sandalwood, and seems at its best now.",Sonoma Estate,20,90,California,Napa-Sonoma,Los Carneros,Cline 2008 Sonoma Estate Syrah (Los Carneros),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cline-2008-sonoma-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-sonoma-los-carneros/,Syrah,2008,Cline
14.6,Red,US,"A riot of licorice, cassis, toast and berry, this 83% Cabernet Sauvignon/17% Petit Verdot Bordeaux-style blend is currently showing a lot of barrel flavors, with subdued but not insignificant fruit. Medium-grained tannins give the finish some gravitas.",Stone Tree Vineyard Intuition Reserve,58,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Bergevin Lane 2008 Stone Tree Vineyard Intuition Reserve Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergevin-lane-2008-stone-tree-vineyard-intuition-reserve-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Bergevin Lane
15,Red,Spain,"Ripe and sweet, with lush, raisiny aromas. The palate is flush, deep and layered, with baked berry, prune, toast and coffee flavors. This is a lot like Vall Llach's signature '07, but it's a bit more restrained and at $50 it's a better deal than the $95 wine. Still, it's a heavyweight to drink now through 2013.",Idus,50,90,Catalonia,Priorat,,Vall Llach 2007 Idus Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vall-llach-2007-idus-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Vall Llach
14,Red,Portugal,"The latest release from the partnership between the Roquette family of Quinta do Crasto in the Douro and the Cazes family of Château Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux. The wine brings out considerable minerality, a herbal edge along with forward black currant fruit. It is austerely structured at this stage and needs aging for several years.",,,90,Douro,,,Roquette e Cazes 2007 Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/roquette-e-cazes-2007-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2007,Roquette e Cazes
14.6,Red,US,"So soft, silky and sweet in blackberries, cherries and red currants, it could be a big, ripe Pinot Noir. That's a compliment. Petite Sirah can often be overpowering. This one's delicate, elegant and frankly delicious. Best now and over the next four years.",,27,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Kokomo 2008 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kokomo-2008-petite-sirah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petite Sirah,2008,Kokomo
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Pretty dark in color and full bodied for a sparkling wine, even one that's majority Pinot Noir. But it's delicious and dry, which surely are prime requisites for any bubbly. Shows ripe, flashy raspberry, strawberry, orange, vanilla, honey, yeast and toast flavors, and the mouthfeel is silky and refined.",Brut Rose,28,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery NV Brut Rose Sparkling (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-vineyards-winery-nv-brut-rose-russian-river-valley/,Sparkling Blend,,J Vineyards & Winery
12.5,White,Portugal,"Aromas of fresh-cut hay lead to a wine that has considerable concentration and good balance from wood aging. Very citrus with pineapple touches, it finishes with an herbaceous feel. The wine comes from a vineyard planted at the end of the 19th century.",Reserva Branco,60,90,Douro,,,Maritávora 2009 Reserva Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/maritavora-2009-reserva-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2009,Maritávora
14.5,Red,France,"With 12 months spent in oak, this wine has a strong streak of vanilla and sweet spice throughout. Additional notes of clove, black cherry, plum and cassis abound on the nose and mouth, and linger well into the close alongside a touch of fudgy chocolate. The creamy texture is framed by medium tannins and balanced acidity. A great value ready to drink now.",Les Piliers,15,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Michel Gassier 2009 Les Piliers Cabernet Sauvignon (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michel-gassier-2009-piliers-cabernet-sauvignon-pays-doc/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Michel Gassier
14.5,Red,US,"A blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Syrah, this toasty, supple, seductive wine has a Zin-like focus of pure raspberry fruit. Elegant and stylish, with sculpted tannins and a hint of herb.",The Spaniard,20,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Thurston Wolfe 2009 The Spaniard Red (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thurston-wolfe-2009-spaniard-red-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Red Blend,2009,Thurston Wolfe
14,Red,Australia,"This is a lush, full-bodied Barossa Shiraz at a bargain price. Hints of charred wood accent mixed berries and rich, chocolaty flavors. Creamy on the finish, with mouthwatering acidity. Drink now–2012.",Terra Barossa,18,90,South Australia,Barossa,,Thorn Clarke 2009 Terra Barossa Shiraz (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorn-clarke-2009-terra-barossa-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa/,Shiraz,2009,Thorn Clarke
14,Red,Australia,"A great value, Thorn Clarke's 2009 Terra Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon boasts bold aromas of cedar, cassis and mint, then follows up with similar flavors. It's medium to full in body, with firm tannins and mouthwatering acidity that make it drinkable now but suggest it may age nicely through 2020.",Terra Barossa,14,90,South Australia,Barossa,,Thorn Clarke 2009 Terra Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorn-clarke-2009-terra-barossa-cabernet-sauvignon-barossa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Thorn Clarke
14.5,Red,Australia,"Hits all the right Cabernet notes, from scents of cigarbox and cassis to heft on the palate and plentiful tannins. Ample oak brings coffee and vanilla into play. Soft enough to drink now, but should last through 2020.",Shotfire,20,90,South Australia,Barossa,,Thorn Clarke 2009 Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/thorn-clarke-2009-shotfire-cabernet-sauvignon-barossa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Thorn Clarke
14,Red,Italy,"Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouchet and Merlot are blended to produce this exciting wine from Capalbio in southern Tuscany. The wine is smooth and firm, with notes of blackberry, cherry -liqueur and exotic spice.",Caburnio,22,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Monteti 2006 Caburnio Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-monteti-2006-caburnio-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Tenuta Monteti
14.2,Red,US,"Purists will find this wine a little too hot and sweet. But with its blackberry jam, dark chocolate and black pepper flavors, it sure is delicious. A great example why Petite Sirah has been such a red hot variety the past few years.",,28,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,VC Cellars 2009 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vc-cellars-2009-petite-sirah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,VC Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"This luscious blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot is intense, with a dark ruby-garnet color and aromas of bitter chocolate, black fruit, rum cake and tobacco. The tannins are still a bit astringent, so give this wine a few more years to age in your cellar.",Re di Renieri,30,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Renieri 2008 Re di Renieri Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renieri-2008-re-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Renieri
14,White,Portugal,"A richly creamy wine, full-bodied while still fresh. Flavors of melon, pear and peach mingle easily with a touch of wood spice. The wine feels ripe, a dense medley of flavors.",Duas Quintas Reserva Branco,,90,Douro,,,Ramos-Pinto 2009 Duas Quintas Reserva Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramos-pinto-2009-duas-quintas-reserva-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2009,Ramos-Pinto
13,White,Portugal,"A smooth, creamed and rounded wine, hinting at almonds, pear and acidity. This is, as Vinho Verde goes, a serious wine, which doesn't stop it from being easy and delicious, certainly best as a food wine.",Alvarinho QM,13,90,Vinho Verde,,,Quintas de Melgaço 2010 Alvarinho QM Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quintas-melgaco-2010-alvarinho-qm-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2010,Quintas de Melgaço
13.5,Red,Italy,"Here's a stellar Chianti Classico with ripe aromas of plump cherry, blackberry, spice and chewy molasses. It delivers sweet, velvety softness on the finish.",Poggio Scalette,25,90,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Poggio Scalette 2009 Poggio Scalette  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-scalette-2009-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2009,Poggio Scalette
14.5,Red,Italy,"Superintense and fine, this elegant Brunello delivers its aromas in an immediate and determined manner. There's cola, root beer, cassis, spice and pressed violet and the mouthfeel is crisp and well structured.",,,90,Tuscany,Brunello di Montalcino,,Pian dell'Orino 2006  Brunello di Montalcino,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pian-dellorino-2006-sangiovese-grosso-brunello-montalcino/,Sangiovese Grosso,2006,Pian dell'Orino
14.7,Red,US,"Sharp and spicy, this overdelivers for the price. The tangy red and black fruits are edgy and focused, and the tannins have grip without being at all rough or unripe.",Red,18,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),O•S Winery 2007 Red Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2007-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,O•S Winery
14.1,Red,US,"Quite a nice Cabernet Franc, dry, smoothly tannic and not too fruity. There's a streak of herbs and tobacco that accompanies the cherry and cola flavors. Not an ager, but a sophisticated, elegant red wine to drink now with steak.",Pedroni Vineyard,36,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Kokomo 2008 Pedroni Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kokomo-2008-pedroni-vineyard-cabernet-franc-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Franc,2008,Kokomo
14,Red,Portugal,"Made from old vines (Vinhas Velhas), this is a seriously concentrated wine, showing structure and acidity as well as red berry fruits. The wine is juicy, firm-textured and ageworthy. Keep for 3–4 years.",Lua Nova em Vinhas Velhas,15,90,Douro,,,Wines & Winemakers 2008 Lua Nova em Vinhas Velhas Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wines-winemakers-2008-lua-nova-em-vinhas-velhas-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Wines & Winemakers
14,Red,US,"Lots of sweet, ripe, jammy blackberry, blueberry and raspberry fruit in this sweet, silky wine. Oak, too, plays its role in contributing toast and caramel notes. A little too ripe for comfort, but delicious. Drink over the next six years.",Bucher Vineyard,58,90,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-bucher-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
13.5,Red,US,"You get a lot of pleasure from this affordable Cab. It's dry, moderate in alcohol which gives it a light mouthfeel, and quite pleasant in classic flavors of blackberries, currants and herbs, touched with smoky oak. Elegantly constructed, it's one of the best Cabernets of the vintage at this price.",,12,90,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Liberty School 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/liberty-school-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-paso-robles/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Liberty School
14.6,Red,US,"Raspberry and cherry fruit carries an impression of sweetness, a bit of hard candy flavor. It's round, forward and chocolaty with a little burn in the finish. Overall a very tasty and enjoyable Cab.",Arbitrage,35,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Market Vineyards 2008 Arbitrage Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/market-2008-arbitrage-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Market Vineyards
15,Red,US,"From the excellent Stonetree vineyard, just two barrels were made. Seductive, ripe and jammy blueberry and blackberry fruit soaks the tongue, set against firm but well-balanced tannins. The fruit is spectacular, and the wine takes its high alcohol in stride.",Stonetree Vineyard,20,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Angel Vine 2009 Stonetree Vineyard Petite Sirah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angel-vine-2009-stonetree-vineyard-petite-sirah-columbia-valley-wa/,Petite Sirah,2009,Angel Vine
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a soft, oak-driven expression of Syrah with ripe cherry, crushed black pepper and smoked bacon. Well-etched aromas of spice and chocolate bring up the rear and lend a soft, supple feel.",,15,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria Kappa 2009 Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-kappa-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2009,Fattoria Kappa
13,Red,France,"From the vineyard associated with the hotel of the same name and owned by the Cazes family of Lynch-Bages, this is a dense Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine. It has power and structure, its black fruits on the dry side, concentrated and ready for aging. It should be kept at least four years.",,90,90,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Cordeillan-Bages 2008  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cordeillan-bages-2008-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Cordeillan-Bages
15,Red,US,"Solidly packed with ripe black cherry fruit, this well-crafted Syrah ramps up its complexity with a dusty coating of coffee grounds and clean earth. Fine tannins smooth it through a full-bodied finish.",R,25,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2007 R Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2007-r-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2007,DiStefano
13,Red,France,"Elegant, rich and fruity, with just the right amount of tannic structure. The wine has black currant, sweet acidity and a dense and concentrated texture. While it is rich, it also has a good long, elegant aftertaste.",,24,90,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Haut Bertinerie 2009  Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bertinerie-2009-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut Bertinerie
14,Red,Italy,"Cenerentola is Cinderella in Italian, and this plum-red blend from Tuscany shows the elegance and finesse of the fairytale damsel. Aromas include red plum, cherry, spice and toasted almond.",Fattoria del Colle Cenerentola,50,90,Tuscany,Orcia,,Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2007 Fattoria del Colle Cenerentola Red (Orcia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donatella-cinelli-colombini-2007-fattoria-colle-cenerentola-red-orcia/,Red Blend,2007,Donatella Cinelli Colombini
13,White,France,"The one-third of Sémillon in this wine gives it a feeling of weight and richness. It has a touch of spice from new wood, flavors of ripe pear and pink grapefruit and a full, rounded mouthfeel.",,,90,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Villa Bel Air 2010  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-villa-bel-air-2010-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Villa Bel Air
13.9,White,US,"Bergevin Lane's Calico White never fails to please. The 2010 is one-third Chardonnay, the rest a mix of Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne. Dry and silky, with subtle stone fruit flavors and authoritative grip, this nicely balanced wine has exceptional length for its modest price.",Calico,16,90,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Bergevin Lane 2010 Calico White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergevin-lane-2010-calico-white-columbia-valley-wa/,White Blend,2010,Bergevin Lane
14.8,Red,US,"This interesting Cabernet was grown in various parts of the valley, but you can detect a cool-climate influence in the acidity and especially the tannins, which are firm and astringent. Yet the wine, which contains small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, is remarkably ripe in blackberries, cherries and currants. Shows lots of elegance and complexity. Drink it over the next six years.",If Six Was Nine Reserve,45,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,World's End 2009 If Six Was Nine Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/worlds-end-2009-if-six-was-nine-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,World's End
14.5,Red,Portugal,"An impressive wine that shrugs off the alcohol in favor of superrich fruit, intense and integrated tannins and an excellent aging potential. The wine is solid, packed with juicy black fruits. It needs at least four years.",Reserva,19,91,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2009 Reserva Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2009-reserva-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Terra d'Alter
14.9,Red,US,"Rich and toasty, this is a swirl of mocha and raspberry doing a lovely pas de deux. It's sharp and focused, a little high-toned, and thoroughly delicious.",C'est Syrah Belle,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Walter Dacon 2008 C'est Syrah Belle Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walter-dacon-2008-cest-syrah-belle-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Walter Dacon
,Red,Italy,"Piastraia (a blend of Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon) offers inky, dark concentration and ripe aromas of dark fruit, spice, cherry liqueur and chocolate. The wine delivers an oversized, bold character that leaves its mark on the palate.",Piastraia,50,91,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Michele Satta 2008 Piastraia  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-satta-2008-piastraia-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Michele Satta
14.7,Red,US,"The best of the new releases from Michael Florentino, which has changed hands since this vintage was harvested. Autumnal flavors marry vivid, distinctive fruit to hints of leaf and citrus, elegant and complex.",Monastrell AKA Mourvèdre,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Michael Florentino 2008 Monastrell AKA Mourvèdre Mourvèdre (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2008-monastrell-aka-mourvedre-columbia-valley-yakima/,Mourvèdre,2008,Michael Florentino
14.5,Red,Italy,"Kappa is a dark, brooding super Tuscan with a dense, inky color and syrupy aromas of overripe cherry, leather, mesquite, brown sugar and teriyaki sauce. It feels supple and incredibly rich on the finish and would make a great pairing for aged cheese.",Kappa,12,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria Kappa 2009 Kappa Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-kappa-2009-kappa-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Fattoria Kappa
13.5,Red,France,"A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine, packed with tannins and flavors of new wood. The black fruits are rich from the vintage, warm and jammy. This is a wine with fine concentration, coming into balance, finishing with black currant acidity.",,85,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Ségur de Cabanac 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-segur-cabanac-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Ségur de Cabanac
14,Red,France,"Big and rich, powered with sweet fruits, rounded with black plums. The firm tannins are densely packed at the core of this ageworthy wine. With its swathes of ripe fruit and the edge of wood aging, it's already delicious, but keep for at least six years.",,35,91,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Preuillac 2009  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-preuillac-2009-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Preuillac
,Red,France,"Big, firmly tannic wine, smoky and warm, with great swathes of black currant fruit. It is firmly structured, but it is the rich sweet fruits that are the attraction.",,35,91,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Citran 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-citran-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Citran
15,Red,France,"It's the 100% Merlot that gives the alcohol and superripe fruit to this wine, redeemed by the acidity. Licorice and dark chocolate flavors go with the sweetest plums and spice. Age for 3–4 years.",Emotion,48,91,Bordeaux,Lussac Saint-Émilion,,Château Lyonnat 2009 Emotion  (Lussac Saint-Émilion),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lyonnat-2009-emotion-red-lussac-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lyonnat
14.5,Red,France,"More lush and internationally styled than their La Pompadour, the Grande Cuvée offers rich notes of creamy vanilla, jammy raspberry and blackberry, crushed violets and orange peel all graced with a mentholated lift. Big and velvety in the mouth, the long finish reveals seductive notes of black pepper and soft sweet spice.",Grande Cuvée,23,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Castelmaure 2008 Grande Cuvée Red (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelmaure-2008-grande-cuvee-red-corbieres/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Castelmaure
14.5,Red,Italy,"Bellezza is now labeled Chianti Classico (through 2007 it was labeled only as Toscana), based on Sangiovese grapes that deliver aromas of cherry, toasted almond, chocolate, rum cake and exotic spice. The wine is long, fresh and intense in the mouth and would pair well with steak and grilled porcini mushrooms.",Bellezza,30,91,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Castello di Gabbiano 2008 Bellezza  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-gabbiano-2008-bellezza-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Castello di Gabbiano
14,Red,Italy,"Corbaia is a delicious blend of Sangiovese (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon that shows compact but well-etched lines of forest fruit, bramble, cranberry and sharp, savory spice. The tannins are firm, tight and need a few more years to unwind.",Corbaia,65,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello di Bossi 2008 Corbaia Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bossi-2008-corbaia-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Castello di Bossi
12,Sparkling,Spain,"A fine Cava with easygoing white fruit aromas and a cushioned, full and round palate. Tastes rich and honeyed, with toasty, nutty, dry apple and pear flavors. Elegant and complex, with texture and style.",Gran Reserva Brut,50,91,Catalonia,Cava,,Juvé y Camps 2007 Gran Reserva Brut Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/juve-camps-2007-gran-reserva-brut-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2007,Juvé y Camps
13,Red,France,"From 12-acre vineyard in Pauillac, a wine that is relatively affordable. It has fine Cabernet Sauvignon juicy black currant fruits, along with tannins that, in 2009, are so well integrated into the fruit already. The dusty texture promises good aging.",,75,91,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Béhèré Courtin 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-behere-courtin-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Béhèré Courtin
14.5,Red,Spain,"Thick, raisiny berry aromas come with notes of licorice, mineral and black peppercorn. Feels tight and juicy, with zesty red fruit flavors, sweet black fruit flavors and shadings of schisty minerality and licorice. Smooth and sturdy on the finish.",Ceps Nous,27,91,Catalonia,Priorat,,Celler Pasanau 2008 Ceps Nous Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pasanau-germans-2008-ceps-nous-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Celler Pasanau
15,Red,Italy,"Terra is the less expensive red from Monteverro, made with a Bordeaux-inspired blend of grapes. This debut vintage shows green spice, black fruit, Greek olive and moist clay. It's an impressive wine, with a thick and determined style.",Terra di Monteverro,75,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Monteverro 2008 Terra di Monteverro Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/monteverro-2008-terra-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Monteverro
15,Red,Chile,"Superripe and potent Carmenère from Montes, with coconut, prune, Port and baked cherry aromas. Calling it powerful is an understatement; it's piercing and penetrating, with wild blackberry, coffee and bitter chocolate flavors. Toast and espresso darkness rule the finish. Drink now through 2014.",Purple Angel,72,91,Colchagua Valley,,,Montes 2008 Purple Angel Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/montes-2008-purple-angel-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2008,Montes
14.6,Red,US,"Three-fifths Merlot, one quarter Cab Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, this Bordeaux-style blend shows ripe fruit scents of raisin and prune, offset with baking spices and plenty of chocolate and espresso. Full-throttle, smooth and concentrated, it's a big, concentrated, somewhat in-your face-effort, but delicious all the way through.",Red,42,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Owen Roe 2009 Red Red (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/owen-roe-2009-red-columbia-valley-yakima/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Owen Roe
13.9,Red,US,"Flashy and voluptuous. Santa Maria Valley Syrah always has an enormous depth of fruit, spiciness, rich tannins, bright acidity and a firm minerality, and that's just what you'll find in this bottling. It's marked by ripe blackberry, chocolate, bacon and crushed pepper and clove flavors that should drink well over the next six years.",,32,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,2nd Chance 2009 Syrah (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/2nd-chance-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Syrah,2009,2nd Chance
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Easy to drink, with some sweetness to the pear, apricot and orange flavors, like a drizzle of honey on fresh fruit. The mousse, which creates the mouthfeel, is refined and smooth, lacking sharp edges, which adds to the impression of finesse. Overall, a very fine sparkling wine, especially considering its nonvintage status.",25th Anniversary J Cuvée,24,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,J Vineyards & Winery NV 25th Anniversary J Cuvée Sparkling (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-winery-nv-25th-anniversary-cuvee-sparkling-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Sparkling Blend,,J Vineyards & Winery
14.2,White,US,"Shows the rich tropical fruit and oak flavors that are so easy to achieve in California. But there's a balancing minerality, like a lick of cold steel, and the acidity is brisk and cleansing. This is a lovely Chardonnay, dry and elegant, and a relative value.",Cuvée de Trois,28,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Swan Vineyards 2010 Cuvée de Trois Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-swan-2010-cuvee-trois-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Joseph Swan Vineyards
18,Fortified,Portugal,"Orange peel aromas emerge on this delectable fortified Moscatel. Aging in barrel for at least three years has given it roundness and some old toast character that adds to the dried raisin and apricot flavors. Not for aging, drink now.",,10,91,Moscatel de Setúbal,,,José Maria da Fonseca 2007  Moscatel de Setúbal,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jose-maria-fonseca-2007-muscat-moscatel-moscatel-setubal/,Moscatel,2007,José Maria da Fonseca
14.5,Red,Italy,"Elegant and fine, Il Borro is a super Tuscan blend from the Ferragamo family that boasts both intensity and finesse. Everything is measured perfectly, from the ripe cherry fruit to the spice, leather and tobacco. The mouthfeel is soft, velvety, structured and fresh.",Il Borro,37,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Il Borro 2006 Il Borro Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-borro-2006-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Il Borro
14,Red,Italy,"The picturesque hilltop hamlet of Capalbio in southern Tuscany is the site of some exciting new wines. Tenuta Monteti is a leader in the area and this extracted blend shows tones of espresso, dark fruit, tobacco and spice. Drink in two or three years.",Caburnio,22,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Monteti 2007 Caburnio Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-monteti-2007-caburnio-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Tenuta Monteti
,Red,Italy,"Villa Donoratico, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Cabernet Franc and Merlot, opens with bold, ripe cherry aromas followed by spice, leather, tobacco and smooth chocolate. The wine also earns points in the mouth thanks to its intensity and firm structure.",Villa Donoratico,32,91,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Tenuta Argentiera 2008 Villa Donoratico  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-argentiera-2008-villa-donoratico-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Tenuta Argentiera
13.5,Red,Italy,"This edition of Le Sughere di Frassinello shows impressive softness and richness, with round tones of red cherry, chocolate, spice, leather and tobacco. It's soft, luscious and very smooth on the finish.",Le Sughere di Frassinello,33,91,Tuscany,Maremma,,Rocca di Frassinello 2008 Le Sughere di Frassinello  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-frassinello-2008-le-sughere-di-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2008,Rocca di Frassinello
14.5,Red,Italy,This gorgeous wine opens with savory aromas of mature fruit and cured meat or bresaola. The wine shows a firm tannic structure (that will soften in time) with loads of fresh berry intensity. Very nice.,Riserva,26,91,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Renieri 2007 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renieri-2007-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Renieri
14,Red,Portugal,"Named as commemoration of the Knights Templar whose Portuguese headquarters were in nearby Tomar, this is a seriously rich, opulent wine, full of red berry fruits and dark spices. Flavors of damson, strawberry jelly as well fine acidity all come through. Age for 3–4 years.",Templários Grande Escolha,29,91,Ribatejo,,,Quinta do Cavalinho 2006 Templários Grande Escolha Red (Ribatejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-cavalinho-2006-templarios-grande-escolha-red-ribatejo/,Portuguese Red,2006,Quinta do Cavalinho
14,Red,France,"You won't be disappointed with this attractively priced Saint-Chinian. Floral and herbal, with strong scents of lavender, licorice, laurel and menthol all infusing the black cherry, currant and boysenberry center. Rich and concentrated with a tecture like crushed velvet and fine but well-structured tannins. Hints of black pepper and bittersweet chocolate grace the close.",Syrah-Mourvèdre,21,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Saint-Chinian,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Syrah-Mourvèdre Syrah-Mourvèdre (Saint-Chinian),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-syrah-mourvedre-red-blend-syrah-mourvedre-saint-chinian/,Syrah-Mourvèdre,2009,Gérard Bertrand
,Red,Italy,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot shows oaky tones of exotic spice delivered in a steady and even manner with loads of plump fruit and blackberry at the back.",Varvàra,30,91,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Castello di Bolgheri 2008 Varvàra  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-bolgheri-2008-varvara-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Castello di Bolgheri
14,Red,Italy,"Petruccino is a delightful and elegant wine with great red fruit intensity folded within leather, spice and tobacco. The blend is Sangiovese (60%), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and the wine offers crispness, softness and structure, respectively, thanks to these three varieties.",Petruccino,,91,Tuscany,Orcia,,Podere Forte 2007 Petruccino Red (Orcia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-forte-2007-petruccino-red-orcia/,Red Blend,2007,Podere Forte
14.5,Red,US,"An impressive Syrah. Shows ripe, flashy blackberry and cherry fruit flavors, complexed with bacon, pepper and sweet oak notes, wrapped into gentle but firm tannins. Tastes as sweet as brown sugar, yet finishes dry, a curiosity that makes it all the more interesting. Drink now–2014.",Estate,32,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Phoenix Ranch 2009 Estate Syrah (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/phoenix-ranch-2009-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-napa-valley/,Syrah,2009,Phoenix Ranch
14.5,Red,Spain,"Here's yet another excellent wine from this modern-leaning Riojano producer. The nose is full of spice, tobacco and deep berry aromas. Feels quasi-jammy and very rich, with thickness and mild tannins. Tastes baked, like a mix of prune, spicecake and chocolate. Warm and figgy on the finish, and ready to drink now.",Trasnocho,143,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Remírez de Ganuza 2006 Trasnocho  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/remirez-ganuza-2006-trasnocho-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Remírez de Ganuza
13.5,Red,Italy,"Named after one of San Gimignano's famed stone towers, Arcidiavolo is a masculine, spicy wine with ripe fruit tones backed by leather, teriyaki sauce, smoked ham and black pepper. It's extracted and slight sweet-tasting, with silky tannins on the close.",Arcidiavolo,75,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Teruzzi & Puthod 2007 Arcidiavolo Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teruzzi-puthod-2007-arcidiavolo-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Teruzzi & Puthod
13.9,White,US,"This is just the third Sauvignon Blanc from Stevens (none was made in 2008), sourced from Klipsun vineyard and stainless steel fermented. Richly textural, with a creamy minerality, this has a pleasing intensity, a sort of nervosity (as the French might put it), limned with a sweet grain character. The fruits are tart and racy, a mix of citrus rind and pulp, tangerine and pineapple, finished with natural acidity.",AfterThought,19,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Stevens 2009 AfterThought Sauvignon Blanc (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stevens-2009-afterthought-sauvignon-blanc-columbia-valley-yakima/,Sauvignon Blanc,2009,Stevens
14.5,Red,Australia,"Although this starts off showing loads of vanilla and bright, boysenberry-like fruit, this is not a simple fruity concoction; there's some elegance here, and some savory notes of coffee and roasted meat as well. Drink this rich, full-bodied Shiraz over the next few years.",Dead Letter Office,27,91,South Australia,McLaren Vale-Padthaway,,Henry's Drive Vignerons 2008 Dead Letter Office Shiraz (McLaren Vale-Padthaway),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/henrys-drive-vignerons-2008-dead-letter-office-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale-padthaway/,Shiraz,2008,Henry's Drive Vignerons
13.9,White,US,"This new vintage of Chaleur Estate Blanc is still quite young and tight. It shows the toasty scents of pretty new oak, set in an elegant frame of mixed fruits. Cucumber, apple, citrus and melon flavors emerge, suggesting an overall lighter style from a cooler vintage. Graceful and polished.",Chaleur Estate Blanc,34,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DeLille 2010 Chaleur Estate Blanc White (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2010-chaleur-estate-blanc-white-columbia-valley-wa/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,DeLille
,Red,France,"Soft and ripe wine that shows the richness of the year while offering a core of tannins. It is immediately attractive, although the structure and final tannins do promise aging potential.",,51,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Rauzan-Gassies 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rauzan-gassies-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Rauzan-Gassies
14.5,White,US,"They packed a lot of flavor into this rich Chardonnay for the price. It's toasty buttery and popcorny from winemaker treatment, with ripe fruit notes of pineapples and exotic tropical fruits. A brisk streak of minerals and acidity provides clean balance.",Katherine's Vineyard,22,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Cambria 2009 Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cambria-2009-katherines-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Cambria
,Red,France,"Soft and generous fruit, its tannins enveloped by a warm and ripe juicy fruit layer. The wine is already delicious, showing sweet tannins and a subtle touch of wood.",,,91,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château La Grave à Pomerol 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grave-a-pomerol-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château La Grave à Pomerol
13,Red,France,"Rich, wood-aged wine, smooth and ripely fruity. Aromas of mint lead to the polished, ripe, elegant fruit, the tannins surrounded by a comfortable fruit texture. It will age over 4–5 years.",Elegance,19,91,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Haut Bertinerie 2009 Elegance  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bertinerie-2009-elegance-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut Bertinerie
14,Red,Portugal,"Despite its power, the wine presents a fine and rounded elegance. It has richness, impressive fruit and acidity integration and a dense texture. There is a mineral element as well which pushes right through the sweet fruits to add a firmer, more gritty edge. Age for 3–4 years.",Premium,,91,Alentejo,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2008 Premium Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-borba-2008-premium-red-alentejo/,Portuguese Red,2008,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
14.5,Red,Chile,"Concentrated on the nose, with spice, cola, leather and a pinch of salinic oyster shell. Feels round and healthy, with depth and textural tannins. Tastes dark and sweet, with blackberry, chocolate and licorice flavors. Toasty, solid and woodsy on the finish. Carmenère with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.",,65,91,Maipo Valley,,,Antiyal 2009 Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/antiyal-2009-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Antiyal
,Red,France,"Soft and juicy wine, all blackberry fruit and attractive acidity. There is a smoky wood edge just to add extra interest, while tannins are light and sweet.",,34,91,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Lynch-Moussas 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lynch-moussas-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lynch-Moussas
12.5,Red,France,"A densely tannic wine that is showing fine aging potential. It is well endowed with weight, acidity and ripe black currant fruits. With the rich fruit that opens slowly in the mouth, it has a fine combination of sweetness and structure. Age for 5–6 years.",,80,91,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Haut Breton Larigaudière 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-breton-larigaudiere-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut Breton Larigaudière
13.5,Red,US,"A very nice Cabernet from a winery that's done a good job with this vineyard bottling for many years. The wine is smooth as velvet, with soft, lush tannins and opulent blackberry, currant, dark chocolate and cedar flavors. It should develop in the bottle over the next 6–8 years.",Blue Tooth Vineyard,40,91,California,Napa,Oak Knoll District,Cenay 2009 Blue Tooth Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oak Knoll District),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cenay-2009-blue-tooth-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-oak-knoll-district/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Cenay
13.5,Red,Spain,"This aged wine hits most of the right keys. It's sexy and racy on the bouquet, with tobacco, orange peel, rooty cherry and tree bark aromas. It's a bit sharp and lean in the mouth at this point, with flavors of tomato, raisin, dry berry, cocoa and spice. Gets more acidic as it sits. Drink or hold.",Faustino I Gran Reserva,38,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Faustino 1999 Faustino I Gran Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-faustino-1999-faustino-i-gran-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,1999,Bodegas Faustino
14.5,Red,Italy,"A 70-30 blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot, this super Tuscan delivers soft, soapy aromas of rose hip and lavender with bright freshness and loads of cherry fruit. The finish is crisp, spicy and firm.",Campo alla Sughera,120,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Campo alla Sughera 2007 Campo alla Sughera Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-alla-sughera-2007-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Campo alla Sughera
13.5,Red,Italy,"This is an elegant and feminine Chianti Classico, with red cherry, and white almond, and delicate shadings of granite and ash. It's smooth and silky in the mouth; shows a very clean and attractive side of Sangiovese.",Coltassala,,91,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Volpaia 2008 Coltassala  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/volpaia-2008-coltassala-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Volpaia
15,Red,Chile,"Powerful and entering its mature stage. Aromas on this Cab-Carmenère blend are typically earthy and lightly baked, with leaf, tobacco and nutmeg accents. Feels solid and ready, with rooty berry, olive, cocoa and vanilla flavors setting up a spicy, earthy finish. A fine wine if you can tolerate some classic Chilean olive and tobacco qualities.",El Principal,77,91,Maipo Valley,,,Viña el Principal 2006 El Principal Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vina-el-principal-2006-principal-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2006,Viña el Principal
,Red,Italy,"This is a wonderful wine on all levels, with great intensity and a pretty ensemble of ripe fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. It delivers loads of pleasure and satisfaction thanks to the softness and generosity of its texture and silky tannins.",Impronte,40,91,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2008 Impronte  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giorgio-meletti-cavallari-2008-impronte-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Giorgio Meletti Cavallari
14,Red,Italy,"A blend of Merlot and Cabernet, Orchidea (with a pretty silkscreened -label) displays a black, inky color and syrupy aromas of cherry liqueur, savory spice, brown sugar and molasses. It's thick and succulent, with a dense, raw mouthfeel.",Orchidea,,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Fattoria di Casalbosco 2007 Orchidea Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-casalbosco-2007-orchidea-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Fattoria di Casalbosco
14.3,Red,US,"If a whiff of volatility doesn't turn you off, this tightly layered reserve from Hogue has a lot going for it. Gobs of cherry and cassis fruit, dense and deep, roll into veins of earth, olive and graphite. A big wine with plenty of life ahead.",Reserve,30,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Hogue 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2007-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Hogue
14,Red,Portugal,"From vineyards in the far eastern end of the Douro, this wine reflects the huge ripeness that comes from that hot land. It is mineral-driven, packed with sweet plum fruits, very ripe, spiced with new wood and concentrated. Age for 3–4 years.",Vale de Cavalos,,91,Douro,,,Poças 2009 Vale de Cavalos Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pocas-2009-vale-cavalos-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Poças
13.7,Red,US,"This release represents a gigantic leap forward for Oberon in their basic Cabernet Sauvignon. Past releases have been so-so. This one's terrific. Blended from vineyards all over the valley, it shows all the hallmarks of a Napa Cab you want. It's dry, full-bodied and impressively ripe in blackberries, currants, licorice and oak, with a long, smooth finish.",,22,91,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Oberon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oberon-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Oberon
14.5,White,Portugal,"A wood-aged Chardonnay from mountain vineyards above the Douro. The wine has spice, yellow fruits and a strong toast character. Acidity is there to add some freshness to the concentrated, rounded taste.",Quinta de Cidrô Reserva,25,91,Duriense,,,Real Companhia Velha 2009 Quinta de Cidrô Reserva Chardonnay (Duriense),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-companhia-velha-2009-quinta-cidro-reserva-chardonnay-duriense/,Chardonnay,2009,Real Companhia Velha
14.5,Red,Spain,"Inky, dark and packed with blueberry and boysenberry aromas. This is a ripe, potent Rioja with a strapping feel, concentration, rugged tannins and a mix of herbal blackberry, prune and plum flavors. Shows pencil lead and blackberry on the chunky finish. Drink now through 2016.",Colección Vivanco 4 Varietales,82,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Dinastía Vivanco 2008 Colección Vivanco 4 Varietales  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dinastia-vivanco-2008-coleccion-4-varietales-red-rioja/,Red Blend,2008,Dinastía Vivanco
,Red,Italy,"A Bordeaux-style blend, this lush red wine delivers big, chewy fruit, exotic spice and bright cherry intensity. The mouthfeel is rich, generous and long-lasting.",,,91,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Donna Olimpia 1898 2008  Bolgheri,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donna-olimpia-1898-2008-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,1898,Donna Olimpia 1898
14.5,Red,France,"This is a modern-style Corbières with dark, concentrated black fruit flavors of cherry, berry and plum flesh framed by a rich, sweet toasted oak character. The palate is lush and velvety, with notes of vanilla pod and chocolate fudge that stay through the long finish. Drink now–2014.",Château d'Aussières,28,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2009 Château d'Aussières Red (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-barons-rothschild-lafite-2009-chateau-daussieres-red-corbieres/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
14,Red,US,"Made, they say, from century-old vines, this is one of the more concentrated, intensely flavored Zins out there. It's massive, detonating in the mouth with pure, vibrant cherry, blackberry and sweet dark chocolate fruit. The spices, ranging from black and white pepper to cinnamon and clove, are as much a part of the profile as the fruit.",Big River Ranch,38,91,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,Bella 2008 Big River Ranch Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2008-big-river-ranch-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Bella
13.5,Red,US,"Superripe in raspberries and cherries, with a strong coating of sweet, smoky oak, this Pinot Noir is a little lacking in subtlety. But it has excellent acidity, minerality and even some firm tannins, and that structure gives it elegance. A bit brusque now, but will be fascinating to watch it develop over the next six years.",Le Bon Climat Vineyard,40,91,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Storm 2008 Le Bon Climat Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/storm-2008-le-bon-climat-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Storm
14.5,Red,France,"With 15 months in French oak, this blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache starts off rich and lavish, as creamy mocha notes infuse the deep plum, blueberry and black cherry fruit core. Iris florals add lightness to the otherwise dark and concentrated mouth, as the crushed velvet texture transitions into a long finish loaded with roasted espresso and toasted fennel seed flavors. Drink now–2015.",Clot de l'Amandier La Clape,63,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Mas du Soleilla 2008 Clot de l'Amandier La Clape Red (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mas-soleilla-2008-clot-lamandier-clape-red-coteaux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Mas du Soleilla
13.5,Red,Spain,"A traditional style of Rioja with earthy, peppery, dry aromas in front of a healthy, lively palate. Tastes like vanilla and buttery oak on top of zesty but restrained raspberry and red plum. Shows spice, character and a wholeness that makes it a winner. Drink now through 2015.",Reserva,45,91,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Marqués de Elciego 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marques-elciego-2005-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Marqués de Elciego
14,Red,Italy,"This Tuscan blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with an inky, dark appearance and beautifully intense aromas of ripe fruit, cassis, blackberry, spice and leather. It's velvety soft, with a long, plush finish.",Giuseppe Olivi Tempore,45,91,Tuscany,Toscana,,Le Buche 2006 Giuseppe Olivi Tempore Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-buche-2006-giuseppe-olivi-tempore-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Le Buche
15.2,Red,US,"A big, ripe, voluptuous Zinfandel, packed with flavor. The deliciousness factor of blackberries, cherries, anise and dark chocolate comes at the cost of high alcohol, which limits the wine's elegance but makes it super-drinkable with the richest barbecue imaginable.",Trenton Station Lion Ridge,26,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Swan Vineyards 2006 Trenton Station Lion Ridge Zinfandel (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-swan-2006-trenton-station-lion-ridge-zinfandel-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Zinfandel,2006,Joseph Swan Vineyards
14.9,Red,US,"Far and away the best of the newly released single vineyard red wines from Mercer Estates, this tightly wound Petit Verdot sports firm plum and cassis fruit, wreathed in smoky earth, black tea, licorice and dark chocolate. Delicious now, or cellar it for a few extra years.",Spice Cabinet Vineyard,33,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Mercer 2008 Spice Cabinet Vineyard Petit Verdot (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercer-2008-spice-cabinet-vineyard-petit-verdot-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Petit Verdot,2008,Mercer
14,Red,France,"Rich and structured wine, this is full of opulent black fruits, sweet tannins and an immediately attractive smooth and juicy character. The wine has obvious weight and concentration. Ready to drink in the next 3–4 years.",,59,91,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Vieux Château Chauvin 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vieux-chateau-chauvin-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Vieux Château Chauvin
14,Red,Portugal,"Perfumed wine, with plum fruits, toast and a sweet, rich texture. It is dense, deep flavored, the fruit and tannins going right into the firm structure. Give this concentrated, bold wine at least 4–5 years.",Quinta dos Aciprestes Reserva,20,91,Douro,,,Real Companhia Velha 2008 Quinta dos Aciprestes Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-companhia-velha-2008-quinta-aciprestes-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Real Companhia Velha
14.6,White,US,"A standout in a recent Chardonnay tasting, the new Lumière is a fulsome, fleshy, bright and concentrated wine, loaded with stone fruits running into light tropical. Rich in the mouth, generous in body and flavor, and finished with naturally juicy acidity.",Lumière,25,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Sparkman 2010 Lumière Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2010-lumiere-chardonnay-columbia-valley-wa/,Chardonnay,2010,Sparkman
15,Red,Spain,"This wine pushes the envelope on concentration and ripeness. It's full of prune, raisin and licorice on the nose, but also a lot of weight. It's quite jammy and soft by Priorat standards, as intense blackberry and molten fudge flavors take over. Chewy, warm and ready to drink.",,95,91,Catalonia,Priorat,,Vall Llach 2007 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vall-llach-2007-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Vall Llach
14.1,Red,US,"Intensely ripe, jammy raspberry and cherry fruit marks this impressive young Pinot Noir. It shows Williams Selyem's impeccable balance and elegance, but is a little soft and direct, lacking nuance. Could do interesting things in the bottle down the years, but seems best now and through 2014.",Olivet Lane Vineyard,75,91,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Williams Selyem 2009 Olivet Lane Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-olivet-lane-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
14.5,Red,Italy,"Avvoltore offers a soft, supple texture and bright, round fruit. It's a perfect starting point for those who may want to learn more about the many wines of Maremma.",Avvoltore,,91,Tuscany,Maremma,,Morisfarms 2007 Avvoltore  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/morisfarms-2007-avvoltore-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2007,Morisfarms
14.8,Red,US,"Angel Vine sources excellent fruit, and makes what is arguably the most hedonistic, California-style Zinfandel in the Northwest. Here blended with 13% Primitivo, the sweet and liquorous berry fruit flavors are deep and luxurious. Buttressed with juicy natural acidity, this wine does not show its 14.8% alcohol.",,19,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Angel Vine 2009 Zinfandel (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angel-vine-2009-zinfandel-columbia-valley-wa/,Zinfandel,2009,Angel Vine
13.5,Red,Italy,"Greppicante (a hearty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) shows dark berry fruit, chocolate and toasted almond. Subtle oak spice adds softness to the overall picture and the wine's natural concentration and richness help fuel a long, luscious finish.",Greppicante,28,91,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,I Greppi 2009 Greppicante  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-greppi-2009-greppicante-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,I Greppi
14,White,US,"The winery calls this brand new bottling a declassification of the estate Chardonnay, by barrel elimination. It's not quite as dramatic as their '09 estate, but, at half the price, it's a great buy. Dry, crisp and minerally, with citrus, pear and tropical fruit flavors, it's an elegant, Chablis-style Chard to drink now.",Sebella,36,91,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Valley,Hanzell 2009 Sebella Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hanzell-2009-sebella-chardonnay-sonoma-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Hanzell
14.5,Red,France,"A 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine proves that not all Pays d'Oc are created equal. So deep and complex, you can discover a new aroma or flavor with each smell or sip. The fruit-forward core of dark black fruit is graced with accents of rosemary, violets and thyme, while the finish offers a rich, toasted oak character and spice that lingers masterfully.",Cigalus,50,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Vin de Pays d'Oc,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Cigalus Red (Vin de Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-cigalus-red-vin-pays-doc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Gérard Bertrand
,Red,France,"As so often, the wine is foursquare, tough and dark. It has powerful tannins with the weight of fruit well behind at this stage, structure to the front. It needs several years to come into balance.",,50,91,Bordeaux,Pauillac,,Château Haut Bages Libéral 2009  Pauillac,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bages-liberal-2009-red-pauillac/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Haut Bages Libéral
14.5,Red,US,"The best value among all of Bergevin Lane's 2008 Syrahs, this rich and smoky effort spent 20 months in oak. Sourced from Stone Tree and Francisca's vineyards, it has tight, ripe berry flavors and beautifully manicured tannins.",She-Devil,22,91,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Bergevin Lane 2008 She-Devil Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergevin-lane-2008-she-devil-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Bergevin Lane
14.5,Red,France,"A gorgeous Corbières with beautiful expression of the terroir thanks to prominent notes of wild berries and animal laced with accents of garrigue herbs and spice. A hint of cocoa dusts the firmly structured mouth, the palate brimming with flavors of boysenberry and mulberry. Tobacco leaf and licorice root remain on the close.",La Pompadour,18,91,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Castelmaure 2008 La Pompadour Red (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castelmaure-2008-pompadour-red-corbieres/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Castelmaure
14.5,Red,Australia,"This wine's velvety mouthfeel sets it apart from the pack, as does the vibrancy of its dark berry fruit. Hints of vanilla and mint accent the fruit without detracting from it, as does a subtle layer of mocha. Long and layered on the finish; drink now–2020.",Hand Picked,31,92,South Australia,Barossa,,Yalumba 2007 Hand Picked Shiraz-Viognier (Barossa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yalumba-2007-hand-picked-shiraz-syrah-viognier-barossa/,Shiraz-Viognier,2007,Yalumba
14.5,Red,Spain,"Lively, piercing and powerful on the bouquet, which is solid as stone and delivers loads of black fruit and integrated oak. Feels full, round and deep, with full-out black fruit flavors strengthened by espresso, mocha and molasses. Toasty and deep on the finish, with tobacco and spice accents. Drink from 2012 through 2015.",Victorino,69,92,Northern Spain,Toro,,Teso La Monja 2009 Victorino  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/teso-monja-2009-victorino-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Teso La Monja
14.3,Red,Italy,"This red blend (with a large percentage of Petit Verdot) shows earthy, dark aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry, humus, cola and cherry liqueur. This vintage shows very nice harmony and a long, velvety finish.",Monteti,60,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Monteti 2005 Monteti Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-monteti-2005-monteti-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2005,Tenuta Monteti
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A solid, dark wine, this is structured and firmly tannic, deliciously perfumed. The black currant fruit is balanced with acidity and a dense, tarry character. The wine exudes dark power, very firm and certainly ageworthy.",,55,92,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2009 Touriga Nacional (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-douro/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Quinta do Vallado
14.7,Red,US,"A real success, this 100% Merlot, sourced from the Stillwater Creek and Conner Lee vineyards, is exotically scented with a rich mix of baking spices, coffee, dust, pencil lead and cedar. Lots of oak influence, but it plays well against the tart and mellow berry flavors. There is a suggestion of dried leaf, perhaps an indication of older vines.",Benchmark,35,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Market Vineyards 2008 Benchmark Merlot (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/market-2008-benchmark-merlot-columbia-valley-wa/,Merlot,2008,Market Vineyards
13.5,Red,Italy,"This Chianti Classico Riserva is a balanced and intense wine with beautiful aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice, chocolate fudge, espresso bean and pipe tobacco. That bright Sangiovese freshness pops in on the finish.",Ser Lapo Riserva,30,92,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Mazzei 2008 Ser Lapo Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2008-ser-lapo-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Mazzei
,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Syrah from coastal Tuscany, this plush wine opens with cherry, tobacco and cigar-like aromas. It's fine, elegant and streamlined on the finish thanks to a touch of crispness.",,75,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Michele Satta 2009 Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-satta-2009-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2009,Michele Satta
14.5,Red,France,"Like a moody teenager in a bottle, this is a dark and brooding wine with heady, dark fruit notes of black cherry, boysenberry and plum all graced with accents of minerality and garrigue herbs. The mouth, big and firm, shows assertive tannins and a tight structure that promise longevity. Black licorice, fresh cigar tobacco and roasted espresso grinds all dance on the endless finish. Drinkable now, but should hold nicely through 2016.",Le Viala,75,92,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois La Liviniere,,Gérard Bertrand 2008 Le Viala Red (Minervois La Liviniere),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2008-le-viala-red-minervois-liviniere/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Gérard Bertrand
14,Red,Portugal,"A Syrah-based wine made by Cortes de Cima's Danish owner, Hans Kristian Jorgensen, in homage to the famous Danish writer of fairy stories. It is weighty, rich, ageworthy and ripely fruity. It is packed with firm tannins as well as blackberry acidity. Keep for 3–4 years.",Homenagem a Hans Christian Andersen,44,92,Alentejano,,,Cortes de Cima 2009 Homenagem a Hans Christian Andersen Syrah (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cortes-cima-2009-homenagem-a-hans-christian-andersen-shiraz-syrah-syrah-alentejano/,Syrah,2009,Cortes de Cima
14.3,Red,US,"Not a wine for drinking now or anytime soon. It's so hard in tannins, it basically locks down the palate, and the astringency seems to accentuate the acidity and dryness. However, there is a deep core of blackberry essence and, after all, this is Montelena. All indications are that it will be a terrific wine in another 8 or 10 years.",The Montelena Estate,135,92,California,Napa,Calistoga,Chateau Montelena 2007 The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-montelena-2007-the-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-calistoga/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2007,Chateau Montelena
,Red,France,"There is huge fruit here, with the tannins firmly packed into the dark fruit character. Juicy Merlot is perfumed, open, swathed in rich robes. A wine for medium-term aging.",,40,92,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château la Croix de Gay 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-croix-gay-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Croix de Gay
14.5,Red,Spain,"Oaky on first take, then earthy and weighty, with black fruit aromas and minerally notes. Feels tight initially, but with air it softens and soon come flavors of thyme, herbal berry and chocolate. Crisp and nicely balanced, with a solid finish. Almost what you'd call a value Priorat.",Solanes,29,92,Catalonia,Priorat,,Cims de Porrera 2007 Solanes Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cims-porrera-2007-solanes-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Cims de Porrera
14.1,White,US,"Elevates the Keller style of superripe, oaky Chardonnay into a more refined, balanced wine, equally rich but more perfect. It's still potent in buttered toast, vanilla, caramel, honey and pineapple jam, but crisp acidity and minerality help to give structure to the opulence.",Precioso,75,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Keller Estate 2009 Precioso Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keller-estate-2009-precioso-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Keller Estate
,Red,US,"The vineyard is in a very cool, damp part of the valley, and this particular bottling always shows a dry finish, considerable tannins and an earthiness not found in warmer parts of the appellation. This 2008 follows those lines. It has a dense core of sour cherry candy fruit, with some superripe currants. Will age interestingly over the decade.",Trenton Estate Vineyard,52,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Swan Vineyards 2008 Trenton Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-swan-2008-trenton-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2008,Joseph Swan Vineyards
14,Red,France,"With a blend that is half Cabernet Sauvignon, half Merlot, this is as rich as the year. The weight of fruit is borne by sweet tannins and layers of wood toast. There is a very dense dusty texture along with fine acidity and final blackberry fruit. It is for aging over the next 4–5 years.",,22,92,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Paloumey 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-paloumey-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Paloumey
,Red,France,"A delicious wine, so fruity. It does have the proper tannins but it is a wine that is already approachable with its sweet fruits—a pleasure to taste. However, for the future, watch those tannins.",,50,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château les Ormes de Pez 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ormes-pez-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château les Ormes de Pez
,Red,France,"Concentrated, dark wine that edges towards austere. Beneath this surface, the wine shows some generous fruit. Give it a few years and the more approachable nature will begin to show through.",,27,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Larmande 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-larmande-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Larmande
,Red,France,"This is a chateau that is getting better and better. This 2009 is packed with sweet fruit, impressive tannins and a complex dark structure. It is fruity, yet powerful, for good aging.",,58,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Lafon-Rochet 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafon-rochet-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lafon-Rochet
14.5,Red,US,"Forward, rather jammy in blackberry, black raspberry, cherry, cola and cedar, with a dessert pastry richness suggesting macaroons and oatmeal raisin cookies. Incongruous as it sounds, there's also a complementary dusting of dried rosemary, lavender and thyme, like the garrigue scent of a southern Rhône wine. Drinks delicious and smooth, although lacking a touch of the refinement of St. Eden.",Vecina,210,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,BOND 2004 Vecina Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bond-2004-vecina-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2004,BOND
,Red,France,"A smooth, superripe wine, full of the sweetest fruit, big and rich. It is opulent, a powerhouse of dense Merlot fruits, rounded out with soft tannins.",,265,92,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Clinet 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-clinet-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Clinet
13.5,Red,Italy,"Mazzei, operating from the beautiful Castello Fonterutoli estate at the heart of Chianti Classico, consistently delivers top-shelf wines and this expression upholds this proud tradition. The bouquet is rich and intense, with forest berry, chocolate, cigar box and spiced rum cake. Freshness, brightness and polished tannins appear on the close.",Castello Fonterutoli,60,92,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Mazzei 2008 Castello Fonterutoli  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2008-castello-fonterutoli-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Mazzei
14.7,Red,US,"This is the first Grenache from Nefarious, and it's a beauty. Sourced from the Upland vineyard in the tiny Snipes Mountain AVA, it is bursting with pure, sweet fruit flavors, tart and lip-smackingly juicy. A subtle minerality with a hint of wet cement gives it tannic authority, while the aging in once-filled French oak barrels adds a touch of baking spices.",,30,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,Nefarious 2009 Grenache (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2009-grenache-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Grenache,2009,Nefarious
14.3,Red,US,"Substantial and varietally precise, this shows nicely focused red and black fruits with a concentrated backing of toast, coffee grounds, baking spices and chocolate. The fruit and barrel flavors are perfectly integrated, dusty and lush.",,48,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Baby Bear 2008 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/baby-bear-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Baby Bear
,Red,Italy,"Here's a rich expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in equal parts, with obvious notes of eucalyptus and black licorice lavished over a core of black cherry, leather and tobacco. The eucalyptus element is very evident and gives the wine a unique personality.",Vignarè,,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Guicciardini Strozzi 2006 Vignarè  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/guicciardini-strozzi-2006-vignare-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2006,Guicciardini Strozzi
15,Red,Australia,"The 2007 is full bodied and rich, but not really Beast-like at this stage of its evolution. The texture is creamy, the tannins nearly silky on the long finish. Flavors of blackberry, mocha and black olive linger. Drink now–2018.",The Beast,75,92,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Hentley Farm 2007 The Beast Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hentley-farm-2007-beast-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2007,Hentley Farm
,Red,Italy,"Beautiful richness and intensity make for a very welcoming bouquet. This 50-50 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend lasts long on the palate, and boasts luscious aromas of blackberry, Maraschino cherry, tobacco and lightly toasted hazelnut. Extrasoft, velvety tannins characterize the finish.",Bolgherese,,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Tenute di Vaira 2008 Bolgherese  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-vaira-2008-bolgherese-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Tenute di Vaira
14,Red,Italy,"This thick, juicy, inky wine (with a large component of Petit Verdot) would pair with aged cheese or pecorino. The wine is still young (let it age five more years) with firm, sticky tannins and loads of blackberry and plum cake on the long finish.",Monteti,60,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Monteti 2006 Monteti Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-monteti-2006-monteti-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Tenuta Monteti
14.3,Red,US,"The Mesa bottling has been a particular success for Riverbench in past vintages, and continues to be today. It's made from a special block in the estate vineyard, and always is unusually concentrated in red fruits, licorice and crushed baking spices, generously coated in sweet oak. It's a beautiful, silky wine of great charm and finesse. Drink now–2015.",Mesa,48,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Riverbench 2009 Mesa Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/riverbench-2009-mesa-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Riverbench
14,Red,Italy,"Collazzi's burly super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (aged 18 months in oak) offers elegance and sophistication in the form of blackberry, rum cake, exotic spice, cured meat and black pepper. It's a big, bold wine that would pair well with barbecued meats.",,40,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Collazzi 2006 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collazzi-2006-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Collazzi
14.8,Red,US,"Tart and juicy, with wild raspberry fruit streaked with dried herb and just hinting at black cherry. This is a subtle yet powerful wine, with whiffs of smoke, licorice and coffee, but far less noticeable barrel influence than its companion reds. Focused and pure, with the structure to age.",Harrison Hill,75,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Snipes Mountain,DeLille 2008 Harrison Hill Red (Snipes Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/delille-2008-harrison-hill-red-columbia-valley-snipes-mountain/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,DeLille
14.5,Red,Italy,"Syrah seems to enjoy the Cortona area of eastern Tuscany and this version, from vintner Fabrizio Dionisio, is a prime example. The wine is plump and rich, with lasting flavors of black cherry, sweet spice, tobacco, cured meat and black olive.",Cuculaia,,92,Tuscany,Cortona,,Fabrizio Dionisio 2007 Cuculaia Syrah (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabrizio-dionisio-2007-cuculaia-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cortona/,Syrah,2007,Fabrizio Dionisio
14.2,White,US,"This is a terrific Chardonnay, dry, crisp and minerally, with tantalizing citrus, pear and tropical fruit flavors. The winery says it's from the Russian River Valley, which makes the official North Coast labeling bizarre. But it's a very fine, upscale wine.",Reserve,40,92,California,North Coast,North Coast,Zina Hyde Cunningham 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (North Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zina-hyde-cunningham-2010-reserve-chardonnay-north-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Zina Hyde Cunningham
,Red,Portugal,"From vineyards in Douro Superior, this is a firm and structured wine. It is serious, tannic, its black currant fruit layered with a dry core. Very firm, it needs to be aged for at least 4 years.",Mux Tinto,30,92,Douro,,,Muxagat 2009 Mux Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muxagat-2009-mux-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Muxagat
14.5,Red,France,"Low yields give a very concentrated wine, with the darkest tannins and black fruits. It's a powerhouse of ripeness, spiced with wood and layered with acidity. As it ages, it will show a rich roundness, the tannins integrating into the open texture.",,155,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Le Carré 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-carre-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Le Carré
9.5,White,US,"Deliciously poised between sweet and tart, much the way good Vouvray walks the same line, this single-vineyard Riesling offers deep flavors of Meyer lemon, English breakfast tea, and tangy stone fruits. Full-bodied and lingering.",Champoux Vineyard,15,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,O•S Winery 2010 Champoux Vineyard Riesling (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2010-champoux-vineyard-riesling-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Riesling,2010,O•S Winery
14,Red,Spain,"Despite not very good harvest conditions, Aurus is still generous in 2008. Smells lush and dense, with boysenberry, creamy oak, rubber and charred aromas. Layered and tannic feeling, with blackberry, chocolate and dark spice flavors. Toasty and like digging into a fudge cake on the finish, with a deep feel and clarity. Drink now through 2018.",Aurus,204,92,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca Allende 2008 Aurus  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-allende-2008-aurus-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Finca Allende
15.4,Red,US,"Black as night, this Sonoma-sourced, 100% Syrah is a mouthful of tar, leather and dark exotic spices. Savory and smoky, it's teeth-stainingly rich and dense, with time to age. Smoke a duck or prepare a cassoulet, and this Syrah will have found its perfect mate.",The Instigator,36,92,California,Sonoma,Sonoma County,Prospect 772 2009 The Instigator Syrah (Sonoma County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/prospect-772-2009-instigator-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-county/,Syrah,2009,Prospect 772
14.5,Red,Italy,"Luscious, dark and penetrating, Mediterra delivers a long, velvety texture with sweet flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and plump cherry fruit. It's a wonderful drinking wine that would pair with pasta, meat or aged cheese.",Mediterra,25,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Poggio al Tesoro 2009 Mediterra Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-al-tesoro-2009-mediterra-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Poggio al Tesoro
14.5,Red,Chile,"This unique five-grape blend is deep and succulent, with pastry, berry jam and cassis aromas. It's thick but carries enough acidity to be balanced just right. Tastes of baked blackberry, chocolate, mocha and licorice. Rich and sticky on the finish, but not gooey or cloying. Drink now through 2013; Carmenère with Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot.",Borobo,70,92,Rapel Valley-Casablanca Valley,,,Lapostolle 2008 Borobo Red (Rapel Valley-Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lapostolle-2008-borobo-red-rapel-valley-casablanca-valley/,Red Blend,2008,Lapostolle
15,Red,Portugal,"Superripe wine that wears its high alcohol easily. The fruit is so rich, with its plum and blackberry flavors, opulent and generous. There is a dark core of tannins that shows slowly through all the intense fruit, promising good aging. Keep for 4–5 years.",Duas Quintas Reserva,32,92,Douro,,,Ramos-Pinto 2009 Duas Quintas Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ramos-pinto-2009-duas-quintas-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Ramos-Pinto
14.4,Red,US,"This is a Bordeaux blend based on Merlot. It's absolutely delicious, packed with sweet blackberry and blueberry fruit and hints of dark chocolate and anise. The tannins are soft and melted. A lovely, elegant wine to drink now with upscale fare.",Winemaker's Blend,42,92,California,Napa,Napa Valley,Rutherford Hill 2007 Winemaker's Blend Red (Napa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rutherford-hill-2007-winemakers-blend-red-napa-valley/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Rutherford Hill
,Red,US,"Amazing that a winery would hold back an estate-grown Syrah for five years before release, but Joseph Swan did with this wine. It's still pretty tannic, but the core of blackberries, blueberries and dark chocolate is starting to explode into the secondary characteristics associated with aged wine. And that is very exciting, especially at this price. Should continue to evolve over the next five years.",Trenton Estate Vineyard,28,92,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Joseph Swan Vineyards 2006 Trenton Estate Vineyard Syrah (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/joseph-swan-2006-trenton-estate-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Syrah,2006,Joseph Swan Vineyards
,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Lienà displays dark, inky concentration and ripe aromas of strawberry, blackberry and chocolate. The wine boasts a big structure with firm tannins.",Lienà,,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Giovanni Chiappini 2008 Lienà Cabernet Sauvignon (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanni-chiappini-2008-liena-cabernet-sauvignon-toscana/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Giovanni Chiappini
12,Dessert,US,"This late-harvest Sémillon is thick with honey and baked apple goodness, gorgeous cinnamon in color and deliciously balanced between sweetness and spice. Incredibly yummy and light, with 25% Sauvignon Blanc blended in.",Luchsinger Vineyards,48,92,California,Lake County,Lake County,Cinnabar 2009 Luchsinger Vineyards Sémillon (Lake County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cinnabar-2009-luchsinger-semillon-mendocino-lake-counties-lake-county/,Sémillon,2009,Cinnabar
14.8,Red,US,"Another lovely Julia's Pinot from Cambria, at a fair price. With its light tannins and transparency, it's definitely Pinot Noir, and the acidity testifies to a cool climate. You might even pick out the Santa Maria Valley from the crushed Indian spices. Subtle but intriguing cherry, cola and plum flavors round out the picture. Drink now–2015.",Julia's Vineyard,25,92,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Cambria 2009 Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cambria-2009-julias-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Pinot Noir,2009,Cambria
,Red,France,"Very structured wine, with black currant fruit and dense acidity. The tannins are dark, firm, solid. This is a fine wine from Cantemerle, reveling in the richness of the vintage.",,40,92,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Cantemerle 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cantemerle-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Cantemerle
,Red,Italy,"There's a soapy, floral note of red rose or dried lavender at the start but as the wine takes on more oxygen in the glass, it shows red cherry, blackberry and exotic spice as well. Soft, plush tannins and chewy sweetness characterize the finish.",Levia Gravia,,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Caccia al Piano 1868 2007 Levia Gravia  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caccia-al-piano-1868-2007-levia-gravia-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,1868,Caccia al Piano 1868
14,Red,Chile,"There's high energy emitting from this jacked-up varietal. Fig, cocoa, moss, cola and blackened fruit aromas introduce a ripped palate of high-volume cherry, plum, berry, chocolate and hard spice flavors. Hard and aggressive before airing; 608 cases made; drink now through 2015.",Grial,75,92,Colchagua Valley,,,Apaltagua 2008 Grial Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/apaltagua-2008-grial-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2008,Apaltagua
14,Red,Portugal,"High vineyards at 1,800 feet have given an elegant and restrained wine. Mainly composed of Aragonez, it is smooth and rich, the dark stone fruits giving structure as much as richness. The wine is impressive, dark textured and ageworthy.",Crescendo,20,92,Alentejano,,,Altas Quintas 2008 Crescendo Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/altas-quintas-2008-crescendo-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2008,Altas Quintas
14.5,Red,France,"A deeply rich-colored and flavored wine, smooth and showing the great ripeness of the vintage. Acidity and firm tannins offer structure to what is a spicy, fruity wine, dominated by fresh black plum and prune flavors.",,,92,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château Brown 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-brown-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Brown
,Red,France,"A wood- and fruit-driven wine, very modern in style. It has the ripest fruit along with dense tannins and concentration. The style is more international than Margaux, but the wine is certainly delicious.",,100,92,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Lascombes 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lascombes-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lascombes
13.5,Red,France,"Richly juicy wine, with red berry fruits and ripe tannins. It is well balanced with black currant acidity cutting through the dark spice and wood. A wine for long-term aging.",,,92,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Jean-Faure 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-jean-faure-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Jean-Faure
,Red,France,"A smoky wine, its fruit submerged in the wood character. It does have weight, along with powerful, tight tannins. It's a wine that will need many years.",,95,92,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Gazin 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-gazin-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Gazin
13,Sparkling,US,"Etoile is Chandon's high-end line. This brut is based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with some Pinot Meunier. It's dry and elegant, with subtle citrus and yeast flavors. The all-important mouthfeel is refined, giving it an upscale impression. Ready to drink now.",Etoile Brut,40,92,California,Napa-Sonoma,Sonoma-Napa,Chandon NV Etoile Brut Sparkling (Sonoma-Napa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chandon-nv-etoile-brut-sparkling-sonoma-napa-144045/,Sparkling Blend,,Chandon
,Red,Italy,"This is a wonderful wine on all levels, with great intensity and a pretty ensemble of ripe fruit, spice, leather and tobacco. It delivers loads of pleasure and satisfaction thanks to the softness and generosity of its fruit texture and tannins.",Miterre,,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Campo al Noce 2007 Miterre  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-al-noce-2007-miterre-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2007,Campo al Noce
14,Red,Italy,"Alleanza is a Merlot-based wine with small portions of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. It opens with bright cherry flavors backed by delicate shadings of dry mineral, exotic spice and natural rubber. It's deep and penetrating and should age 3–5 more years.",Alleanza,35,92,Tuscany,Toscana,,Castello di Gabbiano 2008 Alleanza Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castello-gabbiano-2008-alleanza-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Castello di Gabbiano
14.9,Red,US,"The best of the 2008 Syrah lineup from Walter Dacon, this ultra-smooth wine offers a rainbow of fruit flavors from berry to cherry to plum, set in layers of creamy oak. Caramel and toasted coconut accents fill in the back half, a lingering, seductive denouement.",C'est Syrah Beaux,38,92,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Walter Dacon 2008 C'est Syrah Beaux Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/walter-dacon-2008-cest-syrah-beaux-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2008,Walter Dacon
14.5,Red,Australia,"Glaetzer's wines have moved in a more savory direction in recent vintages, and the 2009 Bishop displays plenty of tarry, treebark and black olive notes. It's mouthfilling and round, picking up hints of sweet fruit, framed by mocha and cocoa. Finishes long and intense; drink now–2020.",Bishop,35,92,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Glaetzer 2009 Bishop Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/glaetzer-2009-bishop-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2009,Glaetzer
14,Red,Italy,"A stellar example of Syrah from Cortona, Il Castagno is a soft and delicious wine with loads of ripe fruit, dark chocolate and leather. It's a finely textured, smooth red with power and plump cherry on the finish.",Il Castagno,,92,Tuscany,Cortona,,Fabrizio Dionisio 2008 Il Castagno Syrah (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fabrizio-dionisio-2008-il-castagno-shiraz-syrah-syrah-cortona/,Syrah,2008,Fabrizio Dionisio
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A pair to Crasto's Touriga Nacional, this is as smooth as only Tinta Roriz (aka Tempranillo) can be. It slides across the mouth with its ripe spicy black plum fruits. It is perfumed, toasty from new wood, able to age for 3–4 years and more.",,80,92,Douro,,,Quinta do Crasto 2009 Tinta Roriz (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-crasto-2009-tempranillo-tinta-roriz-douro/,Tinta Roriz,2009,Quinta do Crasto
14.5,Red,Portugal,"An intensely herbal expression of Touriga Nacional, very spicy, dominated by new wood flavors. Under the wood and chocolate, the perfumed sweet black currant fruit is ready to show its richness. With its elegant texture, this will be a very fine in 4-5 years.",,80,92,Douro,,,Quinta do Crasto 2009 Touriga Nacional (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-crasto-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-douro/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Quinta do Crasto
13.5,White,Portugal,"A rich and weighty wine, the Alvarinho fruit ripe and creamy. Pear and peach flavors have a rounded feel, accompanied by textured acidity. This is a very fine Vinho Verde.",Portal do Fidalgo,33,92,Vinho Verde,,,Provam 2010 Portal do Fidalgo Alvarinho (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provam-2010-portal-fidalgo-albarino-alvarinho-vinho-verde/,Alvarinho,2010,Provam
14.5,Red,Italy,"Founded in 2000, Poggio Verrano, with calcium-rich clay soils on the Tuscan coast, is one of Maremma's most interesting wine estates. This blended red wine delivers ripe aromas of black cherry and blackberry backed by chocolate, rum cake and spice. It exhibits a tight, polished finish.",Dròmos,50,92,Tuscany,Maremma,,Poggio Verrano 2007 Dròmos  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-verrano-2007-dromos-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2007,Poggio Verrano
,Red,Italy,"Mature notes of ripe cherry and dark spice give this wine a dark, brooding personality with loads of intensity. There's a full, generous quality here, emphasized by the wine's inky concentration and firm tannins.",Sondraia,45,92,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Poggio al Tesoro 2008 Sondraia  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/poggio-al-tesoro-2008-sondraia-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Poggio al Tesoro
14,Red,Portugal,"A blend of grapes from Poças's two estates, here is a firmly structured, ageworthy wine. It has power, certainly, but that power is restrained by tannins, acidity and a firm, dry center. There is spice from the wood aging, along with a touch of pepper from alcohol. Keep for 4–5 years.",Simbolo,43,92,Douro,,,Poças 2009 Simbolo Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pocas-2009-simbolo-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Poças
14,Red,Portugal,"Dark-colored wine, a blend of Baga and Touriga Nacional, both of which lend their tannins to this still-young wine. It is dense with a firm, dry presence. The fruit is textured, structured, focused on weight and aging potential.",,20,91,Beiras,,,Quinta de Foz de Arouce 2008 Red (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-foz-arouce-2008-red-beiras/,Portuguese Red,2008,Quinta de Foz de Arouce
15,Red,Australia,"Only slightly less rich than its Beast counterpart, the 2007 Beauty is a full-bodied wine nonetheless. Notes of blackberries, dark chocolate and espresso are framed by supple tannins and end with mouthwatering acidity. Drink now–2017.",The Beauty,50,91,South Australia,Barossa Valley,,Hentley Farm 2007 The Beauty Shiraz (Barossa Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hentley-farm-2007-beauty-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-barossa-valley/,Shiraz,2007,Hentley Farm
14.5,Red,France,"This Grenache-heavy blend (with 20% Syrah) offers a good amount of bittersweet cocoa powder and rich jammy black berries and all-fruit preserves on the nose and mouth. A hint of gaminess adds interest to the bouquet, while the crushed velvet texture and firm tannins transition into a long finish laced with earthy spice.",La Mère Grand,25,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois,,Loup Blanc 2007 La Mère Grand Red (Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/loup-blanc-2007-mere-grand-red-minervois/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2007,Loup Blanc
12.5,White,Portugal,"A wood-aged white, spicy and ripe. It has just the right balance of acidity to go with the ripe green plum and melon fruits. With a great bite of acidity to finish, this is a wine that will age for 3–4 years.",Reserva Branco,50,90,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2010 Reserva Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2010-reserva-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta do Vallado
14.5,Red,Australia,"This medium- to full-bodied red features bright fruit accented by oak. Vanilla strongly marks the nose, yet cherry and raspberry also come through, tinged with baking spices. Crisp and firm on the finish; try pairing with rich cuts of red meat.",Andreas Premium Polish Hill River,40,90,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Pauletts 2007 Andreas Premium Polish Hill River Shiraz (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pauletts-2007-andreas-premium-polish-hill-river-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-clare-valley/,Shiraz,2007,Pauletts
14.5,Red,US,"As before, this is Weinbau vineyard fruit. The 2009 vintage seems to have presented some challenges, as the fruit flavors suggest uneven ripening, with a mix of tutti-fruity candy flavors along with some raisins. Tannins are smooth and there's a pleasing streak of graphite running through the finish. Drink soon.",,28,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Nefarious 2009 Cabernet Franc (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Nefarious
14.5,Red,Portugal,"From Crasto's new vineyards in the eastern Douro Superior, this is a hot country wine resulting in superrich, full-bodied character with a surprising richness. It is soft, the tannins comfortably embedded in the cushion of ample fruit",Crasto Superior,24,89,Douro,,,Quinta do Crasto 2009 Crasto Superior Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-crasto-2009-superior-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Crasto
15.1,Red,US,"Dark berry fruit is on full display in this 100% Syrah, aged in new French oak for almost two years. Fleshy with white pepper, tar and leather, this wine is well-made and balanced despite the high alcohol, and plenty juicy on the tongue.",Rock Creek Vineyard,44,89,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Leonesse Cellars 2008 Rock Creek Vineyard Syrah (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonesse-cellars-2008-rock-creek-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Syrah,2008,Leonesse Cellars
13.6,Red,US,"Tart and juicy, this Cabernet/Merlot/Syrah blend matches cranberry and plum fruit flavors to milk chocolate and nougat highlights. Well-crafted, with a pleasing florality (to coin a word) in the finish. An outstanding value.",Red Table Wine,7,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2008 Red Table Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2008-red-table-wine-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Hogue
13,Red,France,"While the wine does have considerable tannins, it also has the ripe Merlot fruit to support it. Good acidity, black currant fruits, smoky wood, all the elements are there. It will always be firm, but should mature well.",,45,89,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Rocher-Bonregard 2008  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-rocher-bonregard-2008-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Rocher-Bonregard
,Red,Italy,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from coastal Tuscany opens with some sharp or thorny aromas of bramble or forest fruit. It delivers firm, etched tannins with a dry, polished close.",,30,88,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Cipriana 2009  Bolgheri,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cipriana-2009-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Cipriana
13.9,Red,US,"The best of a very solid group of 2010 reds from StoneCap, this Syrah draws some inspiration from the Australian wines. Spicy and ripe, with lush black fruits and a lick of citrus. Vanilla and tobacco notes highlight the finish.",Estate Grown,8,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),StoneCap 2010 Estate Grown Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonecap-2010-estate-grown-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2010,StoneCap
14,Red,Chile,"Coconut and vanilla are the lead aromas, while there's leather and ripe berry and cassis below the surface. Feels tight, juicy and prickly, with zesty acidity and typical Chilean Cabernet flavors of leafy berry, earth, tobacco and oaky vanilla. Feels snappy and tight as it finishes with oaky, leafy flavors.",Alwa,37,88,Cachapoal Valley,,,Anakena 2007 Alwa Red (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakena-2007-alwa-red-cachapoal-valley/,Red Blend,2007,Anakena
12.5,White,France,"Very herbal Sauvignon Blanc, crisp and tangy, with flavors of lime and green apple skins. Fresh as well as structured, with a final zest of acidity.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château les Arromans 2010  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-arromans-2010-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château les Arromans
12,White,France,"Attractive white Bordeaux blend, much better than the red from the same estate. It has a delicious ripe fruit character with pineapple, lime and kiwi flavors and final acidity.",,11,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Château Grand Jean 2010  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-jean-2010-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château Grand Jean
13,Red,France,"Dusty tannins and juicy fruit reveal the great freshness of the wine. While it does not have great density of flavor, it does have plenty of forward fruit, smoky flavors and black currant acidity. For the medium term.",,72,88,Bordeaux,Saint-Julien,,Château les Ormes 2008  Saint-Julien,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ormes-2008-red-saint-julien/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château les Ormes
11,Dessert,US,"Pretty hibiscus nectar and lychee notes add an exotic twist to this dainty late-harvest Riesling. Light on its feet, it's deliciously juicy on the palate with showers of pink grapefruit and stone fruit. Finishes clean with a brisk, black tea note.",Late Harvest,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Chateau Lafayette Reneau 2010 Late Harvest Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafayette-reneau-2010-late-harvest-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2010,Chateau Lafayette Reneau
13,Red,France,"A very structured wine, its firm tannins sitting over the potential of rich blackberry fruits. It does need a year or two for the elements to come together. Spice from wood gives added interest, while the wine finishes with serious acidity.",,21,88,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château la Croix Margautot 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-croix-margautot-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château la Croix Margautot
14,White,Portugal,"Richly ripe wine, dominated by sweet yellow fruit, although with a fine line of acidity that brings a greener element. Wood spice comes through on the finish of this full-bodied wine.",Branco,15,88,Douro,,,Quinta de Ventozelo 2010 Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-ventozelo-2010-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Quinta de Ventozelo
10.9,White,US,"Hints of smoke and crushed slate lend minerality to this bracingly dry Riesling from Treleaven. Lean and brisk, yet deeply concentrated with sweet notes of white grapefruit and peach. Blossomy and floral with a bitter lime skin finish.",Estate Bottled Dry,15,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Cayuga Lake,Treleaven 2009 Estate Bottled Dry Riesling (Cayuga Lake),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/treleaven-2009-estate-bottled-dry-riesling-finger-lakes-cayuga-lake/,Riesling,2009,Treleaven
14.5,Red,US,"Naggiar has done a nice job here with its estate-grown Malbec, its aromatics plush with plum and black fruit, a touch of baking spice and vanilla capped off by a streak of anise and chocolate at the end.",Estate-grown,23,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,Naggiar 2008 Estate-grown Malbec (Sierra Foothills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/naggiar-2008-estate-grown-malbec-sierra-foothills/,Malbec,2008,Naggiar
14.5,Red,Chile,"Black cherry and cassis aromas are sweet and ripe. The palate is lively and shows zippy acids along with roasted berry flavors that are juicy due to the fresh acidity. Darkens up on the finish, showing coffee, chocolate and good length. Uncomplicated, fruity Syrah.",Trisquel,17,88,Maipo Valley,,,Aresti 2008 Trisquel Syrah (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/aresti-2008-trisquel-shiraz-syrah-syrah-maipo-valley/,Syrah,2008,Aresti
14.1,Red,US,"A difficult wine to assess. It's so ripe and forward in sweet cherry jam and smoky, caramelized oak that it seems like a mere fruit bomb at first sip. But something about the structure goes well beyond simplicity. Could develop bottle complexity over the years, but it's unpredictable.",Gopher Hill Block Peters Vineyard,38,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Kokomo 2009 Gopher Hill Block Peters Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kokomo-2009-gopher-hill-block-peters-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Kokomo
14.6,Red,US,"They can't call the grapes old vine, because the vineyard is only 15 years old. But it was planted from clones that constituted an old vineyard that contained Petite Sirah, Carignane, Mataro and Alicante Bouschet. The wine is robust and rustic, with bright, briary berry fruit and spice flavors that will stand up well against any roasted meats.",Ancestor Selections,22,88,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,J. Rickards 2008 Ancestor Selections Zinfandel (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-rickards-2008-ancestor-selections-zinfandel-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,J. Rickards
14.5,Red,Chile,"Slightly clipped and hard on the bouquet, which is narrow and settles on berry fruit. Feels chunky and bottom-weighted, with dark flavors of black fruits, plum and boysenberry. Becomes more stylish with airing, but it's always fairly hard and compact in character.",Hacienda Araucano Clos de Lolol,23,88,Lolol Valley,,,J. & F. Lurton 2009 Hacienda Araucano Clos de Lolol Red (Lolol Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-f-lurton-2009-hacienda-araucano-clos-lolol-red-lolol-valley/,Red Blend,2009,J. & F. Lurton
13,Red,Italy,This edition of Pian di Nova from the Ferragamo-owned Il Borro estate in Tuscany shows ripe notes of raspberry and black cherry with slight shadings of bitter chocolate and spice.,Pian di Nova,,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Il Borro 2006 Pian di Nova Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/il-borro-2006-pian-nova-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2006,Il Borro
14,Red,France,"Plum, black cherry and fruit cake spice take center stage on the nose of this wine. Flavors of dried dates and crushed violets appear in the medium-weight mouth with a satiny texture, while the finish provides a touch of fudgy chocolate richness.",,20,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois,,Hecht & Bannier 2007 Red (Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hecht-bannier-2007-red-minervois/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2007,Hecht & Bannier
13,White,Australia,"Rosemount's Diamond Label Chardonnay used to be a terrific value, so it is encouraging to see its quality once again on the rise. Smoky notes add complexity to the bold pear and melon fruit in this plump, harmonious wine; drink it over the next few months.",Diamond Label,10,88,Australia Other,South Eastern Australia,,Rosemount 2009 Diamond Label Chardonnay (South Eastern Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rosemount-2009-diamond-label-chardonnay-south-eastern/,Chardonnay,2009,Rosemount
,Red,US,"Soft and floral, this unusual Malbec is focused and distinctive. The floral aromas translate in the mouth to an almost soapy sensation, but the bright raspberry fruit keeps it spicy and interesting.",Preposterous,38,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Sparkman 2009 Preposterous Malbec (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sparkman-2009-preposterous-malbec-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Malbec,2009,Sparkman
13.5,Red,US,"A delightful Pinot Noir for drinking now. It's opulent in raspberries, cherries and peppery spices, overlaid with sweet, toasty oak. Crisp, zippy acidity makes the finish clean and bright.",Collection,25,88,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Echelon 2010 Collection Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/echelon-2010-collection-pinot-noir-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Pinot Noir,2010,Echelon
13,Red,France,"Weighty with richness and good concentration. There are flavors of mint, black fruits, the tannins firmly embedded in the ripe texture. It seems so approachable now, but will also age—the acidity and drier finish show that.",Cuvée Prestige,35,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Tayet 2009 Cuvée Prestige  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tayet-2009-cuvee-prestige-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Tayet
14.6,Red,US,"A quite ripe version of Malbec, tasting of stewed fruit and packed with thick tannins but so well-structured and layered it should be even more interesting to see this grape's potential in these hands over time.",,27,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Cuda Ridge Wines 2009 Malbec (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cuda-ridge-wines-2009-malbec-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Malbec,2009,Cuda Ridge Wines
11.2,Dessert,US,"All the proper Muscat aromas and flavors are represented here, sweet peach and honeysuckle mostly. This dessert wine is light in alcohol and nicely balanced in sweetness.",,18,88,California,South Coast,Temecula,Generation 7 2010 Muscat Blanc (Temecula),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/generation-7-2010-muscat-blanc-south-coast-temecula/,Muscat Blanc,2010,Generation 7
14.9,Red,US,"An extravagantly rich Pinot Noir, sweet and spicy in cherry pie filling, roasted almond, honey, ginger snap cookie and vanilla flavors. Brightened with acidity, it's a little lacking in subtlety, but sure is delicious.",,39,88,California,Central Coast,Arroyo Seco,Scott Family 2009 Pinot Noir (Arroyo Seco),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/scott-family-2009-pinot-noir-central-coast-arroyo-seco/,Pinot Noir,2009,Scott Family
13,White,US,"The fruit suggests oranges, limes and pineapples, and the acidity is brisk in this dry, elegant Grenache Blanc. The alcohol is surprisingly low for a Paso Robles white wine. Clean and lovely in its own way, it's a refreshingly alternative to any white wine.",Red Cedar Vineyard,23,88,California,Central Coast,Paso Robles,Clayhouse 2010 Red Cedar Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Paso Robles),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clayhouse-2010-red-cedar-vineyard-other-white-grenache-blanc-central-coast-paso-robles/,Grenache Blanc,2010,Clayhouse
14,Red,Italy,"Tuscany has been showing magnificent results with Syrah and this expression boasts all the clean lines, spicy flavors and natural intensity of the variety. Aromas of dark fruit, smoked beef, chocolate and tobacco are balanced by a thick, velvety mouthfeel.",Suavis Locus Ille,22,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta di Trecciano 2008 Suavis Locus Ille Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-trecciano-2008-suavis-locus-ille-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2008,Tenuta di Trecciano
14,Red,Italy,"Here's an innovative approach to a super Tuscan. Instead of using international grapes, Otto Rintocchi is a motley blend of indigenous varieties (Sangiovese, Foglia Tonda, Barsaglina and Colorino). It shows dark, meaty aromas of bresaola, Indian spice and dark fruit.",Otto Rintocchi,39,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Mocine 2007 Otto Rintocchi Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mocine-2007-otto-rintocchi-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Mocine
14.6,Red,US,"Two thirds Grenache, the rest a mix of Tempranillo, Syrah and Counoise, this smooth and fruity red has a pleasing, lively mouthfeel. It carries a hint of moist, clean earth, and finishes with a lick of mocha.",Miscolato,22,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Michael Florentino 2008 Miscolato Red (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2008-miscolato-red-columbia-valley-wa/,Red Blend,2008,Michael Florentino
13.2,Red,Italy,"This well-priced blend of Sangiovese (70%) and Merlot offers friendly and approachable aromas of ripe berry fruit, blackberry jam, spice and light touches of leather and tobacco. The fresh finish makes it a perfect Tuscan red to pair with ravioli stuffed with minced meat or cheese.",Badiola,15,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Mazzei 2009 Badiola Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2009-badiola-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Mazzei
14,Red,US,"Tastes more like a full-bodied Pinot Noir than a Petite Sirah, a lightly silky, airy wine, with fine, smooth tannins and cherry, red licorice, cola and tobacco flavors. Even though it's not particularly varietal, it's still a very good, elegant wine.",La,35,88,California,Napa,Calistoga,Coquerel Family Wine Estates 2009 La Petite Sirah (Calistoga),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/coquerel-family-wine-estates-2009-la-petite-sirah-napa-calistoga/,Petite Sirah,2009,Coquerel Family Wine Estates
12.8,Rose,US,"New producer Hannah Nicole has done a nice job, working in a light style, sourcing from Grenache Noir grapes and fermenting in 100% stainless steel. Totally dry, the wine is all strawberry and watermelon, with a tiny note of wax like the kind found around Bonbel cheese.",Grenache,14,88,California,Central Coast,Contra Costa County,Hannah Nicole Vineyards 2010 Grenache Rosé (Contra Costa County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hannah-nicole-2010-grenache-rose-central-coast-contra-costa-county/,Rosé,2010,Hannah Nicole Vineyards
12.5,White,US,"Smoky and toasty, with well-defined acidity, this flavorful Chardonnay matches the barrel notes to light tropical and stone fruits—peach and papaya.",,18,88,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Hedgeline 2010 Chardonnay (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hedgeline-2010-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Hedgeline
,Red,Italy,"Dark spice, cherry, plum, prune and bitter chocolate characterize this Bolgheri blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and other varieties. The wine is soft, lush and generous on the close.",Scopaio,30,88,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Cipriana 2008 Scopaio  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cipriana-2008-scopaio-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Cipriana
13.5,Red,Chile,"Smells floral and foresty, with solid plum and cherry scents offset by rubber. Feels fresh and zesty, with semisharp acidity pushing bright flavors of raspberry, red plum and dry oak. Turns a touch more oaky late, as vanilla and coconut flavors rise up. From five grapes led by Carmenère.",San Lorenzo Estate,20,88,Maipo Valley,,,Chono 2009 San Lorenzo Estate Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chono-2009-san-lorenzo-estate-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Chono
13.5,White,Chile,"Apple and melony aromas rule the easygoing, tropical bouquet. Feels fresh and properly acidic, with pithy, citrusy flavors that vascillate between lime and nectarine. Feels good, bright and under control, with sweetness and citrus pith on the finish. 2,000 cases made.",Single Vineyard,18,88,Casablanca Valley,,,Chilcas 2010 Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chilcas-2010-single-vineyard-chardonnay-casablanca-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Chilcas
13,Red,France,"Now aging attractively, this is a structured wine with tannins, juicy fruit and a sweeter, mature character with herbs and some dryness appearing. Drink in the next year or two.",,,88,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Villa Bel Air 2007  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-villa-bel-air-2007-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2007,Château Villa Bel Air
11.5,Sparkling,Spain,"Bright and aggressive for Llopart, with lively orange and apricot aromas. Frothy to the point of being bubbly, with ripe, bouncy pink grapefruit and other citrus flavors. Stays racy and citrusy on the finish. All fruit; not complex.",Rosé Brut Reserva,22,88,Catalonia,Cava,,Llopart 2008 Rosé Brut Reserva Sparkling (Cava),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/llopart-2008-rose-brut-reserva-sparkling-cava/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Llopart
14.1,Red,US,"This Cab opens with soy and molasses and then moves seamlessly into a mouthful of blackberry jam. Dense, it's still young but should develop well.",Garcia Family Vineyard,33,88,California,California Other,California,Most Wanted Winery 2008 Garcia Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/most-wanted-winery-2008-garcia-family-vineyard-cabernet-sauvignon-other/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Most Wanted Winery
14.5,Red,US,"Pure Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Gamache, Stillwater Creek and Red Mountain vineyards. Berry, cherry and plum fruit flavors fill the mouth, gaining strength and detail as they broaden out across the palate. Highlights of loam and tobacco fill in the finish, with just a slight suggestion of alcohol burn.",Acquisition,49,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Red Mountain,Market Vineyards 2008 Acquisition Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/market-2008-acquisition-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-red-mountain/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Market Vineyards
13,Red,Italy,"From a noble Italian family that has been making wine since the 13th century, this oak-aged Tuscan red displays a crisp, clean, linear style. It's a straightforward wine with immediate aromas of red berry, leather and spice.",Mazzaferrata,44,88,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Marchesi Gondi 2005 Mazzaferrata Cabernet Sauvignon (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-gondi-2005-mazzaferrata-cabernet-sauvignon-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2005,Marchesi Gondi
14,Red,France,"For ten bucks, you really can't go wrong with this Grenache-dominated blend. Purple florals and garrigue spice flood the nose, while fruity flavors of black cherry, boysenberry and blueberry keep things rich and juicy in the mouth. Well-balanced with dusty but supporting tannins and an integrated, oak-infused sweetness on the finish.",Nom de Guerre,13,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Saint-Chinian,,Les Vignobles Foncalieu 2009 Nom de Guerre Red (Saint-Chinian),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignobles-foncalieu-2009-nom-guerre-red-saint-chinian/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Les Vignobles Foncalieu
14.1,Red,US,"Stiff and tart, this young wine needs a few more years of cellaring to fill itself out. The balance is right, and the vineyard's full-bodied tannins are there in abundance.",Champoux Vineyard,28,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,O•S Winery 2009 Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2009-champoux-vineyard-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Cabernet Franc,2009,O•S Winery
15.5,Red,US,"Black purple, this older Petite has a deeply perfumed nose of licorice and chocolate and is very drinkable now.",,32,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Calaveras County,Broll Mountain Vineyards 2007 Petite Sirah (Calaveras County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/broll-mountain-2007-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills-calaveras-county/,Petite Sirah,2007,Broll Mountain Vineyards
15.6,Red,US,"No doubt this is mountain grown Zin, still tight but revealing nice aromatics of cherry and spicy licorice on the finish, accompanied by a healthy helping of espresso, wrapped in smooth tannins all around. Should only get better over the next year or two.",,24,88,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Andis 2009 Zinfandel (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2009-zinfandel-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Zinfandel,2009,Andis
13.5,Red,France,"A solid effort, all tannins and dark texture at this stage. The acidity and dry tannins are firmly edged with black currant fruits. It will age and soften, but will always be on the dry, firm side.",,22,88,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château le Paradis 2009  Côtes de Bourg,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-paradis-2009-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château le Paradis
13,White,France,"A smooth, wood-aged wine that has a rich texture, layers of toast and nutmeg from the wood and peach fruits. The wood needs time to integrate, but already shows that this is going to be a rich wine.",Cru Réserve,24,88,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Bertinerie 2009 Cru Réserve  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bertinerie-2009-cru-reserve-white-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Bertinerie
13.5,Dessert,France,"Soft apple- and honey-flavored wine that has dry botrytis and a spiced texture. With flavors of lemon curd and peach, it is more in a light Barsac style, fruity as well as sweet.",,30,88,Bordeaux,Sauternes,,Château Hallet 2009  Sauternes,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-hallet-2009-white-sauternes/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Hallet
13,Red,France,"With the few years of bottle age, the wine is showing ripe fruits, the tannins well integrated. The combination of juicy acidity and ripe fruit, with the dry core, are bringing the development of the wine on well.",,,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Côtes de Francs,,Château Franc-Cardinal 2006  Bordeaux Côtes de Francs,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-franc-cardinal-2006-red-cotes-francs/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2006,Château Franc-Cardinal
14,Red,Italy,"This elegant blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Canaiolo displays fragrant floral aromas of red roses, violets and dried lavender. There's fruit, too, but it takes the shape of cassis and dried berries. The wine finishes with polished tannins and a smoky touch of white mushrooms or leather.",Trefiano,50,88,Tuscany,Carmignano,,Capezzana 2006 Trefiano  (Carmignano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/capezzana-2006-trefiano-red-carmignano/,Red Blend,2006,Capezzana
13.5,Red,Italy,"Raddese is 100% Sangiovese executed in a bold, dark style. It opens with ripe fruit, black cherry and rum cake followed by dark spice and leather. Varietal crispness shows up on the close, where there's a subtle sour note as well.",Raddese,40,88,Tuscany,Colli della Toscana Centrale,,Vignavecchia 2007 Raddese Sangiovese (Colli della Toscana Centrale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vignavecchia-2007-raddese-sangiovese-colli-della-toscana-centrale/,Sangiovese,2007,Vignavecchia
13.5,White,US,"Pineapple fruit rings out loud and clear, with a slightly grainy, though not sweet, entrance. A blocky but powerfully fruity Riesling, with overtones of orange peel and black tea.",Gone Fishin',13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Wine Out West 2010 Gone Fishin' Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wine-out-west-2010-gone-fishin-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Wine Out West
12,White,US,"Finished off-dry, this tasty Riesling mixes a core of peach and apricot fruit with interesting streaks of candied pineapple. The acids keep it brisk and refreshing.",,13,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Flying Fish 2010 Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/flying-fish-2010-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,Flying Fish
13.5,Red,France,"Bertrand's entry-level Corbières red exhibits dark, concentrated berry and cherry fruit aromas and flavors supported by an edge of bay leaves, clover and a soft menthol streak. Well-integrated with medium tannins and a mouth-watering finish.",Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre,20,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Gérard Bertrand 2009 Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre G-S-M (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/gerard-bertrand-2009-grenache-syrah-mourvedre-rhone-style-red-blend-g-s-m-corbieres/,G-S-M,2009,Gérard Bertrand
14.5,Red,Italy,"Alicante is a variant of Grenache (used widely in France, Spain and California) that finds its home only in tiny pockets of Italy, including Maremma, Tuscany. This wine shows enormous spice with tones of scented candle and incense with blackberry and cherry.",Querciolaia,30,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Fattoria Mantellassi 2006 Querciolaia  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fattoria-mantellassi-2006-querciolaia-grenache-alicante-maremma/,Alicante,2006,Fattoria Mantellassi
14.3,Red,US,"Restrained, with sharp acidity and cranberry-flavored fruit, this tart and tight effort should improve further with more bottle age. One third of the barrels were new French oak.",,26,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Michael Florentino 2009 Cabernet Franc (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2009-cabernet-franc-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Franc,2009,Michael Florentino
14.3,Red,US,"Soft and dense with dark fruit, almost baked fruit flavors, that veer into nuts and vanilla, an easy-drinking Zin blended with a smidge of Zin from the 2009 and 2010 vintages as well as 7% Petite Sirah crafted by a Lodi producer to watch.",Equity,24,88,California,Central Valley,Lodi,McCay Cellars 2008 Equity Zinfandel (Lodi),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mccay-cellars-2008-equity-zinfandel-central-valley-lodi/,Zinfandel,2008,McCay Cellars
13.5,Red,Italy,"Morellino di Scansano is a soft, approachable expression of Sangiovese from southern Tuscany that pairs with grilled sausage and onions, baked beans or baby back ribs. This expression opens with bright cherry and subtle shadings of spice and tobacco.",Tenuta Belguardo Bronzone,30,88,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Mazzei 2008 Tenuta Belguardo Bronzone  (Morellino di Scansano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2008-tenuta-belguardo-bronzone-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2008,Mazzei
13,Red,France,"Ripe black fruits combine with bitter chocolate and toast from the wood to give a very ripe wine. It is structured at this stage but is likely to ripen and round out over the next 3–4 years to give a rich, smooth, Merlot style.",,34,88,Bordeaux,Lalande de Pomerol,,Château Sergant 2009  Lalande de Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-sergant-2009-red-lalande-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Sergant
11,Sparkling,US,"Pure Chardonnay, Luxe is finished at lower alcohol (at least according to the fact sheets) than the other sparklers in this lineup. It is definitely the wine with the most depth; it has a roundly fruity core of lemon cake and light citrus.",Luxe,23,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Domaine Ste. Michelle 2005 Luxe Sparkling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-ste-michelle-2005-luxe-sparkling-columbia-valley-wa/,Sparkling Blend,2005,Domaine Ste. Michelle
12.3,Red,US,"In previous years Sierra Vista used its Grenache only as a blender but no more. This bottling shows its rightful place as a standalone, savory and very herbal with meat and baking spices aplenty and all the bright, clean red raspberry and strawberry fruit a subtle Grenache can offer, all at a low alcohol level.",,27,88,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Sierra Vista 2009 Grenache (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-vista-2009-grenache-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Grenache,2009,Sierra Vista
14.1,Red,US,"A big, full-bodied Cabernet, dry and smooth in tannins, with blackberry, blueberry and oak flavors. There's an earthiness that grounds this wine, making it less flamboyant than a Napa Cab, but food friendly and easy to drink.",,35,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,VC Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vc-cellars-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,VC Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"This plush Tuscan Merlot (from one of Montalcino's best producers of Brunello) opens with soft and round tones of cherry, milk chocolate spice and cassis. There's an elegant richness here that would help pair this wine with game hen or risotto with wild mushrooms. Drink now.",,,88,Tuscany,Sant'Antimo,,Tenute Silvio Nardi 2007 Merlot (Sant'Antimo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenute-silvio-nardi-2007-merlot-santantimo/,Merlot,2007,Tenute Silvio Nardi
13,Sparkling,Australia,"Sparkling Shiraz may not be something you pour every day, but this is one worth reaching for. It delivers lots of upfront berry fruit and lashings of dark chocolate, then finishes relatively dry and clean.",Black Bubbles Sparkling,25,88,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Shingleback NV Black Bubbles Sparkling Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shingleback-nv-black-bubbles-sparkling-shiraz-mclaren-vale-136783/,Shiraz,,Shingleback
14,Red,Italy,"From the Maremma (southern Tuscany) estate of the Corsini family, this darkly extracted red wine shows dark red fruit, spice, leather and espresso coffee. It's nicely evolved with tones of cola, cassis and wet river stone. Although the finish shows medium intensity, it does evoke bright fresh fruit.",,,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Marsiliana 2004 Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marsiliana-2004-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2004,Marsiliana
14.1,White,US,"New oak dominates this Chardonnay, lending buttered toast, vanilla and caramel aromas and flavors, while the underlying fruit veers toward very ripe, sweet pineapples. Made in the modern style, it will appeal to Chardonnay lovers of flash, but ultimately palls for too much upfront sweetness.",La Cruz Vineyard,38,88,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Keller Estate 2009 La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keller-estate-2009-cruz-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-coast/,Chardonnay,2009,Keller Estate
12.5,White,Spain,"Salinic, crisp and peachy on the nose, with easy, ripe melon aromas to sweeten it up. Shows good body and spritz alongside tropical flavors of orange and melon. Finishes with weight before rolling away with elegance. Punchy and ready to go.",,25,88,Galicia,Rías Baixas,,Mar de Frades 2010 Albariño (Rías Baixas),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mar-frades-2010-albarino-rias-baixas/,Albariño,2010,Mar de Frades
13.5,Red,Italy,"Serrata di Belguardo (an 80-20 blend of Sangiovese and Alicante) opens with chewy berry tones of raspberry and blackberry backed by leather, moist earth and pressed blue flowers. It shows lip-smacking crispness that makes it perfect for pasta with cream sauce or cheese.",Serrata di Belguardo,20,88,Tuscany,Maremma,,Mazzei 2009 Serrata di Belguardo  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mazzei-2009-serrata-di-belguardo-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2009,Mazzei
13,Red,Italy,"Fruit is sourced from beautiful vineyards nestled between the folds of the hills in Radda in Chianti. Thanks to aromas of ripe fruit, spice and dark leather, you can imagine a successful pairing with stewed meats. There's a raw, bright touch on the close followed by a drying sense of minerality.",Piano del Cipresso,,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Terrabianca 2007 Piano del Cipresso Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terrabianca-2007-piano-cipresso-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2007,Terrabianca
14.2,Red,US,"Lots of Zinny character in this wine, with very ripe blackberry, raspberry and cherry fruit flavors that taste briary and spicy. It's a robust wine that can't quite overcome a certain rusticity, and doesn't try to. A great Zinfandel to drink with barbecue, or a mid-winter oven roast.",,28,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,VC Cellars 2009 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vc-cellars-2009-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,VC Cellars
12.5,Sparkling,US,"Though nonvintage, 100% of the half Chardonnay and half Pinot Noir grapes in this sparkling blend hail from 2009, a nice vintage for Mendocino. With a yeasty nose this Brut is all green apple tartness with high notes of acidity, and very dry. As it opens it gets more fragrant, pleasantly tasting of honeysuckle, nectarine and sweet fig.",Brut,25,88,California,Mendocino County,Potter Valley,McFadden NV Brut Sparkling (Potter Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mcfadden-nv-brut-sparkling-mendocino-lake-counties-potter-valley/,Sparkling Blend,,McFadden
12.7,Red,US,"There's a whiff of cherry blossom perfume on this beautifully concentrated, elegantly structured Pinot from Silver Thread. On the palate, fleshy red fruit flavors are accented by vivacious acidity and a twinge of plum skin bitterness. Finishes bold with a coating of furry tannins.",,20,88,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Silver Thread 2009 Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/silver-thread-2009-pinot-noir-finger-lakes/,Pinot Noir,2009,Silver Thread
12.5,Red,US,"If you love old-world Rhônes, Sierra Vista is a producer to know about. This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault is medium in weight and easy to drink and love, tinged with hints of lavender, cherry and baked bread.",Fleur de Montagne,30,88,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Sierra Vista 2009 Fleur de Montagne Red (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-vista-2009-fleur-montagne-red-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2009,Sierra Vista
13.6,Red,US,"Let this Syrah open, but once it does, it is full of raspberry, black pepper, oak and gamy goodness, medium-bodied, elegant and nicely in balance.",Red Rock Ridge,32,88,California,Sierra Foothills,El Dorado,Sierra Vista 2008 Red Rock Ridge Syrah (El Dorado),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-vista-2008-red-rock-ridge-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sierra-foothills-el-dorado/,Syrah,2008,Sierra Vista
14.5,White,US,"A glass of pretty aromatics, grapefruit and orange blossom mostly, with a range of depth and texture that speaks of serious wine. Made from organic grapes.",Randle Hill Vineyard,18,88,California,North Coast,Yorkville Highlands,Yorkville Cellars 2010 Randle Hill Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Yorkville Highlands),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/yorkville-cellars-2010-randle-hill-vineyard-sauvignon-blanc-north-coast-yorkville-highlands/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Yorkville Cellars
13,White,Portugal,"A soft, wood-aged wine. It feels rich and open with almond and melon flavors. A warm wine, still closed and needing to develop in the bottle for a year to bring out its intensity.",Mux Branco,24,88,Douro,,,Muxagat 2010 Mux Branco White (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/muxagat-2010-mux-branco-white-douro/,Portuguese White,2010,Muxagat
13,White,Chile,"Opens with white fruit, citrus, mineral and mild vanilla aromas. Feels wet, fresh and vital, with a minerally cut and flavors of pear, lime and honey. Feels correct on the finish. More generic in style than unique, but overall it's a prime value Chardonnay.",,13,88,Bío Bío Valley,,,Llai Llai 2010 Chardonnay (Bío Bío Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/llai-llai-2010-chardonnay-bio-bio-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Llai Llai
14,Red,US,"A superdark, marshmellowy Petite Sirah that's grapey good, very jammy, surrounded by cinnamon and nutmeg. Grown eight miles east of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Martin Ranch's Petite is of course, not petite, but chewy and good, in search of a good hunk of meat.",Thérèse Vineyards Madeline Vineyards,26,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Martin Ranch 2007 Thérèse Vineyards Madeline Vineyards Petite Sirah (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2007-therese-madeline-petite-sirah-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Petite Sirah,2007,Martin Ranch
14.5,White,US,"A rich, oaky Chardonnay, brimming with pure, ripe flavors of oranges, pears, limes and spicy tropical fruits. Has a creamy, honeyed taste that make it almost sweet, but it's fundamentally a dry table wine.",Santa Marie Cuvée,24,88,California,Central Coast,Santa Maria Valley,Kenneth Volk 2008 Santa Marie Cuvée Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenneth-volk-2008-santa-marie-cuvee-chardonnay-central-coast-santa-maria-valley/,Chardonnay,2008,Kenneth Volk
12.5,White,US,"Off-dry and slightly grassy, this pleasant effort has lemon drop fruit flavors in abundance. Good texture and mouthfeel, with a lick of caramel in the finish.",,18,88,Washington,Washington Other,Washington,Hedgeline 2010 Riesling (Washington),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hedgeline-2010-riesling-other/,Riesling,2010,Hedgeline
13.5,White,Spain,"Slightly sweet smelling, with butterscotch and salinic notes to the soft, somewhat bland nose. Feels fleshy, with modest acidity and creamy flavors of apple, banana and melon. Mellow late, with a creamy, vanilla-tinged finish. Viura and Malvasia.",Allende,26,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca Allende 2009 Allende White (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-allende-2009-allende-white-rioja/,White Blend,2009,Finca Allende
13.5,Red,France,"Rich new wood and fruit combine well in this concentrated wine. Flavors go right through to give mint, blackberry and dark plum fruits. The tannins are already integrated to give a wine that will be ready to drink in two years.",,24,88,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bourg,,Château Grand-Maison 2009  Côtes de Bourg,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-maison-2009-red-cotes-bourg/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Grand-Maison
14,Red,France,Cailloux refers to the pebbles that are an essential part of the vineyard's makeup. They give the wine its mineral edge that adds an extra dimension and structure to the rich Merlot fruit.,Les Cailloux,25,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Penin 2009 Les Cailloux  (Bordeaux Supérieur),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-penin-2009-cailloux-merlot-superieur/,Merlot,2009,Château Penin
13.5,White,US,A fully rich yet integrated Chardonnay that offers great value and clean flavors of golden apple and yellow fig and plenty of crisp acidity on the finish.,Conservancy,18,88,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Concannon 2010 Conservancy Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/concannon-2010-conservancy-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Concannon
14,Red,Italy,"Here's a very traditional expression of Chianti Classico that shows fine berry notes, cassis, currant, violets and white almond skin. It's a feminine and silky wine, with an extremely smooth and finely textured finish.",Riserva,,88,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Canonica a Cerreto 2007 Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/canonica-a-cerreto-2007-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Canonica a Cerreto
14,Red,Italy,"Grilli del Testamatta is an elegant expression of Sangiovese that delivers blue flowers, bright fruit tones and touches of leather and spice. The wine is linear and long, fueled by fresh acidity.",Grilli del Testamatta,35,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Bibi Graetz 2009 Grilli del Testamatta Sangiovese (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bibi-graetz-2009-grilli-testamatta-sangiovese-toscana/,Sangiovese,2009,Bibi Graetz
14.3,Red,US,"A good example of a ripe, robust Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. It's huge in extracted blackberries, blueberries, chocolate and currants, with all kinds of tangy baking spices. Almost too much of a good thing, but Zin lovers will exult.",Lily Hill Estate,40,88,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Bella 2008 Lily Hill Estate Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2008-lily-hill-estate-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2008,Bella
14,Red,US,"A very good, impressively concentrated Pinot Noir, with flashy, ripe cherry, blackberry and currant flavors. It's a little too robust right now, with an almost rustic mouthfeel, but could develop bottle complexity over the years.",Vista Verde Vineyard,56,89,California,Central Coast,San Benito County,Williams Selyem 2009 Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir (San Benito County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-vista-verde-vineyard-pinot-noir-central-coast-san-benito-county/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
13.5,Red,Portugal,"An elegant wine, its red fruits laced with firm yet subtle tannins. It is finished with acidity, a balanced layer of wood. The wine, with its serious structure, needs 2–3 years aging.",Special Selection,,89,Alentejano,,,Terra d'Alter 2009 Special Selection Red (Alentejano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terra-dalter-2009-special-selection-red-alentejano/,Portuguese Red,2009,Terra d'Alter
13.5,Red,Italy,"I Campacci is 80% Merlot and 20% Sangiovese that is aged in oak barrels for one year. At this low price, it's a real deal thanks to rich aromas of red berry, blueberry, spice and leather. It's smooth and persistent on the finish.",I Campacci,14,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta di Trecciano 2009 I Campacci Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-trecciano-2009-i-campacci-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta di Trecciano
14.5,Red,US,"A truly lovely Carignane, organically grown, dry-farmed and from a single vineyard, a 100% varietal example of how well Carignane can grow in Mendocino when well-tended and allowed to be itself. Rich, luxurious and smooth, the wine is also dark and brooding, incredibly fruity, like a liquid cherry-raspberry tart topped with vanilla ice cream.","Elvie's Block, Larry Venturi Vineyards",35,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,"Simaine Cellars 2009 Elvie's Block, Larry Venturi Vineyards Carignane (Mendocino)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/simaine-cellars-2009-elvies-block-larry-venturi-carignan-carignane-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Carignane,2009,Simaine Cellars
13.5,White,US,"Riesling is the star of an excellent lineup of Best Buys from StoneCap. Estate-grown, fragrant and complex, it sends up aromas of lemon oil, orange peel, fresh-brewed tea, pastry and powdered sugar. Mildly sweet, fruity and delicate, it surprises with exceptional length. A very fine effort from new StoneCap winemaker Kendall Mix.",Estate Grown,8,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),StoneCap 2010 Estate Grown Riesling (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/stonecap-2010-estate-grown-riesling-columbia-valley-wa/,Riesling,2010,StoneCap
14,Red,Spain,"Woodsy and rich smelling, with sous-bois, ample spice, ripe berry aromas and weight. It shows texture and grip on the palate, followed by baked, smoky flavors of roasted black fruits and toast. Finishes foresty and warm. Appealing in every way. Drink now through 2013.",Reserva,28,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Sierra Cantabria 2006 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sierra-cantabria-2006-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2006,Sierra Cantabria
13.5,Red,Italy,"As the name Sasyr suggests, this wine represents a successful blend of Sangiovese (60%) and Syrah that is sensual, spicy, savory and perfect for hearty meat dishes. This vintage shows great quality with ripe fruit tones, leather, tobacco, black olive and a plush, velvety mouthfeel.",Sasyr,18,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Rocca delle Macìe 2009 Sasyr Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rocca-delle-macie-2009-sasyr-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Rocca delle Macìe
13,Red,Portugal,"A seriously structured wine with a rich core of ripe black currant fruits, bitter chocolate and delicious acidity. The wine shows signs of wood aging to add to the dry fruit tannins. It is ready to drink.",Porca de Murça,10,89,Douro,,,Real Companhia Velha 2009 Porca de Murça Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-companhia-velha-2009-porca-murca-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Real Companhia Velha
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Red fruits dominate a wine that is rich, full-bodied with a firm, tight structure. Round the firm texture there is a richer, ripe fruit character, dense and juicy. The wine can be aged, but it is ready to drink.",Porca de Murça Reserva,19,89,Douro,,,Real Companhia Velha 2008 Porca de Murça Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-companhia-velha-2008-porca-murca-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Real Companhia Velha
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A rich, ripe, warm wine, smoothed with soft tannins. The open, generous fruit character is given an extra edge with textured wood and acidity. A black, tarry aftertaste adds further complexity.",Vallado Tinto,20,89,Douro,,,Quinta do Vallado 2009 Vallado Tinto Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-vallado-2009-tinto-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Quinta do Vallado
14.1,White,US,"Very rich aromatically in golden Santa Rosa plum, raisins and lemon chiffon, this new producer's Chardonnay has a touch of caramel popcorn and is delicately dense with a nice lift on the finish.",Indindoli Family Vineyard,33,89,California,Sonoma,Russian River Valley,Most Wanted Winery 2009 Indindoli Family Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/most-wanted-winery-2009-indindoli-family-vineyard-chardonnay-sonoma-russian-river-valley/,Chardonnay,2009,Most Wanted Winery
14.5,Red,US,"A mix of pie cherry, raisin and prune fruit flavors, this is deep, ripe and yet still quite tart, with plenty of acidity. It penetrates the palate with consistent flavors, a fruit pastry impression wrapped in dark chocolate. The only question—how will it age, with fruit already this far along the aging curve?",Red Willow Vineyard 1973 Block,72,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,Owen Roe 2008 Red Willow Vineyard 1973 Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/owen-roe-2008-red-willow-vineyard-1973-block-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-yakima/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Owen Roe
13,Rose,France,"This fresh Saint-Chinian rosé exhibits a beautiful, earthy, floral core, as notes of peony and baby's breath take center stage against a soft white strawberry and peach backdrop. Medium weight with good, lifting acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.",,14,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Saint-Chinian,,G. Moulinier 2010 Rosé (Saint-Chinian),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/g-moulinier-2010-rose-saint-chinian/,Rosé,2010,G. Moulinier
14,Red,Chile,"Rich and baked smelling, with hints of marzipan, tobacco, earth and black fruits. Feels chewy and deep, with fresh acidity and bright cassis, black cherry and blackberry flavors touched up by chocolate and spice. Penetrating and choppy on the finish; 70% Cabernet with 30% Merlot. Drink now through 2013.",Novas Limited Selection,17,89,Central Valley,,,Emiliana 2007 Novas Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Central Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/emiliana-2007-novas-limited-selection-bordeaux-style-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-central-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot,2007,Emiliana
13,Red,France,"Big, structured tannins lie over the ripe fruit. The wine has a dense character, the young tannins dominant. Given a year, the fine fruit will come through to give a sweeter blackberry character.",,19,89,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Bertinerie 2010  Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bertinerie-2010-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bertinerie
,Red,Italy,"A jammy note of strawberry or blackberry preserves comes to the front of this darkly concentrated Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot blend. The richness of this wine, and its overall intensity, would match hearty game meat dishes.",Maronea,,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Casa di Terra 2008 Maronea  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-terra-2008-maronea-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Casa di Terra
,Red,Italy,Sonoro (100% Merlot) opens with cherry and creamy milk chocolate with ripe berry flavors of plum and cassis. A touch of green pepper or chopped herb adds brightness to the finish.,Sonoro,,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Ceralti 2006 Sonoro Merlot (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ceralti-2006-sonoro-merlot-toscana/,Merlot,2006,Ceralti
13,Red,Italy,"Libertà is a Tuscan blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese that shows beautiful ripeness with super-plush aromas of blackberry jam, cherry liqueur, chocolate, rum cake, prune, plum and exotic spice. It's finely textured and long-lasting on the finish.",Libertà,,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Collazzi 2008 Libertà Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/collazzi-2008-liberta-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Collazzi
,Red,Italy,"A 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Adèo delivers bright fruit tones of fresh raspberry and blueberry with loads of spice at the back. Here it is: a perfect pasta wine.",Adèo,40,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Campo alla Sughera 2009 Adèo  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-alla-sughera-2009-adeo-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Campo alla Sughera
14.5,Red,Italy,"Sangiovese (70%), Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc are blended here to produce a rich, velvety wine with defined aromas of blackberry, chocolate, espresso and pipe tobacco. The wine finishes with a soft, chewy texture.",Le Buche Olivi Cantine,29,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Le Buche 2007 Le Buche Olivi Cantine Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-buche-2007-buche-olivi-cantine-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Le Buche
14.3,White,US,"Horse & Plow continues to make nice wines from organic grapes. This vintage shows a subtle lemon streak with a tiny smidge of tropical guava and is all-around balanced, steely and meaty at the same time without overdone oak. Golden honey and lemon finish things off.",McFadden Farm,25,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino,Horse & Plow 2010 McFadden Farm Chardonnay (Mendocino),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/horse-plow-2010-mcfadden-farm-chardonnay-mendocino-lake-counties-mendocino/,Chardonnay,2010,Horse & Plow
14.3,Red,US,"Such are the tannins on this bone-dry Pinot Noir that it feels astringent and rustic now. That's despite a deep, sweetly ripe core of blackberries and currants. It's certainly a big wine, packing in enough power for two wines, but lacking somewhat in delicacy and finesse. Give this brooding wine a good, long decant. Could come around after eight years or so in the bottle.",Coastlands Vineyard,72,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Williams Selyem 2009 Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/williams-selyem-2009-coastlands-vineyard-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast/,Pinot Noir,2009,Williams Selyem
13,Red,France,"Wild aromas abound on the nose of this wine, but are balanced with expressive garrigue (primarily rosemary and thyme) and ripe red cherry, bramble and blueberry notes. The medium-weight mouth shows great richness and concentration of flavors, all framed by silky tannins and moderate acidity.",Rubellis,16,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Château Prieuré Borde-Rouge 2008 Rubellis Red (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-prieure-borde-rouge-2008-rubellis-red-corbieres/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Château Prieuré Borde-Rouge
13,Red,France,"Rounded and sweet wine, its tannins buried in the rich blackberry fruits. It is dominated by its fruity character, although there is a chunky texture that gives a firm mouthfeel. Ready to drink in a year.",L'Excellence,53,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château le Pape 2008 L'Excellence  (Pessac-Léognan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-le-pape-2008-lexcellence-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château le Pape
12,White,France,"The high proportion of Sémillon in the blend gives the wine an extra richness. That rounds out the more herbaceous character and brings in ripe peach and kiwi flavors. It's already a lively, drinkable wine, but should only improve over another few months.",,18,89,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château l'Avocat 2010  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lavocat-2010-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2010,Château l'Avocat
13.5,Red,France,"Initially dry and tannic, the wine shows dark fruits with blueberry flavors, smoke and spice. It is rich and dense, already with the fruit right up front. Drink now or better age.",,18,89,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Lacombe Noaillac 2009  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lacombe-noaillac-2009-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lacombe Noaillac
14,Red,Spain,"Begins with a full blast of toast and char, and then come notes of lemon, leather and rooty, sweet berry fruit. Borderline syrupy in feel, with heavy concentration and baked flavors of molasses and chocolate to go with blackberry. Seems a little over the top and stewy, but there's no doubting its ripe, round character.",Roda Reserva,45,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Roda 2006 Roda Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-roda-2006-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2006,Bodegas Roda
13.5,White,France,"Very much on the ripe, tropical side of Sauvignon Blanc, this is rich and concentrated. There are citrus and toast along with the spice and pineapple. Textured, it is still young and will age.",Elegance,19,89,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Haut Bertinerie 2010 Elegance  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-bertinerie-2010-elegance-sauvignon-blanc-blaye-cotes/,Sauvignon Blanc,2010,Château Haut Bertinerie
13,Red,France,"With spicy wood and mint aromas, the wine has ripe blackberry fruit, sweet tannins and some fine concentrated dark flavors. It is structured with a dry core of acidity and fruit skins. Ready to drink, but worth aging.",,26,89,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Beauvillage 2008  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-beauvillage-2008-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Beauvillage
13,White,Chile,"Powerful but well cut and elegant. The nose is hardly bashful and hits with a mix of fresh greens, bright citrus and minerality. Healthy in the mouth, with blazing acidity, grapefruit and lasting green notes. The epitome of a zesty white wine.",,12,89,Casablanca Valley,,,Peñalolen 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/penalolen-2011-sauvignon-blanc-casablanca-valley/,Sauvignon Blanc,2011,Peñalolen
14.3,Red,US,"Significantly lighter than its companion Zins, this stylish effort shows the strawberry side of the versatile grape. Textural and nicely balanced, it is substantial enough to still be drinking quite well a full 24 hours after first being opened.",Les Collines Vineyard,22,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Walla Walla Valley (WA),Angel Vine 2009 Les Collines Vineyard Zinfandel (Walla Walla Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/angel-vine-2009-collines-vineyard-zinfandel-columbia-valley-walla-walla-wa/,Zinfandel,2009,Angel Vine
13.9,Red,US,"A brambly, still-quite tannic 80% Petite Sirah with 20% Syrah that's full of dark plum and cherry jam flavors and a thread of coffee throughout that gets pleasantly perfumey over time.","Reserve, Goedeck-Liu Vineyard",34,89,California,Sierra Foothills,Sierra Foothills,"Andis 2009 Reserve, Goedeck-Liu Vineyard Petite Sirah (Sierra Foothills)",https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/andis-2009-reserve-goedeck-liu-vineyard-petite-sirah-sierra-foothills/,Petite Sirah,2009,Andis
15,Red,US,"Everything about this Syrah is proper. It's dry, cleanly tannic and velvety in texture, with herb-infused blackberry and blueberry flavors. You can even call it sophisticated. All it lacks is the excitement factor.",Mounts Vineyard,35,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,James Family Cellars 2009 Mounts Vineyard Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/james-family-cellars-2009-mounts-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2009,James Family Cellars
,Red,Italy,"Le Macchiole's basic Bolgheri blend (Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah) is a dark and penetrating wine with smoky, granite-like tones followed by dark or candied fruit. It's not too complicated in style or presentation, but does promise easy red-meat pairing potential.",,,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Le Macchiole 2009  Bolgheri,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-macchiole-2009-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Le Macchiole
14,Red,Italy,"This wine shows dark spice, ripe fruit, teriyaki sauce and savory notes of black pepper and leather. It's a dark, penetrating Sangiovese-based wine that will pair with grilled meat or sausage.",Tempo Riserva,20,89,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Terre di Talamo 2007 Tempo Riserva  (Morellino di Scansano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2007-tempo-riserva-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2007,Terre di Talamo
14,Red,Chile,"Opens with roasted, herbal aromas that suggest crusty black fruit, olive and leather. Feels mostly fresh and lively, with forward kick and good, meaty flavors of herbal black fruit, cassis and olive. Lightly herbal and toasty on the finish.",1865 Limited Edition,25,89,Cachapoal Valley,,,San Pedro 2008 1865 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Cachapoal Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/san-pedro-2008-1865-limited-edition-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-syrah-cachapoal-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah,2008,San Pedro
,Red,France,"On the lean side, with a layered concentrated wood structure. The wine has weight along with dryness, although the fruit is harder to discern.",,32,89,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Siran 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-siran-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Siran
14,Red,Italy,"Dievole was a beacon of quality and innovation in Chianti Classico but disappeared from the scene in the past few years. It's back now with its celebrated Novecento Riserva. The wine shows an elegant, more traditional style compared to past vintages, with a lighter mouthfeel, more acidity and bright aromas of white cherry and cassis.",Novecento Riserva,,89,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Dievole 2007 Novecento Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/dievole-2007-novecento-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Dievole
15,Red,Spain,"Roasted, leathery and sulphuric out of the bottle, but time serves it well and soon herbal notes, tanned saddle and baked berry aromas emerge. Feels a bit sheer and tight, with fiery plum and berry flavors. Grippy on the finish, so it needs time in bottle or plenty of air if you're drinking now.",Selecció Especial,95,89,Catalonia,Priorat,,Ferrer Bobet 2007 Selecció Especial Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrer-bobet-2007-seleccio-especial-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Ferrer Bobet
13.5,Red,Italy,"Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are combined to produce a rich, creamy red wine with milk chocolate, blueberry and exotic spice. Emilio Primo is rich, plush and soft in the mouth.",Emilio Primo,20,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Terre del Marchesato 2009 Emilio Primo Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-marchesato-2009-emilio-primo-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Terre del Marchesato
12,Sparkling,US,"Deliciously biscuity on the nose with hints of candied orange peel, this structured blanc de blanc balances a soft biscotti sweetness with delightfully high acidity and a creamy, gentle froth. Brisk, lemony finish.",Brut Blanc de Blanc,24,89,Virginia,Monticello,,Trump 2008 Brut Blanc de Blanc Sparkling (Monticello),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/trump-2008-brut-blanc-blanc-sparkling-monticello/,Sparkling Blend,2008,Trump
13,Red,Spain,"Smoky, rubbery and lightly baked smelling, but also generous and full, with berry and vanilla aromas. Feels full and comfortable, with toast, vanilla, chocolate and core berry and plum flavors. Healthy and well made as a whole; drink now through 2014.",Fé Reserva,25,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Xavier Flouret 2005 Fé Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/xavier-flouret-2005-fe-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2005,Xavier Flouret
15.3,Red,US,"A tightly wound red wine, with cranberry and pomegranate fruit rolling into sour cherry flavors. Juicy and jammy, it will appeal most to those who don't mind a bit of heat in the finish.",,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Michael Florentino 2008 Counoise (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michael-florentino-2008-other-red-counoise-columbia-valley-wa/,Counoise,2008,Michael Florentino
13.5,Red,Italy,"This delightful Chianti Classico shows Sangiovese charisma with bright fruit aromas, cherry, white almond and pressed violets. It's smooth and silky, with a touch of sourness on the close.",L'Aura,20,89,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Querceto di Castellina 2008 L'Aura  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/querceto-castellina-2008-laura-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2008,Querceto di Castellina
13.5,Red,Italy,"Attractive on any table thanks to its vintage-automobile label artwork, this bright Chianti Classico shows ripe fruit aromas of cherry liqueur and plum cake backed by soft, savory exotic spice. It's crisp but velvety smooth on the close.",Belvedere Riserva,28,89,Tuscany,Chianti Classico,,Querceto di Castellina 2007 Belvedere Riserva  (Chianti Classico),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/querceto-castellina-2007-belvedere-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-classico/,Sangiovese,2007,Querceto di Castellina
13.5,Red,Italy,"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot farmed at super high density for extra concentration and power, Carmione is a rich and supple wine packed tight with black fruit, cured meat, black pepper and tobacco. It ends with a playful touch of bitterness.",Carmione,35,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Pratesi 2008 Carmione Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pratesi-2008-carmione-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Pratesi
13.5,Red,Italy,"Braccale is a well-priced super Tuscan that really struts its stuff in this vintage. The wine (80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot) is smooth and rich, with loads of sweet fruit, leather and spice. Pair it with succulent meat or cheese.",Braccale,25,89,Tuscany,Maremma,,Jacopo Biondi-Santi 2008 Braccale  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacopo-biondi-santi-2008-braccale-red-maremma/,Red Blend,2008,Jacopo Biondi-Santi
13.7,Red,US,"). Certainly not lacking in richness. Shows a huge blast of ripe raspberry and blackberry jam fruit, along with umami-rich bacon and plenty of sweet caramelized oak. The tannins are just about perfect. Delicious, but would benefit from greater subtlety and complexity beyond mere fruit.",La Cruz Vineyard,42,89,California,Sonoma,Sonoma Coast,Keller Estate 2008 La Cruz Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/keller-estate-2008-cruz-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-coast/,Syrah,2008,Keller Estate
13,Red,France,"The wine is herbal, structured, boasting the freshness of 2008. It has delicious fruit, very black currant and red berries, the acidity lacing right through. With wood aging still showing, it would benefit from three years aging.",,,89,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Villa Bel Air 2008  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-villa-bel-air-2008-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Villa Bel Air
13,White,France,"A limited-production white from just outside Saint-Èmilion. It has a Burgundian richness with mango, apricot and kiwi fruits, spiced further with the wood aging. The acidity knifes right through the wine to keep all these flavors fresh and crisp.",,80,89,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Blanc,,Le Nardian 2009  Bordeaux Blanc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/clos-nardian-2009-white-blanc/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Le Nardian
15.2,Red,US,"A spicy wine with plenty of cinnamon and cocoa scents and accents. Wild berry fruit is still firm and hard, overtaken by the inviting barrel flavors. Give it more bottle age or decant it for near-term drinking.",,25,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),DiStefano 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/distefano-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,DiStefano
14.5,Red,US,"Here's a sophisticated Syrah, elegant enough to drink with fine meat and poultry dishes. It's completely dry and rich in tannins, with complex blackberry, leather, pepper and sandalwood flavors. If it had more concentration it would be an ager. Drink now–2013.",Lily Hill Estate,40,89,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Bella 2008 Lily Hill Estate Syrah (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bella-2008-lily-hill-estate-shiraz-syrah-syrah-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Syrah,2008,Bella
14,Red,Italy,"True to the variety, this pure expression of Syrah shows blueberry, cola, smoked bacon and milk chocolate aromas. The bouquet is a bit muddled compared to last vintage, but the wine is soft and smooth on the finish.",Bliss,40,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Batzella 2008 Bliss Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/batzella-2008-bliss-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2008,Batzella
,Red,Italy,"A bright herbal note of chopped mint or fresh oregano opens the nose of this plush Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri, Tuscany. Within a few minutes in the glass, it starts to deliver attractive notes of black olive, blackberry and wild sage.",,33,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Campo al Mare 2009  Bolgheri,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-al-mare-2009-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Campo al Mare
13.5,Red,Portugal,"A traditional style of Alentejo wine, which pushes dry tannins as much as fruit. It is solid, dark, intense, powered by its structure, the fruit coming way behind. It is always going to be a tannic wine, but it makes a great partner with rich winter stews.",Reserva,,89,Alentejo,,,Adega Cooperativa de Borba 2008 Reserva Red (Alentejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/adega-cooperativa-de-borba-2008-reserva-red-alentejo-143953/,Portuguese Red,2008,Adega Cooperativa de Borba
13.5,Red,Portugal,A young firmly tannic wine still influenced by its wood aging. The berry fruits are ripe and chunky with a licorice and nutmeg character. It needs aging over several years.,Quinta da Soalheira,15,89,Douro,,,Borges 2009 Quinta da Soalheira Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2009-quinta-soalheira-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Borges
15.5,Red,US,"Full of red fruit, light and bright at first, then denser in flavor with savory notes amidst Zin's cherry-berry deliciousness. Grown on the Talmage Bench east of Hopland in Mendocino County, where a number of great Zins are born.",Mattern Ranch,28,89,California,Mendocino County,Mendocino County,Martella 2010 Mattern Ranch Zinfandel (Mendocino County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martella-2010-mattern-ranch-zinfandel-mendocino-lake-counties-county/,Zinfandel,2010,Martella
14,Red,France,"Structured wine, the smoky, juicy fruit flavors right up front with the dry tannins. It has good aging potential, its powerful density offering a firm, solid character. It is certainly young at this stage, the smoky wood character showing right through. Keep for 3–4 years.",Cuvée des Cerisiers,16,89,Bordeaux,Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château les Martinelles 2009 Cuvée des Cerisiers  (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-martinelles-2009-cuvee-cerisiers-red-castillon-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château les Martinelles
13.5,Red,France,"At this stage, a wine that is dominated by wood. The weight and the ripe fruit are there as well to suggest potential dark fruits, black plums, damsons and a juicy character. The rich fruit should begin to show well in a year, but the wine needs aging 3–4 years.",,30,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Estèphe,,Château Cossieu-Coutelin 2009  Saint-Estèphe,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-cossieu-coutelin-2009-red-saint-estephe/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Cossieu-Coutelin
,Red,France,"Mint and tannins feature in the initial flavor, then it opens out to show delicious blackberry juice fruit. The tannins are dry but integrate with acidity to give more serious aspect to this balanced wine.",Cuvée Vieilles Vignes,20,89,Bordeaux,Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Bellevue 2009 Cuvée Vieilles Vignes  (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellevue-2009-cuvee-vieilles-vignes-red-castillon-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bellevue
13,Red,France,"The Seze family has owned this estate since the 18th century, producing in 2009 a finely textured wine, one that has juicy black fruits and an elegant structure. It is a more structured take on the vintage, firm with dry tannins and acidity.",,65,89,Bordeaux,Pessac-Léognan,,Château d'Eyran 2009  Pessac-Léognan,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-deyran-2009-red-pessac-leognan/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château d'Eyran
14.5,Red,Spain,"Intense up front, with potent black fruit aromas offset by a lactic creaminess. Racy and juicy in the mouth as bright, penetrating blackberry flavors hit hard and then are softened by flavors of chocolate and mocha. Feels a little acidic and strained, but should age nicely for up to five years.",Roureda Llicorella Clàssic,20,89,Catalonia,Priorat,,Cellers Unió 2007 Roureda Llicorella Clàssic Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cellers-unio-2007-roureda-llicorella-classic-priorat/,Red Blend,2007,Cellers Unió
,Red,Italy,"Almost too much of a good thing, this inky blend of Merlot (90%), Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot opens with syrupy aromas of jammy fruit followed by sweet tobacco and almond paste. The wine is soft, luscious and densely extracted.",Baia al Vento,,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Campo al Mare 2008 Baia al Vento  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/campo-al-mare-2008-baia-vento-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Campo al Mare
14,Red,Chile,"Stocky, wild and needing to breathe, this is one foxy, jumpy wine with olive, herbal and animal aromas. It's requisitely big and jammy, with mocha and maple flavors accenting dark, driving berry fruit. Pours on the chocolate, oak and power as it unrolls.",Los Lingues Gran Reserva,22,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Casa Silva 2008 Los Lingues Gran Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-silva-2008-los-lingues-gran-reserva-carmenere-colchagua-valley/,Carmenère,2008,Casa Silva
14.5,Red,Australia,"A charmingly complex medium-weight red, with raspberry fruit, peppery spice and dark chocolate notes all coated in a soft, fine dusting of tannins. Drink now–2014.",The Chook,19,89,South Australia,South Australia,,Woop Woop 2009 The Chook Shiraz-Viognier (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/woop-woop-2009-chook-shiraz-syrah-viognier-south/,Shiraz-Viognier,2009,Woop Woop
14.5,Red,Chile,"Very nice and inviting on the nose, with bold black fruit aromas, spice and leathery notes. Feels full and smooth, with dark flavors of berry, chocolate and savory spices. Long and toasty on the finish, with warmth and power.",Grey [Glacier] Single Block,20,89,Colchagua Valley,,,Ventisquero 2009 Grey [Glacier] Single Block Syrah (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ventisquero-2009-grey-glacier-single-block-shiraz-syrah-syrah-colchagua-valley/,Syrah,2009,Ventisquero
13.5,Red,Spain,"A healthy wine with plenty of oak. On the nose, it's charred as well as fruity, with raspberry and plum aromas blending with vanilla. Feels tight and grippy, with dry oak, herbal flavors and fresh red berry and tomato. Finishes clean and snappy, with correct weight and length. Drink now through 2013.",Reserva,15,89,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca del Marquesado 2005 Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-marquesado-2005-reserva-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2005,Finca del Marquesado
15,Red,France,"Modern and pleasing, this wine exhibits strong, sweet oak notes of vanilla and cream that infuse the rich red cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors. Creamy in the mouth with good balance and a medium-length finish. Drink now.",,22,89,Languedoc-Roussillon,Côtes du Roussillon Villages,,Hecht & Bannier 2008 Red (Côtes du Roussillon Villages),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hecht-bannier-2008-red-cotes-villages/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Hecht & Bannier
14.2,Red,US,"This Eric Dunham/Kyle MacLachlan collaboration opens a bit lighter and less ripe than in previous vintages, perhaps a reflection of the cooler, higher-acid conditions of 2008. Firm, tart berry fruit is annotated with scents of stem and earth. Tannins are hard and astringent. This needs more time in the bottle, and should improve.",,65,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Pursued by Bear 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pursued-by-bear-2008-cabernet-sauvignon-columbia-valley-wa/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2008,Pursued by Bear
14,Red,Italy,"This riserva from the Rufina region (from old vines) shows bright acidity and very fine nuances of forest berry, cranberry, white almond and blue flowers. There's a medicinal element that recalls cola or chopped herbs on the close.",Riserva,24,89,Tuscany,Chianti Rufina,,Podere il Pozzo 2008 Riserva  (Chianti Rufina),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-il-pozzo-2008-riserva-sangiovese-chianti-rufina/,Sangiovese,2008,Podere il Pozzo
14,Red,Portugal,"This feels the lightest of the three Poças Douro reds. It is medium-bodied, full of red fruits layered with tannins and plenty of fresh acidity. The texture is dry, while always full of fruit.",Reserva,,89,Douro,,,Poças 2009 Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pocas-2009-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2009,Poças
14.4,White,US,"Occasio, which has made a nice Fume Blanc for a couple of vintages now, is giving the world this, its first Chardonnay, a true to its French-oak-fermented style that's quite citrus-laden, tart, lean and mean and yet voluptuous, with its barrel age showing, and toasty on the finish.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,28,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Occasio 2010 Del Arroyo Vineyard Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/occasio-2010-arroyo-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Occasio
15,Red,Chile,"Black on the bouquet, with charred aromas vying with pepper and blackberry. Feels good but choppy, with firm acidity and solid flavors of wild berry, plum, vanilla and chocolate. Fades on the finish with class; a pure and appealing blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Carignan.",Centauri,25,89,Maule Valley,,,O. Fournier 2009 Centauri Red (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-fournier-2009-centauri-red-maule-valley/,Red Blend,2009,O. Fournier
14.4,White,US,"Opens aromatically exhibiting lemon cheesecake, then delves into the rightful amount of apple and pear, finishing with a hearty helping of vanilla and caramel. Del Arroyo remains a source to watch in Livermore, especially for Chardonnay.",Del Arroyo Vineyard,32,89,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Nottingham Cellars 2010 Del Arroyo Vineyard Chardonnay (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nottingham-cellars-2010-arroyo-vineyard-chardonnay-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Chardonnay,2010,Nottingham Cellars
14.5,Red,US,"Fruity and forward, Nefarious Cellars has its first estate-grown Malbec. It's loaded with cherry fruit and darker notes of smoke, tar and chocolate. Give it plenty of breathing time and it opens up gracefully.",Defiance Vineyard,27,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Lake Chelan,Nefarious 2009 Defiance Vineyard Malbec (Lake Chelan),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nefarious-cellars-2009-defiance-vineyard-malbec-columbia-valley-lake-chelan/,Malbec,2009,Nefarious
13.5,Red,Italy,"Plump, ripe fruit—blackberry and jammy raspberry—open the nose of this pretty blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and other grapes. The wine offers sophisticated tones of dried tobacco and soft leather that suggest some development is already taking place.",San Martino,45,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Cipriana 2008 San Martino  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/cipriana-2008-san-martino-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Cipriana
,Red,Italy,"Soft and rich, with loads of ripe fruit flavors, this Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah--Merlot blend offers a crisp dash of freshness that keeps the palate clean. It's a balanced wine, with a sophisticated twist of spice and dark fruit on the close.",Poggio ai Ginepri,,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Tenuta Argentiera 2009 Poggio ai Ginepri  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-argentiera-2009-poggio-ai-ginepri-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta Argentiera
14.5,Red,US,"A soft, round Malbec with nice texture and depth, its flavors dominated by blackberry and boysenberry with a spicy cinnamon and vanilla finish. Pair it with beefy, meaty dishes and all will be well in the world.",Thérèse Vineyards Dos Niñas Vineyards,29,89,California,Central Coast,Santa Clara Valley,Martin Ranch 2009 Thérèse Vineyards Dos Niñas Vineyards Malbec (Santa Clara Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/martin-ranch-2009-therese-ninas-malbec-central-coast-santa-clara-valley/,Malbec,2009,Martin Ranch
14.1,Red,Australia,"This richly textured Coonawarra Cabernet displays typical notes of cassis, accented by ample cedar and mocha shadings. It's fairly full bodied, with a long, velvety finish; drink it over the next 4–5 years.",The Cover Drive,20,89,South Australia,Coonawarra,,Jim Barry 2009 The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jim-barry-2009-cover-drive-cabernet-sauvignon-coonawarra/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Jim Barry
13,Red,US,"Rose petal, mocha and a deeply concentrated red fruit palate make this a bold, beautifully constructed Pinot. Full bodied but nuanced with layers of dried herbs and florals, it finishes long with a soft layer of feathery tannins.",25th Anniversary,18,89,New York,New York Other,Hudson River Region,Millbrook 2010 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir (Hudson River Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/millbrook-2010-25th-anniversary-pinot-noir-other-hudson-river-region/,Pinot Noir,2010,Millbrook
14.5,Red,Portugal,"A wine that starts out all tannins. The fruit takes a while to show through and then produces juicy red cherry flavors and considerable acidity, the wood aging rounding the corners. This is for medium-term aging.",Quinta do Grifo Grande Reserva,18,89,Douro,,,Rozes 2008 Quinta do Grifo Grande Reserva Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/rozes-2008-quinta-grifo-grande-reserva-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Rozes
14,Red,Portugal,"The aroma shines with Syrah perfumes, while the palate brings together great ripe perfumed and spiced fruit, smooth, rich and dense. There is just an earthy element that needs to soften over the next two years.",Templários Colheita Seleccionada,23,89,Tejo,,,Quinta do Cavalinho 2009 Templários Colheita Seleccionada Red (Tejo),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-cavalinho-2009-templarios-colheita-seleccionada-red-tejo/,Touriga Nacional Blend,2009,Quinta do Cavalinho
13,White,Portugal,"A wild, herbal, wood-aged wine, its acidity a fine foil to the richly perfumed fruit. Pears and sweet melon come together with the toast of the wood. At this stage, the wood dominates and needs a year to soften—then the result will be impressively food-friendly.",Branco,50,89,Beiras,,,Quinta de Foz de Arouce 2009 Branco Cerceal (Beiras),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-foz-arouce-2009-branco-portuguese-white-cerceal-beiras/,Cerceal,2009,Quinta de Foz de Arouce
15.4,Red,US,"All black cherry and blueberry jam, this South Coast Syrah is fruity and spicy, full and fleshy with pepper and cinnamon spice and a teaspoon of black tea playfully showing through. Consistent throughout, a wine that's easy to like and complex at the same time. It spent close to two years in French oak, 30% of it new.",Vista Del Monte Vineyard,44,89,California,South Coast,Temecula Valley,Leonesse Cellars 2008 Vista Del Monte Vineyard Syrah (Temecula Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonesse-cellars-2008-vista-monte-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-south-coast-temecula-valley/,Syrah,2008,Leonesse Cellars
14,Red,Italy,"You won't find many wines made with the Pugnitello grape (a native variety of Tuscany) and that's what is special about this bottle. The wine shows ripe fruit, blackberry and a soft, velvety texture.",Olivi Cantine,49,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Le Buche 2008 Olivi Cantine Pugnitello (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/le-buche-2008-olivi-cantine-italian-red-pugnitello-toscana/,Pugnitello,2008,Le Buche
14.8,Red,US,"Spicy and bright, with an almost-too-ripe note to the fruit. Sweet ripe berries are joined by hints of sweet tomato and fecund, autumnal flavors, suggesting that this Syrah should be consumed sooner rather than later.",Ex Umbris,24,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Owen Roe 2009 Ex Umbris Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/owen-roe-2009-ex-umbris-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wa/,Syrah,2009,Owen Roe
14.2,Red,US,"Broadly fruity, this dark and smooth Merlot is loaded with a luscious mix of black fruits. The flavors play out in forward, accessible fashion, flecked with a pleasing minerality.",The Tusk Elephant Mountain Vineyard,50,89,Washington,Columbia Valley,Yakima Valley,O•S Winery 2009 The Tusk Elephant Mountain Vineyard Merlot (Yakima Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/o-s-winery-2009-tusk-elephant-mountain-vineyard-merlot-columbia-valley-yakima/,Merlot,2009,O•S Winery
13.5,White,US,"A really good value in a California Chardonnay. Blended with a touch of Viognier to add brightness, and fermented in a little new oak, it hits just the right notes for today's popular taste. Slightly sweet in buttered toast and pineapple jam flavors, it's balanced with crisp acidity and a stony minerality.",,12,89,California,Central Coast,Central Coast,Liberty School 2010 Chardonnay (Central Coast),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/liberty-school-2010-chardonnay-central-coast/,Chardonnay,2010,Liberty School
,Red,Italy,"Il Bruciato (an expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and other varieties) shows pulpy fruit tones with ripe aromas of cherry, raspberry. leather and tobacco. The wine is smooth and soft with a spicy, fruity texture.",Guado al Tasso il Bruciato,,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Marchesi Antinori 2009 Guado al Tasso il Bruciato  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/marchesi-antinori-2009-guado-al-tasso-il-bruciato-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Marchesi Antinori
13.5,White,Australia,"Each Jacob's Creek Reserve wine is now sourced from a specific region, and this Chardonnay shows solid improvement as a result. It's medium in body, with notes of grilled pineapple and sweet corn and a brisk, citrusy finish. Drink it over the next 6–9 months.",Reserve,13,89,South Australia,Adelaide Hills,,Jacob's Creek 2009 Reserve Chardonnay (Adelaide Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jacobs-creek-2009-reserve-chardonnay-adelaide-hills/,Chardonnay,2009,Jacob's Creek
9,Dessert,US,"Bergamot and orange marmalade mingle with notes of wax and lanolin on this beautifully creamy late-harvest Riesling. Honeyed and rich on the palate with sweet flavors of peach preserves, it's balanced with a bracing acidity and a lip-smacking sweet tea finish.",Late Harvest,35,89,New York,Finger Lakes,Finger Lakes,Heron Hill 2008 Late Harvest Riesling (Finger Lakes),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/heron-hill-2008-late-harvest-riesling-finger-lakes/,Riesling,2008,Heron Hill
14.5,Red,France,"Dominated by Merlot, this is a fruity and rich wine, rounded, ripe and spicy. It has density and weight, layered with dusty rich tannins. With its spice, blackberry acidity and chunky feel, it is already drinkable, but will age over several years.",,70,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Laforge 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-laforge-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Laforge
,Red,France,"The wine has weight, is warm and spicy, with bold fruit flavors. A fine wine from Angludet, it is ripe, the wood judiciously balanced, finishing with tight acidity.",,40,89,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château d'Angludet 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-dangludet-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château d'Angludet
,Red,Italy,"Tageto shows a compact, elegant style with ripe cherry, cassis, rum cake and leather aromas. Sweet fruit and lively spice appear on the close.",Tageto,,89,Tuscany,Toscana,,Donna Olimpia 1898 2009 Tageto Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/donna-olimpia-1898-2009-tageto-red-toscana/,Red Blend,1898,Donna Olimpia 1898
13.5,Red,France,"Big, dense wine, with dusty tannins and ripe red plum fruits. The wine is concentrated, fruity while also structured. It is already balanced, the acidity giving freshness, the texture showing the delicious ripe character of the vintage.",,45,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Tour de Lagarde 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-tour-lagarde-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Tour de Lagarde
,Red,France,"A wine from a château that is still finding its form . It is soft, open, with attractive juicy red fruits and black currants, ready to drink soon.",,38,89,Bordeaux,Saint-Émilion,,Château Soutard 2009  Saint-Émilion,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-soutard-2009-red-saint-emilion/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Soutard
14.5,Red,Italy,"Sweet, thick and plump, this Morellino Riserva shines. It shows thick layers of cherry, blackberry, leather and spice. Pair it with pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and spinach.",Massi di Mandorlaia Riserva,,89,Tuscany,Morellino di Scansano,,Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini 2008 Massi di Mandorlaia Riserva  (Morellino di Scansano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/conte-ferdinando-guicciardini-2008-massi-mandorlaia-riserva-sangiovese-morellino-scansano/,Sangiovese,2008,Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini
,Red,Italy,"Despite its youth, Moreccio (a blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) really delivers the goods. Plush, soft and rich, it offers ripe concentration and mature aromas of spice, sweet cherry and blackberry. It's smooth, beautifully soft and caresses the palate.",Moreccio,,89,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Casa di Terra 2010 Moreccio  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-terra-2010-moreccio-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2010,Casa di Terra
14.5,Red,Italy,"A pure expression of Petit Verdot from sunny, southern Tuscany, Per Cecco features deeply etched aromas of chocolate, ripe cherry, espresso bean, leather, plum cake and savory spice. The tannins are firm and need a few more years to evolve and soften.",Per Cecco,40,90,Tuscany,Maremma,,Terre di Talamo 2007 Per Cecco  (Maremma),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/terre-talamo-2007-per-cecco-petit-verdot-maremma/,Petit Verdot,2007,Terre di Talamo
,Red,Italy,"From the makers of Italy's legendary Sassicaia, this 70-30 Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese blend delivers sweet cherry aromas backed by vanilla and tobacco. This wine has shown a great improvement over the years it has been produced.",Le Difese,30,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta San Guido 2009 Le Difese Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-san-guido-2009-le-difese-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2009,Tenuta San Guido
13.5,Red,Italy,"Caburnio (mostly Cabernet Sauvignon) shows elegant aromas of blackberry pie, coffee, cinnamon cake and exotic spice. There's a tiny herbal or medicinal touch backed by tones of cola, leather and dried tobacco.",Caburnio,22,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta Monteti 2005 Caburnio Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-monteti-2005-caburnio-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2005,Tenuta Monteti
15.3,Red,US,"Yes this is a big boy but its chocolate and espresso mixed with dark caramel are so well defined, so bold that anyone looking for a serious example of mountain Primitivo need look no farther. The wine's cherry flavors are vibrantly balanced between an intensity of layered darkness and complexity.",ReZerve,24,90,California,Sierra Foothills,Amador County,Sobon Estate 2009 ReZerve Primitivo (Amador County),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/sobon-estate-2009-rezerve-zinfandel-primitivo-sierra-foothills-amador-county/,Primitivo,2009,Sobon Estate
14.5,Red,Italy,"Regina is Renieri's super Tuscan with a feminine soul. A pure expression of Syrah, the lush wine is soft, velvety and enduring in the mouth. Its momentum holds strong thanks to afternotes of berry fruit, leather and black pepper.",Regina di Renieri,30,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Renieri 2008 Regina di Renieri Syrah (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/renieri-2008-regina-shiraz-syrah-syrah-toscana/,Syrah,2008,Renieri
12.5,White,Portugal,"A blend of Alvarinho and Trajadura from vineyards in the far north of the Vinho Verde region. The wine is rich, aromatic, creamy. It has the right prickle in the mouth, with a final lemon peel character.",Varanda do Conde,,90,Vinho Verde,,,Provam 2010 Varanda do Conde White (Vinho Verde),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/provam-2010-varanda-conde-white-vinho-verde/,Portuguese White,2010,Provam
14.9,Red,US,"Plungerhead has sourced Zinfandel from all over the place, but this bottling is their best ever. It defines Dry Creek Valley Zin, being richly tannic and soft, with deep, sweet flavors of wild raspberries, white chocolate, espresso and gingerbread cookie. The alcohol is high, but that's Dry Creek Zin.",Old Vine,20,90,California,Sonoma,Dry Creek Valley,Plungerhead 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/plungerhead-2009-old-vine-zinfandel-sonoma-dry-creek-valley/,Zinfandel,2009,Plungerhead
13.5,Red,Italy,"Elegant in terms of packaging and content, this blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon offers delicate aromas of forest berry, cassis and blue flower. The wine builds momentum in the mouth thanks to its natural power and rich texture.",Violetta,25,90,Tuscany,Toscana,,Tenuta di Ceppaiano 2007 Violetta Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/tenuta-ceppaiano-2007-violetta-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Tenuta di Ceppaiano
14.5,Red,US,"Collin Cranor remains one of Livermore's most promising young winemakers and this wine proves the point, a blend from three vineyard sites. This has a very pretty raspberry nose and is well-balanced throughout, with blackberry, oak and black tea flavors giving it an intensity of purpose. Will age well over the next couple of years.",Micro-Lot Reserve,44,90,California,Central Coast,Livermore Valley,Nottingham Cellars 2009 Micro-Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/nottingham-cellars-2009-micro-lot-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-central-coast-livermore-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Nottingham Cellars
,Red,Italy,"Here's a very clean and rich Bolgheri blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that delivers dark chocolate and black cherry with subtle background notes of spice and black olive. It's a very attractive ensemble that would pair with succulent cuts of red meat.",Felciaino,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Giovanni Chiappini 2009 Felciaino  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/giovanni-chiappini-2009-felciaino-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Giovanni Chiappini
13.5,Rose,France,"An attractive and balanced rosé made from a diverse blend of 50% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault and 5% Carignan. There's great lift to the yellow peach, white cherry and wild strawberry fruit flavors, with the creamy mouth closing on a soft white pepper note. Drink now.",Charmille,17,90,Languedoc-Roussillon,Pays d'Oc,,Domaine de Malavieille 2010 Charmille Rosé (Pays d'Oc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaine-malavieille-2010-charmille-rose-pays-doc/,Rosé,2010,Domaine de Malavieille
14,Red,Spain,"Dense black plum and berry aromas are earthy, flat and jammy by Calvario standards. Feels chewy and hefty, with grabby, driving tannins and roasted flavors of blackberry, espresso and herbs. Not as complex and interesting compared to great vintages, but still an impressive Rioja cut from a modern cloth. Drink now through 2016.",Calvario,124,90,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Finca Allende 2008 Calvario  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/finca-allende-2008-calvario-tempranillo-blend-rioja/,Tempranillo Blend,2008,Finca Allende
,Red,Italy,Here's a youthful but oak-driven blend that offers a patina of toasted almond and spice over a plush core of ripe raspberry and blackberry. The finish is characterized by tobacco and drying mineral.,,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Ferrari Iris & Figli 2008  Bolgheri Superiore,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/ferrari-iris-figli-2008-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Ferrari Iris & Figli
13,Red,France,"A wine that shows rich blackberry fruits, already rounded and soft. It has a tannic structure that is embedded in the fruit, along with spice, toast and a firm finish. An ageworthy wine.",,20,90,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Liversan 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-liversan-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Liversan
13,Red,France,"Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is packed with dusty tannins. Mint flavors show the wood aging while black currant boosts the fruit side of the wine. It is rich, its fruit very ripe yet also elegant.",,20,90,Bordeaux,Haut-Médoc,,Château Lieujean 2009  Haut-Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lieujean-2009-red-haut-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lieujean
,Red,France,"Darkly tannic wine, packed with dryness. The result is firm at this stage, always likely to be full of tannins, but there is delicious fruit under this dryness.",,,90,Bordeaux,Pomerol,,Château Lafleur-Gazin 2009  Pomerol,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lafleur-gazin-2009-red-pomerol/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lafleur-Gazin
13.5,White,France,"Ripe, full-bodied white Graves, its flavors coming from tropical fruit, rich and complex. Good wood underscores the yellow fruit flavors and ripeness. Ready to drink, but could also age 2–3 years.",,,90,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château Haut-Peyrous 2009  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-peyrous-2009-white-graves/,Bordeaux-style White Blend,2009,Château Haut-Peyrous
,Red,Italy,"Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot make for a smooth and rich wine with candied fruit, blueberry, spice and loads of sweet cherry. It's chewy and tight in the mouth, with polished, almost squeaky tannins and impressive length.",Ruit Hora,,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Caccia al Piano 1868 2009 Ruit Hora  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/caccia-al-piano-1868-2009-ruit-hora-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,1868,Caccia al Piano 1868
,Red,Italy,"Desiderio, a legendary Italian Merlot, shows slightly sour aromas this vintage with cherry, pressed flowers, natural rubber and spice. It's a hearty, well-concentrated wine with loads of density and intense cherry fruit on the close.",Desiderio,57,90,Tuscany,Cortona,,Avignonesi 2007 Desiderio Merlot (Cortona),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/avignonesi-2007-desiderio-merlot-cortona/,Merlot,2007,Avignonesi
13.5,Red,Portugal,"Although known in the Douro as an increasingly essential component of Port and table wines, the Touriga Nacional is equally at home in the Dão. As here, it produces linear wines, very mineral, full of acidity with a perfumed elegance. This is a wine for aging over 4–5 years.",,18,90,Dão,,,Borges 2009 Touriga Nacional (Dão),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/borges-2009-portuguese-red-touriga-nacional-dao/,Touriga Nacional,2009,Borges
14.2,Red,US,"A solid Petite Sirah. You can use it in a wine education class as a textbook example of the variety. It's full bodied, tannic and rich in blackberry, blueberry, crème de cassis, cola, grilled meat and black pepper flavors, enhanced by oak. Should age effortlessly, without gaining complexity, for many years.",Brown Barn Vineyard,24,90,California,Sonoma,Alexander Valley,J. Rickards 2009 Brown Barn Vineyard Petite Sirah (Alexander Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/j-rickards-2009-brown-barn-vineyard-petite-sirah-sonoma-alexander-valley/,Petite Sirah,2009,J. Rickards
12.5,Sparkling,Australia,"This pale salmon rosé is a reliable sparkling wine at a very good price. The latest NV release is toasty on the nose, then offers just faint hints of peach or berry flavors. It's lithe yet creamy on the palate, with a long finish.",Premium Brut Rosé,22,90,Tasmania,Tasmania,,Jansz NV Premium Brut Rosé Sparkling (Tasmania),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/jansz-nv-premium-brut-rose-sparkling-tasmania/,Sparkling Blend,,Jansz
14,Red,Australia,"A drink-now style of warming Shiraz, with plenty of weight and richness, soft tannins and flavors that artfully combine sour plum, cracked pepper, rare beef and chocolate. Drink it over the next few years.",Usual Suspects,20,90,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Hesketh 2008 Usual Suspects Shiraz (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hesketh-2008-usual-suspects-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-mclaren-vale/,Shiraz,2008,Hesketh
14.5,Red,Chile,"This mature blend of Cabernet and Carmenère shows classic Maipo characteristics on the nose and palate. It smells foresty and spicy, with cola, tobacco, olive and earthy, leathery berry aromas. Tastes rooty and like fruitcake, with coffee, spice and raisin flavors. Legitimately complex but leafy and earthy. Drink now through 2014.",Albis,47,90,Maipo Valley,,,Haras 2005 Albis Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/haras-2005-albis-red-blend-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-maipo-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère,2005,Haras
14.5,Red,Chile,"Fresh berry, mint, cola and herb aromas make for a classic Maipo bouquet. Feels fresh and good, with plying tannins and bright acidity. Tastes earthy, mossy and herbal, with ample berry fruit. Licorice and prune flavors carry the finish. Syrah with Cabernet, Carmenère and Petit Verdot.",Kuyen,30,90,Maipo Valley,,,Antiyal 2009 Kuyen Red (Maipo Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kuyen-2009-red-maipo-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Antiyal
13,Red,Italy,This Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sangiovese blend is loaded with floral aromas of rose petal and dried violet that give it a feminine and elegant personality. Piquant freshness and soft tannins make it perfect alongside sweet lamb or succulent pork.,Rubino dei Greppi,50,90,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,Greppi Cupi 2008 Rubino dei Greppi  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/greppi-cupi-2008-rubino-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,Greppi Cupi
14.5,Red,Australia,"This wine delivers plenty of authoritative Cabernet flavor and structure at a reasonable tariff. Dark fruit flavors are accented by copious notes of vanilla, cedar and mint, and while the fruit is fully ripe, it remains firm throughout. Drink now–2020.",Raconteur,17,90,South Australia,South Australia,,Vinaceous 2009 Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vinaceous-2009-raconteur-cabernet-sauvignon-south/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Vinaceous
12,Red,US,"Sprays of rose petals and violets mingle decadently with notes of brandy-soaked cherries on this deliciously juicy Pinot Noir. Dry, yet densely concentrated in fruit, its bright acidity carries towards a soft, candy-coated cherry finish.",,29,88,New York,New York Other,Hudson River Region,Oak Summit 2005 Pinot Noir (Hudson River Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oak-summit-2005-pinot-noir-other-hudson-river-region/,Pinot Noir,2005,Oak Summit
13.4,White,US,"A fine value, with fresh and crisp citrus fruit flavors along with apples and pears. Good complexity, with added spice notes and a well-defined finish.",,8,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Columbia Valley (WA),Hogue 2010 Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley (WA)),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hogue-2010-pinot-grigio-gris-grigio-columbia-valley-wa/,Pinot Grigio,2010,Hogue
14,Red,France,"A lifting menthol streak infuses the ripe red plum and berry aromas and flavors of this wine, with a nice minerality lingering underneath it all. Balanced with medium acidity and moderate but fine tannins, the wine's finish shows a cinnamon and nutmeg spice accent appears after swallow. Very drinkable now.",,19,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Minervois,,Hecht & Bannier 2008 Red (Minervois),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/hecht-bannier-2008-red-minervois/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Hecht & Bannier
13.5,Rose,Australia,"Closer in style to a light red wine than a traditional dry rosé, this is dark pink—nearly pomegranate—in color, and boasts hints of leather, berries, dried herbs and white chocolate. Textured and round in the mouth, the only quibble is its relatively quick fade on the finish. Drink now.",Scarlet Ladybird Single Site,15,88,South Australia,South Australia,,Zonte's Footstep 2010 Scarlet Ladybird Single Site Rosé (South Australia),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/zontes-footstep-2010-scarlet-ladybird-single-site-rose-south/,Rosé,2010,Zonte's Footstep
12,White,US,"Layers of charred oak and smoked nuts give this this ripe, creamy Chardonnay a decidedly dark first impression, but the palate is remarkably juicy with soft, sweet honeydew notes. Hints of nut skin against generous cream and butter notes add a savory, bitter elegance to the finish.",Reserve,17,88,New York,New York Other,New York,Whitecliff Vineyard 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (New York),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/whitecliff-vineyard-2010-reserve-chardonnay-other/,Chardonnay,2010,Whitecliff Vineyard
13,Red,France,"Dark-colored wine with a firm structure from ripe fruit. It is solid, dense and showing considerable richness. An explosion of ripe fruit goes with the tannins. Worth aging for 3–4 years.",,18,88,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Leboscq 2010  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-leboscq-2010-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Leboscq
13.5,Red,France,"A finely structured wine with dusty tannins surrounded by attractive black currant fruits. Wood flavors give extra complexity to a wine that has fine juicy acidity and spice. Age for two years, but can be enjoyed now.",,19,88,Bordeaux,Graves,,Château l'Avocat 2008  Graves,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lavocat-2008-red-graves/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château l'Avocat
13.5,Red,France,"A ripe wine, very Bordeaux in its dominant tannins and dry fruit skin character. It does show richness with an attractive smoky character to go with the firm structure. Drink now, but it could age 2–3 years.",,25,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Château Lacombe Cadiot 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-lacombe-cadiot-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Lacombe Cadiot
13,Red,Spain,"Solid up front, with sweet and spicy aromas of plum, vanilla and candied berry. Feels full and good, with weight and thickness boosting up toasty, woody berry flavors. Dries out on the finish, leaving spice and a resiny taste. Drink now through 2014.",Vendimia Seleccionada Reserva,20,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Muriel 2005 Vendimia Seleccionada Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-muriel-2005-vendimia-seleccionada-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Bodegas Muriel
13.5,Red,Spain,"A very good value-priced Rioja with rubber and hickory on the bouquet along with light touches of cassis and red plum. Feels smart, fresh and lively, with a good blend of tomato, herb and red berry flavors. Finishes spicy and crisp, with an herbal, peppery accent.",Faustino V Reserva,12,88,Northern Spain,Rioja,,Bodegas Faustino 2005 Faustino V Reserva  (Rioja),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bodegas-faustino-2005-v-reserva-tempranillo-rioja/,Tempranillo,2005,Bodegas Faustino
14.3,Red,US,"In sharp contrast to the heavily oaked companion Syrahs from Bergevin Lane, the Oui Deux puts the fruit up front. Spicy and sharp-toned, it was co-fermented with 5% Viognier, and for all practical terms is a Stonetree Vineyard bottling. It should continue to improve nicely with a couple more years of bottle age.",Oui Deux,32,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Wahluke Slope,Bergevin Lane 2008 Oui Deux Syrah (Wahluke Slope),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/bergevin-lane-2008-oui-deux-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-wahluke-slope/,Syrah,2008,Bergevin Lane
,Red,France,"Red fruit aromas precede good acidity and smoky flavors. The tannins certainly give dryness, but the dominant character is bright fruits layered with acidity. The aftertaste gives dryness and fruit.",,,88,Bordeaux,Côtes de Bordeaux Francs,,Château Franc-Cardinal 2008  Côtes de Bordeaux Francs,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-franc-cardinal-2008-red-cotes-bordeaux-francs/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2008,Château Franc-Cardinal
12.5,Red,France,"A wine with potential. The elements are all there: red berry fruits, a firm line of ripe tannins and the acidity to go with them. It needs at least four years before they come together into a structured whole.",,50,88,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Castelbruck 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-castelbruck-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Castelbruck
,Red,Italy,"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Cabernet Franc, Merlot and -Syrah opens with unique aromas of candied fruit or sweet cherry. The wine's appearance is of dense, dark garnet, and it finishes with soft, yielding tannins.",Podere Ritorti,,88,Tuscany,Bolgheri Superiore,,I Luoghi 2008 Podere Ritorti  (Bolgheri Superiore),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/i-luoghi-2008-podere-ritorti-red-bolgheri-superiore/,Red Blend,2008,I Luoghi
12,Dessert,Portugal,"There isn't much Sémillon in Portugal, but what there is can be easily affected by botrytis. This one has intense sweetness, balanced by dryness and lemon acidity. Ready to drink.",Grandjó Late Harvest,30,88,Douro,,,Real Companhia Velha 2007 Grandjó Late Harvest Sémillon (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/real-companhia-velha-2007-grandjo-late-harvest-semillon-douro/,Sémillon,2007,Real Companhia Velha
13.5,Red,Italy,"This vineyard-designated Carmignano Riserva (a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) shows superlush tones of mature fruit, plum, savory spice and a touch of cured meat. There's a hint of bitter almond on the close.",Vigna di Carmio Riserva,20,88,Tuscany,Carmignano,,Pratesi 2007 Vigna di Carmio Riserva  (Carmignano),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pratesi-2007-vigna-carmio-riserva-red-carmignano/,Red Blend,2007,Pratesi
13,Red,Italy,"Made with a blend of Mediterranean and Caucasian grape varieties, Jassarte shows a green note of medicinal herb with forest berry and bramble. The wine is tight, bright and nicely acidic on the close.",Jassarte,32,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Podere Guado al Melo 2007 Jassarte Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/podere-guado-al-melo-2007-jassarte-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2007,Podere Guado al Melo
14.5,Red,Spain,"Smells a bit foxy and gangly at first, with jumpy, almost sweaty aromas matching candied cassis and raisiny notes. After it settles down things feel drawn and firm, with baked berry, licorice and other dark flavors. Finishes sweet, with a dusting of cocoa.",,22,88,Catalonia,Priorat,,Vega Escal 2008 Red (Priorat),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/vega-escal-2008-red-priorat/,Red Blend,2008,Vega Escal
14.5,Red,Spain,"Muscular plum and black cherry aromas come with citrus peel and herbal notes. The mouthfeel is stout and healthy, with chewy tannins and lightly baked flavors of sweet blackberry darkened by pepper. Jammy and ripe overall; good Toro for under $20.",Dehesa Gago,18,88,Northern Spain,Toro,,Telmo Rodríguez 2009 Dehesa Gago  (Toro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/telmo-rodriguez-2009-dehesa-gago-tempranillo-tinta-de-toro-toro/,Tinta de Toro,2009,Telmo Rodríguez
14.5,Red,Australia,"Shingleback's 2009 displays the hallmarks of South Australian Cabernet: cassis, chocolate and mint notes and plenty of weight on the palate. The tannins are a little coarse, but that will only help the wine in the context of a steak dinner.",,20,88,South Australia,McLaren Vale,,Shingleback 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/shingleback-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-mclaren-vale/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Shingleback
14,Red,Australia,"Wakefield was founded as a Cabernet producer, so it's no surprise that the 2009 is a very good drop. The cassis fruit carries a slightly herbal tinge, with hints of coffee and vanilla helping to frame the fruit. It's lush and velvety in texture, making it drinkable now and over the next several years.",,17,88,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Wakefield 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/wakefield-estate-2009-cabernet-sauvignon-clare-valley/,Cabernet Sauvignon,2009,Wakefield
13.5,White,Portugal,"Warm, rich wine with tropical flavors of mango, peach and with a ripe feel. It has weight, although the fruit does hint at crispness. There is a toast and nuts character that broadens out the interest.",Branco Reserva,27,88,Lisboa,,,Quinta do Pinto 2008 Branco Reserva White (Lisboa),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/quinta-pinto-2008-branco-reserva-white-lisboa/,Portuguese White,2008,Quinta do Pinto
14,Red,France,"A rich, ripe concentrated wine, packed with red plum and cherry fruits, lightly layered with tannins. The wine is immediately attractive, juicy, ready to drink.",,15,88,Bordeaux,Bordeaux Supérieur,,Pezat 2009  Bordeaux Supérieur,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pezat-2009-red-superieur/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Pezat
14.2,Red,US,"From this Temecula producer, a barrel selection of plum and black cherry Zinfandel with good depth and structure that's still got some tannins to work out but is ready to drink now.",Barrel Select,28,88,California,California Other,California,Lorenzi Estate 2008 Barrel Select Zinfandel (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/lorenzi-estate-2008-barrel-select-zinfandel-other/,Zinfandel,2008,Lorenzi Estate
13,White,Chile,"Mild and appealing on the nose, with just enough citrus to convince you that it's Sauvignon Blanc. Solid and not at all spritzy or wild feeling, with gooseberry, lime and passion fruit flavors. Finishes pithy but true, with lasting citrus and green herb notes.",Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Carmenère,12,88,Maule Valley,,,Oveja Negra 2011 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc-Carmenère White (Maule Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/oveja-negra-2011-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-carmenere-white-maule-valley/,White Blend,2011,Oveja Negra
,Red,Italy,"A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot (with small percentages of other varieties mixed in), this extracted wine delivers mature fruit, dried rose petal and dark chocolate. The wine is fresh but gritty and thickly textured as well.",,30,88,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Michele Satta 2009  Bolgheri,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/michele-satta-2009-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2009,Michele Satta
14,Red,Chile,"Harmonious aromas of cassis, vanilla and mocha are inviting. The palate, however, seems narrow and high in acidity; it's grinding and choppy, with herbal, tangy flavors of berry and cassis mixed with tobacco and herbs. Finishes rough and scratchy, with a lasting olive flavor. A very good wine but not the best Le Dix by any means.",Le Dix de Los Vascos,50,88,Colchagua Valley,,,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) 2009 Le Dix de Los Vascos Red (Colchagua Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/domaines-barons-rothschild-lafite-2009-le-dix-los-vascos-red-colchagua-valley/,Cabernet Blend,2009,Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
,Red,Italy,"Ripe fruit, spice, strawberry, plum, prune and rum cake characterize the intense bouquet of this hearty Bolgheri blend. There's a touch of sharpness or bitter chocolate on the close.",Acciderba,42,88,Tuscany,Bolgheri,,Fulvio Luigi Serni 2008 Acciderba  (Bolgheri),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fulvio-luigi-serni-2008-acciderba-red-bolgheri/,Red Blend,2008,Fulvio Luigi Serni
13.5,Red,France,"Juicy red plum and bright berries fill the palate, while accents of savory herbs and wild animal add depth to the nose. Balanced and approachable with a satiny structure and a medium-length finish. Drink now.",Cuvée Alice,14,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Corbières,,Château Ollieux Romanis 2008 Cuvée Alice Red (Corbières),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-ollieux-romanis-2008-cuvee-alice-red-corbieres/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2008,Château Ollieux Romanis
13,Red,France,"This organic blend of 60% Carignan, 20% Grenache and 20% Syrah offers a good amount of herbal aromas alongside notes of ripe dark cherry and berry fruit. Rich and tasty flavors of blueberry, boysenberry and raspberry unfold in the medium-weight mouth, while accents of pepper and anise remain through the close.",Rouge Permien,19,88,Languedoc-Roussillon,Coteaux du Languedoc,,Château Malavieille 2007 Rouge Permien Red (Coteaux du Languedoc),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-malavieille-2007-rouge-permien-red-coteaux/,Rhône-style Red Blend,2007,Château Malavieille
13,Red,France,"A fresh wine, with some of the richness of the vintage showing in up-front red berry fruits. The tannins are already well integrated, allowing the wine to show a softer side. It is for medium-term aging.",,59,88,Bordeaux,Margaux,,Château Grand Tayac 2009  Margaux,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-grand-tayac-2009-red-margaux/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Grand Tayac
,Red,Italy,"Poggio Querciolo (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot) opens with bright fruit and rich overtones of smoke and toasted espresso bean. The wine is densely concentrated and soft with a bitter almond finish.",Poggio Querciolo,,88,Tuscany,Toscana,,Casa di Terra 2008 Poggio Querciolo Red (Toscana),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/casa-terra-2008-poggio-querciolo-red-toscana/,Red Blend,2008,Casa di Terra
13,Red,Portugal,"Concentrated, dark-fruited wine, with a severe, mineral edge that cuts through the black currant fruits. It is a wine for aging, potentially rich although always with a dry core of tannins. Keep for 3–4 years.",Quinta Picos do Couto Vale do Viso,,88,Douro,,,Castro Pena Alba 2008 Quinta Picos do Couto Vale do Viso Red (Douro),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/castro-pena-alba-2008-quinta-picos-couto-vale-viso-red-douro/,Portuguese Red,2008,Castro Pena Alba
14,Red,Chile,"Dark and compact up front, with earth, blackberry, herbs and tobacco on the nose. Feels pure and bright, with staunch acidity pushing deep blackberry, cassis and spice flavors. Mellows on the finish, and overall it's a very nice mixture of Cabernet, Carmenère and Syrah.",Ona Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère-Syrah,15,88,Rapel Valley,,,Anakena 2009 Ona Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère-Syrah Red (Rapel Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/anakena-2009-ona-cabernet-sauvignon-carmenere-syrah-red-rapel-valley/,Red Blend,2009,Anakena
14.8,Red,US,"This Temecula Valley producer designated this bottling California but it's just as good as many of its single-vineyard designates and Temecula Valley appellation Syrahs, perfumed with violet and blackberry jam and fleshy in mouthfeel with tastes of plum and tobacco.",,34,88,California,California Other,California,Leonesse Cellars 2008 Syrah (California),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/leonesse-cellars-2008-shiraz-syrah-syrah-other/,Syrah,2008,Leonesse Cellars
13,Red,France,"Full of rich smoke and black currant fruits, there is already weight here as well as a juicy character. The immediately attractive wine has wood, spice and delicious red fruit acidity to finish.",Merlot/Cabernet,19,88,Bordeaux,Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux,,Château Bertinerie 2010 Merlot/Cabernet  (Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bertinerie-2010-merlot-cabernet-red-blaye-cotes/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2010,Château Bertinerie
14,Red,France,"With flavors of wood aging as well as sweet tannins, this is a concentrated and richly fruity wine. It has the ripe fruit of 2009, sweet berries, the tannins cushioned within the softness.",,20,88,Bordeaux,Médoc,,Château Bellegrave 2009  Médoc,https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-bellegrave-2009-red-medoc/,Bordeaux-style Red Blend,2009,Château Bellegrave
14.5,Red,Australia,"Clean, crisp and easy to drink, with raspberry fruit accented by subtle wood spice and cedar elements. Tannins are soft, making this a Shiraz to drink now and over the next few years.",Polish Hill River,22,88,South Australia,Clare Valley,,Pauletts 2007 Polish Hill River Shiraz (Clare Valley),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/pauletts-2007-polish-hill-river-shiraz-syrah-shiraz-clare-valley/,Shiraz,2007,Pauletts
15.1,Red,US,"Quite oaky, the barrel flavors not yet integrated into the fruit, this starts out rough, then rolls into clean, light, pleasant boysenberry fruit flavors. Should continue to improve with more time in the bottle.",McKinley Springs Vineyard,33,88,Washington,Columbia Valley,Horse Heaven Hills,Mercer 2008 McKinley Springs Vineyard Syrah (Horse Heaven Hills),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/mercer-2008-mckinley-springs-vineyard-shiraz-syrah-syrah-columbia-valley-horse-heaven-hills/,Syrah,2008,Mercer
13,White,US,"Sweet marmalade, orange rind and mango notes perfume this beautifully extracted, full-bodied Chardonnay from the Hudson River. It's dry, but quite lush in fruit and flavor, with just a twinge of dark smoke and racy acidity to keep things in check.",25th Anniversary,16,88,New York,New York Other,Hudson River Region,Millbrook 2010 25th Anniversary Chardonnay (Hudson River Region),https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/millbrook-2010-25th-anniversary-chardonnay-other-hudson-river-region/,Chardonnay,2010,Millbrook